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The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Lifestyle
- The Irish Sun
I tried going to bed as ugly as possible to wake up more beautiful – my partner thought I was mad but this item worked
THEY call it 'beauty sleep,' but let's be honest - just because I've clocked in a solid eight hours doesn't mean I wake up looking fresh-faced. And some days more than others it certainly takes a bit of work on my puffy eyes and messy hair before I look presentable for the world. 10 The rose of the 'morning shed' has taken over TikTok, racking up over 100million in views worldwide Credit: TikTok/@eringett7 10 The idea is that you go to bed after applying multiple beauty products - and 'shed' them off in the morning to have a 'glow up' Credit: TikTok/@@victoriasamson And sometimes there just isn't time for a miracle, if I'm rushing to work or I'm late out the house. But could TikTokers have the ultimate clever solution to help my predicament? One of the booming beauty trends that has over 100million views is the 'morning shed' - and it looks baffling from first glance. The #morningshed trend is about maximising beauty sleep by applying multiple beauty products before bed, then "shedding" them in the morning to reveal a fresher, more flawless complexion. More on beauty TikTokers such as While the nighttime get-up may look silly to some, I was willing to put it to the test to see if it could be the short cut I was craving for looking fresher, faster. MY TEST 10 I applied lip stain, a sleep-in face mask, heatless curlers and a very sexy chin strap Credit: THE SUN After ordering all my products online, I began my nighttime beauty prep with slightly damp hair and a set of heatless curlers, which cost just I wrapped my hair around the soft band, hoping to wake up with effortless waves. Most read in Fabulous Next , I applied a Then came the viral face mask that's been making the rounds on TikTok—part of the ever-growing Korean skincare craze. Morning shed skincare routine and benefits explained This As a side-sleeper, I was skeptical it would stay put, but I gave it a try. I followed that with a dab of castor oil on my lashes—meant to strengthen and promote growth over time. No overnight miracles expected there, but worth a shot. Then came the slightly absurd-looking I looked absolutely unhinged by this point—but I wasn't done. Finally, I applied the £14.99 10 My partner got the shock of his life as this 'beauty' showed up in the bedroom Credit: THE SUN 10 I was worried I wouldn't be able to sleep with all of this on my face and head Credit: THE SUN 10 Apparently I had nailed the King Baldwin from Kingdom of Heaven look, according to my partner Credit: Other20th Century Fox As I climbed into bed, my partner audibly gasped and joked that I looked like King Baldwin from Kingdom of Heaven. I couldn't even argue, I did look terrifying. Despite feeling ridiculous and unsure I'd manage to drift off at all, I actually slept through the night without any issues. THE RESULT 10 By morning, the chin strap had fallen off - but the face mask had gone clear and done its magic Credit: THE SUN 10 I was ready to 'shed' off all the products to see the transformation Credit: THE SUN 10 My hair had transformed overnight without needing heat Credit: THE SUN I woke up hoping I'd somehow transformed into a Disney princess overnight—but reality, as always, had other plans. My chin strap had wandered off sometime during the night, and my lip stain had smudged across my face—probably thanks to the moisture from the sheet mask (which, miraculously, had stayed in place and left my skin feeling surprisingly fresh). The mouth tape held firm too, and even better, it completely silenced my partner's snoring—thanks to the strip I'd 'generously' applied to him in solidarity. I was honestly amazed, and safe to say, he'll be wearing one every night from now on. The real triumph, though, was my hair. It had curled perfectly overnight, leaving it bouncy and ready to go—no styling required. I was least impressed with the lip stain, which had left my lips dry, so I gave them a boost with my A quick swipe of mascara, and I was ready to head out the door, feeling put-together with barely any effort at all - in the morning at least. 10 I plumped my lips in seconds with the Silk'n Lumilips LED Lip Mask Credit: SUPPLIED WHAT DO EXPERTS SAY? But what should we really be doing for our skincare routine, and is the 'morning shed' too over the top? Shubhi Grover, Head of Consumer and Beauty at "While elaborate morning shed routines may look visually impressive on TikTok, much of the real skin and hair work actually happens overnight, when the body is in recovery mode. 'Your evening routine should be intentional and not overwhelming, as most of us make that mistake. 'A few high-quality, well-formulated products tailored to your skin or hair type can go further than a 12-step ritual you won't sustain. 'I recommend focusing on hydration, barrier repair, and scalp care at night, to wake up glowing without the excessive morning 'undoing.'' The dream nighttime beauty routine, according to experts SHUBHI Grover, Head of Consumer and Beauty at Sapience Communications gave her absolute non-negotiables for nighttime... A gentle double cleanse to remove SPF and pollutants - double cleanse is my holy grail An ultra-hydrating serum with peptides or hyaluronic acid A silk pillowcase to reduce friction - great for both skin and hair And on my hair: a light scalp serum and a loose protective braid or silk bonnet She added: 'I would say it's less faff, more science, and most importantly, consistency goes a long way." CONCLUSION While the full nighttime beauty routine was fun to try, I'll be honest—it's a bit too time-consuming to keep up with every single night. That said, there are definitely a few steps I'll be sticking with. The heatless curlers are an easy win—no heat damage, and I wake up with soft, bouncy waves. The overnight face mask left my skin feeling fresh and hydrated, so that's staying in rotation too. And as for the mouth tape? I might not wear it every night, but my partner definitely will—his snore-free sleep was the real MVP of the whole experiment.
The Irish Sun
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I'm on universal credit but barely get by – I asked strangers on the internet to help but got slammed for ‘begging'
A MUM on Universal Credits has asked strangers online for help 'safety-proofing' her whole flat for her and her daughter. Rhiannon put up a video asking users to watch her entire video as it would help net her cash through TikTok's Creator Fund. 3 Rhiannon asked people to watch her video in order to rack up views to make money on the TikTok Creator Fund Credit: tiktok/@rhiannonlouisexo/ 3 In the clip, she explained how she wants to 'safety-proof' her home, including adding a second stair gate Credit: tiktok/@rhiannonlouisexo/ In July 2020, the social media giant launched the Creator Fund to allow its users to earn money by raking in views. Generally speaking, However, Rhiannon was not put off and made her plea in a video on her She shared: 'Please stay for this whole minute video, as I'm trying to make money through the Creator Fund to basically safety-proof my whole flat. 'Because I have a three-year-old, and she's a climber and she's very accident-prone, and I'm gonna show you the things that I need to buy for my flat.' The first item on her wish list was a baby gate, because although she already has one on her daughter's room, she needs one for the kitchen. Rhiannon explained that at the moment they have to take it off and put it back on, which is tricky given the doors are different sizes. The second item she wants is a door lock for her bedroom, and she added that there are lots of items in there she doesn't want her daughter getting hold of. Most read in Fabulous Next up were knob covers, and Rhiannon said: 'These are sort of just as a safety precaution, because I'm like an overthinker, like majorly.' The next safety item she wants is window locks. I'm a mum-of-2 on UC & fed up with people calling me a scrounger - yes I've got a £1.5k pram, I can have nice things too She explained that someone had told her the council 'should be able to do it', but she wasn't sure and was going to check. She said she needs around five to do the windows in her house. Rhiannon concluded her video: 'If you stayed all the way through this video, thank you so much.' Her video has racked up 17,000 views, but not everyone was too supportive in the comments. One said: 'In other words, please someone buy it for me. You are hilarious.' Another added: 'got enough money for makeup by the looks of it, which aint cheap, begging for money.' However, one commented: 'well done you for doing your best. it's not easy.' Rhiannon responded: 'I'm not asking for anyone's money. I'm asking for people to watch the video in order to make money. Bore off.' CASHING IN ON TIKTOK 3 Certain TikTokers are able to access the app's Creator Fund and earn some money Credit: Getty Although the revenue may seem lucrative, there are several requirements TikTok users need to be able to provide to successfully apply, such as being a legal resident of the US, UK, Germany, Italy, France or Spain. You also need to be at least 18 years of age, boast 10k authentic - not purchased - followers, and the videos have received at least 100k authentic views in the 30 days prior to applying, Read more on the Irish Sun According to Chris Kubbernus, CEO of Several factors come into play when determining what kind of money creators receive, such as the number of views, view authenticity, other ways of engagement, including likes, comments and shares, as well as the creator's location. What is the TikTok Creator Fund? ACCORDING to the TikTok official website, the Creator Fund "gives TikTok's best and brightest the opportunity to earn money with their creative talent." While it is not a grant or ad revenue program, the Creator Fund provides payment to qualified TikTokers based on a "variety of factors" across their content. "We want all creators to have the opportunity to earn money doing what they love and turn their passion into a livelihood," the website continues. With no limit on the number of qualified TikTokers who can join the fund, payments may increase or decrease at different times throughout one's run on the platform. Some factors affecting the funds a qualified TikToker may earn include number of authentic views per video, the amount of engagement, and whether or not the work falls within the Community Guidelines.
The Irish Sun
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
How to make delicious ice cream WITHOUT a machine using just two ingredients
A WOMAN has revealed how to make 'delicious' lemon ice cream using just two ingredients - and you don't need an ice cream maker to do it. The food lover said her easy recipe involves using just lemon curd and some custard. 3 A woman has shared how to make two-ingredient ice cream without needing an ice cream maker Credit: TIKTOK/@thecaketoonist 3 All you need is lemon curd and custard Credit: TIKTOK/@thecaketoonist On her First of all, you need to add 250g of lemon curd to a mixing bowl, and she advised that a sharper flavour is better. She added that if you have half a lemon, you can add in some extra juice for 'more bite.' Then you need to take a 500g pot of custard, and add it a 'bit as a time' to the curd and mix in well. More on recipes The foodie advised that you can also use vanilla pudding if you don't have vanilla custard as it's 'pretty much the same thing.' Once you have evenly combined the two ingredients, add the mixture of a shallow baking tin that has been lined with non-stick paper. She said that the shallower the mixture is spread, the quicker it will freeze. Add your tin to the freezer and it should be solid in around three hours, although she kept hers in overnight. Most read in Fabulous Next , you need to break the solid custard into pieces with your fingers or a blunt knife. You then add the bits into a food processor and start blitzing. Punters divided over Scots takeaways loaded ice cream fries Hers went into a powdery state, before later turning into a 'recognisable soft ice cream consistency.' She shared: 'At which point you can eat it at a very soft scoop stage, or you can scrape it into a tub, swirl through some more of the lemon curd, and put it back in the freezer to firm up. 'Then you can scoop and eat up all that lovely vitamin C. 'To my mind, combating scurvy has never tasted so good.' People were quick to comment on her video, which has racked up over 30,000 likes. One said: 'Love this recipe! will definitely be trying this.' Another added: 'This would be very dangerous in my freezer. That being said, it wouldn't spend a lot of time there.' And a third commented: 'This looks absolutely delicious!!!!!!' NOSTALGIC ICE CREAM 3 The Angel Delight ice cream sticks come in two different flavours Credit: Facebook/@Snack Reviews This comes as shoppers are going wild for a new ice cream treat that's a take on a childhood classic. Many of us will remember Angel Delight as a special treat dessert from our childhoods - and now you can get it in ice cream form too. Morrisons is currently selling Angel Delight ice cream sticks, which come in the flavours Butterscotch & Chocolate and Strawberry & Vanilla. They come in packs of four and are selling for £2.75. If you've got space in your freezer you can get two packs for £4 at the moment. The description on the Morrisons website says it's 'fluffy, light and mallowy ice cream perfectly twisted together for a tasty soft serve treat'. Where can kids eat for free this summer? THE summer holidays are here, but entertaining the kids need not cost a fortune. Here, we reveal where you can get free and cheap meals for your little ones during the 'endless' summer holidays. ASDA CAFE: Nip into an Asda cafe to feed the kids after the weekly shop. Under-16s get a hot or cold meal for £1 at any time of day. Little ones are covered, too. Kids under 18 months get a free Ella's baby food pouch with any purchase. BEEFEATER: This family-friendly pub chain makes mornings a breeze. Two kids under 16 eat for free with the purchase of an adult breakfast for £10.99. It's available from 6.30am to 10.30am midweek and 7am to 11am at weekends. BELLA ITALIA: Book a table and order an adult meal at the Italian eatery for kids aged two to 11 to get three courses and a drink for £1. Offer valid between 4pm and 6pm on Sundays to Wednesdays. On Thursdays, kids eat free all day when an adult meal is ordered from the a la carte menu. DUNELM: Make homeware shopping a fun day out. Dunelm's Pausa Cafes are offering free kids' meals for every £4 spent on their food or drink. Available all day, every day. BILL'S: Dine in at a Bill's restaurant to get up to two free kids' meals (normally £6.95 each) with an adult meal. Valid weekdays only until August 30. IKEA: Make it a food day at the Swedish home store. On every day except Fridays, enjoy a pit stop at their famous cafe from 11am to get a kids' pasta or mac and cheese dish for 95p. Other mini meals are available for £1.50. PIZZA EXPRESS: Kids up to age ten can get a free three-course Piccolo meal including dough balls, pizza or pasta and dessert with every adult meal purchased. The offer runs every day until August 11. TESCO: Pop to the supermarket cafe from Monday to Friday until August 30 for free kids' meals when an adult buys any item in the cafe. You must have a Clubcard to redeem the offer. THE RANGE: Kids under 16 get one free meal per adult main purchased at The Range cafes. Options include sandwiches, a cooked breakfast and fish and chips. All kids' meals come with a piece of fruit and a drink.
The Irish Sun
21-04-2025
- General
- The Irish Sun
Expert reveals 55p grapefruit hack for sparkling clean bath with half the scrubbing & the peel has a fascinating use too
WITH spring cleaning underway, many people tackling jobs they'd typically prefer to avoid - like cleaning their bath. It turns out that a common fruit found in the supermarket may be key to leaving your 3 If you want to leave your bath tub gleaming, there is a handy fruit trick to try Credit: Getty 3 You can use a grapefruit to scrub your tub and leave it looking brand new Credit: Getty We all know But the longer we leave it, the harder the grime becomes to shift, and the more we end up relying on harsh cleaning products that stink and are bad for our health , the environment and our sanity. Instead of reaching for harsh chemicals and sprays, this one natural ingredient can cut through grime instantly - grapefruit. A cleaning expert shares a simple hack using grapefruit and salt which leaves your bathroom looking amazing and smelling fantastic. More on cleaning According to Nigel Bearman, cleaning expert at He explained: 'Grapefruit contains citric acid which helps to quickly break down soap scum and grime found in baths and showers. 'It acts as a natural cleaning agent and dissolves through tough stains while eliminating germs and bacteria .' All you need to do is cut the grapefruit in half and sprinkle it with coarse salt (like Epsom or sea salt). Most read in Fabulous Next , take one half of the grapefruit and lightly scrub it over the surface of your bath and shower. Let it sit for a few minutes to help the citric acid work even harder on the stains. I'm a cleaning whizz, using a 15p household item will make your tap shine in minutes Rinse the area with warm water and wipe clean if necessary. He shared: 'The salt works as an abrasive to help scrub the grime away while you use it, while the grapefruit uses its natural acids and antibacterial properties to break down the buildup and leave your bathroom sparkling clean. It's a simple, eco-friendly solution that gives you a fresh, citrus-scented finish.' Once you've seen how effective grapefruit is on your bath, you may want to use it everywhere. From scrubbing the tub, to freshening up tiles, taps and even the toilet, this one ingredient is so versatile, but without all the harsh chemicals. 3 Take one half of the grapefruit and lightly scrub it over the surface of your bath and shower Credit: Getty You can even make your own all-purpose grapefruit spray which can be used an an easy toilet and surface cleaner. Simply squeeze the juice from the grapefruit into a spray bottle, add one to two tablespoons of vinegar, top it up with warm water, and give it a good shake. This creates a natural, eco-friendly spray that smells amazing and gets the job done. You can also use the leftover grapefruit peel to deodorise your bathroom bin or pop it in a pot of boiling water to naturally scent the whole room. So next time you're doing a deep clean, skip the harsh chemicals and grab a grapefruit instead. Cleaning hacks and tips Here are some tips to help you clean your home like a pro: How to Keep on top of How to Here's how to get rid of that nasty You're Clean your If you haven't Steps to This is how to Keep your Give your Did you know your
