Jessica Cruel is editor in chief of Allure, where she leads development of editorial content for print, digital, and video platforms and consults on brand projects including “The Allure Podcast,” Allure Beauty Box subscription program, and the Allure Store. Cruel was previously Allure’s content director, spearheading The Melanin Edit, a new platform exploring all things relating to Black beauty, skincare, and wellness. She joined Allure in 2019 as features director. Previously, Cruel was deputy beauty director at digital media and entertainment website Refinery29 and has held editorial roles at SELF and Popsugar. Throughout her decade-long career in the beauty media industry, she has extended her experience to hosting podcasts, speaking at events, and appearing in live television segments.
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