Fiona McKim
As woman&home's Beauty Channel Editor, Fiona Mckim has tried more beauty products than she’s had hot dinners and loves to share her 15+ years of industry intel on womanandhome.com and Instagram (@fionamckim if you like hair experiments and cute shih-tzus). After interning at ELLE's beauty desk, Fiona joined woman&home as Assistant Beauty Editor in 2013, working under industry legend Jo GB, who taught her everything she needed to know (clue: learn about ingredients and apply extreme cynicism to marketing claims). She has since covered every corner of the industry, interviewing dermatologists and celebrities from Davina McCall to Dame Joan Collins, reporting backstage at Fashion Week and judging the w&h Beauty Awards.
In a previous life, Fiona studied journalism back home in bonnie Scotland and honed her skills as a features writer at publications including Junior and Prima Baby, with a brief and terrifying stint on the showbiz pages of a tabloid newspaper in between. She's a skincare fanatic who can’t resist adding an extra step to her routine, adores fragrance, has fun with makeup and never turns down the chance to test a new hair tool. Basically, she loves it all. When not slathering herself in self tan or peering at a tiny ingredients list on a moisturiser, you’ll probably find Fiona enjoying something to do with food - cooking it, eating it, cajoling her friends into traversing London to try a hyped pop-up in a dirty car park.
Come to think of it, the hot dinners and beauty products are probably about even.
Latest articles by Fiona McKim
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I was confused by Dyson's new haircare - so I used it every day for a week and now I'm completely sold
Our Beauty Editor puts Dyson Chitosan, a line of ultra-luxe new styling products, to the ultimate test
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The Babyliss cordless hair straightener that makes quick and easy touchups on-the-go a reality
Offering sleek straight styles on-the-go, our Beauty Editors review the popular Babyliss 9000 Cordless Hair Straightener and their results were unanimous...
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The best purple shampoos to beat brassy tones – reviewed by our beauty team
Our guide to 12 of the best purple shampoos for fresh blonde, balayage and greys to suit various budgets
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The best neck creams and treatments to help smooth, plump and firm
From the best neck creams to massaging tools, these are the jawline, neck and décolletage treatments our beauty team rates
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The best Vitamin C serums for a radiant glow at every budget
Brighten, protect and perfect your skin with the best Vitamin C serums, as tested by our beauty editors
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Our beauty team's all-time favorite mascaras for sensitive eyes
We've tested the best mascaras for sensitive eyes, with hypoallergenic ingredients and easy-to-remove formulas
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The best hair straighteners to smooth, style and care for all hair types
From cordless to steam to curling, our beauty team reviews the best hair straighteners for every hair type and styling need
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11 brilliant home highlight kits to create naturally sunkissed tones at home
We review the home highlight kits that are worth trying, whatever your natural hair colour
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The best face moisturisers to hydrate, soften, and support your skin
Find the best face moisturiser and everything else will follow - these are our ultimate skin-hydrating picks
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These are the 15 best mascaras, 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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Black Friday perfume deals: Shop Dior, Chanel and much more
Black Friday may be over for now, but we've rounded up our top tips for shopping Black Friday perfume deals in 2024
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Long hairstyles: 32 ageless celebrity looks that will flatter every face shape
Get inspired with our pick of the best long hairstyles as sported by our favourite celebrities
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Hyperpigmentation treatments to fade dark spots for good
Treat and prevent sun spots with these expert-approved hyperpigmentation treatments
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15 of the best autumn fragrances to make you feel warm and cosy all season long
w&h beauty team reveal their ultimate autumn fragrance picks, from timeless classics to unique new scents
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The 13 best body scrubs for smooth and soft skin
Our beauty team's tried and tested pick of the best body scrubs, from hard-working exfoliators to warming and pampering products
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The best red lipstick to suit all shade and finish preferences
The best red lipsticks of all time, tested by our experts, to help you find that tried-and-true signature red
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The 14 best fake tans for easy, believable bronzing on every skin tone
These are the best fake tans our beauty editors have come across, with picks for every texture - from mousse to mists and body makeup
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The best spa hotels in Scotland, from urban oases in Edinburgh to rugged highland retreats
Our Scottish beauty editor reveals the bonniest and best spa hotels in Scotland, with options across the country
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Achieve 200% volume with YSL Lash Clash Mascara
YSL Beauty’s innovative mascara formula not only supersizes your lashes, it cares for them too
By Fiona McKim Published
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12 brilliant drugstore eye creams that offer high-end results
De-puff, brighten, and smooth with our pick of budget-friendly drugstore eye creams
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The 10 best facial sunscreens that you'll actually want to wear daily
Comfy and flattering with skincare benefits – our beauty ed's best facial sunscreen edit covers every skin type and budget
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Is fake tan bad for your skin? Experts give their honest answer
Wondering if there are any downsides to your self-tan habit? We asked skin specialists to settle the debate
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Have you heard of the slob haircut? Pros explain this trending style
Don't be fooled by the name – the slob haircut is a chic, sleek chop and *this* is how to get it right
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Is expensive shampoo better? Hair experts give their honest answer
Wondering if expensive shampoo is worth it? We asked the pros to settle the expensive vs cheap shampoo debate
By Fiona McKim Published