Ellie Leach took to Instagram with another string of stunning snaps but as the compliments came flooding in, the Coronation Street star took the opportunity to discuss her current skin struggles.
The actress, who is best known for playing Faye Windass in the ITV soap, shared a trio of glowing selfies to the social media platform on Tuesday (June 7). Ellie, 21, was posing in her home in a black hoodie, showing off her flawless skin with barely any make-up and keeping her hair slicked back into a bun.
She shared the photos with her thousands of followers with just a 'shush' emoji for a caption. Commenters were quick to ask for Ellie's skin routine in order to follow her lead but she was quick to give an honest response.
"Posting this from weeks ago because my skin is so bad at the min," she said. But with more of the same comments coming in, the Bury-born soap star decided to share what her skin is currently like.
Sharing two photos on her Instagram Story, Ellie said: "Guys! My most recent post was taken in APRIL. I just didn't get chance to post it at the time but just wanted to show you what my skin looks like currently. I always go through stages with my skin where it clears and then flares up which is what's happening now."
She went on: "I always feel so self conscious and like everybody is looking at me when my skin flares up. I hate it, but I've definitely learnt to deal with it more and just remember that it's normal to have breakouts. It's very rare that I do have spot free skin hence why I milked taking pictures whilst it was so clear [crying laughing emoji]."
Finishing up her post, Ellie added: "But realistically on a day to day basis this is what my skin looks like no matter how much I was it and do a skincare routine!" And it didn't stop the compliments coming in.
@nicdell2001 said: "Wow Absolutely Gorgeous as always." @potterphilip82 wrote: "Looking absolutely stunning." @tillycartwright65 added: "Glowing beautiful."
Over the weekend Ellie shared a moving message for her co-star cousin Brooke Vincent as she celebrated her 30th birthday. Ellie, who joined Sophie Webster star Brooke on the cobbles in 2011, has spoken of her pride over mum-of-two Brooke on her special day. She shared on her Instagram a super-cute photo of the cousins together taken in 2008 and she told how much she looked up to her 'role model' Brooke.
She wrote: "30 years of BLV…when looking back through all the pictures of us from over the years, this one stood out to me the most, it sums us up perfectly! All I’ve wanted to do since i was younger is be like you. To dress like you, to have my hair the way you have yours, to wear them 7inch platform heels you wore which I still have no idea how but most of all to be the kind of person you are. Kind, caring, loving, (very) funny and sometimes snappy we wouldn’t change you for the world!"
And she continued: "You can tell what type of person someone is by how highly people speak of them, and I’ve never heard a bad word said about you! I think I’ll forever be known as Ellie, Brooke’s cousin but i will always be so proud to be that and to have you by my side through life! Thank you for being the best role model anyone could ever ask for, and for always looking out for and taking care of me."
And she added: "Today is all about you, which I know you’ll love!!!! I hope its(sic) your best birthday yet, you have all the love in the world and I can’t wait to celebrate with you, BLV style! I love you always and forever, your little mini me, sisters forever." And Audenshaw actress Brooke, who joined Corrie in 2004, replied: "I love you so much xxxxx."
