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Jennifer Romolini
Senior Beauty Editor
About Jennifer
Jennifer Romolini is a longtime women's lifestyle and shopping writer, an author, a beauty and wellness editor and a podcast host. Jennifer covers anti-aging skin care, cosmetic treatments, hair care, and makeup trends for women over 40 and spotlights those that work for aging faces and mature skin. She also co-hosts a weekly podcast for women over 40 with former Sassy editor and Lucky Mag editor-in-chief, Kim France. It’s called Everything Is Fine.
385
Articles on Yahoo
26
Years writing
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Editorial awards
Areas of expertise
- Beauty
- Anti-aging
- Wellness
Latest articles
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The best under-eye concealer of 2026 — tested and reviewed
Dark circles, begone! These best-in-class gels, creams and sticks will make you look more rested than you are.
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Is CosRx Snail Mucin Essence a universal skin 'miracle'? Read our honest review
The $18 beauty best-seller is meant to repair skin of all ages and types — but does it actually work?
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The best face moisturizers of 2026, tested and reviewed by experts
We tried more than three dozen face moisturizers from well-known brands to find these top picks for all skin types — and budgets.
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The best self tanners of 2026: I tested 15 foams, creams and sprays
I tested 15 foams, creams and sprays to find the best self tanners for glowy, healthy-looking skin.
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The best retinol creams of 2026 for targeting wrinkles without drying out your skin
Retinol is an effective, but often harsh anti-aging ingredient. These stellar creams — from Alastin, Olay, CeraVe and more — get the job done without the pain.
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