Carol Lee

New York

Beauty Writer at The Cut

Associate Beauty E-Commerce Writer @ELLEmagazine

Articles

7 Best Hypochlorous Acid Sprays Of 2025 To Heal And Soothe Skin

2 weeks ago | elle.com | Katie Berohn |Carol Lee

Skip to ContentWe earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. For instant glass skin. By Katie Berohn and Carol LeePublished: 09 April 2025Best OverallTower 28 Beauty Daily Rescue Facial SprayChances are, if you’ve seen a hypochlorous acid spray on TikTok, it’s this one, which works in a flash to calm irritation and heal the skin’s barrier. 'There is a place on every woman’s shelf for SOS,' says Dr. Kelly Killeen, a celebrity plastic surgeon.
If You Want Smoother, Clearer Skin, Glycolic Acid Creams Might Be the Answer

3 weeks ago | elle.com | Carol Lee

Best K-Beauty MoisturizerBest Investment CreamBest Drugstore OptionBest Body LotionBest Overnight TreatmentBest for Dry SkinBest for KPBest Neck CreamMeet the ExpertsHow to UseLayering Toners and CreamsWhy Trust ELLE Beauty? Shop More ELLE Beauty LovesI’d argue that the next most famous chemical exfoliant is the Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant—and after that, The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner.
If You Want Smoother, Clearer Skin, Glycolic Acid Creams Might Be the Answer

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Carol Lee

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."I’d argue that the next most famous chemical exfoliant is the Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant—and after that, The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner.
Chapped Lips? Experts Recommend These Nourishing Lip Balms

3 weeks ago | elle.com | Carol Lee

Filippo Fortis//LAUNCHMETRICS SPOTLIGHTEvery item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Even if someone doesn’t have an elaborate skin care routine or (gasp!) doesn’t wear sunscreen, they probably know to keep some lip balm on hand. Chapped lips are such an obvious, uncomfortable, and often painful issue, and licking your lips only makes things worse, no matter how hard you try.
Gwyneth Paltrow on the Future of Goop and Dealing with Controversy

3 weeks ago | elle.com | Carol Lee

In ELLE.com’s series Office Hours, we ask people in powerful positions to take us through their first jobs, worst jobs, and everything in between. This month, we spoke to Gwyneth Paltrow, the Oscar-winning actor and founder of the lifestyle brand goop, which has weathered its fair share of victories and controversies since it began as a newsletter in 2008.
I’m a K-Beauty Obsessive and I’ll Never Ditch These Korean Lip Liners

3 weeks ago | elle.com | Carol Lee

Courtesy of Rom&ndEvery item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. When I was a teenager growing up in Korea, beauty trends seemed to be all about Korean lip tints. The goal was never to make the lips look bigger; instead, Korean women focused the color of their lip products on the center of their lips, blurring it out as it reached the perimeter to create a gradient.
I’m a K-Beauty Obsessive and I’ll Never Ditch These Korean Lip Liners

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Carol Lee

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."When I was a teenager growing up in Korea, beauty trends seemed to be all about Korean lip tints. The goal was never to make the lips look bigger; instead, Korean women focused the color of their lip products on the center of their lips, blurring it out as it reached the perimeter to create a gradient.
These Are the Only Lip Balms at Sephora ELLE Beauty Editors Swear By

3 weeks ago | elle.com | Carol Lee

If I were to count how many lip balms come across my desk in a year, it would probably reach the hundreds. I feel very lucky, and my lips are quite hydrated most of the time. Obviously, I can’t try every single shade and formula (I only have two lips!), but between the four other members of ELLE’s beauty team and me, we’ve been able to test an impressive number of formulas. However, not every lip balm will stay in our lives, let alone make it into our handbags and everyday lip pouches.
These Are the Only Lip Balms at Sephora ELLE Beauty Editors Swear By

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Carol Lee

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."If I were to count how many lip balms come across my desk in a year, it would probably reach the hundreds. I feel very lucky, and my lips are quite hydrated most of the time. Obviously, I can’t try every single shade and formula (I only have two lips!), but between the four other members of ELLE’s beauty team and me, we’ve been able to test an impressive number of formulas.
Snag This ELLE Editor-Approved Korean Collagen Mask for 32 Percent Off

1 month ago | msn.com | Carol Lee

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