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Michelle Rostamian

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Michelle Rostamian is a Los Angeles-based beauty and wellness contributor 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 BA 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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Latest Posts From Michelle

How Parents Navigate Their "Sephora Kids"

Oct 2, 2025

How Parents Navigate Their "Sephora Kids"

If you've been anywhere near TikTok recently, you've probably come across "Sephora kids," a phenomenon where tweens and children as young as 7 are swarming the store on the hunt for whatever trending serum, moisturizer, or highlighter they can get their hands on.

More Intimacy, Less Stress: Why Micro Weddings Are Taking Over in 2025

May 17, 2025

More Intimacy, Less Stress: Why Micro Weddings Are Taking Over in 2025

For many couples, the first order of business when wedding planning is writing up the guest list.

Do You Trust Influencer Beauty Brands?

Apr 30, 2025

Do You Trust Influencer Beauty Brands?

Rare Beauty, Kylie Cosmetics, Rhode, Fenty Beauty, Haus Labs.

Are All "Firming" Body Products a Scam?

Apr 25, 2025

Are All "Firming" Body Products a Scam?

Wouldn't it be great if we didn't have to wonder if the formulas we spend time slathering on our skin will actually do anything?

I Tried Selena Gomez's "Velvet" Nails With the Help of Her Manicurist

Mar 27, 2025

I Tried Selena Gomez's "Velvet" Nails With the Help of Her Manicurist

Is there anyone who doesn't love the soft, luxe feeling of velvet?

This $14 Tinted Balm Gives Me Undetectable "No Makeup" Coverage

Mar 17, 2025

This $14 Tinted Balm Gives Me Undetectable "No Makeup" Coverage

I don't ask for much from my foundation — it has to cover my rosacea, look like skin, not cling to my dry patches or blur my pores, and bonus points if it lasts throughout the day.

I Tried the ClearSilk "Lunch Break" Laser For My Rosacea — See My Results

Mar 10, 2025

I Tried the ClearSilk "Lunch Break" Laser For My Rosacea — See My Results

In a world where "Sephora Kids" is alive and well, it's easy to think that stubborn skin issues are only reserved for the teenage years.

This Viral Blow-Dry Brush Allowed Me to Cancel My Blowout Membership

Mar 10, 2025

This Viral Blow-Dry Brush Allowed Me to Cancel My Blowout Membership

When styling my hair, I stick with what works best: a sleek yet bouncy blowout that transforms my naturally curly, frizz-prone hair.

I Tested Olaplex's New Scalp Treatment For 2 Weeks, and My Dandruff Disappeared

Mar 3, 2025

I Tested Olaplex's New Scalp Treatment For 2 Weeks, and My Dandruff Disappeared

It's easy to forget that your scalp is an extension of your skin — that is, until it's covered in dandruff, you can't stop itching it, and you're forced to wear a hat to cover up how angry it is (yep, that's me).

I Finally Found a Powder Foundation That Works for Dry Skin — and It's $14

Feb 6, 2025

I Finally Found a Powder Foundation That Works for Dry Skin — and It's $14

Hi, my name is Michelle, and I'm afraid of powder foundation.

After the LA Fires, Beauty Products Are Helping Teens Feel Confident Again

Feb 6, 2025

After the LA Fires, Beauty Products Are Helping Teens Feel Confident Again

For teenagers, beauty products often serve a bigger purpose than the thrill of copping the latest Rare Beauty launch.

We Asked a Celebrity Makeup Artist to Rate ChatGPT's Makeup Advice

Jan 24, 2025

We Asked a Celebrity Makeup Artist to Rate ChatGPT's Makeup Advice

ChatGBT, the AI intelligence anyone can pepper with questions, has people in a chokehold.