MY FAVES - Arlyn Says

I’ve tested a lot of things over the course of my career as an editor and writer, but I’ve also tested things just for me and my life. Anything you see on this list gets a big thumbs up from me after hours, weeks, even years of happy usage. Check back often as I add products regularly.

Home Things

Vitruvi Stone Diffuser

Definitely the most beautiful diffuser on the market. Available in 5 colors.

IKEA Sanela Curtains

$60 for a pair, room darkening and awesome. Come in 5 colors.

C&B Lounge II Sofa

One of the greatest sofas I ever owned. SUPER deep!

Maxwell Sectional

My sofa! Deep, plush sofa with a traditional look.

F&B Inchyra Blue

My dining room paint color. Not quite blue, not quite green.

White Dove Paint

By Benjamin Moore, soft, warm but not yellow white.

IKEA Hovsta Frame

Birch wood pairs up beautifully with most art pieces.

IKEA Ribba Frame

The Ribba line, in general, is great, but particularly this float frame.

Snowe Towel Set

Beautiful washed linen kitchen towels that double as aprons.

Shower Caddy

Another Simplehuman win. Holds EVERYTHING & doesn’t rust.

Butterfly Step Can

My preferred trash can for smaller or narrow kitchens.

Threshold Sheets

These “Performance” sheets from Target are the best under $50.

Brooklinen Luxe Sheets

Soft, cool-to-the-touch wonderful sheets. Worth the splurge.

Dyson V7 Absolute

The best vacuum I’ve ever owned that made me love vacuuming.

Quiet Town Shower Curtain

Quiet Town makes stunning shower curtains. I <3 this one!

Cambria Curtain Rod

My go-to curtain rod for the price. Also great in matte black.

Cambria Classic Clip Rings

These match up perfectly with the Cambria curtain rod.

IKEA Tibast Curtains

The best white budget curtains. I have these in my living room.

Wool Dryer Balls

I’ll never use dryer sheets again. + faster drying times.

Target Linen Napkins

I really love these for everyday dining use.

Square Print Set

The prints I used for the DIY artwork above my sofa.

Clothes Things

Summersalt Sarong

Matches all my suits, dries super fast & I just plain love it.

Panache Underwire Suit

My 100% favorite underwire bra-sized swimsuit. Super supportive!

Calpak Kaya Backpack

Everyone stops to ask me about this perfect laptop/work bag.

Madewell Pull-On Shorts

I reach for these shorts every time I don’t want to wear jeans.

Target Striped Pajama Top

I sized up one size and it feels like a dream.

Gap Utility Jacket

The outerwear Goldilocks: I grab for anything, goes with everything.

Old Navy Rockstar Jeans

Favorite jeans for the price. I own 3 pairs in the petite length.

Terry V-Neck Romper

One-piece outfits are my fave, especially when about $30.

Target Pajama Set

You’ve never felt anything softer, tbh. Keeps me cool at night.

Soludos Leopard Mule

Comfortable out of the box in a fun leopard print.

Plush Knit Lounge Joggers

Like wearing air for pants. These are my “weekend” pants.

Nisolo Huaraches

Like a second skin. My go-to summer (year-round?) sandal.

Madewell Cotton Tee

The BEST T-shirt. Full stop. I own it in 5 colors.

Leather Apple Watch Band

Real leather & under $30! Super easy to snap on and off.

Kristin Ess French Pins

No more hair-tie headaches. I can’t leave home without them.

French Terry Sweatshirt

Outrageously soft, washes well and looks cute with everything.

Reebok Classic Nylon

My wear-with-anything sneaker that’s under $40.

Body & Skin Things

Beautyblender Pro

I’ve used this for the last 5+ years to put on my foundation.

Farmacy Honeymoon Glow

I wear this every other night and leaves my skin super soft.

Paula’s Choice Moisturizer

Smells a little funny but perfectly balances my greasy yet dry skin.

Amika Dry Shampoo

Leaves my greasy hair feeling fresh without chalkiness.

Sunday Riley C.E.O. Glow

My favorite face oil: gives me an inner glow & clear skin.

Skinfix Oil Cleanser

Oil cleansers are ideal for makeup removal. Cruelty-free.

Schmidt’s Deodorant

The only natural deodorant that works (really well) for me.

Saturday Skin Toner

Most effective toner I’ve ever used for reducing pores & lines.

Revlon One-Step Dryer

Makes my flat hair voluminous. Super easy to use.

Reusable Face Pads

Replaced one-time cotton pads for makeup removal & toner.

Laneige Sleeping Mask

I use at night every few days for a boost of moisture.

Korres Cream Cleanser

Holy Grail cleanser. Removes makeup and isn’t drying.

Kate Sommerville Cleanser

One of my favorite everyday cleansers. Makes my glowy.

It Cosmetics CC Cream

Amazing coverage with very little product. Cruelty-free.

Megababe Thigh Rescue

Thigh chafe and under shorties be gone!

Megababe Bust Dust

Tired of boob sweat? Me, too! This works wonders.

COSRX Pimple Patches

These patches are pimple game-changers. Buy multiple packs.

Farmacy Eye Cream

Doesn’t make my eyes sting (!!), cruelty-free and “clean.”

Food & Kitchen Things

OXO 5Lb Food Scale

Want to be a better baker? Weight out your ingredients.

Ninja Air Fryer Max XL

Solidly in the “what did I do before this” category.

Cuisinart Food Processor

This no-frills food processor is an industry favorite.

Staub Cocotte

Staub over Le Creuset all day. Feel free to ask me why.

Silpat – Half Sheet

I use to roast veggies, cook meats and, of course, baking.

OXO Salad Spinner

You’ll never have soggy lettuce again. Trust me.

OXO Potato Peeler

I live and die by this. Super sharp & comfortable to hold.

OXO Locking Tongs

REALLY good tongs are always worth the price.

OXO Can Opener

I will never buy another can opener. OXO for life.

Misen Nonstick Pan

Tremendous non-stick pan for a great price.

Microplane

Use for hard cheeses, zest, garlic, ginger & beyond.

KitchenAid Blender

Awesome, powerful blender for under $150.

J.A. Henckels Chefs Knife

You don’t need a knife block. You just need a good chef’s knife.

Glass Mixing Bowl Set

Dishwasher- and microwave-safe. I’ll never live without.

Fine Mesh Strainer

I keep this hung on my kitchen wall I use it so often.

End-Grain Cutting Board

Eng-grain boards show less wear & are better on knives.

Dough Scraper

Use to move chopped veggies quickly, and for biscuit making.

Anchor Measuring Cups

They nest into themselves for easy storage.