Brian Underwood
Beauty Director
Brian Underwood is beauty director at Women’s Health, where he oversees content strategy for the brand across all platforms, including digital, print, and social. Underwood previously served as beauty and wellness director at Oprah Daily and O, The Oprah Magazine. During his tenure leading beauty content for the Oprah brand at Hearst, stories Underwood commissioned were awarded the Skin Cancer Foundation Media Award and a Fragrance Award for Editorial Excellence (his second). He was the launch Beauty Director of Dr. Oz THE GOOD LIFE, and has held additional editorial positions at Fitness, Organic Style, Good Housekeeping, Life & Style Weekly, and Woman’s Day and has written for Self, Shape, Seventeen, Redbook, Cosmopolitan, and many more. Underwood previously served on the Skin Cancer Foundation’s gala committee and as partnerships director of the Trans Beauty Clinic, a New York-based charitable organization that provided beauty services and workshops to the city’s trans community.
These Are The Only Sunscreen Ingredients Proven To Work, According To Dermatologists
Here's what you need to know to properly read the label.
Here's What Certain Changes In Your Nails Can Reveal About Your Health, According To Dermatologists
Take a peek under that manicure.
Exactly How Much Sunscreen You Should Use On Your Face
Plus, how to reapply without messing up your makeup.
How To Shield Yourself From Skin Cancer If You Exercise Outside, According to Dermatologists
Working out in the open air requires a little extra effort when it comes to protection. It’s worth it, though. You can level up your SPF game and still enjoy an outdoor sweat session.
A Major New Research Review Suggests Collagen Supplements Do Benefit Aging Skin
Here's exactly what to look for.
5 Dermatologist-Approved Ways To Get Rid Of Milia
Hint: Those tiny white bumps require a different approach than your go-to pimple treatment plan.
How To Heal Cracked Heels In 4 Steps, According to Doctors
It could be as simple as swapping your shoes, or investing in a few expert-approved products.
All the Skin Benefits of Clay and Mud Face Masks, According to Experts
Your skincare routine is about to get an upgrade.
How to Use Hyaluronic Acid for Healthier Hair in 2026, According to Dermatologists
This skincare powerhouse also hydrates brittle hair and calms scalp irritation without weighing down your strands.
The 10 Best Hair Masks of 2026, Tested By Women's Health Editors
These picks, from Olaplex, SheaMoisture, and Ouai, hydrate, soften, and add shine.
Whether You Use A Brow Pencil, Gel, Or Powder, Makeup Artists Reveal The Secret To Choosing The Best Color
The right one can beautifully frame your face and define your features.
Here's Everything You Need to Know About Pre-Shampoo Treatments, According To Experts
These products can provide much-needed nourishment to dry, brittle strands.
This Mysterious Nail Infection Is Taking TikTok By Storm. Here's What It Is And How To Treat It.
It's not pretty, but it's also not serious.
These 5 Surprising Makeup Habits Can Worsen Your Skin Health
For one, sleeping in your makeup is a huge no-no.
The 7 Best Supplements For Hair Growth, According To Beauty Experts
Our top pick grew hair in three different testers in less than twelve weeks.
6 Best LED Face Masks In 2026, Tested By Dermatologists And Beauty Editors
Our top picks—from Therabody, Omnilux, and CurrentBody—bring doc-approved technology to your home.
The Difference Between Microblading And Microshading, According To Experts
The cosmetic tattoos sound similar, but offer completely different results.
The 6 Best Red Light Therapy Devices For Hair Growth, According To A Dermatologist And A Beauty Editor
Our faves have a surprisingly low time commitment of 10 minutes or less.
The Best Strengthening Shampoos for Healthier Hair, According to Hair Experts
Say goodbye to brittle, weak hair.
A Comprehensive Guide to Achieving Fuller, Thicker Brows
Say goodbye to sparse, thin arches!
The 11 Best Hair Brushes Of 2026, Tested By Hairstylists And Editors
Not matter your type or texture, there's something in our comprehensive guide for you.
The Superegg Soft Strength Rich Resilience Cream Is My New Go-To Cold Weather Moisturizer
It's exactly what my dry, winter-weary skin needs.
9 Best Eye Creams for Wrinkles, According To Experts And Testers
After testing dozens, our favorite is the Alastin Restorative Eye Treatment with TriHex Technology.
Counter Beauty's Makeup Products: An Unfiltered, Honest Review From a Beauty Editor
Clean beauty just got an upgrade.
Can You Reverse Gray Hair? This New Study Hints That It May Be Possible.
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I Tried Under-Eye PRP To Treat Fine Lines And Dark Circles—Here's What I Want You To Know
The treatment can make a difference. This all the important info.
9 Best Moisturizers for Mature Skin in 2026, According to Dermatologists
Our favorites include Olay, Neutrogena, and Keys Soulcare by Alicia Keys.
The Best Type Of Face Wash To Use For Healthy Skin, According To Dermatologists
Of all the options out there, experts say one kind in particular should be your go-to.
Skincare Specifically For GLP-1 Users Is Here. Do We Need It To Be?
Several new serums promise to reverse weight loss-induced sagging. Can they possibly work?
Dermatologists Say Resistance Training Can Boost Collagen And Improve Skin. Here's How.
The secret to achieving a more youthful complexion may be as simple as picking up those dumbells.
The Only 4 Skincare Ingredients Proven To Work, According To Research
Look for these powerhouses if you want science-backed results.
Are Sulfates Really Bad For Your Hair? Dermatologists And Product Formulators Respond.
Supposedly gentler options abound—but are they really any different?