
Emma Stoddart
Emma Stoddart is a freelance beauty journalist and self-confessed skincare aficionado with over five years of experience. After graduating from Leeds University in 2011, Emma dabbled in ergonomics research as well as human resources before landing her first internship at ELLE UK. It was here where she fell in love with the world of magazines and reignited her passion for beauty—an area of obsession since her first foray into foundation with Dream Matte Mousse circa 2004.
Since ELLE, Emma has worked for some of the UK’s top women’s titles including Net-A-Porter, Stylist and Grazia. Her experience spans online and print as well as producing editorial shoots with some of the industry’s biggest artists, including Val Garland. Asides from working with them behind the scenes, she’s also had the chance to interview the likes of Patrick Ta, Pat McGrath, and Sam McKnight for all their insider tips and tricks.
A skincare junkie and wellness enthusiast, Emma is all about hard-working, no-nonsense products that really deliver results. She knows from experience just how to tackle an oily T-zone, add volume to fine hair, and specializes a glowing, barely-there makeup look that focuses on radiant skin, a healthy flush, and a natural-looking flutter. Away from her lengthy evening regime, Emma spends her time beading bracelets (a side hustle she set up with her sister), enjoying the great outdoors, and occasionally threading her own eyebrows (a skill she endeavored to master during Lockdown).
Latest articles by Emma Stoddart
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Elemis has turned its best-selling Marine Cream into a powerful treatment for your body – but is it worth the £70 spend?Can this high-tech body cream live up to the brand’s cult face moisturiser? We put it to the test…
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w&h exclusive: Michael Douglas showed us 3 of the easiest hacks to add volume to fine or thinning hair, fastFrom a simple blow-dry tweak to a clever parting trick, these easy techniques instantly add lift…
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Rosamund Pike won best actress this week, but we crown this the best eye makeup for hooded lids we've seen all yearRosamund Pike’s softly shimmering eye is a masterclass in special occasion beauty – and we have the full breakdown from her MUA
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This new K-Beauty skincare ingredient is like 'liquid microneedling' - and Nadine Baggot's already a big fanFeel like topical skincare isn't doing enough? Spicules are the Korean ingredient you need to know
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Dame Joanna Lumley has swapped her ‘cheap as chips’ moisturiser for this high-tech firming cream – and we can see whyAfter years of swearing by a budget classic, Joanna Lumley’s latest skincare pick leans into cutting-edge collagen science…
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‘I didn’t want a facelift or injectables’ Tamzin Outhwaite shares the treatment behind her firmer-looking skinThe actress credits NeoGen plasma for smoother, tighter skin – here’s what to know about the non-surgical treatment
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We panicked when Armani reformulated the iconic foundation loved by Martha Stewart, Cate Blanchett (and us) - so we had to do a comparisonThe cult base that's perfect for mature skin just got a skincare upgrade - here’s how the new Armani Luminous Silk Foundation compares
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The iconic Trinny Miracle Blur Diffuser has had a revamp - and this new liquid formula makes lines and pores vanish into thin airIs the updated Miracle Blur Diffuser even better than the original cult balm?
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Does your fine or fragile hair struggle to hold a curl? These wands, tongs, and wavers create bouncy styles that stick around all dayOur fine-haired beauty editors have tried countless curling tools; these ones really deliver
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Want a pair of ghds? Our beauty experts review every single hair straightener model from the brandWondering which ghd straighteners to buy? Our beauty team reveal the tool perfectly matched to you and your hair's needs
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Best hair thickening products to add volume, body and fullness with clever stylingDiscover our personal pick of the best hair thickening products with expert tips on bulking up fine strands
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We're constantly being recommended biotin for hair, but what actually is it and how do we reap its healthy rewards? We quizzed the expertsA trichologist explains the benefits of biotin for hair and why it's in every growth-boosting supplement
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Got a sore scalp or want to boost your hair health? One of these beauty editor-approved treatments will helpOur beauty contributor reviews the best scalp treatments to help achieve healthier, happier hair
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A beauty editor's Shark FacialPro Glow + DePuffi review: does the 'facial at home' device deliver a glow worth the price tag?I tested the viral device for over a month - these were the results on my skin's texture, hydration, and clarity
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Torn between the ghd Platinum+ vs ghd Gold? Our beauty team settles the debateTeam woman&home's beauty experts put these two classic ghd stylers head-to-head to help you pick the right straighteners for you
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For smooth styling that lasts, these are the hair straighteners we always reach for and recommendFrom cordless to steam, our beauty team reviews the best hair straighteners on the market, with tools for every hair type and styling need
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Julianne Moore’s wrap-around eyeliner is the party makeup trick to make eyes look 'bigger and more lifted'A celebrity makeup artist explains how to use liner for a similar, eye-opening effect
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Torn between a Shark and Dyson hair dryer? Our beauty team puts them through their paces in this detailed guideWe put the Shark SpeedStyle Pro Hair Dryer vs Dyson Supersonic in a head-to-head test to find out which is best
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Need a new hair curler? Our beauty team deem these 9 as the top tools to shop nowOur beauty team reviews the best hair curler options on the market, including wands and tongs for all hair type and budget levels
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Square or almond? This simple detail can make all the difference to your mani, so we've quizzed the pros on all things nail shapesExperts break down the most popular nail shapes and how to achieve them, from modern squoval to classic almond...
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Carrie Coon just stepped out with an ultra-short pixie cut - could this be the boldest hair switch-up of the season?The actress unveiled her new look at the Emmy Awards, and it’s the perfect example of how to wear the polished pixie in 2025
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Forget rouge noir: Scarlett Johansson’s ‘desert rose’ manicure is the chicest shade for short nails this autumnA softer alternative to deep, vampy hues, this muted rose manicure is seriously sophisticated...
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Kerry Washington carries this viral hand sanitising mist everywhere she goes - so now we want one in every scentThis cult buy is just one of several beauty and wellness favourites she always has to hand…
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We thoroughly tested all the best foundations for combination skin - these are 7 perfect formulas for faces that need a little bit of everythingThese versatile foundations won't cling to dry bits or melt off oily zones
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