Claims extracted
18
sentences that state something as happening or true
Uncertain
11%
2 of 18 hedged
("reportedly", "may", "according to")
Leaning
not political
takes no side on a contested political question
Publisher signals
65/100
Evening Standard's corrections and
hedging, across everything collected from it. Not a measure of accuracy.
Outlets on this story
1
Entertainment
Same framing elsewhere
1
articles that frame the event the way this one does
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journalism → support → readers
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we → purchase → commission
While I rarely leave the house without makeup on, I’m also as low-maintenance as they come when it comes to applying it.
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it → leave → it
I favour multi-tasking products that can get me out the door in minutes, from bronzing serums to tinted lip balms.
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that → favour → balms
When it comes to coverage and complexion, there’s one makeup hero I’ve relied on for years: Merit’s the minimalist complexion stick.
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Merit → come → years
This hybrid formula is part foundation, part concealer, and is designed with a nifty twist-up applicator.
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formula → design → applicator
It can be applied in mere seconds, expertly concealing under-eye circles, blemishes and redness.
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It → apply → circles
Available in 30 shades, you can apply as much or as little as you like, whether buffing across your face or targeting certain areas.
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you → apply → areas
It’s not only foolproof, but relatively affordable.
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It → ’ → ?
A little goes a long way, and one stick lasts me a good six months with near-daily use.
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stick → go → use
If you’re looking to swap heavy bases for something more natural, or try a new foundation stick for winter, here’s why Merit’s formula is my non-negotiable.
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formula → look → winter
★
What we love: Effortless and quick to apply, great shade range, long-lasting light coverage, and easily buildable
Take note: Doesn’t provide full coverage, and could be a little drying on particularly dry skin
This foundation/concealer hybrid is among my most beloved makeup staples.
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hybrid → love → staples
I love how fuss-free the stick applicator is – and one stick lasts ages.
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stick → love → ?
The formula itself is super versatile, whether dabbed under your eyes and on blemishes while taking work calls at home, or used to give your face lightweight, full coverage when out and about.
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formula → dab → coverage
The shade range is excellent – I go one shade darker for a subtle tan.
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I → go → tan
Though generally hydrating thanks to the creamy formula, I find that dry areas around my nose need extra priming so the foundation doesn’t go on flaky.
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foundation → hydrate → priming
Application takes less than 30 seconds, and who can complain about that?
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who → take → that
I like to apply over Drunk Elephant’s bronzing drops or under Charlotte Tilbury’s foundation stick for an extra glowy, fuller-coverage look.
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I → like → look
The Aporia
