
Aleesha Badkar
Aleesha is Beauty Shopping & eCommerce 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.
She has years of eCommerce experience, previously working as Deputy Editor for My Imperfect Life, where she headed up the beauty, fashion and eCommerce pages, after a long stint as Shopping Writer for woman&home. 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 has contributed to a number of women's lifestyle publications, including Women's Health and Stylist, and has earned an MA in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London and an AOP awards nomination for her past work on woman&home's news team.
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
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When our beauty editors want an easy and streak-free, sun-kissed glow, these are the tried and tested fake tans they reach forWhether you're a self-tan novice or long-time aficionado, our beauty editors share their tried and tested guide to the best fake tans
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Short hair is very versatile – especially when you have one of these sleek and high-performing curling wands to handThere's a wand or tong for every hair type, length and budget – and having tested most on the market, this is our definitive guide to the best for short hair
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I've not used anything except Glossier's Lash Slick mascara for nearly a decade, but this £10 alternative has swayed meFor everyday mascara wearers, this reliable formula will give you a high-end look for less
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Compact but impressively powerful, these travel hair dryers make styling on the go a breezeFrom Babyliss to ghd, our beauty team have reviewed all the top travel hair dryers on the market, and these are the six we recommend.
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The beauty tool line that's aiming to replace the big brands in your routine - for a lot lessSponsor Content Created With Laifen
Laifen is all about making high-end technology for available to everyone - and it looks great on the dresser
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As a beauty shopping editor, Amazon's offering frustrates me - but these are the only products I think are actually worth orderingOur Beauty Shopping Editor's 'Beauty, answered' column assesses whether Amazon's popular sale offerings are actually worth waiting for
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The female-founded beauty brands you need to have on your radar - including the underrated favourites our experts loveFrom natural skincare to signature fragrances, our team shares the female-founded beauty brands they rely on each and every day
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These reliable face moisturisers will upgrade anybody's skincare routine - no matter your skin concernsOur beauty team deems these the very best nourishing and hydrating formulas for your skincare routine
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This easy updo was everywhere at the SAG awards - and it's a great option for when you don't have time to wash your hairAny hairstyle we can do in a rush gets a thumbs up from us - here's how the experts do it
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I ditched my shoes, became a morning person and even conquered a fear of sharks on this serene, reef-rich islandThis Maldivian escape is all about thoughtful luxury, unique experiences and creating your own journey that’s both restorative and memorable
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The chic and in-demand beauty gifts everybody is going to want this MarchFor an easy, useful, and somewhat luxury last-minute gift this month
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Minnie Driver's glossy take on the season's biggest hair trend is perfect for those who love a shiny but laidback wavy finishWe love the shiny finish the star adds to this popular hairstyle
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Kate Middleton opted for the season's chicest hairstyle for her BAFTAs look - here's how the experts recreate itGlamourous but laidback, this romantic look has been everywhere in February
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Trinny Woodall's super quick and easy method to covering greys is one I swear by tooShe uses two 'quick fix' products for reliable results
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The 9 best skincare devices to upgrade your beauty routine - from cleansing tools to advanced techOur tried and tested guide to the best at-home skincare devices that replicate professional results
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As a beauty editor, I’ve been given skincare advice by the best industry experts, but this easy, 5-second dermatologist tip has been the most effectiveOur Beauty eComm Editor's On Repeat product recommendations column is back with a skincare tip for the winter months
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Diptyque is rarely discounted – but we've found a handful of unmissable deals pre-January salesDiptyque deals are pretty rare, but our fragrance experts have found the best discounts on the luxury scents
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My friends hate that I'm always recommending expensive Dyson tools, but this week's deals have finally got them spendingDyson's aren't the most affordable hair tools out there, so I always recommend buying when there's a discount on
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As a beauty shopping editor, these are the 18 gift sets I think are actually worth giving this ChristmasFor an easy, useful, and somewhat indulgent last-minute gift this Christmas
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The best things to do in Dubai if you're visiting for a winter breakLooking for some winter sun without spending your break just lying by the pool? Dubai has something for everyone in the cooler months
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As a beauty shopping editor, I think these 9 perfume gift sets are the best you could receive this ChristmasWhile a bottle of fragrance would make anyone's Christmas, these chic perfume gift sets offer luxury for less...
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I'm a beauty shopping editor, so Cyber Monday is my time to shine - these are the few beauty deals I think are genuinely unmissableFrom everyday skincare essentials to perfume and luxury devices, these are the beauty deals worth shopping this Cyber Monday
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The Dyson Airwrap never worked for me until they made this tweak - and now it gives me the swishiest, healthiest-looking home blow-dry I’ve ever hadAfter years of trying to replicate a hair salon blow dry, the new Dyson Airwrap has finally given me smooth, glossy at-home waves
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For a touch of festive french luxury, Diptyque's 2025 advent calendar can't be topped - here's how and when to shop itThe french perfume house is up there with our team's favourites, and their festive offering is packed with some of our most-used products
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