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“Would Recommend” — a collection of our shopping editors’ favorite finds on the internet, brought to you by HuffPost Finds.
It’s the end of another year — so, of course, our shopping editors are reflecting back on all of their receipts.
This year has been, uh, let’s just go with the word “unpredictable.” 2020 was all about staying in and social distancing — which meant tending to our gardens (even the virtual ones!), sweating through an at-home workout and birthday brunches over Zoom. And when we did actually go out, masks became must-haves.
But it was retail therapy that helped the three of us get through these 12 months (we did start this series way back in January after all).
Now that 2020 is almost officially over, we wanted to share with you, our dear readers, the things that helped us get through this year. We looked back at our order confirmation emails and credit card statements — picking out the very best of the best. These are the things that we definitely would recommend to anyone.
A mattress for the sweetest of dreams

Allswell
After much research, I decided to buy a new Allswell mattress. There are three different Allswell mattresses to choose from, but I settled on the cheapest: “The Allswell.” Not only was it affordable (the queen-sized version of this mattress is just $375), “The Allswell” has features like a charcoal infused memory foam (to help hot sleepers stay cool) and individually-wrapped coils (so the mattress doesn’t move too much when you move).
I loved it so much that I even wrote my own review on it. This mattress has just enough firmness without feeling like I’m being sunk into my bed or laying on a rock. I don’t get overheated at night and have to wrap myself out of my blankets. It’s exactly what I wanted out of my mattress. Now, I don’t have to count sheep to sleep. — Ambar Pardilla, Commerce Writer
Daily skin care peels that are pretty appealing

Sephora
The lunch option that’s made my days super easy

Daily Harvest
The all-in-one AHA treatment that’s internet famous

Sephora
Good Genes is an all-in-one lactic acid treatment. Lactic acid can be used as a light exfoliant. The treatment has ingredients like lemongrass and licorice (you can get a hint of it when applying). It’s supposed to smooth your skin. I wanted to know if it was worth the hype — especially since staying in since March has definitely changed how my face feels and looks (little bumps here and there, plus a lack of a “glow”).
I finally get why Good Genes is such a cult-favorite. It definitely has changed my skin for the better — to how it was in pre-pandemic times. My skin feels soft and my pores aren’t pouring out. I use it every night before bed. Once I finished the smallest size of the bottle, I thought it was so worth it that I stocked up on the $85 version at Sephora. — Pardilla
Custom hair care for a little self-care during a stressful year

Prose
The jeans I live in on weekends

Everlane
A face mask that’s actually fashionable

ban.do
An affordable, easy-to-wear concealer that’s buildable

Glossier
The closest I’ve gotten to a spa in a year

Glossier
The hot brush that launched a thousand reviews

Amazon
The HuffPost Finds team has dubbed the Revlon One-Step “the internet’s favorite hair-drying brush.” And we aren’t alone in that thinking — everyone from CNN to Vox and Glamour has written about this very hot hot brush.
So what does it actually do? This hot brush doesn’t just dry your hair — it helps to add volume, too. I have frizzy curls naturally and this brush keeps my locks wavy with just enough volume on top. It takes me about 10 minutes to dry off my hair after a shower. This brush is definitely ideal if you’re not looking to spend too much time on your hair (I know I’m not!). — Pardilla
Dressy lounge pants, the hero of my WFH wardrobe

Universal Standard
The only shoes I wore for five months straight

Anthropologie
Earrings that make a statement on video calls

Lele Sadoughi
Find these earrings for $99 at Lele Sadoughi
.The game that defined the beginning of the pandemic for many of us

Amazon
The lip gloss I wore year round

Sephora
A set of satin scrunchies for when you don’t want to let your hair down

Amazon
Find the set for $9 at Amazon.
A espresso machine for caffeine stans

Bed Bath & Beyond
The only way I drink enough water

bkr
A mascara for commercial-worthy lashes

Sephora
Find it for $35 at Sephora.
An ice cream maker to chill out no matter the season

Williams Sonoma