
Stephanie Maylor
Stephanie Maylor is a Beauty Editor working across five national magazine titles, with 20 years' experience in the industry. She has written for many brands, including woman&home, Grazia, Now, More!, Fabulous, NW, Woman, Woman's Own, Woman's Weekly, Essentials, Best, Chat, and OK! online.
In 2010 she launched her own beauty blog, which was shortlisted for Best Beauty Blog in the 2011 and 2012 Johnson & Johnson Beauty Journalism Awards. She has interviewed many high profile industry experts and celebrities including Alesha Dixon, Twiggy and Christina Hendricks.
Her portfolio spans generations, writing for everyone from teens to baby boomers, covering topics such as the latest catwalk trends, and the effects of menopause on the skin. She lives with her husband and two children in Milton Keynes, and still loves playing with makeup as much as she did in her teens - she's perfected the 5-minute school run look.
Latest articles by Stephanie Maylor
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You asked, we delivered: These are the 6 best Dyson Airwrap alternative multi-stylers, as per our in-house beauty experts
After trialling dozens of multi-stylers on the market, we deemed these the best tools for sleek straight styles to bouncy blow dries
By Stephanie Maylor Last updated
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Our beauty team has called it: these are the best toners to suit a variety of skin types and concerns
Whether your priority is to tackle dryness, dark spots or blemishes, these are the best toners that have our experts' seals of approval
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Now’s the perfect time to start laser hair removal, but here are 10 things I wish I’d known before I did
Laser hair removal can be life-changing - our beauty editor shares her journey to smoothness
By Stephanie Maylor Published
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This one simple trick with a £4 product will help your perfume last all day (and night)
Discover the one daily habit that will help you smell amazing for longer, according to a fragrance expert
By Stephanie Maylor Published
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Trust us: anyone can master a smoky eye with this completely foolproof step-by-step guide
Get this technique down, and it'll become your go-to party makeup for life
By Stephanie Maylor Published
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Want to try something different with your 'do? These 3 effortlessly chic Christmas hairstyles can carry you right through the festive period
How to transition one wash into three distinct festive looks, from Christmas Eve to Boxing Day
By Stephanie Maylor Published
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Cakey and drying foundations are a no this season - 9 cream formulas for a hydrated, chill-defying glow
For a moisturising makeup base, these are the best cream foundations - all thoroughly tested by our beauty experts.
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The 6 best foundation brushes for a flawless finish every time
Your base will only ever be as good as your tools, these are the best foundation brushes that are ideal for creating a smooth, flawless finish...
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We've tried so many foundations with SPF, but these 8 formulas are by far the best for radiance and reliability
Providing everything from sheer to full matte coverage, our team have tested a range of foundations with built-in SPF, to bring you the 8 best formulas...
By Stephanie Maylor Last updated
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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
By Stephanie Maylor Last updated
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Meet our expert judging panel for the 2025 woman&home beauty awards
These are the industry experts who helped hand-pick the 100 winners of this year's woman&home beauty awards
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If you want to smell like forest walks and cosy evenings in, these 12 autumnal fragrances definitely warrant spritzing
From smoky musks to comfort gourmands, these are the autumnal scents to spritz this season, according to our team of fragrance lovers.
By Fiona McKim Last updated
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Makeup artists explain how to swap to a lightweight foundation if you've been stuck on full coverage formulas for too long
Switching to a natural-looking and comfortable sheer formula could be just the thing...
By Stephanie Maylor Published
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No, you don’t need a 12-step skincare routine - here’s what you can afford to skip, according to beauty experts
Turns out a less-is-more approach could unlock the best skin of your life
By Stephanie Maylor Published
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Announcing our 2025 woman&home skin awards winners!
Get the skin of your dreams with 65 of the very best products for every complexion concern
By Rhiannon Derbyshire Published
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Want to reduce the look of wrinkles around your eyes? One of these creams will help do exactly that
Our tried and tested guide to the best eye creams for wrinkles
By Stephanie Maylor Last updated
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I've been using this £2k beauty gadget for four months - here's my honest Lyma Laser review, with before and after photos
Sienna and Gwyneth love it, but can this clinical-grade laser make skin look and act younger? Our beauty editor has the pictures to prove it
By Stephanie Maylor Published
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We'll be straight into shorts next time the sun's out, thanks to these 6 easy tips to get smooth, silky-soft legs
Experts say now's the perfect time to treat your legs to some TLC
By Stephanie Maylor Published
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The fresh and juicy fruit perfumes that subvert opinions on the genre - whilst smelling good enough to eat
Our beauty team's picks of the best fruity perfumes are fresh, elegant, and not at all sickly...
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Want a shinier 'do with depth? Learning how to gloss your hair at home is how to get it, say hairdressers
Understanding hair glossing at home could be your ticket to silky, salon-fresh hair
By Stephanie Maylor Published
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We've tried 100s of perfumes but these luxe and standout blends will always be our favourites
By combining our extensive fragrance knowledge (and collections), we've rounded up the best scents for women - with picks for every preference.
By Stephanie Maylor Last updated
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I swear by these stick-on wrinkle patches - it’s like Botox while you sleep
Wear Wrinkles Schminkles to bed, wake up looking fresher, says our Beauty Editor
By Stephanie Maylor Published
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What is hair glossing? Pro hairdressers give us the lowdown on shine-boosting treatments
The experts break down what this treatment can do, which hair types it suits and the best at-home glossing buys
By Stephanie Maylor Published
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Can't decide whether to get a fringe? Here are 5 reasons to go for it, according to a hairstylist
For those considering bangs, this list of fringe benefits may help swing your decision...
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