Anyone who’s ever wished for just a little more warmth in their winter wanderings can benefit from portable, long-lasting hand warmers. Broadly speaking, there are two types of hand warmers: battery-powered and chemical (including disposable and reusable options). Battery-powered hand warmers can be as heavy as a baseball and as thick as a deck of…

Once upon a time, reviving a dead TV remote meant scavenging my home for a pair of AAA batteries. First, I’d search the catchall tray in the entryway. Then, I’d try looking in the bathroom cabinet next to the bottle of Tylenol. If all else failed, I’d rifle through the kitchen junk drawer and find…

Sets In the BS-Mall 14 Pcs Brush Set, testers found that the bristles were too rough and not packed densely enough. They also said that several of the brushes in the set served duplicative purposes. All of our testers noted a plasticky off-gas smell upon opening the packaging. We found a better assortment in the…

Photo: Sarah Kobos Until I tried Play Everyday years ago, it hadn’t occurred to me that putting on sunscreen could be a pleasurable experience. People say that the best sunscreen is the one you don’t even notice you’re wearing, but I beg to differ. I always notice when I’m wearing Play Everyday, because the feel…

This is not a comprehensive list of all the games we’ve tested. We’ve included the finalists from our original testing, plus other notable alternatives that folks might enjoy in different situations. Azul’s strategy and theme are unique—you’re a Portuguese artisan decorating the walls of a palace, and you gain points based on tile placement. Once…

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…