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    Catharine Malzahn

    Catharine Malzahn

    Contributing Beauty Writer

    Catharine Malzahn is a freelance beauty editor and writer. She has more than half a decade of experience covering everything from skincare and makeup to spas and injectables. Previously, she held editorial positions at Good Housekeeping, Woman's Day, and Prevention; you can find her work in those publications and in Glamour, Byrdie, InStyle, PS Beauty, NewBeauty, CR Fashion Book, Makeup.com, Skincare.com, and more. When she's not writing or testing beauty products, you can find her cooking, trying a new restaurant, or reapplying sunscreen. A SoCal native, she received her BA in journalism from the University of Southern California's Annenberg School For Communication and Journalism.

    Latest articles by Catharine Malzahn

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    Move Over Almond—This Is Officially the Hottest Fall Manicure Shape

    Selena Gomez even wore it to her wedding.

    Nails
    • collage of chrome nails
      It's Official: This Optical Illusion Manicure Is the Year's Hottest Nail Trend

      Like jewelry for your mani.

      By Catharine Malzahn

      Nails
    • collage of models with clear skin next to skincare products like cleanser, moisturizer and a sunscreen
      I Watched My Fine Lines Disappear Once I Swapped My Skincare Order

      Here's exactly how to amp up product efficacy.

      By Catharine Malzahn

      Skincare
    • an indian woman with a yellow corset and green arm bands on a gold glitter background with a white bottle of skincare and a pink bottle of skincare
      My 63-Year-Old Mom and I Can't Believe How Quickly This $25 Serum Fades Our Dark Spots

      Even, radiant skin coming right up.

      By Catharine Malzahn

      Skincare
    • Catharine Malzahn holding an orange hairspray bottle in her bathroom on a beige background next to two other hairspray bottles
      Reddit Is Obsessed With This $16 Drugstore Hairspray—So I Gave It the Ultimate Wear Test

      Can it deliver crunch-free hold for an entire day?

      By Catharine Malzahn

      Hair
    • the best clear brow gels
      Clear Brow Gels Are the Plain White Tee of My Makeup Routine, and You Can't Convince Me Otherwise

      Swipe and go.

      By Catharine Malzahn

      Makeup
    • collage of nails
      Think of Summer's Hottest Nail Trend Like the Glazed Donut's Little Sister

      Understated and stylish, all in one.

      By Catharine Malzahn

      Nails
    • collage of floral nail ideas and polish colors
      Hate to Say It, But These Floral Nail Designs Really Are Groundbreaking

      Perfect inspiration for your next manicure.

      By Catharine Malzahn

      Nails
    • silvery background with selfie of girl holding k beauty eye cream
      My 56-Year-Old Mom and I Can't Stop Obsessing Over These K-Beauty Eye Creams

      We've never looked more well-rested.

      By Catharine Malzahn

      Skincare
    • coffin nail collage
      Every A-Lister Has Been Wearing This Spring Manicure Trend on Repeat

      It's all about nail shape this season.

      By Catharine Malzahn

      Nails
    • collage of woman with good hair on a green background
      This $13 Drugstore Deep Conditioner Is the Reason for All My Hair Compliments

      Yeah, you're gonna want one of these ASAP.

      Hair
    • two runway models with red lipstick
      TikTok Is Obsessed With This $16 Eyebrow Growth Serum, So I Gave It a Try

      Full, fluffy arches are in your future.

      By Catharine Malzahn

      Hair
    • floral nails
      Move Over, Nudes—This Underrated Pastel Is Going to Dominate Spring Nail Trends

      My manicure is about to get an upgrade.

      By Catharine Malzahn

      Nails
    • runway model with sunglasses
      My Fine Hair Is Finally Growing—And I Credit This Surprisingly Gentle Hot Tool

      No more breakage.

      By Catharine Malzahn

      Hair
    • lace nails on a pink background
      Winter's Hottest Nail Trend Is the Equivalent of Lingerie for Your Fingertips

      Lace manicures are everywhere right now.

      By Catharine Malzahn

      Nails
    • red and green manicure
      Here's Proof That Christmas Manicures Don't Have to Be Cheesy

      Holiday spirit, but make it chic.

      By Catharine Malzahn

      Nails
    • woman in a woven top
      This $10 Body Wash Got Rid of My Bacne in Just Three Showers

      Consistency is key.

      By Catharine Malzahn

      Skincare
    • two models for giorgio armani wearing soft girl makeup
      My Makeup Looks So Much More Expensive When I Swap My Black Mascara for This Understated Shade

      All the celebrity makeup artists swear by this trick.

      By Catharine Malzahn

      Makeup
    • a model wearing nail polish
      Forget Animal Ears—I'll Be Wearing These Halloween Nails for the Entirety of Spooky Season

      Welcome to spooky season.

      By Catharine Malzahn

      Nails
    • two women facing the camera with bare glowing skin wearing light blue tank tops
      My Finicky Combination Skin Begs for This $20 Drugstore Cleanser to Reset and Boost Radiance

      All about balance, baby.

      By Catharine Malzahn

      Skincare
    • Dyson Airwrap review
      Yes, the Dyson Airwrap Still Lives up to the Hype—And Then Some

      From the Coanda 2x to the ID, I use (and love) them all.

      Beauty
    • a woman with blonde wavy hair
      After Trying This Under-$10 Air Dry Product, I Won't Even Look at a Hot Tool Again

      Because I'd rather be at the beach than with my blow dryer.

      By Catharine Malzahn

      Hair
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