Lauren Balsamo
Beauty Director
Lauren Balsamo is the beauty director at Cosmopolitan where she writes, edits, and produces all types of beauty content—from product reviews to personal essays and trend reports. She has covered beauty for more than a decade at Cosmopolitan. Follow her on Instagram.

11 Best Hairsprays That Won't Make Your Hair Feel Like a Helmet
Save the crunch for your chips.
Sep 26, 2021

13 Best At-Home Face Peels For Every Skin Type and Concern
No derm trip required.
Jun 5, 2021

12 Best Hair Brushes That Make Doing Your Hair So Easy
Honestly, I needed this rn.
Mar 2, 2021

The 10 Best At-Home Hair Glosses and Glazes
Because going to the salon isn't always doable.
Jan 12, 2021
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