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January 12, 2021

2020’s Top Selling Amazon Finds

We only had an Amazon store for 5 month in 2020, but in those 5 months our followers found some favorite Amazon finds.

But first, a few detours

You know… detour from the original subject matter? If you want to skip my random musings, you can skip ahead to read our top selling Amazon finds from 2020.

I love Excel.

You know I love a good Excel spreadsheet. I am not an Excel guru, but if I were interviewing for a job, I would define myself as an “Excel Expert.” I know this is the scale because I have performed at least fifty interviews and I would say 98% of candidates exaggerate their Excel knowledge. In reality, I know how to do a pivot table. AND EVERYDAY I AM PIVOT TABLING. Except for this post. I just did a pie chart.

Blogging/Instagram is more time consuming than you think…

I started this post yesterday at 5:30 PM. Here are all of the things I did. And I still did not finish until the next day around 7 pm (I mean, I slept and worked at my real job in between those hours…)

  • Amazon Shopping Analytics
  • Excel graphs
  • Canva posts ( I made three – one with the pie chart, one for the blog and one for Instagram – please follow me if you do not already!)
  • Create Amazon storefront to top purchases (so I can get paid)
  • Create separate affiliate links to hyperlink for this blog (so I can get paid)
  • Write the blogpost – this always takes a lot longer than I think it will take. Mainly because I am wordy.
  • Check SEO – this always takes me a long time to get “green lights” so that my blog will come up organically if people search for “Amazon Finds.” Or something.
  • Write caption/find hashtags for IG post
  • Create IG stories

Overall, it took me about 7 hours. For just this one post. I do not necessarily care about the money made from this post, but I do want to ensure it something that readers want to see. So please leave a comment if you enjoyed this post! And know that the links are affiliate links, which means we will make a small commission if you end up purchasing from our links.

2020 Top Selling Amazon Finds

  1. Acnomel Acne Medication, $11: I found this acne medication on Reddit. It is a sulfur-based acne medication, so it can be very drying. However, I think it is why it work so well for me. I use this whenever I have a large pimple that will not go away. It is flesh-colored, so you can even wear under makeup.
  2. Zebra Sarasa Grand Gel Pen, $7: One of my favorite finds this year. I randomly picked up this pen at a Walgreens because I knew I loved the Zebra G-301 pen. And then I fell in love. It glides across across the page so easily. It does not make any noises, like when you can hear the pen scratching the paper. I have never had any issues with the ink smearing either, although I am not a leftie.
  3. Kerasal Intensive Foot Repair, $7: This purchase was initially an accident. I cannot believe I am going to admit this to thousands of strangers, but I meant to buy the Kerasal Toenail Fungus treatment. However, I purchased this. Then I tried it. WOW. Your heels soften overnight. I usually apply and then wear socks over it. I do not love wearing socks to bed, so I try to do it when I am watching tv.
  4. OXOProduce Keeper, $13: Wash your produce. Store your produce in your fridge. Since a strainer is included, they do not spoil as quickly. Well, I am not sure if this is true. Fruit barely lasts a day in my house.
  5. Twinlab NA-PCA Hydration Spray, $10: I bought this because Vanessa at Goals To Get Glowing recommended it. It is a body mist that helps hydrate your skin. I use it two ways: in lieu of lotion (it dries quickly) and as a first step before I apply lotion. It really does help your skin not feel so tight. I love it.
  6. COSRX Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence, $15: If you like SK-II essence, this is a great dupe for it. I actually prefer it over the SK-II because I found it to be thicker and easier to apply. I started to use fermented essences because I read that they help with anti-aging. How they did, I was not sure. However, I notice a difference when I do not use one. Maybe it is because it helps prep my skin for my other serums so they have better absorption. Maybe it is because the fermented product helps break down other serums into smaller molecules to be more easily absorbed per this Dermstore article.
  7. MaxKare XL Heating Pad, $36: Forget jewels – James knows the real way to my heart — heating pads. He gifted this heated pad to me during Christmas last year and I cannot imagine life without it. I am a tall woman. I am plus-sized. Regular heating pads just don’t cover anything. Except for this one. It covers my whole back, shoulders, and then ties around my waist (it fits) so that it does not easily fall off.
  8. Silicone Utensils Set, $29: I found this set through Amazing Finders and bought it because I was not about to let my husband ruin another pan by using metal utensils. So far they have held up. I had a lot of people ask about the wood splintering, and I have not noticed that yet. However, I do try to rub with oil anytime I remember so that they do not dry out too much in the dishwasher.
  9. XL Sand Mat, $33: Wow. This might be one of my favorite buys from last year. We bought this because we were planning to go to Florida for Spring break before COVID hit. We always visit the beach at least once while we are down there, but since we fly, don’t have beach chairs. Enter the Wekapo Sand Mat! It is HUGE! I am almost 6′ and my husband is 6’5 and we can both lay on it without intruding on each other’s space since it is 7′ x9′. We ended up using it a lot for picnics last year since it is so lightweight and packs up into a cube.
  10. ColorWOW Pop N’ Lock Hair Gloss, $20: I love this hair gloss. It makes my hair SO shiny. I have fine hair, so I have to be careful with how much I use. I apply a half of pump before blow drying my hair to help with frizz and a half of pump after blow drying my hair to help with shine and flyaways. Paid full price for it and have no regrets.

That is it! What were your favorite Amazon Finds from last year?

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Comments

  1. Amber D. says

    January 12, 2021 at 7:42 pm

    I bought the Twinlab Hydration Spray and I love it! Thanks for all the work you do to provide us with honest reviews!

    Reply
    • mysistermademebuyit says

      January 13, 2021 at 11:06 pm

      It is so easy to use! Thank you for following!

      Reply
  2. Elaina says

    January 12, 2021 at 7:43 pm

    Love this and you guys!!!

    Reply
    • mysistermademebuyit says

      January 13, 2021 at 11:06 pm

      Right back at ya!

      Reply
  3. Elaina says

    January 12, 2021 at 7:43 pm

    Love this and you guys!

    Reply
  4. Liz says

    January 12, 2021 at 7:44 pm

    It fills me with such joy that this list includes luxury influencer favorite items like… gel pens and produce keepers. Along with the necessary heating pad and beach accessory.

    Reply
    • mysistermademebuyit says

      January 13, 2021 at 11:05 pm

      Hahahahah. Me too. I think it really goes to show that randomness is my brand.

      Reply
  5. Courtney says

    January 12, 2021 at 7:44 pm

    I bought 4 of the 10! Thank you for all of your hard work.

    Reply
    • mysistermademebuyit says

      January 13, 2021 at 11:05 pm

      THis makes me so happy!!

      Reply
  6. Betsy says

    January 12, 2021 at 7:45 pm

    I love your Excel swagger… and CosRx toner. Thanks for taking the time to share your finds.

    Reply
    • mysistermademebuyit says

      January 13, 2021 at 11:05 pm

      Hahahah. I love the term “Excel Swagger.”

      Reply
  7. Melissa says

    January 12, 2021 at 7:46 pm

    Just ordered the acne cream to try! Thanks for always leading me in the right direction!

    Reply
    • mysistermademebuyit says

      January 13, 2021 at 10:28 pm

      Yay! I hope it works for you. It is sulfur heavy, so could be harsh for some people.

      Reply
  8. Katie says

    January 12, 2021 at 8:14 pm

    Always the best recs! I have quite a few of these. I do follow on Instagram- more like stalk 😅😅🤣😂

    Reply
    • mysistermademebuyit says

      January 13, 2021 at 10:27 pm

      Thank you so much. You are so sweet and I appreciate you taking the time to comment.

      Reply
  9. Showmeyourskincareproducts says

    January 12, 2021 at 8:19 pm

    Love this summary! I’ve also been influenced to purchase more than one of these after following your Instagram (essence, kerasal, and body spray).

    Reply
    • mysistermademebuyit says

      January 13, 2021 at 10:27 pm

      Love you! So happy you commented!!! I love following you too!

      Reply
  10. KR says

    January 12, 2021 at 8:36 pm

    Great post! Love reading your descriptions and seeing what the most popular purchases were. Thanks for taking the time to publish it!

    Reply
    • mysistermademebuyit says

      January 13, 2021 at 10:27 pm

      Thank you so much for commenting. It truly means so much to me!

      Reply
  11. Claire says

    January 12, 2021 at 8:39 pm

    Always here for a blogger that loves excel!

    Reply
    • mysistermademebuyit says

      January 13, 2021 at 10:26 pm

      Yes!! I follow Excel TikTok too…

      Reply
  12. Vidya says

    January 12, 2021 at 8:44 pm

    I love Amazon recommendations & always curious to see what people picked up! Trying to make less Amazon orders in 2021 (my 2020 purchases were excessive 🙈) but definitely eyeing the hair gloss & foot repair!

    Reply
    • mysistermademebuyit says

      January 13, 2021 at 10:26 pm

      ME TOO. So far so good, but it is only the 13th day of the year. Hahaha.

      Reply
  13. Sarah says

    January 12, 2021 at 9:00 pm

    Haha this post cracks me up! So glad you put in all the effort!

    Reply
    • mysistermademebuyit says

      January 13, 2021 at 10:26 pm

      Thank you! I am most self-conscious about writing, so it really helps to know that people enjoy reading it.

      Reply
  14. Bethany says

    January 12, 2021 at 9:50 pm

    Love your content!

    Reply
    • mysistermademebuyit says

      January 13, 2021 at 10:25 pm

      Thank you so much for commenting!!

      Reply
  15. Melissa McCarroll says

    January 12, 2021 at 10:07 pm

    This is an awesome list! totally agree on colorwow, the sand mat and the utensils, too!

    Reply
    • mysistermademebuyit says

      January 13, 2021 at 10:25 pm

      Yes! They are all amazing. How will I ever top this year’s list?!

      Reply
  16. Rachel says

    January 12, 2021 at 10:32 pm

    Thanks for the breakdown. I love your transparency and love to follow you on Instagram!!

    Reply
    • mysistermademebuyit says

      January 13, 2021 at 10:25 pm

      Thank you for commenting and for following along!

      Reply
  17. Alex Trinh says

    January 12, 2021 at 10:56 pm

    I also use the Kerasol in the evening while I’m watching TV since I hate wearing socks in bed! Love how well it works!!

    Reply
    • mysistermademebuyit says

      January 13, 2021 at 10:24 pm

      Genius!

      Reply
  18. Breanne says

    January 12, 2021 at 11:22 pm

    Thanks for always being so transparent about behind the scenes of being an influencer. It’s always interesting to me because not many talk about what it takes to do what you do.

    Reply
    • mysistermademebuyit says

      January 13, 2021 at 10:24 pm

      I was always interested in it before I became one! I mocked influencers a lot, but then I tried it and realized how humbling it is. It is a lot harder and more time consuming than I ever gave it credit for!

      Reply
  19. Jenna says

    January 13, 2021 at 12:45 am

    Love this

    Reply
  20. Brickyard Buffalo says

    January 13, 2021 at 1:04 am

    Brickyard Buffalo here letting you know we love everything you share and totally know (and appreciate!) the time and effort that goes into such a great list such as the one you’ve put together here! You had us at heating pad – the real way to any woman’s heart! 😘🙌🏼

    Reply
    • mysistermademebuyit says

      January 13, 2021 at 10:23 pm

      YOU ARE SO SWEET!! Thank you so much for commenting – I love you guys too! I am glad it is not just me that it takes forever to do these. Like how can we make them more efficient?

      Reply
  21. Lelia says

    January 13, 2021 at 1:13 am

    Well, I happen to like MY pie charts with a slice of cheddar 😄 ….
    Loving that a specific pen was almost a fifth of your sales!

    Reply
    • mysistermademebuyit says

      January 13, 2021 at 10:22 pm

      Hahahah me too. So on brand.

      Reply
  22. Teresa says

    January 13, 2021 at 1:21 am

    I love Excel too! I make a spreadsheet for anything I can think of. My favorite was anew car matrix where I compared MPG, features, warranty, etc to get an overall picture of best value for money. The great thing is that I have always loved that car because I know I got a good value for the car that matched my needs.

    P.S. I follow you and your sister on Insta! Posts and content take me a long time too.
    @teresagivesadvice

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    • mysistermademebuyit says

      January 13, 2021 at 10:21 pm

      Thank you so much for commenting! I will follow you back!!

      Reply
  23. Stacy says

    January 13, 2021 at 4:03 am

    Great list that 100% reflects y’all 😉. Love it!

    Reply
    • mysistermademebuyit says

      January 13, 2021 at 10:21 pm

      I thought so too. Love ya!!

      Reply
  24. Casey says

    January 13, 2021 at 7:15 am

    Such good suggestions! Just added the pen to cart – I love the PCA spray so much already 🙂

    Reply
    • mysistermademebuyit says

      January 13, 2021 at 10:16 pm

      ooh! Let me know how you like the pen!

      Reply
  25. Stephanie says

    January 13, 2021 at 8:28 am

    Awesome post! Thank you!

    Reply
    • mysistermademebuyit says

      January 13, 2021 at 10:16 pm

      Thank you for commenting!

      Reply
  26. Kate says

    January 13, 2021 at 10:27 am

    I always love how REAL and thoughtful each suggestion is: beauty products, pens, fruit storage! What other blogger had all of these on their list??? Totally trust all your recommendations.

    Reply
    • mysistermademebuyit says

      January 13, 2021 at 10:16 pm

      Aww, I appreciate this comment so much! That is what I strive for!

      Reply
  27. Marissa says

    January 13, 2021 at 12:20 pm

    I love this round up! Buying the essence and the hydration spray to try! I trust your recommendations so much

    Reply
    • mysistermademebuyit says

      January 13, 2021 at 10:15 pm

      That is so nice of you to say! Thank you so much for commenting! I appreciate it so much!

      Reply
  28. Lisa says

    January 13, 2021 at 10:52 pm

    Great descriptions! I bought the Pop n’ Lock hair gloss on Prime day based on your recommendation and agree it’s great! I also found some other products to try. Thank you!

    Reply
    • mysistermademebuyit says

      January 13, 2021 at 11:04 pm

      I love that!! Thank you so much for the feedback!

      Reply

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