Author: RESET team

  • Mouth matters: is coconut oil good for your teeth?

    Coconut oil is the ingredient that never clocks off. Beloved by clean beauty devotees and DIYers alike, coconut oil is whipped into body butters, melted into hair masks, stirred into bulletproof coffee, and smeared on toast — all before 9 a.m. Next in line: oral care. Consumers are increasingly scrutinising toothpaste labels and ditching sulphates…

  • Hay Fever: AKT’s theatrical new deodorant that knows how to perform

    When you put deodorant and drama in the same sentence – it usually isn’t a good thing. But Hay Fever is the rare exception. AKT’s new limited-edition deodorant balm is as theatrical as it sounds. It was unveiled earlier this June at The Ambassadors – the same theatre where Hay Fever premiered in 1925 –…

  • Stick to it: The best stick foundations, tried and tested

    Stick foundations are having their moment, and for good reason. These compact, versatile wonders are perfect for busy mornings, quick touch-ups, or travel. They combine the convenience of a stick with the performance of liquid or cream formulas, delivering buildable coverage with just a swipe. But not all stick foundations are the same. Some offer…

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  • Flaxseed vs linseed: what is the difference?

    Some ingredients punch above their weight, and flaxseed is a prime example. It’s slipped into smoothies, stirred through porridge, and even whipped into skincare. But if you search for it in grocery shops, the label might read linseed instead. Cue confusion. The difference in name may seem like a quirk of regional branding, but there’s…

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  • Matcha, make space: are functional mushrooms the new superfood?

    Mushroom latte, anyone? Believe it or not, it likely won’t be long until you’re asked this question when your friend invites you over for afternoon tea (if you haven’t been asked already). That’s right — matcha and its fellow superpowders better watch out: mushroom powders may well be joining them as they stack up in…

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  • The best European festivals to experience this summer

    Tired of the same rooftop bars, overpriced gelato, and Instagram traps? This summer, Europe’s festival circuit in 2025 is serving up everything from open-air opera and political theatre to surreal art and wild street parties where locals actually show up. Whether you’re into avant-garde installations in Venice, centuries-old drama in southern France, or just fancy…

  • More than meets the eye: These are the best mascaras for 2025, tried and tested

    Your favourite mascara works harder than Kris Jenner did when launching Kim Kardashian’s model career. And it should. It’s the final flourish to a full face, an instant eye enhancer that defines, volumises, and lifts our lashes, and often the only product we’ll apply when time is tight. Because they have been a beauty staple…

  • What is a fartlek run? The speed strategy runners love

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    If you’ve spent any time around runners, you may have heard the term fartlek tossed around—often followed by a stifled laugh. And fair enough. The word sounds like a punchline. But behind the jokes is one of the most effective (and surprisingly fun) running workouts out there. So, what exactly is a fartlek run? How…

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  • MAC must-haves: The iconic products we love the most

    MAC is the backstage staple, the makeup artist’s first love, and the counter we wandered up to in our teenage years, praying the assistant wouldn’t clock our £12 budget. Founded in Toronto in 1984 by Frank Toskan and Frank Angelo, MAC (Make-up Art Cosmetics, if you didn’t know) was built for pros. Literally. It started…

  • 10 compelling summer books you’ll want in your suitcase

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    Summer is still the best excuse to read. The pace shifts, the days stretch, and suddenly there’s time — at the airport, by the pool, on long train journeys, or just in that particular silence that comes with being away. Sadly but perhaps unsurprisingly, only 50% of UK adults now read regularly — down from…

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