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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. celebrity shopping
    What Sydney Sweeney Can’t Live Without“I honestly have no idea what it’s doing, but it definitely tones and sculpts my face.”
  2. cheek
    The Best Cream Blushes, According to Makeup ArtistsIncluding the OG product that started it all.
  3. women’s apparel
    This Perfectly Proportioned Linen Button-Down Is 35 Percent OffMultiple Anthropologie employees personally recommended it to us.
  4. cleansers
    The Face Washes Our Writers Actually Buy“My skin never feels tight after washing, which isn’t the case with most other cleansers.”
  5. face
    This Setting Spray Kept My Makeup Intact in 98 Percent Humidity“It stands up remarkably well to sweat and exertion and keeps even non-waterproof formulas from budging in high humidity.”
  6. don’t dillydally
    New Stuff Alert: Britney Skateboards and Disembodied HandsPlus Block Shop dog beds and a revamped red lipstick from NARS.
  7. lips
    And Now the Black Honey Lipstick Is on SaleIt looks good on everyone, and it’s 40 percent off.
  8. lips
    This Universally Flattering Clinique Lip Gloss Is Just $15Black Honey, also known as “the black turtleneck of lipsticks,” is now on sale in gloss form.
  9. amazon prime day 2024
    48 Prime Day Deals That Would Make Great GiftsGet a jump on holiday shopping or find the perfect present for whoever’s birthday, anniversary, or wedding shower is up next.
  10. skin-care treatments
    The Best Snail-Mucin Products, According to ExpertsFor intense hydration, brightening, and anti-aging.
  11. face
    The 9 Very Best Tinted MoisturizersThey’re lightweight, hydrating, and usually come with a bit of sun protection.
  12. beauty
    The 6 Products Under $30 We’re Loving This WeekThe glosses, mascara, and nail polish we’ve been testing (and loving) this week.
  13. moisturizers
    The 8 Very Best Moisturizers With SPFGet your daily dose of sun protection with no extra steps.
  14. skin-care tools
    The Solution to a Sweaty Face Is $9Stay shine-free all summer.
  15. women’s fashion
    The 14 Very Best White Socks for WomenBasic but essential.
  16. beauty tools
    The 11 Very Best Makeup Brushes and Makeup-Brush SetsOne celebrity makeup artist has used the same $6 brush for 20 years.
  17. makeup
    Our Beauty Writer’s Top Picks From the Ilia Friends and Family SaleFrom tinted lip balms to non-irritating mascara.
  18. gifts
    The Best Father’s Day Gifts on AmazonFrom portable pull-up bars to yummy chocolate bars.
  19. beauty
    The 7 Products Under $30 We’re Loving This WeekIncluding a $6 conditioner and a $9 liquid eyeliner.
  20. don’t dillydally
    New Stuff Alert: Proenza Schouler Vans and Zelda LEGOsPlus Loewe x On athleisure and a Bachan’s BBQ Bundle for Father’s Day.
  21. gifts
    60 Gifts Under $50 From Asian and Asian American–Owned BrandsFrom jewelry to spice sets to serums.
  22. deal of the day
    Rich People Love Augustinus Bader. Its Moisturizer Is 20 Percent Off.Its fans include Rita Ora, Philip Lim, Victoria Beckham, Adam Scott, and so many more.
  23. celebrity shopping
    What Luka Sabbat Can’t Live Without“It’s going to sound pretentious, but I’ll go to great lengths for the perfect T-shirt.”
  24. deal of the day
    The Rothy’s Flats That Kinda Went Viral Are on SaleOur writer wore them all over Florence and didn’t get a single blister.
  25. moisturizers
    The Moisturizers Our Writers Actually BuyOur favorite picks for every skin type.
  26. celebrity shopping
    What Adam Scott (Still) Can’t Live Without“You wouldn’t be bummed if you were trapped in an elevator with someone who is wearing too much of it, let me just put it that way.”
  27. deal of the day
    This Half-Off Foot Massager Is an Excellent Last-Minute GiftIt’s a godsend for mothers — or anyone — with tired feet.
  28. 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.
  29. eyes
    The 15 Very Best Under-Eye ConcealersIncluding options that brighten, blur, and even treat the delicate skin under your eyes.
  30. face
    I Can Fit My Entire Makeup Routine Into This Teeny TowerMy makeup bag actually has room to spare — an extremely novel experience for me.
  31. makeup
    What Are the Best Makeup Organizers?Put every last lip gloss, mascara, and palette in its place.
  32. suncare
    The Face SPF Our Beauty Writers Actually BuyOur tried-and-true picks with no white cast.
  33. women’s fashion
    The 13 Very Best Black Blazers for WomenFrom classic slim-fit blazers to oversize boyfriend and edgy leather options.
  34. deal of the day
    These Extra-Strength Toenail Clippers Are 32 Percent OffThey can tackle any toenail, no matter “how strong or hard or gnarly it has gotten.”
  35. don’t dillydally
    9 Things That’ll Almost Definitely Sell Out: From Swatch to SolawaveIncluding buzzy tinned tuna, summer-ready sandals, and wristwatches that double as works of art.
  36. deal of the day
    This Brightening Vitamin-C Serum Is Just $14This anti-aging powerhouse is a must in your skin-care routine.
  37. the strategist 100
    The Strategist Drugstore 100One hundred carefully considered, fully vetted essentials.
  38. 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.”
  39. best of new york
    The Best Yoga Studios in New YorkAt-your-own-pace yoga studios.
  40. best of new york
    The Best Piercers in New YorkPiercers who’ve perfected their craft.
  41. best of new york
    The Best Plumbers in New YorkFor late-night emergencies, needy new homeowners, 100-year-old pipes, and more.
  42. moisturizers
    Does Lotion Expire?If you notice a change in color or smell, toss it out.
  43. sales
    These Stylish Sunglasses Are 50 Percent OffThey’ll pair perfectly with everything from sundresses to denim shorts.
  44. women’s shoes
    What Are the Best Black Flats Under $200?Including a Chanel-esque pair that’s a tenth of the price.
  45. acne treatments
    The Strategist Beauty Team on How to Treat a PimplePop it the right way.
  46. celebrity shopping
    What Phillip Lim Can’t Live Without“I wear them for dinners, I wear them with shorts, I wear them with sweatpants. I even wear them on the red carpet sometimes.”
  47. sales
    Benefit’s Cult-Favorite Curling Mascara Is Half Off TodayIts secret is in the curved brush, which combs through your lashes to give them a lifted, defined look.
  48. don’t dillydally
    10 Things That’ll Almost Definitely Sell Out: From Apotheke to Susan AlexandraIncluding a slimmed-down Owala water bottle, some juicy citrus hair clips, and Naturium’s new barrier-repair serum.
  49. celebrity shopping
    What Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer Can’t Live Without“I go through phases of having a favorite pen, but this has been my go-to for a couple years now.”
  50. valentine’s day 2024
    57 Valentine’s Day Gifts for Every Type of WomanSkip the giant stuffed teddy bear.
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