Kelly Atterton is a veteran beauty editor and entrepreneur with over two decades of experience shaping the beauty landscape. She currently serves as Beauty Director at C Magazine and is a contributor to Air Mail Look, where she shares insights on beauty, wellness, and style. Kelly has held prominent editorial roles at Allure, Vogue, and Vanity Fair, establishing herself as a trusted voice in the industry. 

In 2019, she launched Atterton, a boutique in Los Angeles that became a destination for discovering emerging beauty brands. Building on that passion, she co-founded Rile, a clean skincare line designed specifically for tweens and teens, filling a crucial gap in the youth beauty market. Kelly also serves as the Beauty Curator for Covet by Christos, where she introduces standout beauty brands to the CBC community through curated selections and live social selling shows. Her on-camera presence and deep industry knowledge make her a key figure in connecting consumers with both indie and established beauty brands in a compelling, authentic way. A mother of three and active community advocate, Kelly is involved with organizations like the Violence Intervention Program, HEART, and I Am a Voter.

In today's episode, Kelly talks about launching her teen skin care brand founded on simplicity, transparency, and integrity. She and Nada discuss the pressure kids face to use expensive products not made for their skin, and her commitment to offering only what's needed. Kelly describes her former career as a magazine editor and the various skills she honed that have propelled her into multi-faceted ventures, including freelance and charity work. She values collaboration and kindness more than ever, and lives for a good brainstorming session. 

To learn more about skincare for your teen, visit Rile. Also, here’s The Board where you can get “office hours” with Kelly. Follow on Instagram: @kelly.atterton.

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