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Kleigh Balugo

New York

Beauty Editor, Hypebae at HYPEBAE

Culture Journalist at Freelance

matcha sipper & beauty editor @hypebae 🍵

Articles

  • 4 days ago | hypebae.com | Kleigh Balugo

    In 2019, Euphoria graced our screens for the first time. The show’s bold light-reflecting makeup, consisting of gem-embellished cat eyes and chunky glitter tears, were in direct opposition of its dark plot lines. Although the show’s controversial themes sparked debate online — its captivating makeup looks, executed by Donni Davy, were the reason fans continued to tune in.

  • 4 days ago | hypebae.com | Kleigh Balugo

    In 2025, strawberry and vanilla scents just don’t cut it anymore. For beauty brands, scent is a vital part of the experience, and that’s especially evident in the internet’s affinity for complex scent profiles. No matter if you’re in the market for a new lip balm or your next signature perfume — you’ve definitely noticed that guava products are taking up major space, both on the shelves and in our minds.

  • 4 days ago | hypebae.com | Kleigh Balugo

    Wildflower Cases just dropped its dreamiest collaboration ever. The brand, founded by Devon Lee Carlson and Sydney Carlson, joined forces with longtime friend Bella Hadid to release limited-edition phone accessories — with Hadid’s Orebella perfumes serving as inspiration for the collection. The two-piece capsule harps on the trio’s unbreakable friendship, while also serving as the perfect complement to the Orebella scents.

  • 6 days ago | hypebae.com | Kleigh Balugo

    As Prada Beauty‘s global partner, Sabrina Carpenter is always sporting the brand’s luxe makeup products. In her recent “Manchild” music video, Carpenter alluded to a new launch from Prada Beauty that was finally made clear. Although you might not have caught it, Carpenter was snacking on Prada-branded banana candies in the video — and Prada Beauty officially announced that a new “Banana Yellow” lip balm is being added to its lineup.

  • 1 week ago | hypebae.com | Kleigh Balugo

    Beauty 7 Mins ago 74 If you’ve ever stumbled upon a line that went on for several NYC blocks — chances are, you’ve witnessed the very real power of a beauty pop-up. Sometimes underwhelming, but never discreet — makeup, skincare and fragrance pop-ups are all the rage both on TikTok and IRL. Because where there’s a photo op and the chance to buy products from your favorite brand, there’s a crowd of beauty lovers lining up overnight.

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kleigh
kleigh @kleighbalugo
23 Jun 25

RT @india_roby: wrote about labubu mania and how collecting culture has turned into a microtrend for @thefader 🧸 ty @rianphin and @kleighba…

kleigh
kleigh @kleighbalugo
3 Jun 25

Hiiii! Hard launching myself as @hypebae's new beauty editor! PR ppl pls flood my inbox with all of the coolest new launches and products 💌 [email protected] 🫶 #journorequest

kleigh
kleigh @kleighbalugo
29 May 25

The Labubu hype has made collecting feel soulless https://t.co/FMBJYGfLTh https://t.co/BxkX6XPk6D