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    Matilda Stanley

    Matilda Stanley

    Freelance Writer

    Matilda Stanley is a freelance style editor covering all things fashion, beauty and interiors. She writes and styles for both print and online and covers everything from the latest catwalk trends to bargain makeup buys. With over fifteen years of experience in the industry, Matilda has written and styled for publications including Closer, Heat, Boots, Look, Woman & Home, Good Housekeeping, and PopSugar. Outside of work, Matilda is a proud mum of two little people, a lover of bright lipstick and owns far too many big-collared blouses .

    Latest articles by Matilda Stanley

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    As a Beauty Editor, I Cannot Believe I Have Been Hesitant to Try This Brand—It’s Now Become My Most Used

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    • Lymphatic drainage massage Woman, ready or start day with self love, beauty and fresh in hotel, apartment or spa
      Sluggish Skin? Lymphatic Drainage Massage Could Be the Reset You Need—Here’s How to Do It Right, According to the Pros

      Expert-approved techniques, at home

      By Matilda Stanley

      Skincare
    • Self-tan with SPF a woman with tanned skin in the sun
      This Self-Tan with SPF30 Tackles Two of Summer’s Most Laborious Beauty Tasks at Once

      Your shortcut to summer skin

      By Matilda Stanley

      Skincare
    • a model in the light, touching her face
      I Tried the Dermatologist (And TikTok) Approved 'Skin Cycling' Method For 2 Weeks And My Skin Thanked Me

      This straightforward routine has reset my skin

      By Matilda Stanley

      Skincare
    • A woman closes her eyes and touches her face as she bathes in the sun's light
      Hot Weather Leaves My Sensitive Skin Red, Inflamed and Itchy––but Weleda’s Latest Range Has Changed Everything

      The natural ingredients have soothed and restored

      By Matilda Stanley

      Skincare
    • a model with very glossy skin
      Illuminating Body Products Give Me a Confidence Boost During Summer—Here Are My Favourites for a Gorgeous Glow

      Get ready to shine

      By Matilda Stanley

      Skincare
    • a hand holding a bottle of sol de janeiro body badalada
      Tired of Ashy Limbs? This Delicious-Smelling Lotion is the Speediest Antidote to Dry Knees and Elbows This Summer

      It banishes roughness in seconds

      By Matilda Stanley

      Skincare
    • a bottle of ultra violette preen screen spf in front of a blue sky
      I Am Truly Terrible At Reapplying My SPF—This Protective Mist Takes The Hard Work Out Of Topping Up

      Even on top of make-up

      By Matilda Stanley

      Skincare
    • a hand holding a bottle of supergoop play lotion spf
      As a Mum of Children That *Really* Dislike Suncream, I Have Finally Found a SPF We All Enjoy—It'll Last All Summer, Too

      Obsessed with the XL bottle

      By Matilda Stanley

      Skincare
    • a hand holding wonderbalm
      I Can Confirm the Viral K-Beauty Multi-Tasking Balm Is Worth the Money—It’s Been A Saviour On Everything From Dry Patches to Sunburn

      A clean and simple formula

      By Matilda Stanley

      Skincare
    • a group of kiko milano products on a sunny window ledge
      KIKO Milano Creates Some of the Best Affordable Make-Up, but It’s so Underrated—Here Are 10 Hero Products I Always Repurchase

      There's over 1000 products in the range

      Make Up
    • a hand holding a bottle of byoma hydrating milky toner
      It Took Me Years to Try This Best-Selling £12 Milky Toner—I’m Kicking Myself for Not Using It Sooner

      A bestseller for a reason

      By Matilda Stanley

      Skincare
    • a headshot of a model with a streak of light over her face
      Trust me, as an oily-skinned girl—these are 10 fool-proof products to mattify shine during summer

      Get the right kind of glow

      By Matilda Stanley

      Make Up
    • a hand holding a pot of nars concealer
      After nearly a decade of searching, I’ve found the best long-lasting concealer for *all woes*—plus, it doesn’t cake

      This best-selling base ticks all of my boxes

      By Matilda Stanley

      Make Up
    • a hand holding belif aqua bomb
      This Viral Korean Moisturiser Is £32—And It Delivers The Most ‘Expensive-Looking’ Glass Skin After Just a Few Uses

      There's a reason it has gone viral

      By Matilda Stanley

      Skincare
    • a hand holding Naked Sundays Mineral glow spf serum
      There is far more to this innovative SPF serum than sun protection—it hydrates, primes and illuminates

      It's replaced multiple steps in my routine

      By Matilda Stanley

      Skincare
    • an open tub of murad resculpt body treatement in the sunshine
      I have always been sceptical about firming body creams but this new launch has *transformed* the texture of my limbs

      The science-backed lotion is impressive

      By Matilda Stanley

      Skincare
    • woman with a short crop wearing beautiful floral pink shirt
      I Struggle With Watery Hay Fever Eyes Every Summer—These Are The Only Products I Can Trust To Stick Around

      Budge-proof beauty is a must

      By Matilda Stanley

      Beauty
    • a hand holding a bottle of by terry tea to tan in the sunshine
      After years of searching for the most natural-looking tan for pale skin, I've finally found it

      Sunkissed in seconds

      By Matilda Stanley

      Beauty
    • three sculpted by aimee products on a white shelf
      Overwhelmed by the number of skincare products out there? This excellent trio takes the guesswork out of your routine

      Three steps to a happier complexion

      By Matilda Stanley

      Skincare
    • a hand holding a bottle of olay super serum
      This serum is best-selling for a reason—it tackles everything from dryness to pigmentation, and costs less than £40

      The ingredients lineup is impressive

      Skincare
    • Model wearing tinted moisturiser
      My dry skin loves a tinted moisturiser in the summer months—this one is *outstanding*

      It ticks the boxes for coverage and nourishment

      By Matilda Stanley

      Make Up
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      This new floral perfume collection is crying out for sunny weather—I can’t believe they’re all this good and under £45

      Luxury notes on a budget

      By Matilda Stanley

      Fragrance
    • woman at fashion week hair
      I’m not ready to embrace my greys just yet—here are the best products I’ve found to disguise silvery strands

      Instant root refresh

      By Matilda Stanley

      Hair
    • a model with a very wet and shiny face
      I swear by this age-old technique to perk up dull, dry and tired skin—it leaves me with serious *glow*

      It helps soothe the mind too

      By Matilda Stanley

      Skincare
    • A MODEL WITH FRECKLES
      I experienced skin pigmentation post-pregnancy—after trial and error, these are the best foundations for uneven tone

      Base products with benefits

      By Matilda Stanley

      Make Up
    • a street style shot of three smiling women
      As a picky beauty editor, I truly believe cushion foundations are *the* base for summer—here’s 5 of the best

      There's a reason they're trending...

      By Matilda Stanley

      Make Up
    • a hand holding charlotte tilbury sunkissed bronzer
      I’ve tried dozens of bronzers, but this holy grail cream formula makes my pale skin look sun-kissed in one swipe

      Ready to be OOO

      By Matilda Stanley

      Make Up
    • a group shot of liz earle products in the sunshine
      This British skincare brand has been a beauty editor favourite for over 30 years—here are the very best buys

      There's more to this label than the iconic cleanser

      By Matilda Stanley

      Skincare
    • a hand holding a tube of avene very high protection cream spf50
      I've finally found a SPF that applies *seamlessly* under make-up—it’s lightweight, non-comedogenic, and won't leave a white cast

      Perfect for sensitive skin too

      By Matilda Stanley

      Skincare
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