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Medik8 is currently offering shoppers the chance to save 35% on its ‘facial in a bottle’ peel that ‘changes the appearance of skin after one use’, but only for a limited time

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Beauty buffs are raving about a formula that promises to smooth and decongest skin overnight, and right now it’s up for grabs for a nifty 35% less, thanks to Medik8’s current sale. The Sleep Glycolic treatment is currently retailing at £39 for a 30ml tube, promising up to 60 uses. Using alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), the brand claims it ‘delivers fast results overnight, without the usual redness and irritation associated with peel formulas. ‘

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Using AHA to exfoliate the skin, this skincare must-have promises a smoother texture, reduced lines, and potentially a brighter complexion. The inclusion of ‘crystal encapsulation technology’ means the AHA is delivered gradually, so it ‘remains comfortable and balanced during use’, according to the brand.

The key ingredients of this product include 10% active glycolic acid, Korean clover extract and glycerin. The brand touts this product as ‘more acidic than most’, but this is to ensure it delivers 10% of active acid, making it ‘very powerful’.

With a straightforward three-step process, Medik8 recommends using it two to three times per week. Start by cleansing in the evening, then apply a pea-sized amount to the face and neck, avoiding the eye areas. This can be followed by different serums and moisturisers before leaving it on overnight, and the brand advises users to wear sunscreen the following day.

The formula contains no artificial fragrances or synthetic colours and is also fully recyclable. Buyers will also be pleased to know it’s certified by the Vegan Society, meaning it contains no animal-derived ingredients or by-products.

For an alternative, skincare lovers should consider Charlotte Tilbury’s Super Radiance Resurfacing Facial product, priced at £52. With the addition of salicylic acid alongside AHA, it offers a two-in-one action, working on the skin’s surface as well as pores.

Meanwhile, Boots offers this No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Face Exfoliator in 75ml, currently retailing at £9.95. This promises to ‘refine and renew’ skin for ‘incredible radiance from the first time you use it’, according to the brand. It employs micro-crystals to smooth, refine and renew the skin, eliminating ‘dull cells’.

Shoppers who have added this Sleep Glycolic treatment to their vanity can’t stop raving about its results. One 5-star reviewer raves: “My face skin responded very positively to Sleep Glycolic. After a month of use, I noticed several improvements: minimised pores, smoother forehead wrinkles, fewer comedones, and a gradual improvement in overall skin texture. I’m really impressed with the results!”.

Another shopper shares: “Absolutely incredible! Changed the appearance of my skin after one use.”

A third customer exclaims, “Transform and renew your skin while sleeping.”

This buyer beams: “Once again, I am truly amazed by the results Medik8 products deliver to my skin. I have tried many AHAs, but only with the Sleep Glycolic I see an immediate glow, rejuvenated and clear complexion in the morning. It is my true game-changer, with 0 irritation even when I use it in the same regimen with my CR10.”

However, one user shares their gripe, writing, “I like it, it definitely peels your skin, but I have not seen my blackheads go away and maybe it’s a bit aggressive for sensitive skins since I don’t heal as quickly, to use as often as the directions suggest.”

Though the praise is overwhelming. Another 5-star reviewer gushes: “I’m really impressed with this product! It’s gentle yet very effective—my skin feels smoother and looks more radiant by morning. I love how it works overnight without irritation, giving me fresh and glowing skin the next day. A perfect weekly treatment!”

Chris Rea, the singer-songwriter behind Driving Home For Christmas, passed away on December 22 after a brief illness. His devastated family made the announcement earlier this week.

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It has been revealed that Chris Rea’s family experienced both tragedy and joy in his final months. Following a brief illness, the Driving Home For Christmas star passed away on December 22 at the age of 74.

Early this week, the singer-songwriter’s family announced the depressing news in a statement. However, it has now been revealed that Chris’ passing was not the only tragedy the family has experienced recently because he was the third of his siblings to pass away in just three months.

Nicholas, Chris’ brother, was the youngest of seven when he was found dead in a hospital in October after being diagnosed with brain cancer. He was 66 years old. The family’s sister Geraldine, who was Chris’ older sister Camille Whitaker’s twin sister, passed away suddenly days after Nicholas’ funeral.

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It is painful, according to Camille Whitaker of the Daily Mail. What transpired is absolutely devastating. It shocked the family a lot. However, Chris’s sad passing also brought some happy family news as he became a grandfather after his first grandchild was born recently.

Camille, Chris’ sibling, said: “He has two daughters and he recently became a grandfather, to a boy, and he was very, very pleased. She continued, “That was wonderful. One of his songs was inspired by his eldest child, Josephine.

And Julia, his second daughter, is the woman who wed and gave birth.

Before his death, singer Chris was alleged to have had “terrible, terrible health” and had been unwell for a while. His family reported the depressing news earlier this week via Press Association.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Chris, according to a statement from Chris’ family. He was surrounded by his family and passed away peacefully in a hospital earlier today after a brief illness.

Just hours before his death, a social media post was shared on Chris’s Instagram page – showing a snowy motorway as motorists made their way home for the festive period.

A highway sign read: “Driving home for Christmas with a thousand memories.” Speaking on Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Christmas Fishing, Chris said of his huge single five years ago: “I just thought I’d drive home for Christmas, I was on the dole when I wrote that.

My now wife Joan had to drive down to London, pick me up in the Mini, and drive me home after I had just left. And that’s when I created it.

When he described the iconic song as a “beautiful little holiday in the Maldives,” he expressed how he felt when he heard it. I wish I could be a better pop star because I’m not very good. When I look at Sting and other people like that, I think, “I wish I was like him.” He continued, “loved Christmas” and always planned out a large tree and a “fine assortment” of wines for the occasion.

As Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Beckham’s ongoing conflict with the rest of the Beckham clam continues to grow, a PR guru has responded to a friend’s heartfelt remarks.

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Mere days before Christmas, the feud inside House Beckham has taken another dramatic turn, with Brooklyn Beckham reportedly blocking all his family on social media.

Earlier this month, it seemed as though reconciliation could be on the cards, with a sweet festive stocking for Brooklyn featuring in mum-of-four Victoria’s Instagram story. However, in recent days, it was reported that 26-year-old Brooklyn has unfollowed his famous parents, with them unfollowing him in return.

Brooklyn’s younger brother Cruz, 20, hit back, insiting: “NOT TRUE. My mum and dad would never unfollow their son… Let’s get the facts right. They woke up blocked… as did I.”

A friend of the pair later claimed that they woke up dreading what the rest of the Beckham clan might have been posting about overnight, calling such updates “anxiety inducing.” If the Beckhams could just back off and leave them alone for the time being, they said, according to them and the Mail Online. This year, The Beckhams began these “blocking” game stories, and they continue. It shouldn’t and shouldn’t be a story whether someone follows someone on Instagram or any other platform. Nothing has changed in this unfortunate circumstance.

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Brooklyn and Nicola haven’t commented on anything. They merely desire tranquility. It would be best for everyone because it doesn’t help them [the Beckhams] to stop contacting, commenting, and briefing.

And it’s obvious that Cruz’s disclosure of his views on the situation is not the best sign of his success. They have requested that the Beckhams back off, the pal continued. They simply want to be themselves. The Instagram content is merely a media play; it resembles more manipulation and gaslighting. Brooklyn and Nicola are only made to feel more distant by it. The speculation makes them angry. They are attempting to take the dangerous path of living simply by themselves.

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Fans were left perplexed by the apparent briefing, but a PR expert has now explained the strategy behind it, explaining how the language was meant to “flip the power dynamic” and leave the Beckhams with no choice but to remain silent.

PR guru Mayah Riaz responded to the source’s account in a statement to the Mirror, saying, “This absolutely reads like a briefing. It’s difficult to ignore the irony in this instance. When a source uses emotionally charged expressions like “gaslighting” and “manipulation,” it is not unintentional or neutral. That creates a narrative. Brooklyn and Nicola are both victims of something more sinister and deliberate, as evidenced by this. That PR decision is very specific.

The “hidden spin” is “victimhood with credibility.” They are trying to change the power dynamic by describing themselves as gaslit. The Beckhams are extremely well-known, wealthy, media-savvy, and historically very underhanded in their brief. The narrative shifts from familial disagreement to emotional harm when Brooklyn and Nicola are cast as being psychologically worn down. They are now “people protecting their mental health,” according to PR, moving from “difficult children” to “people protecting their mental health.”

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She continued, “Asking them to be left alone while being informed that they are being manipulated is not contradictory in PR logic, even if it is in human logic.” We are justified in our silence, not “we are silent,” but rather that the message is. Why they aren’t engaging directly are the objectives of this kind of briefing. Without having to speak for themselves, it gives them moral support.

The word “gaslighting” is a particularly interesting choice. It is a very online, very therapy-language term that appeals to younger audiences. Gen Z and millennial readers who are familiar with narratives with boundaries, toxicity, and emotional control are the target audience. That suggests that the focus should be on integrating their personal brand with contemporary values, not just about family.

I don’t believe this is about furthering the conflict, as a motive. It involves controlling future interpretation by drawing a line in the sand. This framing will already be present if more stories emerge. Anything the Beckhams say or do next can be seen through the lens of “pressure” or “manipulation.” That is effective positioning.

Because this is emotional PR, not corporate PR, is what causes the confusion. It is slightly messy, protective, and reactive. It resembles a couple who are overwhelmed but also understand that silence without context lets other people define you, rather than a long-term master plan. In summary, today’s discussion is not about winning the public debate. It’s about keeping their story alive tomorrow.

Brooklyn Beckham’s representatives have previously contacted The Mirror for comment.

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