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News18
3 days ago
- Lifestyle
- News18
Hot Weather, Cool Essentials: Your One-Stop Summer Survival Kit
Summer isn't just a season—it's a statement. Start strong with Pixi's Vitamin C Lotion, a lightweight, glow-boosting formula that energizes your skin while promoting healthy collagen production. Follow it up with the newly launched Novology Acne Deep Clearing Cleanser—a non-comedogenic, deeply cleansing face wash that keeps your skin fresh without stickiness. For blemish-free skin, count on Amiy Naturals Acne SOS Oral Drops, a fast-acting remedy that clears up acne from the inside out. Keep your grooming game sharp with Tailor's Beard Balm, designed to soften, tame, and nourish facial hair—perfect for the heat and humidity. And to seal your summer vibe, spritz on House of Aurae's Cosmic—a scent that's bold, mysterious, and as limitless as the season itself. Your ultimate toolkit for surviving the heat in style—glow, groom, and go.
Edinburgh Live
27-05-2025
- Business
- Edinburgh Live
Boots launches new beauty box full of 'excellent' skincare products for only £30
Boots has rolled out an enticing offer in its latest line-up of beauty boxes, featuring high-profile brands like BYOMA, Pixi, The Inkey List, and Lumene. Picking up these items separately would see customers forking out more than £113, so this deal secures a hefty saving of over £80. The renowned high street chemist is peddling the Fresh Faced Favourites Skincare Edit for a steal at £29.99. The chic beauty bundle comes complete with a trendy checkered pouch that you'll cling to even after the last product has been used up, handily doubling as a makeup bag, , reports the Daily Record. Boots' website touts that buyers can sport a "fresh, hydrated and protected" look this summer by weaving these skincare staples into their everyday beauty routine. The Fresh Faced Favourites set is hailed as a "perfect way to refresh your routine or discover new favourites". At the moment, the collection has mustered just two reviews, given its recent addition to the site. One customer exclaimed it offered "excellent value for money if you want to try some new brands". (Image: Boots) (Image: Boots) Wondering what goodies you'll uncover? At just £30, shoppers are spoiled with nine skincare delights, six being full-sized offerings from esteemed brands including Beauty of Joseon, BYOMA, Pixi, The Inkey List, Cetaphil amongst others, as reported by Nottinghamshire Live. Valued at a staggering £113, here's a glimpse of what awaits in the kit:. Beauty enthusiasts will be thrilled with the current offer on LUMENE Nordic-C Valo Glow Boost Essence at Boots. Usually retailing at £36.50 for a 30ml bottle, this essence has garnered a loyal following among shoppers. The product has received over 200 positive reviews, with users noting that it "smells fresh and light on the skin" and "it leaves skin glowing and ready to take on the day". One satisfied customer remarked: "Since using Lumene products I have had so many compliments on how healthy my skin looks. I use this serum daily." However, those with sensitive skin should approach with caution as there have been reports of adverse reactions and breakouts. A reviewer mentioned that they "haven't noticed any improvements" even after a month's use of the serum. Another sought-after product is the Pixi Vitamin-C Serum, which promises to "provide a boost of immediate and long-term radiance" and help "reduce the effects of sun damage". Users have found it "goes on easily" and is kind to sensitive skin, although some have said "it made zero difference" based on their personal experience. Also featured in the beauty selection is the BYOMA Brightening Serum, hailed by customers as "seriously hydrating". One user shared their positive outcome: "Makes my skin feel hydrated and look more glowy and healthy. Boyfriend said my skin was noticeably brighter after just a couple of uses so definitely recommend!". Astute shoppers can discover other beauty sets that offer excellent value for money. Next has a £22 Rise and Radiate Skincare box with items valued at £115, while Cult Beauty showcases a £40 Set for Sun Edit that contains items worth £175 inside.
Daily Record
26-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Boots' £30 beauty box with 'excellent' products like BYOMA and Lumene
The Fresh Faced Favourites Skincare bundle is currently on sale for £29.99 - and has over £113 worth of products inside a chic reusable bag Boots has given shoppers an impressive offer in its most recent set of beauty boxes which includes some world-renowned brands such as BYOMA, Pixi, The Inkey List, and Lumene. If bought individually, customers would have to spend more than £113 for this range of products, meaning this bargain keeps over £80 in your bank. The high street store is offering the Fresh Faced Favourites Skincare Edit at the bargain price of £29.99. This stylish beauty collection includes a trendy checkered pouch, a keeper even after you've used all the included products, doubling as a convenient makeup bag. Boots' online store promises that customers can achieve a "fresh, hydrated and protected" complexion for the summer by incorporating these skincare essentials into their regular beauty regimen. The site further details that the Fresh Faced Favourites bundle is a "perfect way to refresh your routine or discover new favourites". So far, the bundle itself has only had two reviews due to being new on the website. One shopper claimed it was "excellent value for money if you want to try some new brands". What can you expect inside? For £30, shoppers will be treated to nine skincare items, with six of them being full-sized products from brands such as Beauty of Joseon, BYOMA, Pixi, The Inkey List, Cetaphil and more, reports Nottinghamshire Live. Valued at a remarkable £113, here's what is included in the package: Pixi Vitamin-C Serum (30ml - worth £26) The Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm (50ml - worth £6.50) Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser (29ml - full-sized versions start from £7.50) Cetaphil Moisturising Lotion (29ml - full-sized versions start from £11.50) Lumene Nordic C Glow Boost Essence (30ml - worth £36.50) Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick (18g - worth £15.50) Boots Skin Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets (50pk - worth £4.50) e.l.f. Holy Hydration Cleansing Balm (56.6g - worth £11) BYOMA Brightening Serum (30ml - worth £12.99) Shoppers who are fans of the LUMENE Nordic-C Valo Glow Boost Essence may find this deal particularly enticing. Typically sold at £36.50 for a 30ml bottle at Boots, this essence is very popular among customers. Over 200 people have praised the product, claiming that it "smells fresh and light on the skin" and "it leaves skin glowing and ready to take on the day". Another customer added: "Since using Lumene products I have had so many compliments on how healthy my skin looks. I use this serum daily." However, some with delicate skin have warned of bad reactions and breakouts happening with the product. One person also claimed that they "haven't noticed any improvements" after using the serum for a month. The next most coveted item is the Pixi Vitamin-C Serum, which claims to "provide a boost of immediate and long-term radiance" while aiming to "reduce the effects of sun damage". Customers said that it "goes on easily" and it "doesn't upset sensitive skin", yet some wrote that "it made zero difference" in their experience. Included in the assortment of beauty bits is the BYOMA Brightening Serum, which shoppers have described as "seriously hydrating". Another commented: "Makes my skin feel hydrated and look more glowy and healthy. Boyfriend said my skin was noticeably brighter after just a couple of uses so definitely recommend!".
Winnipeg Free Press
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
Read our lips
You can't go wrong with a red lip — it's an effortless way to elevate your look, transforming the everyday T-shirt and jeans combo into something a bit more put-together. Whether slicked on as part of your work-week armour, a beloved date-night ritual or simply because you feel like it, anyone who has worn the bold hue can attest to its confidence-boosting powers. But it's also a notoriously tricky colour, leaving traces of its presence on everything from cutlery and cups to collars and cheeks. With undertones ranging from cool blues to warm yellows, an unsuitable shade will have you looking like you've smeared Cheetos on your lips, with teeth to match. Confronted by the plethora of choices on offer these days — glossy or matte or sheer or opaque or stain or tint or crayon — it's no wonder many of us end up feeling overwhelmed at the makeup counter. Add to that wide-ranging price points — a Pixi tube will give you change from a $20 bill while a Chanel bullet can come close to $100 — and the decision becomes even tougher. But don't worry: we've got your back. In the first instalment of our new series, We Try, You Buy, the Free Press team put five red lipsticks through their paces, testing for everything from coverage and finish to lasting power, hydration and ease of removal, to help you make an informed decision. After all, nobody wants to spend their hard-earned dough on something destined to languish at the bottom of the makeup bag. Ilia Lip Sketch Shade: Blue Note, $36 ● They say: A long-lasting lipstick and liner with a soft-matte finish that boosts hydration over time for visibly fuller, more defined lips. But does it live up to the hype? ● We say: Despite being described as creamy and hydrating, this highly pigmented lip crayon from ILIA sets matte and feels dry-to-positively arid. I also didn't notice any of the purported plumping effects. A cross between a lip liner and a lipstick, it's easy to nail a crisp line but applying it to the whole lip is a bit fiddly. Smells like a pencil crayon, though not in an off-putting way. The long-lasting claims definitely stand up. It stays put once it's on with no colour bleeding and minimal transfer while eating or drinking. I only needed to reapply once during my workday. It was surprisingly easy to remove with just water and a cotton pad. This particular shade — confusingly called 'Blue Note' — is billed as a cool cherry red but leans pink and landed closer to magenta with my skin tone. I'm not an everyday lipstick wearer, so I felt a bit conspicuous sporting such a punchy colour while the sun was still up. This would be a great set-it-and-forget-it option for a night out. ★★★½ out of five — Eva Wasney Sephora Collection, Cream Lip Stain 10hr Liquid Lipstick Shade: 01 Always Red, $22 ● They say: A bestselling, creamy, weightless, liquid lipstick that coats your lips in flawless colour to become a transfer-proof, full-coverage, last-all-day stain. But does it live up to the hype? ● We say: This wouldn't be my first choice for an everyday lipstick. I prefer a warmer, more subtle shade. The last-all-day stain, which Sephora claims will stay put for up to 10 hours, certainly lives up to its name. I feared it wouldn't come off, ever. So I tested its endurance with the back of my hand and ended up wearing red smears for most of the day. After applying first thing in the morning, the colour withstood dozens of wet kisses from an Australian shepherd puppy named Kevlar, but unfortunately couldn't hang on throughout my eggplant Parmesan lunch. The stain feels dry and sticky, but I imagine this could have been resolved with a smear or two of lip balm on top. ★★★ out of five — Leesa Dahl Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Hydrating Lipstick Shade: Hollywood Vixen, $47.50 ● They say: A matte lipstick that features a long-lasting, buildable and hydrating formula. But does it live up to the hype? ● We say: I'm not usually a fan of matte lipsticks, but my melanin-rich lips soaked up this creamy, hyper-pigmented red. It certainly lived up to its moniker, adding more than a touch of glam to my usual scrunched-up hair, wrinkled T-shirt look of morning school runs. Applying it first thing, the bullet glides on smooth, although the hydrating effect wore off pretty quickly — less than 90 minutes in and I kept wanting to lick my lips. The full-on opaque intensity meant it stood up well throughout the day. And although I was ready to take it off my parched lips, it had yet to budge by dinner time. But it was no match for my Wednesday Wine and Wing night. While my glass remained trace-free, the colour couldn't stand up to the power of a sticky, sweet chili chicken drumette. Maybe I was expecting too much. At least there was no need for remover. All in all this was a winner. Not necessarily my favourite shade — I'm more of a burgundy and plum fan — but it did make me feel super sophisticated and very grown-up. ★★★★ out of five — AV Kitching MAC M·A·CXIMAL Silky Matte Lipstick Shade: Red Rock, $34 ● They say: A silky matte lipstick that delivers up to 12 hours of full-coverage colour and eight hours of moisture. But does it live up to the hype? ● We say: Calling this lipstick 'red' is a bit of a stretch. Perhaps it's just my pink complexion, but it delivers a shocking neon coral-orange, a colour that made it tough to tell if I was heading to a rave or had escaped from an old folks home. I honestly can't speak to the length of coverage, as there was no way I could wear this shade for a full day out in public; it's that unflattering. (Note: when I wiped it off on a tan-coloured paper towel, it looked gorgeously red, so maybe it would work for those with more olive skin.) However, it does indeed feel silky, especially for a matte-style stick, without the tacky, drying effect many of them have, and it has the usual pleasantly mild vanilla scent MAC is known for; I would try this brand in a different hue. I usually wear the type of all-day-coverage lipstick that requires baby oil (or a Dr. Nick-approved diet of fried chicken) to remove, so anything less will feel feeble, but I was impressed with the lack of transfer to coffee mugs and water glasses. And it definitely requires more than water to destroy all traces of its fluorescent tint; when I scrubbed it off at work, I was left looking like I'd housed an order of wings slathered in Louisiana hot sauce. HHH out of five lipsticks — Jill Wilson Dior, Rouge Dior Forever Transfer-Proof Lipstick Dior Shade: 999 $64 They say: A transfer-proof lipstick with up to 16 hours of wear, a bare-lip feel and ultra-pigmented colour with a couture matte finish. But does it live up to the hype? We say: Normally, I'd save such an eye-wateringly expensive lipstick for a special occasion, but I happened to be recovering from surgery when we did this test-drive, so I was forced to pair my $64 Dior with a $12 nightgown and hospital-issue underwear. Honestly, though, it was a welcome touch of glam: otherwise, I looked like I should make you solve three riddles before letting you cross a bridge. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. I immediately felt chic when I put on this velvety, can't-go-wrong red; very French, very Emily in Day Surgery. The colour is luscious — not too pink, not too orange. Major points for weightlessness; I often forgot I was wearing it. Though not 'transfer-proof,' it definitely stayed put better than most of the lipsticks in my rotation (I often wear a bold lip). Unlike a lot of matte shades, this one isn't drying, though I recommend starting out with a moisturized and exfoliated lip — and don't mush your lips together too much before it sets. It doesn't need a lipliner. Wore really well through meals. Removal was easy, just a couple swipes of micellar water and every trace of it was gone. I'd give it a perfect score, but it's scented, which makes it feel grown-up and vintage, but also gives it a bit of a flavour. HHHH1/2 out of five lipsticks — Jen Zoratti AV KitchingReporter AV Kitching is an arts and life writer at the Free Press. 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