Eve Rowlands

e.l.f. Cosmetics has partnered with RED Driving School on the e.l.f. Plates “Grip, Set, Go” campaign, offering more than 1,000 UK learners a chance to win 10 free driving lessons amid rising lesson and test costs. The campaign runs until July 30 and includes a London pop-up event at the Power Grip Garage in Shoreditch. The article also promotes e.l.f.’s £11 Power Grip Primer and £11 Power Grip Dewy Setting Spray, highlighting customer praise for their smoothing, makeup-gripping and hydrating effects while noting that some users find the primer too sticky. Charlotte Tilbury Wonderglow and ICONIC London Prep-Set-Glow are offered as alternatives.

A pink Phase Eight fitted suit jacket worn by Susanna Reid on Good Morning Britain is highlighted for its flattering tailoring and is discounted by £40 in the brand’s sale. Shoppers praise its colour, fit and quality, though some recommend sizing down. Matching trousers and alternative blazer options from Nobody’s Child and Marks and Spencer are also recommended for smart or summer occasions.

A jewellery sale by Edge of Ember offers discounts up to 60 percent on pieces worn by celebrities including Meghan Markle and Claudia Winkleman. Key items such as the Kismet Charm Necklace, Toi et Moi designs, the Halo Ring and Malachite Drop Earrings are highlighted alongside customer praise. Alternatives from Abbott Lyon and PRYA are also mentioned, with prices starting as low as £10.

A nurse‑developed Nursem hand cream is highlighted for providing strong relief for dry and damaged hands, with Boots offering a temporary discount. Formulated with medical‑grade Manuka honey and free from irritants, the product is praised for effectiveness across sensitive skin conditions and receives high customer ratings. Alternatives from CeraVe and Aveeno are also noted, though Nursem remains the most frequently recommended option, boosted by a scheme that donates products to NHS healthcare workers.

Kipling has introduced a new back‑to‑school collection featuring backpacks, pencil cases, accessories and themed designs, with prices beginning at £5. The range includes large rucksacks with padded compartments, water‑repellent finishes and multiple pockets, as well as collectable zipper pullers and the brand’s signature monkey keychains. Additional options from retailers such as M&S and Ryman expand the selection with character‑themed bags and alternative pencil case styles. Early customer feedback for Kipling highlights strong quality and design, though some report delivery issues.

An AI-powered platform, Shop Home Styles, streamlines furniture searching by matching uploaded inspiration images to corresponding or similar products across more than 100 UK and US homeware brands. The tool analyses design elements such as shape, colour and texture to deliver precise results and also provides alternative styling suggestions. Founder Giedre Gabrenaite highlights its purpose in bridging the gap between design inspiration and purchase. The reviewer finds the platform accurate and easy to use, though notes that adding more budget-friendly UK brands could improve the experience. Users can refine searches by brand, price or colour and are directed to retailers’ websites to complete purchases.

Rodial’s luxury skincare products, reportedly used by Kate Middleton, are heavily discounted in a summer sale, including the Bee Venom and Placenta 24 Carat Gold Ultimate Creme reduced from £750 to £115. The Bee Venom Kit, featuring the cream, hydrogel mask and eye cream, is now £125. Customer reviews highlight significant improvements in skin texture and radiance, though some note an unappealing fragrance. Vegan-friendly alternatives such as Charlotte Tilbury’s Magic Water Cream and more affordable options like Medik8’s Eyelift Peptides Gel are also suggested. Additional Rodial products, including Dragon’s Blood Sculpting Gel and Banana Lowlighter, are discounted with code SUMMER30.