
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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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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For smooth styling that lasts, these are the only hair straighteners we'll use and recommendFrom cordless to steam stylers, our beauty team reviews the best hair straighteners on the market, with options for all hair types and styling needs
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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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If you try one beauty product this week, make it this £10 de-puffing eye roller that feels like heaven after a hot night's sleepIf tired, dry eyes afflict you, this serum-in-a-rollerball is well worth having on standby
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The 'bargain' £4 concealer behind Alex Jones' fresh and wide-awake eyes on our August cover shootThis creamy, colour-correcting buy gives 'amazing, amazing coverage', according to makeup artist Liz Beckett
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7 mascaras that are actually kind to sensitive eyes - and still make your lashes look incredibleTired of mascara that makes your eyes water, itch and flare up? These are the ones to try instead
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How often should you have a pedicure? Foot and nail experts reveal the ideal frequency for healthy, sandal-ready feetWondering how long you should wait between pedicures, or whether you really 'need' to get them? The experts weigh in
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With the temperature dialling up, we're relying on these lightweight foundations for a fresh, weightless complexionWe've tested hundreds of formulas, but these are the handful of buys that our beauty team loves for radiant and natural-looking skin
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Salma Hayek's short 'crushed ice' nails are the cool and simple summer manicure that'll work with every outfitThis sheer, frosty look is a doddle to do at home, and suits short nails best of all
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I'm boiling hot and avoiding my hair dryer - but this easy tool turns air-dried frizz into loose waves in 5 minutes flatghd Wave creates flattering texture, fast - and is the only tool I'll use in a heatwave
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If you try one product this week, make it this redness-correcting, pore-blurring powder that's perfect for sticky summer partiesIf you have rosacea or just tend to get a bit flushed and shiny, this minty powder is a brilliant, long-lasting solution
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Scared of spray tanning? This expert says it's the ultimate midlife confidence-booster for summer - and shares her tanning tipsSpray tans for mature skin are on the rise, so we've asked a pro for her insider tips to guarantee a great result
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I'm a beauty editor with disappointingly short lashes - but these 9 mascaras give me the length I've always dreamed ofTrust me: I've tried countless mascaras to whittle down this shortlist
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Bye-bye sharp bob, Helen Mirren just debuted a soft, graduated crop that's ideal for hot summer daysWe're calling it: this easy-breezy 'bixie' is the style of the season
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Confused by serums and moisturisers? Consider this your cheat sheet to the key differences - and if you really need to use bothOur beauty editor breaks it down in the simplest possible way...
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If you try one beauty product this week, make it this surprising carrot perfume that's straight out of the allotmentYou think it's all been done before in fragrance, then along comes Jo Malone London Veggies....
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Struggling to pick a sunscreen? Caroline Hirons just shared her 3 favourite SPFs, for holidays and at home'I'm a creature of habit,' says the skincare guru on her long-time go-to formulas
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If you try one product this week, make it this clever SPF fluid that treats sun spots and stops new ones in their tracksWhy choose between prevention and cure? This hardworking £25 buy does it all
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