Nicola RobertsNicola RobertsWe catch up with Nicola Roberts as she tells Sky Showbiz why she wouldn't mind being stuck on a desert island with Cheryl Cole - and lets us in on all her insider beauty tips.
As Nicola launches her new Dainty Doll cosmetics line, we quiz the singer about the range.
And she even reveals her top fashion and beauty secrets.
Dainty DollDainty DollWhat inspired you to start your own make-up line?
'Seeing that no other brand on the market cater for paler skinned women really frustrated me. Having to use three or four different products to try and come up with a shade close to my skin tone was very time-consuming. I think it says it all when your make-up artist presents you with an excited face, holding white face paint she's imported from Japan!"

What's new about the latest range?
"I have reformulated the whole line and brought as much common sense to the products as possible, giving woman of today something they need. For example my concealer "Abracadabra" has an anti-inflammatory inside. The formulation is predominantly natural and contains an anti-inflammatory - a must for anyone, including me, who has to deal with naughty skin."

Gwen Stefani Gwen Stefani Who is your beauty icon?
"Gwen Stefani is my beauty icon, she is always so polished and her make up is just perfectly placed every time. Not fair!"

Your top beauty secret?

"My top beauty secret is my Dainty Doll Wonder Balm. There is nothing better at the end of a long day, maybe after a shoot, than coming home, washing your make-up off and applying the wonder balm. It's enriched with Vitamin A, so nourishes and heals your skin.

I use it on my lips and all over my eyes to nourish my lashes and eyebrows. It's a great soother and you can also use it over the top of your make-up for that fresh dewy look or to correct mistakes."

What are your must-have beauty items?
"The Dainty Doll Mascara and Eyeliner duo as it’s fuss-free more and so handy. Another would be my dark blood red Dainty Doll Lipstick called "Couture" - a big colour this season."

Sarah Jessica ParkerSarah Jessica ParkerOut of the band, who spends the longest in the mirror?

"Sarah. She literally takes half an hour just to curl her lashes, I love her for that, she's so beautiful."

Who's your fashion icon?
"I don't really have a fashion icon; I think it’s important to do your own thing. I love Sarah Jessica Parker's style though as she’s quirky and I love how much girly fun Madonna had in the early 80's."

What's your top red carpet fashion tip?
"Hope for the best!"

Cheryl ColeCheryl ColeIf you had to be stuck on a desert island with one other member of Girls Aloud, who would you pick, and why?
"I lived with Cheryl and we kind of did a good job on keeping each other sane when the band were just beginning. Life has changed so much these days, but I'd still say Cheryl, to keep me sane!"
The new range of Dainty Doll by Nicola Roberts will be available exclusively at Harrods and from ASOS.com at the end of September. Prices start at £10.