Some Beauty Product News – Superdrug has opened its newest store in Twickenham, covering 6,759 sq. ft. and creating 22 new jobs. And it’s fabulous. Designed as a one-stop destination for health, beauty, and wellbeing, it marks the latest step in Superdrug’s ambitious expansion plans, with the retailer set to open 30 new stores across the UK in 2026. You can browse an extensive selection of international beauty brands, Superdrug’s own-brand ranges including Studio London, as well as popular ranges such as B. Skin, Me+, Vitamin E and Optimum. It also stocks one of my favourite brands, Hada Labo, the No. 1 Japanese beauty brand. The store is led by the same Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager from the previous Twickenham site. There is a dedicated Beauty Studio, offering a range of professional treatments prices, including brow, nail and piercing services. And of course, an extensive premium fragrance collection and an expanded range of beauty products, including trending Korean skincare brands such as Biodance and Medicube. Superdrug’s Health & Beautycard and VIP Rewards are available, allowing you to earn points on purchases to redeem later, and exclusive perks.
In oral care, billions of plastic items – from toothpaste tubes and toothbrushes to floss and mouthwash bottles are thrown away every year. PÄRLA believes it’s time to stop pretending that recyclable plastic is a sustainable solution. The only honest response is to remove it completely. As such PÄRLA’s new range of beautifully clean toothpaste is: 100% plastic-free (even down to the lid!!): Made from 100% recyclable aluminium and Infinitely recyclable in standard household recycling
Designed by dentists, their formulations embrace a more modern, holistic approach to oral care and cosmetics – they call it “beautifully clean”. This means harnessing the power of clinically backed ingredients like hydroxyapatite to strengthen and whiten enamel, essential vitamins like B12 and E to support overall wellbeing and oral probiotics to support a balanced oral microbiome (as after all gut health starts in the mouth!!). The result is a smarter kind of oral care that not only boosts your smile, but also contributes to whole-body health without harming people, animals, or the planet in the process!
Sometimes it’s what you leave out that counts – unlike many mass production pastes all of PÄRLA’s pastes are free of SLS, Palm oil and titanium dioxide with all their flavourings being 100% natural. They are leaping bunny and vegan certified as well as being one of the few B Corp Certified oral care brands in the world! PÄRLA’s beautifully clean toothpaste is now available at selected Waitrose and Holland & Barrett across the country and online at www.parlaoralcare.com From £6.95 per tube (1 month supply)
Wild Wipe is a clever reusable hygiene product designed for women to help stay fresh, comfortable and dry after a wee, when loo roll simply is not available. This product has gone viral with 12m views on Instagram. Pocket sized, lightweight and designed to fit easily into a bag, pocket, rucksack or festival crossbody, Wild Wipe has been created for real life moments whether that is festivals, walking, bike rides, picnics, camping, travel, road trips, beach days or simply being out and about all day. Unlike disposable options, Wild Wipe is reusable and designed to offer a more practical and lower waste solution for outdoor adventures and everyday use. Available from wildwipe.com at £14
The BarberBoss Electric Foot File makes achieving soft, smooth feet easier than ever from the comfort of home. Designed to gently remove hard, dry and callused skin in minutes, it delivers salon-inspired pedicure results with minimal effort. Complete with fine and coarse interchangeable roller heads, a built-in LED light for precision and a safe, gentle design, it leaves feet feeling noticeably softer after every use. USB rechargeable with detachable washable rollers, a travel lock and compact design, it’s the perfect addition to any beauty routine at home or on holiday. And it lets you trim your nails after a manicure or pedicure without the varnish splitting as it’s so cleverly designed. RRP: £14.99
Many of us find it difficult to get access to a GP appointment or simply don’t want to feel like a burden visiting the doctor. But this can mean a key health problem is overlooked, not managed and could run the risk of becoming more severe or causing other health problems. More people are now taking advantage of the increasing availability of self-diagnostic tests, which allow them to take control of their health in the comfort and privacy of their own home. Berkeley Health offers a variety of at-home testing kits, which test for a range of health conditions, including prostate health, fertility, vitamin D deficiency, iron deficiency, UTIs, thyroid health, menopause and vaginal infections. All tests are under £10 at Waitrose stores and online.
Helpful as these kits are, it’s important to approach them with a balanced mindset. A test might flag something unusual, but it can’t tell the full story. Follow-up with a healthcare professional is essential. Without medical guidance, results can sometimes cause unnecessary worry, or worse, false reassurance. While generally reliable, at-home tests don’t replace laboratory testing or clinical assessment. Even if a test result appears normal, ongoing symptoms should never be ignored. For more information and where to buy Berkeley Health Tests, see: https://www.berkeleyhealth.com/ or buy at Waitrose or online at Waitrose: Waitrose.com.
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