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Arielle Avila

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Arielle Avila is a writer at the Strategist covering wardrobe basics and personal care. She joined the Strategist in 2020 and previously wrote about style at Texas Monthly.

  1. face
    The Best CC Creams, According to Makeup ArtistsFor full coverage and loads of skin benefits.
  2. lip balms and treatments
    A Non-Drying Lip Stain That Actually Lasts“It felt like I wasn’t wearing anything — no tackiness and no spidery lines around my mouth.”
  3. activewear
    The Best Running Socks, According to RunnersFor keeping your feet blister and sweat free.
  4. bath and body
    The Body Washes Our Beauty Writers Actually Buy“It lathers beautifully and lasts forever.”
  5. skin-care treatments
    The Best Anti-Aging Serums, According to DermatologistsIncluding drugstore picks and formulas for sensitive skin.
  6. massagers and recovery
    The Very Best Heating PadsFrom options for severe pain to convenient cordless heating pads.
  7. women’s apparel
    I’m About to Buy My 3rd Pair of These (On-Sale) Madewell PantsStock up while all colorways are 40 percent off.
  8. don’t dillydally
    New Stuff Alert: Nike MoMA Socks and Beetlejuice SunglassesPlus Funboy Halloween decor and Bandit’s fall gear.
  9. women’s apparel
    The 13 Very Best White T-shirts for Women“These are the retail equivalent of no-makeup makeup.”
  10. skin-care treatments
    What’s the Difference Between AHAs and BHAs?The acids are both common in chemical exfoliants, but there are key differences in how they treat skin.
  11. how i pick my picks
    A Beauty Writer’s Guide to Testing Products“I feel like a walking test tube.”
  12. skin-care treatments
    What Is Bakuchiol?It’s not an exact dupe for retinol.
  13. moisturizers
    I Found a Brazilian Bum Bum Cream Dupe“It’s exactly what I was looking for: a microdose of my favorite sweet scent that keeps me moisturized all day long.”
  14. dental care
    Our Favorite Teeth-Whitening Strips Are Just $30Less than $1.50 per treatment.
  15. celebrity shopping
    What Charlie Puth Can’t Live Without“It’s a nice summertime scent. It’s light but lasts all day.”
  16. bathroom
    The Best Shower Water Filters, According to ExpertsFrom easy-to-install in-line filters to all-in-one showerheads.
  17. cleansers
    The Face Washes Our Writers Actually Buy“My skin never feels tight after washing, which isn’t the case with most other cleansers.”
  18. celebrity shopping
    What Gina Gershon Can’t Live Without“I only use serums, and this is the one I use every day.”
  19. dental care
    Our Favorite Teeth-Whitening Pen Is Just $15The most convenient way to get a brighter smile.
  20. what i can’t live without
    What Beabadoobee Can’t Live Without“It’s just a hot scent. That’s the only way I’d describe it.”
  21. celebrity shopping
    What Kyra Sedgwick Can’t Live Without“The cleavage pillow is something I put on every night for the past 15 years or so.”
  22. women’s fashion
    A Cropped Gap Tee—for 12 BucksIt checks all the boxes: straight fit, perfectly cropped, and made out of 100 percent organic cotton.
  23. face
    The Best Sweatproof Makeup, According to Experts“I applied at 4:30 a.m., and in 26.2 miles there was a lot of sweat and tears. This lasted through it all.”
  24. mattresses
    All the Best Cooling Mattresses We’ve Ever Written AboutGoldilocks options for sleepers who run hot.
  25. the strategist 100
    The Strategist Womenswear 100The basics (and not-so-basics) to build your own wardrobe.
  26. wellness
    FSA-Eligible Summer Essentials on Sale NowStock up on sunscreen, prescription sunnies, and more with pre-tax dollars.
  27. amazon prime day 2024
    It’s Your Last Chance to Stock Up on Cheap Trash Bags and Other Prime Day DealsGet ’em while they’re still on sale.
  28. celebrity shopping
    What Tinashe Can’t Live Without“These candles do a lot. I have them everywhere.”
  29. beauty
    Turns Out, There Are Some Good Sunscreens Available in AmericaIt’s all about finding a high PA rating.
  30. beauty
    The 6 Products Under $30 We’re Loving This WeekThe glosses, mascara, and nail polish we’ve been testing (and loving) this week.
  31. celebrity shopping
    What Kylie Kelce Can’t Live Without“I test the limits of its capacity every day, but this goes unmatched.”
  32. don’t dillydally
    New Stuff Alert: Horse-Shaped Baggu and Salmon Gold HoopsPlus, party essentials from Gohar World and the Glenlivet.
  33. women’s apparel
    Stock Up on $6 Cropped Uniqlo TanksOur own newsletter editor just bought five on the spot.
  34. face
    What’s the Difference Between BB Creams and CC Creams?Plus, ingredients to look for and where they fit into a beauty routine.
  35. celebrity shopping
    What Julianne Nicholson Can’t Live Without“Now, every time I eat gummy bears, I think of Willem Dafoe yelling at me.”
  36. celebrity shopping
    What Kathy Hilton Can’t Live Without“If I’m puffy in the morning, I’ll use it and see a big difference. It’s like a Cinderella moment.”
  37. beauty
    The 7 Products Under $30 We’re Loving This WeekIncluding a $6 conditioner and a $9 liquid eyeliner.
  38. kids and babies
    How to Buy Used Kids’ Stuff OnlineGo to Facebook Markeplace for furniture, Poshmark for clothes.
  39. running
    These Compression Socks Helped Me Train My First Half Marathon Pain FreeAfter wearing the socks for a couple of hours, my legs feel refreshed.
  40. running
    Saucony’s Beginner-Friendly Running Shoes Are 30 Percent OffComfortable shoes to get you into (or back into) running.
  41. celebrity shopping
    What Taylor Hill Can’t Live Without“I ended up bringing this series on my honeymoon, and it took over my entire life. I read all five books before I was even back.”
  42. women’s fashion
    3 Universal Standard Pieces for Just $26 EachAn even deeper discount than last year’s Mystery Box.
  43. moisturizers
    The Moisturizers Our Writers Actually BuyOur favorite picks for every skin type.
  44. running
    Meet the Runners of the StrategistIt’s Running Week at the Strategist. Meet our team of (dedicated, obsessive) runners.
  45. celebrity shopping
    What Nick Viall Can’t Live Without“I stand by my homemade pizza. It’s restaurant quality.”
  46. deal of the day
    Snag On-Sale Flowers in Time for Mother’s Day While You CanDelivery dates are filling up fast, so don’t dillydally.
  47. celebrity shopping
    What Juliette Lewis Can’t Live Without“If you’re around me long enough, I will try to feed you electrolytes.”
  48. mother’s day 2024
    Mother’s Day Bouquets (That You Can Order Online) for Every Type of MomFrom classic and curated to wild and off the wall.
  49. gifts
    The Best Gifts for Grandmothers, According to Grandmothers (and a Few Grandkids)From practical picks to DIY gifts.
  50. don’t dillydally
    10 Things That’ll Almost Definitely Sell Out: From Bandit to BatshevaIncluding fruit claw clips and Kartell chairs for Barbie’s DreamHouse.
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