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Rachael Griffiths

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Rachael Griffiths is a writer at the Strategist based in the United Kingdom. She writes about beauty, fashion, travel, and accessories.

  1. celebrity shopping
    What Chloe Bailey Can’t Live Without“It smells like shea butter and banana, so it complements well with my perfume.”
  2. gifts
    A Gift for Every Type of WifePicks for every type of wife at every price point.
  3. pregnancy
    The 18 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.
  4. hair tools
    The 8 Very Best Hair ClippersThirteen barbers (and a couple of regular folks known to buzz at home) recommend the clippers to use to get the job done.
  5. women’s fashion
    The 17 Very Best Work Bags for WomenIncluding one that can handle both the New York subway and a Vermont mountain hike.
  6. face
    The Concealers Our Writers Actually Buy“It’s the first concealer I ever bought, and it’s still my favorite.”
  7. shampoo and conditioner
    The 11 Very Best ShampoosFor dry hair, thinning hair, frizzy hair, and curls.
  8. travel
    Stocking Stuffers for Frequent FliersSmall delights they’ll make space for in their carry-on.
  9. shampoo and conditioner
    The 9 Very Best Shampoos for Color-Treated HairNourishing options for every hair color.
  10. shampoo and conditioner
    The 8 Very Best Shampoos for Fine HairWith specific picks to battle oil, add volume, and restore moisture.
  11. gifts
    The Best Beauty Gifts on Amazon Under $30That will please every kind of beauty obsessive.
  12. gifts
    The Best Gifts for Pokémon Fans, According to Pokémon FansWe talked to lifelong adult fans, a director at Pokémon GO, and a bunch of kids to find out what they really want.
  13. acne treatments
    The 9 Best Pimple PatchesIncluding some that are almost invisible.
  14. don’t dillydally
    New Stuff Alert: Durable Cowboy Boots and Pop-Star PerfumeAlso handloomed rugs and metallic nail polish.
  15. speakers
    Our Favorite Bluetooth Speaker Is the Cheapest We’ve Ever SeenJust in time for Secret Santa.
  16. gifts
    36 Strategist-Approved Grooming Gifts for Every Kind of ManGadgets, accessories, creams, and colognes that will freshen up his grooming kit.
  17. christmas gifts
    An Advent Calendar for Every Type of Person(Before they sell out.)
  18. gifts
    The Best Gifts for Sabrina Carpenter Fans, According to CarpentersDomingo not included.
  19. skin-care treatments
    The Best Skin-Care Routine for Your 40sFrom cleansers and toners to skin-care devices to use in between office treatments.
  20. skin-care treatments
    The Very Best Skin-Care Products for Redness and RosaceaFrom creams and cleansers to serums and sunscreens.
  21. celebrity shopping
    What Jade Can’t Live Without“I’ve done the rounds of every single hair oil you can think of — it’s the thing that I’ve tried and tested the most.”
  22. shampoo and conditioner
    The 11 Very Best Conditioners“The reparative work this does is second to none.”
  23. grooming
    The 9 Very Best Electric Razors“Using electric razors can be so much better for the skin.”
  24. cyber monday
    $55 Jeans and $119 Puffers at Everlane’s Particularly Good Cyber Monday SaleFrom cashmere knits to half-off wool coats.
  25. cyber monday
    All the Best Deals From Nordstrom’s Cyber Monday SaleSavings on women’s fashion, men’s footwear, and plenty of Le Creuset.
  26. gifts
    A Bag Charm for Every Kind of PersonFrom cuddly to high fashion.
  27. office
    The 6 Very Best Standing-Desk ConvertersWith a standing-desk converter, you can turn any table or desktop into an ergonomic workspace.
  28. shampoo and conditioner
    The Shampoos Our Writers Actually Buy“If you have fine hair, buy this shampoo.”
  29. gifts
    The Best Chappell Roan Gifts, According to Die-Hard FansFor all the Pink Pony girls.
  30. women’s fashion
    This Stylish Work Backpack Is Over Half OffIt’s one of the best early Black Friday deals I’ve spotted.
  31. strategist brain
    On My Mind: Double Denim and Blush BlindnessWelcome to Strategist Brain.
  32. eyes
    The Mascaras Our Writers Actually Buy“When I discovered this mascara, I knew it was over for the rest.”
  33. hair treatments
    11 of the Very Best Hair Masks“Hair masks are key to healthy hair, no matter the texture.”
  34. acne treatments
    The Best Skin-Care Routine for Teens With Acne, According to DermatologistsFrom the basics to targeted treatments.
  35. fitness
    The 5 Very Best Pre-WorkoutsFor an added boost during your workout.
  36. 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).
  37. hair tools
    The Very Best Hot RollersSets for every hair type and texture to give you bouncy, long-lasting curls.
  38. grooming
    The 9 Very Best Safety Razors (and Blades)Short-handle razors, long-handle razors, and razors for easily irritated skin.
  39. hair styling
    The Best Anti-Frizz Hair ProductsFor deep nourishment and long-lasting styling.
  40. prime day
    Our Favorite Blowout Brush Is a Particularly Good Prime Day DealIt happens to be our beauty writer’s favorite blow-dryer brush.
  41. shampoo and conditioner
    The 12 Very Best Dry ShampoosFor all hair types and textures.
  42. shampoo and conditioner
    Our Favorite Conditioner Is Currently Just $10You’d pay more for some drugstore options.
  43. hair treatments
    The 7 Very Best Hair OilsFor smoothing, de-frizzing, and shine.
  44. hair styling
    The Very Best Hair GelsFor hold and definition.
  45. face
    A Beauty Brief Blush RoundtableWe discussed the state of blush — and shared a few products we’re eager to try.
  46. women’s accessories
    The 11 Very Best Fanny PacksFanny packs to dress up for date night, throw on while hiking, or even used as a hands-free diaper bag.
  47. women’s activewear
    These Strategist-Recommended Alo Dupes Are Just $20They’re great for yoga and cardio.
  48. skin-care treatments
    The Best Skin-Care Routine for Teens and Tweens, According to DermatologistsStep one: Don’t overthink it.
  49. tabletop week
    What Are the Best Tablecloths?Fit for feasting (and spilling).
  50. self-tanner
    The 10 Very Best Self-TannersIncluding one that Rio Viera-Newton calls “absolutely undetectable.”
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