
Katie Thomas
Katie Thomas is the Senior Beauty Editor at Marie Claire UK. With over 10 years of experience on women's luxury lifestyle titles, she covers everything from the best beauty looks from the red carpet and stand out trends from the catwalk, to colonic irrigation and to the best mascaras on the market.
Originally from Wiltshire, she spent much of her childhood in Germany and Switzerland learning to ski, but failing the language. She went to Bournemouth University, where she studied Multi-Media Journalism.
She started her career on fashion desks across the industry - from The Telegraph to Brides - but found her calling in the Tatler beauty department. From there she moved to Instyle, before joining the Marie Claire digital team in 2018. Since then she has spearheaded the beauty content across the site. She aims to inject a little bit of joy into every piece that she writes and would hate for anyone to think she takes herself too seriously.
She’s made it her own personal mission to find the best concealer in the world to cover her tenacious dark circles. She’s obsessed with skincare that makes her skin bouncy and glowy, low-maintenance hair that doesn’t require brushing and a cracking good manicure. Oh and she wears more jewellery than the Queen.
Her favourite part of the job is recommending products that she knows her friends, family and readers will love and benefit from using. As she always says, 'the best foundation is a bloody good skincare routine.
Latest articles by Katie Thomas
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 These are the best affordable skincare brands that actually workGood skin doesn't have to cost the earth By Katie Thomas 
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 I've been beauty editor for years and these are the affordable beauty brands I always rely onBy Katie Thomas 
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 It's scorchio outside, here's how to get your make-up to last in the heatBecause I'm sure we can agree, that the melting make-up look is not hot By Katie Thomas 
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 The Isamaya Browlacq is your answer to at-home laminated browsBy Katie Thomas 
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 Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré: a beauty editor's honest review of the industry's affordable skincare iconA multi-tasking hero By Katie Thomas 
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 Caroline Hirons has launched an app and it's the ultimate skincare shopping assistantMarie Claire sits down with the skincare expert to chat about her new venture into the tech world By Katie Thomas 
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 How to prep your legs for summer in 7 simple stepsBecause they are essential to any summer look By Katie Thomas 
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 The best cellulite creams for smoother and firmer skin (no orange peel, thank you)Try a targeted cellulite cream to reduce dimpled skin and smooth everything from legs and bum to stomach and arms... By Katie Thomas 
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 The best luxury candles that can elevate a room and your moodFrom Jo Malone London to Diptyque, welcome to your ultimate guide to the best luxury candles money can buy By Katie Thomas 
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 As a beauty editor, I use CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF50+ every single day in summer (and it's only £15)By Katie Thomas 
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 Every time I use these magical tanning drops I get so many complimentsEvery. Single. Time. By Katie Thomas 
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 Princess Eugenie's son August made his Royal debut yesterday in the sweetest outfit (and here's where to buy it)By Katie Thomas 
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 The Friends of Glossier sale is back - get 20% off your favourite productsWe like a discount, we LOVE a Glossier discount By Katie Thomas 
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 Sun cream expiration: does your sun cream expire and how can you tell if it's gone off?The risk is real By Katie Thomas 
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 According to experts, this is how to check moles properlySkin cancer is the fifth most common cancer in the UK so knowing the ABCDE method of checking your moles is a handy way to ensure you're monitoring them correctly By Katie Thomas 
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 Bruno Tonioli has reportedly quit Strictly Come Dancing after 18 yearsBy Katie Thomas 
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 Tatcha skincare finally comes to the UK: here's where to shop the collectionBy Katie Thomas 
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 Prince Philip honoured in two very special ways last night at the Royal Windsor Horse Show Platnium Jubilee celebrationBy Katie Thomas 
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 Ukraine are the favourites for this Saturday's Eurovision Song ContestBy Katie Thomas 
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 The Wagatha Christie trial starts today: here's what you need to knowBy Katie Thomas 
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 This Sex Education star has been announced as the next Dr WhoBy Katie Thomas 
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 Olivia Wilde was served legal papers from ex Jason Sudeikis whilst on stage talking about new movieBy Katie Thomas 
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 Rihanna's Fenty Eau de Parfum is finally coming back in stockGet your name down today By Katie Thomas 
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 What causes rosacea? Dermatologists and skin experts give us the lowdownBy Katie Thomas 
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 Azelaic acid: the skin calming ingredient loved by acne, rosacea and pigmentation-sufferersBy Katie Thomas 
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 We can't get enough of Kate Middleton's chic headbands - here's how to get the lookBy Katie Thomas 
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 Chanel beauty isn't cheap, but as a Beauty Editor these are the products worth every pennyBy Katie Thomas 


