These are our go-to wireless earbuds for workouts, commutes and everything in between. You can toggle between active noise cancellation, transparency mode, or let adaptive audio do the work, switching automatically based on your surroundings. They come with four silicone ear tips for a customized fit and are water-resistant, according to the brand.
If it weren’t for AirTags, half my belongings would be gone. I keep one in my wallet, on my keys and in every suitcase. They pair with Apple’s Find My app to show their exact location, play a sound if you misplace them, and can be shared with up to five people for group tracking. You can also purchase just a 4-pack for $74.98, marked down 19% from $99.
Track your steps, workouts, sleep, heart rate and more with this smartwatch. It’s water-resistant for swimming and syncs with your phone so you can take calls and texts on the go. Battery life lasts up to 18 hours and a 30-minute charge gets you back to 80% per Apple.
Our team tested 100 face sunscreens this year and Round Lab’s came out on top. “This sunscreen feels like a moisturizer and leaves my skin hydrated,” says NBC Select editorial projects manager Rebecca Rodriguez. “It blends in seamlessly and doesn’t leave behind that sticky sunscreen feeling.” The broad-spectrum SPF is oil-free, making it suitable for acne-prone skin, and reef-safe.
The Little Green Machine helps you get stains out of upholstered furniture, carpets, area rugs, car seats and more. It has two 48-ounce tanks to separate cleaning solution from dirty liquid, and the head on the end of its long hose lets you spray cleaner on messes, scrub and suction them. You get a bottle of Bissell’s Oxy Formula with your purchase, as well as a tough stain tool, self-cleaning hose tool and spraying crevice tool.
Simultaneously dry, style and add volume to your hair with this hot tool. Its 2.4-inch barrel brush head helps you create soft waves or a sleek blowout look, and it’s detachable from the tool’s base, making it easy to store and travel with. You can choose from three heat levels, as well as a cool setting.
These food storage containers come in a pack of five, and each has a 2.85-cup capacity with two compartments. They’re made from a clear stain- and odor-resistant material, so you can always see what’s inside. The containers’ lids have an airtight seal and secure latches, and if you flip the latches up, they act as vents — that means you can keep the lid on while microwaving to avoid splatters.
The camera built into this bird feeder livestreams video to an app so you can watch critters visit for a snack. The water-resistant feeder has a 1.5-liter container you fill with feed, and there’s a wide perch on the front you can add accessories to as you learn what the birds in your area like. The app stores videos for up to 30 days so you can download and share them.
Dermatologists we’ve talked to say Differin Gel is one of the best acne treatments. It’s an over-the-counter retinoid made with 0.1% adapalene, and it works best if you apply it to your entire face once daily, according to the brand.
This toiletry bag won an NBC Select Travel Award because its spaciousness and multiple compartments make it easy to organize makeup, skin care or other travel items. Inside, it has clear compartments that make it easy to spot what you need and it has a hook so you can hang it on the back of a door when in a hotel room.
This giftable Lego set includes 484 pieces and comes in a small storage box. You get flat baseplates and cube-shaped interlocking pieces, small wheels for building trains and cars, pieces for making animals and more.
Use this brush on wet or dry hair to detangle knots. Its flexible bristles can help minimize pain while you brush and protect against split ends and breakage, according to the brand.
This cleanser contains hyaluronic acid and glycerin to keep skin moisturized and soft. Its gel consistency is great for dry skin, plus it’s oil-free and gentle on sensitive skin.
This vacuum serves as an absorbent microfiber mop or an upright vacuum. It has a smart sensor to detect how much suction power you need and a brush roller that can glide closely to baseboards for a thorough clean, according to the brand. The clean water tank is also 30% bigger than the previous generation, so you don’t have to fill it as often.
Make smoothies, sauces or more with this portable blender, which holds up to 18 ounces of liquid. The base is rechargeable and you can sip from the lid, so you don’t have to pour it in a separate container. It’s also top-rack dishwasher-safe and fits in a car cup holder.
Ideal for fine hair, this shampoo has a blend of biotin and collagen, which helps hair look thicker and boosts volume. It also has fragrance notes of coconut, jasmine and lemon, so your hair will smell good hours after your shower.
Dove’s Beauty Bar soap is gentle, hydrating and smells great. You can use this sensitive skin-friendly bar on your body or your face, according to the brand.
This steamer has a 300-milliliter water tank and has a continuous stream for up to 20 minutes to avoid frequent refills, according to the brand. It’s also compact, so you can take it with you on the go.
I’m a writer at NBC Select who covers a variety of topics, including home, tech and beauty. I have been covering major shopping events like Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday for over a decade. To round up the best Nordstrom sales, I found highly rated products that are at least 20% off right now and at their lowest price in at least three months.
