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Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
NARS' new cream eyeshadow 'doesn't budge' on oily eyelids
The Total Seduction Eyeshadow Stick is available in 16 shades and is already a hit with beauty fans Adored makeup brand NARS has launched its brand-new summer makeup range. The Hot Escape Collection includes a range of new-season essentials that are available to shop now on the NARS website and nationwide. The collection features the Afterglow Lip Oil, Hot Escape Cheek Palettes, and a brand-new £28 eyeshadow stick that's already been dubbed the 'eyeshadow of dreams'. The Total Seduction Eyeshadow is a creamy matte-and-shimmer hybrid that beauty enthusiasts are calling 'the best product I've found.' Available in 16 shades, the formula promises an all-day, crease-resistant finish - even in the summer heat and humidity. One reviewer praised it for not budging even on oily eyelids, and in clinical trials, the colour stayed put for up to 16 hours, making it perfect for long beach days and hot city nights. As reported by OK!, when customers purchase two or more products from the Hot Escape collection, they will receive a free golden pouch at checkout when they enter the code GOLDEN. NARS isn't the only beauty brand making waves with fresh summer offerings at the moment. Kayali fans will be thrilled to learn that full-size versions of the much-talked-about 'Vacay in a Bottle' collection are now available, arriving just in time for the warmer months. After an initial launch as a discovery set, the four 50ml bottles can now be snapped up for £79 apiece from top retailers, including Cult Beauty. Total Seduction Eyeshadow stick £28 NARS Buy Now on NARS In addition, the OK! Beauty Box has unveiled a special edition Summer Beauty Box as a one-off purchase crammed with 12 dreamy products. Among the eight full-sized items are Trinny London's Golden Glow Bronzer and Hello Sunday's The Take-Out One Invisible Sun Stick. Nearly 200 NARS fans have shared their thoughts on the Total Seduction Eyeshadow. One buyer wrote: "I love these. Even with my oily eyelids, they don't budge, and the colours are stunning. I use these in lieu of an eyeliner pencil, and they work so well. I'm really pleased with my eyeshadow sticks. I would definitely repurchase." Another customer labelled it the 'eyeshadow of dreams' and commented: "I love this eyeshadow stick. I was amazed at how easy it was to apply and how nice it looked after application. I love the colour as you could use it on its own or apply another eyeshadow. There is no fallout from it, and you can apply it according to your preference." Some people are unfortunately less impressed, with one saying: "It doesn't blend that easily, and the colour lacks depth. You have to apply a couple of times for any colour. After a couple of hours, it went patchy even after primer." In contrast, another happy customer left a glowing review for the Total Seduction Eyeshadow: "Very blendable, super pigmented, the texture is sublime, so smooth just easily glides on the lid, and it doesn't move once set. I've got very sensitive eyes and didn't get a reaction. It's also easy to remove with makeup remover. I'm hooked." "Another great product from NARS," someone else added. "Perfect eyeshadow stick, extremely easy to use, has great pigment, blends super easily, and helps create gorgeous eye looks in seconds. One of my go-tos, especially to travel with. I always throw it in my makeup bag for evening looks."
South China Morning Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Why are Gwyneth Paltrow and TikTokkers shunning sunscreen, despite the science? Fear over unknown chemicals and a distrust of commercial brands is fuelling DIY alternatives to proper sun care
When Gwyneth Paltrow shared her skincare routine in a 2021 YouTube video for Vogue, fans were captivated – until she dropped her take on SPF. She wrapped up with a dab of Tinted Sunscreen SPF 30, casually mentioning, 'I'm not a head-to-toe latherer of sunscreen, but I like to put some on my nose and the area where the sun really hits.' A few dainty dabs, and that was it. Viewers didn't miss a beat, pointing out that a light tap of sunscreen won't exactly fend off UV rays, sparking a spirited debate online. Some social media influencers are against the use of sunscreen, despite demonstrable benefits. Photo: Handout For a minute, it seemed like sunscreen was a done deal: essential, end of story. Then TikTok popped up with a plot twist – 'Is sunscreen actually harmful?' Suddenly, SPF sceptics were everywhere, tossing around claims of toxicity like it was the newest health fad. The beauty industry is now in full-on damage control mode, trying to keep up as the anti-sunscreen train gains momentum. Advertisement Sunscreen's role once seemed obvious, but with TikTok setting trends, SPF has somehow lost its shine. Influencers are hyping unprotected sun exposure and even home-made sunscreens, setting back years of progress in sun safety and giving dermatologists a collective headache. Chinni Choi, NARS Hong Kong lead artist, warns that skipping SPF 'can accelerate skin ageing, as ageing slows down the renewal of epidermal cells, leading to keratin build-up and decreased cellular activity'. Fellow NARS artist Phoenix Mok agrees, noting, 'Especially for facial skin, not using sunscreen can cause ultraviolet rays to stimulate the underlying melanocytes, leading to pigmentation and the formation of dark spots.' Influencers on TikTok are spreading misinformation about sunscreen's safety. Photo: Handout The anti-sunscreen movement seems to trace back to claims that SPF is secretly toxic. TikTok creators have called out ingredients such as oxybenzone and benzene, painting them as villains. Sure, a few sunscreens were pulled due to benzene contamination, but here's the thing: benzene wasn't meant to be there in the first place. 'While there have been concerns about ingredients like oxybenzone and octinoxate, particularly regarding coral reef effects, the FDA-approved ingredients in sunscreens have decades of safety data,' explains Dr Ahmad Chaudhry , dual board-certified dermatologist at Scandinavian Biolabs. So unless someone's mixing up their own 'natural' SPF in the kitchen, commercially available sunscreens are the safest bet. One big concern is that sunscreen leads to vitamin D deficiency. Yes, our bodies produce vitamin D from sunlight, but we don't need to roast ourselves to get enough. Felix Law, a senior trainer at Laura Mercier Hong Kong, clarifies: 'While sunscreen may reduce the amount of vitamin D produced in the skin, it does not prevent all vitamin D synthesis.' So even with regular sunscreen, you're still getting what you need. 'The impact of sunscreen on vitamin D absorption is actually limited,' adds Choi. And just to be safe, there's always food. 'We can also obtain vitamin D through our daily diet, so maintaining a balanced and healthy diet allows us to get enough vitamin D without deficiency, even when applying sunscreen,' says Mok. Lab-tested sunscreen is far superior to anything you can concoct in your home. Photo: Handout And then there's tanning – the age-old pursuit of that sun-kissed glow. Some influencers are out here calling unprotected sun exposure 'natural' and 'healthy,' but dermatologists have long warned that tanning is really just skin damage in disguise. That bronze glow? It's the skin screaming, 'Help!' Each tan adds up, leading to premature ageing and raising the risk of skin cancers like melanoma, known for its aggressive nature.
Daily Mirror
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Rochelle Humes stuns in £35 summer jumper from Next
Summer in the UK is unpredictable. One day, it is warm and sunny, and the next, it's pouring with rain. That's why it's a good idea to always have a lightweight jumper or cardigan on hand. Recently, Rochelle Humes showcased a perfect summer jumper on the Next website. The star has an ongoing collection with the fashion retailer and this new-in piece is ideal for the hot and cold British weather. The crew-neck fitted jumper, priced at £35, has keyhole detailing all over it. Rochelle pairs the relaxed-fit knit with loose-fitting light-blue jeans for a casual daytime look. It would look equally as stylish with denim shorts or tailored shorts on hot days or thrown over a summer dress or skirt. This cream eyeshadow from NARS' new summer drop is being called the 'best product ever' by fans Boots shoppers snap up £66 designer perfume with over £40 off in major deal Elsewhere, Boden offers a similar Cotton Stitch Crew Jumper in a crochet style. Priced at £70, it comes in ivory and brown; the model pairs it with medium blue denim cut-offs. Over at Roman, shoppers can buy a Crochet Tunic Top (£40) in white, teal, black, and beige. It's an ideal holiday piece to wear over a swimsuit or with shorts. Choose from sizes 10-20. Rochelle pairs it with jeans The stylish piece is also available in a blue colourway with pink and green stripes. It is available in sizes extra small, small, medium, large, extra large, and extra, extra large. Back to Rochelle's Next jumper, one buyer took to the reviews, writing: "Gorgeous jumper, perfect for this time of year as not too hot and not too cold." Another wasn't pleased with the fit, writing: "Loved the jumper but had to return as it was too short on me - I'm only 5.3 inches." A third commented: "Very nice, fitted well, good quality." Another liked it but also has issues with the size, writing: "Gorgeous jumper but massively oversized. I'm a size 14-16 and bought an XS!! Lovely cropped jumper, but huge." A shopper who bought the blue hue said: "An ideal spring top which teams up with any colour jeans and chinos." Another wrote: "Good transitional jumper. Needs a camisole underneath." A seventh concluded: "So comfortable and easy to wear. Great length with high-waisted trousers."
Pink Villa
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Eisha Singh's step-by-step makeup tutorial is perfect for natural look
Indian television actress Eisha Singh recently gave fans a glimpse into her everyday beauty routine in a Get Ready With Me (GRWM) session with Pinkvilla. Known for her roles in shows like Ishq Ka Rang Safed, Ishq Subhan Allah, and Sirf Tum, Eisha has become a familiar face on Indian television. She was also a part of Bigg Boss 18, where she ended her journey in 6th place. In the session, Eisha opened up about her personal makeup hacks, skincare steps, and the small things she swears by when getting ready for the day. 'No Rules' Is Her Only Rule Before she began applying makeup, Eisha made it clear that she doesn't follow any hard rules. She believes it's a result of years of learning from professionals, combined with trial and error on her own. 'Now I know what works for me and what doesn't,' she said. She added that she's become confident in doing her own makeup, and that shows throughout the video. For this GRWM session, she was preparing for an interview, so she went for a light, fresh, and simple look, perfect for everyday wear. Step 1: Skincare First Eisha started by prepping her face. She dipped her face into a bowl of ice water—a popular trick used by celebrities to reduce puffiness and tighten pores. She said this helps wake up her skin and gives her face a clean base to work on. She shared that her skin had been in great shape during her time inside the Bigg Boss house, mainly because it was pollution-free. But once she came back to her regular routine, she noticed the effects of city life on her skin. Now, she's making an effort to care for it again. Step 2: Hydration and Sun Protection With dry skin being a concern, Eisha uses Akosma's face hydrating serum—three pumps of it, as advised by her dermatologist. Next comes the True Derma sunscreen, followed by Cetaphil's face moisturizer. This trio ensures her skin is well-hydrated and protected before makeup. Step 3: A Natural Base She applies the NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in the shade Light 2.2 under her eyes and on spots that need coverage. Then, she goes in with the Make Up For Ever Stick Foundation, blending it either with her hands or a sponge. To help her base set well, she sprays some M.A.C. Fix+ setting spray. She says this helps melt the makeup into her skin and makes it last longer. Watch the full video here: Step 4: Brows and Eyes Eisha starts her eye makeup after the base is complete. She fills in her brows using the Benefit Gimme Brow Gel, giving them a fuller yet natural look. For the eyeshadow, she picks shades from the Huda Beauty Nude palette, mixing matte tones with a bit of glitter to keep it soft and elegant. 'Wear your makeup with confidence,' she advises viewers, reminding them not to be afraid of trying new shades. She lines her eyes with Sugar's eyeliner pen, a product she seems to enjoy for its precision. Then she curls her lashes and applies Smashbox SuperFan mascara to lift them. To add even more volume and length, she layers on Maybelline's Sky High mascara. Step 5: Blush and Contour When it comes to blush, Eisha loves a natural flush. She uses Rare Beauty's liquid blushes in the shades Joy and Happy. Using a brush, she gently taps the product into her cheeks. 'It gives a natural, dewy look,' she says. She admits she should have blended her concealer better before applying blush, but that's what makes the video so real and relatable. For contour, she uses Sugar's contour kit to add some definition to her face. Step 6: Lips and Final Touch Eisha keeps her lips simple yet polished. She first moisturizes them with Vaseline Lip Therapy—Rosy Lips, then applies a lip liner and follows it up with M.A.C.'s Brickthrough lipstick. To finish the look, she dabs on M.A.C. Studio Fix Compact in shade NC 35, which sets the makeup and removes any unwanted shine. The Final Word: Water and Rest Are Key Before wrapping up, Eisha Singh gives an important reminder: drink enough water and get proper sleep. These, according to her, are the real secrets to good skin. Makeup can enhance features, but healthy skin is the real foundation. Throughout the session, Eisha shares small glimpses of her life, like how she often roams around her house while doing makeup. Her laid-back yet knowledgeable approach makes her tutorial not just helpful but also very real. She encourages beginners to try things out, experiment, and see what makes them feel good.
Saba Yemen
15-05-2025
- Business
- Saba Yemen
Workshop in Sana'a addresses Gap between computer education outputs & labor market needs
Sana'a - Saba: A workshop titled "Bridging the Skills Gap: Aligning Computer Education Outputs with Labor Market Demands – From University to Employment, Vision and Application" was held today in Sana'a, organized by the Emirates International University. The workshop brought together a selection of academics and deans of engineering and computer science faculties from various universities, representatives from the Ministries of Education and Communications, relevant authorities, employers, and graduates. It aimed to diagnose the gaps between academic outputs in computer-related disciplines and labor market requirements, assess the alignment of national academic standards, curricula, teaching methods with current and future market needs, and develop practical solutions and a roadmap to bridge these gaps. During the workshop, Deputy Minister of Education and Scientific Research Dr. Hatem Al-Duais praised the university's initiative in organizing the event and involving stakeholders, education experts, and IT professionals to discuss the causes and effects of the gap between computer education outputs and labor market demands. He emphasized the importance of producing actionable, measurable solutions to bridge this gap and achieve comprehensive developmental progress. Dr. Al-Duais highlighted the university's focus on quality programs and strategic planning in all its academic and educational activities, expressing the ministry's readiness to collaborate with universities to address the gap in engineering, computer science, medical, and technical fields. He called for cooperation in aligning education outputs with labor market needs and stressed the importance of collective efforts to implement the workshop's recommendations effectively. For his part, Dr. Ahmed Al-Hubub, Chairman of the Academic Accreditation and Quality Assurance Council for Higher Education, emphasized the workshop's role in evaluating the compatibility of higher education outputs with labor market demands. He noted that academic programs can only be effective after studying labor market needs, affirming that universities' adherence to "NARS" (National Academic Reference Standards) documents and their enhancement is a key solution to bridging the gap. Dr. Nasser Al-Mofari, President of the Emirates International University, explained that the workshop served as an interactive platform to highlight the challenges graduates face when transitioning from academia to the workforce. The event focused on developing educational programs that keep pace with changes and meet societal and labor market needs. He added that the workshop sought to identify key gaps between academic and practical skills, analyze employment challenges from the perspectives of graduates and employers, and propose actionable solutions. National expert Dr. Sharaf Al-Humdi presented the workshop's objectives, survey results from beneficiaries, and the importance of sustainable partnerships between education and the labor market. Meanwhile, international quality expert Dr. Mohammed Al-Sharjabi analyzed the causes, context, and effects of knowledge, skill, and value gaps among graduates, proposing solutions through knowledge-based economy drivers, institutional performance governance, IT infrastructure, and education innovation. Engineer Mishal Thabit, representing the private sector and employers, discussed current and future labor market trends in computer-related fields and the skills needed to enhance graduates' capabilities. Participants were divided into groups to examine experiences from graduates' perspectives, analyze and evaluate gaps, assess the availability of current and future knowledge and skills, review gaps in "NARS" standards, and explore sustainable education-labor market partnerships. The workshop concluded with practical solutions and a roadmap to bridge the gap. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
