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Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Love Island's Ekin-Su reveals surprising 81p buy that's her summer skincare must-have
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LOVE Island star Ekin-Su has hailed an 81p high street buy as her top summer skincare must. The stunning London-born star, who won her series of the popular reality show in 2022, was in Glasgow for the launch of Superdrug's Beauty Playground this week. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Ekin-Su gave her summer tips 2 She was in town for the launch of Beauty Playground She was there to talk about her collaboration with make-up brand BPerfect, which is part of the chemist chain's new concept. But she revealed one of her top tips for summer is using a cheap and cheerful, off-the-shelf product. Ekin-Su said: "Hygiene is important in summer, making sure you clean your face well. And you don't have to use expensive products, soap is fine - like the Dove Cream Bar." You can pick up a four-pack of the soap at Superdrug for £3.25, making a bar just 81p. The brand boasts that it doesn't strip the skin of essential nutrients, like normal soap, and instead is packed with moisturising ingredients that helps nourish skin. Ekin-Su, 30, also said that SPF is a must and insists she's been slapping on a high factor since she was in her 30s. The star said: "I use factor 50. You need to use an SPF every day, no matter what the weather is like." When it comes to BPerfect, the reality star has some favourites for the sunny months. Her top product for the summer is the Radiant Glow Skin Perfector. The award-winning make-up staple can be used as a primer, combined with mosituriser, used as a highlighter or used by itself to give a healthy, sunshine glow. Ekin Su enjoys wine on her own during trip to Istanbul Meanwhile, she swears by her multi-purpose face and eye palette which has three multi-use face powders and four velvet matte eyeshadows - ideal for chucking in a travel bag. Ekin-Su was delighted to support Superdrug's new Beauty Playground as it launched in the Braehead store earlier this week. Introduced first in London's Westfield Stratford store, it brings some of the most sought-after, viral and exciting up-and-coming brands that have previously only been available online, into the shop. And it means customers can smell, try and fall in love with some amazing lines, such as Dhelicious and Mallows Beauty. Even Gen Alpha beauty fans can pick up a bargain, with the Daise range starting from £2.50 for a pretty flower lip balm. As well as exploring must-have brands, shoppers will also be able to access beauty services, receive expert advice and create content while they shop.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Love Island's Ekin-Su reveals surprising 81p buy that's her summer skincare must-have
LOVE Island star Ekin-Su has hailed an 81p high street buy as her top summer skincare must. The stunning London-born star, who won her series of the popular reality show in 2022, was in Glasgow for the launch of Superdrug's Beauty Playground this week. 2 2 She was there to talk about her collaboration with make-up brand BPerfect, which is part of the chemist chain's new concept. But she revealed one of her top tips for summer is using a cheap and cheerful, off-the-shelf product. Ekin-Su said: "Hygiene is important in summer, making sure you clean your face well. And you don't have to use expensive products, soap is fine - like the Dove Cream Bar." You can pick up a four-pack of the soap at Superdrug for £3.25, making a bar just 81p. The brand boasts that it doesn't strip the skin of essential nutrients, like normal soap, and instead is packed with moisturising ingredients that helps nourish skin. Ekin-Su, 30, also said that SPF is a must and insists she's been slapping on a high factor since she was in her 30s. The star said: "I use factor 50. You need to use an SPF every day, no matter what the weather is like." When it comes to BPerfect, the reality star has some favourites for the sunny months. Her top product for the summer is the Radiant Glow Skin Perfector. The award-winning make-up staple can be used as a primer, combined with mosituriser, used as a highlighter or used by itself to give a healthy, sunshine glow. Ekin Su enjoys wine on her own during trip to Istanbul Meanwhile, she swears by her multi-purpose face and eye palette which has three multi-use face powders and four velvet matte eyeshadows - ideal for chucking in a travel bag. Ekin-Su was delighted to support Superdrug's new Beauty Playground as it launched in the Braehead store earlier this week. Introduced first in London's Westfield Stratford store, it brings some of the most sought-after, viral and exciting up-and-coming brands that have previously only been available online, into the shop. And it means customers can smell, try and fall in love with some amazing lines, such as Dhelicious and Mallows Beauty. Even Gen Alpha beauty fans can pick up a bargain, with the Daise range starting from £2.50 for a pretty flower lip balm. As well as exploring must-have brands, shoppers will also be able to access beauty services, receive expert advice and create content while they shop.
Scottish Sun
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Inside Superdrug's brand new beauty playground in Glasgow – even Gen Alpha will love £2.50 buys
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HIGH street store Superdrug has launched a brand new concept in Glasgow - and skincare fans are going to love it. The cosmetic powerhouse has introduced a Beauty Playground to its Braehead store. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 New and viral brands are now in store 4 Superdrug bosses hope people will love seeing all the lines in person 4 There's a play table to test all the products Launched first in London's Westfield Stratford store earlier this month, it brings some of the most sought-after, viral and exciting up-and-coming brands that have previously only been available online, into the shop. And it means customers can smell, try and fall in love with some amazing lines, such as Dhelicious and Mallows Beauty. Even Gen Alpha beauty fans can pick up a bargain, with the Daise range starting from £2.50 for a pretty flower lip balm. As well as exploring must-have brands, shoppers will also be able to access beauty services, receive expert advice and create content while they shop. We spoke to Simon Comins, Superdrug's Chief Operating Officer, at last night's launch in the Glasgow store. He said there will be more testers in Beauty Playground than anywhere else, so customers can really play with the products. And he added: " The whole idea of Beauty Playground is that we're trying to create, in this aisle, a combination of new brands and brands that we have in the store that are cosmetics and that skincare customers buy, but if they don't go down the oral care aisle, they might not find, like High Smile. "So we have High Smile in here, Starface, we put a serum stand in. It's just to bring that whole beauty immersion together." One of the most fun new additions to the store is the 'Try Me Table' where customers can play, test and experiment with the latest products. And they have included social stations, complete with ring lights and smartphone attachments, for the creation of high-quality beauty content. Make-up fans race to snap up £5 Superdrug dupe of viral Huda powder, and save themselves £30 in the process Simon said: "We have a 40 per cent market share on make-up. The amount of people that come in, sit down and understand the product. They want to test the foundation. They want to test their lipstick shade. And we've never had a facility like it. "We've opened one up in the Stratford store and it's one of the busiest areas because people are just engaging so much with it." To launch Beauty Playground, Superdrug is partnering with a string of innovative new and exclusive brands, including the Korean inspired and TikTok famous Smuuti. Simon said: 'The beauty shopper is crying out for immersive beauty experiences, but often they find that what they encounter is either temporary or not keeping pace with the latest innovations the industry has to offer. "With Beauty Playground, we're reimagining what a joyful and innovative beauty experience could and should be, whilst offering a space where customers can discover, learn, experiment, create, and connect with brands and services that meet their unique needs. "But most of all, at Superdrug we believe beauty should be fun, so we can't wait to welcome customers to their nearest Beauty Playground store, where they can experience and enjoy Superdrug like never before.'
Fashion Network
18-07-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Superdrug names veteran commercial chief Comins as its new COO
Health & beauty retailer Superdrug has promoted Simon Comins to become its COO with immediate effect, marking 'a significant milestone in both the company's journey and Simon's career'. To say he's a company veteran is something of an understatement as he's been with the firm for 38 years, having joined the business at just 15 years old as a part-timer in his local Superdrug store. Since then, he's worked across all areas of the business in a variety of roles, gaining extensive experience in both retail and commercial operations. He was most recently its commercial chief and as CCO 'played a pivotal role in shaping Superdrug's commercial success'. He oversaw the company's commercial teams, marketing, and CRM functions, "helping to deliver consistent, compelling brand messaging, strong supplier partnerships, and exceptional customer value across more than 800 stores' in the UK. The company also said that more recently, he's been 'instrumental in shaping some of Superdrug's most innovative customer experiences, including the recent launch of Beauty Playground'. That's an interactive beauty concept 'designed to transform the in-store experience and bring more fun, accessibility, and discovery to beauty shopping'. It added that his promotion 'marks a bold step in Superdrug's strategic vision to create a seamlessly connected business. By uniting retail and commercial operations under one cohesive strategy, Simon will help ensure Superdrug continues to lead the industry in delivering outstanding customer experiences, both in-store and online'. CEO Peter Macnab hailed his 'deep understanding of both our business and our customers [that] makes him ideally placed to lead the next phase of our journey. His ability to drive innovation has already delivered fantastic results, from strengthening our commercial strategy to bringing new experiences for our customers to life. Simon will be central to ensuring our retail and commercial plans work hand in hand to create the very best experience for our customers'.
Fashion Network
18-07-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Superdrug names veteran commercial chief Comins as its new COO
Health & beauty retailer Superdrug has promoted Simon Comins to become its COO with immediate effect, marking 'a significant milestone in both the company's journey and Simon's career'. To say he's a company veteran is something of an understatement as he's been with the firm for 38 years, having joined the business at just 15 years old as a part-timer in his local Superdrug store. Since then, he's worked across all areas of the business in a variety of roles, gaining extensive experience in both retail and commercial operations. He was most recently its commercial chief and as CCO 'played a pivotal role in shaping Superdrug's commercial success'. He oversaw the company's commercial teams, marketing, and CRM functions, "helping to deliver consistent, compelling brand messaging, strong supplier partnerships, and exceptional customer value across more than 800 stores' in the UK. The company also said that more recently, he's been 'instrumental in shaping some of Superdrug's most innovative customer experiences, including the recent launch of Beauty Playground'. That's an interactive beauty concept 'designed to transform the in-store experience and bring more fun, accessibility, and discovery to beauty shopping'. It added that his promotion 'marks a bold step in Superdrug's strategic vision to create a seamlessly connected business. By uniting retail and commercial operations under one cohesive strategy, Simon will help ensure Superdrug continues to lead the industry in delivering outstanding customer experiences, both in-store and online'. CEO Peter Macnab hailed his 'deep understanding of both our business and our customers [that] makes him ideally placed to lead the next phase of our journey. His ability to drive innovation has already delivered fantastic results, from strengthening our commercial strategy to bringing new experiences for our customers to life. Simon will be central to ensuring our retail and commercial plans work hand in hand to create the very best experience for our customers'.
