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    45 Promising Products That Are Definitely Worth Trying As A Last-Ditch Effort

    A set of stylish tiles, comfy cushions, and smart gadgets you can count on.

    1. A set of gorgeous hexagon tiles capable of turning the ugliest bathroom into a palace. They're waterproof and won't damage your rental.

    2. A memory foam seat cushion and lumbar pillow that reduces pressure with a U-shaped cutout. This is perfect for everyone who's turned their kitchen table into a cubicle.

    the cushions on an office chair

    3. A suprisingly effective migraine stick to free yourself from splitting migraines with the help of peppermint, spearmint, and lavender therapeutic oils.

    A BuzzFeed writer using the product

    4. A pack of AirPod cleaners so you don't have to stress about always using dirty headphones after having them in your ears all day while working. Tuning out distractions takes a toll.

    Blue square with lots of ear wax on it that was removed from an AirPod speaker

    5. A conveniently portable massage gun to help reduce stress building in your muscles from working in uncomfortable seats at home — it goes 60% deeper than a typical vibration device to increase blood flow and relieve discomfort.

    The device, a bag, and two tubes of product

    6. A 100% natural soy Pet House candle so effective, you'll almost forget your coworker is a dog. Smelling Fido all day isn't exactly helping you focus.

    reviewer pic of their pup lying on the ground with the clear glass candle between their paws

    7. A bottle of Drop It if you're prone to hangovers. A few drops of these removes sulfites and tanning from wine. Say goodbye to stressful hangovers when trying to work after a wild weekend.

    8. A StirMate automatic pot stirrer as good as having an extra hand in the kitchen. This'll keep that sauce from clumping while you're multitasking making dinner and finishing that last email of the day.

    9. A silk-lined beanie to throw on real quick on days you woke up five minutes before your first meeting 🤡. This'll prevent your delicate strands from breaking off, while also concealing the mess within.

    10. A gentle toner to rebalance and hydrate your face after you've compromised your moisture barrier with harsh exfoliants and astringents. When you're done, recycle the bottle for 15% off of your next BeautyStrike purchase.

    A person holding the bottle of toner

    11. A vacuum insulated, rust-proof, Stanley thermos so your coffee will stay hot for up to 24 hours. It's huge, which is ideal since you probably don't want to go back and forth to the kitchen to refill.

    a person pouring a hot beverage into the wide-mouth thermos

    12. A double-ended laptop cleaning brush since laptops are better at collecting dust than anything else. You have 99 problems, a jammed keyboard shouldn't be one of them.

    A person using the product

    13. A rechargeable light bulb so you can have the vanity of your dreams without needing to hardwire anything. These are also super convenient if you don't have enough outlets, or hate tripping over cords.

    A reviewer holding the bulb

    14. A brushed-nickel Command hook that's just a little more upscale than the plastic ones. You can hang your face masks, towels, or jackets rather than throwing them on the chair.

    A reviewer's hook holding a towel

    15. A water-based, nontoxic tile pen to get rid of the moldy crevices that never seem to get clean, no matter how hard you scrub. It'll cover up to 60 meters of surface!

    16. A game-changing TubShroom your shower drain won't thank you enough for — believe me. No more showering in a pool of cloudy water because your drain is clogged.

    Same reviewer holding the TubShroom covered in hair

    17. Or a flexible drain snake to pull ponytails worth of hair out of your drain with its micro-hook head and rotating handle. The best-looking bathrooms are clean.

    18. A peel-and-stick toilet paper holder for your wall if your ceramic holders look aged.

    A reviewer's toilet paper holder on the wall

    19. A pack of stainless-steel cleaning wipes to restore your sink, bath knobs, and other surfaces to their "fresh out the box" state by erasing fingerprints, residue, watermarks, and grease. Believe it or not, those streaks in your sink can be removed.

    20. A natural air-purifying bag for anyone who finds artificial scents overwhelming but needs a fresh space. If you have a sensitive nose, this sack will absorb everything without giving you a headache.

    The sack in a cup holder in a car

    21. An apple cider vinegar shampoo and conditioner set that'll address your scalp and hair needs by clarifying and softening at the same time. It's rich with essential keratin proteins and vitamins B5 and E to help fortify hair.

    22. A fabric shaver to make your very used sweater look like you just brought it home from the store.

    a before and after of a sweater

    23. An all-purpose liquid fertilizer that made my mini monstera double in size in less than three months. Just a pump or two in my watering can is enough to curb that black thumb of yours.

    A reviewer's six inch plant before the fertilizer / A reviewer's larger plant after using the fertilizer

    24. A futuristic toothpaste dispenser so you'll get the perfect amount of toothpaste every time. Consider your dreams of keeping the bathroom counter clean, fulfilled.

    The toothpaste holder holding two tubes and three brushes

    25. A veggie spiralizer that makes eating zucchini, squash, carrots, and other typically boring foods 10 times more fun.

    A hand using the spiralizer, which is similar to a large pencil sharpener, to make zucchini noodles

    26. A foot peeling liquid mask so powerful, it took many reviewers' feet from ghastly to glowing. Try using it with some socks so it can really get in there.

    27. A NYX makeup-setting spray that'll keep your face ~popped and locked~ in place all day. No creasing, no running, and no oil — unless you want a lil' shine. This cruelty-free formula comes in matte and dewy finishes, so you can switch things up.

    28. A Stila correcting serum to cover up whatever havoc life wreaked on your skin. A winning combination of green, peach and lavender pigment cancels out hyperpigmentation, acne scars, and uneven skin tone. And reviewers say it makes a world of difference.

    29. A set of cube shelves because they're an amazing open and closed storage solution. Put a few baskets in there to style your mess or stack a few units together to divide a room.

    reviewer's cube shelves being used for a coffee and snack station

    30. And foldable storage boxes to turn those cubbies into closed storage for hair products, books, and toys. They come in 10 colors to complement anywhere you place them.

    31. A satin-lined Hairbrella that'll protect your precious tresses from the elements. It's designed with moisture-wicking fabric, an adjustable band for voluminous hair, and a UV visor.

    32. A storage box because it'll slide right under your bed while protecting your duvets and costly winter jackets from moths, dust, and mold.

    A person sliding the storage box under a bed

    33. An indoor storage bench for those in desperate need of extra seating and a place to store towels, magazines, or other things you don't feel like displaying.

    34. A three-drawer dresser because when's the last time you saw one with so many color options? It's portable, effective, and begging to store miscellaneous items in your home.

    35. A shoe organizer because it slides ever so smoothly under the bed which means more floor and closet space!

    The shoe organizer

    36. A large cord cover box that'll hide those ugly-but-necessary cords crawling all over the floor. My room looked cleaner the minute I started using this.

    37. A wicker patio storage bin because those summer pool accessories gotta go somewhere. You can use this to hide your floaties and garden supplies until things warm up.

    38. A set of dryer balls that'll dry your clothes more quickly and cut down on waste since you won't need dryer sheets.

    The dryer balls

    39. A stealthy outlet cover to hide ghastly cords because it really does make a world of difference.

    40. A simple jewelry organizer that'll conceal your rings and things from prying eyes and sticky fingers.

    reviewer photo showing their jewelry organizer with the different drawers open

    41. A shower curtain liner equipped with built-in mesh pockets — it's so helpful, you'll actually be able to see the corners of your shower again.

    reviewer photo showing the shower curtain with bath products in the pockets

    42. A cabinet door organizer that'll cradle the kitchen items that are so irritating to store. I'm talking cutting boards, plastic wraps, the whole nine.

    43. A sliding, two-tier countertop organizer in case your contractors "forgot" to add enough drawers to your kitchen 🙃. This'll help you really make the most of your counter space.

    the amazon basics two tier sliding drawer on a marble countertop

    44. A space-saving Murphy bed that looks like a shelf during the day but pulls down when you need to rest. It's made of genuine Birchwood, unlike most beds on the market.

    45. Or a sleek, easy-assemble Thuma Bed that has nine inches of space underneath i.e. an excellent underbed storage opportunity.

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