10 Insanely Popular Products Our Readers Can't Stop Shopping in May
Including a portable ice cream maker that both kids and adults will love.
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In the Readers' Faves edition of What's In My Cart, we reveal the top products our readers can't stop buying right now, selected from our editors' latest gift recs, trending new launches, and the best products tested by Good Housekeeping Institute experts.
Spring is the perfect time for a reset—whether that's your wardrobe, your beauty routine, or your home—and a few thoughtful finds are just the thing to help you ease into the new season as we fully leave winter behind. In this edition of Good Housekeeping’s What’s In My Cart, I share some of the most-shopped items by Good Housekeeping readers over the last 30 days.
Recently, readers have been gravitating towards elevated essentials, from a stylish washable rug to supportive walking sneakers, plus fun kitchen upgrades like a portable ice cream maker. To inspire your own fresh start, I put together a list of 10 of the most-loved items across home, beauty, and fashion to brighten both your day and your space.
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When you don’t want to haul a heavy handbag, a wristlet makes it easy to keep the essentials close. Lululemon’s popular version has two separate zip pouches so your keys and cards stay neatly organized. Plus, it comes in more than 15 colors, and each pouch is detachable, so you can make the look all your own or travel even lighter.
If the goal for this month is to get more steps in, a solid pair of sneakers is a great place to start. The Good Housekeeping experts named these a top choice for walking shoes for their supportive design that can help prevent foot pain. Runners will also appreciate their stability and control when clocking a few miles on their next jog.
With peak travel season around the corner, this backpack makes packing less of a pain with its many compartments—including dedicated spots for shoes and a laptop. Not only is this versatile travel bag a favorite of our readers, but it's also getting tons of love on TikTok.
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If it’s time for a bedding refresh, this classic Brooklinen set is a favorite of both our readers and GH Textiles Lab experts. In our Lab tests, the sheets held up well after repeated runs in the washing machine and earned high marks for pilling resistance. We also found the sateen material to be durable and soft, but not slippery.
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Rising temperatures are the best excuse to cool down with a sweet treat. The Dash ice cream maker is perfect for entertaining kids and adults, and at just $40, it’ll soon pay for itself in dollars saved on fancy pints from the grocery store. Senior Gifts Editor Alyssa Gautieri is a fan of the compact size and endless flavors to experiment with.
While Levi’s have long been a classic, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s well-known love for the jeans brought them into the spotlight over the past few months. When it’s too warm for the full-length version, these iconic jean shorts that pair with nearly everything are the perfect seasonal swap.
Beyond bedding, a piece of meaningful decor can make a room feel new again. This personalized heart photo is a popular choice with our readers, and it’s versatile enough to include in most rooms, from a nursery to a home office.
Time to toss out the old toothbrush? Get a fresh start with the Oral-B Pro 1000 that’s simple but effective, earning nearly a perfect score with our experts and consumer testers for cleaning performance. What it lacks in bells and whistles, it makes up for in value with a price around $50.
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Our experts in the Textiles Lab named this their top washable rug for its easy maintenance. It can be tossed in the washing machine and even tumbled in the dryer on low heat, and the rug showed no signs of shrinking in our tests. Consider it an instant room upgrade that won’t add extra work to your to-do list.
May is the start of wedding season, and a good self-tanner can help you kick things off with a sun-kissed glow–without the UV exposure. We like this self-tanner mousse from Coco & Eve, and our readers do too. The formula dries quickly and has a natural-looking color that earned it top marks with the GH Beauty Lab.
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