‘My first try with Trinny London’s new launch was a disaster but final look was flawless’

Here’s why the Miracle Halo illuminator is shopping writer Lauren’s go-to summer product

All my fellow beauty girlies will know the joys of Trinny London, the eponymous brand from makeover queen Trinny Woodall. Known for its clever, stackable pots and ultra-wearable formulas, Trinny London has carved out a loyal following for products that are equal parts practical and glow-inducing.

I’ve been lucky enough to try a fair few of the brand’s cult favourites over the years (for the record, Lash2Brow is my holy grail), so when I heard about the launch of its newest product, Miracle Halo, I was excited to give it a go. The latest drop is a radiance-boosting illuminator designed to provide skin that lit-from-within glow, wearable on its own or easily mixed in with moisturiser and foundation.

Now that summer is in full swing, I avoid foundation as it doesn’t hold up when the heat hits. But that doesn’t mean I’m willing to sacrifice a flawless complexion, so I’m hoping Miracle Halo could be the lightweight alternative I’ve been searching for.

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Scroll down to see how I fared – and whether this glow-giver has earned a permanent spot in my summer makeup routine.

My honest review of Trinny London’s Miracle Halo

Miracle Halo comes in Trinny London’s signature sleek silver packaging, giving it a luxe feel that far exceeds its £32 price tag. It looks good sitting on my vanity, which is always a plus.

There are four shades available: Starlight, Candlelight, Sunlight, and Firelight. I opted for the latter, a gentle neutral bronze. Since I regularly wear fake tan, I figured it would give me that post-holiday glow.

However, I’ll admit that things didn’t get off to the best start. The pump, unfortunately, is a bit of a menace. I was hoping for a controlled dose, but instead, one press dispensed way too much product – more than I’ll ever need in one go – which was a massive waste.

I worried I was being too heavy-handed, so I tried again when I needed a subtle highlight to accentuate my cheekbones, but the same thing happened. It’s definitely a product where less is more, and the pump didn’t seem to have received the memo.

For those who prefer to avoid pump mishaps, I recommend Fenty Beauty’s Liquid Killawatt Fluid Freestyle Highlighter (£26). It comes in a squeezable tube, making it a much better option for controlled use. Otherwise, a powder highlighter, such as MAC’s Mineralize Skinfinish Highlighter (£34), is a good alternative.

I also had a moment of panic that Firelight was too dark for my skin tone, even with my tan. But, as with many things in beauty, first impressions can be deceiving.

I decided to mix a couple of small dabs of Miracle Halo into my favourite Laneige moisturiser, and this is where things turned around. The product blended beautifully into my skin; it’s incredibly lightweight, to the point where I couldn’t even feel it on my face. That’s exactly what I want during the warmer months when foundation can feel like a sweat-fest.

The glow it gives is subtle but effective – more of a healthy, sun-kissed boost than a noticeable shimmer, which makes it ideal for no-makeup makeup days. After layering on my usual bronzer, blush and concealer, everything sat perfectly on top. Miracle Halo acted like a glowing base, pulling everything together and giving my skin that elusive ‘well-rested look’ I’m always chasing.

To finish, I applied a little more highlight to my cheekbones, and it made them pop, giving them a glowy, dewy look. I looked radiant and put-together, without the heavy feel of a full face.

A little really does go a long way with this product, so despite the pump situation, this tube will last me all summer (and then some). Though I’ll definitely need to figure out a way to control the pump so I’m not wasting precious drops of glow each time.

Despite the rocky start, Miracle Halo has firmly earned a spot in my summer lineup. If you’re after an easy, breathable glow without the weight of foundation, this one’s well worth a try.