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Same Factory, Different Price: The Italic Scented Candles Review

A luxurious candle for only $16 sounds like a unicorn, but thanks to Italic, it’s no longer a myth. Our team reviewed the company’s soy-based scented candles, produced by the same manufacturer behind Hermès’s $190 votives—without the wallet-draining markup!

We Burn For These Looks: A Bridgerton Style Guide

Bridgerton is one of the season’s most popular period pieces and Netflix binges. Did we mention it also has some amazing fashion? Read our guide to learn how to recreate some of the most iconic looks from the show.

The Quality Makers: Mallory Solomon of Salam Hello

Salam Hello empowers women artisans in Morocco using a DTC business model. Compared to profits when working with middlemen, these women are making 70% more money from their handmade goods.

BumoBrain Online Review: I Completely Changed My Mind About Virtual Education

This online educational platform puts the love back into learning by giving kids access to thousands of activities ranging from foreign language to chemistry to ballet and so much more. Read our review on BumoBrain to learn why kids are begging for this educational screen time.

For The Hot, Cold, And Goldilocks Sleepers: Slumber Cloud Comforter Review

My antique radiator is no match for this cool comforter -- now the only things stopping me from getting my 8 hours are my thoughts.

A Non-Exhaustive List Of AAPI-Founded Brands You Should Be Shopping Now

As we approach Asian American and Pacific Islander Month this May and fight racism and anti-Asian hate crimes in both the US and beyond, it’s paramount to put our dollars behind our intentions for change and support. Read on for our continuously updated list of AAPI-founded, DTC brands we’re shopping now (and always).

Launch Digest: Haus Grapefruit Jalapeño Flavor

Haus, the low-ABV spirits brand that ships from Sonoma County straight to your door, just launched its newest flavor, Grapefruit Jalapeño, to spice up your springtime cocktail hour. Read our Launch Digest (and snag your own bottle before it sells out).

Flex Menstrual Cup Review: Better Options For More Comfortable Periods

Periods are not a one-size-fits-all experience. With Flex, founder Lauren Wang set out to create menstrual products for people who were not satisfied with what was available. I tried both the Flex Disc and Flex Cup to see how they compare.

The Quality Makers: Lauren Kleinman

Welcome to The Quality Makers, an interview series highlighting pioneers in the direct-to-consumer space. Meet: Lauren Kleinman.

PSA: If You’re A Member Of The IBTC (You Know Who You Are), You NEED This Bra

I thought I was doomed to a life of either ill-fitting bras or no bras at all, but then I met Pepper…

Meet mate, The New Wellness Brand Helping Guys Last Longer

mate, a new supplement brand for men’s sexual health, is creating natural products for common issues guys face. Check out our review of to learn more about this wellness company helping men improve their lives on solution at a time.

Add To Cart: Our Editors’ Favorite March Picks

Discover the products our editors are loving this month!

Branch: A WFH Office Upgrade

Curb WFH fatigue with the best standing desk and ergonomic chairs the market has to offer. Made to last, Branch makes high-quality office furniture that’s easy on the eyes.

5 Eco-Friendly Products For A Greener Home (That Won't Break The Bank)

In this round-up, discover five products totaling $228 that will make a huge difference in your carbon footprint. Brands like Blueland, Earthbreeze, Cleancult, W&P and Bite make sustainability easy.

The Best Healthier Chocolate Candy Options

Confession: I love Reese’s and M&M’s and Snickers bars, but I hate the not-so-good ingredients in them. Here are healthier alternatives to these classics made by Unreal and Gigantic.

W&P’s Porter Bags Taught Me How To Snack Like An Adult

W&P’s impeccably-designed silicone zip bags are so beautiful that they encouraged me to reach for healthy snacks like blueberries, carrots and apples for aesthetics, plus they elevated my fridge organization game.

TooD Makeup Review: The Beauty Brand For Proud Outsiders

New beauty brand, TooD, was inspired by one woman’s unibrow and created to let people play with makeup in nontraditional ways. Read our review to learn more about this unconventional beauty brand making waves.

daring Vegan Chicken Review: Has daring Finally Cracked The Plant-Based Chicken Code?

Where many brands before it failed, daring saw an opportunity: to create a plant-based alternative that replicates the look, taste, texture, and pull of chicken. Read the full review and discover how daring stacks up against the plant-based chickens that came before it.