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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I Loathe Gourmand Perfumes But This $228 Scent Made Me a Believer
The compliments from strangers are non-stop.
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I'm Copying Issa Rae's View on Gray Hair Immediately
Her approach to aging is such a breath of fresh air.
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Lady Gaga’s Bleached Brows Feel Runway-Worthy
The singer revealed her new look in New York City as she prepared for her SNL 50 performance.
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Bridget Jones Would Be Obsessed with Renée Zellweger’s New Romantic Hairstyle
Bonus: it's easy to DIY for Valentine's weekend.
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I Can't Believe I'm Ready to Glue Feathers to My Face After New York Fashion Week
The week's best beauty looks were a maximalism master class.
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Zoe Saldaña Matches Her New Hair Color to Her Gorgeous $3,495 Shoes
The actor is a master of the monochromatic look.
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This Cool Girl Haircut Earned the New York Fashion Week Stamp of Approval
The hairstyle has been spotted on people like Serena Page, Sabrina Elba, and more.
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Simone Biles’ Jumbo Box Braids Are Giving Goddess Energy
The Olympian was spotted in Miami with an ethereal new beauty look.
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Laura Harrier Takes on NYFW With the Perfect ‘90s Bouncy Blowout
Her latest party look left us swooning.
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Kerry Washington’s Newest Curly Hairstyle Requires Zero Introduction
Va-va-volume.
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This New Beauty Brand Is Making More Accessible—And Very Stylish—Cosmetics for People with Disabilities
We put the cute and inclusive products to the test.
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Reneé Rapp's Shaggy New Hairstyle Is Painfully Cool
The artist is the newest face of L'Oréal.
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Running to Copy Kim Kardashian’s New Bob Haircut ASAP
She's entering her grunge era.
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I Can't Stop Thinking About These 10 Show-Stopping Beauty Looks from the Grammys
Inspiration for days.
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Billie Eilish Just Brought Back a Very Controversial Haircut
Prepare for a chop.
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Keke Palmer Proves This Minimalist Nail Trend Can Still Bring the Drama
A moment for the shine.
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The Secret to Alex Cooper's Perfectly Imperfect Blowout Costs $0
Hairstylist Ryan Richman gives us the breakdown.
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Kylie Jenner and Jessica Rabbit Are the Crossover I Never Knew I Needed
Dreaming of side bangs.
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I Put the Red Nail Theory to the Test Just in Time for Valentine's Day
I'm so in love with my manicure.
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Gabrielle Union Brought the House Down at Couture Week with Her Newly Short Hair
The actor attended the Schiaparelli show wearing a fresh look.
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Keke Palmer's New Nails Put a Wicked Twist on the Classic French Manicure
The actor is promoting her new movie, and the beauty details have been everything.
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Bella Hadid's Urban Cowgirl Hairstyle Confirms a Huge 2025 Hair Trend
Shop her look for under $5.
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Julia Fox Pulled Her Latest Beauty Transformation from Ace Ventura
Hollywood's short hair craze continues.
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Sydney Sweeney’s Bouncy Blowout Deserves an Award
It's a masterclass in shiny, healthy hair in the dead of winter.
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2025's Most Expensive-Looking Manicure Is Shockingly Easy to DIY
Grab your crystals.
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Cameron Diaz Convinced Me to Return to This Classic Manicure Shade
Booking a manicure as we speak.
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Sofia Vergara Combines a Cherry Mocha Outfit with Winter's Buzziest Manicure Trend
Minimal nail fans, rise.
By Ariel Baker Published