Photo Ellie Goulding, 29, at her home in London, talked about her beauty regimen for on and off the stage, and discussed what she does to keep in shape. Credit Lauren Fleishman for The New York Times
The English singer and songwriter Ellie Goulding, 29, is clearly hitting her stride. Her third album, "Delirium," was hailed as the iTunes top pop album of 2015, while the hit single "Love Me Like You Do" earned a Golden Globe nomination (it was on the "Fifty Shades of Grey" soundtrack) and two Grammy nominations — her first. Aside from her music, Ms. Goulding has been collaborating with MAC Cosmetics on a makeup collection, which is in stores now. Below, she shares her beauty regimen for on and off the stage.
Photo Rodial Bee Venom. Credit Lauren Fleishman for The New York Times Skin CarePhoto James Read Overnight Tan. Credit Lauren Fleishman for The New York Times
I usually shower in the morning, and then I use a toner. I tend to get quite glowy skin, and this toner by Pixi, which is vegan and animal friendly and is a brand I love, helps with that. Then I usually use a Rodial serum. I tend to go for a serum more than a moisturizer because I also use a very small amount of sunless tan. I love being tan, and I don't like to use sun beds, so I've become a self-tan expert. I like James Read, and the best one is the Express Glow mask. The color develops very quickly so you don't somehow end up darker than you wanted to be in the middle of the day.
Photo MAC x Ellie Goulding Halcyon Days palette. Credit Lauren Fleishman for The New York Times
If I'm doing a shoot or performing, I particularly like a water-based makeup remover called Bioderma. When you're on a shoot and going through multiple looks, your eyes can get pretty sore with the makeup changes. This one is really gentle.
If I have time — I don't do it very often — I'm really into the Rodial Dragon's Blood eye masks. I've been obsessed with Rodial for a few years now, and they also have this hangover mask that is quite realistic, I think. People can have a drink or two and then in the morning use this.
Makeup
My makeup fascination comes from watching my mom do it when I was growing up. I tend to keep a pretty natural look, and then I dramatize it for the stage. So with MAC, they wanted to do a very specific collaboration in that the collection is basically the colors I wear. I like the idea of a compact because it fits my lifestyle. You put it on in the morning, then you take it with you. I've been using the Halcyon Days one.
I fill in my brows with a Sisley brow pencil — the line has really beautiful colors that are long lasting. If I'm not using my MAC lipsticks or glosses, I love Charlotte Tilbury lip color in Bitch Perfect, which is a pink-nude and stays on really well. I'm blond and not dark, so I tend to shy from a red lip.
I use mascara, and I do love lots and lots of lashes. Before Lucy Wearing, my makeup artist, started coming on tour with me, I'd do my own makeup for stage, and I'm quite good at lashes. Actually, we had a party for New Year's Eve, and I did all my friends' lashes.
Photo Gris Montaigne by Christian Dior. Credit Lauren Fleishman for The New York Times Fragrance
I wear one by Christian Dior called Gris Montaigne. It's lovely but also unisex. I discovered it while literally walking in a department store. Someone sprayed me as I walked by. At first I was annoyed, but it smelled quite nice. Another one I like is Black Opium by YSL. It's so beautiful. I understand why it's a best seller. That's one I wear in the evening.
HairPhoto Oribe Dry. Credit Lauren Fleishman for The New York Times
I'm desperately trying to get my hair to grow. I've always been a long hair kind of girl. When I look at pictures of myself, I always think I really want my long hair back. Also you still need a good length of healthy hair to put extensions in. I'm not afraid of admitting I use extensions and spray tan. That's what I do, and that's what a lot of girls do. I find it fun.
Around the time I was promoting my album in New York, my hair was the best it has been. Then recently I had a hair disaster and ended up having to cut it really short. Now it's kind of short because of the disaster, and I've resisted the temptation to dye it. My roots are down to my ears! I've been using this product called FAST, which is supposed to make your hair grow fast, but I've been using it for a few weeks now, and I haven't seen a difference. Otherwise, I usually use Kérastase volumizing shampoo and conditioner. You know when you find a shampoo that works for you? This is it.
For styling products, I'm very specific about what I use. I use Repair Rescue Sealed Ends by Schwarzkopf. This is not really a cream and not really an oil, but it works. Then I use Oribe thickening spray. It smells so good, and I love having my hair bigger and more dramatic, especially if I'm going out.
If I'm i n London, I get my extensions done at Easton Regal, and Louis Byrne cuts my hair.
Diet and Fitness
Continue reading the main story I like to run. I like to box. I like to do Barry's Bootcamp. I like a mix of things. I just went to Norway for a few days, and we were climbing mountains and dog sledding. Dog sledding was so good! At first it was really scary — they go so fast — and it can be very messy if the sled overturns, but it was so incredible.
I'm a vegetarian. I don't eat fish or meat. I also try my best to not have dairy or animal products. Such as, for breakfast I had kale with rye bread and a green juice. But I'd say I'm generally pretty balanced. I do have vices like alcohol and chocolate. I'm not too hard on myself about sugar. I know many people who are into health and fitness are anti-sugar and anti-gluten. But with my job being the way it is, I can't be too strict about things. If I'm doing a sound check and there's a limited amount of food at the venue, I'll find something to eat.
