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    44 Of Reviewers' Favorite Products That Are Actually Worth The Money

    A vitamin C serum, a foaming lavender bath, the best "bang for your buck" leggings on Amazon, and more things that don't suck.

    1. High-waisted leggings that come in so many colors you should honestly just factor one pair a month into your budget until you collect 'em all like some sort of a bootylicious Pokémon trainer. Considering the 37,000+ 5-star reviews these leggings have earned thus far, you certainly won't be alone in your obsession.

    2. A bottle of sulfate-free Biotin shampoo infused with tea tree, jojoba, and argan oils to help treat hair loss. This is a potential option for folks whose hair is thinning a bit sooner than expected, or people simply looking to go a few extra rounds with Father Time.

    A reviewer photo showing hair that's regrown after looking very thin

    3. Or an anti-dandruff shampoo to save you from having to shell out a co-pay at a dermatologist's office. Whether you have a relatively mild case of dandruff or your scalp and shoulders resemble the Swiss Alps during ski season, this thing will become a staple of your shower routine.

    A reviewer with large dandruff clumps that have disappeared after using the shampoo

    4. A box of fine line-reducing face masks that'll tighten your pores and lift your skin. Be prepared to be a little freaked out at first when you see yourself in the mirror and realize you look like an extra from The Walking Dead with this mask on. But once you take it off, it'll all be worth it.

    5. A bottle of melatonin sleep gummies for people living with insomnia *OR* an intense late-night Instagram scrolling problem. Just take two gummies 30 minutes before your bedtime and you'll knock right out no matter what — even if you just saw Drake or Rihanna slide into your DMs to let you know how hot you looked in your last brunch pic.

    The container of the sleep gummies

    6. A satin pillowcase because, just like your skincare routine, haircare doesn't stop when you go to sleep. These pillowcases will help prevent the frizz and breakage that's usually caused from regular cotton pillowcases — which means your hair could be much healthier in the long run.

    A model reclining on the pinky-brown satin pillowcase

    7. A cruelty-free vitamin C serum that'll brighten and soften your skin while drastically reducing hyperpigmentation. The 44,000+ people who gave this serum a 5-star review love it so much there should be a fan club for it.

    8. A tonsil stone remover to get rid of that thing most people don't realize is the cause of their bad breath. Reviewers say you'd be amazed at how well this product works. It has a built-in LED light so you can easily locate the tonsil stone, and a syringe to help you wash up when you're done removing it.

    9. A foaming lavender bath that'll add some spa vibes to your time in the tub.

    a woman covered from neck to toe in bubbles soaking in a deep bath

    10. A bottle of Drop It, a natural wine sulfate and tannin remover, to possibly prevent those terrible headaches some of us wake up with after we've had glass or two the night before. Just use 1–2 drops for each glass of white wine, 2–3 for a glass of red, and 7–9 if you're treating a whole bottle at once. Swirl it around a bit for 20 seconds and you're good to go!

    11. A cleanser and polishing powder that'll restore your tarnished cookware, and once again make your most cherished pots and pans presentable enough to post your cooking photos on Instagram.

    12. A teeth-whitening pen – it's easier to use than whitening strips, and far cheaper than a trip to the dentist (although you should definitely go if it's been a while).

    reviewer's before pic with yellow teeth and then after pic with much whiter teeth

    13. A Diamond Dazzle Stik with a twist-to-dispense design that makes cleaning your jewelry so easy you'll do it just for fun.

    A ring looking hazy on the left and the same ring looking cleaner and brighter on the right

    14. And these silver polish wipes that'll revive even your most beat up bracelets and hoop earrings.

    15. A Schick Silk Touch-Up Tool you can use to remove peach fuzz and shape your eyebrows. It also works to exfoliate dead skin, and people with beards can even use it to trim the hair near their edges with as much precision as possible.

    16. Essence's Lash Princess mascara to make you look super attentive (and glamorous) during those back-to-back Zoom meetings — even if you're actually bored out of your mind.

    17. A tub of rejuvenating eye cream that'll firm up those bags under your eyes that you got from reading BuzzFeed shopping posts all night when you should have been getting your beauty sleep. That wasn't a wise choice, but who are we to judge?

    18. A L'Oreal *eight-second* lamellar water rinse-out treatment to give your hair out-of-this-world shine and softness, and starts working after just one use. Reviewers say it's become a staple in their routines.

    19. A genius cat toy that'll keep your kitty entertained for so long it'll honestly make you jealous. I wonder what it must be like to not have bills or responsibilities.

    20. A tube of Elizavecca's CER-100 Collagen Coating Protein treatment for folks with hair that's become damaged due to excessive straightening and dyeing.

    BuzzFeed editor Bek showing that the product took her hair from dry flyaways to soft, smooth strands

    21. A fitted sports and yoga tank with a padded bra that's as versatile as it is comfortable. You'll look just as good rocking this in the gym as you would wearing it to brunch with some high-waisted pants — but hopefully not on the same day.

    a model wearing the sports and yoga tank underneath an open sweater

    22. An Under Armour sports mask – it's frankly the most comfortable thing I've put around my mouth and nose since the pandemic started — which makes a huge difference considering how *uncomfortable* exercising can be on its own. Multiple BuzzFeed editors swear by this thing, and some of us even wear it outside of the gym as our everyday mask!

    23. A variety pack of 40 acne patches made with tea tree and calendula oil that'll basically redefine the way you think of "beauty sleep." Place this on before bed to draw all that pus and oil out of your pimples, and inflammation will go down by morning.

    24. A set of five 36-ounce glass meal prep storage containers that'll improve your lunch hour, whether you've gone back to the office or are still working from home. These containers can go from oven to freezer to microwave to dishwasher safely, and they come with three separate compartments to keep your wet and dry foods from touching — which is always preferable unless you're eating Thanksgiving leftovers.

    The containers laid out on a counter, with prepped food inside them

    25. A grooming glove – it can be used wet or dry to remove excess hair from your furriest friend *and* give them endless belly rubs at the same time.

    a collage of a reviewer using the grooming glove to groom their dog's hair

    26. Some Miracle-Gro plant food spikes for those of us who are finally responsible enough to be plant parents. You've made sure your little green children are hydrated and bathed in sunshine, now it's time to ensure they're also well-fed!

    27. A pack of wart remover bandages that have saved reviewers a ton of money at the doctor's office as well as a decent amount of inconvenience — and it works super quick!

    reviewer showing their wart slowly going away over 15 days of using Compound W

    28. A downright magical foot peel to help you shed all the dead skin that's been keeping you out of flip-flops for years.

    29. A pack of washing machine cleaning tablets that'll clean out all the grossness that's accumulated during the time that you've neglected this chore. Reviewers love how well this thing eliminates foul odors and thick layers of grime — which is great, because how do you expect to pull heavenly scented clothes out of a filthy appliance?

    30. And a pack of dishwasher-cleaning tablets to penetrate, dissolve, and remove the residue in the appliance that's even more likely to stink over time than your washing machine. Just pop these in once a month and you'll be good to go.

    31. A very meta bookmark designed to help track how many books you've checked off your reading list.

    32. A tiny, two-stage knife sharpener that'll repair and restore your knives just as quickly an easily as it appears in this GIF. Anyone who walks in the kitchen and sees your sharpening your steel as you prepare to go to war with a batch of potatoes will know you mean business.

    33. A pair of quick-dry water shoes reviewers just can't get enough of. These flexible, sock-like shoes are great for protecting your feet from hot sand and sharp rocks while still allowing you to enjoy the pleasures of the water. Some people even wear them while they're chillin' in the backyard or out front washing the car.

    34. A grout pen that'll...well...hide dirty grout. Which is a quick and easy project for lazy people who'd rather not spend an entire afternoon actually *removing* dirty grout.

    Tiles with brown grime in between and then looking cleaner after using the product

    35. A bottle of commercial strength hard water stain remover to bring your bathroom mirror back to life. You'd be amazed at how much better a bathroom looks with a spotless mirror.

    A customer review before and after photo showing the results of the hard water stain remover

    36. A pancake mixer bottle that'll allow you to mix, pour, and fry your pancakes as fast as possible. This is perfect for people who live in households with many mouths to feed.

    hand holding a bottle full of batter and pouring out pancake circles onto a griddle

    37. A leather conditioner to bring your old, worn-out couch back to life and have it looking like it's fresh off the showroom floor.

    a before and after photo set displaying a reviewer's couch after being treated with the leather conditioner

    38. And a wood conditioner that'll do pretty much the same thing for coffee table. It'll also create a protective layer that helps prevent the wood from drying out or fading.

    a dining room table with half of its wood faded and the other half treated with the wood conditioner

    39. A stained glass corner piece that could beautify even the blandest, most boringly designed living room entryway. Every time you come home, you'll feel like you're entering a mythical palace built in your iconic image.

    the stained glass corner piece on an outdoor entryway

    40. An Erase-a-Hole putty if you and your roommates have turned your living room walls into Swiss cheese, but would still like a chance at getting all of your security deposit back. You'll definitely keep this stashed away somewhere in every new apartment you move into.

    a guide on how to use the stick

    41. An easy-to-use pill remover stone if the idea of a fabric shaver feels a little too hardcore for you (machines are overwhelming sometimes — even tiny ones). Just brush the pumice-like stone gently over your favorite knit, and your sweater will be as good as new.

    42. A pack of generic melamine sponges – they work just as well as the name brand sponges but are a lot cheaper. Think of the money you'll save over the years.

    43. A tabletop fireplace for people who'd like to convert their tiny apartments into the sort of lovely suburban houses that'd actually come with traditional fireplaces.

    44. A carpet spot remover that doesn't require any rinsing or vacuuming. This is particularly helpful for people with messy children (so, children in general pretty much). Just spray it directly on the stain and it'll disappear before playtime even ends.

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