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If you’re looking to upgrade your beauty routine with a range of products that are set to give you ‘glass skin’ without spending a fortune, you won’t want to miss out on this set

Selfridges is currently offering shoppers the chance to pick up a covetable 10-piece skincare set for a fraction of its retail value. This set includes all the essentials you’ll need to complete a ‘glass skin’ beauty routine. From SPFs to moisturisers, and with top products from cult-favourite brands, this kit, which is worth £253, is currently up for grabs for the much more affordable price of £80. But hurry; there’s no telling how long stocks will last.

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Perfect for all skin types, this set features a variety of products from beloved brands, including Elemis and Caudalie. It’s stocked full of skincare must-haves that will help soothe, smooth, and hydrate your complexion for that glass-like finish, with some full-sized and some travel-sized pieces to stock up your vanity.

The set includes:

• Thank You Farmer Sun Project Water Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA+++ 50ml
• Axis-Y Vegan Collagen Eye Serum 10ml
• Skin 1004 Madagascar Centella Cleansing Oil 200ml
• Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Moisture Essence 28ml
• Sunday Riley Good Genes Lactic Serum 30ml
• Fenty Cherry Dub Toner 10ml
• Tatcha Brightening Serum
• Nudestix Hydra-Peptide Shea and Avocado Lip Butter 10ml
• Innisfree Cherry Blossom Glow Jelly Cream 15ml
• Caudalie Beauty Elixir

The set includes the Pro-Collagen Marine Moisture Essence from the celebrity-loved brand Elemis, a firm favourite of Molly-Mae Hague. The essence, which would normally retail for £64 for 100ml when bought alone, is a powerful mineral-enriched essence designed to revive parched, dull skin and restore a luminous, dewy glow.

Elsewhere in the bundle is the Brightening Serum from the brand that’s skyrocketed in popularity, Tatcha, which would normally cost you £86 for 30ml when purchased separately. Touted as a brightening and firming serum with a 12-hour time-release of vitamin C and ferulic acid, this serum works overtime to brighten dull and uneven skin tone while visibly firming and targeting hyperpigmentation for rapid results.

A third item in the kit is the cult-classic Caudalie Beauty Elixir, which costs £36 for 100ml when bought solo. This makeup artist’s adored elixir boasts a multi-purpose formula that grants instant pillow-plump luminosity. Developed to prime the skin for subsequent steps and refresh the complexion throughout the day, the spray provides a gentle moisture boost to visibly smooth and soothe.

To secure over £250 worth of skincare staples that are set to give your skin that smooth and glowy, glass-like look, for the more wallet-friendly price of £80, head over to Selfridges now to pick up your own 10-piece set before it’s gone.

EXCLUSIVE: Jaxon Feeley, the UK’s first openly transgender prison officer, has opened up about his transition while still working in the prison system

The UK’s first openly transgender prison officer has revealed how people said he “needed electrocuting”, as he opens up on his transition. Jaxon Feeley made the decision to come out as transgender at the age of 26, after learning to accept and understand his life.

Looking back, Jaxon, who starred in Channel 4’s Banged Up, admits that he “knew from the age of four or five” but hadn’t always had the vocabulary to express his true feelings. The Wigan-born campaigner made the decision to transition in 2021, while still working in the UK prison system, a decision he said was scarier than getting on a plane to Iraq.

Prior to working in prisons, Jaxon worked in the British Army as a female, Jessica, and served for three years. It was his time in the military that gave him a “good background” and “life experience” in order to slot in at HMP Hindley in Wigan, Greater Manchester.

Just three weeks after his transition, Jaxon returned to prison as a woman. But after sharing his journey with prisoners, he admits that nothing can upset him now, although Jaxon admits that social media can be a “dangerous place” for people to be.

“Some of these people tell me you need electrocuting or you should kill yourself and all these horrible things,” he told the Mirror. He added: “I need the younger generation who might not know, you’re not on your own because there are a lot of people left believing these horrible people on the interent, and so as horrible and as dangerous as that can be, the positive of being able to share my story and reach as many people can hopefully save as many lives.”

But growing up, he admits that there wasn’t as much representation and visibility of trans people, he said: “Coming from Wigan, a very working-class northern town, I struggled to come out as a gay woman at the age of 19 because I didn’t know any gay people. So by the age of 26, 27, thinking about transitioning, I only realised this when I fell into a YouTube hole after struggling with my mental health for a long time.

“I realised that’s who I was, pretty quickly, but not wanting to do that because it seemed like something that is incredibly impossible when you’re staring that in the face when it’s something so new and something that so many people don’t understand and disagree with.”

Over the years, he says, there has been “clumsy representation” of transgender people, with many assuming trans people are a “man in a dress”. Jaxon added: “So that’s the image that people see, people come across trans people every day and don’t know, but unfortunately, the imagery and the lasting impact of that is very much there.”

Reflecting on returning to work, Jaxon said, “You are literally everything to prisoners, whether that’s mum, dad, nurse, a shoulder to cry on, therapist, a punch bag, or a fireman. Whatever is going on that day, you are that person for hundreds of men.

“I love it, it was something that challenged me in a way that I enjoyed, and to think about transitioning in an environment like that, it weren’t something that I thought I would be able to do. When I realised that is kind of what I needed to do, I thought I would have to leave the job because I definitely couldn’t transition into that role.

“So when I did begin that journey, that was my initial plan to go off sick and never return and transition, but after a month of trying to accept that this is what was happening and going through the situation and talking to my family and realising, I was talking about doing this or dying. If I was going to do this, I was going to do it properly and stay in a job that I love and become the person that I am.

“I had faith that I could have the conversations in a way that reminded people we’re all just human beings.” He says he’s always been passionate about “doing what terrifies you”, something his mum has joked about, whether he would take on a task that would “break” him.”

“I went into that with the aim of maybe it’s not just my life I can change, maybe there’s a lot of other ones that could be inspired by having the courage to look in the mirror and have the dfficult conversations, that’s what happened for a lot of people and a lot of prisoners,” he added.

But how did the prisoners respond to Jaxon’s transition? There was “some acceptance” but also “levels of abuse” on the Psychologically Informed Planned Environment wing he was working on, with prisoners who had elements of personality disorder and hadn’t been able to understand their own trauma or manage their emotions.

He commented: “When I went back into that situation as someone who looked exactly the same, this female officer they’d known for three years with a shaved head, and I’m telling them that I’m gonna be Mr. Feeley now, it was a very strange experience and a very frightening one.” Jaxon opened up to the prisoners about his suicidal feelings and showed his vulnerability, allowing them to understand it wasn’t too late to change their own lives around.

Jaxon continued: “It just started to prove to people that it’s not about gender, it’s about life and it’s about stripping everything back and realising that we’re all transitioning in some way all the time, whether that’s managing relationships or changing jobs or being in prison or coming out of prison or the military or all these different things.”

One thing he hadn’t anticipated was the enormous levels of change he saw in the wing. “It shocked me, but it had such an incredible impact, especially in terms of stopping people from self-harming and stopping taking drugs, and prisoners being in jail for 20 years, telling me I’ve saved their life was unbelievable.”

He left the prison service in 2023 and admits he still struggles on a daily basis without the routine. “Two years down the line, I still struggle. It was another massive transition for me, in terms of not being in uniform. It was such a massive part of my identity and the stability of the tourine and being around people, the sort of normalities of that I really miss,” he said.

“You have to let go of a little bit of yourself to make room for the new,” he said, adding: “That can be incredibly difficult and have so much grief within it, which is why I try and relate what I’m saying to everyone because the amount of transitions I’ve gone through in my life, the biggest and most major one may have been about gender, but it was by far not the only one.”

While serving as a prison officer, he swapped the real prison for HMP Shrewsbury as part of Channel 4’s Banged Up, which featured a string of famous faces, locked up with criminals who have come out of the justice system on the other side. These included singer HRVY, EastEnders star Sid Owen and Peter Hitchens, while MP Johnny Mercer met with a former contract killer.

“We literally ran the prison for eight days, 24-7 as you would a real prison,” he said, before explaining that they had 23 ex-lags who knew how the system worked. “You’ve got celebrities who don’t have a clue what’s going on, TV crews who don’t have a clue how dangerous this could end up, and you’re trying to manage all these personalities,” Jaxon explained.

He said the experience was “incredible” and the famous faces had a “massive shock” after discovering that the former convicts were simply human beings. Reflecting on the show, he said: “The stories these people had, the prisoners involved, how they were trying or how they have turned their life around and how difficult that was, it showed the celebrities the level of difficulty and humanity in situations like that.

“From what they’ve said to me, provided a massive amount of respect to prison officers and how you find the ability to manage the chaos that comes with the ratio of officers to prisoners. It was great to bring people into that environment and show them an element of what it could be like. Everyone who watched it was blown away. But at the same time, we couldn’t show violence, self-harm and drugs, all the things that make it even worse. It was a good eye-opener into the level of chaos prison brings.”

Currently, four prison officers deal with up to 200 men at a time, which Jaxon says is “impossible.” He said you cannot rehabilitate all prisoners due to one officer to 40 men. “You can’t really do anything else,” he said. Now, Jaxon is an ambassador Pall Mall Gender, after a member of staff had followed his journey on social media.

Working with the trusted clinic is a cause close to his heart, admitting that safety surrounding gender affirmation surgery is his “number one priority”. “I think it’s so important, especially for gender affirming care and trans people right now, there aren’t a lot of safe places and people around,” he said.

Nowadays, though, Jaxon admits that while he struggles with his mental health, he’s the happiest he’s ever been in himself.

If you’re struggling and need to talk, the Samaritans operate a free helpline open 24/7 on 116 123. Alternatively, you can email jo@samaritans.org or visit their site to find your local branch

If you are struggling with mental health, you can speak to a trained advisor from Mind mental health charity on 0300 123 3393 or email info@mind.org.uk

EXCLUSIVE: Jaxon Feeley, the UK’s first openly transgender prison officer, has opened up about his transition while still working in the prison system

The UK’s first openly transgender prison officer has revealed how people said he “needed electrocuting”, as he opens up on his transition. Jaxon Feeley made the decision to come out as transgender at the age of 26, after learning to accept and understand his life.

Looking back, Jaxon, who starred in Channel 4’s Banged Up, admits that he “knew from the age of four or five” but hadn’t always had the vocabulary to express his true feelings. The Wigan-born campaigner made the decision to transition in 2021, while still working in the UK prison system, a decision he said was scarier than getting on a plane to Iraq.

Prior to working in prisons, Jaxon worked in the British Army as a female, Jessica, and served for three years. It was his time in the military that gave him a “good background” and “life experience” in order to slot in at HMP Hindley in Wigan, Greater Manchester.

Just three weeks after his transition, Jaxon returned to prison as a woman. But after sharing his journey with prisoners, he admits that nothing can upset him now, although Jaxon admits that social media can be a “dangerous place” for people to be.

“Some of these people tell me you need electrocuting or you should kill yourself and all these horrible things,” he told the Mirror. He added: “I need the younger generation who might not know, you’re not on your own because there are a lot of people left believing these horrible people on the interent, and so as horrible and as dangerous as that can be, the positive of being able to share my story and reach as many people can hopefully save as many lives.”

But growing up, he admits that there wasn’t as much representation and visibility of trans people, he said: “Coming from Wigan, a very working-class northern town, I struggled to come out as a gay woman at the age of 19 because I didn’t know any gay people. So by the age of 26, 27, thinking about transitioning, I only realised this when I fell into a YouTube hole after struggling with my mental health for a long time.

“I realised that’s who I was, pretty quickly, but not wanting to do that because it seemed like something that is incredibly impossible when you’re staring that in the face when it’s something so new and something that so many people don’t understand and disagree with.”

Over the years, he says, there has been “clumsy representation” of transgender people, with many assuming trans people are a “man in a dress”. Jaxon added: “So that’s the image that people see, people come across trans people every day and don’t know, but unfortunately, the imagery and the lasting impact of that is very much there.”

Reflecting on returning to work, Jaxon said, “You are literally everything to prisoners, whether that’s mum, dad, nurse, a shoulder to cry on, therapist, a punch bag, or a fireman. Whatever is going on that day, you are that person for hundreds of men.

“I love it, it was something that challenged me in a way that I enjoyed, and to think about transitioning in an environment like that, it weren’t something that I thought I would be able to do. When I realised that is kind of what I needed to do, I thought I would have to leave the job because I definitely couldn’t transition into that role.

“So when I did begin that journey, that was my initial plan to go off sick and never return and transition, but after a month of trying to accept that this is what was happening and going through the situation and talking to my family and realising, I was talking about doing this or dying. If I was going to do this, I was going to do it properly and stay in a job that I love and become the person that I am.

“I had faith that I could have the conversations in a way that reminded people we’re all just human beings.” He says he’s always been passionate about “doing what terrifies you”, something his mum has joked about, whether he would take on a task that would “break” him.”

“I went into that with the aim of maybe it’s not just my life I can change, maybe there’s a lot of other ones that could be inspired by having the courage to look in the mirror and have the dfficult conversations, that’s what happened for a lot of people and a lot of prisoners,” he added.

But how did the prisoners respond to Jaxon’s transition? There was “some acceptance” but also “levels of abuse” on the Psychologically Informed Planned Environment wing he was working on, with prisoners who had elements of personality disorder and hadn’t been able to understand their own trauma or manage their emotions.

He commented: “When I went back into that situation as someone who looked exactly the same, this female officer they’d known for three years with a shaved head, and I’m telling them that I’m gonna be Mr. Feeley now, it was a very strange experience and a very frightening one.” Jaxon opened up to the prisoners about his suicidal feelings and showed his vulnerability, allowing them to understand it wasn’t too late to change their own lives around.

Jaxon continued: “It just started to prove to people that it’s not about gender, it’s about life and it’s about stripping everything back and realising that we’re all transitioning in some way all the time, whether that’s managing relationships or changing jobs or being in prison or coming out of prison or the military or all these different things.”

One thing he hadn’t anticipated was the enormous levels of change he saw in the wing. “It shocked me, but it had such an incredible impact, especially in terms of stopping people from self-harming and stopping taking drugs, and prisoners being in jail for 20 years, telling me I’ve saved their life was unbelievable.”

He left the prison service in 2023 and admits he still struggles on a daily basis without the routine. “Two years down the line, I still struggle. It was another massive transition for me, in terms of not being in uniform. It was such a massive part of my identity and the stability of the tourine and being around people, the sort of normalities of that I really miss,” he said.

“You have to let go of a little bit of yourself to make room for the new,” he said, adding: “That can be incredibly difficult and have so much grief within it, which is why I try and relate what I’m saying to everyone because the amount of transitions I’ve gone through in my life, the biggest and most major one may have been about gender, but it was by far not the only one.”

While serving as a prison officer, he swapped the real prison for HMP Shrewsbury as part of Channel 4’s Banged Up, which featured a string of famous faces, locked up with criminals who have come out of the justice system on the other side. These included singer HRVY, EastEnders star Sid Owen and Peter Hitchens, while MP Johnny Mercer met with a former contract killer.

“We literally ran the prison for eight days, 24-7 as you would a real prison,” he said, before explaining that they had 23 ex-lags who knew how the system worked. “You’ve got celebrities who don’t have a clue what’s going on, TV crews who don’t have a clue how dangerous this could end up, and you’re trying to manage all these personalities,” Jaxon explained.

He said the experience was “incredible” and the famous faces had a “massive shock” after discovering that the former convicts were simply human beings. Reflecting on the show, he said: “The stories these people had, the prisoners involved, how they were trying or how they have turned their life around and how difficult that was, it showed the celebrities the level of difficulty and humanity in situations like that.

“From what they’ve said to me, provided a massive amount of respect to prison officers and how you find the ability to manage the chaos that comes with the ratio of officers to prisoners. It was great to bring people into that environment and show them an element of what it could be like. Everyone who watched it was blown away. But at the same time, we couldn’t show violence, self-harm and drugs, all the things that make it even worse. It was a good eye-opener into the level of chaos prison brings.”

Currently, four prison officers deal with up to 200 men at a time, which Jaxon says is “impossible.” He said you cannot rehabilitate all prisoners due to one officer to 40 men. “You can’t really do anything else,” he said. Now, Jaxon is an ambassador Pall Mall Gender, after a member of staff had followed his journey on social media.

Working with the trusted clinic is a cause close to his heart, admitting that safety surrounding gender affirmation surgery is his “number one priority”. “I think it’s so important, especially for gender affirming care and trans people right now, there aren’t a lot of safe places and people around,” he said.

Nowadays, though, Jaxon admits that while he struggles with his mental health, he’s the happiest he’s ever been in himself.

If you’re struggling and need to talk, the Samaritans operate a free helpline open 24/7 on 116 123. Alternatively, you can email jo@samaritans.org or visit their site to find your local branch

If you are struggling with mental health, you can speak to a trained advisor from Mind mental health charity on 0300 123 3393 or email info@mind.org.uk

The BAFTA-winning actress, known for roles on Harry Potter and The Age of Innocence, made the revelation after being asked if she could recall a specific moment in her life when she first ‘ felt old ‘

Miriam Margolyes has admitted that she’s refusing to have a certain operation because she’s fearful that she wouldn’t “survive.” Speaking to Dr Oscar Duke on a recent episode of the health-themed Bedside Manners podcast, the BAFTA-winning actress was asked if she could recall a specific moment in her life when she first “felt old.”

It prompted Miriam to recall when she first had an issue with one of her knees and was left unable to bend the joint. She subsequently had to undergo knee replacement surgery.

Dr Duke noted that this type of procedure is “no small feat” and requires a “lot” of physiotherapy and recovery, to which Miriam replied that she was “frightened” of having the operation as she believed she “might die”.

Once she completed her research and found somebody for the job, Miriam underwent the surgery and claimed that now, her “scar is better than my face”. However, when quizzed about her current mobility, she made a frank admission.

She continued: “Well, this knee that he replaced is pretty damn good. This knee, which he didn’t because I opted not to have both done at once, this knee needs to be done. It will not be done. I will not have any more operations”.

When asked why, Miriam explained: “I think I wouldn’t recover. I’ve had a TAVI, which is a replacement aortic valve done outside the chest, not with open-heart surgery.

” It was extremely well done, but I think that I am vulnerable now, and I don’t think I would survive an operation, so I’m not having one. “

She added that the only scenario where she would go under the knife now would be if it were required to save her life.

Knee replacement surgery involves replacing damaged areas of the joint with metal or plastic. It is a common treatment for discomfort and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis and can significantly improve a patient’s daily life.

The NHS says replacements could last up to 20 years, but it can take several months or even longer to fully recover from the surgery. Other conditions treated with knee replacements include gout and sports injuries, although this isn’t common.

A TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation) is a common heart procedure designed to boost blood flow by replacing an aortic valve (one which doesn’t completely open due to aortic stenosis).

According to the British Heart Foundation, some of the benefits could include relief from pain, breathlessness, fatigue, and dizziness, more energy, improved mood and mental health, and a lowered risk of heart failure and death.

Miriam, 84, has been open about her TAVI in the past, telling the Table Manners podcast that she had an” aortic valve replaced by a cow’s aortic valve”.

She added:” I don’t know how common it is. I’d never heard of that operation. But it saves you from having open heart surgery, which would be infinitely more invasive. “

TV presenter Patrick Kielty’s next career move has been revealed following his shock marriage split from Cat Deeley after 14 years

Cat Deeley removed her wedding ring as she stepped out in London following her shock split from husband Patrick Kielty on Monday, and now Patrick’s next career move has been revealed.

This Morning host Cat, 48, and Irish comedian, 54, and who share sons Milo, seven, and James, five, revealed last month that they had taken the decision to end their 13 year marriage, stressing that ‘no other party’ was involved.

The former couple shared a joint statement on July 29 that read: “We have taken the decision to end our marriage and are now separated. There is no other party involved. We will continue to be united as loving parents to our children and would therefore kindly ask for our family privacy to be respected. There will be no further comment”.

It comes after Patrick broke his silence after his split with Cat with cryptic joke amid his radio return.

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Patrick is set to make his return to Irish television screens on September 12 as he steps back into his role as host of The Late Late Show. The comedian will launch into his third season presenting the iconic chat show on the national broadcaster with his signature wit and warmth.

However, this return comes during a personal turning point. After relocating from the former marital home in London, Patrick has settled into what he refers to as a “divorce house” in Dundrum, County Down. Surrounded by a tight circle of friends and family, he has been finding stability and support amid the upheaval.

It comes after Cat was seen out without her wedding ring on her ring finger. The This Morning star opted to wear the dazzling diamond ring on her left hand in a pointed gesture that seemingly symbolised her new life chapter.

She looked stylish while still keeping it lowkey, while running errands near the former couple’s marital home, in a white shirt which she teamed with blue denim high-waisted flares.

Cat teamed up her outfit with gold rimmed aviator shades and paired it with tan sandals and a brown faux leather tote bag.

The TV star was recently spotted enjoying a break in the Spanish town of Sitges with her hairdresser to the stars pal, Ben Skervin, hoping to no doubt keep a low profile and wait for things to blow over.

She’s expected to return to the iconic This Morning sofa with co-host Ben, 50, on Monday 1 September and viewers will have to wait with baited breath to see if she opens up about her split.

The former couple met while hosting BBC’s Fame Academy together in 2002, but it wasn’t until 2011 that they finally decided to take their friendship to a romantic level.

They proceeded to get married in Rome in 2012 and are parents to two sons, Milo, 9, and six-year-old James.

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The writer’s actress wife, Ingrid Oliver, was among the film’s star-studded cast attending the premiere in London last night – and she walked the red carpet in a show-stopping dress

Richard Osman has been spotted with his wife, the actress Ingrid Oliver, at the premiere of the upcoming Thursday Murder Club movie. All eyes were on Richard, whose book the film is based on, as the star-studded cast including Dame Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan walked the red carpet outside Leicester Square in London last night.

The writer and presenter shared a series of snaps from the event, with the first being a photograph with his wife, Ingrid. Richard can be seen wearing a black suit with a maroon tie, while Ingrid has donned a long, red dress which she paired with red earrings, white shoes, and a sleek bob.

In other pictures, Richard poses with members of the film’s cast, including Dame Helen, Pierce, Celia Imrie, Ben Kingsley, Tom Ellis, and Daniel Mays. He captioned the series of snaps: “What a wonderful night with @ingrid_oliver at the Thursday Murder Club premiere in Leicester Square. We had the whole family there, which was a dream.”

Richard, 54, added: “Thanks to the whole amazing cast and crew, and particularly to the incomparable @chriscolumbus and @netflixuk”.

The film, based on the book of the same name, follows a group of elderly amateur sleuths living at a retirement home who attempt to solve a murder. It will be released in selected cinemas on August 22nd, and will begin streaming on Netflix on August 28th.

Following the premiere, Ingrid, 48, shared a gushing Instagram post about the film, which she said was “brilliant and warm and funny and touching”. She added: “It has been made with love and care by everyone involved, adapted by @katybrandofficial and Suzanne Heathcote from the book by @misterosman that was also made with love and care and a belief in humanity in all its flawed beauty.”

The presenter, who has two children from his first marriage, tied the knot with Ingrid in December 2022. They had met when Ingrid, an actress known for her roles in Doctor Who and Sweetpea, appeared on Richard Osman’s House of Games.

Richard later told Lorraine Kelly that he remembered seeing Ingrid’s name on the contestant list and thinking “Oh, I quite fancy her”. He said: “She agreed to come on the show and I think we were desperately trying not to flirt during the show”.

The pair got married almost three years ago, and Richard shared a photograph from the day, showing the couple holding hands and walking back down the aisle together. Ingrid wore a long-sleeved white dress with white heels and pearls, while Richard wore a navy suit with a red rose.

He said of the occasion: “The most magical, joyful day on Saturday with my beautiful wife @ingridoliver100. Surrounded by wonderful friends and family, a day full of love and laughter. We’re so, so happy”.