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Tembe Denton-Hurst

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Tembe Denton-Hurst is a writer at the Strategist who covers beauty and books. She previously wrote about beauty and culture for Nylon and Elle. She's also the author of the novel Homebodies.

  1. moisturizers
    The 16 Very Best Moisturizers for Oily SkinThat won’t make you look like a greaseball.
  2. gifts
    A Gift for Every Type of GirlfriendFrom splurges to “just because” pick-me-ups.
  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. skin-care treatments
    The 14 Very Best Vitamin-C SerumsIncluding specific serums for dry, oily, and acne-prone skin.
  5. face
    The Concealers Our Writers Actually Buy“It’s the first concealer I ever bought, and it’s still my favorite.”
  6. bath and body
    The 15 Very Best Body Lotions for Dry SkinIncluding everyday options, lotions for sensitive skin, and products to specifically treat inflamed dry skin and dryness caused by eczema.
  7. shampoo and conditioner
    The 8 Very Best Shampoos for Fine HairWith specific picks to battle oil, add volume, and restore moisture.
  8. skin-care tools
    The Best Microcurrent Skin-Care Devices, According to Experts“It leaves you looking well rested even if you’re not.”
  9. moisturizers
    The 11 Very Best Wrinkle CreamsIncluding options with and without retinol and choices for sensitive skin, oily skin, and fragile under-eye skin.
  10. skin-care treatments
    The Very Best Retinol Products for Every Skin TypeAn anti-aging essential.
  11. moisturizers
    The 16 Very Best Eye Creams“I would swim in this product if I could.”
  12. lips
    This Was the Year of Brown Lip LinerOur beauty writer tested four to find the best.
  13. decor
    The Very Best-Smelling CandlesIncluding one that smells like a ripe tomato vine.
  14. beauty gifts
    The Best Beauty Advent Calendars to Buy Before They Sell OutA surprise behind every door.
  15. moisturizers
    The 14 Very Best Moisturizers for Dry SkinHyaluronic acid is your best friend.
  16. moisturizers
    The 13 Very Best Night CreamsIncluding options for skin that’s acne-prone, dry, normal, or aging.
  17. cyber monday
    I Found the Best Cyber Monday Beauty Deals at Ulta, Sephora, and DermstoreFrom dirt-cheap pimple patches to half-off eyeshadow palettes.
  18. bedding
    The 7 Very Best Silk PillowcasesIncluding a dupe for the pricey Parachute silk pillowcase.
  19. black friday
    I Found the Best Black Friday Beauty Deals at Ulta, Sephora, and DermstoreFrom $12 Benefit mascara to dirt-cheap pimple patches.
  20. black friday
    I Found the Best Black Friday Beauty Deals at Ulta, Sephora, and DermstoreFrom $12 Benefit mascara to dirt-cheap pimple patches.
  21. moisturizers
    The 12 Very Best Drugstore Eye CreamsIncluding options that treat dark circles, fine lines, and puffiness.
  22. gifts
    The Best Beyoncé Gifts, According to Die-hard FansEight Beyoncé superfans, the kind who can recite her entire discography, shared the gifts they’d want to give and receive.
  23. moisturizers
    The 9 Very Best Hand CreamsIncluding a retinol-packed hand cream that comes in a nice-looking jar.
  24. gifts
    47 Gifts Under $50 From Black-Owned BusinessesIncluding the “Telfar of lip gloss,” a calming candle, and a crisp bottle of Chardonnay.
  25. gifts
    The Best Gifts for Bookworms (That Aren’t Books)Because they’ve probably already read that novel.
  26. 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.
  27. moisturizers
    The 13 Best Moisturizers for Mature SkinThe key is nourishing, barrier-protecting ingredients.
  28. suncare
    The 21 Very Best Sunscreens for Your FaceIncluding options for sunscreen-phobic acne sufferers.
  29. what i can’t live without
    What Sasheer Zamata (Still) Can’t Live Without“It still works, still cleans my ass.”
  30. beauty
    Our Beauty Writer’s Guide to Everything Worth Buying At Sephora’s Savings EventIncluding our favorite lightweight hair oil.
  31. cleansers
    The 10 Very Best Face Washes for AcneFrom old-school Neutrogena to a cleansing balm.
  32. skin-care treatments
    This Wrinkle-Smoothing Eye Cream Is Almost Half-OffIt uses slow-release retinol and hyaluronic acid to reduce irritation.
  33. 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).
  34. don’t dillydally
    New Stuff Alert: Hill House Tartan and Grandma Moses MugsPlus: Ecco ballet sneakers, Grandma Moses mugs, and Reformation demi-fine jewelry.
  35. prime day
    This Prime Day, Try Something from Beauty TokIncluding an impressive cheap Neutrogena eye cream.
  36. prime day
    The Stuff We Subscribe To (That’s On Sale for Prime Day)Including the cat litter one editor has been purchasing for 17 years.
  37. hair care
    The Leave-in Conditioner We Spied on Zadie Smith’s BookshelvesThis $8 conditioner is a curly-hair staple.
  38. face
    The 17 Very Best Foundations for Mature SkinIncluding ones that blur fine lines, smooth out wrinkles, and add radiance.
  39. sun care
    The 11 Very Best SunscreensThe best all-purpose sunscreens to slather on at the beach or before a backyard barbecue — or to stash in your bag.
  40. skin-care
    This Dark-Circle-Brightening Eye Cream Is Half OffWriter Dominique Pariso says it makes her under eye “near perfect.”
  41. bath and body
    The Body Washes Our Beauty Writers Actually Buy“It lathers beautifully and lasts forever.”
  42. what i can’t live without
    What Eva Chen Can’t Live Without“I feel like there is not a thing in the world that would not be solved with a mesh pouch.”
  43. skin-care
    Keke Palmer’s Favorite Eye Cream Is Half Off Until MidnightIt’s 50 percent off at a bunch of different retailers.
  44. suncare
    Finally, a Mineral SPF for Brown Skin“For the first time ever, my holy grail, Black Girl Sunscreen, has some real competition.”
  45. strategist explains
    Why Is Body Deodorant Suddenly Everywhere?And should you be using it?
  46. don’t dillydally
    New Stuff Alert: Away Tennis Bags and Coco Gauff Jean JacketsPlus a cool-looking perfume from Tory Burch and throw pillows from Parachute.
  47. strategist brain
    On My Mind: Wedding Shoes and White Mesh ShortsWelcome to Strategist Brain.
  48. moisturizers
    The Best Body Lotions, According to Dermatologists and AestheticiansIncluding a body butter an aesthetician has been gatekeeping for years.
  49. beauty
    Everything Worth Buying at Dermstore’s Anniversary SaleIncluding Elta MD sunscreen and Vacation’s nice-smelling sunscreen.
  50. cheek
    The Best Cream Blushes, According to Makeup ArtistsIncluding the OG product that started it all.
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