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    62 Totally Random Things You're Probably Going To Use All The Time In 2023

    These products are here to make life easier this year. You're welcome.

    1. A jewelry cleaning pen to get your precious gems looking brand-new with a quick pen swipe.

    a reviewer's diamond ring looking fogged up and then looking brand new after using the cleaning pen

    2. A reusable oil-absorbing face roller that'll be a lifesaver if you're someone who tends to get extra oily especially while on the go. Just glide it over your face, it's THAT easy.

    A series of customer review before and after photos showing their forehead greasy and then matte after use of the roller

    3. A plant food spike to keep your plants fed for up to two months!

    A customer review before and after photo showing their plant growing substantially after continuous use

    4. A dryer vent cleaning kit because be honest, when's the last time you checked and cleaned out all the lint accumulating in your machine? Don't worry, we're not here to judge; we're just here recommending that you buy this kit so your dryer can run more efficiently.

    reviewer holding wad of lint they cleaned out of the dryer

    5. 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.

    A before and after customer review photo of their waterbottle

    6. Wet & Forget, a super simple cleaner you just spray in your shower/tub once a week. The best part? You don't have to scrub...like...at all. Just rinse it the next day and you're good to go. I know, I know, I'm crying tears of joy, too.

    A series of customer review photos of the progress of their tile shower floors before and then after one, two, and three applications

    7. 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).

    8. Wine drops for adding to your fave glass of vino so you can potentially prevent the dreaded wine headache that follows.

    9. A mascara to give you lashes so dramatic, no one will believe you when you tell them you bought it for less than $5 on Amazon.

    A customer review photo of their eyelashes with Essence Lash Princess Mascara

    10. A full body massage mat featuring 10 motors for vibration and a heat option so you can finally call up the personal masseuse you never had and tell them it's OVER.

    11. 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.

    12. A pet hair roller you simply swipe over surfaces covered in hair from your furry bestie.

    13. A collagen hair protein treatment to help repair hair that's damaged from heat, sun, and bleach, just to name a few, because we want you to be able to do all the cool, experimental things with your hair.

    A review photo of their hair before and then after two uses, showing less drizzy hair

    14. A body scrub for buffing away red bumpy skin. Use it one to two times a week for smoother skin — it's like a microdermabrasion treatment at a fraction of the cost and without having to leave the house.

    15. A pack of washing machine cleaning tablets to ensure the appliance responsible for cleaning your clothes is in tip-top shape.

    16. A pack of shower steamers that'll make for the most relaxing shower experience ever.

    reviewer holding box with the shower steamers

    17. A moisturizing hair treatment to leave your locks looking shiny and silky in just eight seconds. Salon-level hair all day, every day, BB.

    18. An exfoliating glove that'll help slough away dead skin so easily, you'll be confused as to how you made it this long without owning this genius product.

    19. A wood polish and conditioner to help restore your wooden furniture back to factory condition. Did you just get your entire house redone by an HGTV crew, or are you just super good at picking out cleaning products?

    20. Dishwasher cleaning tablets so the machine you rely on to clean the things you use to eat isn't gunking them up even more.

    21. A mold and mildew removal gel to help make your bathroom surfaces look brand new. Mold and mildew are bound to happen, there's no need to fret!

    22. A portable charger so you can easily juice up your phone on the go — no power outlet or wires required. 

    gif of reviewer holding the pink charger and showing its built-in lightning cable
    a model putting the portable charger into their pants pocket

    This is compatible with iPhone 6 and newer and AirPods!

    Promising review: "The holy grail of portable chargers!!! I was traveling to Disney for vacation and knowing me, I would drain my battery with just taking pictures alone. I wanted a portable battery but didn’t want a carry a cord either, so I was excited when I found this little baby! It does exactly as described, pretty pink color, and I get one full charge of battery for my iPhone 11. Get it, you will not be disappointed!" —Meghan Doble

    Get it from Amazon for $34.99 (available in six colors).

    23. A Squatty Potty that'll help make squatting while using the restroom more seamless and comfortable — it's actually better for your body to squat than sit, just FYI.

    A customer review photo of them holding up a thumbs up while their feet are on the squatty potty which is placed next to their toilet

    24. An electric candle lighter so you can ignite a flame in a way that's safer than using matches or a gas lighter. Plus, the bottom lock switch provides some extra peace of mind to those with kids, pets, or for those who plan to bring it on the go.

    BuzzFeed Editor holding the candle lighter

    25. A migraine stick to help stop painful migraines in their tracks. As a migraine sufferer myself, I know how difficult it is to accomplish anything when a migraine hits, and there just aren't enough hours in the day to waste them on nursing yourself back to a fully functioning human when you get one.

    26. 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 Selling the OC as you digest your dinner. 

    inside of a reviewer's cooking pot looking super dirty
    the same cooking pot now completely clean after using the dish spray

    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 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 power house! I don’t think there is anything else on the market even close to what this does." —Phoenix Tyler

    Get a spray bottle and three refills from Amazon for $17.50.

    27. A large silicone freezing tray that'll make a great addition to your kitchen this soup season because you can whip up a large batch, pour the liquid into the tray's individual cavities, freeze the soup into separate blocks, and then pop one out and heat it up when you're ready to eat.

    reviewer photo of soup in ice cube trays

    28. A cleaning ball you just toss into a bag. Then shake up your bag and let the ball collect crumbs, dust, and anything else living in there. 

    pink ball inside of a bag
    gif of the ball being dropped in a purse and getting shook up
    Amazon, Amazon

    Promising review: "Best invention! I purchased after seeing it in a TikTok video, and it works soooo well in my purse." —Wenhether

    Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in three colors and a three-piece set). 

    29. A cold brew coffee maker for enjoying a yummy iced coffee treat without having to wait on line at the Starbucks drive-thru.

    Cold brew coffee pitcher next to an iced coffee drink

    30. A lasagna trio pan to allow you to whip up THREE, that's right, THREE, different types of lasagna, or whatever else you choose to make in this pan, at the SAME TIME.

    31. A carbonated bubble clay mask that'll be REALLY FUN to use because it'll make your face all foamy and bubbly. You'll almost be sad you have to rinse it off after.

    32. A wine aerator you simply pop into the bottle of your favorite vino. It'll help make your next glass taste better just by simply pouring it.

    Someone pouring wine using the decanter

    33. Cleaning K-Cups that'll serve as the easiest, fastest way to get your beloved Keurig in the clean condition it should always be in.

    34. A set of whitening strips sure to make Chip Skylark jealous of your shiny teeth.

    A series of customer review before and after photos showing their teeth yellow to white in 40 days

    35. A memory foam seat cushion to transform your uncomfy desk chair into one you actually look forward to sitting in every day whether it's at the office or your WFH setup. Work is stressful enough, we don't need desk chair-induced body aches to add to it.

    36. A vegetable chopper for those who wanna cook homemade meals, but are so daunted by the thought of prepping the ingredients, they're already ordering Seamless a fourth night in a row.

    37. A genius faucet splash catcher to help finally solve the pesky issue that is water from your kitchen sink splashing onto your counter.

    The faucet splash catcher in blue around a faucet

    38. A set of sandwich cutters for making your very own Uncrustables at a fraction of the cost of what you'd pay for them at the store. (For example, this set is just over $13 and a box of 15 Uncrustables at Target currently goes for $13.99). Not only will you save money, but you can whip up any sandwich combination you'd like instead of feeling limited to just the options Smucker's offers.

    39. Light-dimming stickers, because while you obviously adore your technology, you don't necessarily love the LED lights that radiate from it and keep you awake at night.

    A customer review photo of the lights on their device before and after placing the stickers

    40. A dishwasher magnet so there's no more mistaking if the dishes inside the appliance are clean and ready to be taken out or still need to be run through a cycle.

    41. Schick Silk touch-up tools you can use for painless, precise eyebrow shaping, cleaning up peach fuzz hairs on your face, and even clearing away dead skin. These little guys go a long way.

    42. Cable clips to prevent all your wires from getting into twisted, knotted messes that make you wish you lived in pre-technological times. Our ancestors in pre-historic times didn't have to deal with untangling their laptop chargers from their iPhone chargers from their Alexa device wires.

    43. A winged eyeliner stamp that'll prevent you from wasting time during your makeup routine trying to nail the perfect cat-eye. Just stamp it on and go, go, gooooo!

    reviewer wears cat-eye look created with the winged eyeliner stamp above
    hand holds the winged eyeliner stamp

    Promising review: "I just want to make my morning routine as easy as possible. I love winged liner, but I don’t have the steady hand for it without mistakes. This makes the perfect and consistent wing every time. Love it!" —Julie B

    Get it from Amazon $14.97 (available in three sizes).

    44. Bio-Oil, a skincare oil for reducing 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.

    A customer review photo showing their skin before (with acne) and after (without acne) using the oil

    45. A wireless charging pad compatible with various Apple and Android devices, making it ideal if you own tech from different manufacturers or have friends coming over with phones that wouldn't be compatible with your phone charger.

    phone on a charger

    46. A jar of chili onion crisp — a condiment for any and every food item you can think of. Add it to eggs, pasta, sandwiches, dumplings, hummus, and so.much.more. 

    model eating noodles with the jar of chili crisp on the table
    A soup dumpling topped with the chili crisp on a spoon
    Fly By Jing, Fly By Jing

    Fly By Jing is an Asian woman-owned small biz that sells delicious sauces, dumplings, and spices. 

    BuzzFeed writer Brittany Ross loves it: 

    "Ever since my sister introduced me to this life-changing condiment, I've slathered it on pretty much everything I could think of — from roasted vegetables and noodles to seafood and popcorn. It's got a kick, yes, and while I'm a big fan of spicy food, the thing I love most about this chili crisp is that it also has great flavor that doesn't get overpowered by the heat, which happens with so many other spicy sauces. That deep savory flavor comes from ingredients like fermented black bean, shallots, mushroom powder, ginger, and seaweed, so it's no wonder it's become my go-to pantry staple when I want to zhuzh up my dinner. PS: Some people even swear by it as an ice cream topping!"

    Get it from Amazon for $14.99 or Fly By Jing for $15.

    47. A garbage disposal foaming cleaner that'll tackle built-up grime and those nasty smells you gag at every time you're near your kitchen sink. It's truly so...disgusting.

    48. An ice cream cozy for enjoying your favorite frozen treat right out of the carton without having to worry about getting cold fingers.

    A pint of Ben & Jerry's in the cozy that says "spoon me"

    49. Acne patches you can apply over areas where you're breaking out. Let it sit overnight or throughout the day, peel it off, and watch it take all the pore-clogging gunk with it.

    50. A stainless-steel garlic press for easily mincing fresh garlic so you have delicious flavor ready to quickly add to your recipes.

    graph showing how to use the garlic press

    51. A brown sugar bear you just soak in water for 20 minutes and then place in brown sugar to help it soften. We don't wanna see you have to chuck your hardened brown sugar just because you haven't used it in a while.

    A customer review photo of the brown sugar bear sitting next to a jar of brown sugar

    52. A milk frother to allow you to enjoy a homemade latte or cappuccino with just the push of a button. It's a heck of a lot better than getting in your car, waiting in line at Starbucks where they use some fancy schmancy giant machine to whip up your (approximately) million-dollar concoction.

    53. A set of measurement conversion decals so you can refer to this handy cheat sheet while cooking and baking instead of having to constantly rely on a Google search.

    The measurement conversion vinyls on a cabinet door

    54. An ice roller that may help relieve pain associated with migraines, TMJ, inflammation, and sinus infections — just to name a few. If nothing else, this will certainly feel super nice on your face.

    55. A microfiber blind cleaner for a kinda fun way to say goodbye to dust! Sorry, but you will not be missed!

    56. A set of reusable (machine-washable!!!) Swedish dishcloths that can replace up to 15 rolls of paper towels (yes, 15!!!), are great to use on most surfaces, and are 100% biodegradable. 

    Promising review: "I saw these on TikTok and had to order them as I love products that reduce my carbon footprint! I am very impressed and recommend 100%!" —Emilia

    Get a set of four from Amazon for $7.99 (available in 18 color combinations and in packs of two and eight). 

    57. A privacy protection stamp you simply roll over sensitive info on documents before throwing them out or storing them so you can keep yourself safe from identity theft.

    A person rolling the stamp across documents

    58. An internet address and password logbook to help keep track of your important login info for social media, online banking, school portals, and more. Sorry but yourname123 isn't a good password, no matter how easy it is to remember.

    59. A pair of wireless Bluetooth earbuds that are waterproof, come with multiple silicone earbuds so you can find your perfect size, and happen to be just as good as more expensive headphones on the market at a fraction of the cost (*cough AirPods cough*).

    Promising review: "Best decision! These are the greatest headphones ever! I saw them on TikTok months ago and added them to my wishlist. I got a new phone that doesn't have the headphone port so I decided it was time to finally buy them. They are amazing and I probably won't ever take them out of my ears! 😂" —Kate Arnold

    Get it from Amazon for $18.99 (available in five colors).

    60. A primer with a cult following to help reduce the appearance of pores AND assist in seamless makeup application. It's a win-win.

    reviewer with their makeup done
    reviewer holding the tin of beige colored primer

    BuzzFeed writer Emma Lord swears by it:

    "LOL, allow me to be the one to shout to GRAB THIS WHILE YOU CAN. Every time I've run out of it I've gotten mad at myself because, thanks to TikTok, it's constantly out of stock. Now is finally our chance!" 

    Promising review: "I saw this on TikTok and thought I'd take a chance. I have sensitive skin and have to watch what I use. I LOVE this product! Goes on smooth and you don't need to use a lot. I put it on before I put on my foundation. Makes a huge difference. Highly recommend and will buy again!!" —Brooks Crim

    Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in three other styles).

    61. A universal cleaning gel perfect for getting rid of dust, hairs, crumbs, and more from things like technology items and your car. It's like playing with slime WHILE cleaning!

    The TICARVE Dust Cleaning Gel removing dust from a car's air vent

    62. A vaccine card holder to keep that very important little card safe and secure on the go. If you have upcoming plans to travel or attend an event where vax proof is required this will make remembering, storing, and carrying that card so much more simple.

    person holding brown vaccine card holder

    Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.