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Tembe Denton-Hurst

Writer, the Strategist

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. reading lists
    The Ripped Bodice’s Guide to Romance NovelsFrom hockey romances to newsroom affairs.
  2. makeup
    Don’t Sleep on Victoria Beckham Beauty“I was stunned by the close color match and felt a little emotional about how seen I felt.”
  3. skin-care treatments
    What Is Snail Mucin?An explainer on the viral ingredient.
  4. sales
    The Solawave Wand Is Under $100, the Cheapest We’ve Seen It Since Prime DayIt’s portable, convenient, and currently under $100.
  5. health
    The Best Ways to Prevent Thigh Chafe When It’s Hot and Humid OutsideTwenty-one experts recommend the anti-chafe products they rely on, from glide-on balms to powders you can precisely apply and garter-style leg bands.
  6. makeup
    Don’t Sleep on Victoria Beckham Beauty“I was stunned by the close color match and felt a little emotional about how seen I felt.”
  7. celebrity shopping
    What 6LACK Can’t Live Without“Telfar really did something special with their durags.”
  8. year in review
    A Year of Shiny Lip Balms and Very Glossy LipsThe line between lip balms and glosses has never been blurrier.
  9. fragrance
    A Perfume Primer From Our Fragrance FanaticHow to pick, wear, and store fragrances, according to the Strategist’s in-house nose.
  10. best of 2023
    The Best Books of 2023Ten authors whose original ideas challenged our preconceived notions of the world.
  11. skin-care
    Ask the Strategist: What’s a Good Dupe for the NuFace Gel?Including the gel you likely have on hand.
  12. gifts
    21 Cheapest, Nicest Gifts From the Most Expensive BrandsIncluding a pair of sort-of-affordable cashmere gloves from The Row.
  13. cyber monday 2023
    All the Best Beauty Cyber Monday Deals, From Ami Colé to Violet GreyIncluding Hailey Bieber’s facial steamer and the Telfar bag of lip gloss.
  14. black friday 2023
    All the Best Beauty Black Friday Deals, From Ami Colé to Violet GreyIncluding Hailey Bieber’s facial steamer and the Telfar bag of lip gloss.
  15. sales
    Tatcha’s Dewy Skin Cream Is the Cheapest We’ve Seen It All YearStock up on the moisturizer Rio said instantly transformed her skin.
  16. fragrance
    My Signature Scent Is Courteney Cox–Approved“Coming up with this combination has been a yearslong process. I get compliments anytime I leave the house with it layered on my skin.”
  17. gifts
    The Best (Strategist-Approved) Children’s BooksTwenty-five titles for babies, toddlers, elementary, and middle-school kids.
  18. skin-care treatments
    Where Have All the Skin Barriers Gone?Tembe Denton-Hurst explores the skin-care damage-repair cycle.
  19. don’t dillydally
    10 Things That’ll Almost Definitely Sell Out: From Skims to Sandy LiangIncluding a push-up bra with nipple detailing.
  20. sales
    Rio’s Favorite Snail Mucin Essence Is Over 50 Percent OffIt helps with everything from inflammation to wrinkles to hydration.
  21. sales
    Our Favorite Affordable Eye Cream Is Almost 60 Percent OffIt’s the cheapest we’ve seen it this year.
  22. sales
    This TikTok-Viral Concealer Is 20 Percent OffIt’s so easy to blend it’s practically foolproof.
  23. don’t dillydally
    8 Things That’ll Almost Definitely Sell Out: From Beats to Boy SmellsIncluding a mini Dutch oven inspired by the Ebony test kitchen.
  24. sales
    This Acne-Zapping Gel Is Less Than $10It’s the strongest retinoid you can get without a prescription.
  25. sales
    Sunday Riley’s Cult-Favorite Lactic-Acid Serum Is 25 Percent OffIt’s one of our favorites for fading hyperpigmentation.
  26. hair treatments
    All the Best Curly-Hair Products We’ve Ever Written About“I’ve had curly hair all my life, and this is the best thing I’ve used.”
  27. sales
    This Acne-Fighting Face Mask Is Half Off at SephoraSaweetie called it a “magic potion.”
  28. sales
    This Coola Spray Sunscreen Set Is Practically a TwoferIt’s water-resistant, it’s over 70 percent organic, and it smells like a vacation.
  29. prime day 2023
    Our Beauty Writer’s 43 Favorite Prime Day Beauty DealsFrom TikTok–famous snail essences to SPF-infused lip balm.
  30. style
    The Trucker Hat of Black Creative Brooklyn“They’re everywhere now. If you go to a festival or block party, somebody’s wearing Savant.”
  31. celebrity shopping
    What Mal Wright Can’t Live Without“They break in so good. It’s like a relationship between your foot and the shoe.”
  32. sales
    Tatcha’s Beloved Dewy Skin Cream Is 20 Percent OffRio says nothing compares to the rich, dew-making moisturizer.
  33. steal my party
    How to Celebrate Juneteenth With a Very Black Cookout“You will always see a bit of Black culture peeking out — on the table, in the music, in the art, in the dance, and the conversation.”
  34. father’s day 2023
    The Best Books for Every Type of DadIncluding history, poetry, novels, and cookbooks.
  35. decor
    34 Cheap (But Expensive-Looking) Patio Décor ItemsIncluding outdoor furniture, rugs, and lighting.
  36. sales
    Our Favorite Self-Tanning Face Lotion Is 30 Percent OffLike a week at the beach, but without the UV rays.
  37. sales
    Our Favorite Depuffing Eye Cream Is 20 Percent OffA blend of caffeine and ginseng zaps extra fluid from the under eye.
  38. sales
    This Strat-Favorite Detangling Brush Is Half Off at UltaIt cut one writer’s detangling time in half.
  39. sales
    This Easy-to-Use Hair-Removal Device Is 25 Percent OffIt lasts as long as a wax and is much less painful.
  40. travel
    Tembe Denton-Hurst’s 3-Day Trip to the DMV — the Setting of Her Debut NovelSteak dinners, record stores, and a nighttime visit to the monuments.
  41. sales
    This Do-Everything Body Oil Is 25 Percent OffAs writer Sadie Stein puts it, “Basically, anything argan oil can do, HP can do, too — only it’s somehow sexier.”
  42. celebrity shopping
    What Gallerist Hannah Traore Can’t Live Without“These are the only kitten heels I’ve worn that actually look good.”
  43. sales
    Stock Up on Our Favorite Sunscreen While It’s 20 Percent OffIt’s noncomedogenic, nongreasy, and recommended by five dermatologist we spoke to.
  44. first person
    It Doesn’t Matter How We BehaveIf the deck is stacked against Black women anyway, we might as well act how we want.
  45. sales
    Our Favorite Facial Cleansing Brush Is 30 Percent OffUse once a week for best results.
  46. acne treatments
    The 15 Very Best Cystic-Acne TreatmentsFrom leave-on masks to topical creams.
  47. sales
    Our Favorite Vitamin-C Serum for Sensitive Skin Is 24 Percent OffIt’s packed with barrier-supporting ceramides and soothing vitamin B-5.
  48. cleansers
    This Brightening K-Beauty Cleanser Is 30 Percent OffIts main ingredient is much-beloved rice water.
  49. reading lists
    22 Black Coffee-Table Books to Add to Your CollectionIncluding a book written by curator Kimberly Drew.
  50. sales
    CosRx’s Glow-Making, Snail-Powered Essence Is Half-offIt’s good for just about every skin concern, from hyperpigmentation to dull skin.
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