Rachel Lapidos

Rachel Lapidos is the Senior Lifestyle & Beauty Editor at Bustle, where she oversees coverage on all things wellness, fitness, and beauty. Before joining the team at Bustle, she was the Beauty & Fitness Editor at Well+Good. She's also written for Bedford+Bowery and Bullett Magazine (RIP). 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. You can often find her cocktailing skin care products, rewatching old Real Housewives episodes, or running along the East River with her dog Stevie. Follow her on Instagram @rachel_lapidos.

Chill Chat

Amanda Nguyen Goes On “Astronaut Hot Girl Walks”

The activist shares her self-care practices and favorite workout.

By Rachel Lapidos

Celebrity Beauty

Chappell Roan’s Pierced Nails Are Perfectly Punk

Don’t sleep on her mani game.

By Rachel Lapidos

Celebrity Beauty

The Coolest Manicures At The 2025 Oscars

Featuring French tips, gilded nail art, and more.

By Rachel Lapidos

Celebrity Beauty

The 2025 Oscars’ Best Hair & Makeup Looks

Stars leaned into the classics.

By Rachel Lapidos

Beauty

February’s 21 Most Exciting Beauty Launches, According To Our Editors

Including an acne-friendly face cream, YSL’s new blush, and more.

By Rachel Lapidos

Beauty

Versed’s New Makeup Line Has Me In A Chokehold

Nothing costs more than $19.99.

By Rachel Lapidos

Fashion Week

The Best Of NYFW F/W 2025's Front Row Beauty Looks

Just as many looks were served off the runway.

By Rachel Lapidos

Feel Strong, Not Stressed

18 Little Things That Leveled Up Our Wellness Routines

Straight from a Peloton instructor, Pilates queen, and more.

By Rachel Lapidos

Fashion Week

All The Biggest Beauty Trends From New York Fashion Week F/W ’25

Animal print makeup, anyone?

By Rachel Lapidos and Daisy Maldonado

Beauty

This French Face Oil Saved My Stressed-Out Skin (& Mind)

Meet the latest launch from neuroscience-based beauty brand Neuraé.

By Rachel Lapidos

Beauty

The Dr. Idriss Lip Basting Duo Is Here To Save Your Dry Pout

Meet the ultimate winter skin care solution.

By Rachel Lapidos

Beauty

18 Game-Changing Beauty Launches Our Editors Loved This Month

Featuring a magical dark circle solution and luxe body butter.

By Rachel Lapidos

Beauty

NuFace’s Fix MicroWand Depuffs My Under-Eyes In Just 3 Minutes

It’s the easiest microcurrent tool I’ve ever used.

By Rachel Lapidos

Beauty

I Tried The Miria Laser To See If It Could Put My Botox To Shame

Here’s everything to know about the buzzy new skin-smoothing treatment.

By Rachel Lapidos

Bustle Exclusive

DAISE* Is Bringing Joy To Your Self-Care Routine

Meet the fragrance-forward beauty brand that’s about to blow up on TikTok.

By Rachel Lapidos

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At 14, Meg Stalter “Came Alive” In Drama Club

After an ill-fated stint as a cheerleader, the actor found her people.

By Rachel Lapidos

Beauty

The Best Beauty Gift Sets For Every Single Person On Your List

As curated by a beauty editor who’s tried everything.

By Rachel Lapidos

Pore Decisions

Paige DeSorbo Is Obsessed With Your Pimple-Popping Videos

The Bravolebrity on acne, TikTok beauty trends, and her earliest skin care memory.

By Rachel Lapidos

Bustle Exclusive

Blake Lively On Why "Cocktailing" Is The Secret To Her Big Hair

The star reveals her go-to beauty recipe.

By Rachel Lapidos

Bustle's Most Wanted Awards

16 Covetable Beauty Gifts To Buy This Holiday Season

From a chromatic nail polish set to an LED light mask.

By Rachel Lapidos