Just 29 Random Products We Really Love
A personalized astrology candle, dry shampoo, flower-shaped soap, and other products we (the BuzzFeed Shopping & Products team) truly adore.
We hope you love the products we recommend! All of them were independently selected by our editors. Just so you know, BuzzFeed may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page if you decide to shop from them. Oh, and FYI — prices are accurate and items in stock as of time of publication.
1. A stylish velvet ottoman with interior storage and a lid that converts into a coffee table so you can sit, stash, and kick back with one compact, multifunctional piece of furniture.
"Another bonus? If you flip the lid over, it has a wooden base, so you can *also* use this as a teensy snack table. I recently got one of these for my new apartment to stash my candles and ~candle accessories~ in and it's pretty much become my favorite piece of furniture?? I use it to prop up my feet during work hours and sometimes if I want to eat on my couch I'll use it as a tray. It's also sturdy enough to sit on, if I ever wanted to have guests over and needed an extra chair. It was RIDICULOUSLY easy to set up — I had it done in less than ten minutes, and probably didn't even need the directions. It also just looks so darn cute (and comes in so many colors that I'm tempted to buy another!)." —Emma Lord
Get it from Amazon for $59.99 (available in nine colors).
2. A set of Egyptian cotton percale bed sheets that are so soft and lightweight you'll somehow enjoy being in bed even more than you did before. Plus, they're super durable so you won't have to worry about annoying pilling ruining the experience anytime soon.
The set comes with one fitted sheet and two pillowcases, with the option to add a flat sheet.
"A few months ago I switched from a set of very old, pilling sheets to these babies, and...the difference could not be larger. These sheets are SO SOFT, I just want to burrow into them. They wash up beautifully, and I have never loved being in bed more (and...I already loved being in bed). I can honestly say I've never slept in more comfortable sheets." —Maitland Quitmeyer
Get it from Parachute for $109+ (available in sizes Twin–Cal. King and in eight colors).
3. This dark skin-friendly moisturizing body sunscreen if you're tired of other sunscreens forcing you to decide between proper skin protection (yay!) and chalky white cast (boo!).
Black Girl Sunscreen is a Black woman-owned brand. The sunscreen is SPF 30 and is paraben-free, fragrance-free, vegan, and cruelty-free.
"Babyyy! This was the best beauty find of 2020 for me. The first body sunscreen I've found that does NOT leave me looking ashy. Wearing sunscreen regularly (yup, even in the fall) is one of my new self-care methods and I feel good putting this on knowing it a) doesn't look ghostly on me and b) was made by Black women just like me." —Marquaysa Battle
Get it from Target for $15.99.
4. A handy silicone handle holder to protect your hands from too-hot pan handles — especially useful if you're a cast-iron skillet stan with the hand blisters to prove it.
"It is absolutely fantastic to be able to grab the handle of a cast-iron pan like it's a normal pan and go about cooking without burning myself. Now that I've started using this sleeve I will never use a cast-iron pan without it and recommend everyone make this improvement in their life!" —Harper Hendrickson
Get it from Amazon for $5.99 (available in six colors).
5. A beaded face mask chain because even a pandemic can't crush your Disney dreamer spirit, and what better way to make sure you don't lose your mask (again) than with this Mickey-approved lanyard?
Tiffy's Craft Creations is an Irvine, California-based Etsy shop run by Tiffany who creates adorable face mask chains and decals to delight you and all your fellow Disney lovers.
"Because it’s the year 2020 and shopping for things that enhance the mask-wearing experience is now a ~thing,~ I love finding cute mask chains from Etsy, and this Disney-themed one is my favorite. The chain feels thick and sturdy; it makes wearing a mask so much easier, and the black Mickey beads are just so adorable." —Sam Wieder
Get it from Tiffy's Craft Creations on Etsy for $11.05.
6. A mystical birthdate candle that combines astrology, numerology, and tarot to create a sweet-smelling piece of home decor that's completely personalized based on your birthday.
Launched in 2019, Birthdate Co. is a small biz creating candles and books with customized astrological information for every single day of the year, making a perfect customized gift!
"I am a candle FIEND! And I love astrology! This candle is just the best of both worlds. The label and fragrance are customized based on your birthdate to match your 'inner spirit.' The company provides descriptions of your personality, your emblematic tarot card, ruling planet, and ruling number. Such a fun astrological reading in the cutest packaging! I honestly felt like I was getting read to filth but I loved how detailed it was. This candle burns so smoothly, too, and my particular scent of hydrangea, peony, and jasmine is just so me. I love the delicate floral scent as it's strong without being overbearing." —Skyler Murry
Get it from Birthdate Co. for $38 (originally $48; available in 365 styles).
7. A skin-renewing CeraVe night cream with hyaluronic acid for a mega-dose of nonirritating hydration that even complicated combination skin can enjoy without unwanted oiliness.
"Along with everyone else who watches TikTok, I got very into CeraVe products this year — and I loved this night cream as soon as I started using it. It's plumping, softening, and hydrating — without any greasiness or overpowering fragrances. But it wasn't until I had an allergic reaction to a *different* cream that I truly understood how great this (budget-friendly!) one is — it brought my skin back to normal in just a week." —Maitland Quitmeyer
8. A lengthening mascara so you can skip expensive lash extensions and just swipe on this flake-, clump-, and smudge-proof formula whenever you want to give your lashes some va-va-voom.
"If you’ve ever wanted lash extensions but didn’t want the hassle associated with them, you will fall unconditionally and irrevocably in love with the Glossier Lash Slick. (That’s a Twilight reference, don’t h8.) I admit that I didn’t think I would like it — I’m not an eyeliner gal (I lack the patience required) and rely heavily on blush and mascara to make me look half awake — so I usually prefer formulas that add a crap ton of drama. But this! This is so surprisingly good! It doesn’t flake, doesn’t clump, lengthens a ton, and looks *extremely* natural. It’s also incredibly easy to remove! My regular face wash is able to take off every last speck, no intense rubbing required.
It’s also very buildable, so I can add on multiple swipes to give my look some extra oomph if I wanted to…and it still doesn’t look clumpy or smudge. I’ve stopped wearing mascara every day due to ::looks around:: these times, but this is my holy grail eye product and will eventually become my ~wear this every single day~ mascara once I get back to the office." —AnaMaria Glavan
Get it from Glossier for $16.
9. These wonderfully soft lounge pants if quarantine has made you realize the importance of investing in comfy pants you can proudly wear all day and night, whether you're on a conference call, watching TV, or both at the same time (I won't tell).
"I own these pants and can attest to how truly wonderful they are. It's kinda hard to describe the material (if you own any MeUndies products you'll know what I'm talking about), but suffice it to say they are without a doubt the comfiest, coziest lounge pants I own. You know how nice it feels when you sink into soft bedsheets for the first time after shaving your legs? It feels like that every time I slip into them. Ask me when the last time I washed them was? *shrugs* I have no idea! What I do know is that I really love these pants. The one bad thing I have to say about them — and I'm being really nitpicky — is that the sizing is really weird. Even the XS is quite roomy (and I'm not tiny by any means), so I'd suggest sizing down!" —Melanie Aman
Get it from MeUndies for $68 ($50 with a MeUndies membership; available in sizes XS–4XL and in 15 styles).
10. An adorable foaming hand soap to make handwashing more fun than you ever thought possible with a refillable foam flower-dispensing pump and a nondrying formula with a fresh, citrusy scent.
"I've been using this soap for two weeks now, and not only is it super hydrating for my hands (lol @ constantly hand-washing now and forever!), the yuzu scent is just calming and lovely, and I'm obsessed with how light and frothy the foaming suds are from the soap. The best part is that the bottle is totally reusable; you buy the dispenser once, and then you can get refills of the foaming soap for $12.50 from then on out." —Emma Lord
Get it from Amazon for $17.04.
11. A dainty pair of safety pin earrings for an easy, everyday look that's not at all basic.
Caitlyn Minimalist is an Asian woman-owned, Los Angeles-based small biz that's creating beautiful, dainty, go-with-everything jewelry with a personalized touch. Every piece is handcrafted using high-quality solid 925 sterling silver in their workshop.
"I bought these earrings about a month ago and have been wearing them everyday! I am not gentle with my jewelry — I wear them to sleep, while I shower, etc. I also have v, v sensitive ears and I'm happy to report that these haven't irritated my skin or tarnished even a bit! I have three sets of lobe piercings and wear these alongside my plain gold huggie hoops and they are the perfect complementary piece." —Chelsea Stuart
Get a pair from Caitlyn Minimalist on Etsy for $23.62 (available in two finishes).
12. A charmeuse pre-rolled scarf because tying the scarf is a whole lot of hassle that you no longer have to deal with. This large design can accommodate a wide range of hairstyles and the silky-smooth satin will help hair retain moisture and prevent breakage.
Glow By Daye is a Black woman-owned small business founded by Ranay Daye and based in Los Angeles. She sells a variety of bonnets, as well as silk pillowcases.
"Folding a scarf is half the battle and I love that these are pre-folded. They're comfortable, easy to tie, and very cute. Although my first scarf was free, I ended up buying two more. They're that good. Sometimes they slip off, but that's usually when I tie them loosely. My hair is very fine. Using smooth, moisture-retaining fabrics like this drastically reduces my breakage." —Christine Forbes
Get it from Amazon for $22.96+ (available in two colors).
13. An itty bitty Theragun Mini so you can gently punch your aching muscles into submission with this quiet yet powerful percussive massager. It's small enough to travel with (hotel gyms have met their post-workout match) and one charge lasts for roughly two and a half hours of effective muscle therapy.
"Exercising has been a huge boost to my mental health during quarantine, but the DOMS man — the DOMS hurt like hell!! I'm talking hurts to walk, hurts to lower myself and sit, hurts to stand up, hurts to lift things heavier than a stuffed animal, hurts to exist. I learned early on that this little gadget was suuuuuuuuper helpful in reducing my discomfort and loosening my tight, angry muscles. While jackhammering my calves and thighs is not an incredibly fun experience (TBH it hurts especially when I'm massaging already sore muscles) but I know the next day I'll wake up with significantly less pain." —Melanie Aman
Get it from Amazon for $194+ (available in three colors).
14. An affordable EveryPlate meal kit subscription that takes the stress out of deciding what's for dinner with yummy recipes and pre-portioned ingredients sent straight to your door that can be ready in around 30 minutes.
EveryPlate has been expanding its vegetarian offerings, making it a lot easier to pick easy-to-make plant-based meals!
"Planning meals and going to the grocery store is the actual bane of my existence. The fact that EveryPlate sends me everything I need at a very affordable price is such a weight lifted off my shoulders! This photo is of a real recipe I've made, and loved, and have actually recreated on my own many times since! I've been using EveryPlate pretty regularly for over two years and there has never been a recipe I (a novice chef, at best) couldn't handle." —Danielle Healy
Sign up for EveryPlate for $4.99/serving.
15. An $8 3-in-1 dry shampoo if you're looking for effortless "I woke up like this" hair. Not only does this spray absorb excess oil, but it also works overtime to volumize and texturize limp, oily strands.
"This 3-in-1 beaut (absorbs oil, texturizes, volumizes) is sitting on my bathroom window sill where I give it a visit when I'm on my fourth-day hair and need some spritzes before a video call just to feel alive. And I have a LOT of hair with a lot of natural volume but even after a few days of not washing it, it can get a bit limp and matted-looking. Take it from me, I've been on a personal mission to try out basically every dry shampoo I can get my paws on and this is one of the best you can get for under $10." —Elizabeth Lilly
Get it from Mane Club for $8.
16. A water tumbler for turning hydration into a high-stakes game. And by high-stakes I mean it comes with colorful bands to track each time you finish the bottle. It's a fun way to celebrate those small wins throughout the day!
This 20-ounce bottle is made of durable BPA-free plastic and is top-rack dishwasher safe. But don't stick it in the microwave!
"I own this wonderful water bottle, and I swear it's the only reason I'm good at keeping up with my water intake now. It comes with eight colorful rubber bands, and each time I finish the bottle, I take a rubber band off and wear it on my wrist. It's actually so rewarding getting to take a band off, and even more rewarding once you take the last band off. I've tried setting alarms on my phone, buying bigger water bottles, using the Plant Nanny app — this is the only thing that has worked for me." —Sam Wieder
Get it from Amazon for $15.81+ (available in five colors).
17. A pack of matte claw hair clips because I can't quite figure out why we ever collectively gave up claw clips in the first place. So cute! So easy! And in so many fun colors!
"I just bought these despite there being ~zero~ reviews and I am so happy with them! I have shoulder-length relatively thick hair and they're the perfect size. I don't have to adjust them too much but they're also not so tight that they snap on my fingers when I do. I love the array of colors, too." —Chelsea Stuart
Get a six-pack from Amazon for $9.99.
18. A nostalgic Mickey Mouse ear pillow to cradle and hold until the next time you get to don your IRL ear hat while walking through the gates of Magic Kingdom.
"I have this pillow and it is the *perfect* addition to my Disney-inspired guest bedroom (and by that I mean as Disney-themed as I can get away with without my husband being like 'seriously, Heather?'). It is SO plush and squishy and soft — I just wanna put my face directly into the middle of it and stay that way forever. It's a great throw pillow, clearly." —Heather Braga
Get it from ShopDisney for $39.99.
19. A modular ceramic sink caddy for tidying up all those soaps, scrubbers, and brushes in one, easy-to-clean little station. It's even got built-in drainage, so your sponge doesn't have to sit in its own wet filth.
"This caddy has made me stop hating my around-the-sink area so much! It's modular, so you can either use it as shown above or take the two sections apart, which is what I've done! My dish brush and sponge sit nicely in the stacked part and then I use the tray to house a bottle of dish soap and hand soap. It keeps everything looking tidy, the built-in drainage helps the sponge last longer, and everything comes apart so it's super easy to clean!" —Danielle Healy
Get it from Amazon for $15.31.
20. A bold pair of haunted piano pants so you can spice up your comfy clothes wardrobe with a made-to-order pair of fleece-lined joggers I can almost guarantee you won't find anywhere else.
SoniaLazoIllustrator is an El Salvador-based Etsy shop that has blown up on TikTok for their selection of made-to-order clothing in bold prints and a more inclusive size range.
"These joggers are super cozy and fleece-lined. The printed design is crisp and even cuter in person. I highly recommend if you're looking for unique leisurewear. This shop is run by Sonia Lazo, an illustrator from El Salvador. Their work has themes that revolve around the concept of magic, feminism, diversity, and queer representation." —Rebecca O'Connell
Get it from SoniaLazoIllustrator on Etsy for $65 (available in sizes XS–3XL).
21. A grapefruit mint hand and body wash that's packed with moisturizing oils, comes in a refillable glass pump to reduce waste, and works double-duty as a stain-fighting soap for hand-washing clothes. Effective, waste-reducing, and multipurpose? Yes, please.
Meow Meow Tweet is an inclusive small biz creating vegan, cruelty-free, low-waste personal care items for any and everybody who wants 'em. And every purchase gives bask, as Meow Meow Tweet allocates funds to a new organization every month.
"I am such a big fan of Meow Meow Tweet that I am slowly replacing all my old skincare and bathroom products with this line. The company's founders, Tara Pelletier (she/they) and Jeff Kurosaki (they/them), started this Brooklyn-based company with a commitment to 'creating pure, all natural, plant and mineral-based formulas. My extra dry and sensitive skin can confirm: their products are seriously soothing! The soap above is my all-time favorite. BTW, $5 from every bottle goes to DigDeep for their Navajo Water Project." —Mal Mower
Get it from Meow Meow Tweet for $20.
22. A variety pack of ready-eat beans if there just doesn't feel like enough time in the day to cook up the nutritious, plant-based meals you crave. Simply warm up a packet in the microwave or on the stove and you've got a delicious protein to mix into any meal in minutes.
A Dozen Cousins is a small biz aiming to create healthy, plant-based options that are actually convenient and authentic. The Black-owned brand is based in San Francisco and is named after the founder Ibraheem Basir's daughter, her 11 cousins, and all the family dinners they've shared.
"This pack is from Black-owned, San Francisco-based bean brand A Dozen Cousins and comes with black beans, pinto beans, chickpea curry, red beans, refried black beans, and refried pinto beans. They're all vegan and made with avocado oil. I personally swear by their black beans, which I have just recently become completely obsessed with. They're so flavorful and perfectly seasoned and shockingly easy. Plus, one bag has about two small servings for one person, so I have leftovers the next day. I've been enjoying them with quesadillas and nachos, in homemade burrito bowls, and over microwave seasoned rice." —Katy Herman
Get a variety six-pack from Amazon for $24.99.
23. A creamy cheek and lip multi-stick because you might be finally leaving the house again and your itty bitty purse barely has room for your phone let alone a makeup bag for touchups.
"I've spent the majority of my makeup-loving years totally avoiding blush because I always thought it highlighted my cheek breakouts and always looked so patchy on my skin. Ilia is a brand I've recently become obsessed with because of their ~clean beauty~ products and when I saw this multi-stick, I figured that if anything I'd just use it as a nice, natural-looking lip color that complemented my skin tone. Curiosity got the best of me and I wound up also applying it to my cheeks and was amazed by the soft but pretty color it created on my face. I could add as much or as little as I wanted since the formula is really light and creamy. Not only did it give my cheeks a rosy hue, but it also added a little extra dimension to my face that's just not there when I'm only using foundation. I seriously can't stop looking at my face in the mirror when I apply this stuff." —Jasmin Suknanan
Get it from Ilia for $34 (available in eight shades).
24. A vegan ingrown hair oil to treat and prevent itchy red bumps from infiltrating your pits, downstairs, or wherever you struggle with post-shave and wax irritation.
Bushbalm is an Ottawa-based small biz with a special focus on the pubic zone(s). Their result-driven collection of products targets such grievances as ingrown hair prevention, dark spot treatment, and razor burn relief.
"I just recently received a sample of this lovely stuff, which is from an Ottawa-based small business, and I have already seen a difference in how my bikini line looks after shaving! I always struggle with razor bumps in the down-there area specifically, but this oil helps keep it soft, smooth, and bump-free! The brand recommends applying it right after getting out of the shower, and you can even use it to spot-treat ingrown hairs. I'm pretty ~scent~sitive to smells, and the tea tree scent is really lovely and refreshing (it smells like a spa)! I also love the pump-style dispenser, so I don't make a greasy mess every time I use it — which, from now on, is gonna be pretty much all the time. I'm sooo excited to wear swimsuits this summer without all the bumps and irritation!" —Katy Herman
Get it from Bushbalm for $26.
25. A brightly pigmented 16-color eyeshadow palette in a range of matte and shimmery purples, pinks, and nudes so you can easily add a groovy head-turning pop of color to your ~lewk~ all spring and summer long.
"I'm really not one for eyeshadow, mostly because in the past almost every formula I've tried gave me major fallout, which was just too frustrating to deal with. But I was SO pleasantly surprised when I tried this shadow and found that the product smoothed onto my lids super easily, without that chalky, dusty feeling that a lot of shadows have regardless of price point. There are tons of adorable spring and summer colors included, and I'm looking forward to being able to reach for this palette whenever I want a quick, easy pop of color! The color payoff is excellent and there's even a corresponding blush palette that I also have and adore! Consider your warm weather makeup looks complete." —Rachel Dunkel
Get it from BH Cosmetics for $12.
26. A boxed memory foam mattress with a surprisingly affordable price tag for anyone who thinks that a comfortable, supportive sleep shouldn't cost you a month's rent (or more).
"I have this mattress in my room at home, and I love it. As someone whose back is already wrecked at the ripe old age of 23, I definitely need a firm mattress. This one doesn't sag or cave like other mattresses do, and I've never had an issue waking up with back pain. For the value, I'd say that it's one of the best cheap mattresses in a box that you're liable to find; I've definitely slept on pricier mattresses and had a much worse night. I also prefer a tall mattress, so I'm thankful that it's 12 inches! I actually had no idea it was hypoallergenic until I looked it up and read the details, but that definitely explains why I'm able to bury my face in it and not have a sneezing fit in the spring, which I'm extremely prone to." —Allison Jiang
Get it from Amazon for $238.06+ (available in sizes Twin—Cal. King. and in three thicknesses).
27. A pair of light wash curvy jean shorts that actually take your thighs into consideration for anyone tired of making the impossible choice between a baggy waist or feeling like you've trapped your legs in denim sausage casings.
"I personally own the above shorts and now intend on getting them in, well, every single available color. They are perfectly stretchy but don't lose retention and aren't huge on my waist or tight at the thighs — they just fit perfectly." —AnaMaria Glavan
Get it from. Express for $40.50 (originally $54; available in women's sizes 00–12).
28. A brightly colored woven area rug if you're looking for a standout piece to cozy up your space that doesn't cost a small fortune, but looks like it does.
"It's hard to find a good rug at a good price, but I've been very happy with how this rug looks and performs. I can't get enough color in my home, so having this large *pop* really makes any room — yes, I have moved this from room to room, because in my opinion, every space should have a multicolored floral rug, and I can't decide which one this rug should live in!" —Rachel Dunkel
Get it from Boutique Rugs for $34.12+ with code WED60 (originally $85.29+; available in seven sizes).
29. A plush printed throw blanket that looks great tossed over a chair, but feels even better wrapped around your shoulders. The cushy polyester design is super durable (so don't be shy about tossing it in the wash) and is easy to brush pet hair off of when your furry friend inevitably claims this blanket as their own.
Kotah Bear is a small biz owned by two married members of the Diné (Navajo) tribe that curates beautiful handcrafted jewelry and home goods that support the livelihoods of Native people.
"In my ongoing effort to shop smaller and POC-owned businesses this year, I found Kotah Bear on IG! It's a Native-owned (specifically Diné) boutique that supports Native artisans across the Southwest and features all kinds of jewelry and home goods. This blanket was seriously, probably my best purchase of quarantine. 😤 I bought it when it was entirely too warm to be wrapped up in all day, but that didn't stop me! It's just so plush and warm and beautiful to look at." —Skyler Murry
Get it from Kotah Bear for $59.99 (available in 16 styles).
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