Articles by Valeza Bakolli, Junior Shopping Editor

Valeza Bakolli is Marie Claire’s Junior Shopping Editor, and as such, she’s made it her mission to encourage people to shop mindfully and with purpose. Having previously worked across publications like BuzzFeed and Livingetc., in her role at MC UK she covers all things shopping - from thoroughly road testing the best fitness kit to keeping a finger on the pulse of what’s new in fashion and beauty.

She dedicates hours of her time every day to scouring the online stores, finding the best products online so you don’t have to (from small and sustainable businesses wherever possible, of course).

Carefully collating the best beauty, fashion and health pieces to shop isn’t just her bread and butter, it’s her happy place. She loves writing up an in-depth product review just as much as curating a meaty buying guide, so you can grab a brew and settle in for a long, juicy read.

Latest articles by Valeza Bakolli

valeza holding the Cetaphil PRO Tinted Moisturising Day Cream

I'm overjoyed - I’ve finally found a product that evens out redness without making the rest of my skin look dull

A dream for my sensitive skin

As an acne-prone beauty editor—this skin-loving make-up brand has kept me glowing all winter

My make-up bag just got an upgrade

Hannah Crosskey wearing some of the best maternity capsule wardrobe pieces

Introducing: the perfect maternity capsule wardrobe according to a sustainably-minded shopping editor

Including pieces to take you beyond the bump

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Valeza Bakolli

Latest articles by Valeza Bakolli

I'm overjoyed - I’ve finally found a product that evens out redness without making the rest of my skin look dull

I’m not usually a fan of primers, but this cult-status £10 one has truly converted me

As a pregnant shopping editor, pregnancy massages have been my saving grace—these 5 are the best ever

Ahead of the colder months I put tons of body creams for dry skin through my scrupulous testing process, and these 15 passed with flying colours

My skin has never looked bouncier, and it’s all down to this new apple-infused skincare duo

As a Shopping Editor who's also 8 months pregnant, these are the only maternity workout clothes I'd suggest you buy

I think I’ve just found the best alternative to the gel manicure, and it lies in this really simple product

Pregnancy Pilates helps to boost strength, relieve aches and prepare you and your baby for birth - so I tried it during my third trimester

I’m 30 and my mum is 60 - this is the only moisturiser we both love for our super sensitive skin

Of all the luxury beauty brands I’ve tried - and trust me, there are a lot - this one never fails to hit the mark

As an acne-prone beauty editor—this skin-loving make-up brand has kept me glowing all winter

These are the only 12 summer body care products actually worth your money—trust me, I’ve tried it all

I’m a shopping editor currently in her third trimester—I've found the 7 best maternity brands

I asked health experts and Editors for the best weights for home gyms - these 9 will get you results and save you money over time

As cost-conscious, fussy Editors, these high street activewear picks tick all the right boxes - and are under £50

It’s far too early to start thinking about Christmas, but I’m embarrassingly excited about the Liz Earle advent calendar

Goodbye back acne - after using this new body care range for 2 weeks my skin has never been clearer or softer

As a shopping editor, my most complimented clothing comes from this high street brand—here are 19 picks I have my eye on for August

I can’t believe I slept on Free People activewear for so long - here’s why I’m obsessed (and you should be too)

Looking to level up your home workouts? I'm currently sold on the benefits of Pilates rings - 6 I have my eye on

Introducing: the perfect maternity capsule wardrobe according to a sustainably-minded shopping editor

After months of trialling the best stretch mark creams for pregnancy, these 7 came out on top

I struggle to get volume in my flat hair but this shampoo keeps it lifted and glossy for hours on end

22 housewarming gifts your friends will actually use (and get you invited back again)

I want my home to look as joyful as humanly possible, and this brand is my go-to for creating exactly that

Out of thousands of Amazon products, these are the ones our Editors rate most

I’ve scoured through Amazon for hours and trust me - these are the best prices I’ve seen in a while

On the hunt for affordable kit that performs, too? I swear by these buttery soft leggings for all workouts

This affordable foundation makes me look like a dew drop (in the best possible way) - and it's currently on sale

I'm a Pilates-obsessed Shopping Editor, and these are the Pilates products currently on my wish list

Valeza Bakolli

Latest articles by Valeza Bakolli

I'm overjoyed - I’ve finally found a product that evens out redness without making the rest of my skin look dull

I’m not usually a fan of primers, but this cult-status £10 one has truly converted me

As a pregnant shopping editor, pregnancy massages have been my saving grace—these 5 are the best ever

Ahead of the colder months I put tons of body creams for dry skin through my scrupulous testing process, and these 15 passed with flying colours

My skin has never looked bouncier, and it’s all down to this new apple-infused skincare duo

As a Shopping Editor who's also 8 months pregnant, these are the only maternity workout clothes I'd suggest you buy

I think I’ve just found the best alternative to the gel manicure, and it lies in this *really* simple product

Pregnancy Pilates helps to boost strength, relieve aches and prepare you and your baby for birth - so I tried it during my third trimester

I’m 30 and my mum is 60 - this is the only moisturiser we both love for our super sensitive skin

Of all the luxury beauty brands I’ve tried - and trust me, there are a lot - this one never fails to hit the mark

As an acne-prone beauty editor—this skin-loving make-up brand has kept me glowing all winter

These are the only 12 summer body care products *actually* worth your money—trust me, I’ve tried it all

I’m a shopping editor currently in her third trimester—I've found the 7 best maternity brands

I asked health experts and Editors for the best weights for home gyms - these 9 will get you results *and* save you money over time

As cost-conscious, fussy Editors, these high street activewear picks tick all the right boxes - and are under £50

It’s far too early to start thinking about Christmas, but I’m embarrassingly excited about the Liz Earle advent calendar

Goodbye back acne - after using this new body care range for 2 weeks my skin has never been clearer or softer

As a shopping editor, my most complimented clothing comes from this high street brand—here are 19 picks I have my eye on for August

I can’t believe I slept on Free People activewear for so long - here’s why I’m obsessed (and you should be too)

Looking to level up your home workouts? I'm currently sold on the benefits of Pilates rings - 6 I have my eye on

Introducing: the perfect maternity capsule wardrobe according to a sustainably-minded shopping editor

After months of trialling the best stretch mark creams for pregnancy, these 7 came out on top

I struggle to get volume in my flat hair but this shampoo keeps it lifted and glossy for hours on end

22 housewarming gifts your friends will actually use (and get you invited back again)

I want my home to look as joyful as humanly possible, and this brand is my go-to for creating exactly that

Out of thousands of Amazon products, these are the ones our Editors rate most

I’ve scoured through Amazon for hours and trust me - these are the best prices I’ve seen in a while

On the hunt for affordable kit that performs, too? I swear by these buttery soft leggings for all workouts

This affordable foundation makes me look like a dew drop (in the best possible way) - and it's currently on sale

I'm a Pilates-obsessed Shopping Editor, and these are the Pilates products currently on my wish list

I think I’ve just found the best alternative to the gel manicure, and it lies in this really simple product

These are the only 12 summer body care products actually worth your money—trust me, I’ve tried it all

I asked health experts and Editors for the best weights for home gyms - these 9 will get you results and save you money over time