The return of The White Lotus for its third sizzling season has introduced us to a new fan favourite, the effervescent Aimee Lou Wood. Though she might have initially caught our attention in Sex Education, it’s her captivating portrayal of the carefree Chelsea in the latest Thai escapade of The White Lotus that’s truly turned heads. Aimee’s gained even more adoration after sharing a candid video on her Instagram about embracing her natural beauty. In the video, Aimee used some of her favourite makeup products from Merit including the Day Glow Highlighting Balm, priced at £28, which she uses to recreate her irresistible Thailand glow. Reflecting on her time on location, Aimee mused: “The one thing I miss about Thailand – I was there for seven months filming White Lotus – I had a constant glow. A lot of that was sweat (it was very humid – I’m not really a highlighter girl) but ever since Thailand it’s become essential to me.” READ MORE:This £17 snail mucin serum is a go-to for Leighton Meester and husband Adam Brody READ MORE:Nadine Baggott reveals £10 primer for flawless natural looking skin on This Morning Eager to keep her vacation vibe alive, Aimee showed how she dabs the Merit Day Glow Highlighting Balm along her cheekbones, blending it seamlessly with her fingertips. Far from your average powder or liquid glow-giver, this highlighter boasts a unique stick design which makes it super simple to swipe on and blend, and ensures there’s no product wastage.
Aimee raved about the Merit highlighter
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One thing that differentiates it from most highlighters is its lack of a sparkly or glittery finish. Instead it leaves you with a dewy, hydrated glow that closely resembles that sought after holiday radiance Aimee aims to replicate. The micro-fine pearls work to reflect light and brighten the skin, while the plant-based squalene retains moisture and hydration, ensuring your skin stays nourished throughout wear. Additional ingredients like phytosterol and amino acid blends contribute to a healthy skin barrier, effectively blurring the lines between skincare and makeup. Reviews have been overwhelmingly positive, with one reviewer raving: “Love this product! Goes on smooth, stays on, and gives my skin the perfect glow!” Whilst another fan agreed: “Love!! Easy and adds to simple daytime look.” A third reviewer noted: “I ordered the Bounce color and it is less pink in person than it looks in the photos. It’s more of a neutral kind of white-ish shimmer. Very subtle and natural looking, which I love. Not for someone looking for a heavy shimmer. I use on eyes and cheeks. Does not upset my sensitive acne-prone skin.”
The Merit Day Glow Highlighting Balm gives a dewy natural glow
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However, one reviewer did mention a drawback: “I love the convenience of this. I love the shade and the sheen and glow. However, it doesn’t really last.” Merit’s Day Glow Highlighting Balm comes in four diverse shades to cater to all skin tones. You can also get your hands on similar items like the NUDESTIX Nudies Glow All Over Face Highlight Colour, priced at £31.50, and the Fenty Beauty Match Stix Shimmer Skinstick, which retails for £25. Both these products boast a comparable stick-like formula and balm texture, but they offer more of a shimmering finish than the Merit one, perfect if you’re all about adding a bit of sparkle to your beauty routine, reports the Mirror. Story SavedYou can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.
