Best Deals on Health and Beauty Products

This Neutrogena spray is very good in overall performance across the board, with excellent UVA protection and very good protection from sunburn-producing rays. It does not meet its labeled SPF 50 in CR’s tests, but the protection is still adequate. It has a moderately strong tropical, fruity aroma and leaves a slightly greasy film and a notable sheen on the skin.

This unscented lip mask is easily buildable, so you can apply a thick layer at night or a thinner (but still substantial) layer for daytime. One of our testers found it stayed on well during the day, even while drinking water; the other reported it stuck around all night, and his lips felt softer in the morning. This is a good option for travel as well, since it’s applicable for multiple situations, whether that’s an over-air-conditioned hotel room or a dry airplane; it can also, according to Drunk Elephant, be used as a cuticle and eyebrow treatment, though we didn’t test those features.

This lip mask is a good option for people with sensitive skin, as the brand claims the product is “100% free of essential oils, silicones, fragrance/dyes, and solvent alcohols.” It gets a SkinSafe score of 100, meaning it’s free of all Mayo Clinic’s 11 most common allergens. It does contain balsam of Peru, according to SkinSafe. 

The Onyx nail polish remover removed stubborn glitter nail polish faster than the other picks, and it held its own against traditional polish, coming in second place behind Cutex Ultra Powerful Gel Nail Polish Remover, but only by 48 milliseconds. It wasn’t the best for removing gel polish, but it was also far from being the worst. 

A few things tipped it over the edge, though, making it our Top Pick: Some acetone polish removers are extremely dry, and this one was not. It didn’t make the skin around my fingers white, like some removers. 

It also earned a 100 percent top-allergen-free rating from SkinSafe, which earned it a “best for sensitive skin” distinction, but it does contain a potential irritant, balsam of Peru. The kicker is that an 8-ounce bottle costs less than many others we tested, and it comes with a nail file.

​​If you are strict about using non-acetone formulas, this one from Mineral Fusion was at the top of our list. Although it didn’t place first, second, or third in fastest removal speed among the three nail polishes we used, it removed polish in respectable time frames. More importantly, it provided a dry finish to nails and cuticles without being too drying, and it didn’t leave an oily film, unlike many non-acetone polish removers, making it a great choice for those who aren’t fans of essential oils.

The Shark SpeedStyle Pro Flex competes with the highly sought-after Dyson models, but at more than half the price—and it’s $20 less than the previous low. Like the Dyson models, our testers liked how easily the attachments snapped onto the hair dryer, and how you can rotate them without removing them. Its airflow is so strong that when turned on, it has a kickback. 

It has another high-end feature: its IQ Speed Styling & Drying Suite automatically adjusts heat and speed depending on the attachment. The attachments are unique and feature-rich, including the Frizzfighter, which is helpful in making sleek bangs (and flyaways). The diffuser features different prong lengths depending on hair type, and its brush attachment includes boar bristles. Its highest temperature reading in our tests was 115° F.

This is the best price we’ve seen for this hair dryer in over a month. It has been as low as $170, so it may cost less in the future if you want to wait.

The T3 Featherweight Stylemax truly is maxed out. It has four attachments, including two concentrators—one that’s wide, for drying, and another that’s narrow, for styling—plus a diffuser and a comb. And right now it’s $10 less than it was last month.

It has a plethora of settings, which you can set to your hair texture (fine, medium, or coarse) and match to each attachment for optimal drying and styling. If you prefer to manage your own settings, the Stylemax has three speeds and five heat settings. We found them to be easy to reach while using the hair dryer, so you don’t have to worry about accidentally turning on the wrong setting or fumbling around trying to change the temperature. 

The Featherweight Stylemax has one of the longest cords we tested—good news for those of us in old bathrooms without enough outlets. Its max heat was right in the middle of all the temps we calculated, hitting 119° F on high. And it’s one of the quieter models we tested, reaching 80 decibels.

Hot Tools hair styling tools are a common sight at hair salons, and for good reason. Our evaluators found that this flat iron heated up fast and was easy to use. It has variable heat settings to give users more control, and the plates are slightly longer than most straighteners, a feature that could be useful for styling longer hair. It’s important to note that the temperature consistency isn’t reliable and could vary by as much as 20 degrees from the set temperature during use. It has a 2-hour window before it automatically shuts off, so you’ll want to remember to unplug it after every use.

This was $20 less two weeks ago; keep an eye on this one if you’re not ready to buy, as the price could fall again.

This chic, turban-style, mulberry silk bonnet can leave hair feeling nourished and moisturized. It has a snug fit and stays on well for shorter hair (including straight hair); however, it’s not as comfortable for those with long hair. Our evaluator saw a noticeable difference the morning after sleeping in this bonnet, noting that her hair had a little bounce and shine with absolutely no frizz. It managed to stay on all night, was the perfect fit for our evaluator, and it kept her rollers secured. Bonus: it left no forehead marks.

Detangling brushes save not only time but also effort when tackling knots or an unruly mane. And for me, the FHI Heat Unbrush is the one to beat. It earned the distinction of being the best for curly hair in our evaluations of the best detangling brushes, and our testers liked its lightweight feel. I personally switched to it because my old brush had those beads at the end of the bristles, and they were snagging in my hair and ripping out my extensions. The Unbrush has smooth bristles, so it glides through my hair so smoothly and detangles without catching my extensions. It’s available in a variety of colors at different prices, but this is the lowest price you’ll find.

The bristles of the Bestool Detangling brush are flexible yet firm and well-spaced to give maximum effectiveness. The arms move with the hair as it detangles. , and the brushing section is wide so evaluators were able to detangle more hair at once. “To say I was surprised with this brush’s performance is an understatement. Totally floored is more like it,” says evaluator and CR writer Jodhaira Rodriguez. The arms move with the hair as it detangles. The brushing section is wide so evaluators were able to detangle more hair at once.

The Gillette Venus was a clear winner in our evaluations of the best razors. The silver handle is pleasantly weighted, and it has a grippy spot for your thumb that makes it easier to hold in the shower, and the razor head has a large lubricating strip. Since the head is so bulky, you may need to angle it carefully while shaving difficult areas, such as the hollow of an underarm or an ankle. 

The Oslo Bamboo Folding toilet stool is made of bamboo, so it has a sleek but understated aesthetic that’s reminiscent of a spa, and it folds and can be easily tucked away when not in use. It doesn’t attract dust, lint, or pet hair (as several of the stools we tried do), and is easy to clean by wiping with multipurpose spray and a microfiber cloth.

This massager, made famous on TikTok, falls in the middle of the pack in terms of pricing, compared with the other models we evaluated. The reviewer found that the nodes pressed into their neck in an uncomfortable way, but two others who tried it loved it, so you might find the massager is just right or not right at all (but don’t worry—there’s a 30-day return window on Amazon). However, when it came to heat, this massager really shone. It reaches temperatures of 109° F. You can use this massager on various body parts, and it even comes with a car adapter, making it a boon for road trips.

This portable ice bath from Pod Company is now $20 less than I’ve ever seen, making it an even better deal than usual. It’s a great option if you’re thinking of investing in something like this to keep at home. In our evaluations, it was easy to set up and take apart. It is smaller than the comparable Cold Pod XL (which costs a bit more), but otherwise, the two are very similar. So it may be better suited for smaller individuals. For example, one of our evaluators was around 6 feet tall and about 200 pounds and found this one to be a bit cramped compared to the other model. That said, if you don’t mind close quarters and like the price to test out ice baths at home, this could be just what you’re looking for.

The Waterpik Aquarius is one of the few water flossers in our ratings that’s powered by plugging it into an outlet; the handset attaches to the base unit with a cord and doesn’t hold a charge. The large tank is removable, which makes it a breeze to refill. Keep in mind that the plug-in design means that this device will probably end up on your countertop, with the larger tank capacity taking up about 5x4 inches. Still, it’s fairly quiet, and it earned top marks in our tests for ease of use.

The Aquarius has 10 different pressure levels, which is helpful for gradually getting your mouth used to the feel of the water stream. You can start at the lowest level and work your way up slowly. It also has a timer that alerts you at 30 seconds and 1 minute to let you know when to switch to another part of your mouth.

The Waterpik Ion Professional Cordless has a somewhat unusual design; it’s a countertop water flosser with a rather large footprint (about 6x6 inches). It’s rechargeable, so instead of a wall outlet plug, you use a magnetic USB-A cable. Waterpik claims that the flosser can last up to 4 weeks between charges.

The large opening on this product’s removable reservoir makes it quite easy to fill, and it earned top marks for ease of use. There’s one downside, though: It’s one of the noisier models in our ratings, which may bother some users. The Ion has a timer that alerts you at 30 seconds and 1 minute to let you know when to switch to another part of your mouth.

We found the Onlyone Water quite easy to use and charge. Despite its smaller countertop footprint, it holds quite a lot of water, which means longer flossing sessions without needing a refill. The removable tank has a large opening, which facilitates easy filling.

This H2ofloss water flosser has an on-demand mode (short on/off press) and is USB chargeable, but it did not come with a charging brick. It has a flexible suction spout for flossing in any position, and a removable tank that is easy to fill with a larger opening. It comes with a carrying bag, cleaning brush, two standard tips, and five other tips, including a Periodontal Tip (for Plaque and gums) and an Orthodontic Tip (for braces).

The Oral-B Water Flosser Advanced earned top marks for ease of use, both in battery charging and general operation. It offers an on-demand button, which allows you to activate the water jet only while you’re pressing a button. This flosser’s battery is particularly easy to charge; all you have to do is place it on top of the plugged-in charging unit. The device is on the quieter side, too. Its main flaw in our testing was its smaller tank capacity.

The Panergy bladeless neck fan is the same delightful shade of pink as its handheld fan (it also comes in white and black). Our tester found that it performs its basic function just fine, with the added perk of being super flexible: Its pliable silicone back allows it to be nearly as wide or as narrow as desired.

The Arctic Air neck fan has the best airflow angle of every model our evaluator tried (and it’s not even adjustable). It’s also on the louder side, so it may only be a good choice if you don’t mind a little extra noise near your ears.

This neck fan may be a great tool to keep in your arsenal for hot days. For the price, you don’t get any bells and whistles like cooling or mist that you can find in pricier models. It simply blows air at three speeds. It’s also not adjustable, so you can’t aim the airflow, but the vents wrap all the way around the fan to cool your face and neck.

This thermometer earned top marks for accuracy, consistency, and ease of cleaning. It’s made to be used with disposable plastic probe caps, so there’s no need to worry about earwax sticking to the probe and reducing accuracy. It’s an in-ear-only thermometer, so it can’t be used for children younger than 6 months. In terms of features, this is the most basic of the three Braun ThermoScan thermometers we tested, but it’s a solid choice if you’re looking for a less expensive option that gets the job done. 

This Braun model doesn’t indicate whether you’ve positioned the probe correctly inside the ear. It stores only one previous temperature recording. There’s also no option to mute the thermometer’s beeps, and the display lacks backlighting, making it difficult to read in the dark.

The Alcedo digital thermometer earned top marks for accuracy and consistency, and despite its very reasonable price, it’s packed with features. This model can be used as an in-ear thermometer and, when an included cap is affixed over the probe, it can also be used as a forehead thermometer. It isn’t used with disposable plastic probe caps, so it needs to be thoroughly cleaned after every in-ear use. But our testers found that it was quite easy to clean. The memory recall on this thermometer stores up to 20 temperature readings. You can also use the forehead mode to measure the temperature of objects, such as bottles of formula.