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Yes, Black People Use Self-Tanner, Too

New research shows that Black people are big users of self-tanners. Experts explain why it's a good call and how to apply a self-tanner the right way.

28 Best Gifts to Buy for Yourself

It's the season to treat yourself, and we has you covered with a curated list of the best gifts to buy yourself right now.

Shown clockwise: Nespresso CitiZ EN267BAE, Sparoom Candle Lamp Warmer, Flamingo Estate Olive Oil & Fuyu Persimmon Vinegar, Assouline Publishing Mykonos Muse, and Béis The Dopp Kit

26 Special Gifts for the Mom in Your Life

The best gifts for moms for 2025, including ideas for self-care, wellness must-haves, tech products, coffee essentials, and more.

Lands' End Medium 5 Pocket Open Top Canvas Tote Bag, Oxo Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder, Ugg Women's Tazz II Slippers, Sophie Lou Jacobsen Piano Cocktail Glass, Set of 2

No, You Cannot Buy a Self-Driving Car Today

Consumer Reports fills you in on the state of self-driving cars. You might think based on marketing hype that you can buy an autonomous vehicle, but you really can't.

Best Cat Litter Boxes

We tried some of the most popular litter boxes in our own homes to find out which types—from basic to self-cleaning—we and our cats liked most.

a cat using the Whisker Litter Robot 4 in a bathroom

How I Used AI to Get Back In Shape and Lose 30 Pounds

How I used the chatbots Gemini and Claude as an AI personal trainer to take the guesswork out of diet and exercise.

Clockwise from top left: a homemade meal of chicken, corn, and rice in a bowl; Nicholas out for a walk with his Yorkie, Brian, in Arizona; Nicholas' home gym with weightlifting power rack and punching bag.

6 Best Toilets of 2026, Lab-Tested and Reviewed

The best toilets, according to Consumer Reports' testing, include models from American Standard, Glacier Bay, Kohler, and Toto.

Kohler Cimarron Rev 360 K-31668 toilet seen in a blue-tiled bathroom.

Best Prime Day Deals on Car Seats, Strollers, and More Baby Products

CR rounds up the best Prime Day deals on baby products, including strollers, car seats, bassinets, high chairs, and more.

Baby Jogger City Mini GT3, Stokke Clikk High Chair, Frida Baby 4-in-1 Grow-With-Me Bath Tub, and BabbleRoo Diaper Bag Backpack

Baby Product Recalls Parents Should Know About in 2026

Stay up to date with the latest baby product recall news, plus baby food and formula recalls, car seat recalls, and children’s product safety news.

Man holding an infant to his chest next to a window.

These Popular Snacks Contain High Levels of Additives and Contaminants

Tests by Consumer Reports and Yuka found high levels of additives and contaminants in popular products from Cheetos, Hostess, Jell-O, Kool-Aid, Takis, and more.

Chocolate pudding, powdered mini donuts, spicy snack chips, and purple soda displaying food additives including Red 40, aspartame, sucralose, acesulfame potassium, and titanium dioxide.

Best Early July Fourth Sales on Large Appliances

These are the best early Fourth of July sales on refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, and other large appliances that have passed the test in CR's labs.

Shown: LG Signature DLEX9900S Dryer, GE GZS22IYNFS Refrigerator, and GE GZS22IYNFS Range

4 Best Smart Toilets, Lab-Tested and Reviewed

We tested smart toilets from Toto, Kohler, American Standard, as well as Amazon brands to see which ones flush and clean the best.

Shown: Eplo Smart Toilet U8MAX, Toto Washlet G5A Integrated Smart Toilet MS7631CEMFG, and Horow Smart Toilet HRT38P

Best Fourth of July Deals at Best Buy Right Now

These are the top deals during Best Buy's Fourth of July sales—everything from TVs and streaming devices to blenders and more.

Car Distractions: How to Stay Focused While Driving

CR's expert offers tips on how to reduce driving distractions in the car you already own, and what to look for if you're considering a new or used car.