Marie Lodi
Marie has covered beauty, fashion, and lifestyle for almost 15 years. She contributes to the beauty section here atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing . Previously, she was the Looks Editor for Bust Magazine, built the beauty vertical at HelloGiggles as its beauty editor, and was a founding staff writer at Rookie mag, giving fashion advice to teens. Her bylines have appeared in The Cut, Allure, Glamour, The Hollywood Reporter, and more. She was born and raised in Southern California and is based in L.A. Marie is a self-proclaimed costume design nerd and a co-host of Makeover Montage, a podcast about fashion in film and costume design. You'll see her writing about her beauty obsessions: red lipstick, winged eyeliner, pink hair, nail art, and skincare for people over 40. When she's not working, she's playing with her dog, Gnocchi, and writing her style newsletter, Overdressed.
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My Dry, Over-40 Skin Could Never Stay Hydrated—Until I Tried This Soon-to-Be-Viral Plumping Serum
It's a new obsession.
By Marie Lodi
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It's "Dark Feminine" Fall, and This Iconic (Yet Unlikely) Film Has So Much Beauty Inspo
Just in time for Halloween.
By Marie Lodi
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Everything to Know Before Getting Your First Brazilian Wax
From prep to cost to pain level.
By Marie Lodi
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Maximalist Nails Are Kind of My Thing—6 Celebrity Nail Artists Told Me the Best Upcoming Trends
Bare nails? Don't know her.
By Marie Lodi
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Consider the Tease: Nineties Volume Just Might Be Fall's Most Defining Hair Trend
As Dolly Parton says, “Life is short; keep your dreams big and your hair bigger.”
By Marie Lodi
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Hold It—This Circadian Rhythm and Gene-Supporting Skincare Line Just Might Transform Your Skin
So duh—I tried it.
By Marie Lodi
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14 Strategic Skincare Products That Have Totally Saved My Dry, Perimenopausal Skin
Hint: They all have one thing in common.
By Marie Lodi
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I'm in My 40s and Regret My Years of Sun Damage—Meet the Invisible Mineral Sunscreen I Wish I Had Years Ago
It's the sunscreen of the season, IMO.
By Marie Lodi
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Skincare Slugging Has Gone Viral, But Derms Warn About These Dos and Don'ts
Here's what we know.
By Marie Lodi
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I Cut Vitamin C From My 40+ Skin Routine, and Then This New Serum Changed My Mind
Some exes deserve a second chance.
By Marie Lodi
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Vacation Brought Back Orange Gelée—Just in Time for a Luxe, French-Girl Summer
Booking a getaway to St. Tropez stat.
By Marie Lodi
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This TikTok-Viral Mascara Is the Only Thing I’m Using on My Super-Straight Lashes
The hype? Totally worth it.
By Marie Lodi
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This Hero Japanese Skincare Ingredient Transformed My Dry, Perimenopausal Skin
I'm obsessed.
By Marie Lodi
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Don't Sleep on Your Skincare Post-Laser—These 12 Products Enhance Your Results
Ensure your investment doesn't go to waste.
By Marie Lodi
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25 Years Later, the Beauty Looks From This 1999 Movie Still Inspire My Makeup
"Take a long, hard look in the mirror, girls. It's beauty time."
By Marie Lodi