The 36 best gift ideas for US teens in 2025 – picked by actual teens

Teenagers tell us what gifts they actually want this year, from Lululemon to slushie machines

The best self-care gifts in the UK for Christmas, from cosy PJs to massagers

Whether you go for affordable luxury buys or true indulgence, you can’t go wrong with these presents for pampering

Confessions of a serial leaf stealer: the garden gadget that actually made tidying fun

Autumn’s mess, sorted; tips for better mornings; and the best beard trimmers

The eight best showerhead filters in the US for every budget and bathroom

Shower filters claim to help with the chlorine and chemicals in the tap water we rinse with – here are the ones we recommend

Pregnancy skincare products target women at a vulnerable time. Do any work or do they just stretch the truth?

Oils, creams and lotions with names like ‘mummy’s tummy’, ‘bump love’ and ‘belly butter’ abound

How to get cosy this autumn: 42 small, snuggly updates for your home and routine

Getting ready to hibernate? From puzzles to pyjamas, hooded blankets to bath salts, these little comforts will do the trick

I spent months testing insomnia cures – then grieving for a pet made sleep impossible

What sleep aids can’t fix; eco-friendly period products; and LED face masks, tested

More thoughtful than a card: 24 of the best letterbox gifts, from pub snacks to pamper kits

Whether it’s for a birthday, a pick-me-up or a last-minute surprise, these thoughtful letterbox gifts deliver good vibes with zero fuss

Who buys an MP3 player in 2025? Why music streaming doesn’t always cut it

Nostalgic tech; autumn garden hacks; and what to wear when it rains

The big stink: is ‘genital anxiety’ behind the rapid rise of whole-body deodorants?

In the past we would just deodorise our armpits, but now a huge wave of products are aimed at our most intimate areas. Do these serve a need – or just encourage paranoia?