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The Benefit beauty gift set contains five of the brand’s bestselling products, including a full-size BADgal Bang mascara and Benetint, and will save shoppers more than £60

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A beauty set from the luxury brand Benefit, featuring a selection of its top-selling products, is now on offer at Boots for just £31.50. The Benefit Super Score Beauty Exclusive Star Gift includes five items that would cost £97 if purchased individually.

Packaged in a vibrant pink pinball machine-themed box, this set would make an excellent Christmas Day surprise under the tree. Inside, you’ll find a full-size BADgal Bang! volumising mascara and a full-size bottle of Benetint rose-tinted lip and cheek stain.

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The set also contains mini versions of Benefit’s Hoola powder bronzer, POREfessional Primer, and 24-HR Brow Setter. It’s the perfect self-gift for anyone wanting to refresh their makeup collection with everything they need to glam up for the holiday season.

The POREfessional pore primer can be used as a base for smoother-looking skin, while the Hoola bronzer gives a sun-kissed glow. Add a pop of colour to lips and cheeks with Benetint, and finish off the look with the Brow Setter and mascara to enhance the eyes.

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For those seeking an alternative, the Iconic London Quick Glow Gift Set is available at Debenhams, reduced from £30 to £22.50. This set features three products – a full-size Sheer Blush in Rose Riot, along with a Mini Illuminator and Mini Prep-Set-Glow in Original – all designed to create a natural makeup look.

Alternatively, beauty enthusiasts might want to explore the Yves Saint Laurent Mascara Volume Faux Cils Trio, priced at £36 from Next. This collection includes a mascara, eyeliner and lipstick, all touted as perfect for crafting a show-stopping festive appearance from lashes to lips, reports Belfast Live.

The Benefit Super Score Beauty Exclusive Star Gift has garnered rave feedback on the Boots website, with numerous customers highlighting their standout favourite from the set. One enthusiastic reviewer shared: “I bought this fabulous mascara about a month ago. Love, love, love it. Definitely the best mascara I’ve ever bought. No smudging, no flaking, just goes on like a dream. Fully recommend.”

Though one customer noted that ‘as amazing as it is, this mascara is extremely prone to smudging and can sometimes clump together’. Another satisfied shopper remarked: “My go-to eyebrow gel. It is expensive but it holds eyebrows in place all day. Really adds to makeup look.”

A further fan enthused: “Tried and tested Benefit Hoola that I keep on buying. It’s so good and the most natural bronzer out there. I use mine as a contour as well. Actually bought this one for my sister, who also adores Benefit Hoola and it suits her so well. No matter how much I save on other products I will continue to buy this one.”

A TikTok star was found dead in his home in Los Angeles just days after his final post online

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A 31-year-old TikTok star with more than 2.5million followers has been found dead in his home. Star Tucker Genal was discovered just days after his final post and tributes have begun to pour in.

Tucker was found dead inside his home in Los Angeles, California, on Thursday last week and his death has been ruled as a suicide, according to medical examiners in the city. Days before his death Tucker shared a post which included throwback images from every month in the past year, along with the caption: “Wish I could relive some of these moments twice.”

His followers were left heartbroken and tributes flooded in, including from his brother Carson who wrote: “I don’t even know where to begin, you were my best friend and an even better big brother, my entire life I’ve spent looking up to you and trying to follow in your footsteps because you were always my hero.”

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He added: “I know one thing is for certain and that is that I will continue to spend the rest of my life looking up to you until we meet again. You were the kindest person I’ve ever met and the greatest brother that anyone could have ever asked for.”

Before Tucker’s death, he shared a post on Instagram with his friend Sean Schutt. The pair were snapped sitting on Santa’s lap along with the caption: “I can feel the Christmas spirit from my head to my mistletoes.”

Sean shared a tribute to his friend which read: “I don’t know where I would have been without you man. You gave me life. You showed me how beautiful life can be. I’m so blessed to have had you in my life. I will cherish ever moment and memory we shared together. Thank you for always being there for me when I didn’t know where to go.”

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He continued: “5 years ago I was in the deepest darkest place in my life and didn’t think there was a way out… I saw these guys Tucker and Carson Genal making a content house in Los Angeles. They invited me to be apart and the rest is history.

“As soon as I moved to LA and lived with them they gave me a whole new perspective on life. Tucker You gave me my motivation you brought a light in me that I never even knew I had.

“You are the kindest most selfless person I knew. You always put others before yourself and you always knew how to care when no one else did. I don’t know where I would have been without you man. YOU gave me Life.”

Zach Justice, a fellow social media star, wrote: “I can’t believe this. Please check on your friends. All my love to him, his family, and all the people who loved him.”

Podcasters Jamie Laing and wife Sophie Habboo have been snapped using a baby buggy also loved by Michelle Keegan and Molly-Mae Hague – and I’ve tried it out too

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Buying a pram for your newborn baby is a big decision – and expenditure – to make, and if you’re ever wandered through the nursery department of John Lewis, for example, you’ll know just how much choice there is. Well, here’s one popular model that’s proving to be the buggy of choice for many a celebrity, including new parents Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo.

The couple welcomed their baby boy Ziggy earlier this month, and have been spotted out and about with him pushing the iCandy Peach 7 in black – a luxe buggy that’s been referred to as ‘the Ferrari of the pram world’, and which both Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright and Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury also chose for their little ones. Available in eight different colours, the Peach 7 Black Pushchair and Carrycot costs £1,149 for the single model – however it’s actually currently cheaper to buy this bundle with accessories, which is currently reduced from £1,249 to £999.

Expecting a baby myself soon, and equally overwhelmed my the choice of prams available, I’ve been trying out the iCandy Peach 7 ahead of my baby arriving – and I can see why it’s such a hit…

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Firstly, I think it looks incredibly chic. The design is very sleek and modern, in all colours, and I think it looks like a real luxury product. Its highlight for me, however, is just how smoothly it ‘drives’ compared to others – it’s so easy to push and manoeuvre, even when filled with items (or of course, in the future, a baby), and with lovely bouncy suspension. ‘Ferrari’ certainly seems to be a fair comparison.

It’s also very easy to dismantle and fold up, even for pram newbies like me: simply unclick the carrycot, push the handle down to its lowest, then in one swift, firm motion, push the handle’s button in and push the handle downwards; the buggy will fold in on itself and can then be carried by the strap (it’s not the lightest due to its bouncy wheels, but definitely manageable). This can all be done one-handed, and it’s super easy.

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One downside we found, however, was that it was a little tricky to assemble. My partner normally enjoys a DIY home build but even he had a few choice words to say when trying to construct the carrycot. The instructions weren’t particularly clear, so it’s a good idea to have a YouTube video to hand to make the process easier.

Another thing to consider is that, if you’re tall, you’ll need to clip in extenders on either side to raise the carrycot up to a suitable level; these also need to be removed before you dismantle it and fold it up. This is a very quick and simple step, but not something we’d found with other prams we’d tried.

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However, as new – and fairly clueless – parents, we’ve both been super impressed by the iCandy Peach 7, and feel confident that our baby will be safe and comfortable in it, and our journeys made as convenient as possible. If you’re tempted too, I’d really recommend buying the bundle, which also gets you accessories such as a cup holder, changing bag, umbrella and sleeping bag, or the bundle that includes all this plus the ISOFIX car seat; they’re much better value overall.

If instead you’re after a smaller buggy – perhaps for travelling or if you live in a city – the Joolz Aer2 Pushchair is really lightly and aeroplane-friendly (and comes basically ready assembled!).

Following her appearance on SNL, Singer Lily Allen has been slammed by the real-life Madeline and is reportedly ‘profiting from lies’ as Natalie Tippett speaks out

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Lily Allen has been slammed by the real-life Madeline and is reportedly ‘profiting from lies’ as Natalie Tippett, known as Madeline from Lilly Allen’s latest album, has denied a three-year affair with David Harbour.

Lily wrote about the affair in the songs on her West End Girl album where she also revealed details on her open marriage with Stranger Things actor David. Now Natalie has spoken out in a series of Instagram posts on Sunday following Lily Allen’s appearance on SNL.

Natalie shared three slides where she explained she felt ‘extremely violated’ by the way she has been portrayed. She wrote: “I was hoping not to speak on this, but I am tired of this false narrative being pushed and circulated. This was such a marginal part of my life, but it’s now turned into a major disruption.”

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In the next slide she wrote: “I did not have a three year affair with anyone. I’m unsure why this person wants so badly to pit people against me or create this narrative that we both know is false based on the actual messages that I have saved between us. The same ones that have now been referenced in a song without my consent.”

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“I don’t weaponise women against women for the behaviour of men, especially not in an open relationship. I’m wishing her all the success, money, healing and happiness and whatever else she’s seeking through this.”

Natalie went on to explain that she is aware of the ‘repercussions’ that might come with speaking out but spoke about ‘having to watch someone profit off painful lies’. She added: “I’m a human being not a character someone created”.

Lily and David ended their relationship last December after it was reported he had a three year affair. Lily shared details of their marriage in her latest album where she claimed David cheated with a woman called Madeline. It was later reported that ‘Madeline’ is Natalie.

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It comes after Dakota Johnson stunned fans by joining Lily Allen on Saturday Night Live, where she kissed the singer while appearing as ‘Madeline’ in a bombshell performance of song Tennis from her West End Girl album.

The performance marked Lily’s first appearance as the show’s musical guest in 18 years. Dakota was behind a curtain delivering the song’s spoken-word verses, explaining her side of the story to Lily in a series of texts. At the end of the song, Dakota moved from a curtained off bed to the front of stage with Lily giving her a kiss on the cheek as they met.

“He told me that you were aware this was going on and that he had your full consent,” she said. “If he’s lying about that, then please let me know. Because I have my own feelings about dishonesty.”

At the end of the song, Johnson revealed herself by stepping from behind the curtain, approaching Allen, and planting a kiss on her cheek.

The record, described by Allen as a blend of “truth” and “fantasy”, saw the pop star explore a broken sexual “arrangement”. The SNL performance caps off a huge year for Allen, who just last month announced a string of new live dates to her sold-out tour.

The Princess of Wales attended Buckingham Palace’s pre-Christmas lunch today, and swapped her usual fitted tailoring for a flowing silk maxi dress in a very festive colour

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As we barrel towards the peak of the festive season, Buckingham Palace has been hosting plenty of its own festive events, including today’s (December 16) pre-Christmas lunch. In attendance was the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, and Prince William along with their children.

For the occasion, Princess Kate swapped her usual form-fitting tailoring and smart silhouettes for a flowing, silky maxi dress. Her dress of choice was a re-wear of her Alessandra Rich red maxi dress from the brand’s AW19 collection, which Kate has previously worn whilst filming with Mary Berry for A Berry Royal Christmas in 2019.

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Everything from the festive red colour to the flowing, relaxed drape of the dress made this the perfect choice for an indulgent festive feast. She accessorised her look with some Van Cleef & Arpels clover-shaped earrings and a Miu Miu black velvet hair bow for a fun, playful but still demure way to wear red for Christmas.

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Although we’re undoubtedly not alone in coveting Princess Kate’s stunning dress, the same style has long since sold out from the designer. However the high street is packed with some great alternatives that you could snap up instead if you want to emulate her royal look.

At Cupshe, the Picnic Day Polka Dot Maxi Dress has a similar look, with an all-over red colourway that features a dainty polka dot print in white, and is priced at just £36. It features similar details, like a long sleeves with some volume and a keyhole neckline with an adjustable tie at the front.

However the dress doesn’t have the same luxe-feeling material, which is why Finery London’s Polka Dot Midi Tea Dress may be better suited for those looking for a Princess Kate-inspired look. Priced at £49 it’s still affordable, but has a larger polka dot print with puff three-quarter length sleeves and a midi hemline, and is perfect for dressing up or down depending on the occasion.

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We’ve also spotted other affordable styles at Roman, with the Red Heart Print Ruched Midi Dress now on sale for just £35, although it has a slightly more fitted shape when compared to Kate’s flowing silhouette. However, Boden’s Lisa Long Sleeve Tea Dress embodies the effortlessly chic and relaxed style of the Alessandra Rich dress, but comes in a pink and red colour combination that’s also on sale, down from £166 to £83.

Finally, if you really want to ramp up the wow factor and dial up the elegance, Coast’s Long Sleeve Chiffon Pleated Wrap Midi Dress is now £95 down from £119, and whilst it’s not necessarily a lookalike for Princess Kate’s dress, it does have a similarly elegant, luxury feel. The pleated midi skirt and long sleeves give it some added drama, whilst the wrap waist and V-neck keep it flattering and playful.

With the festive season one of Princess Kate’s favourite times of year to get dressed for, we have no doubt we’ll still have plenty more outfits to inspire our Christmas wardrobe.

Holly Ramsay and Olympian Adam Peaty have received support from Gordon Ramsay and wife Tana amid a family feud with the in-laws, just weeks before their star-studded wedding in Bath

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Holly Ramsay and Adam Peaty have been supported by her family as Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay and wife Tana were spotted alongside the pair in Bath just weeks before daughter Holly ties the knot with Olympian Adam.

Gordon and Tana were spotted in the Somerset city on Monday in a show of support for Holly’s nuptials amid an ongoing reported row with her in-laws, just weeks before their wedding will take place after Christmas.

The Team GB icon, 30, and Gordon Ramsay’s daughter, 25, will tie the knot on December 27 in a ceremony at Bath Abbey. The couple will exchange vows at Bath’s historic Abbey Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, before embarking on festive drinks later this month.

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Just weeks before the big day, Gordon, Tana and their daughter Tilly, 24, were snapped leaving the Robun Japanese sushi restaurant and cocktail bar together. Bride-to-be Holly looked stunning in a chic black outfit and was holding hands with Adam’s five-year-old son George, who he shares with his ex-girlfriend Eirianedd Munro.

Adam followed closely behind and, according to fellow diners at the restaurant, the couple were ‘inseparable’. One person told The Daily Mail: “They were all over each other, giggling and fooling about. Whatever problems there may be in the family, they certainly weren’t showing it”.

The family night out follows a fiery family feud between Holly and her in-laws which has has reportedly overshadowed preparations.

Sources suggest the trouble began at the couple’s engagement bash, held in London last December, and filmed as part of Holly’s famous dad Gordon’s fly-on-the-wall docuseries, Being Gordon Ramsay. It’s been claimed that guests were asked to sign NDAs and hand over their phones, while Adam’s mum, Caroline Peaty, was allegedly unhappy that some of her family members were not invited, and confronted chef Gordon at the event.

It was later revealed that Caroline had been left “heartbroken” after allegedly being “banned” from the grand wedding. This ongoing row, coupled with the reported high cost of accommodation and travel, means that Adam’s sister, Bethany, is believed to be the only family member from the Peaty side to be in attendance at the star-studded wedding.

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Sources close to Adam’s mother, Caroline, previously claimed that he had “changed” since meeting Holly and is now chasing fame, despite his working-class upbringing in Uttoxeter.

They told the Daily Mail: “She’s from a celebrity world and his parents are not, and his ego and self-importance has just got bigger. He’s not the lovely boy next door that we all remember him as.

“Adam has changed and he is almost a bully. He has been so horrible to his mum and he is now trying to exclude her from his life. She is worried sick about all this and can’t believe it is happening. We think Holly has triggered all this, and her parents – the power of the rich and famous.”