Julee Wilson
Julee Wilson is Beauty Editor at Large at Cosmopolitan. Previously, Julee was Beauty Director at Cosmo and Global Beauty Director at Essence and has held various editorial positions at Huffington Post and Real Simple. She counts herself lucky AF that she gets to play with beauty products for a living and tell dope stories. And if you’re as obsessed with beauty as she is, make sure to follow her on Instagram for plenty of product recs, natural hair inspo, skincare testing, and Black girl magic shenanigans.
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Latest from Julee Wilson
Yes, There Are Actually SPFs That Blend Into Melanin-Rich Skin
I've tried hundreds (!!) of them—these are the best.
I Flew to Paris to Smell Chanel's New Perfume (Spoiler Alert: It Did Not Disappoint)
Meet Chance Eau Splendide, the fruity-floral of my dreams.
Finally: A Dark-Spot Corrector That Respects Our Melanin
I've been not-so-patiently waiting for a complexion-evening product like Eucerin Radiant Tone Dual Serum to land on my desk.
Ready for Our Close-Up: The Skincare Renaissance Black Folk Have Been Waiting For
The Fenty Effect has finally come for our toners, serums, and creams.
Olivia Rodrigo Is the Face of Lancôme’s Newest Modern Floral Fragrance
Trust me when I say everyone will be wearing this scent in 2025.
The Sweet Smell of Diversity: A Case for Black-Owned Perfume Brands
Beauty editor-at-large Julee Wilson says we need more fragrances with important stories to tell.
Bottega Veneta Makes a Fine Fragrance Comeback
Why relaunch with one perfume when you can relaunch with five?
The New Hermès Perfume Took Eight Years to Make—And It’s Totally Worth the Wait
The brand's in-house perfumer talks to Cosmo about all things Barénia Eau de Parfum.
Are You as Excited About the Relaunch of Dolce & Gabbana Makeup as We Are?
The luxury brand is back in the driver’s seat. Let’s goooo!
'Yours. Mine. Ours': We’re Already Fly. Can You Make Us Flyer?
It's the question everyone should be asking of their makeup brands. Allow Cosmo's beauty editor-at-large Julee Wilson to explain why.
I Tested Fenty Hair, Rihanna’s New Haircare Line—Here’s What I Think
Cosmo’s beauty editor-at-large was one of the first people to try the products. They did not disappoint!
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Let’s Be Honest: Zendaya Had the Most Stunning Beauty Look on the 2024 Met Gala Red Carpet
Mirror mirror on the wall, here’s the dopest of them all!
