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Daily Record
a day ago
- Health
- Daily Record
Beauty fans 'addicted' to £9 tinted SPF that is a 'must have for no makeup days'
Keep your skin protected and glowing with this popular tinted sunscreen. Looking to get a glowing appearance that is also protected from harmful UV rays? Then it might be worth considering a tinted SPF. A staple for a summer skincare routine, these facial sunscreen's have become increasingly popular over the years. One that has earned a cult-like reputation is the e.l.f. SKIN Suntouchable Whoa Glow SPF 30 - and it's currently 36 percent less. Ahead of more scorching weather, Amazon has just slashed this viral sunscreen from £14 to as little as £8.99. Since it's been billed as a "must have for summer no makeup days", now is the perfect time to bag it for the warmer season. This "lightweight" fluid is a bit of a multitasker, as it can be used as the last step in your skincare routine on its own to protect from sun damage, while also acting as a makeup primer. Boasting a sheer peach shimmer to provide a "natural, radiant glow", it can be bought in three tinted shades - sunlight, sunbeam and sunburst. There's also an invisible shade for anyone not keen on a touch of colour. e.l.f Skin Suntouchable Whoa Glow SPF30 £4 £8.99 Amazon Buy here Product Description Infused with hydrating ingredients hyaluronic acid, squalene and aloe, it offers a "lightweight" and "non greasy" formula that is great for oily, normal, dry and combination skin. Tinted SPF's have come a long way over the years, with the Garnier Vitamin C Daily UV Fluid SPF50+ Glow (40ml), £8.65 at Superdrug, being so popular it was once said to "sell every minute" on the TikTok shop. Another popular choice for many skincare buffs at this time of year is the bestselling Beauty of Joseon Daily Tinted Fluid Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF30 (50ml), available in a range of skin tones for £15.30 at Boots. However, shoppers cannot stop praising the e.l.f Suntouchable SPF, as it has earned a 4.2 rating based on over 4,000 Amazon reviews that have called it a "must have" for providing a "gorgeous glow" in the summer. One delighted shopper wrote: "This is my daily go-to for sun protection and a light shimmer. Most sun protection products are too thick for use on my face, or melt when I sweat and then run into my eyes (ouch!). Beauty deal of the week It's almost Father's Day, and are you in need of some gift inspiration? If you don't want to buy a last minute gift, then we have you covered, as a bottle of aftershave is always a good shout and Debenhams has just cut the Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Eau De Toilette from £92 to just £55.20 for a large 100ml bottle. There is also a smaller 60ml bottle that is a bit cheaper, with the price being reduced by 37 per cent from £68 to £43. Since reviews say it "stands out from the crowd", it's a deal worth bagging for dad. Launched in 2006, this YSL fragrance has been described as "a fragrance for the urban and charismatic 21st century male". For the guy in your life who likes to smell a little different, then this is the bottle to reach for. It opens on sparkling notes of bergamot, zesty cedarwood and Chinese ginger that has been met with the middle notes of violet leaves and basil flowers, offering a floral and spicy contrast. It is said to end on base notes of sandalwood, Virginia cedar wood and Haitian vetiver to "highlight this charismatic and magnetic fragrance." Those who want to stand out from the crowd will appreciate the YSL L'Homme Eau De Toilette, as it has earned a 4.7 rating from Debenhams fragrance buffs who have said it is "unusual" and "always gets compliments." One positive review read: "An unusual and outstanding men's perfume! What an interesting fresh yet a hint of spice men's perfume! It's different. Stands out from the crowd. Purchase the Yves Saint Laurent L'Homme Eau De Toilette (100ml) in the Debenhams sale here. "This product is lightweight, has a very subtle scent, and makes my face look shimmery and dewy, not chalky or greasy. I have very reactive skin, so finding a product that doesn't irritate my skin is such a relief." A second review read: "Must have for summer no makeup days. Love this stuff - really great consistency, doesn't feel too heavy and gives a gorgeous glow. Keep getting compliments on my skin." Someone else gushed: "I like how it is a sunscreen and a makeup primer, and it has sparkles in it to make your face glow. It isn't oily, and is a perfect product for the summer. It doesn't leave a white cast and is a good product for the price." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Due to the addition of peach shimmer, it may not be suitable for anyone with sensitive skin, as one such shopper wrote: "Bought for my daughter who used it once and found it had glitter in it. She has sensitive skin and it wasn't good for her. She was not amused!" While someone who praised the addition wrote: "I'm addicted! It's better than the 'alternative' and way more economical. It doubles as a primer in addition to spf with a little shimmer to it. Love!!!" The e.l.f Skin Suntouchable Whoa Glow SPF30 can be bought for £8.99 on Amazon here.
CNBC
3 days ago
- Business
- CNBC
How a 25-year-old entrepreneur is using this Japanese concept to grow a successful matcha business
Angel Zheng is relying on the Japanese principle of "ikigai" to turn her passion for matcha — a powdered green tea with a unique taste and purported health benefits — into building what she hopes will be an iconic household brand of the future. At just 25 years old, Zheng has already owned at least five businesses — six, if you count her past as a social media influencer. Her latest endeavor may serve as the highest expression yet of her ikigai — which no less an authority than the Japanese government defines as "a passion that gives value and joy to life Zheng started her first two businesses — an e-commerce women's wear brand and recording studio — while she was still earning her undergraduate degree in business from Baruch College in New York. The clothing brand was an offshoot of her love of fashion, while the recording studio sprang up when she realized her co-founder, a music producer, was only using his space once or twice a week. In the years that followed, Zheng shuttered her first ventures, using the profits to open omakase sushi bars Moko and Shiso. The two fine dining spots garnered Zheng and her co-founder a spot on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for the food and drink industry last year. But despite already making waves on New York's foodie scene, Zheng is far from finished. Her latest solo endeavor is Isshiki Matcha, a matcha-dedicated café located smack in the middle of Manhattan's trendy East Village neighborhood. Isshiki Matcha is unassuming from the outside — sharing the same space as Zheng's only other operating business, Moko, there's no sign anywhere on the storefront indicating its presence. But, if things go as Zheng plans, the café could one day be ground zero of a sprawling matcha enterprise. "When you think about coffee right now, you have those names like Lavazza, Illy, La Colombe. But when you close your eyes and think about matcha, it's such a new market that there aren't heritage brands yet. And that's what I want to be," Zheng told CNBC in an interview. More than an attempt to hop on the matcha bandwagon, Isshiki emerged from Zheng's own love for the drink. Matcha, a powder made from ground green tea leaves, originated in China but was refined into its current form in Japan. Its popularity has soared in recent years, especially among millennials and younger generations. Japan's matcha production in 2023 amounted to 4,176 tons—nearly three times more than the 1,471 tons made in 2010, the Japan Times reported, citing data from the Ministry of Agriculture. The same article quoted Kametani Tea saying it had increased its production by about 10% each year since 2019 just to keep up with demand. On Instagram, 8.8 million posts are tied to the hashtag ; on TikTok, 2 million. Celebrities from Dua Lipa to Gwyneth Paltrow to Jesssica Alba have publicly approved the drink, turning it into a cornerstone of the health and wellness movement. Matcha's popularity has swelled to the point where demand now outstrips supply, leading to a matcha shortage. Last fall, two well-known Kyoto tea companies, Ippodo and Marukyu Koyamaen, set strict purchase limits. These supply chain issues, combined with recent tariffs that threaten higher prices on imports, have caused Zheng many a headache in the past few weeks. Nevertheless, she remains steadfast in her mission to one day make Isshiki Matcha into a household name. Zheng, a first-generation Chinese immigrant, grew up on matcha, and credits the tea with helping bring her zen in an otherwise chaotic, entrepreneurial schedule. "Life demands so much from you — school, work, family, relationships, friendships. It's important to have pillars," she explained. "'Isshiki' means one pillar. You should have pillars in your day that ground you — like going to the gym, doing your skincare routine at night, making sure you have your time in the morning to make a matcha, or you come here and we make your morning matcha every day for you." This latest business, Zheng explained, feels different from her previous ventures — mainly because she believes that she has finally found her calling. And in pursuing something she's truly passionate about, Zheng has noticed pieces falling into place. "When you pour your love and heart into something, it's a very big difference, especially when it's something you consume like food," she said. "I have my purpose. There's this Japanese philosophy that I take to heart and live by every day, and it's called 'ikigai.' It means to find the thing that you're best at, that will help the most people and bring you the most joy, bring the world the most joy, and everything else will follow — the money, the success. If you chase money and success first, you're never going to have a fulfilling life." Zheng first came up with the idea to open a matcha café on New Year's Day 2024, when thinking through her resolutions for the year. During a trip to Japan soon after, she serendipitously happened to be seated at dinner next to the head of communications at a matcha farm. Since debuting early last year, Zheng has expanded Isshiki Matcha's presence through careful event curation and digital branding. A brand's online footprint can make it or break it, she told CNBC, which is why she still keeps up with influencing from time to time. "It helps a lot with the business," Zheng added. "I feel like — with social media and the landscape that we live in now — having a digital presence and digital currency is just as valuable as having a real-life presence." Isshiki serves between 100 to 300 customers daily between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Moko officially takes over the space beginning at 5 p.m., serving fresh sushi to sometimes as many as 150 customers. A digital and physical presence work in tandem, since Zheng publicizes the numerous events she hosts at Isshiki through her social media. Increasing the visibility of the local Asian community is also important to Zheng, many of whose events are free and open to the public. Many of the brands she's collaborated with have been Asian-owned or focused. Events she's hosted recently fit into the category, including a Lunar New Year party and a Valentine's Day popup with Asian dating app Yuzu. Other events have ranged from special morning matcha classes to a rave with a local DJ to capsule clothing collection launches to tea tasting classes. Zheng's influence in the New York community — online and in-person — has led Isshiki to host or cater events for brands including Uniqlo, Mastercard, Puma and Goop. Zheng credits her success to preparation, hard work and luck — which sometimes comes in the form of meeting the right person at the right time. Earlier this year, Zheng's next foray materialized after the owner of a bottled lemonade business, The Lucky Ox, another Asian beverage brand, walked into her café to pitch some of his products for her dinner menu. Zheng expressed interest in entering the ready-to-drink space, and the two soon collaborated on a new, bottled matcha lemonade. While Zheng already sells matcha powders wholesale, the motivation behind the ready-to-drink version was to create a convenient and easily accessible product. The matcha lemonade, which just launched a month ago, is already available in 120 stores, Zheng said, and is aimed at linking Isshiki as closely to matcha as La Colombe is to coffee. When part of being a successful business owner is who you know, Zheng said it's not necessarily a bad thing to suffer from the fear of missing out, or FOMO. In the past, she's found brand partnerships through other attendees at various events. In fact, she got her first internship after encountering the founder of a magazine company by chance. The two stopped to chat after realizing they were wearing the same perfume. "Literally, your network is your net worth. It gives me crippling anxiety to miss anything," Zheng laughed. It also pays to jump at unique opportunities when they arise. Last fall, Isshiki Matcha went viral after Zheng managed to import a shipment of the famous Olympic Village chocolate muffins to the U.S. Perseverance is also important, as when the Omicron variant of Covid-19 raged through New York City just one month after Moko's official opening. Now Zheng is at the point in her career where she can advise entrepreneurs first starting out, telling them to embody confidence and boldness. That's been especially important as a female entrepreneur: believing in her abilities, not selling herself short and advocating for any opportunities she's in the market for, Zheng said. Sometimes, Zheng has found it helpful when meeting potential business partners to not reveal her age upfront. "The best part of being Asian is that I can look the same age from like, 16 to 50," she joked. "So you don't know how old I am, and I've always carried myself this way."
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Trolls said I looked like ‘a fridge' at my wedding & said I was ‘too fat' – they called my sport-star man a ‘pig hunter'
A PLUS-SIZED bride was trolled by strangers for being "too fat" for her AFL star husband - and told she looked like a "fridge" in her white dress. Chloe Pink, 25, and her childhood sweetheart, the North Melbourne defender, Toby Pink, 26, have been in a relationship for seven years and eventually tied the knot in March 2025. Advertisement 4 The couple "wanted a secret ceremony" and got married at their local registry office in Melbourne Credit: SWNS 4 Chloe, who is a UK size 16, spent AUD $30,000 (£14.2k) on the big day Credit: SWNS 4 It wasn't until the newlyweds shared the photos online that a deluge of cruel insults came in Credit: SWNS The resource manager with PCOS has always had an "on and off" relationship with her weight, but was "excited" to be a bride when the The couple "wanted a secret ceremony" and got married at their local registry office in Melbourne. Chloe, who is a UK size 16, spent AUD $30,000 (£14.2k) on the The 25-year-old described the day as "magical" and "the first time" she'd felt beautiful. Advertisement read more on relationships But it wasn't until the newlyweds shared the photos online that a deluge of cruel insults came in, with the majority commenting on her weight, dubbing her "pig" and "a fridge" and that she is "too fat for her Chloe, from Millicent, Australia, said, "Being married to a professional athlete does not give anyone the right to comment on my body or size. 'My weight is influenced by underlying health conditions, though frankly, that's no one's business. "And it shouldn't matter either way. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous "But the comments were just vile, and for about a week, I was a completely different version of myself. "Thankfully, my husband has been incredibly supportive, and I've come out stronger." Frankie Bridge slammed by fans again for SHEER wedding guest dress that's 'too much' and will 'upstage the bridge' Chloe and Toby grew up as childhood sweethearts and tied the knot in March 2025 following a seven-year relationship. "He'd always tell everyone I was his girlfriend when we were younger," Chloe said. Advertisement "And eventually, when Toby went away to boarding school, we were calling every day and decided to give it a go. "We've never looked back since, and honestly, when he got down on one knee, I couldn't have been happier." The couple wed at their local marital registry, which was ideal for the 25-year-old who loved to keep things private. "We didn't want anything massive," she added. Advertisement "The marital register was perfect and small. What is body shaming? BODY shaming is described as "humiliating someone by making inappropriate or derogatory comments about their body size or shape". In addition, "commenting on a person's clothing, body hair, eating habits, make-up skills or attractiveness" could be constituted as body shaming too, While body shaming has become more of an issue in recent years, a study conducted by Glamour magazine in 2000 found that a staggering 97 per cent of women surveyed admitted to having an "I hate my body" moment. And those who shame people about their figures can include doctors and medical professionals too. A 2019 report found that more than 3 in 5 adults encounter "weight bias" from their doctors - particularly those who are obese. And body shaming someone can have massive effects on their mental health, and could potentially lead to depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, eating disorders and self-harm. If you have been body shamed and are struggling to deal with the effects, you can call the Samaritans on 116 123 for confidential, emotional support. "But we decided that we couldn't have the big day without a reception or an evening dinner. "So kept telling more people about our wedding each day. "And everyone had the greatest time, it was euphoric." Advertisement Chloe recalled how she had only given her guests two months' notice before the big day - and in fact messaged her "The day was a dream come true," she said. "I walked down the aisle in a custom white gown by d'Italia, feeling the most beautiful I had ever felt. "It was a very emotional day, and it felt like I was wrapped in a bubble of love. Advertisement "I was confident there was nothing that could ruin it." I just burst into tears Chloe Pink 25 However, a week later, the newlyweds decided to share their photos on Instagram for a local story about their wedding. That's when the cruel insults from trolls came bombarding through, criticising Chloe's physical appearance. "I sat down and read the online comments, and I just burst into tears," she explained. Advertisement "About 80 per cent of them were negative, and even before I posted them, it never crossed my mind that I looked fat." One vicious troll wrote: "Did he marry a fridge?' 'AFL player by day, pig hunter by night,' another penned. 'Did he marry an NRL prop forward?' a third stranger said. Advertisement They thought my husband deserved so much better Chloe Pink 25 The footy WAG said she spent 'three days' crying after trolls mocked her wedding photos online. "The hate was mainly from older men, which I thought was disgusting," Chloe said. "Everything from my body to how 'plain' my dress was, they hated on. "And they thought my husband deserved so much better." Advertisement In fear that people would recognise her husband, who had signed with North Melbourne Football Club as a delisted free agent in 2023, later debuting as a defender the year after, she felt "very watched" and "insecure". 4 Thankfully, some of the more disturbing comments have now been taken down online Credit: SWNS "For our food shops, I would tell him to avoid getting anything sugary in case people thought it was for me," she added. "Everyone treats WAGS as if they're objects, and that they should be a size six, which I'm not. Advertisement "I felt like I had to live a certain way and do particular things to avoid the hate, which, now looking back is so wrong. "I never had an issue with the way I look and I am Thankfully, some of the more disturbing comments have now been taken down online, and Chloe has described that she's been so grateful for the support of her family and her husband, who has made her feel "more confident". She is now determined not to let the Advertisement "I've come out stronger than I was before," she said. "Both Toby and I believe it's the job of men to call out this type of behaviour if they see it amongst each other. "My husband loves me and is attracted to me. "No matter what anyone else says, I know our love is real. Advertisement "And no one should be commenting on my body and saying otherwise."
India.com
23-05-2025
- Business
- India.com
Apple shows mirror to Trump, going to build world's biggest campus in India with hostel on 300 acres for 30000…, it's located in…
Foxconn, in its first phase (2023-24), has invested Rs 3,000 crore and plans to invest a similar amount during the second phase (2026-27). U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he does not want Apple to expand its iPhone manufacturing in India. However Apple CEO Tim Cook is still working on his existing plans for the country rapidly. Tim Cook had announced that most iPhones sold in the U.S. will be manufactured in India. Foxconn's is building a plant in Karnataka's Devanahalli . 300 Acres Of Hostels The world's largest electronics manufacturer, Foxconn, has invested $2.56 billion in the Devanahalli plant. It is constructing hostels for employees on around 300 acres on Devanahalli and Chapparadahalli villages in Devanahalli taluk. The location is around 23 kilometers from Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport. Foxconn has already invested Rs 3,000 crore in the first phase (2023-24) and plans to match this investment in the second phase (2026-27). The target is to manufacture 100,000 iPhones by December this year. Priority For Women In Hostels The hostel being built by Foxconn will have a capacity to accommodate around 30,000 staff members. According to media reports the construction of the hostel is expected to be completed by the end of this year. It is believed that this hostel will be the second-largest in the world after China. A similar hostel model has been implemented in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, where around 18,000 employees can reside. In Devanahalli, women will make up 50-80% of the 30,000 employees residing in the hostel, with priority given to female staff for accommodation. Foxconn is reported to have more than doubled its revenue in India to over USD 20 billion (about Rs 1.7 lakh crore) in the financial year 2024-25 on account of a jump in iPhone production. (With Inputs From PTI)
Scoop
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Scoop
Greens Must Reject ‘Tokenism' To Connect With Marginalised Communities
'People are right to be frustrated,' the co-leader tells Guyon Espiner. But she says 'tokenism' isn't the answer. , Producer – 30′ with Guyon Espiner Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick says her party must confront the uncomfortable reality that it continues to struggle with support from lower-income New Zealanders, despite advocating policies aimed squarely at economic and social justice. In a wide-ranging interview on RNZ's 30 With Guyon Espiner, Swarbrick said the Greens were committed to engaging beyond their traditionally urban, affluent voter base, but acknowledged it was a 'big issue we have to crack open'. 'Lower-income people tend to not vote, and that is a really big issue,' she said. 'We haven't got there yet, but that's why we need to keep going.' Swarbrick admitted the Greens have work to do to be more 'present' with marginalised New Zealanders, conceding the left has not always earned trust. Swarbrick said building trust means 'actually listening to people and understanding what their issues are, and working with them to create solutions'. 'We need to have quite a lot of humility in building rapport with communities who do not engage with politics at all. Identity politics – 'People are right to be frustrated' Swarbrick also addressed claims both from political opponents and parts of the left that 'progressive' identity politics have contributed to a global backlash enabling the rise of right-leaning populist figures like Donald Trump. Former Labour finance minister David Parker recently criticised the political left's 'obsession' with identity issues to the detriment of meaningful progress during his valedictory speech. In response, Swarbrick argued that representation initiatives and material outcomes for society are not mutually exclusive. But she also noted the missteps of superficial diversity efforts that fail to shift power. 'Anything other than material redistribution is tokenism.' 'People are right to be frustrated,' she said. 'But some of these self-styled strongmen are punching down, scapegoating minority groups instead of confronting the systems that caused inequality in the first place.' She pointed the finger instead at other political leaders inflaming culture wars. 'If we're going to talk about who's inviting this inflammatory culture war, it's the deputy prime minister deciding to bicker about what bathrooms people can use.' Greens' Wealth Tax: 'We've shown people our hand' Swarbrick also defended her party's proposed wealth tax, a 2.5 percent annual levy on net assets over $2 million, as a necessary structural change. She addressed criticism that such a tax could hurt asset-rich, income-poor homeowners. When asked how the Greens could justify making a widow living on the pension in a family home pay an annual wealth tax of $25,000 or more, Swarbrick was unapologetic, noting the policy includes a deferral mechanism. 'If they don't have income at the time, the tax can accumulate against the property.' 'This is about the top 3 percent,' she said. 'It unlocks the resources necessary for all of us to live better lives.' Swarbrick also backed a wealth transfer tax on large inheritances and gifts, framing it as a matter of fairness. 'That income hasn't been earned, it's been passed on. We all belong in this country and have a responsibility to support it.' The tax platform is central to the Greens' alternative budget and is expected to be a key issue in the next election campaign. 'We've shown people our hand,' Swarbrick said. 'If we want to have the country that all of us ultimately deserve, we are going to radically need to turn this economy around.' Would work with National – but only on Greens' terms While stopping short of confirming openness to a National coalition, Swarbrick said the Greens could work with 'anyone' who supports meaningful action on climate and equity. Pressed on whether the Greens would consider governing with National, Swarbrick replied: 'Sure. If the National Party were to completely U-turn on their callous, cruel cuts to climate, to science, to people's well-being.' She noted some cross-party work on climate adaptation legislation but was critical of National's wider climate approach. 'Right now they are knowingly shredding climate action,' she said, referencing the party's emphasis on carbon capture technology. Her comments hint towards a more pragmatic stance compared to previous Green leaders, though she made clear any cooperation would require a 'demonstrably different' National Party. 'The Green Party has always stood for both environmental and social justice,' she said. 'These were never separate issues.'
