The Best Products For January According To Our Editors

“As a result of severe hair dysmorphia, where I'm convinced I could lose it all at any given moment, I've upped the ante on investing in my hair / scalp health. La Bonne Bross N. 04 is unlike any other brush I've used. It's beautiful, well-made, and something only a French brushmaker from the 1800s could imagine. It provides an insanely incredible scalp massage that brings bloodflow for new growth while also serving as a shower showstopper when I need to detangle during my wash days. No breakage!” –Annie Goodman

“There's nothing better than finding a dress that's cute and made from the best materials. This little pink dress by Tanya Taylor is not only perfect for an event or party but it can be layered with tights and a leather jacket for a fun night look too! I'm beyond obsessed with the crystal drop embellishment paired with the v-neck and classic shift silhouette." –Nikita Charuza

“I started wearing an eye mask out of convenience (I couldn’t find blackout curtains that matched my room). Now, three years later, I’m hooked. I finally found THE eye mask - Drowsy. Not only do I feel effortlessly glamorous even after the lights go out, their design has a slew of benefits that you can’t get with another mask. For starters, I can attest, they do have a 100% blackout design. The wide padded mulberry silk silhouette allows for total face, ear, and hair coverage (aka no bed head!). On top of that, this mask is clinically proven to decrease fine lines, reduce dark circles, improve sleep quality, increase daytime energy…. Do I need to keep going or are you convinced?” –Mia McManus

“The visual cards and board book in this play kit have kept my newborn entertained for hours. They've also been a must-have for travel during the holidays, and I can't wait to see how she reacts to the toys in the 6-12 month kit and beyond.” –Lizzy Briskin

“It feels fitting to start the new year habit stacking Esker Lymphatic Drainage Dots, an easy way to support lymphatic flow and help with bloat. The 12 wearable patches, infused with magnesium, green tea and ginger, are easy to apply at six key lymphatic points using the brand’s flow map. It feels like the perfect self-care moment—you gently massage them to activate, and it only takes a few minutes. The patches can be worn for up to eight hours, and I find them helpful on days when I feel sluggish or puffy. Supporting lymphatic flow encourages natural detoxification and circulation, and most importantly, it feels like a small but intentional wellness ritual that I’m eager to keep well beyond January.” –Christine Morrison

“I’ve been researching new skincare ingredients that offer great benefits, like smoothing my hyperpigmentation and keeping my skin barrier healthy, and products with peptides and NAD+ boosters are at the top of my list. Since I'm turning 40 this year, I'm over the harsh ingredients. This cream has both. It works well with all my serums and doesn’t break me out, which is a major plus for my combination skin.” –Bianca Lambert

“When it comes to the ultimate blend of winter performance and slipper coziness the Merrell Coldpack 3 Zero Thermo is the answer. The easy on-easy off design, 400 grams of insulation, superb traction, and chunky style make these an ideal cold weather shoe. They excelled as airport shoes on a December trip to DC, and during an icy trip to Vermont they were perfect for sledding excursions with the kids, shoveling snow in the driveway, and traveling to and from the hot tub. Both my wife and mother-in-law stole them for short outings and were duly impressed. No more cold feet or struggling to squeeze into boots.” –Alex Tzelnic

“I haven’t bought a truly good pair of snow boots since moving to Michigan (aka: snow land), but maybe years of cold, wet toes were worth the wait for these. They’re actually hands-free to put on, which is a game changer with two little kids, and for snow boots, I think they look pretty good.” –Dana Abraham

“While I love a nice pair of matching pajamas (in washable silk, please), I also have my fair share of worn-in sleep tees: the band shirts that no longer have a place in my wardrobe or the old Beck's Beer t-shirt I stole from a boyfriend more than a decade ago. (I refuse to throw it away because now it finally has holes in it, which makes it the softest shirt I own.) Then I tried Negative's whipped boyfriend tee. Lusciously lightweight, super stretchy, and feather soft, it's become my newest nighttime must have--and I'm contemplating at the longsleeve shirts, too.” –Deenie Hartzog-Mislock

“In recent months I've felt my hair has been fairly bland. The tools I've been using for years just weren't cutting it. Then I met my favorite new beauty item. The Laifen high-speed hair dryer is lightweight (bye bye wrist pain!) and so fast, I was out the door in half the time. Sleek, clean, easy to use, I'm SO happy I have one.” –Sophie Matthews Baumann

“I’ve always loved backgammon and play it all the time at home, but it’s surprisingly hard to find once I’m on the road. As a travel journalist, I’ve learned that most hotels don’t have boards, and the ones that do are usually missing a few pieces. Luckily, I found this Mark & Graham magnetic set, and now it comes with me just about everywhere.

It’s especially fun to bring when I’m traveling with someone, since it gives us something to do, whether we’re sitting in a hotel lobby with a cup of tea waiting for a room or just looking for something different during downtime. The magnetic pieces actually stay put (huge if you’re on a plane or train), and it fits easily in most bags. Plus, I love that it can be personalized. I added my initials and it’s the perfect finishing touch. No matter where I’m going, it comes with and never feels like extra baggage.” –Lauren Harano

“Nowadays, a deodorant that works and isn't damaging to your skin/health is hard to come by. But a deodorant that works, is good for you AND looks beautiful on your bathroom shelf, that's unheard of. Luckily, I hit the jackpot when I came across Rollr, a UK brand that focuses on being for pleasure and the planet. It's also an anti-odorant - using pre & probiotics to prevent the growth of odour-causing bacteria, and it comes in the most beautiful bottle. I chose the Rose Quartz Rollr, with the Mandarin scent, and I'm absolutely loving it. The scent comes in a little package with powder in it. You're meant to mix the powder with warm water in the Rollr itself, shake it a bit, and voila! There's your gorgeous, long-lasting and reusable deodorant. I loved it so much for myself, I even gifted it to a dear friend for Christmas. A must have!” –Naomi Joshi

“With the look of the Alps' white peaks, this gentle and high-quality facial scrub is a stand-out from Swiss skincare brand, isla beauty. The sparkling product goes onto the skin like a layer of natural snow — minus the icy bite of the real thing. With a texture that goes on creamy at first, then starts to build into a subtle grainy feel when worked into the skin, isla's scrub is a light and refreshing exfoliant. A slightly botanical scent made it easy to forget you're not at the facialist (reminder to bring your own steam)! With ingredients like fine silica grains and fruit-derived enzymes to dissolve surface dryness, the level of abrasiveness of this scrub is only noticeable after lathering up the product a bit. We loved the subtle exfoliating effect and clean feeling this scrub left with our skin. No dryness or stripped-down feelings to report!” –Diana Shi

“Going from a manual toothbrush to this marvel of technology from Soocas feels like going from a 2007 Honda Fit to a self-driving Waymo. The 3-in-1 design combines sonic vibration, oscillation, and water flossing, so brushing and gumline cleaning happen simultaneously, while the Deep Clean mode runs on autopilot with timed prompts that guide you through your mouth (aka does the thinking for you) before finishing with a full minute of Waterpik-like flossing. It’s fully waterproof (for you shower brushers), includes a very nifty travel case, and every detail accounts for the distracted, multitasking human in us.” –Hannah Cassidy

“I already go to Quince as my one-stop shop for home and fashion, so it felt only natural that beauty quietly made its way into the mix. I’d be lying if I didn’t admit I have a bit of a Therabody addiction, so I picked up the Theraface Depuffing Wand from Quince purely out of curiosity. I love a ritualistic gua sha moment, but this may have officially put my stone out of business. The cooling and heating settings are unmatched: before a full makeup look, I run the cold setting over my skin on full blast to calm my under-eyes and subtly firm everything so product sits better. But the heat setting is what keeps me obsessed. During this year’s brutal cold season, it helped drain fluid from my face while sculpting and lifting in a way that would take me far longer to do manually. I genuinely love that I can feel the drainage happening in real time. I’ve been using it consistently for nearly three months now, and the technology feels just as effective as the first use—and it’s so lightweight that I end up bringing it with me more places than I probably should.” –Shei Marcelline

“I am all-in on cozy, comfortable layers for the cooler season, and this jacket from Z Supply has been one of my most reached-for pieces so far! It looks like denim but is actually soft, sweatpants like material that drapes so beautifully and fits slightly oversized. It has a matching bottom as well, and is an effortless way to look very put together without sacrificing comfort. It looks vintage with that great, worn-in quality and is very well-made!” –Kaleigh Moore