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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Shoppers are rushing to Boots to bag bumper box of Benefit makeup for just £17 – and it includes a £25 mascara
BEAUTY fans should sharpen their elbows as shoppers are racing to Boots for a Benefit bargain. Taking to the Facebook group Extreme Couponing & Bargains UK one woman revealed how she got five posh Benefit products for just £17.25. 2 Beauty fans are racing to get their hands on a Benefit gift set that is selling for £17.25 Credit: Facebook/ Extreme Couponing & Bargains UK 2 The tin contained some of Benefit's most popular products Credit: Facebook/ Extreme Couponing & Bargains UK The lucky shopper picked up the Benefit Most Loved gift set which normally retails for £34.50 and includes £96 worth of products. The pretty pink tin includes Bad Gal Bang! mascara, the Pore-fessional primer, Hoola bronzer, benetint lip and cheek tint as well as the 24 hour brow setter. Captioning her post the makeup fan wrote: 'A bit of a bargain in Boots today, Benefit collection, reduced to £17.25, the mascara is £27 on its own! 'It has the full size mascara, full size lip stain, mini brow gel, mini pore primer and mini bronzer.' Read More on Beauty Fellow shoppers were quick to like the post, eager to get the hands on the bargain for themselves. And it isn't the only way you can save in Boots. A finance expert has shared that there is an easy hack many people can do next time they are in store. She shared how women should not be tempted to 'pay more for pink packaging.' Most read in Fabulous In a clip on her She explained: 'It costs £5.40 for the 30ml bottle but if you head over to the men's skincare section you can get exactly the same product for way cheaper. British skincare brand sold in Boots launches 50% off sale as it prepares to close down this month 'This one costs £2.50 for 50ml of product so you're actually getting more product for half the price. 'When you compare the ingredients side by side they are identical. 'Nothing is different apart from the fact that one is in green packaging and one is in pink packaging.' She advised when you are shopping for toiletries that it is worth checking if the men's section has a cheaper alternative as 'pink tax' is 'very real.' What are the best Aldi beauty dupes? ALDI has become well-known for its affordable beauty dupes that often rival high-end brands in terms of quality and effectiveness. Here are some of the best Aldi beauty dupes that have garnered rave reviews: Lacura Healthy Glow Exfoliating Tonic Dupe for: Pixi Glow Tonic Price: £3.99 (compared to Pixi's £18) Description: This exfoliating tonic contains glycolic acid and works to gently exfoliate and brighten the skin. It's a fantastic, budget-friendly alternative to the popular Pixi Glow Tonic. Lacura Q10 Renew Anti-Wrinkle Day Cream Dupe for: Nivea Q10 Plus Anti-Wrinkle Day Cream Price: £1.45 (compared to Nivea's £10) Lacura Caviar Illumination Day Cream Dupe for: La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream Price: £6.99 (compared to La Prairie's £292) Lacura Hot Cloth Cleanser Dupe for: Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser Price: £3.99 (compared to Liz Earle's £17.50) Lacura Snapshot Ready Foundation Primer Dupe for: Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer Price: £5.99 (compared to Smashbox's £26) Lacura Miracle Cream Dupe for: Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Price: £3.99 (compared to Elizabeth Arden's £28) Lacura Ebony Rose Face Mask Dupe for: Fresh Rose Face Mask Price: £6.99 (compared to Fresh's £52) Lacura Charcoal Clearing Mudmask Dupe for: GlamGlow Supermud Clearing Treatment Price: £5.99 (compared to GlamGlow's £42) Lacura Velvet Touch Foundation Dupe for: Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation Price: £5.99 (compared to Estée Lauder's £34) Lacura Tinted Lip Oils Dupe for: Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Tinted Oil Price: £3.99 (compared to Rare Beauty's £20)
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Shoppers are rushing to Boots to bag bumper box of Benefit makeup for just £17 – and it includes a £25 mascara
The tin contained almost £100 worth of products YOU BEAUTY Shoppers are rushing to Boots to bag bumper box of Benefit makeup for just £17 – and it includes a £25 mascara Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BEAUTY fans should sharpen their elbows as shoppers are racing to Boots for a Benefit bargain. Taking to the Facebook group Extreme Couponing & Bargains UK one woman revealed how she got five posh Benefit products for just £17.25. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Beauty fans are racing to get their hands on a Benefit gift set that is selling for £17.25 Credit: Facebook/ Extreme Couponing & Bargains UK 2 The tin contained some of Benefit's most popular products Credit: Facebook/ Extreme Couponing & Bargains UK The lucky shopper picked up the Benefit Most Loved gift set which normally retails for £34.50 and includes £96 worth of products. The pretty pink tin includes Bad Gal Bang! mascara, the Pore-fessional primer, Hoola bronzer, benetint lip and cheek tint as well as the 24 hour brow setter. Captioning her post the makeup fan wrote: 'A bit of a bargain in Boots today, Benefit collection, reduced to £17.25, the mascara is £27 on its own! 'It has the full size mascara, full size lip stain, mini brow gel, mini pore primer and mini bronzer.' Read More on Beauty GLOW GIRL Beauty fans can buy Charlotte Tilbury 'copies' they say are 'identical' Fellow shoppers were quick to like the post, eager to get the hands on the bargain for themselves. And it isn't the only way you can save in Boots. A finance expert has shared that there is an easy hack many people can do next time they are in store. She shared how women should not be tempted to 'pay more for pink packaging.' In a clip on her @thefinancegurl account, she shared how she wanted to stock up on her favourite Hyaluronic Acid Moisturiser from Boots. She explained: 'It costs £5.40 for the 30ml bottle but if you head over to the men's skincare section you can get exactly the same product for way cheaper. British skincare brand sold in Boots launches 50% off sale as it prepares to close down this month 'This one costs £2.50 for 50ml of product so you're actually getting more product for half the price. 'When you compare the ingredients side by side they are identical. 'Nothing is different apart from the fact that one is in green packaging and one is in pink packaging.' She advised when you are shopping for toiletries that it is worth checking if the men's section has a cheaper alternative as 'pink tax' is 'very real.'
Scottish Sun
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
‘Flattering & forgiving' people say as they rush for ‘silky' £9.60 Matalan swimsuit that ‘fits perfectly & hides lumps'
All recommendations within this article are informed by expert editorial opinion. If you click on a link in this story we may earn affiliate revenue. SWIMCREDIBLE 'Flattering & forgiving' people say as they rush for 'silky' £9.60 Matalan swimsuit that 'fits perfectly & hides lumps' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) IF you are dreaming of summer holidays on the horizon, you may wish to snap up a £9.60 Matalan swimsuit which has rave five-star reviews. Shoppers have been praising the stylish black, one-piece and saying how it is 'so forgiving and flattering.' 5 Shoppers have been raving about this £9.60 Matalan swimsuit Credit: Matalan 5 The swimming costume has a bandeau neckline and thin straps Credit: Matalan 5 People have praised the swimsuit for being 'forgiving' and 'slimming' Credit: Matalan Matalan's Black Bandeau Swimsuit is currently discounted and was originally £12. The 'slimming' one-piece comes with two thin straps that can be tied in a halterneck style. The listing states: 'Fan of your beach and pool classics? 'Say hello to this timeless swimsuit. In black, it features padding and elastane for comfort and is designed with a bandeau strap fastening to show off your shoulders. 'Perfect for a swim or a lounge on the sand, it's an ideal piece for your holiday suitcase.' It also can fit a range of body shapes, as it comes in sizes eight to 28. It seems shoppers agree that the swimsuit is the perfect addition for a summer break. The majority of customers have given it a five-star rating and said they want to recommend it to their friends. One person wrote: 'This is a great swimsuit, the fit is perfect, slightly gathered around the stomach to hide lumps and bumps and supports the bust well. 'Also the strap can be removed so no tan lines. Matalan shoppers are rushing to bag the 'perfect summer dress' but there's a major catch 'Great value for money, can highly recommend.' Another added: 'This swimsuit looks great on and is really flattering and is great quality for the price. You wouldn't know it's from Matalan.' A third wrote: 'I bought size 18 fitted well quite slimming." 5 Matalan shoppers have given the swimsuit five star reviews Credit: Getty Meanwhile, one gushed: 'Lovely swimsuit from beach to pool to garden, very forgiving, definitely get another in a different colour.' It's not the only Matalan product causing a stir. Shoppers are also racing to snap up stylish new shoes for just 25p. 5 The versatile boots are scanning for just 25p Credit: Supplied Taking to the Facebook group Extreme Couponing & Bargains UK, one fashion fan shared a snap of their stylish steal. Captioning the snap, the lucky shopper wrote: "Bargain of the day 50p on the tag but went through at 25p. Matalan.' The black, faux leather boots are versatile enough that you could wear them with skirts and dresses as well as jeans. The calf skimming pair have a flat heel making them perfect for everyday wear.
The Irish Sun
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘Flattering & forgiving' people say as they rush for ‘silky' £9.60 Matalan swimsuit that ‘fits perfectly & hides lumps'
IF you are dreaming of summer holidays on the horizon, you may wish to snap up a £9.60 Matalan swimsuit which has rave five-star reviews. Shoppers have been praising the stylish black, one-piece and saying how it is 'so forgiving and flattering.' 5 Shoppers have been raving about this £9.60 Matalan swimsuit Credit: Matalan 5 The swimming costume has a bandeau neckline and thin straps Credit: Matalan 5 People have praised the swimsuit for being 'forgiving' and 'slimming' Credit: Matalan Matalan's The 'slimming' one-piece comes with two thin straps that can be tied in a halterneck style. The listing states: 'Fan of your beach and pool classics? 'Say hello to this timeless swimsuit. In black, it features padding and elastane for comfort and is designed with a bandeau strap fastening to show off your shoulders. More on Matalan 'Perfect for a swim or a lounge on the sand, it's an ideal piece for your holiday suitcase.' It also can fit a range of It seems shoppers agree that the swimsuit is the perfect addition for a summer break. The majority of customers have given it a five-star rating and said they want to recommend it to their friends. Most read in Fabulous One person wrote: 'This is a great swimsuit, the fit is perfect, slightly gathered around the stomach to hide lumps and bumps and supports the bust well. 'Also the strap can be removed so no tan lines. Matalan shoppers are rushing to bag the 'perfect summer dress' but there's a major catch 'Great value for money, can highly recommend.' Another added: 'This swimsuit looks great on and is really flattering and is great quality for the price. You wouldn't know it's from Matalan.' A third wrote: 'I bought size 18 fitted well quite slimming." 5 Matalan shoppers have given the swimsuit five star reviews Credit: Getty Meanwhile, one gushed: 'Lovely swimsuit from beach to pool to garden, very forgiving, definitely get another in a different colour.' It's not the only Matalan product causing a stir. Shoppers are also racing to snap up stylish 5 The versatile boots are scanning for just 25p Credit: Supplied Taking to the Facebook group Extreme Couponing & Bargains UK, one fashion fan shared a snap of their stylish steal. Captioning the snap, the lucky shopper wrote: "Bargain of the day 50p on the tag but went through at 25p. Matalan.' The black, faux leather boots are versatile enough that you could wear them with skirts and dresses as well as jeans. The calf skimming pair have a flat heel making them perfect for everyday wear. Why the high street still rules! Fabulous' Fashion Director, Tracey Lea Sayer shares her thoughts. I WAS 10 when I first discovered the utter joy of high-street shopping for clothes with my mum and nan. Going into town on Saturday became a family tradition – a girls' day out we would look forward to all week. My mum's favourite shop was M&S, where she would gaze at jackets with big shoulder pads and floral sundresses, while my nan would make a beeline for John Lewis and their classic coats and elegant court shoes. I was all over Tammy Girl – Etam's little sister – and Chelsea Girl, which was later rebranded to high-street fave River Island. I would spend hours in the changing rooms, watched keenly by my two cheerleaders, who gave the thumbs up – or thumbs down – on what I was trying on. Frilly ra-ra skirts, duster coats, polka dot leggings, puff balls, boob tubes… I tried them all, often making my nan howl with laughter. Fashion wasn't so fast back in the 1980s and every item was cherished and worn until it fell apart – literally – at the seams. At 18, I went to art college and my tastes became more refined. Extra cash from a part-time job in a bar meant I could move on to slightly more expensive stores, like Warehouse, Miss Selfridge and the mecca that was Topshop. I knew at this point I wanted to work in fashion because the high street had totally seduced me. One day, I wrote an article for a competition in a glossy mag about my love of retail therapy and my favourite LBD – and I won! That led me to where I am today – Fashion Director of Fabulous . It's not just me that loves the high street – big-name designers are fans, too. When Cool Britannia hit in the '90s, they all turned up in one big store. Designers at Debenhams was a stroke of genius by Debenhams CEO Belinda Earl, designer Ben de Lisi and fashion director Spencer Hawken, who introduced diffusion ranges from John Rocha, Matthew Williamson and Betty Jackson, to name a few. This meant we could all afford a bit of luxury and wear a well-known designer's signature style. Years later, I hosted a night with Debenhams and Fabulous for 250 readers, who were in awe meeting all the designers. It was a real career highlight for me. In 2004, H&M started rolling out their international designer collabs. Karl Lagerfeld was first, followed by Roberto Cavalli, Marni, Stella McCartney, Maison Martin Margiela, Sonia Rykiel, Comme des Garçons, Balmain, Versace and many, many more. I could barely contain myself! Then in 2007, Kate Moss launched her first collection with Topshop, with thousands queuing along London's Oxford Street. I remember sitting behind Ms Moss and Topshop boss Philip Green at a London Fashion Week Topshop Unique catwalk show. I had my three-year-old daughter, Frankie, in tow and we both made the news the next day after we were papped behind Kate, my supermodel girl crush. At the time, the high street was on fire. Who needed designer buys when Mango stocked tin foil trousers just like the designer Isabel Marant ones and you could buy a bit of Barbara Hulanicki's legendary brand Biba from Topshop? High street stores even started to storm London Fashion week. Although Topshop Unique had shown collections since 2001, in 2013 River Island showed its first collection in collaboration with global superstar Rihanna, who was flown in by a friend of mine on a private jet. KER-CHING! A whole new generation of high profile high street collabs followed. Beyoncé created Ivy Park with Topshop's Philip Green and I even flew to LA for Fabulous to shoot the Kardashian sisters in their bodycon 'Kollection' for Dorothy Perkins. I am pleased to say they were the absolute dream cover stars. Fast forward to 2024 and while the high street doesn't look exactly like it did pre-Covid, it has made a gallant comeback. Stores like M&S, Reserved and Zara, and designer collabs like Victoria Beckham X Mango and Rochelle Humes for Next are giving me all the feels. The supermarkets have really come into their own, too, smashing it with gorgeous collections that look expensive, but at prices that still allow us to afford the weekly shop. The last 30 years of high street fashion have been one big adventure for me. Bring on the next 30!
