
Ariel Baker
Ariel Baker is the Beauty Writer at Marie Claire. Previously the associate beauty editor at PS and briefly freelance, she has bylines in InStyle, Forbes Vetted, Women's Health, and more.
Since she started out in the non-profit sector, Ariel enjoys looking at beauty from a sociocultural lens, looking to avenues like politics, music, and the arts, to inform her views on the space. That being said, as a true beauty-product obsessive, testing the latest items to hit the market, keeping up with trends, and meeting industry icons, will always be her favorite part of working in the beauty space.
When she's not working, Ariel can be found hanging out with her fiancé and loving on their two cat daughters: Cow and Chicken.
Latest articles by Ariel Baker
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Clinique Chubby Sticks Are Back and Suddenly It’s 2010 AgainThe OG formula is here to stay.
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Winter Whites Look Their Best On Your NailsTaking a cue from Pantone's Color of the Year.
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Fragrance Primers Feel Like a Rich Auntie Beauty SecretVery luxe. Very expensive (smelling).
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The Dry Winter Weather Is No Match For My New Favorite MoisturizerA new obsession has been unearthed.
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My Niche Perfume Collection Is a Thing of BeautyIf you're looking for an under-the-radar fragrance, I've got you covered.
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I Like My Perfume Spicy and My Aura IrresistibleThese are the seven scents I reach for to capture the intoxicating mood.
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Festive Perfumes Are My Secret to Beating the Winter BluesPlus, options for the chic holiday gifter.
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There's Only One Product I Trust to Heal My Chapped Winter Lips—And It's Under $25Because my liners and glosses deserve a smooth canvas.
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This Under-the-Radar Fragrance Is My Secret to Always Smelling Ridiculously GoodUpgrade your signature scent without breaking the bank.
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Sultry Brown Lips Will Be My 2026 Makeup SignatureThe ‘90s are calling, and I will be answering.
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Bye Bye, Boring Shadows and Liners—Colorful Glam Is Trending for 2026Très chic!
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The Luxury Beauty Brands You’ll Actually Want to Drop $$$ On For the HolidaysI might black out if I open a gift box from one of them.
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Miley Cyrus’s Bun Gets the '90s Treatment and She's Never Looked BetterSo chic.
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Kim Kardashian’s Holiday Glam Has Taken Up Permanent Residence in My MindImmediately added to the mood board.
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I’ve Tried Every Single Danessa Myricks Beauty Product—These 10 Are Worth Gifting for the HolidaysTruly a perfect lineup.
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My Crepey Elbows and Knees Disappeared Once I Added This Secret Ingredient to My Body LotionTaut, smooth skin starts here.
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Angel Reese’s French Twist at Chanel Speaks to Me on a Spiritual LevelA perfect look.
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I Typically Loathe Gourmand Perfumes But This $228 Scent Made Me a BelieverThe compliments from strangers are non-stop.
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Tessa Thompson’s Slicked-Back Bun Needs to Be on Your RadarShe is painfully cool.
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Rihanna’s Choppy Lob Is Grunge Beauty Done Right10/10 if you ask me.
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Kristen Stewart’s Undercut Is for the Grunge LoversThe unexpected location is chef’s kiss.
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Can We Discuss How Keke Palmer Just Did Her Own Cornrow Braids?She makes it look so easy.
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Fenty Gloss Bomb Girls—I Found the Deal of a LifetimeThe vault is epic.
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This Is the Only Black Friday Shopping List a Fragrance Snob NeedsByredo fans everywhere, rejoice.
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Simone Ashley’s Wavy Hair Is My New HyperfixationA classic hairstyle, elevated.
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Kristen Bell’s Waves Give the Trendy Style a Vintage FlairPaired with the oversized sunnies? So '70s.
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I Love Makeup—Here Are My Top Products to Snag on Sale (And Other Beauty Goodies, Of Course)Shop Black Friday and Cyber Monday like a beauty editor.
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