Contributing Beauty Writer
Sarah Mitchell
Sarah Mitchell writes the kind of beauty reviews that read like she's telling you about her week. A 15-year lifestyle journalist, she covers the intersection of beauty, wellness, and real life — what works when you have three kids and four hours of sleep, what's worth it when you're 40+ and finally have disposable income, and which products live up to their wellness-girl promises. She lives in Portland with her husband, two daughters, and an ever-rotating houseplant collection.
Reviews by Sarah
Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask: Worth $52 Or Just Overhyped TikTok Bait?
Marianna Hewitt's beauty brand turned a $52 face mask into a cultural moment. Three flights, four hotel rooms, and one transatlantic redeye later, here's what I actually think.
Sarah Mitchell
November 11, 2024
Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector: Magic Or Marketing?
Olaplex revolutionized hair treatments when it launched. Then came the lawsuit. Then the rebrand. Then the comeback. As someone who's used Olaplex No. 3 for six years, here's the honest review you actually need.
Sarah Mitchell
February 28, 2024
SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic: The $182 Vitamin C Serum That Dermatologists Actually Use
SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic is the most clinically validated vitamin C serum on the market. Our anti-aging editor tested it for 12 weeks. Here's whether it's worth $182.
Sarah Mitchell
January 6, 2025
The Beginner's Guide to Retinol: What Actually Works, What's Overhyped, and How to Start
Retinol is the most clinically proven anti-aging ingredient available without a prescription. But most people start wrong and give up. Our esthetician editor explains how to do it right.
Sarah Mitchell
October 14, 2024