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Turns out, I use the same texturising spray as Bill Nighy—and he just told the world all about it at the Oscars

In a shocking turn of events, Bill Nighy just revealed what hair product he used on the Oscars 2023 red carpet—and it's the same exact product I use. → Read More

These Oscars 2023 red carpet beauty looks are some of the best we've ever seen

It's the biggest night in Hollywood and the A-list are serving. Here are the best red carpet beauty looks from the Oscars 2023, as they happen. → Read More

Silicones in skincare have become demonised, but experts say the benefits shouldn't be overlooked

Lots of people advise against silicones in skincare, but it's not a blanket rule. Here's what a skin expert wants you to know about using silicones. → Read More

I test hundreds of beauty products a year—here's 10 new launches that are a cut above the rest

Senior Beauty Editor, Shannon Lawlor rounds up the best new beauty products in February 2023's instalment of Beauty Desk Drop. → Read More

If you're after no-make-up make-up, these skincare-infused serum foundations are worth knowing about

Serum foundations combine skin-blurring pigments with powerful skincare ingredients to treat while they work. Here are the best formulas, according to a beauty editor. → Read More

This inexpensive cleanser is my desert-island beauty product—and it just got an upgrade

After years of being a beauty journalist, The Body Shop Camomile Cleansing Butter is without doubt my desert-island beauty product. Click here to find out why. → Read More

After 16 years, Chanel has named a new face of its Coco Mademoiselle fragrance

Ugandan-Canadian actor, Whitney Peak is the first Black woman to be named the face of a Chanel fragrance. Here's why it marks a new era for the brand. → Read More

These BAFTA beauty looks are seriously stunning—and I'm getting inspo from all of them

We've rounded up best beauty looks from the BAFTAs 2023, along with a rundown of the exact products used for the red carpet. → Read More

I got 5 beauty editors to test Armani Luminous Silk Foundation to determine if it's *really* worth the money

It's considered to be one of the best foundation formulas of all time, but is Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation worth the money? Five beauty editors decide. → Read More

This Nars foundation is widely considered one of the best ever created—here's our beauty-editor verdicts

It's widely considered to be one of the best foundations of all time, but can Nars Sheer Glow foundation please three different beauty editors? Marie Claire finds out. → Read More

Experts say this procedure is the only way to *really* get rid of dark circles—here's what you should know

Experts says that under-eye filler is one of the only treatments that will actually help eradicate the appearance of dark circles. Here's what you should know. → Read More

Under-eye Botox is a thing—but there is some vital information you should know before booking

Considering under-eye Botox? There's something things you should be aware of before you book a consultation—here's what an expert wants you to know. → Read More

Lizzo just debuted a new Charlotte Tilbury product at the GRAMMYs—and we want in

Lizzo wore the new Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Matte Blush Wand for her GRAMMYs 2023 beauty look, and we genuinely can't wait to give them a go. → Read More

Short on bag space? Here's 12 long-lasting perfumes that will genuinely never require a midday touch up

Sick of your fragrance fading throughout the day? These 12 long-lasting perfumes smell just as great at the end of the day as they do at the start—trust me. → Read More

I was one of the first people to try GHD's new wet-to-dry hair straightener—here's my verdict

The new GHD Duet Style hair tool is designed for lazy girls—promising to straighten hair from wet with no more damage. Here's our Marie Claire verdict. → Read More

I've spent many hours analysing Hailey Bieber's make-up routine—here's the 8 products she uses on repeat

There's no Hailey Bieber make-up routine we don't follow on TikTok. Here's the 8 make-up products she turns to most often. → Read More

After nearly a decade of testing, I can safely say these are the only products that give my thin hair any volume

After nearly a decade of testing products in a bid to give her thin hair volume, one beauty editor rounds up the only styling products that help. Here are the best products for thin hair. → Read More

Beauty insiders swear by this simple treatment for shaving time off their make-up routines

LVL lashes, or the LVL lash lift by Nouveau Lashes, is a brilliant lash treatment that transforms the look of your eyes in under an hour. Here's what's to know. → Read More

These 9 perfumes are so good that strangers have genuinely stopped me on the street to ask after them

Whether you're looking for a mood or confidence boost, these fresh perfumes come beauty-editor approved and are surely to deliver. → Read More

Trust us—these sun creams are so good you'll actually *want* to apply them every day

Looking for the best sun cream formula to wear every day? From high SPF protection to the loveliest textures, we've tested them all. → Read More