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Heat protection is crucial to keep hair healthy while styling – these 6 won our beauty team's testsAfter trying dozens of heat protection hair products, our team reviews the best-performing buys for healthy, glossy strands
By Jess Beech Last updated
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What to buy a new baby in 2026: over 20 modern, practical, and luxury gifts for grandparents to give in 2026From bedside cribs and nursery chairs to postpartum meal deliveries and heirloom clothes, an expectant editor shares the modern gifting tips and exact buys worth investing in
By Heidi Scrimgeour Published
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The best Fitbits - I've tried every one made, but these are the only 6 worth buying in 2026To count your steps or motivate yourself to do more exercise, sleep better, and stress less, I'll always recommend one of the best Fitbits
By Grace Walsh Last updated
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The 6 simple coffee machines our barista actually recommends - for better home brewsOur in-house barista has tried and tested all of the best coffee machines from Nespresso, Sage, De'Longhi and more to bring you cafe-quality options
By Laura Honey Last updated
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The best cashmere jumpers to buy now for maximum warmth and style - starting from £80From affordable finds to investment pieces, we've found the crème de la crème of knitwear
By Julie Player Last updated
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Limp strands are out of my life thanks to these 8 volumising shampoos for fine and thinning hairOur fine-haired experts have voted these the best formulas for adding body, bounce and weightless shine to strands
By Aoife Hanna Last updated
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Forget chocolate, these luxury candle advent calendars are a treat for your whole homeGet your home glimmering, glowing, and smelling gorgeous
By Laura Honey Published
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These are our favourite autumn candles to fill your home with the scents of the seasonWe've tried and tested the latest candles for autumn, from budget picks to luxury offerings
By Emily Smith Last updated
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Great haircare doesn't have to cost the earth – these are the 9 drugstore shampoos we love for clean, shiny strandsAfter much testing, our beauty team has found the top-performing affordable shampoos for every hair type and concern
By Annie Milroy Last updated
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Elegant scents, this way – the 9 Diptyque perfumes our beauty team will never stop wearingOur in-depth reviews of the best Diptyque perfumes will help you choose your perfect luxurious scent from the famous Parisian fragrance house
By Lucy Abbersteen Last updated
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This winter we'll be slathering our dry skin in these 9 deliciously-scented body lotionsThese formulas will moisturise, soothe and leave your skin with a chic scent that lasts
By Rhiannon Derbyshire Last updated
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Everyone's talking about K-beauty – these are the 6 best Korean mascaras for long, lifted and curved lashesThese tried-and-tested lightweight K-beauty mascaras are the key to fuller-looking, fluttery lashes in a swipe
By Emma Stoddart Last updated
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Can't stretch to an Airwrap? Our beauty team has voted these the best alternative multi-stylersAfter testing dozens of multi-stylers, our beauty team deems these the best tools for sleek straight styles to bouncy blow dries
By Stephanie Maylor Last updated
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Hate heavy foundation? We rely on these 9 lightweight bases for a fresh, healthy-feeling complexionWe've tested hundreds of formulas, but these are the formulas our beauty team loves for radiant and natural-looking skin
By Fiona McKim Last updated
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9 books to get you in the spooky season mood - from cosy crime to psychological thrillersWe've picked out favourite haunting reads to keep you up at night
By Laura Honey Published
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Got fine, fragile hair that struggles to hold a curl? These 6 wands, tongs, and wavers create styles that last all dayOur fine-haired beauty editors have tried countless curling wands – but these tools really deliver
By Emma Stoddart Last updated
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Short hair is very versatile – especially when you have one of these high-performing curling wands on handThere's a wand or tong for every hair type, length and budget in our definitive, tried-and-tested guide to the best for short hair
By Aleesha Badkar Last updated
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Every makeup bag needs one of these best natural-looking mascaras for non-clumpy lashes with lift, length and curlThese tried and tested formulas are the key to unlocking a 'your lashes but better' effect
By Rhiannon Derbyshire Last updated
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We swear by these 6 air fryers for quick, non-toxic cookingWe tested the best air fryers on the market, to find the best dual-drawer, tower, or single-drawer air fryers from Ninja, Instant, Cosori and more
By Laura Honey Last updated
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I tested the best smart rings - these are the only 6 I recommend in 2026 for tracking your sleep, stress, and workoutsWith the best smart rings ranging from under £100 to £400, there's plenty of choice out there - and I've tested them all
By Grace Walsh Published
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Comfort is key - 10 best workout leggings for support in the gym and beyond, tried and tested by our health editorI've tested over a hundred of the best workout leggings for gym, walking, running, yoga, Pilates, and anything else you have in mind, and these are my favourites
By Grace Walsh Last updated
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The 6 most comfortable bras for anyone who hates underwireYou might even forget you're wearing these non-wired bras
By Matilda Stanley Last updated
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I've tested 50 bras for large busts - these are the 6 that really deliver on supportTrust me, I've done the research
By Julie Player Last updated
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Need a gentle hair dryer for curls and coils? Our curly testers voted these the best tools for the jobDefine curls, coils and waves without frizz by drying with one of these top-rated dryers – tested and reviewed by us
By Rhiannon Derbyshire Last updated
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We've tested the best electric blankets for a comfier, cosier bed set-upWe've tested the best electric blankets and heated throws on the market, from wearable ponchos to dual-control heat set-ups, these are the ones to shop
By Laura Honey Last updated
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Compact but powerful, these 6 travel hair dryers make on-the-go styling a breezeFrom Babyliss to ghd, our beauty team has tested almost every travel hair dryer on the market – these are the top 6 we recommend
By Aleesha Badkar Last updated
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When our fine-haired beauty editors want a salon-standard blow-dry at home, they reach for one of these 8 hair dryersCalling those with fine hair! These tools are the top of their game thanks to their sleek, affordable tech and gentle styling
By Emma Stoddart Last updated
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Walking poles are an 'underrated' way to make hiking feel easier and boost stability in winter - 10 best to buy in 2026Whether you are hitting the mountains and hills or heading out on a walk this season, these are the best walking poles for stability, confidence and comfort
By Susan Griffin Last updated
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Hate noisy hair dryers? Our experts have found the 7 quietest tools on the marketBlow drying is usually a noisy task, but not with our expert edit of the quietest hair dryers on the market
By Lucy Abbersteen Last updated
