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1. Game-changing Miracle-Gro food spikes that, as the name implies, work miracles to keep plants alive no matter what your level of green thumb is. They're filled with micronutrients to fertilize and feed plants for 30–60 days!
Promising review: "I am not a gardener and don't have a lot of luck with plants. That said, these spikes are amazing. You can see the difference in weeks. This is the best indoor plant product I have ever used, mainly because it is so darn easy. I definitely recommend these plant spikes." —V. Kline
Get a set of 48 from Amazon for $5.69.
2. An automatic, hands-free electric can opener to open your cans easily and smoothly, without leaving those low-key terrifying razor sharp edges that are kinda an accident waiting to happen. (Instead, it rounds the edges!) All you gotta do is press a button.
Promising review: "I bought this for my mother, who has some problems with arthritis, and when we gathered around to see if it worked, we were all pretty impressed. It left the edge of the can crimped in a way that avoids those sharp edges, which I personally have been sliced by several times. At first, it didn't seem like it was working, but then we lifted it and boom! Open can. I might get one for myself, honestly." —Rachel C.
Kitchen Mama is a small biz whose products aim to make cooking a little easier.
Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in four colors).
3. An adhesive garbage guard for getting rid of the flies and maggots circling your outdoor garbage can. Stick this inside your bin, and it'll release an odorless vapor that'll kill insects for up to four months.
This product is designed for use in outdoor or garage trash bins and dumpsters. Do not use in areas where people or pets will be for an extended period of time.
Promising review: "It’s what everyone says; perfect. I live on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi — hot, humid, and plenty of moisture in the air. My garage, where my trash cans are kept, opens to a large wooded area. Lots of flies. Regardless of washing them out weekly, using bags with ties, or making sure to rinse meat packages and such, my trash cans were fly heaven and laden with maggots around trash time. Well, I stuck these where everyone said to, underneath the lid. In less than TWO days there were no flies or maggots. NONE!! Now, you might open the lid and have one flying around, but he won’t last long. Seriously, this stuff works better than described." —ztennyson
Get it from Amazon for $8.95.
4. A waterproof eyeliner stamp as a hack for applying an expert wing perfectly on the first try, because even the pros admit they need help getting this notoriously tricky look right.
One side is the curved wing stamp, and the other is a regular fine tip liner for defining the rest of the eye. It comes in a pack of two, one for each eye.
Promising review: "I can’t even with the 🎉awesomeness🎊 of this product! I live in Florida with the humidity and this DOES NOT BUDGE!!! Easiest eye EVER and perfect for those who have a hard time with this look! Even we makeup artists (I personally have over 20 years experience) will take an easy way out!! Why make it hard when it doesn’t have to be?! That is what I teach in my makeup classes and this will be a STAPLE in my classes!!! Love this so much!!!" —Natalee Goehrig
The Flick Stick comes from New Zealand-based brand and small biz Lovoir Beauty.
Get it from Amazon for $12.72 (available in three sizes and a combo pack).
5. ~Uber-satisfying~ and mega-affordable hydrocolloid pimple patches that'll suck the gunk out of acne that has come to a head. Plus, (crucially) they protect deep, under-the-skin pimples from wandering or picking fingers, which can inadvertently inflame blemishes more by adding dirt and bacteria to irritated skin. These are one of the best skincare purchases I've ever made, and reviewers agree.
I have used these for years, and I literally buy them in bulk so that I'm never caught without them. I really can't sing the praises of these enough — they make my cystic acne heal faster, whether by sucking puss out of active breakouts or by curbing the beginning of pimples through keeping my hands the heck off them. I like to keep them on overnight, and they're clear and unobtrusive enough that I'll usually use them during the day when needed, too. Different sizes are included so you can customize to different blemish sizes, or simply use smaller patches during the daytime and larger ones at night, lol. This is the product I'm constantly raving to my friends about, and TL;DR: It's my desert island item. You cannot go wrong with these. Plus, they're super affordable for the amount you get, and especially for the benefit they provide.
Promising review: "I’ve bought this product multiple times over the last couple of years because they really, truly work. I’m a (now) 37-year-old who still gets breakouts, including painful cystic acne at times. I sleep with these babies on, and in the morning, the size and redness is usually 50%–75% better. If it’s a larger breakout or a cyst, I repeat the process and have been known to wear these to work — depending on location of the pimple. They really are great and makes having acne in your mid-late thirties less stressful. They’re usually gone in one to two days with these patches! Highly recommend!" —Lauren Kerley
Get a pack of three (72 pimple patches total) from Amazon for $13.50.
6. A water bottle cup holder adapter to enlarge your car's cup holder so your 40-ounce bottle can ride securely alongside you, 'cause nothing ruins a car ride faster than when your drink won't fit.
Its adjustable base extends to fit the size of your current cup holder, and then has another base on top for your drink to fit into. It fits 32-ounce and 40-ounce bottles.
I've been wanting one of these for a while, and finally, after one too many times trying to balance my coffee on top of the cup holder...and then on top of my dashboard...only for it to fall pitifully to the ground, I bit the bullet. It's been worth every penny. My mug is secure, safe, and easily in arms reach, and it even has a little opening for my mug's handle. I love this thing, and I'm already budgeting for another one so my coffee and water can ride side-by-side.
Promising review: "I bought this for my boyfriend who has a 40-ounce HydroFlask that doesn’t fit his cup holder, so it just rolls around his floorboards and he usually forgets it in the car. This is such an intelligent design, well-crafted and thoughtful. The twist-to-adjust base is genius. It also has a notch for cups with handles. Amazingly well thought out. It fits perfectly, it’s sturdy, and I couldn’t be happier about my purchase. Definitely worth it and solves the issue with a perfect design." —Sharon
Swigzy is a small business that makes expandable cup holder adaptors for your car.
Get it from Amazon for $26.99 (available in two colors).
7. A set of affordable and ridiculously popular wireless Bluetooth earbuds that'll help you escape from a stressful day into an audiobook, podcast, or your favorite music. Since they're waterproof, you can even bring them in the shower or bath!
They come with a wireless charging case that provides up to 14 hours of charge (with the earbuds able to play for 4+ hours with each full charge). The earbuds also have a built-in mic so you can talk on the phone.
Promising review: "I LOVE MY EARBUDS!!! Finally wireless Bluetooth earbuds that have excellent sound and seem to be top quality for the price. I have shopped and shopped for weeks and feel so very fortunate to have found these little treasures. So easy to pair with my smartphone and right away I could hear beautiful crisp sound. And my calls are crystal clear too. I use these earbuds at work to help me decrease my stress while I concentrate on my projects. Everything feels so sturdy and expensive." —Nikki S.
Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in five colors).
8. A ChomChom pet hair remover to get rid of the pet hair coating your house so effectively that you'll understand why it has over 100,000 5-star ratings. It requires *no* sticky papers and collects all the hair in a chamber for you to easily dump out once you're done. It's easier on your wallet, better for the earth, and works so well that it's vouched for by thousands of reviewers — what's there to lose?
Promising review: "I am allergic to cats so here I am with two cats who shed a ton. Their hair is covering all the furniture. I have special pet covers on my bed to protect my comforter but I hate having to sleep under it since my cats sleep on my bed. I have tried so many cat hair remover brushes, gloves, sponges that never worked. I was ready to shave the cats and call it a day. Then along comes the ChomChom brush. It not only has the lint roller but a bar that collects the hair. I love the little hairball container of the roller so I don't have to spend time cleaning off the lint brush. I can't believe this product works! I have an off-white couch and I didn't realize how much hair there was. After I used it, my couch looked lighter in color. I got my comforter cleaned off in minutes. It's a simple and inexpensive way to cure your pet hair woes." —Dondi
Get it from Amazon for $24.99 when you clip the coupon for $5 off.
9. An MVP mug warmer so you can take your leeeeisurely time drinking your bev of choice while it stays the perfect drinking temperature throughout the whole day.
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Jenae Sitzes has this and loves it: "I finally decided to buy one of these for myself, and based on all the reviews, I was pretty confident I'd soon be kicking myself for not getting it sooner. That proved to be true: This thing not only looks good, but works great for keeping my coffee warm all day long (because yes, I'm one of those people that'll sip on coffee until 5 p.m., all right!!). I was kind of worried it'd be too small for some of my larger mugs, but the center plate is bigger than expected and accommodated every mug in my (very eclectic) collection perfectly. I can confirm that flat-bottomed mugs are the best option for using with this warmer as they do stay hotter, but it still keeps my concave-bottom mugs warm enough for my taste. Also, I looove how sleek the white version looks on my white desk, and the auto-shutoff function is a nice safety feature as an absent-minded person."
Promising review: "THIS IS A GAME-CHANGER. This little device makes sure that whenever I reach for my mug, I'm met with warm tea no matter what! I was VERY skeptical because I have a lot of handmade mugs, but they fit perfectly and stay warm." —Ash
Get it from Amazon for $16.82+ (available in eight styles).
10. An oil-free, microfine Urban Decay makeup setting spray that'll have your makeup looking as perfect at the end of the day as it did when you applied it that morning. It promises to extend makeup wear to 16 hours, though reviewers say it works for even longer — and lasts through sleep, sobbing, swimming, and more.
Promising review: "I fell face first into ocean water, and my makeup still looked amazing. Literally expected my makeup to be completely gone by the time I got to my car because of how completely soaked I was. NOPE! And I still got my makeup complimented after! Lives up to the hype! Ocean: 0, Urban Decay Finishing Spray: 1." —Darlyn
Get it from Amazon for $16+ (available in two sizes).
11. An Apple AirTag tracker tile you can attach to your wallet, keys, car, purse, and pets so you can track their location in the encrypted Find My app if they're ever lost. And when an item's misplaced, the app will make the attached AirTag beep until it's found. Crises adverted forever.
Promising review: "We have had our vehicles stolen a couple of times from our apartment building. Woke up one day to go to work, and the truck and trailer were gone. Called the cops who couldn’t do much at the time. We hopped in our family vehicle and followed where the AirTag said it was located. After about an hour, we tracked down and recovered all our stuff. We would have never found anything without these." —Kimberly Bishop
Get a pack of four from Amazon for $89.
12. A pair of comfy period-proof underwear designed to hold two tampons' worth of blood (which washes right out with water)! They're a *welcome* alternative to bulky pads (or having to worry about tampon leakage). Plus, they'll save you money since you won't have to deal with disposable menstrual products anymore. In a word, IDEAL.
BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord loves these: "These are ideal for overnight protection and for people who are worried about leakage during sports or physical activities. I personally always wear either these period-proof undies when I go on runs on my period, and it has been a MASSIVE godsend. 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."
Psst — reviewers love these undies, but suggest sizing up!
Promising review: "It took me a while to finally give in and buy these, because I wasn’t sure if they would work. I am kicking myself for letting them sit in the cart for that long, while I spent hideous amounts of money on disposable products that are freaking uncomfortable torture devices that let you down when you need them most. These undies are SO. WONDERFUL. I could cry at this point. I tried these for the first time this week. One of my worse, heavier monthly rounds. I crossed my fingers, packed lots of extra pads in case they didn’t work, and dove into my hectic day. I forgot I was wearing them. No crinkle puff-butt discomfort. No running for the bathroom. They didn’t even leak overnight, which, for me, is unheard of. I’m never going back." —Blythe
Get it from Amazon for $9.90+ (available in women's sizes XS–2XL, in plus sizes, in four colors, and in various pack size combos).
13. A 10-foot lightning cable so you can scroll TikToks without having to hang upside down from your bed like a bat so that your phone will keep charging.
Promising review: "You can never go wrong with extra-long charging cables! My wife and I use these for charging our phones on our nightstands so we can use the phones in bed without over stretching shorter cables. The braided cables are nice and the red connectors add a little pop of color. We’ve had other brands of cables fall apart at the connector in a short amount of time but these seem pretty solid." —Mr. D
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in five colors and five sizes).
14. The cult-famous Essence Lash Princess mascara that gives truly dramatic length without clumping or flaking. It's cruelty-free, has over *200,000* 5-star ratings, and is less than $5. What more could you ask for?
Promising review: "I am a makeup artist. This mascara outperforms nearly every other mascara I have used, and I am 55 and have purchased and used an innumerable amount of drugstore and specialty mascaras. All the high priced ones are SUPPOSED to do what this very quiet, low marketed very black mascara does; coats every lash, thickens, and lengthens every time and for this price?!?! Sssshhh, don't tell anyone, lol." —Laura Price
Get it from Amazon for $4.99.
And check out our full Essence Lash Princess Mascara review for more details.
15. A Tide stain-removing pen small enough to keep in your bag while you're on the go, because you never know when you might spill coffee or food on your shirt. They may be little, but trust me, they pack a HUGE punch — I swear by these myself.
Promising review: "Liquid unicorn magic for the clumsy. These were a lifesaver. I was walking to the bus and decided it was a great decision to drink coffee while walking. Like a scene from an infomercial, I spilled coffee all over my white shirt. Yes, the classic coffee on the white shirt. Luckily I had one of these in my bag (I put one in each of my most-used purses in anticipation of my clumsiness). I went into a store bathroom and quickly scrubbed the Tide To-Go on my shirt. All of the coffee blobs went away and once the awkward wet splotches dried up, my shirt was perfectly white again. You've got yourself a big fan, Tide." —NAD
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $7.74.
16. A sturdy, lightweight eight-compartment pill organizer for consolidating your prescriptions and just-in-case medicines to keep in your bag, so if you get a surprise migraine (ugh) or forgot to take your morning medication, you'll be covered.
Promising review: "LOVE THESE! They are perfect in every way. It's the pill organizer box I didn't know I needed. They are durable, easy to use, and waterproof! The compartments are a good size and it fits nicely into my bag. I am going on a five-week trip and need to take six different prescription meds and supplements with me. I'm happy to say that I will be well organized with these pill boxes." —Amazon Customer
Get a three-pack from Amazon for $7.99.
17. A rose gold FLAMELESS rechargeable electric lighter so you’ll never burn your fingers when you're just trying to light a candle. Bonus: It's better for the environment since you won't be wasting gas on disposable lighters anymore!
BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord has this lighter and loves it. She writes: "This was SO EASY to use — not to mention super safe! I'm a big weenie about fire (lol, self-preservation) so I've always stuck to extended arm gas lighters, but this is much better for the environment (plus cuter), so I feel a lot better about using it."
Promising review: "Wow. This thing is amazing. Small and so easy to use. My husband kept saying it won’t actually light anything and was blown away when it did. We lit candles and paper to use as tinder with absolutely no effort. No fuel needed. Just a quick recharging. And no waste in throwing away those huge and never easy to use butane sticks. Love love it. Easy buying process so I would recommend everyone buy one." —Diane Bold
Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in five colors).
18. A reusable smart notebook that'll change the lives of students, writers, list-makers, artists, or office workers (the list goes on). It allows you to scan your used pages so your writing will be saved forever on your device. Then you can clear the pages and start again!
You'll save money from not buying tons of different notebooks, and it'll help the environment by using a sustainable tech option instead of paper. Each notebook comes with a microfiber cloth and one black Pilot FriXion erasable pen — though these colored erasable pens also come highly recommended.
Promising review: "I love this notebook. It was gifted to me and I immediately bought it as a gift for two other people. It is so easy to use and has every feature you need! If you're like me and prefer to handwrite your notes and want an easy way to transfer them to a digital form, this is for you. I use this for work and school. Great to use for online math homework. It has the capability to text search your handwritten notes so everything I save is easy to find. You can send PDFs to almost anything — email, Dropbox, Google Drive, text, iCloud, etc. (The app is free and very intuitive). Plus, this means I don't have to buy new notebooks anymore because I can reuse every page in my Rocketbook (of which there are more than enough to take notes through a whole class or meeting without running out of space). So, not only do I save money, I also save a TON of paper." —Madison MacLeod
Get it from Amazon for $19.69+ (available in executive and letter sizes, which have 36 and 32 pages respectively, and in 18 colors).
19. A prescription-strength Differin retinoid gel to promote cell turnover, reduce inflammation, and help clear breakouts. Retinoids are essentially the gold standard of skincare, so this is a no-brainer for anyone with dull or acne-prone skin (or if you just want to elevate your skincare game).
Promising reviews: "Has completely transformed my skin. I used to get hormonal acne every single month, I still get it now but far less often and severely. Differin has really made a big difference on my quality of life. I have sensitive skin, so I only use it a couple of times a week and always over a light layer of lotion. When I first started using it, my acne did get worse for about a month, and then magically one day, my skin looked amazing. It's worth a try for sure!" —Britt
"I have literally struggled with acne since I was in fourth grade. Often I'd get really deep painful cystic acne which left terrible scars, but other times, I'd get tons of smaller pimples that left their mark long after the pimple was gone. It was nonstop, and I tried nearly everything. I’ve had one blemish appear in the five months since I started Differin, and amazingly, it was gone in a day, and didn’t leave a scar!! FYI, I have sensitive, combination skin that likes to alternate between being brittle dry and baby oil slick." —Angelique
Get it from Amazon for $13.47 (available as a tube or pump, and in 30-, 60-, 90-, or 180-day quantities).
20. A bagel guillotine designed to make bagel slicing easier and safer, so you and even your kiddo can quickly make a sandwich without having to worry about an accident (because this bread is delicious, but literally round).
Promising review: "I had previously considered a bagel slicer to be a frivolous food preparation tool, and an extra item to clutter up the kitchen counter. However, I changed my entire point of view after a particular painful incident. While slicing a crusty bagel and applying a little extra pressure on the knife, the knife slipped and instead took a hunk out of my thumb. Since we do buy bagels on a regular basis, this scary and painful situation caused me to re-think about the usefulness of a bagel slicer. If I need to use a kitchen tool that offers safety from an accidental mishap of a sharp serrated knife, then it’s not a frivolous purchase at all. It is instead an intelligent decision and a worthwhile tool. I use this bagel slicer on a consistent basis.
"This bagel slicer functions perfectly. The blade pushes down effortlessly and slices our bagels right down the middle. This eliminates my lop-sided slicing especially with those hard crusty bagels. There is no longer a risk of cutting myself, not even with shaky hands. This entire task is a very smooth operation that only takes a couple of minutes to slice through a dozen bagels, which is a lot faster than when I sliced them all by hand. I could not be happier with the purchase of this bagel slicer. Its sleek design is all about safety as well as superior performance, and with extra consideration for the ease of cleaning. I cannot find a single fault in the construction, with its carefully thought out details. It’s a very effective tool and for me it’s a practical addition to my kitchenware." —Careful 'n Selective
Get it from Amazon for $19.46+ (available in four colors).
21. A self-aerating, self-watering pot that'll prevent even the deadliest of plant killers amongst us from overwatering our plants. The pot sports spout-like tabs at the bottom, so you can water your greenery from the bottom up, allowing your seedlings to draw moisture as they need it without the risk of root rot, mold, or fungus.
Promising review: "Compared to so many other plant pots online, these are an absolute bargain. However the price is only half the story; these pots are extremely well-designed for indoor use. They have a bottom 'saucer' that can actually hold an extra inch or two of runoff. The main pot has 4 hollow legs that snap into the bottom part and has drainage holes both on the bottom of the main pot and on the legs. The other thing that sets these pots apart from all of the competitors is the tab that snaps onto the bottom saucer, allowing you to water the plant from the bottom up once the roots have fully colonized the pot. I haven't seen anything like this in the 20+ years I've been growing all kinds of plants and cactus. Instead of running water from the top and losing the nutrients and minerals in the soil to runoff, you can water from below via the tab and let the hollow legs with the furthest roots suck the water up into the soil. I'm used to putting a pot into a large and wide bowl and watering from the bowl, but even then you end up losing a lot of nutrients once you pull the pot out. It's wild to me how expensive anything other than the cheapest, junk bulk pots are, so the affordability of these is a huge relief. I will certainly be buying more. —Dave
Get it from Amazon for $23.97+ (available in two sizes and five colors).
22. A practical robotic vacuum with nearly 45,000 5-star ratings, because it'll handle one of your least favorite tasks — and you can just lay on the couch (or do literally anything else but vacuum) while it's working. IDK about you, but this is pretty much my dream.
It comes with a remote you can use to control it as it works.
Promising review: "He is my natural-born son and I would cry hot tears of sorrow if anything were to ever happen to him. Ok, so histrionics aside, I really really love this guy. This has been one of the best purchases I have made this year (if not ever) and I truly do think of it as an investment in myself and my mental health. I am lazy and hate vacuuming. But this guy? This little guy will just lightly whizz around the house over and over again, sometimes lightly bumping into things, sometimes jetting off into another room...just slowly but surely gathering up all the random dust, hair and other detritus that you don't even know about and might not be able to get to with a traditional vacuum. My life is so much more at ease knowing I can clean without lifting so much as a finger." —Jules
Get it from Amazon for $139.78+ (available in two colors).
23. A stainless-steel tongue scraper to get rid of the film on your tongue that's probably contributing to breath odor, not to mention just plain uncomfy inside your mouth. This thing is so effective, one reviewer says they can now taste flavors they'd never picked up on before, including the taste of water.
Promising review: "I have been an avid Amazon shopper for years. Never once have I (selfishly) written a review for a product. After purchasing this simple tongue scraper, I am now ending that streak. For YEARS, my tongue had been a whiteish-covered organ. It was more white-covered than pink. It looked like it had been born permanently stained with streaks of vanilla ice cream. I secretly envied the wet, pink, glistening tongues of others. Over the years and with countless attempts of desperation, I scrubbed and scrubbed my tongue with the fronts and backs of toothbrushes, all to no avail. Until tonight. As I pulled the gentle scraper down across my tongue, I couldn't believe my eyes. I HAD FINALLY UNCOVERED WHAT MY SOUL HAS CRIED FOR FOR YEARS — A PINKISH-RED TONGUE! [Short version]: BUY THIS SCRAPER. It will take years off your tongue and add them back upon your life." —Stewart Clyde
Dr. Tung's is a small biz that makes breath-improving dental products.
Get it from Amazon for $8.47 (also available in a pack of two and 12).
24. A wedge doorstop alarm for added security at hotels or Airbnbs in unfamiliar locations, and even for some extra peace of mind at home. It'll block any intruders from opening your door — and set off an ear-piercing, continuous alarm.
It requires no wiring, just an 9V battery.
Promising review: "Travel must-have. I use this traveling, and it provides extra peace of mind in motel rooms considering I'm a cheapskate and stay in dives and my dog is getting so old he is likely to refer any criminal who breaks and enters to me for further processing. Works well, as a startled maid in a West Virginia motel can attest when she thought I had checked out and unlocked the door to clean. I gave the second one to my sister, who uses it at home." —QuintessentiallyYours
Get it from Amazon for $13.25.
25. A dishwasher magnet to finally stop the perpetual guessing game of whether your dishes are clean or not, because you don't know and your family is no help.
Promising review: "I am sure that I have washed, washed and washed again dishes that were already clean (along with dirty dishes of course). The dishwasher is not always emptied immediately after running a cycle and because of that, my family has VERY often mixed dirty with clean, and vice versa. We needed to find a way to 'remember' and this was a great solution. So glad to have this sticking on my dishwasher." —T. W. Barton
Get it from Amazon for $7.97+ (available in three colors/finishes).
26. Some dentist-recommended Crest whitening strips for removing up to 20 years of stains if you feel self-conscious about smiling because of your yellow teeth. With no-slip grip and advanced seal technology that molds the strip comfortably to your teeth, these truly are the comfiest and most effective strips on the market.
The pack comes with 20 30-minute treatments, and two hourlong treatments. The strips are also enamel-safe!
Folks, these are not the gloppy whitening strips of your childhood that slid all around your mouth and had you spitting out globs of product every few minutes so you wouldn't swallow it. I know this because I grew up using those exact strips to treat my hereditarily, naturally-kinda-yellow teeth. I eventually swore off whitening strips because they were so awful and uncomfortable. Ten years later, I decided to give at-home whitening another try since I now drink, like, a million cups of coffee a day, which obviously did nothing to help my yellow teeth lol. Long story short, I was FLOORED when I tried these strips. They may or may not be the best beauty development of the 21st century. These things stay put with literally zero gloppy residue, no spitting or readjusting required. They work so well, I'm almost resentful ~kids these days~ won't experience how absurd at-home whiteners used to be lol. Anyway, they're so comfortable that the 30 minutes or an hour you have them on zips by, so that by the time you're through, your teeth look whiter with virtually zero effort on your part. Can I nominate this for some sort of award??
BTW: If your teeth feel sensitive while you're using the strips (mine did), just take a break for a few days before starting them again.
Get a 22-count pack from Amazon for $45.99.
27. A bestselling microwave pasta cooker with over 9,000 5-star ratings that you just add water and pasta to, stick in the microwave for 12 minutes, and enjoy. It'll help you save time — and water!
It can make one to four servings of pasta, individual servings of rice, lasagna noodles, and gluten-free pasta. The lid doubles as a sieve and helps you drain the pasta once you're all done.
Promising review: "This is the first time I've taken the time to write a review for anything I've purchased from Amazon. I live alone and my schedule gets me out of the door about 1 p.m. and back home between 10 and 10:30 p.m. I have a great 15-minute pasta sauce recipe from Cook's Illustrated that's fast and tasty but pulling out the big pot, filling it up, waiting for the water to boil, dropping the pasta and waiting for it to finish really meant that this was something I had to prepare in advance and reheat when I got home. Not anymore. I've owned this Fasta Pasta maker for over four months now and I highly recommend it. I measure out the pasta, put in the water, drop in the pasta, put it in the microwave and set it for 15 minutes. While it's cooking away, I make my sauce, and both are done at the same time. A healthy meal in a short amount of time with minimal clean-up. It absolutely works as advertised. If it disappeared, I would immediately purchase another. Buy it, you won't be disappointed." —DokRok5150
Get it from Amazon for $17.99.
28. A handheld PureWine Wand that helps filter out the histamines and sulfites in wine that cause headaches and hangovers, so you can worry a little less about one (1) drink rendering you as good as lifeless tomorrow. The wand also helps restore oxidized wine, so you won't have to throw away half-full open bottles.
Promising review: "OMG!!!! This works. I love wine, but have terrible allergies to the histamines, sulfites, and preservatives in wine. I actually use one wand for two glasses of wine. I was very skeptical, but it works like a dream! Thank you PureWine. This is really a breakthrough for me." —Penny Froh
Pure Wine is a small biz whose products aim to help prevent wine headaches.
Get a three-pack from Amazon for $11.99 (also available in packs of eight, 24, 48, and 72.
29. A glare-free, waterproof Kindle Paperwhite whose ability to hold *literally* thousands of books without any added weight or bulk will change the game for bookworms. You can take it on the go without ever having to choose between multiple books, which even physical book-loving readers will love (as a former hard copy book devotee, you can take it from me).
The Kindle also may be even easier on your eyes, with adjustable text sizing, fonts, and layouts, plus a warm light setting so your eyes never hurt from reading (and your circadian rhythm won't get thrown off before bed). Its charge lasts weeks (plural!), and since it's waterproof, you can take it in the bathtub or pool.
As a previously longtime skeptic of e-reading, I finally decided to buy a Kindle — and it has, no exaggeration, revolutionized my life. I love mine for so many reasons — it's truly helped me incorporate my love of reading into my often hectic life, and all my titles literally live inside of this half-pound wonder gadget, so I can switch between books super easily. I only wish I hadn't waited so long to take the plunge. BTW, I'm also obsessed with the Libby app, which allows you to check out e-books from your local library on your Kindle!
Promising review: "By far, the best Kindle e-book reader! Our family has had many of the Kindle readers over the years starting with the first edition. This one with the larger reading screen, whiter clearer imaging, and a great deal faster is just lovely! In my opinion, this is truly a Paperwhite that feels like a good book and reads far better than any soft cover novel could offer." —Kindle Customer
Get it from Amazon for $139.99+ (available in three colors, with or without lockscreen ads, an 8GB or 16GB version, and with 3 free months of Kindle Unlimited).
30. A pack of slow cooker liners that'll make preparing food and cleaning up as 👏 easy 👏 as 👏 possible. Just discard the liner once you're finished, 'cause why scrub anything clean if you don't have to?
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Elizabeth Lilly says, "I have a thing for slow cookers because they’re *incredibly* helpful — but cleaning that huge stoneware is a total nightmare and, honestly, keeps me from using it as often as I should. Years ago I picked up a box of Reynolds slow cooker liners and have been using them since. They make cleanup SO EASY that I feel a little guilty about it. And I don’t have a dishwasher, so that’s a pretty big deal. I made some delicious slow-cooker bread using the liner instead of parchment paper, with no effect on the taste of the bread! I’ve also used it for chili, soup, barbecued pork, and other substantially messier recipes with no problem. Thanks to these babies, I see many more slow cooker meals in my future."
Get six liners from Amazon for $3.48 (also available in a pack of 48, a smaller size available in a pack of five, and a bundle with both sizes).
31. A Snuggle Puppy with a realistic heartbeat that's comforting to anxious and lonely dogs when they curl up next to it. It's especially helpful for lil' angels in new homes, or who are crate training, have separation anxiety, or get nervous traveling.
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Samantha Wieder gave the Snuggle Puppy to her new pup, and it made a world of a difference: "Back in 2020, my family made a wonderful decision to get an adorable Havanese puppy named Bailey. He slept like an absolute angel the first night we brought him home so when he kept us up for six. whole. hours the night after and wouldn't stop crying the next day, we knew we needed to try something fast. A family friend recommended the Snuggle Puppy. Within a half hour of putting the little heart ticker into the stuffed toy and putting it in Bailey's crate, he was quiet and fast asleep while cuddling up to his new toy.
"Two years later, the Snuggle Puppy is still Bailey's favorite toy — we just don't keep the heart ticker in there anymore. He has an entire crate of toys he BARELY touches solely because he loves the Snuggle Puppy so much. It is on the pricey side for a dog toy and he's currently on his fourth Snuggle Puppy because he's chewed off the ears and noses on the other ones, but seeing how attached he is to the puppy and how happy it makes him, it's 100% worth it. Truly cannot recommend this enough."
Get it from Amazon for $39.95+ (available in six colors and in a pack of two).
32. An easy-to-use L'Oreal root concealing spray that covers roots in literally seconds in case a trip to the salon just isn't in the cards this month. Plus, this video of Eva Longoria demonstrating how to use it is truly one for the books.
That said, gray hair is gorgeous, so let those silvery strands shine! At the end of the day, it's whatever makes YOU feel best.
Promising review: "This product is terrific for hiding the pesky gray hairs that start to emerge 1–2 weeks after coloring my hair. I have dark hair, and a lot of gray around my forehead and temple areas, so any gray hairs are beyond obvious. Once they start to peek out, I use this product and I can last another couple of weeks before coloring." —Carissa K
Get it from Amazon for $9.97 (available in eight colors and in packs of two).
33. A Chefman compact air fryer so you can have all the crispy food you want, from chicken wings to veggies and baked goods, without the oil normally needed for frying. TBH, it really is as amazing as it sounds.
You just have to preheat, dump in your ingredients, and that's literally it.
All I can say is I finally caved and got an air fryer, and it has changed my life. Trust me, it's worth every penny.
Promising review: "Hands-down best air fryer, and I will tell you why. I’m 59, old-school and like to keep it simple but I also enjoy having the latest and greatest. This is ridiculously easy to use, so easy to clean and the quality is top notch. The controls could not be easier. I cooked frozen french fries in this thing. Amazing! In the oven it takes 20 minutes, it was 10 minutes with the air fryer and halfway through it has this shake alert so you can pull it out shake it around. They turned out perfect. You will be surprised just how little oil you need. Clean up is a breeze….pull the basket, remove the rack and wash. It’s not going to be like deep frying but honestly I’m from the South, I grew up on fried foods in the cast iron skillet and fried chicken in this thing comes in at a very close second. I cooked red potatoes and a pork tenderloin and it was better than in my cast-iron skillet. And seriously! Check out this price! What’s not to love about this thing! Nothing. Absolutely nothing! Get yourself an air fryer cookbook to really get a lot of use out of this. Healthier than frying, great price, easy to clean. This is the one you want." —Brenda Miller
Get it from Amazon for $75.97+ (available in three sizes).
34. A comfy, ergonomic Trtl neck pillow that won't take up any extra space in your carry-on luggage like those big, puffy travel pillows do. It's scientifically proven (!) to prevent stiff necks and sore shoulders, so you can actually rest comfortably while you're sleeping upright, and it also doubles as a scarf. (Because good GRIEF, planes are COLD!)
It also easily attaches to backpacks and luggage handles (see the photo on the right), weighs less than half a pound, and is machine-washable!
Promising review: "I can't stop recommending this pillow to all of my friends! It has let me comfortably sleep on flights that take place on the most uncomfortable airplane seats. On long flights, I always need to prop up my hand and I rest my head on it. But this method always ends with my arm falling asleep and I end up waking up every 30 minutes. Now this pillow provides that exact same support without needing my arms to prop me up! It's small enough to fit in your bag and doesn't take up much space." —Simona Krifman
Get it from Amazon for $59.99 (available in four colors).
35. A portable TheraGun massage gun so you can massage your tense, sore body and actually get some relief — it penetrates 60% deeper into muscles than a typical vibration device. Just saying, it's also one of Oprah's favorite things.
I recently had the *unparalleled* pleasure of using the Theragun for the first time. I initially was skeptical (like usual lol) that it would make much of a difference. I had a lot of shoulder pain from tight, clenched muscles that seemed to be getting worse and worse, and made it difficult to even sleep. When I turned it on, it felt a little strange at first — like a high-speed percussion that seemed to be flattening my muscles, but weirdly didn't really hurt. I spent a few minutes on each of my shoulders, and turned the Theragun off to discover that my previously clenched muscles felt completely liquid and at-ease. My pain was gone and my shoulders felt knot-free like I was a kid again. Of course, more than the knots, my real issue is storing tension in my shoulders, so it's not a permanent solution — a couple of months since then, I can feel the muscles knotting in my shoulders again. But! I feel sure and relieved that another Theragun session will clear that out again. I don't believe in miracles but this is a miracle. The definition of splurge-worthy.
Get it from Amazon for $144+ (available in two colors and in two versions).
36. Quick-acting Nizoral dandruff shampoo that's clinically proven to relieve dandruff by getting rid of the fungus that causes it, instead of just masking the symptoms. You can see results within 1–2 uses.
I get dandruff from time to time, and when I do the flakes are stubborn and hard to get rid of. Nizoral is a godsend and the only thing I will use for getting rid of it. Because it's antifungal, it actually gets at the root of the problem so you get fast relief. I make sure I never run out — it's the only thing that'll take care of my dandruff effectively and quickly.
Promising review: "MIRACLE PRODUCT! If you have a flaky scalp from dandruff, BUY THIS. I was about to go to the dermatologist if this stuff didn’t work. Thank goodness I saved myself hundreds of dollars by giving this product a shot. I used it four of five times (over a month) and it cleared my scalp almost completely. One more use and my scalp will be 120% healed! This stuff blew my mind. Totally worth it." —chris
Get it from Amazon for $15.47.
37. A nonstick rice cooker reviewers love SO much that one literally had a couples photo shoot with theirs. It comes with a steaming tray so you can steam meat and veggies at the same time as your rice.
I mean, just look at the happy couple.
It can make up to eight cups of cooked rice, and includes a steam tray, serving spatula, and measuring cup. It also has a delay timer function so you can schedule it to prepare meals up to 15 hours in advance. It's also great for cooking soups, stews, chili, and oatmeal, and reheating leftovers.
Promising review: "It has been years since had a rice cooker, and this makes rice even better than I remember — certainly better than when I used a pot. There is absolutely no mess, no bubbles, no overflow. The rice is GORGEOUS when done and slides right out of the nonstick pot. All I have to do is wipe the cooking pot with a soapy sponge, there is nothing to scrub! I pour the rice and water in, push ON, and know that I have exactly 30 minutes until the rice is perfect. I could not be happier with this purchase." —Cynthia Corral
Get it from Amazon for $29.92+ (available in two colors and two versions).
38. A classic, cult-fave Aztec Secret healing clay mask with 100% calcium bentonite clay folks call incredible for its ability to deep clean pores and help fight acne and hyperpigmentation. People love it for their face and even for clarifying their hair and body!
Promising reviews: "A staple in my home. This is the best 'pulling' mask that I've ever come across. You can use it with water or with apple cider vinegar (ACV). I use ACV because it makes the mask more intense and pulls more stuff out of my pores. If you have blackheads, get this now! It will pull that stuff out. It will make your face red for a little while afterward but my redness goes away in an hour or so. But keep in mind, it's 'pulling' so it's going to be drawing blood to the surface. It doesn't necessarily mean you're allergic to the product or too sensitive to use it. I hope you find it to be the excellent product that I do." —Heather Newsome
"I used this product as a 'shampoo' mask for my natural, type 4 hair. (I mix it with water and apple cider vinegar.) It removes all of my product build-up while also giving me definition. It’s now one of my go-to products." —lynn brashears
Get it from Amazon for $14.95.
Learn more about the Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay in our deep dive!
39. A Dawn dishwashing spray that cuts through grease and lifts grime with the power of an overnight soak in just a few minutes. It doesn't need water until you're ready to rinse it off: It activates instantly when you spray it on your dishes. Our very own knight in shining armor, especially for those crusted-over pans you've been scared to tackle.
Promising reviews: "I was skeptical at how quickly this would work on pans and it is really amazing! It makes clean up quick and easy." —Jilly P
"I use this all the time now. Just squirt into pans or dishes that need extra attention and leave it for a while. Come back and you can literally just wash the pan and put it away. If it is a really baked-on, leave it overnight. I have found it always comes off. Also been using for a stain removal and so far it has worked every time!" —Keg
Get a set with a spray and three refills from Amazon for $16.88.
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