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Our beauty writer recently explored K-beauty spicule serums and decided the Medicube Exosome Shot felt the most potent of the bunch. Right now, the serum is on sale for just $12. nymag.com/strategist/2026/10…
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Our beauty writer recently explored K-beauty spicule serums and decided the Medicube Exosome Shot felt the most potent of the bunch. Right now, the serum is on sale for just $12. nymag.com/strategist/article…
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Our resident fitness writer Brenley Goertzen tested Quince’s activewear collection, which has cheaper alternatives to pieces from brands like Lululemon, Alo Yoga, and Beyond Yoga. nymag.com/strategist/article…
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Our deals editor found the best beauty items on sale this week, including Isamaya at Sephora and early Black Friday deals at Ulta. nymag.com/strategist/article…
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Our writer answers a reader question about the best socks to wear with boots that won’t fall down. She recommends options from Hue, Uniqlo, Darn Tough, Paka, Falke, and more. nymag.com/strategist/article…
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There are a lot of great deals on items for kids and babies (and moms) right now, including sitewide sales at Boden and Gap, Melissa & Doug toys, and Halloween-themed accessories like face paint, temporary tattoos, and glow sticks. nymag.com/strategist/article…
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Our writer Brenley Goertzen went on a hunt for a tall, tailored pair of riding boots. Her favorite pairs are from Frye and Lands’ End. nymag.com/strategist/article…
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We asked singer-songwriter Amy Grant about the things she can’t live without, including her snake boots, long-wear lip color, antique cast-iron pans, and half-and-half in her coffee. nymag.com/strategist/article…
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Contributor Michael Hession is a pen obsessive and has tried all kinds of fountain, roller-ball, and gel pens, but the Uniball Zento gel pen is his favorite because of how satisfying and delightful it is to use. nymag.com/strategist/article…
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Nine things we wrote about last week on the Strategist that delighted us, including an arthritis-friendly Madewell cross-body bag, a wool-blend fleece by L.L.Bean, and invisible socks fit for any shoe. nymag.com/strategist/article…
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The C by Bloomingdale’s cable-knit crewneck, which earned the title of our new best overall sweater, is 40 percent off. nymag.com/strategist/2026/10…
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Our sleep writer tested the Snooz Breez 2, a two-in-one fan and white-noise machine, to see if it’s worth the price and better than simply using a box fan and sound machine at night. nymag.com/strategist/article…
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Our writer previewed the new Gap x Victoria Beckham fall-winter 2026 collection. Here’s everything she tried on and liked. nymag.com/strategist/article…
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The C by Bloomingdale’s cable-knit crewneck, which earned the title of our new best overall sweater, is 40 percent off. nymag.com/strategist/2026/10…
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