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    16 Products From Amazon I Tried And Loved Last Month

    Including a salicylic acid-infused soap and a headache relief stick!

    Amy Glover
    by Amy Glover

    BuzzFeed Staff

    1. 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!

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    The salicylic acid in this soap decongests my pores, while the sulphur removes any bacteria in my skin and absorbs excess oil. The bar is studded with almond and walnut shell particles to exfoliate my skin, and it also contains replenishing vitamin E. No wonder my skin has cleared up significantly after I started using this bad boy!

    Price: £6.98.

    2. Don't be fooled by the name of these 'Unicorn Poo' bath bombs — they actually have a gorgeous raspberry scent.

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    They leave a stunning rainbow-hued trail behind them as they fizz, and the pack is actually pretty great value at less than £7 for ten bath bombs. I love using these to unwind after a stressful day, and I've found that they make for a perfect gift too!

    Price: £6.99 for ten.

    3. This Denman shampoo brush is the best thing I've ever used on my thick hair.

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    If you've got a lot of hair, you'll understand how hard it can be to work shampoo right into your scalp. This inexpensive lil' brush solved that problem for me — its flexible bristles reach all the way down to my roots, and their massaging effect is really relaxing! Plus, I find that I get much more volume after using this (and despite my initial concerns, it doesn't tangle my tresses at all).

    Price: £3.50.

    4. 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!

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    This stick has gotten some rave reviews, so I was pretty keen to give it a go myself. I've been really impressed by how well it works and how easy it is to apply — I just run it over my forehead and wait for two minutes or so for its soothing formula to get to work! It's ideal if, like me, you're not a fan of taking painkillers every time you feel some tension in your forehead (and unlike with regular medication, you can reuse this product as many times as you want to).

    Price: £4.00.

    5. These extra-tough Spontex scourers gave me maximum results from minimal effort. They didn't lose their shape after a couple of uses either!

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    The stiff wires removed burnt-on stains from the base of our flat's most-used pot in about five minutes (yes, really). I've been impressed by how long these scourers last — the wires don't unravel or fray easily, so you'll get plenty of use out of this pack of four.

    Price: £1.70 for four.

    6. I'd been thinking about buying the iconic Instant Pot for a while, but wasn't sure if I would ever actually use it. I'm now relying on this genius gadget almost every day — I just chuck some ingredients in it before I start my WFH day and tuck in to a delicious, low-hassle meal after I've finished!

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    I love to cook, but I don't buy many kitchen gadgets (in my tiny, shared kitchen, I've got to be pretty sure that any new additions will actually be worth the loss of space). This Instant Pot has more than earned its place on my countertops, though — it works as a rice cooker, a slow cooker, a pressure cooker, and so much more. Strong flavours don't cling to its stainless steel tub, and the sealed lid keeps smells contained! Plus, I don't need to worry about having to prep my dinner while someone else is using the kitchen now that I can just leave it to cook in this bad boy for a few hours (ugh, the dream).

    Price: £84.99.

    7. Okay, I know that this is kind of a sad admission, but I do in fact have a favourite brand of bleach. Domestos' extra-strength formula effortlessly cuts through the hard-to-budge messes that build up in my house, and it doesn't have an overpowering smell either!

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    The high-strength formula will disinfect any surface it comes into contact with, and it's powerful enough to cut through grease, grime, worked-in stains, and more. Customers love how deeply it's cleaned their hard surfaces — I've sworn by this bleach for years because of how fast-acting and effective it is!

    Price: £0.99.

    8. This breathable hat has got a head torch at its front, making it perfect for early morning runs.

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    The fabric is really comfortable, and I love how easy it is to adjust or switch off the lamp — there's a large button in the centre of the light that's incredibly easy to access. It's also got three brightness settings!

    Price: £9.99.

    9. Okay, so this is a bit gross, but I sweat a lot (yes, even in the winter). This Mitchum deodorant keeps my perspiration at bay, and the results last all day!

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    Not only do I struggle to find a deodorant that really works for me, I'm fairly picky about how my antiperspirants smell too (I'm not a fan of cloying, overly floral fragrances). This product keeps my pits dry throughout the day, and I love its gentle, fresh scent!

    Price: £3.00.

    10. I gifted my Potterhead pal this colour-changing Polyjuice Potion lamp for her birthday, and I've basically been swimming in brownie points ever since.

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    It runs on three AAA batteries, which is perfect for my friend because she doesn't have a power source near her desk. She loves how much impact it adds to her room without taking up too much space!

    Price: £18.64.

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    11. If you love nail art but struggle to create fancy designs on your own talons, we have something in common. These cheap stickers gave me a pro finish in no time!

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    I placed these over my (completely dry) base coat, painted over them, left the varnish to dry, and then peeled the stickers off for a stunning result. There are so many designs to choose from in the pack that you're bound to find something you like! Just make sure to learn from my mistakes and wait for the top layer of polish to dry for a few minutes before removing these.

    Price: £3.99 for 24 sheets.

    12. This Incredibrow eyebrow gel from The Collection is 1) just as effective as other, pricier brands that I've tried and 2) bloody massive.

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    My natural brows aren't very sparse OR completely unruly — they're somehow a chaotic mixture of both, with some bald patches from old scars and a few overgrown strands. This gel makes the whole ~situation~ way easier to manage by allowing me to control the direction the hairs lay in! Its formula is long-lasting, and it's pigmented enough to cover up my brows' gaps.

    Price: £3.99.

    13. I get fairly bad razor burn, so you can imagine how happy I was to discover this hair removal cream from Veet that works its magic without stinking up my bathroom.

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    I love the idea of hair removal creams, but in reality they often reek. Luckily, this product from Veet actually does get rid of my hair *without* the stench! I applied it to my legs five minutes before my shower using the soft side of its accompanying sponge, stepped into the shower, and then removed the cream with the rougher side. Its effects lasted for about a week!

    Price: £6.50.

    14. I'm absolutely obsessed with my penguin-shaped USB stick.

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    It's got a 16GB capacity, but most importantly, it looks like a little penguin.

    Price: £4.42.

    15. This Letters To My Future Self book has been getting me through the second lockdown (and between you and me, it's on my 'to buy' list for pretty much all of my pals this Christmas too).

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    It contains empty envelopes with thoughtful prompts on their cover. You can write promises, pep talks, and predictions to your future self before popping them into this hardback book for safe keeping!

    Price: £9.89 for a hardback copy.

    16. I bought this Bialetti espresso maker as an attempt to replace my morning coffee from the office's machine, and was delighted to discover that it makes even better cuppas than I used to drink at work.

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    I bought this compact Bialetti espresso maker to see if it was worth the hype, and hoo boy, have I been impressed! It's simple to use — I just unscrew its base and pour hot water into it before filling the filter with coffee grounds and screwing it all back together. I then place it on my hob for about two minutes and voila — I've made smooth, velvety coffee in no time!

    Price: £19.79.

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