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Even the most frustrating situations can sometimes have a silver lining, as Louise Thompson found out after accidentally misplacing her makeup bag.The former Made in Chelsea star revealed on Instagram that despite leaving her full beauty kit at her in-laws' house over Christmas, there was a positive outcome – she discovered her new favourite foundation. After searching through her drawers for some substitute makeup items, Louise stumbled upon her Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation, which she couldn't help but rave about on Instagram.

BBC's The Traitors is finally back on our screens, meaning more dramatic plot twists, slow motion walking in hooded cloaks and — of course — host Claudia Winkleman's signature look. Her flawless eyeliner and nude lipstick combo have become as much a hallmark of the show as its round table showdowns. And for fans of the show who can't get enough of Claudia's style, we've got good news.

Have you been keeping up with the latest beauty trends this year? Tried the 'sunset blush' trick, swapped your retinol for retinal, or opted for 'golden hour blonde' at the salon? If not, don't fret; high street favourite Boots has unveiled its top beauty and wellness trends of the past year, based on what customers have been searching for and adding to their baskets. From superfood ingredients to statement blusher, these are the products that have been making waves in 2024, reports the Mirror.

Boots is offering a huge saving on some of Clinique's best-selling products in time for New Year's Eve party prep.The health and beauty retailer has dropped the price of several items in its post-Christmas sale, including a four-piece gift set. As part of the offers, the Clinique Fan Favourites Beauty Gift Set is now priced at £50, down from £100 - but the contents are worth over £110.There are three full-sized goodies and one travel-friendly mini included, all of which have received rave reviews from Boots shoppers.The most expensive product inside this Clinique bundle is the Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator (50ml), worth £42.This means you'll only be paying £8 for the other three items - or £12.50 per product.

Christmas is a time of joy and indulgence, and what better way to indulge than with the Boxing Day sales? Makeup enthusiasts, brace yourselves for Charlotte Tilbury's post-Christmas discounts.The renowned skincare and makeup brand is offering 30% off skincare holiday essentials and 40% off bundles that include Charlotte's Iconic Red Lip Secrets, Pillow Talk Eyes and Cheeks Airbrush Flawless Lips kit among others.The sale starts on December 26 and runs until December 30.To get your hands on these deals, enter the code MAGIC at checkout. RAED MORE: The Best Boxing Day travel deals to book now to save on your 2025 holiday READ MORE: Kate Middleton's go-to 'Botox in a bottle' anti-ageing serum now has 35% off on Amazon One of the standout deals is a 30% discount on Charlotte's Iconic Magic Skin Duo.This set, which includes the best-selling Magic Serum Crystal Elixir (30ml) and Magic Cream moisturiser (30ml), usually costs £85 but is worth £117.

Party season is upon us and nothing makes you look fresher than a good concealer. If you're looking for a formula that's lightweight, yet still high coverage and won't sink into under-eye creases, you might want to head over to Victoria Beckham Beauty.The former Spice Girls singer's eponymous beauty brand launched a new concealer back in September, and it caused a real buzz among makeup fans.The Concealer Pen with TFC8, created in collaboration with luxury skincare brand Augustinus Bader, claims to provide light-to-medium coverage.

With only five days left until Christmas, if you're still on the hunt for those last-minute gifts, don't fret; retailers like LookFantastic are still delivering in time for the big day. Known as one of the top places to shop for beauty presents, LookFantastic offers a wide range of grooming gift ideas suitable for everyone, from teens to grandparents.

As a beauty editor, I absolutely adore testing out new foundations; there's nothing quite like seeing your skin transform instantly. So, when Huda Beauty launched its new Easy Blur Foundation, I was eager to try it out – especially given the buzz it's been generating on social media.This foundation, priced at £32, includes 1.5% skin-smoothing niacinamide and pore-blurring silica, promising an 'airbrushed' finish and buildable medium coverage.

Navigating the beauty aisles can be a daunting task with the constant influx of new products. But fear not, as beauty editors like myself are here to guide you. We get our hands on the latest launches – often even before they hit the shelves – and provide honest reviews to help you decide if they're right for you.

If you're still on the hunt for the perfect Christmas gift for a beauty lover, or fancy treating yourself to a half-price makeup bundle, this Benefit set is just the ticket. It's packed with top makeup products, including the bronzer that Molly-Mae can't live without.The Soup'd Up Beauty set, currently on offer at Sephora, is worth £69 but usually retails for £46.

Beauty lovers, take note. Lookfantastic has just dropped a sale on the "fabulous" Tom Ford Traceless Soft Matte Foundation, and you can snag it for 25% off, saving a cool £17.50. This sought-after foundation is flying off the shelves, but you can still get your hands on it at Lookfantastic—though be quick, as not all shades are in stock.

Beauty fans have found a new hero product for banishing pesky dark circles under the eyes, which can be all the more noticeable after late nights this festive season. Shoppers are saying that pigmentation is perfectly disguised by The Neutralizer Pencil by Jones Road.

Beauty lovers hold onto your makeup bags.The beauty scene is abuzz with talk of a cream bronzer giving top-tier luxury brands a run for their money.TV star Bethenny Frankel has declared it "better than Chanel", and she isn't the only one making the comparison. Enthusiastically dubbed "creamy and toasty," this gem is from high-street hero No.7 and is snagging the spotlight without breaking the bank – currently priced at under £20 in Boots.

Attention beauty enthusiasts - Lookfantastic is currently offering a fabulous deal where you can bag a luxury Lancome beauty box worth £350 for £90. Yes, you heard it right.This lesser-known deal lets you buy the 12-piece Lancome Beauty Box Gift Set for a fraction of its original price when you spend £50 at Lookfantastic.

If you're a Clinique enthusiast or just looking for an excuse to try out some of their iconic products, Lookfantastic's sale is one you don't want to miss. Right now, you can snag this beauty bundle, worth over £110, for a whopping 50% off, thanks to this limited-time deal.The fan-favourite gift set, which usually retails for £100, is currently available for £50, saving shoppers a cool £60 on beloved Clinique products, from eye makeup to skincare.

I'm always on the hunt for that perfect, glowing complexion, so when a new foundation hits the market, I'm all over it – and the latest to pique my interest is Charlotte Tilbury's new Unreal Skin Foundation Stick.The first solid foundation from the iconic make-up brand, Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint Hydrating Foundation Stick (its full title) launched in June this year amidst much fanfare. Available in 20 shades and usually retailing at £35 from outlets like Space NK, Cult Beauty and Sephora, as well as the Charlotte Tilbury website, it promises a radiant 'ring light effect' with just a few swipes, leaving skin feeling hydrated, reports the Mirror.

Attention all make-up lovers.The cult-favourite Lancome foundation, a staple in Princess Andre's beauty collection, is now available at a massive discount during Lookfantastic's sensational Black Friday event. This skincare-infused Lancôme Teint Idôle Ultra Wear Foundation from the luxury brand is currently 30% off, making it a steal under £30 with this Black Friday deal.

For those seeking the ultimate festive inspiration, Paris Hilton has collaborated with Klarna to curate a list of her 2024 must-have gifts. Complete with vibrant polaroid cameras for capturing cherished moments and lively karaoke machines to get the party started, Paris’s selection is sure to delight.The socialite shared: "This season, I wanted to make holiday shopping and hosting both fun and less time consuming.

Black Friday is still a week away, but many brands have already kicked off their sales, including Jones Road, a make-up and skincare brand popular with beauty insiders – and I've discovered a way to save over £24 on one of my favourite products. I've often raved about the skin-brightening effects of Jones Road's Miracle Balm; it's a glossy formula in subtle shades that instantly lifts and flatters my complexion, even as someone who usually avoids blusher.The full-size 50g pots come in 13 shades (Dusty Rose is my go-to) and cost £36 – but I've found a way to try one for less than £12.

Charlotte Tilbury fans, brace yourselves for some epic money-saving news.The beauty and skincare giant has dropped a series of early Black Friday deals, slashing prices on some of its best-selling beauty kits by up to 40%. But hurry, this is a limited-time offer.

As a beauty editor, I've been sussing out the best beauty advent calendars to buy this Christmas – including Charlotte Tilbury, Elemis and L'Occitane – to let you know which ones are really worth your cash – and I reckon Benefit's 2024 offering is one of the most unique I've ever come across.This year's Benefit advent calendar, called The Gorgeous Grocer, is priced at £156, and quickly sold out from shops such as Sephora, Boots and John Lewis, as well as Benefit's own website – however, I've found it now back in stock at ASOS. As the name suggests, 2024's creative design resembles a shopping basket, brimming with some of the brand's top-selling make-up and skincare goodies, including BADGal Bang! Mascara and Gimme Brow+ Brow Gel, reports the Mirror.