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DYSON CORRALE STRAIGHTENER

They say: An innovative hair straightener from Dyson that features “flexing manganese copper alloy plates” to shape around hair and provide “the same style but with less heat and half the damage.” The heated styling tool also offers corded or cordless use with 30 minutes of styling while operating cord-free.

We say: This straightener is a bit of a miracle worker. It allowed our tester to give her frizz-prone hair a sleek, straightened look at home in much less time than other straighteners require. While the unit itself is heavier than most hot tools we’ve tried, the unique plates, quick heat up and longevity of the styling had our tester overlooking the extra arm workout. $649.99 | Dysoncanada.ca

CERAVE HYDRATING SERUM WITH HYALURONIC ACID

They say: A gel-cream facial serum with three “essential ceramides,” vitamin B5 and the company’s “highest concentration of hyaluronic acid” to replenish skin and restore the protective skin barrier. We say: Our tester, a woman in her 60s, used this product as directed. Applied daily to her face and neck, the fragrance-free product was lightweight and felt nice on skin, she reports. One pump of product covered the full area. Skin looked more smooth and hydrated immediately post-use.

$26.99 | Beauty.shoppersdrugmart.ca

KMS ADD POWER THICKENING SPRAY

They say: A thickening spray for “fine, weak hair” that includes rice protein for strengthening and an organic white tea extract to protect hair. The spray also provides heat protection up to 200 C. We say: Our tester used this spray on her towel-dried hair and was pleased with how it left her hair feeling more “substantial” post-styling. Pleased with the promise of a protein boost, she enjoyed the added bonus of heat protection and said this spray left her hair feeling stronger and thicker after hot-tool styling.

$24 | Kmshair.com; Chatters.ca