
Maya Thomas
Maya Thomas is an Associate Beauty Editor at Who What Wear. 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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Makeup Artists Say These 11 Concealers Immediately Cancel Out Dark CirclesJust like magic.
By Maya Thomas
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This French Fragrance House Is Absolutely Steeped in Elegance—9 Scents Worth Adding to Your RotationMeet your new fragrance favorites.
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 ProductGlowing skin ahead.
By Maya Thomas
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You're Probably Not Using the Right Face Wash—These Derm-Backed, Editor-Tested Recs Will Change ThatShop their picks.
By Maya Thomas
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My FYP Has Been Looking Especially Frosty: The 10 Makeup Must-Haves Leading the Charge in 2026Consider me obsessed.
By Maya Thomas
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I Have Hooded Eyes—These Are the Only Eyeliners I Trust for Long-Lasting, Smudge-Free LooksNo more bad eyeliner days.
By Maya Thomas
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According to Editors, These are the Dewiest, Glowiest Foundations Money Can BuyTrust us.
By Maya Thomas
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Legacy Ballerina Misty Copeland Reflects on Her Trailblazing Career and Reframing the "Traditional" DancerInspiring change one pirouette at a time.
By Maya Thomas
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Temps Are Finally Warming Up, and According to Experts, so Are Hair Colors—8 Worth Trying This SpringSoft, romantic, and sun-kissed.
By Maya Thomas
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Not Cherry, Not Citrus: The Crisp, Juicy Perfume Everyone With A+ Taste Is Wearing This SpringThere's nothing sweeter.
By Maya Thomas
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These Spring Hair Trends Dominated 2025, But They Already Feel "Dated"—11 Swaps You'll See in 2026Spring is looking good.
By Maya Thomas
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These Expert-Approved Retinol Creams Pump the Brakes on Visible Signs of AgingThey can't be beat.
By Maya Thomas
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An Ophthalmologist and a Makeup Artist Just ID'd the 11 Best Mascaras for Ageing LashesBring the flutter back.
By Maya Thomas
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I Have Sensitive Skin That Doesn't Love Aloe Vera—Here Are the Soothing Swaps I Use InsteadGentle and effective.
By Maya Thomas
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Derms Agree: A Mermaid-Inspired Skincare Routine Can Help You Achieve a Near Mythological ComplexionThe ocean's calling.
By Maya Thomas