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Featured Writers

Kimi Chaddah

Hello! I'm Kimi, an award-winning freelance journalist specialising in comment, features and reportage. My work ranges from questions of government politics, race, identity and education to mental health. In 2021, …

Stacia Datskovska

Stacia Datskovska (she/her) is a magna cum laude NYU graduate and freelance journalist. Her bylines have appeared in USA Today, Boston Globe, Teen Vogue, Baltimore Sun, HuffPost, Bustle, and beyond. …

Jess Lahitou

Jess is a freelance writer and editor. She's a Bustle newswriting alum, and former editor and staff writer at Ravishly. With a Master's degree in Education and nearly seven years …

Vivian Iroanya

Hello! I’m Vivian, an Italian-Nigerian journalist based in the UK and an NCTJ & PPA journalism first-class graduate from the University of Sheffield 22”. I have written and worked for …

Candace Fykes

Like most writers, reading has been a passion of mine since I was a child. As a kid, inhaled books, often reading five or more at a time. By the …

Penney Berryman - professional communicator

Communications and content marketing professional with more than a decade of experience. Demonstrated strong writing and editing for blogs, social media, intranet, corporate communications, C-suite, business websites and media. Specializing …

Latest Articles

Achieve Your Glazed Donut Skin Goals With This Derm-Loved Face Serum That Keeps Selling Out

Have you been hearing about peptides everywhere lately, but you’re not exactly sure what they do? It turns out they’re incredibly beneficial for pretty much any skin concern imaginable, from dryness to a loss of firmness to unwanted hyperpigmentation. And there’s one serum in particular that just might be the …

By Natalie Gale
21st April 2024 • Bustle

My Weird, Wonderful Week Living Like Gwyneth Paltrow

Yoni steams, bee venom therapy, candles that “smell like my vagina” — in the matter of talked-about wellness figures, Gwyneth Paltrow makes more headlines than most. Ever since she launched her wellness and lifestyle brand, Goop, in 2008, critics have enjoyed picking apart her every bone broth-drinking move. A lot …

By Marie Lodi | Beauty and Fashion Writer
18th October 2023 • Bustle

This Budget-Friendly Moisturizer Has A Cloud-Like Texture Reviewers Are Obsessed With

Finding the perfect moisturizer, especially if your skin is dry or acne-prone, is easier said than done. Some leave you with a dewy finish, but end up feeling too greasy; others feel light and cool upon application, but leave you feeling dry an hour later. If you feel like Goldilocks …

By Natalie Gale
27th August 2023 • Bustle

This Mix-At-Home Serum Kit Lets You Indulge Your Inner Chemist — & The Results Are Incredible

What if you could easily mix your active skin care ingredients at home to create lab-potent serums without any mess or fuss? Ingredients like vitamin C are notoriously unstable, as they react with light and water, which can lead to them losing their efficacy over time. That’s why groundbreaking new …

By Natalie Gale
13th August 2023 • Bustle

Beauty Experts Say You're Probably Overpaying For These Things — & Here's What To Buy Instead

When it comes to beauty purchases, there’s nothing wrong with the occasional splurge, but don’t get it twisted — a product doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg to work well. In fact, the beauty experts below, like hair stylists, estheticians, dermatologists, and makeup artists, say that you …

By Natalie Gale
5th August 2023 • Bustle

Is Hemp The Skin Care Industry's New MVP? This Beauty Brand Thinks Yes

Bad hair days, move over — it’s time to talk about “bad” skin days. You know, those days when you look in the mirror to find multiple breakouts or a patch of irritation that won’t calm down. These are the days when your skin looks perfectly normal, but when we …

By Natalie Gale
9th July 2023 • Bustle

Derms Reveal Exactly What To Look For In A Makeup Primer For Acne-Prone Skin

When it comes to my morning makeup routine, applying primer is the step I often tend to overlook. But it’s also one of the biggest game changers. The benefits of a makeup primer are hard to ignore — they’re like skin care and makeup all in one, and are capable …

By Natalie Gale
20th May 2023 • Bustle

The Best Eye Creams For Milia (Aka Those Pesky Under-Eye Bumps), According To A Doctor

Sometimes, using a new eye cream to hydrate or brighten the delicate skin under your eyes can leave you with a whole new condition: milia. Those little white bumps just under the skin are caused by a buildup of keratin and dead skin, and can be tricky to get rid …

By Natalie Gale
14th May 2023 • Bustle

All Your Questions About Slugging, Answered — Plus, The Best Balms & Ointments To Use

Slugging isn’t just a fleeting TikTok trend — the skin care technique has roots in Korean and Black communities, and will likely continue to be practiced for decades to come. Slugging means applying a layer of an occlusive product, like petroleum jelly, to your face before bed, locking in hydration …

By Natalie Gale
13th May 2023 • Bustle

Clinique Black Honey Is Sold Out Again — So Here Are 5 Similar Alternatives To Try

While the beauty industry never stops churning out new products, some products are so good that they stand the test of time: NARS blush in ‘Orgasm’, Mario Badescu Drying Lotion, Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré, and, of course, ‘Black Honey.’ Clinique’s classic Almost Lipstick in ‘Black Honey’ has remained a tried-and-true staple …

By Natalie Gale
29th April 2023 • Bustle

If You Have Curly Hair & Dandruff, Experts Say These Are The Best Shampoos To Use

No matter your hair type, dandruff can be difficult to treat — so when it comes to curly hair, which tends to be more prone to dryness, developing an effective treatment plan for your dandruff becomes even trickier. “Curly hair is often dry and more prone to frizz due to …

By Natalie Gale
15th April 2023 • Bustle

3 Spring Looks From Macy's For Brunches & Everything Else

By Marie Lodi | Beauty and Fashion Writer
20th March 2023 • Bustle

5 Cheaper Alternatives To Milk's Cult-Favorite Hydro Grip Primer (That Work Just As Well)

Hailed by countless Sephora reviews, Reddit forums, and beauty awards, Milk Makeup’s Hydro Grip Primer is one of the most popular primers on the market. But if you find that it’s sold out, not in your budget, or doesn’t work for your skin, the best Milk Hydro Grip Primer alternatives …

By Natalie Gale
19th March 2023 • Bustle

How To Give Your Hair Mega Volume — Because Bouncy '90s Blowouts Are Back, Baby

As evidenced by Bella Hadid, Kourtney Kardashian, and J.Lo, big, bouncy hair à la ‘90s-style blowouts is here to stay. No matter your hair goals (from Farrah Fawcett to a more subtle Rachel from Friends) or your hair type, here are a few tips from celebrity hairstylists on how to …

By Natalie Gale
18th March 2023 • Bustle

I Tried Lady Gaga's Favorite Workout Machine & Now I'm Hooked

Just when I thought I had tried every unusual workout imaginable — from barbell HIIT to kickboxing-and-treadmill intervals, paddleboard yoga, and pool cycling — the VersaClimber entered the scene.

By Stacia Datskovska
19th September 2022 • Bustle

Did TikTok Kill The BeautyTube Star?

For Bustle, I wrote about the development of BeautyTok and whether it rivals Beautytube.

By Bashirat Oladele
23rd August 2022 • Bustle

Sustainable Swimwear One Fashion Contributor Is Eyeing For Summer

By Marie Lodi | Beauty and Fashion Writer
6th June 2022 • Bustle

Last Girlboss Standing

At a startup like Glossier, a surprise department-wide meeting means one of two things: layoffs or treats. So when the tech department of the beauty phenomenon — well, what was then its tech department — was asked to gather for a visit from founder and CEO Emily Weiss on a …

By Courtney Rubin
18th April 2022 • Bustle

All Your Questions About Slugging, Answered — Plus, The Best Balms & Ointments To Use

Slugging isn’t just a fleeting TikTok trend — the skin care technique has roots in Korean and Black communities, and will likely continue to be practiced for decades to come. Slugging means applying a layer of an occlusive product, like petroleum jelly, to your face before bed, locking in hydration …

By Natalie Gale
5th April 2022 • Bustle

How Four British TikTokers Are Making Fashion More Sustainable

Sustainable practices have become a growing area of interest for the social media savvy Gen-Z and, thanks to social media, the availability of information on ethical materials and clothing companies has never been more accessible. It’s an issue that is pressing and that many believe can no longer be ignored. …

By Kira Richards
5th March 2022 • Bustle

I Put Glycolic Acid On My Armpits Because TikTok Told Me To

From deodorant soaps to armpit Botox injections, people are willing to go to great lengths to eliminate body odours and reduce sweat. Sometimes traditional deodorants just don’t cut it for those extremely sweaty days, but finding a natural antiperspirant that’ll keep you feeling fresh feels like an impossible task. So …

By Daisy Bradbury
4th March 2022 • Bustle

UK's 'Fresh Prince' Fans Can Watch Will Smith's 'Bel Air' Very Soon

In 2019, film director Morgan Cooper uploaded a mock trailer for a reboot of ‘90s hit The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. The video was a huge success, teasing and garnering the attention of fans who wondered how Will would navigate life in the 21st century. Now, three years on, multi-award …

By Kira Richards
13th January 2022 • Bustle

All Historic Same-Sex Convictions Will Be Pardoned Under A New UK Scheme

UK Home Secretary, Priti Patel, is set to announce that more people with convictions for same-sex activity will be wiped, as she expands the government’s disregards and pardons scheme. Patel said, “I hope that expanding the pardons and disregards scheme will go some way to righting the wrongs of the …

By Kira Richards
6th January 2022 • Bustle

“Grindr Killer” Stephen Port Is Serving A Life Sentence

BBC factual drama Four Lives airs on Jan. 3, depicting the harrowing tale of the Grindr murders of Stephen Port between June 2014 and September 2015. The three-part series, starring Stephen Merchant and Sheridan Smith, recounts the real-life events of the murders from the perspective of the friends and family …

By Kira Richards
5th January 2022 • Bustle

17 Black-Owned UK Bookshops To Know Now

While conversations around anti-racist activism may have died down since the 2020 protests spurred on by George Floyd’s murder, educating yourself on Black culture, experiences, and how to be anti-racist is an ongoing process. The protests and the emergence of the Black Lives Matter movement saw a surge in the …

By Kira Richards
29th December 2021 • Bustle

Why Everyone Talking About Francis Bourgeois – Again

Trainspotting may not be something that immediately comes to mind when talking about social media viral sensations, but Francis Bourgeois is not your average trainspotter. If you’ve been on TikTok recently, chances are he’s popped up on your ‘For You’ page, where he takes viewers along to watch trains (and …

By Kira Richards
17th December 2021 • Bustle

Strangers On TikTok Are Doing 'The Holiday' House Swap IRL

If you’re anything like me, the quest to find the perfect Christmas movie is a yearly expedition, which is why I find myself returning to The Holiday every winter season. For those of you who haven't seen the film, here’s a quick summary. Iris (played by Kate Winslet) is from …

By Kira Richards
15th December 2021 • Bustle

Josephine Baker Enters France’s Panthéon of National Heroes

46 years on from her death and her final performance, French-American music hall star and activist Josephine Baker has made history yet again. On Nov. 30 she became the first Black woman to enter France’s Panthéon Mausoleum, which is considered the nation's highest honour and remembers renowned and revered figures …

By Kira Richards
2nd December 2021 • Bustle

Jack Grealish Opened Up About His Old Boss Being Sacked From Aston Villa

Jack Grealish has shared his reaction to finding out that Aston Villa had let go of manager Dean Smith. Smith is a former Norwich City player and managed Aston Villa for just over three years. However, he stepped down in November after five consecutive Premier League defeats. In his first …

By Kira Richards
1st December 2021 • Bustle

Keira Knightley Thinks She Knows Who Juliet Ends Up With In 'Love Actually'

As the holiday season approaches and we all settle down to rewatch our favourite Christmas classics, Love Actually will be on TV screens across the UK. It’s safe to say we’ve all seen *that* scene with Keira Knightley and Andrew Lincoln, but the ambiguous ending has left fans with one …

By Kira Richards
1st December 2021 • Bustle