It is cold outside, so after you secure a (still on-sale) Patagonia coat from last week’s sales roundup, don’t snooze on the rest of REI’s clearance bins, where I found some half-off fleece blankets. Below, you’ll also find a wellness journal, lacy boy shorts, and a satin pillowcase — all of which would make nice (and inexpensive) Valentine’s Day gifts.
We like Neutrogena’s foaming, non-stripping face wash for oily and combination skin. (And I’ve been using this on my dermatologist’s recommendation as a sensitive-skin-having gal.)
Give your Notes app a break with this beginner-friendly wellness journal.
And if you’re the bullet-journaling type, this megapack of chisel-tip Sharpies is just $14.
This plant-based protein powder is made from a blend of pea, pumpkin, and sunflower-seed proteins. We recommend it in classic chocolate, but it’s also available in flavors like berry, mocha, and peanut butter.
For on-the-go hydration, this is one of our best electrolyte powders. One packet has 510 milligrams of sodium, 380 milligrams of potassium, and 12 grams of carbs — which our fitness writer says is ideal to sip on throughout the whole day.
Use this half-off flannel-fleece blanket for chilly evenings by the fire, and as a picnic blanket come spring.
This has even thicker sherpa fleece on one side to really bundle up.
Hanky Panky’s actually comfortable thongs are just $12 apiece.
If you’re not a thong person, these equally attractive boy shorts are available in four color combos.
Select brow pencils, mascaras, and eyeliners are up to 65 percent off at Benefit Cosmetics. I’m a fan of this tug-free felt-tip pen, which I use in the brown shade for a more subtle cat-eye.
If you haven’t yet joined the silk-pillowcase trend, test the waters with a satin pillowcase — which is far cheaper than many others on the market (even our favorite Zimasilk) but still boasts the same hair-smoothing benefits.
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