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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
9 new makeup, skincare and fashion buys on our weekend wishlist
Our shopping writers are filling their baskets with these new launches from No7, Charlotte Tilbury, Nobody's Child and more The solstice is behind us, and we can all rejoice in the knowledge that summer is officially here - as is the weekend. With two whole days of R+R ahead of us - whether that be curled up on the sofa, lounging on a towel at the beach or partaking in an adventure out in the wilderness - we know that somewhere in the next 48+ hours there will be a spot of online retail therapy. Whether it's in the morning while you're still in your pyjamas with a brew in hand or to help wind down the day, our shopping team have been scouring the current deals, sales and new launches to help give budding shoppers some inspiration. From Damson Madder's epic sale which has seen some of its best-selling pieces massively reduced (something both Eve and Bethan have taken advantage of), to a new blush from Charlotte Tilbury to the whizz skincare product Eve swears by for being the antidote to pretty much any skincare problem she's had. We also included some staple clothing pieces that are ideal for any upcoming festivals and beyond. Bethan's picks Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Blush Stick - £30 The makeup trend of summer 2025 is dewy, glowy blush and just in time for the balmy weather, celebrity-favourite brand Charlotte Tilbury has launched their Unreal Blush Healthy Glow Sticks, £30, to deliver exactly that. Released earlier this month, I predict these user-friendly cream blush sticks to be a summer beauty essential. Available in six flattering shades: pinky glow, rosy glow, peachy glow, pretty glow, cherry glow, and berry glow, the formula promises to instantly re-texturise, blur and lift the skin's appearance for 'your smoothest, freshest, healthiest looking sun-blushed glow in seconds'. Like many of Charlotte Tilbury's products, they are packed with powerful skincare ingredients, with results showing 90% of users agree it visibly reduces fine lines, while 95% report plumper-looking skin. With the growing popularity of cream blush sticks in the makeup world, other top choices include Rhode Pocket Blush, retailing at £24, Merit's Flush Balm, priced at £26, which has caught the eye of celebrities and beauty editors, and Lady Gaga's Haus Labs Glassy Lip and Cheek Stick, £30. Damson Madder becca multi-way blouse - £85 When it comes to summer styling, I want clothes that are cool and comfortable without compromising on style, and Damson Madder has nailed that with their becca multi-way blouse. Priced at £85, it may initially seem expensive for a top, but there are a few standout features that make it well worth the price tag, in my opinion. Firstly, it's made from organic cotton, making it a dream for wearing in the warmer weather, with the fabric renowned for keeping wearers cool in the heat. The blouse features a shirred bodice, which is basically an invitation to eat as much pasta salad as possible, as it will remain comfortable no matter what. The bubble hem is bang on trend, but the most stand-out feature has to be the detachable puff sleeves, which means this top actually gets you two looks in one, with the option of styling it sleeveless, too. In girl math, that's basically half price. If you love Damson Madder's vibes but not their price tags, they do currently have a sale on that's well worth taking a look at. I've just snagged a £65 swimsuit for £33 ready for my summer hols. Le Monde Gourmand Thé Matcha Eau de Parfum - £24 It's safe to say that matcha is having a real moment. Whether that's for its perceived health benefits, Instagrammable aesthetics or unique flavour profile is yet to be determined, but either way, people are going matcha mad (myself, only recently, included). After finally braving my first matcha this month, and realising I actually rather like it, I'm well and truly on board with the craze, even extending into my fragrance collection. Much like how Blank Street's iced white chocolate matcha offers a pick-me-up on a warm summer's day, The Le Monde Gourmand Thé Matcha perfume is equally refreshing. Inspired by the green tea, it offers a fresh, creamy yet earthy aroma reminiscent of the mid-afternoon café treat. It boasts notes of green tea akin to Elizabeth Arden's iconic Green Tea Eau de Toilette, alongside freesia and amber. It's pretty subtle but light, airy and perfect for a summer's day when you don't want to wear anything too cloying. I don't find them particularly long-lasting but at £24 it's an affordable fragrance I don't mind spritzing throughout the day. FatFace Adele Orange Midi Dress - £69 The Adele dress from FatFace has long been one of my favourite wardrobe staples, reworn over and over again. Now, the retailer has given the frock a makeover - and much like the above Damson Madder blouse, has a genius feature that allows you to get way more wear out of it. The £69 dress now features a V-neckline on one side and a classic square neckline on the other, so you can wear it either way. It's complete with soft elastic sleeves, a gently structured bodice and has retained its popular side seam pockets, but has ditched the bottom skirt tier for an updated look. It comes in five colours and is still just as flattering and versatile as ever. From workdays to weekends, just add a jacket and your favourite footwear and you're good to go. No7 Good Intent Dew Bank Water Cream I rarely get through one moisturiser before opening another, but the Laneige Water Bank is one of the first products I hit pan on in a long time, and have gone on to repurchase it over and over. But enter the No7 Good Intent Dew Bank Water Cream, which could potentially be a gamechanger. It forms part of the brand's new eight-product lineup that features TikTok-worthy packaging, K-beauty inspired textures - all with the power of No7 formulas and a purse-friendly price point. Powered by hyaluronic acid and camelia oil, it's a feather-light water cream that's like a cool drink of water for the skin, ideal for hot days, oily skin, or layering under SPF. I found it to work really well under makeup without pilling, and what struck me most was the size of the bottle for the price. You get a whopping 100ml for £14.95, compared to £34 for 50ml of Laneige. I do prefer the pump dispenser for hygiene reasons, however it does make it more difficult to know when you're nearing the end of the product. Eve's picks: Wonderbalm - Amazon, £29 When I tell you I use this amazing Wonderbalm for everything - skincare related - I really mean it. I first tried the best-selling skincare on British Airways and now Best Vegan All-round Cream, a couple of months back and it has worked wonders for a variety of skin issues, from sunburn (I forgot to reapply), to severely dry lips and skin to even a little dermatitis flare up from a new cardigan that broke me out in hives (not very fun). My partner's even taken to using it. The balm is an all in one multi-purpose balm whose benefit include a skin moisturiser, natural first aid kit, hair mask, lip balm, after shave balm, hand cream (and foot cream), cuticle moisturiser, makeup primer, makeup remover, eye cream, tattoo aftercare, hydrating skin mask as well as an ointment to put on burns, cuts and scrapes. Packed with natural ingredients like the likes of shea butter, orange peel oil, olive oil and more, it's a staple in my beauty bag and really works hard when put up to the task - whether I'm on the go or at home. It doesn't smell chemically but it's also not the sweetest of smells. It smells olive oil-y, which doesn't really both me. Plus, it has little (what I assume to be) exfoliating balls in the mixture which feels lovely on skin. To use the Wonderbalm, simply pop a pea sized amount in your hands and rub together to turn it into an oil. Dr Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm - £18.99 Cleansing balms are such a luxurious way to take off the day and I've recently discovered relatively inexpensive balm from Dr Althea that melts off makeup in real time and leaves my skin feeling refreshed, cleansed and soothed. The Dr Altea Pure Grinding Cleansing balm contains less than 15 ingredients, including plant-based oils, and Madecassoside which 'provides skin protection', and doesn't really have much of a scent. It feels silky smooth on the skin too and emulsifies when water is added. It's gentle on the skin and leaves it feeling soft and hydrated. I will say it does need a bit more product to take off heavy makeup and may require a few goes - it's not as easy as say the Elemis Cleansing Balm (my usual no.1 fave cleansing product), but it certainly does the job. Nobody's Child X Poppy Delevingne Blue Fringe Jaime Denim Jacket I had been eyeing up this Jaime jacket since Nobody's Child announced its collaboration with Poppy Delevingne a few months ago, so when payday came and a treat was well deserved, I hit checkout to see if it lived up to the reputation it had been getting online. Spoiler: it did. On its first wear, I received an abundance of compliments with many people asking where it was from. As someone who has owned a number of denim jackets over the years, I can crown it as the perfect summer denim jacket as it's unbelievably light-weight. I will say it definitely feels, in weight, similar to a denim shirt although with a bit more of a structure thanks to its statement silver buttons and weighty fringe. This glorious fringe on the chest and back give it such a cool Western look that would be absolutely perfect for any upcoming festivals (although I intend to wear it everywhere and anywhere). Now, it is an investment piece at £110 usually but the jacket is currently on sale in the brand's up to 50% off summer reductions to £77. If that's still a bit steep, Nasty Gal's Denim Fringe Oversized jacket in £63.20 at Debenhams, meanwhile M&S' Suedette Fringed Jacket is £59. Pull & Bear's Beaded handbag - now £25.19 We've all seen the fruit-adorned/fruit-themed bags that have been gracing the shelves of River Island, Anthropologie and more. And in a bid to find a colourful bag that would match a wedding outfit some weeks back, I stumbled upon this gorgeous yellow beaded handbag from Pull & Bear that comes decorated with a papaya fruit and watermelon - I was in love. With a sort of bucket style (it is fastened with a string tie), the short handle of the bag is easy to carry on the wrist and it's big enough to hold my phone, lipstick and even some relatively unclunky keys. With hues of yellow, pink, red, green, orange, black and more, the bag will go with so many different outfit options. It also comes with a longer strap should you wish to wear it across the body to keep your arms more free for dancing.
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mirror
‘This blush stick instantly makes me look like I've had a good night's sleep'
These creamy blusher sticks launched last week and, after giving them a proper go, I'm so impressed with how fresh and youthful they make my complexion look, says our beauty editor A new Charlotte Tilbury product launch is always big news in the beauty world, and its latest was no exception. Last week the much-loved make-up and skincare brand unveiled an extension to its Unreal Skin Foundation Stick with new Unreal Blush Healthy Glow Sticks, and I was lucky enough to try them out ahead of their launch. Available in six shades, Unreal Blush, £30, is a chubby, twist-up stick of creamy, skincare-packed colour, which can be used on the cheeks and the lips (or anywhere you like, really). I've used them for a good few days now, and can now say that they've become a firm fixture in my make-up bag for just how good they make my skin look; I'd even go as far as the say they knock years off the clock. I was sent a few shades of Unreal Blush to try, but the one that suits my fair skin best is Rosy Glow, a dusky neutral pink (I think this will be the most popular with shoppers). All the colours are very pigmented, so you only need to apply a small dot each time then blend it out. The formula is so unbelievably creamy; it just melts onto the skin, and blends really well with either fingers or a brush (I prefer using a brush). You can really feel how hydrating it is on the skin, and this feeling lasts all day, no patchiness or cracking here. Apply the right blush, and in the right places, and it will usually make your skin look fresher and more awake, but these Charlotte Tilbury sticks are especially good at this. The combination of the perky shades and the dewy formula are really prettifying, and give skin such a boost – something that's especially welcome at the moment, as I've been struggling to sleep at night due to the warm weather. I'd go as far as to say that wearing this blush makes me look younger, much like the effect that the Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Skin Foundation Stick had on me (you can read my full review here, but in summary, I was asked to show ID when wearing this face base – and I was 36 at the time). With so many gorgeous stick blushes on the market nowadays, I don't think I'll ever go back to using pressed powder one, and they've totally converted a former blush-phobe into a huge fan. Others I love are Rhode's Pocket Blush, £24 (the shade Piggy is my favourite), Merit's now-cult classic Flush Balm, £26, and the new Dior Backstage Rosy Glow Stick, £37.
Wales Online
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Charlotte Tilbury's 'game-changing' skincare product leaves customers 'blown away'
Charlotte Tilbury's 'game-changing' skincare product leaves customers 'blown away' Charlotte Tilbury has launched an extension of one of its most talked about products of last year Charlotte Tilbury is known for incorporating skincare benefits into her make-up (Image: Charlotte Tilbury ) Charlotte Tilbury has expanded its range with a new addition that's causing quite the stir among beauty enthusiasts. Building on the success of last year's super-glowy Unreal Skin Foundation Stick, priced at £35, which some customers claimed made them appear a decade younger, the beloved makeup brand has now introduced its Unreal Blush Healthy Glow Sticks. These elegantly presented, creamy, dewy blushes come in six different hues and are flying off the shelves rapidly. In line with Charlotte Tilbury's reputation for incorporating skincare benefits into her make-up, these £30 sticks boast ingredients that 90% of users agree help reduce the appearance of fine lines, while 95% felt their skin looked more plump. The Charlotte Tilbury website displays each shade on models with varying skin tones, offering a convenient virtual try-on feature. For money-saving tips, sign up to our Money newsletter here The Unreal Blush has already garnered an overwhelmingly positive response from early testers; out of over 160 reviews, nearly all rate it five stars, with people describing it as "perfection" and "a great everyday blush." One reviewer enthused: "This is amazing for dry or mature skin," adding, "You can instantly feel the hyaluronic acid when you swipe it on. It is very sheer, so if you are like me and very love blush, build it on. It blends easily and lasted 12 hours!" One individual described it as an "effortless glow in a stick" and "a game-changer", adding: "Rosy Glow gives the perfect natural flush with a dewy finish that makes your skin look fresh and radiant. The creamy formula blends easily and is super buildable – great for everyday of full glam. "The stick format is convenient, though it may run out quickly with regular use. Still, totally worth it for the glow it delivers", "I'm absolutely blown away by this product," another person added. "I wore this for an entire 12 hours – was not cautious or careful while wearing it, nor did I wear setting spray and it seriously last all day with little to no fading. My skin felt so hydrated, it wasn't even like I was wearing a blush, it felt like skincare." While the product itself received high praise from nearly everyone, a few customers reported issues with the packaging, stating that it broke upon first use, reports the Manchester Evening News. Article continues below Cream blush sticks are certainly enjoying their moment in the makeup spotlight. Another of my all-time favourites is Rhode Pocket Blush, priced at £24 (the shade Piggy is my top choice), while Merit's adorable little Flush Balm, retailing at £26, is extremely popular with celebrities and beauty editors alike.
Irish Independent
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Louise McSharry: How to strip back your make-up look when the weather hots up
Unfortunately, dampness doesn't exactly lend itself to most of our beauty practices. Make-up melts off, hair gets frizzy, and crevices get stinky. So how do you stay looking good when the heat comes a-calling? My advice is always to lean into it. Sure, you could invest in expensive setting sprays and anti-humidity hair sprays, but if you know things are going to be really damp, there's no point in stressing about your face or hair getting wrecked. Instead, I like to think about how I can manage to maintain a look even if the sweats are intense. Last week, at Primavera Sound in Barcelona, I went to see musicians Charli XCX and Troye Sivan perform their Sweat tour, so you better believe I employed this tactic. For make-up, this meant that I kept it relatively simple. As far as I'm concerned, there's no point in applying heavy foundation in these circumstances; it won't look good as you sweat and will feel uncomfortable. Instead, I accept that my skin simply will not look flawless and use a pot concealer, like Nars Soft Matte Complete Concealer (€35 via to cover major blemishes. Elsewhere on my face, I do what I can to distract from my less-than-perfect skin with long-wearing cream products and glitter. Bronzer, blush and highlighter go a long way to adding life to your face, and while they won't last forever, they will wear relatively evenly, meaning you won't end up with weird patches. Also, they're handy to pop in your bag and can be tapped on with your finger tips should you decide to top it up. Makeup by Mario's cream products are excellent — easy to apply and long-wearing. I recently bought Sculpt & Pop On-The-Go (€34 via which includes two mini versions of his excellent contour sticks and blush sticks. Their small size makes them ideal for travel, and the formulas themselves are great. They're available in three shade pairings. I'm also absolutely loving Charlotte Tilbury's new Unreal Blush Healthy Glow Sticks (€40 via These chunky blush sticks come in six shades and deliver a fresh and youthful flush to the face. They blend easily, and I find they look great on the lips as well, making them a handy product to carry with you. The eyes are my real focus on sweaty days, however. Eye crayons have come a long way and, in my experience, are some of the longest wearing products on the market. If you go for a grungy look, it will actually improve with wear and look more authentic as the day goes on. I love Half Magic's Sparkle Sticks (€23 via which are packed with glitter and come in 10 shades. I wore Punk Pony, a deep blue, to Primavera, and it was still on 28 hours after application. Finally, a tubing mascara is your friend. The good ones won't move until you remove them with oil. 5. Maybelline Lash Sensational (€12.99 via is my favourite and has never failed me. Now, go forth and sweat! Lost in translation I feel like I can't turn a corner without someone asking me about salmon sperm these days. (What a life I've built for myself!) Why? Because of the beauty treatment which injects it into the skin. Well, sort of. Salmon sperm contains a high concentration of DNA fragments known as polynucleotides, which are thought to improve the appearance of wrinkles by stimulating collagen and elastin production. Are they effective? Yes, sometimes they have a visible impact on the texture and appearance of the skin. Will they make you look like a newborn? No. It's also important to remember that your response to a treatment like this might not be the same as someone else's, so it's always a bit of a 'buyer beware' situation. Something old… I remember the first time I tried a beauty product that 'adapted to your skin colour to formulate your perfect shade', and it was a very long time ago. Like, decades ago. Since then, they come and go, seducing a new generation of youngsters into thinking it's some sort of magic. Brands suggest that their product provides a unique shade via the skin's pH but, in my experience, the shade is always the same. If you photograph said shade on a variety of skin tones, it will look different, but isn't that just their individual skin tone shining through? Me? Cynical? Never. Anywho, that doesn't necessarily mean the shade it provides isn't pretty and, as the result, is usually sheer and glowy, I've known and loved many of these products in my time. The first of them was a Barry M lipstick I used on my cheeks, and while it doesn't exist in that precise iteration anymore, the brand's Colour Changing Gel Blush (€7.99 via provides very similar results. ... Something new To be honest, I was shocked to learn that Dior was getting involved in the pH-balance tomfoolery but, nonetheless, here we are. In fairness, it has been at it for some time with its Lip Glow and Rosy Glow products. Additionally, it's not launching a single blush stick and claiming it will adjust to every skin tone — instead the Backstage Rosy Glow Blush Stick (€49 via is available in six shades, which features 'pH-activated colour' for a 'made-to-measure' result. Do I think that's a load of nonsense? Yes. Are the products beautiful nonetheless? Well, yes. The formula is light and creamy, gliding onto the skin and delivering sheer but buildable colour. Do I think you need it? If you already have a cream blush you like, probably not.
Daily Mirror
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Charlotte Tilbury launches ‘glow in a stick' called ‘amazing for mature skin'
Make-up and skincare mega-brand Charlotte Tilbury has just dropped a gorgeous new addition to its Unreal line of products, and shoppers are already bowled over by it Whenever Charlotte Tilbury drops something new, we sit up and take notice – especially when it's an extension of one of the brand's most talked about products of last year. The much-loved make-up brand has just launched its Unreal Blush Healthy Glow Sticks, beautifully packaged, creamy, dewy blushes available in six shades. This follows on from Charlotte Tilbury's super-glowy Unreal Skin Foundation Stick, which launches last year and now has over a thousand reviews on the website (when I reviewed it I found that it made me look 10 years younger). Like most of Charlotte's make-up products, these sticks – which cost £30 – are packed full of effective skincare ingredients, with 90% of testers agreeing that it minimises the look of fine lines, and 95% saying that skin looked plumper. The Charlotte Tilbury website also makes it super easy to find your right shade, with each one shown on models with different skin tones, and a handy try-on camera function. Despite only launching today, testers that were given a sneak peek at Unreal Blush in advance are clearly wowed by it; almost all of its 160+ reviews are five-star ones, with people calling it 'perfection' and 'a great everyday blush'. "This is amazing for dry or mature skin," one person wrote. "You can instantly feel the hyaluronic acid when you swipe it on. It is very sheer, so if you are like me and very love blush, build it on. It blends easily and lasted 12 hours!" Another called it "effortless glow in a stick" and "a game-changer", continuing: "Rosy Glow gives the perfect natural flush with a dewy finish that makes your skin look fresh and radiant. The creamy formula blends easily and is super buildable – great for everyday of full glam. The stick format is convenient, though it may run out quickly with regular use. Still, totally worth it for the glow it delivers." Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Blush Healthy Glow Stick £30 Charlotte Tilbury Find your shade here Product Description "I'm absolutely blown away by this product," a third person agreed. "I wore this for an entire 12 hours – was not cautious or careful while wearing it, nor did I wear setting spray and it seriously last all day with little to no fading. My skin felt so hydrated, it wasn't even like I was wearing a blush, it felt like skincare." While pretty much everyone praised the actual product, a couple of customers had issues with the packaging, however, reporting that it broke upon first use. Cream blush sticks are certainly having a make-up moment. Another of my all-time favourites is Rhode Pocket Blush, £24 (the shade Piggy is my top choice), while Merit's cute little Flush Balm, £26, is super popular with celebrities and beauty editors alike. Join our Shopping & Deals WhatsApp for the best bargains and fashion news WHATSAPP: Get the best deals and exclusive discount codes straight to your phone via our WhatsApp group. Users must download or already have WhatsApp on their phones to join in. All you have to do to join is click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! We may also send you stories from other titles across the Reach group. We will also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. Some of these articles will contain affiliate links where we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from them. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
