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    25 Products Reviewers Didn’t Expect To Love But Totally Did

    These products went above and beyond for skeptical reviewers.

    1. Some seamless bra liners for when boob sweat just won't allow your day to be great. This amazing invention absorbs sweat and provides a barrier that prevents the underwire from digging into your skin. Now you can wear that cute top without worrying about any discomfort or sweat stains.

    Promising review: "I honestly wasn't expecting much from these. I am DD so I was leery about buying a medium, but the chart was right. These are so comfortable and stayed in place all day. Didn't even feel them. At the end of the day, my underboob is usually gross and sticky (live in a desert area) but with these the area was completely dry!! I was so surprised and happy!" —jerry5234

    Get a three-pack from Amazon for $14.99 (available in women's sizes M–XXL and in three colors). 

    2. A doctor-recommended Squatty Potty because some days you're feeling a bit ~stuck~ and it seems like you're straining a little *too much* just to go. This contraption helps you achieve a more natural position for doing your business, making it easier and quicker. 

    a model sitting on a toilet with their feet on the squatty potty
    the squatty potty in a bathroom

    If you want more Squatty Potty content before making the best purchase of your life, check out our Squatty Potty review.

    Promising review: "I didn't expect to love this as much as I am! Highly recommend for anyone who has a harder time making #2. I especially love how it hides under the toilet when not in use." —Benzion Gelernter

    Get it from Amazon for $24.99

    For a more ~aesthetic~ throne, splurge on the acrylic version for $79.99 or the teak wood version for $48.48

    3. A bottle of professional-grade callus-removing gel with results so good, the photos speak for themselves. It's like a spa pedicure in a bottle! Just apply the gel and let it sit for 5–10 minutes, then follow up with a foot scrubber.

    Promising review: "This was so amazing. I was skeptical, but my feet are even softer than after leaving the nail salon. I’ve always had a hard callus on the side of my foot and it’s sooo soft now." —Keyona

    Get it from Amazon for $14.99.

    4. A concentrated allergen spray if you ever feel like your sinuses are under attack from pet dander and dust, and you’re looking for some relief. Whether they're airborne or lingering on surfaces, this spray reduces the presence of allergens like a superhero.

    Allergy Asthma Cleaning Store is a family-owned business making safe cleaning goods for the whole family. If you suffer from pet allergies, it's recommended you spray this daily. For dust mite allergies, try three times a week.

    Promising review: "I read all the amazing reviews but remained skeptical that this could work for me. My asthma is terrible in the winter, as I am allergic to my cat and it gets worse once our heat goes on. I spray this on all of my furniture, in the air, and on my vent covers every day and I have noticed an incredible difference in my symptoms in the last few days. It’s really wild. I just got more on subscription because it’s that amazing. We still vacuum regularly and have air purifiers on but those measures still didn’t help that much until I added in this spray." —Grace Valentine Home

    Get it from Amazon for $19.99

    5. A patented ChomChom pet hair remover that works so well to remove pet hair, it'll make you say, "Oh yeah, my couch was that color!" Unlike a normal lint roller, the ChomChom doesn't contain sticky adhesive, which means it can be used over and over again. 

    a reviewer photo of a the ChomChom sitting on a black hoodie with the left covered in hair and the right free of hair
    a gif of a reviewer using the lint roller to pick up hair

    ChomChom Roller is a Massachusetts-based small biz creating an eco-friendly, reusable alternative to sticky lint rollers. 

    Promising reviews: "I purchased this off the recommendation of a friend and didn't have the highest of expectations. I already have a lint roller that works in this way, with the fuzzy grip, and it doesn't compare to regular lint rollers. This ChomChom however, worked better than I thought! Started it off on a few pet beds and bedspreads and was impressed with the hair removal. Definitely will keep using this!" —Green Sardine 

    Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in two colors). 

    6. A heated Shiatsu massage pillow if you ~knead~ a way to relieve all your aches and pains. It’s like an at-home spa experience to help soothe your and relax your body, giving your neck and shoulders some much-needed TLC.

    a reviewer photo of the black massage pillow
    a reviewer photo of the massage on and illuminated red

    Fire this massage pillow up with the included power adaptor and enjoy pre-timed 20-minute sessions with auto shutoff and overheat protection!

    Promising review: "I really didn't expect much with this, but wanted to try it due to the reviews and a recommendation from an online source I trust. And, wow, was I wrong. This thing really does give a nice massage. It truly makes a difference for pain/tightness as well as general relaxation. Only thing I've ever tried that even comes close to a real massage therapist. Totally worth it." —Professional Mom

    Get it from Amazon for $57.95.

    7. A set of Bluapple freshness balls — just by existing in the same space as your fruits and veggies, these can extend their lifespan and save you a ton of money in the process. No more wasted trips to the grocery store just because your bananas and bell peppers went bad too soon!

    on the left, a brown banana captioned
    a reviewer photo of the produce saver ball in a crisper drawer with a bunch of apples

    BluApple is a small business that was founded 2009 to help combat food waste. Just snag a refill kit and refresh your freshness ball with a new packet every three months.

    Promising review: "I didn't really expect this to work, but it was so cheap I figured it was worth a try. I can't believe a head of iceberg lettuce was still crisp after two weeks in the fridge. It's not a miracle — it did not seem to help my cilantro last longer, but if I can stop throwing away a fraction of the produce I currently toss each week, I think it's worth it." —momin8er

    Get a two-pack from Amazon for $14.99.

    8. A set of painless, mint-flavored teeth-whitening pens because come on, who doesn't want pearly white teeth? These easy-to-use pens brush the whitening gel onto your teeth so you won't have to struggle with any whitening trays. If you use these pens consistently twice a day, you can get a noticeable difference in no time.

    Promising review: "I'm so glad I purchased this whitening pen. I've tried several products with just OK results so I had pretty low expectations. This whitening pen gave fantastic results and was super easy to use. I didn't have any sensitivity and there was no bad taste in my mouth from it. I will be purchasing again!" —Amazon Customer

    Get a two-pack from Amazon for $18.95.

    9. A budget-friendly putty primer, a lightweight base that won't have you feeling like you're wearing a mask all day. This primer also has a blurring effect that reduces the appearance of pores and gives you a velvety smooth canvas for your makeup.

    a reviewer wearing the primer and foundation
    a reviewer holding a small tub of the primer

    Promising review: "I was skeptical, but after trying it my mind is forever changed! Shrunk my pores and made them seem like they were gone forever! Apply the primer and then apply foundation. It makes my skin feel great! No bad odor and doesn't make my skin oily! I will keep using this product!" —Christy 

    Get it from Amazon for $10

    10. A jar of internet-beloved pink cleaning paste, capable of cleaning and removing stubborn stains and dirt from surfaces such as sinks, cookware, tiles, and more WITHOUT the need for elbow grease. Using The Pink Stuff can restore the shine and cleanliness of your home, making it look newer and fresher.

    Reviewer using it to clear up hard water stains in tub
    A customer review before and after photo showing the results of using The Pink Stuff on their stovetop

    Promising review: "I was skeptical because it was a product that was going viral on social media but it really exceeded my expectations! I had recently tiled my bathroom and had a grout haze that I was struggling to get off and The Pink Stuff made it effortless! I highly recommend this product!!" —Tink0118

    Get it from Amazon for $4.99.

    11. A gluten- and cruelty-free lengthening mascara that actually lives up to its promises — with over 244,000+ 5-star ratings to back it up. Swipe it on and watch your lashes transform into the long, luscious, fluttery, lashes of your dreams.

    before and after showing the mascara made their light lashes visible and lengthened
    Reviewer showing off their fluffy, full-looking lashes

    Promising review: "I was skeptical on this mascara. I have tons of mascara tubes that I try and don't like. With a price like this, I really didn't expect this to be any better. I was wrong. It has a decent and not oversized brush, goes on very smoothly, great color, and does make lashes look fuller and longer as you apply it to the degree that you want. I will buy again." —KsK

    Get it from Amazon for $4.99.

    12. A bleach-free Wet & Forget shower cleaner here to do all the hard work for you while you binge-watch Netflix shows. This bleach-free cleaner removes soap scum and hard water deposits, leaving your shower sparkling clean when all you did was apply, walk away, and rinse off the next day.

    on the left, a dirty shower labeled
    Amazon

    Promising review: "After using this product for months I'm finally writing a review. I'm too old to get on hands and knees to scrub a bathtub, and since we live in a hard water area our tub was quite dingy. I admit I was skeptical about this product, but decided it was worth a try. After giving it a chance to work with repeated applications, it really does keep our shower curtains and tub much cleaner, and with a minimum of elbow grease. (We don't have glass in our tub so I can't speak for cleaning glass.) You have to let it work over time though — don't expect to spritz it on and watch years of soap scum and calcification magically and immediately dissolve. Follow the label instructions for best results. But I'm on our third jug of this stuff, and fully intend on using it for as long as they keep making it!" —Lajitasgal

    Get it from Amazon for $20.98+ (available in two scents and sizes).

    13. A slim but sturdy magnetic stove shelf letting you keep all your cooking essentials (like seasonings and oils) within arm's reach while saving precious counter space. You can also use this shelf to prop up your phone while watching a YouTube tutorial on every step of the recipe, because you honestly have no idea what's going on.

    a stove with the shelf along the top and spices sitting on it
    Amazon

    StoveShelf is a small business founded by Scott Fleming after struggling with storage space in his own small Milwaukee apartment. After a couple of beers, he quickly realized the entire top of the stove itself was wasted space, and the magnetic StoveShelf was born. 

    BuzzFeed Shopping editor Jenae Sitzes loves hers: "I picked up the StoveShelf in the white 20-inch apartment size a while back, and I'm *obsessed* with how it uses and fills the space above my teensy stove. The magnets under are S-T-R-O-N-G, but you can still move them around with ease. That's a good thing, because if your stovetop is curved (or straight-up dented on top, like mine...lol), you may need to adjust the positioning of the magnets so that the StoveShelf sits flat on top and items don't slide off. (I found that positioning the magnets near the front allowed the StoveShelf to sit further back and maintain a flat level position.) As a backup option, though, I found that it works just as well when you put it on backwards so that the lip on the back faces the front — this keeps any items on top from sliding off!"

    Promising review: "When I ordered it, I was skeptical. It just seemed too easy and I figured I could always return it if I didn't love it or if it didn't work on my really cheap stove. Wrong on both counts. This thing is genius! It works great. I live in a small house and don't have lots of storage, especially in the kitchen. This frees up so much cabinet space. I have all my bigger spice containers on it. It's really as good as the hype." —Beth Friscino

    Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in three sizes and three finishes). 

    14. A set of fast-acting cleaning K-Cups in case your cup of French vanilla dark roast has been tasting a bit...off lately. Just pop the pod in and brew like you're making a normal cup of coffee, then watch all the gunk come out that you didn't know was in there.

    Promising review: "Didn't expect the difference it made. Coffee much smoother. So easy to use." —James Martin

    Get a pack of six from Amazon for $9.95.

    15. A plant-based stainless steel cleaner if you're tired of seeing handprints, paw prints, and everything else all over your stainless steel appliances. Just a few swipes of this is all that's standing in between you and smudge-free surfaces.

    Therapy Clean is a family-owned small business creating safe, plant-based cleaning solutions from their very own factory in New Hampshire that just so happen to also smell amazing. 

    It also comes with a microfiber cleaning cloth!

    Promising review: "Really I didn't expect it to work — boy was I wrong. It cleaned and shined my stainless-steel fridge, no smudges, no residue, and a nice scent!" —Christine M. Vipond

    Get a pack of two from Amazon for $24.95.

    16. A flexible drain snake that can pull out enough hair to make a wig. You, my friend, just saved yourself a FAT plumbing bill.

    A model feeding the drain snake down the drain and using the handle to turn it
    a reviewer photo of the drain snake with the end covered in hair

    This pack contains a reusable handle and five single-use heads that you just remove and dispose of after handling your clogged pipes.

    Promising review: "OK, admittedly when I bought this, my expectations were not that high. I just figured if worse came to worse, it would assist with removing at least something. So, you can imagine how surprised I was when I used it on a sink I really didn't even think had any significant drainage issues, and out came a foot long mass of hairy gook!! It was truly gross. Now I am sold! I will always keep these around now. I am not excited that they are a 'one and done' kind of thing, but hopefully they can be recycled." —Nancy Baldwin

    Get a five-pack from Amazon for $19.99.

    17. A super comfortable Trtl neck pillow because even though you're packed on a plane like a can of sardines, that doesn't mean you should have to compromise your sleep. This neck pillow helps keep your head upright so you don't arrive at your destination exhausted and with an achy neck. This will also prevent you from nodding off on your neighbor, ensuring everyone can enjoy their flight in peace!

    Promising review: "I was skeptical about this product but was embarking on a 17-1/2-hour flight and knew I would need to try to sleep. I have never found a good airplane neck pillow. This product worked so much better. When I was ready to try to sleep, I wrapped this around my neck, and somehow...next thing I knew, it was six hours later! I was able to relax my head into it, and it felt supported and snug. I will now buying them as gifts for my family and friends who travel." —Deborah A.

    Get it from Amazon for $60.99 (available in four colors).

    18. An easy-to-use collagen-coating hair mask, which will have your hair feeling like it's on cloud nine. This hair mask is infused with collagen and protein extracts — after applying to wet hair and sitting for only five minutes, your hair will be completely transformed.

    BuzzFeed editor's before and after photos showing that the cream made their hair less frizzy and more smooth
    Bek O'Connell / BuzzFeed

    Read our Elizavecca CER-100 hair protein treatment review to learn more about why my colleague calls it "the miracle product I've been searching for."

    Promising review: "Bought this instead of Olaplex because it seemed like a cheaper alternative. Didn't have high expectations because of the price but JUST WOW. After one use my hair was shiny, soft, and NOT CRISPY anymore. It did not feel oily. Not sure how often I'm supposed to do this treatment but I think once a week should suffice. My hair hair type is straight Asian hair that has been bleached into a balayage. Did not mess up my color or anything. Hope this review helps you :)" —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $6.74.

    19. A reviewer-beloved veggie chopper to help you fly through making dinner because (in my opinion) prepping your fresh ingredients is the most time-consuming part. This handy gadget allows you to chop, slice, and julienne your veggies in record time. This chopper also features a built-in storage container to prevent messy countertops.

    Reviewer putting a potato on a flip top lid cutter and bringing the lid down to chop it into pieces
    Model pressing down on top to cut an onion

    This chopper comes with four interchangeable blades: a small and large dice blade, a spiral blade, and a ribbon blade.

    Fullstar is a small business established in 2017 that specializes in kitchen gadgets. Check out a TikTok of the veggie chopper in action. 

    Promising review: "Makes life so much easier. I can't imagine chopping onions or bell peppers by hand anymore, and it does so much more. We used to have a Prepworks chopper which was a similar idea, but you had to press so hard to chop, and it broke after not too long. This one requires very little effort to cut through the food and it has a generous container." —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in three styles). 

    20. A lemon-scented cleaning gel, because admit it — we all have cookie crumbs in between our keyboards and dust all over our car's air vents. This gel will help get the tiniest of particles right out and won't stick to your hands. It's also reusable!

    A ball of slime that's covered in dirt and pet hair
    a model using the gel to clean a car air vent

    Promising review: "I used this to clean out the little holes on my iPhone 13. Before using it people kept telling me they could barely hear me and the voice to text and audio assistant could never understand what I was saying. I used this product for about 3–5 minutes and I didn't expect much from it. To my surprise it cleared up pretty much all the problems I was having. My phone calls are so much clearer (from what I'm told) and the voice to text works like the day I bought the phone. I can't recommended this product enough. It was more than worth the money. Plus, I can use it for so many more things. I am so happy I bought this and it worked way better then I could ever ask for." —Rob and Katie

    Get it from Amazon for $5.98.

    21. A ultra-durable duck chew toy that can withstand the powerful jaws of your 6-pound (extremely cute but for some reason destructive) toy poodle. Say goodbye to the days of picking up toy shreds five minutes after giving it to your pup.

    buzzfeed editor's dog next to three torn-apart toys captioned
    buzzfeed editor's french bulldog chewing the duck
    AnaMaria Glavan / BuzzFeed

    Promising review: "My dog destroys every stuffed animal he can get his teeth on within five minutes of contact. I never buy stuffed toys anymore so I don't have to constantly clean up the stuffing around my house. I bought this on a whim based on the reviews, but certainly didn't expect it to last. For some reason this duck is different — I'm not sure if its the longer 'fur' or something else, but he has not even put a hole in it after a couple of weeks. I wouldn't say it's his new companion; he does greet me at the door squeaking it in his mouth, and attempts to get us to chase him to try to retrieve it, but he has not tried to rip it open to remove the squeaker, as is his norm. I'm interested to see how long it will be around!" —charrob

    For more doggone details, check out our in-depth Multipet Duckworth dog toy review.

    Get it from Amazon for $7.99.

    22. A bottle of nail and cuticle care oil here to moisturize and help repair raw, damaged cuticles and peeling nails. If you ever wanted to get that salon finish without having to go to the salon, this is like having a personal manicurist in the comfort of your home.

    Promising review: "Didn't expect this to work so well, but even after just a couple of uses, it's a huge improvement in my cuticle condition. Massive help for my skin picking!" —D 

    Get it from Amazon for $9.90+ (available in three sizes). 

    23. A pack of disposable anti-fog lens wipes to come to your rescue whenever condensation dares to interrupt your vision. These little gems come individually wrapped and are totally safe to use on all kinds of treated lenses. Plus, they're perfect for on-the-go cleaning! 

    one of the individually wrapped anti-fog wipes
    a reviewer wearing fog-free goggles and a face mask

    Promising review: "I was skeptical of the anti-fog capability, but WOW!! Amazing!!! Worth every penny!! Even after not having to wear masks, they eliminate the fog caused when going from AC to hot outdoors! Love them!!" —Lisa M. Stamper

    Get a 100-pack from Amazon for $9.95

    24. A set of wireless Bluetooth earbuds over 236,000 reviewers have given 5 stars. These earbuds offer over 10 hours of playtime on a single charge so you can listen to your music while working or listen in on a Teams meeting without the risk of your headphones dying mid-meeting. These are also great for drowning out background noise if you like to work from a coffee shop every once in a while. 

    The reviewer holding the ear buds
    The reviewer wearing the earbuds

    With the charging case, you'll get 45 total hours of playtime! The earbuds are also sweatproof and waterproof so you can use them during workouts or runs, and have a built-in mic so you can chat on the phone. 

    Promising review: "I was a bit skeptical about buying these as the price was incredible, but after reading an article and the reviews I took the plunge — and I must say I'm impressed! The sound is great, the range is much farther than any of the other wireless earbuds I've had in the past! I love the recharging case and the fact that they lock into place in the holder. The fit is great, and they come with additional ear pieces to ensure that you size is included. Although I can't yet speak to battery length, I have confidence that they will last as long or longer than any others out there. So JUST BUY THEM! Edit: I have found the noise cancelling to be excellent, and the range is impressive!" —James Moses

    Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in five colors and two models).

    25. A mint-flavored dry mouth spray swooping in to rescue you from the feeling that you just swallowed a desert, whether it's a side effect of sleeping with your mouth open, medications, or a health condition. This can help you get that much-needed relief. 

    Promising review: "I didn't think this could work. SURPRISE, IT WORKED WITHIN SECONDS. Well worth the purchase, and it lasts a long time. PERFECTLY!" —Barbara Bramson

    Get a pack of three from Amazon for $25.92

    Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.