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For this week, we hit the ground running (literally), testing everything from running shorts to running shoes for beginners, interviewing experts, and tapping into our runners on staff to give every kind of runner all the intel they might need.
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We asked K-pop star @JacksonWang852 — whose first solo album debuts this month — about the blender, vitamins, and nasal spray he can’t live without
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“For me, it’s nostril spray and then supplements, working out, sweating and detox-ing my body, and then sleep,” says @JacksonWang852 of his time-tested health regimen
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“For me, it’s nostril spray and then supplements, working out, sweating and detox-ing my body, and then sleep,” says @JacksonWang852 of his time-tested health regimen
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YouTube star @TylerOakley (who's celebrating #10YearsofTyler ) divulges his must-haves, from LaCroix to 'Body Talk'
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We asked rapper @G_Eazy — whose fifth studio album, These Things Happen Too, will drop later this year — about the candy, microphone, and hair product he can’t live without
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“I know it might sound disgusting, but it’s actually a good smoothie,” says @JacksonWang852 of his daily protein blend, which includes “an orange, chicken breast, greens, maybe cabbage or spinach”
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We asked @thelaurengraham about the socks she hikes across New York in; the perfect red nail varnish; and the best-tasting, celiac-friendly bagels
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We asked singer @SabrinaAnnLynn about the body oil she says smells like heaven, the keyboard she considers her safe place, and the gumdrops she eats before nerve-racking performances
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We asked Hayley Williams of @Paramore about the pimple patches her entire band uses, the indestructible tights she wears onstage, and her favorite “cozy” fragrance
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We asked pop singer-songwriter @HayleyKiyoko about the lip balm, notebooks, and mini toothbrushes she can’t live without
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my boyfriend got the big Costco ham and it’s the best thing that’s ever happened to him
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From funds to help struggling businesses to community-enrichment organizations, here are 61 ways to donate in support of Asian communities in light of last night's horrific shooting in Atlanta #StopAsianHate
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We asked K-Pop star #JessicaJung about the candles, tea, and notebook she can’t live without
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We asked actress @RobertsEmma about the pillow, headlamp, and calming CBD bath soak she can’t live without
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We asked actress and singer @RyanDestiny about the sparkling water, pimple patches, and air fryer she can't live without
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"This is the most elegant hot sauce I’ve ever eaten — it has truffles in it. But it’s also elegant because the flavor it delivers, in conjunction with the heat, has a great balance," says @LevarBurton about the hot sauce he swears by
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"I was raised by a woman who was a Depression-era baby, so saving a little bit longer to buy the thing that’s a little higher quality, that will last, is important," says @LevarBurton
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We asked singer @GraceVanderWaal — the star of Disney’s Stargirl, which premieres on Disney+ today — about the candles, slippers, and packaged ramen she can’t live without
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We asked K-pop star @JacksonWang852 — whose first solo album debuts this month — about the blender, vitamins, and nasal spray he can’t live without
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We asked @trixiemattel — drag queen and founder of @trixiecosmetics — about the lipstick, mouthwash, and guitar she can’t live without
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Real Housewife @ErikaJayne on her go-to bra, color-toning shampoo, and signature in-flight ensemble
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Instagram sensation @itsdougthepug 's favorite things, from his cozy bed to the only treats he’ll eat
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We asked @4everBrandy about the hand sanitizer, Bohemian-style scarves, and three types of beverages she can’t live without
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We asked rapper @Saweetie about the seasoning, tampons, and candles she can’t live without
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We asked @HaileeSteinfeld about the ring that goes with all her jewelry, the funky glassware she uses to serve spicy margaritas, and the dry brush she uses to jump-start her mornings
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Mayor @PeteButtigieg on the best whiskey, the notebook that fits perfectly in his jacket pocket, and the watch @Chas10Buttigieg proposed with
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We asked @MariaSharapova , Grand Slam–winning tennis player and founder and CEO of @Sugarpova , about the wine opener, shampoo, and slippers she can’t live without
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We asked @devonleecarlson , model and co-founder of @WildflowerCases — and the most popular influencer, according to our teen-shopping survey — about the moisturizer, clear brow gel, and vintage-looking jeans she can’t live without
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1 year
We asked @LisaAnnWalter about the Docs she and her Abbott Elementary character both wear, the makeup she's used for three decades, and the canned tomatoes she can’t cook without
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We asked Cassandra Peterson, better known as @TheRealElvira , about her favorite plastic-free household products, the goth-friendly cooking pots she displays in her kitchen, and why she swapped high heels for Birkenstocks
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We hear from @OddlyYvie on the tights, setting powder, and snacks that are popular among drag queens
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What are @antoni 's latest fashion gets? High-waisted trousers, a designer fanny pack, and a very "Ricky Martin in 'The Assassination of Gianni Versace'" bathrobe
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"I’m opening my fridge right now to look at my @LabattBreweries . I’m gonna drink one right now, actually. Is it too early?" — @AvrilLavigne
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Disney's @skaijackson never leaves home without Carmex and a portable charger from @mophie
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We asked @AshBenzo about the incense she burns in her home, comfortable heeled boots, and “presentable” heart-shaped dog bowls
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"I have Post-its all over my desk because, for whatever reason, I think taking notes on your phone while you’re in a meeting looks rude." @ElizabethBanks tells us about her favorite things:
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. @petewentz tells us about his favorite hot sauce, sweatpants, and Tilda Swinton sunglasses
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If you've ever wondered what @RuPaul keeps in his shopping cart, this round up won't disappoint
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We know you're curious about @gillianjacobs ' overalls (we were too), so we asked
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If you've ever wondered what @RuPaul keeps in his shopping cart, this round up won't disappoint
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. @jiatolentino on the versatile notebook, Tatcha lip balm, and "special" espresso beans she bought in June
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We asked @JimmyButler about his favorite socks, candle, and domino set. (At the very top of the list of things he can’t live without, though, are his two kids: “They mean the world to me, and they’re the reason I do everything,” Butler says)
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"Folks on the coasts may be surprised to learn that Tulsa boasts a wealth of Art Deco architecture, over a dozen craft breweries, and as of last year, the entire Bob Dylan archive," says Tulsa native @lukeleifeste
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"Trader Joe’s isn’t the only place I’ve paid with stamped bills; I’ve also used them in vending machines, at Target, and at the bar at Soho House in Los Angeles"
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Including the unexpected show he binge-watches with his wife
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We asked actress and @workinprogress_ podcast host @SophiaBush about the pellet grill, food storage, and journal she can’t live without
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We asked @BrendaSong about the chocolate bars she keeps in her purse, the sunscreen that doesn’t make her break out, and the throwback stationary item she always carries
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. @lindseyvonn shares the bronzer, crop top, and book she can't live without
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We asked Olympic gymnast @Aly_Raisman about the reusable bags, essential-oil diffuser, and inspirational books she can’t live without
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. @DidoOfficial on the eczema-soothing balm she can't live without: "It’s like an Australian version of the Elizabeth Arden eight-hour balm"
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The bubble bath, sunglasses, and comfortable but fancy flats that @RebelWilson can’t live without
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"This is the most elegant hot sauce I’ve ever eaten — it has truffles in it. But it’s also elegant because the flavor it delivers, in conjunction with the heat, has a great balance," says @LevarBurton about the hot sauce he swears by
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"I am obsessed with hardware and outdoor shops. I love going into the camping section of stores, not because I go camping, but because I love all the gadgets you can get, like hammocks and chairs that fold up and portable tables," says @alancumming
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“When it comes to my face, I don’t experiment: If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” says @tarajiphenson
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We asked actress and Broadway star @sfosternyc , who just debuted a new season of @YoungerTV , about the serum, markers, and sound machine she can’t live without
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We’ve organized this list based on what each organization does, from assisting businesses impacted by COVID-19 to providing legal aid and education
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We love a good coffee-table book at the Strategist, and if you love @erikajayne then this one on @eBay is for you — plus, all proceeds go to @NAACP_LDF
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We asked travel writer and TV host Rick Steves about the toothpicks, popcorn popper, and hummingbird feeder he can’t live without.
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All the basic pieces @donetodeath recommends if you want to look anything but basic
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We asked @RL_Stine about the pens he prefers for signing autographs, his favorite coffee, and the comedy shorts he loves
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We asked @RL_Stine about the pens he prefers for signing autographs, his favorite ultra-strong coffee, and the mystery novels he calls “top notch”
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The tea, serum, and lip balm that @BrookeShields loves
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"When I went to college in Utah," says @LisaBarlow7 , "everyone went to the Hart’s Gas Station and got a Diet Coke with lemon. That stuck with me"
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. @JacksonWang852 on his favorite blender for protein shakes, and the merch he personally designed
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"I think style has nothing to do with how much money you have," @LUXURYLAW tells @blauring . "It’s just your own, personal thing, something that you’re born with, or you cultivated over the span of your life. Everything doesn’t have to be expensive"
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We’ve asked poet @morganapple , whose new book 'Magical Negro' is out now, about the shoes, lipstick, and espresso machine she can’t live without
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. @EllenPompeo on the CBD-infused "stiletto" cream she considers a game changer: "You just rub it on your feet and put your shoes on — after it dries, of course (It’s a little greasy at first.) Your feet won’t hurt. It’s crazy"
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We asked @bridgeteverett of HBO’s Somebody Somewhere about the luggage that makes traveling less stressful, the toy that keeps her Pomeranian occupied, and her wear-everywhere tank top
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We asked @shaymitch about the instant ramen, lip balm, and scented candle she can’t live without
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We asked #RHOSLC star @LisaBarlow7 about her favorite cookies from childhood, massage-therapist-recommended compression socks, and drugstore lip gloss that replaced her Tom Ford
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If you've ever wondered what @RuPaul keeps in his shopping cart, this round up won't disappoint
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We asked singer-songwriter @gracieabrams about her favorite ginger chews, the poetry anthology she has read more than a dozen times, and her everyday tank top
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We ask a lot of famous people about a lot of products, but it's rare to encounter one who is just as particular as we are. We asked @debimazar about the retractable rattail combs, switchblades, smoked sea salt, and 47 other things she can't live without
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We asked Matt Rogers — whose @Showtime special, Have You Heard of Christmas?, premieres today — about the weed seltzer Joel Kim Booster introduced him to, the Everlane jacket he always wants to wear, and the water-based lube he swears by
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We asked @samsanders about the black jeans he’s worn for over a decade, the face primer he puts on before Zoom calls, and the ice cream that’s always in his freezer
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"People of color and Black people have never walked into public spaces that are designed explicitly for them. So I want to take away every barrier possible," explains @ethelsclub founder Naj Austin
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"If I’m really going to give people a glimpse into my life, you can’t get more personal than 'What kind of lube is he using?'" We asked @LasCulturistas 's Matt Rogers about his favorite things, from Gun Oil ("it’s the only gun I support") to weed seltzer
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How fast could we find baby Beau Biden’s itty-bitty plaid blazer, we wondered? Who was behind Cory Booker and Rosario Dawson’s indigo-dyed couple’s masks?
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And if you disagree (or have a favorite we missed), share it in the comments — we just might test it when we update this list in the future
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We asked @KarinaLongworth — film historian and host of @RemeberThisPod , which just returned for a new season — about the podcasting headphones, disposable cameras, and ’80s-era bath beads she can’t live without
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We talked to @JayREllis from @Insecurehbo about his favorite stuff, including that "Lawrence Hive" Lemonade tee
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We talked to @UzoAduba about Christmas candles, Korean marinade, and her favorite jewelry
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We asked musician @jennylewis about the hair products she uses to achieve her signature shag, the coffee mug she once gifted to Harry Styles, and retro Nike sneakers she’s loved since junior high
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"I feel like my voice is being taken care of and coated. After I started drinking it for a while, I could hit notes that I normally wouldn’t have been able to hit without it" — @4everBrandy on the ginger honey tea crystals she can't live without
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“Contrary to popular belief, 80 percent of support comes from the band, not the straps"
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Brian Kelly, AKA @thepointsguy , on the best in-flight gear: "These are my must-have for every flight, especially the red-eyes and long hauls"
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Meet the Strategist 100, our collection of the best, most-stood-behind products (and yes, you're going to want to crib from it for your holiday list)
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We asked #RHOSLC star @LisaBarlow7 about her childhood cookies, compression socks, and the drugstore lip gloss that replaced her Tom Ford
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We asked actress and comedian @YvonneOrji — who stars in #InsecureHBO , which began its fourth season on @HBO this week — about the conditioner, massager, and bidet she can’t live without
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We asked @torikelly about her “emotional support water bottle,” high-quality matcha, and the sour gummies she learned about on The Masked Singer
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We asked actress and model @_chloe_cherry_ about her favorite brand of fake blood, her dust-storm-defying running shoes, and the YouTube channel she’s been loyal to for five years
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