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35 Fun Things You’ll Want To Buy Simply Because You’re An Adult And You Can

Dinosaur. Chicken. Nugget. Throw. Pillow. 🦖🍗

1. smol, octupus-shaped exfoliating stick that gently removes blackheads, whiteheads, and excess sebum so your T-zone can get a much-deserved breather. 

A black small octopus shaped remover in a reviewer's hand
the cap off to show the salt on the top of the remover

See it in action on TikTok here

Promising review: "This is hands down the best exfoliator I have ever had. It’s small, so I was concerned, but I exfoliate my face twice a week and it’s been a couple of months there’s still plenty left. 10/10 buy it now!" —Mars

Get it from Amazon for $11.88

2. A set of custom stickers you can make in the likeness of whoever you want — your pet, yourself, Cillian Murphy... Get creative with it!

hand holding a small sticker of a dog's face with a full sheet of the same sticker under it
a small sticker of the writer's husband's face
Amazon, Heather Braga / BuzzFeed

And all you have to do is click 'Customize Now' and then upload a well-lit image! My Sticker Face is a small business.

Promising review: "I think this might be one of the best things I've ever bought on Amazon. I bought one sheet for my mom for Christmas, and they just came. She hasn't seen them, but I know they'll crack her up. They look fantastic. I'll definitely buy more!!" —Claudia Basile

Get it from Amazon for $15.99.

3. A pair of prism spectacles if you have a boatload of work to get done but just don't see yourself sitting upright today...

Promising review: "I didn't know what I was missing until I used this. My life is now complete. If you enjoy comfort and lazy binge-watching but don't care how ridiculous you look wearing these, then you have found Nirvana. My glasses fit in these just fine. Takes a minute to get used to, then it becomes your reason to live. Expect people to laugh at you, but forgive them for they know not what they are missing." —Michael Boyd

Get them from Amazon for $12.58.

4. A variety pack of Reese's candies sure to please any peanut butter lover. The 30-pack comes with the classics (see: Reese's Pieces, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, and Reese's Big Cups) and a few we didn't even know existed (hiya 👋🏻 Reese's Sticks, Reese's White Peanut Butter Cups, and Reese's Take 5 Bars). 🥜

the variety pack box. with a bow on it
Amazon

Promising review: "I ordered this variety pack for my husband as a Christmas gift. He loves Reese’s so this is the perfect gift. I was pleasantly surprised to see the how carefully this product was packaged. It arrived in a box that had insulation AND a reusable ice pack! The ice pack was still partially frozen so I have no doubt the product never melted. This was a huge concern as I live in South Florida and it is hot. I highly recommend this product and will definitely order again in the future." —Mstank

Get it from Amazon for $35.49.

5. A shower beer and wine holder because sometimes, a bath bomb just isn't enough. Real ones know that true R&R involves a chilled glass of sickly sweet Barefoot attached securely to your shower wall — not perched precariously on the lip of your tub.

reviewer grabbing can from holder on tile shower wall
hand grabbing wine glass in holder attached to bathtub wall

Promising review: "My wife got me this as a Christmas present and I must admit I rolled my eyes when I opened the box. 'That'll never work,' I thought to myself. We stuck it on the shower wall that day and have had no issues since. It's still sticking some 60 days later and shows no signs of slipping. It holds beer cans and plastic pint glasses like a boss, and for those days when I'm feeling super bougie, I make a cocktail, dump it in a tumbler, and it fits, too! Shower beers will never be the same again!" —Morgan

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in six styles).

6. A disco ball bottle opener so when you close your laptop at the end of the workday, you can crack open a cold one — be it an IPA or a crispy Mexican Coke. 

model using disco ball bottle opener to open a Budweiser
Urban Outfitters

Promising review: "I love a disco ball and this is hands down the coolest bottle opener ever. Not practical to carry around since it’s kind of bulky, but it looks amazing on my counter!" —jk30 

Get it from Urban Outfitters for $16 (originally $20). 

7. A blackhead-removing toy you can pick and prod at with tweezers like you're performing surgery alongside your Grey's Anatomy colleagues. But for real, it helps if you're prone to picking your skin or pulling out hair when you're stressed!!

Promising review: "I have trichotillomania and really love these little guys. They help refocus my habit and the pull is very satisfying and realistic. I've had to repurchase already, and I'll reorder more in the future. Can't recommend these enough, as I've been searching for this type of tool for a long time." —Danika Hill

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in 17 styles). 

8. A 10-pack of season 22 Hot Ones sauces with everything from Buffalo to The Last Dab if 1) You freaking love hot sauce and 2) Sean's interview with Amelia Dimoldenberg (of Chicken Shop Date) has become *your* Roman empire. 

10 hot sauces in a row
Heatonist / Via www.instagram.com

Included sauces: Buffalo Hot Sauce, Blistered Shishito & Garlic Hot Sauce (5,800 Scoville Heat Units), Spicy Sweet Passion Fruit (16,000 SHU), Los Calientes Barbacoa (33,000 SHU), Power Jab Hot Sauce (55,000 SHU),  Whiskey Smoked Ghost (71,000 SHU), Tropic Star Hot Sauce (110,000 SHU), Evolution Hot Sauce (135,000 SHU), Zuzu 7-Pot (620,000 SHU), and The Last Dab (2,693,000 SHU). 

Promising review: "When I got my pack I ordered 10 plain wings and tried each one in order. The first few didn’t really have spice, but did bring good flavor. The fun started about halfway through when the heat kicked in. My favorites are the Djablo, Los Calientes, Dawsons, and The Last Dab. Great spice and great flavor! I’ve started adding The Last Dab to soup and it’s a brilliant touch. It’s great that there’s something for all tolerance levels." —Veronica L.

Get it from Heatonist for $120 ($136 value). 

9. A pound of cereal marshmallows if you're really only buying Lucky Charms for the charms (duh) and tossing away the rest. 😬

Reviewer with the bag of cereal marshmallows
up close shot of the colorful marshmallows

The delish treats come from Medley Hills Farm — a family-owned and operated small business based in Ohio.

Promising review: "Amazing! I put them in hot chocolate, Rice Krispies treats, other cereals, or just eat then by the handful. Impulse buy that totally worked out." —Maddison Helsel

Get it from Amazon for $12.99.

10. clever mug — that looks like a whole pot of coffee — if you're the type of person who's always glued to your brew. 

model holding the coffee mug
Amazon

Some reviewers even use this to store and display beans!

Promising review: "I bought this mug for my dad who just started at an office job. He absolutely loves it! He enjoys making dad jokes about drinking a whole pot of coffee in the morning. The silicone lid is great to keep it warm and makes it easy to drink out of. It's made of thin glass, so it's not as sturdy as a mug and it gets hotter, but it's great quality and made well." —tess

Get it from Amazon for $24.97.

11. A set of macaron-shaped storage containers where you can store your leftovers from dinner. Jury is out on whether or not you'll actually eat them, but one thing's for certain: You'll ooh and aah over them every time you open the fridge.

four macaron-shaped containers in orange, yellow, green, and pink
Amazon

If you have a tendency to leave your leftovers in the fridge for too long and then just chuck the container in the trash instead of washing it, these may persuade you to stay on top of things!

Get a set of four from Crystalia on Amazon for $19.16.

12. A decorative cat towel that'll silently watch you microwave your day-old pizza or scroll TikTok on the toilet. 

an orange cat towel and a black cat towel hanging from a reviewer's oven door
a white cat towel and an orange cat towel hanging from a reviewer's towel rack

Promising review: "I did not buy this to actually use as a towel. To me it doesn’t seem like it would be good at serving this purpose as the material is not very absorbent, however it is great for decoration purposes. It is really, really adorable! I love how there’s little snap buttons to keep it in place. I highly recommend this as a decorative gift for the cat lover in your life or for yourself if you love kitties! Great purchase!" —Crystal

Get it from Amazon for $16.78 (available in 20 designs). 

13. An adorable mushroom nightlight, because no matter your age, the dark can be a scary thing — especially when you're stealthily sneaking into the kitchen to grab a midnight snack. 

reviewer's mushroom nightlight  plugged into an outlet
reviewer's mushroom nightlight lit up in the dark

Promising review: "It’s precious! The colors change slowly through a variety of hues. It’s pretty good at detecting dark and light, and casts an ample but not startling amount of light. What else can I say but adorable?" —Michaela

Get it from Amazon for $6.48.

14. hands-free Bluetooth remote so you can read an e-book or scroll through TikTok without even having to *touch* your Kindle or phone. 

The small pink remote on a reviewer's finger
A reviewer holding the small pink charging case with the remote placed inside

It's also great to use while scrolling in the bath so you don't get your phone wet — check it out in action on TikTok!

Promising review: "The best purchase. Honestly, this is the coolest; it’s lightweight, and it’s easy. I’m glad I bought it." —Justine Laviolette

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in three colors).

15. A Saucemoto dip clip ready to hold the single most important part of your takeaway meal: CONDIMENTS. 🙌🏻 With this resourceful car vent caddy, you'll never have to eat a dry road fry or nugget again!

sauce dip clip
reviewer dipping waffle fry in sauce being held by clip

Check it out on TikTok here!

Promising review: "This is the best invention ever! I’m a sauce queen and this allows me to have sauce in my car without wasting it! Whoever invented this knows my love language!" —Quintana

Get set of two from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in four colors and packs of 2, 4, 6, and 10).

16. A pair of LED lightsaber chopsticks sure to inspire a lil' food fight. Though I'm talking a fake one, of course, because sushi is too expensive for you to be throwing anywhere other than down your gullet.

buzzfeed writer using the chopsticks to pick up sushi
the chopsticks over a bowl of rice
Emma Lord / BuzzFeed, Amazon

Here's more from BuzzFeed shopping writer Emma Lord:

"As you can see from the above GIF, I bought these for myself, and I love them to pieces. TBH, I use them as decor every bit as much as I use them to eat. Sometimes I just keep them in my work area to light them up during the day to feel fancy. They toggle back and forth between a bunch of different colors, like red, blue, yellow, purple, and multicolor, so you can either make them match *or* have a red and blue one together and bring ~balance~ to the Force."

Promising review: "I purchased these for a friend's birthday present (he is a sushi waiter) and these are flippin' AMAZING. I ordered two sets by mistake, but I am totally keeping the second pair for another gift (or for myself!). These are sure to be great conversation pieces and attention-getters. Way to go!" —T. Redwood

Get two pairs from Amazon for $10.97+ (available individually or in sets of two, three, or four and in 12 colors).

17. A microwaveable, lavender-scented weighted plushie that'll come in clutch whenever you're dealing with a bout of anxiety, braving a really bad tummy ache, or could just use a warm embrace.

the manatee heating pad on a reviewer's bed
the manatee on a different reviewer's lap

Promising reviews: "This product changed my life. Seriously, I never knew I could love an inanimate object so much. His heavy body is so comforting, at the end of the day all I want is a hug. He even helped me quit nicotine. Instead of reaching for the Juul, I would reach for his big belly instead. I'm not even joking. This guy is the best thing I have ever spent my money on. Do yourself a favor and get a Warmie." —Bryan & Dana

"I bought this for cramps and the occasional aches and pains. He is absolutely perfect. He is so cute and adorable and I find myself reaching for him even when I am not in pain. He’s so snuggly and perfect to cuddle up with and is great for anxiety." —Samantha

Get it from Amazon for $28.34

18. A mini waffle maker because it's just too dang cute, you know?? And in the words of Leslie Knope, “We need to remember what's important in life: friends, waffles, work. Or waffles, friends, work. Doesn't matter, but work is third.”

mini waffle maker with white waffle design
stack of waffles with whipped cream and blackberries

Promising review: "I LOVE this waffle maker, I don’t know how I’ve lived this long without it, I made waffles and eggs over easy this morning and it all came out PERFECT, the eggs??? Were pumpkin shaped??? And SO CUTE and PERFECTLY COOKED" —Mahaila

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in 20 colors/designs).

19. A pack of four "licorice" (they're actually silicone) straws that'll make sipping anything — even plain ol' tap water — much more fun. 

hand holding up a straw that looks like a long piece of licorice
Amazon

Promising review: "Now that reusable straws are becoming more and more popular, especially where we live in California, I figured it would be great to have a little fun. These are great for kids as well as adults, and they work really well! I will certainly be ordering them again." —Joshua Epstein

Get them from Amazon for $9.99.

20. A snack fork if your go-to midnight snack isn't peanut butter or Ben and Jerry's, but a crunchy, slippery lil' cornichon that's hard to wrangle with just your fingers.

person grabbing a pickle with fork from jar
Reviewer photo of the snack fork attached to a jar of pickles in a fridge

Promising review: "Love this! Was not sure if it would end up being stuffed in a drawer or a novelty. It’s one of the best things I have purchased in a while. I purchased a second as a gift." —Tammil

Get it from Amazon for $8.99.

21. A "Yes Chef" hat for anyone who's still talking nonstop about The Bear and/or Jeremy Allen White. (I'm guilty of the latter.)

a black hat with yes chef embroidered on it in white
Where'd U Get That Hat / Etsy

Where'd U Get That Hat is a small business based in Washington, DC that sells embroidered hats. This cap is sure to get any wanna-be chef fired up in the kitchen.

Promising review: "High-quality hat exactly as pictured! Comfortable and adjustable. Perfect for loafing on the couch and watching The Bear." —Zoe Fisher

Get it from Where'd U Get That Hat on Etsy for $25.60 (originally $32; available in 17 hat colors and 11 thread colors).

22. A gooseneck tablet and phone stand you can hook up to your bed frame or nightstand so you can mindlessly scroll TikTok — look, Ma, no hands! — while Netflix also plays in the background. 😈 

the white gooseneck tablet holder
Reviewer photo of the stand in black clipped to the bedframe and holding an iPad above a pillow

Promising review: "My girlfriend and I will occasionally watch a show/movie on our Kindle Fire before going to bed, and holding the Kindle while trying to fall asleep was obviously impossible. This holder attachment has been the perfect solution! The clamp expands to a surprisingly large distance, and I had no problem clipping to the headboard of our bed. Really happy with this purchase!" —Jim H.

Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in black and white).

23. An ugly Renaissance cats calendar that'll straight up make you LOL on the first of every month when you flip to see what 16th-century painters thought a cat looked like???

the january and february pages, which feature renaissance-era illustrations of cats that don't look like cats at all
Decor Hardcore / Etsy

Decor Hardcore is a small business based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Promising review: "My brother, sister, and I decided to buy fun esoteric calendars for each other for Hanukkah. My sister is a huge cat lover and this made her day. 100 out of 10 would buy again!" —Gwendy7769

Get it from Decor Hardcore on Etsy for $26.99+ (available in two sizes; there's also an ugly Renaissance dog paintings version).

24. A beard straightener if oils and balms have proven insufficient in your efforts to tame your facial hair. This lil' tool has three heat settings, reaches your desired temp in just 30 seconds, and reduces frizz as it works. 

Promising review: "My beard hair is coarse and wavy. I have tried boar bristle brushes and an ungodly amount of beard balms and oils to get my beard to lay straight. Then along comes this straightener. IT WORKS! Heats up fast, and is very effective. The digital readout makes it easy to choose a precise temperature. Even just one use keeps my beard looking straight for a couple of days. Daily use seems to keep it looking like I had a barber trim every day. I used to stop my beard from growing beyond a certain length because it would curl up and was impossible to get the look that I wanted. Now my beard looks exactly as I always wanted it to." —Keerthan Krishnan

Get it from Amazon for $28.99+ (available in two models). 

25. An easy, breezy egg poacher sure to make breakfast feel like less of a chore.

the egg poacher that looks like a pool floatie
tiktok showing the egg poacher in action

See how it works in this TikTok from @ototo_design.

Promising reviews: "Works just as I expected. I like it! When it starts to sink, keep an eye out for that. It means it's ready. Mine always come out good." —Eric

"A fantastic little thingy! The main trick is to use BUTTER, not oil, otherwise the egg sticks to the bottom. Eggs Benny, here I come!" —Andrey M.

Get it from Amazon for $9.71.

26. winged eyeliner stamp for those who LOVE the look of winged liner, but can't help but shake like a leaf when attempting to paint them on. Now, you can stamp 'em on and call it a day.

Reviewer gif showing how to apply Eyeliner Stamp
Reviewer photo showing results of using Eyeliner Stamp
Maitland Quitmeyer / BuzzFeed

Check it out in action on TikTok here!

Promising review: "This is the best invention EVER! I have a scar at the corner of my eye that made applying liquid liner impossible because of the uneven surface. This stamp goes right over the scar perfectly and I have perfect winged liner in seconds! Truly amazing. I'll be using this forever!" —Christine

Get a set of two from Amazon for $14.97 (available in three styles).

27. An outrageously extra strawberry toilet seat that proves bathrooms don't have to be boring. 

reviewer holding ope strawberry toilet seat
reviewer's strawberry toilet seat

Promising review: "Okay, when I tell you I themed my ENTIRE bathroom for this toilet seat I am not exaggerating. My bathroom is still a work in progress, but the seat really ties everything together. I have never seen a seat nearly as cute as this one. I really look forward to pooping everyday!!! It's very high quality and sturdy. The lid has some resistance so it doesn't slam down which is great. The colors are vibrant, and the seat is pretty comfortable! Anytime someone goes into my bathroom they scream with excitement and laugh and that's JUST the reaction I wanted. I love this seat SO much." —Michelle

Get it from Amazon for $59.99 (available in 39 designs). 

28. A color-changing glass tumbler designed with ICONIC Love Island sayings including "I've got a text!" "Crack on," and, ofc, "Gave me the ick." 

A gif of the tumbler with quotes in heart bubbles changing colors
The Real Houselights / Etsy

The Real Houselights is a Connecticut–based small biz making home goods inspired by pop culture (and as you may have guessed — Bravo in particular). 

Promising review: "Super super cute. I got these for a love island bachelorette party and they are a huge hit. Amazing quality and fast shipping. Definitely recommend" —Ashlyn Gerber

Get it from The Real Houselights on Etsy for $20 (available in frosted and unfrosted glass; comes with a plain wooden lid, but also available with bejeweled lids for $30).

29. A versatile Our Place Dream Cooker that can slow cook, sear, saute, and pressure cook all of the hearty recipes you're whipping up this winter. Mac 'n' cheese ✅ Beef stew ✅ Loaded baked potato soup ✅ Try finding a dish it can't handle...I'll wait. 

blue dream cooker
gif showing the cooker making mac and cheese, braised meat, and soup
Our Place

I just got this and I LOVE it. Obviously, it's beautiful. There's no arguing that. But what I really love is the ease of use and how unintimidating it is. There are no confusing pre-sets — you simply select your desired time, temperature, and mode — and the hands-free steam release just does its thing when your meal is done cooking. I've used it to make pulled BBQ chicken for quesadillas and nachos, as well as rice and a teriyaki stir fry. I also love that it doesn't clash with anything in my kitchen (I have the blue salt color which perfectly complements my light blue cabinets) so I can leave it on my counter and not have to worry about using a step stool to store it on top off my cabinets. 

What's included: Dream Cooker, cooker base, locking lid, inner cooking pot, condensation collector, and detachable power cord. 

Get it from Our Place for $225 (originally $250; available in four colors).

30. A dino nugget pillow sure to resonate with anyone who could *literally* live off of chicken nuggies and never get sick of them. 

reviewer holding up stegosaurus nugget pillow
two nugget pillows photographed by reviewer

Promising review: "This dino chicken nugget pillow is a real Jurassic dream come true! It's the perfect cuddle companion for all the paleontologists-in-training or anyone with an insatiable appetite for comfort. Just be careful not to accidentally take a bite while you're napping, because it looks deliciously deceiving!" —LadyTee

Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in four styles, two sizes, and in multipacks).

31. A nutrient-rich, banana-scented overnight mask that comes in delightfully realistic packaging and smells EXACTLY like a Laffy Taffy. Say what you want, but banana candy is supreme.

the banana moisturizer opened and a glob of the creamy formula next to it
a buzzfeeder holding the banana-shaped moisturizer
Tonymoly, Chelsea Stuart / BuzzFeed

First thing is first, I *so* wish you could scratch and sniff the photo above. I just started using this and TBH, I absolutely ordered it because it was cute. That said, I was already a big fan of Tonymoly products so I figured why not. Not only is it exceptionally fun looking, but it smells incredible and works really well on my dry skin. While it's definitely thick, it also doesn't leave me greasy which other products have. Basically, if your friend likes banana-scented things and could use some extra hydration, it's a great gift!

Get it from Amazon for $16.50.

32. colorful Poketo wall planner to help you keep your schedule in check and add some much-needed interest to any bare white walls in your apartment or home. 

colorful 12-month wall calendar
Goodful

Get it from our Goodful shop for $48

33. An embroidered sweatshirt or glow-in-the-dark beanie that pays homage to your favorite Staten Island vampiric hotspot: Nadja's.

black sweatshirt embroidered with red lettering that reads Nadja's
black beanie with white lettering that reads Nadja's
Neon Thief / Etsy, Yow 4 You / Etsy

The first comes from Neon Thief, a Salt Lake, Utah-based small biz while the latter comes from Yow 4 You, an Atlanta-based small biz.

Promising reviews (for the sweatshirt): "This sweatshirt makes me want to suck throat juice like it’s Grey Goose." —Becca Daley

(for the beanie): "Comfy, cute, glows in the dark… A+ from me" —Kennedy Callahan

Get the sweatshirt from Neon Thief on Etsy for $47 (available in unisex sizes S–2X) and the beanie from Yow 4 You on Etsy for $23 (available in 19 colors)

34. An A24 coffee table book with the screenplay of your favorite flick be it Greta Gerwig's coming-of-age comedy-drama Lady Bird or Ari Aster's folk horror Midsommar.

Lady Bird screenplay book
Midsommar screenplay book
A24

Get them from A24 for $60. Lady Bird here, Midsommar here, and check out all available screenplays here.

35. And some cloud-shaped utility knives so you can open all of your forthcoming treats in style. 

Model using a purple cloud shaped knife to open a package
Set of cloud knives in various pastel colors
Amazon

Check out a TikTok of the cloud knife in action. 

Promising review: "I love these — sturdy, sharp with retractable blade. I keep them in different rooms for opening packages or breaking down boxes to recycle. Would recommend and buy again." —Amy Yasneski

Get a set of six from Amazon for $10.59

Reviews in this post have been edited for length and/or clarity.