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The Best Electric Toothbrush
by Nancy Redd
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.
The Best Sunscreens for Your Face
by Caira Blackwell
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.
The Best Lip Balms
by Samantha Schoech
Our newly selected six favorite lip balms offer immediate softness, long-lasting hydration, and excellent value. (Your lips will say thanks.)
The Best Personal Lubricants
by Bianca Alba
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.
How to Block Fireworks Noise for Adults, Kids, and Pets
by Rose Maura Lorre
Loud fireworks can be scary. Here’s how to keep yourself, your kids, and even your pets calm and stress-free.
Why I Douse My Whole Body With Cold Water Every Night
by Katie Okamoto
When it gets too hot, a pail by your shower can help you cool down—and even lift a heat-induced bad mood.
We Tested the Viral UNbrush on 4 Different Hair Types. It’s Actually a Great Detangler.
by Elissa Sanci
TikTokkers swear by the UNbrush, a square hairbrush that gently detangles hair. And after testing it out ourselves, we agree that it’s fantastic.
How a Sleek Little Hair Pin Transformed My Sad Mom Bun
by Hannah Morrill
A pretty loop of steel helped me get my hair groove back.
I Keep Breaking or Losing My Sunglasses! Help!
by Annemarie Conte
If you never know where your sunglasses are, or they’re always scratched or broken, we have some tips for you.
The Best Bug Repellents
by Doug Mahoney
Our repellent recommendations are EPA approved, backed by experts, and tested by us.
The Best Hair Dryer
by Nancy Redd
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.
40+ Wirecutter-Recommended Sun Protection Picks
by Gabriella DePinho and Wirecutter Staff
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.
The Best Electric Toothbrush for Kids
by Nancy Redd
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.
The Best Earplugs for Concerts
by Lauren Dragan
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.
The Best Sunscreen
by Nancy Redd
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.
The Best Electric Razor
by Ben Popken and Dan Koeppel
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.
Lots of People Apply Sunscreen Wrong. Here’s How to Do It Right.
by Rose Maura Lorre
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.
The Best Compression Socks
by Jackie Reeve, Eve O'Neill, and Shannon Palus
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.
The Best Foot Spa Is a Bucket of Warm Water
by Christina Colizza
But if you want bubbles and water kept heated to a specific temperature, consider the MaxKare Foot Spa Massager (16 rollers).
There’s Basically No Difference Between Baby Sunscreen and Regular Sunscreen
by Rose Maura Lorre
There are few—if any—differences between regular sunscreens and those marketed for babies or kids. Here’s what you need to know.
The Best Adult Diapers
by Anna Wenner
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.
Putting Sunscreen on Squirmy Kids Is Hard. And This Viral Doodad Doesn’t Really Help.
by Annemarie Conte
Is the viral sunscreen applicator the key to kid-friendly SPF application?
Ask Wirecutter: What’s the Best Way to Pack Sunscreen for Vacation?
by Annemarie Conte
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.
The Best Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids and Other Hearing Solutions
by Lauren Dragan
No single over-the-counter hearing device is perfect for everyone, so we offer different recommendations for different priorities and budgets.
Bite Bits Are the Least Bad Plastic-Free Toothpaste Tabs We Tested
by Jessica Hullinger
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.
The Best Mascara
by Meirav Devash
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.
The Best Reef-Safe Sunscreen
by Nancy Redd
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.
The Viral TikTok Ear Camera Shouldn't Clean Your Ears (But We Did Find a Less-Icky Use For It).
by Annemarie Conte
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 Best Beard Trimmer
by Brent Butterworth
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.
I’m Particular About My Toothpaste. This One Is Nearly Perfect.
by Katie Okamoto
Davids toothpaste doesn’t irritate my gums, comes in a neat recyclable tube, and fights cavities with a promising fluoride alternative, nano-hydroxyapatite.
The Best Women’s Razors (for Every Body)
by Caira Blackwell
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.
The Best Robes
by Jackie Reeve and Zoe Vanderweide
We found seven ultra-comfy women’s, men’s, and unisex robes in a wide variety of fabrics and styles.
With a Pee Funnel (or Portable Toilet), the World Is Your Bathroom
by Nancy Redd
Peeing and pooping without a standard toilet can be tricky. These portable tools may help ease the strain.
The Best Tampons
by Nancy Redd
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.
Ask Wirecutter: How Can I Be Less Sedentary?
by Annemarie Conte
If you work a desk job, moving around more can be good for both your mental and physical health.
Stink! Sweat! Pimples! Cramps! Puberty Is Coming. Prepare Your Kid With These 7 Tools.
by Ellen Lee and Nancy Redd
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.