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.
Game Face
9 WNBA Players Share The MVPs Of Their Beauty Routine
From blush to brow gel.
Celebrity Beauty
Christina Aguilera Paired Her 2003 Versace Dress With A Goth Lip
It was a masterclass in statement glam.
Celebrity Beauty
EmRata Just Made The Case For Black Toenail Polish In The Summer
I'm influenced.
Beauty
Victoria Beckham Just Launched The Ultimate Watercolor Blush
Behind the innovative water-based formula.
Hair
The "Surfer Ombré" Hair Trend Brings Your 'Blue Crush' Dreams To Life
It's giving Marissa Cooper.
Beauty
Bath & Body Works Just Dropped A Fall 2025 Preview
A peek at what's in store for sweater weather.
Beauty
Saie Just Launched The Only Setting Powder I've Ever Liked
My unfiltered thoughts on the brand's latest drop.
Celebrity Beauty
Kim Kardashian Just Gave The Bob A Retro Makeover At Paris Couture Week
It was so Betty Boop-coded.
Beauty
Paris Couture Week's Top Beauty Trends Are Unapologetically Bold
Featuring glass skin like you've never seen before.
Beauty
JVN's Dry Shampoo Is So Good, I Forgot My Hair Was Dirty
You need to know about this product.
Celebrity Beauty
Olivia Rodrigo's Latest Manicure Is Giving Clean Girl — With An Edge
An unexpected choice.
Beauty
11 June Beauty Launches That Have Me In A Chokehold
Featuring a miracle-working dry shampoo and dewy face cream.
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.
Chill Chat
Erika Jayne Can Fall Asleep In 3 Minutes Flat
The "Pretty Mess" chats about her low-key wellness routine and favorite workout.
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.
Beauty
Jeuveau Is The Longer-Lasting Botox Alternative You Need To Know About
Your official guide to the neuromodulator.
Chill Chat
Lindsay Lohan Also Cheats In Pilates
The Freakier Friday star chats about fitness, self-care, and her new Old Navy campaign.
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.
Bustle Exclusive
Naked Sundays’ New Blush & Bronzer Sticks Make SPF So Much Prettier
Multitasking makeup + sun protection FTW.
