Interviews

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Chloe Fineman, Comedian, Saturday Night Live

"I'm in my thirties, which means I’m at peak med spa mistake age."Read more >

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Tina Chen Craig, Founder, U Beauty

"When I was in Seoul last summer, I got a three-step tightening treatment from Blackpink’s dermatologist. She’s this big secret—her name is Dr. Yoon. That’s all I can say because I’ve been sworn to secrecy."Read more >

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Lauren Perez Waltzer, Founder, Anablue

"You know how the dad in My Big Fat Greek Wedding uses Windex for everything? Avène’s Cicalfate Restorative Skin Cream is my Windex. If I have a zit, I put it on. If I pick at a blemish, I put it on. Scar? Burn? Put it on."Read more >

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Marta Mae, Co-Founder, Dieux + Air Milkshake

On Chloe perfume, biweekly facials, and sourcing SPF from JapanRead more >

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Gabriela Berlingeri, Founder, Diciembre Veintinueve

"Going out in Puerto Rico is intense because it’s so hot. You really have to plan out what you’re going to do with your hair and what you’re going to wear so you’re comfortable."Read more >

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Rebecca Alaniz, Stylist + Photographer

Making the case on why red nails are always in seasonRead more >

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Chriselle Lim, Creative Director, Phlur + Bümo

On plastic surgery, hair loss, and being her children's 'father figure'Read more >

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Tiffany Wang, Content Creator + CMO, Wang Insurance

The world's best-dressed insurance agent got her start as a magazine editorRead more >

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Marjon Carlos, Writer + Podcast Host, Your Favorite Auntie

"I used to straighten [my hair] and do presses, but since college, I’ve worn it curly and have been on this path to find the right products for it."Read more >

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Meredith Duxbury, Model + Content Creator

"During the summer of 2020, I was painting my mom’s boyfriend’s house and gardening for money, but I would wake up at 5AM to create the videos. I hit one million followers in December, and then by January of 2021, I hit seven million."Read more >

The Professional

Dianna Cohen, Founder, Crown Affair

The key to launching a hit hair care brand is to work at a million DTC startups firstRead more >

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Recho Omondi, Founder and Host, The Cutting Room Floor

The host of "fashion's only fashion show" is bringing back the three step skincare routineRead more >

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Laura Reilly, Founder, Magasin

On the better-than-Botox treatment, the best deal in skincare, and how she launched her hit fashion newsletterRead more >

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Hope Smith, Founder, Mutha

On making body butter in her kitchen, moisturizing and motherhood. Read more >

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The Marketing Exec Who’s Been Going to the Same Hairstylist for 10 Years

Asiah James on never missing a hair appointment and her love for Ami Cole and Betty Davis. Read more >

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Nyma Tang, Beauty Expert

The Darkest Shade series creator on inclusivity in the beauty industryRead more >