Nicole Cord-Cruz
School
De La Salle University
Expertise
Skin Care, Women's Health, Royal And Celebrity News
- As a lover of skin care, Nicole has succumbed to #TikTokMadeMeTryIt trends more times than she could count. If you're on the fence about buying a viral face cream, ask her and she can probably supply you with a detailed review.
- Before she even thought about writing for a living, she ran an Angie's List-esque lifestyle blog on Tumblr, where she recommended skin care products, shows and movies, and other interesting finds to an audience of over 5,000.
- Nicole has unabashedly watched every episode of Keeping Up with the Kardashian three separate times and has built an impressive brain bank of facts about all things Kardashian-Jenner.
Experience
Nicole discovered that she had a knack for writing when the poem she wrote for the school magazine in 3rd grade turned out to be a haiku. Since then, she resolved to become a professional wordsmith, stringing words together to tell a compelling story. Her career started in social media where she had her fun crafting witty tweets and Instagram posts and then shifted to tech where she worked as a project manager and produced more briefs than she knew what to do with. But she later realized that storytelling is where her true passion lies and decided to shift to writing full-time. Over the years, she worked on various projects that enabled her to write nearly every type of content, from greeting cards to blogs to listicles to advertorials. But she found that her best writing comes out when she's doling out the latest Kardashian news or suggesting what moisturizer to pick up at Sephora.
Education
Nicole holds a bachelor's degree in organizational communication from De La Salle University, where she was part of the dean's list for several trimesters. For her thesis and internship, she helped create social media and direct mail campaigns for Make-A-Wish Foundation to help more kids get their wishes granted.
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Stories By Nicole Cord-Cruz
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We all have unwanted baggage that we're dealing with, and for many of us, said baggage is taking up residence under our eyes.
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If co-washing means washing your hair with conditioner, how is a co-wash any different than a bottle of good ol' conditioner?
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Just like with makeup, your hair products can expire, too. Here's how to tell if your shampoo, conditioner, or other hair products need to be tossed.
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Sometimes piercings result in bumps, and this can lead to keloids - here are the signs to look out for and the treatment options available.
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There's a pampering treatment that could benefit nail biters in a big way. Here's the perks of the structured manicure and how it can help rebuild your nails.
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If you don't know your skin type, you may end up using products that cause irritation or breakouts. Here's how to easily determine the type of skin you have.
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Buccal fat removal is all the rage now, but if you aren't keen on going under the knife, a buccal massage may be the perfect addition to your self-care routine.
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Skincare essentials have been trending in a big way. Here's what these products do for your skin plus why and how you might want to add one to your routine.
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Exfoliating isn't as simple as grabbing a loofah and rubbing it all over.
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It's summer, and concert and festival season is getting into full swing. Don't let your fun get ruined by a fest flu. Here are some tips to avoid it.
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If you have thriving friends who seem to be living your dream life, jealousy may arise. Here's how to combat those feelings so you can maintain your happiness.
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Sex feels good and can be endlessly fun, but it's also inherently messy, especially with numbers 1 and 2 in the mix.
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In addition to sunscreen, there are other options to protect your skin from harmful UV rays. So, add these ideas to your summer sun protection checklist.
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Get your feet sandal-ready with a medical pedicure, which involves treating your tootsies with various treatments in a sterile environment.
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Have a busy schedule has its upsides but can also have some downsides as well. Here's how to tell when your busyness and jam-packed lifestyle is too much.
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Swimming is a fun way to spend the summer but pool water can wreak havoc on hair. Here's how to protect your tresses from damaging chlorine, all season long.
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Your cuticles demand extra care, since they're responsible for keeping new nails healthy and infection-free. Lucikly, cuticle oil is here to do the job.
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Just because KP — aka strawberry skin — isn't preventable and curable, that doesn't mean that there aren't proven treatment options to keep it at bay.
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Sure, we all want long, thick, dark lashes - and mascara can only do so much! But lash serums might not be the miracle product you're looking for.
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Deodorant doesn't typically contain aluminum, but the metal is a common ingredient in antiperspirants. We break down when you should be concerned.
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Being cheated on is a devastating and emotional blow. When it happens to one of your friends, here's the best way to be supportive and show up for them.
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The skincare products on the market today promise many things, including the benefit of balancing pH levels. We go into how this works and when it's beneficial.
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Feet are stinky; it's an unavoidable reality of show-wearing - but a particularly strong odor could be an indicator of an underlying medical issue.
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When trying to conceive, things in the bedroom can start to feel a lot less fun than they used to. But these tips will help you spice things up again.
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Whether you've got a lipstick stain on your shirt or your mascara wand just dropped on your jeans, here's how to tackle the most stubborn makeup stains.
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While the idea of laying in bed all day may sound appealing, it can cause some mental and physical health problems if you're not careful.
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While TikTok is full of videos touting the benefits of face yoga, is this practice actually effective?