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Best in Class

Best in Class is the Strategist’s carefully curated series of rigorously vetted flagship shopping guides. Here’s a detailed look at how we curate each guide.

  1. home
    The Very Best Plant Misters“No one wants to get carpal tunnel from spraying plants.”
    By Erin Schwartz
  2. women’s apparel
    The 12 Very Best Wireless Bras for Large BreastsAll the support without a wire.
    By Ambar Pardilla
  3. luggage
    The 12 Very Best Weekend BagsDuffels, mini-suitcases, and backpacks for a quick weekend jaunt.
    By Katherine Gillespie
  4. hair styling
    The Best Anti-Frizz Hair ProductsFor deep nourishment and long-lasting styling.
    By Rachael Griffiths
  5. cookware and utensils
    8 of the Very Best WoksFor your stir-fries, fried rice, stews, braises, and even popcorn.
    By Emma Wartzman
  6. women’s apparel
    The 13 Very Best High-Waisted JeansCome for “deliriously high” Levi’s, stay for leg-lengthening Ref.
    By Ambar Pardilla
  7. pillows
    The 5 Best Down-Alternative PillowsIt’s like down without the actual down.
    By Amelia Jerden
  8. small appliances
    The Very Best Personal BlendersSpace-saving machines for smoothies, dips, dressings, and more.
    By Emma Wartzman
  9. tablets and smartwatches
    The 11 Very Best iPad CasesIncluding lightweight, extra-durable, and sleek leather options.
    By Jordan McMahon
  10. packing and gear
    The Very Best Toiletry BottlesTo keep your travel-size liquids organized — without leaking.
    By Katherine Gillespie
  11. electronics
    The 7 Very Best Portable ChargersFor extra power when you need it.
    By Jordan McMahon
  12. shampoo and conditioner
    The 12 Very Best Dry ShampoosFor all hair types and textures.
    By Rachael Griffiths
  13. bathroom
    The Very Best Bath MatsFrom cozy cotton mats to sleek stone ones you never have to wash.
    By Bella Druckman
  14. hair treatments
    The 7 Very Best Hair OilsFor smoothing, de-frizzing, and shine.
    By Rachael Griffiths
  15. hair styling
    The Very Best Hair GelsFor hold and definition.
    By Rachael Griffiths
  16. eyes
    The 11 Very Best Waterproof MascarasIncluding one that keeps Kim Kardashian smudge-free, even when she’s ugly-crying.
    By Kitty Guo
  17. small appliances
    The 5 Very Best Sous Vide MachinesFrom wands for home and commercial use to an all-in-one sous vide station.
    By Jonathan Deutsch
  18. women’s accessories
    The 11 Very Best Fanny PacksFanny packs to dress up for date night, throw on while hiking, or even used as a hands-free diaper bag.
    By Brenley Goertzen and Rachael Griffiths
  19. baby gear
    The 7 Very Best Double StrollersFrom a do-everything convertible stroller to a lightweight one that only weighs 23 pounds.
    By Liza Corsillo
  20. face
    The 17 Very Best Foundations for Mature SkinIncluding ones that blur fine lines, smooth out wrinkles, and add radiance.
    By Tembe Denton-Hurst
  21. bedding
    The 5 Very Best Cooling Weighted BlanketsRejoice, sweaty sleepers: You can reduce stress and body temperature with these weighted blankets.
    By Lauren Ro
  22. sun care
    The 11 Very Best SunscreensThe best all-purpose sunscreens to slather on at the beach or before a backyard barbecue — or to stash in your bag.
    By Tembe Denton-Hurst
  23. decor
    The Very Best Washable RugsFor households with toddlers, pets, gardeners, messy chefs, and more.
    By Erin Schwartz
  24. decor
    The 17 Very Best DoorknobsFor a home refresh that’s quicker and cheaper than painting.
    By Erin Schwartz
  25. garden
    The 13 Very Best Houseplant FertilizersFrom all-purpose organics to the seaweed-based fertilizer that carnivorous plants love.
    By Erin Schwartz
  26. small appliances
    5 of the Very Best Microwave OvensWhether you want to reheat leftovers or actually cook in yours, there’s a model for you.
    By Bernadette Machard de Gramont
  27. adult
    The 11 Very Best Menstrual CupsWe talked to gynecologists, plus menstrual-cup experts and enthusiasts, to find out.
    By Dominique Pariso
  28. baby gear
    The Very Best StrollersIncluding our all-time favorite full-size stroller, strollers light enough to carry up stairs, and an all-terrain modular system.
    By Liza Corsillo
  29. tabletop week
    13 of the Very Best Drinking GlassesDozens of interior designers and service-industry professionals weigh in on their favorite glasses for water, juice, iced tea, or something stronger.
    By Dominique Pariso
  30. hair tools
    The 15 Very Best Hair TiesOffice-supply rubber bands are a nonstarter no matter your hair type.
    By Dominique Pariso
  31. organization
    The 13 Very Best Laundry Hampers and BasketsIncluding a backpack “if you’re someone who despises the walk to your local laundromat.”
    By Erin Schwartz
  32. fitness
    The 12 Best Energy GelsIncluding gels that actually taste like real food.
    By Jeremy Rellosa
  33. massagers and recovery
    The Very Best Compression SocksFor long flights, recovery, pregnancy, and everyday wear.
    By Arielle Avila
  34. grooming
    The Very Best Women’s RazorsFrom convenient subscription packs to supersharp safety razors.
    By Arielle Avila
  35. cookware and utensils
    The 8 Very Best Kitchen TongsFor cooking, serving, plating, and more.
    By Julia Skinner
  36. women’s apparel
    The 10 Very Best Mom JeansThese aren’t your mom’s mom jeans.
    By Ambar Pardilla
  37. self-tanner
    The 10 Very Best Self-TannersIncluding one that Rio Viera-Newton calls “absolutely undetectable.”
    By Rachael Griffiths
  38. health
    The Very Best Period UnderwearIncluding pairs with maximum protection and seamless options.
    By Arielle Avila
  39. cookware and utensils
    The 8 Very Best Citrus JuicersGet the most juice with the least effort.
    By Maria Yagoda
  40. cookware and utensils
    The 6 Very Best Meat ThermometersIncluding instant-read, predictive, and infrared models to help you cook with more precision.
    By Jonathan Deutsch
  41. baby feeding
    The 9 Very Best Baby Bottles“They have a good wide nipple so you can go back and forth between breast- and bottle feeding without the kid caring.”
    By Sara Gaynes Levy
  42. self-tanner
    The Very Best Facial TannersLotions, drops, and oils to achieve that sun-kissed glow.
    By Rachael Griffiths
  43. cookware and utensils
    The 11 Very Best SkilletsFor all your sautéing, searing, frying, and baking needs.
    By Emma Wartzman
  44. women’s apparel
    The 9 Very Best Black T-shirts for WomenIncluding boxy, cropped, scoop-necked, and vintage-looking styles.
    By Brenley Goertzen
  45. bath and body
    The 14 Very Best Natural DeodorantsNo, a natural deodorant doesn’t stop sweat, but it does “allow underarms to breathe naturally,” one expert explains.
    By Dominique Pariso
  46. baby gear
    The Very Best Jogging StrollersJogging strollers with the smoothest push, the comfiest seats, and the best safety features to help you get out and run.
    By Liza Corsillo
  47. shaving and grooming
    The 9 Very Best Beard TrimmersAccording to barbers and guys with good beards.
    By Rachael Griffiths
  48. massagers and recovery
    The Very Best Heating PadsFrom options for severe pain to convenient cordless heating pads.
    By Arielle Avila
  49. skin-care treatments
    The 13 Very Best Treatments for Eczema“For eczema-prone skin, hydration is the name of the game.”
    By Rachael Griffiths
  50. garden
    The 11 Very Best Garden Shears, Loppers, and Pruners“The cleaner the cut, the quicker a plant heals.”
    By Erin Schwartz
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