GROWING up in front of the cameras, Princess Andre was always destined for stardom.
But the daughter of Katie Price and Peter Andre has revealed how she faced a tough battle with her self-confidence.
Now, the 19-year-old has launched her own beauty range, By Princess, which was inspired by her own insecurities.
Speaking to me at Biz on Sunday HQ in London, Princess said: “I used to struggle with my self-confidence, so that was my inspiration.
“I discovered make-up and how it can make you look different and feel more confident, which is what I liked.
“I feel like, nowadays, a lot of people want to permanently change themselves.
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“But with make-up, you can do just that without having to change yourself.”
She continued: “I don’t want to influence younger girls to wear make-up because I think they should feel pretty in themselves. But that’s why I’ve made it suitable for all ages.
“So, with the lip kits, I’ve got plumping glosses for girls if they want to volumise their lips, and then the option for without.”
Princess’s range — which launches on Tuesday — is described as “your new make-up obsession” and includes mascara, setting spray, contour kits and highlighters.
The young entrepreneur revealed she has had the seal of approval from her ex-glamour model mum Katie, who released her own beauty range in 2016.
“My mum loves it,” she said. “She likes to use the contour as a base and said, ‘Oh my God, it makes my skin look smooth’. You know how she likes to look airbrushed.”
Even Princess’s brother, singer Junior Andre, has tried the new lippy set.
She said: “Junior actually tested my lip kit. He said, ‘My lips have gone so big’. He is really happy for me — we are really supportive of each other.”
Princess, who has 2.2million followers across TikTok and Instagram, told how she is excited to be entering her “entrepreneurial era” with the beauty range.
“I mean, I’m still new to it. So, each day I’m learning new things,” she said.
“I mean, having my own business is crazy to say, because I’m 19. But yeah, I feel like I’ve learned so much and I’m still gonna learn so much more.”
Asked if she inherited her incredible eyelashes from her dad, Princess added: “To be fair, all of my siblings have lovely, long eyelashes — so it must have come from somewhere.”
MY CLUBBING DIARY
PRINCESS says she loves to let her hair down when she is not filming for her hit TV documentary.
The star is currently shooting series four of ITV2’s The Princess Diaries, which follows her navigating the spotlight, but she makes time for play.
Discussing her pastimes, she said: “I do normal teenage things, I guess, like having fun and going clubbing.
“It is weird because most of my friends aren’t on social media.
“There is one side of me that is mature and having to be the businesswoman, and then I have my friends who aren’t in the industry.
“It is really nice. I have got to live my life as I am 19.”
I’M TOO BUSY FOR BLOKES
SINGLE Princess revealed she has been scared off dating apps after watching crime documentaries.
The star insists she would much rather get to know a guy in a natural setting.
She said: “I like to meet people organically. If I see someone and I have a good chat with them, I’ll just continue the chat.
“I’m not against dating, but I’m not actually looking for a boyfriend right now. I’m so busy – I don’t need a boyfriend.
“I don’t know if apps are my thing. I’ve watched too many crime documentaries.”
Princess has been linked to Love Island star Harrison Solomon after they were spotted together at Thorpe Park’s Fright Nights last month.
But online romance rumours were quashed after it was revealed that the pair just share the same management.
Princess said: “People are going to pick up on everything. I wrote in the comments, ‘Just because a boy and girl laugh does not mean it’s anything romantic’.
“I have a lot of guy friends, but it doesn’t mean there’s anything romantic going on.”
RACE GAVE ME TRAVEL BUG
APPEARING on Celebrity Race Across The World has inspired Princess to go travelling in Asia.
She signed up for the fourth series of the hit BBC One show with big brother Junior.
They had to find their way from Malaysia to Melbourne, Australia, with no phones, credit cards or home comforts.
Princess, pictured with Junior on the show, said: “The first few weeks I struggled. I was like, ‘This is not for me’. As time went on, I was like, ‘OK, I’m getting the hang of it’. We actually were there for each other quite a lot. It was out of my comfort zone . I had none of my home comforts.
“I was carrying a 15kg rucksack. It has made me want to travel.
“I definitely want to go to Thailand now.”
The series, which is currently airing, has brought the siblings even closer.
Princess admitted: “We butted heads a few times, but I think that is because I gave up a few times.
“He lifted us up and, to be fair, we didn’t argue as much as I thought we would.”
QUICKFIRE Q&A WITH PRINCESS
Last person you texted?
My little sister Bunny.
Tipple?
Hugo spritz.
Phone in a crisis?
My manager Marie-Claire.
Most recent picture in your camera roll?
The packaging of my beauty range, By Princess.
AGELESS SINITTA HAS SKIN IN THE GAME
EIGHTIES popstar Sinitta looks like she drinks from the fountain of youth – and now she is set to share her age-defying secrets with the world.
The So Macho hitmaker is planning her own cosmetics range.
She has logged the trademark Skinitta which could be used on everything from sunscreen and lipgloss to perfume and beauty serums.
The singer could also release her own range of clothing, if approved.
Looking incredible at 63, Sinitta puts it down to always slapping on the SPF, eating well and regular exercise.
Jaws dropped when she showcased her enviable figure wearing just banana leaves in front of Simon Cowell on The X Factor in 2009.
I’m sure plenty of fans will be keeping their eyes peeled for her range.
WHY HOWARD LOVES LIFE IN A POP GROPE
CRACKING a grope joke may not be advisable in the current celebrity climate – but that didn’t stop Take That’s Howard Donald making a cheeky quip about enjoying getting up close and personal with handsy fans.
Taking to the stage with bandmates Gary Barlow and Mark Owen for a special album launch show at the London Palladium on Friday night, he shared plans for their upcoming tour – on which he is looking forward to being pawed by the adoring crowds.
Howard said: “What is great is next year we are going out to quite a few new territories that we’ve actually not visited before. That’s quite bizarre.
“It’s literally like going back to the 90s because they’ve never had you in their country.
“It’s brilliant – I love getting groped . . . still.”
Then acknowledging his other half Katie in the audience, he chuckled: “Sorry, wife!”
Excited Take That fans have indeed been known to grab their idols.
Former bandmate Robbie Williams has even got in on the action, giving Mark a little crotch squeeze on The X Factor in 2018.
On Friday the group performed tracks from new album Dreamers – Sweet July, Wonderkids and the title track – for the first time in front of a live audience. They also had a chat with Dermot O’Leary about making the new record and their huge summer Circus Live Tour.
Then the audience were treated to a run of their biggest and best-loved hits including Patience, Never Forget, The Flood and Greatest Day.