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  1. cleansers
    B.J. Novak Has Been Using the Same $5 Cleanser for 30 YearsIt’s apparently the key to his glasslike skin.
  2. deal of the day
    The Viral Brush Blow Dryer Is the Cheapest We’ve Seen It All YearIt’s two styling tools in one.
  3. hair styling
    This Hair Mousse Gives Me Perfect Cloudlike CurlsIt’s now a wash-day staple.
  4. deal of the day
    Our Favorite Silk Pillowcase Is 25 Percent OffA favorite of celebrities and dermatologists alike.
  5. deal of the day
    Our Favorite Heel-Smoothing Foot Mask Is 20 Percent Off at UltaCheaper than a spa pedicure with longer-lasting results.
  6. strategist hive mind
    71 Summer Shopping TipsAn accumulation of proclamations and well-sourced recommendations from the Strategist staff.
  7. saw something said something
    People Are Spotting Glossier at Their Local TJ MaxxFrom Balm Dotcom to Cloud Paint.
  8. fitness
    Everything I’ve Bought Since Becoming a Gym RatIncluding the outfit formula I saw on my favorite “fitfluencer.”
  9. deal of the day
    This Rio-Approved, Frizz-Eliminating Hair Mist Is 30 Percent OffIt works as a detangler, too!
  10. prime day 2022
    The Best Beauty Stuff (From Strategist-Approved Brands) on Sale for Prime DayIncluding deeply discounted Revlon, L’Oréal, and NūFace.
  13. deal of the day
    Rio’s Favorite Pre-Makeup Moisturizer From Tatcha Is on SaleAccording to Rio, this cream heals dry patches and gives her the glowy skin base of her dreams.
  14. deal of the day
    This Perfect-for-Summer Tank Top From Everlane Is Over 30 Percent OffIts ultra-high, curved neckline gives it a distinctly ’90s feel.
  15. deal of the day
    This Sculptural-Looking Coffee Maker Is Just $19And brews café-level cups.
  16. deal of the day
    These Stylish-Yet-Functional Clogs Are 20 Percent OffThey’re also cool-person approved.
  17. deal of the day
    Our All-Time-Favorite Natural Deodorant Is 40 Percent Off (and Ships Free)It has the easy glide of a conventional deodorant and a clean, unisex scent that’s neither overpowering nor offensive.
  18. deal of the day
    This Pimple-Shrinking, Glow-Making Face Mask Is the Cheapest We’ve Ever Seen ItIt stops active zits in their tracks and gives skin an instant, noticeable glow.
  19. deal of the day
    This Pure-Silk Pillowcase — A Parachute Dupe — Just Got Even CheaperA quarter of the price and available in 38 more colors.
  20. steal my vacation
    My First Trip to Charleston Was for the Seafood and Gullah Geechee HistoryRoadside seafood lunches, raw bars, and a drive to St. Helena Island.
  21. this thing’s incredible
    This Burn-Everywhere Candle Makes My House Smell Like a Fancy Yoga StudioThank you, Ms. Keys.
  22. deal of the day
    Everything at Pat McGrath (Including Rio’s Favorite Winter Blush) Is on SaleWhether you want a subtle beat or smoky eyes à la Julia Fox.
  25. in context
    What Honorée Fanonne Jeffers Read While Writing The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du BoisIncluding a collection of classic African American folktales.
  26. deal of the day
    This Hypoallergenic Candle (That Smells Like Summer) Is 25 Percent OffIt burns for hours and hours (and hours).
  27. home
    A Candle Influencer’s Favorite Candles Under $50Including affordable dupes for Le Labo and Diptyque.
  28. deal of the day
    This Cult-Favorite, Complexion-Clearing GlamGlow Mask Is Half Off at UltaSo good Buzz Bissinger’s therapist noticed it.
  29. gifts
    Support Small Businesses With These Gift CardsForget about shipping deadlines while supporting small businesses.
  30. deal of the day
    This Ultrarich, Rio-Approved Moisturizer Is 36 Percent OffAn affordable fix to the winter scalies.
  31. cyber monday 2021
    Everything Worth Buying at Sephora’s Cyber Week SaleIncluding shimmery Fenty Match Stix and an eye-shadow palette from muva Pat McGrath.
  32. cyber monday 2021
    Everything Worth Buying at Dermstore’s Cyber Monday SaleLots of Strat-favorites are up to 30 percent off.
  33. black friday 2021
    Everything Worth Buying at Sephora’s Cyber Week SaleIncluding shimmery Fenty Match Stix and an eye-shadow palette from muva Pat McGrath.
  34. black friday 2021
    Everything Worth Buying at Dermstore’s Black Friday SaleLots of Strat-favorites are up to 30 percent off.
  37. sales sales sales
    Everything Worth Buying at Sephora’s Beauty Insider Holiday SaleIncluding a limited-edition color of the cult-favorite Dyson blow-dryer.
  38. beauty
    Is This the Telfar Bag of Lip Gloss?As statusy as status lip gloss gets.
  39. what i can’t live without
    What Tailor Rich Fresh Can’t Live Without“I don’t want Calvin Klein all in my underwear so these are my go-to.”
  40. shampoo and conditioner
    This Shampoo Is So Hydrating I Detangle My Hair With ItIt’s completely changed my routine.
  41. hair
    How to Help Natural Hair Retain Length, According to ExpertsSpoiler: There’s no magic pill.
  42. in context
    The Books Tia Williams Read While Writing Seven Days in JuneIncluding a vampire-erotica series from one of the genre’s leading voices.
  43. food and drinks
    These Gluten-Free Pizza Bites Are Magically DeliciousLike Totino’s, but better.
  44. scent from above
    5 Black Perfumers Changing the Scent IndustryOne incredible fragrance at a time.
  45. celebrity shopping
    What Buttah Skin Founder Dorion Renaud Can’t Live Without“They’re great if you have a larger package. They have a pouch that’s perfect for any size.”
  46. travel
    I’ve Been to Oahu 7 Times — Most Recently for My (Social-Media-Free) Babymoon“The category was rest and relaxation.”
  49. the group portrait
    The Crew of DJs Behind the Best Parties in Brooklyn This Summer“All the DJs have been at home becoming themselves, working on their music,” says one. “The sound is about to be out of control.”
  50. prime day 2021
    The Best Beauty Stuff (From Strategist-Approved Brands) on Sale for Prime DayAll of the best beauty products from Amazon’s Prime Day sale in one place.
  51. juneteenth
    How to Throw a Juneteenth Party, According to People Who Throw PartiesIt’s all about curating a vibe.
  52. strategist investigates
    Why Was All the Natural-Hair Packaging Gold?At some point, I realized the gold and crowns and queens were someone else’s concept of Black womanhood.
  53. travel
    Julee Wilson’s Two-Week Family Trip to Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard“It’s really divey with great diner food. Dapper Dan goes there with his wife.”
  54. celebrity shopping
    What Florist Ryan Norville Can’t Live Without“I give it to all my pregnant friends because it doesn’t feel like a compromise when you can’t have Champagne.”
  55. reckoning with a reckoning
    White People Are SquirmingEight writers on what happens when the people around you are suddenly forced to confront race.
  56. in context
    The Books Morgan Jerkins Read While Writing Caul BabyIncluding a novel that’s basically a turn-of-the-century “Malcolm and Marie.”
  57. reading lists
    The Best Books About Environmental Justice, According to ExpertsFrom a practical guide to farming while Black to a comprehensive history of the conservation movement in America.
  58. hair
    The Best Hair Bonnets, According to ExpertsIncluding a minimal-looking one beloved by Strategist staffers and celebrities alike.
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