As the days turn longer and hotter, you may be on the hunt for high-quality gear that can help you weather the seasonal transition while improving the quality of your sleep. If so, you’ve come to the right place. Several spring sale events are underway at an array of retailers—from Amazon to Walmart—offering good deals…
Give me an hour, and I could fill it with all the ways I love Muji, a store that sells Japanese-designed basics. Over the years, I’ve stocked up on my favorite 0.5 mm gel pens, colorful cotton socks, and little spiral-bound notebooks. But one of my best Muji purchases is also one of the most unassuming:…
Considering retinol’s potential side effects, it isn’t wise to start using it right before a big event (such as a vacation or a wedding). Unlike a hydrating face mask or a facial massage, a retinol serum is not a last-ditch effort. Kikam recommends having a buffer of at least four weeks between the time you…
Connie Park/NYT Wirecutter Braun MultiQuick 7 Immersion Hand Blender MQ7035 — Top PickAmazon deal price: $80; street price: $100 What we like: Our top immersion blender pick. Offers better control over blending soup and smoothies. Powerful motor and a unique blade. Easy to adjust speed with a firm press of the control button. Comfortable to…
Place your vitamin C serum in the fridge, a cabinet, or a drawer—all of which should protect it from heat and humidity. Skip the sun-drenched display or shower-adjacent shelf. Hannah Frye/NYT Wirecutter You don’t need a special, tiny skin-care fridge—a simple cool, dark place will do. “I typically recommend storing them in a cabinet,” said…
We evaluated each contender’s texture and absorption. From top: Nécessaire, Native, Byoma, and Hempz. Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter; prop styling by Andrea Bonin From bottom: Neutrogena, Josie Maran, Cerave, Vanicream. Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter; prop styling by Andrea Bonin We evaluated each contender’s texture and absorption. From top: Nécessaire, Native, Byoma, and Hempz. Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter; prop…
“Genetic data is immutable and can reveal very personal details about you and your family members,” the Electronic Frontier Foundation cautioned in a blog post about 23andMe’s potential sale last year. If your relatives have used 23andMe in the past, your data is also at risk. Because some DNA is passed on from parent to…
Few of the choices you’ll ever make as a shopper are as fraught with unknowns regarding data security and privacy as submitting a saliva sample to a for-profit company for DNA analysis. Not only is the information inherently personal, but recent history (including a series of high-profile data breaches at major companies) has shown as…
Connie Park/NYT Wirecutter Upgrade pick The Gozney Dome, which can be fueled by propane or wood, provides precision, versatility, and a really good time for novice pizza makers and seasoned home cooks alike. If you’re an experienced pizza enthusiast who loves the romance of a wood fire, the ultra-luxe Gozney Dome could be a worthwhile…
My husband’s side of the bed (left) and mine (right). He sleeps with a lightweight blanket while I prefer a heavy comforter. Elissa Sanci/NYT Wirecutter I admit that I’ve been a cover hog my entire life, but it’s not (totally) my fault. I move a lot in my sleep—which I can’t control—so I’d often swaddle…