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As Cyber Monday 2021 winds down, we’ve stopped updating this post and can’t guarantee that all deals are still in stock. Check our Deals page for our latest finds.

Sometimes, it’s the little things that can bog a person down, like a lunch box that leaks or an umbrella that breaks in a downpour. At Wirecutter, we specialize in finding everyday items that are actually well designed and a joy to use. We’ve discovered that these things can make us feel lighter, happier, and more focused on what really matters. Here are the best Cyber Monday deals we’ve spotted on essentials—from razors to spatulas—that will elevate your day-to-day.

Le Creuset Mug (14 Ounce) Deal price: $16; street price: $20

A pick from our upcoming mug blog, the 14-ounce Le Creuset Mug is a staff favorite. Made from the same stoneware as their esteemed cast iron dutch ovens, these mugs retain heat just as well—perfect for melting butter or warming up pancake syrup. They're also durable and come in a variety of pleasant colors. This particular deal is available in red and Artichaut.

NutriBullet Pro 900 Series Personal Blender Deal price: $52; street price: $80 Read our review of the best personal blender.

Powerful and easy to use, the NutriBullet Pro 900 Series is our top pick for the best personal blender. It's already relatively affordable compared to the competition, but right now you can snag it for even less at $52 shipped in a variety of colors. If you're a juice fanatic, this deal is a great chance to pick up this impressive blender.

Simplehuman Steel Frame Dishrack Deal price: $67; street price: $80 Read our review of the best dish rack.

A good dish rack can make all the difference in your dish-washing experience. The Simplehuman Steel Frame Dishrack is a large and sturdy dish rack perfect for large families or active cooks. It can even hold extra-large pots and pans without dripping onto your countertop, and it was the most effective rack at draining water during our testing. Our runner-up pick typically sells for $80, and even though this price isn’t the best we’ve ever seen, it’s a rare and notable deal.

Hydro Flask 22-Ounce Tumbler Deal price: $23 (in blue only); street price: $30 Read our review of the best tumbler.

Though you can’t toss this tumbler in your bag like other water bottles, the Hydro Flask easily fits into most hands and cup holders, and its spill-proof lid simplifies sipping while you’re on the move. If you haven’t been doing much commuting lately, its double-wall vacuum insulation—which retains heat and cold for hours—also makes it great for everyday use, as well as when you’re out running errands. Note that although this tumbler is dishwasher safe, some detergents and high temperatures may cause discoloration of the outer coating.

Superfeet Carbon Insoles Deal price: $41; street price: $55 Read our review of the best insoles for running and walking.

Do you know how Bigfoot is able to lie low so easily? We think the Superfeet Carbon may have something to do with it. Our upgrade insoles pick for running and walking boasts a slim, low-profile design that utilizes the strength of carbon fiber and the durability of lightweight, high-density foam, so you know you're not compromising comfort or support. In addition to being lighter, firmer, and more breathable than our top pick, these innovative insoles also fit in a wider variety of shoes. Back down to $41, this is a rare deal.

Bonobos Soft Everyday Tee Deal price: $21; street price: $25 Read our review of the best white t-shirts for men.

You don't need the Fab Five to tell you that a classic white t-shirt is a much-needed wardrobe staple, and at $21 with code FRIDAY30, the Bonobos Soft Everyday Tee is sure to fit the bill. Featuring a wide range of sizes, styles, and colors, Bonobos offers more mix-and-match options than any other pick in our white t-shirt guide, though there's less flexibility for 3XL and 4XL sizes. Overall, this is a great opportunity to save on a this boxy, stretchy tee that's simple enough to lounge in at home, but luxe enough to wear to dinner at a nice restaurant.

ThirdLove 24/7 Classic Uplift Plunge Bra Deal price: $45 with code FAVORITE10; street price: $55 Read our review of the best most comfortable bras.

We think the ThirdLove 24/7 plunge bra is the most versatile bra we tested. It's a great shape-shifting bra for everyday use that's cute and comfortable. It has removable padding but can also transform into subtle push-up for special occasions. Don't forget to use the code FAVORITE10 to get the discounted price.

Cuup Scoop Bra (Espresso and Blush) Deal price: $50; street price: $68 Read our review of the best most comfortable bras.

Much like national treasure Josh Groban, the Cuup Scoop will raise you up with its supportive underwire band and wide straps. Down to $50 in the Espresso and Blush colorways with free shipping on orders $50 and up, this is the first deal we've seen on our thinly lined everyday bra pick. Though the silky material is susceptible to sweat stains, this bra is so lightweight that our testers almost forgot they were wearing it.

Bali Passion for Comfort Minimizer Bra Deal price: $16; street price: $36 Read our review of the best most comfortable bras.

Update: Now only available for $16 in Soft Taupe, use code FREESHIP to get deal price. Larger breasts can cause back, shoulder, and neck pain, which is why the Bali Passion for Comfort Minimizer Bra puts less emphasis on enhancing one's cleavage and instead redistributes breast tissue to provide extra support and comfort for C-G cup sizes. With clean lines and subtle lace detailing, this scoop-necked bra's construction features underwire, extra-wide straps, and sturdy, strategically placed seams. The Bali Passion for Comfort is discounted as part of Bare Necessities sitewide 30 percent off sale.

Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eyeliner Deal price: $13; street price: $20 Read our review of the best eyeliner.

Like a bold lip, a good eyeliner can really tie a look together. But quality is about more than just style—a good liner should be darkly pigmented, have a smooth application, and last throughout the day. For the pencil liner lover, we recommend the Stila Smudge Stick.  Although its pigmentation was not the darkest or most even, its soft and smooth application experience and staying power ultimately won our panel over.

Gillette Venus Smooth Razor + 2 replacement cartridges Deal price: $7; street price: $8 Read our review of the best women’s razors (for every body).

Down to under $7 for a handle and two replacement cartridges, this deal offers a nice opportunity to save on this easy-to-grip and maneuver razor. The Gillette Venus Smooth, though named differently, is a version of the Venus Original, our pick for the best all-around body razor. Our testers loved the Venus because, thanks to its three-blade design, it removes body hair in a clean and efficient way. Though the savings are slim, this is a rare drop on this quality razor.

Gillette Venus Smooth Sensitive Blade Refills (8-Pack) Deal price: $13; street price: $20 Read our review of the best women’s razors (for every body).

If you already own our top pick for the best women's razor and don't need the handle, this is a nice opportunity to save on some blade refills. All Venus razors are compatible with all Venus heads except for the Simply Venus model. This is a great price for this particular set of eight refills, they're marketed towards people with sensitive skin. You can save even more with subscribe and save if you know you'll be ordering again.

Gillette Mach3 Sensitive Razor + 5 Refills Deal price: $12; street price: $17 Read our review of the best men’s razors (for any face).

If you're searching for a new manual razor for shaving your face, the Gillette Mach3 continues to provide the best balance of speed, smoothness, and safety. The Mach3’s simple, round handle is easy to grip and maneuver, and its three blades offer a close shave without over-irritating the skin or getting clogged with hair. The Sensitive variant of our top pick offers an enhanced-lubricating gel strip that's supposed to glide better and help fight irritation.

Braun Series 9 Electric Razor Deal price: $165; street price: $200 Read our review of the best electric razor.

Whether you want the freedom to shave anytime, anywhere or you’re tired of uncomfortable and unsightly ingrowns popping up every time you mow down your coarse or curly facial hair, the Braun Series 9 has you covered. Down to $165 shipped from Costco, this variant of our upgrade electric razor pick has all the same features we recommend, plus a sleek black finish. We rarely see sales for the Series 9 razors, so this is a nice opportunity for Costco members to save.

Oral-B Pro 1000 Electric Toothbrush Deal price: $30; street price: $40 Read our review of the best electric toothbrush.

This is a solid deal on our top electric toothbrush pick, which Oral-B has newly redesigned and improved. With a built-in two-minute timer and a wide selection of compatible brush heads, the Oral-B Pro 1000’s new design also no longer has the gunk-collecting ridges that we considered to be a flaw (but not a dealbreaker) in the previous version. The only drawback we found is that it tends to be louder than our other electric toothbrush picks. If you’re ordering from Walmart, choose store pickup to bypass any pesky shipping fees.

Tushy Ottoman Toilet Stool (White Leg and Bamboo Leg) Deal price: $55; street price: $69 Read our review of the Squatty Potty and other toilet stools worth the floor space.

If you’ve ever wished pooping could be a faster or more pleasant experience, you may appreciate a toilet stool. The sleek and stylish Tushy Ottoman has a smooth and easy-to-clean crevice-free surface that curves gracefully around the base of any standard toilet. Aesthetically pleasing, the Tushy Ottoman blends seamlessly and harmoniously into most bathrooms that have white toilets. The model with bamboo legs is down to $55 with a clipped coupon, and the white-legged model is $55 without a clipped coupon.

Supergoop Play Everyday Lotion SPF 50 Sunscreen (18-Ounce) Deal price: $52; street price: $58 Read our review of the best sunscreens for your face.

Even in the winter months, sunscreen is still an outdoor essential for your face and body. Now’s a great time to stock up on the 18-ounce size of Supergoop Play Everyday Lotion SPF 50, our chemical sunscreen pick. When you use code CYBER2021 at checkout, the 18-ounce size drops back to $52 shipped. Our testers found that this lightly scented lotion rubs in easily and appears nearly transparent once applied.

Blue Lizard Sensitive SPF 30 Sunscreen (5-ounce) Deal price: $8; street price: $11 Read our review of the best reef-safe sunscreen.

No sunscreen has been proven totally safe for aquatic wildlife, but some formulas are friendlier than others. If our other picks are too pricey, Blue Lizard is a lower-cost alternative worth considering. The formula is runnier than Thinksport and is more difficult to fully rub in, but it's almost half the cost per ounce.

Sawyer Products Premium Insect Repellent (pack of two) Deal price: $12; street price: $14 Read our review of the best bug repellents.

Everyone should avoid bug bites. For a bug repellent that’s safe and effective—and that won’t stink or leave a puddle of oil on your skin—skip the DEET and get a picaridin formula like Sawyer Products Premium Insect Repellent with 20% picaridin. This EPA-approved formula is safe and effective, and it comes in a bottle that’s better than competitors’ bottles at spraying evenly and accurately. This drop to $12 from $14 for two 4-ounce bottles is the best price we’ve seen in over a year.

Anker PowerLine II USB-C to Lightning Connector (6ft) Deal price: $10; street price: $16 Read our review of the best USB-C cables and adapters.

If you go through charging cables for your iPhone like crazy, now is a great time to stock up and save on our pick for the best 6-foot USB-C–to–Lightning cable, The Anker PowerLine II USB-C to Lightning Connector. Down to just a few bucks shy of the lowest price we've seen, this MFi-certified cable helps you optimize your charging speeds when you connect it to your wall charger, portable charger, or other USB-C ports that have an output of at least 18W. Although not as slim as some of its counterparts, it can withstand plenty of wear and tear thanks to its sturdy housings and thick, rubberized sheath.

Smartish Gripmunk iPhone 13 Case Deal price: $14; street price: $20 Read our review of the best iPhone cases.

The Smartish Gripmunk is a reliable choice for anyone wanting to buy a simple, durable, and protective case without breaking the bank. Although this case isn’t particularly flashy, it is dependable, and it has been our favorite case for every iPhone model since the iPhone 7. If you’re looking for additional designs or a case for a different-generation iPhone, Smartish is having a sale on a wide variety of options.

ThruNite TC15 Rechargeable Flashlight Deal price: $48; street price: $56 Read our review of the best flashlight.

The rechargeable flashlight pick from our guide is about the same size and has the same run time as our top pick, but it’s twice as bright. There are inherent benefits and risks with a rechargeable flashlight, though: You don’t have to worry about carrying batteries and can recharge the light on a larger power source—but if its charge runs out, you can’t quickly fix that with a fresh set of batteries, and you’ll need access to the charging source. Still, if you use a flashlight regularly or want more options, this is a great flashlight to have on hand.

WorkPro 100-Piece Kitchen Drawer Tool Kit Deal price: $26; street price: $30 Read our review of the best basic home toolkit.

Anyone who intends to hang a picture, tighten cabinet hardware, put up a shelf, or change out a light-switch cover needs a selection of entry-level hand tools. If you don’t already have a set, this is a great opportunity to save on our runner-up pick for the best basic home toolkit. It’s down to a new low price, it comes in a nice zippered case, and it contains nearly all of the same tools at the same quality as our top pick, but this deal makes it about $15 less. The drawback? The kit offers only metric hex wrenches and lacks any kind of wide-jaw pliers.

Milwaukee 48-22-1502 Fastback Utility Knife + Milwaukee 48-22-1501 Fastback Folding Utility Knife Deal price: $15; street price: $20 Read our review of the best utility knife.

The purpose of a utility knife is just as it sounds—they're perfect for cutting jobs that are too tough for scissors and able to withstand tasks that would dull the blade of a nicer pocketknife. As only the second deal we've seen for this bundle, our top utility knife pick, the Milwaukee 48-22-1502, and our runner-up pick, the Milwaukee 48-22-1501 Fastback Folding Utility Knife, are back down to $15 with store pickup. Both boast a unique contoured handle that provides an easy, comfortable grip and makes changing a breeze (though the smaller 48-22-1501 lacks blade storage).

Ticonderoga Dixon Graphite Pencils (96-Pack) Deal price: $6; street price: $9 Read our review of the best school supplies for back to school.

While it seems like most things nowadays are done digitally, you never know when you might need a trusty pencil to jot something down. For the value conscious, Ticonderoga graphite pencils are a happy medium between price and quality. Down to less than 7 cents per pencil, this yellow pencil has been a classic staple for years. While it doesn't match the high quality of other options, this is still the best bang for your buck when it comes to cheap pencils.

by Christina Williams and Wirecutter Staff

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