Zoe Malin's Picks

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First impressions are everything to me. After testing hundreds of products over my years as a commerce reporter, I can tell if a running shoe is supportive enough within the first mile; I can decide if a fancy olive oil is worth splurging on after the first taste; and I can determine if a toy is actually going to occupy my pets just by looking at it. Do some things deserve a second chance? Absolutely. But if I’m impressed right off the bat, I won’t stop talking about it. And once I’m obsessed, I’m a ride or die fan for life. - Zoe Malin, reporter

Zoe Malin

Zoe's All-Time Favorites

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Hulken
The Hulken is my personal U-Haul truck. I fill it with quite literally everything and drag it around NYC.
$121.00
Amazon
Maldon Sea Salt Flakes
I’m a firm believer that every meal should be topped with flakey sea salt – Maldon is the only one I buy.
$13.64
$14.72
Amazon
Bala Bangles
$46.75
$55.00
Amazon
Jones Road Miracle Balm
I live for my five minute makeup routine. Miracle Balm is what I use every day.
$38.00
Jones Road
Great Jones Little Sheet
Beyond being adorable, these colorful sheet pans roast my veggies and bake my cookies to perfection.
$35.00
Amazon
Color Wow Dream Coat for Curly Hair
I've bought Dream Coat five times in the past two years. It's the secret to my shiny, defined, soft curls.
$24.00
Amazon
Calpak Luka Belt Bag
I use this belt bag so much that I feel naked if I leave home without it. It holds my essentials, and more.
$59.00
CALPAK
SpanxShape Booty Boost 7/8 Leggings
I swear by many of Spanx's leggings for long runs, hot yoga and Pilates, including this pair.
$98.00
Spanx