Spa & Beauty Today's Fall 2023 Editors' Picks

[Photo by Jordan Whitfield]

It’s officially fall (aka pumpkin spice latte season), and we’ve been loving the latest beauty and wellness launches that have come out over the past few weeks. Many of them are fun, festive, and will get you into the spirit of the season. Some of our favorites include:

  • Ellis Brooklyn’s apple-inspired eau de parfum

  • NEOM’s Cosy Nights collection of candles and essential oils that smell like a roaring fire

  • ORLY’s Spice It Up Breathable nail lacquer collection

  • pH-powered plumping gloss-balms from Tarte Cosmetics

  • Dyson’s limited-edition Ceramic Pop Colorway collection

  • Archipelago’s Autumn collection featuring three limited seasonal scents

  • Hempz’s apple cider-themed body care products

  • NEST New York’s Autumn Plum collection

  • An innovative red light therapy device by Helight that is designed to enhance sleep quality

  • And many others…

Read on to discover and shop our Fall 2023 Editors’ Picks. Let us know if you have any favorites and if there are any products that you think should make the list!

Archipelago Autumn Collection ($32.50-$58)

Welcome the season of comforts with a trio of warm, complex and irresistible fragrances: Pumpkin, Spice, and Peppermint. Each carefully crafted, limited-time fragrance is designed to carry you from fall into the holiday season. The collection includes stunning glass jar candles, credenza candles, and reed diffusers. Fragrance notes for each scent include:

  • Peppermint: A blend of crushed Peppermint Bark, Mint Leaf, and Chocolate

  • Pumpkin: A blend of crushed Pumpkin Seed, Coffee Bean, and Vanilla

  • Spice: A blend of crushed Peppercorn, Wild Elderberry, and Tonka Bean

Bath & Body Works Men’s Grooming Essentials ($12.95-$14.95)

The Men’s Shop at Bath & Body Works has added new grooming essentials to its collection including Shave Cream, Beard & Scruff Cream, and Beard Oil, among others. The Shave Cream is formulated with aloe and essential oils, and prepares facial hair for a close, comfortable shave. The Beard & Scruff Cream nourishes and soothes the face and beard with shea butter. The Beard Oil contains coconut oil and vitamin E that make facial skin feel soft, smooth, and hydrated.

Bath & Body Works White Barn Fabric Care Collection ($19.95 each)

The new Bath & Body Works’ White Barn Fabric Care collection features detergents and fragrance boosters that combine the science of stain fighting with perfumer-created fine fragrance to reimagine what clean laundry smells like. Available in 14 of their most-loved fragrances in addition to four brand-new scents that were created just for this collection. The detergent washes up to 64 large loads and the bottles are made with 85% recycled plastic.

Biography Sea Chrome Revitalize Body Oil ($78)

This fast-absorbing, lightweight body oil tightens skin while leaving a subtle healthy glow. Key ingredients include moisturizing guarana seed oil in addition to baobab, argan, Sasha Inci, and tamanu seed oil, which have anti-aging antioxidants and are anti-inflammatory. Smells like seaweed, metallic accord, green tea, rose, lotus flower, Lily of the Valley, and galbanum vetiver.

Care Bears x SHEGLAM Color Collection ($3.99-$10.99)

This exclusive collab with the iconic Care Bears is giving us all the colorful nostalgic feels! A delightful blend of whimsy and contemporary style, it’s designed to evoke cherished memories while celebrating today’s beauty trends. The entire collection is available for $54.99 and all of the items can be purchased separately as well. The Care Bears x SHEGLAM collection includes:

Cheeks+Co Tidal Shift Face Serum ($88)

This universal skin-strengthening serum delivers deep hydration while helping to boost barrier function and increase resilience to everyday environmental stressors. Blue-green microalgae, niacinamide, ceramides, amino acids, and polypeptides work to fortify while helping to reduce the appearance of redness, fine lines, and hyperpigmentation. It glides across skin like a gently silky wave and quickly absorbs without leaving any residue. Tidalshift is naturally blue from algae and plant extracts.

Claritag ($24.99)

Get rid of unsightly skin tags at home with this FDA cleared device that has been clinically tested and is dermatologist approved. The user-friendly device utilizes cryo-freeze technology and delivers professional-grade results in just over a minute. The skin tag will fall off naturally within 7 to 14 days. The device offers up to 10 treatment cycles.

cocokind Chlorophyll Discoloration Serum ($20)

This sensitive skin-friendly spot fading serum combines the power of 1% alpha arbutin with chlorophyll, licorice root, and panthenol to reduce the look of discoloration, post-blemish marks, and signs of UV damage. Antioxidant-rich chlorophyll offsets redness and boosts radiance. After around one month of consistent daily use, discoloration looks less noticeable.

Doctor Rogers Day Preventive and Night Repair Treatments ($98-$118)

The dermatologist-founded skincare brand has launched an advanced line featuring a day and night skin treatment that shield skin from environmental stressors and sun damage, and reverse sun damage and build collagen. They also feature soothing ingredients that work together to support the skin while it responds to a complex combination of actives. In addition to the new products, the brand has also unveiled a fresh new look and packaging.

Dyson Ceramic Pop Colorway Collection ($429.99 - $499.99)

The new Ceramic Pop Colorway collection from Dyson recently launched in honor of 25 years of Dyson in Japan. Made up of three vibrant colors—Blush Pink, Mandarin and Verdigris—that channel Dyson’s vacuum cleaner, the G-Force, which was first sold in Japan in the 1980s. Available in the Dyson Airwrap Multi-Styler, Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer, and the Dyson Corrale Styler Straightener. Includes a special-edition presentation case and additional accessories to accompany each tool.

  • The Dyson Supersonic™ hair dryer is engineered to protect hair from extreme heat damage, with fast drying and controlled styling to help increase smoothness by 75%, increase shine by up to 132% and decrease frizz and flyaways by up to 61%.*

  • The Dyson Airwrap™ Multi-Styler enables faster styling with new barrels to curl and wave in both directions, brushes to control and shape, and the multi-functional Coanda smoothing dryer to dry, smooth, and hide flyaways.

  • The Dyson Corrale™ Styler Straightener delivers the thermal performance of a corded straightener without the damage and is engineered to create a range of styles. Automatically regulates temperature 100 times per second.

Ellis Brooklyn APPLE LOVE Eau de Parfum ($33 - $110)

This signature amber gourmand fragrance is a love letter to New York City and its energy, sophistication, and headiness. The perfume features key notes of red apple, sugar cane, and vanilla Madagascar for the perfect fruity floral scent. The praline note is made with 100% renewable carbon and APPLE LOVE includes seven upcycled ingredients. The beautiful bottle is made of glass and can be reused or recycled.

ESW Beauty Guava Mango Advanced Smoothing Smoothie Lip Treatment ($15)

This Guava Mango Smoothie Lip Treatment will visibly improve fine lines, wrinkles, and elasticity in your lips while providing a light pink tint. These ingredients, in combination with shea butter and peptides, help to remove dead skin cells and support fuller, smoother looking lips.

Everyone for Every Body Limited-Edition Orange Spice Hand Soap ($5.99)

The perfect pairing for sweater weather, this limited-edition Orange + Spice Hand Soap will foster all those festive feelings. Aloe vera, chamomile, and coconut cleansers soften hands while the scent of orange and autumn spice will enhance your experience. Also available in Winter Mint.

Figaro Apothecary Blue Agave + Fig Oil Bath Wash ($40)

Figaro Apothecary recently expanded further into body care with a new collection that activates the synergistic effects of organic botanicals and the powerful healing properties of nature, music, and art to bring balance to everyday life and to provide healing and nourishment for all the senses. This soap and sulfate-free body wash blue agave ferment, olive squalane, sea buckthorn, and essential oils of petitgrain, orange and cedarwood to cleanse skin without compromising natural barrier function.

The brand also launched a new Lush Botanical + Floating Mineral Bath Soak that relaxes and pampers the body with Dead Sea salt, arnica, organic agave ferment, and frankincense to nourish the mind and leave skin silky smooth.

GUESS Originals Type 1 Eau de Parfum ($85)

Part of GUESS Originals’ new fragrance collection, this fresh scent features top notes of bergamot, basil, and mandarin; middle notes of cardamom, wild lily, and orris; and bottom notes of vetiver, patchouli, and skin musk. Other scents in the collection include Type 2 (Red Currant & Balsam), and Type 3 (Tobacco & Amberwood). Shop all three scents here.

Helight Sleep ($139.99)

The result of three years of research and development between engineers and a scientific committee that includes a renowned sleep disorder expert and medical physicist, this innovative red light therapy device is designed to enhance sleep quality and help you improve your overall health, sleep, and recovery. It emits a precise wavelength that passes through eyelids and is picked up by photosensitive cells, triggering a biomechanism that helps you relax, predisposing the body to natural melatonin production.

A meticulously calibrated protocol diffuses this wavelength for 14 minutes at an optimal intensity, followed by the red light gradually fading out over 14 additional minutes, ensuring an uninterrupted, smooth transition. The 28-minute protocol mirrors the natural cycle of light at the end of the day, and its studied lens curve and diffusion creates enveloping light, avoiding a single point source. It helps address various sleep concerns to enhance falling asleep faster and helping you achieve a deeper, more restful snooze.

Hempz Apple Cider & Nutmeg Herbal Body Moisturizer ($7.99-$19.99)

Embrace fall with the sweet scent of crisp apples and nutmeg in this ultra-hydrating lotion. Powered by 100% pure hemp seed oil and more plant-based ingredients, it’s a vozy treat with notes of red aple, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Shop the rest of Hempz’s fall collection here.

Hotel Lobby Candle in Aspen ($56)

Created in collaboration with the historic Hotel Jerome, the Aspen candle takes you on a journey to the mountain town's most luxurious lobby. Vintage cedarwood, tooled leather, and golden embers rest on a smoky base, alongside cooling notes of snow-capped pine. It's a cozy, rustic, and rich fragrance that blends Aspen's old-world Western charm with modern, mountainside elegance. The candle's patterned box pays homage to the iconic wallpaper seen throughout the Hotel Jerome.

Hydrinity Vivid Brightening Serum ($150)

This rapid, effective skin-brightening serum was developed with patented RPH Technology, a proprietary formula that combines a potent blend of Supercharged HA with multiple powerful ingredients that work synergistically to dramatically improve the skin’s appearance while promoting overall skin health. Hydrinity’s other launch, Eye Renew Complex ($120), is a powerhouse serum infused with a patented Supercharged HA, proven PPM6 Technology, plus additional botanicals clinically proven to address multiple signs of aging— crow’s feet, puffiness and under eye bags, and dark circles.

Kevyn Aucoin 90s Supermodel Glam Set ($152)

This limited-edition set is a tribute to the legendary makeup artist Kevyn Aucoin and the supermodels who became his muses. Channel 90s supermodel energy when creating your own looks with this stunning set that includes:

  • Lip Definer (New Naked)

  • Volume Mascara ​

  • Contrast Stick​ (Chiseled)

  • Lighting Stick​ (Soft Light)

  • Glass Glow Lip (Spectrum Bronze)

Kevyn Aucoin Beauty Velvet Lip Paint ($39)

These matte lip shades are infused with sunflower seed oil, shea butter, jojoba oil, and hyaluronic acid, and effortlessly saturate lips in vibrant color. The weightless formula glides on like a creamy gloss for a long-lasting, hydrating, and sumptuous velvet-matte finish. Available in six beautiful colors. Vegan, paraben-free, and sulfate-free.

KIKO MILANO 3D Hydra Lipgloss ($13)

Available in 30 different colors, this softening lip gloss leaves lips looking shiny and plump. The soft texture blends into lips so they feel smooth and radiant. Non-sticky texture, non-comedogenic, and dermatologically tested. Comes in a variety of finishes including transparent, highly pigmented, shiny, and pearly.

KNESKO Green Jade Calm Serum ($70-$185)

Heal and replenish sensitive skin with this ultra-soothing serum that includes Advanced Calming Complex, which helps discomfort, itching, redness, and irritation. Green jade powder strengthens skin while Tiger Grass protects against lifestyle and environmental stressors. Purslane fights free radicals and colloidal oatmeal protects skin and keeps it looking and feeling soft. The serum also features the brand’s proprietary GEMCLINICAL Technology, which acts as a one-way delivery system to maximize infusion of the ingredients and enhance results.

Le Mini Macaron Cuticle Oil Pen ($8)

This cuticle oil is enriched with jojoba, sunflower, almond, and apricot kernel oils that helps hydrate, nourish, and soothe nails and cuticles. Perfect to apply on natural nails as well as on manicured nails, it penetrates quickly thanks to its sunflower oil base and leaves a nice and delicate soft touch. Non-greasy or oily finish. Vegan.

L’or de Seraphine Fall Candle Collection ($36 each)

The brand has debuted three new scents for Fall 2023 that come in beautiful and reusable glass containers with lids. The collection includes:

  • Pemberly Candle: Warm and floral with notes of rose, suede, papyrus, and musk

  • Vienna Candle: Fruity and woody with notes of plum, fig, cashmere wood, and amber

  • Acadia Medium Candle: Woody and fresh with notes of cedarwood, patchouli, guaiacwood, and chamomile

Mirabella Invincible For All Anti-Aging HD Foundation ($45)

This full-coverage, HD mineral foundation is perfect for a seamless, natural-looking finish. It evens skin tone, camouflages and hides blemishes and imperfections, and enhances the complexion with a proprietary formula that leaves skin hydrated and rich in moisture. Formulated with a patented peptide complex, this lightweight foundation is proven to improve the appearance of skin's elasticity and applies smoothly without creasing, cracking or settling into fine lines. Suitable for all skin types, which includes oily, dry, combination, or normal and acne-safe. Available in 24 versatile shades for an ideal color match and long-lasting coverage.

Murad Cellular Hydration Repair Serum ($72)

This concentrated serum with Hexapeptide-9 repairs skin barrier in just 30 minutes at the cellular level, visibly smooths texture for improved overall complexion in just one use, and visibly reduces redness to tame aggravated skin in just one week. Its Omega Acid Technology works to deeply repair and restore the barrier of the skin at the cell level, which represents Dr. Murad’s authentic philosophy of “Cellular Hydration” that damaged cells must be repaired. 

Nano-Ojas Immune Spray ($64.99)

This highly bioavailable, food-based formula was scientifically developed to help the body restore key biological functions by activating the body’s innate immune system. It’s made with all-natural ingredients formulated into a water-soluble nanoemulsion of policosanol. This enables the formula to penetrate cells and bind to nuclear receptors to help promote better health outcomes. Benefits include a stronger and more balanced immune system, increased energy, decreased pain, and more.

NEOM Cosy Nights Collection ($24-$100)

Fall season is all about being warm and comfy, and NEOM’s Cosy Nights collection includes candles and essential oils that smell just like a roaring open fire with a rich blend of 100% natural sandalwood, frankincense, and nutmeg. It’s warm, comforting, and super welcome—just what you need to relax, reset, and recharge.

NEST New York Autumn Plum Collection ($20-$190)

Indulge in the flavor of fall with notes of wild plum and cinnamon wrapped in the warmth of patchouli leaf and cashmere wood, a sweet, woody scent that captures the aroma of freshly fallen autumn  leaves. Each candle features purple-tinted wax formulated to burn cleanly and evenly housed in a glass vessel of the same color with elegant gold and frosted stripes. Collection includes votive, classic, 3-wick, and luxury candles; reed diffusers, and liquid soap.

Oak Essentials Moisture Rich Balm ($88)

This nutrient-rich balm boosts collagen production and delivers serious hydration for a luminous glow. Features key ingredients of sea buckthorn fruit oil, organic cocoa seed butter, and organic coconut oil. Cruelty-free, formulated without synthetic fragrances and other harmful ingredients.

ORLY Spice It Up Breathable Collection ($66)

ORLY’s festive fall nail lacquer collection features a combination of warm bright tones mixed with comforting hues with fun names like Caught off Gourd and Back for S’more. Breathable lacquers are infused with argan oil, pro vitamin B5, and vitamin C to offer nails strength-boosting benefits that allow oxygen and hydration to pass through, preventing water-logging, promoting nail growth, increasing nail thickness, and healing damaged nails. No base coat or top coat required! The collection is available as a 6-piece set and bottles are also sold individually for $11 each.

OSEA Anti-Aging Body Balm ($84)

Now available in a jumbo size, OSEA’s silky body balm offers the best of both words by combining the lasting hydration of a lotion with the anti-aging benefits of a serum. The super nourishing formula includes Alaria seaweed to improve elasticity and firm skin along with passionfruit, coconut, acai, and babassu oils to hydrate and soften.

OUAI x DedCool Melrose Place Dedtergent ($35)

Available for a limited time only, this special laundry detergent features OUAI’s popular Melrose Place scent (which smells just like a fresh bouquet of roses!) Ideal for everything from delicates to sheets, it’s safe for sensitive skin, suitable for hand-washing or washing machines, and contains 60 washes. The ingredients are naturally sourced from plant materials. 100% biodegradable, environmentally-conscious. For the finishing touch on your laundry load, use their Dryer Sheets ($14), which also feature the same amazing fragrance.

Paula’s Choice Barrier Repair Advanced Moisturizer ($38)

This advanced repairing moisturizer strengthens, smooths, and improves skin’s delicate barrier in 30 minutes and locks in all-day hydration. It features a specialized moisture complex that delivers water where skin needs it most for optimal hydration. A powerful blend of five skin-identical ceramides and cholesterol replenishes skin’s barrier, prevents water loss, and delivers long-lasting moisture. Palmitoyl tripeptide-5 helps support firmness and elasticity for a youthful look and feel. Nourishing watermelon seed oil helps maintain hydration and soothes skin.

P.F. Candle Co. Alchemy Collection ($86.40)

The Alchemy Collection uses research-backed scent technology that is meant to positively affect both spirit and atmosphere. Alchemy Candles feature smoke-colored glass vessels, black metal lids, and gold-leafed labels inspired by vintage window lettering. Burns for 40-50 hours. Also sold separately for $24 each. Available in four scents:

  • Bergamot Shiso: pink pepper, mandarin, cypress, and cardamom

  • Myrtle Mint: blue eucalyptus, marram grass, sea salt, and dew

  • Geranium Moss: soft sage, ginger root, lavender, and patchouli

  • Enoki Cedar: rich earth, petitgrain, sandalwood, and rosemary

Reuzel Surf Cream ($24)

Crafted by world famous barbers in Rotterdam, Netherlands, this mattifying texture enhancing cream allows you to recreate post-beach-day hair all year round. The weightless formula is ideal for all hair types and is easy to layer with additional styling products for a customizable finish. To use, simply apply a small amount to blow-dried or thoroughly towel dried hair, then style as desired. Key ingredients include coconut oil to condition and tame frizz, caprylic triglyceride which acts as a natural emollient, and kaolin to sooth the scalp. Vegan and cruelty-free.

Saltair Golden Hour Oil-Infused Nourishing Body Wash ($15)

This glow-enhancing body wash features a lipid-rich oil blend of passion fruit seed, kukui, and buriti to gently remove impurities while providing long-lasting hydration. It’s also formulated with coconut and argan oils so skin is left feeling smooth, nourished, and lightly fragranced. Enjoy the fragrant notes of sunflower, pineapple, and coconut. Bottle is made of 100% aluminum.

Saltair Recover & Restore Damage Repair Hair Mask ($14)

This deep conditioning mask helps strengthen damaged hair and prevents future damage. Formulated with a bond multiplier complex and synergistic repair blend, this treatment nourishes while restoring luster, shine, and manageability. Added biomimetic lipopeptide and mango butter fortify while smoothing and reducing breakage. Features the fruity and floral Pacific Pear fragrance, which includes notes of juicy pear, jasmine, and sandalwood. Vegan, cruelty-free, paraben-free, and gluten-free. Saltair also launched a Curl Control Defining Jelly in Pink Beach, which enhances natural and lasting curls, waves, and coils.

Seadrop Skincare Waterless Hydrating Seafoam Cleanser Beads ($52)

This gentle cleaner is great for all skin types and lathers into a rich, luxurious foam that removes toxins and dirt from skin with just a splash of water. The perfectly portioned cleanser beads can be freshly activated each time you use them and each one is packed with an arsenal of clean, plant-based, whole ingredients including oat oil, papaya enzyme, kaolin clay, blue butterfly pea flower, and citrus peel extracts. It also helps to strengthen skin’s natural barrier for long-term hydration.

Sexy Hair Spray & Play Harder Limited-Edition Fragrances ($22.95 each)

Go up and beyond the senses with these limited-edition fragrances inspired by Outer Space for Spray & Play Harder Firm Volumizing Hairspray. It gives your hair 120 hours of staying power, 10x the volume and 72 hours of humidity resistance with a shine finish for fine, medium, and coarse hair types. Available in two scents including Dream Catcher (notes of candied mandarin and sweet almond cream) and Stargazer (notes of sparkling starfruit and purple magnolia).

SHEGLAM LIVE TO ROAM Color Collection ($44.49)

Satisfy your wanderlust with this desert-inspired makeup collection that includes an eyeshadow palette with earthy hues, ultra-cream neutral liquid lipsticks, and smokey eyeliners. Live to Roam celebrates the allure of the west and the great outdoors with inspiration from sun-kissed terrains, vibrant sunsets, and rugged landscapes. Create a variety of bold and sultry looks for your next beauty adventure. Items can also be purchased separately.

Tarte Cosmetics Maracuja Juicy Shift ($24 each)

Apply these color-changing lip balms directly to lips and watch them shift like magic into a pink shade, personalized to your pH. Can be worn alone or layered with your favorite lip product for added hydration and plumper lips. Formulated with hyaluronic acid and 10 superfruits. Vegan and cruelty-free. Available in nine new colors. Shop the entire collection here.

The Tea Spot Cinnamon Spice Tea ($14.95)

Stay cozy with this caffeine-free Cinnamon Spice rooibos tea. The comforting blend combines cinnamon, rooibos, tangy apple bits, zesty orange peel, cinnamon flavor, and a hint of clove. Soak in the cinnamon-filled aroma and enjoy warm or iced.

TWiiSH Skincare ($26-$28)

Founded by award-winning beauty journalist Elise Tabin and her 14-year-old daughter, Madysen, TWiiSH is an innovative skincare line for teens that empowers the younger generation to take control of their skin and feel more confident. Formulated with clean and cruelty-free ingredients, the brand’s debut launches include a gel cleanser and spot treatment that address pimples and oily skin with skin-friendly ingredients including colloidal silver, salicylic acid, and meadowsweet. Although the brand was created with teenagers in mind, TWiiSH’s products are great for people of any age that are experiencing breakouts and/or oily skin.

Vaseline Radiant X Collection ($11.99-$13.99 each)

This new premium line was was developed with diverse and melanin-rich skin types in mind by diverse board-certified dermatologists and features cutting-edge technology. The products are formulated with specific ingredients that address specific needs including moisture imbalance, dark spots, and uneven skin tone. In addition to 1% niacinamide (a form of vitamin B3), Radiant X also features proprietary ultra-hydrating lipids technology that allows skin to replenish its own ceramides, creating a more resilient barrier and restoring skin to an optimal state. The collection includes:

  • Radiant X Even Tone Nourishing Body Lotion: Vaseline Radiant X Even Tone non greasy & fast absorbing body lotion is formulated with 1% niacinamide, clinically proven to visibly reduce dark spots and even skin tone in just two weeks.  

  • Radiant X Deep Nourishment Body Cream: Vaseline Radiant X Deep Nourishment Body Cream is enriched with 100% shea butter to provide intense moisture provides 72 hours of moisture, leaving you with soft, smooth and radiant skin. 

  • Radiant X Replenishing Body Oil: Quick absorbing and non-sticky Radiant X Replenishing Body Oil is enriched with 1% lipids to help soften and revive dull skin. Radiant X body oil is made with a combination of deeply nourishing oils to help the skin feel silky smooth while giving you a gorgeous glow. 

  • Radiant X Deep Nourishment Hand Butter: Vaseline Radiant X deep nourishing hand butter is made with 100% shea butter to provide intense moisturization without feeling greasy, providing silky soft, nourished, and radiant hands.  

Whats Up Beauty Serengeti Collection ($91.80)

Escape to the stunning grasslands of East Africa with these highlighter compacts that leave skin with a glowy natural silk finish. Formulated with no talc using a delicate mix of clean, non-toxic, and moisturizing ingredients. Soft to the touch and made from superfine natural and synthetic micas, it has a weightless feel, not cakey or powdery, buildable and increases its intensity with each layer. The final finish on your skin is a radiant soft-focus glow. The compacts are also available separately for $34 each. The collection includes:

  • Wild Acacia Highlighter: Iridescent light gold with sheer pink base

  • Safari Sunset Highlighter: Iridescent gold with sheer pink base

  • R201 Highlight Brush: This brush is made for highlighter application in both bristles and handle

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Kamala Kirk is a University of Southern California graduate and has been an editor/writer for more than a decade. She has written for E! Online, Total Beauty, TravelAge West, Malibu Times Magazine, and many more. She resides in Los Angeles and is a proud pug mom. Follow her on Instagram: @kamalakirk