Following the launch of Dyson’s new camerajet toothbrush, our beauty writer has put the brand’s latest hair tools to the test. From the pear-shaped hot brush that costs £380 less than the airwrap to the all-new corrale coolshine hair straightener, there’s a lot to be excited about. This year’s beauty advent calendars are coming in thick and fast, too. This week, we’ve unboxed releases from Liberty, Sephora and Cult Beauty, to bring you our honest verdicts. Elsewhere, the IndyBest team has been busy testing the latest kitchen appliances. Panasonic’s bread and ice cream maker combines two unique functions in one appliance, while the Philips café aromis espresso machine makes more than 50 hot and cold drinks. As we head into cosy season, there’s plenty of new TV to add to your watchlist. We can’t wait to snuggle under our electric blankets and tune in to the new series of The Great British Bake Off and the return of gripping spy thriller Slow Horses. Scroll down for more fashion and beauty tips, expert reviews, unmissable deals and plenty more. Enjoy your weekend!Editor’s picks:Sign up to the IndyBest newsletter now Best deals on designer handbags The wines to buy at Waitrose right now, from £9Apple’s MacBook Neo could be free thanks to this dealGet £100 off the iPhone 17 Pro(David Phelan/The Independent)Following the announcement of the new iPhone 18 Pro, the previous model is now available with a discount at Very, Currys, Amazon and more. “Apple’s phones have immaculate build quality, exceptional components and chic design,” said tech critic David Phelan when he put the smartphone to the test. “It’s like Apple thought about all the boxes it could, and then ticked them all,” he added. Overall, Phelan was impressed by the iPhone 17 Pro’s super-fast performance, battery life and camera capabilities. “Add in the company’s intuitive interface and you have an irresistible combination,” he said. Find the best iPhone 17 pro deals nowFenty Beauty launches new longwear foundation Helen and I tested the new foundation ahead of its release (The Independent)In non-tech news, Helen and I got our hands on Fenty Beauty’s new longwear foundation. When the brand launched in 2017, it was one of the first to offer a broad range of shades to match different skin tones. Now Fenty Beauty has reworked one of its original formulas with the release of the new pro filt’r fluid flex natural matte longwear foundation. After eight years of development, customer feedback and testing, Fenty Beauty has attempted to make shade-matching more effective. It says the foundation doesn’t settle or crease in fine lines or pores, and is transfer-proof. Along with beauty expert Helen Wilson-Beevers, I put these claims to the test, reviewing the foundation’s staying power across several hours’ wear, to find out if it’s worth the hype. Read the full Fenty foundation reviewLet the Christmas countdown beginA number of 2026's beauty advent calendars have launched (if not sold out), with on-sale links dropping left, right and centre (The Independent)We’re not even halfway through September, but many of the best beauty advent calendars have already dropped. Senior shopping writer Lucy Smith is meticulously covering the launches as they happen. Whether that’s securing The Independent readers’ exclusive first look at the Space NK advent calendar or detailing everything there is to know about the unlaunched calendars (we’re looking at you, M&S), make sure you’re keeping up to date ahead of the festive season. Read the full guide to the best beauty advent calendarsOur favourite affordable homeware from Dusk(The Independent)At IndyBest, we’ve come to know Dusk for its great-value furniture and homeware, having tested everything from its beds and sofas to its mattresses, dining furniture and more. It’s one of the few home retailers at which you’ll find trend-led, affordable interiors, whether it’s armchairs starting from £100 or bed frames from £150. If it’s your first time shopping with Dusk, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite tried-and-tested products from the homeware brand to bring you a little inspiration for an interiors refresh. Read the full guide to our favourite Dusk pieces
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