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Suri Core 1.0 electric toothbrush review: this new budget model is still sustainable – and the one I’d buy

With wireless charging, a battery that lasts up to four weeks and recyclable heads, Suri’s latest eco-friendly model doesn’t lose much in the cost-saving process

Is it OK to talk about Ariana Grande’s body? There is no right answer

I wish I could say that expressing concern for the pop star’s health is helpful – but I know from experience it’s not that simple

‘Smells like vacation’: the 21 best nontoxic sunscreens in the US that dermatologists use and recommend

The best sunscreen is the one that you’ll use everyday. We asked doctors for the best SPFs for every face, from acne-prone skin to babies and everything in between

The one change that worked: I tried the ‘no poo’ method – and it transformed my hair

When I gave up washing my hair, the first two weeks were the worst. But I was determined to follow my barber’s advice ...

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

‘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

A moment that changed me: I broke my arm seven times – and finally listened to what my body was telling me

As a child, enduring break after break, I thought of myself as simply unlucky. Truth was, I needed to tune in to my aches, pains and well-founded fears

The 27 Fourth of July sales worth browsing while you hide from the heatwave

We hand-picked the best US Fourth of July sales and deals in outdoor gear, travel and more on products we’ve actually tested ourselves

Prime Day ends today – here are the 52 best deals to scoop up before they’re gone

Amazon Prime Day ends tonight. The Filter US vetted sales on the Our Place Titanium Always Pan Pro, Hatch Sunrise Alarm Clock and the Ninja Creami ice cream maker and more

Snag discounts on tech, fashion and more during Amazon’s annual sale

Love or hate Amazon, its 23-26 June Prime Day event is a good time to snag discounts on tech, fashion and more

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