A running list of the stuff I actually use and love — no fluff, no filler, just things that have earned their spot.
Friends are always asking me where I got something or what I'd recommend, so I finally started writing it all down in one place. Everything here is something I own, use, and would buy again — if it didn't earn a repeat purchase, it doesn't make the list.
Skin Care
I literally cannot live without these. I travel with them, and they're the only thing I use on my skin now — I've noticed a huge improvement in texture and breakouts since switching from regular washcloths. I will never go back. One warning: there are a lot of imposter brands out there, so make sure you get the real Clean Skin Club ones — this link goes to the authentic listing.
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The best SPF 50 I've found. It's lightweight — not heavy at all — and it goes on so glowy. It doubles as a daily moisturizer and face primer, so it layers beautifully under makeup, and it's fragrance-free and paraben-free to boot.
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The GOAT tinted sunscreen — it ACTUALLY matches your skin color instead of leaving that weird cast. It's the brand dermatologist offices carry: 100% mineral (zinc + titanium dioxide) and gentle enough for sensitive skin or even right after a laser treatment. My glowy Naturium is the everyday pick; this is the one for when your skin needs to be babied.
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There's a reason this is so highly rated everywhere. It's the most gentle, moisturizing face wash — it cleanses but does not strip your skin, thanks to a pH-neutral base with Japanese rice powder and hyaluronic acid. Great as the second cleanser in a double-cleanse routine, when you want clean skin that still feels like skin.
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I own three of these so I never have to go without a chilled one. Keep it in the freezer or fridge, and it's SO nice first thing in the morning — instantly de-puffs and wakes your face up. It's two-sided: a big roller for your face and a little one for around your eyes. Get one and thank me.
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My famous body retinol trick: mix this into a full jar of Saltair body cream (see the next card) and you're on your way to even-toned, younger-looking skin. It did a wonder on my chest! The Granactive form is gentler than straight retinol, so it plays nice blended into lotion. Just remember retinoids make skin more sun-sensitive — so keep the SPF handy.
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The other half of my body-retinol combo — but even on its own, it's amazing and makes my skin so soft. I put it on in the evenings before bed, after the shower: it locks the moisture in overnight, and my morning skin is so soft and not at all greasy. (Want the full trick? Mix in The Ordinary's Granactive Retinoid — see that card — and you've made yourself a body retinol.)
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My do-everything oil — I put castor oil on my feet, in my belly button, on my eyebrows and lashes. I love this one because it comes in glass, it's pure, and the price is great. Pair it with the amber dropper bottles from my Hair Care section for easy daily use.
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The best hair brush for dry or wet hair. The way it cups your head is so good — it genuinely massages your scalp while you brush. The curved vents make it great for blow drying too. One honest note: not ideal if you have extensions. I buy this brush in doubles every time.
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I know it's not in everyone's budget, but if you can swing it: the Dyson Airwrap is a hair dryer and styler all in one. I can go from sopping-wet hair to a full blowout in 30 minutes — and I have pretty thick hair. It's the one all the other brands try to copy, because it is THAT girl. Worth every penny: I'm on my second one, because I literally wore out my first after seven years of use.
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Great for getting natural curls out of your Dyson Airwrap. It's a dupe, so not Dyson brand, but it gets the job done — snaps right on and spreads the airflow gently so curls dry defined instead of frizzy. (Fits Airwrap stylers, not the Dyson hair dryers.)
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Best leave-in conditioner I've ever used. On mornings with early meetings, sometimes I only have time to shower and comb my hair through — not even the 30 minutes for a full Airwrap blowout. This stuff smooths my hair and makes it so shiny and bouncy, and it never weighs it down.
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If you know me, you know I love hair serums and homemade natural remedies — and these are great to have on hand. Amber glass droppers for anything you want in a smaller quantity: castor oil, hair serum, or even just for travel. The droppers are measured, and it comes with a little funnel for mess-free filling.
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I cannot live without this thing — I have five all over the house. There's just something so satisfying about fresh-brushed brows. It's two dollars. Buy several.
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I love this one for its clean ingredients — as we know, items that touch our body should not have plastic and junk in them. Reel is 100% bamboo, unbleached, with no inks or dyes, and even the packaging is plastic-free.
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Paper towels with clean ingredients — no chlorine bleach, no dyes, no fragrance, 100% bamboo. That matters because paper towels touch your food: you can feel safe pat-drying your meat with these. Plastic-free packaging too.
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The best floss picks, and so affordable. The double string really gets the tough stuff out of your teeth. I keep them everywhere — my car, my bathroom, my guest bathroom — and there's a soft fold-back toothpick on the end too.
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Plastic-free? Clean ingredients? Safe for animals, no harsh chemicals? Say less. These tablets dissolve in water to refill your foaming soap dispenser — plant and mineral-based, EPA Safer Choice certified, and cruelty-free. No plastic bottle waste, ever.
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Love this thing — it's probably saved us like three house fires. The skinny hose attaches to your vacuum and snakes down into the lint trap and vent to pull out all the buildup your lint screen misses (which is exactly the stuff that starts dryer fires). Easy to use, easy to store away, costs about as much as a sandwich.
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Bought this for my father-in-law — they camp a lot, and when we were all sitting around the fire, there were NO bites that night. It works great at zapping those mosquitos. It's cordless, charges off its own solar panel (or USB-C), and it's waterproof, so it lives outside just fine. A genuinely good gift for campers.
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We have this in the garage by the laundry, and it's so great for hang-dry items — then it collapses flat against the wall when you're not using it. Saves space and gets the job done without using your workout equipment as a clothes rack... whoops.
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Great for stains and overall freshness — especially pet odors and dirty dog towels, which are their own category of laundry challenge. It's extra strength but with simple ingredients, unscented, dye-free, and gentle enough for sensitive skin.
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Same notes as everything Blueland makes — the best. Regular dishwasher pods come wrapped in plastic film that dissolves onto your dishes with every wash; these are 100% plastic-free tablets with plant and mineral ingredients, no dyes, no fragrance. They cut grease and rinse streak-free, and yes, they actually work.
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These are like bleach wipes but without the harsh chemicals — vinegar-based, and officially safe around kids, dogs, and food surfaces. Fair warning: they do smell like vinegar, so if that's not your thing, you won't love them (the lemon helps). For me it's a win: quick wipe-downs with nothing I'd worry about my dogs licking up.
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Okay, this will seem random, but these are SO nice for thawing meat in the fridge. We buy half a steer every year, and the cuts can bleed off plates — plus I hate plastic — so these deep stainless steel containers are a game changer. Stackable, dishwasher-safe, and they go from freezer to fridge without drama.
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This changed my life for mixing coffee, electrolytes, you name it. It comes with three swappable heads, and the whisk end is what makes it unique — I swear it froths everything way better than a standard frother. Rechargeable, three speeds, and it sits on a little stand instead of rattling around a drawer.
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Great bag for holding yoga mats — or my Pilates Stakt mat. Love it, it's so cute, and it has so many great pockets for other stuff too: keys, water bottle, the works.
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We love bathing our dogs at home when we can to save money, and this is great for getting them dry — it's a real force dryer like the groomers use, so it blasts the water out of their coats instead of just warming them. Bonus: it's small and easy to store between bath days.
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Affordable dog harness, great quality and comfort. It's the padded no-pull style with leash clips on both the chest and back, reflective strips for evening walks, and a handle on top for when you need to grab your dog quick. Easy on, easy off.
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The best bras for girls with a bigger bust — and bonus, they're still comfortable if you have implants, which is intel almost no product page will give you. Supportive without digging in.
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When I'm working from home, I love a simple plain top — I own this one in like five colors. It's just so easy to put on, and the fabric has the perfect amount of stretch and hold-you-in. Honestly, I love everything from Trendy Queen.
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The best headphones for the price — totally comparable to $200+ pairs. Noise cancelling, 40-hour battery, and great for the gym: I've even done sprints in them and they stay on. I love them and will continue buying them as gifts.
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I'm a big believer that the right product: the best spf, the comfortable bra, the clean ingredient cleaner makes everyday life a little better. I'm picky, I read the reviews so you don't have to, and I only share what I'd recommend to a friend across the kitchen table.
Have a question about anything I've shared, or want a recommendation? I'd love to hear from you.