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University of Washington
Carolyn Hsu is an experienced beauty editor, content strategist who has covered the aesthetics and plastic surgery industries for over a decade.
Prior to leading the RealSelf content team for several years, Carolyn was the editorial director of NewBeauty.com and has also held positions at L’Oreal’s Makeup.com, the Estee Lauder Companies and the Economist magazine.
Carolyn has also contributed to publications such as Refinery29, Teen Vogue, NYLON, and Brides, and has appeared as an on-air beauty expert for NBC and ABC News.
Carolyn Hsu is an experienced beauty editor, content strategist who has covered the aesthetics and plastic surgery industries for over a decade.
Prior to leading the RealSelf content team for several years, Carolyn was the editorial director of NewBeauty.com and has also held positions at L’Oreal’s Makeup.com, the Estee Lauder Companies and the Economist magazine.
Carolyn has also contributed to publications such as Refinery29, Teen Vogue, NYLON, and Brides, and has appeared as an on-air beauty expert for NBC and ABC News.
15
University of Washington
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