I Never Shop on Amazon, but Even I Added These 10 Fashion, Home, and Beauty Finds to My Cart This Year

Photo:Amazon (4) Amazon (4) As PEOPLE’s senior shopping writer, my work days consist of researching and writing about all of thebest fashion, beauty, and home findsretailers have to offer. When it comes to my shopping habits, however, I actually have a shocking secret to share: I really don’t shop on Amazon all that often (gasp!). Check out the 10 best things I purchased on Amazon in 2024, including skin care essentials, cozy closet staples, and PEOPLE Tested-approved picks.

I Recreated Jennifer Lopez's Polished Look with These Trousers from Her Go-To Activewear Brand

Photo:BACKGRID; Bellocqimages/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images BACKGRID; Bellocqimages/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images When I feel fashion fatigue — aka not knowing what to wear — I turn toHollywood for inspiration. Oftentimes, celebrities have a go-to look that they opt for when running errands, and they always look effortlessly trendy while doing so. Those are the outfits I want to replicate and keep in my back pocket. On more than one occasion, Jennifer Lopez has opted for a comfortable yet polished ensemble that includes a pair of trousers and a tank top, button-down, or basic T-shirt.

I Set Aside $100 for New Spring Decor, and I Can’t Believe These 7 Pieces Fit Within My Budget

Photo:Walmart (4) Walmart (4) My nine-to-five isshopping Walmart, so I’m constantly tempted to buy new arrivals that catch my eye. Right now it’s thespring home decor, and I want everything. Walmart Spring Decor Picks with $100 Budget Walmart $13 at Walmart I’m buying this modern bubble vase fromDrew Barrymore’s lineas a fun decorative accent for my coffee table, shelves, or countertop — the hardest part is deciding on the color, as it comes in four spring shades, including sage green, pink, taupe, and cream.

I Shopped Amazon’s Black Friday Sale Early and Found the 15 Absolute Best Deals

Photo:Amazon (4)In case you missed it:Amazon kicked off its Black Friday saleone week early this year.The deals hubis overflowing with impressive markdowns from every category ahead of November 29 and, as anAmazon shopping expert, I rounded up the only 15 discounts you need to see. You can score major savings of up to 45 percent off right now on Apple AirPods, Dyson hair tools, Coach bags, Lodge cookware, and so much more before Black Friday officially goes into full gear next week.

I Swear by This Korean Skincare Staple to Hydrate and Protect My Skin Every Day — and It's Under $20

Photo:AmazonMy mother instilled theimportance of sunscreenin me at a young age, but it took several years to find a staple for myeveryday skincare routine. On my journey for my holy grail product, I used sunscreens that left a ghostly white cast on my face, some that caused irritation, and others that pilled in seconds.That was until I stumbled upon theInnisfree Daily UV Defence Face Sunscreen, an icon of the reviewer-reveredKorean skincare brand.