
Jess Beech
Jess Beech is an experienced beauty editor and copywriter, with more than a decade in the publishing industry. She has created content for titles including Refinery29, Popsugar and Fabulous, written copy displayed in the front windows of Liberty and is currently Beauty Editor at Future PLC.
Over the years, Jess has tested more beauty products than she’s eaten packets of biscuits at her desk – and trust us, that’s a lot. If you have a beauty dilemma, she has a product to recommend. Jess is also interested in the science behind the formulas, and can tell you the difference between a retinal and a retinol in a way that won’t make your head hurt.
Latest articles by Jess Beech
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Hair toner isn't just for blondes - here's how they can add vibrancy to your strands and delay your next salon appointment
Hair toners hold the key to shinier, healthier-looking hair, and so, we've quizzed the experts on how they work and which type is best suited for your hair colour.
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This at-home keratin treatment has saved me hundreds in salon trips and leaves my curly hair looking so smooth
Can an at-home keratin treatment really compete with the salon? In the case of ANSWR's formula, our Beauty Editor says yes.
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Feel like your hair is flat or thinning? We've quizzed the experts for all their tips on achieving thicker strands
From supplements to scalp treatments, hairdressers and trichologists share their tips for getting and maintaining thicker hair...
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Tried, tested and approved: These best heat protection sprays promise to shield your hair from damage, dryness and frizz
After reviewing dozens of different formulas on the market, our experts deem these the best buys for healthy, smooth and glossy strands
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Farewell frizz and dryness – these are the products our beauty editors reach for to banish the effects of humidity on their hair
Designed to block out humidity, these tried and tested hair products do a stellar job at smoothing, taming and banishing frizz
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These bubble baths and oils are the perfect antidote to the winter gloom – chosen by our beauty team
Sink into the tub with our beauty team's favourite bathing products that create a spa-like ambiance at home
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Mark my words: These are the 6 best mascaras to lift and curl stubbornly straight lashes
When it comes to mascaras for straight lashes, let these formulas do all the heavy lifting
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Does your self-tan go all dry and patchy? This crucial mistake could be why, says Kate Moss's spray tanner
Get to know your percentages, people
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January feels endless, but our manicure budgets aren't - so we'll be painting our own nails with these classy winter colours for the foreseeable
Take matters into your own hands with these chic, wintry shades
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From treating acne to wrinkles, light therapy is touted as a beauty multitasker, but how does it actually work? The experts reveal all
Wondering if this popular skincare treatment is for you? We asked four skin experts to shine a light on the topic of LED...
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Ever wondered what the real difference is between a £400 and a £40 hair dryer? Me too, and this is what I found...
Are luxury hair dryers genuinely worth the splurge, or just good marketing? Our beauty editor asks three experts for their take
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Struggling to get eye makeup to last? These beauty editor-approved eyeshadow primers will help
For long-lasting and high-impact eyeshadow looks, these are the reliable primers to add to your makeup bag, per a beauty editor.
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Feeling the chill? These 6 vibrant and mood-boosting perfumes are the perfect antidote to winter's gloom
Our beauty editor swears by these joy-sparking fragrances to uplift and energise
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For smooth styling that lasts, these are the hair straighteners we always reach for and recommend
From cordless to steam, our beauty team reviews the best hair straighteners on the market, with tools for every hair type and styling need
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From trendy hairstyles to your handbag, these are the 8 unexpected ways you’re damaging your hair without realising it
Two hairdressers share lesser-known hair health saboteurs - and how to counteract them
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Struggle to find a good bronzer for pale skin? Trust us, one of these tried-and-tested buys will suit you
Our beauty team reviews the very best bronzers for pale skin, for a natural-looking sunkissed glow
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Want to take your mascara to the next level? These are the best lash primers that are worth adding to your routine
From volumising to boosting mascara longevity, lash primers boast an array of extra benefits that make them a worthy addition to your routine
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Need some new straighteners? These tools got the smoothest, glossiest results on our curly hair
Our beauty team reviews the best straighteners for curly hair that'll create a sleek finish on various textures
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Need a pair of straighteners that can smooth thick hair easily? Our beauty editor deems these 8 the best for the job
Our thick-haired beauty testers review the best hair straighteners for thick hair to suit various budgets
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This wet-to-dry tool is a game-changer for my frizzy hair
Sponsored by Remington
Our Beauty Editor can't live without her REMINGTON® AIRvive™ 2-in-1 Air Styler
By Jess Beech Published
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Weighing up Botox vs filler or simply curious to find out more? Our beauty editor asked five doctors to explain everything
We've got the full rundown on the differences between these two injectable 'tweakments'
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Announcing our woman&home beauty awards 2025 winners!
After months of rigorous testing, we reveal the 100 best buys in beauty, hand-picked by our beauty team and panel of expert judges
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We put the Dyson Corrale and ghd Platinum+ head-to-head to see which tool you should invest in
Our in-house beauty experts weigh in with their in-depth tried-and-tested reviews of the two high-tech tools
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Introducing, our tried and tested edit of the best fake tans for pale skin that won't leave you looking orange
Our beauty team has tried dozens of formulas, but these are the very best fake tans that impart sun-kissed results with every application
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