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We test three tinted SPFs to brighten & protect your skin this summer
I NEVER thought I would be a fan of tinted SPF, but after a cabin-luggage-only holiday last week with a very limited liquid allowance, I finally put s
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I tasted supermarket Euro 2024-themed footy cakes - a £10 treat hit the spot
WE are all excited about Euro 2024 – and supermarkets want in on the action too.From football-themed rolls to crumpets and pizzas, many have brought
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We test three toners at all price points to hydrate and brighten your skin
UNTIL recently, I thought toners were a waste of time, but a new breed of lightweight, hydrating heroes have completely changed my opinion.
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From brightening products to luxury travel set - we test 3 kits for your holiday
HEADING off on holiday often means its a hand-luggage only kind of trip – which means space for liquids will be limited.So, I’ve put three skincar
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I tested pudding versions of big name chocolate bars - winner was delicious
CHOCOHOLICS rejoice – Yorkie is the newest choccy pudding on the block, with a brand new creamy mousse now in stores.It is the latest in a long line
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I tested pressure washers - watch the winner clean my patio better than Karcher
CLEANING a muddy patio with a brush and some elbow grease is hard graft.And if it's a job you loathe, you may want to consider investing in apre
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I tested all supermarket custard creams… the winner cost just 50p
TODAY is National Biscuit Day – and if there is one thing we do well, it is dunking a biccie in a brew.While tastes vary depending on your drink, ti
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I tested supermarket crackers as Ritz shrinks packs - the best is cheaper
THERE is no escaping supermarket shrinkflation – but this one really takes the biscuit.It was recently revealed that Ritz crackers have reduced in s
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I tried the new McDonald's Happy Meal - adults will love a new item too
McDONALD'S is testing new Happy Meal menu items - there's one new addition that I really loved.The fast food giantchanges its main menu every fe
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From wine alternatives to stress relief brew - we test new healthy teas
TEA is a great British tradition, and studies show it has health benefits.Different varieties have varying levels of goodness.Some improve blood press
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I tested all the supermarket Sauvignon Blancs – winner was 5/5 and less than £10
SAUVIGNON Blanc is the second most popular white wine in the UK after Chardonnay.And there are lots of budget-friendly delicious bottles in supermarke
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I tested three SPF daily suncreams at all budgets - one left me super impressed
SHOCKINGLY, only 22 per cent of us wear SPF daily.Yet 86 per cent of skin cancer cases in the UK are preventable, so slap on the SPF daily.Here are th
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I tested supermarket sausage rolls - the winner costs just 25p each
A LOVELY meaty filling, buttery, flaky pastry and a touch of seasoning - you really can't beat a sausage roll.They are the perfect treat for sunny pic
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I tested Sweet Chilli crisps - winner was a copy of Walkers and half the price
TRADITIONAL crisp flavours are being snubbed in favour of spicier varieties.Research for The Grocer magazine found salt & vinegar and cheese &
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I tried Twix dupes - the winner is as good as the brand & it's not Aldi or Lidl
SUPERMARKET own-brand products including chocolate are often much cheaper than the classic brands – but are they as good?The Sun is trying some of t
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I tested supermarket quiches - winner was £1.25 cheaper than M&S
A CLASSIC 1970s dish, quiche has topped a list of the nation’s favourite throwback foods.A survey of 2,000 adults by Care UK found half of us have e
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I tried chicken tikka masala ready meals - the winner was cheaper than Lidl
CHICKEN Tikka masala is Britain’s favourite dish – so which supermarket does it best?We tested curry and rice ready meals for one from major super
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I tested pink gin - a supermarket version beats Gordon's and is £10 cheaper
FROM barely-there blushes to bubble-gum pink bottles, pink gin is all the rage for 2024.It's a fruity, often sweet and aromatic drink that should be e
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M&S 'salad' isn't only 'healthy' meal worse than KFC - as our test reveals
SWAPPING that burger for a supermarket salad may seem to be just what the doctor ordered.But after we revealed M&S’s cheeseburger pasta salad ha
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I tested cheddar cheese - a bargain version beats classic brand Cathedral City
GOOD news for cheese lovers - the price of cheddar is falling.Research has found a 1kg of cheddar cheese would have set you back £9.21 in 2023, but n
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I tested supermarket strawberry jams - best was 39p & had lovely juice taste
MEGHAN MARKLE has swapped crowns for condiments, launching a strawberry jam as the first product from her lifestyle brand American Riviera
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From Star face to Acne Dots - We test new spot patches on the market
AS a teenager, covering my acne involved a thick, green concealer and layers of Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse.But Gen Z has a new way – spot patches
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I tested supermarket Dairylea Dunkers - the 'great value' winner beats the brand
THE cost of a child's packed lunch has soared by 26.1%, costing most parents around £20 a week - but you can save by ditching the classic brands.Ever
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I tried fast food chains' breakfast baps - one beat McDonald's & is only 6p more
BREAKFAST is the most important meal of the day - but it doesn’t have to be a boring bowl of cereal.For those on the move, nearly every fast food re
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I tried supermarket mint sauce for Easter - the winner is half-price of Colman's
NO roast lamb is complete on Easter Sunday before you've drenched it with mint sauce.The sauce is made using vinegar, sugar and traditionally naturall