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North Wales Live
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- North Wales Live
The £18 bronzer Maura Higgins swears by for a sunkissed glow
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 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. There's also the Too Faced Soleil Matte Bronzer you could buy at £25.60, or thefor £25.60, which is currently reduced from £32 at Debenhams.
Wales Online
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
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. Article continues below 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.
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Louise Thompson's highlighter makes you look like you've ‘had 8 hours sleep'
Louise Thompson has shared her secret to concealing dark under-eye circles, with her 'amazing' go-to concealer helping her looking refreshed and awake in seconds Dark circles are something we all get from time to time, whether it's genetics or just a bad night's sleep, so finding a way to cover them is usually something everyone needs to do once in a while. If you're tired of your under-eyes looking cakey with regular concealer, Louise Thompson has shared the perfect product to cover up dark circles and make you look more awake in seconds. Posting on Instagram, the former Made in Chelsea star raved about Rodial's Lowlighter (£38), writing: 'This product is AMAZING under the eyes if you look tired.' She then added: 'The best product if you want to look like you've had 8+ hours sleep.' The colour correcting concealer helps to visibly blur and brighten the area, melting into your skin and making it easy to blend out for subtle-looking coverage. The radiant finish helps brighten up dark circles, and its hydrating ingredients mean you don't end up creasing or looking dry and cakey. Apart from covering up dark circles and blemishes, the Rodial Lowlighter also helps improve the look of your skin underneath. It contains hyaluronic acid and vitamin E which plump and smooth fine lines and provide additional hydration, whilst caffeine helps reduce the appearance of puffiness. Originally coming in the shade banana – which became a cult favourite product for makeup fans everywhere – it now also comes in two additional shades, peach and latte. Banana has soft yellow undertones, whilst peach has (surprise surprise) peach undertones, and latte caters to warm caramel undertones. If you want a greater shade range, REFY's Concealer comes in 24 different colours. Whilst it's not specifically designed for the under-eye area, it has a serum-based formula that hydrates, brightens and blurs. For those who prefer a lighter coverage, Erborian's CC Eye Clair is £27 and helps to restore your eye area's radiance whilst caring for your skin. It helps fade the appearance of dark circles and puffiness, and evens out skin tone for a natural-looking finish. Meanwhile Zoeva's Baby Fresh Eyes Under Eye Brightening Corrector is £24 and instantly neutralises dark circles, rather than just covering them up. The results last for hours, and it works to brighten, hydrate and de-puff your skin whilst you wear it so your skin looks even better after use. However LookFantastic shoppers seems to be a big fan of Louise's go-to Rodial Lowlighter, writing: 'Great coverage, doesn't sink into lines around eyes. Lasts all day!' Another agreed: 'Amazing product. Brightens and lightens under eye area. Also use on age spots and fading acne scars.' Some found it less useful, saying: 'I like the way it glides under eye and leaves a glow and hides dark circles. A little runny for me so use it with another product.' Others said: 'Offers good coverage, but can be heavy in parts.' However others loved it, writing: 'I'm 37 and suffer with dark circles under my eyes. This is my first time trying this product and I'm so happy with it. It has brightened my eyes beautifully.'
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Inside Maura Higgins' summer holiday makeup bag as huge new TV job is revealed
As Maura Higgins prepares for her latest television role, the reality star gave fans a glimpse at the makeup must-haves she used to create her summer glow on holiday Maura Higgins is preparing to step into her latest stint on reality TV, as it was recently announced that she would be joining the American version of The Traitors. Before heading into the famed Traitors castle, Maura has spent the last few months jetting off around the world for both holiday and work, and along the way has given fans a glimpse at the products she uses to create her glowy holiday makeup. Although she shared a complete breakdown of all of the products she uses, there were three in particular that were responsible for creating her bronzed glow… and they're all under £25. Hailing from affordable brands like L'Oreal and REFY, Maura's sunkissed makeup look is easy and affordable to copy, and we can guarantee her go-to products will be making their way into our holiday makeup bags this year. One reason Maura's holiday look is so enviable is its soft, subtle glow that looks healthy and radiant, rather than shiny or oily. For her base, Maura used the L'Oréal Paris Paradise Lumi Glotion, which is a steal at £11.99, which acts as a glow-boosting skin tint that brightens and hydrates your skin for up to 24 hours – perfect for wearing in the sun. It acts as a primer, foundation, highlighter and contour in one, saving you space in your travel beauty bag, and contains glycerin and shea butter which helps moisturise your skin. It comes in a variety of shades to suit all skin tones, giving you a fresh, natural-looking glow. To accentuate her tan, Maura applied REFY's £18 Cream Bronzer to help sculpt her features and add some extra bronzing without the sun damage. The cream formula is buildable with a weightless finish, and contains vitamin E and sunflower seed oil, which help hydrate and condition your skin whilst also getting rid of excess oil. Finally to add some extra glow, Maura applied Vieve's Skin Dew liquid highlighter, £24, which is also packed with skin-loving ingredients like papaya fruit extract, which brightens and adds radiance, shea butter and argan oil for hydration and conditioning, and dragon's blood extract and squalene to moisturise and nourish your complexion. The liquid highlighter also contains golden light-reflecting pigments that suit all skin tones, giving you that instant golden hour glow. Everything comes in handy travel-sized packaging that leaves plenty of room in your beauty bag and gets through hand luggage restrictions, and each one helps hydrate and nourish your skin making them perfect after a day in the sun. Join our Shopping & Deals WhatsApp for the best bargains and fashion news WHATSAPP: Get the best deals and exclusive discount codes straight to your phone via our WhatsApp group. Users must download or already have WhatsApp on their phones to join in. All you have to do to join is click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! We may also send you stories from other titles across the Reach group. We will also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. Some of these articles will contain affiliate links where we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from them. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Metro
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
I swapped my OTT makeup routine for Molly-Mae's and here's what I thought
Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more You really don't need a suitcase full of makeup to look your best – just ask Molly-Mae Hague. I'm the first to admit I overpack for holidays – especially when it comes to beauty bits. But after watching Molly-Mae's latest TikTok, I'm rethinking everything. Her glowy, golden evening look? Achieved in minutes. And with barely any products. Yes, really. Now, I love a good lie-in (who doesn't?), and when I'm getting ready on holiday – or even just for work – I want to look polished without the faff. So when Molly-Mae shared her speedy glam routine from a dreamy Dubai getaway with Tommy Fury and baby Bambi in tow, I was all ears. She used a mix of MAC, Laura Mercier, but mostly REFY – the brand that's basically magic in minimalist packaging, not to mention formula too. Naturally, I made a beeline for the nearest REFY counter to see if I could recreate the look. Spoiler: I'm obsessed. I've been a fan of REFY's Lash Sculpt since it landed on my desk in 2024, and the Brow Sculpt is a forever fave. But the real stars? The cream-based heroes: Cream Bronzer in Dune and Cream Blush in Malaya. They melted into my skin like butter, giving me that 'I woke up like this' glow – no harsh lines, no cakey finish, just a healthy, radiant vibe. More Trending I was a bit nervous the bronzer might be too much for my porcelain skin, but it gave me just the right warmth. Adding a dab of the Gloss Highlighter in Topaz on my cheeks and nose, and I looked like I'd spent the day basking in golden hour light – much like Mols in Dubai. And the staying power? Impressive. After a full day of commuting, sweating, and sprinting between meetings, my makeup still looked fresh. No touch-ups needed. So, if you're like me – a beauty lover who wants max impact with minimal effort – take a leaf out of Molly-Mae's book. A few clever products really can go a long way. In total, I spent £72, which might sound like a lot , but when you need next to nothing for maximum impact – it's worth every penny. In fact, it actually spurred me on to recycle the other blushers and bronzers I wasn't using. Follow Metro across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Share your views in the comments below MORE: These setting sprays keep your makeup flawless – even when it's hot! MORE: I'm obsessed with glowy skin – and adding Charlotte Tilbury's Hollywood Flawless Filter into my makeup routine achieved that MORE: Save over £100 on Boots beauty boxes packed with brands like Liz Earle and Laura Mercier Your free newsletter guide to the best London has on offer, from drinks deals to restaurant reviews.
