Jay Howard made history when she became the first disabled cast member to appear on Married at First Sight UK in 2023. The Lancashire lass quickly became a fan favourite among viewers, and as such, is now the most followed female cast member across social media. Desperate to know how she stayed looking so glam on the show, Jay has spilled the contents of her makeup bag , and the beauty secrets she learned during filming with the Mirror ’s Bethan Shufflebotham as part of our celebrity beauty series.
Contrary to popular belief, the Married at First Sight contestants don’t have professional makeup artists at their disposal. Instead, cast members get up and do their own makeup, with little time for touch ups throughout the day. READ MORE: This Morning's beauty expert Nadine Baggott shares key to her age-defying skin at 60 READ MORE: Frankie Bridge wows in 'sheer' £42 leopard print dress as 'over 100' fans rush to buy it As a result, Jay Howard opted for her trusty and reliable £36 MAC Studio Fix Fluid SPF15 Foundation to see her through the long days of filming, dinner parties and more.
She said: “I am a bit obsessed with the MAC Studio Fix. I’ve used it ever since I was at high school after moving over from dream matte mousse.” The 32-year-old has tried countless foundations over the years, including some from Charlotte Tilbury, but says that MAC’s is ‘the best I’ve tried’ .
She added: “I just don’t like the feel of others on my skin for some reason. I’.