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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Finding the right regimen for combination skin can be tough, but the multi-masking technique might be the secret to tackling all your skincare worries at once.
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Washing your face is the first step of just about any skincare routine, and some devotees even double-cleanse. Now the latest trend is cleaning three times.
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Sheet masks have become a staple in many skincare routines, and many people love to stock up on them. However, be careful because they do have expiration dates.
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Depending on hair type, straightening can be a hassle. The answer to your straight hair woes could be a vibrating straightener. This is what you should know.
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Have you ever self-sabotaged by staying up late to get more free time? It's called revenge bedtime procrastination, and here's what experts have to say.
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If you're confused about the distinction between eyeshadow base and primer, here we explain all you need to know.
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Talking exclusively to The List, a body language expert reveals Prince Harry's true feelings about Queen Camilla after his Anderson Cooper interview.
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The guardrailing dating trend is one of the most positive practices to follow if you want to avoid wasting time and energy on a dead-end situation.
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Ingrown hairs are a real menace, but no matter how careful we are, they keep recurring. This might be the secret to stopping ingrown hairs in their tracks.
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It may be tempting to use vaginal deodorants to mask what you believe is an unpleasant scent. Here's why medical professionals warn against them.
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Both beta-glucan and hyaluronic acid have multiple benefits for your skin, but here's the one that's best for repairing and protecting your skin barrier.
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VI chemical peels offer similar benefits to normal peels but with gentler ingredients and even greater results. here's what you need to know about them.
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Acne-prone skin has special requirements when it comes to skincare. However, cleansing balms are still great options for washing away makeup and dirt.
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Dry shampoo can bring your hair back to life between washes. Here's how to use dry shampoo and your hair dryer to get amazing second-day hair.
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Fans celebrate celebrity May-December romances without making a big deal out of it. But when they know real life couples with big age gaps, they get judgmental.
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Snacking often feels antithetical to weight loss but dieticians clarified that regularly eating healthy foods, to keep energy levels up, helps aid weight loss.
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If you're considering hair extensions, it's important to know as much as you can about each variety. This is what you should know about tape-ins.
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Prince Louis stole the show once again during the royal family's annual Christmas walkabout by acting, well, just like a normal little boy typically would.
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King Charles III made his very first Christmas address to the British public, but the newly-crowned monarch's late mother evidently wasn't far from his mind.
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Meghan Markle is hugely influential in fashion and beauty circles, leading to the "Meghan Effect." Her go-to facialists explained how the duchess stays glowing.
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Selena Gomez is passionate about skincare. And while she loves drugstore products, she does have one pricier item in her arsenal that might surprise you.
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When deciding whether to do home workouts or join a gym, there are a few things to consider. Here's how to make the best choice for your life.
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The right eyelash curler for you will depend on the shape of your eyes and your beauty goals. Here are some pointers for picking the right one.
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You might think hydrating and moisturizing your skin is the same thing, but -- shocker! -- it's not. Here's the difference and why you should care.
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There's a newly approved treatment, Daxxify, that's similar to Botox. Does it really last longer?
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These days, Joe and Jill Biden's marriage is picture-perfect. But it's taken the first couple a long time to get there, including five marriage proposals.
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If you're all about joining the velcro hair renaissance, here's what you need to know about the heatless curling tool that will give you loads of volume.