Tembe Denton-Hurst Author Archive
Give A Gift
MOST RECENT ARTICLES BY:

Tembe Denton-Hurst

Writer, the Strategist

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. decor
    Today Only, the Flamingo Estate Tomato Candle Is 21 Percent OffA good opportunity to see what the hype is all about.
  2. cleansers
    The Face Washes Our Writers Actually Buy“My skin never feels tight after washing, which isn’t the case with most other cleansers.”
  3. skin-care tools
    The NuFace Mini Is the Cheapest It’s Ever BeenIt’s almost half off.
  4. lip balms and treatments
    The 11 Very Best Lip BalmsFrom Aquaphor to Burt’s Bees to Carmex.
  5. home
    It’s a Honeywell-Fan SummerEight summers in and it still keeps me cool.
  6. amazon prime day 2024
    The 62 Best Prime Day Beauty Deals, According to Our Beauty WriterPlus, in hair care, the Dyson Corrale is 20 percent off.
  7. strategist round table
    Some Sweaty Strategist Writers on How to Survive the HeatOn the occasion of this horrifically hot summer, here’s how they are dealing with the dampness.
  8. deal of the day
    The Kacey Musgraves Candle Is On SaleIt’s everyone’s favorite Boy Smells.
  9. face
    The 9 Very Best Tinted MoisturizersThey’re lightweight, hydrating, and usually come with a bit of sun protection.
  10. steal my registry
    What Chef Naj Austin and Screenwriter Van Newman Put on Their Wedding RegistryIncluding an Ooni oven for pizza parties and a doormat made of rope.
  11. skin-care
    This Beginner-Friendly Vitamin C Is 30 Percent OffLightweight, effective, and under $20.
  12. don’t dillydally
    New Stuff Alert: Dusen Dusen Dog Beds and Locavore DiptyquePlus a summer collection from Glossier.
  13. bath and body
    Ask Me About My Once-Weekly DeodorantThe best, most reliable deodorants, according to the Strategist’s Beauty Brief writers.
  14. shampoo and conditioner
    The 8 Very Best Leave-in ConditionersIncluding an option that gives “featherlight hydration.”
  15. cleansers
    Our Favorite Face Wash for Oily Skin Is 25 Percent OffStrategist writer Jeremy Rellosa says it’s like “a skin-care treatment at the spa.”
  16. skin-care treatments
    The Best Eye Creams for Mature SkinWe asked dermatologists and an esthetician for their favorites.
  17. beauty
    The 7 Products Under $30 We’re Loving This WeekIncluding a $6 conditioner and a $9 liquid eyeliner.
  18. women’s apparel
    Skims’ First-Ever Fits Everybody Sale Is Happening — This Is What I’m BuyingLots and lots of bralettes.
  19. skin-care
    The 3-Step Routine That Turns My Dry Skin Glowy“I’m unceasingly glowy but not at all greasy.”
  20. skin-care
    Everything I’m Buying at the Tatcha Friends and Family SaleFrom a pricey skin mist to a nourishing skin cream.
  21. moisturizers
    The Moisturizers Our Writers Actually BuyOur favorite picks for every skin type.
  22. deal of the day
    This Lightweight, Mattifying Korean Sunscreen Is Half-Off TodayIt checks all the boxes of what grown-up sunblock should be.
  23. mother’s day 2024
    The Cheapest, Nicest Gifts for Mom From the Most Expensive BrandsFor nearly impossible-to-please mothers, size doesn’t matter — but a fancy brand name might.
  24. skin-care treatments
    What’s the Difference Between NuFace and Solawave?And which one might be best for you.
  25. suncare
    The Face SPF Our Beauty Writers Actually BuyOur tried-and-true picks with no white cast.
  26. deal of the day
    Our Favorite Foot Mask Is $13Baby-soft feet for less than the cost of a pedicure.
  27. suncare
    The Best Lip Balms With SPFIncluding a lip oil that tastes like vanilla Tootsie Rolls.
  28. the strategist 100
    The Strategist Drugstore 100One hundred carefully considered, fully vetted essentials.
  29. 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.”
  30. how i pick my picks
    Stop Wasting Your Money on Eye CreamBeauty writer Tembe Denton-Hurst tells us how she picks her picks.
  31. compulsive shopping
    I Can’t Stop Buying Decks of CardsInterior stylist Sydney Colburn shares her favorite decks from her 70-plus-piece collection.
  32. best of new york
    The Best Hair Braiders in New YorkIncluding Beyoncé-inspired Lemonade braids and any kind of cornrow.
  33. deal of the day
    Our Favorite Affordable KP Body Scrub Is Half Off at SephoraIt contains a high concentration of AHAs and won’t break the bank.
  34. skin-care treatments
    The 9 Very Best Products for Preventing and Fading MelasmaIncluding sunscreens, serums, and a brightening treatment.
  35. don’t dillydally
    11 Things That’ll Almost Definitely Sell Out: From Ruggable to ReformationIncluding a western-inspired collection from Gap and Dapper Dan.
  36. acne treatments
    The Strategist Beauty Team on How to Treat a PimplePop it the right way.
  37. fragrance
    You Don’t Need More Fragrance; You Need a Stronger Fragrance“Eau de parfums, or just parfums, have the greatest concentrations of perfume oils and are therefore stronger and last longer.”
  38. sales
    The Viral CosRX Snail Mucin Is 30 Percent Off at SkinStoreA big discount on snail mucin awaits.
  39. reading lists
    The Ripped Bodice’s Guide to Romance NovelsFrom hockey romances to newsroom affairs.
  40. makeup
    Don’t Sleep on Victoria Beckham Beauty“I was stunned by the close color match and felt a little emotional about how seen I felt.”
  41. skin-care treatments
    What Is Snail Mucin?An explainer on the viral ingredient.
  42. sales
    The Solawave Wand Is Under $100, the Cheapest We’ve Seen It Since Prime DayIt’s portable, convenient, and currently under $100.
  43. health
    The Best Ways to Prevent Thigh Chafe When It’s Hot and Humid OutsideTwenty-one experts recommend the anti-chafe products they rely on, from glide-on balms to powders you can precisely apply and garter-style leg bands.
  44. makeup
    Don’t Sleep on Victoria Beckham Beauty“I was stunned by the close color match and felt a little emotional about how seen I felt.”
  45. celebrity shopping
    What 6LACK Can’t Live Without“Telfar really did something special with their durags.”
  46. year in review
    A Year of Shiny Lip Balms and Very Glossy LipsThe line between lip balms and glosses has never been blurrier.
  47. fragrance
    A Perfume Primer From Our Fragrance FanaticHow to pick, wear, and store fragrances, according to the Strategist’s in-house nose.
  48. best of 2023
    The Best Books of 2023Ten authors whose original ideas challenged our preconceived notions of the world.
  49. skin-care
    Ask the Strategist: What’s a Good Dupe for the NuFace Gel?Including the gel you likely have on hand.
  50. gifts
    21 Cheapest, Nicest Gifts From the Most Expensive BrandsIncluding a pair of sort-of-affordable cashmere gloves from The Row.
More Articles