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Taryn Brooke

POPSUGAR Contributor
Taryn Brooke is a beauty writer and editor born and bred in New York City who has been in digital media for over 10 years. She is a contributing beauty writer for POPSUGAR, Allure, Byrdie, and Well+Good. Aside from her love of writing about all things beauty and skincare, she directs independent short films that have been screened at film festivals across the country. Her writing has appeared in publications such as Bustle, Maxim, Thrillist, and Elite Daily, to name a few. Taryn received her BA in Communications and Political Science from Queens College and her Masters in Education from Touro College.

Latest Posts From Taryn

How an Astronaut Takes Care in Space
Beauty
04/18/2024

How an Astronaut Takes Care in Space

The recent solar eclipse has no doubt reignited people's collective wonderment about the vastness of, and — for lack of a better word — pure magic that is outer space.

I Tried a Luxury Shampoo and Conditioner to Find Out If It's Worth the Splurge
Beauty
04/02/2024

I Tried a Luxury Shampoo and Conditioner to Find Out If It's Worth the Splurge

It feels like both the internet and I have been on a healthy-hair journey this year.

I Tried a Back Facial (aka a Bacial), and It Took My Self-Care to the Next Level
Beauty
02/27/2024

I Tried a Back Facial (aka a Bacial), and It Took My Self-Care to the Next Level

Getting a monthly facial is the epitome of self-care.

How the Viral "Mob Wife" Aesthetic Appropriates Immigrant Culture
Beauty
02/09/2024

How the Viral "Mob Wife" Aesthetic Appropriates Immigrant Culture

Another day, another TikTok aesthetic taking over our feeds.

What Is the "One Stitch" Facelift?
Beauty
11/22/2023

What Is the "One Stitch" Facelift?

Facial plastic surgery is on the rise — a rather unsurprising statement, especially if you're immersed in celebrity news and aesthetic culture.

I Tried the $2,700 At-Home Laser Celebrities Swear By
Beauty
10/31/2023

I Tried the $2,700 At-Home Laser Celebrities Swear By

At-home LED red light therapy devices have skyrocketed in popularity over the past several years, becoming an integral part of many people's skin-care routines.

I Tried the Viral "Lip Tenting" Filler Technique
Beauty
09/06/2023

I Tried the Viral "Lip Tenting" Filler Technique

I am no stranger to the needle, be it Botox injections or dermal filler.

I Tried Emface, the Buzzy "Needle-Less" Skin Treatment
Beauty
08/25/2023

I Tried Emface, the Buzzy "Needle-Less" Skin Treatment

For the past 20 years since Botox became FDA approved, the facial-freezing injectable has been the industry's gold standard in the treatment of wrinkles and fine lines.

I Tried Sofwave, the Buzzy New Skin-Tightening Treatment
Beauty
07/14/2023

I Tried Sofwave, the Buzzy New Skin-Tightening Treatment

The newest and buzziest skin-tightening treatment on the market is Sofwave.