Survivors, ready? We hope so, because we’ve just learnt the behind the scenes beauty regimens of the 2022 contestants. Hint: they’re practically non-existent. In the event that the intense physical exertion and predominantly white rice diet weren’t enough to put you off, denying your acne-prone skin of a daily cleanse or even being able to wear deodorant might just do the trick.
In an interview with Now To Love, ex-contestant of Survivor: Blood V Water, Amy Ong, revealed that no beauty products were allowed to be brought on the show, with the exception of SPF, which was supplied daily by production.
“[Contestants] are supplied 50+ sunscreen that is purchased and shipped over from Australia. It’s distributed at every daytime activity, all day at camp and before, during [and] after challenges. It is reapplied often during the day,” Channel 10 told Mamamia.
Despite most contestants struggling with logging off from their phones and ceasing contact with the outside world, Amy revealed that going technology-free wasn’t her greatest challenge. “The one thing I wanted the most, [was] to be able to do my night time skin care routine,” she said.
The stripped-back experience, however, actually served as a welcome complexion detox. Daily saltwater swims, increased hydration, fresh air, a clean diet and regular sweating ended up being one of the best things for Amy’s skin. “Because you’re eating everything natural, rice and beans and not using any products whatsoever, everyone’s skin just thrives,” she said.
And in case your mind also went there, with a round the clock medical team, female contestants are able to access tampons whenever they’re required. Phew.
Main image credit: @amyonng
What do you think? Would you give up your cleanser and moisturiser to go au naturale?
Commercial Sunscreens are usually very greasy. So that should be ok for face grease.
I will find it really difficult to give up my deodorant.
Me too, Raluca – but putting up with everyone else without deodorant would be a challenge, too!
Glad they got sunscreen
They definitely needed sunscreen
I’m still trying to find a S/S that doesn’t feel icky to wear
Have you tried Natio? I’ve never tried anything like it. It dries in second and leaves zero residue and grease. I use their Moisturising Sun Lotion SPF 50+ for my body and the Daily Defence SPF 50+ Face Moisturiser.
Try Nivea. I love all the SPF products from them.
They are spending so much time in the sun that SPF would be essential to stop sunburn.
Yes I am glad they are given that at least
Well I suppose if you were isolated you would have to survive without all the nice skin care -glad to see they are given sunscreen
Oh I haven’t caught up yet on Survivor! I didn’t know she got voted out! Eeeek
I was going to say that they would definitely need sunscreen!
Would definitely need sunscreen
No way! but I would never be interested in going on the show, never even watched it either.
I’ve never watched it either, these shows don’t really appeal to me
That’s amazing no makeup! Sure do need sunscreen though.
Sunscreen isn’t a beauty product – it’s a necessary health product! I’m glad the contestants get a generous supply.
I’d find it hard to give up my 9000 cups of tea every day, haha! No way I’d be a competitor on Survivor!
I would hate this.
I don’t watch the show.
I wouldn’t be able to cope living outdoors. I have too many things I couldn’t live without and also I cannot stand having sand in all my crevices.
I think it would be a good way to realise how little you need to live on. They are look pretty healthy already so skin will glow anyway.
I’ve always wondered whether Survivor contestants get sunscreen, now I know. Glad they do because the sun out here is as harsh as a blindside lol.
(Side note: Amy’s skin is gorgeous, lucky gal!)
IT would be hard to give up so many products, but at least must-have sunscreen is permitted
Supplying SPF would be supplied because of OH&S like all outdoor shoots. I do wonder why the Contestants couldn’t bring makeup or skin treatments.
I love survivor. Glad they can use SPF to avoid skin cancer.