
Rhiannon Derbyshire
Rhiannon Derbyshire is the Senior Beauty Editor for Woman & Home.
She started her career interning at Essenitals magazine in 2011 while working alongside her Fashion Journalism degree. There, she was lured to the beauty desk, seduced by bright lipsticks, posh shampoos, and every skincare product imaginable. From there she worked for other magazines including Bella, Closer, heat, Woman, Womans Own and Womans Weekly as well as Superdrug's DARE magazine. She's written about fashion, beauty interiors, and health, but beauty remains her favourite topic.
14 years into her career, she now writes about all things skincare, haircare and makeup for six national titles and often interviews celebrities, experts and brand founders. Highlights include conversations with Helen Mirren, Sam McKnight, Bobbi Brown and Dr Dennis Gross. She also oversees and judges products for the Woman & Home skin, hair and beauty awards, rigorously testing hundreds of products yearly.
After decades of painstakingly straightening her 3A curls, Rhiannon now embraces her natural texture and specialises in writing about curly hair routines. The key, she finally realized, was letting go of any control - physical and metaphorical - and finding the holy grail curl cream. She also has a penchant for matte red lipsticks and is an advocate of minimalist skincare routines - with a bit of LED therapy thrown in.
Latest articles by Rhiannon Derbyshire
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My foundation never lasted until I added this one product to my routineThis £38 setting spray is the secret behind my longest-lasting makeup to date
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6 clever ways to adjust your foundation if it's too light or dark, according to makeup artistsWhether you’ve got a summer tan or just bought the wrong shade, these tricks will save you from buying a new bottle
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Thinking about bleaching your curly hair? Don't book an appointment until you've read these 7 golden rulesExperts share what you need to know to bleach curly hair safely, without damaging the delicate curl pattern
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I'm well-acquainted with Lancôme's mascaras, but these 6 formulas are by far my favourites for accentuated lashesOur Senior Beauty Editor has tried every mascara Lancôme has to offer and these are the lengthening formulas she loved best...
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Trust me, these are the only 4 high-maintenance things I do for my skin to stay low-maintenance day-to-dayLooking to streamline your routine? Try our senior beauty editor's high-impact, low-effort approach
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Announcing our 2025 woman&home skin awards winners!Get the skin of your dreams with 65 of the very best products for every complexion concern
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LED face masks are booming - but have you considered what red light therapy can do for your body? Our beauty editor explains allFrom benefits to results and risks, here’s everything you need to know about red light therapy for the body
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Tinted sunscreens are everywhere this summer - if you're wondering about their benefits, step right this wayThese new hybrid formulas are the beauty multitasker to know, but what exactly is a tinted sunscreen?
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I've tested so many LED masks, but when I found out Renée Zellweger and Halle Berry love this one, I had to see what the fuss was aboutCurrentBody LED Face Mask: Series 2 is a celebrity favourite - but is it worth the bigger spend?
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Announcing our 2025 woman&home Hair Awards winners!Looking for the best products to create a good hair day? We’ve tested hundreds of buys to find the best of the best
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A Ukrainian manicure is the best, longest-lasting nail treatment I've ever tried - here's the full low-downWondering whether to book a Ukrainian manicure? Our senior beauty editor is a big fan - and is sure you will be too
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Brassiness begone - the 9 best purple shampoos for toning and illuminating blonde and grey hairOur team have washed their blonde strands in a myriad of purple shampoos and these were the best of the bunch...
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I found upper arm confidence thanks to this mindset shift (and yes, two great products)This exfoliator and tan duo - as well as a common sense epiphany - conquered our senior beauty editor’s arm fears
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As a beauty editor with curls I've tried hundreds of shampoos - but Davines Love might be the best on the marketMost shampoo leaves my curls frizzy - this quenching formula makes them look so bouncy and defined
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The one skin mistake most people are making, according to dermatologistsAre you guilty of this easy mistake? If so, you could be at risk of harming your skin.
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I've tried countless skincare subscriptions, but Klira might be the best prescription retinol I've ever usedOur senior beauty editor's detailed Klira review breaks down the results, restrictions and costs of the bespoke service
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According to dermatologists, most people are neglecting this key skincare stepPrioritising this one thing will make all your other products work harder...
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I tried every single NARS foundation to find the ideal formula for any skin typeTrying to find the best NARS foundation for you? Our beauty editor has tested and rated every option by skin type, coverage and finish
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I never bothered to use cuticle oil until this formula slotted so easily into my routineMy nails have never looked healthier thanks to this nifty tube of nourishment
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Confused by niacinamide vs vitamin C? Here's the full lowdown on each ingredient's skin benefits and downsidesAn expert explains when and how to use niacinamide and vitamin C in your skincare routine for optimal results
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This simple trick will help your makeup look pristine all day - and nightRushing from one ‘do to another? A makeup artist shares the handiest trick to refresh your base without having to reapply
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I’m a curly-haired beauty editor who can make a smooth blow-dry last over a week: here's howOur senior beauty editor has mastered the art of stretching out a salon blow-dry, try these tricks to stave off a wash day
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The DRx SpectraLite FaceWare Pro is better than any facial I've hadWe reveal if Dr Dennis Gross DRx SpectraLite FaceWare Pro is worth the spend
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Does light therapy for acne work? Experts explain the science as our beauty editor tries itOur blemish-prone beauty editor tests light therapy for acne with (spoiler alert) truly impressive results. Here's how it works...
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