Best Deals on Health and Beauty Products

This Biore UV Aqua Rich SPF 50 Daily Moisturizer facial sunscreen uses chemical active ingredients and delivers strong broad-spectrum protection, with excellent UVA coverage to help prevent premature aging and long-term skin damage, and very good UVB protection to effectively guard against sunburn. Its high-performing formula makes it well-suited for daily use as well as extended time outdoors, offering reliable defense in a lightweight, comfortable application. It’s a lotion with a citrus and lemongrass aroma, but it is not water-resistant.

This roll-on sunscreen has zinc oxide as its ultraviolet-screening ingredient. It’s fragrance-free, though it has the scent of wet clay, and rolls on smoothly. It shields skin very well against the ultraviolet A rays that can cause DNA damage in skin cells, but its performance for SPF (ultraviolet B—the rays that cause sunburn) was not as good in CR’s tests.

This Neutrogena spray is $3 less than it was last month, making it a perfect opportunity to stock up. It 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.

Mattifying lip products are rarely actively hydrating, and this tinted lip balm from Nyx Cosmetics was no exception. Ginger Cowles, a managing editor at CR, who liked its velvety texture and didn’t initially find it drying, said that after wearing it for a couple of days, “my lips started to feel drier than usual. That tells me that even though it has a slight balm consistency, it’s not as potentially moisturizing or smoothing as the other products we tested.” It’s well worth it, though, in her view. “I love the color so much that I’m willing to take that trade-off by using Aquaphor or Vaseline on my lips when I’m not wearing a tinted balm.”

Plus, the price is appealing, especially with Amazon’s coupon.

Eos is a relatively low-priced lip balm that provided great hydration and lasting power, with a thinner consistency than many other lip balms we tested. This balm hydrated all our testers’ lips, went on very smoothly, and wasn’t goopy.

“It was smooth and the slightest bit waxy, not very thick,” Lauren Kiesel, one of our evaluators, says. “It felt hydrating on the surface, but it wasn’t clear if it was penetrating.”

The Onyx nail polish remover is $1 less than its recent sale price. It 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.

The majority of evaluators found the Klorane Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk to be very effective in absorbing oil. It blends fine with darker hair, but for our evaluators with lighter-colored hair, the powder changed their hair color slightly. And its drying aftereffect is a bit stronger than other options we evaluated.

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 last month, so keep an eye on this one if you’re not ready to buy, as the price could fall again closer to Memorial Day (and Prime Day is coming next month, too).

The GHD Platinum+ flat iron is at the best price we’ve seen in a long time, dipping over $30 in the last few weeks. It delivered great results for all three evaluators who tried it. It has only one heat setting of 365° F, but it takes only 21 seconds to heat up and then keeps that heat consistent. It comes with a silicone holder so that you can store it before it’s cooled down all the way, and the swivel cord and pivoting plates make it easy to handle. Best of all, the On button is on the inside of the handle, so you won’t accidentally switch it off while you’re using it.

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 Tangle Teezer brush has what its manufacturer calls patented 2-tiered technology. The 325 bristles are supposed to remove tangles and knots with the taller flexible teeth while smoothing hair for a glossy and frizz-free finish with the shorter teeth. The bristles, being so close together and not as firm, did not work well for thick, hard-to-detangle, or extremely curly hair. But the Tangle Teezer is a good brush for people with thin, fine, or straight hair.

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 Flamingo razor has an exceptionally comfortable grip. “This razor is very comfortable to hold; I like the textured waves on the front of it because I can grip it well,” Lisa Fogarty, a writer at Consumer Reports, said. The five blades didn’t tug, and while the large head didn’t get in the way of a close shave as much as I feared, it did make it a bit difficult to manage around curved areas of the body (for example, the knees). 

The Flamingo razor comes with a wall holder that attaches via a suction cup. It doesn’t have a blade cover. You can, however, buy razor covers elsewhere if this is a deal breaker, but we didn’t test any. 

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.

The Papillon Shiatsu Neck and Back Massager Pillow is at the lowest price we’ve ever seen. It checks a lot of the boxes for being the perfect massager. It’s effective and lightweight. In fact, it’s the lightest of all the electric massagers we tried, according to our measurements. It’s also fairly inexpensive. You can use the massager on different body parts, such as your back, neck, shoulders, legs, and feet. It also offers a good amount of heat.

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 Ion Professional Cordless is $10 less than it was last month. It 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.