New year, same ol' monthly rifle through our anonymous shopping data to find readers' top-bought items of the past 30 days. The only prominent difference, as per usual, is the product picks. And, based on these January buys, our readers are gearing up for an organized, good-smelling, orgasmic, and cozy 2023.
We saw a small batch of New Year's resolution purchases: vegan cookbooks, sweat-wicking sports bras, rose-steeped surface cleaners, and more self-improvement products. But, those reasonable picks got caught up in the mix of funky dining chairs, meticulous sex toys, and $80 bronzing serums that also topped January's charts. A few new and notables snuck their way into this month's roundup as well — Dirty Labs might just be the new status laundry detergent while Caraa's poofy weekender could dethrone the BeÃs duffle for most popular travel bag. Alas, we're not here to forecast 2023 new hottest shopping trends. We're here to showcase January's best-selling products according to Refinery29 readers like we do every month. So without further ado, revel in the 29 most-wanted and adored gems ahead.
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In January we conducted an all-out investigation on how toactuallymake your home smell good (that's not just lighting a candle or two). Angry Orange's effective odor eliminator made its way into a great deal of readers' carts — blame it on the concentrated formula, sweet citrus scent, or 72,000+ 5-star Amazon reviews.
Angry Orange Citrus Deodorizer, $, available at Amazon
Dior Addict Lip Glow Oil
Ask any Gen Z about Dior and the word "clothing" won't even make an appearance. Instead, the younger generation is all about the fashion house's beauty products — specifically, the TikTok-famous Lip Glow Oil that nourishes while enhancing your lips' natural color.
What started out as a simple Instagram ad has since transformed into our senior writer Karina Hoshikawa's new favorite laundry soap. According to her, she "can't stay mad for long at the algorithm because this stuff is legit." Dirty Labs' detergent checks all of the boxes: gentle on sensitive skin (thank you, bio-based ingredients), aromatic, and affordable.
We went on quite the internet scavenger hunt in an attempt to find this best-selling bronzing serum in stock. Twas' a success. This bottled sunshine lets you skip the tanning with its vitamin D-mimicking ingredients. A sensitive skin savior that's currently available at Walmart.
Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi Antipollution Sunshine Serum, $, available at Walmart
Everlane The Track Oversized Crew
Everlane's organic cotton crews pair perfectly with matching sweatpants but are also worth sporting with denim shorts, linen slacks, and so on. This vibrant green color caught our eyes, specifically.
Everlane The Track Oversized Crew, $, available at Everlane
Castlery Pebble Loveseat
Couch potatoes (aka, on-site reviewers) applaud this stylish two-seater for its compact size, chic earthy colorways, and cozy feel. One Castlery reviewer writes, "It's really comfortable and yet so cute! I love the curved backrest, it looks way more expensive than it actually [is]. Love it and already bought the matching ottoman."
Castlery Pebble Loveseat, $, available at Castlery
Serta At Home Leighton Task Chair
For those who dread getting out of bed for work in the morning, we may have found a solution. Serta took its comfy mattress expertise and applied it to one of its very own office chairs, so peeps can at least feel like they're still chilling under the covers. Numerous Refinery29 readers welcomed this seat into their homes last month, and we highly recommend it.
Serta Leighton Home Office Chair, $, available at Wayfair
Lelo Dot Rechargeable Silicone Clitoral Vibrator
Precision, precision, precision — the Lelo Dot is for those who know exactly what they want and where. Although the brand's popular Sona 2 Cruise was the top-bought clitoral vibrator (for about the sixth month in a row) in January, Lelo's Dot made more sales than it ever has before. A few highlights: long-lasting charge, waterproof materials, a soft bendable tip, figure-eight rhythmic oscillation, and more.
LELO Dot Rechargeable Silicone Clitoral Vibrator, $, available at Lovehoney
We-Vibe Touch
Introducing another worthwhile addition to your bedside drawer: the We-Vibe Touch. Add it to your cart and prepare for eight unique vibration modes, medical-grade silicone, and a beginner-friendly design. It's also great for couples.
Readers adore this budget-friendly bed for its crowd-pleasing hybrid construction — meaning, it's ideal for low-maintenance sleepers looking for a simple, cozy place to snooze for under-$500.
Lululemon Like A Cloud High-Neck Longline Bra Light Support
Over here at Refinery29, Boxing Day might as well as be "Lululemon Day" because of the sheer magnitude of peeps scoring the brand's sweat-wicking gear every December 26. Fortunately, this top-bought sports bra was a January top seller but is still on sale.
Lululemon Like a Cloud High-Neck Longline Bra Light Support, B/C Cup, $, available at Lululemon
Quince SuperSoft Fleece Wide Leg Pants
Head to Quince for high-quality, affordable basics — from cozy comforters to supple fleece wide-leg pants. Both of which are consistent reader best sellers.
Quince SuperSoft Fleece Wide Leg Pants, $, available at Quince
Quince Ultra-Stretch Ponte Bootcut Pant
Quince is also home to a pair of forgiving yoga pants fit for running through TSA, boarding planes, and sleeping in airports after the occasional canceled flight. Aka, they make for excellent travel pants.
Quince Ultra-Stretch Ponte Bootcut Pant, $, available at Quince
Buffy Cloud Comforter
Speaking of best-selling comforters, readers also show up and show out for Buffy's cloud-like bedding. The all-season blanket's best known for its upcycled fabric, cozy-yet-lightweight filling, and thoughtful stitching that prevents clumps.
George Oliver Decato Upholstered Loveseat, $, available at Wayfair
Anthropologie Keyra Folkthread Dining Chair
For a funky dining room full of color and bold prints, look to Anthropologie's furniture inventory. These foam-filled seats come in three unique patterns and are fully assembled.
Anthropologie Keyra Folkthread Dining Chair, $, available at Anthropologie
Skims Cotton Rib Briefs
Here at Refinery29 we understand the significance of a good pair of undies. In some cases, they can even make or break an outfit not because of appearance but because of comfort level. May we recommend Skims' snug Rib Briefs, specifically for our plus-size folk? They're crafted from 95% cotton and 5% spandex — plus, the wide waistband ensures extra comfort. Available up to size 4X.
In January we said hello to the Year of the Rabbit as well as 29 Lunar New Year gifts to celebrate the momentous occasion. Coach's bunny-print purse is quite the showstopper for our readers and sure to bring on the lucky vibes for days to come.
Coach Lunar New Year Mini Wallet On A Chain, $, available at Coach Outlet
Caraa Nimbus Large
We dub it "an organizer's dream" in our popular travel bag roundup, reviewers consider it a "game changer" — in short, Caraa's ballerina pink convertible bag is a weekender worth buying.
Although cargo skirts are officially in their comeback era, readers can't pass up a good ol' fashion pair of pocket-heavy pants. One Free People reviewer mentions that these are her "favorite pants ever" while another adds that "these pants are so flattering and comfortable, it’s unreal."
Free People Tahiti Cargo Pants, $, available at Free People
Sakara Life Cookbook: Eat Clean, Play Dirty
Sakara Life is best known for its clean, rejuvenating vegan cuisine delivery service AND the expensive price tag that comes with it. But if you want to have your plant-rich whole foods and eat them too, score the founders' cookbook instead for just a little over $30.
Sakara Life Cookbook: Eat Clean, Play Dirty, $, available at Sakara
Solgaard Carry-On Closet
Over-packers, the first step is acceptance. Stop denying your indulgent ways and instead support your needs with a portable closet. Yes, Solgaard somehow crafted a carry-on equipped with expandable shelving, a USB charging port, and a durable polycarbonate shell that survives TSA security — suitcase stuffers rejoice.
Solgaard Carry-On Closet, $, available at Solgaard
Cozy Essential 20-Pack Vacuum Storage Bags
Our senior writer Karina Hoshikawa "can't shut up about these vacuum-sealed bags," and Refinery29 readers can't stop buying them. Albeit nothing new, Hoshikawa finally joined the storage bag fan club in January and "was able to zip [her] luggage shut without even sitting on it" for the first time in a long while.
Alitayee USB Travel Power Strip, $, available at Amazon
HydraLyte Shay Mitchell Lemon Squeeze
I said goodbye to sky-high dehydration in January, thanks to Shay Mitchell's citrusy Hydralyte collab. These fizzy lemon-squeeze electrolyte packets bring me back to life after cross-country flights, sweaty workouts, and late nights. Take it from me, "Not only did I notice a difference in my day-to-day energy, but I also witnessed an overall healthy shift in my lifestyle."
HydraLyte Shay Mitchell Lemon Squeeze, $, available at HydraLyte
Homecourt Steeped Rose Surface Cleaner
For a more luxurious cleaning experience, try Homecourt's aesthetically pleasing and aromatic surface spray. Not only does the concoction purify with Mediterranean cypress oil, but it also leaves notes of fresh rose lingering around the house for everyone to enjoy.
Homecourt Steeped Rose Surface Cleaner, $, available at Homecourt
The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Eye Serum 15ml
The age-old question still stands: What are eye serums and creams if not simply glorified overpriced moisturizers? In order to see if The Ordinary's radically affordable $25 serum beats these glorified-moisturizer allegations, we tested it on a handful of Refinery29 Shopping team members' under-eyes. The serum's hydrating properties, light texture, and dewy results made us give it a collective stamp of approval.
The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Eye Serum 15ml, $, available at The Ordinary
TheJolieMarket Handmade Bedside Table With Drawers
Your bed deserves a reliable sidekick to help assist you during the night. Fortunately, we found 12 viable options worthy of holding up books, balancing multiple cups of coffee, and stashing prized sex toy collections — which includes this top-bought handmade Etsy treasure.
TheJolieMarket Handmade Bedside Table With Drawers, $, available at Etsy
WellWithinTheWyld Luna
Turning your bathroom into a spa is not as hard as it seems...when you know the best products that is. Last month we scouted 24 stay-at-home-spa buys that do the trick like this adorable glass dome oil diffuser.
Skiing has long been a fashionable sport. Who can forget the way Princess Diana made the world fall for bold shell suits whenever she’d hit the slopes with her children in the early ‘90s? Over decades, celebrities have played with ski gear, making it stylish in the process, from Princess Diana’s retro oversized puffers to Jackie Kennedy’s head-to-toe red ski suit and Dionne Warwick’s reindeer-printed sweater.
Yet, when it comes to mountain dressing actually being fashionable enough to wear outside the slopes, it’s been a slow process. In fact, it’s one of the few reasons why I never tried the sport. Sure, my Caribbean-born self would rather surf over skiing any day, but after years of living on the East Coast, the lack of stylish options to ski in have made me refrain from even attempting it.
Recently, I was able to confirm my theory during a press trip to Park City, Utah, where I took a three-hour ski lesson that left me unable to walk for days. Even as a lifelong ballet dancer and volleyball player, skiing is still one of the hardest things I’ve ever tried. I’m sure the lack of ski gear didn’t help: I wore a puffy winter jacket, cargo pants, and knit gloves, a combination my instructor kept reminding me was a bad idea. That doesn’t mean it wasn’t the most fun: gliding through the bunny slopes quickly evolved into getting on a chair lift to try longer and steeper runs that terrified and excited me at the same time. Still, when I looked over to the other side, where trained skiers danced effortlessly through the snow, I remained unfazed by the sport, mostly because of the fashion. All-black outfits that made it hard to identify anyone, hefty ski glasses with orange reflective lenses, and bizarre prints that looked nothing like the chic outfits of celebrities in the past.
Still, I wondered: Could there be a fashionable future in skiing for me? Turns out, there’s a way.
Recently, a slew of collaborations have reimagined the ski season for the fashion-forward crowd. Take, for example, Canada Goose’s recent partnership with Reformation, which included floral-printed and colorblocked puffer jackets, as well as scarves and bright vests. Then, DL1961’s collaboration with ski brand Perfect Moment, bringing together the world of sports and denim in one collection, from a houndstooth denim puffer jacket and dark wash flared pants. “Creating a denim fabric that is sustainable, water resistant, and functional enough to ski in was one-half of the challenge,” DL1961 creative director Sarah Ahmed said via press release. “The other was constructing that denim in a lightweight down-based ski fit that represented the impeccable Perfect Moment aesthetic.” There have also been collaborations between brands like Michael Kors and Ellesse, which featured 80s-inspired puffer jackets, backpacks, and messenger bags, and Gucci Vault’s partnership with Head Sportswear, which featured ski suits, vests, and accessories in bright pink, yellow, and green hues.
Other recent collaborations include LoveShackFancy x Bogner, FIRE+ICE, which featured an array of pink and blue puffer jackets and waterproof pants, as well as a Woolrich and Pespow collab, made from the brands’ self-dubbed “Techno Jacquard,” a two-layer nylon-jacquard hybrid that is water repellent, windproof, and breathable.
What’s peculiar about this latest slew of collaborations is that they clearly blend sportswear and fashion in innovative ways that range from denim to colorful prints and playful takes on skiwear. While fashion has taken inspiration from the slopes before — let’s not forget Chanel’s fall 2021 collection, which included an array of logomania ski suits, and Miu Miu’s fall 2021, which included fluffy ski jackets and balaclavas — it’s hard to justify a luxury price when the outfit will likely endure extreme weather and action on the piste, leaving people to rely on straightforward ski brands for their performance offerings. But with these genuinely covetable collaborations, it seems that both worlds are looking to work with one another to bring both cabin hibernators and ski enthusiasts options to look stylish during the season.
Actually, this newfound offering has made me reconsider whether I’ll try this sport again because, when skills are not enough, there’s always a chance to flex an outfit.
See you on the bunny slopes.
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