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Michelle Rostamian

Michelle Rostamian is a Los Angeles-based beauty and style contributor for Us Weekly with over 10 years of experience in the industry. She began her career as a publicist, content writer, and social media manager, representing beauty brands and industry professionals. Currently, she is a writer and editor on all things makeup, beauty, skincare, and lifestyle. Michelle graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles, with a B.A. in Communications. She has bylines at Cosmo, Allure, Elle, InStyle, Byrdie, The Zoe Report, Huffington Post, Better Homes & Gardens, and more.

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Uneven Skin Tone? This Brightening Serum Fades Dark Spots

Whether it be lingering post-acne marks, sun spots or pesky discoloration, an uneven skin tone can be surprisingly difficult to treat. That’s why Fig.1 Even Tone Serum is essential for getting to the root of the problem, helping address the issue at its source instead of relying on makeup to cover it up. Designed to […]

AUSTIN, TEXAS - AUGUST 28: The entrance of the Abercrombie & Fitch retail store in the Barton Creek Square Mall on August 28, 2024 in Austin, Texas. Abercrombie & Fitch revenue rose 21%, beating sales expectations during its second-quarter earnings. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Psst! Rich Mom Summer Staples Are up to 40% off at This Iconic Mall Brand

When the temps drop, Abercrombie & Fitch is the go-to destination for summer staples: think breezy linen separates and vacation-ready essentials to elevated basics and chic dresses. This year is no different. Right now, the iconic brand is stacking discounts on already-reduced items, with some pieces going for up to 40% off. Within the sale, […]

CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 22: Gillian Anderson attends the "Histoires De La Nuit" (The Birthday Party) screening during the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 22, 2026 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

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Gillian Anderson Uses the ‘Age Perfect’ Serum That Makes Skin 'Look 21'

Glowy, smooth skin doesn’t happen overnight — just ask Gillian Anderson. That’s why the 57-year-old actress used the L’Oreal Paris Age Perfect Serum Le Duo to prep her skin for Cannes Film Festival, per the brand. The drugstore skincare staple is formulated to hydrate, firm and boost radiance overnight. It also works well underneath makeup, […]

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Psst! Nordstrom Slashed Prices on Viral Beauty Brands (But Only for a Limited Time)

It’s not everyday Nordstrom puts the industry’s most talked-about beauty products on sale, but right now, the retailer quietly marked down a mix of viral makeup, skincare, haircare and tools from brands you’re used to seeing on your FYP. Brands that rarely get discounted, including favorites constantly spotted in celebrity makeup artist kits, are currently […]

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I'm a Beauty Writer — 13 Holy Grail Beauty Staples I Always Restock at CVS

As a beauty industry expert of over 10 years, the drugstore is my bread and butter when it comes to shopping for beauty products. I specifically stock up on affordable finds at CVS that consistently outperform products that cost triple the price. Between the affordable prices, reputable brands and weekly beauty offers, it’s a treasure […]

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I'm a Beauty Expert — Don't Miss Amazon's Memorial Day Beauty Deals (From $11!)

Amazon’s Memorial Day beauty deals are on full display, and as someone who tests beauty products for a living, now is the best time to shop before markdowns disappear. Rare discounts on the Dyson Airwrap, viral makeup products and luxury skincare are already rolling in days before the holiday weekend, and some of the prices […]

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 5: Katie Holmes attends Carnegie Hall Concert Of The Century 2026 at Carnegie Hall on May 5, 2026 in New York. (Photo by Sean Zanni/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)

Katie Holmes Uses This Exact Cream Blush for a Fresh-Faced Glow

If there’s one thing Katie Holmes knows, it’s how to master a fresh-faced look, and her latest makeup pick, the Merit Balm Blush, proves the glow is all in the blush. In a recent “Get Ready With Me” video posted to Instagram, the actress reached for the creamy blush stick to add a soft, healthy-looking […]

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Julianne Moore attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)

Julianne Moore Uses a $15 SPF That 'Layers Perfectly Under Makeup'

Julianne Moore’s beauty routine leans far more effortless than overcomplicated — and her skincare favorites reflect exactly that. During a Vogue “Beauty Secrets” video, the actress reached for the Bioré UV Aqua Rich Daily Hydrating Facial Moisturizer SPF 50, calling it her “new favorite sunscreen” and noting that it’s especially “great under makeup.” Considering Moore […]

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Katy Perry attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/MG26/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)

Katy Perry's Makeup Artist Prepped Her Met Gala Skin With $18 Toning Pads

Katy Perry’s Met Gala skin looked incredibly smooth, glowy and camera-ready, and part of that prep came from the Loops Exfoliating Toner Pads. The Korean skincare-inspired pads are designed to gently exfoliate, hydrate and smooth texture in one step, helping makeup apply more evenly afterward. They’ve become especially popular among people looking for a quick […]

US television personality Kris Jenner arrives for the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in New York, on May 4, 2026. (Photo by Angela Weiss / AFP via Getty Images)

Kris Jenner’s Met Gala Hair Looked So Glossy Thanks to This $12 Find

Kris Jenner’s sleek, “black satin” Met Gala hair was one of the standout beauty looks of the night, all thanks to its cool, ultra-controlled finish, courtesy of the Schwarzkopf Igora Royal Vibrance Tone on Tone Color. To create the rich, polished effect, celebrity colorist Tracey Cunningham used the demi-permanent glossing color designed to boost shine […]

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Shoppers 50+ Call This Amazon Eye Cream 'Miracle in a Pump'

Eye creams have become one of the biggest skincare staples among shoppers looking to soften fine lines, hydrate dryness and make tired eyes look more refreshed — and the LilyAna Naturals Eye Cream is one affordable Amazon favorite that’s getting especially rave reviews from users over 50, thanks to its rich yet lightweight texture that […]

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Kylie Jenner attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/FilmMagic)

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Kylie Jenner Prepped Her Met Gala Skin With These $10 K-Beauty Wipes

Before Kylie Jenner stepped onto the Met Gala carpet with glowing skin and flawless makeup, her prep routine started with an affordable K-beauty staple: The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Makeup Remover Wipes. The gentle cleansing wipes help remove buildup, refresh the skin and leave behind a hydrated glow, making them especially useful before applying […]

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Olivia Wilde attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/MG26/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)

No Botox, No Problem: Get the Firming Cream Olivia Wilde Uses for Flawless Under Eyes

Olivia Wilde’s Met Gala beauty look featured glowing skin and especially smooth, bright undereyes that held up flawlessly under cameras all night long. To prep the delicate area before makeup, her glam routine included Rodan + Fields Redefine Eye Cream, a rich treatment designed to hydrate, visibly firm and reduce the appearance of puffiness and […]

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Cher attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images)

Cher's Met Gala Skin Looked Airbrushed Thanks to This 'Magic' Cream

Cher’s glowing, impossibly smooth Met Gala skin had beauty lovers asking the same question: what was underneath all that flawless makeup? The answer was the Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream, the celebrity-loved moisturizer and primer hybrid makeup artists swear by for creating plump, radiant, camera-ready skin. Long considered a backstage staple for red carpets and fashion […]

US-British actress Emily Blunt poses for photos by her just unveiled star during the Walk of Fame star ceremony in Hollywood, California on April 30, 2026. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP via Getty Images)

Emily Blunt’s Red Carpet Glow Starts With This $33 Plumping Face Mask

When it comes to red carpet skin, prep is everything — and Augustinus Bader’s The Hydrogel Face Mask is one of those behind-the-scenes staples that does the heavy lifting before makeup even touches the skin. The ultra-luxe treatment was used on Emily Blunt ahead of her Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony, courtesy of celebrity facialist […]

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Martha Stewart's Secret To Airbrushed Makeup Is This Setting Spray

Martha Stewart’s latest glam moment proves the magic is often in the final step. The product behind her smooth, airbrushed finish? The Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray, a cult-favorite mist that’s become a go-to for locking in makeup while keeping skin looking fresh, not flat. Makeup artist Alex Rutkovskiy spritzed the setting spray on […]

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Olivia Wilde's Glow Is From This Shopper-Loved $20 Blush

Olivia Wilde has mastered that effortless, lit-from-within glow — and it turns out, the secret isn’t complicated. The actress leans on the Tower 28 BeachPlease Cream Blush to get that soft, skin-like flush that looks fresh, never overdone. The exact shade she used, Magic Hour, lives in celebrity makeup artist Jo Baker’s kit, which she […]

Bethenny Frankel at the Fashion Trust U.S. Awards 2026 held at Nya Studios West on April 07, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images)

Bethenny Frankel Swears This Under-$15 Lip Mask Is the 'Best'

When Bethenny Frankel calls something the “best,” people tend to listen — especially when it’s an under-the-radar beauty find. Lately, she’s been raving about the Babe Original Babe Glow Lip Sleeping Mask, a leave-on treatment designed to deeply hydrate, smooth and soften lips overnight. She shared on her Instagram that it’s the “best lip mask,” […]

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Glow Like Martha Stewart With This $15 Illuminator She Uses

When it comes to glowing skin at any age, Martha Stewart continues to prove that radiance isn’t about piling on makeup — it’s about choosing the right formulas. One product she’s reached for? The L’Oreal Paris True Match Lumi Glotion, a lightweight glow-booster that gives skin a fresh, lit-from-within finish without looking heavy or overly […]

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Psst! This Celeb-Loved Brand Has Steep Deals on Anti-Aging Skincare

You may have seen British-born skincare brand Elemis at high-end spas, but the celebrity-backed luxury line also has a place on Amazon, where products are currently up to 30% off during the Summer Beauty Sale. Part of what’s kept the brand in rotation for so long is its A-list following — Catherine Zeta Jones, Bethenny […]

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 20: Gwyneth Paltrow attends the 46th Annual Muse Awards at Cipriani 42nd Street on March 20, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)

Gwyneth Paltrow’s Two-Step Shower Trick for ‘So Soft’ Skin Is 20% Off

Gwyneth Paltrow has long been a fan of keeping her routine streamlined, and the Goop Beauty Microderm Body Polish is proof. The two-in-one formula — which is currently discounted during Amazon’s Summer Beauty Event — is one of the first products she reaches for in the shower, setting the foundation for the pared-down routine she […]

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