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Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mirror
Boots launches £40 beauty box with The Ordinary and Caudalie saving shoppers £130
The Beauty Drop Beauty Box is a nine-piece set that is worth £178.40, but Boots is selling it for £40. The haul includes top beauty brands and products Boots has launched two brand new beauty and grooming boxes that offer combined savings of over £230. The retailer has a history of selling out their hauls in a matter of days, and the latest edits are set to be no exception. Perfect for the upcoming summer weeks or to stash away for Christmas presents, there's an edit to cater to all shoppers. First, The Beauty Drop edit is perfect for skincare and makeup lovers, while the Boots x Men's Health box is ideal for gentlemen who enjoy taking care of their appearance. The Beauty Drop Beauty Box is priced at £40 but boasts a value of £178.40, offering a saving of £138.40 on the RRP. Inside, customers will discover a range of essential beauty products, spanning skincare, haircare, fragrance, and makeup. 'I'm trying to cut down my alcohol intake and this 99p low-calorie drink converted me' Harrods beauty advent calendar returns after fragrance one sold out in 48 hours There are nine products in total, averaging out at £4.44 per product, making the deal even more enticing than Boots' famed £10 Tuesday event. Some of the brands showcased in the haul include the likes of Caudalie, OPI, Floral Street and more. Exclusively available on the Boots website, it contains a variety of items from cleanser and serum to conditioner, nail polish, and fragrance. Packaged in a vibrant pink and yellow striped gift box, it's the ideal gift for any beauty aficionado in your life. The Beauty Drop £178 £40 Boots Buy here Product Description The Caudalie Beauty Elixir alone is worth nearly the cost of the entire nine-piece set at £36. The 'radiance-revealing' facial mist aims to minimise pores and bestow a radiant glow while setting makeup using natural ingredients that soothe and hydrate the skin, reports Wales Online. Leanna Feryn, Boots Beauty Specialist, said: 'I love how varied this box is. For skincare, The Ordinary's Hyaluronic Acid Serum is an absolute essential; it delivers deep, lasting hydration and is a staple in any routine. For makeup lovers, the ICONIC London Kissed by the Sun Multi-Use Cheek Glow adds a radiant flush with a skin-like finish that flatters every complexion. 'And for daily protection with a brightening boost, Hello Sunday's The One That's a Serum SPF 50 is a must-have—it combines powerful Vitamin C with broad-spectrum sun defence, making it a multitasking gem for luminous, safeguarded skin. This beauty box is such a great deal and a brilliant way to discover some new favourites or stock up on beloved essentials without breaking the bank." Here are the items inside the Beauty Drop Beauty Box: Caudalie Beauty Elixir 100ml – FULL SIZE. OPI Infinite Shine Longwear Gel-Like Nail Polish - Last Glam Standing 15ml – FULL SIZE. Iconic London Kissed by the Sun Multi-Use Cheek Glow So Cheeky – FULL SIZE. FUL Colour Care Conditioner 250ml – FULL SIZE. Q+A Salicylic Acid Smoothing Lotion – FULL SIZE. Hello Sunday SPF50 Serum 30ml – FULL SIZE. The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 15ml. Floral Street Sweet Almond Blossom Perfume 10ml. First Aid Beauty Pure Skin Facial Cleanser 28.3g. Six out of the nine items in the collection are full sizes. However, it's worth noting that the First Aid Beauty cleanser included in the box is 28.3g, not 30ml as stated on the back of pack information. Boots has confirmed that the back of pack information is incorrect. Boots isn't the only shop offering beauty boxes that offer more than their price suggests. The OK! Beauty Box is packed with 11 products, 10 of which are full size – including a popular Medik8 serum. Despite the total value being over £210, the box usually sells for £59.99. Meanwhile, LookFantastic is tempting skincare enthusiasts with The Skin Renewal Edit, valued at over £210, but priced at £45, perfect for those who prefer an anti-ageing focus - something the Love Island box doesn't offer, likely due to its younger target audience. The LookFantastic edit includes seven anti-ageing essentials like Dr Loretta's Intense Replenishing Serum, Clinique's De-Puffing Eye Massage, and Medik8's Crystal Retinal. Boots hasn't overlooked the men this month, either, with a Boots X Men's Health Grooming Edit filled with top-notch skincare and grooming essentials designed to 'elevate your routine'. This box is slightly cheaper at £38, but is worth £138.21, so you're still saving over £100. Inside, shoppers can find daily essentials and rejuvenating skincare heroes from brands like Elemis, Bulldog and The Ordinary, plus nourishing haircare staples from Johnny Chop Shop and Dapper Dan. There's a whopping 14 products in this box, 10 of which are full sized, which can be gifted as one big set, or divided into stocking fillers to save on festive treats. The box contains:. Bulldog Anytime Daily SPF 30 Moisturiser 75ml – FULL SIZE. Estrid Face Razor Lagoon – FULL SIZE. Dapper Dan Signature Style Styling Powder 20g – FULL SIZE. Fussy Refillable Natural Deodorant (Wilderness) 40g – FULL SIZE. No7 Energising Face Scrub 150ml – FULL SIZE. Johnny Chop Shop Volume and Texture Powder Matt Finish 20g – FULL SIZE. Dr Squatch Natural Soap Bar Wood Barrel Bourboun 141.7g – FULL SIZE. Barber Pro Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Sheet Mask 23ml – FULL SIZE. Philip Kingsley Flaky/Itchy Scalp Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 250ml – FULL SIZE. Rock Face Original Body Spray 200ml – FULL SIZE. Rituals Homme Cedar wood + Vit-E complex Foaming Shower Gel 50ml. Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash 15ml. The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser 30ml. Versace Eros Energy Eau de Parfum 5ml. And, anyone who buys the edit can enjoy a free 12-month digital subscription to the Men's Health magazine. Of course, their downside to these kinds of curated edits is that shoppers may not appreciate every single item in the haul, however, the value does often outweigh the one or two products that may not fit the bill. In other beauty edit news, advent calendars have started to hit the shelves, with the likes of Harrods, Soap and Glory and Liz Earle all having released their Christmas countdowns. But if it's the Boots beauty and grooming edits that have taken your fancy, they're available on now.
Vancouver Sun
18-07-2025
- Health
- Vancouver Sun
‘We don't talk about it': Vancouver father's story reflects growing men's health crisis in Canada
Chris Ho didn't grow up talking much about health. 'My dad was a traditional Chinese guy, born in Vietnam. You didn't go to the doctor unless you had to,' said Ho, a 44-year-old father who lives in Vancouver's River District. That changed in 2013, when Ho, then 32, noticed a lump on one of his testicles. At the time, he didn't have a family doctor. His then-girlfriend, now wife, Maggie, encouraged him to find one. He did — an Asian male physician who made him feel understood. That decision, Ho says, helped save his life. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. After multiple recurrences of the disease and the removal of both testicles, Ho beat the disease. But his story is about more than that — it's about breaking down stereotypes of what it means to be a man. 'It takes strength and bravery to reach out and ask for help, more than it does to just suck it up.' A new national report shows outdated views that can cause men to delay seeking help, paired with gaps in health care, are driving up premature deaths among Canadian men, hitting racialized and lower-income communities hardest, where stigma, financial issues and limited access to health-care services make getting help a real struggle. The report, titled The Real Face of Men's Health, was released this week by the Movember Institute of Men's Health and co-authored by the University of B.C.'s Men's Health Research Program. It found that roughly 75,000 Canadian men died prematurely in 2023. The two leading causes were cancer and heart disease, followed by accidents and suicide. John Oliffe, co-author of the report and a professor at the University of B.C.'s faculty of applied science, says the findings shed light on a long-known but troubling reality. 'We've long known men don't live as long as women,' he said. 'But this report helps explain why 44 per cent of Canadian men who die are doing so before age 75 and how we can focus on preventing it.' Oliffe noted that the health divide in Vancouver is sharp. In Vancouver East, where poverty and the opioid crisis are concentrated, 923 men per 100,000 die prematurely, among the highest rates in the country. Just a few kilometres away in affluent Vancouver-Quadra, the rate drops to 164. The report outlines solutions: Early diagnosis, culturally safe care, reducing tobacco and alcohol use, improving diet and activity, and redesigning health-care settings to feel more accessible and relevant to men. It also calls on the federal government to create a National Men's Health Strategy, similar to Australia's 10-year plan, and appoint an associate minister to lead it. The national survey, which polled more than 1,500 men across Canada, found nearly 60 per cent rated their mental health as only fair or poor. One in three reported feeling isolated or lonely, with a similar number showing symptoms of depression. Yet most hadn't reached out for help. 'Even though ideas of masculinity are changing, there are hangovers from the '90s and 2000s that men are still conflicted about,' Oliffe said. 'A lot of guys still want to be a protector, a provider, and that puts a lot of pressure on them to fulfill those roles.' The report found that many men still view mental illness as a weakness. Sixty-one per cent of those surveyed said stereotypes like 'toughing it out' negatively impacted their health decisions or experiences in health care. While some resist care to appear self-reliant, others are motivated to stay healthy to continue providing for loved ones. In extreme cases, 'rigid beliefs around masculinity can increase the risk of self-harm,' the report states. Suicide, the fourth-leading cause of premature death among Canadian men, affects men at nearly three times the rate of women. Indigenous men experience the highest rates across all five leading causes of early death. Oliffe said one promising approach to combat loneliness and isolation comes from Men's Sheds, informal groups where men gather for woodworking or social projects. 'They offer that social connection because loneliness can be a big killer for men.' Men are also disproportionately affected by Canada's toxic drug crisis, accounting for 72 per cent of accidental opioid overdose deaths and 63 per cent of opioid-related hospitalizations. These negative health impacts also have ripple effects on caregivers. 'When a man isn't doing well health-wise, the burden often falls on the caregivers in his life, such as his mother or wife,' Oliffe added. 'But data shows when he's healthier, he better supports the women around him — everyone benefits.' Ho, who is featured in the report, knows that kind of shift starts at home. When his 63-year-old father, Jeff, was diagnosed with stage-four lung cancer in 2016, it was the first time he ever saw the man cry. 'It changed how I thought about emotion and strength,' Ho said. Ho's father died shortly after meeting his first grandson. Today, Ho openly talks about health with his two young sons, Caden and Liam, ages three and seven. 'They've both seen my scars, and I make it a point to talk with them as much as I possibly can about both my health and emotions.' He hopes his story will help other Canadian men rethink what strength means. 'I've never felt more courageous or strong than I do now,' he says. sgrochowski@
