I spent last night on amazon, buying all the "best seller" beauty items.. over 8k reviews? yep, I'll put that in my cart.. (does amazon 'buy' reviews??)
Anyway, I am curious any items, beauty related or otherwise that live up to the hype? that you love?
kiwi / 625 posts
I'll start.. I LOVE
sara happ 'The Lip Scrub'
Amopé Pedi Perfect Foot File
kiehl's deodorant (the best)
Nespresso machines
wonderful pea / 17279 posts
Bravado nursing tank and sleep bra (HB recommendation)
Zippered crib sheets http://quickzipsheet.com/
Urban Decay Naked Eyeshadow Palette
Jamaican Black Castor Oil for hair- I use Shea Moisture products (HB's Mrs. Jazz recommended)
pomegranate / 3350 posts
My Clarisonic! I bought it when it was all the rage but stopped using it after LO1 was born because I was just too exhausted to even care. I've been dealing with breakouts this pregnancy and the only thing that helps is using the Clarisonic every single night. Love it.
honeydew / 7230 posts
@oskarsmommy: The nespresso machine! Yes definitely. Love it!
@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: I spent a whole year and a half using cheap nursing bras. When my kids were 18 months I finally got a Bravado and it is soooo nice! I wish I'd worn one from the start!
nectarine / 2765 posts
Love these, great idea!
I agree with @skipra:, I love my Clarisonic!
Arbonne make up primer. I seriously can't be without it.
persimmon / 1458 posts
@oskarsmommy: I'm intrigued by the Kiehl's deodorant. I love their lip balm.
persimmon / 1310 posts
The ikea gulliver convertible crib
Bumgenius freetimes
Ole henriksen skin care (especially the mask)
Shake shack
Dry shampoo
grapefruit / 4085 posts
@Canoli: Been using Kiehl's lip balm religiously since college!!
pear / 1718 posts
@Iced Tea: yes...dry shampoo changed my life. As a brunette, I like the brown tinted Batiste.
Also, Seche Vite top coat nail polish.
pear / 1703 posts
Keekaroo peanut!! This is my fav baby item this time around! I love not having to wash a sheet, it just wipes clean and major bonus is baby loves lingering on there after diaper changes :happy
wonderful pea / 17279 posts
@Iced Tea: @808love: mmm Shake Shack, yes!
@Autumnmama79: 
the Keekaroo. DH fought me tooth & nail on this since someone gave us a used changing pad. When it arrived his mind was blown. He wouldn't even let the movers pack it up for the six days our belongings were in transit.
nectarine / 2765 posts
@808love: I really love this one, Bobbie Brown serum foundation. It always goes on smooth & stays put
https://m.bobbibrowncosmetics.com/product/14460/35675/New/Intensive-Skin-Serum-Foundation-SPF/SS15
cantaloupe / 6131 posts
Dior show mascara.
Living Proof dry shampoo (thanks @pancakes!)
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream
Microplane foot scraper
Marpac Dohm
Trader Joe's peppermint lip balm
Calmoseptine ointment for diaper rash
Make Up Forever HD foundation (heavier coverage)
Clinique Perfectly Real foundation (natural coverage)
Nars blush in Torrid
NYX Dawn to Dusk palette (cheap knock off version of Naked palette) great for everyday
grapefruit / 4997 posts
@Somebunny: @kakimochi: I picked up a pressure cooker from Cuisine Art because it was on sale. I haven't used it yet though, hope it works as well as the Instapot brand.
persimmon / 1458 posts
@808love: I'm a huge fan of Bare Minerals. I use the loose powder foundation because I only like a light coverage foundation and it is perfect and covers the redness and evens my skin tone.
nectarine / 2461 posts
All-Clad master chef 2, Kitchenaid stand mixer, Mrs Meyers Clean Day products, Nars eyeliner and blush, FRER.
@Autumnmama79: @Mrs. Lemon-Lime: I just got a keekaroo peanut based on HB rave reviews-- very excited 
I don't think I'll have the patience for regular pads/covers since we don't have laundry.
@QBbride: @gingerbebe: DiorShow is the shit, love it.
@Anya: @SweetCaroline: I keep meaning to try seche vite, thanks for the reminder!
@Caly: have you ever tried bobbie brown's concealer stick? I've heard really good things.
nectarine / 2461 posts
@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: aren't you the one who posted about that life in play diaper bag organizer thing? Did you end up getting it, and what do you think of it if so?
pomelo / 5084 posts
@Autumnmama79: YES! I wish I had known about this before we bought our changing pad! Boo! Haha.
pomelo / 5084 posts
I can't really think of anything ... maybe Burt's Bees baby clothes? A lot more expensive than on-sale Carters or Target which I usually get, haha, but way nicer, softer, etc.
kiwi / 625 posts
@Canoli: it is the best! No smell to it which I love, and it is the only deodorant that really works!
pear / 1593 posts
@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: I have a cheaper version of the keekaroo that I love, and can just not wrap my head around a changing pad with cloth covers to deal with!!
I don't know if this is a "hype" item, but I got a Laura Geller gelato illuminator (gilded honey) in my latest Birchbox and I'm obsessed with it! I feel so summery with it, plus I can use it as eye shadow too.
wonderful pea / 17279 posts
@LCTBQE: yes, I did get it. Dang, I run everything by the Bee!
The biggest selling factor for me was I could use it with a Longchamp and it would be sturdy enough to keep the bag upright. In reality, I must pack both sides pretty evenly to do that. I love all the different compartments- some big, some small. The Comotomo bottles we use fit very snug in the cold bottle sleeve compartment.
I am not a fan of the changing pad that comes with it. It's just two pieces of wipeable material sewn together. Given that LO's daycare uses a paper towel over a countertop to change the babies I know a plush pad isn't necessary, but still. I just layer a swaddle blanket on top of the pad when using it.
Here's a pic of it when it's not packed for an outing. I still have extra clothes, a couple books, and some other stuff in there.
honeydew / 7463 posts
@LCTBQE: @Anya: If you guys like seche vite...Essie Gel Setter. Omg. Amazing. Topcoat with the look of a gel mani (super shiny) and at least 7 days of wear. Can use it over any nail polish and don't have to soak it off like gel.
honeydew / 7463 posts
Simple wishes hands free pumping bra
Bravado Silk nursing bras (I still miss mine almost 2 years later)
Essie Gel Setter topcoat
Peter Thomas Roth CC cream
Nude Progenius Face Oil
Someone on here recommended the Stila self adjusting blush and I LOVE it!
@rainbowsprinkles: recommended the smash box high definition concealer and I'm obsessed
@youboots: I got a sample of the vasanti brighten up scrub and just ordered a full size!
In general, good designer jeans. I didn't understand it for the longest time, jeans are jeans, and then I got my first pair of J Brand a few years ago...it's just night and day. I still gag at the prices so I bargain shop as much as I can at Nordstrom rack and TJ Maxx. And clearance at Bloomies 
If you look you can find them for about the same price as a pair at Gap!
Jo Malone hand wash. It's just perfection. I keep it in our guest bath only though because of the price 
I feel like I'm such a product whore but I can't think of anything else!
eggplant / 11824 posts
@808love: I LOVE Chanel foundation. It's fantastic! Depending on what you're looking to spend, in the under $20 category, I think Revlon color stay can't be beat. But the Chanel foundation is amazing. Their makeup counters are great; I'm sure they would give you samples to try.
hostess / papaya / 10219 posts
@808love: I loooove the Clarins skin illusion foundation. It feels great and smells fresh. It is full coverage but doesn't look like makeup. Someone at work said that she wished she could get away with not wearing make up like I do! She was jealous of my skin! Haha! I informed her that I wear quite a bit of make up actually
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