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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Trinny just launched a 'skin tint' base just for 40+ skin - and I've been secretly wearing it (and getting compliments) for weeksWant an alternative to drying, dragging foundation? You need to know about Fearless Skin Tint Drops
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12 rich and cosy autumn fragrances that perfectly capture the spirit of the season in their notesFrom smoky musks to comfort gourmands, there's an autumnal blend for every taste and budget.
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Trust me: these indulgent body washes make a 5-minute shower feel as luxurious as a long bathShowers are such an underrated ritual - and these spa-in-a-bottle buys are truly transformative
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I tried all 6 of MD London's new hair styling products in 3 days - and I'll never go back to my old routine againFrom a dry heat protector to salt mousse, Michael Douglas' Numbers 7-12 are so innovative
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For smooth styling that lasts, these are the only hair straighteners our beauty team recommendsFrom cordless to steam stylers, we review the best hair straighteners on the market – with options for various hair types and budget levels
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This sheer, sweat-proof SPF50+ stick makes reapplying so easy - it doesn't melt my makeup or mark my clothesTiny but mighty, La Roche-Posay's Sun Stick is a revelation for top-ups
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The UK gel nail ban has started - here’s what it actually means and how your manicure might changeWe asked nail experts to break down everything you need to know about the new legislation
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L'Oréal's £14 brow tint transforms my gappy, sparse arches in minutes - and the results last for weeksWhy bother with salon appointments when DIY tinting is this easy and effective?
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Getting a pedicure? Here's 1 thing you shouldn't do before the appointment, according to a salon founderPedicure etiquette is confusing, but these dos and don'ts will keep you right
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M&S and Emma Willis just dropped a high-tech skincare range - and everything's under £30M&S' cult Formula skincare is back, and we're seriously excited about that peptide serum
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This radiant, hydrating foundation is so brilliant I'm breaking a self-imposed rule to tell you about itGivenchy's next-level base must be discussed...
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Bye-bye, brassiness – these 9 purple shampoos will tone blonde and grey hair to perfectionOur team have washed their blonde strands in a myriad of purple shampoos and these were the best of the bunch...
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Throw away your complicated eye palette - these creamy swipe-and-go sticks are almost ridiculously simpleFun and fast, Charlotte Tilbury Exagger Eyes Easy Eyeshadow Stick is my new go-to
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Does your hair go brassy over summer? Taking up these 5 habits can completely transform your tone, says a colouristThese expert-approved swaps will keep blonde and grey hair cool and classy for longer
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Gatineau's tanning serum is so hydrating I can use it as my main skincare - and it looks so natural on pale skinForget complicated routines; this 2-in-1 glow-giver is a godsend for lazy days and holidays
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We've just learned a clever lip stain trick that completely blurs lines around the mouth - and lasts all dayThis clever hack can define lips, add fullness and disguise lines - using nothing but an £18 stain
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Need a new eye cream? These 8 are by far the best to brighten, de-puff and smoothWhether you want to smooth fine lines or brighten up dark circles, these are the best eye creams our beauty team has ever tried
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If you try one beauty product this week, make it this modern mousse that gave my fine, flat roots lasting va-va-voomMy fine hair struggles to hold onto volume, but Hershesons Zhoosh Foam never falls flat
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Is it better to air-dry your hair? A hair stylist advises how to protect hair health - and banish frizz - without heatAir drying doesn't have to mean lifeless, flyaway hair- follow these simple methods for effortless, damage-free styling
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Jo Malone scents are for every season, but these fresh, floral and salty blends feel especially luxe for summerFrom delicate florals to fresh citrus scents, there's a Jo Malone fragrance for every occasion and preference.
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If you try one beauty product this week, I think it should be this sensational, skincare-filled foundation stickJones Road's latest base is so creamy and easy, it's a gift for mature skin
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'Ageing is inevitable, but we can make it seamless' - a doctor reveals how collagen can help you find hormonal harmonySponsor Content Created With Gold Collagen
In our exclusive interview, clinical and holistic doctor, Dr Vidhi sits down with woman&home editor-in-chief, Hannah Fernando, to talk all things collagen
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As temperatures soar, these are the facial sunscreens dermatologists want you wearingFrom lightweight fluids to SPF sticks, our beauty team tested the best facial sunscreens for every skin type - because great SPF should feel like skincare, not a chore
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Emma Grede just cracked heatwave skincare with 3 simple productsThis proves even business moguls love an affordable beauty buy...
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