Sarah Matthews
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- 5
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- Sep 8, 2026
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- Jul 12, 2026
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The best beauty Advent calendars in 2026, tested â yes, we know itâs early! (opens the original)
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Christmas might be months away, but beauty Advent calendar waiting lists are filling up fast. From cult favourites to cruelty-free picks, here are the ones worth buying Donât get the Filter delivered to your inbox? Sign up here As I write, an ice-cream van has just parked outside my flat. Itâs the middle of this yearâs umpteenth heatwave, and Iâm finally understanding the appeal of a cold shower. That can only mean one thing: itâs time to start testing the best beauty Advent calendars.
I tested the viral Shark CryoGlow LED face mask 100 times â itâs not right for everyone (opens the original)
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Brilliant for managing breakouts and refreshing puffy eyes, but after months of treatments, is Sharkâs light therapy device the one our writer would buy now? Of all the LED masks Iâve tested, the Shark CryoGlow feels like the most heavily marketed. Touted as a one-stop shop for anti-ageing, blemish-busting and undereye cooling, itâs trickled its way into countless influencer morning routines and post-work wind-downs, slowly but surely filling up my social media timeline. As an acne-prone w
The best hair oils for glossy, healthy looking locks (opens the original)
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They’re all the rage, but which scalp serums, oils and capsules can be counted on for nourishment and serious shine? The best hair masks for every budget, tested Hair oil has become increasingly popular, with countless celebrities and influencers lauding its ability to smooth, protect and support hair growth. Some apply hair oil to their scalp, others to their strands; some apply oil to wet hair before styling, others use it on a finished style. With so many uses, it’s worth thinking about your
Skincare staple or expensive gimmick: do you really need a light therapy device? (opens the original)
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They promise clearer, younger-looking skin, but is your money better spent elsewhere? Dermatologists and experts weigh in How to build the perfect skincare routine Countless faddy products have crossed my desk over the years I’ve been reviewing beauty tech, from app-connected toothbrushes to AI-powered hair dryers. Few, however, have held such sustained interest as LED face masks. At first glance, I assumed these scary-looking, space-age skincare devices would fizzle out of favour as quickly as
CurrentBody Multi Light Therapy LED mask review: hands down the best Iâve tested (opens the original)
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With five light modes targeting everything from fine lines to blemishes and pigmentation, CurrentBodyâs latest mask promises a lot â and so does its price tag Iâve been testing LED masks for a couple of years now, and the CurrentBody Series 2 red-light face mask has long been my favourite option for anti-ageing. Itâs comfortable, offers excellent coverage and powerful deep near-infrared treatments. Sadly, it doesnât work for other skin concerns. Itâs a one-trick pony. So, when I hear
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