Emmy Favilla

Director, Commerce Content

Your least favorite household chore just got a bit easier. Get to work with an electric scrubbing brush, a mold and mildew remover, and a pumice stone. Sleeves = rolled.

Our Ultimate Guide to Cleaning Your Bathroom

The best cordless vacuum? A wet/dry vacuum that actually works? The best vacuum for pet hair? We've got ’em all (and more) right here.



 11 of the Best Vacuums to Clean Your Floors, Car, and More

We tested two pairs of the super-popular Hoka sneakers for walking, running, and training. Here are our thoughts. 

Here's Why Everyone and Their Mother Is Wearing Hoka Sneakers

We tested Loftie, a multiuse smart alarm clock, to see if it should become your new bedroom must-have.

Our Official Review of the Loftie Alarm Clock

Because getting those precious eight(ish) hours shouldn’t just be a dream. Consider this list yawn-inducing (in a good way).

19 Problem-Solving Products That’ll Upgrade Your Bedroom

Products from women-owned brands to shop during Women's History Month.

19 Women-Owned Brands to Discover Now (and Then Shop Forever)

From pregnancy pillows to one that’s perfect for side sleepers and more, we've rounded up eight pillow options to help every type of sleeper get some better Zzz’s.

7 Pillows to Help Every Type of Sleeper Get a Better Rest 

 Candle Accessories Under $50 

A DIY Easter basket is always a little more special than the prepackaged version.


Easter Basket Stuffers for Kids of All Ages

For when "it's not too hot, not too cold, all you need is a light jacket." 

Transitional Clothing That’ll Get You Excited for Spring

Our Fave Workout Clothes for Warmer Weather

Whether you’re heading to a wedding that calls for formal wear or a more casual backyard affair, we’ve rounded up dresses and jumpsuits for every budget that’ll have you ready to hit the photo booth. 

Wedding Guest Dresses and Jumpsuits for Every Budget

Find a dress you love that works for any occasion and never let it go. Sometimes it really is that simple.

16 Day Dresses For an Easy, Breezy Look

So you don’t have to wear the day on your face.

Skincare Products to Help Combat Pollution

The Best Shower Caps to Keep Your Blowout Intact

Shower Accessories That'll Have You Saying "Baths Who?"

Comfy, chic, and multifunctional? Small spaces, we’ve got you.


Sofa Beds and Daybeds for Every Budget and Style

If you’re someone who loves to simplify your life with the help of electronics, listen up. We’ve rounded up devices to use around the house, make cooking easier, and improve your sleep hygiene.

23 Smart and Handy Tech Gadgets for an Easier 2023

Don't let blisters and pinched toes keep you from having a spring in your step.

15 Comfy Spring Shoes Under $100

Oprah voice: You get a sock, you get a sock, and you get a sock. 

21 of Our Favorite Socks for Every Situation

We reviewed two pairs of Bose noise-cancelling headphones and wow — get ready to jam out to your favorite tunes.

Why Bose Noise-Cancelling Headphones Will Rock Your World

Sexy lingerie sets you’ll want to pull out even after the honeymoon phase.


Bridal Lingerie You’ll Want to Wear Long After You Say “I Do”

For when you need a little inspo to break out of the same old routine. 


11 Date Night Ideas to Keep the Spark Alive

We cleaned our bathroom with an electric scrubbing brush and wow — the results were dramatic.

This Electric Spin Scrubber Will Banish All the Grime in Your Bathroom, Watch

Like drawer dividers to keep clothes neatly stacked and a wine filter that may lessen classic hangover symptoms. Cheers.

24 Problem-Solving Products Under $50 That You’ll Use Forever

The perfect gift? It’s been written in the stars. 


Thoughtful Gifts for Anyone Who Loves Astrology 

To upgrade your space from drab to fab, we rounded up products (and services) that will make your home look Pinterest-level chic.

Budget-Friendly Ways to Totally Upgrade Your Home

Looking for a new hobby that isn’t just catching up on your fave TV shows? We rec kickin’ it old school with these crafting hobbies and paper crafts.


Craft Kits for Adults That’ll Inspire Your Creativity 

This week, we’ve found everything from a free skincare wand with purchase at SolaWave to a sitewide sale at Tushy. Let’s get shopping and saving, shall we?

The Best Sales to Shop This Week

From bridesmaids gifts and housewarming accessories to baby shower presents and travel treats, we’ve got all the customized goodies that she’ll be obsessed with. 

Our Fave Personalized Gifts for All the Women in Your Life

Harsh winter weather doing a number on your hair? We’ve got recs for hydrated, healthy locks.


Products That'll Help Hydrate and Repair Dry, Dull Hair

Enter: no-fail ideas that’ll delight everyone from your partner to your cool Gen Z cousins.

Crowd-Pleasing Birthday Gifts Under $50

23 Foolproof Housewarming Gifts Under $50

They're the Oprah to your Gayle and deserve nothing but the best. 

24 No-Fail Gifts for Your Best Friend Under $80

Breakups suck, plain and simple. If you’re looking for gifts for a loved one going through a breakup, divorce, or any other hard time, we’ve got you covered with these heartfelt options.

13 Gifts for Anyone Going Through a Breakup That’ll Brighten Their Day 

We rounded up the best presents that’ll ship fast and make your giftee say ‘ilysm.’ 

23 Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts That’ll Arrive Fast

From self-care products to accessories to snacks, here are some of our faves from Black women-owned brands.

17 Women-Owned Brands to Support During Black History Month and Beyond

We’ve got custom art, cozy loungewear, and some options for foodies too. Anything and everything to make your sweetheart feel the luv.

17 Unique Anniversary Gifts Under $100 for Your S.O.

We’ve all got bills to pay. So check out our recs for smart products that can help cut down on energy costs.

Energy-Saving Devices That’ll Save You Money in the Long Run

Bundle up while looking cute and professional. Yup, you can have it all.

Stylish Winter Outfits for the Office That’ll Keep You Warm 

Food, party games, and decorations that’ll keep you from fumbling during the big game.

Must-Haves for a Stress-Free Super Bowl Party 

There are lots of meal plans in the sea and finding the one is hard. Here are our fave vegetarian, vegan, and meat-based options, plans for kids, and so much more.

Our Fave Meal Plans for Every Type of Eater

We rounded up V-Day gifts for the special person in your life that are both practical and thoughtful. From kitchen items to stuff that’ll help them sleep better to handy tech products.

25 Practical Valentine's Day Gifts You Can’t Go Wrong With

Surprise your valentine with a bouquet they won’t forget. 


The Best Flowers to Buy Online for Valentine’s Day

It’s time to shower the Meredith to your Cristina with items they’ll absolutely adore.

 Galentine's Gift Ideas To Show Your Besties You Love 'Em

The days of ‘I don’t know what to get him’ are over. Say hello to foolproof gifts he’ll love no matter the occasion.

21 No-Fail Gifts for the Special Guy(s) in Your Life

To help you celebrate Valentine's Day, we rounded up some sentimental and thoughtful gifts your partner will truly adore.

20 Sentimental Valentine's Day Gifts That'll Make Them Say 'Aw'

Because showing your person how much you cherish them shouldn’t be stressful. Or…cost a million bucks. Xoxo. 

Crowd-Pleasing Valentine’s Day Gifts Under $50

Recs for your neck’s big thing for winter.

Our Fave Winter Scarves and Snoods Under $100

What can we say: It’s a classic gift idea for a reason.

Jewelry That's Perfect for Valentine's Day Gifting

We’ve got guided journals, CBD gummies, and phone apps that’ll help you press pause on the stress and bring some much-needed relief.

25 Products That’ll Get You in a Good Headspace

Besides ya know, peace, quiet, and time to read. On your book(marks), get set, go, go, go. 

20 Things You Need If 'Read More' Is a Goal This Year

Time to put those new years goals to paper.

21 Journals to Help You Budget, Track, and Plan for 2023

Sheertex Tights Are the Best Tights We’ve Ever Worn — Here’s Why

We’re helping you drink smarter this month (or year) with mocktails, nonalcoholic drinks, and some must-have bar cart accessories too. Cheers.

Our Fave Things for Dry January

 It’s “cozy up with your hot bev of choice” season.

Our Fave Coffee Mugs, Travel Mugs, and Mug Warmers

We've been using the Smeg two-slice toaster for years. Here's why we think the quality appliance is worth the splurge.

Here's Why the Smeg Toaster Is Worth Every Penny

We've got lots of blankets, throw pillows, faux fur, twinkling lights, candles to light (or not), and more.

18 Cozy Home Decor Finds Under $80

18 Products That’ll Keep Your Skin Hydrated During Winter

Buying gloves *before* your fingers actually freeze off? We love that for you.  

Cold-Weather Accessories Under $40 That'll Actually Keep You Warm All Winter 

 18 Games, Puzzles, and Cards to Stay Inside With

Stylish Winter Wardrobe Staples That'll Actually Keep You Warm

We tested multiple compact Dash kitchen appliances to see which deserve a spot in your kitchen cabinet. Home chefs, listen up.

Dash Kitchen Appliances Are It and Here's Why

We reviewed a bunch of items from beloved brand Cozy Earth, which specializes in soft, responsibly sourced home items and apparel.

We're Obsessed With Everything Cozy Earth and Here's Why

Tired of having wrinkles and creases in your clothes? This no-fuss, handheld iron-steamer duo to the rescue.

We Tried the Iron That’s Perfect for People Who Hate Ironing 

We rounded up the best workout clothes and accessories you’ll need to make your winter fitness routine doable and enjoyable. 

Winter Workout Clothes and Accessories That’ll Keep You Warm

Gifts for the outdoors that they’ll put to use — and think of you every time they do. Aw. 


Camping Gifts for the Outdoor Adventurer on Your List

Thoughtful and practical ideas — like a portable scanner and smart notebook — that’ll get ’em through the semester. 

Holiday Gifts for College Students That They’ll Actually Use

Sick of tampons and pads? From Knix period underwear to Pink period underwear and more, we’ve rounded up 10 pairs of the best period underwear options on the market.

9 Pairs of Period Underwear That’ll Have You Saying ‘Bye’ to Pads 

Introducing a tiny and lightweight ring fitness tracker that provides a ton of health stats, like heart rate, blood oxygen, and calories burned. Is it as accurate as it claims?

We Wore the Oura Ring Gen3 Horizon Fitness Tracker 24/7 and Here Are Our Thoughts

Rugs you can live on — from more traditional Oriental rugs to thicker shag and wool styles — without treating it like a priceless artifact. Let’s roll.

Our Fave Rugs Under $1,000 for Every Room and Style

We tested Ruggable's washable rugs and have thoughts. Wanna learn more? Read our in-depth review.

Our Official Review of Ruggable’s Washable Rugs

Want a whiter smile? We tested Laughland — an at-home whitening kit that won't make your teeth sensitive. Read more for our results.

We Tried Laughland's Teeth-Whitening Kit and Here Are the Results

A dozen of the best FSA or HSA eligible items you can expense on Amazon, from a cult-fave tinted SPF moisturizer to pain-relieving heating pads and more.


12 FSA or HSA Eligible Items You Didn’t Know You Could Get on Amazon

7 healthy alternatives to coffee that make for the best morning drinks, from matcha to yerba mate and more 


 7 Coffee Alternatives That’ll Still Energize Your Morning

The useful gifts that the people on your list actually want, but may not think to ask for — like an electric wine opener, portable white noise machine, and more.

Practical Gifts That People Will Actually Use

It's time to take your bathroom hygiene to the next level with the Tushy Classic 3.0 bidet, ottoman, and tissue stand. 

We Tried the Tushy Bidet, Ottoman, and Stand — Here's What We Thought

We put a few Amazon-popular cleaning products to the test. Because you may have seen ’em before, but are they actually worth the hype? 

We Tested Popular Cleaning Products on Amazon and Here Are the Results

There are two kinds of people in this world: Those who Instagram their nightly bath, and those who twitch at the word 'relax.' Here are a few things that'll make your me-time easy.

24 Wellness Products if You’re Not the Best at Self-Care

Keepin' it casual can still mean looking and feeling your best. We'll show you how it's done.

Our Guide to Elevated Casualwear

From tall and petite options to ones that’ll keep you comfy all day long, we’ve pulled together dresses for every fit dilemma.

14 of Our Fave Dresses for Every Body Type and Style 

From styles that offer a range of inseam lengths to ones that’ll prevent dreaded waist gap. We gotchu.

10 Pairs of Jeans for Every Denim Dilemma

Hot girl walk essentials? Check. Here are the cushioned shoes, fanny packs, and athleisure wear you need to take your walks (or runs) to the next level.


11 Comfy Must-Haves for Your Next Walk (or Run) 

Aka brands that use recyclable materials, save water, and reduce waste. Your closet? It’s going green.

Sustainable Clothes and Accessories to Add to Your Wardrobe ASAP

We rounded up our fave versatile items every woman should have in her closet. We’ve got pieces that can withstand trends, laundry cycles, and changing seasons.

17 Wardrobe Staples That’ll Last for Years

We chatted with a lingerie expert to get some tips, tricks, and deets.

How to Find a Bra That Fits: What to Know About Sizing and Which Ones to Buy

We rounded up layering essentials for the office that’ll keep you warm during the day and can easily transition into weekend wardrobe staples.

11 Great Pieces for Layering if Your Office Is Literally Freezing

We’re taking a look back at which products you put on the top of your ‘must-have’ list last month. Aka the most popular things Skimm’rs added to cart in August.

Skimm Faves: August’s Bestselling Homeware, Accessories, and More

Convenient, nutritionist-approved snacks that you can get delivered right to your doorstep.

15 Healthy Snacks Worth Buying Online, According to Nutritionists

Save space with multifunctional furniture like a transforming table, storage ottoman, Murphy wall bed, and more.


9 Space-Saving Furniture Pieces to Upgrade Your Living Room 

Don’t wanna rely on your phone’s alarm to get you out of bed? Here are our recs for radio alarm clocks, smart alarm clocks, loud alarm clocks, and more.

8 Alarm Clocks for Every Kind of Morning Routine 

If your rings, earrings, scarves, and hats are in a pile, take a deep breath. A little division never hurt nobody. 

14 Clever Products That’ll Organize All Your Jewelry and Accessories

Three Skimm HQ'rs tested the SolaWave Advanced Skincare Wand to see if it would visibly improve our skin.

Our Official Review of the SolaWave Skincare Wand

We’re taking a look back at which products you put on the top of your ‘must-have’ list last month. Aka the most popular things Skimm’rs added to cart in May.

Skimm Faves: May’s Bestselling Spring Essentials and More

Friends don’t let friends be uninformed about climate change and our environmental future. Reduce, reuse, recycle, read these nonfiction picks. 

14 Must-Read Books on Climate Change and the Environment

17 Beauty Products That Are Reusable, Refillable, and Ultra Sustainable

We rounded up the essentials that’ll make it easier to organize that space (and always find what you’re looking for).

23 Clever Products That’ll Help You Organize Your Closet

To revive your collection, we’ve rounded up underwear that’s moisture-wicking, breathable, plus-size, and seamless (among many other things).

11 Pairs of Comfortable Underwear to Refresh Your Collection

Health trends may come and go but dental hygiene is forever.

Dental Care 101: What to Know About Teeth Whitening, the Best Products, and More 

We chatted with a fitness expert about which weights and accessories you should buy if you’re trying to level up your home gym and exercise routine. Beginners, welcome.