SHE was thrust into the limelight at the tender age of just 12 when she became one-eighth of S Club Juniors.
But with her glowing skin, bushy eyebrows and svelte figure, former The Saturdays singer Frankie Bridge, 34, doesn’t seem to have aged a day.
But while the Loose Women panellist, who also has her own clothing line FW Bridge, could afford to fork out on high-end beauty products, she’s just like the rest of us – and would rather a good old bargain.
“Beauty shouldn’t be limited to those who can afford expensive products,” she told Glamour. “There are so many amazing options out there that are affordable and work just as well.”
From an £8 moisturiser to clever trick to enhance her lips without using filler, here’s the budget buys Frankie swears by – and they won’t break the bank.
While many people fork out hundreds if not thousands in the quest to achieve the perfect pout, Frankie has revealed exactly how she keeps hers looking plump – and there’s no filler in sight.
Taking to Instagram, she posted her super simple makeup hack for instantly fuller lips – and explained how you only need two products.
In the clip, Frankie, who shares sons Parker, nine, and seven-year-old Carter, with husband Wayne Bridge, shows what her lips look like half complete – revealing how one side looks far more enhanced than the other.
She begins by explaining that she simply adds a touch of lip balm or concealer to her lips to help create a more even base.
Next, the mum-of-two applies Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick, which retails at £27, in the original Pillow Talk shade, before adding the Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Lip Liner, also in Pillow Talk, which costs £21.
Frankie, who runs her own fitness programme with RWL, captioned the video: “My everyday go-to lip @charlottetilbury who else is team pillow talk?”
The Loose Women presenter explains how she uses the lip liner first and carefully overdraws her natural lip line, tracing the pencil on the outside of her lips’ natural shape rather than inside, creating the illusion of bigger-looking lips.
She then uses the pencil to fill in her lips to give them some more colour and a solid base before slicking on a coat of the Charlotte Tilbury lipstick.
Delighted with the finished look, the former Strictly Come Dancing contestant enthuses: “And there you have it – fuller looking lips without the filler.”
In addition to her infectious, down-to-earth personality, the TV beauty is also well known for her perfect brows.
For anyone eager to know how she achieves the bushy look, then you’re in luck…because she revealed she uses Eyebrowqueen’s products.
“You all know I love the EyebrowQueen Brow Fix,” she said, in a video she shared on Instagram.
“Put a little bit on the brush and then I start to brush it up into my brows.”
Frankie, who runs her own fitness programme with RWL, explained how she begins with the waterproof setting gel, £22 and finishes with the dual-ended pencil, £19, both available on Amazon.
Both products have been flooded with positive views, with one writing: “My brows stay in place all day!!”
Another told how their eyebrows “look naturally thicker.”
Rather than spending a small fortune on high-end beauty care, it turns out Frankie’s flawless complexion is all down to an £8 moisturiser.
Eagle-eyed beauty fans spotted a tube of Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré when she shared a behind-the-scene glimpse from inside her dressing room ahead of the BAFTAS.
The 24-hour miracle cream, which sells one tube every 30 seconds, is a 6-in-1 multi-tasker – it’s not only a primer, moisturiser, make-up remover, repairing mask and an after-shave cream, but it’s also a baby-care product.
Loved by the likes of Michelle Keegan and Ariana Grande, the creamy lotion features a combination of ingredients of natural origin, rich in essential fatty acids and vitamins.
According to the product description, it “provides the skin with nutrients and water for its balance and helps protect it from aggression.”
But that’s not the only budget beauty buy the Saturdays singer swears by, as she’s previously praised ‘Olay Total Effects 7in1 Anti-Ageing Moisturiser SPF15.’
And perhaps the best part of all? It’s currently reduced from £16.49 to £8.24 in Superdrug.
“Olay Total Effects is good for busy mums,” Frankie says, speaking to The Irish news.
“Everyone wants that glowy, dewy skin now, but they don’t want to look like they’ve got loads of make-up on.
“When I’m not working, I can’t be bothered to put make-up on, so that’s been a great one for me. It has a little bit of a tint in it.”
Many of us have insecurities when it comes to our appearance or bodies – and for Frankie Bridge, hers is broken veins.
Sharing her top beauty trick that she learned for a dermatologist, she says: “I have a few broken veins on my face that I hate.
“I was asking a dermatologist why I get them and she said to make sure that the water I wash my face with isn’t too hot.”
Speaking to to youglowgirl, she adds: “I had no idea this is what causes them, so I’m slowly training myself to use cooler water. I hope this tip can help someone else!”
And to keep her skin looking fresh throughout the day, Frankie has previously raved about a rose-water spray.
Bionoble Organic Rose Water, which is available from Amazon for just £8.54, has many health benefits – including pH balancing and antioxidant benefits and hydrating and soothing effects.
“When I’m not working, I don’t wear much make-up at all, to give my skin a break.
“I use a rose-water spray on my skin each day, though,” she said speaking to Hello.
If you’ve ever wondered how Frankie Bridge looks sun-kissed all year round, then we finally have the answer.
In a post shared to Instagram, she can be seen speaking from her mum’s car as she explains how her sister Victoria introduced her to ‘Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi Anti-Pollution Sunshine Drops,’ which retail at £35.
Clearly impressed with the product, she says: “It’s not like a fake tan, because I don’t like fake tan on my face.
“It’s like a bronzer which you mix in with your moisturiser, and it just gives you a nice healthy glow.
“I feel like it’s changed my life!” she exclaims.
“I’ve got no filter on – I just naturally look this fresh and glowing! I’m buzzing about it.”
The online product description reads: “Like sunshine in a bottle without the damaging effects.
“Omega-rich virgin marula and blackcurrant seed oils, along with vitamin F (fatty acids), immediately replenish the delicate balance that supports a healthy barrier function, while a concentrated mix of protective antioxidants boosts skin’s defences against pollution and environmental stressors – all delivered with a bronzy finish.”
And it turns out Frankie isn’t the only one who is a fan, with the product being inundated with five star reviews online.
“I didn’t want to love these because they are always sold out. I guess I now know why!” noted one.
“These are actually awesome! They add such easy and pretty colour to the face. You can add as little or as much as you want depending on what you’re in the mood for. I love these drops!”
A second enthused: “I bought this a couple weeks ago and WOW I am impressed, it gives me an actual glow (not one that looks like grease!!) and it’s gives me a beautiful bronze!!!”
A third added: “This is a product must! i use it everyday whether i am doing a full makeup glam or not, it is my favourite base.”
Frankie, who is the new ambassador for Vitabiotics Perfectil supplements, has told how taking Perfectil supplements has become part of her daily beauty routine.
Amongst these include Collagen Skin Drink and Hair Crush Gummies.
“I’m a bit of a wimp when it comes to taking tablets,” she says, speaking to OK! magazine.
“I have to take so many and I do that head nodding thing trying to get them down.
“So gummies and the collagen drinks are perfect for me. I keep them where I know I’ll definitely see them and remember to take them.”
According to award-winning skin specialist Georgina East, collagen is a protein that plays a crucial role in maintaining the elasticity and firmness of the skin.
“As we age, our natural collagen production decreases, leading to wrinkles and sagging skin,” she says.
“Some studies suggest that collagen supplements may improve skin elasticity, hydration, and reduce the appearance of wrinkles in some individuals.”
