About me

I am a freelance beauty journalist with over eight years' experience in writing for consumer, trade and contract magazines, and am looking to break into beauty copywriting.

With my extensive knowledge of the cosmetics industry - from the biggest beauty retailers to the latest product launches, ingredients and packaging - I believe I have much to bring to this role.

My flexible writing style has enabled me to write for leading trade magazine Soap, Perfumery & Cosmetics (where I was also deputy editor), and consumer magazines such as Your Sussex Wedding. I have also been awarded Best Trade Beauty Journalist at the Johnson & Johnson Journalism Awards.

One of my recent articles for luxury customer shopping magazine Luxury Avenue can be viewed at *

Click on Spring/Summer 2011 and go to page 72 through to 74. More examples from my portfolio are available on request.

I was very excited to read about this position as I would relish the opportunity to be a beauty copywriter for a leading retailer.

Thank you for reading my application.

Jo Allen