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  1. apparel
    The Platonic Ideal of a Crewneck for Just $12Perfect for gym sessions and messy meals alike.
    By Bella Druckman
  2. skin-care treatments
    The Best Skin-Care Routine for Your 40sFrom cleansers and toners to skin-care devices to use in between office treatments.
    By Rachael Griffiths
  3. strategist brain
    On My Mind: Brutalist Dining Chairs and Banana Republic DressesWelcome to Strategist Brain.
    By Tembe Denton-Hurst
  4. mattresses
    The 7 Very Best Box SpringsA good box spring should do a few things: provide support for your mattress, improve airflow, and raise your bed to a more comfortable height.
    By Amelia Jerden
  5. furniture
    All the Best Kids’ Furniture and Décor for AdultsDelightful … and cheaper.
    By Lauren Ro
  6. dental care
    The 9 Very Best Teeth-Whitening Toothpastes and KitsThe key ingredient? Hydrogen peroxide.
    By Arielle Avila
  7. dental care
    The 8 Very Best Water Flossers“This brand is to water flossers what Kleenex is to tissues.”
    By Arielle Avila
  8. 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
  9. smart home
    The 10 Very Best Digital Picture FramesThe perfect complement to your digital camera or your smartphone’s photo library.
    By Jordan McMahon
  10. coffee
    The Very Best Coffee-Subscription ClubsFor every kind of home barista.
    By Emma Wartzman
  11. sales
    Patagonia’s Winter Sale Is Full of Bestsellers Up to 40 Percent OffIncluding beanies, puffers, fleece, and Baggies for men, women, and kids.
    By Liza Corsillo
  12. 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
  13. cleansers
    The Very Best Face WashesCleansers that leave your skin supple, not stripped.
    By Kitty Guo
  14. 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
  15. sales
    $68 Puffers, $15 Beanies, and Other (Very Warm) Things on Sale Right NowIncluding flannel bedding and a cashmere scarf.
    By Sam Daly
  16. women’s apparel
    The 9 Very Best Black T-shirts for WomenIncluding boxy, cropped, scoop-necked, and vintage-looking styles.
    By Brenley Goertzen
  17. valentine’s day gifts
    A Gift for Every Type of WifePicks for every type of wife at every price point.
    By Rachael Griffiths
  18. women’s shoes
    The 11 Very Best Loafers for WomenOne pair looks like Celine for a tenth of the price.
    By Ambar Pardilla
  19. face
    Tarte’s Famous Concealer Is Only $16 Right NowShape Tape is an oldie but a goodie, and it’s currently half-off.
    By Kitty Guo
  20. adult
    28 of the Very Best Sex Toys for MenIt’s time to get familiar with the P-spot.
    By Dominique Pariso
  21. pillows
    The 12 Very Best Pillows for Neck PainFrom contoured memory foam to supportive shredded latex.
    By Amelia Jerden
  22. lip balms and treatments
    A Lip Balm to Get You Through a Snowstorm“It’s really the best balm I’ve ever used.”
    By Crystal Martin
  23. about us
    How the Strategist Badging Program WorksAn even easier way for our readers to find the things we love.
    By The Editors
  24. gifts
    The Best Gifts for 2-Year-OldsBuilding toys, art supplies, dress-up clothes, and everything else you need to nurture their blossoming imagination and independence.
    By Liza Corsillo
  25. mattresses
    The 7 Very Best Air MattressesAir mattresses your guests will be happy to sleep on.
    By Amelia Jerden
  26. bath and body
    The 12 Very Best Women’s Deodorants and Anti-perspirantsIncluding a lemony natural deodorant that contains live bacteria.
    By Dominique Pariso
  27. adult
    33 of the Very Best VibratorsAccording to sex experts, shop owners, and professional reviewers.
    By Dominique Pariso
  28. moisturizers
    The 16 Very Best Moisturizers for Oily SkinThat won’t make you look like a greaseball.
    By Tembe Denton-Hurst
  29. gifts
    The Only Gift Guide for a 1-Year-Old You’ll Ever NeedEasy-grip crayons, a modular busy board, and a musical book.
    By Liza Corsillo
  30. gifts
    50 (New) Lunar New Year Gifts: Snake-Embossed Birks and Lego Lucky CatsIncluding shimmery nail polishes and a snake-shaped tea pet.
    By Kitty Guo
  31. bathroom
    The Very Best Bath MatsFrom cozy cotton mats to sleek stone ones you never have to wash.
    By Bella Druckman
  32. mattresses
    All the Best Hybrid Mattresses We’ve Ever Written AboutFind the mattress that makes you feel like Goldilocks testing out Baby Bear’s bed: just right.
    By Bella Druckman
  33. bath and body
    The Very Best Bodywashes for Dry SkinIncluding a formula for dry, acne-prone skin.
    By Brenley Goertzen
  34. mattresses
    All the Best Firm Mattresses We’ve Ever Written AboutStraighten out your spine with these hybrid, innerspring, and memory-foam options (that we tested ourselves).
    By Brenley Goertzen
  35. wellness
    Tula, Baby Foot, Crave: The Best Deals From Ulta’s Wellness Week SaleSo many self-care treatments for 30 percent off (or more).
    By Sam Daly
  36. bedding
    The Very Best Linen SheetsFrom heirloom-quality bedding to sheets that come in vibrant jewel tones.
    By Lauren Ro
  37. furniture
    The 13 Very Best Platform BedsIncluding beds with (or without) headboards, styles that fold up for easy storage, and frames that you can customize to your own liking.
    By Lauren Ro
  38. food and drinks
    11 of the Very Best Matcha PowdersWe asked matcha drinkers and bakers about their favorite tins.
    By Emma Wartzman
  39. food and drinks
    13 of the Very Best Olive OilsAll the liquid gold you could possibly need.
    By Emma Wartzman
  40. pillows
    The 7 Best Down-Alternative PillowsThe feeling of down without the actual down.
    By Amelia Jerden
  41. office
    The 6 Very Best Standing-Desk ConvertersWith a standing-desk converter, you can turn any table or desktop into an ergonomic workspace.
    By Dominique Pariso
  42. adult
    The 8 Very Best LubesIncluding a vanilla-lemon-flavored lube.
    By Dominique Pariso
  43. women’s apparel
    The 8 Very Best Plus-Size Women’s JeansFrom skinny to straight to wide-leg to boot-cut.
    By Ambar Pardilla
  44. women’s apparel
    The 10 Very Best Black Work Pants for WomenFor your nine-to-five (and beyond).
    By Ambar Pardilla
  45. women’s accessories
    The 11 Very Best Winter Gloves and Mittens for WomenWhether you’re grabbing a ski pole or a G-train pole.
    By Katherine Gillespie
  46. women’s apparel
    A J.Crew Henley for $11It’s stretchy, layerable, and over 80 percent off.
    By Sam Daly
  47. women’s apparel
    The Very Best Women’s Long UnderwearCozy base layers for all your cold-weather activities.
    By Katherine Gillespie
  48. pillows
    The 12 Very Best Body PillowsTo cushion your joints, align your spine, and give you something to hug.
    By Amelia Jerden
  49. health
    I Won’t Fly Without My Humidifying MaskAs an opera singer, it’s been a lifesaver.
    By Kristin Gornstein
    As told to Michael Zhao
  50. what i can’t live without
    What Finn Wolfhard Can’t Live Without“I pretty much live out of my backpack.”
    By Finn Wolfhard
    As told to Jordan McMahon
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