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  1. moisturizers
    The 11 Very Best Wrinkle CreamsIncluding options with and without retinol and choices for sensitive skin, oily skin, and fragile under-eye skin.
  2. gifts
    The Best Gifts for Bookworms (That Aren’t Books)Because they’ve probably already read that novel.
  3. moisturizers
    The 13 Best Moisturizers for Mature SkinThe key is nourishing, barrier-protecting ingredients.
  4. skin-care treatments
    What’s the Difference Between NuFace and Solawave?And which one might be best for you.
  5. garden
    The Best (Strategist-Approved) Gifts for GardenersFrom a mosquito spray that smells good enough to be worn as cologne to a book known as the “bible of fermentation.”
  6. bath and body
    The 16 Very Best Body Lotions for Dry SkinIncluding everyday options, lotions for sensitive skin, and products to specifically treat inflamed dry skin and dryness caused by eczema.
  7. lip balms and treatments
    The 12 Very Best Lip BalmsFrom Aquaphor to Burt’s Bees to Carmex.
  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. bedding
    The 7 Very Best Silk PillowcasesIncluding a dupe for the pricey Parachute silk pillowcase.
  14. the strategist beauty brief
    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.”
  15. how i pick my picks
    Stop Wasting Your Money on Eye CreamBeauty writer Tembe Denton-Hurst tells us how she picks her picks.
  16. compulsive shopping
    I Can’t Stop Buying Decks of CardsInterior stylist Sydney Colburn shares her favorite decks from her 70-plus-piece collection.
  17. cleansers
    The 9 Very Best Face Washes for AcneFrom old-school Neutrogena to a cleansing balm.
  18. moisturizers
    The 11 Very Best Night CreamsIncluding options for skin that’s acne-prone, dry, normal, or aging.
  19. women’s activewear
    The Very Best Sports BrasSo comfortable that you’ll forget you’re wearing them.
  20. moisturizers
    The 16 Very Best Moisturizers for Oily SkinThat won’t make you look like a greaseball.
  21. skin-care treatments
    The Very Best Retinol Products for Every Skin TypeAn anti-aging essential.
  22. best of new york
    The Best Hair Braiders in New YorkIncluding Beyoncé-inspired Lemonade braids and any kind of cornrow.
  25. 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.
  26. skin-care treatments
    The 9 Very Best Products for Preventing and Fading MelasmaIncluding sunscreens, serums, and a brightening treatment.
  27. suncare
    The 20 Very Best Sunscreens for Your FaceIncluding options for sunscreen-phobic acne sufferers.
  28. shampoo and conditioner
    The 8 Very Best Shampoos for Fine HairWith specific picks to battle oil, add volume, and restore moisture.
  29. moisturizers
    The 16 Very Best Eye Creams“I would swim in this product if I could.”
  30. don’t dillydally
    11 Things That’ll Almost Definitely Sell Out: From Ruggable to ReformationIncluding a western-inspired collection from Gap and Dapper Dan.
  31. moisturizers
    The 12 Very Best Moisturizers for Dry SkinHyaluronic acid is your best friend.
  32. acne treatments
    The Strategist Beauty Team on How to Treat a PimplePop it the right way.
  33. skin-care treatments
    The 11 Very Best Vitamin-C SerumsIncluding specific serums for dry, oily, and acne-prone skin.
  34. moisturizers
    The 9 Very Best Drugstore Eye CreamsIncluding options that treat dark circles, fine lines, and puffiness.
  37. gifts
    A Gift for Every Type of GirlfriendFrom splurges to “just because” pick-me-ups.
  38. beauty
    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.”
  39. sales
    The Viral CosRX Snail Mucin Is 30 Percent Off at SkinStoreA big discount on snail mucin awaits.
  40. reading lists
    The Ripped Bodice’s Guide to Romance NovelsFrom hockey romances to newsroom affairs.
  41. beauty
    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.”
  42. skincare treatments
    What Is Snail Mucin?An explainer on the viral ingredient.
  43. moisturizers
    The 9 Very Best Hand CreamsIncluding a light-smelling floral hand cream that hand models love.
  44. sales
    The Solawave Wand Is Under $100, the Cheapest We’ve Seen It Since Prime DayIt’s portable, convenient, and currently under $100.
  45. 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.
  46. celebrity shopping
    What 6LACK Can’t Live Without“Telfar really did something special with their durags.”
  49. year in review
    A Year of Shiny Lip Balms and Very Glossy LipsThe line between lip balms and glosses has never been blurrier.
  50. best of 2023
    The Best Books of 2023Ten authors whose original ideas challenged our preconceived notions of the world.
  51. skin-care
    Ask the Strategist: What’s a Good Dupe for the NuFace Gel?Including the gel you likely have on hand.
  52. gifts
    21 Cheapest, Nicest Gifts From the Most Expensive BrandsIncluding a pair of sort-of-affordable cashmere gloves from The Row.
  53. 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.
  54. 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.
  55. 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.
  56. the strategist beauty brief
    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.”
  57. kids and babies
    The Best (Strategist-Approved) Children’s BooksTwenty-five titles for babies, toddlers, elementary, and middle-school kids.
  58. sales
    41 Gifts Under $50 From Black-Owned BusinessesIncluding the “Telfar of lipgloss,” a calming candle, and a crisp bottle of Chardonnay.
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