Beauty & Grooming
18 buying decisions in beauty & grooming, each synthesized from independent testing and real owner reports. We name the pick - and the popular option to skip.
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The Best Lighted Makeup Mirrors: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) We compared four lighted makeup mirrors on light quality, brightness, magnification, battery life and warranty. Our pick: simplehuman Sensor Mirror Round
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The Best Silk Pillowcases: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) We compared four pillowcases on fiber, momme weight, silk grade, closure, care and what each brand actually claims. Our pick: Fishers Finery 25 Momme 100% Pure Mulberry Silk Pillowcase
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The Best At-Home Microdermabrasion Devices: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) We compared four at-home resurfacing devices on abrasive type, how many grits and tips come in the box, speed settings, battery and warranty, and which of them is actually microdermabrasion. Our pick: Michael Todd Sonic Refresher
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The Best LED Face Masks: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) We compared four LED light therapy face masks on published wavelengths, LED count, irradiance, treatment time, FDA clearance and warranty, and worked out which ones let you calculate a dose. Our pick: Omnilux Contour Face
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The Best Dermaplaning Tools: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) We compared four dermaplaning tools on sonic against manual, what each maker claims to remove, what comes in the box and the running cost of replacement edges. Our pick: DERMAFLASH LUXE+
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The Best Hair Clippers for Home Haircuts: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) We compared four buyable-in-2026 clippers on cutting power, guards, battery, versatility and value to find the best pick for home haircuts. Our pick: Andis reVITE Cordless Clipper
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The Best Beard Trimmers: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) We compared four current beard trimmers from Philips Norelco, Braun, Wahl, and Manscaped on precision, versatility, battery, and value. Our pick: Philips Norelco Multigroom Series 7000 (MG7910/49)
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The Best Curling Irons: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) We compared four current curling irons and wands on curl quality, hold, heat control, ease of use, and long-term reliability. Our pick: T3 SinglePass Curl X 1-Inch Curling Iron
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The Best Electric Shavers: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) We compared four current foil and rotary electric shavers on closeness, comfort, multi-day handling, and daily upkeep. Our pick: Braun Series 9 Pro+
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The Best Facial Cleansing Brushes: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) We compared four sonic and silicone facial cleansing brushes on exfoliation, hygiene, upkeep, gentleness, and value to find who each one really suits. Our pick: FOREO LUNA 4
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The Best Hair Dryers: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) We weighed four current hair dryers on drying speed, heat protection, weight, noise and value to find the ones worth buying. Our pick: Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer
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The Best Hair Straighteners: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) We compared four current flat irons on heat control, damage protection, hair-type fit, and ease of use to find the ones worth buying. Our pick: ghd Platinum+ Styler (1" Flat Iron)
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The Best At-Home IPL Hair Removal Devices: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) We compared four current at-home IPL devices on safety sensors, comfort, speed, and long-term value to find the ones worth owning. Our pick: Braun Silk·expert Pro 5 (PL5137)
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The Best Scalp Massagers: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) We compared manual silicone brushes and electric scalp massagers on lather, grip, wet-use, and honest value for relaxation and shampooing. Our pick: EcoTools Shower Scalp Massager
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The Best At-Home Teeth Whitening Kits: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) We compared LED tray kits, dissolving strips, and a viral color-correcting serum on results, ease of use, sensitivity, and value. Our pick: SNOW DiamondSeries Wireless Teeth Whitening Kit
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The Best Body Groomers: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) We compared four current body groomers from Philips Norelco, Manscaped, and Wahl on skin-safe blades, waterproofing, coverage, and running cost. Our pick: Philips Norelco Bodygroom Series 7000 (BG7040/42)
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The Best Electric Toothbrushes (and the Trendy One to Skip) We compared four popular electric toothbrushes against dentist-reviewed and lab-tested sources. Two are worth buying, one depends on your budget, and one over-hyped subscription brush should stay on the shelf. Our pick: Oral-B iO Series 2
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The Best Water Flossers: What Actually Cleans Between Your Teeth We compared four popular water flossers on pressure, runtime and real-world cleaning: two clear buys, one travel compromise, and one pricey combo to skip. Our pick: Aquarius Water Flosser (WP-660)