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Why I’m Trying To Opt Out of the "Smug Aging" Narrative
As a beauty editor, I love sharing advice about skincare that works, of course, but I’m officially done using my face as a midlife metric of happiness…
 • Donna Francis
5 Ways To Survive The Heat & Still Look Half Decent
From a British Beauty Editor Living In Florida: real-world tips for face sweat, humidity-proof hair and melting makeup.
 • Donna Francis
Is Grace & Stella 'Cool Girl' Skincare Actually Worth The Hype?
An honest review of the internet's latest skincare obsession
 • Paloma Sedeno
The UK's Under-16 Social Media Ban: Is This When The Beauty Industry Finally Wakes Up?
Why the demise of the algorithmic 'Sephora Kid' era is a welcome reckoning - and how brands must pivot to responsible, community-led education.
 • Donna Francis
Come On A New No7 Skincare Launch With Me To The Finger Lakes ✈️
Recharging by the water at The Inns of Aurora, testing new skincare, and watch me attempt to glass-blow a flower on camera 📸
 • Donna Francis
Can Moroccanoil Actually Tame Frizz in Humid Weather? An Honest Review
The Beauty Ed®s Note: As part of THE LAB, my student mentorship program where I oversee the work of the next generation of beauty writers, I’m so happy…
 • Gia
My DMs Are Flooding with CeraVe Panic. As a Beauty Editor (and a Mum), Here is What You Actually Need to Know
If you opened Instagram or TikTok last week, there’s a chance your feed was taken over by dramatic and scary headlines about one of my favourite (and…
 • Donna Francis
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