1. A mascara for lashes so dramatic, no one will believe you when you tell them you bought it for less than $5 on Amazon. No need to spend hours wrestling with falsies to get the long lashes of your dreams.
Reviewers also rave that this lasts all day . Thank goodness! You have better things to do than re-apply throughout the day. BuzzFeed editor Kayla Boyd tried this out and raved: "As someone who isn't a big fan of false lashes (the glue irritates my eyes, and I'm terrible at applying them), this budget-friendly holy grail does the trick for both lengthening and volumizing my lashes.
After you've given it a minute to dry, it lasts all day long and doesn't smudge or fade. It seriously gives the effect of false lashes without the discomfort." For more info and review pics, check out Kayla's full Essence Lash Princess Mascara review ! Promising review: "After using Lights, Camera, Lashes by Tarte for the past year, I got tired of breaking the bank over mascara.
My sister suggested Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect, and I IMMEDIATELY fell in love. It provides dramatic length and great volume. I can honestly say I can’t stop looking at my eyelashes in the mirror every single day because of how awesome they look.
Also, it is very long-wearing. I go from an eight-hour workday right to the gym and sweat like wild..
.and this stuff doesn’t budge! I love it!!" — Carrie E Weikert Get it from Amazon for $4.99 .
2. A toilet tank cleaner that'll leave that area you never even THINK about cleaning looking good as new. And the best part? You don't have to scrub.
You can thank us later. Promising review: "I didn’t have much calcium or other hard mineral deposits in my two toilet tanks. But there was a fair amount of slimy sediment.
One treatment cleaned up the tanks about 90%. I ordered another bottle of the cleaner and gave each tank a second treatment. The tanks now look brand new! The important thing is to give the cleaner enough time to work .
I put the cleaner in the tanks before I went to bed, so it worked overnight." — Jack Get it from Amazon for $7.31 .
3. A set of acne patches you can apply over areas where you're breaking out. Simply put the patch over a zit, let it sit overnight or throughout the day, peel it off, and watch it take all the pore-clogging gunk with it.
Read our Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch review ! Promising review: "OMG! It actually works! My son gets really large acne breakouts that are really hard to heal. He put these on before bed and woke up to his large white pimples being gone! Like, completely gone . I usually pay $50 a visit to the dermatologist for 30 minutes for him to get extractions, which is pretty painful for him.
We will be ordering more of these and using these instead!! If I could give more stars I would!" — Amazon Customer Get a pack of 36 from Amazon for $11.97 . 4.
A mold and mildew removal gel for making your bathroom surfaces look brand new. Mold and mildew are bound to happen, there's no need to fret! Promising review: "Wow! I would give this 10 stars if I could. We've had issues for a few years with the caulking behind the handle of our kitchen faucet turning black from mildew.
We've scrubbed with what seems like a million different products with no luck. We were actually just talking about ripping out the caulking and doing a total replacement. But my husband saw this online the other day and decided to order it.
Almost immediately when he applied it, you could see it was starting to work. We left it on overnight, and the black is COMPLETELY GONE! It's incredible and 1,000% worth the (small) investment. Seriously — just buy this.
It's amazing!!" — Nicole D. Get it from Amazon for $14.99 .
5. A TikTok-loved lotion made with guarana and cupuacu butter to bring smoothness and hydration to your skin. Best of all, it has a delish pistachio, salted caramel, and vanilla scent and is gonna have everyone you talk to commenting on how darn good you smell.
Promising review: "Like so many, I was brainwashed by TikTok into buying this rather expensive lotion...
then I bought one for my mom, one for my sister, and five more for myself as they became harder to find. My favorite thing about it is the smell. Lightly tropical/coconutty but nothing overwhelming.
Every time I wear it, people say, 'What are you WEARING?' like I have some amazing perfume on. Besides that, it really is a great moisturizer. I’m not usually a sucker for marketing, but this was so worth it.
" — Kristen Get it from Amazon for $22+ (available in two sizes). 6. A Dawn Powerwash dish spray capable of cutting through grease five times faster than regular dish soap.
Now, you can spend less time doing the dishes and more time watching Love Island as you digest your dinner. Promising review: "Dawn is a soap that I think most people are familiar with. This is Dawn, but about 50x stronger! I used to dread cleaning pots and pans, but Dawn Platinum Powerwash makes that chore a lot quicker, and the pots and pans cleaner.
Note: you get the original spray bottle plus three refills, so when you run out of the product in the bottle, it’s no problem. I would highly recommend this cleaning powerhouse! I don’t think there is anything else on the market even close to what this does." — Phoenix Tyler Get the starter pack from Amazon for $17.
49 . 7. Compound W One Step Pads for applying to plantar warts — they just look like bandages, but really they're working hard to remove those stubborn little guys.
Promising review: "More than six years with a large, sometimes painful plantar wart on the bottom of my foot. The doctor tried freezing. I tried apple cider vinegar, aspirin, freezing at home, over and over again.
..nothing worked.
Never showing the bottom of my feet, refusing to get a pedicure with the girls, and so, so embarrassed. It felt as if I was doomed to have it forever; it was resistant to everything. Literally six years of fighting it, and on a whim, I tried these because of the good reviews.
ONE APPLICATION. I wore the bandage overnight. I didn’t think it did anything, but a few days later, the wart just came off.
I know it’s silly to be so emotional over a stupid wart, but I’m telling you, I nearly cried. I’ve never been so happy with a product in my life. Highly, highly recommend giving these a try if you’ve got stubborn plantar warts.
" — Liz Dube Get a pack of 14 from Amazon for $7.49 (available in two styles and larger packs). 8.
The Pink Stuff , a TikTok-famous cleaning product so good, you'll be tempted to part ways with every other cleaning product you own. Seriously, this amazing stuff can be used on a plethora of household items and surfaces (both indoors and outdoors). A lot of people compare it to the Magic Eraser in paste form, so even your weirdest, most stubborn stains will meet their match.
It shouldn't be used on plastic or acrylic surfaces, highly polished stainless steel, or hot/warm surfaces. Plus, this is vegan! Promising review: "Found this product on TikTok. I don’t think I’ve ever seen value like I do this product! Literally use it on EVERYTHING!! Kids and teens have dirt, grime, and grease on their walls? .
..This will make it look like a new paint job.
Baseboards need some love? A pea-size amount of this makes them look brand-new. Need a shoe cleaner? PERFECT for sneakers. I could name a million more uses, but I can ASSURE you this is worth every penny.
What’s more? You need such LITTLE of this product, it will last a VERY long time. Thank you, TikTok! !!" — Rachel in CLT Get it from Amazon for $5.29 .
9. A callus-removal gel so you can experience the baby-soft feet you not only want but truly deserve. Soak your feet for two to three minutes in hot water, dry them, and apply a generous layer of the gel to your calloused feet.
Then let it sit for three minutes, wipe it off, use a foot scrubber of your choice, and bam — dead skin be gone. If you're looking for recs for a good foot file, we adore this one that you can get from Amazon for $9.99 ! Promising review: "Best foot callus remover I have ever used! I read a lot of the reviews before purchasing this product.
Most callus removers I have purchased in the past were not very effective. So, I was encouraged by the reviews. I saw that a lot of reviewers mentioned being very careful not to leave it on longer than three or four minutes.
My feet were the softest they had ever been. Love love love." — Cheri whisker Get it from Amazon for $14.
99 . 10. A pet hair remover you simply swipe over surfaces covered in hair from your furry bestie.
It saves more time (and is a heck of a lot easier) than fussing around with a vacuum and lint rollers! Promising review: "Where has this been all my cat-loving life? Sticky rollers work fine for clothes, but this is the only product that has ever COMPLETELY removed all the cat hair from my bed. I have a long-haired, 20-pound tabby, and if you run your hands up his back a few times and fling the hair everywhere, it looks like it's snowing — he never stops shedding no matter what I do. After using the ChomChom, I can put on a black dress and roll around on my bed and not get a single hair on me.
It's absolutely amazing. Everyone is getting one for Christmas, even if they don't have a pet. I don't care; it's THAT good.
" — DH Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in two colors). 11.
A bottle of nail and cuticle care oil to help make your nails look fresh and healthy with consistent use over time. Just apply a coat and let it wow you! Promising review: "This stuff is magic. I am not kidding you.
This is my first Amazon review ever. Just a few weeks ago, my nails were brittle and peeling. I always had my nails done, and they were pretty much destroyed.
.. then I saw this on TikTok and decided to give it a try, and I legitimately have never had healthier nails in my life! If you’re thinking about buying this.
..buy it!" — Jocelyn Nackley Get it from Amazon for $9.
90+ (available in three sizes). 12. Dishwasher cleaning tablets so the machine you rely on to clean the things you use to eat isn't gunking them up even more.
These tablets remove odor-causing residue and help get rid of lime and mineral build-up that naturally occurs inside dishwashers. These are safe to use in stainless-steel tubs and plastic tub dishwashers. Promising review: "After using this product, I am happy to report that my $5 investment saved me over $500.
I was ready to replace my dishwasher due to super cloudy glasses, residue, and just not getting clean. Then, I became aware that the water softener was no longer doing its job, so I had the rental company replace it. Dishwasher performance improved somewhat.
I decided to do two more loads before purchasing a new one. Then, I saw a product test review for Affresh in a magazine. I was ordering some stuff from Amazon anyway, so I added that to my order.
When it came, I tossed one of the tablets into the bottom of the full machine and ran the regular cycle. I did not expect the results I got! My glassware, which I thought was permanently etched and ruined, came out like new. Same with cutlery.
The difference is unbelievable. I will use this faithfully on a monthly basis, as recommended. I can even put it on my subscribe and save order, so I will get a new pack every six months.
I am amazed!" — Sheila Get a pack of six from Amazon for $8.99 . 13.
A vitamin C serum crafted with an A-list roster of skincare ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, salicylic acid, and retinol. It can be used to help treat acne, brighten complexion, reduce the appearance of dark spots, and hydrate thirsty skin. Check out our TruSkin Vitamin C Serum deep dive for more info! Promising review: "This stuff is amazing! I am 39 and have dark spots on my face from sun damage and some scarring from cystic acne.
Holy cow, this has lightened my dark spots by at least 75%. Honestly a miracle. And for the price! Other brands are four times the price.
Try this out for sure. Stick to it and give it some time. I saw an amazing difference, so so happy with it.
Also, some of the best customer service I’ve ever had." — Ashley F. Get it from Amazon for $38.
99 . 14. A butt acne-clearing lotion because, yes, acne on the derriere *is* a thing, and if you're reading this thinking you were alone in this struggle, we're here to remind you, you're not.
Enter this product, made with pure plant extracts like Australian tea oil, to help target the root of this annoyance on your booty and help kick it in the ~behind~. Promising review: "I've battled painful acne on my rear end for years, and no dermatologist, cream, scrub, antibiotics, or ointment has ever been able to keep it under control. I bought this cream on a whim based solely on the reviews, and I'm so glad I did! After just one week of treatment, the acne was gone! No more painful days sitting at my desk or nights wondering if sitting on the couch too long was going to make my butt sweaty and cause another breakout.
It's been almost two months, and just following the recommendations on the bottle, the acne hasn't returned. The scars from previous breakouts are even starting to fade. This cream is amazing, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.
You won't regret this purchase." — deirdreD Get it from Amazon for $24.99 .
15. An oven cleaning spray so next time you open the oven door and pop in dinner, you're not tempted to puke all over it because of the yucky buildup you've let your oven accumulate. Promising review: "I am amazed at this stuff.
I've lived in my house for three years, and I have never cleaned my oven. I doubt the previous owners ever did, either. It was a blackened, grody mess.
I sprayed a heavy coat of this stuff all over the inside and let it sit for a while. Then I got to scraping and wiping. I couldn't believe how much rock-hard soot came off.
I gave some stubborn spots a second coat and eventually had the entire thing looking new. It's a miracle spray." — GinHum Get it from Amazon for $8.
98 . 16. A bug bite suction tool to help get rid of itchy bites.
Because walking around with bumpy bites and the need to itch them 24/7 is never fun. Kinda rude that little buggies get to munch on our skin and blood, and we have to deal with the consequences after. This works by suctioning up insect venom, saliva, and other irritants under the skin, which in turn prevents your body from producing a reaction to said irritant.
You can also use it to treat bites from bees, wasps, biting flies, no-see-ums, chiggers, and sea lice. Bug Bite Thing is a family-owned small biz! Promising review: "You need this! I am a magnet for bites of all kinds and carry topical and medicines with me at all times – so I figured this would be a good product to see if it really works. I used this little tool (3x per the instructions) and documented it with photos.
Immediately after using it, [my bite] stopped itching! And less than 24 hours later, the bump/bite was gone! There is a very faint red mark from using the thing, but it is a small price to pay, IMO. Bottom line: it’s awesome. I’m carrying it with me everywhere!" — Rebecca Get it from Amazon for $9.
95+ (available in one-, two-, or three-packs and in three colors). 17. An aftercare oil that may help reduce the appearance of keloids, bumps, and scars associated with new and old piercings.
Note: This product is not an overnight miracle. Apply this 2–3 times a day; be patient, and you may start to see the results. Talk to your doctor before attempting to treat your keloid on your own, and learn more about keloids from Cleveland Clinic .
Promising review: "This product is amazing! Truly a miracle product. I had an AWFUL keloid forming near my nose piercing about six weeks after getting it done, and it was getting bigger and more irritated by the day. Nothing was helping.
I bought this and started using it, and in less than two weeks, my huge keloid was completely gone! I was definitely skeptical and a little nervous when it didn’t seem to be getting noticeably smaller after a week, but then, the second week, it started totally disappearing, so give it some time to work if your bump is on the larger side. If you remain patient and apply it twice a day, it should do the trick!" — Jordan Caprigno Get it from Amazon for $12.85 (also available in multipacks).
18. A carpet spot remover spray to clean stains so fast and easy, Stanley Steemer is going to start plugging YOUR phone number in their catchy jingles. It's good for removing spots and stains from colorfast carpet, rugs, upholstery, and clothing without leaving a sticky residue or needing to rinse or vacuum.
Promising review: "There are products that you love and buy again. And then there are products that you love and can’t live without. And then, above that, are a few select products that you revere and hold with the highest honor.
Folex is that product. I have used Folex for years, and it works wonders on everything from spilled coffee to wine to dog messes without any chemical smells or residue. But my love for Folex grew so much deeper when I dropped a 32-ounce jar of salsa down the stairs.
My husband took one look and declared that the stairs were ruined and would need to be replaced. I took a look, grabbed the Folex, and said, 'We’ve got this.' If you have children or pets or are very clumsy with your canned goods, you need this bulk-size jug in your arsenal of cleaning supplies.
" — Carobnty Get it from Amazon for $6.65+ (available in two sizes and multi-packs). 19.
Cleaning tablets that'll make you realize the important task of sanitizing your retainer, dentures, night guard, or any other dental appliances you use can be quick and easy. Simply drop a tablet and your dental appliance into warm water and let it soak! Promising review: "I really loved this product. I am currently waiting for a new Invisalign set.
My old Invisalign needed to be cleaned. I read the reviews and decided to purchase. OMG, it worked! They had a fresh taste and were clean.
I wish I had found this product sooner. I did let them soak overnight only because I had been wearing them for the last four months. Nothing happened to Invisalign; there was no weakness or anything.
Just very clean and fresh. If I could have given the product 10 stars, I would have. " — Lisa R.
Get 120 tablets from Amazon for $21.81 . 20.
An aloe and coconut oil after-sun soothing cream to hydrate sun-exposed skin and leave it feeling refreshed, moisturized, and itch-free after burning. Promising review: "I burn very easily, so I try to stay out of the sun or wear tons of sunblock. On those days when I still manage to get burned, this has been the absolute best for pain relief.
I’ve used it for years. Instead of trying to drive around to see which store carries it, Amazon has made it easy. I’ve tried other things that are too greasy, sticky, or just don’t work.
This stuff relieves the pain, smells nice, and it turns to tan rather quickly, skipping the peeling part. I swear by this stuff. " — Danielle K.
Schmidt Get it from Amazon for $13.26 . 21.
A hairbrush cleaning tool because in the long run, it'll be a heck of a lot cheaper to get rid of the combo of hair, dust, and fluff residing between the bristles than it will be to keep buying new hairbrushes. Promising review: " I cannot believe I have lived my whole life and never had such a unique tool to clean long, thick hair out of my brushes! It is inexpensive yet well-made. I will mostly buy a few more as gifts for my long-hair friends.
Highly recommend this product." — Piper Get it from Amazon for $11.95 .
22. Water bottle cleaning tablets to get your beloved drinking bottle back to the condition it was in when you first fell in love with it at the store. I, for one, don't feel like taking a brush and soap and scrubbing away, and I'm going to make the assumption that you don't want to either.
Tablets are biodegradable, chlorine-free, all-natural, and environmentally safe. Promising review: "I seriously can't believe how well these little tablets work. I had the most disgusting Hydro Flask coffee mug — I tried everything.
A bottle brush, different kinds of soap, vinegar, EVERYTHING, and there was still a seemingly impenetrable layer of black sludge inside. I let a tablet sit in each of my mugs for an hour or two, and the black sludge rinsed out COMPLETELY without even scrubbing. They look brand new.
What a magical product. No weird smell or taste afterward, either. I liked it so much that I used it on another Hydro Flask I use primarily to hold my Bloody Mary mix in the fridge.
I couldn't put anything else in it because it would always taste like spicy tomato juice. Bottle Bright to the rescue! No residual smell or taste anymore. AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING.
" — Amazon Customer Get a pack of 12 from Amazon for $7.99 . 23.
A shoe stretch spray because you spent too much on those cute pair of boots that have been sitting in your closet alone and abandoned for months, even years now. Time to dust those babies off and show them to the world! My colleague Amanda Davis swears by this spray. Here's what she has to say about it: "So, I have about three pairs of shoes that have just been sitting in my closet because while they are sooo so cute, the leather was too tight for my foot to comfortably get inside 'em.
Did I return them? Nope. (We all know the hassle of online returns, right?) Instead, I bought this shoe stretch spray on a whim. I didn't expect much, but WOW! The shoes that took me a minute of struggling to get into fit *perfectly* now!! "The process was as simple as could be, too.
I just sprayed my shoes (inside and out, heel to toe) like there was no tomorrow, put on some semi-thick socks (just to ensure I had ample room later), and wore the shoes around my house for about 30–40 minutes. As I was walking around, I could literally feel them begin to loosen up. " After about 30 minutes, I took my shoes and thick socks off, and the shoes just ~slide~ on.
Easy Peasy. Now I have a new favorite pair of shoes, and zero dollars have been wasted. I tried these with a pair of chunky leather loafers, but I can only imagine what they'll do for my pair of Dr.
Martens — the boots known to take a while to break into. This stuff is a must!" Get it from Amazon for $9.99 .
24. Bio-Oil , a skincare oil to help reduce the appearance of scars left behind by acne, pregnancy, injuries, or surgeries thanks to a powerful (but gentle) combo of vitamin A oil, vitamin E oil, sunflower oil, lavender oil, and chamomile oil. Promising review: "Acne scars? Read this.
I found out about this product while scrolling through TikTok last week. It came highly recommended, so I decided to look up the price on Amazon. After reading several reviews, I figured I might as well try it out.
Today is the fourth day I use the product on my face. My skin looks dewy and nice. The discoloration on my cheeks from a few years old acne scars is improving.
My skin looks younger — it’s hard to describe, but I can see a difference. It looks less rough. I’ve been using it morning and night.
" — Yasmin Rodriguez Get it from Amazon for $10.35+ (available in two sizes). 25.
A pumice toilet bowl ring remover so you can easily scratch away at those yucky stains without leaving behind scratch marks in the bowl. Promising review: "I have a 19-year-old primary bathroom toilet that had accumulated some nasty stains over time, and regular toilet brushes and cleaning products just would not remove them. I decided to try this pumice stone, and it worked like a charm! Given the nature and severity of the stains, some elbow grease was required.
But 10 minutes later, I have a new-looking bowl, and I see no signs of scratching. " — Happy Retiree Get it from Amazon for $13.99 .
26. A stain and odor remover because those messes and unpleasant smells left behind by your fur babies are no match for its cleaning powers. Promising review: "I'm not going to lie; this stuff is significantly more expensive than most other available carpet sprays.
You could probably buy four or five bottles of Febreze for the cost of this stuff, but the competition won't work nearly as well as Rocco & Roxie. This stuff is AMAZING." — Brian Get it from Amazon for $19.
31 . 27. A fabric defuzzer you'll just glide over an area of clothing/furniture that's covered in unwanted fuzzies.
Check out our write-up of this magical fabric defuzzer ! The battery-operated model requires two AA batteries that aren't included, but you can buy some right here ! Promising review: "TikTok made me get it. I have a few favorite sweaters and was super upset when these little lint balls started popping up. I was looking for ways to remove them and stumbled upon this fabric shaver and my life has been changed! I absolutely LOVE it.
100/10 ." — Ruth Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in six colors and two styles).
28. A makeup brush cleansing shampoo to clean those things you use to apply cosmetics to your precious FACE. Because makeup buildup is yucky, and we don't want you to have to spend money on new brushes and sponges! Promising review: "I absolutely LOVE this brush shampoo! I was a little skeptical of how well it would clean my brushes since I'd never tried it before, but after using this.
I am very pleased with the outcome. It has a faint shampoo scent but nothing too overpowering and suds like you wouldn't believe. It got all the way down to the base of the brush and gave it a really good cleaning.
One of my brushes is made from boar hair (Estée Lauder powder brush) and I was worried it was going to frizz it out and ruin the shape, but it actually improved it after I had previously used baby shampoo. It's very soft and not at all coarse feeling. I also used this shampoo on my Beauty Blender , and it did a great job getting all the foundation out.
All in all, I'd rate this product a 10/10!" — Ryan Brooks Get it from Amazon for $6.96 . Reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.
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