“I spent a small fortune on fancy travel containers”

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You can do better than leaky drugstore toiletry bottles

Photos of Cadence Capsules in an illustrated green compact mirror.
Illustration: Dana Davis / Photos: Brittney Ho

If you’ve ever used cheap drugstore toiletry bottles, you know the struggle: You can never get all the product out of them, they’re prone to leaks, and they’re a pain to clean and refill.

There’s a better way: These chic toiletry containers are great for transporting anything you might need—from skin care to shampoo to vitamins. They have twist-off lids with wide mouths that make transferring products a breeze. And their magnetic, hexagonal design lets them clack into a compact honeycomb that significantly declutters travel bags.

Plus, they’re pretty to look at, delightful to use, and make packing less stressful. Take it from newsletters editor (and famously bad packer) Brittney Ho: “When I’m at home, my skin-care routine is a familiar, calming, and lovely ritual. These preserve that experience, even when I’m hundreds of miles away.”

Ditch your cheap toiletry bottles for these beautiful ones→

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More little luxuries

A white silk pillowcase flanked by hair clips

For better hair days

Our favorite silk pillowcase after testing seven options→

A pair of gray Glerups Wool Slippers.

Buy-it-for-life slippers

We’ve loved this durable wool pair for years→

The Arrow & Board Porter Apple Watch Band, our pick for the best leather band, shown in dark brown.

A nice leather band for your Apple Watch

This thick, sturdy band features handsome stitching and comes in beautiful colors→

A photo collage of an illustrated locket containing two pictures; one of person's hair in a bun (left) and the pin that is used to secure it (right).

A sleek hair pin we love

Trade your old scrunchies for this pretty loop of steel→

One last thing: A great deal on some fancy headphones

A pair of Sony WH-1000XM5 Bluetooth wireless headphones laying with its cups turned in.
Photo: Michael Hession

If you want a premium experience out of your headphones, these well-constructed ones are extremely comfortable, feature-packed, and can sound great. They aren’t perfect out of the box, but those willing to do a bit of tinkering will be rewarded with some of the best sound quality we’ve ever found. Plus, they’re ultra-comfortable: Our experts love the lightweight build, soft memory-foam padding, and ergonomically shaped earcups.

A luxe pair of (on-sale!) headphones→

Plus: The best toiletry bags.

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