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Lauren Anderson

Title: Shopping Editor

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Expertise: Fashion, Beauty, Home, Fitness, Wellness, Product Testing

Lauren Anderson is an editor with over 12 years of experience creating content. Her coverage ranges from the best workout fits to beauty favorites, home essentials, wellness must-tries and can’t-live-withouts for parents. She is always on the hunt for smart, budget-friendly finds, but also loves sharing about products that are worth the splurge. Lauren loves staying ahead of the trends and helping readers score the best deals during major sale events, such as Amazon Prime Day. Previously, Lauren was the shopping editor for Woman’s World and FIRST for Women digital. Her background also includes writing for various lifestyle and entertainment publications, including Women’s Health, Men’s Journal, Parade, Page Six, and Bargain Hunter, among others. Regardless of the subject matter, Lauren’s work consistently features a strong focus on SEO-driven content and audience-first strategies. Lauren holds a Bachelor’s degree from Drexel University. She remains passionate about her early career writing about reality TV and is still Jersey Shore-obsessed. When she’s not writing and editing, Lauren loves working out on her Tempo and testing high-protein recipes in the kitchen. Connect with Lauren on Muck Rack and LinkedIn.

Lauren is a former co-host of the horror podcast Lights, Camera, No.
She previously covered Brian Baumgartner’s Office Re-watch podcast so extensively that he sent a signed thank-you poster.
Lauren has a toddler and loves testing and recommending products that help simplify life as a working parent.
She received her bachelor’s degree in Entertainment and Arts Management from Drexel University.

Grace Karin dress

This Easy Floral Maxi Dress Is My Uniform This Summer

When the weather hits that sticky ‘I can’t possibly wear jeans today’ phase — which for me is anything over 70 degrees — I become completely dependent on easy-going dresses that require zero thought yet still make me feel cute and pulled together. This smocked maxi dress is the piece I immediately reach for the […]

Tanming Sweater Set

This $40 Matching Set Looks So Quiet Luxury

Between playdates, juggling multiple writing deadlines, trying to answer emails before my toddler decides she suddenly needs a snack and squeezing in last-minute travel plans whenever possible, I don’t exactly have time to stand in front of my closet building thoughtful outfits every morning. That’s why I’ve become borderline obsessed with matching sets lately — […]

Cicibird Bathing Suit

Everyone Thinks I Overspent on This Designer-Looking Amazon Swimsuit

I’ve reached the point in my life where I refuse to buy swimsuits that only look good if I’m standing perfectly still with ideal lighting and zero snacks in my system. I want something cute, flattering and comfortable enough that I can actually move around in it, whether I’m chasing my toddler at the splash […]

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This $10 Amazon Top Makes Getting Dressed in Hot Weather So Much Easier

There are two kinds of summer tops in my closet: the ones I buy because they look cute online, and the ones I actually reach for over and over again when it’s 90 degrees and I still want to look somewhat put-together. This 3/4-sleeve top instantly became the second kind. The moment I saw the […]

Romper

At 5'8", I Finally Found a Romper That Isn't Way Too Short for Me

I have a complicated history with casual summer rompers. At 5’8″, most of them treat me like I’m auditioning for a beach volleyball team — I’m talking all leg, very little fabric and zero dignity when I bend over. As a shopping editor, it feels like I’ve tried every kind of romper, from the cute […]

Floatley Cozy Bra Comfort Wirefree Full

Hundreds of Amazon Shoppers Swears This Wireless Bra Feels Like ‘Wearing a Hug’

If you’re someone who unhooks their bra the second they walk through the door, you know how impossible it feels to find one that’s actually comfortable enough to wear. Between poking wires, slipping straps and bands that somehow feel too tight and too loose at the same time, most bras are more annoying than supportive. […]

CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 24: Andie MacDowell attends the "La Plus Precieuse Des Marchandises" (The Most Precious Of Cargoes) Red Carpet at the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 24, 2024 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)

The L'Oreal Moisturizer Andie MacDowell Uses Is Under $20

At 68, Andie MacDowell looks like she’s been let in on some cosmic skincare secret the rest of Us missed. It has something to do with those signature silver curls, luminous complexion and the way she radiates the same warmth she did in Four Weddings and a Funeral three decades ago. So when she casually […]

Jennifer Aniston foundation

Jennifer Aniston's Glow-Boosting Skin Secret Is on (Very) Rare Sale

Jennifer Aniston has spent three decades on magazine covers, red carpets and our television screens, and somehow her skin keeps looking better. That signature lit-from-within glow she’s been working lately? It’s not just good genes and good lighting. The Morning Show star has said in countless interviews that she prefers to let her skin breathe, […]

skort

Petite Midsize Women Are Loving This Forgiving Skort That's Just $26

Most athletic skorts seem to be designed for one body type, and if you’re short with curves, you already know the struggle. Waistbands dig in, hems hit awkwardly and built-in shorts somehow still ride up. But you can kiss all of those woes goodbye, because I found a high-waisted skort option for midsize women who […]

Hilary Duff

Hilary Duff’s Beachy Hair Secret Is $29 on Amazon

Hilary Duff‘s hair situation always deserves its own headline. We’re talking that windswept, beachy, slightly tousled texture that looks like she rolled out of the Pacific and onto a magazine set. No stiff curls. No overdone waves. Just movement, body and that elusive lived-in softness that makes you tilt your head and think, “How?” Fortunately, […]

backless maxi dress

This $13 Backless Maxi Dress Pulled Double Duty on My Vacation

Finding a vacation dress that’s comfortable enough for long travel days and cute enough for dinners, photos and sightseeing can feel nearly impossible, especially on a budget. That’s why I immediately added this backless maxi dress to my suitcase before my last trip, and somehow ended up wearing the affordable find everywhere, from brunch to […]

jumpsuit

This 'Flattering, Sophisticated' Jumpsuit Works in Confusing Weather

Getting dressed during spring’s mood-swing weather can feel like a losing battle. One minute it’s cold enough for a jacket, the next you’re overheating in line for coffee, which is why I’m gravitating toward this flowy jumpsuit that somehow works across all of it. Instead of fussing over layers or piecing together an outfit, this […]

loose amazon dress

Psst! The Bestselling Amazon Dress That Camouflages Bloating Is on Sale

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but I’m done wearing clingy clothes the second temperatures creep above 70 degrees. The minute I start feeling bloated, sweaty or overly aware of every seam digging into my body, I reach for loose, breezy dresses — and this flowy style may be the best one I’ve […]

summer wedding guest dress

This $25 Bodycon Wrap Dress Solved My Summer Wedding Outfit Crisis

Getting dressed up for a wedding sounds fun until you’re staring at a closet full of clothes and somehow still have nothing to wear. After spending way too much time searching for a flattering, comfortable option to wear to multiple summer weddings, I finally found this bodycon wrap dress that completely solved my outfit dilemma […]

tanning drops

These Easy SPF Drops Give a 'Perfect Tan' That Looks 'So Natural'

If your skin is still looking a little dull after winter, there’s an easy way to fake a sun-kissed glow without booking a beach vacation. I first discovered the Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Face & Body Drops when I was getting married back in 2018. I was looking for something that delivered a natural-looking tan […]

clinique happy

The Fresh-Scented Perfume I've Worn for 15+ Years Is on Rare Sale

Some perfumes feel trendy for a season, and then there are the ones you reach for year after year because they instantly make you feel polished, fresh and put-together. For me, that scent has always been Clinique Happy Perfume. I’ve loved the citrusy-floral fragrance since my mom first gifted it to me when I was […]

dermaplane

This Under-The-Radar Beauty Tool Is My Secret To Flawless Makeup

No matter how good your foundation is, makeup never seems to sit quite right when dry patches, peach fuzz and uneven texture get in the way. That’s exactly why I started dermaplaning. This under-the-radar beauty tool leaves my skin noticeably smoother and makes makeup look flawless afterward. Right now, my favorite dermaplaning tool is on […]

sunscreen stick

This No-Fuss Stick Makes Daily SPF Application a No-Brainer

Sunscreen is one of those things we know we should apply every single day, but between greasy formulas, messy hands and chalky white casts, it’s easy to skip. But when I discovered sunsticks, my days in the sun were changed forever. My favorite? The Abib Quick Sunstick Protection Bar. This no-fuss SPF stick makes daily […]

Nicole Kidman hair

Celeb Favorites

Nicole Kidman's On-Sale Serum Gives Thinning Hair 'Lots of Volume'

Nicole Kidman has the kind of hair I envy. Her copper-blonde mane bounces when she turns and catches every flashbulb. At 58-years-old, the Oscar winner has become something of a quiet ambassador for what aging beautifully actually looks like, and her hair plays a starring role. Luckily, I know Kidman’s secret: Vegamour Gro Hair Serum, […]

matching set

This $36 Matching Set Keeps Me Polished as a Full-Time Working Mom

Mornings as a working mom don’t leave much room for outfit indecision. I need something that looks polished at school drop-off but still feels comfortable enough for a full day of meetings. That’s exactly why I’ve been living in the Prettygarden matching shorts set. It’s my go-to uniform on chaotic mornings when I need to […]

dress

This 'Really Flattering' Dress Solved My Outfit Woes on Awkward Weather Days

Some days, getting dressed feels like a losing battle, especially when it’s too hot for layers, but too cold (or overly air-conditioned) to survive in a tank. That in-between weather used to derail my outfits completely, until I found the Tesancco sleeveless midi dress with pockets. I know what you’re thinking — a sleeveless style […]

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