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A BEAUTY enthusiast has shared a savvy hack to fix the appearance of eye bags – and you probably already have the secret in your kitchen cupboard. 

So if your skin is looking dull and lacklustre and you’re on a mission to brighten up your face without having to splash too much cash, then you’ve come to the right place.

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Thanks to Victoria Benitez’s trick, your skin will be flawless, tight and bright, without breaking the bank[/caption]

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Beauty fans were desperate to give her trick a try[/caption]

Thanks to content creator Victoria Benitez, your skin will look tight and bright in no time at all – and it’ll cost you just 1p a time.

Victoria took to social media to share her natural skincare trick, leaving many very impressed. 

With Victoria’s method, rather than lathering on layers of thick concealer, she uses just two common ingredients – coffee and water – which she then freezes into small ice cubes. 

Showing off her simple trick, the young woman, who is from the US, said: “Everyone is always asking me what concealer I use. Concealer? I’ve never heard of her. I just use coffee and water.”

She then claimed: “This is so good for your skin and because it’s in ice, it helps reduce puffiness, swelling, improve circulation, and that’s what causes dark under-eyes – poor circulation – and also damaged blood vessels in your eyes.

“And when you put coffee on your eyes, it helps constrict the blood vessels that are damaged, which repairs them, which makes them nice, tight, and bright.

“And it’s literally so simple and it’s not $100 [£79]. All these eye creams are so expensive and you look at the ingredients, it’s like agua, alcohol, then caffeine. 

“The one thing that all eye products have in common is that they always have caffeine.

“So just get some coffee and water and wake your face up with some coffee ice cubes.”

With Victoria’s simple hack, all you need to do is freeze your coffee mixture and then rub it over your face, paying particular attention to under your eyes.

The influencer, who also uses beetroot on her lips and cheeks to save money on blusher and lipstick, then acknowledged: “And also, the smell from the coffee just makes you so much more alive, so much more awake, so much lighter and brighter, you’re just ready to take on the day.”

As Victoria wiped her face and showed off her flawless skin, the brunette beauty, who describes her ice cube hack as ‘natural concealer’ then added: “So this is your sign. 

Throw away all those serums that are just weighing your eyes down and are gonna make them sag. Make some coffee ice cubes

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“Throw away all those serums that are just weighing your eyes down and are gonna make them sag.

“Make some coffee ice cubes.”

If you fancy giving Victoria’s trick a try, you can buy an 100g pot of instant coffee granules for just £1.50 from Sainsbury’s.

With just 10g needed for each serving, this hack works out at just 1p a serving, making it perfect for those on a budget.

Beauty fans beam

The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @victoria__benitez, has clearly left many open-mouthed as it has quickly amassed 650,500 views in just one day. 

Beauty fans were left beaming with Victoria’s simple but effective trick and many eagerly flocked to the comments to express this.

Looks amazing! Thank you

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One person said: “Goes and makes coffee ice cubes instantly… You’re a legend, thank you.”

Another added: “Omg trying this!” 

A third commented: “Looks amazing! Thank you.” 

At the same time, another beauty enthusiast simply wrote: “Influenced.” 

Meanwhile, someone else asked: “You just brew a pot of coffee and combine it with water and freeze?”

To this, Victoria confirmed: “I brew coffee with water and freeze that.” 

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THE Married At First Sight reunion took three days to film, and one of the stars has now shared a grim detail about the outfits they wore for the show.

Select couples from the popular dating show returned for a special dinner party, which aired on E4.

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The Married At First Sight reunion took three days to film, and one of the stars has now shared a grim detail about the outfits they wore for the show[/caption]

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The stars had to wear their outfits the day after the dinner party to film more scenes[/caption]

Those who braved the reunion included Adam Nightingale, Amy Kenyon, Holly Ditchfield, Lacey Martin, Nathan Campbell, Kieran Chapman and Kristina Goodsell.

And in addition, a number of 2023 stars were in attendance, with the likes of Ella Morgan, Erica Roberts, Tasha Jay, Paul Liba, Matt Pilmoor and Shona Manderson taking part.

And Shona decided to let fans into a little secret about the show, as she said they have to go backt o filming after the dinner, in your “manky” outfit, while “very hungover.”

She said: “We film reunions over 2 days and then if you’re needed which I was every time you have to film on the third morning after filming ALL day for the dinner party so your dress is manky and if you’re like me very hungover.

“But you have to do your makeup again and I just slept in my eye makeup because I couldn’t do it like my make up girlies did!”

She added: “You always feel so rough doing that.”

MAFS star Amy Kenyon also confirmed this to be the case, sharing a photo in her outfit from the night before.

But she opted to wear leggings on her bottom half, beneath her glam dress, and trainers, after being dragged back in for filming.

Amy wrote to fans: “I can’t explain how unwell (hungover) I felt the next morning when we were told we had to go back & film our little interview section.

“Last night’s makeup & hair & we couldn’t be bothered to dress our bottom halves.

“I had full @adanola jumpsuit hanging off me at the back. Not a proud moment, not sure how @adam.nightingale.1990 still looks so good. My look is giving dragged through an actual hedge.”

It comes as viewers slammed bosses for bringing back old contestants from series eight for yet another reunion.

One wrote: “Not gonna bother. It’s not the recent cast, what’s the point?”

A second posted: “Don’t understand why the ones from last season are on there?? They had there moment.”

This person replied: “I thought that! Confusing,” while someone else echoed: “Absolutely agreed , annoying.”

Another added: “Stop bringing the wannabes back for more airtime.”

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Viewers slammed bosses for bringing back old contestants from series eight for yet another reunion[/caption]

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Erica Roberts and other former MAFS stars returned for the boozy gettogether[/caption]

A BRITISH nepo-baby cut a glam figure in a check-print jacket and huge hoop earrings as she stepped out with her dad at London Fashion Week.

The 25-year-old businesswoman, who co-owns a shop with her musician father, oozed sass in the short-sleeve outerwear paired with a red and black patterned shirt underneath.

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The pair were seen deep in conversation on the Red Carpet[/caption]

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Missy Albarn is the only daughter of Blur frontman Damon[/caption]

Missy Albarn, daughter of Blur frontman Damon Albarn, 56, looked right at home in the star-studded surroundings of designer Burberry’s London Fashion Week show.

She paired her outfit with pinstripe trousers and white high-top trainers, finishing off her look with a printed bag.

She swept her red hair into a low bun with front pieces framing her face and kept her make-up fresh.

Her proud Britpop star dad Damon opted for more neutral tones, with a white T-Shirt and stone coloured shirt cover up, paired with grey wide-legged joggers and white trainers.

The Park Life vocalist added a pop of colour with a green baseball cap and red-rimmed glasses.

He stood close by Missy as they posed for pictures on the Red Carpet before entering the event.

They were seen enjoying a chat before they headed inside.

Damon, who confessed in 2023 to writing his new album in secret, rocketed to fame as the main lyricist and frontman of rock band Blur.

He is also co-creator of virtual band Gorillaz.

And no doubt his celebrity connections will have helped Missy bag an invitation to one of fashion’s hottest events of the season.

Damon was seen sobbing at Blur’s final Wembley gig in 2023 – with his secret heartache later revealed to be due to the break-up of his 25-year relationship with wildlife artist and photographer Suzi Winstanley, who is Missy’s mum.

CLOSE BOND

In the aftermath of the split, Damon was said to be focusing on Missy, with whom he is very close.

He even credited her as the inspiration for the recent collaboration between his musical side project Gorillaz and Latin superstar Bad Bunny, after she and a friend introduced him to the rapper’s music.

Damon recalled to us: “They grew up together and went to the Spanish school at the top of our road, so they’re attuned to Latin music and into reggaeton.

“Towards the end of lockdown, when everything was opening up, we went to Jamaica to do the Gorillaz EP, Meanwhile.

“And because Bad Bunny lives in Puerto Rico, which is close by, it was the perfect place for us to meet up.

“I went with my daughter and her mates and so they got to meet him too.”

BUSINESS PARTNERS

The pair have also gone into business together.

They run a homeware shop called West Town in Westbourne Grove, London.

It sells art, posters, bags and much more and its Instagram bio states: “West Town is a place full of gorgeous things.

“Filled with things we’ve found and things we’ve made, objects we love and pieces that inspire us.”

Both Missy and Damon are directors and it also has an online offering.

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The dad and daughter duo cut a striking look on the Red Carpet[/caption]

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Damon, second right, found fame in rock band Blur[/caption]

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The pair own a business together in London[/caption]

BRITS have backed Nigel Farage as the most favourable leading politician pulling ahead of his frontline rivals, polling shows.

The Reform UK chief recorded a 31 per cent favourability rating giving him a big advantage of Sir Keir Starmer.

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But some 46 per cent say they have an unfavourable opinion of Mr Farage – giving him a net score of minus 15 points.

But the public overall has a negative view of leading politicians and parties, the survey reveals.

The figures from the Ipsos show that Sir Keir Starmer holds a net favourability rating of minus 34 points.

Just over a fifth, some 21 per cent, give him a favourable record some seven months into his job as Prime Minister – but 55 per cent give the opposite view.

His net rating is down by five points compared to last month amid the fall out from national insurance hike and ending the universal winter fuel payments.

TESCO shoppers have blasted the retailer for axing a popular service at checkouts.

Customers will no longer be able to pay via the supermarket’s app in stores.

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Tesco shoppers are fuming about a change at the tills[/caption]

Until now, customers buying items in Tesco shops could open the supermarket’s app, and then click on “Pay In-Store”.

This feature allowed them to pay and collect Clubcard points in one go by scanning a code. 

But as of March 7, they will have to do these two things separately.

An email sent to customers said: “To ensure we’re able to keep bringing out the best value and convenience, we’ve taken the decision to remove the pay in-store feature, formally known as Tesco Pay+, from the Tesco app.

“Between now and March 7, the pay in-store feature will be phased out and any linked card details will be removed, unless you’re using them for GetGo, Whoosh, or home delivery shopping.

“So next time you’re in-store, you’ll need to pay separately after scanning your Clubcard. You can still earn points and access Clubcard Prices by simply scanning your Clubcard or app at the till.

“Or you can add your Clubcard to your Apple or Google Wallets.”

Shoppers are not happy with the decision – as many found the feature a time-saver and others used it to avoid carrying a wallet around.

One said on the social media site Reddit: ”So annoying. How is it more convenient to turn what was one step, into two. Can’t see how it’s going to help with value either.”

Another added: “Use it daily.. it’s pretty convenient to me, no need to scan Clubcard.. just pay with the app, quite a strange move from Tesco.”

And a third fumed: “I literally use this for every purchase, whyyyyyyyyy.”

While a fourth said: “FFS I use this to buy brekkie at work instead of keeping a wallet on me.”

Some speculated that Tesco is trying to reduce the amount of processing done by the app, to keep it working more easily.

Another shopper wrote on X.com that it had been handy to use when filling up at the petrol station.

A Tesco spokesperson said: “We regularly review the payment options available to our customers.

“It’s still quick easy to earn points on your shopping and fuel and enjoy Clubcard Prices offers by tapping your Clubcard in-store, scanning it via the Tesco App, or by adding it to your Apple or Google wallet.”

It comes after there was further disappointment for Tesco after it announced that ten in-store pharmacies will be closing in supermarkets across the UK.

Shoppers were also gutted when the UK’s biggest supermarket axed a breakfast favourite from shelves.

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MANCHESTER UNITED and Ipswich Town clash at Old Trafford in Wednesday’s Premier League encounter.

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Man Utd vs Ipswich preview

Manchester United welcome a beleaguered Ipswich Town to Old Trafford with both sides in desperate need of a morale-boosting victory.

The Red Devils used their “get out of jail free” card against Everton over the weekend, netting twice in eight second-half minutes before seeing their opponents’ penalty controversially overturned by VAR in the dying minutes.

The result helped Ruben Amorim avoid successive defeats for the third time in his tenure, and moved the club 13 points clear of the relegation zone with 12 matches remaining.

But it was far from a vintage display with United looking forlorn for 72 minutes, with the performance of Patrick Dorgu the only bright spot.

Amorim will hope to use their late comeback as a platform for Wednesday’s clash against an Ipswich side who’ve kept just one clean sheet in their last 24 Premier League away games.

United are also unbeaten in their last seven home league games against Ipswich, winning each of the last three by an aggregate score of 15-0.

Manchester United have lost seven Premier League home games this season, with five of those coming in Ruben Amorim’s seven in charge.

But an eight looks fairly unlikely against Kieran McKenna’s side, who are now five points adrift following a run of five defeats in their last six league games (L5, D1).

And you would have to go back to May 1984 for the last time the Tractor Boys won at Old Trafford, which was also the last occasion Man Utd lost a home league game in which they led at half-time.

Ipswich’s 4-1 defeat against Tottenham last time out was the seventh different league game in which they’ve conceded 4+ goals this season and a huge turnaround will be required to leave Manchester with anything.

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Manchester United deserve credit for the second-half improvement against Everton, and that will likely see Alejandro Garnacho return to the starting XI.

He and Patrick Dorgu combined nicely down the left channel and they should again against a side with the third-worst defensive record in the division.

Nobody in the Manchester United squad has fired off more efforts at goal (8) or shots on target (3) than Garnacho over the last four league matches, while the Argentine is averaging an attempt every 36.5 minutes – the highest in the squad.

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It looks likely to be a slow start for Manchester United, which supporters have grown accustomed to this season.

The Red Devils haven’t been ahead at half-time in any of their last 19 matches in all competitions, since leading 2-0 against Everton in December.

Indeed, in the Premier League this term only Leicester City (7) have scored fewer first half goals than the Red Devils (9). The chances of a first-half goal look even more unlikely given Ipswich have trailed just five times away from home at half time.

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EMMA RADUCANU is set to be offered up to five extra security guards should she return to action next week.

The British tennis star, 22, was targeted by a “fixated man” during her second round match in Dubai last week.

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Raducanu, 22, could be back in action next week[/caption]

Her childhood coach Roman Kelecic went on to claim that the individual had stalked her across four countries in recent weeks.

The man was detained by police after being ejected from Raducanu’s match and subsequently handed a restraining order.

Since leaving Dubai, Raducanu has been back in the UK.

She is expected to jet out to the United States to participate in the Indian Wells Masters 1000 event, often unofficially considered the “fifth Grand Slam”.

Should she decide to play in the California desert, extra security measures are expected to be taken in the wake of her ordeal last week.

According to The Times, WTA chiefs would likely offer Raducanu as many as five security guards at the event.

She could also be accompanied off site by members of the security detail, having been approached in a restaurant by her stalker last week.

Safety measures at Indian Wells will be managed by WTA vice-president of security Bob Campbell.

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The former secret service agent of 20 years is working to ensure that Raducanu feels comfortable enough to travel and play Indian Wells.

SunSport understands that the former U.S. Open champion is keen to put the incident behind her and get back on court as soon as possible.

Raducanu has previously turned down opportunities to hire her own personal security to accompany her on tour.

But she and her management company IMG, who also represented Maria Sharapova during her career, could change that stance moving forward.

Indian Wells is one of the most lucrative events on the WTA Tour, with the winner taking home £952,000 in prize money.

A first round exit still pockets stars £20k.

Since returning to the UK, Raducanu has changed her Instagram bio to “ad astra per aspera” – Latin for “to the stars through hardships”.

She also released a statement in the wake of her ordeal, which read: “Thank you for the messages of support.

“Difficult experience yesterday but I’ll be okay and proud of how I came back and competed despite what happened at the start of the match.

“Thank you to Karolina for being a great sport and best of luck to her for the rest of the tournament.”

Following Indian Wells, Raducanu is next scheduled to be in action in Miami later in March.

Her attention will then turn towards the clay court season and the build-up to the French Open.

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A MAJOR Scottish city is to become the first in the country to trial a free public transport scheme.

Glasgow councillors have approved a £225,000 budget offering concessionary travel to 1,000 residents.

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Glasgow will be the first to trial a free public transport scheme[/caption]

The initiative aims to explore the “social, economic, and environmental benefits of universal free travel”, reports the Glasgow Times.

The pilot will see participants given a smart card ticket for the bus, train and subway.

People aged between 22 and 59 years could be included in the trial but exact details have not yet been confirmed.

The cost of the scheme is estimated to be around £95.7million for this age group and duration, excluding admin costs.

The initiative follows a study by transport firm Stantec Limited, which found such a scheme to be possible.

The study said: “The intention of the pilot is to provide a mechanism through which benefits and costs of free public transport can be captured and assessed, to inform future decision making and policy setting for potential wider roll-out of the scheme across the city on a more permanent basis.”

The council has a target to reduce car travel by 30% and reach net zero emissions by 2030.

We told how Glasgow’s Buchanan Bus Station is set to be transformed into a “world-class” transport hub as part of a major revamp.

It is owned and run by Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT), but the redesign will be carried out by AtkinsRéalis.

The engineering company revealed that they have been appointed to work on the station, located in the city centre, as well as the surrounding site.

According to Glasgow Times, the firm revealed it will create a “new vision” for the station in a bid to improve user experience.

They are also aiming to improve transport links and develop a “future-focused masterplan” for the bus station.

ED Jackson’s rugby career was ended when a horrific swimming pool accident in 2017 left him paralysed.

Despite doctors telling him he’d never walk again, Ed made an inspirational recovery and has gone on to achieve some incredible feats.

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Ed Jackson’s rugby career was ended by a horrific accident in 2017[/caption]

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Ed was left paralysed and told he’d never be able to walk again[/caption]

Who is Ed Jackson?

Ed Jackson was born on December 2, 1988, in Bath, England.

He is a former professional rugby player turned broadcaster, adventurer and charity fundraiser.

As a youngster, Ed captained both England’s U16 and U18 rugby union teams.

Rugby career

His rugby career spanned over a decade, during which time he played for some massive clubs.

He was a No. 8 for teams including Bath Rugby, London Welsh, Wasps and Newport Gwent Dragons.

But a catastrophic accident in 2017 ended his playing career and changed the trajectory of his life.

Life-changing accident

On diving into a shallow swimming pool, Ed suffered serious spinal injuries.

Defying medical predictions, Jackson regained partial mobility through rehabilitation.

And just a year later, Ed had climbed the 3,560ft tall Mount Snowdon in Wales after defying the medical experts.

Charity work

In 2020, he ascended Mera Peak in Nepal to raise funds for spinal injury rehabilitation.

Ed’s recovery inspired the creation of the charity Millimetres to Mountains (M2M), which he co-founded to support individuals facing physical or mental trauma through outdoor adventures.

He also co-founded Vapoura Rum and collaborates with Berghaus on adaptive outdoor gear, remaining a vocal advocate for redefining disability through adventure.

[The accident] made me realise I’m way more capable in different directions than I thought I was

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In 2023, Ed led an unsupported expedition to cross Iceland’s Vatnajökull ice cap with fellow disabled explorers, which is documented in the 2024 film The Mountain Within Me.

Broadcasting career

Ed transitioned to broadcasting in 2018, joining Channel 4 as a rugby commentator and later co-presenting the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Paralympics.

In 2025, he will be hosting Crufts alongside Clare Balding and Ellie Simmonds.

Crufts kicks off on Thursday, March 6, with the show taking place at the NEC Birmingham.

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In his bestselling autobiography, Lucky (2024), Ed writes: “[The accident] made me realise I’m way more capable in different directions than I thought I was.

“I think we all get pigeonholed by society, and as a rugby player, you’re told, ‘This is how you act, you like things that rugby players like, you hang around with other rugby players’.

“And I was terrified of what I would do after being a rugby player, because I thought that’s all I can do, that’s all I know, which, of course, is a load of rubbish.”

He continued: “One of the scariest things at the start was having that taken away, and my identity removed.

“But actually, in the long run, it’s been a blessing in disguise, because it’s removed that lens on my life and made me start from scratch again, and made me go out and explore who I really am and what I actually enjoy.

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“So the biggest realisation for me has been you don’t have to live the life you’re told, you can go and live the life you want, find things you’re passionate about, follow those dreams and work on them. Because you’re way more capable than you realise.”

Marriage

In October 2018, Ed married his long-term girlfriend Lois in Italy on their planned wedding date — not letting the accident get in the way of their big day.

Believing he was paralysed, Ed told his then fiancée, a life coach, that he would set her free from their commitments.

But Lois insisted she would never leave him.

Ed recalls: “I was saying you should leave me because she didn’t sign up for this.

“And she stood by me like a rock the whole time, which was amazing.

“And she became a person to really focus my energy towards getting better for.”

Hall of Fame coach Mike Krzyzewski broke what makes Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark so effective. The University of Iowa legend came in her rookie year with incredible hype as the No. 1 pick in last year’s draft. And after some growing pains, Clark more than lived up to it, with several historic accomplishments throughout […]

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