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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

    valeza wearing the e.l.f. power grip primer under make-up
    I’m not usually a fan of primers, but this cult-status £10 one has truly converted me

    A product that hydrates, smooths and improves make-up longevity? Yes, please.

    Skincare
    • valeza after trying one of the best pregnancy massages
      As a pregnant shopping editor, pregnancy massages have been my saving grace—these 5 are the best ever

      The ultimate prenatal treat

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Skincare
    • a woman rubbing a best body cream for dry skin Getty Images 1653185592
      Prep your skin for the warmer weather with these editor-approved body creams for dry skin

      Whether you're after a rich or lightweight formula

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Skincare
    • the plumping peptide cream and exfoliating peel from the Origins Youthtopia range
      My skin has never looked bouncier, and it’s all down to this new apple-infused skincare duo

      Both gentle *and* highly effective

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Skincare
    • Valeza's nails after trying the glaize stick-on gels
      I think I’ve just found the best alternative to the gel manicure, and it lies in this *really* simple product

      Made-to-measure nails with minimal waste? Sign me up

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Beauty
    • Valeza wearing workout clothes after a pregnancy pilates workout
      Pregnancy Pilates helps to boost strength, relieve aches and prepare you and your baby for birth - so I tried it during my third trimester

      It's done wonders for my wellbeing.

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Fitness
    • La Solution 10 de Chanel review - woman and her mother wearing chanel with arms linked - getty images 2000209429
      I’m 30 and my mum is 60 - this is the only moisturiser we both love for our super sensitive skin

      This ten-ingredient moisturiser has reached cult status for a reason

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Skincare
    • the best Tatcha products from the article
      Of all the luxury beauty brands I’ve tried - and trust me, there are a lot - this one never fails to hit the mark

      These products are worth every penny

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Skincare
    • Valeza wearing her best Vieve products
      As an acne-prone beauty editor—this skin-loving make-up brand has kept me glowing all winter

      My make-up bag just got an upgrade

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Make Up
    • some of the best summer body care products from the article
      These are the only 12 summer body care products *actually* worth your money—trust me, I’ve tried it all

      From the problem-solving to the skin-enhancing

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Skincare
    • woman wearing one of the pieces from our pick of the best maternity brands
      I’m a shopping editor currently in her third trimester—I've found the 7 best maternity brands

      From well-known maternity brands to a few surprising new discoveries

      Shopping
    • a woman using one of the best weights for home gyms - getty images 1286120041
      I asked health experts and Editors for the best weights for home gyms - these 9 will get you results *and* save you money over time

      For when a set of water bottles will no longer cut it

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Fitness
    • Valeza testing some of the best high street activewear from H&M
      As cost-conscious, fussy Editors, these high street activewear picks tick all the right boxes - and are under £50

      Because high quality activewear doesn’t have to cost the earth.

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Fitness
    • valeza opening up the 12 Days of Liz Earle Beauty Advent Calendar 2024
      It’s far too early to start thinking about Christmas, but I’m embarrassingly excited about the Liz Earle advent calendar

      Yep, it’s officially beauty advent calendar season

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Beauty
    • Isle of paradise body care range
      Goodbye back acne - after using this new body care range for 2 weeks my skin has never been clearer or softer

      And hello backless summer dresses

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Skincare
    • woman wearing free people new in pieces
      As a shopping editor, my most complimented clothing comes from this high street brand—here are 19 picks I have my eye on for August

      Transeasonal dressing made easy

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Shopping
    • Hannah Crosskey wearing some of the best maternity capsule wardrobe pieces
      Introducing: the perfect maternity capsule wardrobe according to a sustainably-minded shopping editor

      Including pieces to take you beyond the bump

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Shopping
    • Fable & Mane volumising shampoo
      I struggle to get volume in my flat hair but this shampoo keeps it lifted and glossy for hours on end

      My favourite new haircare release, by far

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Hair
    • housewarming gifts from the article
      23 Housewarming Gifts Your Friends Will Actually Use (and Will Get You Invited Back Again)

      Bring on the dinner parties

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Homes and Interiors
    • some colourful vases from the oliver bonas home section
      I want my home to look as joyful as humanly possible, and this brand is my go-to for creating exactly that

      From colourful decor to chic summer accessories

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Homes and Interiors
    • prime day deals editors picks - woman looking down at her phone - getty images 1380977892
      Out of thousands of Amazon products, these are the ones our Editors rate most

      From the incredibly useful to the endlessly chic

      Shopping
    • prime day fashion deals - woman looking on her phone getty images 2149652141
      I’ve scoured through Amazon for hours and trust me - these are the best prices I’ve seen in a while

      Timeless staples to wear time and time again

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Shopping
    • valeza wearing the crz yoga leggings
      On the hunt for affordable kit that performs, too? I swear by these buttery soft leggings for all workouts

      Honestly, I'm obsessed.

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Fitness
    • valeza wearing e.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid Filter
      This affordable foundation makes me look like a dew drop (in the best possible way) - and it's currently on sale

      Here’s how I make it work for my oily/combination skin

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Make Up
    • prime day pilates deals - woman in pilates clothes looking at her phone - getty images 1333812705
      I'm a Pilates-obsessed Shopping Editor, and these are the Pilates products currently on my wish list

      Including the softest leggings I’ve ever put on my body.

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Fitness
    • valeza spraying the garnier super uv over make-up mist
      I just discovered the secret to reapplying SPF without disturbing your make-up, and this product is it

      It’s quite simply genius

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Skincare
    • valeza holding the Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Dry Oil
      I’ve been walking around feeling like a radiant goddess—and it’s all thanks to this shimmering body oil

      It makes my skin look *and* smell incredible

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Skincare
    • Franki Dammone wearing gola classics trainers - best adidas samba alternatives
      If you’re bored of adidas Sambas, these 13 alternatives are the perfect swap for summer

      Classic with a twist

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Shopping
    • the Lisa Eldridge Baume Embrace Melting Lip Colour balms in their packaging on a linen sheet
      As a self-confessed lazy girl, these tinted lip balms make my look luxe with minimal effort

      Hello easy summer make-up

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Make Up
    • woman wearing pieces from the Maksu new in page
      This influencer-approved brand is the secret to elevated summer attire

      And it’s now available in the UK

      By Valeza Bakolli

      Shopping
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