The £18 bronzer Maura Higgins swears by for a sunkissed glow

The £18 bronzer Maura Higgins swears by for a sunkissed glow
It creates that naturally bronzed look like you've just come back from holiday
Maura gave fans a glimpse into her beauty routine on Instagram while on holiday
(Image: @maurahiggins - Instagram )
While sharing snaps from her recent holiday on Instagram, Maura gave fans a glimpse into her beauty routine and one product stood out: the REFY Cream Bronzer in the shade Sand , which you can buy for £18 at Sephora and REFY.
Paired with glowy skin and a subtle brown wing, she left the rest of her look simple, letting the glow do all the talking. The REFY Cream Bronzer is a lightweight, buildable formula that blends seamlessly into the skin for a soft, velvety finish.
Sand, Maura's shade of choice, is a golden-toned bronze perfect for light to medium skin tones and creates that naturally bronzed look, like you've just come back from holiday, even when you haven't. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter
The REFY Cream Bronzer
(Image: Sephora )
REFY's Cream Bronzer is vegan, cruelty-free, fragrance-free and dermatologically tested, making it a staple for any holiday makeup bag.
But what do shoppers make of it?
One happy shopper said: 'I don't use a lot of cream products but this one was super beginner friendly!
'I've tried a few that have been hard to blend or splotchy, but this one goes on great and blends seamlessly. Love the colour as well.'
Someone else said: 'The shade Sand has a unique peachy undertone that surprisingly works for my fair- olive toned complexion.
'Formula buttery smooth, barely have to blend it which makes it quick and easy for daily use! '
Some people did have some views that there could be some room for improvement.
One person wrote: 'I love this bronzer. It is easy to apply, has a nice natural finish and has become my go to.
'My only complaint is that there is very little product and I hit pan within two weeks. Then again I am using it daily. Will buy again.'
Yet many people couldn't stop singing its praises, noting: 'Look no further, the formula of this cream bronzer is perfection. I have the shade Tan.
'I purchased immediately after watching Emilynoel83's demo. It is highly pigmented and gives your cheeks a plump and youthful look. I plan on picking up the coordinating brush as well.
'Absolutely love this , I'm so impressed. Looking forward to trying everything in the Refy line.'
Similar products on the market include Charlotte Tilbury's Beautiful Skin Sun-kissed Glow Bronzer for £45 at SPACENK.
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There's also the Too Faced Soleil Matte Bronzer you could buy at £25.60, or the MAC Cosmetics Skinfinish Sunstrick Bronzer for £25.60, which is currently reduced from £32 at Debenhams.

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