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Rachel Kim Raczka

Purple’s luxury pillow line has changed the way I sleep

My head has stayed cool through the recent miserable heat waves and I never need to fluff or flip my Harmony during the night.

Beauty Pie makes luxury beauty products at affordable prices

What if I told you you could buy luxury-quality beauty and skin products for $10 to $15 a pop? And they’re made in the same factory as other high-end brands.

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From Peach’s bar shampoo to Common Heir’s vitamin C serum, these plastic-free beauty products actually work.

This freeze-dried smoothie company is delicious and cost-effective

Kencko is designed for people who want to round out their daily fruit and vegetable servings, but don’t want to have to think too hard about it.

Casper’s latest bedding collection is engineered to keep you cool at night

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From Everlane to Rothy’s to Brother Veillies, these sandals are comfortable enough to wear all day, but cute enough to wear out to work and play

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The Nori steam iron is a quick and easy replacement for traditional irons and drippy clothing steamers.

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These dresses are chic, functional, and perfect for transitioning back into the office.

This innovative cookware startup wants you to make dinner in your microwave

I’ve made salmon, mashed potatoes, and fried rice in Anyday’s microwave bowls—and I can’t believe how good they taste.

The company behind the wildly popular Always Pan has a new pair of kitchen essentials

Our Place is expanding beyond its versatile, do-it-all Always Pan with new kitchen must-haves: a trio of essential knives and a high-quality cutting board.

46 well-designed gifts that will make any father happy

Father’s Day is fast approaching. Here are Fast Company’s picks of the most delightful gifts you can find, from a packable stand-up paddle board to a status-symbol toilet plunger (yes, really!)

REI and West Elm’s new outdoor collection is stylish and picnic-ready

The retailers have a new limited-edition collection of outdoor furniture and accessories.

This $600 ‘inkjet printer’ for skin promises a smooth complexion without foundation

Opte’s beauty printer deposits light serum pigment over dark spots, enhancing skin’s natural beauty without covering it up

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