Elise Tabin
Contributing Beauty Writer
Elise Minton Tabin is an award-winning beauty journalist, editor, and expert with 20 years of experience. She started her career in public relations before shifting to editorial. Elise rose the ranks at NewBeauty magazine from an editorial assistant to Executive Beauty Editor, overseeing and reporting on all things beauty, plastic surgery, anti-aging, health, and wellness. A prolific content creator and trendspotter, Elise always knows what’s new, what works, and who’s the best to go to for treatments and procedures. She contributes to media outlets including InStyle, NewBeauty, The Zoe Report, Byrdie, Beauty Independent, The Aesthetic Guide, Bazaar, and more.
Experts Explain Why Licking Your Lips Actually Makes Dryness Worse
It may seem like a harmless habit, but it’s the fastest way to chapped, flaky lips this winter.
Dermatologists and a Celeb Facialist Reveal the 5 Best Winter Lip Care Tips
Including the key ingredients and layering techniques that actually protect your lips from cracking and peeling.
Teddy Bear Brown Is the Expensive-Looking Hair Color That’s Trending for Winter—Here’s Why It’s Flattering on Everyone
Plus, all the best celeb inspo.
Editor Review: What 30 Days With Arey Did to My Grays
From supplements to scalp serums, here’s how the viral gray-hair brand performed IRL.
8 Drugstore Moisturizers That Work Just as Well (If Not Better) Than Expensive Ones
When it comes to skincare, price doesn’t equal performance. These editor-tested picks hydrate, protect the skin barrier, and actually work.
We Asked Experts to Predict the Skincare and Aesthetic Trends You’ll See Everywhere in 2026
Plus, three popular "trends" from 2025 that will be gone in the new year.
Dazzle Dry Review: How It Works, How Long it Lasts, and How it Compares to a Gel Mani
I wore the gel-alternative polish for nine days to see how it really holds up.
9 Classic Nail Colors That Will Never Go Out of Style, According to Cosmo Editors and a Celebrity Manicurist
We always come back to these timeless colors.
10 Best Neutral Nail Polishes for Every Skin Tone, Selected by Editors and Manicure Experts
Because everyone’s “nude” is completely different.
The Real Reasons Pregnancy Acne Happens—and What Actually Works to Treat It
Pregnancy glow? Not always. Here's how to safely deal with pregnancy breakouts, according to dermatologists.
Why Your Gua Sha Routine Might Be Causing Breakouts—and How to Fix It
It's all about the right tools and techniques.
The ‘Naked Manicure’ Is the Chic, Minimal Nail Trend Celebs Can’t Stop Wearing
Experts are calling it no-makeup makeup, but for your nails.