As the feisty and bold dancer Angelina in Chalk It Up, actress Rachele Brooke Smith channels her inner powerful athlete on the screen. The gorgeous 28-year-old star’s latest film hits VOD and iTunes today, and sees her returning to her sporty roots. As a former gymnast herself, Smith stuns with her toned physique, natural beauty and healthy skin. We spoke to the multi-faceted and versatile actress about her favourite products, secrets for a sculpted body and key makeup look.

Real Style: What are your favourite beauty products?

Rachele: I love the Neutrogena Healthy Skin Enhancer. I can definitely tell if I don’t use that on a daily basis. I like to feel like I have some sort of colour to me, so I love that. I also don’t go anywhere without Cityswept Finish by Bumble & Bumble. It’s my favourite hair product ever. I always have gardenia eye concealer cream. It has a little bit of collagen and caffeine, and is a great under eye concealer.

Real Style: You’re known for your fitness and athletic abilities! What is an average workout like for you?

Rachele: I get really bored really easily, so I’m a big believer and advocate of changing it up. One day, I’ll do a power yoga or hot yoga day, and then go into a more intense day of HIIT training or boxing. I always have a bit of dance in there too.

Real Style: How do you keep up a healthy diet, despite your busy schedule?

Rachele: With diet, it’s so much of a lifestyle. I don’t believe in dieting, but I do believe in the lifestyle that you want to live. I had a stomach problem growing up, so it put me on this path to always researching and studying out of necessity. A lot of people have so many issues like depression, obesity or chronic illness that has to do with gut health.

Real Style: What is your signature makeup look?

Rachele: I would definitely say natural, but I also love golds. I think the one thing that makes a big difference is a contour palette. I love having a little bit of bronzer of some sort and I love looking golden.

Real Style: What is the best beauty advice you’ve received and why?

Rachele: I don’t think people realize that what we eat and your stress levels impact the way that you look. Not just your body, but your face and your overall well-being. I really do believe that inner beauty is so much more than any kind of outer beauty.

Photo: Lesley Bryce