Simone Biles has been sharing her beauty secrets to keep her makeup in place (Image: No credit)Everyone’s been talking about one athlete during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games – Simone Biles. The American gymnast has been smashing records and making history with her amazing routines, adding a bunch of gold medals to her already impressive collection. But it’s not just her athletic prowess that’s caught everyone’s attention. Simone has also been turning heads with her perfect hair and makeup, which hasn’t moved an inch despite hours of competition including flying through the air. The 27 year old gymnast has been giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at her Olympics prep on her TikTok channel, revealing several beauty secrets that keep her makeup in place without any shine or smudging. From super-sticky primers to two different setting sprays and a mattifying powder, we’ve got all the details on how Simone keeps her makeup perfect during the Olympics. Read more: Olympics Team GB stay sweat-free thanks to £18 all-natual deodorant that can be applied everywhere As any beauty enthusiast knows, preparation is key to achieving a long-lasting flawless makeup look, and in her latest TikTok GRWM video, Simone reveals her skincare secret Milk Makeup’s Hydro Grip Primer, £18 for 10ml or £35 for 45ml. This primer not only gives an extra dose of hydration to your skin, but also creates a tacky base for makeup to cling to.
Simone was spotted using the Milk Hydro Grip Primer in her TikTok video
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This primer is famous for its super-sticky base that lets your makeup stick to it without creasing or smudging, and she applies it generously and waits for it to penetrate the skin – prepping it for that all-day makeup hold. Following a full face application of everything from foundation to mascara, Simone shares she locks in her look with not one, but two setting sprays. Firstly, she uses ONE/SIZE On ‘Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray, valued at £30, and fans it dry for maximum staying power. The much-coveted setting spray is currently a hot commodity among beauty connoisseurs and, although presently sold out on Sephora in the UK, eager shoppers should definitely sign up for restock alerts to catch it upon its next release! But don’t worry if you’ve missed out. Simone’s beauty routine includes a second spritz of setting spray, as she applied the Ben Nye Final Seal Matte Makeup Sealer, £25.20 on Amazon (was £27.38), on top of the first setting spray layer to create extra hold. This sealer earns rave reviews for its durable waterproof properties, with one satisfied customer proclaiming, “I have used many makeup sealers and this is by far the best one, my makeup now stays on all day at work.”
Simone was also spotted using Fenty’s Blotting Powder to get rid of shine
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In a bid to keep her makeup from becoming shiny and to blot away sweat during her routines, Simeone was seen on the sidelines touching up her makeup using Fenty’s Invisimatte Instant Setting and Blotting Powder, priced at £25. The now-iconic photo shows her using the powder to blot away shine on her chin, with the Invisimatte known for preventing flashback and cakiness a must when you’re being photographed from all angles. The product comes in a universal shade that suits all skin tones, and contains chia seed extract to help mattify oil and shine all day, while the sodium hyaluronate ensures comfortable, non-drying wear all day. Well, we’ve just found our secret to keeping our makeup fresh this summer!Story SavedYou can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.Follow OK! MagazineFacebookTwitterMore OnBeautyShoppingOlympics
