From finally splashing out on a dream car from one’s youth to splurging on a new dress in celebration of a promotion, there are numerous reasons to buy yourself a treat. Canvas8 polled 1,000 Britons and spoke to four people to find out why they indulge in self-gifting from time to time.

As the cost of toiletries rises in line with inflation, the use of hygiene banks is growing in the UK, providing a lifeline for households struggling to afford personal care basics. Superdrug has responded to this mounting problem with a promise to freeze the prices of over 130 own-brand products.

With mask mandates a thing of the past and the world returning to conventional working and socializing, women in America are getting back to their former make-up habits. But rather than simply wanting to look good, people are increasingly using cosmetics to spark joy and boost their confidence.

Offering the ‘world’s first ingredient-based product discovery algorithm’, Skinskool is a website that finds affordable alternatives to expensive skincare. As beauty buyers increasingly turn to tech to address specific needs, this approach enables them to get the right products at the right price.