Beth Gillette
Beth Gillette is the beauty editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers skincare, makeup, hair, nails, and more across digital and print. She can generally be found in bright eyeshadow furiously typing her latest feature or hemming and hawing about a new product you "have to try." Prior to Cosmopolitan, she wrote and edited beauty content as an Editor at The Everygirl for four years. Follow her on Instagram for makeup selfies and a new hair 'do every few months.

The 'halo braid' is the most romantic hairstyle for late summer: How to recreate the trending look
Thereās no easier (or cuter) way to get your hair out of your face

EstƩe Lauder's new perfume is a delicious & sweet scent that'll get you loads of compliments and last all day
It's as bright and youthful as it is sophisticated

The Ukrainian manicure is the long-lasting nail technique replacing traditional gels
Everything you need to know (including how it differs from the popular Russian manicure), according to a nail artist

The 6 most flattering mani-pedi combos ā the best shade pairings that work for your skin tone
Time to book an appointment ASAP

15 best setting sprays that keep makeup in place all day without smudging ā tried and tested
Waterproof, sweatproof, transferproof, cryproof, etc.

8 summer manicure colours trending in salons right now, according to expert nail technicians
Expert-approved inspo, ahead!

11 best sheer nail ideas to try for summer 2026: from champagne silk to syrup nails
Better than bare nails, but still clean and elegant.

Anne Hathaway-approved lychee nails are trending for summer: 4 ways to wear the fresh and chic look
Not quite pink, not quite white

'Japanese gel nails' are trending for summer 2026 āĀ and they can last for up to 3 weeks
Is it as healthy and long-lasting as people say it is? I asked experts and tried it myself

16 best affordable Dyson Airwrap alternatives to achieve bouncy, full-bodied lengths 2026
Weāve tried and tested them all!

7 best aquatic perfumes that smell like a luxury coastal holiday and will get you so many compliments
Time to grab your cover-up and a beach read!

Best press on nails that actually stay on and give a salon worthy manicure in minutes
I basically stopped going to the salon (and saved £££)

Floral nails are summer's chicest manicure trend: 10 ideas and designs to try now
Florals for spring may not be groundbreaking, but these summer nail designs certainly are

12 best anti-wrinkle serums and creams 2026 - for smoothing fine lines and boosting collagen
Plumper, smoother skin this way!

6 best hair removal creams that'll make you ditch the razor ā tried and tested 2026
Sorry, but I'll never go back to waxing

10 best toner pads to achieve glowing skin in 2026 āĀ tried and tested
A trip to the skincare mecca, South Korea, ignited my new obsession

All the best Met Gala beauty looks ever, from 1985 to 2026
Taylor Swift! Hudson Williams! Olivia Rodrigo!

The best 2026 Met Gala beauty looks that were more impressive than the outfits
Sure, you saw the dresses. But what about the hair and makeup?

7 quiet luxury perfumes - long-lasting scents to make you smell expensive and bag you loads of compliments
They smell like old money and summer in the South of France

PDRN skincare: the viral salmon DNA ingredient for firmer skin āĀ plus the best serums to buy, tried and tested
Who would have thought salmon sperm could get rid of my fine lines?

K18's new purple shampoo reduces the appearance of greys, repairs damage and enhances shine ā tested with pics
It's not just for blondes after all...

12 best vanilla perfumes ā from long-lasting scents to the most-complimented fragrances
We've sniffed hundreds of vanilla perfumes, and trust, these are the *best*

11 best Chanel perfumes 2026 āĀ ranked in order of how many compliments they'll get you
I mean, is there anything more chic than a Chanel bottle on your vanity?

15 best women's perfumes of all time, from long-lasting scents to the most-complimented fragrances
Whether you're a floral, fruity or musky gal, there's a best-selling fragrance for everyone

14 best eyebrow serums that strengthen, condition and promote growth ā tried and tested
Plus, Derms share the formulas they actually rate

13 floral nail ideas and designs for your first spring manicure
Did somebody say in bloom? šøš¼š·

Best Glossier You perfumes, ranked: tested and reviewed 2026
Yep, even the brand new scent, Soie

6 best spring nail trends to try for your next manicure āĀ from popular colour palettes to intricate designs
Earth tones! Pink satin! Liquid gold!

15 best mascaras for length, volume, and zero clumps, starting at Ā£3.99 āĀ tried and tested
This way for lash extensions in a tube!

The surprising truth about whether rosemary oil really works for hair growth āĀ according to a trichologist
Miracle or myth? We found out the answers...

9 easy tricks that'll shrink, tighten and minimise the appearance of pores āĀ tried and tested
Very smooth skin coming right up!

Shellac nails vs gel nails: The surprising verdict on which lasts longer and is most chip-resistant
You get the best of both worlds