Love Island's Ekin-Su reveals surprising 81p buy that's her summer skincare must-have
The stunning London-born star, who won her series of the popular reality show in 2022, was in Glasgow for the launch of Superdrug's Beauty Playground this week.
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She was there to talk about her collaboration with make-up brand BPerfect, which is part of the chemist chain's new concept.
But she revealed one of her top tips for summer is using a cheap and cheerful, off-the-shelf product.
Ekin-Su said: "Hygiene is important in summer, making sure you clean your face well. And you don't have to use expensive products, soap is fine - like the Dove Cream Bar."
You can pick up a four-pack of the soap at Superdrug for £3.25, making a bar just 81p.
The brand boasts that it doesn't strip the skin of essential nutrients, like normal soap, and instead is packed with moisturising ingredients that helps nourish skin.
Ekin-Su, 30, also said that SPF is a must and insists she's been slapping on a high factor since she was in her 30s.
The star said: "I use factor 50. You need to use an SPF every day, no matter what the weather is like."
When it comes to BPerfect, the reality star has some favourites for the sunny months.
Her top product for the summer is the Radiant Glow Skin Perfector.
The award-winning make-up staple can be used as a primer, combined with mosituriser, used as a highlighter or used by itself to give a healthy, sunshine glow.
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Meanwhile, she swears by her multi-purpose face and eye palette which has three multi-use face powders and four velvet matte eyeshadows - ideal for chucking in a travel bag.
Ekin-Su was delighted to support Superdrug's new Beauty Playground as it launched in the Braehead store earlier this week.
Introduced first in London's Westfield Stratford store, it brings some of the most sought-after, viral and exciting up-and-coming brands that have previously only been available online, into the shop.
And it means customers can smell, try and fall in love with some amazing lines, such as Dhelicious and Mallows Beauty.
Even Gen Alpha beauty fans can pick up a bargain, with the Daise range starting from £2.50 for a pretty flower lip balm.
As well as exploring must-have brands, shoppers will also be able to access beauty services, receive expert advice and create content while they shop.
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