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In the age of PR gifting and paid influencer partnerships smattered all over social media, it's hard to know whether a recommendation is wholehearted or winking. Is this product actually a must-have? Or did you get it in a gift bag and, yeah, it's not too shabby. Or worse (but understandably)—did your friend found a company and you’re giving her free press?
We want to know: What do people spend real dollar dollar bills on? We're dying to hear what you buy and re-buy, what you recommend with every fiber of your being, what your hard won earnings go toward. With brands sending free stuff to the microest of influencers, we decided it's high time for a roundup series that includes exclusively products that have been purchased and loved outright. Think of Receipts as a fun-things-only money diaries.
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You may know Lindsay Arnold from her days on Dancing With the Stars Pro, but her talent goes far beyond dancing and choreographing. With over 1.4M followers on Instagram, Lindsay has become an influential voice providing wellness tips, workouts, beauty advice, and parent support. Now as the Founder of The Movement Club, Lindsay’s on-demand fitness platform synthesizes her content and overall mission to inspire women of all ages and body types to fall in love with working out (and more importantly, themselves).
We asked Lindsay everything she actually buys for herself for full-body wellness, and we’ve (obviously) already ordered most of it ourselves.
“I have taken AG1 every morning for over a year now, and it has been a total game changer for my gut health and digestion. Let’s just say it keeps me regular, and if I accidentally miss a day, I for sure notice. It’s become such a great part of my morning, and I genuinely crave it now every day post-workout.”
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“My skin can get super dry, especially living in Utah, but this has been the only moisturizer that I feel actually hydrates my skin without making it feel greasy or oily, or clogging my pores. It’s the last step in my skincare routine morning and night. I’ll also add that I’m obsessed with all SkinBetter Science products. They’re my holy grail!”
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“This product is foolproof. You don’t have to worry about streaking with your tan, and there is zero downtime. You can put it on and immediately get dressed or go to sleep without worrying about ruining your clothes with the dreaded ‘tan transfer.’ I apply the moisturizer all over my body in the morning or at night at least 3-4 days a week, sometimes every day, and it gives you the most perfect natural-looking, gradual tan. Not only does this give you the perfect glow, but it also hydrates, firms, and tightens your skin all at once. It's an all-in-one body product and I'm obsessed!”
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“If you’re looking for a blanket that you’ll want to have in every room of your home, this is the one. You aren’t going to find comfier, softer, or cuter blankets out there. They are—without a doubt—our family’s most used item, and they never disappoint! Trust me, you need one of these in your home.”
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“For the past two years, I’ve used this every day after my moisturizer. This has replaced foundation for me and is so good for evening out your skin tone and giving very light and natural coverage. Since replacing my typical foundation with this tinted serum, I have noticed my skin is breaking out way less often, and it looks and feels more plump / youthful. It feels so good on your skin while wearing it all day. If clean and effective makeup that doubles as skincare is your thing, then Typology is truly the best!”
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“I have been wearing the FP Movement Never Better Leggings for workouts, lounging around, and running errands for years now, and they are always my go-to. They are the perfect blend of comfort and support and are so versatile for all types of workout activities. I love the way they hold me in but still have flexibility! The matching FP Movement Never Better Sports Bra is the perfect pair for these leggings.”
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“In my opinion the Bondi 8 are the cutest and most versatile of the Hoka sneakers. I wear my Hokas for absolutely everything—workouts, running, biking, hiking, grocery runs, and everything in between. They are the best shoes for cardio workouts and give you the perfect support. These are the shoes I choose to wear for a full day at Disneyland with my kids, so that right there should tell you how comfy they are.”
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“I am all about clean beauty brands and Kosas is one of my faves. This is my go-to, everyday undereye concealer. I love it because it's very versatile and buildable with its coverage. Whether I'm doing a natural every day look or full glam, this is always what I use! I also love that it actually lasts all day and doesn't crease or crumble/flake in any way.”
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“This is the only mascara I will ever use, period. I have extremely sensitive eyes and have tried pretty much every mascara out there. This is the only one that doesn't irritate my eyes while also being the best mascara I've ever tried. It gives a very natural clean look and doesn't flake off or bleed down your eyes throughout the day! The Merit Flush Balm Cream Blush is also a favorite of mine.”
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“Having a water bottle you love is so helpful for keeping up with your hydration throughout the day. The no-spill technology of this water bottle is most definitely what got me hooked. As a mom of two, that's just a feature that can't be beat!”
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“This is my favorite protein powder that I add to my daily post-workout smoothies. I am very picky about protein powder flavors, and this is the only one I actually like. The vanilla flavor is subtle but the perfect addition to my smoothies! Ritual is a brand I believe in wholeheartedly, so when they made this protein powder, I knew it would become a favorite.”
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“I use this after washing my hair before styling. I have been on my haircare journey this past year and this was by far one of the highest recommended products from my friends, and I am loving the results. My hair feels smoother and stronger since being consistent with this product. It smells amazing too!”
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“I take this every day to help with hair strength and fullness. Another number one recommended products from friends/family when it came to looking for products to help with my haircare journey. I have already noticed more fullness in my hair and it's only the beginning of taking it. Be consistent to see results!”