
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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Jessica Simpson’s Y2K-Inspired Hair Is Proof of the Side Part Supremacy
Case closed.
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I'm Counting Down the Days Until Meryl Streep and Her Miranda Priestly Pixie Are on the Big Screen
Gird your loins!
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Pamela Anderson’s Curled Bob Speaks to Me on a Spiritual Level
The hat finishes it off.
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Sarah Pidgeon’s Blonde Waves Feel Fit for the People’s Princess
Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, is that you?
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My Favorite Lip Stains Will Survive Both a Martini and a Make Out
They're basically life-proof.
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Keke Palmer’s Gorgeous Curls Are Fit For a Diva
The queen of redheads is back with another stunning hairstyle.
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Excuse Me While I Sign Up For a Lesson in Katie Holmes’s Wavy Hair Technique
She nailed it again.
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Tracee Ellis Ross Nails the Fisherman Aesthetic Thanks to This Unexpected Hair Accessory
The marine-inspired trend is coming for beauty, too.
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Anne Hathaway’s Curls Look So Good, Even Miranda Priestly Would Approve
Devil Wears Prada 2 is in full swing—and the glam serves.
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Tyla’s Never Had a Bad Hair Day—Her Latest Protective Style Is Proof
At this point, I’m turning my hair calendar into a Tyla inspiration folder.
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A Love Letter to Ami Colé Ahead of the Brand's Closure
Those lip oils went on a generational run.
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Megan Thee Stallion Is Inspiring Me to Go Red for the Summer
The hot girl coach paints the town red.
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This Under-the-Radar Fragrance Is My Secret to Always Smelling Ridiculously Good
Upgrade your signature scent without breaking the bank.
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The Fragrances I’m Telling My Friends to Buy From the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
Think of me as the beauty expert that you can carry around in your pocket.
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Tyla’s Latest Hairstyle Is the Lovechild of Lemonade and Goddess Braids
The next protective style on my list.
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Wimbledon's Best Beauty Looks Serve Up a Refreshing Hint of Edge
Short black nails against summer whites? Game, set, match.
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Tessa Thompson Wears Goddess Braids to Wimbledon and Suddenly I’m Into Tennis
The only serve I care about is this hair.
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My Summer Body Care Routine Is Equal Parts Luxury and Deeply Practical
Hydration without the stickiness—plus baby-soft skin.
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I'm Copying Jasmine Tookes's $15 Secret to Smelling Expensive All Summer Long
Fragrance layering? The supermodel is taking it all the way to the laundry room.
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Kim Kardashian’s Half-Set Hair Is the Next Big Beauty Trend for Summer
It gives behind-the-scenes chic.
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My Go-To Eyeshadow Palette Is the Equivalent of Owning an Entire Wardrobe From The Row
Simple, elevated, and hits every time.
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Jodie Foster Serves a Bob at Wimbledon
15-love, Jodie's hair.
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I Spent Hours Searching For the Best Prime Day Nail Polish Deals
All your manicure-related needs in one place.
By Ariel Baker Published
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I've Tested Pretty Much Every Lip Balm with SPF on the Market—This $14 Formula Is the Clear Winner
Don't forget your pout.
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Keira Knightley Looks Like a Literal Princess with Her Haute Couture Hair
The actress wore the chic look to an actual ball.
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I Broke Up With My Blotting Sheets Because I’ve Perfected My Oily Skin Makeup Routine
This face has survived the 2025 New York City heatwave.
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Natalie Portman Just Nailed the Monochromatic Beauty Aesthetic
It's my favorite type of easy summer glam.
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