Kimberly Yang

Los Angeles

Freelance Writer at Editorialist

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9 French Beauty Essentials Our Paris-Based Editor Can’t Live Without

3 weeks ago | editorialist.com | Kimberly Yang

No matter how small the world feels, one thing that seems to remain ever so elusive is mastering the French-girl aesthetic. A few annual trips to Paris in search of the ultimate French beauty essentials have helped quell our fascination, but it was our Paris-based social director Sarah Goodwin (who also happens to be an American expat) who demystified our understanding of how Parisian women achieve that effortlessly undone look.
5 Best Hair Wax Sticks for Styling Sleek, Slicked-Back Buns

4 weeks ago | editorialist.com | Kimberly Yang

When in doubt (or faced with hair beyond saving with dry shampoo), the slicked-back bun is your most reliable look. Hair sprays and pomades can help get you there, but the best hair wax sticks are styling game-changers for keeping things soft and sleek. The difference is in both the delivery and the formula. A chubby stick makes application fuss- (and frizz-) free, and the waxy texture is key to creating a smooth grip that holds without that dreaded hard-shell or flaky effect.
How to Transition From Your Winter to Spring Skincare Routine

1 month ago | editorialist.com | Kimberly Yang

If your wardrobe is ready for a seasonal upgrade, your beauty regimen is too. In fact, approach your spring skincare routine with the same mindset used when curating your spring capsule wardrobe. Reliable basics that account for temperamental weather are paramount; think of barrier-boosting creams and restorative masks as the classic button-down shirts that anchor regardless of wind, rain, and sudden temperature drops followed by unexpected spikes.
9 Perfumes Like Santal 33 If You Love Sandalwood Fragrances

1 month ago | editorialist.com | Kimberly Yang

You may have mixed feelings about Le Labo's cult-favorite sandalwood perfume, but no matter your take, its impact is undeniable, and it will forever remain one of the sexiest fragrances for women and men alike. If, however, you’re looking for perfumes that are like Santal 33, but not nearly as pervasive, we found nine alternatives from niche fragrance houses that are signature-scent-worthy.
The 5 Best Long-Lasting Lip Liners, Tested & Reviewed

2 months ago | editorialist.com | Kimberly Yang

Less is more when it comes to most things in life, but some extra steps are non-negotiables, including applying lip pencil. Choose one of our best long-lasting lip liners and the added touch will feel all the more worthwhile. Eat, drink, and talk through the workday (or even a date night); your liner will remain intact. Beyond convenience, the beauty of a no-budge formula is the freedom it gives you to experiment without the fuss of having to touch up.
The 6 Best Natural-Looking Foundations from Our Beauty Editor

2 months ago | editorialist.com | Kimberly Yang

Beauty trends come and go, but no matter where the pendulum swings (the matte-r the better or glazed like a Krispy Kreme), beautiful, healthy-looking skin is always in. The best natural-looking foundations are the complexion perfectors that achieve exactly that, providing coverage that looks and wears like second skin. In fact, it’s near-indetectable, even close-up. There’s not a trace of visible makeup to be found; your skin simply looks fresh, even, and ever so luminous.
8 Best Date Night Perfumes of 2025, Hand-Picked by a Perfume Expert

2 months ago | editorialist.com | Kimberly Yang

There’s a delicate dance between staying true to your signature scent profile and wanting to wear an easy compliment-getter. The best date night perfumes, however, are the ones that feel a little less conventional and evoke the perfect mood. It largely comes down to biology. Scent, memory, and emotions are intimately connected, so as fundamental as your date night look is, perfume is the pivotal finishing touch.
Best Collagen Masks, Including the Viral K-Beauty Sheet Mask

2 months ago | editorialist.com | Kimberly Yang

Every so often, a new It-product emerges as the hero du jour in the beauty zeitgeist.This year, it’s all about finding the best collagen masks. The ingredient is hardly new, but Korean beauty innovation has paved the way for rethinking how we incorporate collagen into our skincare routine.
Best Smelling Perfumes

Jan 23, 2025 | editorialist.com | Kimberly Yang

As much as I’d like to believe that outside opinion never informs my personal style choices (sartorial, scent, and otherwise) I’m human. On most days, I reach for my tried-and-true fragrances, but I’m never above relying on my most complimented perfumes when in need of an extra boost. Think pitch meetings, networking events, date nights—situations where there’s an inexorable desire to impress or, at the very least, leave a lasting impression.
An Editor Guide to Mixing and Matching Perfumes

Jan 21, 2025 | editorialist.com | Kimberly Yang

I used to be a perfume purist, largely because I (still) believe that fragrance in its final form is meant to be enjoyed as is. After years of collecting, however, I’ve learned how to layer perfumes. It was accidental at first (par for the course in testing countless bottles with limited surface area; there’s only so much skin to work with, after all), but soon, this became an experiment in olfactive play.