Carol Lee
Associate E-Commerce Writer
Carol Lee is the Associate E-Commerce Writer at ELLE.com, where she covers all things beauty and personal care. Before joining the team, she was an editor at Food Network Magazine and HGTV Magazine and ran the beauty section at The Pioneer Woman. Carol received her bachelor’s degree in Journalism from New York University and was one of the first customers to visit Glossier’s flagship store in New York’s Soho neighborhood. Over the years, she’s tested countless makeup, hair, and skin care products, and written hundreds of articles covering the beauty space, from pieces about the trendiest launches to roundups of the best products on the market. As a Korean-American, she grew up in a sea of Korean makeup and skin care products and is a bona fide expert on the ever-expanding world of K-beauty, helping lead our coverage. Additionally, she’s also always on the hunt for the perfect lipstick and watches the same few comfort sitcoms (Frasier, Cheers, Seinfeld, New Girl, etc.) over and over again.
The Expert-Loved Collagen Face Masks for Glass Skin Overnight
For those who love instant gratification.
Shoppers Love These Top-Rated UV Nail Lamps for Salon-Grade Manicures at Home
Take your DIY mani to the next level.
Here’s Why Your Skin Care Routine Needs a Hypochlorous Acid Spray
You’re just a few sprays away from glass skin.
Oily Hair Doesn’t Stand a Chance Against These Top-Rated Shampoos
Grease, be gone!
The 15 Best Rose Perfumes That Are Compliment Magnets
Stop and smell these scents.
The 13 Best Floral Perfumes ELLE Editors Love
Smell like a fresh bouquet all year long.
Perfume Experts Reveal the Most Compliment-Worthy Scents for Women
Meet your new signature scent.
The Korean Lip Tint Formulas Beauty Experts Swear By
Non-drying and stays all day? Sign us up!
These Are the 7 Best Products on Amazon to Treat Strawberry Skin
Bye bye, KP!
15 Shampoos That Bring Life Back to Dry, Frizzy Strands
Flyaways, please fly away.
10 Best Travel Hair Dryers to Take on Your Next Vacation
Dry hair in a flash.
The 10 Best Hair Dryers for Frizzy Hair
Say hello to sleek strands.
All the Top-Rated Korean Beauty Brands Making Glass Skin a Reality
Inspo for your next K-beauty haul.
The Hair Wax Sticks ELLE Beauty Editors Actually Use for Sleek Styles
The key to model-off-duty updos.
The Best Korean Toners of 2025 Keep Selling Out—Here’s Why
Hydration, balance, glow—these formulas do it all.
The 12 Best Dewy Foundations for the Ultimate Radiance Boost
Mirror mirror on the wall, who’s the glowiest of them all?
The 17 Best Summer Perfumes to Buy for Your Vacation
Santal 33? More like summer ’25.
These Expert-Loved Toners Gently Exfoliate and Brighten Skin
Swap harsh scrubs for these texture-smoothing formulas.
The 5 Best Peptide Products for Longer, Thicker Hair
Peptides do more than plump the skin.
The 10 Best Hair Growth Serums for a Fuller Mane
Derm-approved picks that won’t disappoint!
The 11 Best Hair Masks for Growth and Retention
Rapunzel has some competition.
The 10 Best Lip Balms with SPF You Won't Dread Reapplying
Protect your pout!
This Serum Helped Minimize the Appearance of Stubborn Dark Spots I’ve Been Trying to Fade for Years
I tested Eucerin Radiant Tone Dual Serum for three months–and I’m keeping it in my rotation. Here’s why.
Supple Skin Starts With These Top-Rated Korean Moisturizers
One of these formulas is purchased every 20 seconds.
Upgrade Your Routine With These Expert-Approved Dermaplaning Picks
Spoiler alert: your hair won’t grow back thicker.
We Found the Best K-Beauty on Amazon, and Some of It Is Even on Sale
Shop skin care, hair care, and makeup.
The 10 Best Tinted Eye Creams for Tired, Dark Under Eyes
Brighter days ahead.
The Korean Skin Care Gems Your Acne Routine Is Likely Missing
Clearer days are ahead.
Achieve Pro-Level Blowouts With These Top-Rated Round Brushes
Big, bouncy curls await.
Zap Away Acne and Wrinkles With These High-Frequency Wands
They can also minimize dark spots and help soften fine lines.
The 11 Best Eye Creams for Wrinkles and Fine Lines
Like a Magic Eraser for any signs of aging.
The 10 Best Korean Eye Creams for a Youthful Glow
Look alive!
