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InStyle Germany interview
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Christina Aguilera, five time Grammy award winner, mother, actress, and a hard working diva, has created her fourth perfume "Royal Desire".
An infant, a perfume empire, music - how do you keep up with your needs?
You have to take that time. I'm only happy when I can live out all aspects of my life: Artist, mother and lover.
Who pampers you when you're not on stage?
My husband - he is perfect. He is my rock. He surprises me with gifts or little notes on my pillow.
How does a working mom claim her own private wellness time?
I know that I'm privileged but every woman is a queen, as long as she's aware of her power. That's the basic idea behind the concept of Royal Desire, that I like so much. Because even a perfume can express confidence. I love being a woman and I fight for the rights of every woman to love out her sensuality.
Does your son recognize you in your stage costumes?
Yes, of course. He recognizes me in every imaginable style. He knows I'm a chameleon.
You're known for your lavish make up. What do you always carry with you?
Besides the bag full of red lipsticks? (laughs)
Super-volume-mascara, eyeliner and blotting paper - I rather blot the shine away instead of applying more powder all the time. Also my make up artist, Christopher Buckle, makes amazing false lashes for me. But they're not for every day, that's when I use the lash growing product 'Latisse' for more volume.
What's your daily routine?
Even if I'm really tired - facial wipes for most of the make up, then cleanser and moisturizer and my beloved Crème Apricot from Dior. Discipline is important, especially when you're as devoted to make up as I am.
And I love bubble baths, especially with someone else.
Do you also glam up for a comfy night at home?
No, of course I don't wear the full program. I love wearing my sweat pants, and I'm mostly without make up, except, I have to admit, my red lips. I'm obsessed with it.
How do you go through your day without smudged lip lines?
With good old make up artists' tricks: the lip liner first, then powder over it and then the lipstick and dapping it off a little.
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