Marie Redding

Marie Redding

Freelance Writer, Editor, Content Creator, & Social Media Addict

HELLO, I'm Marie!

I'm a freelance writer and editor based in Brooklyn, NY. I have extensive experience in print journalism—and I'm fluent in all things digital. 

Covering the beauty industry for B2B magazines and websites is my specialty, along with: 

  • Reporting, interviewing, & writing feature articles
  • Editing content, coming up with editorial & brand sponsorship ideas 
  • Executing a winning content strategy for a brand's website & social media accounts
  • Writing SEO posts for websites, blogs, and brands; providing keyword research
  • Sourcing & editing photos, shooting photos & videos

...and much more. What is it like to work with me? Here's a few glowing reviews. 

I earned a certificate in Digital Marketing from General Assembly, and have a degree in Marketing Communications from the Fashion Institute of Technology.

Hit @ — your note will go straight to my InBox. 

Let's connect! xox

A Few of My Published Articles

Click each to read— get in touch to find out what else I'm working on.

Beauty Packaging Magazine •

A 'Do Better' Attitude Drives Clean Beauty & Sustainable Packaging

"Clean" is the new "natural" in beauty, according to Kline's 2022 report, as consumers demand more ingredient transparency. And sustainable packaging is no longer a choice, it's a necessity. "By the end of this year, the Ecobeauty score will be implemented by the biggest cosmetic brands," says Cecile Pompili, marketing manager at Lumson. "We are investing significantly to achieve our objective, which is 'to do good,'" she explains. Lumosn offers packaging solutions featuring designs driven by the eco-analysis tool, "Spice." Kline reported a 10% increase in...
Beauty Packaging Magazine •

Beauty Begins To Embrace Refillable Packaging

Refillable packaging options are soaring—and it may be the beauty industry’s most sustainable solution, to date. Refillable and reusable packaging sales were estimated at $42 billion in 2022 and are projected to grow 5% annually, rising to $53.5 billion by 2027—which is forecast to be 4.2% of all global packaging sales, according to Smithers. Alisha Gallagher, co-founder and chief brand officer of MOB Beauty and founding member of Pact Collective, says, “Pact supports beauty’s shift to refillable packaging—and the use of durable containers that are made sustainably...
Beauty Packaging Magazine •

Skincare Market Expands To Meet Consumers' Needs

The global skincare market will be worth an estimated $145.8 billion by 2028, with a CAGR of 5.52%, according to Fortune Business Insights’ forecast. Some of the biggest players in beauty, including Coty, are seizing the opportunity to capture a greater share of the market. Sue Y. Nabi, chief executive officer, Coty, recently stated, “Our re- search & development efforts are focused on the fastest grow- ing consumer needs and trends...giving us confidence that we can capture significant opportunities in the $150 billion global skincare market.”
New York Daily News •

The Real Mac Daddy: Dylan's Bartender Dad Pours Some Tidbits About His Son

"What can I get for you?" the chipper bartender asked as I sat down at the packed bar in J.G. Melon on Thursday night. "Your son," I answered with a smile. Richard McDermott started laughing and gently told me Dylan is married. "Yes," he replied to my second question, "happily." The elder McDermott, known in his Upper East Side saloon as Mac, obviously has had plenty of experience dealing with women like me. "Sure," he said...
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