
Maya Thomas
Maya Thomas is an Associate Beauty Editor atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing . Her strong love for all things beauty and fashion stems from a strong childhood interest in the fine arts. During a gap year spent in Paris studying the history of French fashion, she shifted her focus to English literature and journalism as a student at Loyola Marymount University. After graduating, Maya began freelancing for Parade as a contributing commerce writer. When she's not writing, Maya spends her free time rewatching Gossip Girl, perusing art galleries, and enjoying a night out at the ballet every now and then. Follow her adventures at @itsmayalala on Instagram.
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I Struggled With Body Acne for Years Until I Added This Basic Item to My Routine
There's a key ingredient you might be missing.
By Shawna Hudson
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My Hair Is Long, But These 7 Trending Bobs, Lobs, and Pixies Are Convincing Me to Go Short in 2026
I'm starting fresh.
By Maya Thomas
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Makeup Artists Swear By These Miracle CC Creams for Clients With All Skin Types
They're the secret to flawless makeup.
By Maya Thomas
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If Instant Goddess Energy Is What You're After, You Need to Prioritize This Enchanting Note
Wearing it is like casting a spell.
By Maya Thomas
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My Hair Has Never Looked So Shiny, and It's Thanks to These 20 Specific Products
Glass hair is my main goal.
By Maya Thomas
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Ranked and Reviewed: The 15 Best Eyeliners for Pulling Off Smoky Realness, Bold Designs, and Clean Lines
I'm already sold.
By Maya Thomas
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These Best-Selling Olaplex Staples Were Behind Some of the Most Elegant Hairstyles at the Golden Globes
We can't go without them.
By Maya Thomas
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Teyana Taylor and Amal Clooney Both Wore This New Charlotte Tilbury Concealer at the Golden Globes
Get ready to fall in love.
By Maya Thomas
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Elegant, Timeless, and Everywhere You Look: The Only 9 Dark Nail Colors You Need for an Ultra-Luxe Mani
BRB—requesting these immediately.
By Maya Thomas
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I'm Enamored With Fragrances That Have This Wildly Underrated Note—a Perfumer Just Told Me Why
I'm revamping my lineup.
By Maya Thomas
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Blush-Toned Nail Designs Are Everywhere—25 Ways Fashion People Are Wearing Them
Pink is in.
By Maya Thomas
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My Genes Gave Me Dark Circles, But These 14 Miracle Patches Keep My Eyes Bright and Fine Line Free
My eyes have never looked better.
By Maya Thomas
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I Exclusively Wear Liquid Blush—Here Are the 13 Best for "Just Pinched" Cheeks in Seconds
They're *almost* too good to be true.
By Maya Thomas
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No Matter Your Morning Bev of Choice, I'm Convinced These 13 Coffee Perfumes Are Too Good to Skip
Lorelai Gilmore would be proud.
By Maya Thomas
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The Opera Aesthetic Is In for 2026—20 Beauty Essentials That Evoke Light-Flooded Stages and Velvet Seats
It deserves a round of applause.
By Maya Thomas