About Live That Glow
Here at Live That Glow, we understand how it feels to be totally hooked on beauty. Fascinated by beauty tutorials? We can relate! Passionate about first-person product reviews? Same.
But finding an online safe space that contains all the beauty information and inspiration you need, whilst showing honesty, integrity and zero ulterior motive isn’t always easy.
Because with so much opinion and misinformation out there, it can be hard to cut through the noise and be confident about who’s got your back.
Enter, Live That Glow. The online beauty destination that’s always got your back. And the world’s fastest-growing online beauty magazine, no less.
We’re a team of seriously experienced beauty journalists and industry experts who don’t want to gain from you, just inform you. We want to lift you up and give you your daily hit of beauty confidence, without a side of critique.
The perfect mix of fact-obsessed and non-judgemental, we have one collective philosophy: beauty information, not influence.
If you’re wondering what that means, allow us to explain:
- Zero affiliate links: That’s right, you won’t find any in our articles – not one – because we’re not here to influence your buying decisions or gain from them. We’re just here to share expert advice and our honest thoughts. And speaking of honesty…
- The unvarnished truth: When we write a product review, rest assured, we share our honest opinions in their entirety. The good, the bad, the ugly – all of it. Because who has time to be second guessing what they read online?
- Judgement-free, always: We know that beauty isn’t always about how we look, it’s often about how we feel. And we’re here for all the feels. So, you’ll never find us preaching about whether a particular celebrity’s had fillers, putting pressure on you to try the latest microtrend, or calling out others for their beauty choices. Consider this a judgement free zone, no matter what.
So, if you’ve been desperately seeking a beauty community that puts you at its heart then do a little celebration dance. Because you’ve just found it! It’s where beauty fans come to flourish.
Our Editorial Team
Our editorial team is made up of journalists with a white-hot passion for beauty.
With years and years of experience secured under our beauty belts (yep, we’ve written for everyone from Marie Claire to Cosmopolitan and Glamour to Allure), we’re proud of our journalistic integrity, authenticity when recommending products, and enthusiasm for leaving no stone unturned.
Yet we’re still that girl who accidentally tips her makeup bag upside down on public transport. Or clumsily drops hair oil on her shirt five minutes before leaving the house (hey, we’re only human…).
We love bringing our own experiences to the table too. *writes article entitled ‘how to get hair oil off your shirt’*. And we’re proud to share our genuine perspective on our beauty experiences.
Sally Underwood
Editor-in-Chief
Sally Underwood is a journalist, *serious* beauty fan, and the founder of Live That Glow. Formerly Editorial Director of one of Europe’s largest newspaper groups, Sally has been a beauty obsessive since her teen years spent dragging her long-suffering (but immaculately-groomed) friends around every beauty counter in London. She now leads Live That Glow’s editorial operations.
Philippa Pearne
Content Director
The former Beauty Editor of Glamour UK, Philippa has been a beauty and lifestyle journalist for over 16 years, picking up countless tips and tricks from makeup artists, hair stylists, dermatologists and celebrities. In that time she’s written for names like Cosmopolitan, The Sunday Times Style, The Telegraph, Grazia, Refinery 29 and Byrdie. Philippa lives in the UK with her husband, two children and their hyperactive cockapoo, Paddy.
Tori Crowther
Contributing Beauty Editor
Tori Crowther is a beauty and health journalist and qualified nail tech. The former beauty editor of Popsugar UK, Tori regularly write for titles like Allure, Glamour, Marie Claire, and Women’s Health and is Contributing Beauty Editor at Live That Glow. She’s also a judge for the Marie Claire UK Skin Awards. When she’s not interviewing derms or writing features, you can find Tori seeking out the best coffee outside of London.
Shannan Sterne
Contributing Beauty Editor
Shannan is a freelance beauty journalist with over eight years’ experience working on beauty desks. You’ll see her work published in the likes of Harrods’ own magazine, Red, Women’s Wear Daily, and more. She regularly guest lectures at Condé Nast College of Fashion and Design about digital content. Shannan was a finalist for the ‘Rising Star’ category at The Jasmine Awards 2023, one of beauty’s most prestigious journalistic awards.
Our Contributors
No beauty magazine is an island and here at Live That Glow HQ we’re proud to regularly work with some of the beauty world’s most respected writers- contributors to the likes of Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Byrdie and Marie Claire- alongside our editorial team.
Experts in their own field- from makeup artists to nail technicians- these contributors add their own unique take on everything beauty related.
Grace Day
Grace Day is the former Beauty Editor of Beauty Bay and a regular contributor to publications like Hypebae and POPSUGAR UK. A qualified aesthetician, Grace is regularly featured in the likes of The Evening Standard, In Style and Brydie for her expert skincare consultations and facials at Dolls Part salon in Manchester.
Jessica James
Jessica James is a qualified journalist based in North Yorkshire, UK. She is passionate about the beauty industry, constantly immersing herself within the latest news and trends. She loves to try out all the new immersive in-store beauty experiences and is an expert when it comes to new technology within the beauty industry.
Fani Mari
Fani is a freelance beauty and wellness journalist who loves testing out beauty treatments, beauty tech and playing with colourful makeup. She regularly writes for the likes of Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Refinery29 and PopSugar UK. When she’s not quizzing dermatologists and beauty experts, you’ll find her booking a flight or playing with her dog.
Lucy Thorpe
Lucy is a beauty writer from the UK who contributes to the likes of Refinery29 and PopSugar on all things beauty, from skincare to trends and everything in between. A trained beauty therapist and member of the British Beauty Council, Lucy also uses her extensive experience to write for major brands like YSL and Beauty Bay.
Our Columnists
At Live That Glow, we’re lucky to have some of the world’s greatest experts writing columns for us and sharing their best advice. From Dr Shereene Idriss to Jordan Samuel Pacitti, our columnists cover your hair, skin, and makeup questions — plus the trending topics taking over your feeds. Got a question for one of them? Send it to columnists@livethatglow.com for a chance to have it featured.
Dr Sonia Khorana
GP
Dr Sonia Khorana is a GP with a special interest in dermatology and Live That Glow’s own skincare agony aunt. She is passionate about helping people feel confident in their own skin. She has published articles in peer-reviewed journals and is regularly featured in publications like Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, Grazia and Daily Mail. She writes a monthly column for Live That Glow, answering your questions on all things skincare.
Jordan Samuel Pacitti
Aesthetician & Founder
Jordan Samuel Pacitti is an aesthetician, skincare founder and regular Live That Glow columnist. He is a go-to source of beauty advice for skincare fans across the world and his work, products and expertise have been featured by the likes of Vogue and The Wall Street Journal. He shares his skincare wisdom in response to reader questions in his monthly column.
Ruby Hammer MBE
Celebrity Makeup Artist
Ruby Hammer MBE is a celebrity makeup artist and brand founder. She has been providing makeup education for more than 30 years. Awarded an MBE in 2007 for her long-standing contribution to the cosmetics industry. Ruby pioneered the movement towards inclusivity in beauty in the UK. Every month, she answers one reader’s makeup question in her column for Live That Glow.
Michael Douglas
Celebrity Hair Stylist
Michael Douglas is a celebrity hair stylist with a passion for empowering beauty fans to feel more confident with their hair. Michael has been in the industry for over 35 years, taking him from salon sessions to catwalk shows, from celebrity styling to TV and education. He is also a monthly Live That Glow columnist, answering readers questions on all things hair care.
Dr Shereene Idriss
Dermatologist
Dr Idriss is a board-certified dermatologist practising in New York. Known as #PillowTalkDerm to her over 4 millions followers on socials, she has a burning passion for demystifying skincare and busting beauty myths at every turn. Dr Idriss is also a quarterly Live That Glow columnist, sharing her unedited views on all things trending with our readers in her column, ‘Dr Idriss Addresses…’.
Our Experts
Our commitment to tackling beauty misinformation, providing useful, accurate tips and busting beauty myths means we turn to some of the most recognised experts in the beauty world for their know-how.
Our experts have worked with everyone from Katy Perry to Shakira and Vanity Fair to Byrdie (why would you deserve any less?) and are united by a love of making accurate beauty information accessible for all.
Anabel Kingsley
Trichologist
Anabel Kingsley is a Consultant Trichologist, as well as Brand President of the Philip Kingsley clinics and product ranges. Her passion for hair and scalp health was ignited from a young age by her father, Philip Kingsley.
Dr Geeta Yadav
Board-Certified Dermatologist
Dr Geeta Yadav is a world-renowned board-certified dermatologist and the founder of FACET Dermatology in Toronto, Canada. She is regularly featured for her expert advice in the likes of Byrdie, Allure and Vanity Fair.
Dr William Kwan
Board Certified-Dermatologist
Dr William Kwan is a board-certified dermatologist at the prestigious Lasky Skin Center in Beverly Hills, offering a wide spectrum of cosmetic procedures such as botulinum toxin injections and dermal filler injections for many types of skin improvement.
Dr Sebastian Bejma
Advanced Aesthetic Doctor
Dr Sebastian Bejma is known as a trailblazer in Skin Tech and the owner of Bejma Medical Clinic in Leeds. Harnessing 15 years of experience as a doctor, he utilises his impeccable knowledge to revolutionise skincare.
Dr Saulis Banionis
Board-Certified Antiageing Expert
Dr Saulis Banionis is board-certified by The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine in aesthetic and regenerative medicine and practices at PB Antiaging. He is a Medical Expert for the Florida Board of Medicine.
Merry Thornton
Board-Certified Physician Assistant
Merry Thornton, PA-C, is Board Certified Physician Assistant in Dermatology, as well as a licensed skincare expert and the founder of Element Medical Aesthetics in New Canaan. She regularly works alongside leading dermatologists.
Akis Ntonos
Dermatology Nurse Practitioner
Akis Ntonos, FNP-C, is a Dermatology Nurse Practitioner, Injectable Specialist, (a.k.a. Facial Architect) and co-founder of Aion Aesthetics, New York’s premier injectables clinic. In 2022 he was named ‘Top Aesthetic Injector 2022’ by Aesthetic Everything.
Rachel Lee Lozina
Licenced Laser Technician
Rachel Lee Lozina is a New York State Licensed Esthetician, Laser Technician and Oncology Aesthetician and Founder of Blue Water Spa in Oyster Bay, NY. She is an expert in all types of cosmetic laser treatments from IPL to laser resurfacing and laser skin rejuvenation.
Jenette Serrins
Celebrity Aesthetician
Jenette Serrins is a skincare expert and celebrity aesthetician, and the owner, founder, developer and alchemist of Jenette Skin Care Inc and Being in LA wellness spa, which tends to the likes of Emma Watson and Rachel McAdams.
Ian Michael Crumm
Celebrity Aesthetician
Celebrity aesthetician and beauty expert Ian Michael Crumm is co-host of the BeautyCurious podcast with Dr. Elyse Love. Ian is known for his passion for skincare and sun safety and is actively involved in philanthropic efforts to promote skin cancer awareness.
Laura Kay
Permanent Makeup Artist
Laura Kay is a leading permanent makeup expert and the founder of Laura Kay London. With over 20 years of experience in the cosmetic industry, Laura opened her academy training programme in 2015, teaching her world-class skills to new artists.
Cassandra McClure
Celebrity Makeup Artist
Cassandra McClure is a celebrity makeup artist, leader in the clean beauty space, and the founder of beauty brand the Clean Beauty Collective. Her advice has been featured in the likes of CBS and the Chicago Tribune.
Clyde Haygood
Celebrity Hairstylist
Clyde Haygood is a celebrity hairstylist and Pura D’Or partner. His clients include Katy Perrym Demi Lovato, Shakira, Erika Jayne, Khloe, Kourtney and Kim Kardashian and Kylie and Kris Jenner and is recognised as one of the world’s top hair stylists.
Gina Rivera
Celebrity Hairstylist
Celebrity hairstylist Gina Rivera skyrocketed to success when the company she founded, Phenix Salon Suites, and has since been featured in Fashion & Style, Modern Salon, the Huffington Post, Glamour, Today.com, and O Magazine.
Kee Taylor
Celebrity Hairstylist
Annagjid “Kee” Taylor is an award-winning celebrity hairstylist, author, and hair YouTube creator with 1.3M+ subscribers. She is a salon owner at US-based Deeper Than Hair, which has been running for more than 10 years.
Becca Raziuddin
Celebrity Hair Consultant
Becca Raziuddin is a celebrity hair consultant and Director of Artist Education at Blo Blow Dry Bar, the world’s largest blowdry bar chain with more than 150 locations across the US and Canada. Her advice is regularly featured in the likes of Byrdie.
Stacey Laricchia
Waxing Expert
Stacey Laricchia is a renowned aesthetician with more than 25 years of experience and is the founder and Chief Creative Director of The Birthday Suit, the award-winning US-based waxing franchise.
Daniel Pledger
Podiatrist
Daniel Pledger is a podiatrist and the Founder of ePodiatrists. He has been practicing for over 15 years and has a wealth of experience in the field. Daniel is passionate about helping people to improve their foot health.
Kayla Bramlet
Nail Expert
Kayla Bramlet is the Director of Education and Training for Frenchies Modern Nail Care, a fast-growing national non-toxic nail salon franchise. Bramlet also owns a Frenchies franchise location in Lakeville, Minnesota.
Alena Monson
Nail Artist
Alena Monson is a nail artist and founder of Whats Up Beauty and Nails. She shares regular nail tutorials with her more than 250,000 followers on Instagram and her advice frequently features in the media.
More About Us
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Contact
If there’s one thing we all have in common at Live That Glow, it’s an affection for beauty and a hunger to learn more about what’s best for our skin, hair and nails.
So when you’re stuck on something, email us, comment under an article, or message us on social media and we will get back to you or find the right expert to give you the answer.
What can we say? We’re just nice like that.
Contact us by email at hello@livethatglow.com, by phone on +44 207 126 8283, or by post at LTG Media Group Limited, 27 Old Gloucester Street, London WC1N 3AX.
Our editorial process
Accuracy is our number one priority at Live That Glow, and that’s because inaccurate information can have an impact on you, our readers.
That’s why we have a stringent editorial process in place to ensure that each article we publish goes through multiple pairs of expert hands to be checked for accuracy. You can read more our about editorial process here.
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Our green commitment
While there’s always room for improvement, Live That Glow works hard to keep our environmental footprint as clean as possible through initiatives like using carbon neutral website hosting and becoming a paperless office.
We are also proud members of the British Beauty Council, a non-profit body which founded the Sustainable Beauty Coalition and regularly campaigns for less waste in the beauty industry.
We’re always trying to improve though, and if you see something we could be doing better please do reach out at hello@livethatglow.com.
Privacy
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