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THE Gold Stars: Things We Wish We Had as a Teen

In this episode, Susan (Facilities Manager) and Mackinnon (Senior Operations Manager) from The Home Edit team are heading back to high school to share the products they wish they had as a teen, from sunless tanner that doesn't streak to cute matching sweatsuits. Plus, a sneak peek inside our new organizing book for teens!

Scroll on to shop Susan and Mackinnon's picks from the episode + a recap of why these items get a Gold Star seal of approval: 

*This blog contains affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you buy something. Oh, and we're not medical professionals, so we can only comment on the benefits from personal experience! 

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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite

"If I had this, I would have read more. It's a more affordable way to read books, and it's nice to be able to download them and take them anywhere." -Mackinnon

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Loving Tan 2 HR Express Mousse Sunless Tanner

"In high school, we were laying in tanning beds, which is absolutely awful for you. Now I use a sunless tanner. I've tested many of them, but this one is my favorite. I put it on at 8 pm, wash it off at 10 pm, then go to bed. Quick and easy! It's not sticky at all, and smells really good. There's also a color code, so you know exactly where you are putting it and where you haven't put it." -Susan

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St. Tropez Self Tan Applicator Mitt

"This is what you need to apply self-tanner. Just spritz the mousse on the mitt and rub it on to make it nice and even. After you are finished, throw it in the washing machine and use it over and over again." -Susan

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The Home Edit for Teens

"This was not a thing when we were teens. I wish we had someone talking to us about how to organize our lockers, our backpacks, homework, paper, our things at home." -Susan

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Primally Pure Blue Tansy Deodorant

"I'm in my crunchy girl era and prefer that anything I use every day or often be non-toxic. It would have been nice to have healthier options as a teen; they just didn't exist. My new favorite brand is Primally Pure. Their Blue Tansy deodorant is completely natural and actually works, even during hot summers in Nashville." -Mackinnon

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Primally Pure Natural Dry Shampoo (Light Locks)

"Another one of my favorite products from Primally Pure is their dry shampoo, which is something we didn't have in high school. We just put baby powder in our hair. This one smells like a perfume, but the ingredients are all non-toxic. There are little holes at the top, so you just dust a bit on your scalp and rub it in. This one is for lighter hair, but there is also a version for brunettes." -Mackinnon

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Z Supply Sloane V-Neck Tank

"Getting dressed is so much easier with matching sweat sets. I would have really appreciated that as a teen. It's basically all I wear now." -Susan

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Lumineux Whitening Starter Pack

"I used whitening strips as a teen, and they were painful. I'd wake up, and my teeth would be so sensitive. These are different. They are non-toxic, and I've had zero sensitivity. Each pack comes with a set of two—one for the top, one for the bottom—and is super easy to use. You can throw one in your purse and wear it while driving to work in the morning." -Susan

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The Home Edit by iDesign Divided Turntable

"The best way to organize my daily products. There are four sections, so I can contain them by category." -Susan

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The Home Edit by iDesign Bin Organizers

"This is probably my favorite organizing product. We call them baby bins. They come in different sizes, so you are able to customize the system to fit your items. It's like a fun puzzle." -Mackinnon

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