1. A stainless-steel tongue scraper that'll have you saying *oh, so that's what strawberries taste like.* It can be adjusted to your mouth and help maintain better oral hygiene.
Your breath will smell fresher, your mouth will feel cleaner, and your tongue will be as pink as Patrick Star. Dr.Tung's is a US-based small biz that specializes in oral care products.
Promising review: "I had a tool similar to this years ago, but it was plastic and shaped a little differently, and I just didn’t see much results, so I didn’t stick with using it. But this tongue scraper is by far above and beyond anything I have used in the past. The immediate results were disgusting, which in this case is a good thing ;-).
I’m very happy with the quality of the product and the way in which this handy little tool performs. An added plus is the cute travel bag that comes with your purchase. Solid purchase!" — Lyra18 Get it from Amazon for $8.
99 (available in 2- and 12-packs). 2. A bottle of Tend Skin solution to put on after shaving or before waxing to avoid and reduce the appearance of annoying ingrown hairs and razor bumps.
(*Looks up to the sky and whispers "Thank you."*) Promising review: "This stuff is AMAZING. You would never believe it, but it works wonders .
One of the worst parts of summer for me is razor burn and chafing/irritation, particularly at the beach when the hair follicles on my legs dry up from the salt water. This stuff prevents ALL of that. No bumps, no pain, nothing.
The best part? It doesn't matter when you put it on. Before you shave, after you shave, even when you're not shaving, going to the beach, getting back from the beach, etc. It just always works.
" — Claire Get it from Amazon for $18.99 . 3.
A bottle of professional-grade callus-removing gel that'll quickly get rid of all that thick, hard skin. Holy guacamole, these results! Mind-blowing and magical. Just presoak your feet, apply the gel, let sit for 5–10 minutes, and rinse! It's recommended you go back in afterward with a foot file just to make sure no residue or dead skin is left behind.
Want to know more? Check out our full Lee Beauty Callus Remover write-up ! Promising review: " I have the driest heels, and this is the ONLY product that has ever worked. Before I used this, my heels had some pretty deep cracks and now they're almost baby soft again. BUT please follow the directions.
I left it on my super-dry, thick-callused heels for only three minutes, and the calluses were literally melting off! Wonderful product! So glad I don't have to go soak my feet in those tubs at the nail salon anymore." — Kiki Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in two styles and a two-pack).
Oh! And check out the extra strength version, too! It comes with a foot file and gloves! 4. And a stainless-steel foot file so you can scrape off any dry, cracked skin, leaving you with salon-quality pedicure feet at home. But warning: The amount of dead skin that comes off of your tootsies will look like the pile of Parmesan cheese you ask for on top of your pasta at Olive Garden.
Andddd now I've probably ruined that for you. Promising review: "OMFreakinG!!! I just received this foot file today, and I'm officially a believer!!! I hate the thought of anyone touching my feet, so I have been trying to find something to do pedicures by myself, and nothing worked well. I was scrolling Facebook and came across a post about Amazon's top-rated products.
When I saw this, I was skeptical but thought I would try it out, and I'm so glad I did. This file got my feet baby smooth within minutes with such ease after months of built-up dead skin. With this on the market, I don't know why anybody would want to go spend a ton of money at a nail salon.
" — Tasha P Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in five colors and two-packs). 5.
A cruelty-free pet ear cleanser that'll gently (but effectively) clean your furry friend's ears and help make ear cleaning time a little easier for both you and the fur babe. Just fill the ear canal, gently massage it in, gently remove debris with a cotton ball, and boom, clean, fresh ears. Promising review: "I have rescue poodles and any poodle owner can tell you about cleaning poodle ears.
It's...
nasty. But when you add years of neglect on top of already prone-to-funk ears it is just terrible. Infections, pain, and stressful cleanings were part of our lives until I tried this stuff .
I have no idea how it works but it's MAGICAL. You squirt it in, smoosh it around, and the ick just starts wiping right off. It somehow fixes the sticky and stinky ear goop and makes cleaning ears as easy as rubbing them out with a cotton pad.
It's gentle on the skin and hair while breaking up the funk. I wish I'd found this years ago." — Jenae Get it from Amazon for $17 .
6. A wart-removing gel infused with ~salicylic acid~ that'll basically do a magic spell on your little blemishes to dry 'em out and get 'em outta here. This no-drip gel formula also comes with waterproof patches to keep them hidden and prevent them from spreading.
People will def think you did some sort of witchcraft, but whatever, at least those annoying warts will be gone! Promising review: " I had five awfully painful plantar warts on my foot for about four months. They were all about a 1/4 inch apart on the ball of my foot, and I had a massive one under my second toe. It was becoming hard to walk with how painful they were.
This was a Hail Mary, and it worked phenomenally. The gel coats well right where you apply it. It doesn’t have an awful stench.
I applied it every three to four days for a couple of weeks. I noticed the pain was less and less until I didn’t notice any. Last night, I was actually able to pull and peel the remains of the dead warts out!! Kinda gross but kind of cool.
Seriously, this product works. If you have annoying warts..
.this is the answer!!!" — CJ805 Get a kit with the gel and 12 patches from Amazon for $14.99 (available in three styles and in a two-pack).
7. A jar of the TikTok-famous The Pink Stuff that's totally worth ALL the hype. Your jaw will be on the floor once you see what this cleaner can do.
They really popped off when they made this. Promising review: "I was heartbroken when I saw that my daughters had written on the dresser with Sharpie! I tried so many different chemicals and nothing worked! I found this on TikTok and said, 'Welp, let me try my luck and see if it really works!' And let me tell you, I am still shocked at how amazing this product works!!!! Yayyyy, I'm so soo soo happy to see my dresser white again!!!! 😭😭😭 Thank youuuu!!!!!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE LITTLE KIDS IN THE HOUSE!!!! " — Gabriela Portillo Solorio Get it from Amazon for $5.29+ (available in three sizes).
8. A piercing bump solution so you can help stop that little bump on your nose piercing that's tripled in size in two weeks from growing annnnyyyy more. Before you totally ditch your new piercing, let this stuff help heal and reduce the size of your keloid! I know, I know, I get 'em too, and yes, they can be terrifying to look at.
This product does not promise to work overnight. Apply this daily 2–3 times a day as long as needed. Be sure to be patient, as the healing process takes time! Talk to your doctor before attempting to treat your keloid on your own, and learn more about keloids from Cleveland Clinic .
Oh! BTW, I bought this. Last year, I got a dermal piercing on my chest, and since literally just about every piercing I've ever gotten has grown a keloid on it, I should have known my dermal would eventually, too. I got the piercing in February of 2023, and around May, I noticed a nasty, stubborn little bump making a guest appearance on my piercing.
🙄 I had written about this stuff a few times, so the light bulb went off, and I immediately bought it. I consistently used it twice a day, and it gradually disappeared, literally like magic, within a month. Keloids are a serious nightmare, and I'm so glad that I found this stuff.
I even *accidentally* ripped it out in November and immediately grabbed this to prevent a keloid from forming cuz I just knew it'd get infected. To my surprise, no keloid, nada. This stuff always gets rid of keloids for me, it's such a life saver.
You do have to be patient and consistent, this is NOT an overnight miracle but it's worth it. I also suggest that you continue to use it for like another week or two even after your keloid goes away juuust in case it tries to sneak back into your life. Get it from Amazon for $12.
85 (available in multipacks). 9. A natural, handmade, all-purpose cleaning paste that can be used on soooo many surfaces.
Seriously, you can use this stuff to clean your sink, oven, bath, stovetop, and even your produce! Wash away the germs, grout, and grime, and you'll be left with shiny, deodorized, clean surfaces. Humble Suds is a Colorado based, woman-owned small biz that specializes in all-natural and effective cleaning products for your home. Promising review: “ I used the surface scrub today on my bathtub and bathroom sink, and it works WONDERS ! I love that the ingredients are minimal and natural but get the job done.
I love this product!” — hinako jefferson Get it from Humble Suds on Etsy for $15.95+ (available in two sizes). 10.
An exfoliating mitt to scrub-a-dub-dub that dead skin off. It'll seriously look like you shed a layer like a chameleon by the time this thing finishes removing any self-tanner, old skin, and whatever else could be caked on. Plus, your skin will be soooo smooth.
Like, baby butt smooth. Dermasuri is a small biz that specializes in skincare and personal care products. To use, soften skin with warm water for 5–10 minutes, and then scrub wet *without* the use of soap.
Promising reviews: "If you think you’ve ever actually exfoliated before, you haven’t. These make self-tanner come off SO easily, and it’s literally GROSS how much skin came off of me. I’ve never felt my skin be this soft in my life.
Make sure you follow instructions and don’t use soap first! Absolutely a must-have for anyone who uses fake tans, or anyone who has dry skin!" — AJM "Seriously thought this thing was a hoax and just another failed TikTok trend, but my jaw hit the floor when I used this because of how much dead skin and whatever the heck else came off my body!! My body feels so fresh and clean after using this product! So easy and so worth it!!" — Lauren Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (also available in a two-pack). 11.
A wildly popular Nizoral anti-dandruff shampoo that uses ketoconazole 1% (could be some sort of magical potion but is *actually* an antifungal) to relieve your itchy scalp and help fight dandruff. Ah, just imagine — hair without those dreadful flakes. No more snow showers after scratching your head.
Sounds like a dream come true to me. The brand recommends using it every three to four days for up to eight weeks for best results. Promising review: "Bruh, it is rare that I write reviews for products, and it's only if the products suck usually.
But this stuff works, man. I literally have only used the shampoo three times, once every other day, and my dandruff is almost completely gone. Head doesn't itch, and I feel more confident because of it.
I would highly recommend it to anyone struggling with dandruff. You can't beat the price for the results either." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $15.
88+ (available bundled with conditioner). 12. A stain and odor eliminator for those unfortunate times when your furry friend uh.
..goes.
..on your carpet — talk about scary.
Works anywhere stains happen! This year, we are NOT spending hours trying to get the awful smell of cat pee out of our carpets — this'll do the trick without all the hard work. Promising review: "Initially, I bought this because I’m potty training a puppy, and it’s not going great. This product really worked well on my carpets for the dog messes ! However, I’m writing this review because my jerk cat decided one evening that my new comforter was a great potty spot.
Thankfully I noticed the mess immediately so I was able to get this product on it immediately as well. I did let it sit overnight to really penetrate the stuffing, even though that isn't in the direction. I was certain the comforter was a goner.
I tossed it in the wash the next morning, and I am BLOWN AWAY by the lack of smell or stain . Cat urine is so stubborn, and it can easily feel overwhelming when trying to eliminate the smell, but this product 100% has my support . I’m buying more the second I’m done with this review .
I love it." — lexi Get it from Amazon for $19.31+ (available in two sizes and scents).
13. A Dawn Powerwash dish spray that'll make kitchen cleanup much easier. Total game-changer.
Grease and caked-on food, be gone! Check out a TikTok of the Dawn Powerwash Spray to see it in action! Here's what BuzzFeed Shopping editor Elizabeth Lilly has to say about this spray: "I live in an apartment without a dishwasher, and I honestly use that as an excuse to order takeout food instead of cooking. But, as soon as I got my hands on a bottle of this stuff (regular Dawn is my go-to dish soap, BTW), I put it to use on both a saucepan I used to make homemade enchilada sauce *and* the casserole dish I baked those enchiladas, which had a ton of caked-on food. It really does work like it says it does! Like, scary well.
" Get it from Amazon for $5.49 (available in four scents and multipacks). 14.
Bio-Oil made with vitamins A and E, chamomile, and lavender to help moisturize skin, minimize stretch marks, and fade scars, both old and new, WITH TIME. Although this isn't an overnight miracle, sticking with this oil could get you magical results. Promising reviews: "What is this sorcery? I’m pretty sure it’s just straight-up whatever liquid comes out of a unicorn when it happy cries.
I have scars, stretch marks, and acne that are healing or disappearing literally overnight. It’s hands down some of the best stuff I’ve ever gotten my hands on . Thank you, magical wizard, for creating this supernatural concoction; you can now have all of my money.
" — Purpleflowerseverywhere13 Get it from Amazon for $11.12+ (available in two sizes). 15.
A lid organizer to organize all those Tupperware tops because your current organization system probably makes you wanna scream in terror and shut the cabinet door every time you open it. And don't get me started on trying to find the actual matching container — one word: nightmare. Your cabinet will look soooo much neater, and you'll no longer be living in your own horror movie, Tupperware Cabinet Of Terror: Finding The Matching Lids.
YouCopia is a woman-owned small biz that specializes in home and kitchen storage solutions. Promising review: " I never knew I needed this until I got it and now I don’t know how I ever lived without it!" — Kelli Belpedio Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in three sizes and a two-pack).
16. An "Angry Mama" microwave cleaner that'll loosen up old food and stains so you don't have to spend hours scrubbing. Just fill her up with water and vinegar and let Mama handle last week's lasagna.
When she's done blowing her top, just easily wipe away the food! Mama always gets the job done. Your microwave will go from messier than season six of Love Island to clean as can be. Check out a TikTok of the "Angry Mama" microwave cleaner in action.
Promising review: "This makes cleaning out the microwave so easy. Even if I put it off too long and it's really gross in there, a few minutes of mama working in the microwave and I can literally just wipe it out with no effort. " — Katy H Get it from Amazon for $7.
19+ (available in four colors). 17. A fungal nail renewal formula to help improve the appearance of that one discolored toe that you banged extra hard on the cabinet corner and has looked a bit frightening ever since.
Been there, done that, wish I would have known about this. This stuff will hydrate and exfoliate any brittle, damaged nails, help improve the appearance, anddddd reduce discoloration and thickness, leaving you with some dramatic results. IDK about you, but I'm totally here for the drama in this case.
Promising review : “I tried EVERYTHING! I tried tree tea oil for years and various different products. Nothing worked. The reviews were so great on this that I decided to try to cure it one more time.
But when you have had a condition for 35 years, you aren’t too hopeful! I followed the suggestions of some of the reviewers and cut my toenails (I only had it on my big toes) everywhere that the fungus was present. I started applying this gel, which is super easy to use. I swear to you that I noticed a difference after one application.
” — WIAPilot Get it from Amazon for $16.52 (available with nail files). 18.
A three-step cradle cap system that includes a sponge, brush, comb, and storage stand to gently but effectively get rid of the flakes on your little babe's head. Sensitive to your baby's little head without having to compromise effectiveness. Simply use soap on the sponge to lather up baby's head, then loosen flakes on baby's scalp by gently massaging (in circular motions) their head with the brush.
Next, lift flakes off with the fine-tooth comb, and ta-daaaa! Your babe is flake-free! Read more about cradle cap — aka seborrheic dermatitis — at Seattle Children’s and the American Academy of Dermatology . Promising review: " A must-have for newborns. My 6-week-old had bad cradle cap, and this brush worked miracles.
I wish I had it from birth. We have continued to use this brush even though the cradle cap has gone, and it does wonders on the scalp and keeps the hair looking healthy. Highly highly recommend.
Plus, my baby enjoys the gentle scalp massage from the soft bristles." — LM01 Get it from Amazon for $9.59 .
19. A pack of 36 acne patches because a pimple is NOT ruining our day, babe! These patches help absorb the gunk and speed up the pimple-healing process without picking or popping. Abracadabra, psh, what pimple? Promising review: "I heard all about these on TikTok, so I decided to order.
I switched my birth control and was having a ton of breakouts. These are amazing! They helped me stop picking at my face and my skin is so clear now. Will always have these in my house from now on!" — Kiara Galloway Read our Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch review ! Get a 36-pack of the small patches from Amazon for $11.
97 . 20. A water-based instant carpet spot remover that could clean up that chili Kevin spilled.
No joke. I'm literally floored by these before and after pics. Promising review: “This stuff is the GOAT!!! It has been a Godsend.
My son spit up baby Tylenol on my couch like eight years ago and nothing would get that stain out, until this stuff. AND NOW it has proven itself once again. As I colored my mom’s hair dark brown last week with one of those cheap crappy box dye kits, I did so wearing my FAVORITE homage 'Clear Eyes Full Hearts Can’t Lose' T-shirt and low and behold.
.. I got that awful dye on my favorite shirt.
AND FOLEX GOT IT OUT. If it can remove permanent hair dye, it can do anything ." — cmccask Get it from Amazon for $6.
65+ (available in two sizes and multipacks). 21. A plant-based cooking oil solidifier because pouring oil down your drain is no bueno and could cause problems in the future.
This is a quick, easy way to dispose of that oil you have no clue what to do with. Sprinkle the powder into the leftover oil while it's hot, let it cool, and then throw it out! FryAway is a woman-owned small biz founded by Laura Lady who specializes in planet-friendly ways to dispose of oil. They donate 1% of revenue to nonprofits focused on water conservation.
Promising review: "Honestly, I didn’t know if this would work; waiting for it to cool down made me nervous, but once it was at room temperature, it was solid. It popped out of the fryer so nicely. Worth every penny.
" — Emma Get it from Amazon for $9.97 . 22.
A bleach-free Wet & Forget weekly shower spray that'll help clean your shower 'til it sparkles. It'll take about a week or so of spraying and leaving to get rid of the buildup that's already there *but* after that, this baby'll help prevent ~future~ soap scum buildup! Spray it after you shower, let it sit for 8–12 hours, then wake up to a totally clean shower. Promising review: "I got this product about three months ago and haven’t had to scrub my shower since! I just use this every week and rinse it off.
It’s life-changing!!" — Linds Get it from Amazon for $19.19+ (available in two sizes, two scents, and in a two-pack). 23.
A tube of CeraVe moisturizing cream with hyaluronic acid to help retain the natural moisture in your baby's skin. Some reviewers even say that this helped with their little one's eczema! Promising review: "CeraVe was recommended to us by our daughter's pediatrician to help with her eczema. While she still has eczema, this cream is fantastic for keeping her skin smooth and keeping her irritation at bay.
She no longer has the red bumps or splotchy red spots on her skin and rarely has flare-ups anymore! We use CeraVe every night after bath time and not only does it keep our baby's skin smooth, but it keeps Mama's hands silky smooth as well! During our first vacation, we made the decision to bring several sample lotions of different brands and we found they just were not the same. We highly recommend this baby cream!" — TheGummyMummy Get it from Amazon for $8.97+ (available in two sizes).
24. A bottle of nontoxic Sunny & Honey Carpet Miracle that'll help give your carpets the cleaning they have soooo needed. This stuff is tough on dirty carpets and will have 'em looking brand-new again no matter how big or old the stains from your kids, pets, or clumsy self (🙋♀️).
This solution works great with Bissell, Hoover, McCulloch, Rug Doctor, Kenmore, and Carpet Express vacuum cleaners. Sunny & Honey is a family-run small biz that specializes in safe, nontoxic, biodegradable cleaning products. Promising review: "Worth every penny.
I’ve bought this product so many times now I have it on auto ship! Saw the reviews and figured I’d give it a try. My cat likes to pee over the litter box and stained the brand-new carpet. I used this in my Bissell and it took all the stain and smell out!!! I’ll never use another cleaner.
" — Wendy Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two sizes and three scents). You trying to sleep tonight after seeing those before and after pics of the stained couch: The reviews used in this post have been edited for length and clarity.
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