Clare Stephenson
Senior Fashion & Beauty E-commerce Writer
Clare Stephenson is the Senior Fashion and Beauty E-commerce Writer for Cosmopolitan, ELLE and Harper’s Bazaar. She has been an e-commerce writer since 2022, creating matter-of-fact reviews and shopping pages filled with her favourite products for every budget and need – whether that’s a glow-giving foundation, a high-tech LED face mask or the perfect wear-with-everything blazer.
Alongside writing, Clare loves to be in front of the camera creating shopping content, putting viral products to the test to see which ones are truly worth the hype. Through her work, she has interviewed leading dermatologists, makeup artists and industry experts to bring readers trusted advice and product recommendations.
Clare has contributed to titles across the Hearst UK portfolio, including Women’s Health, Good Housekeeping, Red and Prima. Prior to joining Hearst, she earned a BA in Multimedia Journalism from Bournemouth University, focusing her studies on magazines and editorial. She later worked as an editorial assistant at Voir Fashion Magazine, covering events including Fashion Week and interviewing notable brand founders.
Outside of work? You can find Clare strolling through London’s Columbia Road Market, pouring her fourth coffee of the day or heading to a Pilates class.
Follow Clare on Instagram @clarefrancesstephenson.
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Latest from Clare Stephenson

Lip Stains Are the Low-Maintenance Staple for Fuller-Looking Lips – This $5 Pen Lasts 8 Hours
Pigmented, defined, and full lips coming your way

Airport Layers Are the Easy Way to Stay Warm on Freezing Flights—Shop Stylish Cardigans & Sweaters, From $17
They’re the MVPs in your travel wardrobe.

Anastasia Beverly Hills’ Embers Mini Palette Is the Only Eyeshadow I’m Using This Holiday Season
This universal palette has replaced all my other eye makeup products.


Every Single Clinique Foundation, Tested and Reviewed by a Beauty Editor
Clinique is the unsung hero we're missing out on.

The Viral Lip Stains Everyone’s Talking About, Tried and Tested—12 Hour-Wear and Fully Kiss-Proof
All the details on the new Huda Lip Contour Lip Stain (and the matching lip oil too).
