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Beauty fans are ‘obsessed’ with viral £2 Boots buy that ‘stops sweating’, lasts ‘all day’ & is ‘exactly’ like £234 scent
BEAUTY fans are going wild for a viral buy from Boots that is said to “stop sweating”.
Not only does it smell fresh, but the scent will also last “all day”.
But that’s not all – if you have posh taste but don’t have the funds to match, you’re sure to be left beaming when you hear that this “everyday essential” smells “exactly” like a pricey perfume.
So with summer right around the corner, if you want to smell good but without breaking the bank, then you’ve come to the right place.
Many of us can’t afford to spend over £200 on a bottle of perfume, but thanks to the new Gem Skin-Loving Santal Antiperspirant Deodorant, not only will it provide you with 48 hours of antiperspirant protection, but you’ll also smell designer too.
With this new deodorant, which recently landed in Boots stores, you’ll tackle sweat whilst ensuring your skin feels better than ever.
This “skin-loving formulation” is enriched with premium ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid, Shea Butter and Vitamin E.
It’s said to be “gentle on skin, but tough on sweat” and works to “keep skin moisturised and nourished.”
There’s four scents to choose from – Cool Fresh, Vanilla Coconut, Vanilla Macadamia and Santal, which fans say smells “exactly” like a well-known fragrance.
So if the thought of spending £234 for an 100ml bottle of Le Labo Santal 33 Eau de Parfum sends shivers down your spine, then you won’t want to miss this.
This woody fragrance, which blends earthy sandalwood with subtle spices, has since gone viral online, sending shoppers into chaos as they scramble to get their hands on the popular Aussie deodorant.
It’s been hailed “a boujee-on-a-budget formula” that provides “seriously chic scent profiles that last all day”.
And it’s clear that beauty fans are loving it, as it has quickly racked up a very impressive average rating of 4.9 out of five, with 94% of reviewers recommending this product.
One person said: “Smells amazing, lasts the perfect amount of time. I got the Santal one and I love how it suits me. Easy to apply and good for value.”
Great deodorant. Really does stop me from sweating throughout the day
Boots shopper
Another added: “I love this scent! It’s giving oud for your pits! Scent lasts all day and until the next morning without irritating my underarms! I’m obsessed! Definitely my go to from now on.”
A third commented: “The smell of this one is unique!! I had never seen anything like it, such a lovely lasting smell! This one is definitely one of my fav scents ever!”
Top 3 beauty products every woman should be using
Hayley Walker, Beauty Expert at Justmylook shared the holy-grail products every woman needs to be using.
A cleanser, SPF, and hair oil are must-haves within beauty routines.
A cleanser is crucial for healthy skin as it removes dirt, oil, and other impurities for flawless skin. This skincare step not only cleanses the face and removes dirt, but also prevents breakouts and premature skin ageing, helping you maintain a healthy, youthful, and blemish-free complexion.
The Aveeno Face Calm+ Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser is a go-to of mine due to its gentle formula that soothes and restores the skin’s appearance and texture.
SPF is non-negotiable and should be in everyone’s daily skincare routine.
Even on cooler, cloudier days, our skin is exposed to the sun’s UV rays which can be harmful to unprotected skin and even lead to damage. These damages include sunburn, pigmentation changes, and wrinkles which can impact the skin’s texture and appearance. In some cases, prolonged exposure to UV rays can cause skin cancer.
Applying SPF daily prevents these damages and protects the skin from harmful rays. I recommend the Beauty Of Joseon Rice & Prebiotic Sunscreen PA++++ SPF50+ for its lightweight, non-clumping texture that absorbs quickly for a natural finish and maximum protection.
Hair oil has many benefits and should be regularly used. This treatment can strengthen and protect the hair from external stressors while improving its appearance and shine. Regularly applying hair oil can also reduce breakage and even encourage hair growth for longer, fuller locks. Hair oils also target the scalp, reducing dandruff and improving its health through exfoliation.
I recommend using this deeply nourishing treatment a couple of times a week or more depending on the hair’s moisture levels. The Hair Syrup Rapunzel Pre-Wash Oil Treatment is a nutrient-rich treatment that revitalises strands to promote a happy scalp and healthy-looking locks. Apply the syrup throughout damp hair before washing; massage from root to tip and allow the formula to penetrate strands before rinsing and styling.
Meanwhile, someone else beamed: “This has a really nice unisex scent to it and the sweat protection is really good! No powdery texture or white residue. Pretty packaging too!”
But that’s not all, as another happy beauty fan gushed: “Great deodorant. Really does stop me from sweating throughout the day.”
At the same time, another Boots shopper wrote: “I love the woody scent – it’s subtle but lasts all day without being overpowering. The formula glides on so smoothly and doesn’t irritate my skin at all.
“Keeps me fresh for ages, and I love that it includes Shea Butter and Hyaluronic Acid. Total everyday essential!”
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Putin plotting to blitz Ukraine with ‘vicious & unrelenting’ revenge strike in days after Op Spiderweb, US insiders warn
VLADIMIR Putin is preparing a “huge, vicious and unrelenting” revenge assault on Ukraine just days after Operation Spiderweb, U.S. and Western officials have warned.
Insiders said the Kremlin’s full-scale retaliation for last week’s stunning drone blitz on four key Russian airbases hasn’t yet materialized – but it is coming very soon.
The revenge strike will be “asymmetrical” and likely to feature a mix of drones and missiles aimed at symbolic Ukrainian targets – not just military assets, one U.S. official told Reuters.
Another said the operation could begin within days.
A senior Western diplomat added: “It will be huge, vicious and unrelenting.
“But the Ukrainians are brave people.”
On Friday, Russia unleashed a fierce missile and drone barrage on Kyiv, killing at least six and injuring over 80, but American officials say this may only be the beginning.
Russia’s Defense Ministry called it a response to “terrorist acts” by Ukraine – but insiders say the real retaliation is still being assembled behind the scenes.
U.S. officials believe the SBU — Ukraine’s security service — may be directly targeted in the revenge strike.
Carnegie Endowment analyst Michael Kofman told Reuters: “Most likely, they will attempt to retaliate against (SBU) headquarters, or other regional intelligence administration buildings.
“In general, Russia’s ability to substantially escalate strikes from what they are already doing — and attempting to do over the past month — is quite constrained.”
PUTIN’S $7bn HUMILIATION
The looming storm follows Operation Spiderweb – Ukraine’s most daring covert strike yet.
It was led personally by spy chief Vasyl Malyuk under the direct orders of President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Over 117 kamikaze drones were launched from hidden mobile units disguised as everyday cargo trucks, slipped undetected into Russian territory.
New footage released on Saturday by Ukraine’s SBU shows an FPV drone lifting off from a lorry rooftop before smashing directly into a Russian bomber at the Belaya airfield.
The strikes hit four strategic bases – Belaya, Dyagilevo, Olenya, and Ivanovo — torching aircraft capable of launching nuclear warheads.
Ukrainian officials say 41 planes were destroyed or damaged.
U.S. intelligence puts the figure closer to 20, with at least 10 completely destroyed – still a staggering blow to Russia’s long-range bomber fleet.
The $7billion damage, inflicted with zero boots on the ground, has left the Kremlin tyrant furious and determined to reassert its military dominance.
‘IT’S NOT GOING TO BE PRETTY’
President Donald Trump revealed this week that he spoke directly with Putin on Wednesday.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the Russian despot told him “he will have to respond” to the drone attack.
Speaking to reporters later, Trump added: “It’s probably not going to be pretty. I don’t like it.
“I said: ‘Don’t do it. You shouldn’t do it. You should stop it.’
“But, again, there’s a lot of hatred.”
Meanwhile, Russia’s propaganda machine is framing the war as existential.
Putin spokesman Dmitry Peskov declared Friday: “This is about the future of our children, of our country.”
BLITZ ALREADY UNDERWAY?
While officials say the major strike is still to come, Ukraine is already reeling from a brutal few days of missile and drone attacks.
On Friday, 400 drones and 45 missiles rained down on cities across the country.
In Kyiv, explosions lit up the night sky near the Mother Ukraine monument.
A fire tore through the 11th floor of a residential block in Solomyanskyi, and emergency crews rushed to save civilians trapped inside.
Overnight into Saturday, Kharkiv suffered Russia’s largest airstrike yet, killing three – including a baby and a 14-year-old girl – and wounding 21.
“We have a lot of damage,” Kharkiv’s mayor Ihor Terekhov said.
At least 18 apartment buildings and 13 homes were hit, with more strikes reported in Donetsk, Dnipro, Ternopil, and Odesa.
Ukraine’s Air Force said it shot down 174 out of 206 drones and nine missiles overnight.
SUMMER OFFENSIVE BREWING
Western analysts say Mad Vlad is not just seeking revenge – but a breakthrough.
Reports from Ukrainian intelligence suggest up to 125,000 troops are massing near the Sumy and Kharkiv frontiers, with fears of a three-pronged summer assault to finally break the deadlock.
The offensive is expected to focus on Kramatorsk, Kostiantynivka, and Pokrovsk in the Donbas – with plans to encircle key cities rather than slug it out street by street.
Military analyst Konrad Muzyka told The Telegraph Russia’s tactics have evolved: “We have seen the Russians shift to focused, small-unit attacks, often of just three to five men.
“Company-size assaults of 50 to 100 men hardly ever happen anymore.”
But Ukraine, armed with drones and Western weapons, isn’t backing down.
Zelensky warned this week: “Even after all of Russia’s horrific attacks, he is reportedly preparing yet more so-called ‘responses.’
“With every new strike, with every delay of diplomacy, Russia is giving the finger to the entire world.”
