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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. gifts
    47 of the Best Birthday Gifts for Every Type of DadFrom the bookworm dad to the one who grills.
  2. self-tanner
    The Very Best Facial TannersLotions, drops, and oils to achieve that sun-kissed glow.
  3. sales
    The Best Deals You Can Still Shop from Nordstrom’s Summer SaleThe sale ended on Tuesday, but plenty of our top picks are still discounted.
  4. shaving and grooming
    The 9 Very Best Beard TrimmersAccording to barbers and guys with good beards.
  5. bath and body
    The Body Washes Our Beauty Writers Actually Buy“It lathers beautifully and lasts forever.”
  6. skin-care treatments
    The 13 Very Best Treatments for Eczema“For eczema-prone skin, hydration is the name of the game.”
  7. skin-care
    The Best Skin-Care Routine for Your 30sYou can build your whole routine for under $150.
  8. women’s apparel
    My Grab-and-Go Ball GownI’ve worn it to weddings, picnics, and vintage markets.
  9. how i pick my picks
    I Destroyed My Hair So You Don’t Have ToA hair-care writer on the best shampoos, conditioners, and masks.
  10. eyes
    Urban Decay’s Still Got It“It’s simple, properly smoky, and has a luxury feel at a decently affordable price.”
  11. gifts
    48 Birthday Gifts for Every Type of MomFor foodie moms, moms who garden, and moms who need a massage.
  12. grooming
    The 8 Very Best Shaving CreamsYour underarms too could be “tight and smooth but also soft and smelling like the dad you never had.”
  13. grooming
    The Very Best Men’s RazorsSafety razors, cartridge razors, electric razors, and straight razors at every price point.
  14. cleansers
    The Face Washes Our Writers Actually Buy“My skin never feels tight after washing, which isn’t the case with most other cleansers.”
  15. celebrity shopping
    What the Wiggles’ Simon Pryce Can’t Live Without“I bought them, and it was a big moment to achieve that.”
  16. furniture
    The 6 Very Best Standing DesksFrom simple manual options to highly customizable rigs.
  17. the strategist 100
    The Strategist Dorm 100From mini-fridges and mattress toppers to storage solutions and shower shoes.
  18. don’t dillydally
    New Stuff Alert: Peanuts Baggus and Vintage IkeaPlus a cooling TRTL pillow and the relaunch of the first-ever Urban Decay Naked Palette.
  19. skin-care treatments
    The Best Skin-Care Routine for Your 50sHint: You don’t have to clear your whole skin-care shelf at the turn of a new decade.
  20. sales
    53 Best Last-Minute Deals From Nordstrom’s Anniversary SaleThe sale ends Sunday, August 4.
  21. beauty tools
    Consider the Eyelash Separator“Since discovering this separator about a month ago, I now use it as faithfully as I do my eyelash curler.”
  22. skin-care treatments
    The 14 Very Best Products to Get Rid of and Prevent ScarsHint: The earlier you treat them, the better.
  23. self-tanner
    Our Favorite Self-Tanner Is Now Less Than $20It comes in three shades and leaves a natural-looking glow.
  24. celebrity shopping
    What Denzel Curry Can’t Live Without“It’s weird in the beginning and then it just blossoms.”
  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. beauty
    What to Buy From the Nordstrom Summer Beauty EventThere are deals across hair care, skin care, and beauty.
  28. father’s day 2024
    The Best Father’s Day Gifts for Every Type of DadWhether your dad loves golf, wine, traveling, or the dog, we’ve got the perfect present.
  29. hair styling
    This Detangler Gives Me Sabrina Carpenter BangsIt’s the best thing I’ve found for my bangs since a Velcro roller.
  30. acne treatments
    I Faded My Acne Scars in 6 Weeks“I’d recommend putting in the effort. Because after six weeks, there’s no denying it works.”
  31. grooming
    The 7 Very Best Straight RazorsExpert-approved traditional and shavette straight razors (and how to use them without cutting yourself).
  32. grooming
    The 6 Best Shaving Creams for MenI asked grooming experts for their favorites.
  33. beauty
    The 7 Products Under $30 We’re Loving This WeekIncluding a $6 conditioner and a $9 liquid eyeliner.
  34. luggage
    A Samsonite Carry-on for Less Than $100It’s expandable and made of durable polycarbonate.
  35. self-tanner
    Paris Hilton’s Self-tanner Is Good, Not Great“If I’m going to drop $50 on self-tanner, I want it to be as close to perfect as it gets.”
  36. women’s accessories
    A Striped Baggu Fanny Pack for a Mere $22 (Half-Off!)It’s pleasingly puffy — and available in four colorways.
  37. the strategist 100
    The Strategist Travel 100Thoughtfully chosen, obsessively vetted items for all kinds of trips.
  38. moisturizers
    The Moisturizers Our Writers Actually BuyOur favorite picks for every skin type.
  39. face
    This Glittery Setting Spray Might Not Be a Gimmick“I’m 100 percent going to pack it in my makeup bag for Glastonbury.”
  40. moisturizers
    20 Percent Off a Glow-Giving Moisturizer for Strategist ReadersFrom a brand beloved by Jessica Chastain and Olivia Wilde.
  41. grooming
    The 11 Very Best Manscaping ToolsErgonomically designed trimmers, razors, and scissors for grooming your most sensitive areas.
  42. suncare
    The Face SPF Our Beauty Writers Actually BuyOur tried-and-true picks with no white cast.
  43. deal of the day
    Our Favorite Self-Tanner Is Drugstore Price TodayIt’s non-drying and avoids the dreaded fake-tan smell.
  44. deal of the day
    This (Highly Giftable) Microfiber Hair Wrap Is 30 Percent Off TodayIt helps reduce frizz, breakage, and drying time.
  45. ask the strategist
    Ask the Strategist: How Can I Take Care of My Hair As a Swimmer?You need to be cleansing the chlorine (and salt) from your hair.
  46. 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.”
  47. deal of the day
    Our Favorite Snail Mucin Set Is Less Than $25 TodayIt’s TSA-approved, so you’ll never have to sacrifice it at security.
  48. celebrity shopping
    What June Diane Raphael Can’t Live Without“If I was left alone on a desert island and could only bring one thing, it would probably be this mascara.”
  49. luggage
    Finally, a Duffel and a Garment Bag in OneIt counts as a personal item, and it keeps dresses and shirts wrinkle free.
  50. skin-care treatments
    I’m Face Basting With Butt Paste, Thanks to TikTok“I was honestly dazzled by the results. My skin woke up feeling hydrated and even looking a little glowy.”
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