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Donna Francis

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London, United Kingdom, United States
As seen in: HELLO! Magazine, Apple Podcasts, MSN, MSN Singapore, MSN UK, Daily Mail, Fabulous, Yahoo Canada, Substack, Flipboard, Allure and
Covers:  Midlife beauty, lifestyle, menopause, sobriety, perimenopause, skincare, family life.

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Hi! I'm an award-winning British Beauty Editor and founder of The Beauty Ed® a honest and genuine beauty content brand. I was awarded an American 01 Extraordinary Ability Visa for my unique voice in the beauty industry and for bringing unretouched beauty marketing to the British high street during my 5 years working as Beauty Director at Boots UK, and I now live and work in America.

I am an ambitious content creator through my @thebeautyed channels on Instagram, Substack, You Tube and Tik Tok …

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My 50-year-old face: Why sobriety is the secret to my midlife skin - and I've photographed every ...

My 50-year-old face: Why sobriety is the secret to my midlife skin - and I've photographed every ...

A beauty editor shares why giving alcohol was the best thing she has ever done for her skin, with pictures at…

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I've chosen to navigate midlife without Botox or fillers - here are 3 things I do for my skin ins...

I've chosen to navigate midlife without Botox or fillers - here are 3 things I do for my skin ins...

A near-50-year-old beauty editor shares how she's supporting her skin in midlife without needles. Here are he…

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Podcast hormone and menopause

Podcast hormone and menopause

Each week, Dr Louise Newson is joined by experts and other special guests to discuss the latest research, tre…

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Why I stopped drinking in menopause - with Donna Francis - Liz Earle Wellbeing

Why I stopped drinking in menopause - with Donna Francis - Liz Earle Wellbeing

Award-winning beauty editor Donna Francis joins Liz on the podcast to reveal her inside-out approach to agein…

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How to look good at 49 without Botox: This is my anti-ageing regime

How to look good at 49 without Botox: This is my anti-ageing regime

I'm a 49-year-old beauty ­editor who is tired of the pressure from experts to 'fix my face', choosing instead…

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Menopause gave me hair loss. This is what I gave up to get hair I love

Menopause gave me hair loss. This is what I gave up to get hair I love

By my late forties, I was shocked by my thin and fragile hair, writes DONNA FRANCIS. It wouldn't grow much pa…

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Articles

My DMs Are Flooding with CeraVe Panic. As a Beauty Editor (and a Mum), Here is What You Actually Need to Know

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By Donna Francis Verified
| Smiling Gives You Wrinkles
Proof of my CeraVe obsession! Yes, I really do bulk-buy the twin packs at Sam's Club for the family.
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The Body Shop Dewberry Relaunch & 2026 Beauty Classics Revival

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By Donna Francis Verified
| Substack
Happy Monday! And happy 2nd of Feb. I’m not sure if it’s the lingering energy from yesterday’s New Moon but I can already feel that heavy, ‘slow motion’ January fog feeling finally lifting. And while I’m all for fresh starts and new intentions, lately I’ve found myself leaning back into old and familiar beauty habits. There’s a certain comfort in rediscovering the routines and products you just know work. And the industry seems to agree.
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Will a scalp serum help my midlife hair loss? Experts explain Original

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By Donna Francis Verified
| Yahoo Style Canada Verified
Do scalp serums really work? Trichologists Kate Holden shares her thoughts (Shutterstock / Janeberry) The 'skinification' of hair is not a new trend. Treating your scalp the same way as your skin, with a routine that goes beyond the realms of shampoo and conditioner, comprising serums, oils and scrubs, has been on my radar for a while now. But as with every trend, the beauty editor in me likes to look at the facts before I invest time and money into yet another step in my beauty routine.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Fashion

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes

What's your favorite social network?

Instagram
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