Yahoo Lifestyle Kate Peck Spills Her Beauty Secrets
Kate Peck recently participated in a Dermalogica Facemapping campaign which she says changed her skin completely. We got the lowdown on the procedure from the model, who also divulged her love for Stevie Wonder and strutting down the catwalk.
What are some of the top skincare secrets you’ve picked up during your time as model?
I often grab a couple of ice cubes to rub under my eyes before I start my skin routine. It instantly removes the early morning puffiness. Just make sure you run them under water first or they stick and pull out your eyelashes! Never a good look.
Why did you choose to work with Dermalogica for their Facemap Our Nation Campaign?
Ever since I had my first Facemapping and treatment, my skin has never looked smoother, clearer and my skin-tone more even. Any fine dehydration lines were literally sucked right off my face, quite bizarre! When the opportunity came to be a part of the campaign I jumped at it. I really believe that the products work, I haven't found that with any other brand previously.
What's the most interesting/best thing that Facemapping has taught you about your skin?
I learnt that the right skin routine can be the answer to immediate improvement. Even though it’s a little time consuming, I decided it’s worth it! Any problems I once had, like congestion around my chin, were gone within the week.
What’s your favourite Dermalogica product and why?
Definitely the UltraCalming Mist and the Gentle Soothing Booster. The mist rehydrates and is great for airplane travel and reviving day-long make up. The soothing boost tightens and tenses the skin, it almost feels like a mini face lift or a really tight pony tail!
You got your start on the catwalk: how does it compare to TV and which do you prefer?
My two favourite things in my working life would be walking the runway and TV presenting. There is a real rush you get striding down a catwalk, dripping in designer gowns and incredible accessories. All eyes are on you and the outfit, which has often been made to fit YOU and only you. And TV is my challenge. I am constantly learning, and creating and striving to be more awesome and engaging on your screens. Plus all the shit hot people I get to interview and gigs I have to go to aren’t so bad either!
You’ve done quite a lot of charity work: what’s been your favourite project and why?
I’m a huge fan of giving back. My favourite project was walking the Kokoda track in PNG last year with Canteen (youths living with cancer). We raised over $64,000. It was one the toughest challenges I have ever taken on, I trained for 3 months and that didn’t even prepare me! I was trekking with people that had been closely affected by cancer so hearing their stories and struggles really put things into perspective.
Who’s the best person you’ve ever interviewed and why?
Hands down Stevie Wonder. Then Will.I.Am and Alicia Keys. Stevie Wonder has this incredible calming presence, it was so humbling to meet and speak to someone that legendary. He told literally unbelievable stories and I even scored a hug!
What's next for you?
MTV is always busy with filming, events and interviews so in between that I’m starting pre-production on series 2 of ‘A Model Adventure’, my adventure TV show on Nat Geo. I also take off for 2 week Northern Territory motorcycle trip called ‘Rock N Ride’ in support of Headspace in Oct. I have a few other exciting top-secret bits up my sleeve so watch this space.
Fast five:
My best (skincare) tip is... Serums! It's all about serums.. Dermalogica have a great one called multivitamin power serum. Sounds powerful right? POW!
My favourite designers are... Aurelio Costarella and Yeojin Bae. They are forever surprising me with decadent designs and fun new prints.
My go-to outfit is... A strong tuxedo jacket, leather pants and a heeled boot.
The best piece of advice I’ve ever been given is... If you don’t know what to do, just start something.
I'm most grateful for... Having a strong foundation at home, in Australia. We are so lucky to live in this country. I really believe that home life needs to be solid so the rest of your life can be turbulent.
