Cory Fernandez's Picks
I’ve always been a service-first journalist, which means I do a lot of work to sift through a product's virality, aesthetic and buzzworthiness to find out if it actually does what it’s supposed to. As someone with a decade of experience in home and kitchen, I have lot of informed opinions about air fryers that work well (but also aren’t annoying to clean), vacuums that actually pick up pet hair (regardless of how lightweight they are), cleaning products that are often more effective than they are trendy and sateen blankets are equal parts cooling and soft. To me, what makes a good product is one that doesn’t sacrifice function for style or clicks. – Cory Fernandez, commerce editor
Cory's All Time Favorites

Owala 40oz Stainless Steel Straw Tumbler
This never leaves my desk for a reason. It’s stylish, not heavy and doesn’t make a loud noise when I set it onTarget$39.99
Beautiful by Drew Barrymore Air Fryer
This air fryer and I have been going strong for 3+ years now. I don’t know how I ever survived without it.Walmart$59.00$79.00
The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook
I have all Ina’s books, but this one reminds me of where it all started. It’s a treasure trove for food lovers.Amazon$16.41$35.00
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask
This is worth the hype —period. It’s not just fancy lip balm and the flavors are fun.Amazon$16.80$24.00
The Beast 850 Plus Mighty Blender
A blender that’s as powerful as it is modern looking — what more could you want in an appliance you have to keep on your counter?Target$149.99
Quince Luxury Organic Sateen Duvet Cover Set
The softest and warmest sheets I’ve ever had. When it comes time to take out my duvet, this is the only thing I put on it.Quince$99.90$188.00
Paula's Choice BHA Liquid Salicylic Acid Exfoliant
My nose pores are grateful I found this product when I did.Amazon$35.00
Apple AirTag
I probably have one too many of these, but I have yet to lose my suitcase.Amazon$22.99$29.00
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser
It really is magic — this is one of the best products for getting rid of stuck-on marks or smudges without leaving behind a scratch.
$3.68
$5.49
Amazon
$5.49
Target
OxiClean White Revive
This plus a little soaking and scrubbing will make you excited for laundry day.
$8.98
$10.99
Amazon
Dropps Dishwasher Detergent Pods
One box of these lasts me months. They do a good job of cleaning my dishes and cookware and don't leave water stains or odors.
$11.66
$15.54
Amazon
Scrub Daddy & Scrub Mommy Sponges
These sponges have the perfect balance of abrasiveness and absorbency — they hold on to soap enough to wash dishes thoroughly.
$13.99
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