Rachel Lapidos

Rachel Lapidos is the deputy editor of beauty at Bustle, where she leads coverage on all things skin care, makeup, hair, fragrance, and nails. She joined Bustle in 2020.

She previously worked as the beauty and fitness editor at Well+Good. She's also written for Bedford+Bowery and Bullett Magazine (RIP) after a brief stint covering private equity. Rachel holds a master's degree in journalism with a focus on magazine writing from New York University's Arthur L. Carter School of Journalism.

Her resolve to find the best beauty products, hacks, and treatments has led her to trade secrets with the likes of Dolly Parton and Sarah Jessica Parker, jet off to South Korea, Iceland, and Paris on assignment, and report on wider stories about how beauty affects mental health (i.e. having an asymmetrical face and dealing with bad Botox and filler). She's always down to have her face zapped and injected, her hair teased, and her body massaged in the name of research.

She's been in the industry for a decade, during which she's moderated and spoken on panels, spearheaded Bustle's beauty awards, and lent her expertise to places like The Strategist and The Zoe Report.

She currently lives in New York with her husband, son, and dog Stevie.

Celebrity Beauty

Of Course J.Lo's Birthday Nails Had A Designer Logo

Fitting for the fire sign.

By Rachel Lapidos

Game Face

9 WNBA Players Share The MVPs Of Their Beauty Routine

From blush to brow gel.

By Rachel Lapidos

Celebrity Beauty

Christina Aguilera Paired Her 2003 Versace Dress With A Goth Lip

It was a masterclass in statement glam.

By Rachel Lapidos

Celebrity Beauty

EmRata Just Made The Case For Black Toenail Polish In The Summer

I'm influenced.

By Rachel Lapidos

Beauty

Victoria Beckham Just Launched The Ultimate Watercolor Blush

Behind the innovative water-based formula.

By Rachel Lapidos

Hair

The "Surfer Ombré" Hair Trend Brings Your 'Blue Crush' Dreams To Life

It's giving Marissa Cooper.

By Rachel Lapidos

Beauty

Bath & Body Works Just Dropped A Fall 2025 Preview

A peek at what's in store for sweater weather.

By Rachel Lapidos

Beauty

Saie Just Launched The Only Setting Powder I've Ever Liked

My unfiltered thoughts on the brand's latest drop.

By Rachel Lapidos

Celebrity Beauty

Kim Kardashian Just Gave The Bob A Retro Makeover At Paris Couture Week

It was so Betty Boop-coded.

By Rachel Lapidos

Beauty

Paris Couture Week's Top Beauty Trends Are Unapologetically Bold

Featuring glass skin like you've never seen before.

By Rachel Lapidos

Beauty

JVN's Dry Shampoo Is So Good, I Forgot My Hair Was Dirty

You need to know about this product.

By Rachel Lapidos

Celebrity Beauty

Olivia Rodrigo's Latest Manicure Is Giving Clean Girl — With An Edge

An unexpected choice.

By Rachel Lapidos

Beauty

11 June Beauty Launches That Have Me In A Chokehold

Featuring a miracle-working dry shampoo and dewy face cream.

By Rachel Lapidos

Beauty

Amanda Batula Has An Embarrassing Secret For You

The Summer House star and entrepreneur opens up about her skin struggles, peeing in the shower, and Kyle’s beauty routine.

By Rachel Lapidos

Chill Chat

Erika Jayne Can Fall Asleep In 3 Minutes Flat

The "Pretty Mess" chats about her low-key wellness routine and favorite workout.

By Rachel Lapidos

Beauty

Violette_FR's Lip Nectar Is The Glossy Lip Stain Hybrid Of My Dreams

The French beauty brand has done it again with its latest launch.

By Rachel Lapidos

Beauty

Jeuveau Is The Longer-Lasting Botox Alternative You Need To Know About

Your official guide to the neuromodulator.

By Rachel Lapidos

Chill Chat

Lindsay Lohan Also Cheats In Pilates

The Freakier Friday star chats about fitness, self-care, and her new Old Navy campaign.

By Rachel Lapidos

Beauty

2025's Top Hair Color Trends Revisit The Classics

I attended a hair festival in Berlin and got all the intel, straight from celebrity colorists.

By Rachel Lapidos

Bustle Exclusive

Naked Sundays’ New Blush & Bronzer Sticks Make SPF So Much Prettier

Multitasking makeup + sun protection FTW.

By Rachel Lapidos