Articles by Katie Thomas, Senior Beauty Editor

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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A Night Cream Is the One Step That Could Make the World of Difference to Your Skin—These Are the 19 Best

The key to effective skin repair

I'm 37 and Just Got Botox For The First Time—This Is What I Wish I'd Known Before

What to expect from your appointment and onwards

I Gave Up On Gels Years Ago—The Nude Base Coat Is The Key To A Timeless And Elegant Manicure

Low-maintenance luxury

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Katie Thomas

Latest articles by Katie Thomas

A Night Cream Is the One Step That Could Make the World of Difference to Your Skin—These Are the 19 Best

I’ve Always Wanted Hair Down To My Waist—Here’s What It's Like To Live With 22" Extensions

Hair Tools Can Be Ridiculously Expensive—These Are The 14 Best Hair Straighteners Worthy Of Your Investment

The Search Is Over—These Are the 20 Best Mascaras in 2025 for Length, Volume and Definition

Find the Best Concealer Brush in This Line Up to Ensure Faultless Application

Space NK's 2025 Advent Calendar Has More Full-Sized Products Than Not—It's A Beauty No-Brainer

Hormonal Hair Loss Is More Common Than You Think And There Are Different Types Too—Here's How To Identify And Treat Them

It’s official—the best eye creams really do make a difference, and these 17 tackle dark circles, puffiness and fine lines

Marie Claire UK Skin Awards 2025: Meet the Visionary Judges Defining the Best in Beauty

Post-Summer Pigmentation Is Rife Right Now—Here's How The Experts Recommend Treating It

I'm 37 and Just Got Botox For The First Time—This Is What I Wish I'd Known Before

Here’s What Experts Want You to Know About the Best Shampoo for Hair Loss—and Which Ones Are Worth Shopping

We’ve Just Tested the 21 Best Foundation Formulas for Every Skin Type So You Don’t Have To

Want To Sculpt And Depuff The Face? This Traditional Technique Doesn't Take Long To Master And Can Be Done At Home

Rosacea Treatment, Symptoms and the Skincare to Rely on From the People in the Know

From Science to Skin: 19 Evidence-Backed Cleansers That Exemplify the Power of the First Skincare Step

Sandal-Weather Is Still Here—Here's Everything You Wanted To Know About Bunions (Including How To Get Rid)

These Are The 13 Most Beautiful Beauty Products—They Deserve To Be On Display At All Times

Strapped For Time? Merit's Innovative New Cleanser Will Speed Up Your Evening Skincare Routine

Rough Skin And A Dull Complexion Could Be A Sign Of Uneven Skin Texture—Here Are The Causes And How To Treat It

I Gave Up On Gels Years Ago—The Nude Base Coat Is The Key To A Timeless And Elegant Manicure

The Best Concealer Is the Most Essential Make-Up Product You Can Own—Here Are the Best 17 Money Can Buy

As Someone Seriously Considering Botox, Is Face Taping A Viable Alternative? Here's What I Found Out

I Was a Toner Skeptic—But These Are the Best Toners That Totally Converted Me

Looking For Your Next Manicure Idea? Soft Serve Nails Are The Dreamy Summer Take On The French Ombre

Want Baby Soft Feet This Summer? You Can Now Get A Medical Pedicure At Home And The Results Speak For Themselves

Still Not Sure What Your Skin Barrier Is? This Might Be Why Your Skincare Isn’t Working

Bronzers Are Divisive, As Beauty Editors We All Agree The Chanel Healthy Glow Bronzing Cream Is Unmatched—Here's Why

Trust Us—These Are the 9 Best Drugstore Foundations That Our Editors Would Buy Again and Again

I'm Not Going On Holiday Until Late August, This Is My Tried And Tested Instant Glow Routine