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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. baby gear
    The 15 Very Best Car Seats for KidsFrom infant bucket seats to convertibles to all-in-ones.
    By Liza Corsillo
  2. dental care
    The 9 Very Best Electric ToothbrushesIncluding rotating, oscillating, and sonic toothbrushes.
    By Arielle Avila
  3. mattresses
    The 7 Very Best Plush Mattress ToppersTo add a layer of cushioning and comfort to any mattress that could use a li’l boost.
    By Amelia Jerden
  4. women’s shoes
    The 12 Very Best Ankle Boots for WomenIncluding the Docs worn by the Clash (and the glitterati).
    By Ambar Pardilla
  5. decor
    The 17 Very Best Bedside LightsIncluding a mid-century brass-and-wood sconce and a German resin mushroom.
    By Erin Schwartz
  6. women’s shoes
    The Very Best Workout Shoes for WomenIncluding a $30 pair of sneakers you can wear outside of the gym too.
    By Jeremy Rellosa
  7. moisturizers
    The 16 Very Best Moisturizers for Oily SkinThat won’t make you look like a greaseball.
    By Tembe Denton-Hurst
  8. men’s apparel
    The Very Best Men’s UnderwearNo matter where you fall on the boxers-to-briefs continuum.
    By Jeremy Rellosa
  9. fitness
    The 9 Very Best Exercise BikesGo on a ride without leaving the house.
    By Jeremy Rellosa
  10. men’s apparel
    The Very Best Men’s SweatpantsIncluding budget-friendly classic cuts, slim-fit joggers, and a pair made of recycled cotton.
    By Liza Corsillo
  11. women’s activewear
    The 11 Very Best Women’s LeggingsFor running, stretching, and replying to emails.
    By Katherine Gillespie
  12. dental care
    The 9 Very Best Teeth-Whitening Toothpastes and KitsThe key ingredient? Hydrogen peroxide.
    By Arielle Avila
  13. decor
    The Very Best Curtain RodsFrom fancy iron finials to unobtrusive rods with “the smallest rings possible.”
    By Erin Schwartz
  14. pillows
    The 13 Very Best Bed PillowsWith comfortable options for every conceivable type of sleeper.
    By Amelia Jerden
  15. bedding
    The Very Best Linen SheetsFrom heirloom-quality bedding to sheets that come in vibrant jewel tones.
    By Lauren Ro
  16. bedding
    The 17 Very Best Duvet CoversFrom luxurious hotel-style duvet covers to relaxed linen options.
    By Lauren Ro
  17. women’s activewear
    The 12 Very Best Yoga Pants for WomenWhether you’re watching a YouTube video or hitting the studio.
    By Katherine Gillespie
  18. moisturizers
    The Very Best Moisturizers for Combination SkinIncluding all-in-one options and products you can mix and match to spot-treat dry and oily patches.
    By Kitty Guo
  19. organization
    The 15 Very Best Storage BinsPlaces to put your off-season clothes and those old CDs you can’t let go of.
    By Ambar Pardilla
  20. women’s shoes
    The 13 Very Best Rain Boots for WomenBecause wet socks are the worst.
    By Katherine Gillespie
  21. pregnancy
    The 18 Best Skin-Care Products to Use While Pregnant (and Nursing)Including ingredients to avoid, alternatives to look for, and the best products expectant (and new) moms can use.
    By Rachael Griffiths
  22. pillows
    The 7 Very Best Cooling PillowsIncluding latex, silk, and even surprisingly cool memory-foam options.
    By Amelia Jerden
  23. furniture
    The 8 Very Best Adjustable Bed BasesThese zero-gravity adjustable bed bases give you that weightless feeling you didn’t know you were missing.
    By Amelia Jerden
  24. hair tools
    The 8 Very Best Hair ClippersThirteen barbers (and a couple of regular folks known to buzz at home) recommend the clippers to use to get the job done.
    By Rachael Griffiths
  25. cookware and utensils
    The 9 Very Best ApronsStay clean, feel comfortable, look good.
    By Emma Wartzman
  26. baby sleep
    The 8 Very Best Baby MonitorsFrom traditional video monitors and “smart” devices that can track how your baby is sleeping to a simple, affordable audio monitor.
    By Lauren Ro
  27. bedding
    The 8 Very Best Weighted Blankets“They feel like being swaddled or held in a firm hug.”
    By Lauren Ro
  28. bedding
    The 11 Very Best Down ComfortersGet that fluffy, sink-into-bed feeling.
    By Lauren Ro
  29. productivity
    The 6 Very Best Blue-Light-Blocking GlassesIf you can’t quit scrolling before bed, blue-light-blocking glasses can help prevent screen time from messing with your sleep.
    By Jordan McMahon
  30. sleep gear
    The 7 Very Best Alarm ClocksIt’s time to start waking up on the right side of the bed.
    By Jordan McMahon
  31. skin-care treatments
    The 14 Very Best Vitamin-C SerumsIncluding specific serums for dry, oily, and acne-prone skin.
    By Tembe Denton-Hurst
  32. small appliances
    The 6 Very Best Food Vacuum SealersThe purpose of a vacuum sealer is a simple and noble pursuit: to make food last longer. But it has a lot of other perks, too.
    By Emma Wartzman
  33. women’s fashion
    The 17 Very Best Work Bags for WomenIncluding one that can handle both the New York subway and a Vermont mountain hike.
    By Brenley Goertzen and Rachael Griffiths
  34. shoes
    The Very Best Products for Cleaning SneakersThe most important thing is a formula that works on all materials.
    By Erin Schwartz
  35. bath and body
    The 15 Very Best Body Lotions for Dry SkinIncluding everyday options, lotions for sensitive skin, and products to specifically treat inflamed dry skin and dryness caused by eczema.
    By Tembe Denton-Hurst
  36. bath and body
    The 12 Very Best Women’s Deodorants and Anti-perspirantsIncluding a lemony natural deodorant that contains live bacteria.
    By Dominique Pariso
  37. hair tools
    The Very Best Curling IronsIncluding one that’s “like Apple AirPods in the curling-iron niche.”
    By Dominique Pariso
  38. hair tools
    The 9 Very Best Flat IronsIncluding the ones Beyoncé and Michelle Obama depend on for sleek hair.
    By Dominique Pariso
  39. shampoo and conditioner
    The 11 Very Best ShampoosFor dry hair, thinning hair, frizzy hair, and curls.
    By Rachael Griffiths
  40. travel
    The 13 Very Best Laptop BackpacksProtect your tech — without compromising style.
    By Jordan McMahon
  41. hair tools
    The 8 Very Best Hair DryersIncluding lightweight, foldable, and high-speed options.
    By Dominique Pariso
  42. large appliances
    The 6 Very Best Wine Coolers and FridgesStep up your wine storage.
    By Dominique Pariso
  43. smart home
    The 4 Very Best Smart LightbulbsControl how and when you light your space, from just about anywhere.
    By Michael Zhao
  44. women’s apparel
    The 11 Very Best Long-Sleeved T-shirts for Women “I can just tell it’s the kind of shirt that’s going to be in about the same condition in like, five years.”
    By Ambar Pardilla
  45. women’s apparel
    The Very Best Women’s UnderwearNo brief left behind.
    By Ambar Pardilla
  46. speakers
    The 10 Very Best Bluetooth SpeakersFor listening to music just about anywhere.
    By Jordan McMahon
  47. furniture
    The 9 Very Best Sleeper Sofas“The sign of a quality sleeper is that you walk into the room and don’t know it is one.”
    By Erin Schwartz
  48. furniture
    The 12 Very Best CouchesI sat on 57 couches to bring you this report.
    By Erin Schwartz
  49. dental care
    The 7 Very Best Water Flossers“This brand is to water flossers what Kleenex is to tissues.”
    By Arielle Avila
  50. bathroom
    The 7 Very Best Bidets“I can, with confidence, say that my butt health is at a resounding 100 percent.”
    By Arielle Avila
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