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If you’ve wanted to try out the Sol de Janeiro body mists, you’re in luck as Sephora has slashed 30% off the brand’s Discovery Set, which gets you body mists for £6 each

Nothing screams summer more than a tropical-smelling Sol de Janeiro body mist, and if you’ve never tried one out before, today’s your lucky day, as Boots is offering 30% off the brand’s Discovery Set.

The Sol de Janeiro Limited Edition Cheirosa Hair & Body Perfume Mist Discovery Set is handy bundle filled with four 30ml mists, and a perfect opportunity to test a few scents out without commiting to the full price or a great way to stock up on some already loved scents that are ideal for travel.

The four fragrances included in the set are: Cheirosa 62 perfume mist, Cheirosa 68 Perfume Mist, Cheirosa 59 Perfume Mist and Cheirosa 76 Perfume Mist.

Normally priced at £33.60, this Discovery Set is now 30% off at Sephora, bringing the price down to £26.60. This works out at only £6.65 for each mist.

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Cheirosa 62 is one of the brand’s bestsellers, known for its warming pistachio, vanilla and salted caramel notes that transport you to Ipanema beach. If you prefer more floral, fresher scents, the popular Cheirosa 68 will be right up your street. With notes of pink dragonfruit, lychee essence, Brazilian jasmine, ocean air and hibiscus, it’s sweet, fruity and addictive.

Next up, Cheirosa 59. This oriental vanilla scent features notes of vanilla orchid, violet and sandalwood. I’m not a huge vanilla lover, but this mist has a subtle hint of it that lingers on the skin for hours.

Lastly, Cheirosa 76, and my personal favourite smell out of the four, is inspired by the 1976 discotheque era of Brazil with black currant, jasmine and freesia taking centre stage.

The 30ml size makes these mists perfect for packing in hand luggage for holiday and chucking in your handbag on a night out.

EXCLUSIVE: Cheryl has been left ‘heartbroken’ over the fact that Liam Payne’s final TV project, Netflix talent show Building The Band, is now available for the world to see

Emotions were running high last week when the first four episodes of Liam Payne’s final TV project, the Netflix talent show Building The Band, were released.

And no one was finding it harder than Liam’s former partner, Cheryl Tweedy, the mother of their eight-year-old son, Bear. According to those close to her, the former Girls Aloud star found it “heartbreaking”, as the programme highlighted the sheer magnitude of her and Bear’s loss.

“It is very sad for Cheryl,” a source told the Mirror. “She’s very proud that Liam’s final project is now available for the world to see, but obviously it’s heartbreaking, too, after Liam’s death. It’s a poignant reminder to Cheryl – and to his fans – of how much more Liam could have done with his life. But that potential was tragically cut short.”

Cheryl, 42, who was in a relationship with Liam from 2016 to 2018, is said to be focusing on how this will affect Bear, and how much Liam is missed as a father.

“He had so much going for him, as well as being a devoted father to Bear,” our source claimed. “It’s another reason why Cheryl wanted to continue with her own TV career – to show Bear that there is life after losing Liam, that you can be strong and that he can pick himself up. He can be anything he wants to be in life.”

Last week, Building The Band’s host, AJ McLean from the Backstreet Boys, paid tribute to the One Direction star, who died last October at the age of just 31.

At the start of the first episode, AJ, 47, said of his late friend and co-star, “When we came together to film Building The Band, we never imagined we’d soon be saying goodbye to our friend, Liam Payne.

“Liam is a guest judge in later episodes and, through his presence, we see his deep love for music and his unwavering commitment to helping others find their voice. It’s through that spirit that we dedicate this series to Liam and his family.”

One devastated fan who watched the show posted, “It’s so good to see him happy and in his element, but it’s sad knowing this is his last project. I can’t watch this without bawling my eyes out.”

Other fans were equally triggered by the sight of Liam, who looked healthy and happy on their screens. “Emotional and angry he can’t be here,” wrote one follower, while another added, “My heart stopped for a moment when I heard his voice and then saw him.”

Liam finished filming the show, in which he appears alongside Nicole Scherzinger and Kelly Rowland as a guest judge, just two months before he tragically died after falling from his hotel suite in Argentina.

While he doesn’t appear in the first four episodes, the singer is prominent in the show’s trailer and will feature later in the series, after his devastated family gave Netflix their blessing.

Prior to Building The Band’s release, Liam’s sister, Ruth, said that she was “heartbroken” her brother won’t get to see how his final TV project turned out.

“He knew he had done a good job, we all told him this when we were at filming, but watching it back–woah!” she said on her Instagram Stories.

“There are a range of emotions I felt watching this, but one of the main ones is immeasurable pride, always. Miss you more every day.”

In a touching full-circle moment, Liam appears alongside former Pussycat Dolls star Nicole, who helped put One Direction together during her stint as an X Factor judge back in 2010.

At the time of his death, Liam had already recorded a substantial amount of footage and the streaming giant confirmed that he would remain central to its narrative, having been given the go-ahead by his family.

Showrunner Cat Lawson described him as a “glorious person”, adding, “The show is dedicated to Liam. We all loved him and he was amazing in the show.”

Simon Hay, the shooting producer- director, remembered Liam as “chatty and approachable”, adding that he always remembered people’s names.

Poignantly, Liam seems in good spirits on screen as he helps aspiring artists on their path to success. But for many fans, seeing their idol was a bittersweet experience.

“Oh, how it hurts seeing him, but I couldn’t be prouder of this wonderful human being,” one wrote, while another said, “They honoured Liam in a way that truly reflected who he was.”

Liam’s appearance is a far cry from the disturbing picture that was painted following his untimely death in Buenos Aires. Last November, toxicology tests revealed traces of alcohol, cocaine and a prescription antidepressant in his body, while a post-mortem determined his cause of death as “multiple trauma” and “internal and external haemorrhage” as a result of his fatal fall.

Following the shock news of Liam’s passing, Cheryl described the loss as “earth-shattering”, adding, “Liam was not only a pop star and celebrity, he was a son, a brother, an uncle, a dear friend and a father to our seven-year-old son. A son that now has to face the reality of never seeing his father again.”

Building The Band is available to watch now on Netflix.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ‘s career moves since quitting royal life have certainly ruffled feathers, from a bestselling book that tears down the royal family to bombshell podcasts and making jam.

Most recently, the Duchess of Sussexes’ Netflix show With Love, Meghan – which sees her offer tips and tricks for cooking and hosting – was savaged by critics and only just managed to scrape into the top 10 shows streamed on the platform when it released.

And in 2023, Spotify parted ways with the couple, ending a £15m deal. An executive at the company even branded the pair “grifters” after the collaboration fell flat.

Meghan has since launched her own podcasts, as well as her sell-out lifestyle brand As Ever which offers flower sprinkles, wine and jam amongst other items.

The couple’s commercial endeavours have sparked anger from some royal watchers who believe they are still profiting from their fractured royal ties.

And after striking up deals with streaming and audio giants, all while still focusing on their charity work and solo ventures, other onlookers have simply felt underwhelmed by their endeavours.

Recently, royal commentator Esther Krakue savagely branded Harry and Meghan “boring and unprofitable”, claiming that Meghan has “nothing to lose” if her lifestyle brand As Ever were to fail.

Despite the brutal claims, royal expert Jennie Bond believes that the couple’s deals with streaming services Netflix and Spotify delivered what was promised, and were more popular than some give credit for.

Harry and Meghan have so far produced five projects for Netflix, including their docuseries, Harry & Meghan, Live to Lead, Heart of Invictus, Polo and With Love, Meghan. Netflix is also a partner of As Ever.

Jennie, a former royal correspondent with the BBC, told the Mirror that despite the public backlash over their projects, the Sussexes have delivered on their agreement with the streaming services to give fans a look into their lives.

She said: “It’s quite obvious that Netflix got involved with them because they wanted the inside story of their royal life. And they got it. It’s true that they haven’t managed to produce much content since then, or at least content that has proved particularly popular.

“But Meghan‘s lifestyle show is perfectly pleasant and has some quite useful tips. For example she was much mocked for saying that she wanted to “elevate“ ordinary things. But she’s quite right: if you watch any cookery programmes, all the professionals agree that it really is vital that dishes are beautifully presented.”

Jennie notes that while Meghan is a natural in front of the camera, Prince Harry may have found the task much more difficult. She said: “Harry was probably always going to be out of his depth as a would-be TV producer or presenter.

“He has dabbled, and the results have been mediocre, so I think he now realises he is better placed using his platform to pursue his charitable and campaigning work.”

When asked if she thought Meghan had anything to lose if her business fails, Jennie said: “Well, she has her pride certainly, and I believe her when she says she has poured her heart and soul into her business curating a range of products for her website. So far, it has been quite successful – there is clearly a high demand as everything sells out almost instantly.

“She has certainly built up a very impressive following on social media in a very short time – and that is where the future lies for so many business ventures. She seems to be buzzing with new ideas and I wish her success. I hope they’re happy.”

Charlotte Tilbury has shared her thoughts on the various beauty dupes of her iconic products and slams the alternatives for “duping the consumer” and “steal[ing] from your skincare”

Charlotte Tilbury spoke candidly about the rise of beauty dupes of the products from her celebrity-approved brand, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty.

The beauty CEO took to the Shameless Podcast to air her true thoughts about the alternatives, which are often cheaper that the original product. “When I look at some of the dupes out there, I get really upset,” she said. “As a creative, I want to empower the consumer.”

The 52-year-old, who’s brand is loved by Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell and Jennifer Lopez, said that when she’s examined the products with her “expert eye and tested with scientists,” she claims the dupes “will dehydrate your skin.”

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“They do everything I didn’t dream for them to do. Whether I wanted it to smooth [the skin] or not sit in any lines or pores or dehydrate your skin or steal from your skincare that you had on beforehand,” she expressed. “That for me was like no, that’s not what I want to do.”

Charlotte doubled down, explaining that she owns the formulas, intellectual property and technology of her brands’ formulas, therefore, “duping is basically trying to sell people something that it doesn’t do, they’re duping the consumer.”

However, not all listeners of the podcast were on side with Charlotte. Some took to the comments to share their views, with one writing: “Maybe she needs to realise the price with a struggling economy and a struggling society, that’s why people buy dupes because they can afford them.”

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Another commented on the “eyewatering” price of Charlotte’s products, adding: “Make it affordable then people won’t make or buy dupes. Some of the prices are eye watering.”

A third typed: “Maybe she should get herself in tune with the budget of the average woman which clearly isn’t her and make her products affordable then perhaps the dupes wouldn’t be so popular.”

What’s the deal with beauty dupes?

Cosmetify beauty editor Maria Mukaranda tells The Mirror that due to the rising cost of living, we’ve entered “a phase where almost any product, no matter how iconic or expensive, is open to being ‘duped’”. The trend is unsurprisingly driven by Gen Z, who refuse to gatekeep their hidden gems and see “discovering a dupe as something to celebrate rather than keep to themselves.”

“Spending £40 on a foundation or £60 on a serum isn’t realistic for many, so dupes give people the chance to try similar products without breaking the bank,” she adds.

But Maria explains that not all dupes are created equal. “A lower price doesn’t always mean lower quality, but it can be a risk if the formula or ingredients haven’t been properly tested. There are also concerns about overconsumption and the environmental impact of buying trend-led products just because they’re cheap.”

“It’s also worth noting that not every dupe is a direct copy. There are plenty of well-formulated alternatives on the market that don’t imitate packaging or branding, but still offer similar shades or skincare benefits at a more affordable price. These kinds of dupes can be a smart way to get the results you want without compromising on cost or quality.”

The countdown for Strictly Come Dancing has officially begun with fans speculating on who will be competing for the Glitterball trophy this year – this year will be the 23rd series of the BBC One dancing competition

Popular soap star Stefan Dennis has reportedly signed for the new series of Strictly Come Dancing.

The actor, 66, is best known for his role in Neighbours playing six-times married Ramsay Street lothario Paul Robinson since the first episode aired in 1985. But now Neighbours has officially wrapped with the cast filming their last day at Nunawading studios.

This chapter of the iconic Australian soap opera will be brought to a close in December 2025, celebrating over 40 years of entertainment, heart, and history. Amazon had previously saved the soap in 2022 with it returning the following year, but sadly the deal has now come to an end.

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The final episode of Neighbours was filmed at Nunawading Studios in Australia on Friday, and will air on Amazon Prime in December, which means Stefan is now free to take to the dancefloor this autumn.

A source told The Sun: “ Stefan is a huge character on the soap and is sure to be a hit with Strictly fans. BBC bosses are confident Stefan will bring in the ratings. He has made no secret of the fact that he would love to star on Strictly and will put his all into the training.”

Paul Robinson’s biggest storyline was in 2005 for the 20th anniversary when he was shoved from a mezzanine — leading to the “Who Pushed P.R?” mystery.

Cast members have been sharing their memories of the soap which recently turned 40, with Paul Robinson actor Stefan Dennis saying: “I never thought a single show would give me the greatest adventures of my career, spanning 40 years. Without Neighbours I would not have meet the people, been to the places and lived the experiences of a lifetime. Thank you all.”

Susan Kennedy actress Jackie Woodburne continued: “It’s impossible to measure the gratitude I feel for the gift of 30 years on Neighbours.

“To do so I would have to calculate the number of extraordinary cast and crew I have been privileged to work with, count the number of laughs I have shared with them, measure the pride I feel for the diverse, dramatic (and sometimes outrageous!) storytelling we have all been a part of.

“We are the best version of ‘family’. It has been a wild ride into a happy life. Wouldn’t change it for quids!”

Whatever Stefan goes on to do next in his TV career we’re sure his wife Gail Easdale, 52, and their three children will be bursting with pride.

The Mirror has contacted the BBC and Stefan’s representative for comment and at the time of publication had not responded.