
Maya Thomas
Maya Thomas is Who What Wear's Associate 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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20 Sun-Drenched Perfumes Who What Wear Editors Swear Are Second Only to a Vacation
You'll want to snag these ASAP.
By Maya Thomas
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19 of the Best Perfumes to Try If You're Entering Your Cowboy Carter Era Like I Am
They lassoed my heart.
By Maya Thomas
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Skin Tints Can Be Hit or Miss—15 You'll Be Instantly Obsessed With
Personally tested by WWW beauty editors.
By Maya Thomas
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The 19 Best Vitamin C Serums That Work Overtime for Brighter, Youthful-Looking Skin
Who wouldn't want brighter, more luminous skin?
By Maya Thomas
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I Used to Postpone Workouts to Save My Hairstyles—These Sweat-Defying Tips Changed the Game
They always work.
By Maya Thomas
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I Didn't Think Mineral Sunscreen Was for Me Until I Got My Hands on These 21
We're big fans.
By Maya Thomas
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There's Nothing Stopping Ballerina Alicia Mae Holloway From Soaring to New Heights
This dancer is living life with no limits.
By Maya Thomas
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TikTok Says Becoming a "Straight Natural" Is a Hairstyling Hack—I Asked an Expert for the Facts
The debate is over.
By Maya Thomas
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I Used to Postpone Workouts to Save My Hairstyles—These Sweat-Defying Tips Changed the Game
They always work.
By Maya Thomas
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I'm in My Simplified Skincare Era—How I Brighten, Hydrate, and Protect My Skin With Just One Product
My skin has never looked better.
By Maya Thomas
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"My Face Looks Lifted After 5 Minutes": The 21 Skincare Tools With Big Results
They're tested and trusted.
By Maya Thomas
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I'm in Awe—This Easy-to-Use Tool Leads to Super-Smooth Skin in Seconds
Strawberry legs, who?
By Maya Thomas
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From Twiggy to Diana Ross, These Are the 15 Most Iconic '60s Makeup Looks
They will never go out of style.
By Kaitlyn McLintock
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How Mishti Rahman Took On 5 Wedding Beauty Looks With a Vampy and Angelic Touch
Wedding beauty at its best.
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