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    42 Products Reviewers Swear By For Relief

    Including a discreet, nausea-preventing "Sea Band," a TikTok-beloved hydrating face serum, and drops that can prevent wine headaches. 👀

    1. COSRX Snail Mucin 96% Power Repairing Essence, a lightweight hydrating face serum designed for *all* skin types reviewers swear by for healing acne scars, fading dark spots, and smoothing fine lines. Users with sensitive skin especially appreciate how gentle it is compared to competitors, and a lot of them mentioned seeing results within the first few uses! 

    Reviewer before and after picture with redness healed from their face
    The bottle of serum

    Promising review: "I have horrible eczema flare ups and this product helps so much! I applied it to my skin then put CeraVe cream on top and not only did it provide instant itch relief, it kept the itchy sensation away for hours. Not to mention it also makes your skin have a dewy and hydrated look. Definitely buy again." —customer2

    Get it from Amazon for $20.99

    2. A hydrating intense-therapy lip balm complete with SPF 25 to not only help repair dry, chapped lips, but continually protect 'em against the elements. Reviewers note that this wasn't just more effective than other brands, but it worked *fast*. 

    reviewer before and after of chapped lips and healed lips
    tube of lip balm

    Promising review: "So I have been a loyal Eos fan for quite some time but you constantly have to reapply and honestly my lips are still cracked. I found Jack Black balm from a TikTok video and it has been glorious. I keep reaching for it to reapply and I don't need it. It doesn't feel greasy on my lips but it is a bit sticky? Or waxy. Either way, I don't mind it at all, and it also smells pretty darn good." —Trisha

    "I love this stuff! I have always had a really hard time with chapped lips, and was getting nowhere with all the others I was trying. This definitely beat the rest in the way it helped with relief." —Stacie

    Get it from Amazon for $8 (available in six flavors and in packs of three).

    3. A bottle of Drop It, a natural wine sulfate and tannin remover that works its magic on your glass in just 20 seconds, so you can rest easy with your nightly glass of Pinot knowing you've spared yourself the infamous Post-Wine Headache or allergic reactions.

    BuzzFeed editor putting drops into glass of red wine
    The drop it bottle in editor's hand
    Emma Lord/BuzzFeed

    It's also a lot more cost-effective and environmentally-friendly than wine wands or other competitors — a single bottle of this can be used to treat up to 55 glasses of wine, as opposed to wands that can only do a few glasses each before they get tossed. Drop It recommends 1–2 drops for each glass of white wine, 2–3 for a glass of red, and 7–9 if you're treating the whole bottle at once. Once it's in the glass, swirl lightly for 20 seconds, and you should be raring to go!

    Promising review: "I became really sensitive to wine in my 30s and through a lot of trial and painful error, I thought I might have to give up on wine altogether. Then I found out about the preservatives being a possible cause and decided to give this product a shot. So glad I did!! I'm still pretty sensitive to reds but this helps tremendously so that I can have a glass with dinner without a headache immediately settling in. Whites cause me no problem whatsoever! I love that it takes so little product to make a difference to a whole bottle. Just a few drops, a few minutes and we are good to go." —CastawayIrons

    "I ALWAYS get a headache when drinking wine. Sometimes it turns into a migraine, which I have a prescription to resolve the pain. So far, after using Drop It, NO HEADACHE. We have had a dinner party at our home, NO HEADACHE. I'm thrilled with this and have placed an additional order of the product. What a relief!" —Hudson J Wilson

    Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (clip the $3 off coupon on the product page for this price).

    4. First Aid Beauty's KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub Exfoliant to help exfoliate and smooth skin by dealing with rough patches or dry bumps — a lot of reviewers with keratosis pilaris and similar skin textures swear by this! 

    Before and after image of a reviewer with bumps on their arm and without
    The tube of scrub

    First Aid Beauty is a US-based small business that specializes in clean, fragrance-free, cruelty-free personal care products. 

    Promising review: "I’ve only used this scrub three times and I’ve already noticed a huge improvement. I’ve been battling my KP since sixth grade (I’m 30 now). Some doctors told me I just needed sun, some told me it will go away as I get older, all of them insisted that it’s harmless; but, it’s not. It’s hard not to be comfortable in your skin. I don’t think I’ll ever be 100% free of any bumps or discoloration, but I’m so happy with the improvement I’ve seen so far, and I hope everyone has the same reaction to this product because it’s a huge relief." —Rebecca

    Get it from Amazon for $12+ (available in three sizes). 

    5. A set of Sea Bands, which target an acupuncture point on your wrists meant to help reduce nausea. Basically, if you're someone who has motion sickness, morning sickness, migraine nausea, or even nausea brought on by cramps, this may the be thing to take you from 🥴to 😊.

    Promising review: "These were awesome! My entire family suffers from motion sickness, especially car sickness. My little one gets sick in the car on a regular car ride through the city. So I knew that a long road trip was going to be a disaster. I was amazed at how well these bands worked for everyone! Not one single person complained about being sick for 12 hours in the car. At one point I did have one child remove their bands because they said they were getting too tight. But after only a few minutes without them, a headache started to come on, so they immediately put them back on and the relief was instant. I have suffered for decades and now I know better. I will never travel without mine again!" —1SmartCookie

    Get a set of two from Amazon for $8.50 (available in adult and children's sizes).

    6. A delightfully versatile matcha-infused moisture stick reviewers use for everything from hydrating dry lips and skin to helping reduce dark circles and puffiness. People with sensitive skin especially swear by it, and as an added bonus, all the materials are recyclable! 

    model applying the matcha stick to their face
    the matcha stick resting on a pile of matcha powder
    Cocokind

    Check out a TikTok of the matcha stick in action. Cocokind is a San Francisco-based, woman-founded small business that specializes in botanical-forward skincare with an emphasis on both physical and mental health. 

    Promising review: "I have really sensitive skin, and this product really fixed the irritation from the sun and elements like the wind. It feels cool and soft now on my face. HIGHLY RECOMMEND this product. Thank you for the relief I have now." —Amanda R. Miller 

    Get it from Amazon for $8.99

    7. A bottle of Tend Skin Solution to help take care of painful razor bumps, ingrown hair, and razor burn so you don't have to spend hours psyching yourself up to shave knowing that you're gonna be dodging a bazillion sensitive spots on your skin.

    Promising review: "The pain and bumps I have with razor burn are real. I’ve tried everything. This works! I finally have relief and can shave again. 😂" —JJ

    "After many years of razor burn on my face/neck, I finally broke down and bought this per a friend's recommendation. I have sensitive skin and had given up hope that anything could help. This totally changed my outlook on shaving. My neck especially would be the worst. I dab it on immediately after I rinse and dry, post-shave. It does burn a bit but that goes away pretty quickly. Totally worth it to not have razor burn/bumps anymore. I only apply it once after shaving even though the directions recommend repeat applications the following day. Go ahead and purchase, you won't be disappointed!" —bill nye

    Get it from Amazon for $18.99.

    8. A pack of the internet-beloved Mighty Match Pimple Spot Treatment, a hydrocolloid sticker that you can apply straight onto a zit to flatten it, reduce redness, and even suck the gunk out of individual trouble spots overnight. Personally *love* to see a problem magically disappear while I'm snoozing. 

    Promising review: "I’m not typically one to write a review but these are so awesome I have to. I had a white head pimple the other day that was sore — like, it hurt — and I put one of these one and it was like instant relief. Left it on overnight and next morning it’s all sucked out. The day after it’s a little dry on the spot where I had a gross pimple the day before, but it’s gone. So awesome. Worth it." —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $12.99.

    9. A facial ice roller you can stash in the fridge or freezer to help with all *kinds* of miscellaneous ouchies, like migraines, sinus pain, and jaw pain.

    reviewer's hand holding a plastic ice roller which is shaped like a shaving razor but with a bar that rolls at the end
    Reviewer using the ice roller on their face

    Psst — a lot of reviewers swear by this for relief from the heat and for puffiness! 

    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 $16.14+ (available in nine colors).

    10. A pair of super-comfy period-proof underwear designed to hold two tampons' worth of period blood that's *way* cheaper than the leading brands. Not only are these a great alternative to pads and tampons, they're also ideal for overnight protection (you can pair them with a pad if you have a heavy flow) and for people who are worried about ~leakage~ during sports or physical activities — I personally always wear period-proof undies when I go on runs on my period and it has been a MASSIVE godsend.

    BuzzFeed editor in black brief style underwear
    Closeup of the black underwear
    Emma Lord//BuzzFeed

    Also, unlike your regular undies, you don't have to scrub the blood out of these. They're designed so it rinses right out in the sink with soap and warm water, and can get tossed in the washer and dryer from there. You can read the rest of my review on Bambody period underwear for more deets!

    Psst — reviewers love these undies, but suggest sizing up!

    Promising review: "These were a tiny bit small, but not uncomfortable or noticeable just a little on the cheeks. I had no leaks with a cup (that did leak) so I still don’t know its max capacity. But these have given my cycles so much freedom. I feel confident now. Such a relief. I have been telling everyone about them. They are so comfortable, soft and stretchy. I wish they were cheaper so they could just be ALL I WEAR. I would literally just stock my drawer with these only." —Lisa Davila

    Get it from Amazon for $11.90+ (available in sizes XS–6XL, two colors, and in three-packs).

    11. A roll-on migraine stick for anyone in need of relief in a quick pinch — this is made with peppermint, spearmint, and lavender oils to help you soothe away migraines and headaches, which frankly have a lot of audacity interrupting your day.

    Promising review: "I’ve had migraines all my life — I’m 31 now. I’ve been on all kinds of prescriptions that work, but make me so sleepy... I’ve been using this stick for one week now, and it’s amazing! I rubbed it on at the first hint of a headache/migraine and it takes care of it fast. I haven’t taken a prescription migraine pill since I started using it." —Amanda Braswell

    "I absolutely love this. After struggling so much with migraines, I finally found an option that works. I hated having to take so many pills and I love how natural this is and smells. It feels like it decongests my head and provides relief." —Amazon Customer

    Read BuzzFeed's review of the migraine stick for more deets!

    Get it from Amazon for $11.99.

    12. A pair of compression gloves designed to help alleviate pain from carpal tunnel and arthritis, so you can type at your keyboard without an internal monologue of "ow OW ow owwwww" for the majority of your workday.

    Promising review: "I am a 36-year-old. I have carpel tunnel and many other issues. These gloves provided me instant relief from shooting pain that is very distracting, painful, and hard to live with. Whenever the pain is at its worst, I wear these to provide instant relief. These gloves provide great relief while also not constraining blood flow. My circulation is not cut off at wrist or tips of fingers. When you first put on the gloves, wiggle them around your fingers to find what works for you as everyone’s comfort level is different. I strongly recommend these gloves and will be buying a pair for my mom. I don’t wear mine all day as I don’t like to be dependent on medication or health products, but these things are amazing and a true blessing of relief. Thank you so much." —honest reviews only

    Get a pair from Amazon for $21.97+ (available in three sizes).

    13. A stick of Body Glide anti-chafing balm you can apply between your thighs so you can keep wearing cooling clothes like dresses and shorts without worrying about irritating your skin.

    A model applying the balm to her inner thigh
    Amazon

    Promising review: "I used this stuff on the Appalachian trail and it works amazing. Like marble on marble and instant relief. A must-have for any trail hiker." —Draco

    Get it from Amazon for $8.99.

    14. A foot file that'll remove calluses and hard or cracked skin from your feet with some gentle, pain-free rubbing. It works whether your feet are dry or wet at the time, and will leave your heels feeling gloriously soft.

    Promising review: "I don’t typically write reviews, I’m lazy! I usually write them if something is really great or really bad. Well this product is really great!! It offered me instant relief with ease!" —Brooklynn

    Get it from Amazon for $9.99.

    15. O'Keeffe's Working Hands Hand Cream, an affordable concentrated moisturizer for dry, cracked, or bleeding hands that actually *does* all the stuff the high-end brand names claim they're going to do.

    A reviewer with dry hands
    An after picture with their skin moisturized

    Psst — a lot of reviewers also swear by this for relieving eczema!

    Promising review: "We have found nothing else compares to the effectiveness of this product. It feels a little heavy when first applied, but there is instant relief from painful cracked skin — and within minutes it has been largely absorbed, leaving clean and moisturized smooth hands. I'm buying the largest size available from now on." —Kitty 

    Get it from Amazon for $8.48.

    16. A shampoo scalp massager you can use in the shower to massage and exfoliate your scalp, so you can get all of the relaxing decadence of feeling like someone is massaging your head without physically going to a salon. Psst — a lot of reviewers mention this has also helped with psoriasis, dandruff, and scalp tenderness!

    BuzzFeed editor holding pink scalp massager with silicone bristles
    editor showing other side where there's a gripper for fingers
    Emma Lord/BuzzFeed

    I recently started using one of these and WOWZA, it really helps you get extra mileage out of your shampoo. I have a whole lot of hair on my head so sometimes it's a struggle to feel like I've soaped up my whole scalp thorough, but this was a very effective way to spread out the suds and really get them to the roots. I was worried it might tangle in my hair, but it was totally fine on that front, too. I've noticed that my hair has been a little less greasy at the roots since I started using it a few weeks ago. And I'm echoing a ton of reviewers here when I say it just feels reeeeeally, really nice.

    Promising review: "I have dermatitis and when it strikes my entire head, not just scalp, hurts. After hearing it from a group about remedies for dermatitis, I bought this. One day when the pain struck again, I used this with my regular shampoo and washed. The massage gave instant relief and my headache was gone in less than 20 minutes. I would definitely recommend this product not just for people with my condition, but also for regular hair massages. Easy to hold, doesn’t slip off the hand and soft enough on the scalp." —Ro

    Get it from Amazon for $6.98+ (available in three colors).

    17. A bottle of tea tree essential oil that reviewers use for a whole bundle of reasons, including to help soothe red patches, inflammation, and irritation on their skin.

    Reviewers also use it to help cleanse buildup on their scalps, prevent dryness, strengthen their nail beds, and just generally ~breathe in~ because it smells so darn relaxing.

    Promising review: "I love my tea tree oil, the scent is pleasant and the multiple uses I get from this product is amazing. I use it for my dry scalp, knee pain, in my oil burner also place it behind the ears of my small niece who had a stuffy nose. Instant relief, you can’t go wrong." —Kebble Edison

    Get it fro Amazon for $9.95.

    18. A stainless-steel tongue scraper that a lot of reviewers bought to prevent bad breath but ended up loving even *more* because it made their mouth feel so squeaky clean. (And in a lot of cases, made their taste buds experience flavor a lot more intensely!)

    reviewer pic of yellow tinged tongue
    reviewer pic of same user's tongue now clean

    DrTung's is a US-based small business that specializes in oral care products. 

    Promising review: "On the list of things TikTok made me buy ... You guys!!!! I don’t know why I waited so long to use one of these but here I am AMAZED!! I really recommend. True game changer!" —Aliyah Lofton

    "I've suffered from a lightly coated tongue for years. Despite brushing every day, gargling with mouthwash and even taking a fingernail to it to try and scrape some of the stuff off, nothing has worked. I purchased this tongue scraper because of the fantastic reviews, but still I was not convinced. Then I used it. Loads of white particles peeled off my tongue like snow under a plow. It was gross, but it was also a relief to have that stuff gone. When I sniffed it — who could resist — it smelled like the bad breath you'd suffer from in the morning. I can't help but believe it will only improve my breath throughout the day. It's not a one-time cure all but it made a BIG difference. This skeptic is turned." —Shanie Williams

    Get it from Amazon for $7.97.

    19. A handy as heck sunburn soother you'll probably want to stock up on now to have on hand this summer — it's made with aloe and coconut oil to hydrate skin and gently relieve pain from the sun's unforgiving rays within just a few hours.

    Psst — a lot of reviewers mentioned this also helped prevent peeling and itching!

    Promising review: "I bought this product to take on our vacation. I am so glad I did. I got burnt on my lower legs and tops of my feet. I thought I had put enough sunscreen on. I didn't. That night I woke with my legs and feet both burning and itching. The instant I put this on I had relief. OMG I cannot say enough about this stuff. Buy it. Keep it on hand. Great product. Thank you Burt's Bees!" —D.S. 

    Get it from Amazon for $9.83.

    20. A delightful little tool called the "Bug Bite Thing" — it suctions on all kinds of bug bites to reduce swelling, itchiness, and redness. 

    A BuzzFeed editor's arm with a bite on it
    Rebecca O'Connell / BuzzFeed

    This works on mosquitoes, bees, wasps, biting flies, sea lice, and more (although TBH, if this list of bugs gets any longer I may just stay indoors forever!!).

    Promising review: "I cannot stress to you enough how much better this simple little tool has made my quality of life during summer in Ohio. It rains a lot. There are a lot of mosquitoes. I have horrific allergic reactions to mosquito bites. We're talking bumps swelling to the width of softballs within minutes of the bite. This tool doesn't make those bumps go away, but it stops the itch IMMEDIATELY. I was a huge skeptic; how could a little suction cure this agonizingly itchy allergic reaction? I'll be honest. I still really don't know how it does, but it provides instant relief that no pill, cream, or injection ever has ever achieved for me. If you live anywhere where insect bites are common, you need to own one of these." —Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $9.90.

    21. A ridiculously beloved Click & Carry Grocery Bag Carrier to help you lift bulky, heavy bags so easily you'll put Superman out of business. You can hook your grocery, tote, and shopping bags to it and lift up to 80 pounds while comfortably resting the carrier on your shoulder instead of letting all the straps cut into your palms. 

    A model with a purple handle clinging to two heavy bags
    Reviewer using a pink handle to lift a bunch of grocery bags of a car

    Click & Carry is a small Shark Tank-featured business specializing in hands-free carriers.  

    Promising review: "Such a relief for my hands! I learned about the Click & Carry only recently, but I wish I had it years ago! The gel cushion makes it really comfortable to carry multiple bags, and the product has a real quality feel. I'm going to buy more for gifts! Thank you for inventing this." —DB 

    Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in seven colors). 

    22. A memory foam seat cushion for your tushy so effective at relieving pressure from your tailbone and back that you can decide any chair in the house is your work-from-home chair now, no matter how determined it looks to bug your spine.

    Promising review: "This cushion is really wonderful! I teach virtually and am in a chair for a good part of the day. I thought I needed a new chair to get help, but this cushion provides instant relief. I highly recommend it!" —Beth S. 

    Get it from Amazon for $41.56 (get this price by clipping the 20% off coupon on the product page).

    23. A hip belt designed for sciatic, pelvic, lower back, and leg pain you can wear to help stabilize ye olde sacroiliac joint (aka, the joint in your lower back that causes pain in a lot of these areas when it's inflamed). It's super lightweight and breathable so you can wear it for long periods of time, too.

    Reviewer wearing wide black hip belt around their hips
    Closeup of reviewer in belt to show velcro straps

    (Psst — you should consult with your doctor before trying anything new involving your neck/back area to make sure it's safe for you!)

    You can extra personalize the fit based on your needs, too, because there's not only the wraparound belt, but a secondary belt installed over it so you can control the compression you need in certain areas.

    Promising review: "I have been having sciatic nerve pain for years due to inflamed sacroiliac joint. This belt helps tighten up my loose hips, I felt instant relief after I put it on. Since the pain is more from my left hip, I am able to use the elastic secondary belt to give more compression on that side. It’s worth the price!" —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $27.99 (available in two colors and three sizes).

    24. A pair of popular cushioned "recovery" sandals perfect for anyone who is craving all the cute summer fashion with a side of ridiculous comfort. (And pain relief!) Not only are these super adorable, but reviewers with pain from plantar fasciitis, bunions, spondylilothesis, and other chronic conditions absolutely swear by them, with a ton saying they're like walking on ~clouds~. 

    Promising review: "Total comfort and instant relief from plantar fasciitis. I will order more." —mrs flores

    Another promising review: "I have ordered several pairs trying to find the one that lives up to its hype, well this one is it. Super cushy, fits true to size — I ordered the mauvish pink colored one and love it. I will be ordering a black pair. I have a heel spur and planters fasciitis so regular flip flops bother me after wearing several hours, these do not. Very pleased with this purchase and highly recommend." —leah

    Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in women's sizes 5–12 and 21 colors). 

    25. A neuropathy cream made with castor oil, valerian root, peppermint, and cayenne, ginger, and turmeric that may help if you've got localized pain spots to deal with.

    A jar of naturally neuro plus cream with ingredients on it
    Body Essentials Herbal Care/Etsy

    Body Essentials Herbal Care is a Colorado-based, woman-owned Etsy shop established in 2015 that specializes in zero-waste hair and skincare.

    Promising review: "Heard about this item with reserved hope... it has delivered above and beyond my expectations! Instant relief from burning carpal tunnel and muscle soreness. Will be a repeat buyer." —NS

    Get it from Body Essentials Herbal Care on Etsy for $36 (with an available "sample size" for $6).

    Psst — this item ships for free!

    26. A reviewer-beloved anti-dandruff shampoo to relieve flaking and itching and help prevent outbreaks by getting directly to the root. A lot of reviewers mention that it not only started working from the first use, but it *also* helped with shedding and hair loss caused by dandruff in the first place.

    This shampoo was designed to work for sensitive scalps, color-dyed, and chemically processed hair as well as for all hair types and textures, with reviewers with 3b–4c curls mentioning it worked for them.

    Promising review: "Since school has been online for a good chunk on the year I started to develop dry scalp on my head. It was constantly burning and I even ended up scratching away a chunk of hair! I saw this and immediately bought it. OMG IT'S AMAZING. Instant relief, it makes your hair so soft plus it smells amazing. 20/10 would recommend for everyone with dandruff or dry scalp." —Taylor D. 

    Get it from Amazon for $15.47.

    27. A set of cooling towels that get chilly the moment you soak them in water and wring them out — a godsend for when you're looking for quick ways to cool down when the temperature outside starts to spike.

    A blue, pink, green, and gray cooling towel rolled up next to their carrying cases, which come with keychains
    Reviewer with blue towel slung around their neck

    It also keeps its chill for hours and will immediately get chilly again when you soak it in water and repeat the process.

    Promising review: "These are wonderful and work! Purchased to use for a Disney trip and they were perfect. They have no chemical smell. You just add water and ring them out. Each comes with its own case and clip. Stayed cool for hours. Great for heat and nausea. Just wrapped around neck and instant relief!" —Christina Hatfield

    Get a set of four from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in nine pack combos).

    28. A nipple cream made with a blend of extra virgin olive oil, beeswax, and shea butter to combat the *menagerie* of nip nonsense that comes with breastfeeding, from chafing to cracking to dryness. The all-natural ingredients mean you don't have to time it out and remove it before breastfeeding, either. 

    A one ounce jar of Motherlove nipple cream
    Amazon

    Promising review: "This has been a lifesaver. My daughter was born and was labeled an aggressive eater and we were having latch problems because of it. She destroyed my nipples in a 24-hour period and my lactation consultant gave me the Medela stuff. It just wasn't helping much and my nipples were scabbed and bleeding. So I took to the internet to look for some magic cure and stumbled across this stuff. Lots of great reviews from bloggers and the reviews on Amazon seemed promising. So I ordered it and waited in anticipation. Once I received it I immediately applied it and felt instant relief! Fast forward a week later and I'm healed up! I still use it because the nips get dry but it's a godsend." —Victoria Davis

    Get it from Amazon for $11.99

    29. An oral rinse made with a mild mint flavor that packs a powerful punch — this formula fights bad breath for a full 24 hours and can combat those sour, bitter, and metallic tastes you can sometimes get in your mouth.

    Promising review: "TikTokers have done it again. This was one of the products on Amazon a person could not live without, stating all-day freshness. It's true, I cannot believe it. The taste isn't strong, it does not burn at all. It keeps my breath smelling fresh all day no matter what I eat. This brand will be a new staple in my bathroom and morning routine." —Zac

    "Cleared up terrible, bad, awful breath instantly! Surprising and such a relief." —Perry Walker 

    Get a set of two from Amazon for $15.34.

    30. A compression foot sleeve that'll help manage heel pain and plantar fasciitis that you can sneakily wear right under your socks. The compression is so effective that even reviewers with chronic pain swear by them!

    Promising review: "After five months of plantar fasciitis pain I finally went to a podiatrist. The doctor 'taped' my foot, prescribed anti-inflammation meds and said come back in three weeks. Also she said to remove the tape after three days. My poor foot liked the taping and didn't like it when I removed it. So rather than go back to the podiatrist every few days for a taping I looked online and saw these sleeves and ordered a pair. It was instant relief. I have worn one every day since. Now it's still early so I cannot say it's a cure but it is very helpful! I will most likely still need physical therapy but at least now I can walk in the grocery store without crippling pain! I have been alternating the washing of the sleeves so I will be buying more of them." —Amazon Customer

    Get a pair from Amazon for $12.95 (available in four sizes and nine colors).

    31. A knee pillow designed to help with better spinal alignment for people with back, hip, knee, or sciatica pain that will make any notorious side sleeper go "Ooohhh" when they try it for the first time.

    Model sleeping on their side with a white slope contoured pillow between their knees
    Four images showing models with their knees braced on it in different ways
    Amazon

    It even comes with an adjustable strap if you're someone who tosses and turns in their sleep (or if you're using it to recover from an injury that may lead to limited mobility). Psst — a lot of pregnant reviewers and reviewers with arthritis pain and cartilage pain swore by this, too!

    Promising review: "Last week I ordered this pillow. Some people know about my knee injury from over 10 years ago. On occasions I still walk with a limp and sometimes I can't sleep because of the pain. There is a strap you wrap around your leg to help keep the pillow in place. I sleep on my side so it's very comfortable when I'm sleeping. Definitely worth the buy. It gives me instant pain relief and sleep quality." —Dashinka

    Get it from Amazon for $29.99.

    32. A rotating, heated back and neck massager to work out all of the knots and tension in your lower back, shoulders, and neck, because TBH your family and friends are getting a *little* tired of you low key bribing them for shoulder massages.

    Promising review: "Instant relief. The second I hit the on button, I was in heaven. Super comfortable and easy to use. You can position on your lower back, neck or shoulders. The heat is a great bonus. I felt like I was at my own personal spa." —Tasha P. 

    Get it from Amazon for $25.15

    33. A cooling Biofreeze gel made with a menthol blend to help instantly soothe both small *and* large muscle areas, targeting everything from sore muscles and joints to backaches to arthritis pain. 

    A person squeezing a tube of Biofreeze onto their fingers
    A model rubbing the Biofreeze onto their shoulder
    Amazon

    Promising review: "I don’t think I can survive without this gel! Since becoming a mommy, my back and knee joint pain worsened and this gel gives me an instant relief! There are many gels out there but this works the best for me and also does for my mom. I highly recommend you try this!" —Problem Solver

    Get it from Amazon for $11.96.

    34. A pair of blue-light-blocking glasses to help defend your eyeballs against the painful strain of your transition from phone to laptop to television to laptop to phone, aka your eyes' new itinerary.

    Promising review: "I'm a photographer/content creator, so I spend a LOT of time in front of a screen of sorts. I was experiencing a lot of eye pain and saw these, so I thought I'd give them a shot. Instant relief, y'all. Now, when I'm editing my photos, I do have to randomly look without the glasses on just to make sure I'm not making my photos too 'warm' but looking at a screen for a couple of seconds every so often is nothing compared to the HOURS I was staring at it before. Great glasses!!" —Shea

    Get a pack of two from Amazon for $15.98+ (available in seven style combinations).

    35. A calming essential oil roller made with peppermint, sage, and ginger that may help ease stress and anxiety when you roll it on your neck, behind your ears, or on your wrists. (*casually rubs it all over my body*)

    Model applying the roller to the inside of their wrist
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    Promising review: "As soon as it put this one on it worked immediately!!! I was feeling anxious and stressed at work and I out this on and it was an instant relief for me! Love this!" —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $11.99.

    36. A Squatty Potty, one of those internet-famous stools you can put at the base of your toilet to prop your feet up on while you ~go~. The placement helps align your colon to make the process a whole lot easier and faster — like, 20 seconds compared to several minutes! — so you don't end up watching all of TikTok while you're waiting yourself out.

    A model sitting on the toilet with their feet propped up on the white stool underneath it
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    Psst — a lot of reviewers with chronic constipation and other gastrointestinal issues that get them ~backed up~ swear by this!

    Promising review: "This is the best invention ever. I was ridiculously constipated after giving birth via cesarean, and it had been one week since I went! The gas was killing me and nothing was working. My sister suggested the Squatty Potty because she loved hers. So I primed it. It arrived yesterday and as I reluctantly put my feet up on the Squatty Potty, the relief was instant. It relieved my gas and I had a BM immediately. It literally saved me from having to be put back in the hospital. GET THIS PRODUCT. It is a life changer!" —turnthepaige

    Get it from Amazon for $24.99.

    37. A podiatrist-level toenail clipper to quickly and easily take care of thicker toenails, but also those painful ingrown ones that you usually have to go to a salon or a doctor to get relief from.

    Hello, my toenails are problem children for two reasons: one is that they're kinda thick, the other is that I'm a long-distance runner, which doesn't play nice with toenails. I bought this recently and the difference it made immediately was ENORMOUS. Like I usually dread approaching my big toenails because they are so thick, but these painlessly and seamlessly lobbed the tops right off; I was also able to ~gently correct~ a toenail that was starting to get ingrown, and help cut down a dead toenail that needed trimming but would have been painful to approach with a regular clipper.

    Promising review: "I had an expensive pair from another brand and the spring kept snapping, hurting my hand. I took a chance on these and they are very sharp and pointed, easy to handle. I had an ingrown toe nail and got instant relief with these, they were easy to use and did the job." —Lana

    Get it from Amazon for $9.99.

    38. A spiky massage ball meant to be a quick-fix solution for plantar fasciitis (aka deeply annoying inner foot pain) but that also works on other muscle groups that might be rebelling out of nowhere.

    A model's foot on top of the spiky massage ball
    A model pressing the massage ball into their butt muscle
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    Promising review: "This spiky massage ball gives me instant relief on several painful parts of my body: neck, shoulders, injured elbow, pecs, etc. I've been using it for five days or so, and am now feeling less pain and more flexible. The Master of Muscle company is TOTALLY dedicated to ensuring customer satisfaction. If like me you are using tennis balls to massage and release some tension, pressure, and/or pain, I think you should try this Mauler ball. It is helping exponentially more than the tennis balls I was using." —James P. 

    Get it from Amazon for $9.97.

    39. An acupressure mat and pillow to help relax tension and relieve stress at the end of a long day of being a human. The mat and pillow are equipped with over 7,000 (!!) acupressure points, which help release tight muscles. It's a little bit jarring when you first lay on them, but you should feel results within 10 to 30 minutes of laying on the mat. 

    A person laying on top of the mat on their sofa, the mat pillow is raised on the edge of the armrest
    A cat laying on top of the mat and pillow that are placed on the floor

    Promising review: "I am so impressed with this mat! I currently experience complete back soreness/tightness + back pain. My calves will also knot up and not release for days at a time. I’ve been using it for five days now and have experienced so much relief, it’s truly unbelievable! I actually want to ensure I wasn’t giving the mat more credit than it deserved so I almost didn’t use the mat this morning even through I have a painful jolt down the muscles of one side of my back — I decided to use it anyway because I didn’t want the pain to worsen throughout the day. I’m glad I did because I felt instant relief in my back and neck."  —tameeka williams

    Get it from Amazon for $29.98 (available in 14 colors).

    40. A plush memory foam mattress topper that'll quickly transform any old spring mattress into an oasis — this helps distribute your weight on your mattress more evenly to reduce pressure on your joints, so you're less likely to wake up all stiff and sore.

    blue two-inch memory foam topper on a mattress
    Model pressing their hand into the memory foam and leaving an impression
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    Promising review: "This product was an instant pain relief. The memory foam allowed for better nights of sleep and is very cooling. Since of purchasing a new mattress, I purchased this instead. Have not been disappointed yet. Easy to unpack and clean. My better half loves it as we both have improved sleep quality now." —Fitness Jock

    Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in two or three inch depth and in eight standard bed sizes).

    41. A memory foam gel pad for your wrists to relieve some of the cramping and wrist pain that comes with holding your hands over your keyboard the whole livelong day.

    A model typing with one hand and using a mouse with the other, their wrists propped up by the pads
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    It comes in two pieces — one you can prop in front of your keyboard, and the other in front of your mouse.

    Promising review: "Instant relief from achy hands/wrist! I love that this product helped my aching hands! My career requires typing 40 hours a week so I suffer from pain in my hands and wrist. Upon setting up these cushions, I was instantly amazed at how comfortable and essential this product was to ensuring proper hand/wrist coordination during typing." —Josephine Cardone

    Get it from Amazon for $12.57 (available in eight colors).

    42. Nodpod, a strap-free weighted sleep mask designed for back *and* side sleepers with a gentle pressure to encourage stress relief and deep sleep.

    side sleeper wearing pink weighted nodpod
    back sleeper wearing black version
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    Psst — you can also put it in the freezer, and the microbeads in the mask will stay cool for hours.

    Promising review: "I love this, where have you been all my headache life??? The moment I feel any pressure while I'm sleeping I put this over my eyes and I get instant relief. I told my daughter who has the same sinus problem that I'm going to get her one. Works great and I love cooling effect it give, very soothing." —SueP

    Get it from Amazon for $34 (available in multiple colors).

    Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.