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To find the best warm tights, we spent hours researching the options on the market, assessing them for material, thickness, and style. We also took factors such as size range and color options into account. For expert advice, we received tips from López on how to shop for, style, and properly care for tights. Our best overall pick is Commando’s Eclipse Opaque Matte Tights. They’re thick, stretchy, and cozy—and since they’re unlined, they’re easy to layer under all kinds of different clothing....

Tired of dryness ruining your makeup? We’ve rounded up the best foundations for dry skin that come recommended by the pros for their hydrating and skin-perfecting capabilities. There’s something for every budget and makeup preference, and they each have earned glowing reviews from beauty lovers. If you’re a fan of minimalist, no-makeup makeup, this sheer foundation wears like a tinted moisturizer and glides onto dry skin seamlessly. Its texture-smoothing formula doesn’t settle into dry patches and instead, creates a your-skin-but-better finish....

To determine the best women’s robes on the market, we spent hours researching different types of robes by material, style, and use. We also spoke to Sapna Palep, CEO of Journelle, as well as ​​Angela Rosen, owner of Penelope and the Beauty Bar in both Seattle and San Francisco, about how to shop for a robe and what to look for in a quality robe. Our top pick, the Frontgate Resort Collection Plush Robe, is super plush and soft, as well as absorbent enough for post-shower use....

Popular cleaning gadgets are also going for less. Steam mops, air purifiers, upright vacuums, and handheld vacuums from brands like Black and Decker, PurSteam, and Levoit. And tons of time-saving robot vacuum cleaners are marked down. Eufy by Anker and iRobot Roomba both launched deals on some of their most popular robot vacuums, which come with thousands of five-star ratings. Eufy by Anker’s 11S slim cleaner is a great budget buy at just $150, while iRobot Roomba’s now-$300 i3 Evo comes with a slew of neat features if you’re willing to pay a bit more....

According to Kenneth Mendez, CEO and president of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, pet allergens “can cling to walls, furniture, clothing, or other surfaces” for a long time. Mendez says that regular activities—like petting your cat, grooming your dog, and even dusting or vacuuming your home—can cause fur and other allergens to stir around in the air. Fortunately, there are many air purifiers on the market that are specifically designed with pet owners in mind....

Linoto’s luxurious linen bed sheets come in 25 gorgeous colors, and are made in the U.S.A. using fabric from Italy and Belgium. To buy: From $299, linoto.com and amazon.com. This rattan headboard from The Citizenry is handcrafted by artisans in Cirebon, Indonesia. To buy: $795, thecitizenry.com. Look for breathable bed sheets in rich shades of clay, sand, or dark leafy greens. To buy: From $69 for 2 pillowcases, parachute.com. The good news: Brooklinen lets you mix it up by choosing different colors for the sheets, duvet, and pillowcases ordered within the same bedding set....

To find the best silver polishes, we spent hours researching various silver cleaning products while considering factors such as type, formula, and function. We also spoke to Casey Fahey, restorer and head polisher of East Village Bangles; Esme Rogers-Evans, expert jewelry designer at Duxford Studios; and Alessandro Gazzo of Emily’s Maids, for product recommendations and tips on what to look for. They also explained how silver polish cleaners actually work: “Silver tarnishes over time as it oxidizes when exposed to sulfur compounds in the air, causing otherwise brilliant silver to appear dim and dirty,” says Fahey....

Unsure about which one is right for you? We researched dozens of rice cookers and evaluated them on ease of use, capacity, range of features, and overall value to determine the best options on the market today. We also spoke to Top Chef alum Chef Katsuji Tanabe of a’Verde and Chef Masa Hamaya of O-Ku to get expert advice on shopping for and using a rice cooker at home. “All rice cookers have heating pans to cook the rice to a boil, and then you just leave it in the rice cooker to slowly steam at a lower temperature,” explains Hamaya....

To come up with this list of the best alarm clocks, we researched dozens of models and considered factors like volume settings, brightness settings, and other special features. For advice on what to look for when buying alarm clocks, we spoke to three experts: Nancy Behrens, M.D., system medical director at Novant Health Sleep Medicine Programs; Abhinav Singh, M.D., facility director at the Indiana Sleep Center; and Colin Espie, Ph....

Who it isn’t for: People who don’t want to spend a lot on a mattress pad.Saatva’s Organic Mattress Pad protects your mattress and gives you an extra-plush layer of comfort. You’ll sleep cool and comfortably on the quilted, GOTS-certified, 300-thread count organic cotton surface, which is breathable and soft. The pad fits mattress depths up to 16 inches, and the extra-wide elastic bands on the sides ensure it stays in place no matter how much you toss and turn at night....

Keep scrolling to check out the 10 best cozy essentials for the winter to shop right now.

Available in a whopping 28 shades, this full coverage, oil-free foundation easily blends into the skin and lasts all day. All that for a drugstore price? We’ll take five. To buy: $9; target.com. This innovative liquid-to-powder formula not only disguises oil but absorbs it, making makeup last all day long even on the slickest of skin. To buy: $56; nordstrom.com. This foundation is like adding a fresh new layer of skin....

Here are a few tips on how to broaden your palate and pick the best whites, rosés, reds, and sparkling wines for the season, according to sommelier Christopher Hoel, founder of Harper’s Club and expert wine curator for Wine Insiders and Martha Stewart Wine Co. Pair them with sunglasses, 65 degree days, and the smell of fresh-cut flowers. Pour yourself a glass as you fire up your grill for the first time this year....

It’s fun to get creative with gift giving by presenting teachers with something more personalized to their tastes—that way, they’ll know how much you appreciate their incredibly hard work and commitment. If you’re choosing a gift for your kid’s teacher, let your child get involved. They’ll have some good ideas about what their teacher likes—and they can add a sentimental touch to the teacher’s gift by creating a personalized thank-you note or drawing....

To buy: $249 (was $330), amazon.com. The highly efficient machine is equipped with a tangle-free brush roll, so you won’t have to rip out coils of hair after each run of the vacuum. There’s also a two-tank system: one that holds clean water and soap, and one that collects the dirty water and pet hair. And it even has a strainer to prevent pet hair from clogging your sink after emptying the vacuum canister....

To buy: $36 with coupon (was $46); amazon.com. The cute dress is made with a rayon and polyester blend, giving it a soft texture and a lightweight feel you’ll be thankful for on warm days. One shopper who loves the quality of the material even confessed that it is “much softer than [they] expected.” The dress also has a good amount of stretch, allowing you to move freely for a comfortable experience....

This is why the experts at the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) suggest getting ahead on spring landscaping ideas and updates. “Early spring is a great time of year to start envisioning how you want to enjoy your landscape in the coming months,” says Missy Henriksen, vice president of public affairs at NALP. “If you are looking at making any larger investments in your property—the installation of a patio, a fire feature, an outdoor kitchen, outdoor lighting—late winter and early spring would be a good time to talk with landscape professionals about the enhancements you’d like to make to your space....

Flavored Butters and Cheeses “During the coming year, I see artisanal butters and infusing butters, along with different cheeses like feta and goat cheese, being on the rise,” says Gee Cuyugan, executive chef of Mercat a la Planxa, a Catalan-inspired tapas restaurant in Chicago. This natural (and more practical) evolution from the butter board makes a lot of sense—compound butters and goat cheeses are aesthetically pleasing and offer a flavor boost without a ton of effort or additional ingredients....

To buy: Collection Petite Leather Leggings, $495; jcrew.com. ASOS Petite Leather Look Leggings, $34; asos.com. To buy: Blank Denim Vegan Leather Skinny Pants, $98; shopbop.com. To buy: SPRWMN High Waist Leather Ankle Leggings, $795; fwrd.com. Wilfred Free Daria Pant, $135; aritzia.com. To buy: J Brand Leather Super Skinny Pants, $998; neimanmarcus.com. Imitation Leather Pants, $35; hm.com.