https://www.nicole-saunders.com/portfolio daily 1.0 2026-02-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/1591559083169-V1HPDVGR393J1C6KX1GM/lizzo-2020-grammy-awards-rc-billboard-1240-compressed.jpg Portfolio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/1591559240586-0KPO80JTC8Y49MPJF5ED/kendalll-jenner-interview.jpg Portfolio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/1591560296295-2LUKL7PJ6PTM9QE1ZI8G/box-braids-1576863438.png Portfolio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/1591560526538-JZ423VSKF2HFPKOK5LM8/thr_issue_05_girls_cover.jpg Portfolio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/1592000472000-1J8FU34GBH6KK0CN6MZO/laquan-smith-winnie-harlow-spring-2019-collection.jpg Portfolio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/1591889767309-YPODVB139NGISGEBLA80/best-deodorants-2020%2B%25281%2529.jpg Portfolio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/1596299916933-K3WJRI82JOCY0SFVKEC8/GettyImages-PeopleImages-5.jpg Portfolio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/1598121738663-BJXFAWI9I9JLESVX1T79/Fenty+Skin+x+Rihanna+Campaign+Image.jpg Portfolio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/1648687727065-F7TEGW1MM640DHTEQPES/Silk-scarves-for-hair_byrdie.jpeg Portfolio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/1662073654937-VAO8VN6O66J0E9F16PUU/rita-hazan-beyonce-hair-shine-16.jpeg Portfolio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/1688782315014-8YQ68WVAUNI3S97J8U0K/margot-robbie-nudestix-bronze-2-64a878876e6f9.jpg Portfolio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/e2499328-dc9f-4d75-910c-4543d9b49709/teyana-taylor-at-the-68th-grammy-awards-held-at-the-crypto-news-photo-1770003471.pjpeg.jpeg Portfolio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/e2a4a556-5f21-4b43-b355-474806a7c43a/Screenshot+2024-11-23+at+4.54.22%E2%80%AFPM.png Portfolio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/d4923c45-6e93-4323-a0ca-ec67f0d5fa77/oprah+daily.jpg Portfolio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/1591544851934-5X25JOJR5GKY3S45ETFI/louis-vuitton-airpods-earphones.jpg Portfolio I wrote a viral news story that brought in over 250,000 unique page views to the website, boosted our search authority for the SEO keyword “Airpods,” and the article ranked at the top of Google news carousel for the keywords “Louis Vuitton Airpods.” The story was optimized for both SEO and E-commerce affiliate links using Skimlinks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/1591544858217-7KUMW3GZHQQ3RKRM30X9/kendall-jenner-interview.jpg Portfolio During New York Fashion Week, I was one of two journalists selected to interview Kendall Jenner moments before the unveiling of her Stuart Weitzman Spring-Summer campaign. Jenner and I spoke about the importance of diversity in the fashion industry, her style and beauty must-haves, and Kardashian family trivia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/1591550761992-69B6F4DVYKE6NV5X6Z47/2019-harpersbazaar-gotobedwithme-michellephan-lm-v3-facebook-patty-1552939181-2.jpg Portfolio I wrote recaps for a weekly video series called “Go To Bed With Me,” which chronicles the nightly skincare routines of celebrities and influencers. This included OG beauty YouTuber Michelle Phan, who at the height of her vlogging career made 385 videos over ten years that amassed over a billion views. Phan stepped away from the limelight, and years later she made an extremely rare appearance in our video series. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/1591642827471-172BEDPC94AJFNCZUBB7/swizz-beatz-and-alicia-keys-attend-60th-annual-grammy-news-photo.jpg Portfolio Ahead of Alicia Keys hosting the Grammys, I wrote about her relationship timeline with her now-husband Swizz Beatz. My explainer ranked number one on the Google Search Results Page and was the top-driving piece of content across all of Hearst Digital Media on the day and night of the Grammy Awards. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/1591643154509-6IWASXPY2N5CWGUEA9CC/meghan-markle-prince-harry.jpg Portfolio I am comfortable writing about the British monarchy and have reported on their daily activities, monitored social media and Google Trends for royal events coverage, and have written 70+ viral news articles on Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Kate Middleton, Prince William, and Queen Elizabeth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/1591716772585-G9P2CEDL7FZ1K28FB9A3/IMG_7004.jpg Portfolio - Two words: Gary Janetti Two words: Gary Janetti. The Emmy-winning writer and producer has transformed his Instagram grid into a hilarious Prince George parody account filled with cheeky commentary on the royals. On multiple occasions, Janetti has uploaded screenshots of my work. This feature about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s son amassed over 86,000 likes and 2,540 comments on Instagram #casual. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/1591719494666-NOIHNG14NHVEMQMBYYZQ/hbz-kim-kardashian-lead-soc-1-1552923702.jpg Portfolio Whenever the Kardashians and Jenners have a high search volume on Google Trends or do something news worthy, then I write about them for Harper’s BAZAAR. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/1592000472000-1J8FU34GBH6KK0CN6MZO/laquan-smith-winnie-harlow-spring-2019-collection.jpg Portfolio - 25 Black Style Influencers, Bloggers and Editors to Follow After NYFW https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/1591540063423-2N77U7Y7OO7MCC9ZLQQW/lady_gaga-golden_globes.jpg Portfolio What is it like to style Lady Gaga's hair? I profiled hairstylist Frederic Aspiras to find out how the duo amassed a museum-worthy collection of 5,000 custom wigs over a decade long creative partnership and friendship. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/1591458846902-MWJEW9DWHU2YRL399PZM/daniel-kaluuya-oscars-arrivals-2018-billboard-1548.jpg Portfolio On the day of the Oscars, I exclusively interviewed the groomer to Daniel Kaaylua, the Oscar-nominated lead actor of “Get Out” by Jordan Peele. My story went viral on Twitter within minutes of publication. The piece was quickly quoted by domestic and international digital media, including ELLE, The Daily Mail, Cosmopolitan, Harper’s BAZAAR and GQ, among others. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/1591505412618-M279N2UUN348NEU6GGEJ/celine-dion-best-style-fashion.jpg Portfolio For the 20th anniversary of Titanic, Celine Dion performed "My Hearst Will Go On" at the Billboard Music Awards. I spoke exclusively with stylist Law Roach about the singer's dramatic haute couture gown. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/1591505562377-7IDUV13NWGHJB7S40HSW/Lady-Gaga-suit-Christian-Cowan.jpg Portfolio I was one of the first American journalists to interview British designer Christian Cowan, who has since become known for his playful and over-the-top designs. Cowan shared the stories behind his jaw-dropping outfits for music royalty — Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus and Katy Perry — along with exclusive sketches of his creations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/1591465312719-LEFN9R1XPTF9TWIZPRJK/janelle-monae-ralph-lauren.jpg Portfolio During New York Fashion Week, I spoke with creatives from ten brands — Ralph Lauren, Christian Siriano, Christopher John Rogers, LaQuan Smith, Staud, The Blonds, Laurence & Chico, Baja East and Rebecca Minkoff — on the relationship between music and fashion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/1613908325272-K5UU3V0K75PVLDE2RI2Y/feature-rbhh-eoty-kevin-liles-flo-ngala-03-1500-1605108351-compressed.jpg Portfolio - Revealed: Billboard's 2020 R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players — In A Year of Activism I interviewed music execs and managers on the state of hip-hop in 2020. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/1591508395571-3EJUMB3RTJ30V3XKR2MI/Sheryl-Crow-interview.jpg Portfolio I spoke with Grammy winner Sheryl Crow about her Ralph Lauren Pink Pony campaign debut. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/1591537849434-0Z0QKO0V9KG9UDNIJTZZ/Lance-Bass-NSYNC-interview.jpg Portfolio I achieved my ‘90s kid dream and interviewed Lance Bass from *NSYNC. 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Ultimately, these are the only seven body wishes that I’d hit auto-subscribe on and feel confident recommending. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/1591672739896-K4JTCVI4C33KEK10H2X8/beauty-essential-oils.jpg Portfolio I regularly interview beauty experts such as Dr. Harold Lancer, the dermatologist to Oprah, Beyoncé, Kim Kardashian and Margot Robbie plus Larry Sims, who works with Gabrielle Union, Kiki Layne and more about black hair care and beauty trends. When I'm not testing out the latest makeup launches, I'm trying out the newest (and painful!) beauty treatments like sugaring to find out if these services are genuinely worth the price tag and discomfort. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/1591561994918-C91I0CBVN17UX8IXAALP/best-deodorants-2020%2B%281%29.jpg Portfolio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/1591930267305-5HQITN38T7RK5XPWICJU/hbo-girls-cast-adam-driverlena-dunham-allison-williams.jpg Portfolio On my fifth day in the Billboard and THR office, I was entrusted by our Fashion Editor and Deputy Editor to assist with call-ins, returns, closet organization and on-location assistant stylist support for a cover story with the cast of Girls on HBO. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/1591930188076-AVPB4PUHW8MVQ60FTUJC/thr_issue_05_girls_cover-1.jpg Portfolio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/1771184210025-29LF5L6J1X1YF5IATFCN/thr+girls+group.jpg Portfolio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/1591911636646-NY0PIKDLF46DC2MEJ8L3/160723_Girls_roof_0043P2017THR.jpg Portfolio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/1591911619373-0STHHBW4IEVM2NJ3MJXU/3CBC1A2E00000578-4181192-image-a-119_1485975568279.jpg Portfolio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/1591911627583-E85DJNF69NE95HUJ83D4/3CBC19B700000578-4181192-image-m-133_1485977535982.jpg Portfolio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/1591889041271-6PS9BTSBO1JDJ0OUG0NU/160723_Girls_JemimaKirke_0025.jpg Portfolio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/1591911631412-VOTH9SB577FLLTS0QXCB/160723_Girls_AllisonWilliams_0060P2017THR.jpg Portfolio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/1596299965472-Y1NTW6DR0FQD43OSG4HF/black_is_beautiful.jpg Portfolio - 13 of the Best Highlighters for Black Women, According to Makeup Artists https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/1598118920860-5XINYCDARPAC5LVBXSBP/best-blushes-black-women.png Portfolio - 11 of the Best Blushes for Darker Skin Tones, According to Pro Makeup Artists https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/1597496073073-K4XAD1PPITW9OZVF1LA9/lasting-lipstick-kr-2x1-tease-200729_49e180cfd99d1d48649c61b3ee057c1f.fit-2000w.gif Portfolio I was the first-ever Associate Commerce Editor at NBC News, where I populated the shopping vertical with hundreds of expert-based guides and explainers, sales roundup and other service journalism pieces pegged to national holidays, breaking news and tentpole shopping events. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/1601337636498-85Y7IK2ZM5BMRGWX5EFQ/dyson-products-kr-2x1-tease-200925_db3e8600fd4ce3aa3535ecc9cecb3323.fit-2000w.jpg Portfolio Dyson air purifiers are increasingly in demand given air quality concerns. Here's what to know about the popular brand and where to shop in stock items. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/1601338158376-1EPZ6O4KDCNOCM2MEWAJ/necessaire-ode-kr-2x1-tease-200911_84ef6e6923d3e4d77dd6d894064ff729.fit-2000w.jpg Portfolio Nécessaire is a clean skin care brand worth the hype, a Shopping editor says. Shop her six recommendations available on Sephora, Nordstrom and Violet Grey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/1601338108374-Y57KOVERK6HXVIQ0CEYH/mens-swimwear-kr-2x1-tease-200820_92bb0ddba5987e92d126648df2c000a6.fit-2000w.jpg Portfolio Stylists to NBA stars, Oscar nominees and superheroes — Chris Paul, Adam Driver, Hugh Jackman and others— share their swimwear style picks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/1602074198896-NIJE2CHOBBI2TBFR9ANR/beats-guide-kr-2x1-tease-201002_91c2a2716316088458695476a81936e7.fit-2000w.gif Portfolio Beats offers true wireless headphones, wireless earbuds and wired headphones, as well as a portable Bluetooth speaker. Here's what to know before shopping. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/1610763600140-4TZ9KS28LAINP1FD4ERB/210114-pimplepatches-bd-1x1_f5913d8c0e2b44a6c24a880f7fccee7c.focal-560x560.jpg Portfolio We consulted two board-certified dermatologists on the efficacy of pimple patches against breakouts and shared their top-rated recommendations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/402aff0a-fb20-418a-af6f-5a462d97daa9/best-new-beauty-products-1645806252-1.jpg Portfolio - Make it stand out Nicole Saunders is the beauty editor and resident lipstick hoarder at BestProducts.com, Hearst’s premier commerce website. 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7 of the Best French Beauty Products You Can Buy in America https://www.nicole-saunders.com/videos daily 0.75 2024-04-20 https://www.nicole-saunders.com/resume daily 0.75 2026-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/d45a8c68-6091-4949-81cc-27ce4974ff58/women%27s+health+.jpg Resume - Beauty Editor March 2025 to Present Leading the beauty commerce content at Women’s Health, which includes interviewing celebrities like Jennifer Garner, penning solo reviews, elevating our editor-tested features for Google Discover, and moderating industry panels https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/a029cd35-d1b1-44a9-9beb-2d5a3ca4bd34/channels4_profile.jpg Resume - Commerce Writer November 2024 to February 2025 Supported the growing high-volume commerce needs of the Oprah Daily team during the holiday shopping rush https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/9c487fd2-6bd7-4352-9f8a-99458a30b895/biography+logo.jpg Resume - Commerce Writer March 2023 to February 2025 Tapped by senior leadership to lead celebrity-related commerce content for Hearst’s newest acquisition; published the highest-grossing story in April 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/a13cddb6-cd18-4b82-8e36-c25d613503e3/unnamed.jpg Resume - Beauty editor November 2021 to February 2025 Oversaw the beauty vertical; ideated and launched awards and columns, which included the first-ever Best New Beauty Awards and Summer Beauty Awards Secured 5-figure licensing deals and a digital billboard placement for my stories https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/1597496704565-LMIN1BGN3FVK2DJ8Y1JI/nbc+news+shopping+nicole+saunders.jpg Resume - associate commerce editor June 2020 to September 2021 Built a comprehensive encyclopedia of skincare content; owned sales and deals SEO and editorial strategies from ideation to execution https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/1592183208609-2SI26UMM47KS4NY7GKQT/cnn-underscored-product-reviews-logo.jpg Resume - commerce writer November 2019 to June 2020 Authored SEO-driven trend and expert-led shopping features; specialized in beauty and lifestyle gift guides, sale roundups, and explainers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/1592183277769-LKV1CPS3JIUI975WAV34/cosmopolitan-logo.jpg Resume - Beauty Writer November 2019 to June 2020 Wrote SEO roundups, first-person stories, how-tos, explainers and expert guides on skincare, makeup, hairstyle ideas, beauty treatments, celebrity trends, and more Produced all stories in the CMS, including SEO descriptions, heds, deks, social media copy, and sourced images for publication https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/1592183299816-T5KS93SVB15G8P5DHV6G/womens-health-mag.png Resume - Beauty writer July 2019 to June 2020 Interviewed experts such as dermatologists, trichologists, hairstylists and makeup artists on skincare, hair, clean makeup, Black beauty essentials, and more Built every explainer and roundup in the CMS, including writing meta titles and descriptions for SEO, heds and deks, and social media copy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/1592183341707-Y0CX4N9TNZYH54QIFPAA/harpers_bazaar_logo_nicole_saunders.jpg Resume - Editorial Fellow January 2019 to July 2019 Top 20 stories drove a combined 2.36 million views to the site, wrote 250+ news and feature stories in six months and wrote sponsored content for L'Oréal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/1592183368546-I18GZ6IYBZGQM51SVSV1/the_hollywood_reporter_cover_hbo_girls_lena_dunham.jpg Resume - Contributing writer October 2016 to June 2020 Reported on red carpet fashion and interviewed influential celebrity stylists, hairstylists and makeup artists timed to tentpole events such as the Oscars, Emmys, Met Gala, and more https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/1592183444190-XKJLEE37JAAZ2FVH2L8P/billboard_nicole_saunders.jpg Resume - lifestyle writer October 2016 to June 2020 Conducted over 70 celebrity interviews including Sheryl Crow, Demi Lovato, Christian Siriano, Dua Lipa, Kygo, and Giuseppe Zanotti Reported on the Oscars, Emmys, Grammys, Met Gala, Billboard Music Awards, VMAs, EMAs, New York Fashion Week, and more Broke trending news and secured exclusive features with full social media cross-promotion from talent, record labels, and brands Interviewed artist managers, including a cofounder of Roc-a-Fella Records, for the 2020 Hip Hop Power Players issue https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/1592183581970-6HSMLGKR5AHOISO9N43C/Marc-Jacobs-St-Vincent-billboard-cover.jpg Resume - Fashion Editorial Intern July to October 2016 Wrote features and conducted 22 celebrity interviews in three months, built 15 weekly freelancer stories in Drupal, fact-checked print lifestyle stories, and assisted with sample call ins, run-throughs, and on-location styling support for two cover stories, and three lifestyle photoshoots https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/1592183619106-M3WISFII88B2KJW3M5Y1/university-of-miami.jpg Resume - UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI Bachelor of Science Major: Journalism Minor: Public Relations https://www.nicole-saunders.com/contact daily 0.75 2026-02-19 https://www.nicole-saunders.com/press daily 0.75 2026-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/c76fab11-076d-48b3-95da-79381b20c54a/images.png Impact “Nicole is a devoted professional who cares about her readers, and it’s apparent in the quality of content she creates. She’s wonderful to work with, graciously accepting feedback, and always open to learning new ways to optimize her writing. Her ability to make the connections to the experts folks want to hear from is exceptional, so her writing is always extremely timely and relevant.” — Cat Bowen, Senior Editor for Commerce at Runner’s World https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/43555c68-882c-4968-8985-b67bc539f7b0/edition+ml.jpg Impact “I began working with Nicole during my tenure at Billboard, and she was one of my go-to freelance writers whenever I needed a reliable voice for my fashion vertical. Since then, it’s been wonderful to witness her blossom even further as a beauty expert at Women’s Health. I always appreciated her interesting pitches, timeliness, and sharp insight into all things beauty.” — Bianca Gracie, editor-in-chief of EDITION by Modern Luxury and Roc Nation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/6d708db2-c57a-43bc-b335-4e27c6b69f10/NYU_Langone_Health_System___Mignone_Womens_Health_Collaborative.jpg Impact - NYU Langone Hosted a sponsored panel with Elizabeth Comen, MD, a breast oncologist and co-director of the Mignone Women’s Health Collaborative about post-cancer aftercare and female empowerment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/191ef40d-8629-4db4-8338-339793c98be5/cision+logo.jpeg Impact - Hearst’s Best Products Hires Beauty Editor “Nicole Saunders has joined Hearst as the beauty editor of Best Products. She was most recently the associate commerce editor at NBC News, where she covered wellness and lifestyle.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/8c3ce0de-8f3b-4379-afa5-b881a94c1f1d/Unknown-4.png Impact - Best Products names Beauty Editor “In her new role, Nicole will be overseeing the editorial strategy of the beauty vertical, which covers all things makeup, haircare, and skincare.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5957d1619de4bb1b8cd98bf0/152b00ee-29d7-47e6-b28f-4f056f788e0a/Website_Daily_Logo_3D.jpg Impact - media moves “Here are the top hires, departures, promotions, and new representations of the week. Nicole Saunders is now beauty editor at Hearst’s Best Products.” https://www.nicole-saunders.com/consulting daily 0.75 2026-02-15