Krissy Turner - Editor
“I’m here for the ‘standing-up-for-yourself’ era. I love seeing consumers demand better.”
How did you get your role at Eliza.co.uk?
I studied journalism and English at Roehampton University with a clear goal of becoming a fashion and beauty journalist. While studying, I completed multiple internships at titles including Cosmopolitan, Look and More, before securing my first role as Editorial Assistant at Black Hair Magazine. Keen to expand into fashion, I moved into newspaper supplements, including a long term internship at YOU, and spent six years at The Telegraph covering fashion, beauty and shopping. I was later headhunted by start-up publisher Eliza.co.uk, where I now lead fashion and beauty content, manage creators, shape strategy and deliver partnerships.
Describe a typical day in your life
Before this role, I thought it was cliché to say every day is different, but it genuinely is. Working from home means focused time spent planning content, editing, approving videos, refining captions and links, and meeting with my team, PRs and brands. Office days are shoot days, with three days a week spent creating short, fast-paced street content shaped by the weather. Being outdoors so much has even changed my beauty routine, swapping silk presses for protective styles like ponytails and low buns.
Tell us what's in your makeup bag
My god, what is not in my makeup bag! Trying products is literally part of the job, so I’m constantly bringing new bits home. Right now, I’m obsessed with the NYX Glue Brow Gel and when I say glue, I mean full Pritt Stick energy.
If I’m shooting in the rain, my brows are not going anywhere, so it earns its place. It does mean proper removal though. I take it off with Micellar Water and a cotton pad, then always follow up with a double cleanse. Brows locked in, skin still happy.
What are your favourite foundations?
I've got so many! From the TirTir Cushion to my holy-grail Pat McGrath, I keep backups just in case. I recently tried the £160 Tom Ford Foundation for a shoot and hated how much I loved it. My rotation also includes Huda Beauty, Hourglass, Fenty and Charlotte Tilbury, depending on mood or testing for work. On shoot days I go matte, starting with Danessa Myricks Primer and Blurring Balm, which works with any base and keeps everything locked in. It helps control shine, smooth texture and makes long shoot days last. It’s essential in unpredictable weather.
Which hair products do you use?
Oh my gosh, I use lots of hair products! My all-time favourite shampoo and conditioner is Cécred. I wear my hair mostly straight, either blow-dried or silk-pressed, but it’s the only product that brings my curls back in just one wash, making it feel like I never had heat on it at all. The shampoo is deeply moisturising without being stripping, cleansing thoroughly without that squeaky-clean feel, even after protective styles. I also rely on Camille Rose Curl Love Milk for moisture, Eco Styler Gel and a Keracare Wax Stick for slick styles, finished with Olaplex Oil or Curlsmith Oil for shine and softness.
Which skincare products do you use?
I'm a bit fussy when it comes to skincare. I’ll happily trial makeup all day, reapplying mascara again and again for testing. However, skincare is where I’m more selective. Right now I use The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid, followed by a REN Serum, which I’m gutted has been discontinued. My current moisturiser is a very bougie Medik8 formula that I’m loving, and I never skip SPF from La Roche-Posay. Evenings are when I layer actives, using treatments from Sunday Riley, Estée Lauder and Medik8 to keep my skin balanced, hydrated and glowing.
How do you think the beauty scene now compares to pre-2020?
I love that we’re in an accountability era where beauty brands and influencers are being called out and held to higher standards. It’s not about cancelling for the sake of it, but about demanding better. People want to spend money with brands that share their values and deliver quality. Too often, affordable shade ranges still fall short, pushing consumers towards mid-range, high-end or Black-owned brands just to be seen. That pressure matters. If brands don’t improve, people will simply take their money elsewhere. Standing up for yourself is no longer optional, it’s expected.
