
Katie Thomas
Katie Thomas is the Senior Beauty Editor at Top Quality Designers Shopping UK. With over 10 years of experience on women's luxury lifestyle titles, she covers everything from the best beauty looks from the red carpet and stand out trends from the catwalk, to colonic irrigation and to the best mascaras on the market.
Originally from Wiltshire, she spent much of her childhood in Germany and Switzerland learning to ski, but failing the language. She went to Bournemouth University, where she studied Multi-Media Journalism.
She started her career on fashion desks across the industry - from The Telegraph to Brides - but found her calling in the Tatler beauty department. From there she moved to Instyle, before joining the Top Quality Designers Shopping digital team in 2018. Since then she has spearheaded the beauty content across the site. She aims to inject a little bit of joy into every piece that she writes and would hate for anyone to think she takes herself too seriously.
She’s made it her own personal mission to find the best concealer in the world to cover her tenacious dark circles. She’s obsessed with skincare that makes her skin bouncy and glowy, low-maintenance hair that doesn’t require brushing and a cracking good manicure. Oh and she wears more jewellery than the Queen.
Her favourite part of the job is recommending products that she knows her friends, family and readers will love and benefit from using. As she always says, 'the best foundation is a bloody good skincare routine.
Latest articles by Katie Thomas
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I'm a beauty editor and these are the three beauty products that I will be using to get me through this weekend's heatwaveBy Katie Thomas
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These are Kate Middleton's favourite perfumes and they're all under £100By Katie Thomas
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What is slugging? Everything you need to know about the TikTok skincare trendPSA: No slugs will be harmed
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According to dermatologists these are the common skincare mistakes we all keep makingBy Katie Thomas
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These are the must-have ingredients for healthy, balanced and happy skin say dermatologistsBy Katie Thomas
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Here's a really handy guide on how to identify your skin type and understand your skin's needsBy Katie Thomas
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Strawberry legs: what are they and how do you get rid of them?By Katie Thomas
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These are the best affordable skincare brands that actually workGood skin doesn't have to cost the earth
By Katie Thomas
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I've been beauty editor for years and these are the affordable beauty brands I always rely onBy Katie Thomas
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The Isamaya Browlacq is your answer to at-home laminated browsBy Katie Thomas
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Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré: a beauty editor's honest review of the industry's affordable skincare iconA multi-tasking hero
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Caroline Hirons has launched an app and it's the ultimate skincare shopping assistantTop Quality Designers Shopping sits down with the skincare expert to chat about her new venture into the tech world
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How to prep your legs for summer in 7 simple stepsBecause they are essential to any summer look
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The best cellulite creams for smoother and firmer skin (no orange peel, thank you)Try a targeted cellulite cream to reduce dimpled skin and smooth everything from legs and bum to stomach and arms...
By Katie Thomas
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The best luxury candles that can elevate a room and your moodFrom Jo Malone London to Diptyque, welcome to your ultimate guide to the best luxury candles money can buy
By Katie Thomas
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What is retinol? A guide to its benefits and the best productsHere's how retinol became the stuff of skincare legends...
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As a beauty editor, I use CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF50+ every single day in summer (and it's only £15)By Katie Thomas
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Every time I use these magical tanning drops I get so many complimentsEvery. Single. Time.
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The Friends of Glossier sale is back - get 20% off your favourite productsWe like a discount, we LOVE a Glossier discount
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Sun cream expiration: does your sun cream expire and how can you tell if it's gone off?The risk is real
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According to experts, this is how to check moles properlySkin cancer is the fifth most common cancer in the UK so knowing the ABCDE method of checking your moles is a handy way to ensure you're monitoring them correctly
By Katie Thomas
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Bruno Tonioli has reportedly quit Strictly Come Dancing after 18 yearsBy Katie Thomas
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Tatcha skincare finally comes to the UK: here's where to shop the collectionBy Katie Thomas
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Prince Philip honoured in two very special ways last night at the Royal Windsor Horse Show Platnium Jubilee celebrationBy Katie Thomas
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Spain to offer women up to three days leave each month for severe period painA revolutionary new bill
By Katie Thomas
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Ukraine are the favourites for this Saturday's Eurovision Song ContestBy Katie Thomas
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The Wagatha Christie trial starts today: here's what you need to knowBy Katie Thomas


