Latest articles by Katie Thomas
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The Marie Claire UK Skin Awards judging panel were seriously impressed by these 17 fantastic formulas
Supercharged serums and tremendous treatments
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Skin doesn't stop at the neck, treat the rest with care with these 19 body boosting Marie Claire UK Skin Award winners
Treat your body like you do your face
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Excellent skincare doesn't have to cost the earth—these affordable champions are the Marie Claire UK Skin Award-winning proof
Purse *and* skin friendly
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Ace your base with these 11 complexion-boosting Marie Claire UK Skin Award 2024 winners
Complexion enhancers to add to your routine
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Is it time for a routine refresh? These Marie Claire UK Skin Award winners will have you questioning your current regimen
Smart swaps
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ghd is the go-to brand for sleek hair—our beauty editor ranks the brand's 8 tools in a bid to find the best ghd hair straighteners
Not sure which ghd styler is right for you? We've got you covered
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We tried the best hair straighteners to suit every hair type and budget—these 15 tick all the boxes
Keep scrolling for super-sleek hair
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16 of the best night creams - one step that could make the world of difference to your skin
The key to skin repair
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I've done the research—these Christmas beauty gift sets come with my expert seal of approval
For friends, family or for adding to your own wish list
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As a beauty editor I consider these to be 5 of the biggest make-up icons on the market right now
You'll find each one in my make-up bag
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We've just tested the 21 best foundation formulas for every skin type so you don't have to
Everything starts with a good base
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The search is over—these are the 19 best mascaras in existence for length, volume and definition
It's taken years of research
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Experts agree that sunscreen is important all year round—these are the 20 best sun creams according to Marie Claire's beauty editors
We've tested them all
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It might be autumn, but sun protection is important all year round—here are the 16 best SPF moisturisers for all skin types
Because sunscreen is a must, seven days a week, 365 days per year
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The 18 best primers to boost the longevity of your makeup, improve skin texture and add glow
There’s a formula for whatever your skin needs
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After testing hundreds, here are the 12 best foundations for oily skin—as tested by beauty editors who want to stay shine-free all day
Fresh, natural skin without the disco ball shine
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You heard it here first: the Cowshed Beauty Advent Calendar is the best of 2024 thanks the 24 *full-sized* products inside
No travel minis here, thank you
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The best face serum is the most important step in your skincare routine, according to experts - here's 20 that team MC highly rate
Treat your skin with love (and active ingredients)
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It's still warm out there - these are hands down the 13 best fake tans that have never let any of our beauty editors down
These self-tans recreate sunshine
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After 8 years of writing about beauty advent calendars it takes a lot to impress me—but *this* one is incredible
In partnership with Space NK
And it has a history of selling out *very* quickly
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As a beauty editor of over 10 years, this is the beauty advent calendar I keep for myself every single year
A treasure chest of beauty
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It doesn't matter how many I try, as a beauty editor I always return to the Chanel Healthy Glow Bronzing Cream year after year - it's just the best
My most-recommended make-up product
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As beauty editors we've spent all month testing and scoring beauty products - these 8 got full marks
Golden winners
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We tried the Fenty Hair repair treatment on all four hair types and the results might surprise you
How did Rihanna's favourite product fair?
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I was one of the first people to try the much-anticipated Westman Atelier concealer - I can tell you with conviction that its one of the best I've ever used for dark circles
A career highlight
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At £98 this is the most expensive complexion product I've ever used, but I can't help but love it
Dream skin in a bottle
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I'm supremely lazy when it comes to hair styling, but I can transform my look in less than 15 minutes with this £19 tool
It's my most-used hair product
