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Philosophy: We never buy things just to by them. We don't shop randomly. Shop optimally-> Evidence-Based:(1) Research (Consumers Reports) (2) Expert Opinion (Consumerssearch.com & Bestcovery.com)(3) Logic /Rationality TOOTHPASTE (Whitening) 1. Colgate Luminous 2. Crest Tartar Protection 3. Colgate Total. Notes: #1 & #2 were rated "Very Good" by Consumers Reports. All ADA Approved. Colgate Total was recommended by Consumers Search & Bestcovery. FACE WASH (For Acne) 1. pHisoderm pH Anti Blemish Gel Facial Wash 2. Murad Clarifying Cleanser 3. Clarisonic Acne Daily Clarifying Cleanser 4. Mano Badescu Acne Facial Cleanser 5. OXY Maximum Action Advanced Facial Wash * Neutragena Fresh Foaming Cleanser+ * CeraVe Hydrating Skin Cleanser^ * Ponds Luminous Clean Daily Exfoliator^ * Neurtagena Naturals^. Notes: Order is based on Bestcovery recommendations for Acne Treatment. +denotes previous Consumer Reports rating for general face wash. ^denotes Consumers Search recommendations in some category for general face wash. BODY LOTION 1. Cetaphil Moisturizing+ (get the store brand equivalent) 2. Aveeno Active Natural Daily+ * Eucerin Daily Skin Care * Nivea Express Hydration Daily * Equate Moisturizing (Walmart). Notes: All rated "Slightly More Moisturizing" by Consumers Reports. + denotes recommendations from bestcovery in some category. Avoid Retinyl Palmitate which pregnant woman might want to avoid. MEN'S RAZOR 1. Gilette Fusion ProGlide 2. Gilette Mach 3 3. Schick Hydro 3 Razor. Notes: Some discretion was used here. Consumers Search recommended the Fusion over the Mach 3 for closeness in shave, which is of paramount concern. Schick Hydro was only recommended by Bestcovery, but it was the top recommended. I chose both the Fusion & Mach 3 (respectively due to sensitivity) over the Schick since they were both mentioned in both Consumers Search & Bestcovery. MEN'S SHAVE GEL 1. Edge Advanced Shave Gel for Sensitive Skin with Aloe 2. Gillette Fusion Proglide Clear Shave Gel 3. Bold For Men Dry Shave Gel 4. Zirh Shave Gel 5. Anthony Logistics For Men Shave Gel. ANTI-PERSPIRANT DEODORANT 1. Secret Clinical Strength OR Any Clinical Strength with Active Ingredient: Aluminum Zirconium Trichlorohydrex Gly 20% (anhydrous) Notes: Secret Clinical Strength is given recommendations by Consumers Search & Bestcovery SHAMPOO (Anti-Ringworm/Dandruff) 1. Nizoral+ 2-3. Head & Shoulders 2-3. Selsun Blue. Notes: Best Anti-Ringworm & Dandruff Shampoo according to NY Wrestling Skin Disease Doctor. + denotes top recommendations from Consumers Search & Bestcovery. SOAP BAR (Anti-Ringworm) 1. Lever 2000. Notes: Best Anti-Ringworm according to NY Wrestling Skin Disease Doctor. SUNSCREEN 1. Equate (Walmart) Ultra Protection Sunscreen SPF 50 [77] 2. Coppertone Water Babies SPF 50 [75]. Notes: All Recommended by Consumers that are lotion (avoid spray to avoid inhalation & flammability) and do not contain Retinyl Palmitate which pregnant women may want to avoid. Brackets contain Consumers Reports Rating. TISSUES 1. Puffs Ultra Soft & Strong [87] 2. Kleenex Lotion, Aloe & E [81] 3. Puffs Plus Lotion [75] 4. Kleenex Ultra Soft [73] 5. Puffs Basic [71]. Notes: All Recommended by Consumers Reports. Brackets contain Consumers Reports Rating. TOILET PAPER 1. White Cloud 3-Ply Ultra Soft & Thick (Walmart) [91] 2. Quilted Northern Ultra Plush [81] 3. Great Value Ultra Strong (Walmart) [77] 4. White Cloud Soft & Thick (Walmart) [73] 5. CVS Premium Ultra [72]. Notes: All Recommended by Consumers Reports. Brackets contain Consumers Reports Rating. BATTERIES 1. Energizer Ultimate (Lithium) [90] 2. Energizer Advanced (Lithium) [77] 3. Duracell Quantum [57] 4. Duracell Ultra Power [55] 5-6. Kirkland Signature Alkaline [52] 5-6. Panasonic Evolta [52] 7-8. Duracell Coppertop [51] 7-8. Rayovac Advanced High Energy [51]. Notes: All but #2 are Recommended by Consumers Reports (probably because if you are going to be spending the extra money on lithium, it doesn't pay not to get the top, even though the ratings are higher than regular batteries. PAPER TOWELS 1. Bounty DuraTowels [96] 2. Bounty Extra Soft [75] 3. Bounty Giant [72] 4. Viva Choose-A-Size [71]. TRASH BAGS 1. Glad Drawstring Stronger with less plastic [84] 2. Hefty the Gripper with unscented odor block drawstring [84] 3. Glad Forceflex tear resistant drawstring [81] Notes: All Recommended by Consumers Reports. Brackets contain Consumers Reports Rating.