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Graziadaily
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Graziadaily
This Cult Classic Bronzer Is The Best I've Ever Used
Bronzer, oh how I love thee! Out of everything in my make-up bag, nothing transforms my skin quite like it. As someone with a perpetually grey-toned complexion (the joys of being Irish), I take real joy in its transformative powers. Just a light sweep across the apples of my cheeks, the bridge of my nose and into the hairline is enough to pep up my skin beautifully. Find a good one and I look like I've spent the morning basking in the Med as opposed to fighting for my life on the Victoria line. As a beauty editor, I've tried more than my fair share of bronzers. Westman Atelier's Glow Drops promised 'instant summer skin' and they really delivered. And of course, like every other beauty journalist, I'm loyal to Chanel's iconic cream bronzer- the one every make-up artist under the sun swears by. In recent years, liquid and cream bronzers have definitely reigned supreme with powders seemingly taking a bit of a back seat. But when I spotted a rise in Google searches for a certain classic this morning- Guerlain's- I was reminded there's still a rightful place for a bronzing powder. Especially one as revered as Guerlain's. This is, after all, the brand that put tanning powders on the map when it launched Terracotta in 1984. It became an instant best-seller. So naturally, I decided this was the perfect time to become reacquainted with an old classic. But in a world of new launches all claiming to be the best - does it still live up to the hype? It delivers 'a true-to-skin bronzed glow.' Designed to make light work of dialling up the bronze, it's infused with luminescent shimmer pigments to provide that elusive lit-from-within radiance. There are skincare benefits too- like nourishing Moroccan argan oil, which adds moisture and keeps skin hydrated over time. 1. Guerlain Terracotta Bronzing Powder Rachael Martin, beauty editor says: 'The texture is beautiful. It's soft and silky with a velvety quality. It blends with ease and makes building up the product feel effortless. For me, the finish hits that rare sweet spot between matte and luminous. And let me be clear- I loathe glitter in face products. Nothing is more unflattering, and why brands insist in putting chunks of it in formulas is beyond me. Thankfully, this has just a whisper of of the stuff- the subtlest gleam that catches the light beautifully. Sunlit in the morning, candlelit by evening. Stunning.' Pros Buildable colour Made with hydrating ingredients Long-lasting Cons The biggest risk with powdered products is dropping them - don't! An investment buy In my experience, Guerlain's Terracotta Bronzing Powder works best when paired with a large, fluffy brush. I dip in lightly, tap off any excess, and sweep it over the high points of the face where the sun would naturally hit. It's richly pigmented, so a light hand is key. If I want to tie the look together and go full bronze goddess (what can I say, I'm my own hype woman), I take a smaller fluffy brush and sweep it across my eyelids too. This creates the most beautiful, cohesive warmth. Rachael Martin, Beauty Director, says: 'Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! First off, the practicality. After years of battling with bronzers without mirrors, the joy of having one built into this compact cannot be overstated. It makes on-the-go application a dream. The compact itself is a thing of beauty, too. It's a rich, transparent brown subtly embossed with the Guerlain logo - it's all incredibly chic, and I'm already excited about nonchalantly taking it out of my bag. My first impression of the formula? It's pigmented. Very pigmented. Just the lightest touch gives a deep, warm glow, so take your time and build it slowly. That's when I see the best results. The texture is beautiful too. It's soft and silky with a velvety quality. It blends with ease and makes building up the product feel effortless. For me, the finish hits that rare sweet spot between matte and luminous. And let me be clear- I loathe glitter in face products. Nothing is more unflattering, and why brands insist in putting chunks of it in formulas is beyond me. Thankfully, this has just a whisper of of the stuff- the subtlest gleam that catches the light beautifully. Sunlit in the morning, candlelit by evening. Stunning. This is a cult classic for good reason - and not just because it looks chic in my handbag. Crucially, the finish looks like a natural tan - a my skin but better radiance. Guerlain has proven why it remains golden (quite literally) all these years later. Rachael Martin is Grazia's Beauty Director. Originally from Northern Ireland, she studied English Literature at Queen's University Belfast, before moving to London to pursue a career in magazine journalism
Belfast Telegraph
10-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Belfast Telegraph
Louise McSharry: Want to fake a sun-kissed glow on your face? Here's how to do it...
Many tanning brands have developed hybrid products which combine the effect of false tan with skincare ingredients. These serums generally give the face a natural looking glow, along with the plumping and hydrating effect of hyaluronic acid. False tan can have a drying effect, which can cause problems for people with dry or sensitive skin, which is why this is a great option if you're looking to make your face match a tanned body, be it naturally or artificially. I like Cocoa Brown's Sunshine Serum (£15), which is easy to use and fairly priced If that sounds like too much for you, you may prefer to add some tanning drops to your skincare routine. These allow you to fully customise the level of glow or tan you want to achieve, depending on how many drops you use. Simply add as many drops as you like, according to your chosen product's instructions, to your usual moisturiser and you'll gradually see a bronzing effect. I like Pestle & Mortar's Glow Drops (£35), which are enriched with hyaluronic acid and deliver a truly natural-looking glow. If you don't want to commit to a bronzed effect that will last for a few days, bronzing drops may be the product for you. These were made famous by skincare brand Drunk Elephant via its D-Bronzi Anti-Pollution Drops (£35). Similar to tanning drops in that they are combined with a moisturiser or facial oil, they'll make you look instantly glowy and will wash off at the end of the day. If you're not looking for an all-over tint, classic bronzing products will work beautifully. My absolute favourite product to achieve a sun-kissed look is Makeup by Mario's SoftSculpt Transforming Skin Enhancer (£35) which is incredibly easy to use thanks to its balmy texture. It's almost impossible to make it look unnatural thanks to how easily it blends and melts into the skin, and I find the lightest shade looks great on fair skin without being too orange. Unfortunately, the darkest shade probably won't work for people with very dark skin, an issue that comes up repeatedly when it comes to bronzer. It would be great to see improvement there, as there is no reason for international brands to be failing when it comes to inclusivity in 2025. Buying Irish Sculpted by Aimee is going from strength to strength, with major developments in the brand's skincare range over the last couple of years. The latest launch is a trio of radiance-boosting products: Brighten Up Energising Eye Cream, Hydrabright Illuminating Serum and LiquidGlo Brightening Essence. Each formula contains a carefully considered list of ingredients, like brightening caffeine in the eye cream and barrier-enriching niacinamide in the serum. I've just started using them, but so far I'm a big fan. These products are available individually, or as a trio for £60 via Something old… It would be easy to feel overwhelmed by all the hair products on the market these days. Once upon a time, you really only had products to clean your hair and help the style stay in place, but these days it feels like every second week a hair brand is identifying a new problem for them to solve with a brand new product. Not all of them feel warranted, but there is no doubt that humidity causes problems for lots us when it comes to our hair. Fortunately, hair brands have been pumping out products to solve that problem, and, even better, finding ways to incorporate solutions into products which also perform other tasks. Umberto Giannini's Weatherproof Hold Anti-Humidity Frizz Free Hairspray (£9.95) is a good example of this. It delivers medium-strong hold while preventing your style from being impacted by humidity. ... Something new I've yet to try a Colour Wow product I didn't like, but there is no doubt that the brand's Dream Coat Supernatural Spray is a real favourite. It is incredibly effective at preventing frizz in humid conditions as well as protecting the hair from heat. Now, Colour Wow has taken its Dream Coat knowledge and parlayed it into a brand new hairspray. Texas Hold 'Em Big Hold Hairspray (£29.50) not only promises to protect your hair from the impact of humidity, but it also delivers strong hold and heat protection. Think big, Dallas Cowboys, Dolly Parton in Steel Magnolias hairstyles, built to last. This product also offers a new 'flash-fixate' method of application which the brand says leaves the hair less wet, which certainly appeals to me. A thin veil of hairspray is always preferable to wet chunks of hair which often dry in solid chunks — I'm never really going for solid chunks in my hair.
Daily Mirror
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Lisa Snowdon shares two-step routine for ‘radiant glass skin' for mature complexions
We've been seriously lusting after Lisa Snowdon's beauty recommendations recently. After previously sharing some impressive results of a wrinkle-smoothing neck serum she'd been loving, the TV and radio presenter has just dropped her simple two-product routine for 'easy, radiant glass skin' – and we can't wait to try it ourselves. In a sponsored Reel posted to her Instagram channel, Lisa writes how, at the age of 53, "having more mature skin I am mindful when using any kind of coverage or make-up as it takes all the glow out of my skin, looks heavy and sometimes cakey." Luckily, however, she says she's found the perfect product combination to do just that, both from bestselling skin and make-up brand Rodial. READ MORE: 'Most powerful hair growth supplement' makes shoppers' hair 'thicker and healthier' Lisa starts by applying Rodial's Soft Focus Glow Drops, £75, to her skin, patting a couple of drops into her skin over her daily SPF – and the glow is immediate to see. This radiance-boosting priming serum contains super-tiny mica particles to give a very subtle gleam to the skin, and can be used on their own or mixed into foundation. "It's the most gorgeous, glowy, illuminating primer," Lisa says in the video. She then follows the Glow Drops with the Rodial Glass Tint Tinted Moisturiser, which is currently reduced from £45 to £31.50, and which Lisa says gives you "nice even skin but it's not thick and cakey". She proceeds to buff it into the skin with a wide-bristled brush, revealing a more even – but still very glowy complexion. Rodial Glass Tint comes in six shades on the Rodial website (Lisa says as she's wearing fake tan her current shade is a mix of St Bart's and Rio), but you'll currently find it cheapest on Lookfantastic, down to £31.50 – although there are currently only in three shades in stock. Lisa's followers were quick to complement the star's complexion, with one saying, "I need this in my life!" and another calling this tinted moisturiser " great for menopausal skin". One person even remarked that they'd skip the skin tint, writing, "I thought you looked best with just the drops. You have amazing skin!" Skin tints and tinted moisturisers are trending at the moment, no doubt due to the sunny weather, when people often want to swicth out their thick foundations for something lighter. We've rounded up our best tried-and-tested skin tints here, including Milk Makeup, Hourglass and Pixi. And if you're after a lightweight facial SPF that disappears into the skin yet still leaves a gorgeous glow, we can't stop reaching for this one; it even has us skipping foundation.
