Chiara Butler
Beauty and Personal Care Lab Reviews Analyst
Chiara (she/her) is a reviews analyst in the Beauty and Personal Care Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute, where she’s been doing hands-on testing of beauty products since 2022. She also covers aesthetic treatments like injectables and lasers. She earned her bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Columbia University. Before joining GH, she worked as a cosmetic chemist, formulating skincare products for a variety of brands and learning to decode ingredient lists, evaluate ingredient efficacy and scrutinize product claims. When not at GH, you can find her wandering the beauty aisles of the drugstore.
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The top formulas stopped fading for a month—and kept color salon vibrant.
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Score radiant skin with these Good Housekeeping Beauty Award 2026 winners, from shining cleansers to moisturizers, serums, and more.
Good Housekeeping Beauty Awards 2026
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