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Daily Mirror
21-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Shoppers praise LED facial tool for leaving skin ‘lifted and less puffy'
One Amazon customer said the device was 'really relaxing' Amazon shoppers have been praising a £30 facial tool that one customer said left their skin feeling 'lifted and less puffy.' The Stylpro 6-in-1 Heated LED Electric Gua Sha features three LED light modes including red for boosting collagen, blue for targeting acne-causing bacteria and pink for skin rejuvenation. The device, which is made by innovative beauty brand Stylpro is described as working by combining 'warmth and sonic massage to lift, sculpt, and promote lymphatic drainage.' One shopper who liked the device said: "This Gua Sha is really relaxing and easy to use on the face. The heat setting feels comfortable and helps with facial tension. "It has three modes. The red light and vibration together make it feel like a spa treatment at home. It helps my skin feel more lifted and less puffy. The battery is very long lasting, I would highly recommend this." Other skincare tools available include the VRAIKO Aurora-X Handheld Gua Sha that features a massage tail and retails for £50. Facegym's £53 Multi-Sculpt High Performance Contouring Tool is a Gua Sha that boasts six edges to define, contour, and smooth the skin. One shopper who reviewed it said: "Excellent face tool, lovely in the warm weather as it stays nice and cool, noticeable difference when using this tool for lymphatic drainage." Also available is the Boots Tweezerman Stainless Steel Gua Sha for £24 which contours, lifts, and depuffs. One shopper who purchased the Stylpro Heated Gua Sha Tool said they felt it was lacking in information on how best to use it, saying: "The metal part is smooth and nice on the skin. The vibration is good and the lights work. Sadly the actual usage instructions are lacking so it is unclear how it is most effective to use or how long you should use it for. It really needed to include some detailed instructions." Others enjoyed using the device which claims to sculpt, tone, and brighten the face and neck. One happy customer said: "Tried a few tools over the years but none quite felt like they did much. This one actually encourages me to keep up with face care. The heat is calming without being too much, and the vibration isn't irritating. "I use it mostly in the evenings (just five to ten minutes) and it helps me wind down. Feels like tension drains from the jaw and temples when using it properly. After a couple of weeks, the skin doesn't feel as dull. It fits nicely in your hand without slipping and doesn't take up space in the drawer. Charging hasn't been needed often either, which is a bonus. Using it has become part of how I relax now."
Scottish Sun
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
I waited weeks for my new Hermes dupe sandals from Shein to arrive but they are so embarrassing & look better on my dog
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A WOMAN has revealed that she waited weeks for her new holiday sandals from Shein to arrive, but was left in fits of laughter when her postman delivered her purchase. Sha Una, a bargain hunter from the UK, recently treated herself to a pair of cream sandals from the online retailer. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 A fashion fan has revealed that she waited weeks for her new holiday shoes to arrive from Shein Credit: AFP 4 But Sha Una and thousands of others are now in hysterics at the embarrassing blunder Credit: Facebook/Sha Una 4 Sha confirmed that she accidentally ordered the dupes in a child's size Credit: Facebook/Sha Una 4 But her pooch is loving them Credit: Facebook/Sha Una But what the savvy shopper thought was going to be a stylish pair of sandals perfect for evenings abroad and warm summer days, instead turned out to be an epic fail. Making light of her blunder, Sha took to social media to show off her hilarious error - which saw her accidentally order the sandals, which she thought would be a gorgeous dupe of the £610 Oran sandals from Hermes, in a children's size. Posting on Dogspotting Society, a public Facebook group with 1.4 million members, Sha uploaded snaps of her tiny shoes, which are the same size as her hand. Not only this, but she also shared pictures of her dog wearing the sandals - and it's left thousands of people in hysterics. Alongside the post, the Shein shopper joked: "One woman's Shein fail is another's treasure.' She then confirmed: 'Been waiting weeks for my new holiday shoes and I've been done dirty but we found a new use." But although Sha can't wear her new sandals, she acknowledged that they've gone down a treat with her pooch, as she added: 'She's absolutely rocking them and loving it.' As well as this, Sha later confessed to her blunder and wrote: 'They did say kids in the description but I completely missed that. 'Greatest mistake I've ever made.' Sha's post quickly racked up 120,000 likes and has since been re-shared on BARGAIN LOVERS Poundland, Home Bargains, B&M, Primark, The Range & More, a public Facebook group with 859,600 members. From Shein to Hermes: Viral Fashion Hack A user named Liyana Leena re-shared the hilarious blunder alongside laughing emojis and in just nine hours, it has amassed 9,900 likes, 1,300 comments and 428 shares. Social media users couldn't believe their eyes at Sha's blunder and stressed the importance of always reading reviews and double checking the sizing when buying items from Shein. How does Shein work and are other brands listed on their website? Known for their cheap clothing, Shein sells its own products and acts as a marketplace for third-party sellers. They do not sell designer brands, and in the past have been plagued by accusations of counterfeits and copyright violations. Previously brands like Ralph Lauren and Oakley have sued the fashion giant for violating their intellectual property rights. One person said: 'Always read the reviews when ordering from Shein.' Another added: 'Hahahahah, at least I'm not the only one.' This made me laugh my head off Facebook user A third commented: 'Lol, always check the sizes before you order.' Whilst in uncontrollable laughter, someone else beamed: 'You've made my night.' At the same time, another user wrote: 'This made me laugh my head off.' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club
The Irish Sun
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I waited weeks for my new Hermes dupe sandals from Shein to arrive but they are so embarrassing & look better on my dog
A WOMAN has revealed that she waited weeks for her new holiday sandals from Shein to arrive, but was left in fits of laughter when her postman delivered her purchase. Sha Una, a bargain hunter from the UK, recently treated herself to a pair of cream sandals from the online retailer. 4 A fashion fan has revealed that she waited weeks for her new holiday shoes to arrive from Shein Credit: AFP 4 But Sha Una and thousands of others are now in hysterics at the embarrassing blunder Credit: Facebook/Sha Una 4 Sha confirmed that she accidentally ordered the dupes in a child's size Credit: Facebook/Sha Una 4 But her pooch is loving them Credit: Facebook/Sha Una But what the savvy shopper thought was going to be a stylish pair of sandals perfect for evenings abroad and warm summer days, instead turned out to be an epic fail. Making light of her blunder, Sha took to social media to show off her Posting on Not only this, but she also shared pictures of her dog wearing the sandals - and it's left thousands of people in hysterics. Read more Shein stories Alongside the post, the Shein shopper joked: "One woman's She then confirmed: 'Been waiting weeks for my new holiday shoes and I've been done dirty but we found a new use." But although Sha can't wear her new sandals, she acknowledged that they've gone down a treat with her pooch, as she added: 'She's absolutely rocking them and loving it.' As well as this, Sha later confessed to her blunder and wrote: 'They did say kids in the description but I completely missed that. Most read in Fabulous 'Greatest mistake I've ever made.' Sha's post quickly racked up 120,000 likes and has since been re-shared on From Shein to Hermes: Viral Fashion Hack A user named Liyana Leena re-shared the hilarious blunder alongside laughing emojis and in just nine hours, it has amassed 9,900 likes, 1,300 comments and 428 shares. Social media users couldn't believe their eyes at Sha's blunder and stressed the importance of always How does Shein work and are other brands listed on their website? Known for their cheap clothing, Shein sells its own products and acts as a marketplace for third-party sellers. They do not sell designer brands, and in the past have been plagued by accusations of counterfeits and copyright violations. Previously brands like Ralph Lauren and Oakley have sued the fashion giant for violating their intellectual property rights. One person said: 'Always read the reviews when ordering from Shein.' Another added: 'Hahahahah, at least I'm not the only one.' This made me laugh my head off Facebook user A third commented: 'Lol, always check the sizes before you order.' Whilst in uncontrollable laughter, someone else beamed: 'You've made my night.' At the same time, another user wrote: 'This made me laugh my head off.' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club What is Shein and is it legit? Shein is an online-only fast-fashion retailer, based out of China, that has become a number one shopping destination for many around the world. The company was valued at $66billion in 2023, dwarfing that of popular high street brands Zara and H&M. The fashion retailer was founded in late 2008, by entrepreneur and marketing specialist Xu Yangtian, also known as Chris Xu. Shein is a legitimate selling website and is not a phishing scam. But you may receive a disappointing order or run into shipping issues if you order from the site, according to reviews. There have been swathes of quality complaints, which makes sense when looking at the price tag.
Independent Singapore
02-07-2025
- Business
- Independent Singapore
‘Vegetables are expensive, so I grew my own' — M'sian housewife says her RM50 home-grown veggies now earn her RM5K–RM8K/month for selling them 50% cheaper than market price
MALAYSIA: In a quiet corner of Kelantan, a modest garden is growing far more than just vegetables — it's growing independence, income, and inspiration for countless others across Asia who are trying to make ends meet. Meet Noor Shahiran Yusoff (Sha), a 33-year-old housewife who turned a RM50 (S$15) investment into a thriving RM5,000 to RM8,000-a-month side hustle — all from the soil beneath her feet. And while her success story sprouted in Malaysia, it's a seed of possibility for anyone across Asia—from Singapore's HDB flats, to urban rooftops in Bangkok, back lanes in Jakarta, corridor gardens in Manila, or even sunlit balconies in Ho Chi Minh City—wondering if there is something similar can be done to beat the rising cost of living like Sha did, one seed at a time. From RM50 to a business rooted in resilience It all started during the COVID-19 pandemic. Like many families across the region, Sha's household was hit by financial uncertainty. Food prices were going up, income opportunities were down, and staying at home became the new normal. 'Vegetables are expensive,' she said in a Channel NewsAsia (CNA) Insider interview. 'That motivated me to start growing and using my own produce in the kitchen.' So instead of giving in to anxiety, she started planting a few vegetables in her 2,000-square-foot backyard—simple staples like coriander, lemongrass, and okra to begin with. It wasn't a business plan at that time. It was just survival. Photo: YT screengrab/@cnainsider However, in 2023, thanks to social media, she began to notice something: other housewives were turning their home gardens into side hustles. Inspired, Sha did the same. Her strategy? Start small. Sell what you grow. Use the profits to grow more. From harvest to hustle Sha's breakthrough came when she realised people weren't just interested in buying fresh vegetables—they wanted seedlings to grow their own. Urban families were also looking for affordable ways to cut their grocery bills, and Sha felt she could meet that demand. Photo: YT screengrab/@cnainsider Over time, her initial selection of five basic plants blossomed into over 70 types of seedlings, including rare herbs and high-demand fruit trees. 'One of the rarer ones is white 'senduduk.' The flowers and leaves of the white senduduk are used for medicinal purposes and health benefits. For example, if you have a wound or injury, you can crush the leaves and apply them directly to the wound,' Sha said. Photo: YT screengrab/@cnainsider She marketed her products in Facebook gardening groups, where hobbyists and homemakers were hungry for both knowledge and plants. Photo: YT screengrab/@cnainsider Orders then started pouring in—not just from Kelantan, but across Malaysia. Sha says her customers love to buy from her because her prices are up to 50% cheaper than in the market. Prices even start from just RM1. 'One of the most famous types I sell from home or market is the green chilli pepper,' she said, adding that 'the second most popular type I sell is the long purple eggplant.' Her other top sellers are: Water spinach (kangkung) – just RM1 per bunch Vegetable seedlings – RM5 each, with multiple harvests possible in three months Calamansi trees – RM25 for a plant that fruits year-round She also offers mixed vegetable sets for RM5, which include ingredients such as eggplant, beans, and bird's eye chillies—bundles that are both affordable and practical for the average household. Photo: YT screengrab/@cnainsider Today, her garden business earns between RM5,000 and RM8,000 each month, depending on the season. No training. No loans. No staff. No fancy setup. Sha started her business just by learning from others who were doing the same and sharing their experience on social media. With just RM50, she slowly and carefully grew her business without taking unnecessary financial risks. She would even wait until she had profited at the end of the month before buying more seeds and fertiliser to avoid debt and to sustain her business. What's most striking is how low-risk and low-cost her business model is. Photo: YT screengrab/@cnainsider Instead of borrowing money or taking out a business loan to buy expensive tools, Sha let the business fund itself. She reinvested each month's profits into seeds, equipment, and better soil, building slowly but steadily. 'With that RM50, I bought a sack of cocopeat, which cost RM10, two years ago. I bought seed packets from a farm shop. Each packet costs around RM5. I would get two to three types of packet seeds, so that's RM15. Then I bought fertilisers for growing and flowering,' Sha explained how she initially invested in her garden. Then, her lean approach paid off. After deducting costs, she keeps a steady RM3,000+ in net profit monthly, while avoiding debt entirely. It's not just smart—it's sustainable. And she did it all while staying at home to raise her children. It's not always a bed of roses though… Of course, even the best gardens face storms. Sha has to contend with seasonal flooding in Kelantan, which means scaling back operations during monsoon months to avoid losses. Plant disease prevention is another ongoing challenge when you're growing 70+ varieties side by side. Photo: YT screengrab/@cnainsider However, she adapts. She scales down when needed. She manages risk by staying flexible, and despite these challenges, she's never stopped growing—literally and financially. 'It gave me financial independence and confidence…' While the income is empowering, what Sha values most is what the business gave her internally. It gave her financial independence and confidence, she told CNA Insider, adding that she can even contribute while still being at home with her family. Photo: YT screengrab/@cnainsider 'In a span of five months, I was able to buy myself a motorbike worth RM14,000 by cash from my own earnings, and now, I have managed to put a downpayment for a car, also from my own earnings, so this is a proud moment for my parents and my husband,' Sha expressed how happy she was for being able to enjoy the fruits of her labour. Photo: YT screengrab/@cnainsider Sha also shared that she didn't expect that her income would be more than her husband's. 'I achieved this on my own,' she shared her proud moment, and added that, 'I hope other housewives will also take the opportunity available to generate their own income.' She's now also thinking bigger. With a customer base across Malaysia, she's exploring ideas to expand nationwide and even ship internationally, someday. So, could you do the same? Of course, you could! And yes, we do understand that not everyone has a 2,000-square-foot backyard like Sha, but that doesn't mean her model can't be adapted. Across Singapore, balcony gardening and corridor crops are growing in popularity. In urban Thailand and Vietnam, rooftops are being converted into micro-farms. In the Philippines, small-scale vertical gardening is helping families stretch their pesos further. Photo: YT screengrab/@cnainsider Even with just a few pots, a window, and a social media account, along with your building management's approval (if applicable), you could try: Selling starter herb kits (think curry leaves, pandan, mint) Teaching micro-gardening basics on TikTok or YouTube Offering fresh vegetable bundles to neighbours Starting a seedling swap or sale in your community group You don't need to grow 70 plant types or earn thousands a month on day one, but what matters is just starting. Like Sha, you can start with an affordable amount and slowly build your way up to something that generates a sustainable income and restores your sense of control. A new kind of growth Sha's story is a gentle reminder: real growth takes root slowly. Thousands across Asia just want to earn enough, live with dignity, and gain a little freedom. Sha's garden might not look like much from the outside, but from the inside, it's a model of what's possible for ordinary people facing extraordinary pressures. You don't need to reinvent the wheel. Just plant a seed, nurture it, and watch what grows. If Sha's story inspires you, watch the full episode on CNA's Insider's Money Mind below: In other news, when a Singaporean full-time Grab rider shared his story of earning a six-figure income while living in a RM1.4 million villa in Johor Bahru, the internet sceptics didn't hold back. From 'Really meh?' to 'Sure ah? Can get S$4,000 to S$6,000 working as a Grab rider?' the comment section fired off their doubtful questions. It also cued some haters, as the rider described one of the comments he received, mocking his earnings and hard work by telling him to just 'Cut the c**p, bro! 4K to 6K with those working hours? Hahaha.' And so, the man behind the helmet decided to deliver his proof to his doubters—Grab rider receipt style. 'They said it's impossible… but here's the REAL proof of my Grab rider salary!' he wrote, adding: 'You want proof? I'll give you proof…' — Grab rider discloses his payslip to sceptics, detailing how he nets S$6K/month in SG; RM20K in JB
New Indian Express
28-05-2025
- New Indian Express
Orissa HC grants one-month bail to rape accused to marry complainant
CUTTACK: When a relationship emerges from mutual familiarity between individuals close in age, and where there is no material to suggest abuse of position intimidation or exploitation, the prosecutorial lens must be realigned with compassion and realism, the Orissa High Court has opined, while granting one-month bail to an accused involved in a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offence Act (POCSO Act) in order to facilitate his marriage with the complainant. Hamid Sha (26), allegedly had physical relationship on promise of marriage with the complainant since 2019, when she was 16 years old. He had terminated her pregnancy in 2020 and 2022 while allegedly forcibly continuing sexual relation with her. A case was registered against him at the Niali police station on her complaint in 2023. Sha, who has since been in custody, had sought interim bail for six months. Advocate Kshirod Kumar Rout representing him submitted that following the intervention of certain local gentries and well-wishers of both the petitioner and the complainant, the matter has been amicably resolved between the parties.
