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Kitty Guo is a writer at the Strategist covering beauty, fashion, and gifts. She also runs a personal-shopping newsletter, Worn in, Worn out.

  1. eyes
    The 30 Very Best MascarasIncluding lengthening, volumizing, cruelty-free, and waterproof options.
  2. beauty tools
    The 11 Very Best Lighted Makeup MirrorsNever walk outside with mismatched foundation again.
  3. gifts
    59 Non-Boring Stocking Stuffers Under $25A gift for everyone on your list, from the teen obsessed with TikTok trends to the sister-in-law training for a half-marathon.
  4. cleansers
    The Very Best Face WashesCleansers that leave your skin supple, not stripped.
  5. shampoo and conditioner
    The Shampoos Our Writers Actually Buy“If you have fine hair, buy this shampoo.”
  6. cleansers
    The Best Face Washes for Men, According to DermatologistsFor guys who are oily, dry, or anywhere in between.
  7. moisturizers
    The Very Best Face MoisturizersWhether your skin is dry and flaky, slick and oily, or a combination of both.
  8. gifts
    The Best Gifts for Cat People, According to Cat PeopleFrom cat-themed Japanese stationery and aesthetic scratching posts to a litter box that could actually change their life.
  9. women’s fashion
    What Are the Best Belts for Women?Buckle up.
  10. moisturizers
    Four Aggressive Moisturizers on Their Winter RoutinesAdvice from people who are doing the absolute most to keep their skin supple in the dry-air months.
  11. eyes
    The Best Eye-Shadow Palettes, According to Makeup ArtistsFor everything from a no-makeup-makeup look to a full-on glitter eye.
  12. gifts
    The Best Subscription Boxes for Every Person (That Also Make Great Gifts)It’s the gift that literally keeps on giving.
  13. cleansers
    The Best Face Washes for Oily Skin, According to DermatologistsSay good-bye to grease with these gentle-yet-effective cleansers.
  14. cleansers
    The 15 Very Best Makeup RemoversIncluding one described as “if Vaseline petroleum jelly and Pond’s cold cream had a baby.”
  15. gifts
    The Best Gifts for Teachers, According to TeachersFrom personalized stationery to an on-demand massage — and lots of (actually useful) gift cards.
  16. lips
    The 23 Very Best Red LipsticksFrom classic Ruby Woo to newer favorites like Rihanna’s Fenty Stunna Lip Paint.
  17. eyes
    The Mascaras Our Writers Actually Buy“When I discovered this mascara, I knew it was over for the rest.”
  18. gifts
    The 99 Best E-Gift CardsNot only is it better than nothing, but they get to pick out something they actually want.
  19. moisturizers
    The Very Best Drugstore MoisturizersFor highly effective hydration that won’t break the bank.
  20. gifts
    The Best Makeup Gifts for Makeup ObsessivesFrom glittery eye-shadow palettes to personalized lip glosses.
  21. beauty
    All the Beauty Products We’ve Written About That Are on Sale Right NowLots of Strategist-approved brands are on sale.
  22. eyes
    A Monolid-Friendly Felt-Tip Liner“It’s the only felt-tip liner I’ll ever buy.”
  23. sleep
    How I Sleep: The Family of Four Sharing a Tatami Mat“It feels like our whole room is just a giant family bed.”
  24. moisturizers
    The Very Best Moisturizers for Combination SkinIncluding all-in-one options and products you can mix and match to spot-treat dry and oily patches.
  25. cleansers
    The Best Cleansers for Combination Skin, According to DermatologistsIncluding options for sensitive and acne-prone combination skin and one specifically recommended for the harsher winter months.
  26. strategist brain
    On My Mind: Orthopedic Sandals and Preserved FlowersWelcome to Strategist Brain.
  27. prime day
    October Prime Day Is for Gift ShoppingFrom fancy skin care to a digital picture frame to a kitchen-utensil set that’s perfect for a new cook.
  28. gifts
    21 Strategist-Approved Gifts for Your Whole List (That You Can Buy at Target)Including a handsome Dopp kit, nontoxic nail polish remover, and a cast-iron skillet guaranteed to stand the test of time.
  29. eyes
    Lots of Brow Stuff Is on Sale at Sephora TodayFrom long-lasting gels to growth-enhancing serums.
  30. eyes
    The 11 Very Best Waterproof MascarasIncluding one that keeps Kim Kardashian smudge-free, even when she’s ugly-crying.
  31. face
    A Beauty Brief Blush RoundtableWe discussed the state of blush — and shared a few products we’re eager to try.
  32. face
    The 17 Very Best Foundations for Mature SkinIncluding ones that blur fine lines, smooth out wrinkles, and add radiance.
  33. beauty
    Everything Worth Buying From Ulta’s Fall Haul SaleFrom red lipstick and blue mascara to our favorite face wash and best-selling moisturizer.
  34. don’t dillydally
    New Stuff Alert: Rothy’s Heels and John Derian for TargetPlus Graza’s new granola, tattoo pimple patches, and a charming line of children’s calendars.
  35. celebrity shopping
    What LaQuan Smith Can’t Live Without“I go through bottles and bottles and bottles of it. If I could bathe in it I would.”
  36. sleep
    How I Sleep: The Narcoleptic Napping in Her Prius“You have to do everything you can to get as much sleep as you can.”
  37. celebrity shopping
    What Heidi Gardner Can’t Live Without“Yes, they work as pajamas, but they work in real life too.”
  38. bath and body
    The Body Washes Our Beauty Writers Actually Buy“It lathers beautifully and lasts forever.”
  39. cleansers
    The Best Face Washes for Dry Skin, According to DermatologistsCleansers that won’t leave you feeling stripped or tight.
  40. sleep
    How I Sleep: The Polyamorous Throuple Sharing a King Bed“There are definitely more complications with an additional person. And the dog.”
  41. celebrity shopping
    What Sydney Sweeney Can’t Live Without“I honestly have no idea what it’s doing, but it definitely tones and sculpts my face.”
  42. cheek
    The Best Cream Blushes, According to Makeup ArtistsIncluding the OG product that started it all.
  43. women’s apparel
    This Perfectly Proportioned Linen Button-Down Is 35 Percent OffMultiple Anthropologie employees personally recommended it to us.
  44. cleansers
    The Face Washes Our Writers Actually Buy“My skin never feels tight after washing, which isn’t the case with most other cleansers.”
  45. face
    This Setting Spray Kept My Makeup Intact in 98 Percent Humidity“It stands up remarkably well to sweat and exertion and keeps even non-waterproof formulas from budging in high humidity.”
  46. don’t dillydally
    New Stuff Alert: Britney Skateboards and Disembodied HandsPlus Block Shop dog beds and a revamped red lipstick from NARS.
  47. lips
    And Now the Black Honey Lipstick Is on SaleIt looks good on everyone, and it’s 40 percent off.
  48. lips
    This Universally Flattering Clinique Lip Gloss Is Just $15Black Honey, also known as “the black turtleneck of lipsticks,” is now on sale in gloss form.
  49. amazon prime day 2024
    48 Prime Day Deals That Would Make Great GiftsGet a jump on holiday shopping or find the perfect present for whoever’s birthday, anniversary, or wedding shower is up next.
  50. skin-care treatments
    The Best Snail-Mucin Products, According to ExpertsFor intense hydration, brightening, and anti-aging.
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