L.L. Bean’s Field Tote is all grit and no gimmicks: a thick, double-layered polyester shell, burly double-stitched seams, and handles that feel industrial. Inside, a thermoplastic lining shrugs off moisture, mud, and mystery goo with wipe-clean ease. It’s not fully leakproof, but it’s close, and that makes it perfect for …
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Maybe your teen is already into skincare and stealing copious amounts of your expensive under-eye cream, despite the fact that they don’t even have dark circles yet. Bubble is a gender-neutral, teen-friendly company that makes products specifically designed for adolescent skin concerns, like acne and sweating. The ingredients are simple, …
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Honorable Mentions We haven’t tried a vacuum yet that we absolutely hate. These ones below are solid vacuums, and in some cases are much cheaper than our top picks, but we didn’t like them as much. Bissell IconPet Turbo Edge for $200: Bissell’s OG stick vacuum is a popular model …
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More Straighteners We Tried Photograph: Kat Merck Paul Mitchell Neuro Style+ for $150: The latest in Paul Mitchell’s lineup of otherwise standout hair straighteners, this ceramic iron with Paul Mitchell’s new NeutraHeat temperature-regulating technology goes up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and has dual voltage for travel. However, the body feels …
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Other Weighted Products to Try There are a ton of other weighted products to consider (or even products that aren’t weighted but give a similar experience!) that aren’t blankets. Here are a few we’ve tested and liked. Mini Weighted Pads If you’re craving the pressure of a little weight, but …
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Other Good Lubes Maude Shine Photograph: Maude Over the years, we’ve tested dozens of different lubes, and some of them are pretty good if not exactly the best in any particular category. For those, we have this section. Unbound Jelly Water-Based Lube for $18: As someone who’s been a longtime …
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Other Good Suction Toys Lovehoney Rose Photograph: Lovehoney We’ve tested dozens of clitoral suction toys, and there are only a select few we’d call the absolute best in any given category. The others are here. These are still good suction toys, and you should check them out if you’re still …
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Every office is a microcosm of personalities, making the quest for the best gifts for coworkers exciting and baffling. You’ve got the snack lover, whose bottomless drawer of treats resembles a mini convenience store, always offering a morsel during that mid-afternoon slump. There’s the wellness enthusiast, ever zealous to remind …
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Sex toys geared toward partners are hit or miss. It’s usually a singular device that tries to pull double duty, pleasuring both parties simultaneously. But the Luxus tries something a little different. It’s a new brand from Kiiroo, a company that has been making sex toys since 2012. Luxus has …
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Honorable Mentions We’ve tested dozens of cooling sheets. Here are a few others we like but not as much as the options above. Bedsure Bamboo Cooling Sheet Set for $60: These bamboo sheets are some of the best affordable sheets we’ve found, though not as cooling as our top picks. …
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