Glow like Jo Whiley: The DJ shares her £5 beauty secrets
The Radio 2 DJ and mother-of-four reveals how she manages to look good - and survive the festival season - for less
AS A veteran festival-goer, DJ Jo Whiley has developed the art of looking good while roughing it.
Instead of showers, make-up and costly personal grooming rituals all she needs is a spritz of dry shampoo, some lip balm and eye make-up remover wipes.
Jo, 48, who has four children ranging from three to 19, also keeps the £2.55 nappy rash cream, Sudacrem, handy to soothe chafes or scratches.
She has shared her tips for choosing the best pharmacy basics when jetting off on holiday or preparing for a festival - all for under-£5.
Batiste Dry Shampoo works wonders when your hair is flagging
"I do a lot of swimming and unfortunately the really puts a strain on my hair, Boots' Sun, Swim, Gym shampoo and conditioner really treats the chlorine damage and keeps my hair soft. Also, as I’m blonde, it prevents my hair from getting a green tinge," she says.
"Sudacrem is a holiday essential, especially when you have four kids to help soothe bites, cuts and grazes. Johnson eye make-up remover wipes get rid of under-eye smudges and are good for freshening up too.
And when access to hot showers is limited? "Batiste Dry Shampoo works wonders when your hair is flagging."
Jo is now the face of Oral-B Pro-Expert Premium Gum Protection Toothpaste, which contains the anti-bacterial stannous fluoride and helps fill holes in teeth. "As a presenter, my teeth are constantly on show," she says.
"Many of us will experience gum problems at some point. But most of us don’t know how to treat and prevent the cause. I’ve had bleeding gums in the past which can be a sign of gum problems, so I know how important it is to love your gums."
WHAT'S IN JO'S BEAUTY BAG?
Oral-B Pro-Expert Premium Gum Protection Toothpaste, £3.99 for 75ml tube (boots.com)
It’s such an easy way to look after my teeth and gums and it tastes nice too. Plus, it helps keep my teeth white so it’s win-win.
NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser, £28 (narscosmetics.co.uk)
I hate looking too made up and this gives just enough coverage for a natural look.
Laura Mercier Brow Powder Duo, £20.50 (johnlewis.com)
This is perfect for blondes. Eyebrow definition is essential for me otherwise I look like an alien. It just gives your face shape and definition.
Sisley Nutritive Lip Balm, £42.50 (johnlewis) or Carmex Classic Moisturising Lip Balm, £2.69 (superdrug.com)
I love being outdoors, and my lips can often be affected by the weather. The Sisley Lip balm is silky soft to apply and keeps my lips hydrated. Carmex is a great affordable alternative.
REN Moroccan Rose Otto Sugar Body Polish, £32, (renskincare.com)
A brilliant exfoliator with incredible-smelling oils to moisturise afterwards.
Jo Whiley is fronting Oral-B’s National Happy Gums Week running until August 25. Visit oralb-loveyourgums.com for more information.
