
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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If you try one beauty product this week, I think it should be the original and best multi-purpose makeup stick
Nars' era-defining Multiple has had a revamp, but don't worry - it'll still do your whole face in a matter of seconds
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Confused about face primer? Makeup artists explain exactly how to use one, so your foundation lasts all day long
Primers are brilliant at boosting the look and staying power of your makeup
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If you try one product this week, I think it should be this DIY brow tint that's every bit as good as a salon job
This week, our beauty editor's Sunday service is dedicated to a clever kit that fixes gappy, sparse arches in minutes
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When we want salon-worthy results at home, these are the hair dryers we reach for - with their sleek and techy designs
Having blasted our strands with some of the most innovative tech from brands like ghd and Dyson, these are by far the best hair dryers to invest in...
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If you try one beauty product this week, make it this easy waving tool that creates 'Kate Moss' hair (not crimps)
Trust ghd to make the only hair waving device that doesn't overpromise and underdeliver...
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If you try one beauty product this week, I think it should be this cheap-as-chips fix for bumpy, rough body skin
As arms-out season stretches on, this week's Sunday Service is a shout-out to a stellar skin-smoothing cream
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If you try one product this week, I think it should be this radiant, hydrating foundation that makes your skin sing
In this week's Sunday Service, our beauty editor breaks a self-imposed rule to tell you about a next-level base
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Wearing this British perfume brand instantly signals that you're chic - especially where these 9 scents are concerned
From classic florals and herbaceous blends to salty wood accords, there's a chic Jo Malone fragrance to match every preference.
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We've tested hundreds of SPFs over the years, but these are the nine best for sensitive skin types
From lightweight fluids to hydrating creams, our beauty team highly rate these kind-to-skin formulas for sensitive skin
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If you try one beauty product this week, I think it should be this dry shampoo that defies all expectations
I had no idea dry shampoo could be this good - even I'm surprised
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I wore this £12 lip tint every single day on my summer holiday - it's the best nude I've found in years
After two weeks of non-stop wear, I can confirm this comfy lippie works for every occasion...
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We've tested hundreds of face moisturisers - these are our top 9 tried and tested formulas for a hit of hydration
Looking for a new moisturiser? Our beauty team deem these the very best hydrating formulas that are worth adding into your skincare routine
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If you try one product this week, I think it should be a mascara that'll never smudge, smear or transfer - even in this heat
This week, our beauty editor's Sunday Service introduces a mascara you can really, truly trust not to transfer
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We love an eye cream, but these 9 formulas are by far the best for brightening, smoothing and depuffing
If you're looking to smooth fine lines or banish dark circles, these are the tried and tested eye creams our beauty team recommends...
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If you try one beauty product this week, I think it should be this unsung hair hero that makes a blow-dry last and last
In this week's Sunday Service, our beauty editor revisits a salon shocker and gets reacquainted with a retro styler
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Looking for a weightless, fresh-looking base? After much testing, we deem these the very best lightweight foundations around
Our beauty team's detailed guide to the best lightweight foundations for beautiful, healthy-looking coverage
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If you try one beauty product this week, make it this mouthwatering 'green' perfume that should cost five times its price
Inspired by his grandmother's greenhouse, Adam Reed's evocative, affordable fragrance is my scent of the summer
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If you try one beauty product this week, I think it should be this weightless, glossy lip stain that's pure Parisian perfection
A cheerful lippie goes a long way, says our beauty editor's Sunday service, and this one's my new favourite
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The best night cream formulas to nourish and repair skin overnight
Our beauty team selects the best night cream for every skin type and budget
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I've been having Hydrafacials for years - here's why I think everyone should try this treatment at least once
Our beauty editor's Hydrafacial review reveals why it's known as the ultimate glow-giver
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Vitamin C is the powerhouse ingredient behind a youthful, radiant glow - and these are our top 9 tried and tested serums
Working to brighten, protect and even your skin tone, our beauty editors declare these vitamin C serums a worthy investment to your routine
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If you try one beauty product this week, I think it should be this everlasting exfoliator that makes you glow from top to toe
'Tis the season to scrub and smooth, says our beauty editor's Sunday Service - and this tool's the absolute business
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Weighing up whether you should use retinol or vitamin C in your skincare routine? This complete guide to both will seal the deal
Get the lowdown on retinol vs vitamin C - plus our beauty editor's top product picks for each ingredient
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If you try one beauty product this week, I think it should be this silky SPF moisturiser that does both of its jobs incredibly well
Daily sunscreen is a hard sell - I get it - but this Aussie fluid is the new star of my skincare routine
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