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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. beauty
    Everything at Sephora Is (at Least) 20 Percent Off. Here’s What You Should Buy.From giftable beauty sets to dry skin essentials.
  2. women’s apparel
    What Are the Best Jeans for Petite Women?All types of jeans, from straight-leg to bootcut, that will save you a trip to the tailor.
  3. cyber monday
    Sephora’s Cyber Monday Sale Is Wrapping Up Soon. Here Are My Favorite Deals.From giftable fragrance sets to moisturizing face masks.
  4. celebrity shopping
    What Paige DeSorbo Can’t Live Without“It’s a game changer. I’m proud that TikTok got me on this one.”
  5. shampoo and conditioner
    The Shampoos Our Writers Actually Buy“If you have fine hair, buy this shampoo.”
  6. gifts
    The Best Grooming Gifts for Teen BoysOne takeaway: They’re really into cologne.
  7. 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.
  8. gifts
    The Best Beauty Gifts for Teen GirlsIncluding the Sephora teens’ favorites and most-spotted products in GRWM videos.
  9. strategist brain
    On My Mind: Salomon Alternatives and Winter SkirtsWelcome to “Strategist Brain.”
  10. gifts
    28 Gifts Under $50 From Indigenous-Owned BrandsFrom sustainably made clothing and accessories to hand-printed home goods.
  11. eyes
    The Tarte Shape Tape Dupe Is Just $11It’s less mattifying and more natural looking.
  12. eyes
    The Mascaras Our Writers Actually Buy“When I discovered this mascara, I knew it was over for the rest.”
  13. don’t dillydally
    New Stuff Alert: The Shoppiest Shoppy Shop CollaborationPlus, Gap’s Wicked collection, Tecovas’s first candle, and Law Roach’s Pepsi merch.
  14. beauty
    What’s Worth Buying at Credo Beauty’s Friends of Credo SaleOur favorite sustainable body oil, gloss for sensitive lips, and a celebrity-approved fragrance.
  15. prime day
    This Amazon Prime Day, Stock Up on Trash Bags, Toothpaste, and Toilet PaperStock up while it’s on sale.
  16. women’s apparel
    3 Universal Standard Best Sellers for Just $78That breaks down to $26 per item.
  17. skin-care treatments
    The Best Dark-Spot Correctors, According to DermatologistsFor brighter, even-toned skin.
  18. skin-care treatments
    Do You Need a Retinol Body Lotion?It depends on your skin concerns and your willingness to commit.
  19. running
    The Best Running Hydration Packs and Water Bottles, According to RunnersFrom grab-and-go handhelds to vests designed for women.
  20. coffee
    My Favorite Coffee-Slash-Espresso Maker Is Just $100It allows me to cosplay as a barista without any actual experience.
  21. celebrity shopping
    What the Dare Can’t Live Without“They’re like the socks of DJ-ing. You put them in your pocket, and they’re just gone forever.”
  22. dental care
    A Compact, Cordless Waterpik for $38It has two pressure settings, a long-lasting charge, and is ADA-approved.
  23. grooming
    The Very Best Women’s RazorsFrom convenient subscription packs to supersharp safety razors.
  24. health
    The Very Best Period UnderwearIncluding pairs with maximum protection and seamless options.
  25. face
    The Best CC Creams, According to Makeup ArtistsFor full coverage and loads of skin benefits.
  26. lip balms and treatments
    A Non-Drying Lip Stain That Actually Lasts“It felt like I wasn’t wearing anything — no tackiness and no spidery lines around my mouth.”
  27. activewear
    The Best Running Socks, According to RunnersFor keeping your feet blister and sweat free.
  28. bath and body
    The Body Washes Our Beauty Writers Actually Buy“It lathers beautifully and lasts forever.”
  29. women’s apparel
    I’m About to Buy My 3rd Pair of These (On-Sale) Madewell PantsStock up while all colorways are 40 percent off.
  30. don’t dillydally
    New Stuff Alert: Nike MoMA Socks and Beetlejuice SunglassesPlus Funboy Halloween decor and Bandit’s fall gear.
  31. skin-care treatments
    What’s the Difference Between AHAs and BHAs?The acids are both common in chemical exfoliants, but there are key differences in how they treat skin.
  32. how i pick my picks
    A Beauty Writer’s Guide to Testing Products“I feel like a walking test tube.”
  33. skin-care treatments
    What Is Bakuchiol?It’s not an exact dupe for retinol.
  34. moisturizers
    I Found a Brazilian Bum Bum Cream Dupe“It’s exactly what I was looking for: a microdose of my favorite sweet scent that keeps me moisturized all day long.”
  35. dental care
    Our Favorite Teeth-Whitening Strips Are Just $30Less than $1.50 per treatment.
  36. celebrity shopping
    What Charlie Puth Can’t Live Without“It’s a nice summertime scent. It’s light but lasts all day.”
  37. cleansers
    The Face Washes Our Writers Actually Buy“My skin never feels tight after washing, which isn’t the case with most other cleansers.”
  38. celebrity shopping
    What Gina Gershon Can’t Live Without“I only use serums, and this is the one I use every day.”
  39. dental care
    Our Favorite Teeth-Whitening Pen Is Just $15The most convenient way to get a brighter smile.
  40. what i can’t live without
    What Beabadoobee Can’t Live Without“It’s just a hot scent. That’s the only way I’d describe it.”
  41. celebrity shopping
    What Kyra Sedgwick Can’t Live Without“The cleavage pillow is something I put on every night for the past 15 years or so.”
  42. women’s fashion
    A Cropped Gap Tee—for 12 BucksIt checks all the boxes: straight fit, perfectly cropped, and made out of 100 percent organic cotton.
  43. face
    The Best Sweatproof Makeup, According to Experts“I applied at 4:30 a.m., and in 26.2 miles there was a lot of sweat and tears. This lasted through it all.”
  44. mattresses
    All the Best Cooling Mattresses We’ve Ever Written AboutGoldilocks options for sleepers who run hot.
  45. the strategist 100
    The Strategist Womenswear 100The basics (and not-so-basics) to build your own wardrobe.
  46. wellness
    FSA-Eligible Summer Essentials on Sale NowStock up on sunscreen, prescription sunnies, and more with pre-tax dollars.
  47. amazon prime day 2024
    It’s Your Last Chance to Stock Up on Cheap Trash Bags and Other Prime Day DealsGet ’em while they’re still on sale.
  48. celebrity shopping
    What Tinashe Can’t Live Without“These candles do a lot. I have them everywhere.”
  49. beauty
    Turns Out, There Are Some Good Sunscreens Available in AmericaIt’s all about finding a high PA rating.
  50. beauty
    The 6 Products Under $30 We’re Loving This WeekThe glosses, mascara, and nail polish we’ve been testing (and loving) this week.
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