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Amy Sedghi

@amysedghi

Amy Sedghi is a freelance writer, specialising in health, fitness, beauty and sustainability. She also has a keen interest in cycling and has written on the topic for Cycling Weekly, Rouleur and T3. Amy has been contributing to IndyBest since 2021 and has covered new launches, best buys and product reviews. Amy began her journalistic career at The Guardian and regularly contributes features to the publication as well as others, including National Geographic Traveller, The Telegraph, Evening Standard, Stylist, Marie Claire, Grazia, Refinery29 and Glorious Sport. Follow Amy on Instagram and Twitter at @amysedghi

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Beauty

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Beauty

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Decorations

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Lingerie

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Fashion & Beauty

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Advent calendars

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Skincare

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Christmas

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Running

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Running

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Make-up

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