Arielle Avila

1 week ago | nymag.com | Arielle Avila

Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Photo: Retailer I started getting emails about salmon-sperm serums earlier this year, and if you’re plugged in to the beauty side of social media, you’ve probably heard of it used in facials and injectables. (If not, don’t worry, I get into it more below.) The ingredient has some real studies to back up claims that it helps with wound-healing, anti-aging, and overall glowiness, but I was curious if it’s as effective when it’s not used in a clinical setting.

2 weeks ago | nymag.com | Kitty Guo |Arielle Avila

A flower for every mom. Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Photos: Retailers Even the mom who tells you not to buy her anything will be pleased with a bouquet of flowers for Mother’s Day, whether it’s delivered in person or ordered online. But not all moms have the same tastes. While one might prefer a traditional bouquet of roses, another may want something a little more unique, or even something that’s not a floral arrangement at all (like a plant she can watch grow all year long).

3 weeks ago | nymag.com | Arielle Avila

Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Source Images Getty Toners and essences are both steps in a skin-care routine that happen between cleansing and moisturizing. The line between the two types of products has blurred more — especially with the continuing rise of K-beauty trends in western skin care — but they still aren’t interchangeable. It’s important to know what to shop for, especially if you’re looking to treat specific skin concerns.

1 month ago | nymag.com | Lily Rabe |Arielle Avila

16 items in this article 1 item on sale! 16 items in this article 1 item on sale! If you’re like us, you’ve probably wondered what everyday stuff famous people add to their carts — like hair spray or an electric toothbrush. We asked actor Lily Rabe — who’s starring in a production of Ghosts at Lincoln Center Theater — about the gummy candy, tank tops, and mattress she can’t live without.

1 month ago | nymag.com | Katie Kitamura |Arielle Avila

Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Photo: Francois G. Durand/Getty Images, Joe McKendry If you’re like us, you’ve probably wondered what everyday stuff famous people add to their carts — like hair spray or an electric toothbrush. We asked author Katie Kitamura — whose new novel, Audition, was released this week — about the claw clips, pens, and mini–tote bags she can’t live without.