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Dominique Pariso

Writer, the Strategist

Dominique Pariso is a writer at the Strategist who covers a wide array of categories including office goods, sex toys, and home-bar essentials. She is also a writer for “The Approval Matrix.”

  1. shampoo and conditioner
    The 12 Very Best ShampoosFor dry hair, thinning hair, frizzy hair, and curls.
  2. moisturizers
    The 11 Very Best Wrinkle CreamsIncluding options with and without retinol and choices for sensitive skin, oily skin, and fragile under-eye skin.
  3. hair tools
    The 8 Very Best Blow-dryer BrushesThis ’90s tool is back.
  4. furniture
    The 14 Very Best Ergonomic Office ChairsThe best ergonomic chairs, including conventional office chairs, balance-ball chairs, kneeling chairs, and even (space-saving) ergonomic stools.
  5. toys and games
    The Best Adult Board Games, According to Cool PeoplePlenty of options for game night.
  6. valentines day gifts
    Last-Minute Valentine’s Day GiftsIncluding alt flowers, design-y lube, and plenty of candy.
  7. adult
    The 9 Very Best LubesIncluding a vanilla-lemon–flavored lube.
  8. air quality
    The Canopy Humidifier Is at Its Lowest Price EverOnly $127.
  9. the approval matrix
    The Approval Matrix: Planets Aligned, Everything Is Fine?Our guide to what’s highbrow, lowbrow, brilliant, and despicable.
  10. hair tools
    The Very Best Curling IronsIncluding one that’s “like Apple AirPods in the curling-iron niche.”
  11. beauty
    Valentine’s Day Is for Using the Good StuffThe extra-nice products the Beauty Brief writers are indulging in this holiday.
  12. hair tools
    The 9 Very Best Flat IronsIncluding the ones Beyoncé and Michelle Obama depend on for sleek hair.
  13. wellness
    The 8 Best Prostate MassagersWith options for beginners, couples, and more.
  14. health and fitness
    The Best G-spot VibratorsIncluding options for beginners, couples, and everyone in between.
  15. skincare treatments
    These Exhaustion-Erasing Eye Masks Are Just $18That works out to three bucks a pair.
  16. moisturizers
    The 11 Very Best Drugstore Eye CreamsIncluding options that treat dark circles, fine lines, and puffiness.
  17. hair tools
    The 8 Very Best Hair DryersIncluding lightweight, foldable, and high-speed options.
  18. gifts
    The Best Gifts Under $25Including a reader-favorite board game, Swedish candy, and expert-recommended skin care.
  19. adult
    28 of the Very Best Sex Toys for MenIt’s time to get familiar with the P-spot.
  20. bath and body
    The 12 Very Best Women’s Deodorants and Anti-perspirantsIncluding a lemony natural deodorant that contains live bacteria.
  21. adult
    33 of the Very Best VibratorsAccording to sex experts, shop owners, and professional reviewers.
  22. office
    The 6 Very Best Standing-Desk ConvertersWith a standing-desk converter, you can turn any table or desktop into an ergonomic workspace.
  23. adult
    23 of the Very Best Sex Toys for CouplesAny sex toy can be a couples sex toy, but these are specifically designed for you and a partner.
  24. the approval matrix
    The Approval Matrix: Where Will We Pee Now?Our guide to what’s highbrow, lowbrow, brilliant, and despicable.
  25. baby feeding
    The 10 Very Best Glider Rockers for NursingIncluding one that can charge your phone.
  26. adult
    We Tested 21 Fancy Vibrators to Find the Best“While it is pricey, if it ever broke, I would go without groceries to buy a new one.”
  27. productivity
    30 of the Very Best PlannersIncluding daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly options to help you get things done.
  28. bath and body
    The 10 Very Best Men’s Deodorants and Anti-perspirantsIncluding a wipe that will stop sweat for up to a week and a natural deodorant made with beer hops.
  29. dont dillydally
    New Stuff Alert: Owala for Urban Outfitters and Alex Mill DenimPlus, sunscreen from Vacation and a J. Hannah gold charm.
  30. moisturizers
    The 16 Very Best Eye Creams“I would swim in this product if I could.”
  31. adult
    The Best Sex Toys for BeginnersAccessible, affordable options.
  32. beauty
    The Beauty Staples We’re Bringing Into 2025Our beloved (but somewhat boring) can’t-live-withouts.
  33. board games
    The Best Two-Player Board Games, According to ExpertsSomething for every taste when it’s time for game night for two.
  34. hair tools
    The 8 Very Best Hair TowelsIncluding options for fine, thick, curly, and damaged hair.
  35. the approval matrix
    The Approval Matrix: Beware Knockoff Bodega ZynOur guide to what’s highbrow, lowbrow, brilliant, and despicable.
  36. board games
    The Best Board Games for Kids, According to ExpertsGuaranteed to keep your little ones entertained.
  37. strategist brain
    On My Mind: Spanish Sweaters and Shell ClutchesWelcome to Strategist Brain.
  38. shampoo and conditioner
    The 11 Very Best Conditioners“The reparative work this does is second to none.”
  39. adult
    The 11 Very Best Menstrual CupsWe talked to gynecologists, plus menstrual-cup experts and enthusiasts, to find out.
  40. the strategist 100
    The Strategist Office 100One hundred carefully chosen items to complete your home-office setup no matter its size.
  41. the approval matrix
    The Approval Matrix: Good Luck in 2025, Babe!Our guide to what’s highbrow, lowbrow, brilliant, and despicable.
  42. gifts
    The Best Secret Santa Gifts Under $25 (That You Can Buy on Amazon)From Japanese bath powder to cooking oil made from fermented algae.
  43. face
    The Concealers Our Writers Actually Buy“It’s the first concealer I ever bought, and it’s still my favorite.”
  44. large appliances
    The 6 Very Best Wine Coolers and FridgesStep up your wine storage.
  45. gifts
    The Best Gifts for Every Zodiac Sign, According to AstrologersShop by the stars.
  46. gifts
    14 Actually Good Beauty Gift SetsWe did the math.
  47. the approval matrix
    The Approval Matrix: Are These Your Drones?Our guide to what’s highbrow, lowbrow, brilliant, and despicable.
  48. gifts
    The Best Gifts for Wine Lovers, According to Sommeliers and WinemakersImpress them even if you don’t know the difference between a Beaujolais and a Lambrusco.
  49. gifts
    The Best Gifts for Bird Lovers, According to BirdersFrom status binoculars to field guides.
  50. decor
    The Best Holiday CandlesIncluding “the best classic evergreen.”
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