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    Valeza Bakolli

    Valeza Bakolli

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    Junior Shopping Editor

    Valeza Bakolli is Marie Claire’s Junior Shopping Editor, and as such, she’s made it her mission to encourage people to shop mindfully and with purpose. Having previously worked across publications like BuzzFeed and Livingetc., in her role at MC UK she covers all things shopping - from thoroughly road testing the best fitness kit to keeping a finger on the pulse of what’s new in fashion and beauty.

    She dedicates hours of her time every day to scouring the online stores, finding the best products online so you don’t have to (from small and sustainable businesses wherever possible, of course).

    Carefully collating the best beauty, fashion and health pieces to shop isn’t just her bread and butter, it’s her happy place. She loves writing up an in-depth product review just as much as curating a meaty buying guide, so you can grab a brew and settle in for a long, juicy read.

    Latest articles by Valeza Bakolli

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    18 Iconic Beauty Buys That Are Either on Sale, Have a Discount Code or Both

    Only sensible items to stock up on and nothing else.

    Beauty
    • woman wearing one of the last minute holiday picks from the article
      I Just Booked a Trip to the South of France—These 17 On-Sale Holiday Pieces Could Work for a Luxury Euro Aesthetic

      Smart buys that will last for multiple summers in a row.

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Shopping
    • Best Pilates leggings: Features Editor Mischa Anouk-Smith in H&M Pilates flares
      So Long, Slippery and Restrictive Styles: These Are the Only 10 Pilates Leggings Team MC UK Recommends

      Supportive, breathable and so, so soft.

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Fitness
    • Best at-home Reformer Pilates machines - woman using reformer
      These 7 Affordable Reformer Pilates Machines Will Make Your Home Workouts Seriously Effective

      Get the same results at home—for less.

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Fitness
    • OPI RapiDry
      I Used to Smudge Every Manicure—Until OPI’s RapiDry Dramatically Cut My Drying Time

      These polishes gave me a professional-looking manicure in minutes.

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Nails
    • a close up of a woman's shoulder with cream on it
      So You've Nailed Your Skincare Routine, Now It's Time To Think About Body Barrier Repair

      Show your body some love

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Skincare
    • Three Warriors Tan
      I Usually Dread Applying Self-Tan—But Three Warriors Has Completely Won Me Over

      Sponsored by Three Warriors

      A natural-looking tan with minimal effort? Yes please.

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Skincare
    • e.l.f. Halo Glow Highlighter review
      E.l.f.’s Halo Glow Collection Rivals Luxury Beauty—And This New Launch Might Be Its Best Yet

      Sponsored by e.l.f. Cosmetics

      An effortless springtime glow for less.

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Make Up
    • a beauty shot of a black model with glowy skin at Situationist catwalk show - lactic acid
      Lactic Acid: The Gentle, Hydrating Exfoliator Adored By Experts And Sensitive Skin-Sufferers Alike

      Hello baby-soft skin

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Skincare
    • model wearing BAM mallea leggings
      I'm a Shopping Editor Who Prizes Affordability and Performance—8 BAM Activewear Picks for Every Workout

      Affordable activewear that actually performs? Yes, please.

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Fitness
    • a model's very glowy face backstage at a fashion show - best essences
      This K-Beauty Skincare Step Saved My Post-Partum Skin

      My answer to glowing skin

      Skincare
    • a close up of a model's bottom half in white underwear
      7 Things Experts Really Wish You’d Stop Doing to Your Bikini Line

      From picking ingrown hair to the correct knickers choice

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Hair
    • Split ends - how to treat & prevent them
      I’m Tired of Dealing With Split Ends—So I Asked the Experts How to Treat, Trim and Prevent Them

      Here’s everything you need to know

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Hair
    • Keratosis Pilaris
      Keratosis Pilaris: The Expert Guide to Treating the Bumpy, Rough Skin Condition

      Say goodbye to your never-ending goosebumps

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Skincare
    • model with blonde hair and darker roots - best root touch-ups
      These Are, Undoubtedly, The Best Root Touch Ups To Help Stretch Out Your Hair Appointments

      Brush, dab and spray your roots away

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Hair
    • Ally wearing one of the best workout vests
      Warmer Weather Is Approaching – These 14 Workout Vests Get Our Vote for Hot, Sweaty Sessions

      Approved by fitness experts and MC UK Editors.

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Fitness
    • A woman using one of the best Pilates rings
      I’m Sold on the Benefits of Pilates Rings for Levelling Up Home Workouts – 6 I Have My Eye On

      It’s time to get familiar with the "Magic O"

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Fitness
    • Kendall Jenner wearing Arch4
      Matching Loungewear Sets Make the Perfect Cosy Transitional Outfits – 11 of Team MC’s Top Picks

      The epitome of cosy and chic

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Fitness
    • A woman working out in a studio with one of the best Pilates bars
      Pilates Bars Are an Even More Affordable Alternative to At-Home Reformer - Here Are the 10 We’d Recommend

      Upgrade your Pilates workouts for (way) less

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Fitness
    • Best supplements for hair growth
      The Supplements Hair Experts Trust for Fuller, Healthier Hair

      Keen to improve your hair health? Read on.

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Hair
    • Suri green toothbrush and new soap dish on a striped towel
      I’ve Been Recommending the SURI 2.0 Toothbrush to Everyone – and They’ve Just Launched a New Accessory

      Sustainable, chic, effective

      Health and Fitness
    • Lila Moss wearing blue track jacket from her Adanola collection
      We’re Health Editors That Live in Adanola Gear - Here Are the Products We Own and Adore

      Plus, the Lila Moss collab pieces at the top of our wish lists

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Fitness
    • supplements for skin
      The Supplements for Skin Worth Taking, According to the Experts

      From targeting acne to supporting the skin barrier.

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Skincare
    • a hand scooping product out of one of the best lip masks from the article
      Lip Masks Are the Unsung Heroes of Winter—These 8 Are Exceptional

      Dry, chapped lips? No thanks.

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Skincare
    • pregnant woman working out at home
      I’m a Shopping Editor Who Worked Out During Pregnancy – 13 Pieces of Maternity Workout Gear That I Swore By

      Looking for some bump-friendly athleisure? Look no further

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Fitness
    • veronika heilbrunner showing off her wavy hair on the streets of paris
      23 Expert-Approved Wavy Hair Products That Define, Hydrate and Boost Shine

      Embrace your natural waves

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Hair
    • Best long sleeved workout tops
      Trust the Experts With 20+ Years of Experience – 13 Best Long-Sleeved Workout Tops for Cosy, Sweat-Wicking Support

      Extensively tested and with the MC UK seal of approval.

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Fitness
    • Valeza holding one of the best massage guns tested by Marie Claire UK
      I’m Chronically Sore, So I Scoured the Internet to Find the 7 Best Massage Guns for Every Budget

      The unsung heroes of the relaxation and recovery world.

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Fitness
    • Best Free People activewear: a woman wearing the Righteous Runsie
      Free People Activewear Might Just Be The Best On The Market: 8 Items Our Editors Wear On Repeat

      Team MC UK can’t get enough of this kit.

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Fitness
    • best stretch mark creams for pregnancy - a selfie of valeza holding her bump
      After Months of Trialling the Best Stretch Mark Creams for Pregnancy, These 7 Came Out on Top

      From bump butters to oils and everything in between

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Skincare
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