This antiperspirant is a revelation
Plus: A comfy (on-sale) bra ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­  
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September 22, 2026

Today: A French antiperspirant we love. Plus …

A long-lasting antiperspirant

A photo of the Vichy Déodorant Anti-Transpirant 48H against a lime green background
Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter

Walk into a French pharmacy, and you’ll likely discover all kinds of multipurpose salves, soothing hydrators, and comforting cleansers. For those of us who don’t live around the corner from one of these dreamy shops, our beauty experts found the best French pharmacy products you can buy online (admittedly often at a higher price than if you were in person).

Their newest favorite? A silky deodorant that kept one tester stink-free during a three-day hiking trip. It dries in less than 10 seconds and has a subtle soapy fragrance we love. Plus, it doesn’t cling to fabrics, which means you’re less likely to see discoloration on your beloved tees. J’adore.

All of our favorite French pharmacy products→

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Plus: It might be time to swap your moisturizer

Skin moisturizers, small flowers, and sunglasses neatly arranged on an orange surface.
Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter

Not everyone needs a different moisturizer for different seasons, but for some, using a richer product in the fall and winter can be helpful. With colder, drier days ahead, our expert recommends a few creams and balms that can keep skin hydrated — but not greasy — for hours.

Cold-weather moisturizers we love→

More drugstore gems

Two Dr. Bronner’s Naked Organic Lip Balms.

Simple, supple lip balm

A no-fuss stick that disappears into lips while making them feel healthy and hydrated→

A bottle of Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer.

A “holy-grail” moisturizer

This affordable cream seems to temporarily minimize the appearance of fine lines→

A bottle of Dove Sensitive Body Wash

The best everyday body wash

Its soft, rich lather feels moisturizing, and it smells lovely, too→

Three vibrant blue bottles of Harry’s Post-Shave Balm sit arranged on a green tiled background.

A gentle, affordable aftershave

This cooling, calming lotion is a worthy blueprint for the modern aftershave→

Your daily deal: An ultra-comfy underwire bra

A person wearing a black Chantelle Norah Comfort Underwire bra.
Marki Williams/NYT Wirecutter

This luxe, full-coverage number is the most comfortable underwire bra for larger breasts that we’ve tested, hands-down. Says one tester: “It’s like going to a spa and wearing the softest robe.”

It’s 40% off right now→

One last thing: All of our favorite drugstore makeup

A photo of multiple drugstore makeup products on a white backdrop with a purple loop throughout
NYT Wirecutter; source photos by Colourpop, Nyx Professional Makeup, L’Oréal Paris, Revlon, Essie

Drugstores in the US may not have all the goodies you’d find abroad, but they still carry plenty of surprising and useful treasures, including high-quality makeup for cheap. After testing over 50 primers, powders, pencils, and more, these 20 impressed us.

Including a foolproof eyeshadow stick→

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