I’ve tried it all—the serums that promise transformation, the tools that vibrate, freeze or light up, and the creams that cost more than a decent night away… As a 47-year-old beauty editor, you’d think, by now, I’d have it all figured out. And yet, for years, I was just as easily swayed as anyone by…
I’ve always found it hard to achieve hair that shines. As a blonde, this is a pretty universal experience: darker hair naturally reflects the light more, and (usually because of the lack of bleach) is healthier and therefore less dull. But since dyeing my hair slightly darker (it’s still blonde, but more of a bronde…
There’s something about wintertime that makes me take home fragrance very seriously. I love to host year-round, but when the temperature drops, and we spend less time outside, my interior really comes into its own, including scent. Of course, at this time of year, I lean heavily on Christmas candles and reed diffusers in festive…
For years, every three weeks without fail, I would head to a nail salon for a gel removal and fresh manicure. I flip-flopped between chic spots where they served flat whites or glasses of champagne, to no-frills local places where you’re farmed out one by one without so much as a hello. This repetitive routine…
With the chill well and truly setting in, there’s no time like the present to invest in one of the best hand creams. Yes, they’re fantastic for quenching dry, flaky skin, but they also play a crucial role in nail care and general self care too. So whether you suffer from chapped hands, dry cuticles,…
I have worked in the beauty industry for over 10 years, and I’m going to be completely honest with you, I find the world of facial laser treatment incredibly confusing. There are so many brand names and laser types—all seeming to tackle different things. If you look at treatment menus, it sometimes feels like it’s…
Up until very recently, I’d always struggled with heat protection sprays. I knew how important they were to hair health, but there was something that just didn’t make sense about wetting dry hair again with one of these formulas, only to reach for a heated tool. Not only did this ruin any remnants of style…
Christmas is just around the corner, and in between ordering last-minute presents, stringing garlands, and hitting repeat on all of the festive hits, many of us are also trying to book beauty treatments for the many social events this season brings. From planning your party outfits and booking blow-dries, one thing I always do to…
I can bet that almost all of us have vivid memories of scrubbing at our teenage faces with gritty exfoliating cleansers—the results of which may have put you off exfoliators altogether for a while. But the skincare industry has come a long way since then, and adding one of the best exfoliating cleansers to your…
2025 may be drawing to a close; however, here at Marie Claire HQ, we’re not turning our attention to the new year just yet. Instead, before we look forward to 2026’s upcoming trends, we thought, why not take a look back and reflect upon everything good and great about 2025 — in the beauty stakes,…