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I tested some of The Duchess of Sussex’s favorite beauty products to see if they would help me recreate her radiant, fresh skin.

Meghan Markle also established a ShopMy page, a website where influencers can share their favorite fashion, beauty, and lifestyle products and direct their followers to purchase them with the launch of her Netflix show, podcast, and lifestyle brand. Although the Duchess’s page is constantly updated, a few weeks ago she had a section full of some of her favorite beauty products. I was envious of how gorgeous and glossy she always looks, so I decided to try some of them.

While some of the items she had listed look like they’re only available to buy in the US, plenty are on sale here in the UK, and include bestselling brands such as La Roche-Posay, Tatcha and Tata Harper. Some of the things I’ve tried before are completely new to me, while others I’ve never tried, and I think they’ll both turn out to be firm favorites.

I tried Meghan Markle’s signature lip balm, and I never, ever, will go back.

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La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermo Cleanser

Was from £16.50, now from £13.20 from Lookfantastic

Meghan had listed this La Roche-Posay cleanser, which is currently reduced from £3.20 for a 200ml bottle to £18.80 for a 400ml bottle with a pump, as my royal-approved skincare regimen.

I’ve used in the past, and often keep in a ‘ skincare SOS ‘ kit if my complexion’s ever feeling irritated or extra-dry. It’s a really excellent, straightforward, one-size-fits-all creamy cleanser that’s a great everyday staple. It won’t transform skin in any significant way, but it won’t strip it either.

You can’t go wrong with this, and I’m thrilled to have it back in my skincare routine because it doesn’t remove eye makeup from me, and I prefer to use something with a foaming or gel consistency in the shower.

Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream

Boots, £26

I had the most interest in trying this product. Although the Korean brand Medicube had previously been only available for purchase on Amazon, it has since been expanded to Boots, and this lightweight gel-cream texture, which is rich in hydrolysed collagen, is perhaps the hero product.

It has a consistency unlike anything I’ve ever tried before: red, bouncy and surprisingly firm, like actual edible jelly, and comes with a little scoop to spoon it out with. This had a really smooth, plumping effect and gave a genuine “glass skin” appearance without the greasiness that occasionally comes with very dewy creams. Usually, gel moisturisers don’t hydrate me enough and disappear too quickly into my skin. I applied it before going to bed, and I was overcome by how flawless my skin looked, almost like a fine, clear layer of PVA glue (in a good way!). This was a surprise hit – and next time I won’t waste these effects on bedtime!

Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream

Sephora cost 67 pounds.

Another Meghan favorite moisturiser that she has adored a lot of times over the years, and that I’ve also praised as a beauty editor. This rich face cream contains hyaluronic acid, squalane, and Japanese purple rice, but in a different way from the Medicube product: Tatcha’s is more nourishing and balm-like, works well on dry skin and is best avoided if you have oily skin.

Tatcha products are also so beautifully presented – The Dewy Skin Cream, for example, comes with a little spatula in the lid, and in an origami-style box – making them gorgeous gifts.

After using this, my skin felt luminous, plump, and healthy, and it felt hydrated all day long. However, I did discover that the Clarins tinted moisturiser and concealer I applied afterwards didn’t sit very well on top (it might have been a good idea to wait a few minutes for it to settle in before applying make-up). If you want to try it out first before splashing out on a full-size tub, it’s also available in a mini 10ml pot at Sephora for £24.

Tatcha The Serum Stick

Sephora cost me a whopping £49.

This practical serum-in-a-stick, which Meghan also recommended, is a second Tatcha product. It glided on smoothly without dragging the skin, and it’s lighter than a balm stick, around my eyes and mouth, which are frequently slightly dry. It’s great if you’re prone to dry skin and find that your make-up sometimes looks a little patchy during the day

Since my skin isn’t really dry enough for me to return this product and that my regular skincare regimen provides enough hydratation, I’m unlikely to buy it again. I’ll keep this tube in my handbag to freshen up my face while I’m using it up, though.

Tata Harper Superkind Radiance Mask

$57 from Space NK

Meghan had listed a huge Tata Harper three-piece Multi-Masking Collection but I picked the one that most appealed to me (and would give me the Duchess’s glow): the Radiance Mask. This creamy, 100% naturalformula is made with gentle AHAs and prebiotics to promote skin’s microbiome, and it should be used for 20 minutes before washing off.

There are no harsh active ingredients or potential irritants, which is obviously something that Meghan’s skincare routine focuses on. What I liked about it was how gentle it was. Some exfoliating masks can give a bit of a tingle, but not this one, my skin looked slightly fresher and brighter but without any redness, and I’ll definitely continue to use this once a week or so.

RMS Beauty Living Luminizer

39 from Space NK

I dipped a little of the RMS Beauty Living Luminizer, a cream highlighter that has been reportedly a hit with Hailey Bieber, Miranda Kerr, and Khloé Kardashian, on the tops of my cheekbones to finish off my Meghan Markle glow-up. Another largely natural brand, Meghan obviously values it, gives the skin a subtle glow.

I tried the shade Living, a sheer pearlescent ivory, but if I was to buy it again, I’d probably pick the shade Magic. If your skin is a little dry, it does show up skin texture on your skin, which I found to be much better applied to after Tatcha’s The Dewy Cream or on top of a very hydrating foundation or tinted moisturiser.

I also recommend Haus Labs’ new Bio Radiant Highlighter Balm, £27, and Lisa Eldridge’s Elevated Glow Highlighter, £27, if you’re looking for an alternative.

Overall, I loved how glowy and fresh these products made my skin look, discovered a new favourite with the Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream, and was reminded of an old one with Tatcha’s Dewy Cream Cream. Meghan clearly priorities gentle formulas and hydration in her skincare routine, and it has encouraged me to do the same.

Cat Deeley always looks stunning in her This Morning appearance, but she recently stunned in a flattering green maxi dress that might be just the ticket for wedding guest looks this summer.

Most of us likely have dates locked into our calendars with upcoming weddings, parties, and other special events, leaving us pondering that difficult question: What do I wear? But This Morning presenter Cat Deeley may have just provided us with some top-notch outfit inspo. She stunned earlier this week in a green maxi dress that looks chic and elegant and flatters the stomach area.

Whether you’re attending a dinner party or a summer wedding, Cat posed in this Linen Blend Draped Halter Midi Dress, demonstrating its figure-hugging, flattering fit and potential for styling. Could Cat’s dress be the answer to the request for occasion wear because she looked so effortlessly sophisticated in the understated glam look? Additionally, we’ve discovered a place to purchase your own because it’s still available in all sizes.

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This exact silky halterneck dress is still in stock and was worn by Meghan Markle for spring.

The draped midi dress from French Connection, worn by Cat Deeley, features an all-over draped design with a buckle at the waist, which cinches and ruches the material in a tummy-flattering finish, appearing effortlessly glamorous while hiding any lumps, bumps, or unwanted curves you don’t want to draw attention to.

You can tell apart at spring and summer events with the eye-catching jade green color of the dress. It steers clear of the cliched pastels and florals without outdoing the rules of dress.

This dress’s asymmetrical design adds a contemporary twist to the classic, understated elegance of the high neckline and one-strap design that shows off one shoulder.

The dress has a front slit and a discrete zip fastening, making it ideal for any occasion without being constrained. This makes it a top choice for weddings and parties where you don’t want to dance the night away. This dress is the ideal addition to your spring and summer wardrobe because it is made of linen-blend fabric.

This dress is still on sale at Very in all sizes, starting at just £15, and is still on sale in all other sizes.

Customers who purchased this number from French Connection directly have been raved about its style, despite the lack of reviews on Very’s website right now. One thrilled reviewer exclaims, “Beautiful dress, and incredibly happy with the fit and quality.”

While another mentions a “fabulous jade color linen dress. Fits true to size. Although FC would have preferred petite sizes for 5ft, this dress isn’t overly long.

The publication of an upskirt photo of TV star Narinder Kaur has led to a plea of not guilty to charges of sexual offence, according to Laurence Fox.

Kaur, 52, an actor-turned-politician who regularly appears on Good Morning Britain and has previously appeared on GB News, is accused of sharing a compromising image in a tweet published in April 2024. Fox, a resident of Peldon, Essex, was charged with two counts of sexual offence under the Sexual Offences Act 2003 at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday.

In the first count, he is accused of sending a “photograph or film of genitals to cause alarm, distress or humiliation,” while the second alleges he shared a “photograph or film of person in intimate state intending to cause alarm, distress or humiliation.”

The 46-year-old entered not guilty pleas to both charges after speaking to confirm his identity while donning light blue jeans and a pair of grey jeans. Liz Barker, his fiance, and the court were present from the audience.

Following an eleven-month investigation into two posts on social media site X, Fox, 46, was charged by the police last month.

According to the police, Fox was “charged with an offence against section 66A of the Sexual Offences Act 2003” for posting an image on a social media platform in April 2024. The Sexual Offences Act’s Section 66A deals with “cyber flashing.”

In accordance with the 2023 law, it is illegal to intentionally share a sexual image of someone without their consent in order to aggravate, afflict, or gratify someone with it.

In 2019, it was illegal to pose for photos of people without their permission while they were wearing under their clothing. Offenders may be placed on the sex offenders’ register and face up to two years in prison.

This is related to a post on X that Mr. Fox posted on April 30, 2024, according to Prosecutor David Burns.

The complainant appears to be in an intimate state with her genitalia in “That post.”

Fox chose to have the trial before a jury at crown court during the brief hearing. On May 23, he will make an appearance at a pre-trial hearing at Woolwich Crown Court.

Kaur, 52, claimed the image in a post on X was “unimaginably mortifying.”

Fox, of Peldon, Essex, wrote online shortly after the social media posts that he wanted to apologize to “Ms. Kaur.”

The TV star was pictured in the compromising image more than 15 years ago, he then said, “It’s not my fault.”

He continued, “This is yet another deeply concerning example of the two-tier British “justice” system in all its Soviet glory,” he said after the criminal charges were made public.

“I’ll handle this offensive, ridiculous, vexatious, and malicious nonsense the same way they did the first time,” he said.

How much time, effort, and money will the @metpoliceuk spend trying to silence regular British citizens while ignoring actual crimes? Fight ! Fight ! Fight ! “.

Following an on-air rant about journalist Ava Evans, Fox was fired from GB News in October 2023. In ITV’s drama series Lewis, he previously portrayed James Hathaway.

* www. if you’ve been the victim of sexual assault, you can get assistance and resources. rapecrisis . org. Alternatively, call 0808 802 9999 or the national telephone helpline.