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  1. best in class
    The 6 Very Best Fake TansTans that won’t streak, smell, or make you break out.
  2. recommended by experts
    The Best Suncreams for the Body, According to ExpertsFrom the best suncream to wear for sports to the best for sensitive skin.
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    The Best Dry Shampoo, According to ExpertsWe asked stylists, colourists, and beauty-industry veterans about the ideal products for when your hair needs a quick pick-me-up.
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    The 7 Very Best Lip BalmsWe consulted experts, pored over reader reviews, and asked everyone from ballet dancers to DJs for their recommendations.
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    The 6 Very Best Products for HyperpigmentationWe spoke to dermatologists, consulted reviews, and read medical journals to find the best treatment for hyperpigmentation.
  6. recommended by experts
    The Best Facial Sunscreen, According to ExpertsFrom the best mineral sunscreen to the best for sports.
  7. gifts they might actually want
    The Best Gifts for Long-Distance Couples, According to Long-Distance CouplesFind the best gifts to give your partner, from a couple that’s been dating for eight months to a couple that’s been together for 12 years.
  8. beauty
    Can We Recycle Hair, Too?Organizations like Green Circle Salon and Matter of Trust are thinking of recycling and safe disposal of beauty waste.
  9. gifts they might actually want
    The Best Skin-Care Gifts, According to Beauty EditorsWe asked nine experts, from dermatologists to beauty editors to cosmetic chemists, for the gifts they’d give to a discerning skin-care fan.
  10. gifts they might actually want
    The Best Beauty Advent Calendars to Buy Before They Sell OutThere’s no doubt a beauty advent calendar makes a great gift to any beauty lover in your life, but which ones are really worth it?
  13. wellness
    Do I Need to Be Worried About COVID Hair Loss, Too?What people are most likely experiencing is a condition called telogen effluvium.
  14. empty!
    The 8 Products a Beauty Writer Emptied Out in OctoberTo find out about the products that are worth excavating, we occasionally invite friends of the Strategist to tell us about their monthly empties.
  15. ask a cool person
    What Are the Best Press-On Nails?Instead of spending hours with teeny-tiny brushes attempting to recreate a design you saw on Instagram, you can simply use press-ons.
  16. ask a cool person
    What Is the Best Perfume?We asked cool women, from podcasters to entrepreneurs and designers, exactly what perfume they wear.
  17. recommended by experts
    The Best Books on Beauty, According to Beauty ExpertsWe asked ten beauty experts, from cosmetic chemists to dermatologists and editors, for their book recommendations.
  18. swellness
    Should I Be Taking Calcium Supplements?How to know if you’re getting enough, and what to do if you need more.
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    How to Break Out of Your Pandemic Procrastination RutMany of us are procrastinating more than ever. How do we break the habit?
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    Can I Drink Too Much Water?Overhydration is more common than you may think.
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    What Does Toner Do for Skin?And do you need to use it?
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    Can PMS Give You Body Dysmorphia?How hormone swings affect your body image.
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    What Is Diastasis Recti, and Can It Be Fixed?How to know if you have it, and how to treat it.
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    How Heat Protectants Work to Shield Hair From Heat DamageAnd what to do if the damage is already done.
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    How Much Exfoliating Is Too Much?Finding the line between dewy skin and scrubbing your face off.
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    The Trick To Making Healthy HabitsWillpower only gets you so far.
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    How to Prevent Mosquito and Bug BitesAnd why some people are more susceptible than others.
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    What Are Nootropics, and Can They Help Me Focus?The so-called “smart drugs” are supposed to aid concentration. But how?
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    Is Lip Balm Actually Bad?Turns out, there’s some truth to the rumors.
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    Will Noncomedogenic Products Keep You From Getting Breakouts?Who says a product won’t clog pores, and how can I be sure?
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    Why Doctors Still Struggle to Detect Skin Cancer in Black PeopleMelanoma cases in people of color often get overlooked — until it’s too late.
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    Why Am I Nauseous All the Time?Is it anxiety, or something else?
  37. strategist investigates
    What’s the Next Status Water Bottle?We polled trendspotters, athletes, and models on what they think the next status water bottle will be.
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    Can Your Dental Hygiene Be Too Good?Turns out your mouth needs bacteria to stay healthy.
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    Do I Have to Sweat to Have a Good Workout?Good news for the sweat averse: Perspiration and fitness don’t necessarily go hand in hand.
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    Will Anything Make You Produce More Collagen?If collagen supplements don’t work, what does?
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    More! Female! Mice!By excluding female mice from medical trials, researchers can miss crucial information on how medicines affect women.
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    The Most Important Beauty Ingredient You’ve Never Heard OfWhat is glycerin, and why aren’t more people talking about it?
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    I Won’t Shut Up About My Sunrise Alarm ClockA cure for “sleep drunkenness” in the mornings.
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    I Wear These Weird Fingerless Gloves for Every ManicureI’m not taking my chances with UV rays.
  45. strategist investigates
    What’s the Next Status Chocolate?Including a bar produced by John Cadbury’s great-great-great grandson.
  46. recommended by experts
    The Best Makeup Storage, According to ExpertsWe spoke to those in the know — from influencers to makeup artists — for their picks of the best makeup storage options.
  49. sleep week
    My White Sheets Stay Free of Self-Tanner Thanks to This Silky Sleeping BagMy boyfriend hardly even notices when I’m sleeping in it.
  50. sleep week
    Best Anti-snoring Aids, According to ExpertsSleep easier with these snore-reducing remedies — including sprays, pillows, and mouth guards.
  51. this thing’s incredible
    I Buy Up to 8 Bottles a Go of This (Hard Water–Defeating) Shower SprayThe tagline is “just spray and walk away,” and it’s true.
  52. ask a cool person
    What’s the Best Blonde Shampoo?Whether you’re hoping to shift brassiness or to care for your (bleached) natural curls, we asked five experts for their recommendations.
  53. recommended by experts
    What’s the Best Pregnancy Skin Care?We asked eight experts, including dermatologists and influencers, for their must-haves, including the best mask, moisturiser, and multi-use product.
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    What’s the Best Anti-Dandruff Shampoo?Whether it’s an occasional occurrence or a chronic condition, most of us have dealt with dandruff at some point.
  55. skin week
    The Best Retinol, According to ExpertsIncluding the best for beginners, the best budget option, and the best for plumping.
  56. skin week
    This £12 Body Moisturiser Outperforms Every Luxury Lotion I’ve TriedAt £12 for almost 500ml of product, I feel happy applying it with wild abandon.
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    In Ten Years of Using Eye Creams, This Is The Only One I Buy on RepeatI tried it for the first time at 12,000 feet on my flight back to London. Even in the poor cabin lighting, I could see an immediate difference.
  58. recommended by experts
    Everything You Need to Wax Your Bikini Line, According to ExpertsIncluding products and tips for preparation, application, and aftercare.