Kimberly Yang

Los Angeles

Freelance Writer at Editorialist

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The Perfect Summer Skincare Routine, From Our LA-Based Beauty Editor

1 week ago | editorialist.com | Kimberly Yang

So you’ve refreshed your perfume tray and curated the perfect warm weather capsule wardrobe; it’s time to do the same for your beauty cabinet and update your summer skin care routine for the season. For dry to normal or combination skin types, keep the foundation of your spring regimen, then simply swap out your daily sunscreen for a higher SPF and add in a purifying clay mask to help rebalance natural oil levels.
Summer Hair Essentials for Healthy Hydration & Bouncy Volume

3 weeks ago | editorialist.com | Kimberly Yang

It’s no secret that sun and humidity can do a number on hair. Just as you transition your skincare or refresh your capsule wardrobe each season, swapping in summer hair essentials is equally imperative. You’re faced with weather extremes, after all. Prolonged UV exposure depletes proteins, natural moisture levels, and color. Dry heat can cause brittleness, whereas humidity leads to unwanted frizz; both ultimately leave strands more susceptible to breakage.
The Best Perfumes to Travel With-A Capsule Fragrance Guide

3 weeks ago | editorialist.com | Kimberly Yang

For the perfume lovers who believe that a signature scent depends on both mood and season, choosing fragrances to pack is akin to naming your favorite child. It’s no easy feat, which is why we’ve created a guide to how to select the best perfumes to travel with—one designed to take the guesswork out and never leave you wanting. Begin by setting your intention. How do you want to feel during this trip? Where are you going, and what’s on the itinerary?
The Sexiest Skin Scents That Smell Like You-But Better

1 month ago | editorialist.com | Kimberly Yang

There are daytime perfumes like Glossier You that are perfectly appropriate for the workplace. Then, there are the sensual musks—of which we’ve found the sexiest skin scents, ideal for occasions that call for a fragrance with oomph. They begin like a tender embrace, then hold you close with something addictive—milky sandalwood, intoxicating amber, or an ever-complex tonka bean base. Warmth is the endgame; carnality is the goal.
The 5 Best Sunscreen Sticks That Make SPF Application Easy

1 month ago | editorialist.com | Kimberly Yang

There are two things that we know to be unequivocally true in skin care: sunscreen is a non-negotiable, and re-application is just as crucial. Even for the most diligent sun-care devotees, SPF touch-ups can be a hassle—that’s why we swear by the best sunscreen sticks for fuss-free protection. If you love your SPF lotion, keep it, but consider stashing one of these portable twist-ups in your bag for particularly warm days.
The 12 Best Long-Lasting Fruity Perfumes, Tested by a Fragrance Editor

1 month ago | editorialist.com | Kimberly Yang

Fruit-forward fragrances are notorious for their fleeting nature: delicious at first spritz, then near-undetectable mere moments later. But longevity isn’t completely unattainable, we’re happy to report, and the best long-lasting fruity perfumes have been meticulously crafted to boost scent trail. Ephemeral accords are paired with weightier notes like amber to sustain that juicy bite for gravitas.
9 French Beauty Essentials Our Paris-Based Editor Can’t Live Without

2 months 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

2 months 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

2 months 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

Feb 27, 2025 | 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.