March 20, 2025

Animation: Pedroi Nekoi

Slime-green water is not the most appealing attribute in a bubble bath, but contributor Emma Firth (and her mother, and her grandmother) almost has me, a steadfast Dr. Teal’s fan, convinced. They all soak in this Bath Gelee by Badedas, a German bathroom staple that they’ve been passing from one generation to the next ever since discovering it in the ’70s. "It creates this distinctly sexy, almost theatrical blanket of bubbles — think Julia Roberts singing “Kiss” in Pretty Woman — that will last a solid hour," Emma writes.

Also on the site: 28 famous people told us about their favorite jeans. And Liza Corsillo rounded up all the best new stuff this week including a bunch of delightful Snoopy stuff from a new OOLY x Peanuts collection and an affordable-ish status speaker from Tivoli.

SALE

SALES ALERT

Lots of Strategist-approved Ole Henriksen products (like the cream beauty columnist Rio Viera-Newton uses on her dark-bluish under-eye circles) are set to go on sale tomorrow. But we’ve secured exclusive early access for our readers right now. Just use the code STRAT when checking out. Also: With any purchase over $85, you’ll receive a four-piece gift set, and with any purchase over $125, you’ll get a six-piece set.

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