Jessica Cruel

Jessica Cruel is the editor-in-chief of Allure, a legacy brand that is one of the most influential voices in beauty and wellness media. Before joining Allure, she served as deputy beauty director at Refinery29 and previously held editorial roles at SELF and PopSugar. A sought-after industry expert, Jessica has appeared on Good Morning America and the Today show, and has been featured in The New York Times, Women’s Wear Daily, Essence, Fashionista, Forbes, and more. She holds degrees in multimedia journalism and sociology and lives in Newark, New Jersey. Find her on Instagram @JCruel.