We asked the BuzzFeed Community to tell us about the best products they bought from our Shopping posts (plus saved up their recs from the comments on other posts) and found when people mentioned us in their Amazon reviews — here's what they actually swear by! 1. A pair of heart-shaped cat-eye sunglasses because nothing else in the world can instantly elevate basically any outfit (and therefore every Insta story you post) to playfully glamorous. "I forgot which post it was but it had these heart-shaped glasses from Amazon, best purchase ever.
I wear them all the time get compliments on them and they honestly make an appearance on a lot of my Instagram posts!" — christineh491a2795d , from when we asked the BuzzFeed Community for the best products they found in our posts . (At the time I wrote that post, though, the sunglasses were sold out!) Get a pair on Amazon for $7.49+ (available in six colors and in two packs).
2. A cloud-shaped utility knife because if you must somehow bust through the too-tough tape on every package that comes to your front door, might as well do it with something SUPER adorable that's also right where you need it, instead of having to dig for your keys or scissors. That's time and frustration saved! Check out a TikTok of the cloud knife in action.
" I have the cloud blades and I love them lol. They’re super handy to leave all over the house and they’re surprisingly sturdy. I used one to breakdown a few boxes.
" — vvinter , on this post of Silly But Useful Home Products Get a set of six from Amazon for $13.99 . 3.
A rubber-bristle and squeegee broom so you can extract years' worth of built-up, embedded pet hair from your carpet and rugs (the kind that even your pet vacuum somehow doesn't touch) *and* easily sweep up the scattered bits from your hardwood or tile floors. "I bought the squeegee broom and it did wonders for getting hair (both mine and my cats) out of the carpet, carpet looks great now! " — socks1234 , from this roundup of hall-of-fame products It features rubber bristles along one edge, and if you flip it, a wide rubber squeegee on the other — some reviewers find the squeegee side is more effective on carpet than the bristles, so could be worth a try! Oh, and the handle telescopes 36–60 inches, so you can store it easily but also like, use it to squeegee off high windows if necessary. Get it from Amazon for $12.
98+ (also available with a collapsible handle). 4. And a pet hair remover that you simply brush over any fabric surface to instantly pick up basically every last bit of shedding your furry friend's always leaving in their wake.
Because it doesn't rely on adhesive paper, you only have to buy it once and use it forever! "The ChomChom is amazing. My couch looks so much better than it did after the paper tape rollers!" — hint of suspense , from this roundup of reusable products I used this a BUNCH in 2020, while living with my boyfriend at his parents (for various pandemic-related reasons) and their two sweet but shed-prone dogs. So I can tell you with resounding certainty: it works! Give it some simple back-and-forth swipes over your upholstered furniture, and it easily picks up TONS of pet hair.
Then it's simple to pop open the back compartment and swoop that unbelievably big pile of collected hair right into the trash or compost. Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in two colors).
5. Fanola Purple Shampoo , which works wonders to give your dyed-blonde hair that platinum shine week after week without a pricey visit to the colorist. "The Fanola no yellow shampoo is AMAZING! I live in the country with very hard well water and within one month of getting it done, my hair was a brassy mess.
Two washes with the shampoo and it looks even brighter than when it was freshly done! I didn't find it drying when used with the Fanola Restructuring conditioner ." — lizizcool , from cheap solutions to expensive problems "My results weren't quite as dramatic as the photos, but it's still by far the best purple shampoo I've ever used. It's so powerful that it'll even turn my fingers purple if I don't wash it off quickly! Love it and totally worth the price!" — brituhny You just leave it on for 1–3 minutes (any longer and it can dye your hair lavender! Which is also cool, you do you) once a week.
And if you want to avoid staining your nails, remember to wear gloves when you do it! Get it on Amazon for $11.99 . 6.
Cosrx Snail Mucin 96% Power Repairing Essence , which reviewers with sensitive and dry skin swear by as a way to boost hydration (with results after just a few days) without breaking the bank on $$$ moisturizer and serum brands. You can try it no matter your skin type to deliver deep hydration and help protect your skin from losing moisture. " Cosrx Snail Mucin is a game changer.
I put it on after serums, let it absorb, then sunscreen. No need for moisturizer in the summer! I also add it to my lips before sleeping and wake up to plump soft lips!" — CdnBeaver , from this roundup of TikTok-Approved Cheaper Options Than Name Brands Get it from Amazon for $14.50 .
7. A pack of hydrocolloid acne patches to suck out a bunch of the gunk lurking in your zits until they basically vanish, or at least have been somewhat diminished. "Those little acne patches are no joke.
Even on the rare occasion that they don’t get all the gunk out, they help immensely by reducing redness and swelling and generally making the pesky zit much less angry. I’ll feel one coming on at night, slap one on, and the lil' bugger is tamed by morning!" — margaritaluv , from this roundup of hall-of-fame products FYI, hydrocolloid patches work best on acne filled with pus (aka whiteheads), and not necessarily so well on that deep-set hormonal acne . Get it on Amazon: a pack of 36 patches for $11.
97 or 72 patches for $19.80 . 8.
An earwax removal kit so you can clear up your muffled hearing in less than 10 minutes (who knew everything had such crystal-clear sound??) no need to swipe your credit card for the copay at your doctor's office. "I just got the Debrox based on this article and got a clump of wax that had been blocking my hearing for weeks. It's only a dollar more for the version with a bill syringe in it, so don't buy one separate (you can use a baby one if you already have it).
" — stephaniesm , from products that basically pay for themselves The kit comes with removal drops and an ear syringe. Not to dissuade you from going to the doc, of course; if you have major wax impaction or some other mystery thing stuck in your ear, then please do go! But if you're like me and just know this happens to you every once in a while, it totally does work — I use these drops then rinse with a bulb every few months when my hearing's slightly muffled by wax, and it's always cleared everything out. Get a pack with both pieces from Amazon for $8.
12 . 9. A pair of workout leggings made from recycled plastic so your exercise regimen can be good for you *and* help the planet.
They come in a VERY wide range of sizes, and this reader says they've owned their first pair for three years — and they're still practically perfect in every way. "I got a pair of those leggings a couple of years ago on a whim when they did a promo on Facebook where you only pay shipping. Three years later and they are without a doubt the best leggings I have.
I bought a new pair just so I could have two since I love working out in them. They breathe just fine so you don't overheat but you can still wear them in the cold (above freezing, they're not thermal). They're high-waisted (at least the ones I ordered are), they don't slip down, and they don't stretch out; you can definitely rewear them before washing.
My older ones have actually gotten better as the years have gone by. Also, they come in a ton of different sizes so people of all shapes can enjoy them. "TL;DR: These are, in my opinion, the best leggings on the market.
" — akerkhoff , from products made from recycled plastic and paper It's made from 79% rPET (recycled PET, or #1, plastic; in this case, it's water bottles collected and processed in Taiwan ). These are a good candidate for the Guppyfriend Washing Bag , which helps catch microplastics before they get rinsed out in your wastewater. Get them from Girlfriend Collective for $54.
40+ (available in sizes XXS–6XL, two inseam lengths, and in 17 colors). 10. A tub of The Pink Stuff cleaning paste so you can instantly shine or de-gunk dozens of different surfaces without having to scrub for hours *or* worry about scratching your chrome, marble, porcelain, wood, glass shower door or stovetop, or stainless steel.
Promising review: "I honestly was skeptical. I had tried everything to get the hard water stains off my shower. CLR, metal scrubbing pads, vinegar, and many other things.
I thought I'd end up having to replace all the faucets, doors, etc. I saw this in a BuzzFeed article and thought, no way it's THAT good..
..It's that good.
It's better than good. It's crazy how good it is. My shower looks better than new.
It took rust stains off tile. It took years of hard water scale buildup off in seconds. It is literally a miracle product.
" — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $5.29 . 11.
A lightweight and compact portable charger because these days, your phone's an essential in your everyday life, and this will keep your battery out of the red wherever you happen to be. "I second the power bank! I bought one for a trip to Disneyland that kept both my and my husband’s phones charged through the whole day , and he recently bought another as backup power for his video camera. They’re really amazing and hold sooooo much charge!" — ericag476c06e05 , from travel products flight attendants swear by This comes with a micro USB cable (to charge the charger) and a travel pouch.
Get it on Amazon for $26.99 . 12.
E.l.f.
's Poreless Putty Primer , which reviewers swear is comparable to the 5x pricier Tatcha Silk Canvas Primer — it's lightweight, helps reduce the appearance of pores, and has a velvety texture that'll help your foundation glide over your skin flawlessly. And hey, it's cruelty-free and vegan! It's sold out frequently thanks to TikTok, so if you want this, it's probably best to grab it while it's in stock! " Can confirm those elf primers are 🔥🔥🔥!!!" — jencornett , on this roundup of Cheaper Options For Name-Brand Beauty Products Get it from Amazon for $10 . 13.
Or E.l.f.
's hydrating Power Grip Primer , if you're after an under-$10 way to ensure basically every last speck of makeup you apply to your skin stays exactly where you want it — sweat or tears be damned. Results are so impressive, it gets compared to Milk Hydro Grip , which is twice as expensive. BTW, E.
l.f. is cruelty-free! " Can confirm those elf primers are 🔥🔥🔥!!!" — jencornett , on this roundup of Cheaper Options For Name-Brand Beauty Products Get it from Amazon for $10 .
14. An adorable cat-shaped night-light that, thanks to its changing colors that swap out with just a touch or tap, will bring a little bit more joy and delight to your (or your kiddo's) daily bedtime routine. And it's USB rechargeable! "I love the kitty night-light.
I just got a similar one for my daughter and she loves it!" — mistymgrage "Both my kids have one. They are awesome." — rachelk4c30fa345 , both from Stocking Stuffers That Are Almost Too Cute To Use Get it from Amazon for $17.
99 . 15. Or a Baby Yoda night-light because it's the next best thing to using The Force to sense your way to the bathroom at 2 a.
m. "I actually have the Baby Yoda night-light already! 💡 😃 It’s the only night-light in the house. We have it in the hallway leading to the bathroom so that no one trips in the middle of the night.
" — rebashasta , from the best gifts to give in 2021 Heather, an editor here at BuzzFeed, also owns this and says: "I am admittedly obsessed with 'The Child' and can't get enough of him — that includes letting him reign over my bathroom at night in the form of the night-light." Get it from Amazon for $6.42 .
16. Some caffeinated mints for Goldilocks-perfect perk-ups: each mint contains 40 mg of caffeine, so you can stick with just one for a smaller boost, enjoy two for a cup-of-coffee-like effect, or up it to three for a serious jolt! And since they're MINTS, they'll leave you with the opposite of coffee breath. "The caffeinated mints! I can’t live without them now.
" — HannahLollol , from this roundup of products people found in our posts and loved "Yes! I love them." — blaker40c566b26 , in reply to HannahLollol's comment They're sugar (and aspartame) free, zero calories, and contain a B vitamin complex that could help give you even more energy. And of course they are vegan and gluten-, wheat-, and dairy-free.
Get them from Amazon: six tins of 20 mints for $21.99 (available in five flavors and also available in a larger size). Also available as gum ! 17.
A Liquid Matte Lipstick from The Lip Bar so you get the best of all lip worlds (seriously, it's like the formula's magic): They'll be ultra-pigmented, they won't be all dried out by the end of the day, AND you'll hardly need to reapply. "OMG Lip Bar yessss this is the real deal." — cperryrun , from this roundup of before and after photos My colleague Kayla Boyd swears by their formula, too; she says: "I use The Lip Bar's matte liquid lipsticks often and the formula is truly incredible.
It hardly budges at all throughout the day, the pigment is bomb, AND it doesn't dry out my lips at all — which is really difficult to find in a matte lipstick." The Lip Bar is a Black woman–owned small business based in Detroit, Michigan, and all of their products are vegan and cruelty-free. And besides lipstick , they make face and eye makeup as well! Get it from The Lip Bar for $14 (available in 23 shades).
18. A pack of LED-dimming sheets — your computer charger, internet router, and other electronics have exactly zero business keeping you awake (or even just annoying you) with their overly bright lights. "I thought I would take a shot on these blackout stickers since they weren't that expensive.
I was SO delighted with my purchase! I couldn't have imagined. " I keep a fan on when I sleep — it has a row of lights that no longer bother me. My power strip for charging my phone/tablet/watch/headphones — completely dark.
Every penny of this purchase I consider well spent, and I literally only did two things with it. Cannot recommend enough!" — sitkal " I bought them based on one of these reviews and absolutely love them. I haven't had any issues with them not sticking.
" — sitkal , from this sleep problem-solving products roundup These dim 50%–80% of the light, so the rest of the day you still know that everything's working the way it's supposed to! Although if you prefer, you can double 'em to block even more light, or go for the ~blackout edition~ . They're completely removable and leave no residue behind, too! I use them on my own stuff at home — the microwave, the internet router — and they work exactly the way they say they do. Get a sheet of over 100 stickers in different shapes and sizes on Amazon for $4.
39 . If you have a big clock face you'd like to dim, also check out a similar product that you cut to size, $8.99 for two 6-inch-by-3-inch sheets.
19. A veggie chopper that's a reviewer fave for as many reasons are there are different fruits and veggies that need chopped! But mainly because it'll slice or dice everything from onions to zucchini to mushrooms to bell peppers (and on, and on) in literally a fraction of the time it would take to do it by hand. Like, think about getting all your chopping done in 5-10 minutes, no joke.
Oh, and no onion tears! "I have that chopper, #15. It rocks! Nice and sharp. SUPER easy to use and clean.
" — hollyfriendh , on this roundup of Products So Great, Reviewers Practically Have Written Them Love Letters Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in five styles and four colors). 20.
A can of Barkeepers Friend powder cleanser to scrub off some of the most impossible stains you thought would never come up, because you've tried to tackle 'em with hardcore elbow grease to no avail. Just add a sprinkle of this stuff to your scrubbing and prepare to be amazed! "Barkeepers Friend is the real deal!" — b492e17612 , from a roundup of things people bought from our posts and loved It's bleach free, but can remove rust, tarnish, mineral deposits, and tough stains from all kinds of surfaces, like stainless steel (those pans you accidentally scorched!), porcelain, ceramic, copper alloys, fiberglass, Corian, brass, bronze, chrome, and aluminum. That means it cleans all kinds of things in your kitchen (the grimy stove top! The yucky sink!) PLUS basically everything in your bathroom: sinks, bathtubs, showers, faucets, toilets, tile, and grout.
Get it from Amazon for $2.49 . 21.
A pair of wireless, around-$30 Bluetooth earbuds because they make it easy to listen to your favorite music, podcasts, and audiobooks no matter what you're doing: exercising, doing the dishes, taking a shower, or so many other things. They're waterproof and they come with several sizes of silicone tips, so you know they'll fit! To help keep track of them, you get a wireless charging case that can give the earbuds about 14 hours of power (the earbuds can play for a little over four hours with each full charge). Promising review: "I saw that these TOZO T10 5.
0 were featured on BuzzFeed as having great reviews, and were cheap, so I took a chance. The price is unbeatable. I LOVE these things.
The sound quality is excellent, they’re easy to operate, and I’m really dancing around the house again. Even though I hate exercise’s guts passionately, I’m getting exercise without even trying. I have also successfully answered calls, and the sound is crystal clear.
I extremely recommend these if you want to dip your toe in the world of smartphone earbuds, without breaking the bank, this is a great option. Give them a go. For this price you can’t go wrong.
" — Just A Narwhal Get it from Amazon $21.99+ (available in two sizes and five colors). 22.
Lovepop pop-up cards that don't just say just the right thing — they're basically a little gift in and of themselves, and perfect for birthdays, holidays, or even just because. "I didn’t know the Lovepop cards were on Shark Tank ! I have bought my mom one for Mother’s Day the past two years. They are so beautiful, and she keeps them popped open on a shelf.
I’ll be buying more!" — katit3 , from this roundup of Shark Tank products "The Lovepop cards are kind of my fiancé's signature card. He orders one any time he has a special occasion to mark. They are always so beautiful and pretty and delicate and intricate that they automatically make you feel special.
Something that a dollar-store card will never accomplish. It's not the money it's the art." — thedistancetohere222 , from the same Shark Tank roundup Get the Cherry Blossom card for $13 , the Mandalorian Grogu card for $15 , and browse Lovepop's full card selection , all on Amazon.
23. A knitted bodycon tie-waist dress because it's basically the perfect balance between feeling cozy and looking stylish: Reviewers say it has ideal amount of stretch but still accentuates your waist ~just so~. "I have number 8; I bought it in an XL (I’m usually a 14/16) and it fits great!! Everybody’s always surprised when I say I got it on Amazon.
The elastic in the sleeves broke tho so just be careful — but I like it like that because it’s almost like bell sleeves now." — shaynep445f89de7 , from this roundup of fall dresses from Amazon Get it from Amazon for $22.39+ (available in sizes S–2XL and in 32 colors).
24. The Paint Brush Cover , which is exactly what it sounds like: snap it over your still-wet brushes and rollers while you let coats dry overnight, and come back the next day to simply pick 'em back up and keep going. No wash-up required.
"I swear by the Paint Brush Cover. I work as a painter and it makes clean up so much easier. I just put my brush or roller in a cover and I'm done.
I have five brush covers and three or four roller covers." — juliew21 , from this roundup of Shark Tank products Get them from Amazon: $11.59 for a pack of two of the 1/2"–3" brush version or shop all their products at their Amazon store .
25. A pack of colorful pens made of 89% post-consumer recycled plastic bottles, so you can bullet journal, take notes, and doodle all you want knowing you gave what would have otherwise been single-use plastics a better, second life. " I stupid love those recycled pens.
They write so well! Pilot knows what’s up." — nicolep8 , from a roundup of products that replace disposable plastic PLUS you can easily buy refills for them instead of buying new pens every time one runs out. (Or just recycle the pens again without the ink).
Get the pack of five colors for $9.98 (also available in packs of a dozen). 26.
A Magna-Tiles set because if you're looking for a toy that's not digital but will still keep a young kiddo interested for a Very Long Time, these colorful building sets are apparently the holy grail. The translucent pieces make it easy to build cool 3D creations thanks to the magnets on their edges. Recommended for ages 3 and up.
"I second Magna-Tiles. We got a huge set as a gift and we play with them all the time. They also travel well and have kept our 2-year-old occupied at or near family dinner tables.
" — gracieappelt , from this roundup of toys that keep kids busy for hours "Agreed — my 3-year-old’s absolute favorite toy." — Ellet1110 , replying to gracieappelt Get it from Amazon for $49.50 for a 32-piece set or $119.
99 for a 100-piece set. 27. A whole-grain, protein-packed pancake and waffle mix that you can use in all sorts of recipes as a substitute for white flour.
"I had no idea Kodiak Cakes were on Shark Tank ! It’s been my go-to for pancakes for awhile now. " — caseye4ac848818 , from this roundup of Shark Tank products "I came down to say the same thing. Great product!" — l43e063214 , in reply to caseye4ac848818's comment A few years ago my family bought a few boxes of their buttermilk mix to make pancakes with, and they were genuinely really delicious! I've had them every once in a while since then, too, and enjoy them every time.
They definitely keep me full for longer than regular pancakes do (thanks to the 14 g of protein they pack per serving, 21 g if you make 'em with milk and eggs, which I recommend anyway for the texture). Get six boxes of the buttermilk flapjack mix on Amazon for $34.32 (also available in eight other flavors).
28. Contigo vacuum-sealed travel mugs because they keep drinks hot for up to seven hours(!!) and cold for up to 18 (EIGHTEEN!!) all while being completely leakproof so you never end up with coffee accidentally splattered down the front of your clothes first thing in the morning. "The Contigo cup is fantastic.
I don’t have that exact one but it is absolutely safe in my bag, and keeps my drinks very hot for hours. " — alexofwonders , from a roundup of products that replace disposable plastic "I have three Contigo travel mugs and I absolutely love them! I use them for taking coffee with me to school everyday. I typically pour my coffee at around 7:15 in the morning and it was still hot enough to burn away my tastebuds by 9 when my early bird class is over! If I still have coffee by lunch at 12:30, it's still warm enough to drink even if you are one of those people who won't touch their coffee after it gets cold.
The only downside to the Contigo mugs is that they are not dishwasher safe. I'd 100% recommend unless you don't want to hand-wash your mug everyday, to which I'd say just get more than one and problem solved!" — emilyefournier , from this roundup of products under $25 readers swear by Get one from Amazon that opens and closes with a button (for one-handed drinking!) for $32.99+ (available in three sizes and up to ten colors).
Or shop their Amazon store for the full selection! 29. A coconut-and-mango-scented handmade soap from Crystal Bar Soap so you can add a little sudsy aromatherapy to your daily shower routine and enjoy a pretty crystal to add to your collection (or just your shower windowsill) when you eventually finish the bar. "Crystal Bar Soap is the best! I've used tons of their soaps and bath bombs , and have an entire shelf display in my house of crystals I've collected from their products over the years.
Their founder, Kat, is the absolute sweetest too. <3" — GhoulKidRae , from this roundup of local and small businesses we love My colleague Heather Braga also loves these; here's what she had to say: "One of my favorite small shops has always been Crystal Bar Soap. They specialize in, you guessed it, soaps filled with crystals (!!!) but they also sell bath bombs , bath salts , and body butter .
I personally have many of their soaps, as I love a good crystal, and have given them as gifts. I love that each one is handmade and includes a stone you can keep forever even after you've finished washing-up with the soap itself. The 'Spirit of Eternity' bar is one of my faves, thanks to the mystical opalite crystal embedded in it.
Not to mention, the bars of soap are STUNNING. When Aladdin sang 'shining, shimmering, splendid,' he was probably talking about the products from Crystal Bar Soap. We're all likely washing our hands more than ever right now, so we might as well be using soap filled with *good vibes*, right?" Crystal Bar Soap is a woman-owned small business based in Los Angeles, California; all their products are 100% vegan, and all their crystals are ethically sourced! Get this Spirit of Eternity bar embedded with an Opalite for $16 .
30. And a Soap Standle because if you like to use bar soap, it's a game changer — I know, I use several all the time and love them. It's basically a little plastic oval with spikes on one side that easily insert into the bar and stay there, and a wave-gap pattern on the other that allows the bottom of the soap to dry.
Your bars will last longer *and* you'll never have to clean a soap dish again! "I have SoapStandles all over the house — try it at a sink, too — you may be surprised how much you like it. The bar lasts longer." — jimmygould , from this collection of things those of us at BuzzFeed have tried and loved And here's my review: " If you like or use bar soap, I'll go ahead and say it: you need the Soap Standle, and probably more than one! Made from sturdy, infinitely reusable plastic, it puts every soap dish I've ever seen to shame.
The top has pointy teeth that easily insert into your bar, then stay stuck there until your bar's down to the tiniest nub. The bottom has several waves in the plastic, perfectly designed so your bar of soap will sit neatly on the counter but have enough airflow in the gaps between the waves that the bottom of the bar easily dries out between uses and never gets mushy or gross! It's not bulky, so the bar looks pretty sitting next to your sink or on the shelf in your shower. I've used three of them since I got them in June — one with hand soap, and two with my favorite shampoo and conditioner bars — and have zero complaints.
I just put the bars with the Standles directly on the counter and shelf, and both surfaces have stayed perfectly clean. I 100% agree with the 1,445 other people who have rated this 5 stars on Amazon, this product is such a game changer and a problem solver! P.S.
Bar soap is perfect if you're looking to reduce the amount of non-reusable plastic in your life, and these make it much more practical!" Get a pack of two from Amazon for $11.99 (available in four colors and five pack sizes). 31.
A genius, twice-as-thick workout mat designed to easily fold into quarters, so the moment you need more softness for your knees in their cat/cow pose or more elevation for your plank for push-ups, you can get it in an instant. "I have the Stakt mat and have been loving it so far (about a month). I have a repaired ACL and meniscus so my knee is sensitive, but I can apply pressure to it on the mat no problem thanks to the thickness.
It's also quick and easy to store since I don't have to roll it up." — rougeandrojo , from Best Gifts Under $100 2022 And hey, the company's a woman-founded small biz! Get it from Stakt for $88 (available in seven colors). 32.
An ice roller — you can use it to help relieve headaches or at the very least reduce puffiness. Just pop it in the freezer overnight and it'll be ready to, um, well, roll in the morning. "I have that frozen face roller thing.
It’s great for headaches and joint pain! " — tinat46286a138 , from this roundup of products under $25 readers swear by Get it on Amazon for $18.99+ (available in 12 colors). 33.
A set of six wool dryer balls to replace single-use plasticky dryer sheets once and for all, while still making sure your clothes are soft and (if you use essential oils) lightly scented. " Can’t endorse the dryer balls enough — they cut down on drying time and leave clothes with zero static. The best, a real game changer for laundry.
" — chimes320 , from a roundup of products that replace disposable plastic They may or may not actually make your clothes dry faster, but they will help gently soften things and last for at least 1,000 loads. You can add a few drops of essential oil to one or two per load for a light, pleasant scent. And theoretically, at the end of their life, you can compost them or recycle them with other fabrics, because they're wool.
Get them on Amazon for $7.47+ (available in two sizes). 34.
The Comfy , a reversible blanket-slash-sweatshirt that's perfect for pretty much anyone who likes to lounge around under a blanket, but wishes the blanket followed them everywhere they went. "I have the Comfy and I can’t even begin to explain how much I love that thing. It’s absolutely enormous and the warmest and coziest thing I’ve ever owned.
You can have my Comfy when you peel it off my cold dead body!!" — Allcreaturesgreatandsmall , from The Best Shark Tank Gifts Kayla Boyd , an editor here at BuzzFeed, also owns this and can't get enough: "I LOVE this thing. It allows you to literally wrap yourself in a blanket, but still be able to use your hands, without your poor arm suffering in the cold breeze. I wear this while working from home, watching Netflix, and while taking naps.
It's so comfy that there have been times I don't want to take it off when I have to run to the store — the only reason I do is because I don't want it to get dirty. I can't imagine one person who wouldn't be happy to have this wonderful bundle of coziness." It's designed to be big enough that it covers you up completely, if you tuck your feet under you on the couch, and of course it's machine washable and dryable.
Get it from Amazon $49.99+ (available in 22 colors/styles). 35.
A countertop paint kit — it will completely overhaul that outdated Formica (and last for years), for a design-show-worthy before and after that didn't require you to shell out wads of cash. "I used that countertop painting set. I definitely recommend it! If you do use it, a few tips : "1.
You can’t put things on your countertops for two weeks. Plan accordingly. "2.
Save some of the sealant and reseal once a year. Otherwise, you’ll have to redo the entire thing." — solid8 , from this roundup of ways to hide your home's eyesores It's a three-step paint process that goes right over your old countertops.
It has automotive-grade durability and is made of safe water-based materials. One kit covers the typical kitchen's 35 square feet, or 16 running feet of standard 2-foot-wide countertop. Get it on Amazon for $99.
95+ (available in five finishes). 36. A purse-sized jewelry cleaning pen , which you gently brush over your diamond, sapphire, emerald, and other precious-gem rings and for a sparkling clarity worthy of a professional.
"A miracle worker!! It brings back the sparkle and shine of my gemstone jewelry. I had one white topaz ring I thought would never be clear again. I used this pen, quick and easy, and the stone is now clear and sparkly again! " — nicoleg4fbf770b4 All you have to do is twist to dispense a little of the liquid, brush it over your jewelry to make everything sparkle, then rinse your jewelry off.
It works for stones, gold, and silver, but not pearls! Get it on Amazon for $9.48 . 37.
A bottle of mold and mildew cleaner — it's made with a no-odor gel, which makes it stick to your tile grout and caulking so it can actually do its job while you go and do literally anything else besides scrubbing. "Honestly, the side of my bathtub had been black for the longest time because it simply was impossible to remove with other products that I've tried. I decided to try this product after seeing it a few times on BuzzFeed, never expecting it to work that well, but it honestly removed 99% of the mold and mildew.
There was just a few black spots left, but I repeated the process a few days later and I swear my bathtub looks brand new. This product is MAGIC!" — sreid0452 Get it on Amazon: one bottle for $14.99 or two bottles for $26.
99 . 38. A pack of blotting tissues that are packed in an easy dispenser so you can toss them in your purse and go about your day, then pull one out to soak up any and all of the excess oil your skin insists on producing.
"I love this oil-absorbing face-blotting paper! They’re cheap, but work great — I only need to use one most times, maybe two if I’m especially oily so they also last a while. I’ve been using them religiously since then." — lesliec40b05e02e I bought these exact ones and y'all, they totally live up to the 1,446 positive reviews — they stay nice and neat in your bag, soak up a bunch of oil quickly, and because they come with over 100 to a pack for so cheap, you don't find yourself rationing them.
Get a pack on Amazon for $6.95+ (available in five colors and in many sizes). 39.
A wire-free bra with laces to give you a little more push-up oomph than even regular push-up bras can — and so you can adjust the fit depending your preferences and needs. "I stumbled upon a review for this bra in one of your posts, immediately headed to Amazon to check it out for myself, and omg I had to immediately order one because for the price, why not right?! Well it came in and I loved it so much I had to order more. No more over paying for the Bombshells from Victoria’s Secret, t hese bras are hands down way better and also only a fraction of the cost! I cannot say enough good things about them.
I absolutely love them!" — shelbypeach Get it on Amazon for $18.99+ (available in sizes 32A–40C and 10 colors). 40.
Two cult-favorite acne products: Aztec Secret Bentonite Clay Mask for cleansing your pores and helping banish your acne bit by bit, and Thayer's Witch Hazel Toner made with rose petal water and vitamin E for taming your skin's redness and breakouts. "Thayers Witch Hazel and Aztec Healing Clay have transformed my 20 years of acne-prone skin in the best way! ✨" — kateh42c068055 You can mix the Aztec Clay Mask with either apple cider vinegar or water, then spread it on your face and let it dry before rinsing it off. You'd use maybe once a week or so! Get a jar on Amazon for $14.
95 . And you'd apply the Thayer's Witch Hazel Toner once or twice daily, right after washing your face. Get a bottle on Amazon for $10.
53 (available in six scents and in unscented). 41. A mounted brush so when you're in the middle of dinner, helping kids with homework, or accomplishing any of the dozens of adulting things you have to do, your kitteh can go get the scratching they're desperately desiring from you.
Don't worry, they'll still ask for pets! This adhesive corner brush simply satisfies your pet's craving when you're busy or not around. " I got my cats the wall groomer. They love it.
My big boy loved it so hard, he knocked it off the wall. I mounted it with screws the second time lol." — erulastiel91 , in this roundup of Useful Products That Look Weird Get it from Amazon for $4.
99 . 42. A fabric shaver — you shouldn't throw out a sweater, throw, pillow, chair, or any other piece of fabric just because it's started to pill! This easily pinches off those pesky little buggers to make your fabrics look brand new.
"That sweater shaver depiller thing is life changing. I got one for myself, then gave one to my mom, then started just giving them to everyone in my life. Everyone is like 'OK, weird, thanks I guess?' at first but once they use it they’re hooked.
" — andreat48c19e972 Get one on Amazon for $9.99+ (available in two sizes and in four colors). 43.
An argan oil hair mask to help pump hydration into your color-treated or dried-out hair, leaving it smooth, shiny, and soft. If you love your hot tools or trying a new color a little more often than you should, this could help nourish and restore your strands. "The Hydrating Argan Oil Hair Mask! I’ve been using this product once a week for the past year, it’s my absolute favorite that I have seen on a BuzzFeed post! After seeing it and checking out the 6,500 positive reviews on Amazon, I had to try it out for myself.
Because I’ve been dying my hair since the age of 12, my hair has been extremely dry and dead. After I came across this product almost a year ago, my hair has looked like something out of a shampoo commercial! " — laurenc429835504 Get it from Amazon for $12.95 .
44. The Squatty Potty toilet stool (yup!) because it really does align everything in a natural way to make pooping easier and faster. "Life changing!" — heatherf42c9e7a7e We know it makes a difference because several BuzzFeeders own and love these — read one person's review .
Get them from Amazon: the 9-inch-high stool (for ~advanced~ squatters) for $24.99 , or the bamboo "flip" version that toggles between 7 and 9 inches for $39.99 , or the 7-inch clear acrylic version for $79.
99 ! 45. A pack of fizzing cleaning tablets — you drop them into almost any seemingly permanently stained travel mug or stainless water bottle to banish those stains without scrubbing even one little bit. "Bottle Bright tablets.
Cleaned all my stained travel mugs, and now my coffee and teas taste good again!" — grant101010 Get a box of 12 tablets on Amazon for $7.99 . 46.
A pair of mirrored glasses that let you comfortably lay down AND keep reading that book you can't get enough of (or just binge-watch the show on the TV across the room). Hey, there's nothing wrong with indulging your inner lazy person once in a while. "Mirrored reading glasses so you can lay down and read!" — nicolerenaes Get them on Amazon for $12.
99 . 47. A rainbow-inspired eyeshadow palette featuring 40 shades in matte, shimmer, and metallic finishes, which is basically what your creative eyeshadow look dreams are made of.
Even reviewers who are professional makeup artists *heart* this, because it's so pigmented and you get SO many bright colors to play around with. Keep up with luxe beauty releases? Yep, it's very similar to the $40 James Charles x Morphe palette..
. "That eyeshadow palette effing WORKS. I use it for day and night looks, and even when I want to scare people off.
" — rebecca Get it from Amazon for $7.39+ (available in two colors). 48.
A post-waxing, post-shaving skin solution formulated to help reduce the appearance of razor bumps and redness. All you do is apply a very thin layer to your dry skin once a day (then top with gentle moisturizer, if you'd like) and it will work its magic. "Tend Skin solution.
It really reduces razor burn. " — psycwench A little goes a long way here, and consistent, daily use is key if you want to see the effects! If it stings too much to use right after you shave, try waiting a few hours or even a full day, then using it. Get it on Amazon for $18.
99+ (available in two sizes). 49. An RFID-blocking travel wallet because it can fit everything your regular wallet can plus your passport, any physical tickets, and even your phone (if it's not toooo big).
That means everything will be in one place, so you don't have to rummage around for anything when you need it ~this minute~! It has eight card slots, a pen holder, a SIM card slot, a zipper pocket, a "boarding pass" pocket you could also use for cash, and a smartphone pocket. It also comes with a detachable wrist strap so you can use it as a clutch if you choose! "Definitely the RFID-blocking travel passport wallet by Zoppen! It has made traveling so much easier and I always feel more organized. :)" — melialexander Get it on Amazon for $13.
99+ (available in 23 colors). 50. A truly adorable narwhal coffee mug because while practical products bring lots of joy, sometimes incredibly adorable ones can make you even happier.
"I got the narwhal coffee mug from Amazon for Christmas and I LOVE it! I drink out of it almost every morning! And it’s even cuter in real life!" — mrsorlandobloom Get it on Amazon for $12.99 (also available in pink, or in two colors as a unicorn). 51.
Milani's Baked Blush in Luminoso , which one BuzzFeed reader swears is suuuuuper similar to the cult-favorite NARS Orgasm blush — and as someone who's used the NARS blush basically exclusively since 2015 , I have to say it sure does look pretty similar shade-wise, and it features the same iconic gold shimmer. "One of my favorites is Milani blush in the shade Luminoso. It is a perfect alternative for NARS blush in the shade Orgasm.
It is less than 1/3 the price at about $9. You get a really good amount of product too. Mine has lasted me a long time, it’s got great pigmentation.
They also have other shades, but that is the most similar." — Lalalace1640 , on this roundup of Cheaper Options for Name Brand Beauty Products Get it from Amazon for $8.97+ (available in 29 shades).
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