Lydia Wheatley

Lydia Wheatley | Senior Commerce Writer

Passionate about all things beauty, fashion, lifestyle and power napping. Self-proclaimed skincare know-it-all and beauty-testing guinea pig.

lydia.wheatley@mailmetromedia.co.uk

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COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence - shopping article

Shoppers say this snail mucin serum 'makes it look like I've had botox' - and it's 52% off

Beauty 4 days ago By Lydia Wheatley

Five Audible books on a colourful background.

Get three months of Amazon Audible membership for just 99p in this unmissable deal

Shopping 15 hours ago By Lydia Wheatley

Grab an outdoor bargain with up to 40% off garden essentials in Amazon's Spring Sale

Shopping 6 days ago By Lydia Wheatley

An array of Amazon devices on a blue and white background

The top 19 Amazon device deals to shop now with up to 50% off in the Spring Deal Days Sale

Shopping March 25, 2025 By Lydia Wheatley

An image of an eye with three of the Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mascaras in front - blue, burgundy and black.

The mascara users call their 'holy grail' is 40% off in the Amazon Spring Deal Days sale

Beauty March 25, 2025 By Lydia Wheatley

Best products to purchase from the Amazon Prime spring sale

I'm a shopping writer - these are 14 best Amazon Spring Sale deals worth buying

Shopping March 25, 2025 By Lydia Wheatley

Dunelm Helsinki lounge chair on a blue-tinted image of a garden.

Dunelm’s viral £35 reclining garden loungers are the ultimate summer must-have

Shopping March 24, 2025 By Lydia Wheatley

Left Mother’s Day to the last minute? These gift sets are so luxe she’ll never know

Beauty March 21, 2025 By Lydia Wheatley

The Dunelm Billie bed sheet set in Sage on a green, white, blue and orange background.

Dunelm shoppers are obsessed with this affordable 'luxe-looking' viral duvet set

Shopping March 18, 2025 By Lydia Wheatley

A number of different Damson Madder styles on a blue and white background

It's getting warmer: Upgrade your wardrobe with Damson Madder's new 'it girl' spring range

Shopping March 20, 2025 By Lydia Wheatley

A range of products including black lingerie, trainers, a Drowsy sleep mask and PHLUR Vanilla Skin fragrance bottle.

From a PHLUR perfume to Salomon trainers, here's what our shopping expert is buying

Shopping March 14, 2025 By Lydia Wheatley

Boutique Silk Pillow on a cloud background.

Reviewers claim these hotel pillows are 'life-changing' - but did they transform my sleep?

Shopping March 14, 2025 By Lydia Wheatley

Three of the Renew + Me Nightly-Active-Cream on a green background.

Users say this £5 night cream gets rid of wrinkles and dark spots in just 12 weeks

Beauty March 14, 2025 By Lydia Wheatley

Dermask Vital Hydra Solution Pro from Dr. Jart+ on a blue/purple background with hydrating bubbles.

This deeply hydrating face mask is beauty-writer approved (and costs under a tenner)

Beauty February 28, 2025 By Lydia Wheatley

Cult Beauty Tried & Trusted Edit beauty box contents, including packets, tubes and bottles of cosmetics, in front of a red background.

Here's how to score over £165 of skincare and makeup goodies for just £45 at Cult Beauty

Shopping February 26, 2025 By Lydia Wheatley

The e.l.f. Power Grip Matte Primer on a purple, white and pink patterned background.

Users say e.l.f’s new version of the Power Grip Primer leaves their skin ‘flawless’

Shopping February 25, 2025 By Lydia Wheatley

Beauty products including Skin Rocks The Eye Cream, Who Is Elijah Cherry Fiesta, HAUS LABS BY LADY GAGA B Structural Mascara, benefit Mighty Fine Brow Pen and Elemis Pro-Collagen Black Cherry Cleansing Balm.

Top 10 best beauty releases of 2025 so far - according to Metro beauty team

Shopping February 25, 2025 By Lydia Wheatley

The MySweetSmile Teeth Whitening Strips on a blue and purple background.

Users say these whitening strips leave teeth 'noticeably whiter' in 30 minutes

Beauty February 22, 2025 By Lydia Wheatley

An arm with shade swatches of The Ordinary Serum Foundation, next to three bottles of different shades.

This cult beauty must-have from The Ordinary is finally back after being discontinued

Beauty February 21, 2025 By Lydia Wheatley

Woman wearing Benefit BadGal Bounce mascara next to an image of the mascara

Our beauty expert tried Benefit’s new mascara - but did it give fluffy, volumised lashes?

Beauty February 20, 2025 By Lydia Wheatley