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Kitty Guo is a writer at the Strategist covering beauty, fashion, and gifts. She also runs a personal-shopping newsletter, Worn in, Worn out.

  1. gifts
    49 Non-Boring Stocking Stuffers Under $25 (That Will Still Arrive in Time)A gift for everyone on your list, from the teenage Swiftie to the sister-in-law training for a half-marathon.
  2. lips
    Clinique Black Honey Is 25 Percent Off (and Makes a Great Stocking Stuffer)It’s a great lipstick for people who don’t like lipstick, and stains the lips a perfect shade of rosy mauve.
  3. gifts
    The Best Makeup Gifts for Makeup ObsessivesFrom glittery eye-shadow palettes to personalized lip glosses.
  4. moisturizers
    The Very Best Moisturizers for Combination SkinIncluding all-in-one options and products you can mix and match to spot-treat dry and oily patches.
  5. moisturizers
    The Very Best Drugstore MoisturizersFor highly effective hydration that won’t break the bank.
  6. eyes
    The Best Eye-Shadow Palettes, According to Makeup ArtistsFor everything from a no-makeup-makeup look to a full-on glitter eye.
  7. face
    The Concealers Our Writers Actually Buy“It’s the first concealer I ever bought, and it’s still my favorite.”
  8. cleansers
    The Very Best Face WashesCleansers that leave your skin supple, not stripped.
  9. cleansers
    The 15 Very Best Makeup RemoversIncluding one described as “if Vaseline petroleum jelly and Pond’s cold cream had a baby.”
  10. gifts
    The Best Gifts for Teachers, According to TeachersFrom personalized stationery to an on-demand massage — and lots of (actually useful) gift cards.
  11. gifts
    The Best Gifts for Cat People, According to Cat PeopleFrom cat-themed Japanese stationery and aesthetic scratching posts to a litter box that could actually change their life.
  12. celebrity shopping
    What Cole Hauser Can’t Live Without“These are the most comfortable boots I’ve ever tried on.”
  13. gifts
    87 Unusually Special Museum Gift-Shop GiftsNo magnets or mouse pads allowed.
  14. beauty tools
    The 11 Very Best Lighted Makeup MirrorsNever walk outside with mismatched foundation again.
  15. gifts
    The Best Subscription Boxes for Every Person (That Also Make Great Gifts)It’s the gift that literally keeps on giving.
  16. cleansers
    The Best Face Washes for Oily Skin, According to DermatologistsSay good-bye to grease with these gentle-yet-effective cleansers.
  17. gifts
    The 99 Best E-Gift CardsNot only is it better than nothing, but they get to pick out something they actually want.
  18. gifts
    49 People With Exceptional Taste on the Best Gifts Under $50From Beverly Nguyen’s Italian toothbrush to Zoe Latta’s nature-filled paperweights.
  19. small appliances
    Get Them a Fancy Hot-Chocolate Maker“Since receiving the Velvetiser, my hot-chocolate consumption has increased from a few times a year to nearly nightly.”
  20. eyes
    The 29 Very Best MascarasIncluding lengthening, volumizing, cruelty-free, and waterproof options.
  21. cleansers
    The Best Face Washes for Dry Skin, According to DermatologistsCleansers that won’t leave you feeling stripped or tight.
  22. cyber monday
    It’s Now or Never to Buy Holiday Gifts On SaleNow’s the time to check everyone off your list.
  23. cyber monday
    The Best Cyber Monday Gifts for Moms, Boyfriends, Sisters and MoreFrom a heating pad on steroids to the new Mason Pearson.
  24. black friday
    Black Friday Weekend Is for Gift ShoppingNow’s the time to check everyone off your list.
  25. women’s shoes
    Rothy’s Mary Janes Are at Their Lowest Price EverStylish, comfortable, and almost 40 percent off.
  26. gifts
    Inside New York Department Stores of YoreWhen buying a gift was a contact sport.
  27. shampoo and conditioner
    The Shampoos Our Writers Actually Buy“If you have fine hair, buy this shampoo.”
  28. cleansers
    The Best Face Washes for Men, According to DermatologistsFor guys who are oily, dry, or anywhere in between.
  29. moisturizers
    The Very Best Face MoisturizersWhether your skin is dry and flaky, slick and oily, or a combination of both.
  30. women’s fashion
    What Are the Best Belts for Women?Buckle up.
  31. moisturizers
    Four Aggressive Moisturizers on Their Winter RoutinesAdvice from people who are doing the absolute most to keep their skin supple in the dry-air months.
  32. lips
    The 23 Very Best Red LipsticksFrom classic Ruby Woo to newer favorites like Rihanna’s Fenty Stunna Lip Paint.
  33. eyes
    The Mascaras Our Writers Actually Buy“When I discovered this mascara, I knew it was over for the rest.”
  34. beauty
    All the Beauty Products We’ve Written About That Are on Sale Right NowLots of Strategist-approved brands are on sale.
  35. eyes
    A Monolid-Friendly Felt-Tip Liner“It’s the only felt-tip liner I’ll ever buy.”
  36. sleep
    How I Sleep: The Family of Four Sharing a Tatami Mat“It feels like our whole room is just a giant family bed.”
  37. cleansers
    The Best Cleansers for Combination Skin, According to DermatologistsIncluding options for sensitive and acne-prone combination skin and one specifically recommended for the harsher winter months.
  38. strategist brain
    On My Mind: Orthopedic Sandals and Preserved FlowersWelcome to Strategist Brain.
  39. prime day
    October Prime Day Is for Gift ShoppingFrom fancy skin care to a digital picture frame to a kitchen-utensil set that’s perfect for a new cook.
  40. eyes
    Lots of Brow Stuff Is on Sale at Sephora TodayFrom long-lasting gels to growth-enhancing serums.
  41. eyes
    The 11 Very Best Waterproof MascarasIncluding one that keeps Kim Kardashian smudge-free, even when she’s ugly-crying.
  42. face
    A Beauty Brief Blush RoundtableWe discussed the state of blush — and shared a few products we’re eager to try.
  43. face
    The 17 Very Best Foundations for Mature SkinIncluding ones that blur fine lines, smooth out wrinkles, and add radiance.
  44. beauty
    Everything Worth Buying From Ulta’s Fall Haul SaleFrom red lipstick and blue mascara to our favorite face wash and best-selling moisturizer.
  45. don’t dillydally
    New Stuff Alert: Rothy’s Heels and John Derian for TargetPlus Graza’s new granola, tattoo pimple patches, and a charming line of children’s calendars.
  46. celebrity shopping
    What LaQuan Smith Can’t Live Without“I go through bottles and bottles and bottles of it. If I could bathe in it I would.”
  47. sleep
    How I Sleep: The Narcoleptic Napping in Her Prius“You have to do everything you can to get as much sleep as you can.”
  48. celebrity shopping
    What Heidi Gardner Can’t Live Without“Yes, they work as pajamas, but they work in real life too.”
  49. bath and body
    The Body Washes Our Beauty Writers Actually Buy“It lathers beautifully and lasts forever.”
  50. sleep
    How I Sleep: The Polyamorous Throuple Sharing a King Bed“There are definitely more complications with an additional person. And the dog.”
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