Lisa Oxenham
An award-winning health and beauty writer, stylist and creative director, Lisa Oxenham is one of the UK’s top beauty editors and the Beauty and Style Director at Marie Claire UK. With 20 years of editorial experience Lisa is a brand partnership expert, and a popular speaker, panelist and interviewer on a range of topics from sustainability to the future of beauty in the digital world. She recently spoke at Cognition X and Beauty Tech Live and is on the Advisory Board for the British Beauty Council’s Sustainable Beauty Coalition.
A well-respected creative director she works on celebrity, model and influencer shoots with the highest calibre of photographers, filmmakers, make-up artists and hairstylists to create timeless images, attention-grabbing videos, digital events and masterclasses. Most recently Lisa has directed covers such as Lily Cole and Jameela Jamil, films such as Save The Arts featuring Francesca Hayward and sustainable fashion shoots such as Be The Change. Supporting the beauty industry over the pandemic has been a top focus, directing the British Beauty Council’s six inspirational short biographical films for their Bring Back Beauty campaign.
Lisa is a wellbeing and beauty influencer with a focus on mental health and a large and engaged audience on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
Latest articles by Lisa Oxenham
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In The Loop: The growing concern over 'Forever Chemicals' in beauty products
We explore forever chemicals, also referred to as PFAS, and the potential dangers they present to both human health and the environment
By Lisa Oxenham
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5 fresh-off-the-runway make-up looks to see you through spring
Fresh skin, molten metals and quiet-luxury highlights, this way...
By Lisa Oxenham
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I'm a Beauty Director who's passionate about using sustainable products - here's how I make sure I'm using trustworthy brands
As a conscious consumer navigating the sea of green claims, I find ethical brands with B Corp certification offer clear guidance.
By Lisa Oxenham
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In The Loop: Redefining luxury beauty - nature-positive brands leading the way
Discover the brands blending eco-credentials, quality, and ethics for a radiant, guilt-free glow
By Lisa Oxenham
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Beauty embraces wholeness—discover the wellness-infused products and news that are taking the spotlight
Our Beauty & Style Director shares this fortnight's beauty and wellness news
By Lisa Oxenham
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Meet the revolutionary serum for cellular-level skin rejuvenation
Orveda's The Omnipotent Concentrate targets 'zombie cells' for ultimate youth renewal, delivering on its bold promise thanks to years of research and skin-friendly formulas
By Lisa Oxenham
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Meet Dr. Rosa Vásquez Espinoza, the National Geographic explorer championing cultural preservation and female empowerment in science
Despite facing discrimination, she's a role model for women in science and conservation, advocating tirelessly for equality and representation.
By Lisa Oxenham
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In The Loop: Uncovering carmine - how a bug-derived dye colours the world of beauty
Discover the vibrant, yet ethically debated source of carmine—crafted from insects
By Lisa Oxenham
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Winter wellness holiday, but make it ultra-chic: inside Badrutt’s Palace, St Moritz
...think ultra-luxe bolthole set to a backdrop of pristine peaks - with wellness at the core. Hello alpine paradise
By Lisa Oxenham
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In The Loop: Discover the hidden world of microplastics in your cosmetics
We explore the multifaceted issues surrounding synthetic microplastics in our beauty products
By Lisa Oxenham
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In The Loop: After a 25 year ban the UK government has chosen to resume animal testing for make-up ingredients
Let's talk about what's been going on in the world of cosmetics and animal testing. You may well be shocked
By Lisa Oxenham
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YSL Beauty's new campaign highlights 9 warning signs that a relationship could be turning abusive
The 'Mistaken For Love' series runs as a part of the brand's powerful 'Abuse Is Not Love' campaign
By Lisa Oxenham
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Spiritual and Wildlife Retreat: Anopura's Rural Escape
With the surge in Ayurveda's popularity and our collective pursuit of spirituality and mindfulness, this Indian hotel offers it all. Discover Anopura, where spiritual nourishment meets nature's finest to rewild and regenerate
By Lisa Oxenham
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Marie Claire remembers Dr. Uchenna Okoye
Beyond her esteemed reputation as a pioneering dentist, Marie Claire contributor Dr Uchenna was much loved for her strength, encouragement, and compassion.
By Lisa Oxenham
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British Beauty Week is back—here's everything we think you should know
It's time to celebrate all things beauty
By Lisa Oxenham
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Unveiling the future: L'Oréal's top beauty breakthroughs at Viva Tech 2023
L'Oréal redefines beauty with tech-driven innovations championing environmental sustainability, inclusivity and diverse beauty for all
By Lisa Oxenham
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The skincare range that you’ll be hearing a lot about from everyone in the know
Transversing time with bio-compatibility, Lisa Oxenham reveals the secret of bio-tech skincare brand Orveda on youth extension
By Lisa Oxenham
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Easy Escapes: Relax in a stylish Tuscan villa at L’Andana hotel
Think sublime solitude in a beautiful villa once owned by the Medicis in Tuscany. Ciao Bella...
By Lisa Oxenham
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How to get the ultimate late summer make-up look, according to a make-up artist
Make-up artist, Lan Nguyen-Grealis shares how to get the bronzed make-up
By Lisa Oxenham
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How to nail French-girl make-up, according to an exceptionally chic French girl
Violette Serrat discusses the undeniable power of French-girl make-up
By Lisa Oxenham
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In The Loop: Why the beauty industry is moving towards lab-grown beauty and away from plant-based sourcing
Could biotechnology and the replication of botanicals be vital to the evolution of natural beauty?
By Lisa Oxenham
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Meet ELEMIS’ power plant: the English rose
Our Beauty and Style Director, Lisa Oxenham, visited Castle Farm to help harvest the organic English rose for the oleo extract that’s used in the Elemis Pro-Collagen Rose range. Here’s what she learned about the power of the organic English rose in skincare.
By Lisa Oxenham