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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. prime day
    The Stuff We Subscribe To (That’s On Sale for Prime Day)Including the cat litter one editor has been purchasing for 17 years.
  2. hair care
    The Leave-in Conditioner We Spied on Zadie Smith’s BookshelvesThis $8 conditioner is a curly-hair staple.
  3. face
    The 17 Very Best Foundations for Mature SkinIncluding ones that blur fine lines, smooth out wrinkles, and add radiance.
  4. skin-care
    This Dark-Circle-Brightening Eye Cream Is Half OffWriter Dominique Pariso says it makes her under eye “near perfect.”
  5. bath and body
    The Body Washes Our Beauty Writers Actually Buy“It lathers beautifully and lasts forever.”
  6. what i can’t live without
    What Eva Chen Can’t Live Without“I feel like there is not a thing in the world that would not be solved with a mesh pouch.”
  7. skin-care
    Keke Palmer’s Favorite Eye Cream Is Half Off Until MidnightIt’s 50 percent off at a bunch of different retailers.
  8. suncare
    Finally, a Mineral SPF for Brown Skin“For the first time ever, my holy grail, Black Girl Sunscreen, has some real competition.”
  9. strategist explains
    Why Is Body Deodorant Suddenly Everywhere?And should you be using it?
  10. don’t dillydally
    New Stuff Alert: Away Tennis Bags and Coco Gauff Jean JacketsPlus a cool-looking perfume from Tory Burch and throw pillows from Parachute.
  11. strategist brain
    On My Mind: Wedding Shoes and White Mesh ShortsWelcome to Strategist Brain.
  12. beauty
    Everything Worth Buying at Dermstore’s Anniversary SaleIncluding Elta MD sunscreen and Vacation’s nice-smelling sunscreen.
  13. cheek
    The Best Cream Blushes, According to Makeup ArtistsIncluding the OG product that started it all.
  14. decor
    Today Only, the Flamingo Estate Tomato Candle Is 21 Percent OffA good opportunity to see what the hype is all about.
  15. cleansers
    The Face Washes Our Writers Actually Buy“My skin never feels tight after washing, which isn’t the case with most other cleansers.”
  16. skin-care tools
    The NuFace Mini Is the Cheapest It’s Ever BeenIt’s almost half off.
  17. home
    It’s a Honeywell-Fan SummerEight summers in and it still keeps me cool.
  18. amazon prime day 2024
    The 62 Best Prime Day Beauty Deals, According to Our Beauty WriterPlus, in hair care, the Dyson Corrale is 20 percent off.
  19. strategist round table
    Some Sweaty Strategist Writers on How to Survive the HeatOn the occasion of this horrifically hot summer, here’s how they are dealing with the dampness.
  20. deal of the day
    The Kacey Musgraves Candle Is On SaleIt’s everyone’s favorite Boy Smells.
  21. face
    The 9 Very Best Tinted MoisturizersThey’re lightweight, hydrating, and usually come with a bit of sun protection.
  22. steal my registry
    What Chef Naj Austin and Screenwriter Van Newman Put on Their Wedding RegistryIncluding an Ooni oven for pizza parties and a doormat made of rope.
  23. skin-care
    This Beginner-Friendly Vitamin C Is 30 Percent OffLightweight, effective, and under $20.
  24. don’t dillydally
    New Stuff Alert: Dusen Dusen Dog Beds and Locavore DiptyquePlus a summer collection from Glossier.
  25. bath and body
    Ask Me About My Once-Weekly DeodorantThe best, most reliable deodorants, according to the Strategist’s Beauty Brief writers.
  26. shampoo and conditioner
    The 8 Very Best Leave-in ConditionersIncluding an option that gives “featherlight hydration.”
  27. cleansers
    Our Favorite Face Wash for Oily Skin Is 25 Percent OffStrategist writer Jeremy Rellosa says it’s like “a skin-care treatment at the spa.”
  28. skin-care treatments
    The Best Eye Creams for Mature SkinWe asked dermatologists and an esthetician for their favorites.
  29. beauty
    The 7 Products Under $30 We’re Loving This WeekIncluding a $6 conditioner and a $9 liquid eyeliner.
  30. women’s apparel
    Skims’ First-Ever Fits Everybody Sale Is Happening — This Is What I’m BuyingLots and lots of bralettes.
  31. skin-care
    The 3-Step Routine That Turns My Dry Skin Glowy“I’m unceasingly glowy but not at all greasy.”
  32. skin-care
    Everything I’m Buying at the Tatcha Friends and Family SaleFrom a pricey skin mist to a nourishing skin cream.
  33. moisturizers
    The Moisturizers Our Writers Actually BuyOur favorite picks for every skin type.
  34. deal of the day
    This Lightweight, Mattifying Korean Sunscreen Is Half-Off TodayIt checks all the boxes of what grown-up sunblock should be.
  35. mother’s day 2024
    The Cheapest, Nicest Gifts for Mom From the Most Expensive BrandsFor nearly impossible-to-please mothers, size doesn’t matter — but a fancy brand name might.
  36. skin-care treatments
    What’s the Difference Between NuFace and Solawave?And which one might be best for you.
  37. suncare
    The Face SPF Our Beauty Writers Actually BuyOur tried-and-true picks with no white cast.
  38. deal of the day
    Our Favorite Foot Mask Is $13Baby-soft feet for less than the cost of a pedicure.
  39. suncare
    The Best Lip Balms With SPFIncluding a lip oil that tastes like vanilla Tootsie Rolls.
  40. the strategist 100
    The Strategist Drugstore 100One hundred carefully considered, fully vetted essentials.
  41. lip balms and treatments
    The Lip Balms Our Beauty Writers Actually Buy“Each time I get seduced by a new fancy lip balm, I always end up coming back to Vaseline. It’s cheap, it’s classic, and it works.”
  42. how i pick my picks
    Stop Wasting Your Money on Eye CreamBeauty writer Tembe Denton-Hurst tells us how she picks her picks.
  43. compulsive shopping
    I Can’t Stop Buying Decks of CardsInterior stylist Sydney Colburn shares her favorite decks from her 70-plus-piece collection.
  44. best of new york
    The Best Hair Braiders in New YorkIncluding Beyoncé-inspired Lemonade braids and any kind of cornrow.
  45. deal of the day
    Our Favorite Affordable KP Body Scrub Is Half Off at SephoraIt contains a high concentration of AHAs and won’t break the bank.
  46. skin-care treatments
    The 9 Very Best Products for Preventing and Fading MelasmaIncluding sunscreens, serums, and a brightening treatment.
  47. don’t dillydally
    11 Things That’ll Almost Definitely Sell Out: From Ruggable to ReformationIncluding a western-inspired collection from Gap and Dapper Dan.
  48. acne treatments
    The Strategist Beauty Team on How to Treat a PimplePop it the right way.
  49. fragrance
    You Don’t Need More Fragrance; You Need a Stronger Fragrance“Eau de parfums, or just parfums, have the greatest concentrations of perfume oils and are therefore stronger and last longer.”
  50. sales
    The Viral CosRX Snail Mucin Is 30 Percent Off at SkinStoreA big discount on snail mucin awaits.
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