Leighton Meester’s Beauty Must-Haves
For Gossip Girl‘s poshest star, happiness can be simply defined with minimal makeup and wild hair. While her character Blair Waldorf may love pricey blowouts and designer cosmetics, Leighton Meester told InStyle (in our August issue, on stands now) that “in my normal life, I don’t even really wear makeup. I’ll just use a little cheek stain, curl my lashes, and put on some lip balm and sunscreen.” When the Herbal Essences spokesmodel isn’t working, she tries to “treat her hair with kindness because it takes so much abuse! On days off I let it air-dry.”
"It's my signature scent--white tea, fig, and sandalwood oils."
Custom-Blended Fragrance, $9 at the Fragrance Shop New York; call 212-254-8950.
"This is my desert island beauty pick. I use it all the time."
Smith's Rosebud Salve, $6; at Sephora.
"Taking care of my skin is important. You've got to have a good base to play with makeup."
Chanel Hydramax + Active Gel Cream, $72; at chanel.com .
"The most natural flush."
Benefit Benetint, $28; at Sephora.
"This gets everything off--even my stage makeup."
Lancome Bi-Facil Eye Makeup Remover, $26; at lancome-usa.com.
"One of my favorite buys because I can find it wherever I go."
L'Oreal Paris Bare Naturale Mascara, $10; at drugstores.