Health & Beauty

At high-end department stores you can shell out nearly $100 for a container the size of your pinky. But when we tested antiwrinkle eye creams, we found that you can get the same results or possibly better for a fraction of that. Our test was only six weeks long, so we don't know if using the creams longer would yield more dramatic results. But the truth is you can't buy a face-lift in a bottle.

Electric shavers are popular on men's gift lists for several reasons: They let you shave without the muss and fuss of lather and water, a real plus when you're traveling or if you like an afternoon touch-up at the office. And unlike blade razors, they avoid nicks, since the blades don't touch your skin.

Controlling blood glucose is key to managing diabetes. Today's blood glucose meters are smaller, faster, and come with more features than ever before. They're also more accurate.

From time immemorial, various cultures have been obsessed with removing unwanted body and facial hair. Judging by the vast array of hair-removal products—manual and electric shavers, electric epilators, depilatories, and waxes—available today, smooth and hairless skin remains very much in fashion.

While we recommend you don't rely only on sunscreen to protect your skin, you should still wear a water-resistant sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 and reapply it every 2 hours and after swimming or sweating. Our review of sprays, creams, and lotions will help you find a sunscreen that protects against UVB and UVA radiation.