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  1. skin-care
    The 3-Step Routine That Turns My Dry Skin Glowy“I’m unceasingly glowy but not at all greasy.”
  2. skin-care
    Everything I’m Buying at the Tatcha Friends and Family SaleFrom a pricey skin mist to a nourishing skin cream.
  3. moisturizers
    The Moisturizers Our Writers Actually BuyOur favorite picks for every skin type.
  4. deal of the day
    This Lightweight, Mattifying Korean Sunscreen Is Half-Off TodayIt checks all the boxes of what grown-up sunblock should be.
  5. mother’s day 2024
    The Cheapest, Nicest Gifts for Mom From the Most Expensive BrandsFor nearly impossible-to-please mothers, size doesn’t matter — but a fancy brand name might.
  6. skin-care treatments
    What’s the Difference Between NuFace and Solawave?And which one might be best for you.
  7. suncare
    The Face SPF Our Beauty Writers Actually BuyOur tried-and-true picks with no white cast.
  8. deal of the day
    Our Favorite Foot Mask Is $13Baby-soft feet for less than the cost of a pedicure.
  9. suncare
    The Best Lip Balms With SPFIncluding a lip oil that tastes like vanilla Tootsie Rolls.
  10. the strategist 100
    The Strategist Drugstore 100One hundred carefully considered, fully vetted essentials.
  13. 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.”
  14. how i pick my picks
    Stop Wasting Your Money on Eye CreamBeauty writer Tembe Denton-Hurst tells us how she picks her picks.
  15. compulsive shopping
    I Can’t Stop Buying Decks of CardsInterior stylist Sydney Colburn shares her favorite decks from her 70-plus-piece collection.
  16. best of new york
    The Best Hair Braiders in New YorkIncluding Beyoncé-inspired Lemonade braids and any kind of cornrow.
  17. deal of the day
    Our Favorite Affordable KP Body Scrub Is Half Off at SephoraIt contains a high concentration of AHAs and won’t break the bank.
  18. skin-care treatments
    The 9 Very Best Products for Preventing and Fading MelasmaIncluding sunscreens, serums, and a brightening treatment.
  19. don’t dillydally
    11 Things That’ll Almost Definitely Sell Out: From Ruggable to ReformationIncluding a western-inspired collection from Gap and Dapper Dan.
  20. acne treatments
    The Strategist Beauty Team on How to Treat a PimplePop it the right way.
  21. fragrance
    You Don’t Need More Fragrance; You Need a Stronger Fragrance“Eau de parfums, or just parfums, have the greatest concentrations of perfume oils and are therefore stronger and last longer.”
  22. sales
    The Viral CosRX Snail Mucin Is 30 Percent Off at SkinStoreA big discount on snail mucin awaits.
  25. reading lists
    The Ripped Bodice’s Guide to Romance NovelsFrom hockey romances to newsroom affairs.
  26. makeup
    Don’t Sleep on Victoria Beckham Beauty“I was stunned by the close color match and felt a little emotional about how seen I felt.”
  27. skin-care treatments
    What Is Snail Mucin?An explainer on the viral ingredient.
  28. sales
    The Solawave Wand Is Under $100, the Cheapest We’ve Seen It Since Prime DayIt’s portable, convenient, and currently under $100.
  29. health
    The Best Ways to Prevent Thigh Chafe When It’s Hot and Humid OutsideTwenty-one experts recommend the anti-chafe products they rely on, from glide-on balms to powders you can precisely apply and garter-style leg bands.
  30. makeup
    Don’t Sleep on Victoria Beckham Beauty“I was stunned by the close color match and felt a little emotional about how seen I felt.”
  31. celebrity shopping
    What 6LACK Can’t Live Without“Telfar really did something special with their durags.”
  32. year in review
    A Year of Shiny Lip Balms and Very Glossy LipsThe line between lip balms and glosses has never been blurrier.
  33. fragrance
    A Perfume Primer From Our Fragrance FanaticHow to pick, wear, and store fragrances, according to the Strategist’s in-house nose.
  34. best of 2023
    The Best Books of 2023Ten authors whose original ideas challenged our preconceived notions of the world.
  37. skin-care
    Ask the Strategist: What’s a Good Dupe for the NuFace Gel?Including the gel you likely have on hand.
  38. gifts
    21 Cheapest, Nicest Gifts From the Most Expensive BrandsIncluding a pair of sort-of-affordable cashmere gloves from The Row.
  39. cyber monday 2023
    All the Best Beauty Cyber Monday Deals, From Ami Colé to Violet GreyIncluding Hailey Bieber’s facial steamer and the Telfar bag of lip gloss.
  40. black friday 2023
    All the Best Beauty Black Friday Deals, From Ami Colé to Violet GreyIncluding Hailey Bieber’s facial steamer and the Telfar bag of lip gloss.
  41. sales
    Tatcha’s Dewy Skin Cream Is the Cheapest We’ve Seen It All YearStock up on the moisturizer Rio said instantly transformed her skin.
  42. fragrance
    My Signature Scent Is Courteney Cox–Approved“Coming up with this combination has been a yearslong process. I get compliments anytime I leave the house with it layered on my skin.”
  43. kids and babies
    The Best (Strategist-Approved) Children’s BooksTwenty-five titles for babies, toddlers, elementary, and middle-school kids.
  44. sales
    41 Gifts Under $50 From Black-Owned BusinessesIncluding the “Telfar of lipgloss,” a calming candle, and a crisp bottle of Chardonnay.
  45. skin-care treatments
    Where Have All the Skin Barriers Gone?Tembe Denton-Hurst explores the skin-care damage-repair cycle.
  46. beauty
    The Best Beauty Advent Calendars to Buy Before They Sell OutA surprise behind every door.
  49. don’t dillydally
    10 Things That’ll Almost Definitely Sell Out: From Skims to Sandy LiangIncluding a push-up bra with nipple detailing.
  50. sales
    Rio’s Favorite Snail Mucin Essence Is Over 50 Percent OffIt helps with everything from inflammation to wrinkles to hydration.
  51. sales
    Our Favorite Affordable Eye Cream Is Almost 60 Percent OffIt’s the cheapest we’ve seen it this year.
  52. sales
    This TikTok-Viral Concealer Is 20 Percent OffIt’s so easy to blend it’s practically foolproof.
  53. the strategist 100
    The Strategist Beauty 100Something for every step of your routine — from your scalp to the soles of your feet.
  54. don’t dillydally
    8 Things That’ll Almost Definitely Sell Out: From Beats to Boy SmellsIncluding a mini Dutch oven inspired by the Ebony test kitchen.
  55. sales
    This Acne-Zapping Gel Is Less Than $10It’s the strongest retinoid you can get without a prescription.
  56. sales
    Sunday Riley’s Cult-Favorite Lactic-Acid Serum Is 25 Percent OffIt’s one of our favorites for fading hyperpigmentation.
  57. hair treatments
    All the Best Curly-Hair Products We’ve Ever Written About“I’ve had curly hair all my life, and this is the best thing I’ve used.”
  58. sales
    This Acne-Fighting Face Mask Is Half Off at SephoraSaweetie called it a “magic potion.”
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