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Ellis Cochrane

Ellis Cochrane

Ellis is a freelance digital writer and journalist, with a specific expertise in the homes, interiors and gardens sector. She’s contributed to and freelanced at the likes of Ideal Home, House Beautiful, Country Living, Daily Express, Cosmopolitan and Stylist over the past five years, with her reviewing everything from makeup and skincare to books, dehumidifiers and jewellery for Expert Reviews.

Recent articles by Ellis Cochrane

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Walk-in bathtub grants UK
Bathroom

Need to modify your home due to illness or disability? Special local authority grants of up to £36k are available to help you

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Tips and tricks to remove mould from a bathroom
Home & garden

A hot and humid bathroom is the perfect breeding ground for mould, but how do you get rid of it?

Best volumising mascaras: Full lashes in just a few sweeps
Makeup

Amplify lashes from root to tip with our pick of the best volumising mascaras

Best face wash: Remove makeup and dirt in a splash
Skincare

Looking for the best face wash? Our top picks will have your face feeling fresh in no time

Dehumidifiers vs humidifiers – what’s the difference?
Dehumidifiers

Central heating giving you a headache? Sick of bathroom mould? Invest in a dehumidifier (or humidifier) – just don’t get them mixed up

Best oil for hair growth: Curb breakage and strengthen hair
Hair care

For long, healthy, lustrous locks, use one of our best oils for hair growth

The best nude lipstick to buy in 2023
Makeup

Find the best nude lipstick with our guide, from matte to glossy looks

Keep your face shine-free with these primers for oily skin
Makeup

Whatever your budget or skin type, these are the best primers for oily skin types

Best eyebrow tint 2023: Top tint kits and dyes
Beauty

Eyebrow tinting at home has never been easier – the best eyebrow tints give you thicker, fuller, brows in minutes

Best contour palette: Create definition in seconds
Makeup

Sculpt some killer cheekbones or narrow a prominent nose, our pick of the best contour palettes will deliver the look you’re after