
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, 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
By Fiona McKim Published
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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
By Courtney Leiva Last updated
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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
By Fiona McKim Last updated
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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
By Fiona McKim Published
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The best hair dryers for a salon-like blow dry at home – reviewed by our beauty team
Our in-depth reviews of the best hair dryers for all hair types and budgets – including Dyson, ghd and Parlux
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I tried BIAB nails and these are my honest thoughts - plus, nail techs explain every detail about this long-lasting manicure
Your complete guide to BIAB nails, including our beauty editor's review with step-by-step photos
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If you try one beauty product this week, I think it should be this bargain body moisturiser (for people who usually can't be bothered)
This week's Sunday Service sees our beauty editor break bad bodycare habits, thanks to one simple spray
By Fiona McKim Published
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Where science-led sun care meets spa-like skincare
Sponsored by TEMPLESPA
Confused about SPF? It’s time to go to suncare school with the TEMPLESPA SPF family
By Fiona McKim Published
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We've done the research - these are the 9 best facial sunscreens that you'll actually want to incorporate into your daily skincare routine
Our beauty editors review the best facial sunscreens that boast skincare benefits and comfortable wearability
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If you try one beauty product this week, I think it should be this incredibly hydrating gradual facial tanner
The skies say July but my face says February - so for this week's Sunday Service, it's time to talk about tanning
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If you try one beauty product this week, I think it should be this hair styling cream that lets you ditch the dryer
This week's Sunday Service goes out to my fellow air-dryers - this style defining buy is truly life-enhancing
By Fiona McKim Published
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If you try one beauty product this week, I think it should be this perfect cream eyeshadow that flatters less-firm lids
RMS Beauty should be on everyone's radar, says this week's Sunday Service - and this is your ideal entry point
By Fiona McKim Published
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If you want to smell timeless, this British perfume brand is the perfect choice - and these are the 9 best scents
From delicate florals to salty wood accords, these are the best Jo Malone fragrances to invest in, per our beauty team
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We've tested dozens of SPFs, but these are the 9 best sunscreens for sensitive skin that offer protection without causing irritation
From lightweight fluids to hydrating creams, our beauty team give these kind-to-skin formulas their stamp of approval for sensitive skin...
By Michelle Rostamian Last updated
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If you try one beauty product this week, I think it should be this budget-friendly perfume that smells exactly like summer
Our beauty editor's Sunday Service returns with a spirit-lifting and sun-evoking scent that rings in under £50
By Fiona McKim Published
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Is expensive shampoo better? Hair experts give their honest answer
Wondering if expensive shampoo is worth it? We asked the pros to settle the expensive vs cheap shampoo debate
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Brassiness begone - the 9 best purple shampoos for toning and illuminating blonde and grey hair
Our team have washed their blonde strands in a myriad of purple shampoos and these were the best of the bunch...
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Is fake tan bad for your skin? Two experts share their insights
Wondering if there are any downsides to your self-tan routine? We asked skin specialists to settle the debate
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As a fake tan lover, avoiding orange hands has become my forte - these are the 5 removal tricks that really work
Orange palms? Been there but thanks to these five tricks to getting fake tan off your hands, they're a thing of the past.
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If you try one beauty product this week, make it a powerful dark spot treatment
The sun has reappeared - rejoice! If resurfaced pigmentation is sparking less joy, this week's Sunday Service has a solution
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