Famous Russian singer and actress Nastya Zadorozhnaya (@stasya_ru) told BeautyHack about her current projects, beauty secrets and her favorite products.
About current projects
At the end of summer, on my birthday, I presented a video for the song "I am the Moon". The idea was born about a year ago. On the Internet, I saw my favorite childhood comic strip, where all the characters are elves. I always wanted to reincarnate in this creature, so I didn't wait for a call from Peter Jackson with an offer to take part in the sequel to The Lord of the Rings, but just decided to film my fantasy in Portugal. Then I had no idea that it would be so difficult. It took 8 months to prepare, shoot, edit and schedule, and the cost of the clip can be compared to a "kopeck piece" in Moscow! We contacted agents of Cumberbatch, Keith Harington and Orlando Bloom, discussing the male lead, and some did not even mind, but at the last moment, the idea of participating in the music video of a star of a universal scale seemed inappropriate and too expensive.
To shoot and edit the video was entrusted to colleagues from Germany. Whatever they say about German cinema and whatever labels are put up, the specialists there are super professional. What am I telling you? Play the video, and you will understand from the first seconds what fantastic beauty we are talking about. Thanks to my favorite stylist Evgenia Lenz (MUA) and RUBAN designers, we managed to create unearthly beauty. I am truly proud of this work. And I thank the whole team for the fact that, like me, they took this childhood dream seriously and turned it into a real fairy tale. On social networks, many mothers write that they use my song "I am the moon" as a lullaby, and older children ask to dress them up as elves for the New Year.
Now I am more focused on preparing a concert program, staging numbers and recording new songs.
In addition, I am still involved in theatrical performances, now I am touring with the play "Wolves and Sheep" based on Ostrovsky's play - I play Glafira. Since childhood, I love the plays of this playwright! This is an entreprise, we perform with it both in Russia and abroad. The first performance was staged in the theater and concert hall of the TsDKZh. 5-6 performances are planned in November and December. I do not put the separators "I am more of an actress" or "I am more of a singer" for myself. No matter how many years have passed since my first filming, it seems to me that this will never change: you go on stage on adrenaline. Yes, it is more interesting to communicate with the viewer directly. But with the same feeling you go on stage at a concert to sing, and the same adrenaline is in full swing. Working in films is also very close to me: I fall in love with our filming families, and by the end of filming I have one big film family.
Photo source: Archikh press services
About skin care Skin care in my case is a regular thing. Both behind the face and body. I prefer to alternate cosmetics, so you can see 3-4 different care lines on my shelves. One of the latest pleasant discoveries is the French brand Phytomer (it contains seaweed): on the basis of the brand's products, I took care of a beautician in the spa. The effect is amazing, to celebrate, I bought the entire line, including masks, tonics, scrubs and milk! If we talk about non-decorative care, I cannot but recall the magical effect of honey. The benefits of its use are amazing - both as food and as an ingredient for deep cleansing of the face. For those who want to get rid of the "orange peel", honey during the massage is especially necessary: painful, but effective.
Diet is a scary word for any girl. And most importantly, this word is one of the three most relevant topics for discussion. How to get rid of excess weight? And the most popular answer is either "don't eat" or "choke on fresh chicken."
I, too, once followed these laws after an unexpected weight gain, but I quickly realized that all these invented rules are a utopia! Therefore, already now, having tried various methods of weight control, I can confidently say: “Dear ones, think about what you eat and how much, listen to yourself and do not drive yourself into another stress. Our body is so arranged that at the first opportunity it saves stocks, anticipating the next food strike”. With restrictions on food, first of all, our skin suffers, the diet instantly affects the complexion. I call for deliberate nutrition, since I went through all this myself, and this is the very case when I want to share practical advice. The most important thing that I understood is that you need to drink water: drink it as much as possible. Plus, we live in one of the world's most adaptable cities, where you can eat delicious and healthy food around the clock.
About sport
I could well be connected with sports much more, if my mother had not dreamed of making little Nastya a musician, and then an actress! At 3.5 years old, they wanted to take me to artistic gymnastics, they talked about very promising data, but my mother immediately presented a broken spine, and now … I am an artist! I limit myself to dancing, stretching, and a little more addicted to Muay Thai, although, I confess, sometimes I am tempted to go to gymnastic training, to find out what such opportunities I missed. It seems to me that now there are so many different sports areas, it is important that sports activities bring pleasure, then the results will not be long in coming.
About hair coloring and care
I experimented with hair color well. Whatever shades there were, she was not painted except in green, blue and black. Now I have calmed down and am growing a natural ashy color. And since the hair is constantly exposed to various thermal influences with a hairdryer, curling irons and irons, there is only one solution: moisturize, moisturize and moisturize again! Here I follow the same rules as with the skin: I alternate between different care lines, especially Italian hair care brands. They are not only experts in delicious food and chic clothes. Especially TECNA cosmetics suit me. An absolute must have - the brand's hair ends oil.
Photo source: Archikh press services
If we talk about beauty rules for hair care, then here I adhere to two of my personal settings: first of all, try to minimize the effect of the hair dryer and irons on the hair, and also alternate hair products in order to avoid the addictive effect.
About makeup
I like to do makeup myself.
I remember that I completely spent my first few salaries on cosmetics - then I was a frequent visitor to M. A. C corners, which just started to appear in 2002-2003 in Moscow. Sometimes she even went and painted classmates.
But, like any girl, I always carry my cosmetic bag with me. Today she is wearing Perfecting Palette Pressed Highlighter and Blotting Powder Perfector by Becca, Brow Sculptor and Ultra Length Mascara by Tom Ford, Concealer in Sand by Bobbi Brown, Juicy Shaker Lip Cushion by Lancôme. From the USA I bring the beautiful Super Shock Shadow from Color Pop - it's a pity that they are not yet on sale in Moscow.
Highlighter Perfecting Palette Pressed; Blotting Powder Perfector, all Becca
Brow Sculptor eyebrow pencil; Ultra Length Mascara, all by Tom Ford
Concealer, Sand, Bobbi Brown
Cushion for lips Juicy Shaker, Lancôme
Super Shock Shadow, Color Pop
To deal with eye redness, I use Iridina blue drops. Recently I discovered d'vine Gamay Noir eye cream: I apply it as a base for makeup, I love it for its slightly honey smell, natural composition and excellent hydration. I don't take foundations with me - I put on Double Wear by Estée Lauder at home, and it is enough for me until the evening.
Eye drops, iridina
Eye cream Gamay Noir, d'vine
Foundation Double Wear, Estée Lauder
About your favorite scents
I have always preferred fresh scents. The first perfume was L'Eau par Kenzo with notes of violet, mandarin, mint, rose and white cedar.
Eau de toilette L'Eau par Kenzo, Kenzo
Then I got hooked on Eclat D'Arpege by Lanvin with the scent of lilac - my boyfriend adored this scent, said that he was associated only with me and asked not to change the perfume.
Eau de parfum Eclat D'Arpege, Lanvin
But now I mostly use niche perfumery, when you realize that perfume is not so easy to find (especially in a world where everything is), more interest arises. Once I found a floral perfume of the Austrian brand Puredistanse I and now I don’t part with it - it is rarely represented anywhere, so I bought two large weighty bottles that resemble dumbbells at once. (Laughs).
Eau de parfum Puredistanse I, Puredistanse
About free time
Free time, of course, goes to family and friends. Now in my life there is more for one family member: I took a dog of unknown origin abandoned by someone from a shelter, which I named Barcelona (Barça).
While I work, she spends all the time with her mother and Lika (nickname of the toy poodle, mother's dog). Barsa is just a puppy, so now you need careful care and supervision. Until I introduce them to my favorite Jack Russell Bobz, but I really hope that they will become friends!
This is my "doggy" period now on the eve of the coming Year of the Dog. Take care of yourself and help the four-legged!
Photo: Eugene Sorbo
Thanks to La Prima restaurant for helping us with the interview!
