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Arielle Avila is a writer at the Strategist covering wardrobe basics and personal care. She joined the Strategist in 2020 and previously wrote about style at Texas Monthly.

  1. gifts
    The Best Gifts for Teenage Girls, According to Teenage GirlsIncluding cozy blankets, bedroom décor, and lots of beauty.
  2. skin-care treatments
    The 12 Very Best Face ExfoliatorsFrom gentle exfoliating cleansers to more heavy-duty peels.
  3. moisturizers
    It’s Time You Learned About Urea“I’m calling it here: Urea is on the cusp of a come-up.”
  4. women’s shoes
    The Best Knee-High Boots, According to People Whose Taste We TrustIncluding kitten heel, wide-calf, and slouchy options.
  5. dental care
    The 9 Very Best Electric ToothbrushesIncluding rotating, oscillating, and sonic toothbrushes.
  6. dental care
    The 13 Very Best ToothpastesIncluding ones to brighten your pearly whites and help with sensitivity.
  7. celebrity shopping
    What Jordan Chiles Can’t Live Without“I never in a million years thought I would be in love with a suitcase, but here I am.”
  8. women’s apparel
    The 13 Very Best White T-shirts for Women“These are the retail equivalent of no-makeup makeup.”
  9. dental care
    The 8 Very Best Water Flossers“This brand is to water flossers what Kleenex is to tissues.”
  10. grooming
    The 9 Very Best Nail ClippersWhether you’re looking for nail clippers for babies or toenail clippers for the thickest of nails.
  11. women’s shoes
    The 15 Very Best Slippers for WomenFrom cozy cold-weather pairs to waterproof and lightweight options.
  12. dental care
    There Are Lots of Things for Your Teeth on SaleOral-B toothbrushes, Crest whitening strips, Listerine mouthwash, and more dental-care discounts.
  13. massagers and recovery
    The Very Best Heating PadsFrom options for severe pain to convenient cordless heating pads.
  14. skin-care treatments
    Hurry, Sunday Riley’s Rarely On-Sale Face Oil Is 25 Percent Off TodayC.E.O. Glow is formulated to hydrate, brighten, and replenish without adding any greasiness.
  15. grooming
    9 of the Very Best Tweezers for Hair RemovalFor eyebrow shaping, ingrown dislodging, and banishing errant face hairs.
  16. dental care
    The 9 Very Best Teeth-Whitening Toothpastes and KitsThe key ingredient? Hydrogen peroxide.
  17. valentine’s day gifts
    The Best Valentine’s Day Flowers (That You Can Order Online)From traditional red roses to a tiny heart-shaped succulent.
  18. dental care
    The 8 Very Best Over-the-Counter Mouth Guards for Teeth Grinders“Teeth are stupid” — so they need a little extra support sometimes.
  19. skin-care treatments
    The Best Anti-Aging Serums, According to DermatologistsIncluding drugstore picks and formulas for sensitive skin.
  20. footcare
    The 9 Very Best Callus RemoversIncluding gentle foot files and fast-acting gels.
  21. dental care
    The 7 Very Best MouthwashesFor maintaining fresh breath and pearly whites.
  22. valentine’s day gifts
    Snag On-Sale Flowers in Time for Valentine’s DayA step up from plastic-wrapped bodega flowers.
  23. bathroom
    The Best Shower Water Filters, According to ExpertsFrom easy-to-install in-line filters to all-in-one showerheads.
  24. bathroom
    The 8 Very Best Bidets“I can, with confidence, say that my butt health is at a resounding 100 percent.”
  25. gifts
    The Best Gifts for Teenage Boys, According to Teenage BoysFrom their favorite scents to in-style sweatpants.
  26. skin-care treatments
    Don’t Panic. Here Are the Best P50 1970 Alternatives, According to 7 Devotees.For when your stockpile eventually runs out.
  27. beauty
    Valentine’s Day Is for Using the Good StuffThe extra-nice products the Beauty Brief writers are indulging in this holiday.
  28. skin-care treatments
    The 10 Very Best TonersFor taming greasiness, adding moisture, smoothing out texture, and more.
  29. skin-care treatments
    The 9 Very Best Facial MasksFrom ultramoisturizing barrier-repair formulas to unclogging clay masks.
  30. the strategist 100
    The Strategist Beauty 100Something for every step of your routine — from your scalp to the soles of your feet.
  31. don’t dilly dally
    New Stuff Alert: Dusen Dusen Hampers and a MoMA TelfarPlus Pop Art phone cases and bejeweled lighters.
  32. celebrity shopping
    What Kumail Nanjiani Can’t Live Without“This complements the flavor of whatever I’m eating rather than fighting it. It doesn’t draw too much attention to itself.”
  33. women’s apparel
    The 12 Very Best Sweaters for WomenIncluding Strat-approved basics and bolder picks.
  34. beauty
    The Beauty Staples We’re Bringing Into 2025Our beloved (but somewhat boring) can’t-live-withouts.
  35. celebrity shopping
    What Raphael Saadiq Can’t Live Without“I would actually use them on tour before going on stage every night, because it turns out they’re great for vocalists.”
  36. home
    Trash Bags, Toothbrushes, and More Boring Things on Sale NowRestock while you can get a deal.
  37. health
    The 9 Very Best SAD LampsEverything you need to know about buying a light-therapy lamp to treat seasonal affective disorder, a.k.a. SAD.
  38. health
    We Found an Immune-System-Boosting Throat Spray for Just $10And it’s backed by actor Alfonso Ribeiro.
  39. massagers and recovery
    The Very Best Compression SocksFor long flights, recovery, pregnancy, and everyday wear.
  40. skin-care
    Our Favorite Affordable Vitamin-C Serum Is Even Cheaper TodayPlus a bottle of the brand’s brightening cleansing gel.
  41. beauty
    Tatcha, Gloissier, Refy: 11 Actually Good End-of-Year Sephora DealsSome deeply discounted beauty sets to gift yourself.
  42. wellness
    54 Delightful Things to Buy With Your Leftover FSA FundsFrom medicine-cabinet essentials to splurge-worthy skin-care devices.
  43. celebrity shopping
    What Anna Kendrick Can’t Live Without“I’ve become quite the curator of blankets.”
  44. gifts
    21 Teen-Approved Gifts That Are Now on SaleFrom on-sale Judy Blume box sets to gaming headsets.
  45. face
    The Concealers Our Writers Actually Buy“It’s the first concealer I ever bought, and it’s still my favorite.”
  46. best of brand
    The Strategist Guide to Shopping at SkimsIncluding the bra one writer bought eight times.
  47. men’s apparel
    The 9 Very Best Men’s Cashmere SweatersIncluding classic cable knits and less traditional prints.
  48. gifts
    The Tech Gifts Teens WantFrom the practical (AirTags and chargers) to the fun (fidget spinners and ice-cream-makers).
  49. celebrity shopping
    What Avantika Vandanapu Can’t Live Without“I’ve taken it to clubs. I’ve even taken it to concerts and fought with security and been like, ‘I really need this.’”
  50. gifts
    What the Stars of The Real Housewives of New York City Want for the HolidaysFrom fancy chocolate mice to Dior dinner plates.
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