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Rachael Griffiths

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  1. skin care
    Is Volufiline (the Everything-Plumping Serum) Too Good to Be True?A deep dive into the French cosmetic.
  2. skin-care treatments
    A Less-Expensive Vitamin C Serum That WorksThe six week results are overwhelmingly positive.
  3. hair
    The Best Routine for Fine HairFrom a wash-day routine to products to style and maintain.
  4. grooming
    The 10 Very Best AftershavesNo matter your skin type.
  5. makeup
    The Ulta Sale Is a 2016 Fever DreamFrom a Morphe setting powder to the Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz.
  6. hair styling
    The Very Best Hair GelsFor hold and definition.
  7. eyes
    The Eyeliners We Can’t Stop Buying“It’s smooth and creamy; it glides over your lid and your waterline. And it is truly jet black.”
  8. grooming
    The 9 Very Best Electric Razors“Using electric razors can be so much better for the skin.”
  9. women’s fashion
    What Are the Best Mary Janes?From dainty and sweet to sturdy and chunky.
  10. furniture
    The 7 Very Best Standing DesksFrom simple manual options to highly customizable rigs.
  13. gifts
    51 of the Best Birthday Gifts for Every Type of DadFrom the bookworm dad to the one who grills.
  14. don’t dillydally
    New Stuff: Bella Hadid Bikinis and Goth Ballet FlatsPlus some 3-D-printed lamps, Brooklinen’s plush new towels, and plenty of collabs.
  15. hair treatments
    Will Scalp Oiling Make My Hair Grow?Five experts I interviewed told me that “research on this topic is sparse.”
  16. skincare treatments
    What’s Going On With Face Tape? (And Do I Need It?)We all want a natural solution to wrinkles — but does it work?
  17. celebrity shopping
    What Jennifer Aniston Can’t Live Without“These are the G-string of no-show socks.”
  18. fitness
    The 5 Very Best Pre-WorkoutsFor an added boost during your workout.
  19. hair tools
    $100 Off the Dyson Airwrap — Just in Time for Valentine’s DayAnd it’s a limited edition.
  20. valentine’s day gifts
    Valentine’s Day Gifts for the Two of YouA gift for you both.
  21. valentine’s day gifts
    Valentine’s Day Gifts for Every Relationship StageFrom relationships in the talking stage to the newlyweds and beyond.
  22. grooming
    This Emma Roberts–Approved Peach-Fuzz Remover Is Just $14It can slip right in your purse.
  25. hair treatments
    The 8 Very Best Hair OilsFor smoothing, de-frizzing, and shine.
  26. beauty
    Valentine’s Day Is for Using the Good StuffThe extra-nice products the Beauty Brief writers are indulging in this holiday.
  27. gifts
    The Best Chappell Roan Gifts, According to Die-Hard FansFor all the Pink Pony girls.
  28. skincare
    Do I Really Need a Collagen Mask?Sure, these masks boost hydration — but, actually, they have other benefits too.
  29. acne treatments
    The Best Skin-Care Routine for Teens With Acne, According to DermatologistsFrom the basics to targeted treatments.
  30. beauty
    The Beauty Staples We’re Bringing Into 2025Our beloved (but somewhat boring) can’t-live-withouts.
  31. packing and gear
    The Collina Strada for Baggu Line Is Half OffThat includes everything from Crescent Bags to a pop-up tent.
  32. eyes
    Our Glitter Aficionado’s Holiday-Makeup Picks“I follow an unofficial holiday dress code during December: dresses are velvet, hairdos have bows, and makeup is glittery”
  33. celebrity shopping
    What Chloe Bailey Can’t Live Without“It smells like shea butter and banana, so it complements well with my perfume.”
  34. face
    The Concealers Our Writers Actually Buy“It’s the first concealer I ever bought, and it’s still my favorite.”
  37. travel
    Stocking Stuffers for Frequent FliersSmall delights they’ll make space for in their carry-on.
  38. gifts
    The Best Beauty Gifts on Amazon Under $30That will please every kind of beauty obsessive.
  39. gifts
    The Best Gifts for Pokémon Fans, According to Pokémon FansWe talked to lifelong adult fans, a director at Pokémon GO, and a bunch of kids to find out what they really want.
  40. don’t dillydally
    New Stuff Alert: Durable Cowboy Boots and Pop-Star PerfumeAlso handloomed rugs and metallic nail polish.
  41. speakers
    Our Favorite Bluetooth Speaker Is the Cheapest We’ve Ever SeenJust in time for Secret Santa.
  42. gifts
    36 Strategist-Approved Grooming Gifts for Every Kind of ManGadgets, accessories, creams, and colognes that will freshen up his grooming kit.
  43. christmas gifts
    An Advent Calendar for Every Type of Person(Before they sell out.)
  44. gifts
    The Best Gifts for Sabrina Carpenter Fans, According to CarpentersDomingo not included.
  45. celebrity shopping
    What Jade Can’t Live Without“I’ve done the rounds of every single hair oil you can think of — it’s the thing that I’ve tried and tested the most.”
  46. cyber monday
    $55 Jeans and $119 Puffers at Everlane’s Particularly Good Cyber Monday SaleFrom cashmere knits to half-off wool coats.
  49. cyber monday
    All the Best Deals From Nordstrom’s Cyber Monday SaleSavings on women’s fashion, men’s footwear, and plenty of Le Creuset.
  50. gifts
    A Bag Charm for Every Kind of PersonFrom cuddly to high fashion.
  51. shampoo and conditioner
    The Shampoos Our Writers Actually Buy“If you have fine hair, buy this shampoo.”
  52. women’s fashion
    This Stylish Work Backpack Is Over Half OffIt’s one of the best early Black Friday deals I’ve spotted.
  53. strategist brain
    On My Mind: Double Denim and Blush BlindnessWelcome to Strategist Brain.
  54. eyes
    The Mascaras Our Writers Actually Buy“When I discovered this mascara, I knew it was over for the rest.”
  55. beauty
    How Can You Tell What The Good Beauty Advent Calendars Are?The intel on the best ones to buy (right now, before they sell out).
  56. prime day
    Our Favorite Blowout Brush Is a Particularly Good Prime Day DealIt happens to be our beauty writer’s favorite blow-dryer brush.
  57. shampoo and conditioner
    Our Favorite Conditioner Is Currently Just $10You’d pay more for some drugstore options.
  58. face
    A Beauty Brief Blush RoundtableWe discussed the state of blush — and shared a few products we’re eager to try.
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