Under $20 Drugstore staple CoverGirl Lash Blast Volume Mascara delivered on its no-clump promise and met our requirements for length, fullness, and lift. However, the thick, spiky, molded brush tended to smudge. Building volume was a challenge for our testers, and fine lashes could droop by day’s end. On the plus side, it’s one of…
Photo: Sarah Kobos Top pick The OXO has the best bristles of any brush we tested, with an attractive base that conceals the brush while still letting the head dry out. And its brush head is replaceable, reducing waste. The affordable OXO Good Grips Compact Toilet Brush and Canister is the best-performing set we tested….
Photo: Amadou Diallo Water bottle/hydration system Running with a water supply can help prevent dehydration and make longer runs a bit easier. We’ve found that the ideal water bottle for runners should hold at least 16 ounces of liquid, which in our experience is enough for up to two hours of running in moderate temperatures….
Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter Bright, blendable blush: Milani Baked Blush This blush offers a richly pigmented and highly buildable formula. Its generously sized domed pan is designed for even application with a fluffy brush. Baked blushes are cream formulas that have been “baked” dry, lending a sheer texture and rich tone that’s more pigmented than powder…
Ah, the promise of a freshly booked ski trip—as pure as untracked snow glinting in the morning sun. But as the trip gets closer, the questions creep in: Do you have what you need? What are the baggage rules, anyway? Will this be the year that you get an airline-agent sheriff, who tells you that…
Compared with the Rusk W8less, the Amika Accomplice Compact Dryer (currently unavailable) is heavier, limited to a lower max temperature (215 °F), and double the price. However, its 9.5-foot cord ties with that of the GHD Helios for the second-longest cord among the dryers we’ve tried. In our testing, the BaBylissPro Nano Titanium Dryer produced…
Monitor arms Many competing monitor arms share the same designs. In our testing, we’ve found that most monitor arms have nearly identical instructions and parts—but aren’t necessarily equally sturdy. The cheaper versions with shorter warranties typically don’t perform as well. The Monoprice Workstream 15526, for example, looked identical to the Fully Jarvis Single Monitor Arm,…
If I couldn’t even descale my shower with a power tool and an award-winning hard-water cleaner, what was I supposed to make of all the people who’d claimed that they’d done it with nothing but white vinegar and a rag? They’re not lying, I don’t think, and it turns out that any number of strategies…
Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter Top pick Efficient at clearing ice and sweeping snow, with a 5-foot reach for clearing high roofs and wide hoods, this scraper is best for trucks and SUVs. The Hopkins SubZero 80037 has the features of an ideal ice scraper: a strong and effective blade, prominent ice-crushing teeth, a sturdy handle with…
In this edition of Clean Everything—the last of our organizing challenge—our experts share a few storage solutions so pretty, they might just double as home decor. Plus, how to banish grout stains and a tiny dog that organizes your cables. Welcome to the last day of our organizing challenge. We’re hoping your space (and perhaps…