
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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For lightweight coverage with skincare benefits, these tinted moisturisers scored highest among our beauty teamAfter a lot of testing, our beauty team shares their detailed reviews of the best tinted moisturisers to suit various skin types and budgets
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For skin that feels supple and smells divine, these are the scented body lotions to slather yourself in - trust us, we've already done itWhen you want to smell incredible, but not too perfume-y, these scented and ultra-hydrating body lotions are the answer
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Announcing our 2026 woman&home Hair Awards winners!The results are in, and good hair days are in your future. We’ve tested hundreds of products to help you shop with confidence…
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Banish pigmentation and say hello to glow! Our beauty team's favourite Vitamin C serums are what your skin needs this springEveryone should use a Vitamin C serum, and we rate these 9 above all others
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We're ready for summer, and these 9 radiant fragrances take us there - with piña colada-like blends to salty sea notesCombining aquatic accords with warm solar notes, these summer scents will whisk you away to sunnier scenes - with picks for every preference and budget.
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Need a gentle dryer for curls and coils? Our curly beauty editors voted these the top tools for the jobDefine curls, coils and waves without frizz with one of the best hair dryers for curly hair – tested and reviewed by us
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Stuck in a hair rut and fancy a change? This simple tip from Jessica Alba’s stylist can help you find a haircut you truly loveA change doesn’t have to be dramatic to be transformative
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According to Sienna Miller’s facialist, you need to make this one change to your routine for the season aheadIt's surprisingly simple once you know about it...
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The brand new wet-to-straight hair tool that actually worked on our beauty editor's textured curlsThe Shark SilkiPro Straight is an impressive one-and-done tool - no matter what your hair texture
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I've asked the experts how long LED masks last, and how to choose one that goes the distance - this was what they saidLight therapy masks are a real skincare investment - but are they a long-term one?
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I'd never considered clarifying shampoo, but it's had such a transformative effect on my curly hair I'll never look backI can't believe what a difference it's made - I'm frizz-free, springy and shiny
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We always get compliments on our long, 'natural' lashes when we wear these 6 subtly defining and lifting mascarasFor a 'your-lashes-but-better' effect, these are the best natural-looking mascaras on the market - tried and tested by us
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These are the 2 crucial mistakes you’re making with blusher, and how to fix them, according to Gillian Anderson's makeup artistIt’s the quickest way to perk up your complexion, but it’s also easy to get wrong
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This affordable Shark LED mask combines light therapy with cryo cooling - here are my thoughts after testing it for over a monthOur senior beauty editor put Shark's first LED mask to the test...
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Confused in the perfume hall? A fragrance buyer reveals how to pick the perfect scent for gifting loved ones this ChristmasGifting perfume isn't easy, but these expert tips will help you get it right
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6 things I wish people knew about LED masks, as a beauty editor who uses one every single dayThinking about buying an LED mask? Read this first
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4 members of our beauty team with different hair types, textures, and needs tried this viral £40 hair mask - with interesting resultsColor Wow Dreaming promises to repair hair breakage, so we put it to the ultimate test
By Rhiannon Derbyshire Published
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Love winter? These 9 fragrances crackle with warmth and sophistication, with picks for every tasteWrap yourself up in these best winter perfumes, handpicked and loved by our beauty team...
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Are gel manicures bad for you? An expert manicurist and a dermatologist share their verdictCould a fresh set of gels cause damage to your hands and nails? Our senior beauty editor investigates
By Rhiannon Derbyshire Published
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Announcing our woman&home beauty awards 2025 winners!After months of rigorous testing, we reveal the 100 best buys in beauty, hand-picked by our beauty team and panel of expert judges
By Stephanie Maylor Last updated
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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
By Rhiannon Derbyshire Published
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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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