Maya Thomas
Maya Thomas isBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 's assistant beauty editor based in New York City. 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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The Only Thing Better Than One Present Is 25: The Best Beauty Advent Calendars
Plus, see how cost-effective each one is.
By Maya Thomas
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I'm Swooning—Kaia Gerber's Latest Beauty Look Is Giving Gothic Audrey Hepburn
Here's every product you need to re-create it.
By Maya Thomas
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Blemish, Be Gone—17 Spot Treatments That Actually Stop a Pimple in Its Tracks
Try these derm-backed picks
By Maya Thomas
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Solid Perfumes Are Severely Underrated—12 That Will Make You Forgo Your Favorite Sprays
Take them anywhere.
By Maya Thomas
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I've Been Natural for 4 Years—These 12 Blow-Dryers Always Keep My Curls Popping
They get the job done.
By Maya Thomas
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5 Beauty Editors, 5 Holiday Shopping Budgets—Here's How We'd Gift With Each
From us to you.
By Maya Thomas
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If Sticky, Sweet Scents Aren't Your Thing, Try These 16 Unique Fall Fragrances
Cozy and unique.
By Maya Thomas
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The 15 Best Hypoallergenic Eyeliner Picks for Comfort, Wearability, and Stunning Eye Looks
No more tears!
By Maya Thomas
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I'm a Perfume Snob, But These Affordable Fragrances Smell So Expensive
They're all under $40.
By Eleanor Vousden
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My Haircut in Paris Made Me Rethink Everything I Knew About Trending Styles
New look incoming.
By Jamie Schneider
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These 13 Brow Pens Are the Next Best Thing to a Spendy Microblading Appointment
We're never going back.
By Maya Thomas
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Fashion People Agree—Adding This Elegant Hair Accessory Earns You Major Aura Points
BRB, I'm buying everything.
By Maya Thomas
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When It Comes to Skincare, I Always Stock Up on These 15 Amazon Beauty Buys (and They're on Sale Now)
Say hello to healthy skin.
By Maya Thomas
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Colorists and Editors Agree—These 14 Masks Are the Antidote to Dull, Damaged Hair
They bring damaged, color-treated hair back to life.
By Maya Thomas
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These 15 Amazon Beauty Finds Changed My Life's Trajectory, and Now They're on Sale for October Prime Day
Amazon has it all.
By Maya Thomas