Talia Abbas
Talia is the Editorial Assistant at SELF and has been part of team since January 2018. At SELF, she covers beauty and skincare through the lens of wellness. As a reporter, she's also covered a wide range of topics from arts and culture in the Middle East to Italian politics.Talia holds an M.S. in journalism from the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism and is fluent in five languages. Her writing and translating has previously appeared in La Stampa, VICE and Al-Monitor. When she's not busy writing or taking desksides, she enjoys running, visiting art galleries, and eating decadent sweets. You can read her latest work here.
Fitness
The 21 Best Yoga Pants for Working Out, Lounging, and Beyond
Soft, stretchy, and supremely comfy.
14 Incredibly Cozy Sweaters to Hibernate in This Winter
For errands, chilly offices, or just lounging at home.
Fitness
36 Water Bottles That'll Help You Stay Hydrated All Day
From kid-friendly minis to big whoppers for backpacking trips.
Beauty
The 18 Best Cream Blushes for Rosy Cheeks
Including multisticks that can be used as contours and lipsticks.
13 Drugstore Dupes That Are Just as Good as Luxury Products
Don't have La Mer money? There are affordable alternatives.
10 Tips for Treating and Preventing Winter Eczema Flares
Stop the itching and scratching for good.
Beauty
How to Get Rid of Blackheads on Your Nose, Chin, and Forehead
Try these tips to conquer stubborn blackheads.
Culture
31 Delightful Travel Gifts for Your Friend Who Travels a Lot
From packable layers to carry-on essentials.
7 Wellness Products That Made Our Lives Better in September
All the stuff SELF editors are legit gushing about.
7 Wellness Products That Made Our Lives Better in August
All the stuff SELF editors are legit gushing about.
Beauty
Minimalists Rejoice—Outdoor Voices Just Launched Its Signature Kit in All-Black
These sets are super sleek.
This Whipped Cream Body Wash Is Honestly More Fun Than It Should Be
And it's great for shaving, too.
10 Wellness Products That Made Our Lives Better This Month
All the stuff we’re legit gushing about.
15 Cute, Office-Appropriate Layers for When It's Offensively Cold at Work
When your office AC has way too much chill.
This Foot Cream Practically Saved My Dry Feet Overnight
This $10 cream seriously works miracles.
This Tinted Sunscreen Is The Best Thing to Happen to My Face in a Long Time
It's my go-to even on the laziest of days.
12 Wellness Products That Made Our Lives Better This Month
All the stuff SELF editors are legit gushing about.
17 Very Cute Activewear Pieces Made from Recycled Materials
Here's what I wear when I want to look good and feel better (about the planet).