The Zoe Report

Khalea Underwood

Bio

Khalea Underwood is Beauty Editor of The Zoe Report. She writes, edits, reports, and conceptualizes features and photoshoots on all things hair, makeup, skincare, nails, and fragrance. You can catch her lurking backstage at New York Fashion Week, picking up tips from artists and assistants or cornering models about their favorite SPF moisturizers. A proud graduate of Howard University, Khalea's bylines have also appeared on Refinery29, Us Weekly, College Candy, MTV, and the New York Daily News. She earned a Webby Awards 2019 nomination for Best Use Of Photography for a Refinery29 feature on the beauty of natural hair. When she's not swatching products or tweaking her four-step skincare routine, she enjoys decorating her new apartment, reading, shopping, and spending time with her family. You can follow her on Instagram and Twitter @letsbeKHAlear.

How Dior Makeup Artist Sabrina Bedrani Packs For A Parisian Summer — EXCLUSIVE

When Paris is on Sabrina Bedrani's calendar, the Dior Makeup artist and Brand Ambassador and native of France doesn't just jump at the chance to indulge in a fresh croissant (though she did on her latest visit) or snap a breathtaking shot of the…
By Khalea Underwood

Why The New Glossier Lip Glosses Won't Be Leaving My Summer Makeup Bag: Review

Once upon a time — or about two years ago, maybe — I wouldn't touch any lip product if it wasn't liquid or if it didn't have a matte finish. I didn't like anything sheer, shimmery, or balmy. Just bold mattes for me, thank you very much... the more…
By Khalea Underwood

Dyson's Luxe Supersonic Hair Dryer Just Became Even More Accessible

Unless you've fully embraced the air-drying movement, you've probably seriously contemplated picking up Dyson's Supersonic hair dryer (and may have it sitting in your shopping cart on Sephora's website right now). Though you may think of it as the…
By Madge Maril and Khalea Underwood

10 Blushes For Dark Skin That Actually Show Up On My Face

It's hard to believe, but there was a time when most mass market makeup product offerings didn't span a variety of skin tones — especially deeper ones. I know, right?! The pre-Fenty Beauty era was so bleak. But even if we're living in the golden…
By Khalea Underwood

Sephora's New Under $20 Skincare Goods Include A Relaunched Fan Fave — EXCLUSIVE

Sephora, in all its black- and white-striped glory, is heaven for anyone who's into beauty. But let's be real: sometimes, the cosmetics, hair, skincare, and fragrance emporium can be a little overwhelming, especially if you're used to adding-to-cart…
By Khalea Underwood

See Maria Alia Take Summer’s Boldest Makeup Trends For A Test-Drive

In a time of no makeup-makeup, where clean and glowing skin is very much in, the art of color can sometimes pale in comparison. Not that there’s anything wrong with being subdued, but it’s July for crying out loud. And there’s no better time to show…
By Khalea Underwood

Too Faced Is Launching Skincare & It’s Better Than, Well, You Know — EXCLUSIVE

In this barely-there beauty era, Too Faced is unabashedly too much. In a good way, of course. Founders Jerrod Blandino and Jeremy Johnson introduced the world to their pink-packaged palettes, mascaras, and lipsticks more than 21 years ago, when they…
By Taylor Lane and Khalea Underwood

I Tried Glossier Brow Flick — & Here's What I Think: Review

Not to sound vain or anything, but I think one of my best qualities is my loyalty. My friends and fam can vouch — I'm a ride-or-die kind of chick. I hold that same devotion to Glossier Boy Brow. I've given many gels, pots, and pencils the old…
By Khalea Underwood

5 Easy Summer Beauty Looks To Try, Straight From The Runway

Whenever I have a little bit of downtime, I find myself aimlessly scrolling through my camera roll, all the way up to February. Not just because my birthday was on the 16th of that month... but because I actually sort of miss fashion month. I miss…
By Khalea Underwood

This Easy Eyeliner Trick From Giorgio Armani's Cruise 2020 Show Is Genius

It's impossible not to think of all things Italian when Giorgio Armani comes to mind. After all, the luxury fashion house was created by the eponymous designer who was born and raised in the Bel Paese (that's "beautiful country" for any linguistic…
By Khalea Underwood