Jaclyn Smock

Jaclyn Smock

Jaclyn Smock is a skincare and beauty expert with over a decade of experience in investigating trends, debunking myths, and explaining the ins and outs of every beauty product—from the cult classics to the latest viral must-have. She attended the Academy of Art University in San Francisco and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Journalism. In addition to her current role as a Senior Social Media Copywriter position at Walmart, she regularly contributes to brands like Allure, Real Simple, Byrdie, Brides, The Zoe Report, Hello Giggles, and more.

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Latest from Jaclyn Smock
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Young woman lying in field of wildflowers, overhead portrait, Jalama, California, USA
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What Happens If You Apply Your Skincare In The Wrong Order? We Asked Experts
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Where Does Skincare Go After You Apply It?
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Does TikTok's Hair Slugging Trend Actually Work? We Asked Experts
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How to Pick the Best Nail Shape for Your Hands
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Root Clipping Is the Volumizing Hack That TikTok and Hairstylists Are Raving About
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