Owala Watter Bottles, Levi’s Jeans, and More Items We Influenced Each Other to Buy in 2024
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As shopping experts, our job is to find you the products you should be buying right now.
But while we’re scouring the internet for the sales you should be taking advantage of, celebrity-inspired buys, or writing about items we’ve vetted that live up to the hype, it’s hard not to be swayed and add some of these gems to our own virtual shopping carts. Below is our list of Amazon products that we covered this year and immediately added to our own carts. See what convinced us to buy them and how they’ve stacked up in 2024.
Amazon Items We Bought This Year
- Orolay Thickened Down Jacket, $150
- Nyx Professional Makeup Bare with Me Concealer Serum, $12
- PurSteam 10-in-1 Steam Mop, $80 (orig. $100)
- Bedsure All-Season Comforter, $26 (orig. $47)
- Steve Madden Possession Platform Sneakers, $70 with coupon (orig. $100)
- Lodge 10.25-Inch Cast Iron Skillet, $17 (orig. $34)
- Automet 2-Piece Lounge Set, $66 (orig. $70)
- Owala FreeSip Water Bottle, $28
- Levi’s Ribcage Wide-Leg Jeans, $98
- Hawmam Linen Bath Sheets, $39
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Orolay Thickened Down Jacket
Amazon
$150
“Yes, I bought the coat that tons of women who shop at Amazon will have this winter. And I don't regret it because it's warm, stylish, and functional. So many pockets! It's no wonder it was named the best winter coat by PEOPLE editors. I love it so much, I'm contemplating buying it in two more colors.” — Shalwah Evans, senior shopping editor
Nyx Professional Makeup Bare with Me Concealer Serum
Amazon
$12
“Not only did our testers love this drugstore concealer, but it was also recommended to us by a professional makeup artist. Testers and MUAs claim it’s great for dry skin, and after trying it for myself, I have to agree: It’s hydrating, lightweight, and offers great coverage.” — Genevieve Cepeda, staff shopping writer
PurSteam 10-in-1 Steam Mop
Amazon
$100
$80
“After reading shopping writer Toni Sutton’s article on this multi-use steam mop, I knew I had to buy it. I love that I don’t have to get disposable mop pads and that it’s ready to use in seconds. It even removed spots on my hardwood floors that I thought were permanent! And when my 5-year-old decided to take a purple glue stick to the floors, it picked up the residue in just one pass.” — Kayla Kitts, shopping editor
Bedsure All-Season Comforter
Amazon
$47
$26
“I needed a new duvet insert, and Toni Sutton highlighted comforter deals at just the right time. This budget-friendly PEOPLE-Tested winner caught my eye, and as a hot sleeper, I can attest that the comforter keeps me just warm enough without overheating at night.” — Maggie Horton, shopping writer
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Steve Madden Possession Platform Sneakers, $70 with coupon
Amazon
$100
$70
“I was looking for some chunky sneakers earlier this year, and when I saw how Alyssa Brascia styled this pair from Steve Madden with so many outfits, I immediately added them to my Amazon cart. They’re my go-to shoes for pretty much all occasions since they’re easy to dress up or down — I’ve worn them with dresses in the summer and sweatshirts and leggings in the fall.” — Alex Nelson, senior shopping editor & strategist
Lodge 10.25-Inch Cast Iron Skillet
Amazon
$34
$17
“I invested in this Lodge skillet this year after learning all the ways shopping writer Clara McMahon uses it. Reviewers and I agree that it's a “kitchen essential” that holds up — not too bad for a pan that only costs $20!” — Lindsey Greenfeld, senior shopping editor
Automet 2-Piece Lounge Set
Amazon
$70
$66
“We are constantly writing about cozy clothes on Amazon, so I got this sweatsuit on sale during October Prime Day. Now that it's really cold out, it's the first thing I'm grabbing out of the laundry pile.” — Laura Gurfein, shopping director
Owala FreeSip Water Bottle
Amazon
$28
“I’ve been in the market for an insulated water bottle with a covered spout to take on the go. So when Clara McMahon wrote that this cute Owala water bottle has that plus a ‘convenient top handle,’ the only thing that kept me from checking out immediately was deciding what color to get.” — Isabel Garcia, senior shopping writer
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Levi’s Ribcage Wide-Leg Jeans
Amazon
$98
“We've extensively covered wide-leg jeans at PEOPLE, and most recently I wrote about the newly engaged Selena Gomez, who wore a pair for a date night. I've since been obsessed with wide-leg jeans like this Levi's pair. I just love the baggy feel and high-waist design.” — Madison Yauger, shopping editor
Hawmam Linen Bath Sheets
Amazon
$39
“After reading that this two-piece bath towel set absorbed an entire bowl of water, I had to have them. The towels are incredibly soft and soaked up every water droplet as soon as I wrapped one around myself. Plus, the color hasn’t faded over time.” — Toni Sutton, shopping writer
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