Recent Articles in Products & equipment

Waterwipes
Oct 22, 2009

Newborns really only need to be cleaned with cottonwool and water. But what do you use for convenience when you're out and about? New dad Richard Hector-Jones tried out Waterwipes that are ideal for newborns and young babies.

Tweezerman supports Breast Cancer Campaign with the Tweezerman PInk Ribbon Slant®
Oct 15, 2009

Award-winning tweezers have a new look sporting the Breast Cancer Campaign's pink ribbon – with a donation of £2 for each Pink Ribbon Slant bought going to Breast Cancer Campaign.

Korres cleansing scrub, cleansing mask and face primer
Oct 14, 2009

Keeping skin clean and fresh-looking while still being kind to the environment can be a tough call but the Korres range has all the right credentials. Anne Coates tried out the Korres Pomegranate Cleansing Scrub and Mask and the Korres Face Primer and loved the results.

TIGI Bed Head Brunette Goddess shampoo, conditioner and shine spray
Sep 30, 2009

Julia Bairstow had never considered herself a brunette but was delighted with the results of the TIGI Bed Head Brunette Goddess range of hair care products.

DCL Clay Mint Mask
Sep 22, 2009

Finding new products that you enjoy using is one of the real bonuses of writing about beauty. Anne Coates and daughter Olivia both loved the DCL Clay Mask which works equally well for young and not so young skins!

Artemis Woman Heel Smoother
Sep 19, 2009

A great pedicure appliance that you use at home is a real bonus for any busy woman who may not have the time or money to visit a salon. Anne Coates put the Artemis Woman Heel Smoother to the test and found it effective and kind to feet.

Lunch box and picnic snacks and treats from Organix
Sep 12, 2009

Short of lunchbox ideas that are healthy and appealing to young appetites? Think of the new range of snacks and fruit bars from Organix. Harriet Elliot and Alex Bell carried out the taste test - well helped by their children!

Four great new beauty products from Simple
Sep 11, 2009

Simple, a leader in facial skincare products, has launched four new products in its Kind to Skin and Kind to Eyes range: Pore Minimising Toning Cleanser, Nourishing Eye Make-Up Remover Cream, Vital Vitamin Day Cream and Vital Vitamin Night Cream. Anne Coates put them to the test.

Yoropen
Sep 2, 2009

Back to school or just starting? Alex Bell asked "soon to be a schoolboy" Toby to try out the new Yoropen, designed for everyone from children learning to write to those taking exams.

Lindam Flexigate
Aug 28, 2009

Safety gates have beccome a fixed feature in many homes with young children. But what do you do when you are visiting friends and family or are on holiday? Alex Bell tried out the Lindam Flexigate while she was on holiday.

Simple sun protection
Aug 26, 2009

Sun protection is vital for adults as well as children and the Simple range of sun sensitive products ticks all the boxes for Anne Coates.

Thinning hair - try NaturVital
Aug 6, 2009

Thinning hair is a problem that besets many women. Louise Pollard has been trying out and new shampoo and hair tonic from NaturVital.