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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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      This face cream is like a mini-facial in a tub—after just a few uses, it has injected hydration into my dry, sallow skin

      It's seriously multi-tasking

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    • a model with very glossy skin
      I wish I'd tried the viral 'glass skin' trend before—I can’t remember the last time my skin looked so good

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      The ultimate complexion-boosting combo

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    • a headshot of matilda with a tub of the inkey list biactive ceramide plumping moisturiser
      Every beauty editor I know calls this 5-star-rated moisturiser their favourite—here's how it changed my skin

      Ceramide-rich formula for the win

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    • a hand holding an open tub of nivea creme
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    • LOCCITANE IMMORTELLE NIGHT CREAM BOTTLE LYING ON A BED
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      Puts the beauty into beauty sleep

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    • a hand holding loreal hyaluronic serum bottle
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      OK, if you're going to wear make-up to the gym, this is the way to do it

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      It's like a quick-fix facial in a bottle

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    • A picture of the clinique dramatically different moisturiser
      One bottle of this iconic moisturiser is sold every 3 seconds and it has always been my go-to for keeping dry and rough skin at bay

      Loved by generations for a reason

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      The bestseller is a cold weather saviour

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      I'm a lipstick connoisseur and after a lot of research, I can confirm that these are the 9 best glossy lipsticks

      High-shine finish

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      I know how gruelling fringe-maintenance is, but over the years I've perfected it with these 7 products

      The buys that are key to sleek and bold bangs

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      Hair
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      Like a power nap in a tube

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      I'm in the middle of growing out my blunt fringe and these are the 7 products helping me through it

      A long process made easier

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