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Be sure to use this when your skin is still wet from washing your face! It has different functions: cleansing, lifting, and smoothing (to help your complexion better soak in your skincare products).
Promising review: "Love this tool! I recently got a professional facial and they used a tool like this one on me! I was so intrigued that I had to purchase one for myself! The price point is amazing and it does the job. Once I used it, I noticed I was able to exfoliate my skin nicely and get some extractions from my clogged pores on my nose and chin. I then used it with a serum, which was nice and how it was used during my facials. Can’t wait to use it more! There are tons of different ways to use it! Great price for a great tool!" —Stephanie Nelson
Get it from Amazon for $22.99.
"I'm obsessed with candles, so it was a no-brainer for my husband to gift me this surprisingly super fun gadget for Christmas. It's really simple to use and charge, and it really works! TBH, I haven't had to charge it since December! The batter lasts forever! I'll never have to buy another lighter again." —Heather Braga
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+.
Get a set of two from Bespoke Post for $20 (available in four colors and two sizes).
Promising review: "This has done wonders for my skin. I was skeptical to use in the summer and I've had a tendency to break out with the heavy stuff, so I try to use sparingly, but it truly is the best soothing cream I’ve used in a while and does not make me break out! It has worked better on my skin than Dr. Jart’s Tiger Grass cream, for almost half the price." —Skin in the game
Get it from Amazon for $19.95.
Promising review: "Love love love!!! I am a huge BH fan. The color payoff is amazing. Every time I wear it, I get comments like 'your makeup is stunning!' And I have never been a fan of matte lipstick... until now. The Cashmere Cream is light and not drying at all. I don’t even realize I have it on. Definitely will be repurchasing!" —Heather T.
Get it from BH Cosmetics for $5.40 (originally $9; available in 14 shades).
Chic Geeks is a Black woman-owned tech accessory company that specializes in the "re-introduction of color and personalization" to bring back the nostalgia of colorful tech infused with modern devices.
Promising review: "I bought this keyboard cover as a gift for my niece who uses Final Cut Pro often. She absolutely loves it and discovered new shortcuts for editing. It’s totally worth the money." —Staci Rutherford
Get it from Chic Geeks: the Adobe Photoshop Shortcuts cover for $20 and the Final Cut Pro X Shortcuts cover for $20 (both available in most MacBook models and sizes).
Psst — you can check out MORE shortcut laptop keyboard covers on Chic Geeks' site!
Conscious Step is POC-founded, and Fairtrade America gives them a solid stamp of approval. There are 16 different causes currently: build homes, conserve rainforest, educate kids, end poverty, fight hunger, treat HIV, fight malaria, plant trees, prevent breast cancer, protect endangered animals, provide disaster relief, protect oceans, provide water, save cats and dogs, save LGBTQ lives, and stop violence against women.
Get it from Conscious Step for $14.95 (available in two sizes).
Promising review: "Just got this and started wearing it. The finish is beautiful, it stays well, works well alone or on top of foundation. I love that is does NOT contain talc, retinyl palmitate, or other nasty ingredients. Thank you for a good setting powder that is affordable!" —JenX
Get it from Elf Cosmetics for $8 (available in six shades).
"I have one of these cups (as seen above) and it makes me happy every day. The finished product is super cute and you will love that your name is spelled correctly for once. AND you can carry Disney magic around with you no matter where you go!" —Heather Braga
Get it from For The Love of Pixie Dust for $21.
Promising review: "Although results may be different for everyone, this has worked wonders for my skin. I had been doing my skincare like normal but it really just wasn’t doing much. Until I found this! Even after just two days, half of my bumps and pimples on my face were gone! It is quite strong though so I would recommend starting with using it one to two days a week and working your way up. Personally, I found that three times a week has worked best for me." —Siena R.
Get it from Glossier $24.
Still not convinced that this cult-favorite product is worth the money? Check out our Glossier Solution review to learn why it definitely is.
Promising review: "I had purchased the sample sizes and this was my favorite, so I went back for the 750mL. The lemon lavender is balanced, flavorful and works well with some soda water or as an addition to a cocktail." —Elizabeth S.
Get it from Haus for $35.
BTW — this small biz has been creating affordable hair-care products from NYC since 2019!
Promising review: "I’m a hairstylist, so I’ve tried just about every leave-in conditioner out there, and I was amazed at how soft my hair felt after one use. My curls were so happy! The smell is amazing too!! I will definitely be repurchasing." —Allison S.
Get it from Mane Club for $8.
Promising review: "I put this cap has served its purpose and shown its benefits in just one day. I was going to get my hair braided in the morning so I took my old braids out and put this cap on that night. Woke up that morning and did not have to slap on a baseball cap or think about how crazy I would look if I had on a hair bonnet. I had a little time so I went to the store and grabbed a couple of items. When I sat in the chair to get my hair done, I folded the cap into my purse instead of having find a place to snap a baseball cap on my purse. Then the real test happed, three minutes before my braids were finished it started to rain heavily. I took my cap out and rushed to my car. I thought the cap would be soaked but to my surprise, it wasn't, so I decided to run a couple of more errands before going home. I love this cap. Finally, someone thought of a cap with us in mind. A+" —Christie
Grace Eleyae is a small Black woman-owned brand that believes you shouldn't compromise hair health for style. She was inspired to create her satin-lined cap after her hair broke off following a bumpy 8-hour car ride. Now, she sells hats, turbans, silk pillowcases, scrunchies and other hair-friendly headwear.
These are not dishwasher or microwave safe!
Vulgar Tea Cups is a small woman-owned business based in Dallas. For the past three years, 10% of each sale has been donated to a different local charity every month. Their motto is "Fine China, Filthy Mouth."
Get it from Vulgar Tea Cups for $22.50.
Here's what one of my coworkers had to say:
"I recently tried and now absolutely LOVE. It goes on smoother than any other polish I've tried, and made my nails look like I just left the salon. Plus, the November Fog shade below is the perfect fall color!" —Samantha Wieder
Promising review: "This is a lovely cool pale purple with a definite touch of grey. It is classy and understated, yet utterly beguiling. This polish whispers that you are a person who has their act together and you are not to be trifled with. It is opaque in two coats and the formula is smooth and buttery." —fluffy
Get it from Orly for $9.50.
"My skin was super stripped from over-exfoliating. So I tried this product because the ingredients were promising. It hasn't disappointed me yet. It's very gentle and as hydrating as it sounds. I apply this while steaming my face with the Dennis Gross Steamer for maximum penetration." —Christine
Get it from Knours Beauty for $38.
The ingredients are obtained through sustainable farming practices. Plus, you'll always get fresh beans because they're roasted soon after you place an order.
Get it from Atlas for $4+.
Check out our Atlas Coffee Club review.
"This tea contains nepetalactone, a compound that can help calm the nervous system. I haven't met many teas that I didn't like, but this one is very tasty. I love that it's not too bitter and doesn't necessarily need to be sweetened. Although I've never sipped this while trying to sleep, I enjoy drinking it when I'm tense. It's perfect for days that I'm annoyed and ready to, "start a fight," a la P!nk. My roommates love this too, the tea will probably not last long in this house." —Christine
Promising review: "I have tried sleep aids and melatonin. This tea is the other thing that has successfully worked for me personally. I start getting sleepy 30 min after drinking and sleep heavily through the next. Before this tea it would take me an hour or two to fall asleep, this has completely changed my day-to-day! Reordering now! Highly recommend drinking with a lemon slice." —Barbara Cote
Get it from Amazon for $20 (available in three flavors).
Promising review: "I literally found this brand last week at my local Target. I was sold when I realized they were a clean ingredient company. I bought this moisturizer and two other products last week. One, I love all three products.. this moisturizer is amazing. I use it as my p.m. moisturizer. It feel so good going on. Its not your typical moisturizer.. it's more jelly then cream. I have very very dry skin. This leaves my face feeling very hydrated and smooth to the touch. I also, have eczema and have had no problems using this product. Definitely will buy again!" —DANAB220
Get it from Versed for $14.99.
Promising review: "I tend to shy away from spicy foods, but I couldn’t resist the opportunity to try a new condiment to liven up snacks and recipes with. I was afraid the spice would be overpowering, but it’s actually quite mellow and smooth; just the right touch of heat. So far, I’ve enjoyed this on fruit salad (banana/strawberry/blueberry) with cottage cheese and drizzled on the original Chick-fil-A sandwich....so delicious!" —Sleeps in Rain
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in two sizes and multipacks).
Read our full Mike's Hot Honey review.
Promising review: "Absolutely incredible value for this super soft cami! The velvet stretch is perfect for a looser fit. It's surprisingly well made, and I've seen versions of this camisole that cost well over $30." —Julie K.
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in sizes XS–XXL and in 13 colors).
This is designed for bbs with sensitive teeth, so if your pup is an aggressive chewer this might not be for you!
Promising review: "My dogs LOVE to play tug, but one of my girls has not-so-great teeth, so ropes basically end up pulling her little front teeth out and make her bleed. This toy, however, doesn't do that. She can tug and tug and tug and no issues! They get it all stretched out in a line, and then it just bounces right back! When things start to get nuts, I can walk up and just pull this out of all three of their mouths. Whatever it's made out of makes it easier because they don't get their teeth actually embedded in the toy, like they would a rope." —Alicia L. Silva
Get it from Amazon for $13.89 (available in two sizes and three colors).
Promising review: "I got this candle as a part of a gift for my mom, and it smells amazing! It smells exactly like walking by a Cinnabon! She loved it!" —Andrea Lotthammer
Get it from Sweet Water Decor on Etsy for $20.
It comes with an insert that you can place in the freezer until you're ready to use it. Just place it into the pitcher after pouring in your coffee (or other hot drinks) and wait for up to two minutes!
Promising review: "I love this thing for making iced coffee!! It's awesome! It instantly chills my beverage without watering it down and is such an easy concept! I usually rinse mine off right away and store it back in the freezer so it's ready to use again! Definitely recommend!" —Suejung
Get it from Amazon for $39.99.
See what we picked as the best cold brew makers (that we tried and tested) in "If You Drink Cold Brew, You Need One Of These Coffee Makers In Your Life."
It comes with three interchangeable brush heads: a daily cleansing brush, exfoliating facial brush, and silicone brush (great for sensitive skin).
Promising review: "Seriously everyone needs this brush! Especially if you wear makeup often because this brush does an awesome job at deep cleaning your pores and there's a big difference in my skin when I don't use it. My skin feels smoother and pores are less clogged!" —Ester Jeune
Get it from Amazon for $32.20+ (available in three colors).
Read more about why someone on the BuzzFeed Shopping team loves this in "This Facial Cleanser Brush Is Perfect For A Lazy Foray Into Skin Care."
Promising review: "I never write a review good or bad about any products, however I felt like I needed to for this. We brought this to to the park and my little ones loved it so much, that they didn’t want to even go on any of the swings. The bubbles were really giant and long-lasting. Everyone in the park came up to us to ask us where we got it and if they can try it. We didn’t even come close to finishing the bubble solution!" —Andrea
Get it from Amazon for $14.95+ (available in three sizes).
"This was the first oil-based cleanser I ever used. I'm so glad I got that sample because I really sucked at taking off makeup. Luckily, this balm melted into my skin like butter. Rather than scrubbing feverishly with a water-based cleanser, I simply massaged this into my skin. Slowly, my makeup turned to brown sludge and dripped down the drain. My bare face was pretty dang clean and noticeably less dehydrated. I've repurchased this item twice since 2018 because a little goes a long way." —Christine
Promising review: "This has become my holy grail!!! I cannot even describe all of the ways that I love this product. It removes all of my makeup & feels like it removes every ounce of pollution/oil on my skin because of how FRESH I feel after using it. It smells amazing, a little goes a long way (can get more bang for your buck with this product), and is sooooo soothing. I keep it in my product fridge for an extra soothing effect. When I am having a breakout, I make sure to use this product at night because it feels like it gently exfoliates while also leaving my face feel hydrated. It also takes away any redness in my face after using it. I have purchased this three times now!" —alexisg0919
Get it from Sephora for $34 (available in two scents).
It comes with a dry erase marker and magnet.
Promising review: "I am OBSESSED with this adorable whiteboard. It's super cute and the perfect size. It even came with a magnet (with cork on the back so you could pin something) and a whiteboard marker with an eraser on the back that clips in at the top of the board. Good quality and excellent price. My cube looks adorable with this new addition!" —Amanda Wilson
Get it from Amazon for $37 (available in two colors).
This set includes Beyond the Gender Binary by Alok Vaid-Menon, A Quick & Easy Guide to Sex & Disability by A. Andrews, and A Quick & Easy Guide to They/Them Pronouns by Archie Bongiovanni and Tristan Jimerson.
Mil Mundos is a small POC-owned bookstore in Brooklyn. They empower their community by making learning more accessible.
Get it from Mil Mundos Books for $26.
Promising review: "I started doing the Curly Girl method and I cowash a lot but my arms were getting tired from all the scalp massaging. I saw this on another video so I decided to get it and it's wonderful!!! My arms are way less tired in the shower and my hair and scalp feel great and very well-cleansed. It's super gentle and soft. I can't believe I haven't had one of those til now!" —epb913
Get it from Amazon for $6.78+ (available in three colors).
Promising review: "OK so I love these glasses so much! The quality is even better than I expected. They are simple enough to go with everything while still being so fashionable. Not to mention my migraines have decreased since I started wearing them. 10/10 would recommend." —Micaela P
Get it from Amazon for $19.98 (available in eight colors).
Promising review: "This is amazing! I have curly colored hair and I use this every time I was my hair. It has worked wonders and makes it soft and shiny! LOVE IT!" —JuliannaBP
Get it from Sephora for $36 (available in three sizes).
Promising review: "I love this tray! It's beautiful, durable, and very easy to clean, plus the size of it is exactly what I want. I use it mainly as a flat surface to place plates, drinks, or snacks and it does very well. The design itself with the black and rose gold colors is gorgeous, too. This is the only tray I'll use and I'll order more if needed." —Gwendolyn
Get it from Amazon for $35.97+ (available in three colors).
Promising review: "I ordered these for my bridesmaids, MOB, MOG, flower girl, AND myself! They smelled amazing and everyone fell in love with them so much, they said they are going to order more for themselves! I wish I could give six stars." —Ashley
Zen Bath Candles is a small business based in Altoona, Pennsylvania. They create fun bath accessories such as bath bombs.
Get it from ZenBathCandiesLLC on Etsy for $8.49.
Promising review: "Baths have changed for me forever now! I can actually FILL THE TUB and not hear that dreaded sound of half my water (and my expensive magnesium flakes, essential oils, organic bubble baths and other fancy therapeutic ingredients) tragically vanishing down the drain. If you're a larger person trying to fit in a smaller tub, especially, you know...THE STRUGGLE IS REAL. Now I can take more baths, enjoy more relaxing warm coziness... all because of this little bit of silicone! Be careful if you have a refinished tub, as I do...remove those suctions SUPER gently and don't let them stick on too hard. Technically you're not supposed to use suctions with a refinished tub." —Anonymous
Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in four colors).
Promising review: "My husband, dog and I all really love this blanket. The color is as pictured and as soft as described. The pompoms are sewn on really well and I don't think they will fall off. I have already washed this a couple of times and it has come out good as new. The material does not mat in the wash and drier and quality is outstanding." —ShortcakeBun
Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in 16 colors and four sizes).
They're also gluten- and sugar-free!
Promising review: "Cereal is basically my favorite food — breakfast, afternoon snack, after-dinner snack, always snack/meal. I used to LOVE getting 'sweet cereal' (as I used to call it), but these days I tend to stick with boring 'adult' boxes as I don't want to overload on sugar. I'm so excited about Magic Spoon — it is literally magical, because it has all the yumminess of sweet cereal (I especially love the cocoa and frosted) without the downsides." —Thea A.
Get one case (four boxes) from Magic Spoon for $39 (available in four flavors).
Or! Try this pancake and waffle mix ($11.99+ on Amazon) that boasts 30g of protein!
Promising review: "I struggle with the ride home after work every day and really needed something to help me stay awake and be safe while driving. I like the way they produced the candy bar in such a way that its a bit 'fluffy' in its construction, which makes it easy to chew and not hurt your teeth. I would definitely would recommend that product to anyone in need of staying awake, and not having a crash in diet afterward." —Alex M. Cook
Get a pack of 12 from Amazon for $24.99.
Promising review: "The hype is well-deserved, I tried this product two years ago and I’ve loved it ever since. I always have at least one more with me! I have extremely dry skin and I get eczema patches quite often. While this balm can't cure eczema I like to put a layer on any spots before I shower to keep from drying my skin out more. I love to use this product anywhere that feels dry and this balm is sure to hydrate! the amazing smells are an added bonus! I love coconut and mint!" —Madi
Get it from Glossier for $12 (available in nine shades).
Promising review: "Like to keep your beer cold? Get this. Slow drinker? Get this. Want your White Claw/Truly to stay as cold as it was when you took it out of your fridge? Get this. I kid you not this thing keeps drinks cold like that's its job (because it is). Once I got mine and saw how effective it was, I decided all of my cold beverage-loving friends and family will be getting one also. Love this product and definitely recommend!" —Brooke Stull
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in 32 colors).
Plus, their silicone bristles help prevent breakouts (fingers = bacteria) and are easier to clean than traditional brushes and distribute product more evenly!
Promising review: "I love these silicone brushes; they helped me keep bacteria definitely to a minimum on my face, which is the goal when you don't want acne. It also makes the products that I use last way longer, because I can get everything out of the jar and I can spread the products on my face so much more evenly." —Marisol Porrata-oviedo
Get a set of two from Amazon for $3.78.
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.