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Expert product reviews and shopping advice

<p>If it’s time to replace your mattress, we’ve tested countless models to help you find the right one </p>

Best mattresses 2026 UK, reviewed by a team of experts

Whether you sleep on your side, back or front, our team of testers has found the best mattress for you

<p>The most advanced robot vacuum cleaners can now empty their own bins, mop the floor and refill their water own water tanks</p>

Best robot vacuums for 2026, tried and tested by a tech expert

11 best LED face masks, tested over two years

Kitchen Appliances

Best air fryer 2026: Tested at home by appliance experts and foodies

Advent calendars

<p>A number of 2026's beauty advent calendars have launched (if not sold out), with on-sale links dropping left, right and centre</p>

43 best beauty advent calendars 2026, reviewed by a beauty expert

Your official rundown of calendars from Liberty, Harrods and more, updated as they launch

<p>Boots is launching a fragrance advent calendar for the first time</p>

Advent calendars

Here’s what Boots is dropping for Christmas 2026

<p>The beauty retailer's lineup of advent calendars is as strong as ever</p>

Advent calendars

Lookfantastic’s beauty advent calendar is worth £665

<p>Space NK has revealed the full list of products for the 2026 beauty advent calendar</p>

Advent calendars

Space NK advent calendar 2026: Full contents, price and dates

<p>This year's offering features three more products than last year's</p>

Advent calendars

My review of the Charlotte Tilbury advent calendar 2026

Advent calendars

Boots beauty advent calendars for 2026, reviewed

Advent calendars

My Cult Beauty advent calendar 2026 review, as a fussy beauty expert

Tech

<p>I’ve tested a range of VPNs on several devices </p>

Best VPN services for 2026, reviewed by a tech expert

From NordVPN to ExpressVPN, I’ve found the best VPNs after testing on every device

IPVanish review 2025: Tried and tested by an expert

<p>You can connect an unlimited number of simultaneous devices </p>

Surfshark VPN review: The best high-speed VPN you can get in 2026

<p>NordVPN is no longer just a VPN</p>

NordVPN review 2026: Why it’s still the best VPN I’ve tested

<p>NordVPN is no longer just a VPN</p>

NordVPN review 2026: Why it’s still the best VPN I’ve tested

<p>This year’s batch of bakers</p>

Bake Off 2026 start date, plus baking must-haves chosen by experts

<p>The latest digital notebook is the cheapest one reMarkable’s ever released </p>

The reMarkable Paper Pure convinced me to write by hand again

Laptops & Tablets

Apple’s MacBook Neo could be free thanks to this trade-in deal

Phones & Accessories

Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro has dropped in price ahead of new launches

Fitness & wellbeing

<p>Hyrox isn't your only option for getting fit</p>

Once you know this, getting in shape becomes simple and enjoyable

<p>If you learn a few fundamental principles about strength training, you can apply them to enjoy impressive results in the gym</p>

If I’d known this when I joined the gym, I’d have progressed faster

Sports & Fitness

Best massage guns for 2026 – and the top pick isn’t Therabody

Fitness and wellbeing

Creatine may be the key to midlife muscle – here’s why I swear by it

<p>I looked for pairs that fit comfortably and don’t let in water</p>

Best swimming earplugs 2026, reviewed by a triathlete

<p>Experts reveal the differences between whey protein concentrate and whey protein isolate – and which one you should buy</p>

The difference between whey protein concentrate and isolate, explained

Sports Equipment & Accessories

Best reusable water bottles 2026, tried and tested

Sports & Fitness

I tried the £39.99 Lidl carbon-plated running shoe – here’s my verdict

Sponsored content

<p>Wowcher offers nearly-new and refurbished devices that deliver exceptional performance without breaking the bank</p>

Upgrade your tech for less with Wowcher’s refurbished deals

<p>From shoes to meal delivery subscriptions, our roundup has all angles covered</p>

Get ready for the new academic year with these essentials

What are electrolytes and why do natural ingredients matter?

Is Untamed cat food right for your cat? What pet owners should know

Back-to-school made easy – shop the JD Sports edit

<p>Rimowa’s cases are instantly recognisable for their grooved exterior panels</p>

Rimowa’s luggage should always be part of the journey

Plan ahead with these TUI winter 2027 holiday savings

Enter to win a £400 Parkdean resorts holiday voucher

Beauty

<p>Is Chanel's Coco mademoiselle original perfume worth £70 more than this citrus-floral alternative from Next?</p>

This £10 perfume reminds me of Chanel Coco mademoiselle

<p>The Independent got the inside scoop on the calendar's full contents</p>

An exclusive review of the Sephora beauty advent calendar for 2026

My review of the new Dyson corrale straighteners

Dyson to launch airsmooth hot brush for £380 less than the airwrap

Fashion

<p>I got my hands on the viral jacket</p>

This new M&S jacket looks just like Bottega – but costs less than £70

<p>Pieces from the collection are selling out</p>

Can Topshop’s new Cara Delevingne collection beat Kate Moss’s?

Baby Tech & Essentials

Best maternity bras 2026: Tried and tested for support and comfort

Women's Clothing

M&S’s £32 crochet cardigan is going to be your autumn layering staple

Deals

<p>Enjoy luxury garden decor for less at Garden Trading</p>

Enjoy 20% off all homeware and garden at Garden Trading

<p>Get a comfy night’s sleep for less with my pick of this month’s top mattress offers</p>

Mattress deals for March 2026, selected by an expert

<p>Upgrade your tablet with my pick of the best iPad offers.</p>

Best iPad deals for November 2025, selected by an expert

<p>We’ve secured The Independent readers an exclusive 15 per cent off</p>

Get 15% off at Charlotte Tilbury in September 2026

Latest IndyBest news and reviews

<p>Available to buy from 28 August, I scooped an exclusive review ahead of launch </p>

The Ordinary uses salmon DNA in £9 anti-ageing eye cream

<p>The dermatologist-approved formula is specifically for evening application </p>

This clinical-strength retinoid is a game-changer for signs of ageing

<p>Dusk is one of our favourite brands for affordable homeware</p>

10 of our favourite Dusk homeware pieces worth knowing about

<p>The calendar is ideal for mature skin </p>

Advent calendars

Avant’s 2026 advent calendar is worth over £1,000, but costs just £98

<p>I opened every door to bring you my review</p>

Advent calendars

My take on the Liberty beauty advent calendar 2026, as a beauty expert

<p>Everything we know about Amazon’s second Prime Day of the year</p>

Prime Big Deal Days 2026: What to expect and early offers

<p>I tried everyday budget heroes and luxury butters worth splurging on </p>

I’ve found the best supermarket butters from Tesco, Asda and more

<p>We put bread from Tesco, Waitrose and other big supermarkets to the test to see which are worth their dough</p>

Best supermarket sourdough for 2026, taste-tested by a food editor

<p>We're in the final day of the Labor Day sales </p>

Best Labor Day deals on products that are actually worth your money

<p>I was after a thick and creamy texture with live cultures and a high protein content</p>

Best supermarket Greek yoghurt for 2026

The oven-safe pan also comes with a steamer/strainer basket and a spatula

Kitchen Accessories

Lakeland’s 10-in-1 pan looks like the always pan pro – my review

<p>These models help tackle mould and damp in your home</p>

Household Appliances

The true cost of running a dehumidifier, according to experts

<p>The models to buy according to our expert</p>

Argos becomes first UK retailer to sell plug-in solar panels

<p>The new device combines brushing, flossing and mouth washing</p>

Here’s what to know from Dyson’s electric toothbrush launch in Paris

<p>We put the base through its paces on dry and combination skin types</p>

Fenty Beauty’s reworked its popular foundation – we tested it

<p>I tested each one for waterproofing, breathability and comfort</p>

Best waterproof jackets for men 2026, reviewed by a fashion writer

<p>I’ve tested a number of VPNs to find the best </p>

Best VPNs in the UK September 2026, reviewed by a tech editor

<p>I tested models to suit a range of budgets</p>

Vacuum Cleaners

9 best car vacuum cleaners, expert-tested in a family car

<p>We’ve reviewed everything from fashion and beauty to tech and more</p>

Shopping news: M&S jacket that rivals Bottega to supermarket yoghurt

<p>I compared results after using patches from Elemis, Summer Fridays, Boots and more </p>

Best under-eye patches for 2026, reviewed by a beauty writer

<p>I tested these waste-storage solutions to see how easy they were to use, empty and more</p>

Kitchen Accessories

Best kitchen bins 2026, tried and tested by a home writer

Protect your files with Proton Drive and get the first month for £1

<p>Tinie Tempah is back in the den this week </p>

Dragons’ Den: From Zeno to Moonji, every business pitching tonight

<p>Proton Mail hides your inbox from trackers and bots</p>

Try Proton Mail for £1 for the first month

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