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Lauren Balsamo

Lauren Balsamo

Deputy Beauty Director at Cosmopolitan

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12 Best Dewy Foundations (Tested and Reviewed for 2023) - Cosmopolitan

If you ask a beauty expert or makeup artist what’s better, dewy or matte foundation, they will all give you the same diplomatic answer about it coming down to personal preference. Well, I’m here to take a firm stand (and potentially ruffle some feathers) and say that dewy foundation is clearly better than matte foundation. I’ve tested a hundreds of foundations—from full-coverage foundations to sheer tinted moisturizer-type formulas—in my decade-long career as a beauty editor, and it’s always the…
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Cosmopolitan's 2023 Acne Awards: The Best Products for Breakouts - ...

If you’re dealing with breakouts or the annoying dark spots and scars they leave behind, consider our 2023 Acne Awards your new skincare bible. This year, we’ve highlighted 58 standouts in the acne space—all tested, reviewed, and hand-selected by six beauty Cosmo editors with temperamental skin just like yours.What you can expect to see below? Forty-one skincare finds for your face and body, nine pore-friendly makeup picks, three actually-worth-it at-home tools and devices, and four dermatologis…
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25 Best Face Serums of 2023, According to Experts and Editors - Cos...

Hands down the most important product in your skincare routine (after sunscreen, of course) is face serum. A good face serum usually contains a high percentage of active ingredients that are designed to address specific skin issues or concerns. Face serums are potent and effective, and because they have a thin consistency, they’re able to easily penetrate the skin, giving you noticeable results pretty quickly. The good news is that are literally a zillion different face serums on the market, so…
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10 Best Dark Spot Correctors (Tested and Reviewed for 2023) - Cosmo...

PCA Skin’s Pigment Pro Gel, SkinMedica’s Even & Correct Pads, and Hero’s Dark Spot Patches are just a few of my favorites.
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9 Best Wrinkle Fillers of 2023, According to Dermatologists - Cosmo...

Get ready for smoother, plumper skin.
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Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal Travel Review 2023 - Cosmopolitan

I’m typically not into repeat vacations—the world is big and I’ve got places to see—but I would go back to the Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal in a heartbeat, no questions asked. Pre-trip, I had heard this resort was one of the nicest in Mexico, and one of the best Waldorf Astoria properties in the world, so my expectations were high. I’m pleased to report that my expectations weren’t just met, but they were totally exceeded. I’ve been to hotels and resorts all over Mexico (Punta Mita, Cancun…
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20 Burgundy Nail Ideas to Try for Fall 2023 - Cosmopolitan

Burgundy is the new black people.

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17 Best Niacinamide Serums of 2023 for Dark Spots, Acne, Redness - ...

Hope you’re not too attached to your breakouts, redness, and dark spots.
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Cosmopolitan's 2022 Acne Awards: The Best Products for Acne ... - C...

FYI, there’s a $15 moisturizer in here that legit healed my pimples in one week.
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20 Best At Home Laser Hair Removal Devices of 2023 - Cosmopolitan

And this is how to safely and correctly use them, according to dermatologists.
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17 Best Shampoos for Damaged Hair and Breakage in 2023 - Cosmopolitan

Don’t even think about washing without one.