
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 Whether she’s spotlighting ingredient innovations, challenging outdated narratives, or collaborating with brands on meaningful storytelling, she approaches every project with both integrity and impact in mind.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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The Verdict: We Put Lancôme’s New Curl-Holding Mascara to the Test
Can this mascara really lock in all-day curl?
By Lottie Winter
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All Eyes on Inflammaging: The New Frontier in Skin Science
How low-grade inflammation reshapes skin over time
By Lottie Winter
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January's Beauty Desk Drop: The New Launches Setting the Tone for 2026
The new products we can’t stop talking about
By Lottie Winter
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Beauty’s New Language Changed How I Feel About Getting Older
By Lottie Winter
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The Fragrances That Never Fail to Lift Our Spirits
The mood-boosting perfumes we always return to
By Lottie Winter
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The Makeup Brands Currently Commanding My Attention as a Beauty Insider
The new makeup brands worth knowing
By Lottie Winter
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Quiet Contour Is the 2026 Makeup Trend Led by One Cult Product
The barely-there sculpting approach redefining modern makeup
By Lottie Winter
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The New Wave of Beginner-Friendly Retinols That Take the Fuss Out of Getting Started
No nonsense skincare
By Lottie Winter
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The New Era of Clean Girl Manicures Is Here—and It’s All About Illuminators
Subtle, yet sophisticated
By Lottie Winter
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This Is the Single Most Important Step to Take Before Any Injectable Treatment in 2026
The simple step that could prevent serious complications
By Lottie Winter
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2025 in Review: The Most Exceptional Beauty Launches, According to Our Editors
Setting a new standard
By Lottie Winter
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Women Who Win: Jamie Genevieve on Community, Confidence and Playing the Long Game
By Lottie Winter
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This is what alcohol is doing to your skin—and how those changes show up over time
From festive flushing to long-term ageing
By Lottie Winter
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Your Definitive Edit of Editor-Approved Beauty Gifts That Define Luxury
Luxury, lustre and a little bit of self-indulgence
By Lottie Winter
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Inside Our Fragrance Wardrobes: The Marie Claire Editors’ Most-Loved Christmas Scents
The scents defining our Christmas
By Lottie Winter
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Unsure Which Dyson Hair Tool to Choose? We Put Their Cutting-Edge Stylers Through Real-Life Testing
Helping you choose the perfect styler
By Lottie Winter
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These Are the Beauty Devices Truly Worth Investing In This Black Friday
Real results with smart savings
By Lottie Winter
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This Month’s Most Covetable Limited-Edition Beauty Launches We Can’t Stop Talking About
The beauty gifts to have—and to hoard
By Lottie Winter
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Introducing the Ultimate Fragrance Christmas Gift Guide, With Every Pick Approved by Expert Editors
Presented by Marie Claire
Something for all tastes and sensibilities
By Lottie Winter
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Is Fragrance Toxic? Miranda Kerr Certainly Thinks So—But Does The Science Add Up?
Separating fragrance facts from fear
By Lottie Winter
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Best in Class: Introducing the Winners of the Marie Claire UK Skin Awards 2025
By Lottie Winter
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Presenting the Targeted Treatments That Triumphed at the Marie Claire UK Skin Awards
High-performance solutions for specific skin concerns
By Nessa Humayun
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Meet the 12 Over-Achieving Skin Enhancers That Impressed the Marie Claire UK Skin Awards Judges
Glow-boosting hybrids that elevate your everyday routine
By Lottie Winter
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Women Who Win: Bobbi Brown on Reinvention, Risk-Taking and Why Real Beauty Always Wins
By Lottie Winter
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Gillian Anderson on Beauty, Authenticity and the Power of Action
How authenticity became her truest form of beauty
By Lottie Winter
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Shay Mitchell Has Launched a Skincare Brand for Kids—and It’s Sparking A Backlash Online
The launch has raised serious questions
By Lottie Winter
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Our Editors’ Favourite New Beauty Launches to Help You Reset This Season
Gentle, restorative and worth every drop
By Lottie Winter


