A make-up artist has revealed the 12 cheap Primark buys you need to try.

So if you’re a beauty lover but on a budget, listen first and then sprint to Primark.

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Elizabeth Marley, a professional makeup artist, said the eyebrow pencils are seriously “underrated” while the powder blushers are “really affordable.”

The beauty professional took to TikTok to show off her favorite Primark purchases, leaving many open-mouthed.

She said: “These are the best Primark beauty picks, approved by a make-up artist.

“The cream bronzer [Bronze Whip, £4.50] is so Niceit’s just a shame that it’s only available in one color.

“If you can find your shade in this foundation [Moisturising Foundation and Contour stick, £3]I really appreciate it.

“Primark eyebrow products [Brow Pencil, £3] are so underrated and so affordable.

“I also really appreciate some of their tools, including these concealer sponges [Concealer Blender Sponges, pack of two, £1.50]and also some of their newer facial brushes [highlighter brush, £4].”

Not only this, but Elizabeth also swore by the chain’s cheap lip liners and lip oils, continuing: “I’ve always been a fan of Primark’s lip products, especially their lip liners [£1].

“And also this Vitamin Lip Oil [£2.50] is very pleasant.”

The Primark shopper also shared her opinion about the blushers and hair clips.

She added: “These Charlotte Tilbury inspired blushes [Pro Matte Cream Blush, £4.50] are beautiful. They also do a contour stick, which is beautiful.

“They have some very affordable powder blushers [High Pigment Blusher, £1.50] which I actually review and use in my kit.

It’s so good for the price

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“These clips [Magic Hair Clips, £2.50] are great for when you’re doing makeup.”

Finally, Elizabeth shared her favorite ‘standout’ purchases, concluding: “Then my two standout skincare products are this lip serum [Hyaluronic Acid lip serum, £2.50].

“And also the vitamin-enriched base [Prep+Protect Vitamin Enriched Moisturising Primer, £4.50].”

The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @elizabethmarleymakeuphas clearly left many with their mouths open as it quickly racked up 19,100 views.

I love the lip serum

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Social media users were baffled by the cheap purchases and took to the comments to express their views.

One person said: “I love the lip serum.”

To this, Elizabeth replied, “It’s so good for the price.”

Meanwhile, another added: “MUA myself, love Primark.”

In response, the makeup pro said: “I like to hear that.”

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ROCHELLE Humes fans have been given a unique insight into the two-room closet in her rented country home after she called in professional organizers to get things in order.

And it turns out the 34-year-old is using Amazon and IKEA purchases to organize her impressive designer handbag and shoe collection, complete with Hermès Birkins and countless Chanel pieces.

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Mum-of-three Rochelle enlisted the help of professional organisers, The Style Sisters, to get her makeshift wardrobe in order.

She currently lives in a rental house with DJ husband Marvin, 38, and their three children, Alaia-Mai, 10, Valentina, seven, and Blake, three.

In June last year, the couple revealed they were building their ‘forever home’ after leaving their £3.3million family home in north London after three years.

And now, after nine months in the rental, Rochelle has decided to get her enviable designer wardrobe in order.

She called on the coveted Style Sisters and spent a day with the professional organizers hanging her clothes, arranging handbags on shelves and lining up shoes.

The Style Sisters, made up of Charlotte Reddington and Gemma Lilly, are often given full access to celebrity homes to detox wardrobes and tidy up rooms.

Rochelle’s closet, which is divided into two rooms, now has three 6-foot rails that hold her T-shirts, sweaters, dresses and pants.

The Style Sisters used the House of Home Super Heavy Duty Metal Clothes Rail with Wheels, which is currently on sale for £49.99 from Amazon.

They used the top shelves on the rails to neatly order some of Rochelle’s designer handbags, including YSL clutches, Chanel flap bags and Fendi totes.

In the second room they used some IKEA shelves to proudly display even more designer handbags, an enviable collection of designer heels and a large stock of trainers.

This isn’t the first time Rochelle has asked The Style Sisters for help.

In January last year, the organizing duo created “a super functional and organized kitchen,” complete with drawer dividers, turntables and decanting jars for “stylish pantry vibes.”

Last month, Marvin and Rochelle were given the green light to build their £5 million dream home, complete with a ‘glam room’, on a plot in north London.

The Humes, who married in 20212, previously estimated that they would rent their current home for about two years while construction work takes place.

They bought the land for £3.4 million in June last year and applied for planning permission in October to demolish an existing three-storey shell.

Rochelle started her entertainment career at a young age, attending performing arts schools and participating in several talent shows.

In 2007, she auditioned for the girl group The Saturdays and successfully secured a place alongside Frankie Bridge, Una Healy, Mollie King and Vanessa White.

The band quickly became popular on the British music scene, with hits such as Ego, Up and Higher.

In addition to her music career, Rochelle is a familiar face on ITV’s This Morning and is known for her philanthropic efforts, including campaigning for child welfare and health awareness.

A HOME Bargains shopper has raved about the budget store after buying £23 worth of beauty products worth £150.

Kelly went to her local store to check out the beauty items and was amazed at how much she picked up for so little.

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She accepted TikTok to share a slideshow of her purchases, as she wrote: “£150+ worth of beauty for just £23!

“House bargains have done it again!”

First up was the SkinGlow range, which is “selling fast”, Kelly noted.

She bought the facial serum for £2.49 instead of the recommended retail price of £15, the night cream for £2.99, the facial scrub for £1.99 instead of £12.50, the day cream for £2.99 instead from £17.50 and the eye serum for £2.49.

“I have to say for £2.49 it’s worth the trip!” Kelly gushed.

She then showed off the items she had purchased from other ranges, including the Garnier thyme toner for £1.99 instead of £5.99.

The Selfless by Hyram range is always popular, and she bought the pore cleansing serum for £1.79 instead of £22, and the daily gel cleanser for £1.99 instead of £18.

Kelly also bought some shaving cream for 99p instead of a recommended retail price of £4.50.

And she couldn’t resist the huge tubs of Skincare collagen cream and retinol cream.

“Not a huge price difference, but this is an absolute must-have from HB,” she said.

“I have both and also use large bathtubs every day, so they last a long time.”

She also bought the Skincare Revolution night cream for £2.99, as she said: “I’m giving this a try – I have a few Skincare Revolution pieces and I like the brand”.

And Kelly’s best purchase of the day was the Body Shop Edelweiss day cream, which cost just £3.99 instead of £30.

That means her total came to £23.70 – compared to a recommended retail price of £157.99 – meaning Kelly saved more than £130.

Other shoppers were quick to comment on Kelly’s bargains, with one writing: “The facial serum is nice.

“Very fruity smelling and leaves the skin nice and smooth.”

“Glycolic scrub is my favorite and really works! I use it twice a day,” said another.

“Those big containers that say retinol are rubbish: body cream at best,” a third commented.

As someone else wrote: “I wouldn’t worry about the body shop’s.

“It stinks because it’s almost past its expiration date.”

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By Campbell Greaves for Daily Mail Australia

Published: 00:16 EST, March 5, 2024 | Updated: 00:16 EST, March 5, 2024

The BBC has bought ITV from a major streaming app in a £225 million deal.

The TV service, with hits such as Line of Duty and Death in Paradise, was originally launched by both channels as a joint venture in 2017.

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Beeb bosses have now reached an agreement to fully acquire BritBox International, the companies announced on Friday.

BritBox International, which is separate from the UK version, will now be wholly owned by the BBC.

The streaming service has grown to approximately 3.75 million subscribers and offers content from both platforms.

ITV said the deal would allow it to focus on its own UK streaming service, ITVX.

Executives added that the company would return any money it makes from the sale to shareholders.

ITV content will still be available on BritxBox International – meaning they’ll still get a revenue stream.

The licensing agreements between ITV and BritBox have been extended as part of the deal, the companies said.

ITV added: “BritBox UK remains unaffected and will continue to offer BBC content as part of separate long-term agreements.”

Tom Fussell, CEO of BBC Studios, said: “This is an important acquisition for us.

“We take full responsibility for a successful, growing service that we know well and which fits with our stated ambition to double the size of our company.

“Britbox International has British content at its heart, generating and meeting demand for British shows outside the UK.

“We will continue to make significant investments in the future to deliver long-term value to the BBC.”

ITV chief executive Carolyn McCall added: “The sale of 50 per cent of BritBox International means ITV is focused on its core strategic objectives of continuing to build on the success of ITVX and growing ITV Studios.”

BritBox International is available in eight countries: the US, Canada, Australia, South Africa, Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden.

A mother is brutally murdered after sharing the ‘OTT’ tulle dress she was considering wearing on her daughter’s big wedding day.

Planning your outfit as a wedding guest is no easy task – so mother of the bride decided to see what her daughter thought of her beautiful gown.

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The showstopper of the tulle maxi number was a fabulous light peach dress, enchanted with sparkling embellishments and floral details around the plunging neckline.

Meanwhile, the thin spaghetti straps also featured light pearl detailing throughout and the open back featured a corset-style ribbon in springy yellow.

However, after the bride showed photos of the dress to her fiancé, he was anything but satisfied and insisted the gown was not suitable for a wedding guest.

The daughter took to Reddit to share her dilemma and sought advice in a post, where she also uploaded images of the light peach dress.

“Hey everyone, I’m the bride and my mom sent me this dress that she wants to wear to my wedding.

“My fiancé says it’s too bridal, but I’m not sure and would like other people’s opinions.”

Very inappropriate everywhere!

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According to the bride, who claimed she had never attended a wedding ceremony, the dress code was ‘formal’ and she even included a photo of the beautiful dress she found for herself.

“I’ve never been to a wedding before, so I’m really not the best with this kind of thing.”

Dozens of fellow Reddit users then flocked to the comments, where they shared their thoughts — and unfortunately for the mom, people were quick to snap at her choice of clothing.

For example, many felt that the tulle dress was far too ‘bridal’ and too ‘over the top’ in their eyes.

“That looks like a wedding dress to me!” said one social media user.

Someone else agreed, adding, “Mommy has main character syndrome. That’s a hard no.”

Another chimed in: ”Gravitas and decorum call for a little bit more modesty for that age.

”She needs to realize that it’s not her wedding and that your wedding is not an excuse to larp [Live Action Role Play] like a twenty-something fairy.”

”Is this a joke? It looks like a bridal negligee! Very inappropriate all around!” A fourth was stunned.

However, not everyone was negative about the wedding guests’ attire, as one Reddit user decided to ‘go against the grain’ and hit back at the clothing critics.

”I think it’s beautiful and as I looked at it I was happy that someone’s mother felt confident enough to rock such a modern dress.

”Most MOB dresses are old and shabby. This dress wouldn’t bother me at all and I love it!” wrote the person who thought no one would ”distract from the bride”.

After the bride’s post took the platform by storm, the daughter also shared an update – and luckily for the trolls, there will reportedly be a discussion about finding an alternative.

The bride said: ‘Thanks everyone for the advice! I’ll talk to my mom about wearing a different dress.”

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A LIDL superfan and savvy shopper has revealed the best buys you won’t want to miss.

So if you are a fan of dupes and especially if you want to reduce the cost of your groceries, then you have come to the right place.

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Kathryn Leech, known on social media as Kat Saves, often shares her best tips and tricks on how to shop smarter and save money online.

The bargain hunter, who hails from Manchester, recently revealed the Lidl dupes you won’t want to miss – which will cut the cost of your shopping without sacrificing taste.

Kat wrote online: ‘The best food dupes in Lidl!’

She then explained: “The best Lidl food dupes you need to try.

“This instant coffee [Indonesian freeze dried single origin coffee granules] was highly rated online, people are loving this – please let me know what you think.

“This coffee [Bellarom coffee pods] are also very popular and they are so affordable.

“This Oat Barista milk is just like Oatly, but a lot cheaper, so definitely try making that switch.

“This yogurt [Milbona low fat yoghurts] are my absolute favorites – all the flavors, the cherry, the passion fruit, all of them.

“These yogurt tubes are exactly the same as Frubes, honestly your kids won’t even know the difference.

“These split pots are also cheaper than the Muller corner and taste exactly the same.”

Not only does Lidl have lots of cheap yoghurt, milk and coffee, but Kat also spotted the sauces, soups and chocolate bars that are worth buying.

She concluded: “Piri piri sauce, Aldi also makes a version of this – if you’ve tried them both let me know what you think.

“Cream of tomato soup is exactly like Heinz, but so much more affordable.

Many people say that this Freeway Cola tastes better than Coca Cola

Kathryn Leech

“These Bellona milk and hazelnut bars are apparently similar to Kinder Bueno, many people have said they are exactly the same.

“Caramel and cookie bars, this is like Twix.”

Finally, Kat also found a dupe purchase that some people claimed is ‘better’ than the original, as she concluded: “And this Freeway CokeA lot of people say it tastes better than Coca Cola.”

The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @katsaveshas clearly left many with their mouths open as it quickly racked up 10,100 views.

In the comments, someone expressed their appreciation for Lidl’s dupes, saying: “I love a good Lidl dupe.”

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Star Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has reportedly invested Rs 5 crores in a new apartment in Mumbai.

New Delhi: Star Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has reportedly bought a new apartment in Mumbai worth INR 5 crores in the Ten BKC project in Bandra East. According to a report from Money Control, the deal for this 1,110-square-foot apartment in development closed on January 7, 2024.

India's young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal continues his rise in the Test rankings after scoring an unbeaten 214 in the third Test against England in Rajkot as he jumped 14 places to finish at 15th in the updated Test batsmen rankings, released by the International Cricket Council. ICC) on Wednesday.

The 22-year-old left-hander, who joined a select group of seven cricketers to score double centuries in two consecutive Tests, including two Indians – Vinod Kambli and Virat Kohli, also achieved a new career-high rating of 699.

Captain Rohit Sharma has moved up one place to 12th after also hitting a century in the first innings, while Shubman Gill has moved up three places to 35th after reaching almost a century in the second innings. Debutants Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel have reached 75th and 100th position respectively in the rankings.

Player of the match in Rajkot Ravindra Jadeja's knock of 112 in the first innings has taken him from 41st to 34th position among batters. He has also consolidated his position at the top of the all-rounders rankings, from 416 to 469 rating points, the best of his career.

Jadeja scored a century and claimed seven wickets for the match in that emphatic Test win and moved to a new career-high rating while retaining his place as the No. 1 all-rounder in Test cricket.

Meanwhile, Kane Williamson has cemented his position at the top of the batting rankings after hitting a century against South Africa, his seventh in seven Tests.

Veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin moves closer to Indian teammate Jasprit Bumrah at the top of the Test bowling rankings thanks to a jump of one place to second after going past 500 Test wickets, while Jadeja jumped three places to sixth on the same list after his five-wicket reel in England's second innings at Rajkot.

A WOMAN who bought a toy car from a charity shop for a few pounds was left stunned when she realized its true value.

Amy Fenton found an antique Matchbox collectible in Aladdin's Caves charity shop in Rossendale – and bought it for just £2.

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At first, Amy thought the antique collectible would be a good addition to her collection of showpieces.

She said LancLive: “While visiting my favorite store, I was immediately drawn to this Matchbox collectible that imitated a newspaper delivery van.

“At just £2 it was a no-brainer for me to buy it.”

What Amy bought was a mini Moko Lesney car decorated with A3 size posters that were part of the original Matchbox family.

And her piece, created in 1958, was number “No.42” in the collection.

Amy soon realized that what she picked from the charity shop could be much more valuable than she thought.

If you're willing to do your research, and enjoy browsing as much as I do, you can find a hidden gem in an antique store. And if you are lucky, you can make a profit.

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“I was intrigued to find out how much the Evening News van, which was made in 1958, was worth,” she told the news site.

Amy then did a quick Google search to discover that a similar hidden gem, complete with the original box, was selling on eBay for £180.

Delighted with her discovery, Amy said: 'It seems I have inadvertently spotted a hidden gem.

“Similar items, complete with original box, are selling for up to £180 on eBay.”

Amy, who has a knack for collecting newspaper-themed pieces, also bought three knock-offs of the original Corgi vans.

“Just like her [corgi vans] They are reproductions, they are worth nothing as the originals would have been, but still proudly display in my home,” she told the news site.

Amy added that good digging for antique items and doing thorough research can help people find hidden gems in such stores.

“If you're willing to do the research and enjoy rummaging as much as I do, you can find a hidden gem in an antique store.

“And if you're lucky, you might be able to make a profit.”

Meanwhile, a woman was left buying a ring from a charity shop for a few pounds and was stunned to learn its true value.

The lady thought it was just a small piece of jewelry and bought the ring for just £5.50.

However, she was soon told that the ring, containing a huge 2.30 carat diamond, was far more valuable than a charity shop – and could fetch up to £8,000 at auction.

When she heard the big news, the delighted woman said it was the “best windfall” she had ever had.

She added: “I'm over the moon. You hear about these things happening to other people, but you never think it will happen to you.

“I've only worn the ring a few times. Now that I know its worth, I wouldn't be able to wear it because I would be too afraid of losing it.”

Ways to make money from charity shops

While many people love charity shop thrift shopping, only a few know how to turn it into a profitable side business.

Charity shops usually sell things donated by other people – sometimes very rich people giving away expensive things.

And they can be a treasure trove when it comes to picking up high-quality items at affordable prices.

People who shop at thrift stores at such stores can resell the items to make a profit for themselves.

One of the best platforms for selling goods bought from charity shops is eBay, where you can easily earn a few hundred pounds by putting in some part-time hours.

Luke Hadley says he earns an extra £500 every month by reselling items from charity shops.

He turned to resale last April, when millions of households were feeling the pinch of rising bills from energy to food.

The father-of-one searches his local charity shops for women's clothes from high-end stores and sells them on eBay for a profit.

Hadley, from the West Midlands, says it is worth it as he was able to give his 14-month-old son Harrison and partner Catherine Saunders, 25, a Christmas to remember.

He also took the family on a week-long holiday to Butlins and has started building up his savings and a separate emergency fund.

Meanwhile, a charity shop guru has shared his top three tips that could help you make a fortune.

According to the expert, people should look for shoes from brands such as Nike and Adidas because they sell quickly and generate the highest turnover.

The second tip to make good profits is to buy seasonal clothes from charity shops as they are always in high demand.

And finally, people should always check for vintage and antique items as these may prove to be very rare or valuable.

By Eliza Mcphee for Daily Mail Australia

Published: 01:00 EST, February 12, 2024 | Updated: 03:38 EST, February 12, 2024