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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. shampoo and conditioner
    The 9 Very Best Shampoos for Color-Treated HairNourishing options for every hair color.
    By Rachael Griffiths
  2. health
    The Very Best MultivitaminsThink of these dietitian-recommended multivitamins as an “insurance policy” for those veggies that sometimes don’t make it onto your plate.
    By Bella Druckman
  3. men’s apparel
    The Very Best Men’s Long-Sleeved T-shirtsIncluding an under-$15 classic, lightweight slub cotton, and one made of hemp that “calls to mind a well-loved vintage tee.”
    By Brenley Goertzen
  4. bath and body
    The Very Best Body Washes for Dry SkinIncluding a formula for dry, acne-prone skin.
    By Brenley Goertzen
  5. cookware and utensils
    The 12 Very Best Food-Storage ContainersMake your pantry and refrigerator easier to navigate and food less likely to spoil.
    By Emma Wartzman
  6. small appliances
    The 8 Very Best Toasters“It’s the toaster for toast people.”
    By Emma Wartzman
  7. health
    The Very Best Nice-Looking Pill CasesFor taking the drudgery out of your pill-taking routine.
    By Bella Druckman
  8. cleansers
    The Very Best Face WashesCleansers that leave your skin supple, not stripped.
    By Kitty Guo
  9. cleansers
    The 15 Very Best Makeup RemoversIncluding one described as “if Vaseline petroleum jelly and Pond’s cold cream had a baby.”
    By Kitty Guo
  10. mattresses
    The 11 Very Best Mattress ToppersTo turn your too-firm or too-soft mattress into one that is just right.
    By Amelia Jerden
  11. mattresses
    The 7 Very Best Cooling Mattress ToppersTo make your mattress more comfortable without making you sweat.
    By Amelia Jerden
  12. smart home
    The 9 Very Best Digital Picture FramesThe perfect complement to your digital camera or your smartphone’s photo library.
    By Jordan McMahon
  13. vacuums
    The 15 Very Best VacuumsThese will suck up everything from dust to dog hair to Play-Doh.
    By Amelia Mularz
  14. shampoo and conditioner
    The 8 Very Best Shampoos for Fine HairWith specific picks to battle oil, add volume, and restore moisture.
    By Rachael Griffiths
  15. massagers and recovery
    The Very Best Electric Foot MassagersWe talked to athletes, podiatrists, physical therapists, and people with tired feet to find the best electric foot massagers.
    By Jeremy Rellosa
  16. women’s sleepwear
    The 18 Very Best Bathrobes for Women“The stripes make me feel like I’m about to walk out onto my private veranda somewhere on the Riviera.”
    By Ambar Pardilla
  17. hair tools
    The 7 Very Best Blow-dryer BrushesThis ’90s tool is back.
    By Dominique Pariso
  18. cookware and utensils
    The 10 Very Best Knife SetsThe key is to make sure you don’t end up with a ton of blades and accessories you won’t use.
    By Emma Wartzman
  19. coffee
    13 of the Very Best Coffee GrindersAny cup of coffee worth drinking is made from freshly ground beans.
    By Emma Wartzman
  20. skin-care treatments
    The 8 Very Best Facial MasksFrom ultramoisturizing barrier-repair formulas to unclogging clay masks.
    By Arielle Avila
  21. cookware and utensils
    The 7 Very Best Dutch OvensInvest in a classic or go with a trusted, affordable workhorse.
    By Emma Wartzman
  22. cookware and utensils
    15 of the Very Best Chef’s KnivesFinding one you feel comfortable holding and using for all your meals is vital to your efficiency and success as a cook.
    By Emma Wartzman
  23. bathroom
    The 16 Very Best Bath TowelsFrom waffle towels to flat-weave Turkish sets, a towel for every kind of obsessive.
    By Lauren Ro
  24. women’s apparel
    The 11 Very Best Sweaters for WomenIncluding Strat-approved basics and bolder picks.
    By Brenley Goertzen and Arielle Avila
  25. moisturizers
    The 11 Very Best Wrinkle CreamsIncluding options with and without retinol and choices for sensitive skin, oily skin, and fragile under-eye skin.
    By Tembe Denton-Hurst
  26. skin-care treatments
    The Very Best Retinol Products for Every Skin TypeAn anti-aging essential.
    By Tembe Denton-Hurst
  27. home
    The 10 Very Best Space HeatersBecause you shouldn’t have to wear a coat inside.
    By Katherine Gillespie
  28. women’s apparel
    The 11 Very Best Black TurtlenecksFrom tissue-thin to oversize to one that’s like “full-upper-body Spanx.”
    By Ambar Pardilla
  29. women’s shoes
    The 11 Very Best Loafers for WomenOne pair looks like Celine for a tenth of the price.
    By Ambar Pardilla
  30. small appliances
    The Very Best Indoor-Garden Kits“I was blown away by the variety of vegetables (and sheer volume of food) we could grow.”
    By Erin Schwartz
  31. office
    The Very Best Standing-Desk MatsTo complete your ergonomic WFH setup.
    By Bella Druckman
  32. fitness
    The Very Best RollerbladesIncluding options for beginners, intermediates, skaters who seek speed, and others who want to roll around the city.
    By Bella Druckman
  33. luggage
    The Very Best Carry-on LuggageFrom duffel bags and rolling suitcases to roomy backpacks.
    By Katherine Gillespie
  34. women’s apparel
    The 9 Very Best Women’s ParkasStay warm without looking like a marshmallow.
    By Katherine Gillespie
  35. pillows
    The 7 Very Best Down PillowsIf you like your pillows soft and fluffy, down is the way to go.
    By Amelia Jerden
  36. pillows
    The 13 Very Best Pillows for Neck PainFrom contoured memory foam to supportive shredded latex.
    By Amelia Jerden
  37. moisturizers
    The 16 Very Best Eye Creams“I would swim in this product if I could.”
    By Tembe Denton-Hurst
  38. women’s shoes
    The 15 Very Best Slippers for WomenFrom cozy cold-weather pairs to waterproof and lightweight options.
    By Brenley Goertzen and Arielle Avila
  39. women’s apparel
    The Very Best Women’s Long UnderwearCozy base layers for all your cold-weather activities.
    By Katherine Gillespie
  40. massagers and recovery
    The Very Best Electric Back MassagersIncluding Shiatsu massage pillows, percussive massage guns, and a full-on massage chair cover.
    By Jeremy Rellosa
  41. pillows
    The 9 Very Best Pillows for Side SleepersIncluding latex, down, down alternative, and memory foam.
    By Amelia Jerden
  42. acne treatments
    The 9 Best Pimple PatchesIncluding some that are almost invisible.
    By Rachael Griffiths
  43. garden
    The Very Best Compost BinsFrom an easy-to-clean countertop option to a system that can handle “the crazy Frankenstein stuff in the back of your fridge.”
    By Erin Schwartz
  44. fitness
    The 15 Very Best Protein PowdersIncluding animal- and plant-based options in different flavors.
    By Jeremy Rellosa
  45. tablets and smartwatches
    The Best Fitness Trackers for All Types of ActivitiesIncluding one for in-line skaters and a pair of smart swim goggles.
    By Jeremy Rellosa
  46. coffee
    The Very Best Coffee-Subscription ClubsFor every kind of home barista.
    By Emma Wartzman
  47. women’s sleepwear
    The 12 Very Best Pajamas for WomenSleep like a “Portuguese aristocrat.”
    By Ambar Pardilla
  48. coffee
    The 12 Very Best Travel MugsCut back on waste and enjoy a better cup of coffee.
    By Emma Wartzman
  49. cookware and utensils
    10 of the Very Best Cookware SetsYou want to curate a mix of types and materials (without going overboard).
    By Emma Wartzman
  50. furniture
    The Very Best Beanbag ChairsWhether you have kids, want to furnish a fun game room, or need comfy furniture fast, there is a beanbag chair for you.
    By Liza Corsillo and Lauren Ro
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