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    Denise Primbet

    Denise Primbet

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    Beauty Contributor

    Denise is an award-winning beauty journalist with years of experience in the industry, writing about everything from makeup and skincare to perfume and haircare. Having interviewed celebrities like Khloe Kardashian and Winnie Harlow, Denise's vast writing portfolio also includes a number of product reviews, buying guides, first-person features and deep-dive explainers. To support her content, she regularly quizzes industry experts, including dermatologists, hair stylists and celebrity MUAs for the latest scoop in the beauty biz.

    Since Denise tests dozens of new beauty launches on a daily basis, she knows all about what makes a product truly unique and innovative. Through her writing, Denise also aims to champion Asian representation and diversity within the beauty industry. When she's not trying out the latest lip balm release, you can find her playing cosy video games and attending to her regular dog mum duties.

    Latest articles by Denise Primbet

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      Soothing formulas to quench the skin.

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      Your summer fragrance wardrobe, sorted.

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      Effortless precision and lasting pigment.

      By Denise Primbet

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      Truly cutting-edge formulas

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      Cosy, clean and fluffy.

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      By Denise Primbet

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      All the glow, minus the heavy feel.

      By Denise Primbet

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      Plus, how to adjust your skincare accordingly

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      I wore a neuroscience perfume for a month, and everyone around told me I smelled "confident"

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      The antidote to smelling like everyone else

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      "It's like the Met Gala for Muslims"

      By Denise Primbet

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      Fresh and bold

      By Denise Primbet

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      Make Up
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      I recreated my entire makeup routine from when I was 17—surprisingly, these are the products I still reach for a decade later

      True ride-or-dies

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      Soft, feminine energy, bottled

      By Denise Primbet

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      Puzzled over the best wedding lip combo? I quizzed 4 MUAs on their top recommendations

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      By Denise Primbet

      Make Up
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      This tinted moisturiser made me ditch my foundation altogether, and I don't see myself going back

      The best skincare/makeup hybrid I’ve tried in 2025

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