Trinny London Miracle Halo Review: Illuminate Your Look
As a busy working mum who is perpetually tired I don't have time to put on a full face of makeup everyday. But I still long for a product that can give my skin bit of oomph, minus the effort.
Something that will smooth over any uneven skin tone, imperfections and, you know, make me look like I've actually had a full night's sleep and two litres of water that day (unfortunately coffee doesn't count, I've checked).
Enter TRINNY LONDON 's latest offering, Miracle Halo. Not a primer, foundation or concealer, it's what the brand calls a 'complexion illuminator', aka the closest thing you can get to a filter in a bottle.
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I'm already a huge fan of TRINNY LONDON and its founder, celebrity stylist-turned-beauty extraordinaire Trinny Woodall.
I've trialled many of TRINNY LONDON's products and am yet to find a product I didn't like, so I couldn't resist the chance to try Miracle Halo. And unsurprisingly, I've been blown away by just how incredible it is.
Perfect to wear on its own or under more makeup, it gives your skin an instant pick-me-up that makes it look like you've just got back from a week at a high-end health retreat.
But don't just take my word for it. To really put Miracle Halo to the test on different skin types, it's been trialled by myself and two other members of the news.com.au checkout team.
WHAT IS TRINNY LONDON MIRACLE HALO?
The best way to describe Miracle Halo is that it is an illuminator, however, it's not just for your cheekbones. Miracle Halo can be applied to the whole face to give you a gorgeous, lit from within glow and dewy skin – it's a real life skin filter.
It has sheer coverage, so it's not designed to replace your foundation or BB cream, however, you could definitely still wear it on its own if you wanted a natural look.
It comes in four shades: Firelight, Sunlight, Candlelight and Starlight. Trinny recommends mixing it into your moisturiser for an extra glow, or you can add it to your foundation for extra impact.
You can also use it like a traditional illuminator and apply it to your cheekbones, brow bones and cupid's bow, making it a seriously versatile product.
HANNAH PAINE, NEWS.COM.AU CHECKOUT EDITOR
I'm obsessed with anything TRINNY LONDON so I was really excited to try out Miracle Halo. Now 34, I've also been going for a less is more approach when it comes to makeup so a multitasker product gets a big tick in my books.
I opted for Candlelight as I like to add a bit of warmth to my face. First impressions as I applied Miracle Halo was that it was going to be too dark on my skin, however, to my amazement it blended out beautifully. I'm a shiny gal so I was a bit worried it would add too much shine to my face. But instead it gave me a subtle glow that was an instant confidence boost.
Miracle Halo has a lovely, velvety finish and didn't pill despite being layered over my skincare and sunscreen. I really love wearing it on its own as it's an instant pick-me up for my skin.
But where it really shone (pun intended) was when I mixed it into my foundation for a night out. It really took my makeup to the next level, providing me with a subtle all over illumination. Miracle Halo has earned itself a permanent place in my makeup bag – it's an essential staple I can't live without!
I am incredibly pale and fair-skinned. I burn easily and never tan, so my skin is super dull, boring and, dare I say, lifeless.
I've been on the lookout for something to add some colour to my face, and have finally found the solution: TRINNY LONDON 's Miracle Halo.
I used the Starlight shade, and after the first pump onto my skin, I was a little sceptical. It appeared darker than I anticipated – surely the lightest shade wouldn't be too dark? But amazingly and to my surprise, it ended up being perfect.
It is super lightweight, silky on the skin and blends in incredibly easily. I used just two pumps mixed in with a tiny bit of my moisturiser and my whole face was covered and shimmering with a sheer, natural and dewy finish.
Even better than the coverage is its formulation. It is non-comedogenic, so my sensitive skin won't have its pores clogged or lead to breakouts.
Miracle Halo is now a staple in my beauty regimen for a quick, natural look to add the extra sparkle my skin so desperately needs.
I'm in my mid 50s, so I wasn't expecting any actual miracles, but the idea of giving my skin a dewy glow, especially in winter, was appealing to say the least.
I have quite pale skin, so I tested out the two lightest tones, Starlight and Candlelight. I could get away with either, depending on the occasion, however Starlight quickly became my go-to shade.
The first thing I noticed when I pumped a little Miracle Halo on my hand was how soft and moisturising it felt against my skin. I have a very dry complexion, so this was a good start. I followed the instructions on the website and tried different ways of applying the product. Firstly, I added half a pump to my moisturiser and immediately loved the look.
These days, I never really go out in public sans foundation but Miracle Halo gave my skin a lovely healthy sheen, ideal for casual days, going to the shops, walking the dog and school pick-up. I love that I can pop it on in a second and look naturally brighter and well, more illuminated. I would recommend adding only half a pump as it's quite effective. You can always layer with more but you don't want to start with too much because, well, it can be too much.
I then blended it with my foundation which worked beautifully as it gave my face an extra bit of coverage as well as a definite sparkle. My foundation is already quite glowy so together this made my face look even more plump and moisturised. I then layered with blush and a touch of powder so I wasn't too shiny.
I love its versatility as you can layer it on your skin in a number of ways. Since trying it out, I've become hooked and am using it everyday. My skin can look so tired and drab, but I found Miracle Halo gives it a much-needed glow – which in turn gives me and my mid-50s skin a confidence boost – a miracle in itself!
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