Lollie King

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TV and Radio Presenter and Writer at Freelance

Senior Beauty Writer at Marie Claire (UK)

TV and Radio Presenter & Freelance Writer. For bookings and enquiries call Mum or Dad on the house phone.

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This well-loved multi-tasking hair product claims to do a *lot*—as cynical beauty editors we put it to the test

1 week ago | marieclaire.co.uk | Katie Thomas |Lollie King |Nessa Humayun |Amelia Yeomans

Multi-use products are brilliant for the time-poor and the travellers. We can’t get enough of these products that promise to do more. The SPF moisturiser that protects the skin from harmful UV rays, as well as improving hydration levels. The tinted balm that works just as well on the lips as it does on the apples of the cheeks. And the hair cream that claims to nourish, tame, condition, define curls, smooth frizz, prime, add texture, boost shine, that can also be used as a mask?
This clever and complex fragrance smells unique and expensive—I've *never* received more compliments

1 week ago | marieclaire.co.uk | Lollie King

I'm pretty fussy about fragrance. Despite the steady stream of new bottles that hit my desk each month, I like to stick to old favourites. My current roster includes BIBBI Ghost of Tom, Penhaligons' Halfetti and Maison Margiela Under The Stars. Since writing about fragrance, my scent preferences have evolved. I once gravitated towards soft florals—romantic, airy and feminine—and would reach for these fragrances without hesitation.
I'm don't mean to sound dramatic, but honestly every time I wear this blusher I'm bombarded with compliments

2 weeks ago | marieclaire.co.uk | Lollie King

Look, I don't want to hear it, I know I'm wearing a lot of blush. After a long stint in my teenage years, when I wrongly believed that blush made me look like an old lady, it is now the one make-up item I can't live without. My drawers are bursting at the seams with blushes of all different hues—purples, pinks, oranges, red, you name it, I have the blush shade. Although I'm a certified beauty lover, I'm here to tell you that not all blushes are created equal.
I've had tenacious pigmentation since my teens—this ingredient has improved things *hugely* in just 6 weeks

1 month ago | marieclaire.co.uk | Lollie King

As someone with melanin-rich skin, hyperpigmentation has always been my greatest skin nemesis. In my teens, I really suffered with it. I had patches on my face, arms and back,and was left with stubborn dark marks after any sort of blemish—some of which would take what felt like a lifetime to fade. I've tried so much of what the market has to offer to try to get rid of these unmovable marks, so I feel like I am a credible source of knowledge when it comes to what works and what doesn't.
Introducing the expert judges of the first ever Marie Claire UK Fragrance Awards

1 month ago | marieclaire.co.uk | Lollie King |Andrea Thompson |Katie Thomas |Nessa Humayun

We are delighted to announce the addition of the Marie Claire UK Fragrance Awards to our illustrious roster. Fragrance continues to be our largest growing section, our readers respond to expert led, authoritative takes on the subject and so we decided to celebrate that. A select group of the industry's finest perfume experts will gather to judge some of the very best fragrances on the market.
It's a hard job picking the best beauty products of the month, but we've only gone and done it with these 8

1 month ago | marieclaire.co.uk | Katie Thomas |Lollie King

When your job is to test beauty products for a living it is incredibly overwhelming. Now, don't come for us, in no way are we comparing our very fortunate jobs to rocket science or cardiology. However, when you are sent as many products as we are, from what is a very oversaturated market, it is a tough job sorting the wheat from the chaff. How do we decide what makes the best mascara that everyone will want to try? Or the best hair oil that will resonate with today's market?
You heard it here first, 'butter biscuit blonde' is *the* hair colour update to make for spring—here's the proof

1 month ago | marieclaire.co.uk | Lollie King

The weather is warming up, and it's time for our hair and make-up to reflect that joyful burst of spring. While the never-ending cold months saw us opt for more icy, cool shades, now we're seeking something with a little more warmth. Of course, the more wintery and autumnal deep shades will always prevail in the UK (where the sun is temperamental); lighter and more lived-in tones are what we are looking towards at the moment. Enter, butter biscuit blonde.
I'm a black woman who uses tanning drops instead of foundation in spring for an even-toned finish

2 months ago | marieclaire.co.uk | Lollie King

Whenever I tell people that I use tanning drops as a black woman, I am almost always met with a look of surprise and often the question, "Why?"Growing up, the Eurocentric ideal of beauty didn't have a lot of space for me, which made me resent my black skin, so the thought of making my skin darker certainly wouldn't align with what was considered beautiful. For me, my affinity for self-tanner started totally by accident when I confused a bottle of facial tanning drops for a vitamin C serum.
As a beauty writer with curly hair, I didn't think the industry's most talked about hair tool was for me—until now

2 months ago | marieclaire.co.uk | Lollie King

When the Dyson Airwrap came out in 2018 I was green with envy. Everyone seemed to have one, and it felt like you couldn't scroll through your Instagram feed without seeing a series of how-to videos and before and after shots of people's hair. The innovative Airwrap proved to be one of the most important launches the hair industry had ever seen—one device that can tousle, wave, curl, blow dry and even tame flyaways. The market was awash with a number of Airwrap alternatives.
Introducing the esteemed Marie Claire UK Hair Awards 2025 judging panel

2 months ago | marieclaire.co.uk | Lollie King

This time of year sets in motion a few things—the switch to a new spring perfume, the anticipation of a new season's wardrobe and it means that it's time to announce the judges of this year's Marie Claire UK Hair Awards. Each year this esteemed panel sets about testing and trialling some of the industry's game-changing shampoos that don't cost the earth, impressive tools that push boundaries and treatments that transform.

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Articles

This well-loved multi-tasking hair product claims to do a lot—as cynical beauty editors we put it to the test

This clever and complex fragrance smells unique and expensive—I've never received more compliments

I'm don't mean to sound dramatic, but honestly every time I wear this blusher I'm bombarded with compliments

I've had tenacious pigmentation since my teens—this ingredient has improved things hugely in just 6 weeks

Introducing the expert judges of the first ever Marie Claire UK Fragrance Awards

It's a hard job picking the best beauty products of the month, but we've only gone and done it with these 8

You heard it here first, 'butter biscuit blonde' is the hair colour update to make for spring—here's the proof

I'm a black woman who uses tanning drops instead of foundation in spring for an even-toned finish

As a beauty writer with curly hair, I didn't think the industry's most talked about hair tool was for me—until now

Introducing the esteemed Marie Claire UK Hair Awards 2025 judging panel

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Articles

This well-loved multi-tasking hair product claims to do a *lot*—as cynical beauty editors we put it to the test

This clever and complex fragrance smells unique and expensive—I've *never* received more compliments

I'm don't mean to sound dramatic, but honestly every time I wear this blusher I'm bombarded with compliments

I've had tenacious pigmentation since my teens—this ingredient has improved things *hugely* in just 6 weeks

Introducing the expert judges of the first ever Marie Claire UK Fragrance Awards

It's a hard job picking the best beauty products of the month, but we've only gone and done it with these 8

You heard it here first, 'butter biscuit blonde' is *the* hair colour update to make for spring—here's the proof

I'm a black woman who uses tanning drops instead of foundation in spring for an even-toned finish

As a beauty writer with curly hair, I didn't think the industry's most talked about hair tool was for me—until now

Introducing the esteemed Marie Claire UK Hair Awards 2025 judging panel

Contact details

Emails

Socials & Sites

X (formerly Twitter)

This well-loved multi-tasking hair product claims to do a lot—as cynical beauty editors we put it to the test

This clever and complex fragrance smells unique and expensive—I've never received more compliments

I've had tenacious pigmentation since my teens—this ingredient has improved things hugely in just 6 weeks

You heard it here first, 'butter biscuit blonde' is the hair colour update to make for spring—here's the proof