Year in Review: What Oprah, Martha Stewart, Hilary Duff, and More Stars Influenced Us to Buy in 2024

Mar. 15, 2025

Photo:Amazon (2); Spanx; Merit; Dillard’s; Victoria Beckham; Zappos; Cozy Earth

Amazon (2); Spanx; Merit; Dillard’s; Victoria Beckham; Zappos; Cozy Earth

Between conducting interviews with stars likeMartha StewartandHilary Duff, browsing social media, and keeping tabs on street style photos, we’re pros at trackingrising fashion trendsandbuzzy beauty products. And sometimes, we even convince ourselves to add them to our carts.FromOprah’s“favorite”bubble bathtoGwyneth Paltrow’ssoftSpanx sweatshirt, here are some of the fashion, beauty, and home products celebrities influenced us to purchase this year that we think you’d like, too. Best of all, prices start at just $14.

Things Celebrities Influenced Us to Buy

Spanx AirEssentials Crewneck Sweatshirt

Spanx

$98 at Spanx

“Of all the celebs we write about,Gwyneth Paltrowis probably the most influential on me. That’s how I wound up buying a bright red crop top from Spanx’s AirEssentials line earlier this year, and I’m so glad I did: The bouncy but substantial fabric is so comfortable and flattering.”—Nicola Fumo, senior shopping editor

Merit Beauty Flush Balm

Merit

$30 at Meritbeauty.com

“After two of my sisters put thisHilary Duff-backed cream blushon their Christmas lists, I decided to give it a try in Persimmon. The color glides onto your skin like butter, and a little goes a long way. The color is long-lasting.”—Nicol Natale, shopping writer

Archipelago Botanicals Luxury Milk Bubble Bath

Amazon

$44 at Amazon

“I figured if it’sgood enough for Oprah, it’s good enough for me — and this may be one of my few chances to feel as fancy (a.k.a. afford the same thing) as the billionaire media mogul. It has a thick, creamy texture that’s super silky, and it makes my entire bathroom smell like a luxurious spa. This bubble bath is a true upgrade to my basic bath experience.”—Shalwah Evans, senior shopping editor

Birkenstock Arizona Big Buckle

Zappos

$160 at Zappos

“Birkenstocks are such a style statement among celebrities like Margot Robbie, andafter testing them myself, now I finally get why they’re always wearing them, all the time. They’re the only pair of sandals sitting among my sneakers and fall and winter boots right now.”—Laura Gurfein, shopping director

Béis The Cosmetics Case

Nordstrom

$68 at Nordstrom

“Since my makeup bag ripped, I’ve been using a trash bag to keep all my products together in one place. Naturally, I was sick of this, so I used the first chance I got (a.k.a. Black Friday) to replace it with this one from Béis,Shay Mitchell’s brand. I’ve only had it for a short time, but it holds more than I thought, and since it has a separate storage section for brushes, the rest of my stuff stays clean.”—Alyssa Grabinski, celebrity shopping writer

Cozy Earth Bamboo Sheet Set

Cozy Earth

$465$256 at Cozy Earth

“Oprah has put Cozy Earth products on her annual Favorite Things list forseven consecutive years, and I finally got the opportunity to try her 2018 pick, the Bamboo Sheet Set. When I first felt the cooling fabric, I thought they’d be better suited for summer than winter, but put them on my bed anyway and was proven wrong — they are deliciously smooth and comfortable even in the colder months.”—Nicola Fumo, senior shopping editor

L’Oréal Paris Makeup True Match Lumi Glotion

$17$14 at Amazon

“Martha Stewart’sSports Illustrated Swimsuitcoverconvinced me to pick up this glowy tinted moisturizer, and now I never do my makeup without it. I chose a shade slightly darker than my complexion, and it never fails to provide an illuminated sun-kissed glow even in the darkest days of winter. Plus, this Stewart-used pick is surprisingly affordable."—Maggie Horton, shopping writer

Abercrombie & Fitch Glacier Graphic Crew Sweatshirt

Abercrombie & Fitch

$70 at Abercrombie.com

“Princess Diana’s off-duty styleinfluenced me to start wearing slightly oversized crewnecks, and now I can’t stop wearing them. I’m partial to the vintage-looking styles from Abercrombie & Fitch, which are lined with soft fleece for an extra cozy touch.”—Lindsey Greenfeld, senior shopping editor

Ugg Tazz Suede Platform Clog Slippers

Dillard’s

$130 at Dillards.com

“Celebrities are constantlystepping out in Ugg slippers, so much so that I was finally convinced to buy myself a pair. I chose the Tazz slippers, whichGigi Hadidhas worn out and about — though I prefer to wear them only indoors. I’ve only had them for a few months, but I’m never not wearing them around my house because they keep my feet so warm and cozy. They’re sold out practically everywhere online, except I found most sizes in stock at Dillard’s right now.”—Alex Nelson, senior editor and strategist

Clean Skin Club Clean Towels

$18$17 at Amazon

“When I interviewed Hilary Duff this year ahead of Amazon Prime Day, I ended up buying most of herrecommended products, and the Clean Skin Club towels were my favorite purchase of that haul. Since then, I’ve basically stopped using traditional washcloths and only use these towels now. My skin may not be quite as dewy as Duff’s, but these washcloth alternatives have definitely helped improve my skin barrier’s health.”—Erin Johnson, associate shopping director

Fount Society Body Butter

$68$48 at Cozy Earth

Victoria Beckham Precision Contour Stick

Victoria Beckham

$38 at Victoriabeckhambeauty.com

“Victoria Beckham did a TikTok on these once, and I was heavily influenced. These contour sticks are more like a pencil or crayon, so they can do double duty as an eye shadow and they also get into different crannies in your skin. I’ve re-bought three times already.”—Dwyer Frame, senior vice president

Lilly Lashes Self Adhesive Lashes

Sephora

$16 at Sephora

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