Mary Honkus

New York

Freelance Commerce Writer at Us Weekly

Writer, Editor and Brand Strategist at Freelance

NYC

Articles

12 best gourmand perfumes that smell good enough to eat

5 days ago | cosmopolitan.com | Mary Honkus

Skip to ContentWe earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. I never knew I wanted to smell like ice cream... until Kayali Yum Pistachio GelatoBy Mary HonkusPublished: 28 May 20251Best Gourmand Perfume OverallHuda Beauty KAYALI Yum Pistachio Gelato 33 Eau de Parfum Intense 100mlI feel like a kid in a candy shop every time I spritz on this sweet, viral perfume from Kayali.
Heidi Klum Switched to This $30 Rich Cream at 40

6 days ago | usmagazine.com | Mary Honkus

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! As we age, our skin begins to change. Not just in terms of texture — like wrinkles and fine lines — but also its dryness, radiance levels and resiliency. Just like how you change your wardrobe with the seasons, you also want to switch up your skin routine through each season of life.
Heidi Klum Started Using This Rich, Hydrating Cream on Amazon After Turning 40

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Mary Honkus

As we age, our skin begins to change. Not just in terms of texture — like wrinkles and fine lines — but also its dryness, radiance levels and resiliency. Just like how you change your wardrobe with the seasons, you also want to switch up your skin routine through each season of life. Women experience some of the biggest shifts once they hit 40, something Heidi Klum knows all too well.
Pamela Anderson's 'Lifesaving' Lip Balm Is Finally Back in Stock!

1 week ago | usmagazine.com | Mary Honkus

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! In a world where new celebrity skincare lines are launching left and right, it can be difficult to discern which ones are actually worth your money. I can vouch for Pamela Anderson‘s brand Sonsie though — and so can thousands of happy customers. Sonsie features just four products, and the lip balm, in particular, is a fan favorite.
I'm 5'3" - These 15 Summer Dresses Don't Swallow My Petite Frame

1 week ago | usmagazine.com | Mary Honkus

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Shopping for clothes has never been easy for me, namely because I’m pretty short — 5’3″ to be exact. But while you might think I’d struggle with pants the most, I’ve had one too many issues with summer dresses. So many silhouettes and patterns make me disappear, to the point where the dress is wearing me rather than the other way around.
15 Chocolate Brown Closet Staples Are the Hottest New Neutral

1 week ago | usmagazine.com | Mary Honkus

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! You’ve probably heard that black and white are the ultimate neutrals to stock in your closet. I’m here to challenge that notion: Chocolate brown is taking over as the most stylish neutral, and honestly, the hue is a bit more versatile than both black and white.
Jessica Simpson's Blonde Hue Is Achieved With This $18 Gloss

1 week ago | usmagazine.com | Mary Honkus

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Jessica Simpson made her return to the stage during the American Idol finale this past Sunday. The singer, 44, sparkled as she performed her new song “Blame Me.” Some may say her gilded dress — or her vocals — were the star of the show, but I beg to differ.
Jessica Simpson’s Colorist Uses This $18 Gloss to Maintain the Singer’s Salon-Worthy Hair

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Mary Honkus

Jessica Simpson made her return to the stage during the American Idol finale this past Sunday. The singer, 44, sparkled as she performed her new song "Blame Me." Some may say her gilded dress — or her vocals — were the star of the show, but I beg to differ. Simpson's blonde hair with brown highlights looked like liquid sand under the lights, and I learned that her colorist, Rita Hazan, used an $18 glaze on Amazon to achieve the desired hue.
Feel More Toned for Summer With This Lymphatic Drainage Cream

2 weeks ago | usmagazine.com | Mary Honkus

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! As a beauty writer with nearly a decade of experience, I’ve come to the realization that while the U.S. has put skincare on a pedestal, body care has long been overlooked. Surprisingly, that’s not the case with many other countries.
This Under-the-Radar Firming Cream on Amazon Is the Secret to Looking Toned This Summer

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Mary Honkus

As a beauty writer with nearly a decade of experience, I've come to the realization that while the U.S. has put skincare on a pedestal, body care has long been overlooked. Surprisingly, that's not the case with many other countries. Take Brazil, for example: The latin country puts a major emphasis on body care, and along with slathering on rich lotions, it's not uncommon for people to go the extra mile and perform daily, lymphatic drainage massages.