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Tembe Denton-Hurst

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Tembe Denton-Hurst is a writer at the Strategist who covers beauty and books. She previously wrote about beauty and culture for Nylon and Elle. She's also the author of the novel Homebodies.

  1. bedding
    The 7 Very Best Silk PillowcasesIncluding a dupe for the pricey Parachute silk pillowcase.
  2. suncare
    The 22 Very Best Sunscreens for Your FaceIncluding options for sunscreen-phobic acne sufferers.
  3. gifts
    The Best Gifts for Bookworms (That Aren’t Books)Because they’ve probably already read that novel.
  4. skin-care tools
    The Best Microcurrent Skin-Care Devices, According to Experts“It leaves you looking well rested even if you’re not.”
  5. moisturizers
    The 9 Very Best Hand CreamsIncluding a retinol-packed hand cream that comes in a nice-looking jar.
  6. moisturizers
    The 13 Best Moisturizers for Mature SkinThe key is nourishing, barrier-protecting ingredients.
  7. decor
    The Very Best-Smelling CandlesIncluding one that smells like a ripe tomato vine.
  8. skin-care treatments
    The 16 Very Best Vitamin-C SerumsIncluding specific serums for dry, oily, and acne-prone skin.
  9. lip balms and treatments
    A Moisturizing Laneige Lip Treatment for $20This plumping lip balm smoothes wrinkles over time.
  10. moisturizers
    The 11 Very Best Wrinkle CreamsIncluding options with and without retinol and choices for sensitive skin, oily skin, and fragile under-eye skin.
  11. moisturizers
    Turns Out, With Beef Tallow, the Beefier the BetterThe lipid-rich moisturizer is making the rounds on social media.
  12. bath and body
    The 14 Very Best Body Lotions for Dry SkinIncluding everyday options, lotions for sensitive skin, and products to specifically treat inflamed dry skin and dryness caused by eczema.
  13. sun care
    The 11 Very Best SunscreensThe best all-purpose sunscreens to slather on at the beach or before a backyard barbecue — or to stash in your bag.
  14. valentine’s day gifts
    A Gift for Every Type of GirlfriendFrom splurges to “just because” pick-me-ups.
  15. bath and body
    My In-Shower Moisturizing Manifesto“After many rounds of trial and error, I’ve settled on five products that have become essential and revitalized my skin.”
  16. valentine’s day gifts
    Splurgy Gifts for Girlfriends That Are Actually Worth ItFrom a lace-handed apron from Gohar to lightweight cashmere from Guest in Residence.
  17. shampoo and conditioner
    The 8 Very Best Shampoos for Fine HairWith specific picks to battle oil, add volume, and restore moisture.
  18. cleansers
    The 9 Very Best Face Washes for AcneFrom old-school Neutrogena to a cleansing balm.
  19. moisturizers
    The 13 Very Best Night CreamsIncluding options for skin that’s acne-prone, dry, normal, or aging.
  20. beauty
    $14 Byoma Moisturizer, Discounted Bioderma, and Other Skin Care on SaleIncluding a cheap Theragun microcurrent device, a discounted Beautyblender set, and more.
  21. gifts
    48 Gifts Under $50 From Black-Owned BusinessesIncluding the “Telfar of lip gloss,” a calming candle, and a crisp bottle of Chardonnay.
  22. beauty
    Valentine’s Day Is for Using the Good StuffThe extra-nice products the Beauty Brief writers are indulging in this holiday.
  23. moisturizers
    The 11 Very Best Drugstore Eye CreamsIncluding options that treat dark circles, fine lines, and puffiness.
  24. moisturizers
    The Best Body Lotions, According to Dermatologists and AestheticiansIncluding a body butter an aesthetician has been gatekeeping for years.
  25. lips
    This MAC Lip Kit Is 40 Percent OffA full-lip look from an iconic makeup brand.
  26. the strategist 100
    The Strategist Beauty 100Something for every step of your routine — from your scalp to the soles of your feet.
  27. strategist brain
    On My Mind: Brutalist Dining Chairs and Banana Republic DressesWelcome to Strategist Brain.
  28. moisturizers
    The 16 Very Best Moisturizers for Oily SkinThat won’t make you look like a greaseball.
  29. skin-care treatments
    The Very Best Retinol Products for Every Skin TypeAn anti-aging essential.
  30. lip balms and treatments
    The 13 Very Best Lip BalmsFrom Aquaphor to Burt’s Bees to Carmex.
  31. moisturizers
    The 16 Very Best Eye Creams“I would swim in this product if I could.”
  32. pregnancy
    The Best Skin-Care Products to Use While Pregnant (and Nursing)Including ingredients to avoid, alternatives to look for, and the best products expectant (and new) moms can use.
  33. skin-care
    The CosRX Snail Mucin Eye Cream Is the Cheapest We’ve Ever Seen ItIt’s great for dark under-eyes and hydration.
  34. moisturizers
    The 14 Very Best Moisturizers for Dry SkinHyaluronic acid is your best friend.
  35. beauty
    The Beauty Staples We’re Bringing Into 2025Our beloved (but somewhat boring) can’t-live-withouts.
  36. lips
    The Telfar of Lip Gloss Is Just $12 a TubeIt’s the cheapest we’ve seen it … ever.
  37. face
    The Concealers Our Writers Actually Buy“It’s the first concealer I ever bought, and it’s still my favorite.”
  38. lips
    This Was the Year of Brown Lip LinerOur beauty writer tested four to find the best.
  39. beauty gifts
    The Best Beauty Advent Calendars to Buy Before They Sell OutA surprise behind every door.
  40. cyber monday
    I Found the Best Cyber Monday Beauty Deals at Ulta, Sephora, and DermstoreFrom dirt-cheap pimple patches to half-off eyeshadow palettes.
  41. black friday
    I Found the Best Black Friday Beauty Deals at Ulta, Sephora, and DermstoreFrom $12 Benefit mascara to dirt-cheap pimple patches.
  42. black friday
    I Found the Best Black Friday Beauty Deals at Ulta, Sephora, and DermstoreFrom $12 Benefit mascara to dirt-cheap pimple patches.
  43. gifts
    The Best Beyoncé Gifts, According to Die-hard FansEight Beyoncé superfans, the kind who can recite her entire discography, shared the gifts they’d want to give and receive.
  44. 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.
  45. what i can’t live without
    What Sasheer Zamata (Still) Can’t Live Without“It still works, still cleans my ass.”
  46. beauty
    Our Beauty Writer’s Guide to Everything Worth Buying At Sephora’s Savings EventIncluding our favorite lightweight hair oil.
  47. skin-care treatments
    This Wrinkle-Smoothing Eye Cream Is Almost Half-OffIt uses slow-release retinol and hyaluronic acid to reduce irritation.
  48. beauty
    How Can You Tell What The Good Beauty Advent Calendars Are?The intel on the best ones to buy (right now, before they sell out).
  49. don’t dillydally
    New Stuff Alert: Hill House Tartan and Grandma Moses MugsPlus: Ecco ballet sneakers, Grandma Moses mugs, and Reformation demi-fine jewelry.
  50. prime day
    This Prime Day, Try Something from Beauty TokIncluding an impressive cheap Neutrogena eye cream.
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