Madeleine Evans
Lifestyle Writer
Madeleine is our Lifestyle Writer, specialising in expert-tested reviews and round-ups on the latest beauty Beauty and Health & Wellness products. From skincare to protein powders, Maddie is committed to providing honest and helpful reviews to help guide readers to the best product for them. Maddie has a BA in English Literature and Language, which stemmed from her lifelong interest in reading and writing. She started her post graduate life at Hearst UK within a marketing capacity, which quickly turned into a desire to fulfil a writing career.
When she is not writing about the latest expert reviewed products, you can find her rifling through vintage shops or car boots, reading a print magazine, or capturing portraits on her film camera.
10 best dressing gowns you’ll want to put on as soon as you get home, tested by our panel
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Pink to make us all wink
The best moisturisers for sensitive skin this winter, from just £4
Slather on these tried-and-tested lotions, without the fear of flare ups
‘Is that a Cartier?’: The £60 watch people keep mistaking for an £8,000 designer one
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The best creatine supplements to support brain health and boost strength, approved by nutritionists
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Put down your phone and do something more mindful instead
'I had the most intense orgasms ever': The best vibrators for 2026, tested by 130 women
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Bake Off blazer-off: It was jacket week for Alison and Nigella, but who wore it better and where to shop them
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‘It’s self-care – there's no shame in it’: Lily Allen just released a collection of Lovehoney sex toys, including a fruity peach
Guaranteed to make you smile. And yes, it does include that one...
11 best bullet vibrators to shop in 2026, tested by 130 women
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Sunshine in a bottle
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Putting the rest of baggage claim to shame
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Affordable and personalised? Yes please
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14 best collagen supplements, tested by 350 panellists
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'It dried my hair in 10 minutes flat'
Nigella Lawson's Bake Off leopard print jacket is the perfect transitional piece and Next's version is just £18
Wearable and bake-worthy
Forget ballet flats, these boat shoes are puddle-proof, comfy and go with everything
They aren’t called boat shoes for nothing
The best water flossers for fresher breath, tested by our panel
Take the faff out of flossing with the Good Housekeeping Institute's top-rated gadgets
This Lovehoney bullet vibrator scored top marks in GHI testing and it's now just £10.99
It gave our testers ‘more intense’ orgasms
The best hair straighteners to buy in 2026
For good hair days every day
The best stocking fillers for all the family
Our favourite small gifts for stuffing your stockings (alongside that Terry’s Chocolate Orange)
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GH editors and experts share their top picks
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Some are worth more than £1,000
13 best microcurrent and facial toning devices for a needle-free facelift
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The best breast pumps to make expressing as comfortable as possible
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The best laundry sheets to replace your plastic pods and messy liquid detergent
All tried and tested by the GHI
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Treat yourself to a great night's sleep
This stylish ‘any weather’ mac has a harness so you can carry it hands-free when the rain finally stops
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The best conditioners proven to leave hair soft and shiny in our testing
Put the shine back in your strands with our experts’ top-rated conditioners.
The best LED face masks for firmer, glowing skin, tested by 190 people
“After the second use, my skin feels more youthful, less saggy, less red and more evenly toned”
14 best sulphate-free shampoos for a gentler clean, tested by 580 women
Keep your hair clean without this harsh chemical
The best tried and tested nail polish: OPI, Rimmel, Barry M and more
Wave goodbye to chipped nails with these panel-approved nail varnishes
No more swollen feet! The best compression socks for long-haul flights and standing all day
Helping to boost circulation and ease swelling
This £8.50 oil revives dry, heatwave hair and claims to reduce damage by 10x with just 1 drop
Get sleeker summer hair in seconds
The best Pilates socks that are slip- and sweat-proof, so you don’t have to go barefoot in reformer class
No, your holey socks won’t suffice
‘Eiffel Tower views and Michelin-star-worthy lettuce’: How to save £500 on a luxury hotel stay in Paris and London
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The best clitoral suction toys, tried and tested by over 100 women
The most satisfying buys
The best hot brushes to buy, according to over 300 testers
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The best gym leggings, tested for squat-proof and sweat-proof claims
Not a saggy legging in sight. Plus, pockets!
The best curling wands, tongs and wavers, tested by 110 women
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The best menopause skincare products, from hydrating day creams to cooling sprays
Our beauty experts have rounded up the best products for tackling hormonal changes
The best hair dryers for every hair type, tested by 340 panellists
Want to dry without damaging? Find out which hair dryers blew us away on trial
This foundation smooths and flatters mature skin without settling into lines, and it’s just £40
Oh, and it’s Jacqui-approved.
Best heat protection sprays, creams and oils for every hair type, tested by over 300 women
They're essentially SPF for your hair
18 best hair-loss shampoos to promote growth, tested by 710 people
Revive thinning hair during menopause and beyond
7 best nail supplements that actually work, tested by 160 people
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The best rabbit vibrators, tried and tested by our panel
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22 gifts for every mother-in-law, no matter your relationship
Score major brownie points with these unique presents
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If you have a fear of fake tan, this is the product for you
The best hair repair treatments for stronger, shinier hair, according to over 200 women
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The best swimming goggles for protecting your eyes
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The best teeth whitening kits for a brighter smile, tested by 370 people
Get a brighter, whiter smile, DIY style
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The best aftersun lotions to soothe and cool sunburnt skin and reduce redness
Extra sun cream next time!
The best eye creams for reducing wrinkles and fine lines, tested by over 1,000 women
Hydrate, brighten and smooth delicate skin with a targeted cream
Fix patchy tans fast: The best fake tan removers that actually work
Shed your streaky skin with a fake tan remover
The best illuminating primers for glowing skin, tried and tested
Achieve flawless dewy results, whatever your skin type
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The best shampoos for oily hair, tested by 500 women
Some top-scorers cost as little as £4 a bottle, so why not stock up?
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10-minute treatment time? Say no more
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Our winners can withstand swimming, sweat and tears...
The best at-home foot spas to get your feet sandal-ready
Soothe your soles from the sofa
The best body moisturisers and lotions for softer skin, according to over 300 testers
Spoiler: you may not have heard of our winner
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But did they make good on their 24-hour style claim?
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Plus, more affordable (and stylish) garden furniture sets to grab now
The best night creams for the ultimate beauty sleep, tried and tested by over 380 women
Upgrade your Zs with a GHI Approved night cream
The best protein powders to support overall wellbeing, rated by nutritionists
These tried and tested blends help build muscle strength, support bone health and boost energy
The best summer duvets for keeping cool in the heatwave, tried and tested
Sleep soundly when it's just too hot
15 best IPL and laser hair removal devices, tested by 300 women
The Good Housekeeping Institute’s top-scoring at-home hair removal machines
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Get your blonde popping for the holiday pictures – and beyond
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This three-in-one SPF spray offers protection from hair to toe.
The best sports swimming costumes, tested by a panel of keen swimmers
Make a splash with our top picks
The best hair growth serums for fuller, healthier-looking hair
Hair line looking a little worse for wear? These serums can help restore locks to their former glory
The best collagen creams and skin-plumping formulations for the face, tested by 160 people
Firm up a dull and lacklustre complexion with these expert-approved products
No you shouldn’t rip dry skin off: The best callus removers to use instead
Yes, your dry, cracked feet can be baby soft
The best cooling pyjamas to keep night sweats at bay, tested by our panel
No sweat
The best cooling blankets to replace your duvet this summer
One was a “game-changer” for our menopausal tester
The best neck creams that genuinely soften and tighten skin, according to 180 testers
“My neck was so smooth and plumped!”
The best air mattresses for overnight guests, tried and tested
These inflatable mattresses are surprisingly comfortable
12 brilliant beauty and travel buys for your summer holiday, from just £7 at Boots
The original one-stop shop
‘The only thing that’s helped my night sweats’: The cooling blanket getting us through the heatwave
Why you should be layering up to cool down
This SPF can be applied over your makeup for all-day protection and it’s under £10
But does it pass the smudge test? Our writer investigates...
The best back massagers for relieving aches and tension
Our experts and fitness pros love these devices for smoothing out knots at home.
‘No more cankles’: The surprisingly stylish compression socks that tackled swelling from standing all day
Have Main Squeeze finally made compression socks chic?
Everything you need to know about the Good Housekeeping Institute Fit for Life Awards, plus how to enter
We want to celebrate the wellness products that genuinely live up to their claims
This 2-in-1 hair treatment is the one product everyone needs to avoid damage and breakage
Why this heat protectant and conditioner is a non-negotiable for our beauty team
The best period pants and reusable pads, tested by 355 women
These sustainable sanitary products provide hours of protection and comfort
The best sofa beds, tried and tested for both lounging and sleeping
Here ends the sofa bed's bad rap
The one summer skincare product every beauty editor on our team owns
Hint: it’s the best way to prevent wrinkles
The best mattresses in a box for easy delivery and total comfort
Our experts and panellists got unboxing to find best for snoozing on
Revealed! The Good Housekeeping Institute Believe in Beauty Awards winners 2026
The products that genuinely work, according to 539 GH members and the GHI experts
The best blankets to curl up with because you can never have too many
GHI Approved for snuggliness
The White Company’s ‘Most Loved Collection’ has a gift for every person, occasion and budget
Whether it’s for a loved one, or yourself...
9 pairs of comfy yet chic denim dungarees to suit every leg length, from Boden to Next
One word: pockets
The best French pharmacy skincare products that don't require a trip to Paris
Say oui to these French pharmacy favourites
The best pillows for easing neck pain, tried and tested by our panel
A good pillow has your back...and neck
The best cleansing balms to remove makeup effortlessly and keep skin hydrated
The top-scoring pick, according to our 300 panellists, may surprise you...
From workouts to weekends away, we've found the best gym bags for women
Water bottle? Check. Matching set? Check. Stylish and durable gym bag? Pending...
15 basic but brilliant beauty products under £20 for glossier summer skin and hair
Including a luscious skin sorbet and an SPF spray that can be applied over makeup
Affordable and hypoallergenic: The best fibre bedding, from pillows to mattress toppers
Sleep easy with a tried and tested hypoallergenic bedding
The best tinted moisturisers for mature skin that are perfect for 'no makeup makeup days'
Blending lightweight coverage with hydrating ingredients
The best anti-wrinkle creams according to women over 40
We’ve tested hundreds of products that claim to minimise wrinkles and restore dull skin
The best hair gloss for super shiny locks, according to over 130 testers
Incoming: Glossy, gleaming hair
15 best face tanning drops for a sun-kissed glow year-round, tested by 495 women
For a natural bronze, without the UV damage
We tried Augustinus Bader's £540 cream and serum duo loved by Victoria Beckham and we have thoughts
Posh creams for Posh people
‘Still iconic’: John Frieda has launched new Frizz Ease products after 30 years and here’s why they’re the answer to smooth summer hair
Did the new range smooth out our writer’s hair, or fall flat?
Forget Creme Eggs, this year's best beauty Easter Eggs are filled with goodies worth over £220
*Adds to woven basket*
‘They never leave my feet!’ Simba’s ultra-comfy slippers massage your feet and are chic enough to wear out
Meet your new sole mate
The best hair growth supplements for women, tested by 150 panellists
'By the three-month mark, most of our panel reported shinier, stronger and thicker hair'
11 best vegan protein powders, tried and tested by fitness experts
Pick up a plant-based protein powder
The best coverless duvets for taking the hassle out of changing the sheets
Wash day won't feel like a workout with our tried and tested all-in-one duvets
Weleda Skin Food, Victoria Beckham’s favourite moisturiser, is just £7
Nourish your skin with this Posh approved and budget-friendly moisturiser
The best mattress protectors to keep your mattress in tip-top condition
Last chance to keep your mattress in tip-top shape with our tried and tested picks
The best eyelash growth serums for longer, fuller lashes, tested by over 380 people
Get the lashes you've always wanted with these hard-working serums
The best all-season duvets that will keep you cosy all year round
Our testers took these versatile duvets to bed to give their expert verdict
‘Stop judging’: There’s a new Dryrobe that’s designed for wearing in the city and it's better than your coat
No sea, no problem
‘Fingers clog pores': Best makeup brushes for flawless application, according to Helen Mirren's MUA
According to Helen Mirren's makeup artist