Saskia Kemsley

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Saskia makes sure ES Best lists are in good running order, with accurate prices and up-to-date information so our readers have the freshest information around. She also gets stuck in with writing roundups, dipping into everything from Food & Drink, Pets, and Books to Fashion, Beauty, Home and Kitchen Appliances.

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Saskia makes sure ES Best lists are in good running order, with accurate prices and up-to-date information so our readers have the freshest information around. She also gets stuck in with writing roundups, dipping into everything from Food & Drink, Pets, and Books to Fashion, Beauty, Home and Kitchen Appliances.

Beauty

Best SPF50 suncream: Tried and tested by a daily devotee

“Think of sunscreen as a daily skin health insurance policy”

1 Apr 2026
Bedroom

Top mattress deals for October: huge savings

Find the best new mattress deals for the month right here

1 Oct 2025
Fashion

Pillow Talk: Best PJ sets to invest in ahead of cosy season

Curated by a self-confessed cosiness fiend who firmly believes good pyjamas are essential to self-care

26 Sept 2025
Black Friday

Best Black Friday deals on kitchen appliances

Aprons at the ready! Black Friday’s kitchen appliance deals are already cooking up a storm

23 Sept 2025
Makeup

Best dark lipstick colours for autumn, reviewed

The bewitching hour is upon us, which means makeup looks are turning autumnal. I tried myriad vampiric lip colours to see how they fare on pale skin

20 Sept 2025
Black Friday

Best Urban Outfitters Black Friday deals 2025: Early deals

Top bargains on chic homeware, clothing, student essentials and more

19 Sept 2025
Wine and spirits

Provençal Wine: Choosing the Best Rosé

Saskia Kemsley toured the esteemed estate to find out what makes Provençal rosé so special, and how to choose the right one

18 Sept 2025
Fashion

Best checked and tartan maxi skirts

The skirt that was all over New York Fashion Week is coming for your wardrobe. Saskia Kemsley prepares for a Highland fling

18 Sept 2025
Accessories

Is Monchhichi about to knock the mighty Labubu off its perch?

With the rising exclusivity and the near impossibility of buying a genuine Labubu, fuzzy keychain lovers are returning to vintage Japanese icon Monchhichi

17 Sept 2025
Books

Best books about London: Tales that capture the essence of the city

From the satirical to the sublime, these books are simply, quintessentially, London

15 Sept 2025
Women's

Best patterned tights to elevate your winter style

From elegant argyle to luscious lace, ensure your winter outfits are nothing but ace

12 Sept 2025
Fashion

Best patterned tights, from twee nostalgia to modern luxe

Previously dismissed as novelty, patterned tights are back in fashion’s good graces, offering both nostalgic charm and modern polish

12 Sept 2025
Books

Best Nordic Noir books of all time

Chilling mysteries set in isolated, frozen landscapes

12 Sept 2025
Fashion

Best quilted jackets for autumnal warmth and flair

From country lanes to city streets, don’t underestimate the versatility of the humble quilted jacket

11 Sept 2025
Tea and coffee

Batch made in heaven: Best coffees for batch brewing at home

Saskia Kemsley addresses why the humble filter pot is having a revival, and how to brew coffee by the jug without sacrificing flavour

11 Sept 2025
Books

Stranger than fiction: Best true crime novels of all time

From Capote’s Kansas murders to today’s bestselling investigations, these are the books that prove truth really is stranger than fiction

10 Sept 2025
Shoes

Best heeled boots for comfortable, all-day wear

Proof that style and stamina really can walk hand in hand

9 Sept 2025
Fashion

Best waterproof jackets for autumn

A waterproof jacket should save your outfit, not sabotage it. Saskia Kemsley spotlights the best protective gear for rainy weather that stays stylish

9 Sept 2025
Beauty

The best azelaic acid products for calmer, clearer skin

Azelaic acid has become one of the most dependable ingredients in skincare. I spoke to pharmacist Shabir Daya to learn what it does, who it works for, and how to find the right formula.

9 Sept 2025