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A roundup of viral skincare trends and premium picks shows hydration, barrier support and affordability are shaping reader routines. From diaper-cream rituals to PDRN eye creams and glassy-serum glow, editors highlight practical options and set realistic expectations.
A limited-time Amazon deal reduces NYK1 Salt and Sulphate Free Shampoo and Conditioner Set to £29.74, down from £46.95. The two 500ml bottles target hair treated with keratin, colour, or extensions, and reviewers report softer, shinier, and easier-to-manage hair. The offer is time-limited and tracks over 1,000 units sold in the past month.
Ulta Beauty is under pressure as civil liberties groups and customers push back against Flock auto‑tracking cameras used in some stores. Ulta says the cameras operate at a small number of locations for crime prevention, with no facial recognition and strict data controls. The debate centers on privacy, safety, and the role of retailers in monitoring shoppers.
Vets from Nvidia are launching a wave of robotics startups, riding billions in funding and the push for physical AI. Microagi, Skild AI, Walden Robotics and others are drawing talent and capital as researchers move from labs to real-world deployments.
A wave of multi-million-dollar rounds in robotics and AI-enabled hardware signals a push to bring ‘physical AI’ into real-world production. Companies from Multiply Labs to FieldAI and SiMa.ai are racing to scale their robot-centric platforms, with strategic rounds aimed at forging scalable, cost-effective manufacturing and autonomous systems.
The Dyson airsmooth has launched as Dyson’s most affordable hair tool, aiming to deliver a salon-style blow-dry at a lower price. Independent’s Sabrina Sahota and colleagues have tested it against pricier models, reporting easy glide and smooth results, though roots may require extra drying time. In parallel, consumers praise Hershesons’ wand for curl-hold and Mdlondon’s curling wand for versatility, while Richualist’s Mint promises rapid, detangled styling via refurbished product pods.