Taryn Brooke

Taryn is a beauty writer based in New York City. She contributes to Marie Claire’s beauty vertical and has experience covering the newest and most innovative skincare and beauty products, aesthetic treatments, and plastic surgery. Her stories touch on everything from the best products to treat hyperpigmentation to why fat grafting is the better alternative to filler. She has been a writer and editor in digital media for over 10 years. She currently contributes to Allure, POPSUGAR, InStyle, The Zoe Report, Bustle, Well + Good, and Byrdie, with her byline also having appeared in publications including Coveteur, Maxim, Thrillist, and Elite Daily. As a beauty writer, her bathroom is stocked with numerous skincare products that she’s constantly testing and is always ready to try the buzziest treatments in the name of beauty journalism. She is still looking for the perfect product to treat her melasma.In addition to her writing, Taryn also directs, produces, and writes short films that have appeared at numerous film festivals around the country. She holds a BA in Communications and Political Science from Queens College and a Master’s in Education from Touro College. Whenever she has a free moment, you can find her hopping around New York City with her Maltese pup, Brie, and probably daydreaming about being at the beach. Follow her on Instagram @tazbrooke.