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THE FUSED HOTLIST: BEST NEW TECH, STYLE & DESIGN
From beautifully engineered everyday objects and cult audio kit to niche fragrance, next-generation skincare and a little Black Country punk attitude, the latest Fused Hotlist rounds up the products currently demanding our attention.
This time, we’re looking at everything from a rather beautiful edition of Homer and a pressure washer with serious muscle to pocket-sized earbuds, precision grooming technology and scents that deserve space on the bathroom shelf. Some are practical, some indulgent; others simply make everyday life look, sound or feel better. Consider it the Fused edit of good things.
Soundcore AeroClip 2
Open-ear audio gets smarter with the Soundcore AeroClip 2, designed to deliver proper hi-res sound without sealing you off from everything happening around you. The featherlight clip-on design leaves the ear canal completely unobstructed, making them particularly suited to city walks, workouts, travel and long days of calls. A 12mm dynamic driver and OpenBass acoustic architecture promise surprisingly full-bodied sound, while AI-powered voice extraction isolates speech in noisy environments for clearer conversations. Add an ergonomic fit developed using thousands of ear profiles, real-time AI translation and iOS-friendly MFi certification, and these are open-ear headphones with considerably more ambition than their diminutive form suggests.
£159.99 | soundcore.com
Folio Society – The Odyssey
Homer’s epic gets the full Folio treatment in a handsome new edition featuring Emily Wilson’s acclaimed translation and bold artwork by Clive Hicks-Jenkins. Bound in printed and blocked cloth, gilded on three edges in gunmetal foil and housed in a specially designed slipcase, it turns one of literature’s foundational adventures into an object worth displaying as much as reading.
£115 foliosociety.com
Maison Louis Marie No.04 Bois de Balincourt Eau de Parfum
Quietly seductive and decidedly unisex, No.04 Bois de Balincourt has become something of a modern fragrance cult. Sandalwood and cedarwood provide its warm, woody backbone, lifted by spicy cinnamon and nutmeg and grounded by earthy vetiver. Think understated rather than attention-seeking: the olfactory equivalent of very good knitwear.
From £93 maisonlouismarie.com
WOLFBOX MF200 Air Duster
A can of compressed air suddenly looks rather primitive. The rechargeable MF200 is a compact powerhouse designed for blasting dust from keyboards, cameras, car interiors and those awkward corners that inevitably collect debris. It offers airflow of up to 190mph, three speed modes and a detachable 6000mAh battery, making it both more useful and considerably less disposable.
Price varies by pack wolfbox.com
Chroma Collagen Facial Sheet Mask
A quick hit of hydration for skin that has seen better days. Chroma’s Collagen Facial Sheet Mask delivers a concentrated skincare treatment designed to leave the complexion looking plumper, smoother and refreshed. Ideal after travel, late nights or whenever the bathroom needs to become a temporary five-star spa.
£16.99 chromaskintech.com
Kärcher K5 Comfort Premium Pressure Washer
There is something strangely satisfying about watching years of grime disappear in seconds. Kärcher’s formidable K5 Comfort Premium delivers up to 145 bar of pressure and a maximum water flow of 500 litres per hour. Its equipment includes a 10-metre high-pressure hose, an integrated hose reel and a versatile 4-in-1 Multi Jet lance. Patios, cars, garden furniture and neglected paving should consider themselves warned.
£349.99 kaercher.com
Ormonde Jayne Suede Silhouette Eau de Parfum
London perfumery Ormonde Jayne has built its reputation on sophisticated compositions and less predictable ingredients, and Suede Silhouette continues the story. Italian bergamot, Timur pepper and saffron lead into iris, ambrette seed and raspberry before settling into suede, Madagascan vanilla, oud and musk. Smooth, sensual and tactile, it reveals itself gradually rather than announcing its arrival across the room.
£225 selfridges.com
Fresh ’n Rebel Clam Ace 2
Good-looking headphones that aren’t afraid of colour. Clam Ace 2 combines Adaptive Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling with personalised Audiodo sound, multipoint Bluetooth and more than 100 hours of playback with noise cancelling switched off. Soft ear cushions keep things comfortable, while Fresh ’n Rebel’s characteristically playful palette makes a welcome change from anonymous black technology.
£89.99 freshnrebel.com/uk
Fyle Cuticle Sealing Balm*
Small tin, satisfyingly specific purpose. Fyle’s Cuticle Sealing Balm is a concentrated treatment created to nourish the skin surrounding the nails, support natural nail recovery and strengthen the nail plate. Handmade in the UK using ingredients of 100% natural origin, it is fragrance-free, pocket-sized and pleasingly uncomplicated.
£10.99 fyle.io
Secrid Envelope Wallet
Secrid takes its obsession with compact carry in a slightly roomier direction. Inspired by the familiar shape of a traditional envelope, this beautifully engineered wallet holds up to eight cards alongside coins and other small essentials. At its core is the brand’s RFID-protected aluminium Cardprotector, shielding cards from bending, breaking and unwanted wireless communication.
£74.95 secrid.com/en-gb
Liz Astor Nadira No.9 Parfum
Perfume with a genuine sense of wanderlust. Inspired by journeys through the Middle East and nights beneath unfamiliar skies, Nadira No.9 layers amber and musk with night-blooming florals and spiced woods. Soft, warm and intimate rather than overpowering, it is an intriguing British niche fragrance created with a master perfumer in Grasse.
£320, 75ml lizastor.com
Katherine Daniels Skin First Discovery Edit: Radiance & Revival
A neatly curated introduction to Katherine Daniels’ results-driven skincare philosophy. The Radiance & Revival Discovery Edit brings together a complete introductory routine intended to revive tired-looking skin and improve luminosity without immediately committing to a bathroom cabinet full of full-sized products. It also makes a useful option for weekends away and hand-luggage-only travel.
£73.50 katherinedanielscosmetics.com
Unity Rollers
Old-school hair rollers, thoughtfully redesigned. Unity Rollers combine Velcro exteriors with unusually thick aluminium cores that absorb heat from a hairdryer and retain it as the hair cools into shape. The six-piece set includes three roller sizes, six styling clips, a reusable dust bag and recyclable packaging, helping to create volume, smoothness and shape without relying on extreme heat.
£35 unityrollers.com
Laifen P3 Electric Shaver
Electric shaving gets an industrial-design makeover. The slim Laifen P3 combines two high-speed linear motors, each operating at 12,000 cuts per minute, with a compact triple-blade shaving system. It is IPX7 waterproof, supports USB-C charging and provides up to 100 minutes of use from a full charge — particularly useful when travelling.
£139.99.laifentech.com
Evolve EGF + Collagen Renewal Booster*
A concentrated addition to the increasingly sophisticated world of natural skincare, Evolve’s EGF + Collagen Renewal Booster combines T-EGF, vegan PDRN and vegan collagen peptides. The lightweight formula is designed to support smoother, firmer and more resilient-looking skin, slotting neatly into an existing routine for anyone wanting something more targeted than another generic moisturiser.
Black Country Punk T-Shirt*
Black Flag meets the Black Country. This limited-edition tee takes the visual language of one of punk’s most recognisable graphics and gives it a distinctly West Midlands remix. Bold, knowingly irreverent and rooted in regional identity, it is part music-culture reference, part wearable Black Country pride.
£24.99 | Etsy
JLab JBuds Mini
Proof that smaller does not necessarily mean compromised. The JBuds Mini are JLab’s smallest true-wireless earbuds, squeezing 6mm drivers, Bluetooth Multipoint, Be Aware listening, noise-reducing microphones and IP55 protection into a remarkably compact package. With more than 20 hours of total playtime, they are made for pockets already carrying too much.
£39.99.jlab.com
Floris Santal Intense Eau de Parfum
More than 290 years of British perfumery experience sits behind Santal Intense, but there is nothing dusty about it. Floris takes sandalwood as its starting point and builds a sophisticated contemporary woody fragrance around its creamy, sensual character. Rich and distinctive without straying into shouty territory, it brings one of Britain’s oldest fragrance houses firmly into the present.
£210, 100m florislondon.com
Aegles Illuminating Clear Skin Complex*
Beauty from the inside out is the thinking behind Aegles Illuminating Clear Skin Complex, a daily food supplement created to support clearer, brighter-looking skin. It is an easy addition to a broader beauty routine for those increasingly interested in the relationship between nutrition, wellness and complexion.
Scandinavian Biolabs Bio-Pilixin Hairline Booster
Rather than tackling the entire scalp, the Bio-Pilixin Hairline Booster is designed specifically for the hairline and temples. Its compact, refillable rollerball delivers the brand’s drug-free formula directly to targeted areas. Scandinavian Biolabs says a reduction in shedding may become noticeable from 45 days, with fuller results assessed over 150 days. As with all cosmetic hair-loss products, individual results will vary.
From £23 per month scandinavianbiolabs.co.uk
Naked Collagen Joint Care Supplements
Collagen moves beyond the beauty cabinet with Naked Collagen Joint Care, a daily food supplement formulated for those looking to support joints, bones, mobility and an active lifestyle. Its hydrolysed collagen is accompanied by vitamin C, which contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage and bones. Straightforward supplementation designed to fit into an existing routine rather than turn wellness into a full-time occupation.
Evolve Organic Beauty Vital Glow Vitamin C Cream
For mornings when your face has not quite received the memo. Vital Glow Vitamin C Cream combines stabilised vitamin C with Peruvian maca, Centella Asiatica, hyaluronic acid and rosehip oil to hydrate while addressing dullness and uneven-looking tone. The vegan, COSMOS Organic formula is made with 99% ingredients of natural origin.
£32 evolvebeauty.com
Only Curls – The Curls on the Go Travel Set
Curly hair does not suddenly become low-maintenance because you have boarded a plane. Only Curls’ travel set packs 100ml versions of the brand’s All Curl Cleanser, All Curl Conditioner, Hydrating Curl Creme and Enhancing Curl Gel into a wipe-clean travel bag. Sulphate- and silicone-free, vegan and suitable for waves, curls and coils, it is essentially the complete curl routine shrunk for the road.
£40, usually £5 onlycurls.com
FAB Skincare Luxury Body Exfoliator
Consider this a reset button for skin that’s been through sun, SPF, sweat and everything else life throws at it. Created by expert facialist and FAB Skincare founder Laura Porter, the Luxury Body Exfoliator takes the sort of active-led approach usually reserved for the face and applies it below the neck. Salicylic acid and papaya fruit extract gently exfoliate and help unclog pores, while oat kernel and glycerin soothe and hydrate. Particularly useful across rough or congested areas such as the arms, legs, chest and back, it leaves skin smoother, clearer and ready for whatever comes next.
£26 | FAB Skincare
BarberBoss Foldable 5-in-1 Hair Styling Set
Five styling tools, one clever foldable package. BarberBoss’s 5-in-1 Hair Styling Set takes aim at considerably more expensive multi-stylers, combining auto-wrap curlers, smoothing nozzles and drying attachments with a high-speed motor and ionic technology designed to tame frizz and speed up drying. The real travel-friendly trick is its folding handle, which dramatically reduces the amount of space it occupies in a suitcase without sacrificing performance. Multiple heat and airflow settings provide greater control, making this a surprisingly versatile piece of kit for everything from a quick dry to a full blowout.
£99.99 | BarberBoss
TOMS Alonso Espadrille Loafer
Part loafer, part espadrille, the TOMS Alonso hits that useful sweet spot between smart and properly relaxed. Natural undyed Heritage Canvas and suede give it a warm, understated texture, while the rope-wrapped sole brings an easy Mediterranean feel. Lightweight enough for holidays but polished enough for summer dinners, linen trousers or relaxed tailoring, it’s exactly the sort of shoe that earns its suitcase space. TOMS currently lists this version at £70 in the UK.
£70 | uk.toms.com
Symprove
Gut health gets a more considered daily ritual with Symprove, a water-based live and active bacteria supplement developed over four decades of research. Unlike conventional capsules and powders, its patented fermented formula keeps billions of bacteria across four strains alive and active, with the liquid delivery system designed to reach the gut quickly when taken first thing on an empty stomach. Vegan, dairy- and gluten-free, and available in a choice of flavours, it’s a refreshingly straightforward addition to the morning routine for anyone taking their microbiome more seriously.
£79.95 per 4 weeks on subscription | symprove.com
