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03/30/2020

Ilia Beauty True Skin Serum Foundation Is a Game-Changer

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To be honest, we’ve never really had all that much luck with foundation. It’s either too thick and cakey, or too nonexistent to cover up any redness or unevenness in any real way. It was starting to look like we’d never find the perfect match that could mimic our skin without making us look like we were wearing a mask… and then we met Ilia Beauty’s True Skin Serum Foundation.

If you don’t know about Ilia Beauty, you should. The company was created on the heels of its founder, Sasha, discovering that her favorite lip balm was full of junk ingredients. In response, she re-created it using ingredients that were safe, effective and natural.

Since then, Ilia has grown to become a true powerhouse in the world of clean beauty, building their entire line on the philosophy that skin should look like skin, radiance should come naturally, and that makeup can revive your look with skincare-derived ingredients. The brand now features priming serums, translucent powder, liquid highlighter, multi-use pigments for lips and cheeks, high-impact lipsticks, and, of course, the tinted lip conditioner that started it all, among many other beauty goodies.

But back to the foundation. Our skepticism was firmly in place when we ordered it, but we were still willing to give it a shot. And we’re so glad that we did, because this is most definitely the holy grail of foundations.

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It goes on unlike any other foundation we’ve tried before, which is surely owning to its skincare-like ingredients such as aloe leaf, rosehip, jojoba and marula oils. And as we bounced it onto our skin with our trusted Beautyblender, it melted in, but didn’t disappear… rather, it almost felt like it was fusing with our skin, because we couldn’t see where the foundation started and our skin ended. It’s weightless, offers the perfect finish, and best of all, lets our skin look like skin.

And while the coverage is buildable as needed, we liked that we could use just a little here and there, or do a full face, and you still couldn’t tell we were wearing foundation. And dare we say? Our faces have never looked so good. The redness is gone, our fine lines don’t look so noticeable, and best of all, it wears all day long and doesn’t break down, even if we top it with a little finishing powder. We loved it so much, we even bought the matching concealer (which is equally as amazing)!

So if you’ve had trouble finding foundation that would even out your skin but still let you look like you, you’re in luck. Ilia’s True Skin Serum Foundation is here to save the day. Trust us when we say it’ll change the way you makeup.

Weightless and buildable with light to medium coverage, this foundation relies on botanical actives to give you a flawless face, soothing redness and irritation, plumping fine lines, and making your face look luminous. Topping things off with a velvety finish, it also blurs imperfections and minimizes pores, so you look completely flawless.

Ilia Beauty True Skin Serum Foundation Is a Game-Changer

If you’re on the hunt for more beauty goodies, check out the clean beauty items we’re obsessed with this month, and Revolve’s beauty must-haves for at-home self-care!

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03/30/2020

Brooks Brothers will make 150,000 masks a day in coronavirus fight

Brooks Brothers is sewing hope in the coronavirus fight.

Instead of churning out preppy staples like seersucker suits and woven-silk ties, America’s oldest retailer is now making masks and gowns for health care workers, as shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE) continue to grip hospitals nationwide.

The heritage brand has converted its New York, North Carolina and Massachusetts factories to produce the medical gear. Employees will return to their jobs this week (following a two-week precautionary self-quarantine) with a goal of turning out 150,000 masks per day. Gown production is also expected to begin shortly.

The fashion house, founded in 1818, points to its history of stepping up to aid the nation, including stitching Civil War military uniforms. “We consider this a duty, and part of our DNA at Brooks Brothers,” CEO Claudio Del Vecchio said in a statement.

The clothier says it reached out to federal and state leaders to offer assistance in battling COVID-19, and has teamed with Stop the Spread, a coalition of CEOs volunteering resources.

Fellow fashion brands H&M, Gap and Canada Goose have also pivoted their production lines in recent days to create PPE for health care workers on the front lines.

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03/30/2020

Fuming mum accuses local shop of discriminating against single parents by banning ALL kids – but some people agree

A SINGLE mum is fuming with her local shop after they banned all kids, claiming it’s discriminating against single parents.

She took to Mumsnet to rage at the situation, claiming smaller stores are now only allowing adults to shop.

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The mum said she didn’t know how she was supposed to buy essentials, after delivery slots were booked up and she wasn’t able to leave her child with anyone.

She said: “I feel completely enraged by this.

“With delivery and collection slots now going to the vulnerable (as they should) it’s becoming more difficult to buy essential shopping as it is.

“To remove access to essential goods based on the person having a dependent they can’t leave at home is upsetting imo.

“Surely this is discrimination?”

She claimed she and her child hadn’t left the house in over a week, and felt asking someone else to do her shopping was riskier than going herself.

She added: “When my child and I haven’t left the house in 10 days (he has a learning disability so is classed as vulnerable) surely getting a third party to do the shopping (like a neighbour who people have suggested) who is more than likely to have been out during this time actually increases the risk of infection to fellow shoppers and ourselves?”

Her post has been met with a mixed opinion, with some people standing by the store’s decision.

More than 500 people have have weighed in to the debate online, claiming she should call the manager, try and get a neighbour to help out, or even leave her kid in the car while she pops in.

One person said: “Presumably they are stopping children entering and marital status has nothing to do with it. Would you prefer they close instead of taking measures to protect themselves and their other customers?”

Another thought: “I guess they think they’re helping shield their vulnerable guests from germ ridden children- and perhaps also live in an area where feckless parents would and do send their kids alone to the shops every day several times for sweets, drinks and now for the shopping too. So they’re banning kids. I get it.”

A third added: “I assume this is because many people can not control kids from running around whilst in supermarkets and do not want the spread of possible germs/social distancing.”

Someone else commented: “For what seems like the hundredth time I’ve said this on here; being a parent is not a protected characteristic therefore no, it’s not bloody discrimination!”

While this person simply said: “Original title is completely wrong. In any event, I think we have the selfish idiots who have been leaving their kids to run around shops and use scooters to thank for this.”

But some defended the mum, and claimed the store's policy was unreasonable.

This mum said: "Fair enough they are trying to keep people safe but since your not meant to leave your dc with people who don't live with you how is a single parent meant to buy food!"

Plus mums were raging at B&M after the store appeared to close aisle of baby products claiming they're 'non necessities'.

Meanwhile this mum was horrified when her toddler gives her stockpile of loo roll a bath with all her toys.

And this mum was also left in shock after she bought an 18-pack of loo roll and her toddler put them all in the bath.

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03/29/2020

The Queen owns the world’s biggest diamond and it’s worth millions

THE Queen has an impressive jewellery collection filled with pearls, rubies, emeralds and sapphires – but she also owns the world’s biggest diamond.

The monarch is the proud owner of the Cullinan Diamond, which weighed a whopping 3,106 metric carats before it was cut.

The giant diamond, sometimes referred to as the First Star of Africa, was discovered in South Africa in 1905, and was named after the mine’s owner, Thomas Cullinan.

After the rare stone was found, it was presented to King Edward VII in 1907 by the Government of the Transvaal, in a bid to heal rifts after the Boer War.

The King received the diamond for his 66th birthday, and was so afraid the stone would be stolen he arranged for a decoy to be delivered.

The impressive stone was expertly cut, and produced nine large diamonds, referred to as Cullian I, II, III – all the way to number nine.

Despite the original stone being split into nine numbered diamonds, and other fragments, each is still worth millions.

Cullinan I alone is estimated to be 530 carats and worth a staggering £40.9 million.

Following King Edward’s death in 1910, King George V had the largest stone, Cullinan I, set into the Sovereign's Sceptre, which dates back to 1661.

But the diamond is so heavy the 17th century sceptre, which the Queen held for her coronation in 1953, had to be altered to accommodate it.

The Royal Collection Trust said: “The diamond is so large that the sceptre had to be reinforced to take its weight.

“Nevertheless, the structure which holds the diamond is hinged, so the stone can be removed and worn separately if desired.”

Meanwhile Cullinan II was added to the Imperial State Crown, which the Queen wears at the state opening of parliament.

The Crown Jewels are kept at the Tower of London, but the Queen also has more fragments in her personal collection.

With Clarity said: “As far as the other cuts from the Cullinan diamond are concerned, Queen Elizabeth II holds a private collection inherited from her grandmother, Queen Mary, with seven of the major cuts and 96 minor cuts.”

Plus we revealed the Queen slept in the beetle-infested dungeons at Windsor Castle during the Blitz.

Meanwhile the Queen was made into a meme after sharing a snap of herself on the phone with Boris Johnson.

And we take a peek inside the Queen’s living room at Windsor Castle where she took the call.

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03/29/2020

Kelly Ripa: What’s in My Bag?

When hubby Mark Consuelos has dry lips, Kelly Ripa lends him her Marc Jacobs coconut lip oil. “I put it on top of my lipstick,” says the Live With Kelly and Ryan cohost, “so he’ll put it on and it’ll have lipstick on it.”

Ripa, 49, lets Us peek inside her Want Les Essentiels backpack, which World News Tonight’s David Muir gifted to her!

Wellness Warrior
“Since my schedule’s hectic and I never know where I might be, I always carry Persona Nutrition [vitamin] packs with me. They’ve really made a substantial, noticeable difference in my life.”

Fresh Mouth
“I carry Biotène dry-mouth spray for when I have to talk a lot.”

Prized Possessions
“The most sentimental items I carry are my kids’ [Michael, 22, Lola, 18, and Joaquin, 17] school pictures. It reminds me of when they were little.”

It’s the Balm!
“My drugstore staple is good old-fashioned ChapStick because it works. It does the trick.”

What a Steal
“Once when I was in an Uber, I stole a moist cotton towelette. Well, I didn’t steal it. He said I could have it, so I took it.”

Sweet Surprise
“There’s a Dum Dum in here. I’ve found weird things, like half-eaten sandwiches from a week ago that I didn’t know were there.”

What else is inside Ripa’s bag? A Celine wallet; an iPhone with a Comments by Celebs PopSocket; an iPad; a Marc Jacobs makeup bag; a Laneige lip gloss; a key fob; a black AirPod case; a pack of Take 5 spearmint gum; Colgate Wisps; GoodWipes Body Wipes; a black hair tie and phone charger.

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03/29/2020

Parents left fuming after B&M closes off baby products aisle saying they’re ‘non-essential’

PARENTS are raging against B&M after the store appeared to close off aisles selling baby products as they ‘aren’t a necessity’.

An angry shopper took a photo in one of their stores, in Gloucester, after finding a roped off aisle and a sign explaining it had been closed.

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The notice read: “To all customers as a business we’ve temporarily closed these aisles.

“We don’t deem them as necessities.

“Please stay safe and remember to keep your distances.”

But the aisle is stocked with baby products, including Aptamil milk, bibs and shampoo – which many parents argued are essentials.

Mums have been struggling to find goods such as nappies and milk after stockpilers cleared supermarket shelves, as the UK went into lockdown over the coronavirus.

The sign frustrated one parent, who shared a snap on Facebook saying: “Could anyone explain how baby items aren't necessities?? I personally think this is absolutely ridiculous!”

Hundreds of mums have shared the post, claiming closing aisles with such key items was plain “wrong”.

One mum raged: “Anyone care to explain why these items are not a necessity, does providing for a baby not count then ?”

Another said: “Are the joking?? Is that because people want everything rather than their normal supplies.”

A third said: “If I needed something for my baby, like that tape is going to stop me from going down there.”

This mum fumed: “This is ridiculous.. people are struggling to get baby milk and nappy’s etc and they’re telling us they’re not necessities. People really need to open there f*****g eyes!”

While another ranted: “I would rip that straight down! Craziness! There is not one thing on that shelf a baby wouldn’t need!”

Fabulous Digital has reached out to B&M for a comment.

Meanwhile this mum was horrified when her toddler gives her stockpile of loo roll a bath with all her toys.

And this mum was also left in shock after she bought an 18-pack of loo roll and her toddler put them all in the bath.

Plus mums are using the pepper and glitter method to teach kids how to properly wash their hands.

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03/28/2020

Here's How Sebastian Stan Stays in Shape While Self-Isolating

Marvel’s upcoming Disney+ series The Falcon & The Winter Soldier is one of many projects that has been put on pause due to the ongoing coronavirus situation, but Sebastian Stan (a.k.a. Bucky Barnes) has been keeping himself occupied while in quarantine. In a recent interview with Muscle & Fitness, Stan revealed how he’s been passing the time in quarantine, and reaffirmed the importance of social distancing.

“I have stairs where I am, which is good,” he said. “So I run up and down my staircase like 20 times a day. And then it’s a lot of pushups and planks, you know? I have two kettlebells, so that’s kinda good … [for] press ups and swings. I mean, I’m just trying to keep active.”

In addition to improvising home workouts, the former Men’s Health cover star is also, like so many of us, expanding his culinary repertoire. “I’m cooking stuff for the first time ever,” the ‘Winter Swoldier’ continued. “Like I have a bunch of chicken breasts I’m going to basically grill in a pan later with olive oil and then some mustard and it’s going to be what it is.”

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He went on to express his frustration with the individuals who are defying social distancing and still getting together in the middle of the pandemic. “What makes me insane is seeing the beaches in fucking Miami, these fucking idiots and … it really makes me insane because that’s actually the problem right there,” he said. “Some of the people that are out there really battling this thing in the hospitals and on the streets and you have to be grateful for that and just do it for them.”

Like all of us, he’s just trying to stay sane and do his best to practice self-care while self-isolating. “My therapist said, ‘Hey, you know, keep doing normal shit—you know, like get dressed.’ I mean, I didn’t today, but you know the sort of things that you would do regularly. But yeah, you do need a routine, right? I mean, there are ways to do it. I’ll give you a hard one, like taking like an hour off of your phone.”

Although sometimes, the boredom does get to him. And there’s no bigger mood than that right now.”I definitely danced [in my apartment] by myself. I mean, it’s happening,” he said. “I’m like, people watching from across the street. I don’t care anymore at this point.”

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03/28/2020

Billie Is Here to Keep Your Self-Grooming in Check

Ecomm: Billie Is Here to Keep Your Self-Grooming in Check

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To put it bluntly, we’ve never been fans of shaving. It’s tedious. Annoying. Takes too much time. And then there’s the Pink Tax, draining our wallets for the same products dudes use, just because we’re ladies. But then Billie came along and changed the game.

Also tired of paying more than male counterparts for razors and other shaving goods, Billie launched with an Instagram-friendly razor kit for just $9 that included a magic holder and blades that could be sent to you at regular intervals via subscription.

Then there was shaving cream, body wash, and more, made without parabens, phthalates, harsh foaming agents, DEA, and hundreds of other toxins. In fact, everything they sell is rated a 1 to 2 on EWG’s Skin Deep Database (with 1 being the best and 10 being the worst), and it’s all priced under $15.

As if that’s not enough, they donate 1% of all revenue to causes around the world (currently, they’re donating to local food banks across the country that serve people affected by the Coronavirus outbreak).

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So we tried their stuff, starting with the razor subscription, then adding in the shave cream, and eventually grabbing the lotion. Friends, it’s not hyperbole to say our lives have changed for the better. We actually look forward to shaving now!

Since we signed up for our subscription, Billie has expanded their product line to include new daily beauty essentials, each of which prioritizes women’s health and bodies above everything else. The line now features lip balm, face wipes and dry shampoo. Plus, there’s also a Clean Cash Calculator in partnership with EWG’s Skin Deep Database, which generates a score that tells you how safe your body care product is, and gives you a discount code if it isn’t as safe as the Billie equivalent.

If you haven’t joined the Billie revolution, now’s the time! Shop their wares below, and forever change the way you think about shaving.

This is it: the razor that started it all, and changed our minds about how fun this sector of self-care can be. Available in your choice of five colors, the starter kit comes with an egonomic handle, two blades, and a magnetic holder to hang your razor on when it’s not in use. And about those blades… each cartridge has five nickel-free, rust-free, precision-sharpened blades, encircled by a layer of charcoal shave soap to create a pillow between the blades and your body. Sign up for a subscription, and they’ll send new blades at an interval of your choice.