Simone on… why she doesn’t do a morning cleanse

“If I’ve not worn make-up the day before, I try not to wash my face. Maybe I’ll use some cold water at best. I try not to strip my skin of natural oils. My skin varies depending on the season, but I always put on a hydrating serum and a moisturiser in the morning.”

Simone on… how she preps for a red carpet

“Drink lots of water and get a good night’s sleep, which sometimes isn’t doable. I’ve definitely been on carpets where I haven’t had enough sleep. Either way, lots of water will sort you out.”

Simone on… finding her signature lipstick

“It can be quite hard sometimes to find the right shade for my skin tone. I think if we’re dark-skinned, our lips can be multi-tonal and sometimes we tend to lean towards darker lipsticks, but brighter colours can make you look more awake. L’Oréal Paris Color Riche Intense Volume Matte Lipstick in 540 is my favourite – I’d definitely recommend it to girls with deeper skin tones.”

Simone Ashley on her self-care rituals and how she gets her curls looking so good