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Lives In
San Diego, CA
Education
- California State University, Sacramento
Expertise
- Beauty
- Wellness
- Kate Dillen is a beauty writer and copy editor.
- She has named over 100 beauty products, freelancing for brands like GXVE Beauty By Gwen Stefani and Kopari.
- She received her B.A. in Journalism from California State University, Sacramento, in 2010.
Experience
Kate is a beauty writer, copy editor, and brand strategist based in Southern California. She began her career in beauty as an intern for O, The Oprah Magazine in New York City, before joining Allure and Vanity Fair. After realizing she was passionate about bringing products to life through words and storytelling, she began copywriting and has written for beauty brands like Benefit Cosmetics, GXVE Beauty by Gwen Stefani, Kaja Beauty, and more. True to her journalistic roots, Kate returned to editorial writing to bring intimate and complex conversations to the beauty space. She has been contributing to Byrdie since 2020.
Education
Kate received her Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University, Sacramento.
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