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Top Beauty Journalists in UK (2025)

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Chloe Burcham

Beauty journalist at Women's Health UK, UK
UK
Beauty
Health
Lifestyle

As a leading voice in UK beauty journalism, Chloe Burcham combines scientific rigor with cultural analysis across Women’s Health UK, Grazia, and Stylist. Her work sits at the intersection of:

  • Skincare Innovation: From retinoid comparisons to microbiome-friendly formulations
  • Tech Ethics: Exposing harmful beauty algorithms while championing inclusive design
  • Body Positivity: Documenting the mental health impacts of grooming trends

Pitching Insights

Successful pitches to Burcham often include:

  • Peer-reviewed clinical trial data for beauty products
  • Interviews with dermatologists or tech ethicists
  • Case studies bridging aesthetics and psychological wellbeing

Recent accolades include the 2024 PPA Digital Journalist Award for her augmented reality beauty investigations. Avoid fitness/nutrition angles unless directly tied to skin/hair health outcomes.

Deborah Joseph

Beauty journalist at The Times, UK
UK
Beauty
Lifestyle
Culture

Deborah Joseph is an award-winning UK journalist specializing in beauty, lifestyle, and cultural analysis. Currently contributing to The Times and Daily Mail, she’s best known for redefining women’s media during her tenure as Glamour UK’s Editor-in-Chief (2016–2023).

Key Coverage Areas

  • Beauty Industry Evolution: Tracks shifting consumer values and ethical production practices
  • Workplace Equality: Reports on gender pay gaps and corporate policy changes
  • Digital Culture: Analyzes social media’s impact on self-image and community building

Avoid Pitches About

  • Celebrity beauty routines without cultural context
  • Luxury product launches lacking innovation narratives

Notable Achievement: Led Glamour UK to its first-ever PPA Digital Award (2021) for "excellence in audience engagement."

Hannah Coates

Beauty journalist at British Vogue, UK
UK
Beauty
Wellness
Lifestyle

As British Vogue's Beauty & Wellness Editor, Hannah Coates combines scientific rigor with consumer-focused analysis across three key areas:

  • Evidence-Based Beauty: Prioritizes clinical studies and ingredient transparency
  • Accessible Wellness: Identifies high-performance affordable alternatives
  • Holistic Living: Explores intersections of skincare, mental health, and home design

Pitching Priorities

  • Peer-reviewed research summaries
  • Cost-benefit analyses across price tiers
  • Multidisciplinary approaches to self-care

Recent recognition includes the 2023 Jasmine Award for Digital Excellence and Welltodo's Global Wellness Influencer title. Coates continues shaping industry standards through her unique blend of scientific literacy and consumer advocacy.

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Josephine Fairley

Beauty journalist at Beauty Bible, UK
UK
Beauty
Lifestyle
Business

Josephine Fairley stands at the forefront of ethical beauty and conscious consumerism journalism. As co-founder of Beauty Bible and creator of Green & Black’s chocolate, her work bridges artisanal craftsmanship with scientific innovation.

Key Coverage Areas

  • Sustainable Formulations: Tracks biodegradable packaging advances and waterless product development
  • Olfactory Science: Explores scent innovation through The Perfume Society collaborations
  • Entrepreneurial Ecosystems: Profiles impact-driven startups in beauty-tech intersections

Pitching Priorities

  • Clinical studies validating traditional beauty ingredients
  • Community-led sustainability initiatives with verifiable impact metrics
  • Novel delivery systems enhancing product efficacy and shelf life
“The future of beauty lies in marrying ancient wisdom with cutting-edge science.”

Laura Capon

Beauty journalist at Cosmopolitan UK, UK
UK
Beauty
Fashion
Lifestyle

As Cosmopolitan UK’s former Senior Fashion & Beauty Writer, Laura Capon redefined inclusive beauty journalism. Her work bridges high-fashion analysis with accessible style guidance, particularly championing:

  • Plus-size innovation: From runway adaptations to everyday wear solutions
  • Makeup democracy: Detailed product testing across skin types and tones
  • Digital beauty culture: Analyzing YouTube and TikTok’s trend impact

Pitching Priorities

Capon seeks stories that:

  • Highlight underrepresented voices in fashion
  • Decode viral beauty trends with expert insights
  • Showcase practical glamour for real-life wearability

Recent achievements include the 2024 Beauty Journalism Excellence Award and creating Cosmopolitan’s first disability-inclusive beauty guide. Her author profile remains essential reading for brands aiming to connect with Gen Z and millennial audiences.

Laura Pearson

Beauty journalist at Who What Wear UK, UK
UK
Beauty
Lifestyle
Books

With over 20 years in beauty journalism, Laura Pearson brings rigorous analysis to product reviews and trend forecasting. Her current work for Who What Wear UK and Scottish Woman Magazine emphasizes sustainable innovation and practical parenting solutions.

Core Coverage Areas

  • Beauty Tech: Tracks formulation advancements and eco-packaging developments
  • Parenting Gear: Evaluates safety features through pediatric expert consultations
  • Cultural Trends: Explores literature's impact on consumer behavior

Pitching Preferences

  • Prefers data-driven pitches with comparative market analysis
  • Values products addressing multiple demographic needs
  • Prioritizes brands with verifiable sustainability certifications

Lucy Partington

Beauty journalist at The Independent, UK
UK
Beauty
Lifestyle
Health

Lucy Partington is a leading UK beauty journalist specializing in evidence-based skincare, affordable product innovation, and ethical consumerism. With bylines in The Independent, British Vogue, and Cosmopolitan, she translates complex dermatological research into accessible advice for mainstream audiences.

Pitching Insights

  • Coverage Priorities:
    • Skincare Science: Focus on peer-reviewed studies or clinical trials, e.g., her analysis of fernblock technology in sunscreens .
    • Budget Beauty: Demystify dupes for high-end products, as seen in her Olaplex-Garnier comparison .
    • Sustainability: Highlight supply-chain transparency, like her work on shea butter cooperatives .
  • Avoid:
    • Celebrity gossip or fashion-centric pitches without skincare angles.
    • Claims lacking scientific verification, e.g., “miracle cure” products.

Achievements Snapshot

“Lucy’s work redefines beauty journalism by insisting that rigor and accessibility coexist.” — British Beauty Council, 2024
  • 2024 Beauty Journalism Award for sustainability reporting
  • Hosted masterclasses for Clinique and Dr. Jart+
  • Regular contributor to The Independent’s IndyBest, reaching 1.5M monthly readers

Phoebe McDowell

Beauty journalist at The Sunday Times Style, UK
UK
Beauty
Design
Lifestyle

Phoebe McDowell shapes luxury lifestyle narratives as Beauty and Interiors Director for The Sunday Times Style, with previous tenure at Grazia UK. Her signature blend of market analysis and cultural commentary makes her an essential voice in:

  • Premium Beauty: Specializing in dermatologically-approved innovations and sustainable luxury
  • Residential Design: Championing biophilic solutions for urban spaces
  • Lifestyle Trends: Forecasting convergence points between wellness and technology

Pitching Priorities

  • Emerging Materials: Particularly interested in cross-industry applications (e.g., medical-grade ceramics in homeware)
  • Cultural Intelligence: Products/services demonstrating authentic global influences
  • Data-Rich Proposals: Requires clinical trials or consumer testing metrics for beauty pitches

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