Olivia Palermo In Dublin //

Olivia Palermo wore BaubleBar while promoting her new nail polish collaboration in Dublin! The style icon accessorised her Preen floral dress with the Vial Collar ($68) and two Pearl Stud Cuff Bracelet ($38) from her BaubleBar x Olivia Palermo collection (www.baublebar.com).

This weekend , I met Olivia Palermo , who was in Dublin as part of her role with Ciatè London, celebrating their new makeup range at Brown Thomas. She is as flawless in person as you might expect and chatty, warm and lovely. She even asked all about my baby bump! Oh Olivia!

Discussing her new 11-piece range, including palettes and pencils, Palermo said her greatest style influence is her mother Lynn - so much so that she named her red nail polish, Hutch, after her.

And practicality is key with the former reality star's range, which comes in luxurious black and gold packaging, indicative of the style star's attention to detail.

"I've always wanted to be in the beauty industry and see how that worked," she said.

"There's only so much you can put into your handbag. We wanted to combine that and you weren't dragging along 10 different products and that you had one you can rely on."

Dress Preen , Shoes Louboutin

Getting up close and personal to Olivia, I can definitely learn a thing or two from her skin and beauty secrets. It's indisputable that the beautiful girl has flawless skin because even with her super natural no-makeup makeup look, her skin is absolutely radiant. For her everyday look she loves to go with a "matte foundation and a little bit of light contour, with a nude lip and smoky eyes,"  But the secret behind her flawless makeup application is that she takes great care of her skin.

Not only does she, "stay out of the sun, drink lots of water, and find creams that work best on her," but she also, "eats lots of berries," because "they’re full of antioxidants." The main skin products that she uses are Dr. Dennis Gross' Face Cleanser, SK-II Facial Treatment Masks and La Mer's The Body Crème. 

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Below, OP answers all the questions we so desperately want to know....

Olivia on her skincare rituals...
There’s no good excuse for sleeping in make-up — ever. It’s just good hygiene. It takes ten minutes to remove, and everyone has ten minutes. I’m not even high-maintenance with it — I just smooth Vaseline over my face and remove it with a cotton pad. It’s really effective. 


Olivia on her favourite skincare products...
I don’t switch around my skincare. I’ve got a very simple routine. I use all the products from my dermatologist, Dr Dennis Gross, because they’re great. SK-II also does fantastic moisturisers — I think I might have used all of them. You know what’s especially great if you travel a lot? The SK-II Facial Treatment Masks. You look like a mummy with them on, but it’s so hydrating. 


Olivia on facials...
I only ever go for results-driven facials. I don’t have indulgent ones, because they just seem to clog my pores. And I’ve never used a face scrub. I’ll only have one if I get a medical facial and the professional uses it on me.


Olivia on modelling...
When you’re on different shoots all the time, your skin can be destroyed. Before any shoot, I put on my own face products, then the make-up artist will apply the foundation and colour. As a model, you need to stick to your own products, because it’s important for your skin not to get congested. I’m fortunate to work with amazing make-up artists, but I’m still specific about what they put on my face, so my skin doesn’t take a beating. 


Olivia on her make-up secrets...
I don’t usually give my secrets away. However, I do tell all the make-up artists I work with about Japanese company Mii Cosmetics. I love its Mii Miraculous Colour Corrector. It’s a super-small green concealer paste that you dot over a blemish to counteract the redness. 


Olivia on her make-up staples...
I always stick to nude lips. I usually wear Christian Dior. A fresh, clean, natural look is the most beautiful. I apply my own make-up and I always use the same colour tones. I don’t really stray much in the evening. I may just use heavier eye make-up and add a few lashes. 


Olivia on false eyelashes...
I’m a false-lashes expert. I’ve taught all my girlfriends how to apply them. You need Tweezerman Tweezers, Mac Duo Adhesive — it’s the only glue I’d recommend — and, if you’re using strips, some small hand scissors to cut them to your match your eyes. False lashes are great — I’m all for them. If it makes you feel better about yourself, why not?


Olivia on being blonde...
Being blonde was just a phase. I had to keep it for some time, because we were filming and needed it for continuity. My mom’s got blue eyes and the most beautiful blonde hair I’ve ever seen, but I’m a natural brunette and don’t dye my hair. I often use Living Proof products, and I go to the Julien Farel Salon in New York. The best hair product I’ve ever used is Julien Farel Vitamin Restore. You use it a few times a week instead of your shampoo and conditioner and it brings your hair’s PH balance back to normal. Anyone who uses it will feel like they’re in a hair commercial. 


Olivia on being papped...
You won’t see me getting milk in sweat pants in one of those paparazzi shots. I like getting up and getting dressed. I do have days off from make-up entirely, whether it’s on vacation or just staying at home, because my skin needs to breathe.

Olivia on her haircare...
I wash my hair every morning to keep it clean, and I use a good moisturizing shampoo 

Olivia on her AW15 collection with Ciatè
I took inspiration from New York for my A/W collection. New England in autumn is the main inspiration as there are always lots of rich colors, particularly the shades of violet which I love. 

Olivia on her favourite Ciatè product...
The red nail polish Hutch , from my SS15 collection, is the most perfect red nail polish for every skin tone and I am really happy with how the colour looks.

Olivia on her favourite cult, cool skincare brands....
I use Dr. Dennis Gross religiously, my favourite product is his All In One Cleansing Foam, 

Olivia on her favourite fragrance... 
Orange Blossom by Jo Malone, 

Olivia on her makeup inspiration for your wedding..
I wanted to be comfortable and keep it simple. It’s important to look like yourself on your wedding day and not go over the top with makeup so I went for a very natural look.

Olivia on her wedding hair...
It was a beautiful, warm day so a high ponytail helped to keep me cool.

Olivia on what she eats in a day...
I normally have a croissant in the morning, a salad for lunch and some kind of pasta for dinner. 

Olivia on her favourite comfort food... 
I love french fries.

Olivia on yoga...
Yoga really helps with my flexibility and strengthens my back. But currently I am obsessed with Flybarre – it works out my entire body.

Olivia on pampering..
I love taking a long bath, lots of Jo Malone and Diptyque candles and whatever new music playlists Johannes makes for me. 

Olivia on the beauty tip you wish you could tell your younger self?
Don’t overpluck your brows!

Olivia on her beauty little black book? 
In NYC I go to my dermatologist, Dr. Dennis Gross and when I’m in London, my facialist Fere.

Olivia on the best style advice you’ve ever received?
Always be comfortable in what you wear and wear clothes with confidence.

Olivia on the 5 items that would be in her dream capsule wardrobe?
Skinny Jeans, trench jacket, light knit sweater, flats, belt. 

Olivia on  what music gets her in the mood for going out?
Anything Beyonce.

Olivia on her 3 beauty inspirations?
I have two, my mom and my aunt.

Olivia on 15 minutes to get ready..
Nails. They should always be clean and presentable.

Needless to say, Olivia Palermo should be everyone's skin, beauty and style goals!!