The Beauty Insider

The most powerful woman in British beauty * Daily Mail *This woman is the best advert for the advice she gives to all of us – Ruth LangsfordThe beauty game-changer * Woman & Home *Alison is one of the most respected experts in the British beauty industry – Elsa McAlonan * Daily Mail *

Born in the north and now living in the south, Alison Young is globally recognised as one of the most experienced, qualified professionals in the world of beauty. Alison recently won an ‘Amazing Woman’ Award from Woman & Home and CEW Awards, recognising her outstanding contribution to the industry. She is hugely respected and trusted by brand owners, CEOs, PRs, marketeers and, most importantly, her core fan base of real women at home. During her 35 years’ industry experience, Alison trained as a beauty therapist, counting A-listers and royalty among her clientele, before becoming the UK’s youngest ever Head of Training at Clarins. Since then, Alison has helped thousands of clients in person and trained countless other professionals. Today, Alison splits her time between advisory roles for labs, brands and retailers, and her media work across TV, radio and social media, including QVC where she is watched by millions and has helped turned brands such as Molton Brown, Liz Earle and Elemis into household names.