Who else is thrilled to have Love Island back on the telly? We're hooked on the All Stars drama already, but what's really got us buzzing is getting a sneak peek at their beauty routines. Last night, we caught TOWIE's Elma Pazar applying a lip stain before hitting the hay, and after some serious detective work, we think we've found the exact one she was using – and it doesn't appear to be from Boots.
Given that Boots is the official supplier for the Love Island villa, the stars either have to smuggle in their own products or let them obscure the branding on the packaging. Either way, Elma went to great lengths to bring this gem into the villa.
The product in question? Wonderskin's Lip Stain, £18. This celeb-favourite product is designed to give you fuller-looking lips without resorting to a semi-permanent tattoo, hyper-staining the lips for a waterproof colour that won't transfer, fade, feather or need touching up, reports the Mirror.
Elma applies hers before bed to the edges of her lips, almost like a lip liner, and then blends it slightly to avoid a harsh lip line. Come morning, she wakes up with perfectly lined lips and a rosy hue that lasts most of the day.
It's the ultimate hack for anyone who prefers a low-maintenance routine and wants to simplify their morning beauty regime. Plus, if you're jetting off somewhere sunny like Elma, it's perfect for poolside lounging when you don't want much on your face or lips.
Beauty Bay offers a big selection of 17 shades, so you're spoiled for choice. The catch? Before swiping it off to reveal your chosen colour, each hue looks suspiciously blue – Elma Pazar included. Given her dusky rose pout, we reckon you should pop XOXO in your basket for a similar vibe.
Our very own beauty writer Meghan put this miracle worker through its paces on her 'pale' lips and was amazed by what she discovered. "As instructed, I left mine on for about a minute - though you can remove it anywhere from 30 seconds, depending on how dark you want the colour to be. I can't believe how long the Wonderskin stain lasted; it survived for hours without fading, staying put through food and drinks, and even refusing to budge when I brushed my teeth," she says.
"Though I wouldn't say the colour of Lovely came out as brown as it was described, it was nevertheless a very stunning shade, enhancing my natural lip colour without being garish or unrealistic."
You might need to play a little game of hide and seek with this beauty must-have due to its popularity, especially after Elma has shown it off. If Beauty Bay is all out of your preferred shade, you can also shop this lip stain on Amazon for the same price.
Still hunting for that perfect lip stain? Boots beckons with options galore, catering to every budget and skin tone out there. We're totally crushing on Ariana Grande's r.e. m beauty Practically Permanent Lip Stain Marker at £16, and Benefit's legendary Benetint Rose-Tinted Lip And Cheek Stain steals the show at £21.50.
