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    21 Products I Was Honestly Sceptical About Until I Tried Them

    Including a super-cheap retinol cream and a sleeping mask that really *does* block out light!

    1. This suction cup-backed blackout blind sticks *much* more firmly to my window than I'd expected.

    2. After a sleeping mask that really won't let light in? I just bought myself this sleep mask that has an adjustable wire in its nose cover, and I'm never going back.

    3. I thought this retinol eye cream was too cheap to work until I tried it.

    4. e.l.f's Poreless Putty primer is so hyped that it's got to be worth a try, right?

    5. This SPF50 over-makeup sunscreen spray doesn't leave a chalky or greasy cast (the dream, TBH).

    6. This 'Evening Detox' spray-on exfoliant from thisworks is designed for city dwellers who (literally) face pollution all day.

    7. Vicks' 'First Defence' spray is designed to prevent common colds from forming in the first place, so it's a great thing to have on hand now that everyone seems to have a sniffle.

    8. This shower shield solution means that I don't have to worry about fingerprints or shampoo stains forming on my glass or metal surfaces.

    9. This powerful acne cream is great at banishing blemishes.

    10. I mean, the results of this this Bar Keepers Friend powder speak for themselves.

    11. This incredible descaler spray transformed my shower head in no time, and it even removed limescale buildup from the hardest-to-reach nooks and crannies.

    12. Mould is a pretty common problem in the UK, and our flat is no exception. This removal spray banished the unsightly marks from our ceiling where nothing else had worked!

    13. These ethylene-absorbing spheres prolong the life of my fruit and veg, so I don't have to waste money by throwing produce out a couple of days after I buy it. They work just as well in my fridge as they do in my fruit bowl!

    14. I'd tried every cleaning product I could think of to remove the limescale in my toilet before discovering this highly effective pumice stone.

    15. Cover AND heal your spots with CORX's acne patches.

    16. Wake up to smoother, softer lips after using this overnight mask.

    17. I have combination skin, which means that I struggle with dry patches AND breakouts. This salicylic acid and sulphur-infused soap has helped to tackle both problems at once!

    18. I look at screens all day long and am stressing out a lot during the second lockdown, which is basically a two-step recipe for headaches. This levomenthol-infused stick relieves me of my symptoms in just a couple of minutes!

    19. This COSRX 'Snail 92' all-in-one cream really does live up to its name.

    20. This anti-limescale shower head is the best purchase I've made in months. It gave our shower perfect water pressure for the first time ever, and it helps my shampoos to lather faster too!

    21. This Scrub Mommy sponge will frankly leave your old wire scourers in the dust. It changes texture according to the temperature of the water you run it under!