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If you’re after radiant skin and defined cheekbones in a flash, our beauty editor thinks she’s found just the thing: an easy-to-use highlighter stick from a celebrity’s beauty brand

It seems everyone is after ‘glass skin’ at the moment – that dewy, light reflective sheen to the skin, especially on the high points of the face, that’s universally flattering and youthful. And if you don’t know where to start to achieve this, or the thought of applying lots of layers of skincare puts you off, I think I’ve found the solution.

I’ve never been a big fan of highlighter powders, but I’ve recently come across Haus Labs by Lady Gaga’s Bio Radiant Highlighter Balm, and it’s a total game-changer. This handy crayon-like sticks come in six flattering shades, are super-easy to use, and instantly illuminate the skin in such a flattering way.

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Priced at £30 and available from Sephora, these Bio Radiant Highlighter Balms couldn’t be easier to use: simply draw on over or under make-up where required (I like putting them on the tops of my cheekbones and brow bones), then blend slightly with fingers. They can also be used on the eyelids; the tinted shades in particular look lovely on the lids.

My favourite shade is the transparent Pure Glass, which doesn’t add any shimmer or colour, but instead just a lovely luminous glazed look that instantly improves my face in seconds. It’s very similar to the clear end of Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish Highlighter and Balm Duo, £50, or Chanel’s Baume Essential in Transparent, £38, and if you’ve always been a bit scared of using highlighter, this is a great place to start; you really can’t got wrong.

Despite initially thinking it wouldn’t suit me, I also really like the Haus Labs Highlighter Balm in Champagne Quartz, and would use this when doing more of a ‘done’ make-up look.

I’ve been really impressed with Haus Labs since trying its viral B Structural Volumizing + Lengthening Mascara, £27, which is the most lengthening mascara I’ve ever tried – in just a few swipes this mascara had my lashes visibly nearly reaching my eyebrows. It also gives dramatic volume – no natural fluffiness here, this is for full-on, spiders’-legs lashes.

For other cheaper alternatives of cream highlighters, you could try Glossier Haloscope Dew Effect Highlighter, £22, the mini version of the Rare Beauty Positive Light Liquid Luminizer, £15, or L’Oréal Paris Lumi Le Glass Stick, currently £8.99.

Despite Meghan Markle seeing her products quickly sell out, a PR expert has revealed the single biggest cause of her lifestyle brand, As Ever, from which she is a victim.

Meghan Markle ’s lifestyle brand As Ever could be at risk of collapsing if she keeps doing one big thing, according to a PR expert. Meghan released a series of new products just weeks ago, with the items selling out in a mere few hours. Whether Meghan is selling her famous jams, baking packs or her brand new rosé wine, her products are almost guaranteed to sell out within hours of going on sale.

While many people would assume this to be a sign of great success, Go Up CEO and PR expert Edward Coram-James fears that if it continues, customers could end up feeling “frustrated and let down.”

Mr Coram-James told Express : “The jam selling out does show there’s genuine enthusiasm for Meghan’s products. When handled well, limited stock can create buzz for future releases. But for that to work, the messaging needs to be crystal clear from the start.

Customers are required to be aware that this is a limited-edition item made in small batches. Otherwise, they’ll be let down and frustrated. Recurrent supply issues are a possibility for the brand’s reputation to become damaged over time.

Meghan’s most recent release, her Napa Valley rosé wine, was released last week and retailed for £22. Three, six, and twelve wine orders were required.

Meghan took to Instagram to share her delight in the fact that the wine sold out, writing: “Still soaking it in- feeling endlessly grateful. Cheers to what’s ahead!”

Meanwhile, after her last restock sold out in record time, Meghan was forced to give away some of her famous jams for free to loyal customers who thought they secured the items in an online order.

It emerged that some customers who thought they had secured the £7 apricot spread have now been sent emails telling them that they would not be receiving the products, due to high demand. And to rectify the situation, not only would they be receiving a full refund but also be sent a jar of the spread for free when it is back in stock.

Due to high demand, we are unable to fulfill your order of the apricot spread at this time, according to the email sent to customers. By the end of this week, we will have received a refund for this purchase.

You will be the first to receive the apricot spread when it returns in stock, free of charge, according to the company.