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I‘m a beauty writer, these are the products under £15 that are actually worth trying

I’ve found effective formulas for the frugal

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14 best leave-in conditioners, tried and tested on different hair types

For smoothing and taming flyaways, find the right leave-in conditioner for your hair type

The Independent UK

I’m a beauty writer and this £10.99 leave-in mask might beat K18’s £70 best-seller

Can a budget alternative really beat a luxury mask?

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I live by the sea, and these are the best beach towels I’ve tested for 2025

Whether you’re in Barbados or Brighton, these top-rated beach towels have you covered

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Best summer perfumes, tested by a beauty writer

These summer scents are heatwave-proof

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Summer Fridays extends its lip butter balm range to blush, so we tested the range on four women

The blush butter balm has launched with six shades

The Independent UK

Gisou’s new honey gloss shampoo and conditioner gave my hair “all-day bounce”

Cue silky strands, all summer long

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I’m a beauty writer and I’m fully on board with the Rhode glazing mist hype

Just in time for our summer of sun

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We tried Chanel’s new les beiges cream bronzer on three women – here’s how it compares to the original

The soleil tan formula is loved by everyone from Kendall Jenner to Jennifer Garner

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I found a half price alternative to the Laneige bouncy and firm sleeping mask

Both formulas promise a better glow and increased hydration

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I tested Beauty of Joseon’s £12 anti-ageing sunscreen over 9 months – here’s my honest review

Revitalising skin across five categories, from brightening to hydrating

The Independent UK

We just tested Clinique’s ‘nude honey’ almost lipstick on three women

We didn’t think the original could get any better – until now

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I tried CeraVe’s new foam cleanser – and it’s not what I expected

Spoiler: it’s replaced my long-time favourite

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Boots discount codes for September 2025 – how to get 10% off

We’ve got the latest Boots promo codes to help you save on everything from hair straighteners to perfume

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I used The Inkey List’s unreleased cream cleanser for a month: Here’s my full review

Exclusive: I may have just found The Inkey List’s best product

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This affordable face mist is a must-have during the heatwave

Tight skin? Not anymore

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Gleam’s teeth whitening strips worked in less than a week – and they’re a third off now

Food stains, be gone

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Charlotte Tilbury’s new sculpting face palette is a perfect beginner’s contouring kit

The makeup artist calls it her ‘face lift filter’

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Olaplex has finally launched its cult range for fine hair – but does it work?

It’s been more than five years since the OG duo launched

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This blush is an affordable alternative to Rare Beauty’s £23 formula

The No7 blush is £10 cheaper yet just as good

The Independent UK

14 best perfumes for women, recommended by a beauty expert

I’ve found fabulous fragrances to suit everyone, from budget buys to luxury brands

The Independent UK

The Ordinary has relaunched its divisive SPF, so I put it to the test

It’s been seven years since the brand last released an SPF formula

The Independent UK

This shampoo and conditioner start at £3.33 a bottle - here’s why they’re my favourite

My hair detangles super easily thanks to this budget-friendly brand

The Independent UK

Babyliss’s air wand promises to do it all – but can it actually?

I put the brand’s three-in-one affordable styler to the test

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The Ordinary’s new £10 essence instantly revived my lacklustre skin

The new release launches today, 25 February

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