There are the products that help us get by, and then there are the products that we just can’t get enough of. They bring us joy! They feel special! They are, quite literally, a little treat! This year, the B+C team had plenty of them, and we’ve wrapped ‘em up nicely in this shoppable list. Ahead, the best products we tried and fell in love with this year. Let us put you on!
Ahead, discover the best products we used in beauty, fashion, home + kitchen, and tech.
Most-Shopped Products
Loved by Sydney Sweeney and other celebrities alike, the Solawave is more than just a fad — it actually works!
Dark circles, meet your match. These patches are the perfect pre-game for any event...plus a glass of cab of course. ;)
Does this even need an introduction? Charlotte Tilbury's Pillow Talk Duo is viral for a reason — it's stunning.
We love a blush stick, and evidently so do y'all! Here's to rosy cheeks in the new year!
Cool off with this cutie little handheld fan. Whether you're at Disney or at your desk, this will get the job done!
Don't let your fridge stink this year — get a deodorizer to solve that for ya!
R&Co makes great hair products, so it's not surprising their pomade is a fan-favorite, too!
Tackle your TBR in style with these highlighters! They're perfect for annotations!
Looking for something to help you go longer between washes? Look no further than this super dry shampoo!
Get the best blowout at home with this hot brush from REVLON!
We're here for all the sleepy girls! Snuggle up and sleep well this year.
Food and Gilmore Girls — 'nuff said.
This is a cult-classic beauty product we can get behind! From blemishes to a base coat, it's a great makeup bag buy.
Got libido on the brain? We've got you covered.
Make things a little easier in the kitchen with this veggie chopper!
Knee-high boots are sooooooo in, and we love the slouchy look of these!
And if the slouchy look isn't for you, these more classic black boots are a great option!
Looking for a last minute holiday dress? Check. A wedding guest dress? Check. Something to wear around the house just because? Check.
This bag is GIVING. We can't add to cart fast enough!
Our Favorite Products For 2023
B+C Creative Assistant, Meredith, loves this super moisturizing formula for her dry winter skin. This product keeps things simple with no fragrances, just a thick, creamy balm that’s also bomb for pulling off the skin slugging trend.
Meredith spent a lot of showers with this shampoo and conditioner combo this year. The Odele brand is nice for her, because it feels like a luxury product at an affordable price – the bottles are available at Target!
This candle was gone in an instant inside Meredith’s apartment. “It literally smells like how it's marketed,” she says. “I love the unique scent, it’s sort of gourmand, savory, and smoky all at once.”
“I’ve never tried a body balm like this one before,” Meredith says. “It melts in your hands like coconut oil and smells heavenly.” This balm leaves skin with an appropriately glowy sheen which is good for going out or staying in for a self-care night.
This razor suite gave Meredith the easiest, smoothest shave she’s ever had from a disposable razor blade. Like the Odele products, this razor feels luxurious, but for an approachable price.
Meredith has only had these shoes for a month or so, but she can’t shut up about them. In her words, they “feel like walking on literal clouds.” She loves how snug the shoe fits with the laces being intrusive or restricting. The light yellow color is unique and fun, too.
Glossier You is the most unique body scent Meredith has tried, and because of that, she wears it every single day. The packaging is elegant and playful, plus the payoff you get from one application is impressive.
Meredith has had her same Hydro Flask bottle since her freshman year of college (2018), and it's never broken once. She loves it because it keeps cold water super cold all day long, making the perfect companion for workdays and workouts alike.
These leggings fit Meredith perfectly – the snug high waist stays put during everything from workouts, to climbing and hiking. They have a convenient pocket for your phone, too.
This standing fan literally saved Mer's air conditioner-less apartment this past summer. “It operates really quietly, and the remote control feature is so helpful for when I’m feeling lazy,” she says.
This beauty pick was a good intro to liquid exfoliating for Meredith this year. It’s easy to apply with your hands, provides a fun tingling sensation so you can really feel it working, plus there’s lots of product inside the glass bottle that will last for ages.
B+C Content Editor, Haley, says “this is the best at-home skincare device I've tried! I saw pretty good results after a month of steady use.” She likes that it has multiple heads, making it versatile for day-to-day skincare needs.
Haley has been loving these boots from Blundstone this year. “They fit like a dream, they can be dressed up or down, and I don't recall feeling like I had to break them in at all!”
Haley is obsessed with her Outdoor Voices flared leggings right now. “They're so flattering, comfy, and cute,” she says. “Feels like a massive upgrade from black leggings, without having to try too hard.”
Haley also raved about this eye cream from Caudalíe this year, praising it for being the first product to ever be truly effective for her dark circles.
“Though this skincare combo is more expensive than I'd like, I plan on sticking with it for the long haul,” she says. “This serum and cream honestly feel like a miracle mix for me, and I'm so excited to see how well this works over time!”
Haley has literally never gotten more compliments on her outfits than when she’s wearing these jeans. They're versatile, flattering, and comfy! “A miracle, to be honest,” she says.
B+C Head of Content, Ali, has had a ton of Kiehl's empties from this year, and she loves this duo in particular because they’re very hydrating.
“These two nourishing products keep my skin reasonably moisturized in Los Angeles’s desert climate,” she says.
“These soft, tailored pants are so good, I had to buy them in black and gray,” Ali says. “I'm in my elastic waistband era (AKA comfy pants only), but these look far more elevated than casual slacks.”
Ali is on her third pair of Allbirds Tree Runners – for good reason! “This white pair goes with everything, is the comfiest sneaker I've ever worn, and is machine washable,” she says. “I walk upwards of 5 miles a day in these (usually with my dog), and wear 'em to the ground. I've gotten pairs for my mom and husband, too, who love them!”
Ali says Roen candles have a strong scent (even when unlit) and make her home smell amazing. “This is probably one of my most-complimented products I own,” she says.
“This was a birthday gift that has taken my audiobook habit to the next level,” Ali says. “No more tangled wires!”
This pan was a major step-up for Meredith from her previously worn-down one. The nonstick coating is *actually* nonstick (unlike other brand's promises), but the only thing she doesn't like is she can't put it in the dishwasher.
This tea kettle brightens up Ali’s kitchen in the cutest way! Everyone needs a little dose of color every now and then.
These are Ali’s absolute fave drinking glasses. The glass straws are the most elegant feature!
These cute checkered hand towels let Ali try out a fleeting trend in a small, noncommittal way. The range of colors is too cute!
Ali recently added this IKEA lamp to her desk setup which has been major for supplying cozy light during the more recent, shorter winter days.
"I bought this art print for my bedroom and she's everything to me,” Ali says. We love a statement piece!
Smartwool socks are the standard for hiking (in Meredith’s experience), and she will always rave about them. “The extra compression and cushion makes a huge difference as opposed to regular socks,” she says.
Meredith loves these headphones because they are excellent at noise cancellation. They are extremely helpful for focusing at work and drowning out crying kids on the airplane, too.
For Ali, this silky-smooth lip treatment is her go-to when her Burt’s Bees is out of reach.
Hair bows were so in this year, and Ali couldn’t get enough of these satin ones!
For Meredith, this is “literally the best lotion I've tried for my dry skin since I moved to Colorado,” and boy, does it get dry there! “I’m in love with how thick and creamy it is, and I can actually feel the hydration last past a few hours.”
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