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Archive May 16, 2025

Boots summer sale sees prices slashed by up to half price on No7, Lancome, Shark and more

The Boots summer sale is here and shoppers can currently get up to 50% off on selected beauty items and electricals, plus up to 20 points per £1 – but some deals are only around for today

The sale has seen brands like No7, Lancome and more reduced(Image: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Boots has kicked off a massive summer sale, offering up to 50% off on premium beauty, electrical beauty and haircare products , providing shoppers with a fantastic chance to nab coveted items at a bargain. One deal even sees a Lancome anti-ageing gift set reduced by £42.05 .

The sale, which started today (May 16) stars over 1,000 items and will run until May 20. But customers who shop the sale today, and are an Advantage Card holder, will be able to benefit from another deal, too.

Until 11.59pm tonight, Advantage Card holders can bag 20 points for every £1 spent when they splash out £60 on selected beauty items in-store and online. That’s a whopping six times more than the usual three Advantage Card points earned per £1, reports the Express .

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But Boots isn’t the only retailer dropping prices this weekend. LookFantastic is offering 50% off this Olaplex Travel Bundle – now £22.40 (was £44.80). The travel-friendly kit includes a pre-shampoo treatment, shampoo, conditioner and a mask. Cult Beauty currently has 20% off selected items, including Sol de Janeiro’s Flor Mistica Perfume Mist 90ml, now £19.20 instead of £24.

At Boots, the Lancôme Génifique Glow Getters Star Gift Set has been reduced to £32.70 from £74.75. This three-piece set features a blend of skincare and makeup must-haves – including the iconic Génifique Ultimate Serum, which alone is worth £49.

As well as the cult anti-ageing product, shoppers will be treated to a lash-enhancing mascara and hydrating lip balm for a complete glow-up with radiant, healthy-looking skin. Described as a ‘miracle’ by consumers, the Génifique Ultimate Serum is designed to repair skin damage and reduce the look of redness and fine lines.

Lancôme Génifique Glow Getters Star Gift Set
Lancôme Génifique Glow Getters Star Gift Set(Image: Boots)

A selection of the health and beauty chain’s own-brand No7 products have also been reduced, but one of the best value is this No7 Lift and Luminate Collection 5 Piece Gift Set, now £62.95 (worth £137.75). This sought-after collection comes packed with everything needed for a comprehensive skincare regime, boasting a day cream, night cream, eye cream, facial oil, and triple-action serum, all generously sized and offering incredible value for money.

No7 claims this range is engineered to make users “feel as youthful on the outside” as they do “on the inside.” The Lift and Luminate Day Cream is bursting with vitamin C and hyaluronic acid, meticulously formulated to even out skin tone and maintain a balanced complexion. The Night Cream merges the nourishing properties of shea butter with hyaluronic acid to revitalise the skin overnight.

No7 Lift and Luminate Collection 5 Piece Gift Set
No7 Lift and Luminate Collection 5 Piece Gift Set(Image: Boots)

The Triple Action Eye Cream, brimming with ginseng extract, specifically takes aim at under-eye bags. The gift set has earned rave reviews, boasting a remarkable 4.6 out of five stars from 45 reviews on the Boots website. Users are vocal in their praise, with one delighted customer exclaiming: “Love all these products, No7 is the best on the market. Best product ever.”

For those in the market for a new hair tool to cut down on styling time this summer, the Shark FlexStyle Sparkle – Champagne Diamond Limited Edition was £299.99 but is now £269.99. The latest design gives Shark’s hair-styling marvel a dazzling upgrade, embellished with over 20,000 crystals. Housed in a sturdy storage case, this set includes a Concentrator and Diffuser for drying, along with a Paddle Brush, Oval Brush, and two advanced 32mm auto-wrap Curlers that have been improved from earlier versions to enhance hair grip even further.

Shark FlexStyle Sparkle – Champagne Diamond Limited Edition
Shark FlexStyle Sparkle – Champagne Diamond Limited Edition(Image: Boots)

The ingenious design of this tool lets you bid farewell to the desk clutter of multiple hairstyling gadgets by merging the functions of a hairdryer and curler into one device. Monitoring heat exposure 1,000 times a second, the FlexStyle ensures an even distribution of warm air whilst guarding against potential heat damage.

With its trio of heat and airflow settings, users gain meticulous command over their drying, styling, and setting processes, tailoring their hairdos to perfection. For those on the hunt for a durable hair removal option, the Philips Satinelle epilator might be the ideal choice. Now slashed to more than half its original price, this nifty gadget offers a robust yet gentle hair removal experience, promising smoother legs in “as little as 10 minutes”.

Philips Satinelle epilator
Philips Satinelle epilator(Image: Boots)

Philips’ two-year guarantee bolsters customers’ confidence, with an ergonomically designed S-shaped handle that ensures ease of use for natural and precise movements across the body. This cordless wonder is equally efficient in the bath or shower – featuring an extra-wide epilator head perfect for tackling larger areas, complemented by a shaving head and trimming comb for that ultra-close shave.

Despite its positives, some customers would prefer an attachment for smaller areas, with one remarking, ‘it is not useful for face’. It also comes with a convenient pouch, making it a breeze to stash away or take along on holiday.

There are some impressive fragrance offers, too, such as Givenchy’s Ysatis Eau de Toilette, now £54.50 for 100ml instead of £109. This alluring fragrance is sure to leave a lasting impression. Relaunched with a contemporary bottle design while maintaining its soul since its 1984 debut, the captivating EDT opens with zesty Sicilian Mandarin Essence before blooming into a lush White Floral Bouquet, finally settling into the sultry warmth of Indonesian Patchouli Essence.

Givenchy's Ysatis Eau de Toilette,
Givenchy’s Ysatis Eau de Toilette(Image: Boots)

Devoted Givenchy enthusiasts have claimed the floral and citrusy essences as their distinguishing aroma, with one dedicated fan stating: “I have been wearing Ysatis for over 20 years now and have no intention of stopping now. Perfume smells different on different skins but Ysatis suits mine and is suited for both day and evening wear.”

Another chimed in: “Worn this since the 80s. The bottle is not up to much but the perfume still smells lovely, but not as powerful and long lasting.”

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De Bruyne Seeks Fitting Man City Farewell In FA Cup Final

Kevin De Bruyne can add another honour to his haul as Manchester City’s most decorated player of all time with a fitting farewell in Saturday’s FA Cup final against Crystal Palace.

The Belgian’s trophy-littered decade in Manchester will come to an end at the conclusion of the Premier League season.

But Wembley’s showpiece is the 33-year-old’s final chance to lift silverware at the club where he grew into one of world’s best players.

A six-time Premier League winner, De Bruyne could add a third FA Cup to his five League Cups and 2023 Champions League win with City.

He has expressed his “surprise” that City did not seek to extend his stay, filled with the belief that he can still perform at the highest level.

READ ALSO: Rashford To Miss Last Two Games Of Aston Villa’s Season

De Bruyne rolled back the years when City rallied from 2-0 down to thrash Palace 5-2 just last month with a goal and an assist.

City will be hoping for more of the same to give him a fitting farewell and save some face from a season to forget for Pep Guardiola’s men.

After an unprecedented run of four consecutive Premier League titles, City are 18 points adrift of champions Liverpool and embroiled in a battle just to finish in the top five to secure a place in next season’s Champions League.

De Bruyne’s decline has played a factor in City’s downturn.

Of his 108 goals and 177 assists for the club in 419 appearances, only six and eight respectively have come this season.

‘Leave like a champion’

However, he remains “irreplaceable” due to his impact in City’s rise to being the dominant force in English football, according to the club’s prolific striker Erling Haaland.

“To get the balls from him is a dream,” said Haaland. “It has been really special playing with him. Such a joy, and I am going to do everything I can to have this joy in the last few games.

“The future will be different with different players. When Kevin leaves we will need someone to replace him, although Kevin is irreplaceable in so many ways.”

Guardiola has appeared almost apologetic for overlooking De Bruyne at times this season as he searched for solutions to fill the gaps in City’s ageing midfield.

“The gratitude I have, we have, is huge,” said Guardiola.

“Kevin is the player in the history of the club with the most titles and that defines what Kevin has done with us.”

A giant mural of De Bruyne alongside his trophy haul as a City player was unveiled in Manchester city centre on Thursday.

Guardiola has suggested a statue outside the club’s Etihad Stadium is also just a matter of time.

But after a decade most characterised by a relentless thirst to keep on winning, the most fitting tribute would be for De Bruyne to go out with another medal around his neck.

“The whole team only has one thought and that’s to try and get the trophy and to make the day special for Kevin,” said City midfielder Mateo Kovacic.

“For what he’s done, he deserves to leave like a champion which he obviously is.

“He is a massive figure in City’s success, and he will be remembered as one of the best.”

Finland Charges Simon Ekpa With Inciting Terrorism

Finnish prosecutors on Friday said they had charged a man with inciting terrorism online who a media report identified as Nigerian separatist leader Simon Ekpa.

Finland’s National Prosecution Authority said in a statement that it had charged “a Finnish individual in a case involving suspected public incitement to commit crimes with terrorist intent and participation in the activities of a terrorist group.”

It added that the alleged crimes had been committed in the city of Lahti between 2021 and 2024 and were related to the suspect’s efforts to establish Nigeria’s Biafra region as an independent state.

The prosecution authority did not name the accused but Finnish public broadcaster YLE identified him as separatist leader Simon Ekpa.

READ ALSO: Tinubu Commends Finland For Intervening In Simon Ekpa’s Case

Ekpa — who claims to lead the Biafra Republic’s government in exile — was detained in November.

According to the prosecution authority, the accused remained in custody and denied the charges.

Ekpa is known as a self-proclaimed leader of a faction of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), which is pushing for the independence of Nigeria’s southeast, where a bloody civil war was fought in the late 1960s.

The dual Finnish-Nigerian national has also been a local representative for Finland’s conservative National Coalition Party in the city of Lahti, north of Helsinki, where he has served on a public transport committee.

When Ekpa was arrested, Finnish authorities also requested that four other people be remanded in custody on suspicion of financing Ekpa’s activities.

On Friday, the prosecution authority said the prosecutor had decided to drop charges against four others in the case due to a lack of evidence.

Ekpa has been the subject of several of AFP’s fact checks in recent years over false claims and disinformation he has made in independence campaigning.

Grim-faced James Argent spotted for first time since assaulting model girlfriend in Spain

Grim-faced James Argent has been seen for the first time since assaulting his Swedish girlfriend in Spain.

The 37-year-old star, known for his appearances on The Only Way Is Essex, was pictured looking pensive on Brighton Marina after receiving a suspended sentence over a heated row with girlfriend Nicoline Artursson during their trip to La Cala de Mijas.

Arg was handed a six-month suspended sentence and a two-year restraining order after admitting to pushing Nicoline during an argument.

As part of the court’s ruling, it is thought he may now also complete a ten-week domestic violence rehabilitation course in Spain, which includes listening to the stories of abuse survivors.

Later today Arg is expected to return to the stage as he considers giving his first interview since the incident which has left Nicoline devastated.






James Argent was pictured looking pensive on Brighton Marina
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Frontman and founder of The Arg Band, James performs at events, weddings and celebrations. He and the band perform regularly at Olivia’s La Cala in Marbella. He is thought to have a private booking today which will go ahead as normal.

Sources say Arg is thinking about putting his side across in a statement or interview to explain what happened.






Arg was handed a six-month suspended sentence and a two-year restraining order after admitting to pushing Nicoline during an argument


Arg was handed a six-month suspended sentence and a two-year restraining order after admitting to pushing Nicoline during an argument
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He broke his silence on Thursday saying: “I haven’t relapsed. I am still three years and four months clean and sober. I am devastated by what’s happened.”

Nicoline, 32, was on holiday with him in Mijas, near Malaga, on May 5 when a diner at a nearby restaurant witnessed a commotion from across the road.

They said the Towie star threw clothes off a balcony and screamed before running out of the house with a bag.






Nicoline, 32, was on holiday with Arg in Mijas, near Malaga when the incident occurred


Nicoline, 32, was on holiday with Arg in Mijas, near Malaga when the incident occurred
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Towie suspended Argent from filming in October 2014 when he failed a drug test. He later attended rehab before returning to the series.

As the Mirror revealed earlier this week, Nicoline Artursson was consoled by a witness who came to her aid just moments after the bust-up.

She told the passerby: “I’m in total shock…my life with Arg was so happy before this.






Towie suspended Argent from filming in October 2014 when he failed a drug test


Towie suspended Argent from filming in October 2014 when he failed a drug test
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“I can’t believe what’s happened…we planned to have a family.”

Former Miss Sweden Artursson was on a getaway with Argent, in Mijas, near Malaga, on May 5.






Later today Arg is expected to return to the stage


Later today Arg is expected to return to the stage
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The passerby, who had been dining at a nearby restaurant, witnessed the commotion from across the road. The witness said: “I saw him throwing all his clothes off the balcony… And a lot of screaming in the house, and then he ran out with a large bag.

Nicoline was crying a lot and very nervous and agitated on the street, trying to call the police, but they didn’t speak English, so I went to help her translate. She said nothing like this had ever happened before.” The witness said the bust-up occurred around 11pm and both the police and Artursson’s mother later arrived after Argent had left.






The reality star appeared before the Court of Violence against Women, in Fuengirola


The reality star appeared before the Court of Violence against Women, in Fuengirola
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Spanish police said Argent was later arrested for “an alleged crime of domestic violence”. The reality star appeared before the Court of Violence against Women, in Fuengirola, and was later handed a suspended prison sentence for a gender violence offence and given a six-month prison sentence, suspended for two years

He was banned from contacting Artursson, 32, during this period .

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Nuno Reports ‘Positive’ Outlook On Forest Striker Awoniyi After Surgery

Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo said Friday that the outlook for Taiwo Awoniyi was “positive” after the forward was placed in an induced coma following urgent surgery on an abdominal injury.

The Nigeria international, 27, was taken to hospital on Monday after colliding with a post during a 2-2 draw at home to Leicester the previous day.

“He went to surgery, surgery went well, thank God,” Nuno said. “He is under observation now, but he is recovering. We still have to wait for the doctors to allow visits.

“We are concerned but it is positive. It has been very difficult because of the concern of the injury, the situation he went through.

“It’s been very difficult, very difficult on us and on everybody, the concern of the injury that he had, the situation that he entered through, it’s been hard on us.”

READ ALSO: Nigerian Striker Awoniyi Rushed To Hospital For Abdominal Surgery

The draw with Leicester left Forest, away to West Ham on Sunday, seventh in the table with two games remaining.

They have qualified for European competition but are now outsiders to reach the top five, which would mean Champions League football next season.

Allen wears pants with own face on at weigh-in for Fisher rematch

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Venue: Copper Box Arena, London Date: Saturday 17 May

Dave Allen weighed in 20lb heavier than Johnny Fisher for their heavyweight rematch on Saturday in London.

The fight occurs five months after Fisher narrowly beat Allen on points in Saudi Arabia.

Allen, 33, is the underdog again but was in top spirits at the weigh-in, sporting his own face on his pants as he weighed in 18st 13lb.

“I am going to get going earlier this time. I’ve come in heavier. I’ve come to get the job done inside the distance,” Allen said.

Romford’s Fisher was 17st 7lb and is aiming to improve his 13-0 perfect record at the Copper Box Arena.

Fisher, 26, was knocked down for the first time in his career in his first fight with Allen, but was given a split decision win on the scorecards.

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