8 medicine cabinet essentials
Including a very good thermometer
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The Recommendation

March 7, 2026

Time for a restock?

A gif showcasing medicine cabinet essentials like a thermometer, dry shampoo, moisturizer, a facial cleanser, and lip balm.
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Expired over-the-counter meds. Half-empty boxes of bandages. A sad bag of cough drops. If you’re doing some medicine cabinet spring cleaning, may we also suggest a light restock? These are the personal care essentials we’ve been relieved to have on hand when we’ve needed them most — including a reliable stick thermometer and a dry shampoo we love.

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