
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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Gel Manis at Home Are Shockingly Easy—10 Expert-Approved UV Lamps That Save You Time and MoneyThey're a must-have.
By Maya Thomas
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Of the 120+ Foundations I've Tried, These 17 Look Stunning on Deep Skin Tones Like MineThey've never let me down.
By Maya Thomas
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"You Smell So Good" Compliments Are Directly Correlated to This Kind of PerfumeTake a sniff.
By Maya Thomas
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If Misty Hills, Antique Candelabras, and Victorian Lace Had a Smell, It Would Be These 17 Haunting PerfumesI'm 99.9% certain Ellen Hutter would wear these.
By Maya Thomas
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Dancer Isabella Boylston on Fighting Ballet Stereotypes, Content Creation, and Listening to Her AnklesShe's changing minds one performance and social media post at a time.
By Maya Thomas
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My Dull, Dehydrated Skin Was Sending SOS Signals—This Derm-Loved Moisturizer Became the SolveIt deserves all the hype.
By Maya Thomas
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8 French Tip Nail Designs That Are Autumn-Coded, Expensive-Looking, and So Easy to CopyPlus, how to create them.
By Maya Thomas
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Stubborn Acne, Begone! These 12 Spot Treatments Actually Work, Per Editors and DermsCreams, gels, and patches we swear by.
By Maya Thomas
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TikTok Says 2025 Is the Year of Beverage-Inspired Beauty—Here's Your Coffee-Spiked Buying ManualI simply can't get enough.
By Maya Thomas
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My Nails Are Now Long, Strong, and Ready for Anything Thanks to This $7 ProductIt's a quick fix.
By Maya Thomas
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From Neutrals to Bold Brights—These 8 Nail Colors Complement Dark Skin Tones Like It's Their JobMy nails have never looked better.
By Maya Thomas
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18 Mouthwatering Gourmand Perfumes That Will Have People Saying, "Wow, You Smell Incredible"I'm obsessed with these scents.
By Maya Thomas
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So I Have a Thing for Beauty Deals—12 Finds I'm Shopping RN on October Prime DaySnagging these ASAP.
By Maya Thomas
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Of All the Sulfate-Free Shampoos, Trichologists Say These 17 *Actually* Belong in Your Washday LineupDry, damaged strands will be a thing of the past.
By Maya Thomas
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ICYWW, These Are the 15 Fragrances Actually Worth Snagging for October Prime DayThey're too good to skip.
By Maya Thomas