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Chiara Butler

(She/Her)
New York
As seen in: Good Housekeeping, MSN, MSN Singapore, Yahoo Life, Yahoo News Malaysia, Yahoo Singapore, Aol, ELLE Nederland, Flipboard, Good Housekeeping (UK), Yahoo Style Canada and
Covers:  Beauty products, personal care products, fragrances, and cosmetic procedures.
Doesn't Cover: Vitamins and supplements, food and beverages, sexual wellness, cleaning products.

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Chiara Butler’s Biography

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Chiara (she/her) conducts hands-on testing of health and beauty products at the Good Housekeeping Institute. 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.

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11 Best Lighted Makeup Mirrors

11 Best Lighted Makeup Mirrors

We tested 17 makeup mirrors with lights to find top-performing picks that make applying makeup easier.

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I Tried Skinvive, the New "Skincare in a Syringe"

I Tried Skinvive, the New "Skincare in a Syringe"

A first person review of the new aesthetic treatment, Skinvive, with before and after photos.

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6 Best Water Flossers, According to Our In-Depth Testing

6 Best Water Flossers, According to Our In-Depth Testing

Rinse away bacteria and plaque with these dentist-approved cordless and countertop models.

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Milk Perfumes Are Trending-Why Everyone's Obsessed with These Fragrances Right Now

Milk Perfumes Are Trending-Why Everyone's Obsessed with These Fragrances Right Now

The best milky perfumes of 2026. After eight years of testing creamy, lactonic scents, here are the trending …

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Want Early Beauty Prototypes? The Lipstick Lesbians Say Buy Now

Want Early Beauty Prototypes? The Lipstick Lesbians Say Buy Now

The Lipstick Lesbians launch Leaked Labs, a direct-from-lab beauty platform releasing experimental formulas s…

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Anti-Aging Ingredient Trends to Know, According to a Cosmetic Chemist

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By Chiara Butler
| Good Housekeeping Verified
5 min read I recently got to test one of the Good Housekeeping Beauty and Personal Care Lab’s favorite categories: anti-aging serums. But before I assigned samples or took any “before” photos of my testers, I had to get an idea of what was on the market. I asked our Senior Beauty and Style Director April Franzino to send a call-out to her industry contacts for serums with wrinkle reducing and/or skin firming claims that launched within the last three years.
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I'm a Cosmetic Chemist—These are the Anti-Aging Trends I'm Most Excited About

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By Chiara Butler
| Aol Verified
I recently got to test one of the Good Housekeeping Beauty and Personal Care Lab’s favorite categories: anti-aging serums. But before I assigned samples or took any “before” photos of my testers, I had to get an idea of what was on the market. I asked our Senior Beauty and Style Director April Franzino to send a call-out to her industry contacts for serums with wrinkle reducing and/or skin firming claims that launched within the last three years.
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14 Best Anti-Aging Serums That Really Work, Tested by Beauty Scientists Original

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By Chiara Butler, April Franzino Verified
| Good Housekeeping Verified
We've been independently researching and testing products for over 120 years. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more about our review process. Reviews How We Test Shopping guide FAQ Why trust GH?
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, a 2000s model at my mom's office as a kid, loved it!

What's your favorite drink?

Coffee

When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?

On the subway