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Daily Mirror
23-05-2025
- General
- Daily Mirror
Honest mum's review of Pura wipes and nappies for toddlers
Over the last few weeks my toddler has been using the Pura nappies and wipes - here's what we thought of them As a household, we've got through enough nappies and disposable wipes over the last 18 months to create our own monster fatberg. I wouldn't be surprised if, as a family, we've accidentally created a new toddler-sized hole in the Ozone layer. While some parents turn to eco-friendly reusable nappies - which you bung in the washing machine rather than chucking into landfill - there's a whole heap of reasons why my husband and I didn't want to go down that avenue. Namely poo in the washing machine. No, thank you. So when I heard about Pura's nappies, some of my raging mum guilt was... not exactly abated, but definitely tamed. Pura is all about reducing environmental impact, and boasts that only its plant-based materials ever touch your baby's sensitive skin. Even its packaging is eco-conscious: instead of wrapping its nappies in single-use plastic, Pura has developed recyclable paper packs in which to keep its products. It also claims that it has replaced all its oil-based plastics with plant-based materials, "such as the organic cotton in our back sheet and the totally chlorine-free wood pulp from sustainably managed forests in the super absorbent core". And to add to its green credentials, Pura says its nappies are produced in a carbon-neutral plant, powered by green electricity and with no production waste sent to landfill. So how do Pura's nappies actually perform? Pura nappy review The company says its nappies can last up to 12 hours leak-free - with smaller sizes 1 and 2 featuring a wetness indicator strip on the front of the nappy. We tested out the size 5 nappies and pullups on my 18-month-old daughter, who loves nothing more than a good wriggle-jiggle while she's being changed. While the Pura nappies lasted well in the daytime thanks to more frequent changes, overnight was a slightly different story. We experienced a couple of leakages (including one Code Brown that had breached its boundaries) in the mornings from where the nappy hadn't quite contained everything. Having said that, there are plenty of other nappy brands out there that claim they're totally leak-proof but are very much not (hello, newborn poonamis). The Pura nappies did manage to absorb a lot of wees overnight, allowing my daughter (and us!) to sleep through without any discomfort. And while she's prone to occasional nappy rash (damn you, teething), the Pura nappies were gentle enough on her skin not to flare up the soreness. The brand says its nappies are made without fragrance, lotion, parabens, natural rubber latex and phthalates - ideal for little ones with extra-sensitive skin. There is an option to subscribe and save on Amazon, saving 10% off a monthly box, which includes 120 nappies. Pura wipes review Oh gosh, the horror when you reach the end of yet another pack of wet wipes and send up a small prayer of apology to the environment. We get through thousands of wipes - not just while changing nappies, but for cleaning up spills, wiping sticky hands and faces, and sluicing down anything that has had a chubby snot-covered hand swiped past it. So again, it was heartening to hear that Pura has put some thought into making its wipes less harsh on the environment by creating some made from biodegradable plant fibres. Its packaging has recently been reformatted to reduce plastic by 15% and it is now all fully recyclable. The wipes themselves are made from 99% water with organic aloe vera added to soothe sensitive baby skin, and there is no fragrance, alcohol, parabens or chlorine involved in the manufacturing process. So how do they hold up against other brands of wipes? There is a tendency for them to dry out if you leave the pack unsealed for too long - as we found out the hard way while dealing with a particularly noxious nappy. But the gentleness of the Pura wipes whisked away anything nasty while soothing my daughter's skin - and the interwoven clean wipes inside the pack doubled up as a handy toy to keep her amused while I was down at the business end.
Engadget
05-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Engadget
The 14 best tech gifts for moms
If you're struggling to come up with just the right gift for your mom, you're not alone. Mothers can be particularly difficult to shop for, especially if your mom is like many we know who insist that they don't want or need gifts. Short of giving them some time back in their day to do what they want to do instead of things they need to do, the gift ideas we collected below can help you show the mother figure in your life that you care and want to spoil them a bit even when they claim it's not necessary — because they deserve it. When I tested air purifiers for our guide, I found the best way to clear the air was by opening windows — but if the mom in your life deals with allergies or lives where the air quality can get bad, an air purifier can be the next best thing. The Levoit Core 400S Smart Air Purifier was one of the quietest models I tested and performed on a level with models three times as expensive. It has a three-stage filter (including an activated carbon layer and particulate filter), and the internal particulate matter sensor can automatically adjust fan speed as air gets murkier. The companion app both shows historical air quality readouts and makes the unit itself easy to control and schedule. Plus, the replacement filters aren't overly expensive like they are with other units. — Amy Skorheim, Reporter Read more: The best air purifiers $220 at Amazon Take your mother's morning coffee routine up a notch with the Ember Mug, a self-heating smart mug that keeps beverages at just the right temperature for up to 1.5 hours or all day if the mug is kept on its charging coaster. It has a temperature range between 120 and 145 degrees Fahrenheit, which lets your mom dial in just how hot she wants her brew. There's also a companion app which lets her save preset temps for her favorite drinks, track her caffeine intake, customize the color of the LED light on the front of the mug and more. The latest version comes in a pretty rose gold color as well as white, black, gold, silver and copper. — Nicole Lee, Former Commerce Writer $180 at Amazon Explore More Buying Options $180 at Target So many of us take hundreds of photos with our phones and then never do anything with them. They're left to languish in our camera rolls, only to be uncovered when you have to scroll back months to find that one image you're searching for. If you want to give mom a more polished way to look back at her favorite photos, an album from Mpix will do the trick. You can customize your photo book from the ground up, choosing the best images of her family and friends and laying them out on each page in a neat way. You can also pick from different types of cover options and paper weights, making the final product as premium as you want it to be. With options starting at $30 per book, it's pretty easy to make mom a gift she'll want to revisit again and again. – Valentina Palladino, Deputy Editor $30+ at Mpix I'll be the first to say the Pura scent diffuser surprised me. Before testing it out, I didn't believe such a small device could really inject strong scent into my home. But it didn't take long before I was proven wrong. The one I have stays plugged in, resolute, in the family room of my home close to the front door, and as soon as I walk in when the Pura is running, I'm met with the lovely smells of Amalfi lemon, lavender fields or whichever other scent I decided to go with. The Pura can hold two different proprietary scent capsules at a time, so you can create very different vibes based on time of day, occasion or anything else you can think of. The Pura app makes it easy to set diffusion schedules per scent, too, and it can pause diffusion all together if you're away from home. Are you going to get whole-home diffusion from this CD-sized gadget? No (maybe try the new Pura Plus for that), but it'll make the part of your home that it lives in feel much more luxurious. — V.P. $50 at Pura The Aura Carver frame would make a great gift for any parent or relative with whom you want to stay more connected and share memories as you're making them. The top pick in our best digital frames guide, the Aura Carver has a super simple setup: plug it in, download its companion app and upload photos. One of its best features is its ability to continuously scan the albums you pair with it and automatically upload new photos in it to the frame. That means if you have a shared photo album between you, your mom and other family members and pair it with the frame, anyone can add new photos to the frame simply by adding them to your shared album. On top of that, the Carver has the best display we've seen on any digital frame and there's no limit to the number of photos it can show. — V.P. Read more: The best digital frames $149 at Amazon Explore More Buying Options $150 at Walmart$150 at Target Tech touches everything now and the beauty industry has built a better mousetrap with the latest dry-and-style machines available today. One of the simplest I've tried, yet most effective, is the Calista StyleDryer Pro. It's a hairdryer and a brush in one, and it comes with two brush attachments that mom can swap between depending on her preference. Regardless of which is her favorite, both will make it easier for her to get a stellar blowout. Three temperature settings let her dial in exactly how hot (or cool) she needs to go for her desired style, and the attachments are infused with Tourmaline to better distribute heat. In my testing, I found the StyleDryer Pro not only dried my hair more quickly than my separate, aging hair dryer and brush duo, but it also got my hair sleeker and smoother than I ever have been able to get it before. (Note that we're now linking to the newer Vault StyleDryer Pro, which appears to be a bit larger but replaces the now-discontinued original version.) — V.P. $29 at Calista If mom's been feeling all in knots lately, a personal massage 'gun' like the Theragun Mini can provide some temporary relief by gently pummeling away her muscle aches. While not the most forceful device of its kind, this triangular massager is effective enough to ease soreness, yet small enough to carry around in and outside of the house. We've recommended older versions of the Mini in past gift guides; compared to the last one, this third-generation model is similarly compact and supports the same speeds and head attachments, but it lasts a bit longer on a charge. (Therabody rates it at 180 minutes.) Just be warned it's not exactly quiet. — Jeff Dunn, Senior Reporter $179 at Amazon Explore More Buying Options $179 at Target The Beats Fit Pro may be our favorite wireless earbuds for working out, but your mom doesn't have to be a regular running or pilates enthusiast to get a lot of use out of them. These buds have a comfortable, secure fit thanks to their flexible wing tips, plus a great sound profile out of the box thanks in part to Adaptive EQ technology. Active noise cancellation is solid as well, which will come in handy when she wants to block out distractions at work or while running errands, and she'll be able to quickly jump into any conversation she deems important by using Transparency Mode. If your mom has an iPhone, she'll benefit from the H1 chip inside the Beats Fit Pro, which enables things like quick pairing and switching between Apple devices and hands-free Siri. But Android toting mothers won't be left out either — the Fit Pros have their own Android app that supports many of the same features. — V.P. Read more: The best wireless earbuds $170 at Amazon Explore More Buying Options $170 at Macy's$180 at Walmart Look, there's a good chance your mom plays Wordle, Connections, Sudoku and/or The Mini anyway — opening up the rest of the New York Times Games catalog with a subscription should only bring them a few more hours of gentle fun during their downtime. Few daily achievements are more satisfying than reaching 'genius' in Spelling Bee or finishing the full-size crossword. But even beyond that, the paid tier unlocks archived editions of Wordle and Connections, plus the ability to track game stats across devices. While not every game in the selection is a winner, your mom will probably be grateful for the harmless entertainment the next time she's bored. — J.D. $50/year at New York Times The Pixel Watch 3 is Google's best smartwatch yet, so much so that it took the top stop as our favorite watch for Android users in our best smartwatches guide. The Pixel Watch 3 has a slightly larger circular display than its predecessor, and it's brighter than ever which will make it easier to read in all sorts of lighting. In our testing, we found it to be an excellent activity and sleep tracker, and advanced features like auto workout detection and custom running plans make it even better for both those just starting a new exercise routine and seasoned athletes. Google Assistant integration comes in handy as well, allowing users to get questions answered, check calendar events and weather forecasts and more just using voice commands. Plus, the Pixel Watch 3 has the longest battery life of any Pixel Watch to date, with up to 24 hours of use before it needs a recharge. — V.P. Read more: The best smartwatches $300 at Amazon Explore More Buying Options $350 at Google Store$300 at Best Buy I've loved Withings' hybrid watches, which put all the health tech you could need in a far less geeky package, for more than a decade. The ScanWatch Horizon, its first using a diver's watch case, has been a permanent fixture on my wrist since 2021. Since then, Withings has updated the ScanWatch with even more features, and launched a Horizon successor, called the Nova. The one downside is that all the ScanWatches are, to be blunt, beefy enough that they only suit folks with strong forearms. If you prefer a smaller timepiece, you've been left on the sidelines until the company launched the ScanWatch Nova Brilliant. It shrinks all of the ScanWatch tech into a 38mm case and gets a two-tone strap that matches your bezel color choice. A cynic might suggest Withings is aping the style of Rolex's Datejust watches, even down to the two-tone strap choice. An optimist might wonder why that's relevant, given it costs an order of magnitude less money and does an awful lot more. If someone special in your life wants a smart watch but not a smartwatch, and wants to look luxurious while doing it, this should be top of your options. — Daniel Cooper, Senior Reporter $599 at Withings Last holiday season, after a month or so of me unsubtly and repeatedly mentioning how very cool and convenient and interesting Engadget's top air fryer pick seemed to me, one surprisingly appeared beneath our tree. For nearly a year now, my entire family has used the Instant Vortex Plus air fryer nearly daily to cook frozen french fries, crisp up dinner, reheat takeout or make extra stretchy nachos. This particular model comes with replaceable filters that keeps the fried-food smell down to a minimum and the glass front paired with interior light make it easy to peek on your potatoes without opening the drawer. The basket is easy to clean, preheating is fast and the touch controls are simple to understand — pretty much everything you want in a good air fryer. — A.S. Read more: The best air fryers $130 at Amazon Explore More Buying Options $136 at Walmart$160 at Wayfair For most moms I know, sleep is a precious, unguaranteed commodity. I personally used to sleep like the dead until I had a kid, which then made every nighttime creak a reason to bolt upright, ready for action. I reviewed the Hatch Restore 2 and found it to be a delightful sleep companion, one that helped me get to sleep and woke me up less jarringly than anything else I've tried. The latest model, the Hatch Restore 3 actually improves upon the previous generation with additional onboard controls (something I'd wished for in my review). It still has a continually updated library of sleep aids including nature sounds, lulling stories, dreamy music and meditations. Waking up techniques combine a sunrise alarm with pep talks, stretching sessions, fun facts and more. The only catch is that the best content requires a $6-per-month subscription. But, so far it's been worth it for me. — A.S $170 at Amazon Explore More Buying Options $170 at Target$170 at Best Buy I'm not the world's most organized person, but I do recognize that keeping the detritus of life more or less in its proper place makes a day far easier to get through. I've picked up a few of the storage and organizational designs from Yamazaki Home and each one has made my home feel more under control. The Rolling Storage Cart has a clean look with its white steel and a bamboo top. Just about any room in the house could benefit from the three hidden shelves it offers, but I've used mine as a place to store rolls of toilet paper and the bowl scrubber in the bathroom. Everything stays concealed behind the solid side panel until you roll it away from the wall to access what you need. To me, it represents low-effort tidiness, which is my favorite kind. — A.S. $145 at Yamazaki Check out the rest of our gift ideas here.
Business of Fashion
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business of Fashion
The Met's Madame X-Rated Opportunity
Welcome back to Haul of Fame, your must-read beauty roundup for new products, new ideas and a Walmart influencer showdown. (It's not who you think…) Included in today's issue: Beachwaver, Bliss, Bloomeffects, Bottega Veneta, Bubble, Charlotte Tilbury, Clean Classic, Dazzle Dry, Dominique, Dossier, Dove, Glow Recipe, Kosas, Lafco, Lanolips, Laura Geller Beauty, Leonor Greyl, Matiere Premiere, Moroccanoil, O Positiv, Olive & June, Origins, Pantene, Peter Thomas Roth, Redken, Révive, Skinceuticals, Snif, Snow Fox Skincare, Tata Harper, U Beauty, Uni, Vintner's Daughter and a special breakout sun category. But first… Before influencers created #ParisTok trends, portrait subjects told Parisian girls what was pretty. Manet's barmaid was a messy bun originator. Gauguin's Tahitian sirens went hard on 'vacation blush.' And in 1884, John Singer Sargent's Madame X made the case for lip liner and body shimmer, or their 19th century equivalents: A wine-stained mouth and the right amount of moonlight. You can see the dazzling effect close up at the Metropolitan Museum of Art this season, when Madame X herself — also known as Virginie Amélie Avegno Gautreau, a Louisiana socialite who moved to Paris after her marriage — takes up a full and glorious wall on the museum's second floor. She's there to celebrate 'Sargent and Paris,' a comprehensive exhibit of the portraitist's work, which runs through August 3 and includes formal society portraits, art school sketches, and 'off duty' paintings of Gilded Age socialites partying in Antibes. There are soooo many beauty partnerships that could have happened here — big satin hair bows like those in The Daughters of Edward Darley Boit, lilac creme shadow to reference Gertrude Vernon, Lady Agnew of Lochnaw — but the Met is pretty beauty shy. They looped in J. Hannah's nail polish trios in 2022 and currently have a Band-Aid collab (really) with Target. Otherwise, there hasn't been much overlap between eyeshadow palettes and paint palettes, even though an Urban Decay x Van Gogh situation might be pretty epic. (Imagine a midnight blue liner called 'Starry Night'... or a blood red varnish called 'Lend Me Your Ear.' Sorry.) Sargent's exhibit could have been a beauty X-plosion (again, sorry) but the Madame has one big project with the fragrance brand Pura. Their 'portrait in scent' imagines the alluring muse as a potion of violet, apricot, bergamot and leather that debuted on April 23. 'There are notes within the fragrance that give you the illusion of the powder that they would use on their faces at that time,' said Mara Dumski, Pura's fragrance head. 'We want to really put scent into art, because scent is art, and it brings the art to life for people.' Revenue from museum gift shops can vary wildly, but the Met's audited financial report puts it into the 'auxiliary activities' category along with restaurant revenue. All together, it's a $56.7 million haul and a $3 million profit. Clearly, visitors are shopping when they visit. What's more, the museum claims 3.6 million email subscribers on its marketing list — a robust number if they want to try some baby e-comm steps to their museum shop. What kind of beauty company can claim a piece of that audience? Obviously one that aligns with the museum's all-encompassing mission to 'connect all people to creativity, knowledge, ideas and one another,' along with its unspoken alliances with classical art fiends, Met Gala obsessives and Blair Waldorf fans. The center of that Venn diagram may be younger, and cooler, than one thinks. Consider the Met's most successful fashion partnership to date — with Pacsun. The streetwear store made a licensing deal with the museum in 2022; it's still happening. Sales have been brisk (a source familiar says the revenue is around $10 million) and shoppers include college and high school students IRL alongside curious Highsnobiety and Cultured Mag readers online. That means while it might feel right to sell pricey, classic brands next to priceless, classic art, there may be more of an immediate opportunity for Naked Sundays to sell sunscreen while sponsoring marble nudes from Ancient Greece, or the nutso Rococo compacts from Flower Knows on the heels of a highlighted furniture collection from Versailles. And once Starface decides to make zit stickers in the shape of teeny tiny Warhol Marilyns, it's all over. Yes, in a perfect world, pure art is free from commerce. In the world we live in now, funding a museum takes work, and perhaps, a licensing deal with Glossier. There's a Balm Dotcom flavor for Monet's 'Water Lilies,' right? What else is new… Skincare They're not just for sidewalk pollen explosions. According to Bloomeffects, tulips also have skin-rebound properties. The brand's latest proof is its Black Tulip Regenerative Brightening Serum, an $89 formula available at Credo starting April 24. On April 28, Origins introduced Ginzing Glow-Boosting Moisturiser, a tinted formula available in pink pearl and bronze. It's $39 and promises to boost radiance along with hydration. On April 28, Laura Geller Beauty debuted its Wonder Balm, an all-over tint for eyes, lips and cheeks. It's $30, which is $10 less than Jones Road's now-legendary Miracle Balm, which claims a similar space. Does your vagina need a probiotic? Dr. Jen Gunter would say 'nope' but O Positiv Health hopes you think — and spend — differently. Its gummies launched at Walmart on April 29, which might mean the superstore has to utter the word 'vagina' on its sales floor for the first time. A worthwhile challenge, for sure. Ice, ice, maybe? On April 29, Peter Thomas Roth dropped Ice Facial Cooling Mist, a $30 formula with hyaluronic acid, caffeine and peppermint to 'instantly revive' puffy and flushed skin. Keep it in the fridge and you might be onto something. If you want Costco-sized luxury skincare, Vintner's Daughter is waiting for you. On April 29, it debuted Founder's Reserve, a massive 100mL bottle of the brand's hero botanical serum with 18-carat gold ceramic embellishment, for $740. Each comes with a 'hand-numbered card to certify the product's authenticity,' which... wait, are people out here selling fake Vintner's Daughter? Can you get it on Canal Street next to the knockoff Dior totes? Underground vendors, talk to me... It's been a minute since we've had a pond scum alert, but fear not: Microalgae is still a coveted beauty ingredient. On April 29, Uni launched its Golden Microalgae Body Oil for $48. Besides the tiny cells, it also has passion fruit oil, kalahari melon, and kakadu plum in the formula. Skinceuticals introduced Advanced RGN-6 on May 1. The $195 formula claims to mirror the effects of laser treatments to treat firmness and elasticity. Most of Tata Harper's eye products top $200 but its Brightening Eye Gel, which debuted on May 1, costs $74 and comes loaded with caffeine, cucumber and vitamin C. Double the cleanse, double the profits? Let's see how it goes for Kosas, which released its Plump + Juicy Double Cleansing System on May 2. The duo includes a $48 cleansing oil and a $38 gel cleanser. Is $86 too much to wash your face? Probably, but Kosas is throwing in a free Emi Jay clip with orders on their DTC site, which is actually pretty brilliant. Meanwhile, if you'd rather single-cleanse, RéVive's Melting Cleanser hit shelves on May 1, and claims to do double duty on makeup and pores in one wash. Sun Care GRWM: Sunscreen edition. On April 29, the Tiktok royals at Glow Recipe debuted Watermelon Glow Dew Shield, a version of their internet-famous formula infused with SPF 30. It's $35 and I've already had to pry it from a friend's hands when she came over. Bliss continues its acne crusade with Block Star, a 'clarifying' sunscreen that combines SPF 30 with witch hazel and salicylic acid that debuted on April 29 for $25. U Beauty dropped its Multimodal Sheer Mineral Sunscreen on April 30. It's got an invisible, melt-into-skin formula, plus an endorsement from Michelle Monaghan, who hopped onto a zoom call from the set of a Robert DeNiro movie (!) to show it off to beauty editors last week. It's $98. Sunscreen that's also a lip gloss? Hello, Lanolips. On May 1, the Aussie brand introduced Sun Balm SPF 30, a $14 lip ointment with a golden shimmer. Makeup Will it be a matte summer? Snow Fox Skincare believes so, but they're gonna charge you $45 for it. On April 28, the Taiwanese beauty brand debuted Snow Melt Mattebright, a new powder formulation with a silky texture and 'pore-blurring' effect. Yellow nail polish — should we discuss? Dazzle Dry wants to talk about it, with an amber yellow hue called Go Go Mango out May 2. It's part of the brand's Paradise Collection, which also includes a metallic indigo and a shiny orchid purple, just in case you'd rather keep the 'yellow' trend to Timothee Chalamet at the Oscars. So! Much! Lip liner! On May 1, Charlotte Tilbury introduced Lip Cheat Contour Duo, a double-ended pencil for $26 that's meant to define, enhance and bring back the 1990s lip-liner-and-clear-gloss trend perfected by T.L.C. on T.R.L. The next day, Dominique Cosmetics dropped Lip Frame, a creamier formula for lining and filling in the pout. It comes in nine shades, including super-pale pink and deep magenta. Bubble is nailing its demographic. On May 1, the tween-loved skincare brand debuted a partnership with manicure label Olive & June that includes limited-edition press-ons, polishes, decal stickers, and moisturiser bundles. It's an exclusive with Walmart, Haircare The bigger the hair, the bigger the expense account? Don't tell my editors, but I'm game to test out that theory during all the Met Gala pre-parties this week. On April 29, Beachwaver dropped its $18 Everyday Flex hairspray for body and hold. See you at Caviar Kaspia… Will MAHA turn against seed oils in beauty products, too? I'm asking for Moroccanoil, which debuted its High Shine Gloss Mask on April 29 with argan oil (from seeds), hydrolyzed quinoa (from seeds) and crambe abyssinica, a seed extract that sounds like a Greek battleship. I hope this stuff doesn't get banned, because the mask itself is so perfect for dull or coarse hair. Redken claims its new Naked Gloss oil, which dropped on May 1, gives 130% shinier strands, along with heat protection and frizz reduction. It's $45 if you want to give it a try. The luxury hairbrush wars have a new entrant: Leonor Greyl. The French brand famous for its overnight hair oil released a $82 tortoise-shell brush on May 1. It's made with 100% boar bristles and natural latex rubber… but it's still about $84 less than La Bonne Brosse. Fragrance On April 21, Dossier began stocking CVS stores nationwide with its eight best-selling fragrance dupes, including Ambery Saffron (wannabe Baccarat Rouge), Woody Sandalwood (wannabe Santal 33 Le Labo) and Floral Lavender (wannabe YSL Libre). Sounds harsh? Not for the brand. In fact, Dossier is so excited to share their copycats, they coded their Google ads with each luxury fragrance name. (Yes, this is legal… for now.) While we wait for Louise Trotter to debut Bottega Veneta's Spring 2026 collection, some fragrance news: The Italian brand has released a gold-finished travel perfume case, imprinted with the label's famous braided leather texture, for $350. In the words of Little Mermaid bombshell Ursula, 'Don't underestimate the importance of body language.' The French fragrance house Matiere Premiere isn't — on April 28, it debuted body lotion in the brand's Neroli Oranger, Cologne Cédrat and Bois d'Ébène scents. The Tiki Bar fragrance trend continues! After guava's April invasion, pineapple is drenching May. First up: Clean Classic's Tropical Escape, which also includes coconut and sandalwood. The brand is calling it a 'dopamine charged' scent, which might not have much scientific merit, but it sounds fun. Lafco is testing the drop model with Out of Office, its first-ever limited edition home scent. The candle is infused with coconut, bergamot and sandalwood; only 400 were made. The brand says 500 people are already on the waitlist… but until the credit cards run, that's no guarantee of a hit. Let's see where this goes. Snif's Gentle Reminder is a fragrance, not a memo. It launched May 1 and has notes of milky black tea, lavender and palo santo, along with ube, a violet yam from the Philippines that's sometimes used to make ice cream. And finally… Procter & Gamble versus Unilever is also Alix Earle versus Emma Chamberlain — at least for this week. On April 30, Earle revealed her new Pantene collaboration with the P&G hair care brand, which was born from an organic TikTok video that drove Pantene sales through the roof in December. Meanwhile, Dove paired with Chamberlain Coffee — Emma's (honestly delicious) java line — on an oat milk latte recipe to celebrate its Plant Milk Cleansing Collection. Both are great gigs; both are incredibly successful girls… especially if you believe the recent Page Six item that claims Earle gets $400,000 per TikTok post. 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Zawya
29-04-2025
- Health
- Zawya
Community wellbeing boosted by Daman and Pura collaboration
Abu Dhabi, UAE: The National Health Insurance Company – Daman, a subsidiary of PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, has honoured the winners and participants of the thirdseason of #RamadanWithDaman. This year's edition, powered by PureHealth's AI-enabled app Pura, set a new benchmark for community engagement, attracting a record number of participants. With over 877 million steps logged in Pura, the 2025 edition saw close to 10,000 participants from across the UAE join the movement to prioritise physical wellbeing during Ramadan. The initiative continued to champion inclusivity and gender balance, with over half of the participants being female, indicating the widespread appeal and reach of the campaign. The strong participation and steady engagement throughout the challenge highlighted a growing commitment to wellness and a health-conscious lifestyle across the UAE. At an awards ceremony at Daman's headquarters in Abu Dhabi, Daman honoured the top achievers of this year's #RamadanWithDaman challenge with a range of prizes, including iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches. Commenting on the success of the campaign, Khaled Ateeq Aldhaheri, Chief Executive Officer of Daman, said: 'We are proud to witness the widespread participation throughout the third season of #RamadanWithDaman. Encouraging nearly 10,000 individuals to get moving during a time of faith and reflection is a remarkable achievement. This year's success, driven by the innovative capabilities of Pura, reaffirms our commitment to fostering a healthier, more active community, supporting the UAE's national health agenda and the spirit of the UAE's Year of Community, which celebrates unity, wellbeing, and collective action. We are grateful to everyone who participated and contributed to this shared goal.' Since 2022, #RamadanWithDaman has stood as a testament to Daman's commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) and its aim to cultivate a healthier community. The campaign will return next year, continuing its mission to encourage healthy living and strengthen community bonds. About National Health Insurance Company – Daman The National Health Insurance Company – Daman is the UAE's leading health insurer providing comprehensive health insurance solutions to over 3 million members in the UAE. Daman is a subsidiary of PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East with an ecosystem that challenges lifespans and reimagines health spans. With 100+ hospitals, 300+ clinics, multiple diagnostic centres, health insurance solutions, pharmacies, health tech, procurement, investments and more. Daman, a pioneer in health care insurance, drives innovation through a combination of state-of-the-art technology and healthcare-related expertise offered by a highly skilled and knowledgeable workforce. Members benefit from added value through unique offerings such as the disease management programmes. Daman provides a 24/7 customer call centre and medical services authorisation team who are in direct contact with Daman's network of over 3,000 medical facilities. The company also provides a diverse range of digital services that are unmatched in the UAE. Daman has set high standards in the health insurance industry and has been awarded a number of internationally recognised awards and quality-focused certifications. About PureHealth: PureHealth is the largest healthcare group in the Middle East with an ecosystem that challenges lifespans and reimagines health spans. With 110+ hospitals, 316+ clinics, multiple diagnostic centres, health insurance solutions, pharmacies, health tech, procurement, investments and more, its groundbreaking innovations are at the forefront of healthcare as the company is on a mission to unlock time for humankind. By advancing the Science of Longevity, PureHealth is introducing the healthcare of the future from the United Arab Emirates to the rest of the world. PureHealth's network comprises: SEHA – One of the largest healthcare networks of hospitals and clinics in the UAE SEHA CLINICS - Delivering comprehensive community-based healthcare services Daman (The National Health Insurance Company) – The UAE's leading health insurer The Medical Office – Overseeing Sheikh Khalifa Hospitals and healthcare facilities established under the initiatives of H.H. 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Al Etihad
23-04-2025
- Health
- Al Etihad
SAKINA, Johnson & Johnson collaborate to redefine mental health Care in Abu Dhabi
23 Apr 2025 17:44 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD) SAKINA, the leading mental health network under SEHA, a subsidiary of PureHealth, the largest healthcare platform in the Middle East, on Wednesday announced a strategic collaboration with Johnson & Johnson Middle East, a global leader in healthcare innovation. The two entities formalised their partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to elevate mental healthcare standards, drive transformative patient-centred solutions, and advance service delivery across Abu landmark alliance will catalyse cross-sector expertise to address critical challenges in mental health, including public awareness, stigma reduction, and workforce empowerment through specialised clinical training and education. Aligned with Abu Dhabi's visionary 2030 healthcare agenda, the partnership underscores the Emirate's dedication to pioneering cutting-edge healthcare infrastructure and fostering holistic well-being for its MoU was ceremonially signed by Dr. Zain Ali Alyafei, Chief Executive Officer of SAKINA, and Pedro Matos Rosa, Managing Director of Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, Gulf, during an exclusive event attended by senior healthcare leaders, government dignitaries, and regional Zain Al Yafei, Chief Executive Officer of SAKINA remarked: 'Today marks a transformative chapter in regional mental health. By uniting SAKINA's localised expertise with Johnson & Johnson's global legacy of innovation, we will redefine care paradigms through groundbreaking research, community-centric awareness campaigns, and world-class clinical upskilling. This collaboration is a testament to SAKINA's mission of driving systemic change through strategic alliances, and a seminal step toward establishing Abu Dhabi as a beacon of mental health Matos Rosa, Managing Director of Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, Gulf, added: 'Mental health is the cornerstone of societal resilience, demanding collective action to dismantle barriers to access and equity. Our partnership with SAKINA reflects Johnson & Johnson's unwavering commitment to elevating mental health as a global priority. Together, we will pioneer stigma-free, inclusive care models while leveraging our scientific leadership to empower Abu Dhabi's communities with innovative tools and sustainable solutions.'SAKINA will lead the collaboration through its integrated ecosystem of outpatient hubs, neurodiversity centres, inpatient facilities, and home care services. This infrastructure is augmented by Pura, PureHealth's AI-enabled health app, which delivers personalised care pathways, seamless monitoring, and tertiary psychiatric support to diverse populations. The partnership exemplifies Abu Dhabi's ambition to lead in healthcare innovation and life sciences. By merging SAKINA's regional leadership with Johnson & Johnson's global R&D prowess, the collaboration will accelerate the development of a seamless, patient-first mental healthcare ecosystem – setting a gold standard for care quality and accessibility in the MENA region. Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
