Composite by VICE Media Don’t tell my dentist, but I hate brushing my teeth. I brush twice a day because oral hygiene is important, but I consider it a chore. Although I finally found a toothbrush that makes the experience more tolerable, typical drugstore toothpaste still irritates my mouth. Maybe I’m just a baby, but […]
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The Best Lip Balms for Avoiding Chapped Lips, According to a Dermatologist
Does anyone else remember Lip Smackers? Those candy-flavored lip balms targeted at middle schoolers? Back in the day, I wanted to own every single flavor—strawberry, mango, cotton candy, Dr. Pepper, the entire Skittles collection—I’m giving myself the urge to go buy one as I type. But can you blame me? Tasting soda on your lips […]
Read MoreThis Spray Is Designed to Make Your Cooch and Gooch Smell Like Roses
Image Courtesy of BioRepublic I’m proud of my slut bag. Or, in more God-fearing biological Christian terms: I am proud of the handy stuff that I carry in my comely, oatmeal-colored tote.Usually, it will be a medley of mints, pepper spray, condoms, eye drops, and small vibrators (plus a cat’s cradle-sized thong and a bottle of […]
Read MoreStop, Drop, and Swab: This COVID Test Is 30% Off
Composite by VICE Media Stupid-hot deals on all of our favorite stuff. [Cough, cough] “I can’t go out, I’m sick”—to quote the famous words of Karen Smith from Mean Girls. We’re tired of muttering that phrase over the phone or via DMs, but safety first, kids. It’s flu season soon, which means differentiating whether you […]
Read MoreHungover, King? Vita Coco Is Handing Out Free Coconut Water on DoorDash
Rise and grind, sleepyhead. We know that you stayed up a little too late at that Super Bowl party, but now it’s time to wash the queso off your face, clock into the penny factory, and blast Beyoncé’s new yeehaw tracks a couple dozen (more) times. And if all of this sounds tight but also […]
Read MoreWill Men Buy Contour Sticks and Eye Cream? This Brand Says Yes
For better or for worse, women and femmes have always had a wide array of beauty products at their disposal, whether it’s concealers to cover up malevolent chin zits or neck creams for… you know… fixing whatever is wrong with their necks. Is this a blessing (there’s a purported, purchasable solution to every problem) or […]
Read MoreFinally, Personalized Protein Powder That Tastes Like Cinnamon Toast Crunch
If you’ve ever taken any kind of nutritional supplements, you are probably aware that, while helpful, they can also be incredibly confusing and have questionable efficacy. I remember when I used to do more strength training and was looking for a supplement/protein powder—I wanted a plant-based option, and the more I looked, the more confusing […]
Read MoreI Tried Pheromone Perfume to See If It Could Make Me a Sex Magnet
It’s not every day that I get a compliment on my toes, my outfit, and my teeth. But it’s also not every day that I’m dripping in extra pheromones, which is what happened when I doused myself in Pure Instinct’s pheromone oil in the hopes of having a weekend filled with even more competitive flirting […]
Read MoreMeet Shokz OpenRun Headphones, a Weird Device That Helps Me Run In Peace
I once lost an AirPod during a run. Being a speed demon has its risks—injury, of course, but also losing a tiny gadget worth roughly $50 (or, more accurately, rendering my $100 pair of Apple earbuds useless; thankfully, yes, you can buy a single replacement AirPod). On a recent run, I retraced a full two-mile […]
Read MoreGetting Into Men’s Skincare? Here Are the Best Brands to Start
Composite by VICE Media Everyone deserves to have a few high-quality, holy-grail skincare products they swear by, regardless of gender. If you’re using a bar of Irish Spring to wash your face, it’s time to step it up, king. There’s no shame in having your own designated skincare shelf to achieve a masculine glow that […]
Read MoreThe Best Waterproof Earbuds for Fit, Sweaty Hot People
Picture this: You’re in the middle of a grueling workout in your plush Hoka Bondi 8s and your earbuds get so drenched (gross, but let’s be honest, we’ve all been there) you need to remove them—right in the middle of your next PR (WTF???). Sure, your headphones can probably survive a sweaty outing or two, […]
Read MoreThis Garmin Smartwatch Tracks Everything From My Naps to My Stride
Composite by VICE Media I love running—I feel a great sense of accomplishment after hitting new paces, in particular. But I can’t experience that rush without help from a handy dandy smartwatch for tracking my heart rate, recording my routes, and compiling my data. For years, I was loyal to the Fitbit Inspire 2. That […]
Read MoreThe Best Stress Relief Products for Men (According to a Fairly Relaxed Man)
Hear ye, hear ye, men near and far: In 2024, let us not succumb to being hella stressed out all the time. Romanticizing the alcoholic insanity of Don Draper is out; aspiring to be like Sydney Fife, the loveable, super chill dude-next-door from I Love You, Man who spends all his time playing golf, listening […]
Read MoreThe Best Fitness Trackers for Getting Healthy in 2024
We’ve all seen a few of our friends hop on the fitness train at some point, and whether it’s getting really into Strava, starting a cringe fitspo Instagram page, or turning their one-bedroom apartment into a home gym, all of these folks have one thing in common—they love gear. And we don’t blame them! Stocking […]
Read MoreThe Best Insulated Water Bottles (for Ice-Cold Water All Day)
Composite by VICE Media The other day my boyfriend told me he has a collection of Stanley water bottles buried somewhere in his parent’s garage. I was astonished he would just let them rot under decade-old junk while die-hard fans are causing chaos over a Starbucks edition. It’s 2024, babe, which means it’s time to […]
Read MoreThe Best Deodorant for Men, According to Men
“What’s up, fellas—use any good deodorant lately?” is a bit of small talk I think we don’t hear enough these days. The best men’s deodorant is something we don’t really chat or think about, despite (hopefully) using it every day. Most of us layfolk just slather it under our arms in the pre-coffee, post-shower morning […]
Read MoreThe Best Protein Powders for Everyone, According to Swole Fitness Experts
Composite by VICE Media If you’re a fitness n00b, you may only associate protein powders with Arnold Schwarzenneger, and all the bodybuilders at Muscle Beach, slappin’ their thighs in Show Shine oil. Fun, slippery, swole times. All that’s cool, but there’s also not one right way to get your protein powder on, nor do you […]
Read MoreThe Hoka Bondi 8s Are Like Running on Clouds (Even With ‘Runner’s Knee’)
Running throughout hilly Central Park will never get easier, even though there are copious amounts of perfectly groomed poodles owned by Upper East Siders to distract me. The elevation is a pace killer, a breath zapper, and makes my legs (and me) want to cry. But no pain, no gain baby. As much as I […]
Read MoreThe Best Dumb Phones (for Getting Back in Touch With Reality)
Listen, pal. If you’re alive in 2024 (whoa), you’re likely aware that we’re all just too damn plugged in. I’m no Luddite—I love testing new espresso machines, blasting movies from my powerful sound bar setup, and cooking delicious pizzas in my electric pizza oven, but that’s due, in part, to the fact that those things […]
Read MoreThere’s a New Wellness Center for the Uber-Rich, and, Yes, It’s Wild
Image Courtesy of Casa Privée Everyone can relate to the exhaustion of hauling ass to urgent care during flu season, or dragging your butt to the doctor when a UTI strikes—well, everyone except the mega-wealthy, that is. Those folks are probably Uber helicopter-ing in their Claritin, or headed to a place like Casa Privée, which […]
Read MoreThis Side Sleeper Pillow Ended My Nocturnal Existential Angst
You may be good in bed—but this stuff will make you (sleep) even better. I’m a freak for pillows. Like, I have eight on my bed, and [quickly counts] 10 throw pillows on my couch, plus more stashed away in my office, on chairs, and crammed into the closet. Is it a bit of an […]
Read MoreHot Gift Alert: Therabody’s SmartGoggles Are Now 15% Off
Just about everything of mine needs soothing nowadays. My body, my head, my soul—2023 will be easier, they said; I beg to differ. My cans of Recess in bulk can only bring me so much relief in the headache department. Admittedly, my woes are about 50 percent my fault though, mainly because I don’t know […]
Read MoreHot Gift Alert: TikTok is Going Bananas For This Under-Desk Treadmill
TikTok is truly a fever dream. Scroll your #fyp, and you’ll see teens making millions just by busting a move, as well as cowboy stripper boots, egg cookers doing god’s work, viewers actually caring what randos do in their daily routine—the whole app makes you question your priorities. But, those wild ‘n’ crazy folks over […]
Read MoreThis Viral Pheromone Oil Is 29% Off for Cyber Monday (and Might Get You Laid)
Stupid-hot deals on all of our favorite stuff. Hot guy/girl summer is gone, sure, but cuffing season has fully arrived, and many of us are out here looking for someone to The Sopranos-and-chill with this winter (or at least someone who’ll help us eat all this Bolognese we made). One creative solution to attracting babes, […]
Read MoreCan These Supplements Actually Help Your Dog Live Longer?
Ever had a dog? Then you know the pangs of existential terror that strike when your once-sprightly buddy, who used to gleefully play tug of war with all your dish towels and destroy countless squeaky toys, is now moving at a pace that can only be described as “fragile nonagenarian granny trying to cross a […]
Read MoreCan These Supplements Actually Help Your Dog Live Longer?
Ever had a dog? Then you know the pangs of existential terror that strike when your once-sprightly buddy, who used to gleefully play tug of war with all your dish towels and destroy countless squeaky toys, is now moving at a pace that can only be described as “fragile nonagenarian granny trying to cross a […]
Read MoreThis High-Tech Quip Toothbrush (aka My Husband) Is On Sale for Black Friday
Good morning! Remember that aesthetic electric toothbrush that the VICE shopping team wanted to bone loved? Of course you do. It can automatically track your brushing and offers timed sonic vibrations to make sure you’re hitting the spot (teeth) with that wonder wand (toothbrush). But, just in case you needed a refresher, please take a […]
Read MoreNeed At-Home Gym Gear? Les Mills’ Equipment Is 20% Off for Black Friday
Do you smell that? It’s the new year approaching. Yep—two seconds ago it was summer, but at this alarming rate, the rest of the year is going to fly by. And last time we checked, it’s gonna be the year of the beefcake, which is technically not part of the Chinese zodiac calendar but is […]
Read MoreThe Solawave Wand (That Even Pedro Pascal Loves) Is BOGO Right Now
We all wish we could press a button and make our skincare concerns vanish, but sadly we haven’t gotten to that part of the future yet. So what can we do in the meantime? Lasers, for sure, and more recently, the benefits of LED (light emitting diode) light. NASA’s been studying the benefits of LED […]
Read MoreThe Ordinary’s Azelaic Acid Has My Late-20s Skin Feeling Reborn
As I’m slowly approaching my late 20s—god help me—my skin is becoming noticeably more… dull. The sirens are going off in my head, and it’s definitely time to do some damage control. I already religiously wear sunscreen, because I want to avoid wrinkles like the plague, but I need something a little more powerful now […]
Read MoreHelp! I’m Obsessed With This Insane Ostrichpillow Napping Helmet
I’ve been a bad sleeper for most of my life. Worse, a fussy one. When I nap, a very involved procession unfolds: I shut the windows, draw the curtains, turn on my humidifier, pop in thesesquishy ear plugs, and not only use a silk eye mask but also wrap a T-shirt around my head to […]
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