Emma Stout
Emma Stout is a Staff Writer at Bustle, where she covers beauty news, product launches, viral trends, and the many ways pop culture shapes what we’re putting on (and in) our faces.
Before joining Bustle, she wrote for Interview Magazine. She holds a master’s degree in Magazine Writing from NYU’s Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute.
She identifies as a Carrie from SATC, a Hannah from Girls, a Southern girl with a Valley girl accent, and a proud member of the Lumbee tribe of North Carolina. When she’s not busy blogging, she likes to flip through Kim Kardashian’s selfie book and mourn her graveyard of likes on TheRealReal.
Notes From Seoul
K-Beauty's Next Frontier? Your Fragrance Wardrobe
These are the perfumes you should know.
Gone Plaid
Fall's Preppiest Nail Trend Is Straight Out Of Your Grandpa's Closet
Argyle manicures are like a sweater vest for your fingertips.
10/10 Recommend
M.A.C.'s Frost Lipsticks Have Me Feeling Like An Early 2000s It Girl
Alexa, play "Dirrty" by Christina Aguilera.
Drop Dead Gorgeous
15 Lazy But Genius Halloween Costumes That Only Require Makeup
Elizabeth Holmes, Dolly Parton, and Olivia Rodrigo are actually hiding in your beauty bag.
Beauty
11 Hair Experts Taking Beauty To New Heights
Meet the pros of Bustle's 2026 Beauty Icon Awards, from Zendaya's hairstylist to the internet's favorite trichologist.
The Hair Edit
The Mocha Melt Hair Trend Is Serving Rich Brunette Dimension
Proof that going darker doesn't mean going flat.
A Whole New Brew
Wake Up & Smell The Coffee Perfumes
They're warm, roasted, and incredibly seductive.
Berry Trendy
Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Nails Will Make You Save Room For Dessert
You don’t have to wait for Valentine’s Day.
Beauty Detail
Don't Mess With Isamaya Ffrench's Beauty Sleep
The MUA shares her "life-changing" overnight essential, plus a look inside her surprisingly low-key beauty bag.
Wingin' It
The Frosted Makeup Revival Is In Full Swing
Silver eyeliner is the edgy, Rihanna-approved way to wear the trend this season.
Hot Tip
The Anti-Crunch Hairspray Hack Taking Over TikTok
For a blowout that doesn't fall flat before lunch.
Chill Chat
Stassi Schroeder Is Ready To Nip, Tuck, & Mind Her Business
The reality star opens up about self-care, her plastic surgery plans, and the workout she swears by.
Mani Report
I’m A Lifelong Nail Biter. Could Japanese Gel Finally Break The Cycle?
An investigation.
You Heard It Here First
A Supermodel & Her Hairstylist Take On Clean Beauty
From its ingredient-conscious formulas to its compostable packaging, Maison Beaux wants to rethink what luxury hair care can look like.
Pick A Side
There’s A Right Way To Wear Under-Eye Patches — Sort Of
Two dermatologists settle TikTok's great debate.
Beauty Detail
Dove Cameron Has A Very Unbothered Approach To Beauty
The singer shares her go-to products, including the lipstick she'd almost rather gatekeep.
Fashion Week
The 10 Biggest Beauty Trends From Paris Fashion Week
From pink hair to glittery cat-eyes, the runways embraced a rejection of restraint.
Bustle Exclusive
Mika Abdalla Brought Her Own Take On French-Girl Beauty To PFW
The 'Off Campus' star talks beauty, fragrance, and getting ready for the Valentino show.
Bon Voyage
e.l.f. Is Taking Your Scent Wardrobe Around The World
The brand's new POP collection features destination-inspired fragrance mists and body care, starting with a trip to Tromsø, Norway.
Sporty Chic
The Athletic Blush Trend Is Giving "I Just Finished Pilates"
Look winded, in a cute way.
