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The 36 best Christmas gifts in the UK for every kind of teenager – chosen by teens

From Polaroid cameras to skincare, loungewear to gaming accessories, here are the presents teenage boys and girls told us they rate for 2026

The Guardian - UK · Nov 6

The Filter is two! 31 things we loved this year, from cloud-like duvets to the perfect running shoe

Whether it’s a super-glowy serum or a cult gardening tool, here are our writers’ favourite buys from the past year

The Guardian - UK · Oct 9

Which beauty Advent calendars are worth the splurge? I tested 20 to find the best in the UK for 2026

Christmas is getting closer, and this year’s calendars are already on sale. From bargain buys and cult favourites to cruelty-free picks, here are the ones we rate the most

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8

Do natural deodorants actually work? I put 18 to the test – here are my favourites

Our writer braved smelly pits to see which deodorants, from aluminium-free sticks and creams to long-lasting balms and roll-ons, pass the sniff test

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17

Best beauty advent calendars for 2026, ranked by experts

’Tis the season for the best beauty advent calendars to sell out

Evening Standard · Jul 16

‘A godsend on a hot train’: your top tips for beating the heat this summer

From thermal blinds to putting your knickers in the fridge, here are the clever – and surprising – ways Filter readers are keeping cool as the UK swelters

The Guardian - UK · Jul 9

How I Shop with Caroline Hirons: ‘I like a proper knicker’

Always wondered what everyday stuff celebrities buy, where they shop for food and the basics they scrimp on? The skincare expert talks vinyl, McDonald’s tea and the body lotion she buys on repeat with the Filter

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30

Nothing kills the vibe like flip-flops: what to wear to a festival this summer

Whether it’s a surprisingly roomy bag, cargo pants or a don’t-try-too-hard jacket, we’ve rounded up the festival wear for men and women that’s worthy of an encore

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25

What storing beauty products in plastic does to your health

Ahead of Plastic Free Beauty Day on June 17, medical professionals look at the impact of microplastics in our skincare routines.

The Independent UK · Jun 5

The best face sunscreens in the UK: 10 lightweight, non-greasy SPFs for every skin type – tested

Whether you want a stick, a spray or a tinted cream, our expert’s favourite formulas can provide year-round sun protection

The Guardian - UK · May 28