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Ariel Baker

Assistant Editor, Beauty

Ariel Baker is the assistant editor for POPSUGAR Beauty. Her areas of expertise include celebrity news, beauty trends, and product reviews. She has additional bylines with Essence and Forbes Vetted. Fun fact: Ariel is a major lover of animals, especially her two cats, Cow and Chicken.

Latest Posts From Ariel

Birthday Nails to Consider For Your Big Day

8 hours ago

Birthday Nails to Consider For Your Big Day

Whether you're into big celebrations or not, your birthday is arguably the most important holiday of the year.

Danielle Brooks's "26" Oscars Nails Have a Hidden Meaning

11 hours ago

Danielle Brooks's "26" Oscars Nails Have a Hidden Meaning

There's nothing like a beauty moment that speaks to a larger purpose, and Danielle Brooks's Oscars manicure is just that.

Pisces Tattoo Ideas For the Zodiac Lover In Your Life

11 hours ago

Pisces Tattoo Ideas For the Zodiac Lover In Your Life

If you're a Pisces, you've likely been told — in the kindest way possible, of course — that you need to get back to reality numerous times throughout your life.

Sydney Sweeney's Baroque Bob Is Proof the Trend Isn't Over

13 hours ago

Sydney Sweeney's Baroque Bob Is Proof the Trend Isn't Over

Just when you thought you resisted the urge to cut your hair into a bob when everyone else was doing it in the fall, here comes Sydney Sweeney.

This Cécred Hair Product Impressed Multiple Beauty Editors

14 hours ago

This Cécred Hair Product Impressed Multiple Beauty Editors

Yes, in a post-Fenty world, celebrity beauty brands can sometimes feel like overkill.

Westman Atelier Managed to Make Matte Lipstick Feel Good

03/08/2024

Westman Atelier Managed to Make Matte Lipstick Feel Good

Next to blush, lip products are my achilles heel.

03/08/2024

Dwayne Johnson Hard-Launches a Beauty Brand, Papatui

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is coming out with a beauty brand, making him the latest addition in celebrity men entering the skin-care space.

How to Take Care of Your Afro, Straight From a Pro

03/08/2024

How to Take Care of Your Afro, Straight From a Pro

Afros have had a long history in the Black community, particularly in the United States.

This $20 Cream Blush Feels Luxe For an Affordable Price

03/07/2024

This $20 Cream Blush Feels Luxe For an Affordable Price

I've said it before, and I'll say it again: I am a big blush girl.

The Quiff Haircut Will Add Some Edge to Your Look

03/07/2024

The Quiff Haircut Will Add Some Edge to Your Look

Some haircuts are classics, like bobs, buzz cuts, layered looks.

The Oval Nail Shape Is a Classic For a Reason

03/06/2024

The Oval Nail Shape Is a Classic For a Reason

It's like clockwork: you go to the nail salon, ready to replicate that new nail trend that's been all over your For You page.

This Water-Powder Serum Kept My Oily Skin Matte All Day

03/06/2024

This Water-Powder Serum Kept My Oily Skin Matte All Day

When it comes to product innovation, in my eyes, there's no brand doing it quite like Danessa Myricks Beauty.