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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. strategist brain
    On My Mind: Black Turtlenecks and Corn MilkWelcome to Strategist Brain.
  2. eyes
    The 29 Very Best MascarasIncluding lengthening, volumizing, cruelty-free, and waterproof options.
  3. moisturizers
    The Very Best Face MoisturizersWhether your skin is dry and flaky, slick and oily, or a combination of both.
  4. cleansers
    The 15 Very Best Makeup RemoversIncluding one described as “if Vaseline petroleum jelly and Pond’s cold cream had a baby.”
  5. beauty tools
    The 11 Very Best Lighted Makeup MirrorsNever walk outside with mismatched foundation again.
  6. sleep
    How I Sleep: The DJs Dancing Until Dawn“I get a little sleep pod going, and that makes it not as painful to be on the airplane all the time.”
  7. don’t dillydally
    New Stuff Alert: Rothy’s Boat Shoes and Laneige Lip TintsPlus Ninja’s new soft-serve machine and the latest fragrance from Aesop.
  8. valentine’s day gifts
    58 Valentine’s Day Gifts for Every Type of WomanSkip the giant stuffed teddy bear.
  9. gifts
    The 122 Best E-Gift CardsNot only is it better than nothing, but they get to pick out something they actually want.
  10. eyes
    The Best Eye-Shadow Palettes, According to Makeup ArtistsFor everything from a no-makeup-makeup look to a full-on glitter eye.
  11. moisturizers
    The Very Best Drugstore MoisturizersFor highly effective — and affordable — hydration.
  12. beauty
    Valentine’s Day Is for Using the Good StuffThe extra-nice products the Beauty Brief writers are indulging in this holiday.
  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 Best Face Washes for Men, According to DermatologistsFor guys who are oily, dry, or anywhere in between.
  15. women’s fashion
    What Are the Best Belts for Women?Buckle up.
  16. gifts
    The Best Subscription Boxes for Every Person (That Also Make Great Gifts)It’s the gift that literally keeps on giving.
  17. lips
    The 23 Very Best Red LipsticksFrom classic Ruby Woo to newer favorites like Rihanna’s Fenty Stunna Lip Paint.
  18. cleansers
    The Very Best Face WashesCleansers that leave your skin supple, not stripped.
  19. face
    Tarte’s Famous Concealer Is Only $16 Right NowShape Tape is an oldie but a goodie, and it’s currently half-off.
  20. gifts
    50 (New) Lunar New Year Gifts: Snake-Embossed Birks and Lego Lucky CatsIncluding shimmery nail polishes and a snake-shaped tea pet.
  21. small appliances
    My Beloved Hot Chocolate Machine Is on Sale (and Makes a Great Valentine’s Gift)It produces smooth, velvety, and delightfully foamy hot chocolate at the press of a button.
  22. 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.
  23. celebrity shopping
    What John Fluevog Can’t Live Without“If I don’t have this pencil in my hand or close to me, I have a nervous fit.”
  24. eyes
    I Tried All The New Eye-Shadow SticksFrom Glossier, Half Magic, Bobbi Brown, and more.
  25. beauty
    The Beauty Staples We’re Bringing Into 2025Our beloved (but somewhat boring) can’t-live-withouts.
  26. celebrity shopping
    What Justine Skye Can’t Live Without“To me, it smells like what heaven would smell like.”
  27. sales
    $45 Pants, $7 Napkins, and Other Gems From Anthropologie’s Big SaleFrom colorful corduroy trousers to beribboned ballet flats.
  28. gifts
    49 Non-Boring Stocking Stuffers Under $25 (That Will Still Arrive in Time)A gift for everyone on your list, from the teenage Swiftie to the sister-in-law training for a half-marathon.
  29. lips
    Clinique Black Honey Is 25 Percent Off (and Makes a Great Stocking Stuffer)It’s a great lipstick for people who don’t like lipstick, and stains the lips a perfect shade of rosy mauve.
  30. gifts
    The Best Makeup Gifts for Makeup ObsessivesFrom glittery eye-shadow palettes to personalized lip glosses.
  31. face
    The Concealers Our Writers Actually Buy“It’s the first concealer I ever bought, and it’s still my favorite.”
  32. gifts
    The Best Gifts for Teachers, According to TeachersFrom personalized stationery to an on-demand massage — and lots of (actually useful) gift cards.
  33. 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.
  34. celebrity shopping
    What Cole Hauser Can’t Live Without“These are the most comfortable boots I’ve ever tried on.”
  35. gifts
    87 Unusually Special Museum Gift-Shop GiftsNo magnets or mouse pads allowed.
  36. gifts
    49 People With Exceptional Taste on the Best Gifts Under $50From Beverly Nguyen’s Italian toothbrush to Zoe Latta’s nature-filled paperweights.
  37. small appliances
    Get Them a Fancy Hot-Chocolate Maker“Since receiving the Velvetiser, my hot-chocolate consumption has increased from a few times a year to nearly nightly.”
  38. cleansers
    The Best Face Washes for Dry Skin, According to DermatologistsCleansers that won’t leave you feeling stripped or tight.
  39. cyber monday
    It’s Now or Never to Buy Holiday Gifts On SaleNow’s the time to check everyone off your list.
  40. cyber monday
    The Best Cyber Monday Gifts for Moms, Boyfriends, Sisters and MoreFrom a heating pad on steroids to the new Mason Pearson.
  41. black friday
    Black Friday Weekend Is for Gift ShoppingNow’s the time to check everyone off your list.
  42. women’s shoes
    Rothy’s Mary Janes Are at Their Lowest Price EverStylish, comfortable, and almost 40 percent off.
  43. gifts
    Inside New York Department Stores of YoreWhen buying a gift was a contact sport.
  44. shampoo and conditioner
    The Shampoos Our Writers Actually Buy“If you have fine hair, buy this shampoo.”
  45. 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.
  46. eyes
    The Mascaras Our Writers Actually Buy“When I discovered this mascara, I knew it was over for the rest.”
  47. beauty
    All the Beauty Products We’ve Written About That Are on Sale Right NowLots of Strategist-approved brands are on sale.
  48. eyes
    A Monolid-Friendly Felt-Tip Liner“It’s the only felt-tip liner I’ll ever buy.”
  49. sleep
    How I Sleep: The Family of Four Sharing a Tatami Mat“It feels like our whole room is just a giant family bed.”
  50. 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.
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