Olympic gymnast Suni Lee reveals Paris 2024 beauty regime – with £4.50 must-have & Sol de Janeiro trick
AN OLYPIC gymnast has left beauty fans stunned, and it’s not because she’s just won her third gold medal at the 2024 Games.
Suni Lee, 21, shared her beauty regime on TikTok – and her tips and tricks are perfect for lasting perfection.
The Olympian dissected her routine for People, and you’ll be glad to know her favourite products wont break the bank.
In fact, she’s a big fan of Makeup Forever and swears by their lip liners for a pouty look.
“I have been using Make Up For Ever Anywhere Caffeine [lip liner] and Make Up Forever Wherever Walnut [lip liner],” she says.
Her perfect pout is achieved by using the darker shade around her lips and the lighter shade on the inside, she explained.
But any lip wouldn’t be complete without a gloss, and Suni uses either Ole Henrikson Pout Preserve Hydrating Peptide Lip Treatment or Salty Tan Peptide Lip Treatment from Hailey Bieber‘s brand Rhode.
Instead of mascara the gymnast prefers to have lash extensions so there’s no risk of smudging or mascara tears.
In her viral video, Suni also showed how she achieves her slicked back bun, and the key is Göt2B Styling Glue.
To get all the product out of her locks she then double shampoos using Kérastase products.
“Doing my eyebrows is my favourite part of my makeup routine, I feel like it makes the biggest difference,” she said on TikTok before applying a clear brow gel to lock everything into place.
Speaking to Allure, Suni also revealed she’s also a fan of TikTok’s latest beauty trend – Biodance Bio-Collagen face masks.
And when it comes to keeping her skin glowing, Sol De Janeiro body oil does the trick.
But to avoid being too slippery, something no gymnast would want, she revealed that she always applies it the night before so it has time to properly absorb into her skin.
The Minnesota native is a big skincare fanatic as well.
SkinMedica’s exfoliating cleanser and Innisfree Daily UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 36 can both be found in her beauty bag.
Replying to her viral video, beauty fans were amazed by her natural yet glowy look.
One said: “You’re so darn cute!! So natural.”
“So stunning, I love the blush so much,” a second said.
And a third chimed in: “So beautiful, need a hair tutorial!”
Beauty secrets of current Olympians
Jordan Chiles
The American gymnast has a 26-step makeup routine which includes 15 different products.
To ensure her makeup lasts throughout her performances, she uses a foundation, concealer, primers, eyeshadows, lip oils and liners, blush, contour and eyebrows included
Jordan, who has a few hours to get ready before competing, will also pay extra attention to her eye area, using an eyeshadow primer and setting powder both from Fenty Beauty.
The gymnast then adds these products to the inner corners of her eyes to achieve a brightening effect that looks good under the spotlight during her matches.
Simon Biles
Preparation is key for Simone, who starts off by using a Milk Makeup’s Hydro Grip Primer, £18 for 10ml of £35 for 45ml.
She then goes on to apply concealer, foundation, liquid eyeliner and mascara, before then using two different setting sprays.
The gold medallist uses the ONE/SIZE On ‘Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray, £30, first, and then Ben Nye Final Seal Matte Makeup Sealer, which costs £25.20 from Amazon.
Simone has also been spotted blotting away sweat with a powder.
Lina Nielsen
She’s a 400m sprinter for Great Britain, which means she’ll know a thing or two about looking race ready at all times.
To help prevent breakouts from dirt and sweat, Lina will use a hypochlorous acid spray.
She also has stripped back the products she would normally use and keeps her skincare routine super-simple.
On her race day, Lina will moisturise more than usual to keep her skin protected.
She will always use a primer before wearing make-up to make sure everything locks in place.
How do they do their hair?
Expert Trichologists at Philip Kingsley share their top tips on how to look after your hair like an Olympic Champion
- Swimcap Hair Mask: Using the Swimcap means your hair stays protected but also hydrated so you get the benefits of a leave-in treatment at the same time! The uniquely creamy, conditioning formula — originally formulated for the USA Olympic synchronized swim team — treats and shields hair from the drying, damaging effects of the sun, sea, chlorine and UV, helping to keep tresses nourished and hydrated.
- Hair care whilst exercising:
Pre-shampoo conditioning masks are great to use whilst exercising, so why not put in the hair before tying into a tight ponytail – like the one we saw Keeley rocking last night! (Elasticizer)
Detangle your hair after as it may get tangled during a session, and wash with a shampoo and conditioner suitable for your hair texture.
If your scalp gets itchy after a work-out session, use a soothing anti-microbial shampoo, like Flaky/Itchy Scalp Shampoo.
- Training to work
Philip Kingsley’s Dry Shampoo is on hand for the days when you’re going straight from training to the office, adding days of life back into your hair and soaking up grease.