5 Best Non-Food Items at Trader Joe’s, According to Customers

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When it comes to affordable produce, tasty premade meals and frozen items, Trader Joe’s is a go-to destination for many shoppers. It’s easy to get hooked on the grocer’s impressive selection of snacks and good, cheap wine, but there are other reasons to be obsessed with Trader Joe’s as well.

The chain carries several non-food items that shoppers can’t get enough of. Each year, the company asks customers to vote for their favorite items across multiple categories, and the results speak for themselves. Here are the top five non-food picks from the 17th Annual Customer Choice Awards in the bath, body and home category.

Also see the five best value products to buy for under $10 at Trader Joe’s.

Brazil Nut Body Butter

• Price: Not available

The Brazil nut body butter is a seasonal item, and shoppers have made it clear it’s a favorite. Ranked No. 1 in the bath, body and home category, this summer must-have hydrates, smooths and soothes the skin — while leaving behind a subtle, radiant glow.

Ultra Moisturizing Hand Cream

• Price: $4.99

For days when your hands need extra hydration, Trader Joe’s ultra moisturizing hand cream delivers. Crafted with 20% pure shea butter, hemp seed oil and coconut oil, the lotion helps nourish and protect the skin.

Daily Facial Sunscreen SPF 40

• Price: $8.99

The third runner-up is the daily facial sunscreen SPF 40. It’s oil-free, fast-absorbing and non-greasy. The sunscreen is ideal for daily use, and it’s a steal compared with name brands. For a 1.7-ounce bottle, Trader Joe’s sunscreen is $8.99, while Supergoop’s is $40 for the same size and SPF. 

Coconut Body Butter

• Price: $5.99

Trader Joe’s coconut body butter is a year-round product that’s been around since 2012. The body cream has a velvety texture that melts into the skin, delivering deep moisture without a greasy finish. Formulated with aloe vera, shea butter and vitamin E, it absorbs quickly and leaves skin soft and comfortable. It’s perfect for all skin types and for anyone battling dryness, sensitivity or conditions like eczema. 

Cedar Balsam Scented Candle

• Price: Not available

The fifth non-food item to make the cut is the cedar balsam scented candle, a lower-toxicity option than traditional candles. This one is made with a natural soy wax blend and features lead-free cotton wicks and fresh scents Trader Joe’s customers appreciate.

Interested shoppers can visit their local Trader Joe’s to check out the winning items. Seasonal products will be back in stock throughout the year.

Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.

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