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Creative Director and Founder of À La Carte, Ali LaBelle shares the timeless pieces, pantry staples, and everyday essentials she buys with her own money and plans to keep forever.

ZIIP is the first and only at-home microcurrent device bringing face-changing Nanocurrent™ to the masses. To keep things high and tight, I electrically stimulated my face with the celeb-beloved device to see if its cult following was deserved. Here’s what happened.

Biom’s cult-favorite wipe lineup just got bigger and better. The new Disinfecting Wipes kill 99.9% of germs* (including SARS-CoV-2) in 30 seconds using plant-based citric acid–no quats, bleach, plastic fibers, or harsh chemical fumes.

We’re leaning into March’s in-between with smarter travel and packing guides, spring toddler activity ideas, transitional brand reviews, and a TQE-style March Madness to crown the ultimate lipstick and gloss combo.

Velcro, hot rollers, satin rods, and viral heatless sets. We tested the best hair rollers for volume, soft curls, and long-lasting bounce in 2026.

We tested Manukora's therapeutic-grade Mānuka honey from New Zealand's remote forests—here's why this blockchain-traceable superfood lives up to the hype.

Dream of a 5-star hotel spa experience but put off by the price? Fluff Co brings the luxury hotel experience to you at a fraction of the cost, and TQE readers can get 25% off sitewide with code TQE25.

Breaking down the first major fashion trend of 2026, Michelin-starred pantry must-haves, and more.

Living just an hour outside of Flint, MI – the site of the infamous water crisis – water quality and safety is top-of-mind for my family. But how can you trust a water filter with so many on the market? Read on to see us sciencing – and whether Hydroviv’s filtration systems are worth the investment.

The Litter-Robot is an automatic, self-cleaning litter box but is it the best for apartments? Read our review to find out why I—and my cat—loved it.

Trying to choose between Truly Free Home and Branch Basics? We tested both non-toxic laundry detergents for performance, ingredients, scent, ease of use, and cost per load—and found a clear favorite.

A deep dive into NULASTIN’s Elevated Essentials Trio, a clinically tested shampoo, conditioner, and leave-in primer powered by Elastaplex® Technology to support volume, smoothness, and frizz control over time.

In an industry fueled by buzzwords and viral ingredients, double board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Amir Karam takes a different approach. Drawing from thousands of facelifts and decades of observing how skin truly ages, he created KaramMD’s Trifecta — a simplified, clinically grounded system built around proven actives ingredients, smart formulation, and long-term consistency.

Most mass-market flushable wipes are a hazard to our health and our septic systems. Biom’s Standard Flushable Wipes mean it when they say they’re actually flushable, non-toxic, and made with safe ingredients, so I decided to flush them down my own toilet.

Our co-founders put one of LA’s buzziest head spas to the test. Overhyped wellness ritual or the real reset your scalp’s been waiting for? Read to find out!

Not sure which beauty devices are actually worth the investment? We asked the experts so you don't have to. Here are their top picks.

Block Shop Textiles is an LA-based, sister-founded brand known for handmade block prints and artful home decor. After 10 years of collecting their pieces, I’m sharing what makes the brand truly timeless.

When your hormones shift, everything shifts…including your sleep. Noctera™ is targeting poor sleep quality at the source.