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1. A box of 100% pure cotton face wipes if BeautyTok has convinced you to ditch regular towels which — even when freshly laundered — can harbor acne-causing bacteria.
I've been using these for about a month now — thanks to the advice of TikTok aestheticians — and I've honestly noticed a really big difference. I don't deal with acne too often, so that wasn't my main concern, but I do have sensitive, dry skin so I was looking for an alternative that would be gentler on my skin. These are super soft, fragrance free, absorb water just as well, and honestly feel WAY more sanitary. They're also biodegradable which makes me feel better when incorporating a single-use product in my routine.
Promising reviews: "I have acne-prone skin, so to avoid patting bacteria-covered towels on my face I purchased these and they’re perfect! Absorbent, and, if anything, almost too big. Exactly what I needed!" —D Smith
"These individual sheets are perfect for taking off a day’s makeup and grime. I love not reusing facial towels that need to be washed after every use. This product is very convenient." —Wendy Briggs
Get a box of 55 from Amazon for $12.99+.
2. Six pairs of trendy gold-plated earrings so you'll have a fresh option to wear (almost) every day of the week.
3. A bottle of plant-based cuticle oil if your nails have been hurting from recent cold weather. The natural formula hydrates dry skin and strengthens nails so you can work on growing them out, if that's something you've always dreamt of doing!
Promising review: "This product... There is so much I can say. This stuff not only smells like heaven, but it’s a HUGE bottle for the price, which was the first perk.... Then I used It for my own manicures and OMG. My cuticles were still smooth the next day when I went to work. It not only softened them, but helped the dry skin on the areas that it got on. The smell is wonderful. I’ve been putting it on at night before bed, and it lasts ALL DAY the next day. About a week of use so far, and I’ve had at least two people ask me how my cuticles look like they do, and did I JUST get a manicure?! NOPE! It’s this stuff. I swear I would buy stock in it if I could." —Whitney Bryant
Get it from Amazon for $6.70+ (available in three sizes and 12 scents).
4. A mini bottle of Color Wow's Dream Coat Supernatural Spray — it's just the ticket if you're looking to combat frizz, protect against heat tools, and give yourself a niiiiice shiny finish. We've all heard of glass skin... but now it's time for glass hair!
Promising review: "I have curly frizzy hair and this stuff is like magic for my blowouts. Bought this in the travel size for a trip to Florida and fell in love. It protected my hair from the humidity so well. Purchased the full size bottle immediately after I got back. Best. Product. Ever." —SamSam24
Get it from Sephora for $12+ (available in two sizes).
5. A tube of Essence's Lash Princess Mascara which will give you a falsies-level look for less than 5 bucks. It seems questionable, I know, but for confirmation you need only to look at the 242,000+ 5-star reviews!!
BuzzFeed editor Kayla Boyd tried this out and raves:
"As someone who isn't a big fan of false lashes (the glue irritates my eyes and I'm terrible at applying them) this budget-friendly holy grail does the trick for both lengthening and volumizing my lashes. After you've given it a minute to dry, it lasts all day long and doesn't smudge or fade. It seriously gives the effect of false lashes without the discomfort."
Promising review: "After using Lights, Camera, Lashes by Tarte for the past year, I got tired of breaking the bank over mascara. My sister suggested Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect and I IMMEDIATELY fell in love. It provides dramatic length and great volume. I can honestly say I can’t stop looking at my eyelashes in the mirror every single day because of how awesome they look. Also, it is very long-wearing. I go from an eight-hour workday right to the gym and sweat like wild...and this stuff doesn’t budge! I love it!!" —Carrie E Weikert
Get it from Amazon for $4.99.
For more info and review pics, check out Kayla's full Essence Lash Princess Mascara review!
6. An initial pendant on a box chain if you want to keep your boo close at heart. Or, actually, your dog — I'd probably want one for my dog.
Promising review: "Legit the cutest, most affordable, and trendiest necklace I own. I am very impressed with the quality for the price. I haven’t had it very long, but I can see this lasting for me for a long time as long as I take care of it." —KaLea Keefer
Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (all letters of the alphabet are available).
7. A deck of kitty cat tarot cards with a guidebook to make sure you're getting the most out of every reading and aren't just distracted by the cutesy illustrations.
Promising review: "Beautiful deck! Pretty cards, funny symbolism, and a sweet and playful personality! I love to do readings for people and myself with this deck, I love working with it! I'm a big cat lover, and I've been doing tarot for a while now. I always recommend to people who want a fun, lighthearted, playful reading. They make even the harshest advice easy to hear, without sacrificing accuracy or needed wisdom. Love, love, love it! I recommend! :D" —Roo
Get it from Amazon for $17.95.
8. A set of Olive & June press-on nails you can pop on in a matter of minutes so you don't have to drive to work with wet appendages or dig around for an MTA card without ruining your already rushed work.
What's included: 42 press-on nails in 21 sizes, non-damaging glue, wooden cuticle pusher, 2-in-1 file and buffer, and prep pad.
Promising review: "I threw these in my cart last minute, and I’m so glad I did! They’re so simple and so cute. They’re so easy to apply too!!" —Meghann M.
Get the set from Olive & June for $8 (and check out other designs here).
9. A set of satin pillowcases that not only have a cooling effect, but are soft on your skin and create less friction so your hair won't get as tangled while you sleep.
10. A smol, octupus-shaped exfoliating stick that gently removes blackheads, whiteheads, and excess sebum so your T-zone can get a much-deserved breather.
See it in action on TikTok here.
Promising review: "After just two days of use, this adorable little octopus has done wonders for me, smells great too. Here's how I used it: I wore down the stick just a little to where the texture from the salt is visible, scrubbed around on my face so there was plenty of product, and then I used my fingers to gently massage all the gunk away. Rinse, pat dry, and enjoy the softness. Highly recommended for people with sensitive skin like myself." —LuckLocust
Get it from Amazon for $11.88.
11. A trio of glass nail files that last FOREVER and come with protective cases so they won't scratch anything up in your purse or cosmetics case.
I've been doing my own Gel-X nails at home for the last year so I've gradually been building up my supplies and these were my latest purchase. I was a little skeptical when I first pulled them out of the packaging because they're really smooth, but don't let that fool you! They work just as well as a regular file, are super sturdy, and the best part is that they last foreverrrrr. When you're done shaping your nails, you just rinse them off, dry them, and store them back in their protective case.
Promising review: "I love these a lot. I notice how much healthier my nails are. They don't break as easily anymore, they are strong, healthy and grow fast. They're really easy to use and to hold and they've has lasted me for many, many months." —Emily
Get a set of three from Amazon for $9.92 (available in two color combinations).
12. 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 $19.99+ (available in 14 styles).
13. A bottle of Elizavecca's Collagen Coating Hair Protein Treatment which works just like a hair mask to repair your locks in five minutes flat. The Ceramide 3- and collagen-packed formula repairs all types of hair whether you've got over-processed tresses or 4c hair that's susceptible to dryness. Reviewers even say the $9 product is comparable to Olaplex No. 3!
Promising review: "I bought this based on a review in a BuzzFeed article. I have long, thick, curly hair and use this maybe once a week. I get a ton of compliments every time and I absolutely love the way my hair feels afterwards. So amazingly soft. I use it in the shower and usually wash my hair and then towel dry it. I put a small amount in my hair, mostly on the roots. Let it sit while I shave my legs and then rinse it out and comb through with a wide tooth comb. I allow my hair to air dry and bam, amazing hair. This will forever be part of my hair routine now." —m. damocles
Get it from Amazon for $6.68+.
Read our review of Elizavecca CER-100 Collagen Coating Hair Protein Treatment to learn more about why one BuzzFeeder calls it, "the miracle product I've been searching for."
14. A foot peeling mask that's SO effective, the before and after photos will both give you nightmares and earn a spot on your vision board.
If foot graters give you the heebie-jeebies (hi, hello, it's me!), try these instead. Just slip on the booties for one hour, wash away the leftover solution, and then wait patiently as it takes 7–14 days before your feet shed like a freakin' iguana. At the end, you'll be left with moisturized, baby-soft tootsies!
Promising review: "I have tried other foot peels but the completeness of this peel is gratifying! Results started in three days and at 10 days, it is nearly done. My husband did the mask the same day — I thought his heels were impossible, but the callouses keep peeling more each day!" —Connie Schmidt
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+
15. An enchanting moon lamp sure to make any Le Petit Prince lover's heart oh-so-happy.
Our colleague Emma Lord has one of these babies and says:
"UMMMM I bought this because it was on one of Amazon's top-selling products pages for so long that I was like 'Why are people so obsessed with this moon!!' And now, my friends, I know. First of all, it really does look hyper realistically like a small moon and adds a chill vibe wherever you plant it. But it's also just so soothing to watch and have in the periphery. You can control dozens of different colors for it and either keep it on those colors or have them alternate, fade quickly, or fade gradually. It's super easy to charge and controlled by a remote, so you can move it off its stand and have it light up wherever you want. These days I tend to turn it on for my designed ~me time~ night every week, in which I will light a candle, pour a glass of red wine, read a romance novel, and, of course, light my lil' moon. Definitely one of my favorite 'the internet made me do it' purchases."
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in seven sizes).
16. A hydrating eye stick to improve under eye elasticity and keep bags at bay so no one will be the wiser if you nostalgia-binged The Angry Beavers (my fellow '90s babies — it's on Amazon Prime!!!) into the wee hours of the morning. Plus, it comes in a cutesy polar bear container and, I mean, that's enough to sell me.
How does this cute lil' guy work, you may be asking? It's filled with active marine ingredients like Icelandic moss, xylitol, niacinamide, and adenosine — that's how!
Promising review: "I love this so much! It's super hydrating and feels really nice under the eyes. Recently my eyes have been super puffy due to allergies and this has been helping. I would recommend putting it in the fridge before you use it so it's extra cooling. I think that this product is comparable to if not better than Milk Makeup's Cooling Water Gel Stick (which I have also tried)." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
17. A freakin' cherry toilet brush certain to brighten up your bathroom and your mood when you inevitably have to clean it...
Promising review: "It's beautiful! 😍 I'm so happy. I used it as soon as I got it open and it works like a dream. It is very sturdy and I love the little crook at the end of the stem/handle. It's so cute. 🥰 I'm so glad I bought this for my bathroom. It really adds an adorable touch to my bathroom decor and it had a purpose so it's even better!! A+++ 🍒" —BumbleBee
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
18. A bottle of COSRX's Snail Mucin Repairing Essence which addresses dullness and dehydration with — yes 😌 — 96% snail sludge that's harvested in a *100%* ethical and environmentally friendly way. Thanks for sharing the goods, friends! 🐌
Promising review: "I have super sensitive combination skin and struggle to find a product that feels hydrating on my drier areas but not too oily or greasy on places like my T-zone. This checks both boxes for me. I tend to be pretty liberal with my skincare products but one pump goes a long way. If you’re weary of the price, just know that this lasts forever! Gives that perfect dewy glow and does wonders on my sensitive combo skin. Just do it, you won’t regret it." —Olivia Carrasquillo
Get it from Amazon for $17+.
19. Peripera's Ink Velvet Lip Tint — it's just the ticket for days when you want to put in as little effort as possible. Swipe on the long-lasting emollient formula and go about your day as usual — no sipping through a straw or eating your salad like a Kardashian — because it's that dang durable.
20. A beanie with an impressive 134,000 5-star ratings that'll keep your noodle nice and toasty but also on trend.
21. A wine/can 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.
PS: SipCaddy is a small biz!
Promising review: "Got this for the wife. It is solid. I've bonked my head on it, shoulder rushed it, donkey punched, and tea bagged this thing and it will NOT fall off our glass shower door." —Captain Spungo
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in six colors).
22. A set of custom stickers you can make in the likeness of whoever you want — your pet, your partner, Cillian Murphy... Get creative with it!
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.
23. Some cutesy Starface Hydro-Stars which absorb icky impurities with 100% hydrocolloid. Plus, the packaging has a built-in mirror so you can apply them on the go!
Starface is a small business that specializes in cruelty-free skincare products.
Promising reviews: "For starters, the package is so adorable and cute. I truly love them. Some people are saying they don’t get rid of your pimples, they just make them smaller, but my experience is totally different. They not only make my pimples smaller, but they completely get rid of them and they stop me from picking at my skin. Again everyone's skin is different and I’m not getting paid to write this but these help me feel beautiful and comfortable in my own skin. 🫶🏼🤍" —Paola Valcarcel
Get them from Amazon for $14.49+.
24. An electric lighter that's rechargeable, portable, and windproof! Since it has a flexible neck, it's also much easier to use when your candle gets down to the very bottom.
Promising review: "I love this little gadget. I’m so tired of wasting my money on throw away things like lighters and I wanted a more sustainable product to reduce the waste I produce. It lights my candles and fires without me having to get too close to the flame and burning myself. The charge lasts pretty long and it charges really fast. The blue lights indicate how much charge is remaining, making it easy to tell if it needs a charge or not. Portable and the flexible tip makes it easy to get into some of those bigger candles that you can’t reach." —Sara Ursitti
Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in 11 colors).
25. A tube of L'Oreal Paris Makeup's True Match Lumi Glotion which delivers a sun-kissed, natural glow even if you CAN'T STAND the sun and would rather fake it than sweat your buns off outdoors in pursuit of a tan.
Promising review: "If you want to give yourself a little glow without risking sun damage, self-tan streaks, or self-tan-related acne, this product is for you! It's extremely lightweight, and a little goes a long way. This product leaves you with a nice tinted glow and the perfect base for makeup or a fresh face!" —Claire
Get it from Amazon for $12.98+ (available in two sizes and five shades).
26. A tube of Juvia's Place's Magic Lip Oil — it's a surefire way to keep your smackers soft and supple. The lightweight, nonsticky formula is packed with vitamin E and fruit extracts which not only smell delish, but keep you hydrated.
The five flavors are Mango, Honeydew, Watermelon, Blueberry, and Sweet Orange.
Juvia's Place is a Black woman-owned small biz dedicated to inclusive beauty for all genders and skin tones, and their vibrant products celebrate founder Chichi Eburu's African heritage.
Get it from Juvia's Place for $5.50 (originally $10; available in five flavors).
27. A pound of cereal marshmallows if you're really only buying Lucky Charms for the charms (duh) and tossing away the rest. 😬
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 $12.34.
28. A handy dandy ice roller that'll not only feel INCREDIBLE after a long day, but it also shrinks pores, reduces puffiness and redness, and relieves general fatigue. Some reviewers even recommend using them for migraine pain relief, too!
Promising review: "I was in the habit of rolling a cold can of soda on my forehead to help with tension headaches and sinus pain but that was cumbersome and not always cold enough. This ice roller works so well to ease the pain from sinuses and tension. It froze very quick and I felt instant relief. The rolling motion even cleared my sinuses and I could breathe better right away. I love this. Would highly recommend." —DT
Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in 12 colors).
29. A pair of '70s-style yellow tinted aviators you can get away with on days that are really too overcast for sunglasses but they complete your fit, so they're a nonnegotiable.
Promising review: "Obsessed with these! They fit perfectly and suit my face shape really well. I’ve been wearing them every day since I got them, and I don’t usually wear sunglasses because sometimes they distract me, lol, but these don’t. The lenses are a beautiful yellow color, they’re clear and wide, and like I said, they’re very comfortable including the nose area (I know that can be a problem with glasses for many), and I hardly notice I have them on most of the time. I have received many compliments, too, which is nice to hear! If you’re considering getting these, GET THEM. YOU WON'T REGRET THEM!!!" —Gabby
Get them from Amazon for $11.98 (available in 24 colors and packs of one or two).
30. A dino nugget pillow sure to resonate with anyone who could *literally* live off of chicken nuggies and never get sick of them.
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 $9.99+ (available in five styles, two sizes, and in multipacks).
31. A reality TV sticker as it 'tis the season to hibernate on your couch and bite off all of your nails as you watch the new season of The Traitors.
Ether + Opal is a small biz that sells all sorts of pop culture-inspired goodies (think: shirts, candles, key chains, etc.). If you're a fan of The Real Housewives franchise, you'll definitely find something you love!!
Get it from Ether + Opal on Etsy for $4+ (available in five sizes).
32. And a "Shower Cat" if — on more than one occasion — you've had to throw down $$$ on many bottles of drain cleaner and wrestle with a drain snake just to get your shower in semi-working order.
Shower Cat is a small business established in 2021 specializing in products to prevent shower clogs.
Promising review: "I first saw this product on TikTok and knew immediately that I needed it. I just moved into a new apartment and I didn’t want to be how I used to be, where I’d just let hair go down the drain and plug it eventually, or peel it off of the drain after each shower. It works great but I probably need some practice with it. I currently just floss my hair through it so it will hold them and there are a few stray hairs that don’t stick. I would recommend to anyone who is tired of putting your loose strands of hair on the shower wall." —Cari Schwartzkopf
Get it from Amazon for $14.95.
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