If you’re reading this, I’m sorry to say that our annual Two-Day Sale has ended. That means you’ve missed out on 15 exclusive deals on a tightly curated collection of essentials we use (just about) every single day, at some of the deepest discounts we’ve seen all year. We’re leaving this post up for posterity’s sake (and so you can see what you missed) — but if you want more sales coverage, sign up for our newsletter. I also write about great things I find in the internet’s sales bin every day here.
Stocks of Scalp-Saving Act + Acre Hair Care
Whether you shower once a week or once a day, you probably go through hair treatments at a pretty steady pace — and that can make stocking up on Act+Acre’s hair-care products feel a bit painful (and expensive), even if they’re among our favorites for those with sensitive scalps or oily hair. Fortunately, the brand has provided two deals for our Two-Day Sale, at the best discount we’ve ever seen. First is its cold-pressed detox oil, which we’ve recommended to help prevent tangled hair. Use it as a deep cleanser once a week to remove buildup from products and oil as well as stimulate the scalp to encourage hair growth. If you want to take it one step further, add on Act+Acre’s stem-cell scalp serum, which uses phytonutrients to make hair feel fuller over time. Use the code STRAT to get 35 percent off either (or both) products — and add FREESHIP to get free shipping on your order.
A Monthly Resupply of Coffee Beans From Atlas Coffee Club
Just last week, I experienced the bitter disappointment of going to make my coffee only to realize I was out of beans — but a good coffee-subscription service prevents that from ever happening. And our favorite mail-order service for single-origin beans is Atlas Coffee Club, which sources coffee from around the globe and roasts in Austin, Texas. Our writer (and self-proclaimed coffee snob) Katherine Gillespie tested this service and she noted “how delicious Atlas’ beans are and how fresh they taste.” Our deal will get you better-than-grocery-store coffee at a grocery-store price, with 50 percent off. The discount will be auto-applied when you use the link below, bringing the cost-per-12-ounce-bag down to $7 — and peace of mind that you’ll never run out of coffee again.
Fresh — and Fluffy — Beckham Hotel Bed Pillows
If you can’t remember the last time you bought new bedding, it’s probably time to replace your pillows. (Fiber pillows only last one to two years before becoming dreadfully lumpy, causing neck pain. And dirty down pillows can be difficult to clean, leading to allergies and congestion.) These Beckham Hotel pillows are our best budget pick for just about any type of person, including those who run hot and those who sleep on their side, and they’re a perennial favorite among our readers. I’d urge anyone to pick up a set when they’re on sale, and for our Two-Day Sale, they’re the cheapest we’ve ever seen. Use the code 30STRATBECKY to take 30 percent off this set of two, bringing the price per pillow down to just about $20.
A Pantry Restock of Brightland Olive Oil and Vinegar
Real fans of Brightland’s olive oils and vinegars — as many of us here at the Strategist are, along with chefs and recipe developers — are likely to be using it at every meal. It’s good for dressing salads, sautéing vegetables, and just straight-up drizzling. If you’re new to the brand and need some convincing that something that looks so pretty could be good, listen to our colleagues at Grub Street, who describe Brightland’s olive oil as a “surprisingly serious olive oil” with a “nice, fruity aroma.” We’ve got a deal on this four-pack that contains two of its extra-virgin olive oils, a balsamic vinegar, and a Champagne vinegar, all of which are grown and pressed on small farms in California. The lovely-looking packaging means it would also make a very nice Mother’s Day gift, in case you need some inspiration. Use the code STRAT2DAY to take 20 percent off the bundle, bringing the price per item down to about $22. (To put that in some context, the duo of olive oil usually costs $74.)
Brand-New Brooklinen Bedsheets for Warmer Weather
Brooklinen almost never discounts its bedding more than 20 percent, but we secured 25 percent off the brand’s best-selling linen sheets, so take the opportunity to remake your bed for summer with the bedding that we’ve described as soft and airy. It’s so lovely that one of our former staffers told us they made her “fall in love” with the material: “If you’ve only used cotton, you can’t even compare it to the feel of these linen sheets; it’s like an angel’s kiss.” This complete set has a flat sheet, a fitted sheet, and two pillowcases, all made in Portugal from European flax, and they’re available in a range of colors including classic white and a not-too-loud khaki stripe. Use the code STRAT25 at checkout. (We’re showing the price for the queen-size set, but our discount applies to all sizes.)
A Spare EEZ-Y Travel Umbrella (or Two or Three)
If the spate of April showers has made you realize that the umbrella you “borrowed” from your parents before the pandemic started isn’t keeping you dry anymore, it’s time to actually buy one for yourself. And if you’re the type of person who knows that even the best umbrellas are not long for this world, consider picking up one of these already-inexpensive EEZ-Y umbrellas that are now the cheapest we’ve ever seen. In fact, consider grabbing a few — they come in nine colors — to stash in your entryway and purse and at your desk so you’ll never get caught in the rain again. Use the code 25STRATEEZY to get 25 percent off. (The price for each umbrella depends on the color, ranging from $15 to $20, but our discount applies to all of them.)
A Carton of Fly by Jing Chili Crisp
I always like to have spare jars of Fly by Jing’s warm, tingly chile crisp on hand, because it usually goes fast. If you’re also running low on your stock of Sichuan spices, you can pick up a carton with four variations of chile crisp, a jar of Mala spice mix, a spicy vinaigrette, and a bottle of straight-up chile oil. In other words, this is a set that’ll keep your mouth tingling for months to come — and our deal is the best discount we’ve seen on this box, bringing the price per item down to just about $10 each. Use the code STRAT2DAY to get 25 percent off.
Three-Pack of Golde Matcha (That’ll Make 45 Lattes)
Golde is one of our favorite brands because of the way it makes “superfood products accessible — both in terms of price and in terms of how they’re presented,” as my colleague Emma Wartzman so succinctly puts it. One of the standouts is its ceremonial-grade matcha powder with a smooth, balanced-yet-grassy take that is Emma’s pick for making the best matcha lattes. And with iced-matcha-latte season here, it’s a good time to pick up a three-pack for just $59.20. Each tin makes about 15 lattes, so with our exclusive discount, you’re looking at a price-per-latte of less than $1.50 — a real bargain on a little afternoon treat. Use the code STRATEGIST20 to take 20 percent off the three-pack.
Surprisingly Stylish Squeeze Bottles of Graza Olive Oil
These days, you can instantly spot the dark-green squeeze bottles of Graza on most influencers’ countertops, but we’ve been singing the praises of this olive oil since it launched in 2022. There are two varieties: Sizzle, a milder flavor for cooking, and Drizzle, a grassier, more assertive flavor for finishing. But it’s the utilitarian-but-cute design that impressed Dominique Pariso the most: “The squeeze bottle means no slippery caps, no greasy bottles, and, most important, no accidental overglugging. Never again will I overdress a salad or drown my roasted veggies.” It’s also our kitchen and dining writer’s pick for the best squeezable olive oil, in part because the opaque bottles keep the olive oil stable for longer (making it perfect for stocking up now and using when you need). Use the code STRATEGIST20 for 20 percent off a three-set of the duo, or six bottles total.
Cult-Favorite Maelove Vitamin-C Serum
Besides retinol, vitamin-C serums are notoriously one of the most expensive — yet most effective — skin-care products. One of our favorites for those on a budget is Maelove’s Glow Maker. We first learned about this serum with a trio of ascorbic acid (a pure form of vitamin C, at 15 percent concentration), vitamin E, and ferulic acid in 2020 from our colleagues at the Cut. And over the past four years, it’s become a favorite among our staff and our readers. The one-ounce bottle should last a few months, so grab a couple while they’re on sale to keep your skin looking fresh and bouncy this summer. We’ve got two codes for you on this one: First, use STRATEGIST20OFF for a 20 percent discount, and then add the code STRATEGISTFREESHIP for free shipping. (If you use the link below, you should see the first code automatically applied at checkout.)
Nice-Looking (and Effective) Maude Lube — With a Fancy Toy
Lube is one of those things that we don’t really talk about much, but it “can make just about anything you’re doing in the bedroom that much better,” according to Dominique, who writes all our sexual-health stories. So don’t be shy and pick up some of Maude’s water-based lube. It comes in a nice-looking-yet-functional glass bottle that you won’t be embarrassed to put on your nightstand — and for our Two-Day Sale, we’ve paired the lube with Maude’s sculptural vibrator, our best overall pick for “an almost guaranteed orgasm in under two minutes.” Use the code VIBESHINE25 for 25 percent off the pair.
Your Sensitive Cat’s Favorite Royal Canin Dry Food
Perhaps the most stock-up-able product featured in our Two Day Sale has got to be Royal Canin’s cat food — especially because it rarely goes on sale. Formulated with easily digestible proteins, prebiotics, and fiber-rich psyllium-seed husks, this veterinarian-recommended blend is our top pick for cats with digestive issues or sensitive stomachs, so you can be confident it won’t upset any tummies. Use the code STRAT25 to take 25 percent off. (Apologies in advance for any begging from cats, as good kibble is wont to cause.)
Universal Standard Ponte Pants for Every Day of the Week
We first learned about these Universal Standard ponte pants from “pants-allergic” writer Maya Kosoff in 2019; she loved the stretchy fabric, elastic waist, and tapered cuffs. In the five years since, they’ve become some of our favorite work pants, made of a leggings-like fabric but with all of the polish of Italian wool. They are the kind of staple you’ll wear on repeat to the office, on a first date, even at brunch with friends. If you don’t yet have a pair, now’s a good time to pick one up — or make it two, since they’re half-off with our exclusive discount. Or, if you’ve been wearing yours since we first wrote about them, pick up another pair in a different color. This is a case where you don’t want to dillydally, as some styles are starting to sell out. But there’s good availability on the signature pants in charcoal, as well as several of the pintuck styles, especially if you want black. Use the code STRAT50 at checkout to get 50 percent off.
More Closet Space With Zober Velvet Hangers
Even if you didn’t purge any clothing for spring cleaning, maximizing your closet space is always a good idea, and you can eke out more room with our favorite ultraslim velvet hangers. Even interior designer Kelly Wearstler is a fan, especially for hanging delicate blouses and strappy tops. This set of 50 is currently on-sale at Amazon $24, but we got an exclusive 25 percent discount code that stacks on top. That means you get the entire pack for just $18, or 36 cents for each hanger, making it the lowest price they’ve ever been. Use the code 25STRATZOB to apply the discount.
A Year’s Worth of Award-Winning Content (and a Free Tote)
If you’ve never had a subscription to New York, you’re missing out on some of the best this magazine has to offer — but you can make it right with a subscription for cheaper than usual. Right now, annual subscriptions are $20 off, and first-time subscribers get an extra $5 off either the digital-only or print-plus-digital editions. You’ll also get a special-edition tote with the purchase of either plan. Use the link below to get the discount (though please note it’s for first-time subscribers only).
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