Make Up
Make-up tips from Marie Claire's experts, plus see all the latest celebrity and catwalk trends and read our daily news on new product launches and more
Make Up
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I’m very particular about my brows, but these are the 11 best eyebrow pens I’ve found for filling in gaps
For perfectly defined arches every time.
By Laura Mulley
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As a beauty writer, these 5 foundations are some of the best I've ever tried—and they're all from one brand
One is *really* special
By Grace Lindsay
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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
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Over 40? These are the 8 best primers to hydrate, smooth and boost glow— while keeping your make-up in place
The step you might have been missing
By Mica Ricketts
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This brand creates iconic, classic products and every beauty editor I know has their favourites—these are mine
Tried and true classics
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Gisou has just added three new shades to its sought-after lip oil line-up—trust me, they're going to sell fast
Spoiler alert: I’m obsessed with them all
By Valeza Bakolli
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4 Marie Claire editors just put Merit’s new Signature Lip Liners to the test—here are our brutally honest verdicts
Plus, you can shop them a day early...
By Nessa Humayun
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I can honestly say my lashes have never looked better—and it’s all down to this volumising mascara
+242% more volume? Yes please
By Jazzria Harris
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I’m a long-time fan of the £8 foundation that Cynthia Erivo wore on the red carpet—here’s why I love it
A true staple
By Matilda Stanley
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Blurred, back-lit skin will replace our obsession with glow—here are the best products for a velvety complexion
Soft, radiant skin will be everywhere this spring
By Mica Ricketts
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As a busy mum, I do my make-up on the commute—these on-the-go products leave me polished in minutes
Save yourself time with these train-friendly buys
By Matilda Stanley
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If you’re going to splurge, it better be worth it—here are 7 luxury foundations that *truly* go above and beyond
The most luxe bases in the biz
By Lucy Abbersteen
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I am always complimented on my natural-looking glow—I have these dewy make-up products to thank
Spoiler alert: the secret to my glow is in the prep
By Rebecca Fearn
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I just asked a make-up artist exactly how to contour lips for a fuller, more defined pout—and it’s surprisingly easy
Plus, the best products to use
By Mica Ricketts
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I’m always sceptical about viral beauty trends, but I have to admit that blonzing makes my skin look *so* glowy
Sun-kissed simplicity
By Mica Ricketts
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This smudge-proof budget mascara has convinced me to ditch my beloved designer favourite
And it's currently less than £11
By Amelia Yeomans
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I'm really fussy when it comes to mascara, but I love all 7 from this brand
For length, volume and definition
By Mica Ricketts
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I broke my three-year no-foundation streak for this ‘gel tint’—it has the most unique, long-lasting formula
It's now a make-up bag staple
By Nessa Humayun
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We've tried hundreds of bronzers, but as beauty editors we always return to the Chanel Healthy Glow Bronzing Cream—here's why
The easiest way to glow
By Katie Thomas
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The beauty memo from the BAFTAs 2025 was 'muted glam'—plus, contouring is officially back
A night of stunning beauty looks...
By Nessa Humayun
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Soft focus, just-kissed lips are trending—these 7 blurring lipsticks will give you the perfect diffused pout
Feels like velvet
By Jazzria Harris
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Satin skin is the expensive and natural-looking finish that sits between dewy and matte—these are the best products
It's a natural glow that's never shiny
By Rebecca Fearn
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When it comes to the best concealers for dry skin, trust me when I say these 9 moisturising formulas won't look cakey or settle in fine lines
No cakey under eyes here
By Tori Crowther
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I’ve always struggled with creasing and dark circles until I discovered this game-changing concealer
Skincare ingredients meets buildable coverage
By Jazzria Harris
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As someone with extremely pale lips, I can confirm these are the best lip stains for day-long colour
No re-application necessary
By Amelia Yeomans
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Frostbitten blush is proving to be the prettiest winter make-up look—here's how to wear it
It's giving *cold* ballerina
By Nessa Humayun
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My oily eyelids make liner a no-go, but I think I've just found a gel formula that can withstand anything
Time to perfect my winged liner technique
By Amelia Yeomans