Author: RESET team

  • Tired of pistachio? Here are 10 summer mists to consider

    Raise your hand if you’re getting just a little tired of the pistachio craze. From desserts to body mists, this nutty note has exploded everywhere—and even luxury chocolatiers are cashing in (hello, £10-Dubai chocolate bars). We might not know exactly how the pistachio phenomenon took off, but we do know where it started. Sol de…

    Summer body mists
  • The 5 K-beauty finds that caught our eye at Pure Seoul’s new flagship store

    As of this week, K-beauty has officially taken over Carnaby Street. Pure Seoul, the UK’s fastest-growing Korean beauty retailer, just opened the doors to its largest store yet — a sleek, two-floor flagship nestled between fashion favourites and coffee pit stops. This isn’t just another skincare store. With over 2,000 products across dozens of brands…

    Pureseoul
  • Here’s your complete guide to Pride in London 2025

    If there’s one day a year when London sets aside its usual muted palette for something altogether more electric, it’s Pride. And this year, on Saturday, 5 July 2025, the capital isn’t just turning up — it’s turning it out. Pride in London is always a jubilant, glitter-drenched celebration of identity, protest, progress, and the…

    pride in London 2025
  • 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…

    Stick foundations
  • 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…

    flaxseed vs linseed
  • 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…

    functional mushrooms
  • 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…