Personal care

Sunscreen is personal, and the one you choose to slather on your face is even more so. Here are 10 options to suit different preferences and budgets.

Our newly selected six favorite lip balms offer immediate softness, long-lasting hydration, and excellent value. (Your lips will say thanks.)

There are far better lubes than those you most often see in stores. We’ve found the best water-based and other personal lubricants for vaginal and anal use.

Loud fireworks can be scary. Here’s how to keep yourself, your kids, and even your pets calm and stress-free.

When it gets too hot, a pail by your shower can help you cool down—and even lift a heat-induced bad mood.

TikTokkers swear by the UNbrush, a square hairbrush that gently detangles hair. And after testing it out ourselves, we agree that it’s fantastic.

A pretty loop of steel helped me get my hair groove back.

If you never know where your sunglasses are, or they’re always scratched or broken, we have some tips for you.

Our repellent recommendations are EPA approved, backed by experts, and tested by us.

After more than 70 hours of research and tests of 42 hair dryers, we’ve found that many perform similarly, but the Rusk W8less is the one we recommend first.

A robust selection of gear we like that’ll help stave off sun damage all summer, including sunscreens, sunglasses, children’s beachwear, and UPF clothing.

We’ve tested 66 electric toothbrushes in hundreds of trials at the bathroom sink. The minimalist yet effective Oral-B Pro 1000 is our top pick.

Kids don’t need an electric toothbrush to achieve good dental hygiene, though a smaller brush head and built-in timer may help them brush better.

While custom earplugs are best for pro musicians and regular concert-goers, we like the Loop Earplugs for the occasional concert, club, or spin class.

It takes a shot glass’s worth of sunscreen to adequately cover a body in a swimsuit. Look for broad spectrum SPF 30 or higher and a scent and feel you like.

Across 10 years of testing, we’ve found that Braun foil shavers are the best for most faces. The Series 8 models shave closely and are easy to maintain.

For optimal sun safety, you need to apply (and reapply) sunscreen to uncovered skin. Most people don’t use nearly enough. We’ve got you covered.

Whether you’re shopping for compression socks at your doctor’s orders or just because, we’ve found high-quality options in a variety of fabrics and styles.

But if you want bubbles and water kept heated to a specific temperature, consider the MaxKare Foot Spa Massager (16 rollers).

There are few—if any—differences between regular sunscreens and those marketed for babies or kids. Here’s what you need to know.

Most drugstore adult diapers are bad. If you need robust coverage, we found three premium diapers that make life a lot easier for someone with incontinence.

Is the viral sunscreen applicator the key to kid-friendly SPF application?

From carry-ons to checked bags to buying on-site, we have some tips for making sure you are fully stocked with sunscreen on vacation.

No single over-the-counter hearing device is perfect for everyone, so we offer different recommendations for different priorities and budgets.

Although toothpaste tablets weren’t the eco-friendly game changer we were hoping for, Bite Toothpaste Bits were by far the best of three that we tested.

One peek in a drugstore aisle yields a dizzying array of mascara. Our five favorites add length, volume, or oomph, but no clumps or smudges.

Thrive Bodyshield SPF 50 is our favorite reef-safe sunscreen. It’s also a great option for anyone who prefers sunscreens without chemical UV filters.

Even though they’re everywhere on TikTok, you still shouldn’t stick ear cameras into your ear. Use them to hunt for Lego Minifigures instead.

The Philips Norelco MG7750 offers the ideal combination of power, ease of use, and versatility, making it the best tool for most at-home beard groomers.

Davids toothpaste doesn’t irritate my gums, comes in a neat recyclable tube, and fights cavities with a promising fluoride alternative, nano-hydroxyapatite.

We’ve tested 25 cartridge razors since 2018. We’ve concluded that most people who shave body hair will be happiest with the Billie razor.

We found seven ultra-comfy women’s, men’s, and unisex robes in a wide variety of fabrics and styles.

Peeing and pooping without a standard toilet can be tricky. These portable tools may help ease the strain.

Most tampons are the same, but some stand out. Tampax Pearl and Pure are our favorites with applicators; O.B. Pro Comfort and Organic are the best without.

If you work a desk job, moving around more can be good for both your mental and physical health.

From deodorant and face wash to first bras and period underwear, reliable personal-care items can make puberty easier and help your kid form lasting habits.