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The 6 best brow gels of 2026: clear, tinted and laminating
Six brow gels sold on Amazon, split into clear, tinted and laminating-style, with which suits straight, fluffy, sparse or stubborn brows and who should skip each.
By The editors · Updated Nov 2, 2026Read the story
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Cheaper versions of the products everyone's talking about. Some we'd swap for good, some not quite.
Dupes
The best Dyson Airwrap dupes of 2026, and what they can't do
Two Amazon tools use the same wrap-around airflow idea. The rest are hot-air brushes. Here is which is which, and what each one leaves out.
How we pick dupes
Formula first, swatch photos last.
We compare the ingredient list, finish and shade range with the original, then read what buyers say after a few weeks of wear. If a dupe only matches in photos, it doesn't make the list.
Cheap, and still good
More under $25Finds under $25
Prices change, so we don't print them. Everything here was under $25 on Amazon when we checked.
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The 6 best brow gels of 2026: clear, tinted and laminating
Six brow gels sold on Amazon, split into clear, tinted and laminating-style, with which suits straight, fluffy, sparse or stubborn brows and who should skip each.
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The 7 best drugstore foundations of 2026, by skin type
Seven drugstore foundations sold on Amazon, sorted by finish, coverage and skin type, with a pick for oily, dry and combination skin and who should skip each.
HairThe 7 best hair masks of 2026, by hair type
Seven hair masks sold on Amazon, from a leave-in repair mask for bleached hair to a rich honey masque for curls, with a drugstore pick and who should skip each.
HairThe 6 best heat protectants of 2026, by hair type
Six heat protectant sprays sold on Amazon, from a drugstore classic to a salon-brand mist, with what each brand actually claims about temperature and who should skip it.
SkincareThe 7 best pimple patches of 2026, by type of spot
Seven pimple patches sold on Amazon, sorted by what kind of spot they suit, plus a plain account of what patches can't do for deep cysts and when to see a dermatologist.
DupesThe best Sol de Janeiro dupes of 2026, and where they fall short
A few Amazon body creams, scrubs and mists get compared with Bum Bum Cream and Cheirosa 62. The textures can come close. The scent is the weakest match.
Routines
All routinesRoutines by age
Your skin in your 40s wants different things than it did at 25. Short routines for each decade, with a pick for every step.
- 20sYour 20sSPF, a gentle cleanser, and not much else.Coming soon
- 30sYour 30sWhere retinoids and vitamin C start earning their keep.Coming soon
- 40sYour 40sMore moisture, fewer steps, and a stronger retinoid.See the routine
- 50+50 and upRicher creams, barrier repair, and patience.Coming soon
Start with the problem
Shop by concern
Tell us what's bugging you and we'll show you what worked for us.
- BreakoutsSalicylic acid, patches, and what not to pick.
- Dark spotsVitamin C, azelaic acid, and a lot of SPF.
- Dry skinCreams that still feel there at 3pm.
- Oily skinLight layers that don't slide off by noon.Coming soon
- Sensitive skinShort ingredient lists, no added fragrance.Coming soon
- FrizzFor humid days and hair that puffs by lunch.
The Sunday note
One email a week. Only the things we'd tell a friend about.
New dupes worth knowing about, the Amazon bestsellers that hold up, and the occasional one to skip. No daily sale alerts.