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1. 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.
2. A teeth-whitening pen that'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).
3. 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.
4. A pair of super cool polarized aviator sunglasses with 100% UVA and UVB protection against harsh sunlight and unwanted eye contact with haters.
5. 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!
6. A a scalp massager shampoo brush for a deep and exfoliating wash that'll also relieve some stress at the same time.
7. 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.
8. A vinyl plastic vaccine card sleeve with a resealable top since none of the big wigs thought to make these cards wallet size. It comes with a hole for lanyards in case you want to wear it as a badge of honor, but what I find most useful about this thing is I'll be able to use it to enshrine evidence of perhaps crappiest 12 months in human history for future generations.
9. A painless battery-charged hair remover you can use to simply glide over fine hair above your lip or between your brows if you don't trust your hands with razors or other sharp tools.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. A thick clear lip gloss that isn't ridiculously sticky and won't act as a magnet for stray strands of hair — and your lips will look and feel moist AF.
13. A cleanser and polishing powder to restore your tarnished cookware, and once again make your most cherished pots and pans presentable enough to post your cooking photos on Instagram.
14. A pair of quick-dry water shoes that 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.
15. 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.
16. A pet earwax cleaner that'll clean out all the gunk your fur baby has stored their little ears. Hopefully this means they'll hear you better when you tell them to pipe down during your Zoom meeting.
17. 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.
18. A bottle of Fog Gone for mask-wearers who've been struggling with the small yet ridiculously annoying inconvenience of foggy glasses. Now you can continue to protect yourself (and everyone else around you) without obstructing your vision.
19. An Under Armour sports mask that'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!
20. A MeUndies membership if you weren't already convinced to try these out after that one year when pretty much every podcaster on earth ran a MeUndies ad. In all seriousness, the brand truly is worth the hype. Sign up and you'll save up to 30% off each order, and you can cancel or skip a month at any time. Do it now, or else I'll start a podcast about you.
21. A Diamond Dazzle Stik with a twist-to-dispense design that makes cleaning your jewelry so easy you'll do it just for fun.
22. And these silver polish wipes that'll revive even your most beat up bracelets and hoop earrings.
23. A foaming lavender bath to add some spa vibes to your time in the tub.
24. Or this shea butter foaming bath bomb if you'd like to support a vegan, cruelty-free, and Latinx woman-owned small business.
25. A downright magical foot peel that'll help you shed all the dead skin that's been keeping you out of flip flops for years.
26. A two-pack of stainless-steel tongue cleaners you'll (hopefully) use as often as your other dental products — because daily oral hygiene can include more than just brushing, flossing, and rinsing.
27. A grooming rake specifically designed for dogs with dense fur to loosen and lighten their undercoat and prevent future mats. I mean just look at how neat and handsome the pooch in this photo looks. They deserve to be on the cover of doggy GQ!
28. Or this grooming glove that can be used wet or dry to remove excess hair from your furriest friend *and* give them endless belly rubs at the same time.
29. A grout pen to...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.
30. A leather conditioner that'll bring your old, worn-out couch back to life and have it looking like it's fresh off the showroom floor.
31. And a wood conditioner to 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.
32. A fun pancake mold so you can do something special for that lovely little person in your life. A plate full of edible dinosaurs and rocket ships is sure to impress your little ones, and it'd certainly be a step up from the misshapen "circular" pancakes you usually serve them.
33. And 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.
34. Annnddd some locally made syrup to smother those bad boys in once they're fresh off the stove. It's from a woman-owned shop based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and made of all-natural lavender flowers and unrefined raw cane sugar.
35. A long-sleeve rash guard top and high-waisted bottom set to keep your skin from getting torched as you enjoy some much needed post-pandemic fun in the sun.
36. Some homemade cherry pies from a small business that'd give your mother, grandmother, aunties, and whoever else a run for their money.
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