Becki Murray

London

Beauty Editor and Cosmetic Science Journalist at Citizen Femme

Beauty Editor + Cosmetic Science Journalist at @citizenfemme 👩‍💻 Instagram: @beckimurray_

Articles

How To Stay Chic In The Heat┃Citizen Femme

1 week ago | citizen-femme.com | Becki Murray

It’s the time of year for UK heatwave warnings and travel to hot countries. Stay chic in the heat with our beauty director’s simple trick for heatwave-proof beauty. When summer hits, many of us instinctively reach for more products: not just SPF, but extra hydrators, primers and powders to combat dry, tight skin, sweat, shine and redness. But, like with summer fashion, where the layers instinctively come off, I’d actually suggest the opposite approach.
The Future Is Back In Store┃Citizen Femme

1 week ago | citizen-femme.com | Becki Murray

Thought the high street was ‘dead’ and online was the future? Think again. In-person beauty shopping is back with a bang and it’s had quite the upgrade. Shopping for beauty products online is convenient – and the speed is seductive too. With the click of a button, you can have your favourite moisturiser delivered to your door; buy a new mascara in your lunch break (without leaving the office); and browse haircare products while on your commute, straight off a social media recommendation.
Best After-Suns and Tan Extenders To Treat Sunburn┃Citizen Femme

1 week ago | citizen-femme.com | Becki Murray

We’ve probably all been there – too much sun, not enough SPF, and suddenly your skin is radiating heat like a toaster. These are the best after-suns to help you beat the burn. Whether you missed a spot, lost track of time, or simply underestimated a cloudy or windy sky, sunburn happens. And, yes – while the signature tomato red rash is more common in light skin tones, all skin colours can feel the sore, overly warm side effects of too much UV exposure.
Best Sunscreen Sticks For Invisible On-The-Go SPF┃Citizen Femme

2 weeks ago | citizen-femme.com | Becki Murray

Login Competitions PIN IT The Beauty Edit For quick, easy, makeup-proof sun protection, look no further than our beauty director’s favourite sunscreen sticks. When the sun’s out but you’re on-the-go, reapplying SPF can feel like a chore, especially when you are trying to beat sunburn while not disrupting your makeup. Equally, when you are travelling light, perhaps with only a carry-on, it can often seem like you’re forced to compromise on your favourite sunscreen to save on space. If any of...
The Gentle Way To Tackle Stress ┃Citizen Femme

2 weeks ago | citizen-femme.com | Becki Murray

Find yourself constantly on the edge of burnout? Our wellness director tries the micro-presence trend that promises a gentler way to tackle stress. Have you ever been in the middle of a massage but found yourself mentally checking off your to-do list, and feeling even a little guilty that you aren’t at your computer working away? I have.
These Are The Supplements That Practitioners Actually Use Themselves

2 weeks ago | thetweakmentsguide.com | Becki Murray |Alice Hart-Davis

10th June 2025 With so many different supplements on the market, it can be difficult to know what products you should really be taking. But fear not! We’ve spoken to leading practitioners about the supplements they use themselves – which surely is the proof you need that they do the job and make a difference. From the best vitamin C and omega 3 supplements, to discussions about collagen and NAD+, read on to discover what our TTG-recommended practitioners had to say.
'Why I Had My First Botox at 56 — And Why I’ll Do It Again'

2 weeks ago | thetweakmentsguide.com | Becki Murray |Alice Hart-Davis

Held off on trying tweakments into your late 50s, but still curious about them? Are you now a little worried it’s too late to start or think you’ll take the plunge and be judged for it, and no longer recognise your face? Jane*, a 56 year old health and social affairs journalist, felt the same about toxin injections, having spent decades in and around the industry, reluctant to dip her toe.
Best New June Beauty Launches 2025┃Citizen Femme

3 weeks ago | citizen-femme.com | Becki Murray

With a host of new beauty launches passing across her desk each month, Citizen Femme’s beauty director Becki Murray has identified the makeup, skincare and fragrance products that are actually worth adding to your routine. Her pick of June’s best beauty launches will help to kickstart your summer beautification (regardless of what the weather has in mind).
WIN! 3 month supply of premium collagen supplement Totally Derma

3 weeks ago | getthegloss.com | Becki Murray

Totally Derma is the premium collagen stocked in the clinics (and kitchen cupboards) of many of our favourite aesthetic doctors and facialists — and for good reason. Unlike most collagens it has its own clinical trials to show, in just three months, an improvement in skin texture, redness and wrinkles, as well as cystic acne (because of its beneficial effect on gut health) and even vaginal hydration, reducing common genito-urinary symptoms of menopause.
Best Summer Hair Repair For Dry, Damaged Hair

3 weeks ago | citizen-femme.com | Becki Murray

If your hair feels like it’s in need of a holiday even after you’ve come back from yours, you need our summer hair repair guide. Struggling with dry, frizzy, or damaged hair after your summer holiday? You’re not alone. Between sun-soaked sightseeing, long-haul flights, and salty beach swims, the combination of sun exposure, chlorine, saltwater and heat can leave your hair looking less than its best by the end of your travels.