Nicole Cord-Cruz
School
De La Salle University
Expertise
Skin Care, Women's Health, Royal And Celebrity News
- As a lover of skin care, Nicole has succumbed to #TikTokMadeMeTryIt trends more times than she could count. If you're on the fence about buying a viral face cream, ask her and she can probably supply you with a detailed review.
- Before she even thought about writing for a living, she ran an Angie's List-esque lifestyle blog on Tumblr, where she recommended skin care products, shows and movies, and other interesting finds to an audience of over 5,000.
- Nicole has unabashedly watched every episode of Keeping Up with the Kardashian three separate times and has built an impressive brain bank of facts about all things Kardashian-Jenner.
Experience
Nicole discovered that she had a knack for writing when the poem she wrote for the school magazine in 3rd grade turned out to be a haiku. Since then, she resolved to become a professional wordsmith, stringing words together to tell a compelling story. Her career started in social media where she had her fun crafting witty tweets and Instagram posts and then shifted to tech where she worked as a project manager and produced more briefs than she knew what to do with. But she later realized that storytelling is where her true passion lies and decided to shift to writing full-time. Over the years, she worked on various projects that enabled her to write nearly every type of content, from greeting cards to blogs to listicles to advertorials. But she found that her best writing comes out when she's doling out the latest Kardashian news or suggesting what moisturizer to pick up at Sephora.
Education
Nicole holds a bachelor's degree in organizational communication from De La Salle University, where she was part of the dean's list for several trimesters. For her thesis and internship, she helped create social media and direct mail campaigns for Make-A-Wish Foundation to help more kids get their wishes granted.
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Stories By Nicole Cord-Cruz
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Hannah Gosselin has never pretended to have a perfect relationship with her mom, Kate. In that vein of honesty, she has shared that they're at a turning point.
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Taylor Swift has many classic songs in her impressive catalog, but fans are especially loving Timeless after she included it on the re-release of Speak Now.
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Taylor Swift's "Foolish One" has fans online opening their hearts about all the terrible situationships they've had to deal with over the years.
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Taylor Swift is close pals with Emma Stone and enough so that she may have written her 2010 'Speak Now' track, 'When Emma Falls In Love," about the actor.
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Adele may have collected an Emmy, multiple Grammys, and an Oscar, but here's why she doesn't think she'll get a Tony and acquire that coveted EGOT status.
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Do you sweat under the arms more than you would like? Here are some essential tips for finding the deodorant that will work best for your body type.
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You don't want your bras to deform after only a few uses. They may not be as delicate as your other undergarments, but still require proper care to last.
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Lightening eye circles can be as simple as avoiding certain foods. So eliminate these foods from your diet to help treat dreaded under-eye circles.
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Hormonal acne is a common problem that's tough to treat, but topical spironolactone could be the key to alleviating your blemish woes.
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Purple shampoo is essential for preserving tone with blonde and silver hair, but if you can't readily get some more, there is an at-home recipe to make more.
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As it turns out, even if you're wearing nothing on your face but sunscreen, double cleansing is still recommended. Here's why you should do it.
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If you have curly hair or have strands that feel like straws, you may be inclined to overcompensate. What is moisture overload and what can it do to your hair?
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All kinds of acne are unwelcome, but cystic acne is notably the worst possible type of acne one could get. Hydrocortisone is the unofficial treatment.
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Removing your makeup is an essential part of your skincare routine, but you might be doing it wrong. The soaking method could be the trick to better removal.
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Retinol is considered to be an essential skincare ingredient by many. But if it doesn't work for you, which products can offer you the same results and effects?
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While there's no single nude lipstick that complements everyone, there's one subset of nudes that makeup experts note is completely fool-proof. Here's more.
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Pimples are something everyone has to deal with, and unfortunately there's no instant fix. But, if you want to ditch blemishes fast, honey and lemon can help.
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Retinol is a key component of any great skincare routine, but if you apply it at the wrong time, it might not work. Or worse, it might do more harm than good.
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A ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court has ensured the abortion pill will be available for at least five more days, providing women with vital healthcare.
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We wear makeup in the hopes of making our faces look flawless, but cakey makeup has the opposite effect. This oil hack can make sure your beat stays fabulous.
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Veneers are a semi-permanent way of getting a perfect smile, but they need to be replaced after several years. How can you tell it's time to replace them?
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Donald Trump's latest target is Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, who aside from mounting a compelling legal case against him, recently made history.
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Former President Trump got in front of an audience at Mar-a-Lago on April 4 to talk his arrest, but people are more interested in who was - and wasn't - there.
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Is a DIY lash lift a good idea? You should probably skip the dangerous procedure at home and leave lash lifts to the professionals.
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Split ends are a hair issue everyone has to deal with it, but adding this to your conditioner can stave off the damage and keep your hair healthier, longer.
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Lustrous, thick locks are typically a sign of health, and there's a reason for that. Exercising can actually make your hair healthier. Here's how.
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Some trends are silly but the TikTok trend called marinating your concealer may come in handy to maximize the use of product. Here's how.
