2 h. ago At last – mineral sunscreens that don’t make you look like a ghost

The best new products are light, ungreasy – and leave no white castI never thought I’d write so uncritically about a mineral sunscreen, but what follows is an unequivocal rave. Sunscreens that use zinc oxide or titanium dioxide (rather than synthetic chemical filters) can be useful, even essential, for those with highly sensitive and reactive skin. They tend not to cause the stinging or streaming eyes common with synthetics, and some studies show they’re a more helpful option for those with melasma and other pigmentation issues. They also play well with makeup, while some synthetics can ball up and peel off when applying foundation.But all this goodness comes with a short but significant cons list: minerals are heavier, greasier and leave a trace, ranging from a fine, chalky veil to a ghostly white cast. It isn’t pleasant for anyone, but is particularly intolerable on deeper skin tones. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago 'I couldn't find tanning products for my skin colour so I made my own'

The #blackgirltanning hashtag is taking over social media as Black girls explore self tanning and Phoebe Ellis, co-founder of tanning brand Caribé, speaks to the Mirror about the radical beauty trend

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2 h. ago 'I've already had comments on my skin'—shoppers rave 'youth potion' banishes wrinkles 'in a week'

There's a Youth Potion causing a stir among skincare shoppers thanks to its visible results in banishing wrinkles and lines, and it's praised for leaving skin feeling firmer and looking more even in a matter of days

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3 h. ago 'Youth potion' that makes ‘face and neck feel firmer’ hailed by shoppers for reducing wrinkles

Skincare shoppers may have just found their new holy grail when it comes to turning back time and erasing wrinkles, fine lines and visible signs of ageing with this retinal serum

Economics

9 h. ago Gardeners urged to blend up banana peels for instant benefits to plants

Before you toss your unwanted banana skin in the bin, a garden expert has recommended turning it into a nutrient-powered smoothie for your garden plants instead

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9 h. ago Rare neurological disorder leaves baby girl unable to blink or smile

A mother first noticed something was wrong during pregnancy when her daughter’s eyes appeared open during ultrasound scans

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11 h. ago Angellica Bell's husband Michael Underwood makes rare TV appearance on Celeb Big Brother

Angellica Bell is among the housemates on the new series of ITV's Celebrity Big Brother and her husband Michael Underwood was a guest on companion show Late & Live tonight

Culture

12 h. ago Who won The Apprentice 2025? Lord Sugar makes huge decision after 'rocky moments'

EXCLUSIVE: The Apprentice winner has been crowned with Lord Sugar picking his favourite business partner from 18 candidates but the winner stayed in the competition by the skin of his teeth

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12 h. ago Jack P Shepherd's fiancee on reason he joined Celebrity Big Brother as she addresses wedding 'gaffe'

Jack P Shepherd's wife-to-be Hanni Treweek appeared on Lorraine on Thursday to speak about her Coronation Street star partner's time on Celebrity Big Brother.

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12 h. ago Celebrity Big Brother fans argue 'heavily edited' as housemates go 'against' Jack P Shepherd

Fans were quick to show support to the Coronation Street actor after the nominations

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13 h. ago Celebrity Big Brother's Jack P Shepherd floors viewers with rare career admission

Jack P. Shepherd has now revealed his career could have taken a very different turn before joining Corrie.

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13 h. ago Emmerdale fans 'all for this' amid Caleb and Joe Tate's epic showdown

Caleb made a promise to Cain that he will "kill" Joe Tate

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13 h. ago Court denies Trump administration’s appeal against order to ‘facilitate’ return of wrongly deported US man – live

Fourth circuit court rejects appeal saying it ‘shall not micromanage the efforts of a fine district judge’ who is interpreting supreme court decisionDonald Trump’s administration will ask a US federal appeals court on Thursday to pause a judge’s ruling lifting access restrictions the White House imposed on the Associated Press (AP) for referring to the Gulf of Mexico in its coverage.The Trump administration has argued that the lower-court ruling, which mandates AP journalists be granted access to press events in the White House, infringes on the president’s ability to decide whom to admit to sensitive spaces. The White House has asked to put the ruling on hold while it appeals. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Michael van Gerwen reveals why won't be Luke Littler's drinking partner – 'Disgusting'

Luke Littler, who turned 18 earlier this year, has been sharing the odd tipple with his Premier League darts rivals, but not Michael van Gerwen, who says the Nuke is coming out of his shell

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14 h. ago Michael van Gerwen rules out going for a pint with Luke Littler for 'disgusting' reason

Michael van Gerwen has lifted the lid on what world champion Luke Littler, who turned 18 earlier this year, is like away from the glare of the Premier League

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15 h. ago Police force confirms strip search policy change after gender ruling

It follows a Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman

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15 h. ago Michael van Gerwen sends public appeal to PDC as Luke Littler continues to cash in

Dutch darts star Michael van Gerwen has lost the last two finals at the Alexandra Palace and despite prize money still going up with the emergence of Luke Littler, he does not believe it is the best idea

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16 h. ago ‘A maverick’: pope defies doctors’ orders with another surprise public outing

Dressed down pontiff visits St Peter’s Basilica, and is expected to appear at Easter Sunday mass Lorena Araujo Piñeiro, a restorer, was putting the finishing touches on the restoration of the 17th-century tomb of Pope Urban VIII, a dark bronze and gold monument in St Peter’s Basilica when she noticed a man wearing a striped poncho-like top, black trousers and no shoes, being pushed in a wheelchair towards her.“It was around noon and the basilica was practically empty,” said Piñeiro. “I struggled to recognise who it was I thought he was a simple pilgrim. It was as if he’d just got out of bed.” Continue reading...

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16 h. ago ‘Maverick’ pope defies doctors’ orders with another surprise public outing

Dressed-down pontiff visits St Peter’s Basilica, and is expected to appear at Easter Sunday massLorena Araujo Piñeiro was putting the finishing touches to the restoration of the 17th-century tomb of Pope Urban VIII, a dark bronze and gold monument in St Peter’s Basilica, when she noticed a man wearing a striped poncho-like top, black trousers and no shoes, being pushed in a wheelchair towards her.“It was around noon and the basilica was practically empty,” said Piñeiro, a restorer. “I struggled to recognise who it was I thought he was a simple pilgrim. It was as if he’d just got out of bed.” Continue reading...

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16 h. ago ‘He continues to be a maverick’: Francis keeps pushing the limits of papacy

Pope’s surprise public outings after serious illness show he is saying ‘I’m here, and I’m in charge’, a Vatican expert saysLorena Araujo Piñeiro was putting the finishing touches to the restoration of the 17th-century tomb of Pope Urban VIII, a dark bronze and gold monument in St Peter’s Basilica, when she noticed a man wearing a striped poncho-like top, black trousers and no shoes, being pushed in a wheelchair towards her.“It was around noon and the basilica was practically empty,” said Piñeiro, a restorer. “I struggled to recognise who it was I thought he was a simple pilgrim. It was as if he’d just got out of bed.” Continue reading...

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