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Caitlyn Fitzpatrick

Caitlyn Fitzpatrick

location-pin New Jersey

School: Monmouth University

Expertise: product testing, TV, movies & entertainment, beauty & fashion, parenting

Caitlyn Fitzpatrick

  • Senior shopping editor, focusing on content strategy across affiliate topics for Reader's Digest
  • Former senior editor at Hearst Digital Media's BestProducts.com
  • Written for publications including U.S. News & World Report's 360 Reviews, Betches, WhatToWatch.com, The Everygirl, POPSUGAR, InStyle, StyleCaster and Popular Mechanics

Experience

Caitlyn is the senior shopping editor for Reader's Digest and has been a professional writer and editor since 2014. She has worked on commerce content since 2017. In addition to TMB, Caitlyn freelances for various websites, including U.S. News & World Report's 360 Reviews, Betches and WhatToWatch.com. Caitlyn has covered a wide range of topics, including lifestyle, fashion, beauty, travel, TV, movies, entertainment and parenting. During her five years at Hearst Digital Media's BestProducts.com, she managed a team and wrote five to eight shopping news stories per day. Caitlyn cultivated her love of journalism at Monmouth University. When she’s not working, Caitlyn is playing with her daughter, organizing some part of her home or testing out the latest TikTok beauty product craze.

Education

Monmouth University, bachelor's degree in communication with a focus in journalism, minor in interactive media, 2014

Articles

A white advent calendar holds small bottles, displayed on a reflective surface, with ornate gold patterns and "DIOR 30 MONTAIGNE" text.

Dior Is Selling a Jaw-Dropping Advent Calendar, But You’ll Need to Win the Lottery to Afford It

The price tag on the 2024 Dior advent calendar is ludicrous. Thankfully, there are cheaper Dior options.
Box opens revealing a beauty product jar; gradient pink and blue background features calendar numbers and decorative stars. Text: "LANEIGE BOUNCY & FIRM WATER BANK BOUNCING MASK."

The Brand Behind the Viral Lip Sleeping Mask Just Launched a 12-Day Advent Calendar

Laneige is known for creating products that work their magic overnight—and that's what you'll get in this skincare advent calendar.
Person holds small black handbag, standing in light blue jeans and a denim jacket against a plain white background.

The Mini Version of Longchamp’s Famous Tote Is This Season’s $100 “It” Bag

This bag may look little, but it holds a surprising amount (and makes a big statement).