Every time I look for products on Amazon I’m surprised how much I find. I have to force myself not to buy things, although I do get to report back on if I like them. I recently bought this self drying dish rack which was featured in March. It’s small but looks so sleek next to the sink and it works perfectly. Traditional dish racks are too bulky. Today we’re doing something different and are featuring the top selling products from these posts. Let me know if you’ve purchased anything and if you like it, and as always please comment with your favorite things.
A vitamin C serum with hyaluronic acid
This is the top selling item on these posts from the last 90 days, a fabulous and affordable serum for evening out skin tone, first featured in early May. I don’t own this yet, I’m working my way through the Eve Hansen Anti-Aging Serum Set, which definitely seems to be improving my skin. Once I run out of those (or before, who am I kidding) I’ll give this a try. Reviewers say “this has really evened out my skin,” that it fades sun spots and “has made my face age backwards.”
A blackhead suction tool to give you salon results at home
A lot of you also bought this blackhead remover featured in April, which was temporarily unavailable due to how popular it is, but is now back in stock. This has over 500 reviews now, a 4.3 star rating and an A from Fakespot. People call this device “amazing,” “powerful” and “effective” and say it really works to clear pores while being easy to clean. If just one person tells me it’s good I’ll buy it, but I’m trying to restrain myself.
A little facial shaver that gets even the tiniest hairs
Ooh I bought the set of four tweezers we talked about and they’re awesome. However I’ve misplaced the entire pack because of course I have. I will find them again, they work great. This women’s facial shaver is another popular product from these posts. It has over 300 reviews, 4.7 stars and an A from Fakespot. Reviewers say “this took care of all the hair on my face,” is “much nicer than past shavers I’ve owned” and “didn’t irritate my skin or leave it red at all.”
An anti-aging retinol cream that really works
In May we featured this retinol cream with hyaluronic acid, another bestseller. It has over 5,000 reviews, a 4.3 star rating and a B from Fakespot. Users rave that it “works miracles on acne scarring,” “completely stopped my breakouts,” and that they “can truly see the results” in how much smoother and brighter their skin is.
A serum set that can fade acne scars and age spots
As I mentioned, I own this set of three serums and I really think they work to make my skin glow. A lot of you purchased these, so please let me know if you like them. Sometimes I’m confused about which serum to use but I just try to stick with the retinol at night and to use the hyaluronic acid and vitamin c preparations during the day. We first talked about these way back in December! These serums are said to give “quick results” and to make skin firmer, fade acne scars and wrinkles, and reduce under eye bags.
Reusable and washable produce bags for eco-friendly shopping
These mesh produce bags are another favorite! We talked about them last month in our post with eco-friendly kitchen stuff. They have an impressive 4.7 star rating, over 1,3000 reviews and an A from Fakespot. People say they’re “durable,” “great for farmer’s market trips,” “easy to toss into the washer,” and that they even keep your produce fresher than plastic when used as storage in the fridge.
A chewy toy that cleans your dog’s teeth
Many of you got this toothbrush for your dogs! (Update: that item is no longer available. The link has been updated to a similar product, also with an A from fakespot.) This has an A from Fakespotand a 3.4 star rating with over 50 reviews. Dog owners write that their dog wants to bite on it all the time and that they can’t pry it away from them. One reviewer says it cleans his dog’s teeth better than a dog toothbrush and another says their dog even sleeps with it.
Ooh and my new favorite mascara by L’oreal, Volume Million Lashes, was also very popular, as is my favorite eyeshadow of all time. A lot of you loved this affordable set of five makeup blending sponges and this eyelash and eyebrow growing serum which is said to really work.
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I need to try these serums. I’ve tried so many vitamin C’s – Paula’s Choice, Skinceuticals, Korean ones, Drunk Elephant…They all left the telltale metallic smell and orangey fingernails, or in the case of Paula’s Choice just didn’t sink in ever. For some reason Drunk Elephant was a particular disappointment, $80 and it stained my hands and face. The best I ever tried was the Deciem Hylamide C serum (same company as The Ordinary).
Definitely a great idea to use the vitamin C in the morning under sunscreen and the retinol at night! Also keep in mind many products (including many many Korean products) use niacinamide as a brightening agent but this is not chemically compatible with vitamin C, so keep that in mind when you scan ingredients lists or combine products!
Thank you for the tip regarding mixing vitamin c with niacinamide. I use a lot of k-beauty. Conversely, I feel like every time I read about vitamin c, I hear about lots of good things but then things that also scare me, like your warning. I’m really tempted to try it though. I feel like a mixture of c and e would be better, because isn’t e healing? I need to take a class or something!
The C helps the cell renewal and turnover and healing damage to cells. I actually like it a lot on its own. No need to worry about the K-beauty with it – I usually use Vitamin C in the morning under sunscreen, and then the niacinamide K-beauty products at night. It won’t hurt you to use them together, they just cancel each other out is all. 🙂
@ maria–thank you for the distinction! that’s ok then. I was picturing burning skin
I use a Cosrx essence that has niacinamide in it. I put it on after my Maelove Glowmaker (Vit C) serum. No issues. The essence has a much lower percentage of Niacinamide than the serums so that may be why there no irritation. it’s a way to incorporate both.
I wasn’t under the impression it causes irritation, just that the pH levels are different and incompatible.
Ooh! I love Cosrx- I use the Propolis light ampoule after my Niod FECC and Roc Correxion Retinol for Eyes. The Propolis Light is so smoothing and moisturizing, that this combo leaves me plumped and wrinkle -free. I’m 53.
Any recommendation for a vitamin C without the acid? i know they degrade quickly and didn’t want to spend for one that didn’t work well.
Vitamin C is an acid- ascorbic acid, so that’s a non-starter. Sorry.
You may find a serum with moisturizing ingredients and C, but it will probably reduce the effectiveness, because it may change the pH.
A good, if not one of the best Vit C serums I’ve tried is Timeless Vit serum and you can find it on Amazon. Well formulated and inexpensive.
I have the vitamin C serum and LOVE it. It really did make a difference. It helped my old acne scars fade and sort of brightened my whole face. Now I’ve started using a retinol serum as well (I think recommended on here, I think its tree of life too) and I cant tell how much is the Vit C and how much is the retinol, but all of a sudden in the past two weeks my skin looks the best it has in YEARS. I have been hearing about Vit C serums and retinol serums for a while and never took the plunge and now I’m so glad I did.
I bought those makeup sponges as well. they are okay. My actual “beauty blender” sponge is nicer, but for a sponge to throw into my travel bag or to keep in my makeup bag that I take to the gym, they are a good alternative.
would you mind you describing your skin type and your routine? I would love for my skin to look its best in years!
My routine is sort of always changing, lol. But here’s what I’m doing currently. (I have combination skin that is still prone to a few breakouts, but nothing significant.) I remove makeup at night, wash my face with a gentle cleanser (when I wear face makeup), then two times a week I use the retinol serum and then add moisturizer on top. In the mornings I just rinse my face with water, then add the Vitamin C, moisturizer, and sunscreen (I use a Neutrogena face one) then apply makeup. So you can see I’m pretty basic. The serums are the only thing that I’ve changed in a long time. I’m working my way up to using the retinol more frequently.
A few years ago I did the “oil cleansing method” (where you massage oil into your face for about 15 minutes twice a week) and that also made my skin look great, but I was also doing Whole 30 at the time so I’m not sure what made the bigger difference.
Celebitchy did a big face product post a few weeks ago – I think with recs from Clare? – and I want to incorporate some of her suggestions too.
Thank you! Basic is good because it is easy and therefore more likely to be done (at least in my case). I need to go back and really look at the skin post. Back when it came out I was resolute in not using the vitamin c. I’m very fickle though
I just realized I haven’t been using my retinol nor have I exfoliated in the last few weeks (my routine is never really the same either) which might be why I’m feeling dull these days. I think I will take the vitamin c plunge! One thing I have learned in the past is that it is better for it to be in a dark bottle because it will lose all of its vitamin c power if exposed to light for too long (?), something like that.
Thank you for reposting the blackhead remover, it is in my cart. I’ve had facials where they use this sort of suction and I felt like it really helped my skin, so I am going to try it. I am a little worried but I think it’ll be ok
I got a similar unit for my boys some time back. Just keep it moving- don’t leave it static for any amount of time, or you many have redness or even bruising.
I know a lot of people rate The Ordinary Ascorbic 23% in HA spheres so low because they don’t like the texture but I love it. I love Drunk Elephant and Mad Hippie vit c serum too but they are not for poors like me. TO vit c evened out my complexion. I just use them at night or when I’m not planning to go out.
I’ve been using the tree of life serum trio for about three weeks.
My skin feels softer but I’m not sure that much else is happening. I wash with cetaphil soap morning and night, use the vitamin c followed by the hyaluronic acid am and retinol followed by the hyaluronic acid pm. I use neutrogena hydroboost moisturizer with sunscreen am and oil of Olay regenerist moisturizer pm.
I’m 43, white, no current acne or acne scaring, dry skin from age (I had normal/combination skin until I turned 40) fine lines around my eyes, lines you can see around my mouth when I’m not smiling and two noticeable sun spots that don’t seem to be fading as of yet.
Theses are the first serums I’ve used. The textures are nice. The price was good too compared to a lot of the other serums being recommended.
you should add that paw washer you had on one of these lists. it has changed our lives. it has rained 5 days a week for the last 2 months in my neck of the woods and it has saved us hours of floor washing and wiping. the dog doesn’t love it but she likes it more than the hose.
we call it the paw punani because it looks like a flesh light. it is remarkable. you can wash your pet’s feet. you can f*ck it (/s). it is an amazing product.
I’ve been meaning to buy that but wanted to go back to find the CB link. Kick myself every time I soak myself with the hose rinsing the dogs paws!
I bought that retinol cream and I love it!
I’m telling y’all:
Agent Nateur Holi Oil. Best serum I have ever used, it is incredible. Try it, you’ll see.
Could you give a description, please?
I think I’m going to give this Vitamin C serum a try when my current bottle runs out, thanks! Also added the dog chew toy to my basket. My older dog is undergoing dental surgery next week, which is not cheap. Hopefully if we keep up on the younger one’s dental health, we can avoid that down the road for him!
This dental powder has really helped to keep our dogs’ teeth cleaner. They are very picky, but don’t seem to mind it sprinkled in their food.
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Thanks for the recommendation! I tried an additive in their water, but my vet told me it was junk. I have also added this to my basket.
Does anyone have any recommendations for personal trimmers? I’ve been using the trimmer on the back of my husband’s electric shaver for years to do my bikini area, and I’m sick of it. I’m sure there are better designs for women, but I get overwhelmed when I search them on Amazon.
This is a great request Claire. Mine is from Germany and it was great when the blades were sharp but I need a new one. I’ve tried a couple of different ones and they just don’t compare. I will research this for next time!
I love these posts! I just bought the mascara, facial shaver and serum. Can’t wait to try!
Real question: does the dish rack hold large dishes? There aren’t any pictures of how it works.
No it is just for a few small things it’s not a full rack. I previously had a dish mat there as I don’t like bulky racks.
I have started getting white hair so I would appreciate hair coloring recommendations for dark hair.
If you’re taking suggestions for future posts, maybe one on tea and coffee, and the various cups and strainers and brewers that go along with them?
I had a cup of earl grey at a restaurant and it was delicious so I bought some twinings and it tasted like soap. Apparently that can happen with the cheaper teas because of the bergamot oil.
I need something nice to drink while reading celebitchy in the morning!