Category: For Mom

What’s the best makeup organizer? We asked our readers for their favorite solutions to organize makeup. Then we did another 8 hours of research, comparing top picks on ease of use and affordability. Here are the winners.

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What are the best makeup blending sponges? To find out, we ordered the famous Beauty Blender and 5 similar competitors to see what worked best. Which were easiest to clean? Lasts the longest? Good news: we found you don’t have to drop serious coin to get a good makeup sponge. Bonus: we also found other clever uses for these sponges—like putting sunscreen on a toddler’s face. Much easier than other methods!

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What’s the best shower caddy? To find out, we purchased a dozen top brands and put them to the test. What was most convenient? Sturdiest? What would work best for a college dorm? Here are the winners.

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What’s the best sleep mask? We tried out 11 top brands to see which was most comfortable. What’s best for side sleepers? For folks who want a silk fabric mask? Here are the ones we’d recommend.

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What’s the best UV LED nail lamp? We asked our the mom readers of our parenting books for their favorite do-it-yourself nail dryers. We took their favorites and then did another 8 hours of research, comparing features and performance. Here are the ones that we’d recommend.

FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and parents since 1994. To keep things independent, we don’t take money or freebies from brands we review! Our work is 100% reader-supported!

What’s the best polygel nail kit with LED lamp? If you want to try DIY manicures, a nail kit with LED lamp is a good place to start. These kits include nail forms and polygel to create extensions for your existing nails. We tried out a handful of these kits to see what worked best. Here are the ones we’d recommend.

FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home and families since 1994. To keep things independent, we don’t take money or freebies from brands we review! Our work is 100% reader-supported!

What’s the best chocolate gift box? To find out, we taste-tested boxed chocolates for 8 different brands—it was a tough job, but someone had to do it. We tried all sorts of confections, from dark chocolate to chocolate-covered cookies to simple chocolate bars. Here are the chocolate gift boxes we thought were best!

FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for moms, dads and families since 1994. To keep things independent, we don’t take money or freebies from brands we review! Our work is 100% reader-supported!

The universe of Star Wars gifts seems as infinite as The Child is cute. What are the best Star Wars gifts for woman? Our crack staff of Star Wars geeks scoured remote planets to come up with a list that won’t disappoint—cool, geeky or funny.

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