Olympian Cate Campbell on the one non-negotiable in her beauty routine

Swimmer Cate Campbell made her Olympic debut aged 16 at the 2008 Beijing Games, where she claimed two bronze medals. Since then, she has won 23 international gold medals and holds one world record and three Commonwealth records.

What I’m loving right now I have consciously decided to take a step back from swimming. I find it really hard to switch off, so I am making the most of this opportunity to recharge and refresh before getting back into training for my fifth Olympics at the end of the year.

The rule I live by Find joy in the little moments.

Top beauty tip Remove make-up as soon as you get home, not at bedtime.

Who is your beauty icon Helen Mirren. She is someone who embraces beauty at every age.

Favourite colour Green. I know it’s a cliché, but green is the colour of nature, and I feel most like myself when I am surrounded by nature.

Must-have beauty product Sun protection is a non-negotiable part of my everyday beauty routine after having a stage one melanoma removed from my arm. I always have Avène Aqua-Fluid SPF50+ Sunscreen (adorebeauty.com.au, $28) on me.

Favourite exercise routine When not swimming, I like Pilates and cardio.

I never the leave the house without ... Eating! I encourage people not to be afraid of giving their body enough fuel.

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