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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Box braids—the expert guide plus 15 styles to inspire you
Everything you need to know about hairstyles with box braids, plus inspiration pics aplenty
By Fiona McKim Published
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Clean skincare is carnage, says w&h beauty ed—this is how 'nasty-free’ beauty got nasty
The clean skincare trend is fair game for debate, but why did we all start fighting dirty?
By Fiona McKim Published
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Baby Botox explained, and why w&h's Beauty Director is glad she tried it
All the facts about baby Botox, plus a first-hand account of this popular "tweakment"
By Fiona McKim Published
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The best hair dryer for a professional blowout at home—from top-rated brands like Dyson and GHD
Picking the best hair dryer can be a challenge, so we tested the best models for every hair type, concern, and budget
By Fiona McKim Published
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Introducing our exclusive new beauty club - woman&home Beauty Counter
Enjoy complimentary beauty products, curated for you with no subscriptions or fees
By Fiona McKim Published
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9 expert home blow-dry tips that will change how you dry your hair
Master your at-home blow-dry with a little help from the experts
By Fiona McKim Published
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Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Push Up Lashes mascara review: a glamorous eye-opener
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Push Up Lashes promises 24 hours of lift – just make sure you follow the instructions
By Fiona McKim Published
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Diorshow Iconic Overcurl mascara review - va-va-voom lashes that last
Glamorous first impressions don't stop Diorshow Iconic Overcurl being a true lash-lifting grafter
By Fiona McKim Published
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Le Volume Stretch de Chanel review: a thoroughly modern mascara
A 3D printed wand and cool-girl separation make Le Volume Stretch de Chanel a true French fancy
By Fiona McKim Published
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7 soothing skincare ingredients that help calm aggravated skin
In a sneak peek of new beauty bible, The Beauty Brief, Katie Service reveals the soothing skincare ingredients to know now
By Fiona McKim Published
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The messy bun is having a moment: here's how to perfect this classic style at home
There's more to this all-occasion messy bun than you might think. Learn why this look offers maximum impact with minimum effort
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How to apply blush: 3 make-up artists reveal all
This expert masterclass will show you how to apply blush like a pro.
By Fiona McKim Published
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This £8 shower gel outsells every other body product in Waitrose
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Kate Middleton's hair transformation, plus how she styles it
We take a look at Kate Middleton's hair regime, and the clever products that can help you achieve her perfect glossy locks
By Fiona McKim Published
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Ole Henriksen Cold Plunge Pore Mask will save your hangover skin
Tired skin don't lie, but Ole Henriksen Cold Plunge Pore Mask can cover your tracks
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Beauty Editor's top 3: The best haircare of 2020
These are the new haircare launches that really impressed this year
By Fiona McKim Published
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Beauty Editor's top 3: The best perfumes of 2020
These are the new fragrance launches that really impressed this year
By Fiona McKim Published
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Beauty Editor's top 3: The best makeup in 2020
These are the new makeup launches that really impressed this year
By Fiona McKim Published
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Beauty Editor's top 3: The best bath and body products of 2020
These are the new bath and body launches that really impressed this year
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Beauty Editor's top 3: The best skincare of 2020
These are the new skincare launches that really impressed this year
By Fiona McKim Published
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Save £19.50 with this Clarins Boxing Day sale deal at Boots
Not heading out to the shops? No problem - Clarins Boxing Day sale at Boots is available online now
By Fiona McKim Published
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This Huda Beauty Boxing Day sale deal at Boots is our Beauty Ed's top pick
Looking for Huda Beauty Boxing Day sale deals? Step this way
By Fiona McKim Published
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John Lewis Beauty Buyer picks the top 5 products in this year's Advent Calendar
These are her top beauty picks for winter - and they’re all in the advent calendar
By Fiona McKim Published
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How I learned to swap bare-faced ‘no makeup makeup’ for an actual bare face
Has this year finally seen off high-maintenance no makeup makeup? Here’s hoping, says W&H Beauty Editor
By Fiona McKim Published