Articles by Aleesha Badkar, Beauty eComm Editor, woman&home

Aleesha is Beauty eComm Editor at woman&home, where she gets to share her expertise into all the best techniques, sharpest tools and newest products—with a particular savvy in skincare and fragrance.

Previously, she was Deputy Editor and Beauty & Fashion Editor for My Imperfect Life, where she headed up the beauty, fashion and eCommerce pages. Her specialisms are down to her carefully-curated wardrobe, shopaholic tendencies and her constant hunt for any new lipsticks to add to her color-coordinated collection. In the past, she worked as Shopping Writer at woman&home and gained an AOP awards nomination after working on their news team. She earned an MA in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London in 2017 and has since worked with a number of brands including, Women's Health and Stylist.

When she’s not testing all the new beauty & lifestyle products on the market, Aleesha spends her time soaking up the newest bestsellers and Netflix releases, watching everything Marvel, learning about different wines, attempting new languages and traveling as much as she can.

Latest articles by Aleesha Badkar

five of our Best mascara recommendations from Rare Beauty, Merit, Dior, Sensai and Hourglass, on a beige background with mascara swatches

15 best mascaras for length, lift and volume, as tested by our beauty team

Our top 15 picks of the best mascaras on the market at any budget, for your longest, fullest, most defined lashes

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Aleesha Badkar

Latest articles by Aleesha Badkar

15 best mascaras for length, lift and volume, as tested by our beauty team

I've never been a powder foundation fan, but Laura Mercier's newest launch gave my combination skin a glowy, oil-free finish in just one step

Sarah Jessica Parker's best beauty looks over the years - from wavy hairdos to her signature smoky eye

Kate Hudson's best beauty looks over the years - from chic hairdos to her signature golden glow

The best beauty looks Cindy Crawford has worn over the years – from chic 90s hairstyles to understated glam

The best beauty looks Beyoncé has worn over the years - from glamorous red carpet curls to 90s and 00s favourites

The travel beauty products you can - and can’t - pack in your hand luggage

Julia Roberts's best beauty looks over the years - from '90s favorites to red carpet glam

The best beauty looks Angelina Jolie has worn over the years - from dark and romantic to warm and chic

Colour corrector is the only product that effectively hides my dark circles - here's how to make it work for every skin concern

Lip tints are everywhere this summer, but this more permanent version might be set to take over instead

The best beauty looks Victoria Beckham has worn over the years - from chic updos to a twist on her signature smokey eye

The best beauty looks Halle Berry has worn over the years - from her many bob styles to her iconic pixie cut

The best beauty looks Amal Clooney has worn over the years - from glossy waves to a chic mauve lip

I test 100s of beauty products a year, but I always rebuy these three for summer - and they have up to 53% off for Prime Day

I'm a beauty editor and these are the only products I ever buy in the Amazon Prime Day sale

My hair hates a heatwave, but using this French haircare icon on repeat helped me swap dry and frizzy for smooth and shiny

My skin goes flaky dry in the AC, but using this £10 serum on repeat has kept it hydrated and glowing

I used to cringe at the thought of using a balm on my face, but this Neal's Yard formula has me and my glowing skin backpedalling

My hair was impossible to style in humid weather, until I started using these 3 products on repeat to tame it

The very best fake tans for easy, natural-looking bronzing on every skin tone

Love a beachy wave or bouncy curl? These are the top tools that make styling shorter hair a breeze

I've been a Baccarat Rouge faithful since 2017, but Maison Francis Kurkdjian's newest fragrance is their first to sway me over for the summer months

I’ve lost nearly a third of my hair in the last couple of years - these are the products I’ve been using on repeat to fix it

Compact and impressively powerful, these travel hair dryers make easy work of styling on-the-go