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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Latest from Chiara Butler
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Experts share the 411 on these dueling electric toothbrushes.
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9 Best Sulfate-Free Shampoos for Every Hair Type
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