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  1. the strategist 100
    The Strategist Dorm 100From mini-fridges and mattress toppers to storage solutions and shower shoes.
  2. don’t dillydally
    New Stuff Alert: Peanuts Baggus and Vintage IkeaPlus a cooling TRTL pillow and the relaunch of the first-ever Urban Decay Naked Palette.
  3. sales
    53 Best Last-Minute Deals From Nordstrom’s Anniversary SaleThe sale ends Sunday, August 4.
  4. beauty tools
    Consider the Eyelash Separator“Since discovering this separator about a month ago, I now use it as faithfully as I do my eyelash curler.”
  5. skin-care treatments
    The 14 Very Best Products to Get Rid of and Prevent ScarsHint: The earlier you treat them, the better.
  6. self-tanner
    Our Favorite Self-Tanner Is Now Less Than $20It comes in three shades and leaves a natural-looking glow.
  7. celebrity shopping
    What Denzel Curry Can’t Live Without“It’s weird in the beginning and then it just blossoms.”
  8. bath and body
    Ask Me About My Once-Weekly DeodorantThe best, most reliable deodorants, according to the Strategist’s Beauty Brief writers.
  9. shampoo and conditioner
    The 8 Very Best Leave-in ConditionersIncluding an option that gives “featherlight hydration.”
  10. beauty
    What to Buy From the Nordstrom Summer Beauty EventThere are deals across hair care, skin care, and beauty.
  13. father’s day 2024
    The Best Father’s Day Gifts for Every Type of DadWhether your dad loves golf, wine, traveling, or the dog, we’ve got the perfect present.
  14. hair styling
    This Detangler Gives Me Sabrina Carpenter BangsIt’s the best thing I’ve found for my bangs since a Velcro roller.
  15. acne treatments
    I Faded My Acne Scars in 6 Weeks“I’d recommend putting in the effort. Because after six weeks, there’s no denying it works.”
  16. grooming
    The 6 Best Shaving Creams for MenI asked grooming experts for their favorites.
  17. beauty
    The 7 Products Under $30 We’re Loving This WeekIncluding a $6 conditioner and a $9 liquid eyeliner.
  18. luggage
    A Samsonite Carry-on for Less Than $100It’s expandable and made of durable polycarbonate.
  19. self-tanner
    Paris Hilton’s Self-tanner Is Good, Not Great“If I’m going to drop $50 on self-tanner, I want it to be as close to perfect as it gets.”
  20. women’s accessories
    A Striped Baggu Fanny Pack for a Mere $22 (Half-Off!)It’s pleasingly puffy — and available in four colorways.
  21. moisturizers
    The Moisturizers Our Writers Actually BuyOur favorite picks for every skin type.
  22. face
    This Glittery Setting Spray Might Not Be a Gimmick“I’m 100 percent going to pack it in my makeup bag for Glastonbury.”
  25. moisturizers
    20 Percent Off a Glow-Giving Moisturizer for Strategist ReadersFrom a brand beloved by Jessica Chastain and Olivia Wilde.
  26. suncare
    The Face SPF Our Beauty Writers Actually BuyOur tried-and-true picks with no white cast.
  27. deal of the day
    Our Favorite Self-Tanner Is Drugstore Price TodayIt’s non-drying and avoids the dreaded fake-tan smell.
  28. deal of the day
    This (Highly Giftable) Microfiber Hair Wrap Is 30 Percent Off TodayIt helps reduce frizz, breakage, and drying time.
  29. ask the strategist
    Ask the Strategist: How Can I Take Care of My Hair As a Swimmer?You need to be cleansing the chlorine (and salt) from your hair.
  30. lip balms and treatments
    The Lip Balms Our Beauty Writers Actually Buy“Each time I get seduced by a new fancy lip balm, I always end up coming back to Vaseline. It’s cheap, it’s classic, and it works.”
  31. deal of the day
    Our Favorite Snail Mucin Set Is Less Than $25 TodayIt’s TSA-approved, so you’ll never have to sacrifice it at security.
  32. celebrity shopping
    What June Diane Raphael Can’t Live Without“If I was left alone on a desert island and could only bring one thing, it would probably be this mascara.”
  33. luggage
    Finally, a Duffel and a Garment Bag in OneIt counts as a personal item, and it keeps dresses and shirts wrinkle free.
  34. skin-care treatments
    I’m Face Basting With Butt Paste, Thanks to TikTok“I was honestly dazzled by the results. My skin woke up feeling hydrated and even looking a little glowy.”
  37. deal of the day
    Our Favorite Dry Shampoo Is Half-OffIt softens hair as it refreshes roots.
  38. makeup
    The Best Blue Mascara Is $13It’s cheaper than YSL, and more pigmented than Eyeko.
  39. acne treatments
    The Strategist Beauty Team on How to Treat a PimplePop it the right way.
  40. women’s apparel
    What Are the Best Jumpsuits?Including a pick from Phoebe Bridgers.
  41. sales
    This Great-Tasting Electrolyte Powder Is on Sale (for Strategist Readers Only)It’s light and not at all artificial-tasting.
  42. shampoo and conditioner
    What Are Sulfates — And Are They Bad for My Hair?It all comes down to hair and skin type.
  43. celebrity shopping
    What Bianca Del Rio Can’t Live Without“This is not a lapse in judgment: This is pure comfort.”
  44. luggage
    What Counts As a Personal Item?How to travel light (and avoid a hefty fee at the gate).
  45. sales
    This Smoothing Flat Iron Is the Cheapest We’ve Seen It in YearsIt’s smooth, ceramic, and travel-abroad ready.
  46. celebrity shopping
    What Jessica Chastain Can’t Live Without“I love the smell, it’s kind of sweet. And it feels kissable.”
  49. celebrity shopping
    What Michelle Visage Can’t Live Without“For those in the know, and for every drag queen that I know, you can’t travel without one.”
  50. sales
    Our Beauty Columnist’s Favorite Moisturizer Is Half-Price TodayShe uses it daily on her dry, acne-prone skin.
  51. beauty
    The Beauty Stuff We’re Bringing Into 2024With a new year upon us, we asked our team to share their beauty breakthroughs from 2023.
  52. skin-care treatments
    Can I Get Robert Pattinson’s ‘Twilight’ Sparkle With SK-II Face Masks?I tested them for five days in a row to find out.
  53. sales
    Our Favorite Travel Stocking Stuffer Is 20 Percent OffSince discovering the AirFly, I’ve not taken a single flight without it.
  54. cyber monday 2023
    This Is Your Last Chance to Shop Cyber Monday Deals Under $50Including tech, fashion, and beauty deals that won’t break the bank.
  55. cyber monday 2023
    The Best Carry-on Luggage Is 20 Percent Off for Cyber MondayBe quick — it’s rarely on sale.
  56. black friday 2023
    The Best Black Friday Deals Under $50Including tech, fashion, and beauty deals that won’t break the bank.
  57. black friday 2023
    Our Favorite Madewell Work Tote Is the Cheapest We’ve Ever SeenWe’ve been raving about it for six years — and it’s deeply discounted for Black Friday
  58. celebrity shopping
    What Paris Hilton Can’t Live Without“It’s the ultimate selfie light.”
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