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  1. beauty
    Where Have All the Skin Barriers Gone?Tembe Denton-Hurst explores the skin-care damage-repair cycle.
  2. suncare
    The 16 Very Best SunscreensThe best all-purpose sunscreens to slather on at the beach or before a backyard barbecue — or to stash in your bag.
  3. beauty
    The Best Beauty Advent Calendars to Buy Before They Sell OutA surprise behind every door.
  4. don’t dillydally
    10 Things That’ll Almost Definitely Sell Out: From Skims to Sandy LiangIncluding a push-up bra with nipple detailing.
  5. decor
    The Very Best-Smelling CandlesIncluding one that’s inspired by 18th-century perfume.
  6. sales
    Rio’s Favorite Snail Mucin Essence Is Over 50 Percent OffIt helps with everything from inflammation to wrinkles to hydration.
  7. sales
    Our Favorite Affordable Eye Cream Is Almost 60 Percent OffIt’s the cheapest we’ve seen it this year.
  8. sales
    This TikTok-Viral Concealer Is 20 Percent OffIt’s so easy to blend it’s practically foolproof.
  9. the strategist 100
    The Strategist Beauty 100Something for every step of your routine — from your scalp to the soles of your feet.
  10. 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.
  13. sales
    This Acne-Zapping Gel Is Less Than $10It’s the strongest retinoid you can get without a prescription.
  14. face
    The 16 Very Best Foundations for Mature SkinIncluding one that “blends like a second skin, blurs lines, and sets to a nice velvety finish, which helps avoid creasing.”
  15. shampoo and conditioner
    The 9 Very Best Leave-in ConditionersIncluding an option that gives “featherlight hydration.”
  16. sales
    Sunday Riley’s Cult-Favorite Lactic-Acid Serum Is 25 Percent OffIt’s one of our favorites for fading hyperpigmentation.
  17. 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.”
  18. sales
    This Acne-Fighting Face Mask Is Half Off at SephoraSaweetie called it a “magic potion.”
  19. 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.
  20. prime day 2023
    Our Beauty Writer’s 43 Favorite Prime Day Beauty DealsFrom TikTok–famous snail essences to SPF-infused lip balm.
  21. 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.”
  22. 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.”
  25. sales
    Tatcha’s Beloved Dewy Skin Cream Is 20 Percent OffRio says nothing compares to the rich, dew-making moisturizer.
  26. 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.”
  27. father’s day 2023
    The Best Books for Every Type of DadIncluding history, poetry, novels, and cookbooks.
  28. pregnancy
    The 19 Best Skin-Care Products to Use While Pregnant (and Nursing)Fourteen doctors on the ingredients to absolutely avoid, alternatives to look for, and the best products expectant (and new) moms can use.
  29. decor
    34 Cheap (But Expensive-Looking) Patio Décor ItemsIncluding outdoor furniture, rugs, and lighting.
  30. sales
    Our Favorite Self-Tanning Face Lotion Is 30 Percent OffLike a week at the beach, but without the UV rays.
  31. sales
    Our Favorite Depuffing Eye Cream Is 20 Percent OffA blend of caffeine and ginseng zaps extra fluid from the under eye.
  32. sales
    This Strat-Favorite Detangling Brush Is Half Off at UltaIt cut one writer’s detangling time in half.
  33. sales
    This Easy-to-Use Hair-Removal Device Is 25 Percent OffIt lasts as long as a wax and is much less painful.
  34. face
    The 8 Very Best Tinted MoisturizersThey’re lightweight, hydrating, and usually come with a bit of sun protection.
  37. mother’s day 2023
    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.
  38. 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.
  39. 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.”
  40. celebrity shopping
    What Gallerist Hannah Traore Can’t Live Without“These are the only kitten heels I’ve worn that actually look good.”
  41. sales
    Stock Up on Our Favorite Sunscreen While It’s 20 Percent OffIt’s noncomedogenic, nongreasy, and recommended by five dermatologist we spoke to.
  42. 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.
  43. sales
    Our Favorite Facial Cleansing Brush Is 30 Percent OffUse once a week for best results.
  44. acne treatments
    The 15 Very Best Cystic-Acne TreatmentsFrom leave-on masks to topical creams.
  45. sales
    Our Favorite Vitamin-C Serum for Sensitive Skin Is 24 Percent OffIt’s packed with barrier-supporting ceramides and soothing vitamin B-5.
  46. cleansers
    This Brightening K-Beauty Cleanser Is 30 Percent OffIts main ingredient is much-beloved rice water.
  49. reading lists
    22 Black Coffee-Table Books to Add to Your CollectionIncluding a book written by curator Kimberly Drew.
  50. sales
    CosRx’s Glow-Making, Snail-Powered Essence Is Half-offIt’s good for just about every skin concern, from hyperpigmentation to dull skin.
  51. home
    22 Great-Smelling Candles From Black-Owned BusinessesIncluding one of Issa Rae’s favorites.
  52. women’s accessories
    33 (Simple, Over-the-Top, and In-Between) Pieces of Jewelry From Black DesignersIncluding waist beads, anklets, and finger caps.
  53. sales
    Our Favorite Affordable Eye Cream Is 35 Percent OffThe best you can get under $20.
  54. sales
    This Rarely-on-Sale Vitamin C Serum From Sunday Riley Is Half-OffGood for everything from fine lines and wrinkles to hyperpigmentation.
  55. 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?
  56. 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.
  57. celebrity shopping
    What Andy Cohen Can’t Live WithoutIt’s very rich. There’s a reason they call it “skin caviar.”
  58. lip balms and treatments
    What Actually Is It About the Laneige Lip Mask?In the words of supermodel Beverly Johnson, “nothing compares.”
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