The Zoe Report

Olivia Young

Bio

Olivia Young is a shopping news writer at The Zoe Report, where she covers sustainable skincare launches, resurgences of retro trends, the many hairstyles of Florence Pugh, et cetera. She occasionally dabbles in fashion, too. Olivia also writes about lifestyle and travel topics for Business Insider, Matador Network, and TripSavvy. She earned her bachelor's degree in magazine journalism from Ohio University, where she was granted the Best College Feature Writing award from the Ohio Society of Professional Journalists in 2013. When she's not writing, Olivia is probably attempting an ambitious recipe or exploring a new country. She's a runner, an oat latte connoisseur, and a habitué of the local thrift store. You can follow her on Instagram or Twitter at @olivia_yg.

The Best Beauty Gifts Under $10 Include This TikTok-Famous e.l.f. Cosmetics Palette

Besides being more than a little intimidating, buying for the beauty-obsessed can also be majorly pricy. Thankfully, you don't have to wage your life savings on any astronomically priced holiday set — looking at you, $500 Dr. Barbara Sturm advent…
By Olivia Young

Glossier's Skincare Edit Has Returned With The Holiday Collection — This Time For Good

Glass skin aspirants rejoice, for the wildly popular Skincare Edit is back with Glossier's 2020 holiday collection — and this time, it's back for good. The brand unveiled its highly anticipated seasonal range on Wednesday: Three limited-edition…
By Olivia Young

A Jumbo Version Of Tata Harper's Cult-Favorite Face Mask Is The Perfect Gift For Picky People

Beauty people are notoriously difficult to buy for, with their tendency to stockpile eyeshadow palettes and attack a pot of face cream at record speed. The latest from Huda Beauty? Already got it. Pharrell's buzzy new skincare line, too. However,…
By Olivia Young

33 Black Friday Beauty Sales To Keep Your Eye On — Including Patrick Ta, Uoma & More

The best thing about a mostly virtual Black Friday, you ask? Blitzing the makeup sales in your absolute coziest post-food coma pajama set, from the comfort of your own couch. The tradition of holiday shopping after Thanksgiving will look a little…
By Olivia Young and Kelsey Stewart

These Limited-Edition Glossier Sets Were Curated Specifically For The Brand's Black Friday Sale

The creator of cult-classic Cloud Paint and Boy Brow is almost as known for its intense and innumerous fan club as it is for never, ever having a sale. Only once a year can you get your hands on a Milk Jelly Cleanser or a tube of Balm Dotcom for…
By Olivia Young

Glitter Polish & French Manicures Dominated The 2020 AMA Nail Scene

Sparklier-than-ever dresses reigned over the red carpet of Sunday's 2020 American Music Awards, but nail enthusiasts would have been captivated by the resplendence at people's fingertips instead. Complementing the evening's markedly glitzy motif,…
By Olivia Young

Scarlett Johansson's Best Hair Moments, From Marilyn Monroe Curls To Pompadours

While it would normally be a cliche to say someone has tried "every hairstyle in the book," the overused expression is perhaps the only way to sum up the lived experience of Scarlett Johansson. Before the Kardashians, et al., normalized the notion…
By Olivia Young

20 Cyber Monday Hair Deals We're Shopping, From Oribe To Garnier

Maybe you've been letting your hair go its own way lately. Treating it to a few more masks than usual after one too many DIY dye jobs this past summer? Using your time at home to wean it off hot tools in an effort to restore your natural curl?…
By Olivia Young and Madge Maril

Lush Just Introduced A Haircare Line For Curls, Coils, & Texture Two Years In The Making

In the Venn diagram of haircare, products that tick all the vegan, cruelty-free, ethically sourced, and texture-friendly boxes are few and far between. But the global leader in eco-conscious personal care is looking to bridge the gap between two…
By Olivia Young

GANNI's New Candle Collab With Boy Smells & Nordstrom Proves Fashion & Houseware Are Merging

With scenes of self-care dominating the internet in place of now-extraneous OOTDs and get-ready-with-me content, luxury candles have reached their peak of importance. The money that once fueled the fashion industry is now powering a budding trade of…
By Olivia Young

The Ordinary Isn't Doing Black Friday — It's Hosting A Whole Month Of Sales Instead

Since the dawn of capitalism, people have been lining up outside of malls and big-box stores for a 24-hour, post-Thanksgiving holiday shopping spree, but Deciem — parent company of The Ordinary — is challenging tradition with its anti-Black Friday…
By Olivia Young

Kate Middleton Just Debuted Her Lightest Hair Color Yet

She is as known for her long, distinctly brunette waves as she is for her eternal love of Catherine Walker coat dresses, but in yet another one of 2020's surprising plot twists, Kate Middleton has dyed her hair kind of... blonde. Her latest…
By Olivia Young

Every Product Used For Jennifer Lopez's Holiday-Centric People's Choice Awards Beauty Look

Since the moment she made her MTV debut in that unforgettable "If You Had My Love" white bikini top, the Puerto Rican triple threat we've come to know simply and affectionately as J.Lo has delivered an excess of timeless anthems, historic fashion…
By Olivia Young

Kendall Jenner Swears By This Face Mask Made With Things You Probably Have In Your Kitchen

She may indeed have access to the highest-ranking beauty products on (and off) the market, but that certainly doesn't deter Kendall Jenner from whipping up a DIY face mask from a ragbag of on-hand kitchen ingredients, just like the rest of us.…
By Olivia Young

Kim Kardashian Is Keeping That Golden Brown Hair Color She Debuted At The Beach

A week after turning 40, Kim Kardashian began spontaneously flooding Instagram with photos of herself clad in neon swimwear, amid family, all somewhere obviously faraway and tropical. Those who weren't outraged by them scrolled through the snapshots…
By Olivia Young

Glow Recipe's Upcoming Virtual Summit Will Guide You Through A Really Good Manicure — Here's How To Join

What are Saturdays for if not for trialing risky makeup tricks, attending a new yoga class, self-pampering with a manicure — a massage, maybe — then channeling your mixology skills into a killer cocktail (of skincare products)? Glow Recipe's…
By Olivia Young

Want Skin Like Pharrell Williams'? Then Say Hello To His New Skincare Line, Humanrace

Pharrell Williams swiftly declared himself a fashion legend when he wore that distinctly large, camel-colored Vivienne Westwood hat to the 2014 Grammy Awards — i.e. the hat moment heard around the world. As it turns out, he's not only a certifiable…
By Olivia Young

7 Winter Nail Trends, Courtesy Of Jennifer Lopez, Hailey Bieber, Bella Hadid, & More

Between Harry Styles sending Twitter into an outright tizzy with his yellow and silver-painted digits from the "Golden" music video and the inevitable wave of election-fueled "vote" manis that followed, nails have been a hot topic of conversation…
By Olivia Young

Kate Middleton's Chic Updo Is A Welcome Break From Her Usual Blown-Out Waves

Like the sound of a running bath or the scent of a favorite candle, the mere sight of Kate Middleton incites a collective sigh of relief. An instantaneous feeling of calm. The duchess has been notably elusive — hidden away in a euphoric corner of…
By Olivia Young

How To Get Jennifer Lopez Curls, According To Her Hairstylist

Before the flat iron-happy early aughts made popular the act of straightening hair to oblivion, J. Lo was apt to wear hers in blissfully bouncy coils, a visual manifestation of her Puerto Rican roots. A recent portrait of the now 51-year-old is a…
By Olivia Young