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.
Why I’m Gifting Chanel No.5 to Everyone This Holiday
A trip to Grasse (and a day picking jasmine) turned this iconic perfume into the only present that makes sense.
I Talked to Michelle Obama and Her Hairstylist Yene Damtew About the Power and Dopeness of Black Hair
A kiki to remember!
Kim Kardashian Names Ami Colé Founder Diarrha N’Diaye as EVP at Soon-to-Launch Skims Beauty
The new hire tells Cosmo what’s in store for the brand.
Yours. Mine. Ours: How Black Hair Shows Serve Both Looks and Legacy
Edges? Snatched. History? Made.
The Future of Black Beauty? It's Bold, Boundless, and On Its Way
Think chrome beats and manifested dreams!
An Open Letter to the Beauty Industry: Don’t Let Another Black-Owned Brand Disappear
The closing of Ami Colé is as devastating as it is familiar.
Dolce & Gabbana Just Relaunched Their Iconic Light Blue Scent—Here's Everything you Need to Know
Still iconic, but make it 2025.
Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale Is Here—Shop The Beauty Picks Our Team Actually Recommends
Miss it and you’ll regret it—promise!
Building a Clean Beauty Routine Is About More Than Just Healthy Skin
Safety and transparency in skincare have long been a privilege—but they shouldn't be.
Storm Reid Partners With Coach on Their Newest Fragrance: Coach Gold Parfum
Calling all vanilla perfume girlies, this one’s for you.
Cosmo Exclusive: 'Gossip Girl' OG Ed Westwick Stars In Juicy Tubes New Y2K Campaign
Yep, the iconic Lancôme lip glosses.
Tyla’s Curly Blonde Pixie Has Cemented Her Legacy as a Met Gala Beauty Queen
We didn’t think she’d be able to top last year’s beauty look...but WOW.
All the Best Edges Moments From the 2025 Met Gala
These swoops and swirls are so imaginative and inspiring.
“Black Hair Reimagined” Was the Pre–Met Gala Moment That We All Needed
Here’s how it all went down...
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.
Beyoncé’s Haircare Line Just Dropped at Ulta—Here's What Cosmo Editors Are Shopping
Yep, the entire collection is officially available in 1400+ Ulta stores.
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!
'Yours. Mine. Ours.': Black-Owned Is for Everyone
A friendly—and very important—reminder from beauty editor-at-large Julee Wilson.
Yours. Mine. Ours: It’s Time to Reclaim Wash Day
Julee Wilson, Cosmo’s beauty editor-at-large, is ready to turn a historically annoying task into something distinctively more dope.
15 Best Black-Owned Beauty Gifts of 2023
Tis’ the season for holiday gifting…and being woke about it!
'Yours. Mine. Ours.': Hey, Have You Heard of Clean Beauty Justice?
It's something we should all care about.
The Black Folk SPF Whisperer Is Here With Some News You Can Use
Beauty editor-at-large and Yours. Mine. Ours. columnist Julee Wilson gets real about what sunscreens work and how the industry can do better.