Fiona McKim
As woman&home's Beauty Channel Editor, Fiona Mckim has tried more beauty products than she’s had hot dinners and nothing makes her happier than raving about a brilliant find on womanandhome.com or her instagram grid (@fionamckim if you like hair experiments and cute shih-tzus). 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 employ extreme cynicism). She has since covered every corner of the industry, from interviewing dermatologists and celebrities to 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 voyaging across 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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Superdrug discount codes
Save on skincare, makeup, perfume & vitamins using these 11 live & tested Superdrug discount codes.
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Benefit Badgal Bang! review: is the cult mascara worth the hype?
Our beauty team's honest Benefit Badgal Bang! mascara review – is this another game-changing mascara from the brand?
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What are injectible skin boosters and what happened when our beauty ed tried them?
Aesthetic experts explain everything you need to know about skin boosters – the buzziest injectible tweak of 2023
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I've just decluttered my makeup drawer and these are the 5 products I will (and won't) be taking into 2023
Not everything survived our beauty editor's makeup declutter...
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The best foundations for dry skin: achieve even, flake-free coverage at any budget
These are the 10 best foundations for dry skin, from easy sheer tints to luxurious stay-all-day formulas
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A beauty editor's Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer review: is it worth the hype?
Our Dyson Supersonic review breaks down why this tool is such a game changer – and if it's really worth the money
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How to style layered hair: pro tips, tricks, and inspiring looks to try
Expert stylists explain how to style layered hair – from heated tools to clever products
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Ponytail hairstyles—how to master the classic pony, plus 25 looks we love
These ponytail hairstyles offer up inspiration for every hair type, texture, and length
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48 hair up styles to try – cool, unfussy updo inspiration for every length
Our edit of beautiful hair up styles are modern, chic and easy to achieve
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The NEW £9.99 Maybelline mascara that’s better than a lash lift
Nothing gets the W&H beauty team all aflutter like new mascara.
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How to apply foundation like a makeup artist for flawless results every time
Pros explain how to apply foundation step-by-step, with all the products you need
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The best foundations for every skin type, chosen by our beauty team
These are the 19 best foundations on the market right now (and we've tried *hundreds*)
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Short hairstyles for women—60 ideas from shag cuts to French bobs and pixie crops
Get inspired by our favorite short hairstyles for women, from expert tips to the celebs who wear it best
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This new £7.99 Rimmel mascara left us stunned and we would genuinely recommend it to anyone
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This luxury lash brand has just launched at Boots – and it's perfect for sensitive eyes
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Skin smoothing 101: How to achieve a silky-smooth texture on your face and body
These skin smoothing ingredients and buys guarantee top-to-toe texture improvements
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Glycolic acid vs salicylic acid: which exfoliator is right for your skin?
The differences, benefits, and how glycolic acid vs salicylic acid work in your routine
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The best tweakments for amazing results without cosmetic surgery—including celeb secret EmSculpt
From injectibles to laser to fat burning, these tweakments prove there's no need to go under the knife to get incredible results
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5 skincare acids you need to know
If you’re interested beauty, you’ve probably heard that skincare acids are some of the most highly regarded active ingredients around.
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These nude lipsticks complement, moisturise and look natural on all skin tones
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How to apply lipstick—four simple steps to mastering flawless application
Learn how to apply lipstick so it looks amazing, lasts longer and feels comfier
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Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer vs L’Oréal Paris Skin Paradise Tinted Water Cream
Looking for a tinted moisturiser but not sure whether to pick Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer vs L’Oréal Paris Skin Paradise Tinted Water Cream? We’re here to help.
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Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser review: more skincare, less shine
The original tinted moisturizer still has plenty to offer - but you might miss the old formula's glow
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Expert tricks for frizzy hair—get to the root of frizz once and for all
Frizzy hair problems? These are the products and tips our beauty team swears by
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