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Sarah Matthews

Sarah is a senior staff writer and has worked at Expert Reviews since 2021. Alongside testing and reviewing heaps of health and beauty tech, she has completed the SCS Introduction to Cosmetic Science course. This equips her with a comprehensive understanding of cosmetic formulation, which means she’s great at separating the wheat from the chaff in hair care, skincare and dental care.

Recent articles by Sarah Matthews

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Sneak peek: The NEW Shark FlexFusion 5-in-1 styler
Hair care

Shark’s innovative FlexFusion hair styler can dry, straighten, curl and blow dry all types of hair – these are our expert thoughts

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Portable air conditioner vs air cooler: The difference
Air conditioners

If you’re hoping to cool your home, this guide will tell you everything you need to know about air conditioners and air coolers

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Dyson just launched mushroom-powered hair styling products
Hair care

Do your Dyson Airwrap curls drop out too fast? Drop a lot more cash and Dyson’s Chitosan styling products might be the answer

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Dyson just released a new smarter Airwrap and it has an app
Hair care

The Dyson Airwrap i.d. Multistyler brings with it three brand-new attachments, app connectivity and one-touch personalised curling

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Save or splurge: Does your toothbrush need to be smart?
Dental care

I’ve tested the priciest of smart toothbrushes and think they’re a waste of money. Here’s why

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Best anti-aging creams 2024
Skincare

Keep fine lines and wrinkles at bay with the best anti-ageing creams we’ve tested

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The 7 best electric toothbrushes 2024
Dental care

Looking to upgrade to the best electric toothbrush or replace your old brush? We’ve tested 30 options to help you get a cleaner smile

The best sonic toothbrushes to buy in 2024
Dental care

The best sonic toothbrushes offer powerful cleaning and fantastic battery life. We’ve tested and selected the top options for every budget

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The best hair straighteners to buy in 2024
Hair care

Looking for smooth, sleek, straight hair? These are the best hair straighteners available right now, according to our tests

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Best hair dryer 2024: Tested favourites for all hair types
Hair care

No matter your hair type or budget, these are the best hair dryers you can buy, based on our thorough testing