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  1. made in japan
    The Better-Than-Soylent Japanese Meal ReplacementThey’re Japanese and taste like fruit, cheese, chocolate, and maple.
    By Molly Young
  2. this thing’s incredible
    I Boil This Timer for Absolutely Perfect EggsIt changes color like a mood ring to tell you when they’re done.
    By Leah Bhabha
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    This Nifty Tote Has Turned All My Dates Into PicnicsIts material is insulating and it’s got interlocking containers for your food.
    By David Schwartz
  4. this thing’s incredible
    This Turkish Glove Scrubbed Away Layers of Winter SkinI’ve never had such a smooth palette for shaving or moisturizing.
    By Rachel Raczka
  5. this thing’s incredible
    The World’s Sharpest Mandoline Still Keeps Your Fingers SafeIt’s cheap, it’s light, and chef Gabriel Kreuther swears by it.
    By Gabriel Kreuther
  6. this thing’s incredible
    These Uncooked Ramen Noodles Are My Favorite SnackAll the salty MSG goodness of instant noodles, only crunchy.
    By Laura Bannister
  7. this thing’s incredible
    I Use This Magic Marker to Color Strands of Gray HairQuicker than a dye job — and portable, too.
    By Melissa Malamut
  8. this thing’s incredible
    This Refreshing Rosewater Face Mist Keeps Me Going in the SummerThe story of me and my rosewater began when I received one by Aesop as a gift and was turned on to the refreshing potential of face mists.
    By Molly Elizalde
  9. food and kitchen
    The Best Wine Opener Is This Stainless-Steel Australian CorkscrewWe set out to find the perfect handheld wine opener.
    By Lauren Schwartzberg
  10. best bet
    The Best Fan Is Actually Not UglyWe scoured the design market to find a powerful apartment fan that won’t look hideous.
    By Lauren Schwartzberg
  11. this thing’s incredible
    This Hand-Blender Changed My SummerI use it to whip my Bolognese into the perfect texture in mere seconds.
    By Hannah Howard
  12. this thing’s incredible
    This Fabric Spray Is Dry Shampoo for Your ApartmentIt’s like an upscale, pet-friendly Febreze.
    By Brennan Kilbane
  13. this thing’s incredible
    The Idiotproof Rice Cooker That Even Has an “Umami” SettingAccording to Chumley’s chef Victoria Blamey, it also cuts the cooking time down by half.
    By Victoria Blamey
  14. this thing’s incredible
    The Best Pillow for Stomach Sleepers Is Made With Shredded Memory FoamIt retains the exact shape I mold it into — and doesn’t budge.
    By Caitlin M. O'Shaughnessy
  15. this thing’s incredible
    This Aluminum Cube Lets Me Pretend I’m at the MoviesThe portable projector lets me screen films at big-screen sizes.
    By Rachel Rosenblit
  16. this thing’s incredible
    Guy Fieri Made the Second-Best Knife I’ve Ever UsedIt chops everything — from carrots to cheese to steaks — with ease.
    By Alice Gregory
  17. this thing’s incredible
    This Danish Laptop Brush Is Surprisingly EffectiveThe most satisfying way to rid your computer of crumbs.
    By Lauren Schwartzberg
  18. this thing’s incredible
    I Finally Found the Perfect (Albeit Extremely Expensive) Leather JacketNo other piece of outerwear makes me feel as good — or gets as many compliments.
    By Jason Chen
  19. this thing’s incredible
    This Handmade Pepper Mill Is Always a Dinner-Party HitIt’s neither restaurant-blah nor Sharper-Image futuristic.
    By Juliet Lapidos
  20. this thing’s incredible
    The Machine That Warms My Baby’s Formula in Half the TimeIt’s not the prettiest thing, but it’s way more effective than pricier models.
    By David Walters
  21. flattering week
    My Friends and I Feel Like Marilyn Monroe in This SwimsuitI’m no stick figure, but it plays up my best assets.
    By Jada Yuan
  22. ask the strategist
    Ask the Strategist: The Best Trouser Socks for Women, Dakota Johnson’s JeansYou asked, we answered.
    By Lauren Schwartzberg
  23. this thing’s incredible
    Deal of the Day: A Rare, on-Sale Canada Goose SpottingSo you won’t be freezing next winter.
    By The Editors
  24. this thing’s incredible
    I Bathed for Two and a Half Hours Because of This TrayIt’s turned my tub into a relaxation center.
    By Verena von Pfetten
  25. this thing’s incredible
    I Can’t Stop Wearing This Gray T-shirtI was skeptical before trying it on, but now I can’t imagine my wardrobe without it.
    By Alex Ronan
  26. this thing’s incredible
    I Only Use This Zingy Southern Mayonnaise NowChef Alex Stupak on the condiment that’s way better than Hellmann’s
    By Alex Stupak
  27. this thing’s incredible
    I Microwave This Pillow Every Day, and Then Fall AsleepJust nuke it for two minutes and go to town.
    By Alex Ronan
  28. this thing’s incredible
    This Lump of Coal Replaced My BritaUsing the activated charcoal filter also means I don’t need to buy plastic filters ever again.
    By Caitlin M. O'Shaughnessy
  29. this thing’s incredible
    My Hunt for the Perfect TurtleneckThe one I found is simple, soft, cheap, and gets the job done.
    By Joana Avillez
  30. this thing’s incredible
    The World’s Blackest Mascara Never Runs Down My FaceI made my friend go to Japanese pharmacy after Japanese pharmacy to find it.
    By Risa Needleman
  31. this thing’s incredible
    The Japanese Brewer That Makes Café-Style Coffee at My DeskIt looks like a little sculpture.
    By Caitlin M. O'Shaughnessy
  32. this thing’s incredible
    This Tiny Camera Cube Lets Me Watch My Chihuahuas All DayThe built-in microphone lets me talk to them, too.
    By Alison Freer
  33. this thing’s incredible
    The Only Treatment Mask That Quenched My Tortured HairIt transformed my strands from damaged to sleek and smooth.
    By Eve Peyser
  34. this thing’s incredible
    The Best-Designed Travel Adapter Works in 150 CountriesIt saved me during a monthlong trip through four of them.
    By Laura Perciasepe
  35. this thing’s incredible
    I’ve Worn This Tinted Lip Balm Every Day for 3 YearsLike a subtle, long-lasting lipstick that costs less than lunch.
    By Alice Gregory
  36. this thing’s incredible
    The Pants That Have Haunted Me for Two YearsThey are faddish but transcend trend.
    By Katy Schneider
  37. this thing’s incredible
    All the Famous People Wear This Invisible UnderwearIt’s crazy comfortable and — even better — creates no VPL.
    By Alison Freer
  38. this thing’s incredible
    The Phone Case That Bathes My Selfies in Flattering LightMy Instagrams have never looked better.
    By Alison Freer
  39. this thing’s incredible
    The Adidas Sneakers I Can Wear With Everything (That Aren’t Stan Smiths)A ’90s favorite comes back.
    By John Jannuzzi
  40. this thing’s incredible
    The Sweater De-Piller That I Trust on My Most Beloved CashmereIt gives your pilly sweaters a clean — not too close — shave.
    By Katy Schneider
  41. this thing’s incredible
    The Best Organic Lube for Romantic Health NutsEverything else I buy is organic — why not the most intimate?
    By Mike Albo
  42. this thing’s incredible
    The Korean Lip Stain That Stays Put for 8 HoursYou slather it on your lips — and peel it off after 15 minutes.
    By Jamie Feldmar
  43. this thing’s incredible
    This Wine-Protecting Cork Lets Me (Finally) Store Bottles SidewaysIt’s so cute and handy I’ve bought a dozen.
    By Rachel Khong
  44. this thing’s incredible
    I’ve Used This Acne Mask for a Decade and a HalfIt costs $6 and comes in a bright-green tube.
    By Gaby Dunn
  45. weird things we love
    I Bring This Chinese Hacky Sack With Me EverywhereGreat for kids — and adults who never got the hang of the footbag.
    By Alex Ronan
  46. this thing’s incredible
    I Found a Sexy Whitening Toothpaste for My Sensitive TeethPlus: A speedy whitening gel for non-sensitive mouths.
    By Jen Doll and Jason Chen
  47. this thing’s incredible
    It Seemed Absurd to Spend $400 on a Vacuum, But Now I Like CleaningMy cleaning lady recommended it after falling in love at another client’s.
    By Kurt Soller
  48. made in japan
    The Cult Japanese Notebook a Strategist Editor Fell ForIt’s stout, elegant, and fabulous.
    By Alexis Swerdloff
  49. this thing’s incredible
    A Frequent Hand-Washer on the Lotion That Cures Reptile HandsIt’s the secret weapon of New England fishermen.
    By Risa Needleman
  50. pants week
    I Found (Not Overly) Glamorous Satin Lounge PantsThey’re comfortable enough that you can rest and smart enough that you don’t feel like you’ve given up.
    By Sadie Stein
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