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Lois Borny

Production Journalist @lois_eva_

Lois Borny is a production journalist and writer at IndyBest, The Independent's product review section. Having joined IndyBest in March 2021, she now works across product news, reviews and image production. Lois also writes for the section, covering everything from fashion and beauty to vegan products and sustainability. She's savvy when it comes to selecting the very best deals on tried and tested products, and also helps online shoppers with saving money where they can, with The Independent-selected voucher codes. You can reach out to Lois through Twitter @lois_eva_ or email at lois.borny@independent.co.uk

<p>The lash-lengthening formula has lived in our writer’s make-up bag for years</p>
SPONSORED

This Maybelline sky high mascara deal sees 40% off at Amazon

<p>It should keep drinks cold for six hours and iced for 11</p>
Home & Garden

Stanley’s new water bottle might just replace your quencher

<p>Love or loathe packing, these are the brands that will lighten the load </p>
Luggage

Best luggage brands to bookmark, from Antler to M&S Collection

<p>The suitcase features a padlock and four 360-degree spinner wheels</p>
SPONSORED

This Aerolite cabin bag is Ryanair-approved and reduced by 30%

<p>We were looking for dairy dupes as well as plant-based drinks to find the best vegan milk alternatives</p>
Food & Drink

9 best vegan milks for coffees, cooking and pouring over cereal

<p>Don’t let your relationship with plant-based milk go sour </p>
Food & Drink

Best alternatives to oat milk that are dairy-free (and taste great)

<p>The fizz features a delicate blend of summery red fruits </p>
SPONSORED

The rosé prosecco we’ll be popping all summer has just been discounted

<p>Here’s how to kickstart your <em>Dune</em> reading voyage </p>
Books

How to read all 23 Dune books in order

<p>Whether you’re health-conscious, looking to reduce food waste or cooking on a budget, we have the cookbook to suit your needs </p>
Cookbooks

14 best vegan cookbooks to inspire your plant-based repertoire

<p>From M&S and The Range to John Lewis and Wayfair, it’s worth paying attention to these shops</p>
Home & Garden

Best garden furniture shops 2024: Retailers that deliver to your door

<p>From cordless to corded, these are the best vacuum cleaner deals for April 2024</p>
Vacuum Cleaners

Best vacuum cleaner deals April 2024

<p>With top offers on these energy-saving appliances, now’s the time to invest </p>
Deals

Best air fryer offers in Amazon’s Spring Deal Days sale 2024

<p>The chocolate box features 10 different flavours of egg </p>
SPONSORED

This Hotel Chocolat Easter egg box is currently reduced at Amazon

SPONSORED

This Hotel Chocolat Easter egg box is currently reduced at Amazon

<p>The chocolate box features 10 different flavours of egg </p>
<p>The Salter model landed the top spot in our review of the best air fryers </p>
SPONSORED

Our favourite Salter air fryer is now less than £100

<p>We’ve rounded up the best offers from Amazon for you to snap up now</p>
SPONSORED

Best Amazon deals to buy this week, from Ninja to Olaplex

<p>Sleep easy with this pair of pillows </p>
SPONSORED

Silentnight pillows are reduced to just £12 on World Sleep Day

<p>At least £1 from the sale of each red nose will go to Comic Relief</p>
IndyBest

Comic Relief 2024: Where to buy the new red nose and other merchandise

<p>At least £1 from the sale of each red nose will go to Comic Relief</p>
IndyBest

Comic Relief 2024: Where to buy the new red nose and other merchandise

<p>These are the brands every sneakerhead should get to know </p>
Women's Shoes

14 best vegan trainers that tread lightly on the planet

<p>Olaplex’s bond-building technology has secured its status as a haircare hero </p>
SPONSORED

Best Olaplex deals to snap up on shampoo, hair oil and more

<p>We put all our eggs in one basket and scoffed the lot </p>
Easter

Best vegan Easter eggs and dairy-free chocolate treats to enjoy

<p>We looked for versatility and high-quality materials that would go the distance </p>
Women's Shoes

14 best women’s vegan boots, from Chelsea to biker

<p>Prices for the high-street scents start from £10</p>
Fragrances

M&S’s TikTok-approved perfumes rival Chanel, Marc Jacobs and more

<p>Espresso martinis, vegan steaks and more have landed on the menu this year </p>
Valentine's

Waitrose’s £20 Valentine’s Day meal deal is bound to wow

<p>We’ve found perfect present ideas from Mac, Le Creuset and more </p>
SPONSORED

Last-minute Valentine’s Day gifts they’ll love – for less than £20

<p>Mop pads turn at a rate of 150 times per minute to get your floors sparkling </p>
SPONSORED

Shark’s steam mop is a must-have – and it’s 30% off

<p>Espresso martinis, vegan steaks and more have landed on the menu this year </p>
Valentine's

Waitrose’s £20 Valentine’s Day meal deal is bound to wow

<p>We’ve found perfect present ideas from Mac, Le Creuset and more </p>
SPONSORED

Last-minute Valentine’s Day gifts they’ll love – for less than £20

<p>Mop pads turn at a rate of 150 times per minute to get your floors sparkling </p>
SPONSORED

Shark’s steam mop is a must-have – and it’s 30% off

<p>Supermarket dine-in menus are here to take the faff out of date night </p>
Valentine's

The 2024 Valentine’s meal deals to know for date night

Valentine's

The 2024 Valentine’s meal deals to know for date night

<p>Supermarket dine-in menus are here to take the faff out of date night </p>
<p>The dental wand squeezes toothpaste onto your cat’s teeth, while bristles remove plaque</p>
Pets

This toothbrush takes the drama out of your pet’s dental care

<p>Our top picks held drinks’ temperatures for at least five hours – some lasted for a whopping 28 hours </p>
Outdoor Eating

Best flasks and travel mugs 2024, from Thermos to Stanley

<p>Henna is traditionally applied as a symbol of new beginnings and prosperity at times of celebration </p>
Beauty

Pavan Beauty brings the art of henna to your home

<p>From Costa and Pizza Hut to Wagamama and Tesco, there’s plenty to get excited about </p>
Food & Drink

The vegan food launches you need to know for 2024

<p>From Costa and Pizza Hut to Wagamama and Tesco, there’s plenty to get excited about </p>
Food & Drink

The vegan food launches you need to know for 2024

<p>Choose from salted, unsalted, cultured or truffle oil infused </p>
Food & Drink

Best vegan butter for baking and spreading

<p>These models promise to help keep damp at bay </p>
Boxing Day Sales

Best dehumidifier deals in the Boxing Day sales

<p>’Tis nearly the season for festive party food, panettone and indulgent Christmas puds </p>
Christmas

The Christmas food to order online for your festive feasts

<p>The box we tried came with seven varieties of vegetables and three types of fruit</p>
Subscription Boxes

Oddbox’s wonky fruit and veg subscription service is a game-changer

<p>Drinklusive was founded by Aidy Smith, of food, drink and lifestyle media platform The Three Drinkers</p>
Food & Drink

The Three Drinkers launch Drinklusive programme with The Independent

<p>It’s not too late to start your festive countdown </p>
Advent calendars

Best advent calendar deals to shop now, from Pandora to John Lewis

<p>The perfect festive treat for a loved one (or yourself)</p>
Christmas

M&S’s Christmas hampers are sure go down a storm with foodies

<p>The device features stress-management tools, heart-rate tracking and more </p>
Deals

The Fitbit charge 5 is heavily reduced in Amazon’s sale

<p>Big-name brands such as Nespresso and Shark have slashed their prices</p>
Cyber Monday

Best Cyber Monday home appliance deals

<p>Le Creuset is offering savings of up to 50 per cent in its sale this year</p>
Cyber Monday

Le Creuset Black Friday 2023: Best deals to shop now

<p>We considered whether Uniqlo’s HeatTech leggings, socks, tops and trousers are worth your money </p>
Travel & outdoors

Uniqlo HeatTech review: Thermal clothing you’ll actually want to wear

Travel & outdoors

Uniqlo HeatTech review: Thermal clothing you’ll actually want to wear

<p>We considered whether Uniqlo’s HeatTech leggings, socks, tops and trousers are worth your money </p>
<p>The department store’s line-up features 22 full size items</p>
Advent calendars

Fortnum & Mason’s beauty advent calendar is worth more than £1,000

<p>Products from luxe beauty brands such as Lancôme, Liz Earle, Bobbi Brown and more are concealed inside </p>
Advent calendars

Boots’s premium advent calendar costs less than £100

<p>Worth £280, Benefit’s 2023 calendar includes twice as many products as last year’s </p>
Advent calendars

Benefit’s beauty advent calendar is a glamorous countdown worth £280

<p>These are sure to hold kids’ interest long after Boxing Day </p>
Toys & Activities

Lego stocking fillers 2023: Mini Harry Potter sets and more

<p>These are sure to hold kids’ interest long after Boxing Day </p>
Toys & Activities

Lego stocking fillers 2023: Mini Harry Potter sets and more

<p>The trailer features Bluey, her parents Bandit and Chilli, and younger sister Bingo</p>
Video Games & Consoles

Bluey the video game announced: Release date, trailer and more

<p>We worked our way through these vegan advent calendars well ahead of schedule</p>
Advent calendars

12 best vegan advent calendars for a perfect plant-based countdown

<p>Sample 24 mini bottles of wine this December, or tuck into a beer and snack-filled advent calendar </p>
Advent calendars

John Lewis’s wine and beer advent calendars offer a merry countdown

<p>We tried the sustainable shower routine bundle which includes shampoo and body wash </p>
Hair

This waterless beauty brand made our shower routine less wasteful

<p>The limited edition collection has everything you need for some creepy TLC </p>
Beauty

Lush’s new Halloween collection includes spooky skincare and more

<p>The perfect picks for everyone who loves grabbing a discount year-round</p>
Deals

Best online sales live now on beauty, fashion, homeware and more

<p>Prices for the advent calendars start at £19.99 </p>
Christmas

Lego’s advent calendars for 2023 are here, from Marvel to Harry Potter

<p>You can grill, dehydrate, toast and even whip up an entire chicken in less than an hour</p>
Deals

Tefal easyfry air fryer deal: Save 45% at Amazon

<p>It features LED headlights and a run time of up to 80 minutes </p>
Deals

Save £200 on a Shark anti hair wrap cordless vacuum cleaner

<p>Vegan formulas are often infused with gentle, natural origin ingredients </p>
Hair

17 best vegan shampoos and conditioners for every hair type

<p>The bundle includes full-sized products from Elemis, Fenty Skin, Grown Alchemist and more </p>
Beauty

Boots summer beauty box: Drunk Elephant, Fenty Skin and more

Beauty

Boots summer beauty box: Drunk Elephant, Fenty Skin and more

<p>The bundle includes full-sized products from Elemis, Fenty Skin, Grown Alchemist and more </p>
<p>The brands’ non-stick pans can roast, bake, boil, fry and more </p>
Kitchen Accessories

Our Place vs Ninja: Which all-in-one cookware is worth your money?

<p>The music-lover, plant parent and wander-lust-filled graduate have all been catered for with our edit </p>
IndyBest

Best graduation gifts 2023: Celebrate their achievement

<p>Le Creuset’s cookware is a kitchen must-have </p>
Prime Day

This Le Creuset deal for Amazon Prime Day is still live

<p>The two-day sale is the perfect time to bag bargain on home appliances and much more </p>
Prime Day

Best Amazon fan deals for Prime Day 2023: Savings on Philips

<p>The two-day sale is the perfect time to bag bargain on home appliances and much more </p>
Prime Day

Best Amazon fan deals for Prime Day 2023: Savings on Philips

<p>Amazon’s two-day shopping event sees prices plummet across tech, household appliances and more </p>
Prime Day

Best portable air conditioner deals for Amazon Prime Day 2023

<p>The middle aisle usually sees new additions every Thursday and Sunday</p>
Deals

The best Aldi specialbuys to have on your radar

<p>The supermarket’s dupe is in stores now </p>
Travel & outdoors

Aldi’s launched a £35 changing robe inspired by Dryrobe £160 design

<p>Choose from classic, cropped, oversized and embroidered designs</p>
Women's Jackets

Best denim jackets for women 2023: Cropped, oversized and more

<p>With four heater heads, the appliance should be compatible with all garden parasols </p>
Garden Furniture

Aldi’s £40 patio heater will keep you warm on cool summer nights

<p>Save your dough on these impressive outdoor ovens and pizza bundles </p>
BBQs & Accessories

Ooni’s pizza ovens are 30% off in its flash sale – but it ends soon

<p>Warm up your garden more affordably with Aldi’s prices starting a £24.99 </p>
Garden Furniture

Aldi’s fire pit and patio heaters look perfect for soirées al fresco

<p>Best for solo cooks, Asda’s air fryer can house up to two portions of food </p>
Kitchen Appliances

This Asda air fryer is less than £30, but is it really worth buying?

<p>The sunshade canopy provides your dog with UV 50 protection </p>
Pets

Aldi’s sunshade dog bed could be a pet-parent essential this summer

<p>The seat received high praise when we reviewed it </p>
Home & Garden

Aldi’s egg chair comes IndyBest-approved – and it’s reduced by 25% now

<p>The classic defender 90 boasts working suspension, functioning steering and more </p>
IndyBest

Go off-road with Lego’s Land Rover classic defender 90

<p>We tried the cream wafer bars, peanut butter cups and nutty choc balls </p>
Chocolate

LoveRaw review: A clever, wickedly good twist on vegan chocolate

<p>The Primehydation hashtag has been viewed over one billion times on TikTok</p>
Food & Drink

Aldi is selling the viral Prime hydration drink for £1.99

<p>The honey-and-almond nougat creation is available exclusively at Tesco </p>
Easter

Toblerone launches first-ever Easter egg– here’s where to find it

<p>Other outdoor essentials include air beds and a lamp-speaker hybrid </p>
Camping

Aldi’s selling a collapsible washing machine and other camping gear

<p>The cordless vacuum can clean for 40-minutes and transform into a hand-held </p>
Deals

Shark vacuum cleaner deal: Save 45% in the Amazon Spring Sale

<p>The honey-and-almond nougat creation is available exclusively at Tesco </p>
Easter

Toblerone launches first-ever Easter egg– here’s where to find it

<p>Other outdoor essentials include air beds and a lamp-speaker hybrid </p>
Camping

Aldi’s selling a collapsible washing machine and other camping gear

<p>The cordless vacuum can clean for 40-minutes and transform into a hand-held </p>
Deals

Shark vacuum cleaner deal: Save 45% in the Amazon Spring Sale

<p>The trend-led statement piece wil save more than £280 </p>
Furniture

Aldi’s arch mirror looks just like The White Company’s £375 version

<p>Telfar’s viral shopper bags have risen to It-bag status </p>
Fashion & Beauty

Telfar x Ugg’s shearling bag has landed in two new pastel shades

<p>Prices for the collection start at £6 for a pair of children’s Dobby-adorned socks </p>
IndyBest

Cath Kidston has worked its magic with a Harry Potter collaboration

<p>The department store also offers bespoke bundles for the perfect present </p>
Mother's Day

Fortnum & Mason’s Mother’s Day hampers have sweet treats galore

<p>The appliance can bake, roast and even dehydrate </p>
Kitchen Appliances

Aldi’s £35 air fryer is back to help whip up healthier meals for less

<p>Dishes include scallop and champagne gratins and vegan chocolate melt in the middle hearts </p>
Food & Drink

Aldi’s Valentine’s Day meals will start from less than £4 per person

<p>Choose from truffle mac and cheese, chocolate brownie hearts and a four-pack of Peroni beer </p>
Food & Drink

Tesco’s £12 Valentine’s meal deal includes a £10 bottle of prosecco

<p>The deal covers evening entertainment with a Sky Movie voucher too </p>
Valentine's

Asda’s £15 Valentine’s Day meal deal includes a box of chocolates

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