No-one delivers post-beach glow quite like Michelle Keegan. And now, her makeup artist has revealed exactly what she uses to give the star that coveted radiant complexion.
Emily Clarkson, who has painted the former Coronation Street star’s face for a number of years, shared a video from behind the scenes of a photo shoot with the 37-year-old on Instagram over the weekend. In the caption, the beauty buff told followers of the secret behind the bronzed babe’s look.
The clip saw Michelle standing against a white background in a lime green dress, which could form part of the star’s next Very clothing range. Her glossy brunette locks were blowing dramatically in a breeze, while her skin looks natural and sun-kissed
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One of the key products Manchester MUA Emily used on the Brassic actress was the . Created by beauty influencer Jamie Genevieve, the lightweight and buildable cream formula has been hailed ‘a dream’ by shoppers - and we can see why.
Save £135 on this luxury Hugo Boss robe that's now less than £35!Available in four shades, the is enriched with skin-loving ingredients like squalane and avocado oil to give your complexion a natural-looking sun-kissed glow, while antioxidant-rich vitamin E helps protect it from external damage.
Designed to deliver a natural, radiant finish, fans say the formula is buildable and ‘lasts all day’ meaning you can go as light or as intense as you like. The bronzer features a based on more than 100 review on the Cult Beauty website.
One said: “This bronzer is amazing. So creamy and blends like a dream. I’m quite fair so sometimes find it difficult to find bronzers that don’t make me look orange but this is perfect!!“
“Another gorgeous product from Vieve,” said another fan. “I’m slowly replacing everything in my makeup bag with Vieve products. This , it applies really well, is buildable to your desired coverage, there’s no shimmer/glitter - this is something I look for with a bronzer - it lasts all day. I wear it with Skin Nova and then a light application of Modern Radiance Cream Bronzer for that natural sun-kissed look! Perfection!”
However, with only four shades to choose from, other customers have hoped for a wider shade range for a better colour and undertone match, commenting: “Love this formula so much, so bendable so great for beginners and really buildable. Also doesn’t lift your foundation.
“Only improvement would be a larger shade range is definitely needed, this isn’t inclusive enough for all skin tones and also undertones of skin. I’m a medium-tan skin and I feel the shade medium would be too orange and the shade tan is slightly too dark for me but I can just about make it work. For sure needs some more medium shades and even deeper and dark tones as they don’t cater for all. But formula wise, 10/10.”
But it’s not the only summer beauty essential responsible for Michelle’s summer-ready makeup look. Emily also shared that she used the This is loved by celebs like Adele and Emma Stone and is so popular, it sells every two minutes.
The brand says this product was "inspired by the perfecting properties of social media and illuminating effects of Hollywood lights. It blurs, smooths and illuminates for the most magical glow of your life." However, at Boots, which could help beauty fans on a budget get the look for less.
The third and final product Emily recommends for achieving Keegs’ signature bronzed look is the . The crease-proof formula offers medium to full buildable coverage, working to brighten the high points of the face while concealing any dark circles or blemishes. You can
Elsewhere, if you’re looking for cream bronzer alternatives, our beauty writer Eve Rowlands has you covered. She tried five different brands of cream bronzer this month to find the best - you can
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