This Is The Anti-Ageing Tool Celebrities Actually Keep In Their Beauty Kit

Posted on 05/08/2025 by Boris Clair

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We’ve written before at HuffPost UK about the serums and creams celebs like Dua Lipa use to achieve their glowing skin.

But let’s be real here ― not every A-lister’s flawless dermis comes from a bottle, plastic surgeon and aesthetic director of LYMA Dr Graeme E. Glass says.

Not only have celebs like Sienna Miller, Cynthia Enviro, Kate Hudson, and Hannah Waddingham used the brand’s at-home laser technology, but the surgeon also says “more men are opting for cosmetic surgery and aesthetic treatments” at his clinic.

Male A-list users of the LYMA laser include Cillian Murphy, Eddie Redmayne, Barry Keoghan, and Rége Jean-Page, the brand shares.

So what exactly is a LYMA laser, and how does it help to give you a celeb glow?

LYMA promises its ‘completely painless’ laser will give your skin all the benefits of an in-office treatment, including improving the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, skin elasticity, blemishes, texture, tone and more. The best bit? It does all of the above in just three minutes of daily use.

Its breakthrough technology, created with plastic surgeons, geneticists and scientists diffuses micro-dots of invisible light over a large surface – Safe for all skin tones, (which is far from a given among laser products), LYMA’s flagship and PRO versions of their product can be used for your legs and arms as it is for your forehead and jawline.

LYMA says it is the close proximity to its laser’s infrared beam that contributes to skin regeneration.

Its lower temperature helps to prevent damage and your dermis converts that light to energy, preventing the breakdown of your extracellular matrix ― leaving you with skin that’s hydrated from within.

The low-level laser therapy, which is gentle enough to use at home, has also been proven to increase the amount of oxygen and nutrients available to your skin.

The result? Denser, firmer, smoother, and healthier-looking skin over time, LYMA says.

The portable tool is also cordless and small enough to fit in your handbag, making what’s set to be the most effective part of your daily skincare routine even easier to take with you when you travel.

And in even better news, for a limited time, when you buy the LYMA Laser or Laser PRO, you can bag yourself a free one-month LYMA Supplement starter kit (which is normally worth £199) – giving you skin support on the surface and cellular support from within.

LYMA Supplement is made up of eleven gold standard nutraceutica ingredients and promises to help with sleep and stress levels as well as your skin. The Starter Kit also includes a free hand hammered solid copper storage vessel.

Count us in.

Crimpit Review: This £15 Toastie Maker Made WFH Lunches Fun Again

Posted on 15/06/2025 by Boris Clair

I rejoice in recipes, crave cooking, and find pleasure in planning meals ― with the exception of lunch.

It’s just such a nothing-y, unpredictable meal, isn’t it? I never know how much time I’ll really have to scoff the meal down; I’m always too mentally overwhelmed to work out what I’m actually craving, never mind a meal I can make quickly, easily, and with minimal mess.

Enter: the Crimpit wrap sealer.

I’m a long-time “fancy sandwich” advocate for work-from-home lunches, but the wrap and sando rotation runs a little flat and I can’t be bothered to whip out and clean a panini press of a Tuesday afternoon.

This gadget promised to expand my selection of mundane ingredients into the bases for “calzones, burritos, enchiladas, kebabs, and pasties” (don’t mind if I do).

And the instructions were simple; make the wrap, place it in your microwave, press the edges until the wrap becomes “sealed”, and then cook the resulting parcel of deliciousness anywhere you like (I opted for an air fryer).

You might have noticed that the wrap was a little big for the device at the start, but ripping off the excess bread (I chose a huge version; most wraps would fit) proved surprisingly satisfying and delicious.

Once I pushed the lid of the gadget down on the just-warmed wrap, I held it there for about ten seconds.

I was suitably impressed by how well the seal held. It was more than a match for my air fryer basket, which led to a crispy, deep-filled calzone-like cheese pocket in minutes (mmm…).

Once I tried the first one, I knew I couldn’t stop – thoughts of pepperoni pockets, chicken tikka mock-“pasties,” and midweek mini-calzones like this one are just too tempting.

And the tiny gadget, which takes up next to no space in my kitchen drawer, can be used as easily on a sweet treat as it can a regular lunch too (I’ll admit I’ve since used it for a decidedly unhealthy chocolate spread and banana concoction, rolled in cinnamon sugar while still hot).

So, I’m not saying you *have* to try the easy-clean, low-effort, low-space-consuming tool – I just reckon that if, like me, you can never plan what to eat for lunch and have too little space or time to use a huge toastie maker, it’s well worth a go.

After all, it hasn’t earned that many five-star reviews for no reason. Plus, it’s down from £19.99 to £14.99 now too (race you to checkout).

Nectar Duvet Review: Is This The Best All-Year Duvet For Hotel-Level Comfort?

Posted on 14/06/2025 by Boris Clair

As I approach the big 3-0, I’ve found myself developing an unexpected obsession with my bedding. Gone are the days of just throwing on whatever’s clean; now, I genuinely care about having my sheets look sleek, elegant, and, dare I say, wrinkle-free.

Enter the Nectar Duvet, which has absolutely transformed my bed into a sanctuary of sophistication.

I’ve been sleeping with this duvet for just over a month now (tough gig, testing duvets), and I can confidently say it’s been a game-changer.

The Nectar Duvet has a way of elevating the entire aesthetic of my bedroom. No more waking up to creased sheets that make me feel like I’m living in university halls. The duvet is so smooth and perfectly puffed, giving my bed an effortlessly neat appearance. I don’t even have to break out the iron anymore (honestly, I was starting to consider it!).

The secret to this duvet is its Smartfil® technology and Modal fabric, which is derived from natural wood pulp. This combination makes it incredibly light, breathable, and soft, making it the perfect choice for the spring season.

Modal helps to wick moisture away from the body, allowing you to sleep in total temperature-controlled comfort and wake up feeling refreshed.

I’ve found it keeps me warm enough during cooler nights while still feeling light and fluffy enough that it doesn’t overheat me. It strikes the perfect balance for year-round comfort.

Aside from the duvet itself, the service and delivery were top-notch. I received the duvet within just two days of placing the order—impressive, considering the speed and efficiency of the delivery.

The whole process was smooth, with timely updates from the delivery service every step of the way. It made the experience all the more pleasant and hassle-free.
In short, I couldn’t recommend the Nectar Duvet more. It’s made my bed look elegant, kept me cozy, and saved me from ever considering ironing my sheets again. I can’t believe I even thought about it. This duvet is worth every penny and truly lives up to its promises.

This £15 Sunscreen-Primer Is The 1 Beauty Product I Can’t Live Without

Posted on 08/06/2025 by Boris Clair

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In my twenties, I applied SPF on holidays and if it was a particularly hot day back home. But when my partner, then in his early 30s, was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma and needed surgery to remove it, I knew I needed to wake up and wear the damn sun cream every single day.

After trying many different products – lots of which triggered breakouts, some of which dried my skin – I finally took a punt on Beauty Pie’s Featherlight SPF 50/Primer hybrid (£25, or £15 for members). And I haven’t looked back since.

The product, made in Switzerland, contains ingredients to “help fight inflammation and sun damage”. It’s known as a non-comedogenic SPF, meaning the lightweight formula shouldn’t clog pores. I can confirm it doesn’t.

I’ve also never had sunburn on my face while wearing it, so I’m guessing (/hoping) it’s doing the trick in the sun damage department.

I tend to apply the SPF after Beauty Pie’s triple hyaluronic acid deep moisture miracle cream (£45, or £22 for members) and the result is lusciously luminous skin that feels silky smooth.

The primer adds a bit of a glow that no other skincare product seems to offer me and my typically dull skin. It’s not greasy, or streaky. Makeup goes on a treat, too.

There is not a day that goes by when I don’t use it – even those days when I’m sat at home, makeup free, I make sure that I slather this on my face after showering.

It’s pretty watery – so be careful when you squeeze the bottle – but it glides onto the skin wonderfully, leaving your face feeling hydrated and glowy.

There are 3,102 reviews (and counting) on Beauty Pie’s site. Here’s a snippet of what people are saying about the Featherlight SPF:

“Lovely product, non greasy and perfect under make up. Thoroughly recommend this product.”

“This was first given to me as a gift a few years ago and I have used it ever since. I golf and have had no sun damage since using this lovely, light cream.”

“This is my second purchase of this item. I love that it properly hydrates my skin and most importantly, it doesn’t leave white streaky marks!”

“Spent ages looking for a SPF that I’m not allergic to and isn’t greasy, this one is perfect.”

If there was only one product I was allowed to take on a desert island, this would be it – not even the Collection eyeliner I’ve been buying and wearing on repeat since the early 2000s could rival it.

And at £15 for a bottle that lasts roughly six months (maybe longer, depending on how liberally you apply it), I’m wondering why you’re still reading this article and not buying a basket full for yourself…

I Tried My Best To Wreck These Hiking Shoes In Iceland. They Still Look Brand New.

Posted on 19/05/2025 by Boris Clair

When I was asked to review hiking shoes from Merrell – a Gorpcore outdoor brand loved by the likes of Meghan Markle, Central Cee, Bradley Cooper, and Julia Fox – I knew I had to really put them through their paces.

Living in Scotland, I fortunately have plenty of trails to put hiking shoes to the test on, but with Merrell claiming the Moab Speed 2 GORE-TEX® is the ‘latest innovation in hiking’, a hike up a Munro wasn’t going to cut the mustard.

Enter the rugged, snowy and wet landscape of Iceland.

During my CityHubs excursion to Reykjavik (more on that to come), I’d be hiking up mountains, trekking through valleys to hunt the Northern Lights and stomping through ice fields. Game on, Merrell.

I boldly didn’t even break my pair of Moab Speed 2 GORE-TEX® in before starting a weekend of outdoor activities and was incredibly surprised that the shoes (which come in a both men’s and women’s version) didn’t rub or pinch at all. This makes sense, considering their FloatPro™ Foam midsole are designed for lightweight comfort that lasts – a feature that Merrell are famous for.

After doing over 40k steps everyday for three days, I was VERY grateful for their 30% increase in foam underfoot.

The hiking shoes also boast a padded collar and a special ‘bellows’ tongue that helps to keep debris out on your adventures (no annoying wee stones in your shoes here).

According to Merrell, in some very techy terms: “Lightweight FlexPlate™ technology provides torsional rigidity, lateral stability, and forefoot flexibility.”

In layman’s terms – my feet felt super secured, my ankles stable and no matter the terrain I marched through or over, at no point did I feel like a stumble was on the cards. I’ve had major reconstructive knee surgery in the past year, so I needed to feel safe. Even walking over ice I had zero worries – these shoes had serious grip.

And thank god for GORE-TEX®. We got stuck in a pretty impressive snow storm and while I was completely soaked through (yes, I maybe didn’t prepare quite well enough), my feet were bone dry. A few of our hikes saw some muddy trails and my Merrells withstood it no problem, nothing a rinse didn’t solve.

Outside of their tech specs, the Moab Speed 2 GORE-TEX® also come in a whopping 12 different colour ways and while I opted for black with white detailing, you can go for electric blue, orange hues or mustard.

There’s no arguing that Merrell’s Moab Speed 2 GORE-TEX® look pretty damn good too – you only have to look at some of the styling pictures on the site.

Merrell UK

Okay fine, we’ll take both.

And on a personal note, one of my favourite things about the Moab Speed 2 GORE-TEX® – outside of just how damn indestructible they were – is their eco-credentials:

100% recycled laces and webbing
100% recycled breathable mesh lining
100% recycled mesh footbed cover
50% recycled removable EVA foam footbed

Shoes that are good for the environment I’m hiking through? Count me in.

Moab Speed 2 GORE-TEX®

I’ve Finally Found A Toddler Cup That Doesn’t Leave Puddles Of Water Everywhere

Posted on 17/05/2025 by Boris Clair

Over the years I have purchased an embarrassingly large number of baby and toddler cups in the hopes that one day, one of them would not leak. (I’m sadly not kidding, we have a cupboard full of them.)

There have been sippy beakers with fold down nozzles, 360 sippy cups, tip and sip cups, stainless steel jobbies, silicone ones – a collection of vessels picked up in supermarkets and via 3am Amazon purchases.

And all of them have dribbled water out in varying degrees.

So you can imagine my extreme surprise when I discovered a toddler cup that doesn’t leak at all. It might not surprise die-hard fans of the brand, but the cup in question is from Tommee Tippee.

Recently, the baby brand launched a new leakproof range and I was pleased to get my hands on its new weighted straw cup for my one-year-old.

She’d been using a weighted straw cup from another brand but I found every time she put the cup down and left it lying on its side, water would seep out.

The result? Little puddles of wet dotted around our house. Fine on carpet, not-so-great on your nice wooden floors, even worse on your slippery kitchen tiles.

I was pretty sceptical that the cup would be leakproof, given my history (and cupboard full of useless drinking vessels). But incredibly we’ve been trying the Tommee Tippee cup for over a month now and there have been zero spills. Zilch!

Even when she launches the cup to the floor from her high chair: nada! It’s a modern-day miracle.

What wizardry is this? Well, the straw has a two-piece valve which stops water from escaping and somehow actually works.

It also has a flip-down cover to keep the straw nice and clean when not in use (a great feature when you’re out and about and you need to shove it under the buggy quickly).

According to Tommee Tippee, the cup is BPA free, as well as dishwasher and steriliser safe. Big fan of the fact it also comes with a handy brush to clean the straw.

The cups retail at £9.99 which I would argue is well worth the money if you don’t want to water-damaged floors or a soaking wet changing bag.

Happy hydrating!

I Haven’t Paid Full Price For Electronics Since 2016 – Here’s How

Posted on 15/04/2025 by Boris Clair

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Just after the rising price of bills has been announced, another blow; Forbes speculates that tariffs might increase the cost of consoles too.

That might have got me down if I’d bought full-price electronics in the past nine years (I’ve wanted to gift my partner a PS5 for ages), but I haven’t, so it didn’t.

I have relied on second-hand sites like refurbished electronics company Back Market for ages now.

Not only are they cheaper, but they’re kinder to the planet; and Back Market, my favourite since about 2022, allows you to trade in your old tech for their verified refurbished tech too.

I have previously traded in an unwanted old phone to help me cover the (already discounted) cost of a laptop, for instance.

And while I didn’t do that for the PS5, I was still paying significantly less than full price – like, almost £112 less than full price.

Despite that significant discount, the product’s running as good as new on our also-Back Market-sourced TV.

After all, the company has rigorous rules for their Verified Refurbished products. In the case of gaming consoles, that means they’re given a full reset and data scrub, checked to make sure they’re not stolen or locked, and tested by industry pros.

So it’s no wonder my partner (who’s a sterner judge than me on this front) wouldn’t have known the console was second-hand unless I’d told him; and if he had noticed something off, he’d have been covered by the company’s Verified Refurbished one-year warranty and free 30-day returns policy.

That’s only one impressive tech deal, though. I’ve bought phones, the aforementioned laptop, my smartwatch, and even a hot air styler and coffee machine from the site before; discounts can run as high as 50% compared to new.

I like the fact that I can choose the condition my tech’s in (I wanted an “excellent” laptop, but was more than happy with a “good” smartwatch, for which I don’t have many demands).

As someone who’s been all over refurbished tech pretty much as soon as I started buying my own electronics, though, the thing that keeps bringing me back to Back Market is the quality. I simply haven’t found anywhere else whose refurbished products are as reliably good.

So, whether you’re after beauty or gaming tech or just fancy an upgraded phone, I reckon you can’t save much more for a professionally refurbished deal.

This £12 Amazon Find Gave Me A Third More Usable Oven Space

Posted on 10/12/2024 by Boris Clair

As Christmas draws near, I’ve been feeling the panic pretty much anyone who’s hosted a big dinner has experienced ― how am I meant to cook everything I need to when I’ve only got one oven?

Don’t get me wrong, I love my slow cooker (where I’m planning to make some spiced apple red cabbage on the day), and I’m not completely against steamed veggies.

But with Yorkies, stuffing, pigs in blankets, roast parsnips, spuds, and some kind of fowl in the mix, I genuinely started to lose sleep over how it was all going to come together.

That was, of course, before I spotted this £12 universal oven rack from Amazon, which instantly made all my fears look ridiculous.

It’s got adjustable arms that you can tighten or loosen with the bolts attached to both sides of the rack.

You don’t need any tools to tighten or loosen it ― a simple twist with your thumb and forefinger is more than enough.

It extends from 36cm to 59cm, making it perfect for most ovens (it only took about a minute to make it fit mine).

After I’d fitted it into my oven, my first step was to try a dry run of the Crimbo dinner (basically, I did a roast).

I’ll be honest; I was worried there wouldn’t be enough height in my oven to properly accommodate everything I wanted to include, but by placing the top and bottom racks at the highest and lowest ridges respectively, I got away with a lot more than I thought I would.

So it’s pretty safe to say I’m sold on the addition ― you can nab your own here, if you like.

3 Of The Best Sex Toys I’ve Tried Are 50% Off Right Now – You’ll Never Call Your Ex Again

Posted on 01/11/2024 by Boris Clair

One of the best perks of my job as a sex and relationships writer is the truly endless number of sex toys I get to review. And trust me – after you’ve tried as many as I have (mum, this is where you stop reading), you learn that not every vibrator is built the same.

However, if you’re a sex toy novice, it can sometimes be quite overwhelming trying to understand what you should buy for your spicy toolkit and what is actually worth the money – bedside drawer space is valuable real estate people!

Well, if you’re looking for some silicone support for your sex life, I’ve discovered not just one, but an entire RANGE of sex toys that will hit the spot (ahem) whether you’re a beginner or seasoned sex toy pro.

SexToys.co.uk has the UK’s largest catalogue of adult toys including vibrators, dildos, and sex toys for all genders, so it’s unsurprising that it’s home to my favourite new collection – The One.

The best selling US sex toy brand is exclusively available at SexToys.co.uk and boasts a variety of toys so perfectly inclusive, there is something for everyone.

When it comes to essentials, The One Power Couple kit is an amazing starting point as it comes with both The One Rose and The One Wand – two must-haves when it comes to achieving different types of clitoral stimulation.

We’ll take both, thanks.

The One Rose is made of body-safe silicone and features innovative pressure wave technology that combines with stimulation to deliver plenty of chills. You can choose from three different speeds and seven patterns of suction and pulsation, giving you plenty of options to work your way through (although, it certainly won’t feel like work).

Meanwhile The One Wand boasts a whopping 10 different vibration speeds and patterns which means it will quickly become one of your favourite pleasure products – it also warms up quickly to body temperature for a more comfortable feel.

And don’t worry about having to stock up on an endless supply of AA batteries anytime soon – both items are rechargeable. The fun doesn’t have to stay limited to the bedroom either as the pleasure-inducing pair are both completely waterproof.

The best bit? Okay, apart from the end result of using them – so technically, the second best bit… they’re super easy to use. A single button powers The One Rose on and off, as well as cycles the product through its 3 speeds and 7 patterns of suction and pulsation.

The kit is a whopping 50% off at the moment too, taking the price down from £159 to just £79.60 – an absolute barg for two top of the range sex toys. The One Rose and The One Wand can also be bought separately – and they’re 40% off at the moment too!

Meanwhile if you’re looking for internal vibrators – The One Thrusting Rabbit is truly good enough to stop you in your tracks from texting your ex. With a shaft and bunny-shaped clitoral stimulator that deliver intense vibrations, this piece gets an added boost from the thrusting function that does the work for you (I am nothing if not a total pillow princess when it comes to solo enjoyment). With 10 different thrusting speeds to choose from, it’s the perfect vibrator to add to your rotation.

Oh – and it’s 51% off.

You can see SexToy.co.uk’s full The One range here.

Sorry To Interrupt, But I Think I Just Found The Prettiest Candles In The UK

Posted on 03/10/2024 by Boris Clair

As autumn creeps in, I’ve been enjoying a lot more “Tavern food”-style evenings in. And in an attempt to romanticise my at-home dinners, I’ve had my eye out for some really, really pretty dinner candles.

Turns out I didn’t need to look further than my own city, though.

Pygmalion London’s hand-poured candles, which are made using vegetable wax, natural dyes and 100% cotton wicks, were first made on Rosanna Philpott’s kitchen table in 2021.

Three years later, the brand (and its offerings) have expanded ― and much as I hate to give up my best-kept decor secret, I reckon you deserve to see what’s on the table (teehee) here.

The candles, which stand at 29cm tall, burn for roughly 10 hours.

And while it seems like a cardinal sin to light, say, this pair of black and white Twiglet candles, even their stumps are gorgeous.

That’s because the waves on candles like the Twiglet and Botanist designs (pictured below) go all the way through the candle, so you won’t lose that gorgeous finish after the first (or second, or eighth) burn.

Whereas some other brands simply paint their candles’ designs onto their surfaces, Pygmalion’s candlemakers create their works of art by hand-pouring naturally dyed vegetable waxes into a candle shape.

That means you won’t be catfished by, say, the stripes in this pair of Humbug candles ― they’ll look as good during your first course as they do hours into your post-dinner DMCs.

Even the more intricate designs of these Terracotta candles should be able to withstand the heat (literally and figuratively).

Like all Pygmalion candles, they come packaged in creamy recycled Italian paper.

Speaking of that packaging ― it’s so luxe-looking I’ve considered sending a box to a friend in lieu of flowers before.

You can get pairs like this Highbury set sent to their home, maybe even with a text about grabbing dinner together soon (far better than a wilting carnation, if you ask us).

So if you’re after a present that looks like you found it in a gorgeous, out-of-the-way boutique or just want to be the “I found that brand first!” person in your friend group, I recommend browsing through Pygmalion’s stock.

We’ll never tell…