Heather Muir Maffei

As the beauty director of Real Simple, Heather is always on the hunt to find products that help women look and feel their best (while saving them time and money). When she’s not trying out the latest beauty treatments (right now she has purple eyelash extensions!), she spends her time hiking with her husband in the Hudson Valley and cuddling with her two Great Danes, #ApolloandChunk. Follow her on Instagram @hmuir.
The Best Beauty Products to Buy in June, According to Our Beauty Director
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Plus seven other beauty buys to simplify your routine.
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The Best Beauty Products to Buy in May, According to Our Beauty Director
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Eight beauty buys to save your sanity.
6 Products Real Simple's Beauty Director Keeps on Her WFH Desk
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Self-care doesn’t have to be off-hours. 
15 Charitable Beauty Brands That Give Back to Good Causes
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The people who make these balms, serums, and shampoos do amazing things for the planet and all its residents.
The Best Beauty Products to Buy for Spring, According to Our Beauty Director
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Eight beauty buys to simplify your routine—and make it more sustainable.
Here Are the Winners of the Real Simple Smart Beauty Awards 2021
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We tested hundreds of products—brand-new and tried-and-true—to find these 31 winners that will streamline your routine and help you look and feel refreshed. We even tell you how to organize them.
Actress Jenny Mollen Shares the Cutest Valentine’s Day Date Idea
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FYI: It’s kid- and COVID-friendly (woo), plus it involves lots of chocolate.
The Best Beauty Products to Buy in February, According to Our Beauty Editor
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Get petal-soft skin, plus seven other beauty buys to simplify your routine.
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The Best Beauty Products to Buy in January, According to Our Beauty Director
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The only makeup brush you need, plus seven other beauty buys to simply your routine.
6 Dermatologist-Approved Ways to Get Rid of Dry, Flaky Skin
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Winter skin? Never heard of her.
The Best Beauty Products to Buy in December, According to Our Beauty Director
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The hottest finds to simplify your routine.
The Best Beauty Products for November, According to Our Beauty Director
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A fresh electric toothbrush, plus seven other beauty buys to simplify your routine.
Jennifer Garner's Biggest Beauty Regret Is So Relatable
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We asked the actress to share her top beauty secrets, favorite products, and more. Read on for at least a dozen new reasons to fall in love with Jennifer Garner all over again.
4 Fun, Creative Halloween Makeup Ideas—Plus How-to Videos So You Can Actually Do Them
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The best part? You can achieve most of these Halloween makeup looks with what’s already in your makeup bag, plus a few small additions.
The Best Beauty Products for Fall, According to Our Beauty Director
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A machine-washable makeup sponge (finally!), plus seven other beauty buys to simplify your routine.
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The Best New Beauty Products to Buy in September
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An easy, on-the-go eyeshadow plus seven other beauty buys to simplify your routine.
The Best Beauty Products for Late Summer, According to Real Simple's Beauty Director
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Aesthetically pleasing hand lotion, plus seven other beauty buys to simplify your routine.
How to Remove Gel Polish at Home Without Destroying Your Nails
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Whatever you do, don't peel!
This Is the Best Technique for a Crisp Red Lip
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Bold lipstick is striking but can be intimidating to DIY. These three tricks make it doable—and keep the look neat.
9 Expert Beauty Tips That Make a Big Difference
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Top beauty pros weigh in on a few small everyday tweaks that make a big difference.
Our Beauty Director Spent $30 at the Drugstore—Here's What She Bought
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Whether you need a new product in a beauty pinch or you're looking for a makeup refresh on a budget, these drugstore finds really deliver.
The Hair Removal Device That Made De-Fuzzing My Face Easier
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This genius gadget makes unwanted hair all better.
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My Commute Is 5 Hours Long—Here's How I Make Time for My Beauty Routine
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My extra-long commute requires me to optimize my beauty routine. Read on to find out all my beauty shortcuts.
Easy Styles for Every Kind of Curly Hair
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With the right techniques (here!) and a key styling product or two, maximizing your natural texture has never been easier or more fun. Nexxus celebrity hairstylist Lacy Redway, who coiffed these curls, shows you how.
This Easy 3-Step Bun Will Be Your New Go-To
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When you want your hair off your neck but are going for something more polished than usual, make this your go-to.
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