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From Espresso Machines To Collagen: Everything Our Shopping Editors Tested And Loved In July

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31.07.2026

From Espresso Machines To Collagen: Everything Our Shopping Editors Tested And Loved In July

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Not a day passes where I don’t receive a plethora of packages. Seriously: my postman and DPD driver must think I have a serious spending problem.

Alas, that is the life of a shopping writer. You can call me Honey if you want.

Ahem, anyway. ’Tis my job to find the best new product launches each month, which means I test products from the minute I wake up, and sometimes even through the night.

This month included a really great (cold brew compatible) coffee machine, toothpaste, and ceramic pan. Not to mention the handfuls of beauty and makeup products that came in handy during the heatwave.

Forget what everyone with a brand deal on Instagram is saying: keep reading for my round-up of what’s really worth spending your money this month.

Tatcha Dewy Skin Cream

I’ve made my love for glowy skin clear, but ICYMI: I want to look like a glazed doughnut, no matter the season. When it comes to summer, I want to ramp up the glare from my cheekbones, though, so I decided to try this dewy skin cream from Tatcha.

It sells one per minute, which is unsurprisingly considering the brand claims it will reduce the appearance of fine lines in just two weeks (that accounts for the fact it sells one per minute).

And I hate to say this about a £60 face cream, but it’s true. My skin has never looked glowier, and I’m already saving up for my next pot...

I can’t stop raving about Grubby – I recently tested the best recipe boxes, and it was by far my favourite despite being (shocker) plant-based.

During the heat, I’ve not been bothered to cook a single thing, but the saving grace has been the ready meal boxes from Grubby, which can be frozen and take less than 10 minutes to microwave in the (admittedly rare) moments I want a hot meal.

They’re also super healthy, with plenty of fibre and protein, so you’ll meet your five a day goals in a single meal. Bonus points to the free brownie they put in the box.

Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro

I’m now onto my second month of testing this Huawei Watch, and I like it a lot more than I expected. Having tested a fitness ring I really didn’t get on with, I didn’t have high hopes.

However, Huawei has created what is basically an Apple Watch, but with much, much more detailed biometrics.

When you buy the watch, you’ll get three months free of Huawei Health , which means you can create custom workout plans. Not to mention it can track literally hundreds of types of exercise, so you can get as esoteric with your tracking as you like – down to when you stop cycling at a red light.

My personal favourite feature is that it reminds you stand up and do a........

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