Recent Articles in Products & equipment

Paw Ridge – from Quaker Oats
Nov 14, 2009

Quaker Oats has launched a new breakfast cereal, aimed at children, that's wholesome and nutirious. No artificial flavours or preservatives and a seal of approval from consumer champion, Which?

LUMIE® Bodyclock™
Nov 12, 2009

As dark nights and mornings make getting up even harder, Anne Coates tried out the LUMIE® Bodyclock™which wakes you with a gradually brightening light and lets you nod off when reading at night, safe in the knowledge that the light has switched itself off.

Organix baby foods put to the test
Nov 9, 2009

Visitors joining the website can take advantage of the special offer of a £10 bumper pack of Organix baby foods. Here Alex Bell and Nicole Burroughs give their verdict on foods which have become a staple in their larders.

Daisy Roots Leather Bib
Nov 6, 2009

Babies' and toddlers' bibs have come a long way – now a smart accessory as Eleanor Ainsworth discovered when she tried out the Daisy Roots Leather Bib on her son.

OzKleen: Dry Cleaner's Secret
Oct 30, 2009

Dry cleaning can be expensive and time consuming – you've got to take clothes to the cleaners and pick them up! So Dry cleaning at home seems like a fantastic idea – but does it work? Anne Coates finds out.

Clarisonic - skincare for the 21st century
Oct 28, 2009

Facial cleansing takes a leap forward with the new Clarisonic brush that you can use with your regular make-up remover for a deeper, more effective cleanse. Anne Coates was impressed when she tried one out.

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.