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The Outset Has Shut Down — Here Are Editor-Approved Alternatives

The Outset Has Shut Down — Here Are Editor-Approved Alternatives

The news is true: after four years in business, The Outset, Scarlett Johansson’s clean, sensitive skin-friendly skin care line, is officially closing. The announcement came via the brand’s website on Monday, where a message sharing the news was posted to the homepage. Although the brand says all existing orders will still be fulfilled, online ordering has ended, leaving thousands of customers looking for sensitive skin alternatives. Below, I’ve gathered some of our favorite skin care products for sensitive skin, including cleansers, moisturizers and serums, to ease you through the transition of the brand’s shuttering. Want more from NBC Selected? Sign up for our newsletter, The Selection, and shop smarter. Our favorite products for sensitive skin Below are a few of our staff’s favorite products for sensitive skin, all of which have been tried, tested and approved by NBC Selected editors. This cleanser’s gentle formula is made specifically for dry skin, and includes niacinamide to help soothe and ceramides for maximum hydration, all without stripping your skin, according to the brand. NBC Selected editorial director Lauren …

Your ISP’s DNS is the bare minimum while these 3 free alternatives actually do something useful

Your ISP’s DNS is the bare minimum while these 3 free alternatives actually do something useful

Your ISP’s DNS probably works absolutely fine. Your internet works at roughly the advertised speed, you don’t encounter many content blocks, and it turns domain names into IP addresses just as it should. But that’s also the problem. It works, but it could be better: faster, encrypted, more private, and able to block malware and phishing before it takes hold. That’s why even if your default DNS is doing the job, you should consider swapping to one of these three alternative DNS providers. Related I found the best DNS for my connection in under 30 seconds and without any complicated software Stop trusting your ISP with your DNS. Cloudflare It’s fast, private, and dependable Cloudflare is one of the world’s biggest DNS providers, which means it comes with some significant perks, the biggest of which is speed. I’ve previously tested Cloudflare and found it to be the fastest DNS provider, and it typically performs faster than Quad9, Google, and other DNS providers. If faster resolution is what you want, Cloudflare is what you’re looking for. …

AdultFriendFinder alternatives still active in 2026

AdultFriendFinder alternatives still active in 2026

Whether you’re single and looking for some quick fun, online or offline, or in a relationship, trying to experiment with non-monogamy, the internet has no shortage of viable hookup and kink-friendly sites and apps for you to explore.  By far the oldest and most popular of the bunch is AdultFriendFinder, with millions of registered users worldwide, but if you’ve exhausted its potential or just want to explore alternatives, there’s a wide variety of sites out there catering to short-term fun, kink exploration, and polyamory.  Here are four of our favorite AFF alternatives in 2026: Hookup apps for everyone AdultFriendFinder — readers’ pick for casual connections Tinder — top pick for finding hookups Hinge — popular choice for regular meetups Ashley Madison In internet notoriety, Ashley Madison might even surpass AdultFriendFinder on the list of “naughty” sites, largely because it was founded in 2001 as a way for married people to be unfaithful. And they weren’t subtle about it: the site’s actual slogan at launch was “Life is short. Have an affair.”  However, in 2026, Ashley …

These 4 Adobe alternatives are so good now, I’m confused why anyone still subscribes

These 4 Adobe alternatives are so good now, I’m confused why anyone still subscribes

For decades, Adobe has created a range of apps and tools that have become industry standards for design, editing, documentation, and more. While there are very few exceptions, most of these Adobe tools are so expensive that most of us cannot afford them. Fortunately, there’s no dearth of free and often open-source alternatives to these tools, offering similar, if not better, features. Related These 5 free design tools don’t just replace the expensive ones — they are genuinely better I stopped paying for design software after I realized Blender, GIMP, and Inkscape were better and didn’t cost me anything to use. Darktable replaces Lightroom for RAW processing But it does expect you to learn quite a bit Adobe Lightroom may have been the go-to solution for RAW processing for most people, but not everyone can afford the subscription costs Lightroom entails. Well, you can be grateful to darktable, which brings core RAW processing features to Windows, macOS, and Linux devices for free. This open-source photography workflow application brings several non-destructive editing tools to a wider …

how the eco credentials of alternatives to burial add up

how the eco credentials of alternatives to burial add up

There’s a growing interest in alternatives to traditional burials as well as making the process more environmentally friendly in many countries. For many people it’s about the environmental impact of the funeral industry globally. In the US, for instance, a surface equal to the size of Hawaii (1.6 million hectares) is deforested each year for manufacturing coffins. The amount of wood used is equal to building 4.5 million homes. Other costs include approximately 1.6 million tons of cement for graves. Carbon emissions from a single cremation are equivalent to those released by a private car driven for 3,369 kilometres. Another factor is that many countries are running out of space in graveyards. Discussions about the environmentally friendly aspects of dealing with death often take in woodland burial sites, memorials with bird boxes and using different coffin materials. Two methods, burial and cremation, have been used in Europe for centuries. But a much wider range of burial techniques such as composting and water cremation are now starting to be offered more widely. Water cremation, also called …

5 Raspberry Pi alternatives that are cheaper and work just as well

5 Raspberry Pi alternatives that are cheaper and work just as well

The Raspberry Pi has always been the go-to single-board computer (SBC) for hobbysists, makers, and tinkerers—and for good reason. It’s well documented, has a massive community, and runs a polished OS out of the box. The problem is that it’s not exactly cheap anymore, and you might be able to skip the Raspberry Pi without regretting it. Thanks to a relentless surge in LPDDR4 memory prices, Raspberry Pi has been hiking prices across its lineup multiple times in quick succession. If you’re looking to pick one up today, the 8 GB variant alone can cost as much as $200. The 4 GB variant, hailed as the sensible budget option, is selling for well over $100 across retailers. Cheap isn’t what it used to be, and it might be time to start considering some actually cheap alternatives. Related 7 Projects For Your New 16GB Raspberry Pi 5 Put your new, ultra-powerful Raspberry Pi 5 to good use. Orange Pi Zero 3 Why the Orange Pi Zero 3 delivers more than its price suggests Orange PiCredit: Orange Pi …

Ninja Creami vs. Alternatives: How Does It Compare?

Ninja Creami vs. Alternatives: How Does It Compare?

In 2023, my colleague and NBC Select reporter Zoe Malin tested and wrote a review of the Ninja Cream. This was back when it first launched and the appliance was selling out every other day and even your local Costco or Best Buy couldn’t keep up with the demand. Today, thankfully the beloved appliance is much easier to get a hold of — in fact, the brand has since launched a deluxe version and multiple frozen treat and beverage makers, including the Ninja Slushi and Ninja Creami Soft Serve Maker. More than two years later, the original Ninja Creami is still popular and has developed quite a following. I keep up with a lot of food influencers on social media, and I’m served at least a few Ninja Creami recipe ideas a month. But I’m also aware that many competitors have launched ice cream makers too, many of which come at lower price points. And while $229 isn’t insanely expensive for a small home appliance from a premium brand like Ninja, there are similar products …

Best Peloton Alternatives for 2025

Best Peloton Alternatives for 2025

“:”Which bike is Peloton’s biggest competitor?”,”answer”:” This is a tough question to answer because it depends on what kind of exercise bikes you’re into. But based on the popular exercise bikes and the bikes that resemble Peloton the most during testing, it would have to be NordicTrack, BowFlex and Echelon. “,”quickTake”:””,”canCollapse”:”true”,”collapseOnPageLoad”:”false”,”canTruncate”:”true”,”truncateOnPageLoad”:”false”},{“question”:”What should I look for when buying an indoor exercise bike?”,”answer”:” You’ll want to consider cost, size, display screen and whether you want to pay for a monthly subscription. If your main goal is to simulate the experience of riding a Peloton, you’ll want to get a bike that offers similarities, like the NordicTrack S24. “,”quickTake”:””,”canCollapse”:”true”,”collapseOnPageLoad”:”false”,”canTruncate”:”true”,”truncateOnPageLoad”:”false”},{“question”:”Which muscles does indoor cycling work?”,”answer”:” Indoor cycling is a full-body workout. It targets your core, upper body, back, glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings and lower legs. Some bikes also include weights so you can more specifically target muscle groups in your arms. “,”quickTake”:””,”canCollapse”:”true”,”collapseOnPageLoad”:”false”,”canTruncate”:”true”,”truncateOnPageLoad”:”false”},{“question”:”Is a built-in or BYO screen better?”,”answer”:” The most eye-catching aspect of the Peloton exercise bike is its 21.5-inch HD touchscreen. For a Peloton alternative, you want the exercise …