Rory Evans

New York

Editor and Writer at Freelance

Articles

Are Red Light Masks Worth It?

2 days ago | nytimes.com | Christine Cyr Clisset |Caira Blackwell |Rosie Guerin |Abigail Keel |Rory Evans

Listen and follow The Wirecutter ShowApple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube | iHeartRadio | Other platformsRed light devices promise a lot—but do they deliver? Wirecutter supervising editor Rory Evans demystifies the science behind them, shares her top picks, and explains who might want to think twice before trying one.
You Should Wash Your Face Twice a Day. These 8 Cleansers Make It a Joy.

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Rory Evans

For a task that pops on your to-do list twice a day — in the morning and before bed — washing your face should feel like a treat, not a chore. It’s not so hard to find a good-enough facial cleanser that removes dirt, grime, sweat, excess oil, makeup, sunscreen, and other residual skin-care products. It’s significantly trickier, though, to discover a cleanser that does all that without leaving skin feeling tight, touchy, sensitive, stripped, and generally shrink-wrapped.
7 Backyard Ideas to Steal from This Stylish, Low-Maintenance Beach House

1 month ago | bhg.com | Rory Evans

Photo: Caitlin Atkinson Maximum relaxation, minimal upkeep: That goal drove every choice landscape designer Molly Wood made as she revamped this California beach house yard. The homeowners, Lindsay and Scott Monroe, and their adult children “wanted it to be easy,” Wood recalls. “They wanted to live outside.” They also wanted it to be just plain livable, which it decidedly wasn’t when they bought the place: It was an expanse of weeds, cracked walkways, and bare dirt.
7 Low-Maintenance Backyard Ideas for Creating a Stylish, Relaxing Space

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Rory Evans

7 hours agoBelieve it or not, in the world of barbecue, barbecue sauce can be a controversial topic. If you stroll into a brisket joint in Texas and ask for sauce, you might be asked (nicely) to leave the premises. Many pit masters say that properly cooked barbecue shouldn’t need a sauce. At the risk of losing …
The 7 Best Moisturizers of 2025

2 months ago | nytimes.com | Rory Evans

If you have skin, you probably need moisturizer. Some studies suggest about 400 mL of water—more than a tall Starbucks drink—evaporates from our skin every day. At first swipe, most moisturizers look and feel very similar. To really pinpoint a great formula, you have to dig a little deeper, take a jeweler’s loupe to the ingredient panel, and consider your skin type and style preferences (some people like it fancy).
The Best Moisturizers

2 months ago | flipboard.com | Rory Evans

20 hours agoDermatologists explain how to layer skin care properly, plus editor-tested products for your routineDiscover what goes first, second and third while applying your favorite products. Skin care can never be skipped during my daily routine. Even if I leave the apartment without wearing makeup, I can't start my day without prepping and protecting my complexion.
The 6 Best Vitamin C Serums of 2025

2 months ago | nytimes.com | Rory Evans

There’s almost nothing that vitamin C doesn’t claim to do—from lessening acne to lightening dark spots to improving overall skin tone and texture. (Stopping just short of contributing to your 401(k).)In our five months of reporting for this guide, we found the research to be far more measured. Topical vitamin C is actually better at preventing discoloration, dullness, and lines than it is at reversing them.
The 5 Best Exfoliants of 2025

2 months ago | nytimes.com | Rory Evans

The harsh scrubs and irritating exfoliants of the ’90s may have scared you into skipping the entire category for a while. What we thought was sloughing away grime and dirt with apricot pits and walnut shells was likely causing more damage than good, leaving behind micro-tears and increased inflammation. Today we have a different and gentler approach to exfoliation.
The 5 Best Retinol Products of 2025

2 months ago | nytimes.com | Rory Evans

So many skin-care categories promise miracles, but retinoids are one of the few with the science to back it up. Retinoids are milder, over-the-counter versions of tretinoin (or vitamin A). At prescription strengths, tretinoin has been shown to speed up skin’s cellular turnover, boost collagen, and minimize the appearance of pores and the production of oils. And OTC options deliver similar benefits.
The North Face Class V Top Knot Bucket Hat Fits Over Any Updo

2 months ago | wsj.com | Rory Evans

I come from a family of armchair innovators. My great-grandfather had actual patents to his name, and my grandfather, Buck, was always dreaming up some big invention in his day or adapting various belongings to better suit his needs (specifically, his aches and pains). A few years ago, when open-toe booties were (improbably) all the rage, I was reminded of the Puma Clydes that Buck had carefully excised the toe cap from to more comfortably accommodate his bunions.