Smiling Gives You Wrinkles
People-Pleasing & Finding The Perfect Foundation: with makeup artist Donna May
Published: 16 April 2026 at 05:15 Europe/London
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Episode notes
If you’ve ever found yourself deep in an overthinking spiral about a work email, or confused about the hundreds of foundations on offer, then this chat with my gorgeous friend and makeup artist Donna May is for you! We also chat about Donna's Gua Sha disaster, why she hasn't applied her testosterone cream yet and what I really think about LED masks and LED helmets (!)
The Beauty Ed® Shopping List
I've rounded up all the hits (and a few misses) we discussed in this episode so you can find them easily too:
- No7 Pro Artist Bronzer: The "toffee-like" cream bronzer Donna loves—just remember to use a fat Kabuki brush to avoid those Lion King streaks!
- Lisa Eldridge Enhancing Skin Tint: A beautifully "drippy" and glowy finish that’s a total win for our age.
- IT Cosmetics Nude Glow: Donna's personal favorite with SPF 50—perfect for that healthy, hydrated Florida look.
- Kiko Foundation Stick: A brilliant, lightweight glowy option with a great component for "bumping" onto the skin.
- E.L.F. Halo Glow Liquid Filter: The ultimate "glow" product to mix with your base for a fraction of the price of premium brands.
- YSL All Hours Glow: A gorgeous, high-end option for when you want that proper radiance.
- Glowwa Hair Food: A quick update on why consistency is key (think three months!) for real results.
How to Follow Us
- Follow Donna on Instagram and join the Donna May London Community on Facebook for her weekly live catch-ups and Q&As.
- Follow me @thebeautyed and subscribe to the newsletter at thebeautyed.com.
- Follow the podcast @smilinggivesyouwrinkles on Instagram too for all our latest clips!
