Michelle Keegan’s fans always want to know how she maintains her skin’s smooth and beautiful glow. Recently, she shared some of her go-to products during a Women’s Health feature.
Many would assume a celebrity like the former Coronation Street actress would only opt for the most expensive brands But, there’s some parts of Michelle’s routine that can be picked up from the high street.
In the interview, Michelle said one of her preferred products is the Vitamin E Cream Cleanser from The Body Shop. She added: “I always feel like I’m giving something nice to my skin when I use it—and I can tell the difference once I take it off. My skin is really rejuvenated and dewy”.
Online, it claims to “glide smoothly onto skin to loosen grime and makeup”. It is enriched with vitamin E and raspberry seed oil, which protects the skin’s barrier, locks in moisture, and reduces signs of ageing.
Right now, the Vitamin E Facial Cream Cleanser is available directly from the Body Shop for £12 for a 250ml bottle. There’s a whole range of other products that have similar benefits starting from £6.
The Vitamin E Cream Cleanser is available for £12 in The Body Shop (The Body Shop)
It’s not just Michelle who has sworn by these products. Hundreds of shoppers were equally impressed by the cleanser, which is made with all-natural ingredients.
One said: “I use this every day and love how it makes my skin feel clean, soft, and hydrated. I’ve been using it for three years and won’t ever change”. Another added: “I love this cleanser because it’s good for sensitive skin and has an oil base that hydrates as you cleanse”.
A third wrote: “It leaves my skin clear, refreshed and soft”. Someone else shared: “Love this cleanser and it has been a staple for several years now in my cupboard. Does a great job and is nice and gentle on my skin”.
Michelle said the product leaves her skin ‘ really rejuvenated and dewy ‘ (Karwai Tang/WireImage via Getty)
A fifth put in their review: “I have been using this cleanser years and I’ll never switch. It’s gentle on my skin removes all traces of make up and leaves skin feeling fresh and clean”.
But, not every shopper was pleased. One claimed: “I don’t know if it’s because I prefer gel cleansers but this product did absolutely nothing for my skin other than make it oily. I used this to help repair my dried skin but it seems to be making it oily and not penetrating my skin at all”.
Another warned: “Leaves my skin feeling oilier and more in need of a good cleansing than before use. Really not the product for my skin type – even though it says suitable for all”.
There are plenty of affordable cleansing products out there to try. At Boots, shoppers could get a 200ml bottle of Garnier’s Natural Rose Water Cleansing Milk – which is ideal for those with sensitive skin.
Meanwhile, Amazon could ship a bottle of CeraVe’s Foaming Cleanser for Normal to Oily Skin (236ml) to your door for £10. The dermatologist-approved serum is currently down from its normal £12.50 asking price.
Debenhams shoppers are heaping praise on a “stunning” watch that has seen its price slashed online. The department store is in the midst of a huge sale event, offering discounts on thousands of products ranging from clothing and accessories to beauty items and homeware.
The STÜHRLING Original Atrium 4031 Automatic 42mm Skeleton Watch was originally priced at £1, 295, but has now been reduced to £104. The watch is available in silver, blue and black.
The full product description reads: “The Stuhrling Atrium 4031 Automatic Watch is a stylish and functional timepiece that is sure to impress. The watch features a 42mm stainless steel case that is both durable and attractive.
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” The dial of the watch is skeletonized, which allows you to see the intricate inner workings of the automatic movement. The Breguet-style hands on the dial add to the overall elegant look of the watch, while the Krysterna crystal protects the dial from scratches and impacts. The watch also features a five-row brushed and polished stainless steel bracelet that is 22mm wide, which provides a comfortable and secure fit on the wrist.
“The push-button deployant clasp ensures that the watch stays securely in place. Overall, the Stuhrling Atrium 4031 Automatic Watch is a high-quality timepiece that blends style and functionality seamlessly. Whether you’re dressing up for a formal event or going about your daily routine, this watch is sure to make a statement”.
The watch has an overall rating of 3.5 stars, having racked up a number of rave reviews. Among them, one person said: “Absolutely beautiful lovely solid watch great birthday gift”, while a second wrote: “Good quality heavy weighted watch keeps good time well recommended timepiece. Will buy Sturhling again”.
STÜHRLING Original Atrium 4031 Automatic 42mm Skeleton (Debenhams)
A third shopper added: “Excellent quality item fast delivery great watch A+”, and a fourth said: “Brought for my Dad. Could not believe the quality and weight of this watch. Stunning time piece”.
Another impressed shopper added: “Lovely looking watch purchased this for my husband’s Christmas present, he has a few so couldn’t resist the price. The watch is perfect great value”.
However, not all shoppers were quite so impressed, claiming they had issues with the product. One person said: “Watch arrived very late and now doesn’t work. Tried winding and nothing happens”.
Another wrote: “Broke after 1 week. Trying to return it is a nightmare”. A third added: “Took a while to arrive and was in a dormant state upon receipt. Apart from that though s lovely watch”.
Alternatively, other retailers also offer a range of timepiece options. H. Samuel currently has a sale for the Citizen Eco-Drive Chronograph Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch marked down to £199 from its regular price of £329. Goldsmiths features the Tissot PR 100 Chronograph 40mm Men’s Watch Blue, priced at £355, and if you’re after something more wallet-friendly, Amazon offers the Sekonda Maverick Men’s 42mm Watch at a discount – £36.12, reduced from £41.17.
Spring is traditionally a time for fresh starts and new beginnings – and a whole load of new fragrances hitting the shops, as well as some existing classics. To help you to point your nose in the right direction, here are my favourites that are worth sniffing out, from new versions from household brands to niche perfumers creating truly stand-out scents.
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16 best perfumes for spring 2025
Floral
Marc Jacobs Daisy Glow Eau De Toilette, £67 for 50ml from The Perfume Shop
The latest Marc Jacobs Daisy scent smells as good as it looks (Marc Jacobs)
Nothing marks the arrival of spring quite like a new Marc Jacobs Daisy fragrance blossoming into the shops, and the limited edition Daisy Glow is like a ray of sunshine on a grey day. With sunny notes of marigold, sweet orange and vanilla, it’s a floral that is certain to put a smile on your face and a spring in your step.
Kenzo Flower Ikebana Indigo Eau De Parfum, from £78 for 40ml from The Perfume Shop
Inspired by Japanese indigo dye (Kenzo)
This spring, Kenzo perfumes are leaning away from their signature red poppy and towards the colour blue – indigo blue, to be precise – the dye which has been used to tint Japanese fabric for centuries, and which is celebrated here. Iris gives the floral notes a delicate finish, enhanced by matcha tea and blue vanilla.
Parfums de Marly Valaya Exclusif Eau De Parfum, £165 for 30ml from Selfridges
A luxury fragrance brand that’s a favourite with celebs (Parfums de Marly)
If there’s a fragrance that perfectly captures the ‘ quiet luxury ‘ trend, it’s this new scent from Parfums de Marly. It features a heart of white flowers, with almond, vanilla and sandalwood adding a clean, cosy ‘ skin scent ‘ vibe reminiscent of oat-milk lattes, bouclé sofas and cashmere throws.
Kenzo Flower Ikebana Mimosa Eau de Parfum, £78 for 40ml from The Perfume Shop
With notes of sesame, kumquat and hinoki wood (The Perfume Shop)
This fragrance will grace your dressing table like a sprig of mimosa flowers swaying in the spring breeze, offering hints of sesame, kumquat and stress-reducing hinoki wood, reports OK!. Plus, its ingredients are 91% natural.
Givenchy Irresistible Very Floral Eau de Parfum, from £69 for 35ml from tic.com%2Fp%2Fgivenchy-irresistible-very-floral-eau-de-parfum-35ml%2F15010042%2F” target=”_blank” rel=”noFollow”>Lookfantas tic
For floral fans (Lookfantastic)
This isn’t just a floral perfume, it’s a very floral perfume. It combines Irresistible’s usual rose notes with an even greater array of flowers: Centifolia rose from Grasse in France, Madagascan ylang ylang and Indian jasmine sambac. It’s a sparkling bouquet hinting at sunnier days to come.
Jimmy Choo Blossom Special Edition Eau de Parfum, £58 for 60ml from Boots
Jimmy Choo Blossom Special Edition Eau de Parfum (Jimmy Choo)
This smells undeniably of flowers but also explores other fragrance families with notes of frangipani, exotic fruits and rich sandalwood. Let’s call it a sweet/fruity/woody floral, presented in a vibrant new bottle.
Fresh
&, Other Stories offers Paper Blossom Eau De Toilette, £32 for 50ml from &, Other Stories
&, Other Stories makes great high street scents (&, Other Stories)
This fashion editor’s favourite store is quickly becoming the go-to for high street fragrances that look and smell much more expensive than their price tag. Paper Blossom – a blend of green pear, blue agave and violet inspired by crisp early mornings and blooms starting to unfurl – is perfect for this time of year.
Issey Miyake L’Eau d’Issey Eau De Parfum Intense, from £61 for 50ml from The Perfume Shop
Inspired by the ocean and sea plants (Issey Miyake)
Issey Miyake is famous for its aquatic scents, and smelling this new, more intense, iteration is like diving straight into the ocean. Centred around the underwater plant Neptune grass along with light floral notes, it’s refreshing, green and minerally, while 91% of its ingredients are of natural origin.
Fruity
Phlur Golden Rule Eau De Parfum, from £29 for 9.5ml from Space NK
A new beauty team favourite (Phlur)
This statement new offering from Phlur delivers a big hit of mandarin, pink pepper, coconut milk and orange flower that’s warm, luxe and utterly irresistible. If the jazzy gold bottle doesn’t win you over, the first spritz certainly will – it’s got the whole beauty team obsessed.
Molton Brown Bluebell and Wild Strawberry Eau De Parfum, from £18 for 7.5ml from Molton Brown
Molton Brown makes gorgeous EDPs (Molton Brown)
Molton Brown is more than just a luxury soap brand. Its eau de parfums are worth checking out, especially this scent that’s reminiscent of a William Morris print in fragrance form. It combines wild strawberry with an earthy aroma inspired by a walk through a bluebell-covered forest.
Aerin Mediterranean Honeysuckle Figue Eau De Parfum, priced at £108 for 50ml from Estée Lauder
Inspired by the Med
This is perfect for those longing for summer. This limited edition EDP transports you to the Mediterranean, where lazy summer afternoons are spent in blooming gardens and indulging in freshly picked figs. It’s a warm, juicy, pretty perfume for those who enjoy fruity-floral combinations.
Gourmand
Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Over Red Eau de Parfum, from £72 at Boots
The original notes of black coffee and vanilla have been combined with juicy cherry and mandarin (Boots)
A sweet twist on the original Black Opium, which is known for its sensual black coffee and vanilla notes. In this EDP, it’s been mixed with juicy cherry and a hint of mandarin, creating a grown-up Dr Pepper-like spritz.
Marc Jacobs Daisy Love Pop Eau de Toilette, currently £62.05 for 50ml from Sephora (usual price £73)
Hitting the pistachio trend (Marc Jacobs)
Tapping into the ongoing pistachio trend in the perfume world, this woody gourmand blends the creamy green nut with notes of raspberry, chantilly cream and driftwood, resulting in a deliciously scented concoction.
Statement scents
D. S. &, Durga Black Magenta Eau de Parfum, £229 for 100ml from Liberty
With addictive notes of pineapple, amber and tobacco (Liberty)
Get ready to hit the town and crank up your eyeliner, because D. S. &, Durga are whisking you away for a wild night in New York City with this fragrance. It’s described as “a little bit trashy, a little bit classy” and promises a potent mix of pineapple cocktails, magenta flower, black amber and tobacco.
Moschino Toy 2 Pearl Eau de Parfum, from £46 for 30ml from The Perfume Shop
Cute bottle, cute fragrance (The Perfume Shop)
This adorable bear-shaped bottle is dipped in a mermaid-esque chrome finish. Inside, expect an eclectic blend of lemon sherbet, oregano and sand – more exotic escape than British seaside.
The Merchant of Venice Maria Callas Eau de Parfum, from £136 form 50ml from Selfridges
To celebrate what would be the opera singer’s 100th birthday (The Merchant of Venice)
Created with the Maria Callas estate, this elegant and feminine perfume reflects the multifaceted life of the opera singer known as ‘ La Divina ‘ to celebrate what would have been her 100th birthday, hitting high notes of black pepper, blackcurrant, rose and cedarwood. Look out for the biopic starring Angelina Jolie in the title role.
Arnold Palmer Invitational:Third-round leaderboard
-10 C Morikawa (US), -9 R Henley (US), -8 C Conners (Can), -7 J Day (Aus), -5 M Kim (US), T Finau (US), -4 A Novak (US), S Straka (Aut), S Lowry (Ire)
Collin Morikawa shot a five-under-par 67 to move into a one-shot lead after the third round at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
The world number five drained six birdies, including a putt from almost 12 feet on the last hole, to improve to 10 under overall.
That nudged Morikawa one shot clear of fellow American Russell Henley, who also fired a 67 at Bay Hill in Orlando on Saturday.
Canada’s Corey Conners trails Morikawa by two strokes heading into Sunday’s final round, with Australia’s Jason Day a shot further back in fourth.
Ireland’s Shane Lowry began the day with a two-shot lead over Wyndham Clark but slipped down the leaderboard, with a four-over 76 leaving him six adrift on four under.
Clark dropped back too, with the American also settling for 76 and falling to a tie for 13th.
Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy was another who lost ground, with his one-over 73 leaving the world number two in a tie for 10th with England’s Aaron Rai and Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre.
Henley made a statement by starting the back nine with four consecutive birdies, while Conners slipped back with a dropped shot at the 18th hole.
Michael Kim (67) and Tony Finau (68) moved into somewhat distant contention at five under, while Andrew Novak enjoyed the best round of the day as a bogey-free 65 moved him to four under.
Morikawa has not won on the PGA Tour since October 2023, and the 28-year-old has experienced mixed fortunes on this course in the past, recalling previous missed cuts following his round on Saturday.
“I’ve come to this event not playing great previously”, said the two-time major winner, “and it’s a course that if you’re not playing great it’s going to show.
” It’s just one of those that you can’t fake it. But this was one of my first professional starts as an amateur, I played in 2017, and I love the golf course.
“On a course like this you just have to have complete control of your golf ball, so that’s what it’s going to take tomorrow”.
Girls Just Want To Have Fun hitmaker Cyndi Lauper, who is still gigging into her 70s, confessed she “cried” after seeing the title of her hit song had been modified and turned into a feminist slogan.
The singing star, 71, well-known for her activism as well as her songs, was asked what it has meant to her, to witnessbanners at women’s marches saying ‘ Girls just want to have fundamental rights’. “When I saw that, I cried a little, because I used to get in a lot of trouble for talking about women’s rights”, she told Lauren Laverne on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs.
“When I saw that, I called up my friends that I started the True Colours Fund with, and I said, ‘ Let’s start the Girls Just Want To Have Fundamental Rights Fund, come on’, which helps women’s health, safe and legal abortion, prenatal care, postnatal care, cancer screenings and everything having to do with women’s health and promotion of women. So we do that and we raise money and fund organisations all over the world”.
Cyndi performed at Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage last year (Getty Images)
Back in 2008, the New Yorker co-founded True Colours United (formerly True Colours Fund), an organisation focusing on youth homelessness and the LGBT+ community, in 2008. She announced her donor-advised fund, formed to financially support women’s issues, in 2022, following protests in support of abortion rights after the Supreme Court repealed Roe v Wade.
The protests took place five years on from the global Women’s March that was organised after the first inauguration of US President Donald Trump. She added: “Well, they (things) change and they don’t. The fact that Taylor Swift had to justify herself, I was like, ‘ Are you kidding? ‘ I’m freaking so proud of that young woman. What a good example.
” I’m happy watching all these young women, and I know that there’ll always be struggles, but you just always got to take a step back, and there’s always going to be gatekeepers, and just figure out how to get around them. Find like-minded people doing similar things that you aspire to do, and know that there are still artist collectives that you could join, and achieve what it is you want. “
Speaking of her legacy, Cyndi said, ‘ Make music that makes people happy ‘ (PA)
On the idea of her legacy, she added:” I was told one time by a very prominent, very important male figure of the industry, that said that we were making disposable music. And I took issue with that because I did not make disposable music, and I don’t do that. “She added:” Just do the best you can, and don’t make disposable music, or make music that makes people happy. Find some songs that help people, and you can leave that behind and do some great work. “
Lauper, who performed at Glastonbury Festival last year, is known for hits including Time After Time, Money Changes Everything and True Colours. While performing Girls Just Want To Have Fun on the Pyramid Stage, she referred to feminist marches and said she went out and saw the signs about girls wanting” fundamental rights”.
The star has won two Grammy Awards, one for best new artist in 1985, and the other for best musical theatre album for Broadway and West End musical Kinky Boots, for which she wrote the music in the 2010s.
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