Lottie Winter
Lottie Winter is the Beauty Director at Marie Claire UK. With over a decade of beauty journalism under her belt, she brings a curious mind, an unshakeable love of skincare and makeup, and a science-first approach to everything she covers—from barrier-boosting serums to backstage beauty moments.
At the heart of her work is a desire to cut through the noise and get to what really matters–– products that deliver, conversations that empower, and beauty that makes people feel like their best selves. Whether she’s spotlighting ingredient innovations, challenging outdated narratives, or collaborating with brands on meaningful storytelling, she approaches every project with both integrity and impact in mind. She also brings a sharp eye for what resonates on social, and a strong commercial sensibility that bridges the gap between editorial depth and real-world relevance.
Born in London and raised in Cambridge, Lottie studied Philosophy at King’s College London—a background that fuels her constant questioning of not just what works, but why. She began her career at British Vogue, before joining Glamour UK, where she became known for her deep-dives into skincare science, no-nonsense product guides, and powerful first-person writing around health and mental health.
When she’s not decoding ingredient lists or trialling the latest tweakments, you’ll find her walking her two dogs, deep in a medical podcast, or on an eternal quest to find the perfect concealer. A long-time fragrance obsessive, she’s fascinated by the interplay between synthetics and naturals––and lives for the clean, mineral sensuality of ambroxan-based scents.
Latest articles by Lottie Winter
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Summer’s Barely Over—But Beauty Advent Calendar Season Has Officially BegunThe 2026 beauty advent calendars are already landing—here are the ones worth having on your radar.
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The Beauty Digest: A Foundation With Infinite Shades, Diptyque Does Bodycare, and the Exhibition Every Beauty Lover Should SeeThe launches, innovations and beauty moments worth having on your radar this week.
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Fenty Beauty Just Replaced Its Most Iconic Foundation—3 Editors Put Its “Flexible” Full Coverage to the Test50 new shades, flexible medium-to-full coverage and 12-hour wear—but does Fenty’s new Pro Filt’r live up to the original?
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Charlotte Mensah Has Spent 40 Years Changing the Conversation Around Afro Hair—Now, Her Legacy Is Going on DisplayFour decades into a career that helped reshape the conversation around Afro hair, Charlotte Mensah reflects on heritage, representation and community.
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The Beauty Digest: Dyson Does Teeth, Fenty Rips Up the Rulebook (Again) and a Surprisingly Fragrant Week for DogsPlus, proof that beauty doesn’t need to chase youth—and a new fragrance I’m borderline addicted to.
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The Beauty Digest: Max Mara Bottles an Icon, a £12.99 Skincare Revelation and an Ode to the Classic MassageA Beauty Director’s edit of the launches, treatments and beauty talking points worth knowing about this week.
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Marie Claire UK Skin Awards 2026: Meet the Visionary Judges Defining the Best in SkincareMeet the industry-leading dermatologists, doctors, formulators and skincare experts putting this year’s very best products and treatments through their paces.
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The Beauty Digest: Head Spas, Coco Mademoiselle Reimagined, and What the TPO Ban Really MeansA Beauty Director’s weekly edit of the launches worth knowing, treatments worth trying and industry talking points you’ll want an opinion on.
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Is Gel Polish Inherently Problematic? Inside Gel Polish’s Never-Ending Safety ScandalsFrom HEMA to TPO, nails can't catch a break
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The Beauty Digest: The Foundation Using Exosome Technology, the Treatment That Transformed My Skin Texture—Plus, the Ever-Earlier Advent Calendar RaceA Beauty Director’s weekly edit of the launches worth knowing, treatments worth trying and industry talking points you’ll want an opinion on.
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The Botox Plateau—Why Some People Think Their Injections Have Stopped WorkingBotox can seem less effective over time—but true resistance is rarer than you might think. Leading aesthetic doctors explain what’s really going on.
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Countless TikTok Posts Are Creating Panic Around Benzene in Beauty Products—We Investigated the Science Behind the StoryHere's what three dermatologists want you to understand before throwing out your skincare.
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I Watched Kiko Milano Build a Beauty Empire in Plain Sight—Now the World Is Finally Catching UpKiko Milano has been a beauty institution across Europe for decades. So why is the rest of the world only just catching up?
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"If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It": Actor Alisha Boe on Why She'll Never Give Up Her Signature ScentThe 13 Reasons Why and Do Revenge star tells Marie Claire UK why she wears fragrance for herself.
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The Marie Claire Fragrance Awards Winners 2026 Are HereBy Lottie Winter
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Skin Longevity: What Does Sculptra Mean for the Future of Skin Health?By Lottie Winter
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The Beauty Director's Black Book: The Aesthetics Doctors Worth Trusting With Your FaceThe only names you need
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I Spoke to the Super Stylist Behind Victoria Beckham's Iconic Bob—Here Are His Thoughts on Great HairFrom Kylie's Body Language waves to Dua Lipa's YSL campaign, Luke Hersheson has shaped the hair moments that defined a generation.
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I Was One of the First Beauty Directors to Try Marc Jacobs' Relaunch—These Are the 3 Products I'd RecommendFive years away, a whole new vision, and three very good reasons to get excited
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Meet the Marie Claire Hair Industry Icons of 2026: The Stylists, Colourists and Visionaries Shaping the Future of HairThe people behind the hair that inspires us.
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Nail Ridges Are Normal, but Bothersome—Here's How To Treat and Disguise Them for GoodYour nails are trying to tell you something.
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Maybelline’s First Tubing Mascara Has Landed—Here’s My Verdict as Someone Who Swears by Tubing FormulasBy Lottie Winter
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The Beauty Special: The Age of NostalgiaBy Lottie Winter
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Lisa Eldridge, Sam McKnight, Bobbi Brown and Adam Reed on Beauty’s Most Iconic MomentsThe products and moments that made modern beauty
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40 Years of Excellence—And The Products That Changed Beauty ForeverSetting the standard for decades
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Introducing the Marie Claire Prix d'Excellence de la Beauté Awards Winners2026’s most outstanding products
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The New-Season Beauty Edit: March’s Most Considered LaunchesNew, noteworthy and completely necessary
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