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  1. hair tools
    The Travel Hair Dryer I Learned About From a Runway HairstylistAnyone who’s borrowed it has raced to buy one themselves.
    By Fiona Byrne
  2. this thing’s incredible
    I Save Time (and Hundreds in Salon Treatments) With This Pastel Hair DyeThe best part is, it’s not a “dye” in the traditional sense.
    By P. Claire Dodson
  3. acne treatments
    The Magic Pimple Wand That Gets Rid of My Zits in HoursIt can stop a blemish before it even starts.
    By Kelsey Mulvey
  4. women’s shoes
    No Fancy Snow Boots I’ve Ever Owned Can Top These $45 Target Snow BootsPerfectly understated duck boots at a discount.
    By Lori Keong
  5. skin-care
    This $8 Cream Soothes My Itchy Winter Skin Even Better Than a PrescriptionNothing else I’ve ever tried has stopped the itch.
    By Alexia LaFata
  6. decor
    The ‘World’s Best Incense’ Smells Like Dewy MeadowsI discovered it in a great little store in Honolulu.
    By Ashlea Halpern
  7. sleep gear
    I’m Practically Surgically Attached to My Hot-Water Bottle All WinterIt’s a European practice that’s finally come Stateside.
    By Fiona Byrne
  8. celebrity shopping
    What Tatcha Founder Victoria Tsai Can’t Live Without“I love all things Muji — it’s like the Container Store and Ikea got together and had a chic Japanese baby.”
    By Victoria Tsai
  9. year in review
    Strat Haul: This Asian BB Cream Is the Best Thing I Bought in 2017Wearing it makes me look like the airbrushed, Instagram-filtered version of myself.
    By Lori Keong
  10. sales sales sales
    A Nespresso Is the Best Gift for Parents — and Just $60 for the Next 16 HoursGet it before it’s gone.
    By The Editors
  11. year in review
    Strat Haul: These Water Glasses Are the Best Things I Bought in 2017Nothing feels quite as perfect in the hand.
    By Jason Chen
  12. sales sales sales
    One of Amazon’s Best-Reviewed Bluetooth Headphones Is 44 Percent Off Right NowYou can get it for $48 for just the next few hours.
    By The Editors
  13. this thing’s incredible
    This $19 Tripod Helps Me Take Photos Like a Semi-Professional PhotographerIt’s cheap, but it reliably keeps my camera in one place for as long as I need it to be there.
    By Maxine Builder
  14. sales sales sales
    The Vintage(-Looking) Marshall Bluetooth Speaker Is 48 Percent Off Today OnlyIt’s the cheapest it’s been in months.
    By The Editors
  15. this thing’s incredible
    I Found the Best Scent for My Fake Christmas TreeThey’re called Scentsicles, and they smell like winter.
    By Jason Chen
  16. this thing’s incredible
    These Crunchy Magnetic Balls Make the Best Stocking Stuffer for Fidgety HandsSpeks are the office desk toy I never knew I wanted.
    By Katy Schneider
  17. this thing’s incredible
    I’ll Tell Anyone Who Will Listen About These Comfortable BootsI have private anxiety daydreams that the company goes out of business.
    By Molly Young
  18. this thing’s incredible
    This Japanese Cream Is My Salon’s Secret to Professional-Looking Hair“He didn’t even have to pressure me into buying it. I was already sold.”
    By Lori Keong
  19. this thing’s incredible
    My Lavender Eye Pillow Zonks Me Out Like a Blanket Over a BirdcageMicrowave for 30 seconds for maximum effect.
    By Hermione Hoby
  20. the best gift i ever got
    I Tried on This See-through Lingerie and Aroused Even MyselfCommodified eroticism always seemed forced to me until now.
    By Anonymous
  21. this thing’s incredible
    Everyone at The Wing Has This Laptop Stand“I spot the Roost every time I’m there.”
    By Sierra Tishgart
  22. holiday gifts 2017
    The Grandma-Style Housecoat Is the Best Gift (for Yourself and Others)And right now, it’s just $30.
    By Alison Freer
  23. this thing’s incredible
    The ‘Royal’ Korean Beauty Elixir That Makes Me Feel Like a Glossier ModelThe product began as a formula for the Korean royal family.
    By Lori Keong
  24. gifts under $50
    These $15 Plugs Turn Any Home Into a Smart HouseAnything you stick in them can be controlled from your phone.
    By Lindsey Weber
  25. a gift so nice we posted it twice
    I’ve Carried This Bag Nearly Every Day for the Past 4 Years“I’ve worn it almost every day since I got it: to work, on weekends, even to the occasional wedding, dressing it up and down.”
    By Hannah Goldfield
  26. a gift so nice we posted it twice
    The Japanese Notebook a Strategist Editor Fell for Is Back in Stock for 2018It’s been out of commission for months, but now it’s back for 2018.
    By Alexis Swerdloff
  27. select all
    This Portable Battery Keeps My Phone Charged for a WeekI have literally carried it with me every day of my life for eight months.
    By Paris Martineau
  28. this thing’s incredible
    My Grandma and I Both Love These Under-$30 Stretchy JeansShe likes wearing them with an untucked shirt; I tuck in my shirt and cuff the ankles.
    By Caroline Bodian
  29. this thing’s incredible
    I’m Not Wearing False Eyelashes — Just This $5 MascaraMy own father asked me if my lashes were real.
    By Jinnie Lee
  30. this thing’s incredible
    This Insanely Easy-to-Use Laser Hair Remover Pays for Itself in Two MonthsI’ve tried so many. None work so intuitively or well.
    By Fiona Byrne
  31. gifts they might actually want
    This Towel Warmer Is the Bath-Time Equivalent of the Fetal PositionYou have no idea.
    By Michelle Markowitz
  32. this thing’s incredible
    I’ve Asked for This Cashmere Sweater 7 Years in a Row (and Now It’s on Sale)It’s not the sexiest or most thrilling gift by any means, but it’s my absolute favorite — and it’s on sale.
    By rebecca ramsey
  33. this thing’s incredible
    The Most Comfortable Bra for Pregnant Women Is Both Ugly and FlatteringIt’s built to expand as your chest does.
    By Kase Wickman
  34. this thing’s incredible
    I Use This Organic Vinegar to Do Everything From Stop Rashes to Condition HairI’ve even broken it out to wash windows, clear drains, and sprinkle on popcorn.
    By Emily Ruskovich
  35. weird things we love
    The Spray That Stretched My Too Small Stilettos Half a SizeI even walked a mile and danced an hour in them.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  36. this thing’s incredible
    I Use This Sneaker Protectant on Every Leather Thing I OwnSuede shoes, leather jackets, white Converses — it protects them all.
    By Priya Rao
  37. this thing’s incredible
    I Scramble Eggs and Fry Bacon With These Metal ChopsticksGood for eating Flamin’ Hot Cheetos without staining your fingers, and for making takeout feel fancy, too.
    By Maxine Builder
  38. shopping hack
    Costume Designers Use This Toupee Tape to Hem Pants and Prevent Nip SlipsIt’s what kept Jennifer Lopez from going R-rated at the 2000 Grammys.
    By Alison Freer
  39. this thing’s incredible
    Deal of the Day: Freakishly Flattering Face Stockholm LipstickApparently, Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy was a fan.
    By Alice Gregory
  40. this thing’s incredible
    These Squishy Gel Pads Saved Me From ‘Computer Elbow’They’re called “Jelbows.”
    By Alison Freer
  41. this thing’s incredible
    This Colombian Nail Polish Doesn’t Chip (Even After Swimming and Cleaning)My nails have never felt stronger.
    By Crystal Martin
  42. this thing’s incredible
    The World’s Greatest Glass Cleaner Destroys Grime in One SwipeWindow cleaning used to take three times as long.
    By Christopher Bonanos
  43. micro sales
    There Are Uniqlo Heattech Shirts on Sale for $6 Right NowPlus lots of other stuff for $10.
    By The Editors
  44. this thing’s incredible
    The Best Oven Mitts Were Designed for Barbecue PitmastersAnd are about a million times more effective than regular oven mitts.
    By Caitlin M. O'Shaughnessy
  45. this thing’s incredible
    The Made-for-Emergencies Lint Roller I Bring With Me EverywhereI’ve used it before meetings, interviews, and even weddings.
    By Alexandra Pechman
  46. this thing’s incredible
    I Buy These Instantly Cooling Menthol Migraine Patches in 24-PacksThey’re the only things that let me fall asleep.
    By Sara Spruch-Feiner
  47. this thing’s incredible
    Nail Stickers Are the Lazy Person’s Version of a ManicureI keep them at my desk and always get compliments.
    By Michelle Markowitz
  48. this thing’s incredible
    The Cheap Shave Butter That Makes Me Feel Like a Leg ModelIt goes on clear, feels moisturizing, and gives me the closest shave I’ve ever experienced.
    By Celeste Ballard
  49. this thing’s incredible
    These Cloth Bags Kept My Kale Fresh for 16 DaysAll my vegetables now last twice as long.
    By Mattie Kahn
  50. what do i wear
    The Always-Appropriate Dress (My Friends and) I Wear to FuneralsIn times of great sadness, knowing you have one less thing to worry about is a small comfort.
    By Sadie Stein
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