Sabrina Sahota

The Independent reviews four Katie Loxton work bags priced between £60 and £100 as affordable alternatives to high-end designs associated with Mulberry, Goyard, DeMellier, Prada, Balenciaga and Hermès. The Harlyn, Orin, Maddie and Victoria models are praised for their stylish finishes, practical compartments and ability to accommodate laptops and commuting essentials, though several have thin straps and the Victoria is relatively limited in capacity.

The Garmin cirqa is a screen-free smart band designed for continuous health, fitness, sleep and recovery tracking through the Garmin Connect app, without requiring a subscription. Priced at £179.99, it offers up to 10 days of battery life, automatic activity recognition, manual workout tracking, sleep coaching and a vibrating smart alarm. The writer found the device comfortable and easy to set up, but noted that the smart alarm did not activate within the full selected time range. Further testing across running, strength training, yoga and other workouts will determine whether it can replace a Garmin Forerunner as the writer’s primary tracker.

A comparison of Urban Decay’s All Nighter and Charlotte Tilbury’s Airbrush Flawless setting sprays during a UK heatwave finds both effective, with Urban Decay offering slightly better staying power in high heat. Charlotte Tilbury provides added glow and hydration but allows some shine to appear after long wear. The reviewer notes that using both together delivers long-lasting radiance. Testing assessed comfort, longevity and finish across full days in hot conditions.

A week-long heatwave test finds Kiehl’s better screen UV serum sunscreen lightweight, non-greasy and radiant on both combination and dry skin, though it can pill if applied too quickly and carries an initially strong scent. The SPF 50 formula absorbs easily, layers well under makeup and avoids leaving a white cast, offering a hydrating finish attributed to ingredients like glycerin and vitamin E. Despite its high price, both testers conclude it is a sunscreen they would continue using for daily wear.