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This Thing’s Incredible

  1. food
    My Family Drinks This (Iced) Japanese Barley Tea All Summer LongIt quenches thirst much like another grain-based beverage you may be more familiar with: beer.
    By Mia Leimkuhler
  2. cookware and utensils
    This Bird-Shaped Citrus Peeler Takes the Mess Out of Eating an OrangeThe bird has a sharp beak that scores your orange rind as you drag it from top to bottom.
    By Liza Corsillo
  3. hair
    I Wear My Grace Eleyae Bonnet Both to Bed and on Zoom CallsIt keeps my hair healthy and functions as a part-time hat.
    By Tembe Denton-Hurst
  4. hair
    This Is the Mason Pearson of Natural-Hair Brushes (and It’s Just $18)The Felicia Leatherwood Detangler Brush is the only brush I’ll ever need.
    By Nikita Richardson
  5. this thing’s incredible
    I Forsook Fenty for This Creamy, Glowy Too Faced ConcealerWhenever I post a selfie wearing it, I receive compliments — and when I tweet my love for the product, my mentions fill with women who feel the same.
    By Habiba Katsha
  6. decor
    This Kintsugi Repair Kit Gives My Broken Ceramics New LifeIt transformed a broken pie plate I might have otherwise thrown away into something beautiful and useful again.
    By Liza Corsillo
  7. this thing’s incredible
    I Waste Less and Enjoy Doing the Dishes More With This Kitchen Soap BarThe container-free bar of soap cleans plates, glasses, greasy pots, and even clothing without drying my hands.
    By Liza Corsillo
  8. weird things we love
    An Artist’s ‘Magic Trick’ for Removing Stubborn Things From Almost Any SurfaceFor 40 years, Eric Haze has reached for Bestine to spot clean everything from car windshields and rare album covers to bedroom walls and artworks.
    By Eric Haze
  9. this thing’s incredible
    This Quinoa Conditioner Quenches My Afro Hair Like No OtherThe best thing? I’ve had the same results every time I’ve used it.
    By Dawn Kofie
  10. shampoo and conditioner
    Nothing Refreshes My Post-Workout Hair Quite Like This (Liquid) Shampoo SprayIt leaves greasy hair feeling clean, a nice departure from the dry-shampoo-created smoke and mirrors I’ve grown used to.
    By Dominique Pariso
  11. this thing’s incredible
    This Magical Grout Paint Fixed My Botched Bathroom Tiles“After I was done, multiple people immediately slid into my DMs to ask me where they could buy it themselves (you’re welcome, Amazon).”
    By Emma Cooke
  12. toys
    I Comfortably Eat Four-Course Meals in My Car With This Kids’ Crafting TrayFine dining on-the-go.
    By Chloe Anello
  13. this thing’s incredible
    This Natural Deodorant Is the Most Effective I’ve Ever UsedAnd it smells as good as Glossier You.
    By Eleanor Margolis
  14. food
    Icelandic Smoked Sea Salt Ended My Pandemic Cooking RutSometimes, it’s worth cheating on Maldon.
    By Hannah Howard
  15. this thing’s incredible
    These TikTok-Famous Leggings Far Surpass My LululemonsFrom Lizzo to my FYP, the leggings were everywhere.
    By Rachael Griffiths
  16. this thing’s incredible
    This Streetwear-Rental Service Has Rekindled My Love of Dressing UpAs life starts to look more normal with each vaccine administered, my daily wardrobe is showing signs of its old self, one garment at a time.
    By Alex Blynn
  17. this thing’s incredible
    This Eight-in-One USB Hub Took All of the Clutter (and Stress) Off My DesktopMy new MacBook came with only two ports and constant headaches, but then I found a simple (and elegant) solution.
    By James Lynch
  18. fitness and sports
    This $170 Bike Stand Is an Affordable Alternative to PelotonIt’s a challenging and inexpensive option until we can all be back in real spin classes.
    By Kelsey Mulvey
  19. this thing’s incredible
    I’m a Craft Brewer, But I’m Seldom Without This Alcohol-Free LagerWhether I’m heading to a picnic or standing by the window at sunset, I crack open the golden bottle and everything temporarily feels like a holiday.
    By Rhys Thomas
  20. this thing’s incredible
    My Family Eats This Actually Flavorful Matzah – Yes, Matzah — Year RoundWhereas most matzah is akin to cardboard, my mother says this “creamy and salty” version “melts in my mouth.”
    By Kayla Levy
  21. this thing’s incredible
    This Pistachio Milk Has Replaced Oatly in My Coffee (and Matcha and Oatmeal)According to a nutritionist, it has some health benefits, too.
    By Dominique Pariso
  22. this thing’s incredible
    Instead of Daily Pills, This Air Purifier Practically Cured Me of My Dog AllergyNo more waking up to puffy eyes and sneezing fits.
    By Camilla Cho
  23. this thing’s incredible
    It’s Painfully Expensive, But This Toner Made My Hyperpigmentation History“Friends and family were constantly complimenting me on my skin’s glowiness.”
    By Christine Ochefu
  24. shampoo and conditioner
    This Shampoo Set Fixed My Hairline Acne (and Actually Makes My Hair Look Good)It moisturizes hair and tames frizz without causing breakouts thanks to skin-safe ingredients like hemisqualane and shea butter.
    By Leah Muncy
  25. pregnancy
    The (Actually Good-Looking) Maternity Bra That Saved Me From Pumping HellIt’s a nursing bra and pumping bra in one.
    By Sarah Z. Wexler
  26. celebrity shopping
    Model Adwoa Aboah’s Favorite Journal Is This Drugstore Notebook“Its simple lined pages are all the prompt my mind needs to go in any direction I feel like going in.”
    By Adwoa Aboah
  27. men’s apparel
    This Jersey-Knit Button Down Feels Like Wearing a (Presentable) Bed SheetIt’s so soft and comfortable but also appropriate for Zoom.
    By Chadner Navarro
  28. tech
    It Took 12 iPhones, But OtterBox Finally Made a Case That’s Sturdy and StylishUnlike every OtterBox that came before it, the Aneu case actually complements the iPhone 12’s design while protecting it.
    By Louis Cheslaw
  29. office
    This Truly Customizable Notebook Has Replaced (Most of) My Many OthersIts rather ingenious insert system allows you to package up to three or four separate notebooks between the same two covers.
    By Lauren Ro
  30. hobby and craft
    I’ve Made 1,200 Face Masks (and Quilts and Slippers) With This Sewing Machine“It sits right at my dining table, like a sixth member of my family.”
    By Jessie Randall
  31. skin-care treatments
    I Owe My Rosacea-Free Face to a Goat Named Admiral FrodoNothing got rid of my rosacea, until I found this goat’s milk soap.
    By Jacqueline Neber
  32. weird things we love
    To Whoever Needs to Hear It: These Small Drawstring Trash Bags Are a Revelation“As the saying (now) goes, one man’s trash (bag) is another man’s treasure.”
    By Anthony Rotunno
  33. this thing’s incredible
    I Hate Adult Coloring Books — Except This (Slightly Deranged) RHONY-Themed OneI couldn’t tell you how many times I’ve turned to it for a midday pick-me-up.
    By Arielle Avila
  34. skin-care
    I Gave Up on Period Underwear — Until I Tried This (Rather Sexy) PairIt really just looks like cute high-waisted briefs.
    By Liz Carey
  35. this thing’s incredible
    This Dinky Clip-On Lamp Lets Me Read in Bed (and Doubles as a Ring Light)Controlled by touch, the lamp offers three light tone options: white, warm yellow, and a mix of the two.
    By Chelsey Pippin
  36. sleep week
    After Years of Hunting for the Perfect Earplugs, It Turns Out They’re Under £5They come on train journeys in case I need a nap; they’re a crucial travel partner on long-haul flights to block out the babies.
    By Sophia Money-Coutts
  37. sleep week
    My White Sheets Stay Free of Self-Tanner Thanks to This Silky Sleeping BagMy boyfriend hardly even notices when I’m sleeping in it.
    By Daniela Morosini
  38. sleep week
    This Latex Pillow Is So Good, I Take It on HolidayThe thought of being separated from my pillow for even one night fills me with dread.
    By Stevie Mackenzie-Smith
  39. sleep week
    These £14 Silk Pillowcases Afford Me Cut-Price Elegance (and Frizz-Free Hair)When I first opened them, the silk was so shiny it made my old silk pillowcases look like crêpe.
    By Natalya Lobanova
  40. sleep week
    This Magical Buckwheat Pillow Eases My Neck Cramps, Back Pains, and InsomniaIt’s been a lifesaver this year through quarantine, as I’ve spent a record number of hours simply lying in bed.
    By Susie Yang
  41. sleep week
    This Alarm Clock Gives Me Two Extra Hours of Sleep Every NightIt’s deliciously retro in style, and small — about the size of a pound of butter but light as a feather.
    By Sarah Breen
  42. sleep week
    I Tell Anyone Who Will Listen About This Sleep-Granting Body CreamMy sleep app has the proof.
    By Issy Sampson
  43. sleep week
    No Matter How I Toss and Turn at Night, This Stylish Bonnet Simply Doesn’t ShiftThis bonnet has added inches to my hair.
    By Louise Hare
  44. sleep week
    I Buy These Heated Eye Masks in Bulk, and Float Away in Relaxation Before BedI always have some in my bedside drawer to comfort me in times of need, and I take them on holidays now too.
    By Emma Gannon
  45. hair tools
    This Gravity-Defying Barber Cape Lets Me Cut My Own Hair Without Making a MessI tried putting towels on my shoulders, cutting holes in garbage bags, and standing in the shower. Nothing worked, until this.
    By Tim Mak
  46. this thing’s incredible
    I Can’t Grow Anything — Except This Mini Bonsai TreeEvery plant I’ve ever touched was doomed. Until I found these.
    By Daniel Modlin
  47. this thing’s incredible
    This £35 Argos Printer Has Turned Me Into Somewhat of an EvangelistWhen I posted about the printer on Instagram, ten people instantly responded, asking for the name of the model so that they too could purchase it.
    By Vicky Spratt
  48. style
    My Hard-to-Please Fiancé Will Only Wear These T-ShirtsThey’re the perfect combination of boxy and fitted, and only $14.
    By Liza Corsillo
  49. hiking and camping
    These Hiking Boots Double As My Winter Running ShoesI no longer have to choose between being frozen-footed or lead-footed.
    By James Lynch
  50. this thing’s incredible
    Instead of Stretching, I Just Let This Doodad Zap Me With ElectricityWhether I’m sore from a workout or from sleeping on my shoulder wrong, the PowerDot takes it away.
    By James Lynch
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