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The bar may be on the ground for 2021, but these'll still work hard to make life a little easier.
Promising review: "Holy cow! This made my Fiddle Leaf Fig and my Calatheas (and more) absolutely gorgeous! It's so easy to use. You just spray it all over the tops of the leaves and then gently wipe it off each leaf with a soft cloth. I like to support the underside of the leaf with my other hand while I wipe, following the veins. For $5 this is absolutely going to be a staple in my plant care routine!" —Patty
Get it from Amazon for $5.18.
And I don't know about you guys, but when I'm Day One Bloated, the last thing I want is to deal with a tampon. Consider these the upgraded version of your comfiest ~period undies~ that won't let you leak through your pants.
Promising review: "I had Thinx period panties which are very pricey. They sucked. Not enough coverage in the front and they ripped within the first six months of owning them. These were my replacement and after reading reviews, I was nervous yet excited to try these undies. I LOVE them. They fit as expected (size large, 140Ibs) and have FULL COVERAGE for us front bleeders. No odor comes through and I wore these on a heavy-ish day. For the price, they are BOMB and I will definitely be buying more. YAY for affordable period underwear that WORK!" —Ashley Soskin
Get them from Amazon for $12.90 (available in sizes XS–2XL and three styles).
Promising review: "We adopted a beagle puppy who's seven months old, and already much bigger than your average beagle. He destroys everything, having spent his early life in a kennel. It was like bringing a small jungle animal into the house. He walked across the sofa and then the end tables; he didn't know it would upset us if he ate the bindings off the books on the shelves. And since a large part of his destructive pattern relates to teething, we knew we had to buy some good teething toys and chews if we didn't want to pay even more to replace our own stuff! This binkie is designed like a regular Kong but with the little handle so you can fill it with treats for the dog to fish out of the hole at the end, and then, once it starts to taste like treats, he can chew on it when empty. And although Ox has been through four phone chargers, three books, a number of paper bags, boxes, newspapers, one skirt, a flip flop...well, you get the idea...he has not destroyed this binkie, and he does like it a lot." —SeattleBookMama
Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in two sizes).
Readers also use this to keep their eyeglasses from fogging!
Promising review: "I had a cheap, untempered windshield which was awful in the rain. A friend of mine from college recommended Rain-X and I was shocked at the difference. I applied it with a soft rag and sat there wondering if it was even on properly. I trusted the system and then later that night took my car out for a drive; it rained while I was out and the difference was instantly noticeable. Before, when using my wipers, streaks would obscure my view so much that any lights would make driving in the rain hard. Now, the droplets don't smear and smaller ones sometimes just roll off. It's pretty great." —Alison J. Gong
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
Promising review: "Great containers for a great price! Lids snap on to create a perfect seal. Excellent for storing food in the refrigerator or freezer, cooking in the oven or reheating leftovers in the microwave, and then easy wash up in the dishwasher. In the words of the old Gershwin song, who could ask for anything more? 5 stars!!!" —Rick White
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $16.99.
Promising review: "We’ve had our Keurig for a few years, and with the exception of using only filtered water and dispensing hot water every so often, we’ve never cleaned the needle or K-cup area. I used three cleaning cups back to back and WOW our machine was dirty!! I'm so happy I purchased these! I’ll be keeping up on cleaning these more often." —Heather Garcia
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $9.95.
Promising review: "I own the longer pair of the same shorts and I loved those so much I wanted to try the shorter ones and they're perfect. I have thick thighs so my issue is always shorts rolling up in the center and these don't do that at all! They're super comfy and they're opaque. I got three pairs and I'll be purchasing more. Totally worth the price." —Karla Nunez
Get them from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and 24 patterns), or get a similar, well-loved pair of bike shorts for $9.31+ (available in sizes 1X–5X and two colors).
Mented is a Black woman-owned business that was founded by two friends who could never find the right nude lipstick. They created Mented Cosmetics so people can finally find makeup that works with their complexion — no more endlessly hunting.
Get it from Mented Cosmetics for $16.50 (available in nine shades).
It can also work on toilets, tiles, shower doors, really anything that's been affected by hard water!
Promising review: "I’m impressed. I thought the container was small for the price, but a little bit goes a long way. It takes a lot for me to review, but this is worth it. Five years in the hardest calcium filled water and this is the first cleaner to remove it. I’ve tried scrubbing, only to scratch the surface. Every time I fill the water and ice at the fridge, I’m impressed by the result. I could see this working best, right at first." —Joshua N. Dufek
Get it from Amazon for $19.97.
Get it from Amazon for $19.97.
Promising review: "My worst habit is buying myself an iced coffee every time I leave my house. Unfortunately, that was not an option during quarantine so I bought this to fill the gaping iced coffee void in my life. AND IT WAS THE BEST PURCHASE I HAVE EVER MADE. Instead of spending $15/WEEK on iced coffee, I'm now only spending $7/MONTH and my coffee tastes better/fresher. It's super easy to use, clean, and works with any coffee grounds. If you're an iced coffee or cold brew fanatic like me, this is a must-have!" —Caitlyn
Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (available in three colors).
To learn why a BuzzFeed Shopping editor loves this, check out "If You Drink Iced Coffee Year Round, You Need This Under-$20 Cold Brew Maker."
This isn't so much of a deep-clean as it is a way to cover old streaks, dirt, and whatever else is making your precious white sneakers a little dingy. It's made with an advanced polymer and whitening agent to make shoes *look* like new, even if those stains are never going to come out.
Promising review: "Absolutely LOVE this product! It works wonders. I use it on my white Vans and Converses and you can really tell the difference, I won’t be trying to wash my shoes in the laundry anymore!" —Kelsi costa
Get it from Amazon for $3.46.
This is an awesome Black woman-owned business (based in LA) that makes fashionable satin-lined caps, scrub caps, satin bonnets, and hair accessories. Everything was designed to not only accommodate all types and sizes of hair, but also look stylish so you can wear it throughout the day.
Promising review: "Finally a bonnet that fits my big head!! I like braiding my hair and using it overnight to get those soft curls! 10/10 recommend!" —ambar
Get it from VisViva Beauty on Etsy for $19.99 (available in nine colors).
Promising review: "I read somewhere random online that museum gel could help cats from knocking stuff over. So I put this stuff under all my plants, and my cats no longer knock them over and break the pots! It has saved me so many messes. It's kind of like clear silly putty. You don't need a lot because it slowly smooths itself out and will leak over edges. It's super easy to take up and move around. It doesn't harm furniture or windows at all! If you have cats, this is basically a necessity." —djYAAAS
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
Promising review: "I’ve been LOOKING for an edge control for the longest time. My hair tends to easily curl up with me being natural and it was aggravating until finding this product. This is not the gel, it’s the edge pomade so it has the sticky feel to it but I love that it doesn’t harden and you can easily manipulate your edges to your liking. I can see why this product had such good reviews on YouTube. I did have to reapply just once at one point. I think if I did apply a scarf and let it lay down for about 15m, I would’ve been able to avoid reapplying but this is honestly the only thing that’s gone through hours and no flakiness. And the smell, lawd, love the fruity apple smell!" —KurlyJess
Get it from Amazon for $9.46 (available in nine scents).
Promising review: "These are the best sponges I have ever used. I tend to shop economy, and a lot of times the sponges I get basically fall apart or get stained and ugly. These are great: soft on one side and a slight abrasive on the other side. What I like about them is they hold the soap inside so as you scrub the dishes and pots, soap seems to continuously be coming from the sponge. I use much less dish soap using these sponges. They are going to last for a very long time, I am only on the first sponge and it looks like new." —stilljojo
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $10.99.
Promising review: "I’d pretty much given up on being able to open a wine bottle easily, and I’ve opened many in my life. I read reviews about this one and thought I had nothing to lose, especially at this price. Well, it’s the best and easiest opener I’ve ever used. I laughed out loud in astonishment at how easy it was! Just get it! By the way, it’s small, takes up no space, and looks elegant just standing on the counter." —JJK
Get it from Amazon for $10.99.
Promising review: "I have fairly 'normal' skin. It definitely gets dry in the winter. The wash doesn't sud, but you still feel so clean afterwards, even in the hot summer months. There's not the tight pulling feeling of dryness — you will be glowing. My skin is dry in the winter, and this leaves me feeling clean, not dry. Love. Love. Love." —Deann K.
Get it from Glossier for $9+ (available in two sizes).
Promising review: "I purchased two of these for eating in the car during the COVID19 pandemic. Most of our takeout is far enough away from home that it would be cold before we just took it home. Plus we're not fancy, there's no shame in eating in your car in 2020. For our purpose, they are PERFECT. The cushion underneath keeps it flat and stable on your lap. I wouldn't balance a beverage on them but cupholders in the vehicle make that unnecessary." —HRW
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in five colors).
Promising review: "I can't tell you how many times I have dropped my phone before I got the LoveHandle!!! It was super easy to apply to my phone case. And that adhesive holds SO well. I'm not worried that it'll come loose or pop off my phone. I love that it has an elastic strap. It allows me to use just one finger in the loop or up to four. I've been using this for a couple months now and I can't imagine not having it. It hasn't stopped me from misplacing my phone but, I haven't dropped my phone once since I got it." —TAMMY L NORRBOM
Get it from Amazon for $9.95 (available in 16 colors, listed separately).
Its sizing isn't listed by band or cup, so be sure to check their size chart before purchasing!
Promising review: "Being a 32DDD, I bought the 34. I have trouble trying to find bras in my size, as well as ones that are comfortable and not pricey. My biggest battle is many of these bras have an underwire that makes me uncomfortable all day long. I found this bra, read the reviews, and figured for the price why not try it. LOVE it! No underwire, and pure comfort. The material is double layered, but no padding. My breasts are happy and supported!" —Renee
Get it from Amazon for $9.70+ (available in sizes 34–48 and seven colors).
Promising review: "This is an unbelievable product! I have naturally curly and dry hair. Last year I had some highlights put in my hair and the hair dresser fried my hair. It looked like cotton. I have spent the last several months trying all kinds of products to repair my hair and nothing was bringing the shine back to it. I have been using this product for about a week now, and let me tell you, my hair is feeling and looking amazing. I have been getting all kinds of compliments on it and someone even mentioned how shiny my hair was! Will be buying this for years to come!" —Debra Mann
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
....maybe. Plus, it rolls up so it's easy to travel with!
Promising review: "This is just the right thickness to keep my knees from bruising in yoga and pilates classes, but still soft enough to roll up and fit in my gym bag. It arrived pretty quickly and in perfect condition. I highly recommend!" —CJ
Get it from Amazon for $9.68+ (available in six colors).
My BuzzFeed Shopping colleague, Emma Lord, loves this genius tool! Here's a bit of what she has to say about it: "An embarrassing confession: my hair gets so ingrained in the carpet that a vacuum truly does nothing for it. In fact, to make matters worse, weird particles get stuck in the hair on the floor, which is stuck to the carpet, so I often was just unrooting clumps of hair from the floor with my hands (sorry for the visual). I bought this broom and it immediately started pulling it up GOBS of hair. My carpet like, genuinely changed color (turns out the pink was supposed to be much pinker, whoops). Anyway, do with that semi-horrifying information what you will."
Get it from Amazon for $15.10.
Promising review: "This stuff is life-changing! I have incredibly oily skin that is acne-prone. Although it seems counterintuitive to put oil on my oily skin, it does wonders for keeping my skin clear and refreshed and gives it a healthy glow! I apply two to three drops each night after washing my face and sometimes use it as my moisturizer during the daytime as well." —RC
Get it from Amazon for $14.95.
To learn more, check out "This Facial Oil Will Solve All Your Skin’s Problems."
This is from an adorable German Etsy shop that makes the cutest crocheted products — we're talking organizers, rugs, baskets, jewelry bowls, even pen holders! I think my home is about to be filled with yarn.
Promising review: "Very nice! Looks great in my bathroom!" —Lori Peden
Get it from Strick Schick Shop on Etsy for $17.23+ (available in three sizes and 21 colors).
Promising review: "I didn't think much of the product when it was delivered. It looks great but I thought it can't work. Wow, I was wrong. I have no more drips in the car cup holders. This little coaster absorbs all the moisture and dries quickly. I will have to order for the second car." —Gold55
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $7.99.
You'll also get two cleaning straws and a carrying pouch.
Promising review: "I feel too guilty to constantly use plastic straws so I bought these. They are great and long enough to clear the top of my smoothie cup nicely. Easy to rinse out, too. I'm happy with this purchase and the very reasonable price." —Pearlh
Get a pack of 12 from Amazon for $6.99.
In case you don't know, Bomb'd Aesthetics is a fantastic Black woman-owned brand that makes handcrafted, all-natural beauty products. Everything is vegan, cruelty-free, and made with sensitive skin in mind.
Promising review: "It is very hard to find something that 'works' on my skin. I have eczema as well as oily areas on my face. This wash is gentle enough for eczema while also keeping me free of breakouts." —Denesha
Get it from Bomb'd Aesthetics for $19.99.
Promising review: "My Mini Schnauzer has always gobbled her food but since going blind she seems to panic that she won't be able to find it all. She was inhaling the kibbles, choking and throwing up regularly. I wasn't sure the bowl would work for her because of her blindness, but it has worked out great. She hasn't choked or thrown up in the month we've had it." —kiwi-in-dc
Get it from Amazon for $6.99 (available in three colors).
Promising review: "OMG!!! I can’t believe I didn’t know about this product! I was starting to hate my stainless appliances because they looked so streaked and nasty! My niece gave me some to try and I can’t believe how good my appliances look now! They are beautiful and shining with my minimal effort!!" —Claudia Davis
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $16.98.
Promising review: "Dang these are great socks. I wear them with Keds, Vans, and anything else where I don't want my socks peaking out of my shoes. The secret sauce is the tiny rubber band at the back of the heel. Without it, the socks would continually fall down, ending up in an uncomfortable bunch around my toes. But with the rubber bit they stay put all day!" —CK
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in two sizes and seven color combinations).
Elena Garcia, my colleague on the BuzzFeed Shopping team, swears by this! Here's a bit of what she has to say: "I've never, not once in my entire adult life, not had acne. I don't know a life without at least one little pimple friend. Through my many years, I've tried to treat, adapt, cover...you name it, in hopes of dealing with what manifests on my skin. But in the last few years, I've noticed my acne become something much more stubborn and much harder to treat — that was, until I found this mask. The difference in my skin — my sensitive, acne-prone skin — since using this mask is astonishing. My bigger, more painful pimples dried up almost instantly and my pores shrunk down so much! I went from having what looked like a strawberry for a nose to just a regular, smooth nose!"
Get it from Amazon for $11.38.
To read her full review, check out "I'm Obsessed With Cetaphil's Purifying Clay Mask And, Honestly, I Just Want To Talk To Someone About It."
Promising review: "This is a great tool! The first time I tried to core jalapeños, I tried a variety of knives and any other sharp pointy tools I could find in the kitchen. It took me forever, made a huge mess, and no matter how careful I was, I still tore the tops off the jalapeños. I was determined to find a better way to core a silly jalapeño. I read reviews on Amazon for several different jalapeño corers, and I am SO glad I chose this one! It works great!! In just a short time, I had 14 perfectly cored jalapeños, with 14 intact cores (above). I highly recommend this tool!" —daetexas
Get it from Amazon for $7.54.
Promising review: "I gotta say this is as close to fast food ice as you can get from a home ice cube tray. It's the perfect shaped ice. It is easily chewed. I've tried the big ice balls made for whiskey glasses and they seem to melt so fast. This simple ice is much better for everyday drinks." —Amazon Customer
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $10.78.
Plus, their silicone bristles 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 pack of two from Amazon for $4.50.
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.