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Kaleigh Fasanella

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About Me: Brooklyn-dweller with a love for bronzer, books, and breakfast food. (And alliteration).
Hair Texture: Fine-ish
Hair Color: Medium-to-dark brown
Biggest Hair Concern: Breakage, breakage, breakage
Skin Tone: Light/Medium with neutral undertones
Skin Type: Dry/Sensitive
Greatest Skin Concern: Redness
The Product I Always Run Out Of: Face oil
Biggest Beauty Regret: Curling the shit out of my hair without heat protectant in college
Beauty Product(s) You Can’t Live Without: Aquaphor, concealer, tinted lip balm
Beauty Product You’ll Never Use: Super-scented skin-care
Biggest Beauty Indulgence: Brow serum
If I Could Trade Makeup Bags With Anyone It Would Be: Pat McGrath
Fragrance I’m Currently Wearing: None because I'm "chemically sensitive" lol
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Allure Associate Digital Editor (2017-2019)

Why Your Winter Skin-Care Routine Is Still Leaving You Dry

Dermatologists offer tweaks to your routine that can keep your skin nourished ’til spring.
ALL EYES ON YOU

The Best Retinol Eye Creams to Target Fine Lines

Gentle yet effective formulas? Check.
HAIR LOSS

Does Castor Oil Actually Promote Hair Growth? Here's What Experts Say

Hint: We need more clinical studies.
NAIL INSPO

25 Spring Nail Designs to Screenshot for Your Next Manicure

Nothing says spring like bright colors and lively designs.
COMING CLEAN

How to Tell If You're Allergic to Your Laundry Detergent

Clothes so fresh and so clean — but so itchy? Here's why.
SENSITIVE TYPES

How to Use Retinols on Sensitive Skin, According to Dermatologists

Experts share their best tips for getting the most out of the line-smoothing favorite — minus the irritation.
SPA DAY EVERY DAY

Brooklinen's Ultimate Best Sellers Event Is Happening Right Now

As the old saying goes, you snooze, you lose.
Pesky Skin Probs

How to Get Rid of Milia, Those Pesky, Unpoppable White Bumps

They look so much like acne, but their prevention and treatment can be a little more complicated.
HAIR CARE 101

You’re Probably Using Your Conditioner Wrong

Using it (correctly) is key to strong, healthy hair. 
OUR LIPS ARE HEALED

Is Your Lip Pimple Actually a Cold Sore? Here’s How To Tell The Difference

They might look similar, but they’re actually nothing alike. Ahead, dermatologists break down the differences.
TATTED UP

9 Tattoo Aftercare Products for Fuss-Free Healing

Just got tatted? Then you're gonna need these ointments and balms.
SO SMOOTH

13 Best Foot Creams to Soothe Dryness and Irritation

Just in time for sandal season.
'90S INSPIRED

Julianne Hough Just Cut Her Hair Into a Blunt Bob

Her stylist and longtime friend, Riawna Capri, dished on the star's new look. 
BYE BYE DRY SKIN

15 Best Ointments & Balms That Work Wonders for Dry Skin

They also smooth flyaways, nourish cuticles, and even double as highlighter.
DOCTOR'S ORDERS

15 Derm-Approved Creams for Soothing Psoriasis Flare-Ups

Most of these skin-soothing picks cost less than $20.
FACIAL ECZEMA 101

Eczema on Your Face? Dermatologists Give Their Best Tips For Managing It

Don't stress. No, really — it can trigger a flare-up.
IT'S CUSTOM

The 24 Best Personalized Gift Ideas for Your Favorite Person

Few things feel as special as opening a monogrammed gift.
I'VE GOT MY EYES ON YOU

13 Brown Eyeliners Allure Editors Love

Matte chocolates and shimmery bronzes are right this way.
CYSTIC ACNE

17 Cystic Acne Products That Dermatologists Swear By

These intensive formulas will make redness and swelling a thing of the past.
SHORTIES

32 Manicures That Look Great on Shorter Nails

Proof anyone can experiment with cool nail art.