The 12 Most Popular Things You've Bought That We’ve Written About So Far In 2023
by The Candidly Team
This one is for those of you who can’t resist a good peak behind the curtain.
We know we spend lots of time barking at you about the things we love (even when it occasionally means we contribute to selling out those very things). But only we get to sneak into our analytics and spy on what you loved, too.
So while we’re well aware when you don’t get as enthused as we do about our perfect, perfect choices (poolside-chic outfit, anyone?), we’d be lying if we said we didn’t desperately crave value your approval.
And you definitely "approved” of these 12 items.
We weren’t exactly surprised to learn what’s topped the list of what you’ve bought this year via our site. However, we were sort of floored by the taste level of these 12 cumulative items.
Throw them all into a suitcase, and we have a foolproof carry-on bag of some chic French lady who glows from head to to toe and, obviously, smells amazing.
So here they are, all together, just waiting to be packed:
1. Marcella Clara Dress
This dress was sold out for 3 weeks after we wrote about it. Coincidence? Doubtful. Especially since we wholeheartedly believe, and definitely droned on about, how every woman should have it in her closet, because in addition to feeling like you’re wearing the softest and lightest of loungewear, it’s also maybe the single most flattering maxi dress on every body type. It’s one of those things we can just toss on solo, hair thrown into a nest of a top-knot, and poof, we look our best.
Price: $108
2. Furtuna Due Alberi Biphase Moisturizing Oil
We could go on and on about this miracle oil (and we have), but we’re pretty sure it was our very real and very own before and after photo that sold every bottle of it from our site. Attribute-wise, it plumps, smooths, repairs, and replenishes our skin like no other. And while it may seem like the most “indulgent” item on this list, the good people at Furtuna were kind enough to give us a code for 25% off. Use CANDIDLY25.
Price: starts at $100
3. Embryolisse Lait-Crème Fluid
So we wrote this article about 8 truly special “French Pharmacy” products you can buy right now on Amazon. Needless to say, you shared our appreciation for the precision in quality and whimsical scent that makes French toiletries unique. And this “everything-you-could-want-in-a-body-lotion” lotion is actually what inspired that entire article. The smell. We die.
Price: $35
4. Abercrombie Curve Love Ultra-High Rise Ankle Straight Jeans
If you know us at all, you know that we keep writing about these jeans. But that’s simply because they figured out women’s curves in a way almost no other jeans have. Smooth glide over our bottoms and a high-waist that doesn’t leave an enormous kangaroo pouch. They make getting dressed easier every day, which is why they undoubtedly win all of you over as well.
But this year, we also managed to discover our favorite wide-leg jeans (again, they’re perfect on curves). We all unanimously agreed that these are the foolproof pair we’re always fantasizing about but never find. And now you can, right HERE.
Price: $99
5. Andie Swim The Amalfi
The fit of this suit did nothing short of change our lives. And that inspired our Editor-in-Chief to write an opus to it, complete with real try-on photos. Unlike the piles of one-pieces that are always pulling on our front, yet sagging in the back and just leaving us feeling generally shitty and unsupported, this suit does every. single, thing. right. It’s one of our favorite things, and yours, too apparently.
Price: $95
6. Chanel Rouge Coco Flash Lipstick
We have been known to refer to this lipstick in the color Boy as being the most foolproof, your-lips-but-better lipstick in existence. It’s probably the most essential one of the 4 things we use to get our juiciest, most natural lips…and that we carry everywhere. However, TikTok (we know, we know) actually introduced us to a shocking drugstore alternative known as Revlon Super Lustrous Glass Shine in Sparkling Honey, which we wrote about HERE. And guys, it’s soooooo good, but sadly, it sells out all the time.
Price: $45
7. J. Crew Classic-fit Boatneck Top In Stripe
We first wrote about this top as a crucial piece in a classic French-lady’s closet. It’s pretty much the most flattering shirt we own, so it makes sense that you snapped it up in droves. It’s also one of those easy staples you wear with jeans, and you immediately look more polished and “dressed” than when you resign yourself to yet another dull, ill-fitting tee.
Price: $49.50
8. Tronjori High-Waist, Wide Leg Palazzo Pants
We wrote about these pants more than 2 years ago and they’re ALWAYS in our top 10 list of most-bought items on our site. Cheap. Insanely flattering. Look expensive. Makes complete sense.
Price: $34
9. Klorane Dry Shampoo With Oat Milk
We’re not surprised that you’ve bought hundreds of bottles of this dry shampoo. Once we tried it, we bought multiples ourselves just in case they ever go out of stock, because we cannot be without it ever again. It’s just that good. Dry shampoos are tricky, and often do the exact opposite of what they promise, leaving our hair limp and heavy. This one is light as air and just hands-down the best.
Price: $16
10. Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder
We were personally astonished when we tested out this confusing product which is best described as a silky, primer-like, blurring, powdery, cream. One of the reasons it’s undoubtedly so popular is that you cannot mess up the shade. Even if you choose something slightly too light or warm or dark for your skin tone, these forgiving colors just always work. Plus, your skin will look like SILK. See it for yourself HERE. It’s also the ideal solution for women who can get a little oily but still want to have a healthy glow.
Price: $36
11. Jones Road Miracle Balm
This product is made for those of us with more “mature” skin, because it’s light as nothing, doesn’t seep into our pores, and leaves the most natural tinted flush. We have written tributes to THIS gorgeous little pot of pure genius. And we fully expect it to remain on our most popular list year after year, as we ourselves will continue to dab it on our cheeks for all of time.
Price: $38
12. Bioderma Atoderm Cleansing Oil
And of course, there is one final French Pharmacy item on this list. But this one is a true original, and so we very much get why you dove in. It’s a cleansing “oil.” Right, an oil. Basically, it adds a whole other unexpected level of deep hydration in the shower. This is especially ideal for those of us who run extra dry, even with all the creams and lotions and oils we apply aprés shower.
Price: $37
At The Candidly, we try a lot of stuff so you don’t have to. We only recommend things we truly love, and that we think you’ll love, too. All products are chosen independently by our creative team, and all details reflect the price and availability of products at the time of publication. If you buy something we link to, The Candidly may earn a commission.
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