Gabrielle Meloff Lets Items Sit in Her Shopping Cart for Weeks
Inside: 10 picks compelling enough to actually click 'checkout.'
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 by people you know, people you follow, and people you’ve definitely heard of. Think of Receipts as a fun-things-only money diaries.
Readers of Gabrielle Dubois Meloff’s popular Le Secret Club might be surprised to learn that the Substack creator is also a full-time nurse. Needless to say, Meloff juggles a lot. Substack has become her “private, thoughtful corner” of reprieve — and her 30Kish subscribers the beneficiaries of her naturally good taste.
When it comes to shopping for the beauty, wellness, and home products she writes about, Meloff is in reform. A self-described “recovering shopaholic,” Meloff now approaches buying with a clear philosophy: “You should want what you need.”
Her rule? Wait it out. Let an item sit in your cart for a few weeks before committing. If you still want it then, it’s likely worth it. “Even the practical things in your life can feel beautiful, considered, and aligned with your taste,” she says, “At this point, everything I own is something I genuinely love.” Below, a purposefully curated list of those.
Vintner’s Daughter Active Botanical Serum
“A holy grail for me for years. I love the story and philosophy behind the brand. The founder, April, comes from a winemaking family and you can feel that same level of care and intention in the formula. It really does feel like a magic potion, but for your skin.”Saltair KP Body Exfoliating Milk
“I’ve dealt with pretty severe keratosis pilaris since I was a preteen and I’ve tried everything, even doctor-recommended products. This is the only one that’s actually made a real difference for me.”Agent Nateur calm (beauty)
“I love the ingredients in this, especially spermidine and taurine for cellular health and longevity. It gives a really subtle, non-drowsy calming effect, which I reach for when I’m feeling a bit anxious or want something to wind down without melatonin.”Nécessaire The Lip Balm
“I love the slight minty feel and how it smooths everything out. It kind of fills in the lips so they look more juicy and hydrated.”Salt & Stone Saffron & Cedar Body Mist
“The best smelling body mist. I use it with the body wash and it smells so similar to Baccarat Rouge 540, but at a much better price.”Sahajan The Hand Remedy
“A newer find for me, but I’ve been reaching for it constantly. It’s super creamy and instantly makes my hands and cuticles feel better, especially in the winter.”Agent Nateur holi(growth) Scalp Spray
“I’ve been using this consistently for about a year and the hair growth is actually insane. My hair feels stronger, longer, and I’ve noticed a lot of new growth.”Agent Nateur holi(glow) Mask
“This is basically Botox and a facial in a bottle. My skin is always smoother, clearer, glowier, and softer when I use it. It genuinely makes a difference.”Broya Tallow Moisturizer
“I wanted something super simple but really hydrating, and this gives that glazed, healthy skin look. My routine is actually pretty minimal day-to-day and my skin looks its best when I use this.”Tata Harper Nourishing Oil Cleanser
“I’ve been using this for 3–4 years and haven’t been able to replace it. It smells incredible and just makes cleansing feel like a full ritual.”
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I do this too! It’s a way to elongate the experience 🥹👏🏼