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  1. sales
    This Acne-Fighting Face Mask Is Half Off at SephoraSaweetie called it a “magic potion.”
  2. sales
    This Coola Spray Sunscreen Set Is Practically a TwoferIt’s water-resistant, it’s over 70 percent organic, and it smells like a vacation.
  3. prime day 2023
    Our Beauty Writer’s 43 Favorite Prime Day Beauty DealsFrom TikTok–famous snail essences to SPF-infused lip balm.
  4. style
    The Trucker Hat of Black Creative Brooklyn“They’re everywhere now. If you go to a festival or block party, somebody’s wearing Savant.”
  5. celebrity shopping
    What Mal Wright Can’t Live Without“They break in so good. It’s like a relationship between your foot and the shoe.”
  6. sales
    Tatcha’s Beloved Dewy Skin Cream Is 20 Percent OffRio says nothing compares to the rich, dew-making moisturizer.
  7. steal my party
    How to Celebrate Juneteenth With a Very Black Cookout“You will always see a bit of Black culture peeking out — on the table, in the music, in the art, in the dance, and the conversation.”
  8. father’s day 2023
    The Best Books for Every Type of DadIncluding history, poetry, novels, and cookbooks.
  9. decor
    34 Cheap (But Expensive-Looking) Patio Décor ItemsIncluding outdoor furniture, rugs, and lighting.
  10. sales
    Our Favorite Self-Tanning Face Lotion Is 30 Percent OffLike a week at the beach, but without the UV rays.
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    Our Favorite Depuffing Eye Cream Is 20 Percent OffA blend of caffeine and ginseng zaps extra fluid from the under eye.
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    This Strat-Favorite Detangling Brush Is Half Off at UltaIt cut one writer’s detangling time in half.
  15. sales
    This Easy-to-Use Hair-Removal Device Is 25 Percent OffIt lasts as long as a wax and is much less painful.
  16. travel
    Tembe Denton-Hurst’s 3-Day Trip to the DMV — the Setting of Her Debut NovelSteak dinners, record stores, and a nighttime visit to the monuments.
  17. sales
    This Do-Everything Body Oil Is 25 Percent OffAs writer Sadie Stein puts it, “Basically, anything argan oil can do, HP can do, too — only it’s somehow sexier.”
  18. celebrity shopping
    What Gallerist Hannah Traore Can’t Live Without“These are the only kitten heels I’ve worn that actually look good.”
  19. sales
    Stock Up on Our Favorite Sunscreen While It’s 20 Percent OffIt’s noncomedogenic, nongreasy, and recommended by five dermatologist we spoke to.
  20. first person
    It Doesn’t Matter How We BehaveIf the deck is stacked against Black women anyway, we might as well act how we want.
  21. sales
    Our Favorite Facial Cleansing Brush Is 30 Percent OffUse once a week for best results.
  22. acne treatments
    The 15 Very Best Cystic-Acne TreatmentsFrom leave-on masks to topical creams.
  25. sales
    Our Favorite Vitamin-C Serum for Sensitive Skin Is 24 Percent OffIt’s packed with barrier-supporting ceramides and soothing vitamin B-5.
  26. cleansers
    This Brightening K-Beauty Cleanser Is 30 Percent OffIts main ingredient is much-beloved rice water.
  27. reading lists
    22 Black Coffee-Table Books to Add to Your CollectionIncluding a book written by curator Kimberly Drew.
  28. sales
    CosRx’s Glow-Making, Snail-Powered Essence Is Half-offIt’s good for just about every skin concern, from hyperpigmentation to dull skin.
  29. home
    22 Great-Smelling Candles From Black-Owned BusinessesIncluding one of Issa Rae’s favorites.
  30. women’s accessories
    33 (Simple, Over-the-Top, and In-Between) Pieces of Jewelry From Black DesignersIncluding waist beads, anklets, and finger caps.
  31. sales
    Our Favorite Affordable Eye Cream Is 35 Percent OffThe best you can get under $20.
  32. sales
    This Rarely-on-Sale Vitamin C Serum From Sunday Riley Is Half-OffGood for everything from fine lines and wrinkles to hyperpigmentation.
  33. vulture lists
    The Best Books of 2022Yes, this list features more than one book set in a postapocalyptic world, but have you looked around lately?
  34. year in review
    The Best Thing I Bought This Year Is a Pair of Perfect Black PantsMy search for tailored but comfy trousers has finally come to an end.
  37. celebrity shopping
    What Andy Cohen Can’t Live WithoutIt’s very rich. There’s a reason they call it “skin caviar.”
  38. lip balms and treatments
    What Actually Is It About the Laneige Lip Mask?In the words of supermodel Beverly Johnson, “nothing compares.”
  39. gifts
    The Best Books for Every Type of DadIncluding history, poetry, novels, and a cookbook.
  40. deal of the day
    This Rio-Approved Root Cover-up Is 40 Percent OffIt’s an impressively quick fix.
  41. deal of the day
    This Very Giftable Fresh Lip-Balm Set Is on SaleThe rose-tinted one is a favorite of To Paradise author Hanya Yanagihara.
  42. deal of the day
    This Sleep-Inducing Essential-Oil Stick Is 40 Percent OffWriter Sara Gaynes Levy says it knocks her out after just a few sniffs.
  43. cyber monday 2022
    Our Favorite Dermstore Cyber Monday DealsUp to 30 percent off our favorite pricey beauty buys.
  44. black friday 2022
    Our Favorite Dermstore Black Friday DealsUp to 30 percent off our favorite pricey beauty buys.
  45. black friday 2022
    23 of the Best Black Friday Deals at UltaIncluding a TikTok-famous blow-dryer brush we’ve written about many times before.
  46. gifts
    The Best Gifts for Every Type of Person (From Black-Owned Businesses)From a checkered incense holder to a durable merino-wool tug-and-chew dog toy.
  49. steal my registry
    What Golde Co-founder Trinity Mouzon Wofford Put on Her Wedding RegistryIncluding a fancy watering can that sparks joy.
  50. deal of the day
    Tatcha Is 25 Percent Off Sitewide, and We’re Eyeing This Makeup-Prep MoisturizerAccording to Rio, it’s the perfect pre-makeup base.
  51. deal of the day
    These Soothing Bath Salts (Harvested From the Dead Sea) Are 30 Percent OffLike a spa treatment, but for less than half the price.
  52. skin-care treatments
    The 14 Very Best Keratosis-Pilaris TreatmentsIncluding exfoliating lotions, cleansers, and scrubs.
  53. deal of the day
    This Dentist-Approved Teeth-Whitening Kit Is 30 Percent OffA whiter smile for a fraction of the cost.
  54. deal of the day
    This Do-Everything Hand Sanitizer (That Celebrities Swear by) Is 20 Percent Off“The bottle is so chic, and it smells so good,” says Kelly Ripa.
  55. october prime day 2022
    The Best Amazon October Prime Day Beauty Deals (From Strategist-Approved Brands)From a root cover-up to our favorite flat iron to a clarifying Malin + Goetz shampoo.
  56. deal of the day
    This Glow-Making Face Mask From Golde Is 50 Percent OffIt’s cheaper than a facial and can be used again and again.
  57. deal of the day
    This Face-Sculpting Device Is 30 Percent Off at DermstoreIt lifts, tones, and sculpts in just a few minutes a day.
  58. skin-care tools
    A Trail of Models Led Us to Hailey Bieber’s Face SteamerShe recommended it to Adwoa Aboah, who recommended it to Camille Charrière.
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