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    29 Cheap Products So Useful Reviewers Say They're "Excellent"

    A TikTok famous cleaning paste, Revlon hot-air brush, and more affordable items you'll want to buy ASAP.

    1. An acupressure anti-nausea wristband for bouts of morning or motion sickness that inconveniently pop up. 😒 It exerts a little pressure on the P6 acupressure point, which is said to help alleviate nausea and vomiting.

    2. A pack of colorful claw clips to make styling hair less of a project. Create a '90s-inspired look and prevent loose strands from falling in front of your face. Plus, they'll go with whatever outfit you're wearing for the day.

    3. A leather cleaner for your car seats and couch that've been stained for eternity. Mix it with 32 ounces of water, apply with a cloth or spray bottle, wipe away grime, and let it dry. No scrubbing required!

    4. Glossier's Balm Dotcom that'll add a lil' extra moisture to parched lips and doubles up as a skin moisturizer. Apply this smooth formula to help minimize drying, peeling, and cracking.

    5. A pair of adjustable elastic laces to turn a pair of sneakers into comfy slip-ons that'll be so easy to take on and off. Gone are the days of you stopping in the middle of a run or walk to tie flimsy shoelaces.

    6. A Lovoir Winged Eyeliner Stamp if you have to ~wing it~ and create a cat-eye look in minutes. You can use this little tool to steadily apply eyeliner at the corners of your eyes. And it stays in place all day long (no touchups required).

    7. A Takeya cold brew maker that'll give you amazing iced coffee. It's easy to use and will save you money (spending $5 on a cold brew frequently gets expensive). You can teach yourself how to be a barista without leaving your kitchen.

    8. pet ear cleanser to help treat your dog's ears and clean out gunk without causing irritation to their skin. Its gentle formula is nontoxic and free from harsh cleaners and it's easy to apply: Just fill their ear canal with a little of this solution, rub it into the base of their ear canal, and use a clean cloth to wipe away debris.  

    Promising review: "This is an excellent product. I read many reviews for different brands, and am glad I picked this. My dog has severe allergies which cause drainage from his ears. This, along with the ointment, got rid of the odor and helped eliminate the irritation for him. It requires consistent useage, but it works great." —ShopToo

    Get it from Amazon for $11.99.

    9. A Revlon hot-air brush that'll dry *and* style your 'do at the same time. Its three heat settings will get to work on wet hair, while its rounded edges and an oval brush design increase volume and curl your ends. Congrats, you've just earned an A in easy styling class.

    Reviewer who has straightened hair of their tight curly hair with the hot air brush
    reviewer holds same hot-air brush after drying wavy brown hair

    It also has a ceramic-coated barrel that acts as a shield against heat damage, making it easy to style your hair without breakage.

    Promising review: "I have loose curls and a lot of hair to dry and usually I take about 45 minutes to an hour to dry my hair fully. I took 10 min with this brush!! Now that I have a newborn baby, I don't have much time to do anything around the house, let alone do my hair. Definitely an excellent must-have for the busy mom schedule." —I.K.

    Get it from Amazon for $34.88+ (available in six colors).

    10. A tube of eye cream to kick dark circles and puffiness to the curb. Even if you were up late scrolling through Instagram or TikTok, this gentle formula will help you look less tired and nourish delicate under-eye skin.

    11. A pack of plant food spikes because your green babies need the proper nutrients to thrive indoors and avoid wilting. This fertilizer can be used for all kinds of of plants like house crotons, ferns, and spider plants, and takes the stress out of plant care.

    12. A cleaning paste that's popular on TikTok and will save you so much time — it'll tackle stubborn stains on your cookware, bathroom sink, kitchen tiles, and more messy surfaces. No more scrubbing and wiping for hours.

    13. A Makeup Eraser because it wipes away lipstick, foundation, and mascara with JUST WATER (I repeat, JUST WATER!). You'll be happy you didn't have to use a bunch of cotton pads, micellar water, or foamy cleansers to take a day's worth of makeup off.

    BuzzFeeder Jennifer Tonti wipes off red lipstick with a pink Makeup Eraser cloth

    14. A pack of AirPod putty cleaners to carefully remove all the gross gunk from your AirPods. Gently press a flexible square into one of your AirPod speakers, peel it off, and you'll be amazed to see all the earwax it picks up! (Peep at the amazing results below to see just how much earwax and debris could be lurking on your headphones...🤢)

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

    15. And a pair of AirPod ear hooks because your AirPods are always falling out at the most inconvenient times (raise your hand if you've lost an AirPod while working out 😒). Slide these cushy hooks onto each AirPod and they'll stay in place.

    16. Reusable toe covers with over 2,000 positive reviews for a reason: These babies help protect blisters, corns, and ingrown toenails while they heal. You won't have to expose your toes or deal with flimsy bandages during the process.

    17. Bottle Bright tablets so you can get rid of gross stuck-on stains in your coffee tumblers. Plop one of these babies in, let them dissolve, and bam, you have a sparkling-clean container (and you'll probably earn a 100 for the amazing results).

    reviewers' before, during, and after photos showing a dirty interior, foaming liquid, and a sparkling silver interior with Bottle Bright tablets

    18. A comfy posture corrector to help you slouch less over time. It's designed to help align your back, so you can gradually go from wearing it for 30 minutes to one to two hours a day to help improve posture. It's also adjustable, so it won't dig into your chest or shoulders.

    A customer review before and after photo of them wearing the posture corrector

    19. Drawer organizers because all your bras, socks, and underwear are always in a messy pile. Each compartmentalized organizer will keep your drawers tidy so you don't have to conduct a search party for your missing boxers or thongs again.

    20. A sponge-tipped concealer to seamlessly cover up blemishes and dark circles. It's packed with goji berry and Haloxyl that'll help conceal puffy under-eye skin. Yes to working that makeup pro magic (and mastering the "no tired eyes" look) in minutes. 👏

    21. A carpet-cleaning solution you'll adore because it cleans and deodorizes like a pro. If your pet had an accident or you tracked mud into the house, just use it with a carpet-cleaning machine and say buh-bye to nasty odors and stubborn stains.

    On the left, a pink carpet looking brown and dirty, and on the right, the same carpet now cleaner and entirely pink

    22. A two-pack of stainless-steel tongue cleaners that'll top off your daily oral hygiene routine: If your tongue looks grimy and is turning a questionable color, this small tool will scrape away all the gross gunk lodged in it.

    a before and after set displaying a reviewer's tongue after using the tongue  cleaner

    23. A Luminoodle LED lighting strip to elevate your TV-watching experience. It provides a backlight setup, so you can enjoy sharper images, better color contrast, and less eyestrain.

    A reviewer's TV: hazier and too bright in some places before, and sharper and clearer with the backlighting after

    24. A deep-conditioning mask that'll nourish your dry and color-treated hair. Packed with algae extract and B vitamins, this formula will get to work on your straight, wavy, and curly strands and leave them softer *and* smoother.

    25. A jewelry-cleaning pen to restore rings back to their former glory with the help of some micro-fine cleansers. If you have dull diamonds or dirty scuffs, this cleaning tool will be a big help for your favorite jewelry.

    26. A bottle of Mike's Hot Honey for your favorite dishes that need a flavor boost. Drizzle this sweet-and-spicy condiment onto tacos, grilled cheese, pizza, and more dishes to take 'em to the next level and get your cooking done in one-two-three. 🌶️

    Mike's Hot Honey bottle next to wings
    reviewer holds bottle of Mike's Hot Honey over veggie pizza

    Promising review: "I love all things spicy, so I thought I would give this product a try. I wasn't disappointed. It has a really nice heat, but not overpowering. I'd guess around the heat of a Serrano pepper. Excellent on biscuits. Looking forward to trying it on some fried chicken too." —Amazon Customer

    Get a 2-pack from Amazon for $20.49 (available in three flavors and also in a 4-pack and 6-pack). 

    27. A dual-ended brow pencil and spoolie, so you can achieve natural-looking brows with minimal effort. Fill in hair gaps with the self-sharpening mechanical brow pencil, run the spoolie across arches to shape 'em up, and you'll be good to go.

    on top, reviewer with sparse auburn eyebrows. on bottom, reviewer with more defined auburn brows after using the brow pencil above

    28. A self-cleaning brush for your pets who are always shedding a ton. This tool gently removes knots from their coat, so they can get a little pampering and have the softest fur without tangling.

    29. And a clip-on colander that'll be incredibly helpful if you're draining pasta with one hand. It easily fits on round pots and pans and gently lets water out in one go. You won't have to worry about rotini or ravioli pieces falling in the sink anymore.

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