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Worth the hype?
Unsure whether to buy that big-ticket item? Our comprehensive, independent and ad-free product reviews have got you covered.
Is the Dr Dennis Gross LED light therapy mask really worth the hype?
The social media staple claims to solve many skin issues. We put it to the test.
- Damien Woolnough
Is the new Dyson Airwrap really worth the hype?
I’ve had a tortured relationship with my hair after a keratin treatment left it flat and brittle. Now, I’ll try anything that promises to improve it while adding much-needed volume.
- Gyan Yankovich
Are $870 Golden Goose sneakers worth the hype?
The latest must-have status symbol is scruffy and inspired by the street.
- Damien Woolnough
Is this $600 wet-to-dry ghd styler really worth the hype?
Would the promise of perfectly straight hair, without any heat damage, be enough to convince me to leave my natural waves in the warmer months?
- Melissa Singer
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