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Taryn Brooke

PS Contributor

Taryn Brooke is a beauty writer and editor born and bred in New York City who has been in digital media for over 10 years. She is a contributing beauty writer for PS, Allure, Byrdie, and Well+Good. Aside from her love of writing about all things beauty and skincare, she directs independent short films that have been screened at film festivals across the country. Her writing has appeared in publications such as Bustle, Maxim, Thrillist, and Elite Daily, to name a few. Taryn received her BA in Communications and Political Science from Queens College and her Masters in Education from Touro College.

Latest Posts From Taryn

Ultherapy Is the Only Treatment I've Tried That Visibly Changed My Face

18 hours ago

Ultherapy Is the Only Treatment I've Tried That Visibly Changed My Face

Preventative aging treatments, or "prejuvenation," as experts often call it, are trending younger and younger these days.

I Tried a Butt Facial, and It Was the Ultimate Treat

Jun 24, 2024

I Tried a Butt Facial, and It Was the Ultimate Treat

Summertime means sun's out, buns out, and I don't know about you, but prepping my behind for its grand appearance has been on my to-do list for quite some time.

12 Eczema Products Dermatologists Swear By

Jun 24, 2024

12 Eczema Products Dermatologists Swear By

Anyone who has or knows someone with eczema knows how tricky it can be.

Just How Risky Are "Buy Now, Pay Later" Plastic Surgery Payment Plans?

Jun 20, 2024

Just How Risky Are "Buy Now, Pay Later" Plastic Surgery Payment Plans?

Plastic surgery is on the rise.

Can All Botched Surgeries Be Fixed? The Answer May Surprise You

Jun 17, 2024

Can All Botched Surgeries Be Fixed? The Answer May Surprise You

When the reality TV show, "Botched," premiered almost 10 years ago, it introduced viewers to extreme cases of plastic surgery gone wrong.

Introducing: The Only Retinol Serum That Worked For My Sensitive Skin

May 28, 2024

Introducing: The Only Retinol Serum That Worked For My Sensitive Skin

Most, if not all, dermatologists would agree that the most potent and powerful ingredient you can have in your skin-care arsenal is retinol.

How to Unclog Your Pores, According to Dermatologists and Aestheticians

May 14, 2024

How to Unclog Your Pores, According to Dermatologists and Aestheticians

We've all been there — a red bump or an unsightly blackhead pops up on your face out of nowhere at the most inopportune time.

Keratopigmentation Allows You to Change the Color of Your Eyes — but Is It Safe?

May 1, 2024

Keratopigmentation Allows You to Change the Color of Your Eyes — but Is It Safe?

Have you ever thought about changing the color of your eyes?

How an Astronaut Takes Care in Space

Apr 18, 2024

How an Astronaut Takes Care in Space

The recent solar eclipse has no doubt reignited people's collective wonderment about the vastness of, and — for lack of a better word — pure magic that is outer space.

I Tried a Luxury Shampoo and Conditioner to Find Out If It's Worth the Splurge

Apr 2, 2024

I Tried a Luxury Shampoo and Conditioner to Find Out If It's Worth the Splurge

It feels like both the internet and I have been on a healthy-hair journey this year.

I Tried a Back Facial (aka a Bacial), and It Took My Self-Care to the Next Level

Feb 27, 2024

I Tried a Back Facial (aka a Bacial), and It Took My Self-Care to the Next Level

Getting a monthly facial is the epitome of self-care.

How the Viral "Mob Wife" Aesthetic Appropriates Immigrant Culture

Feb 9, 2024

How the Viral "Mob Wife" Aesthetic Appropriates Immigrant Culture

Another day, another TikTok aesthetic taking over our feeds.