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1. A cuticle oil because the secret to growing long and strong nails starts at the base! This oil is packed to the brim with sweet almond oil, vitamin E, and jojoba to nourish the cuticle and moisturize the nail beds.
Promising review: "This product is amazing. I've always had acrylic or dipped nails because my real nails have always been brittle and always break and peel. I decided to give my nails a break and wanted to try and grow them out. I can't even believe the outcome! They are stronger than ever and growing! I really wish I had taken a before pic to show the difference!" —JOE D.
Get it from Amazon for $9.90.
2. A no-scrub weekly shower spray that's pretty much the epitome of cleaning with ease. You can apply this bleach-free spray wherever you see built-up grime and let it sit overnight. The next day, simply rinse the solution with water, et voilà, say goodbye to everything from soap scum to hard water stains.
Promising review: "We cannot BEGIN to tell you what a lifesaver this is! We have two old fiberglass tubs with vinyl shower enclosures that no matter what amount of scrubbing we have done with everything from bleach to cleanser to vinegar and baking soda would NOT come clean. After I took my shower last night, I sprayed down the tub and walls. Within minutes, all the built-up water deposits and dirt and grime began to melt away in front of my eyes. I left it on overnight, and when I got up this morning, it did not look like the same tub and shower. This product is a godsend, especially for old folks like us who have difficulty getting down on our hands and knees and scrubbing anything. More importantly, it performs as advertised. We plan on using it as part of our weekly cleanup routine, in addition to purchasing the Wet and Forget Mold and Mildew Remover for use on the vinyl siding of our house. This is truly an overnight sensation!" —Amazon Customer
"I tried everything under the sun to clean the bottom of the shower. This product was the only thing that worked. Have recommended to several people since I used it the first time." —Cassie lee
Get it from Amazon for $19.54.
3. A pack of dishwasher cleaning tablets, because gunk buildup is almost inevitable when dealing with the one machine that washes allllll your dishes. Simply throw a tablet into the wash once a month to make sure that you're not defeating the purpose of your "sanitize" cycle when looking to get your plates and glasses crystal clear.
Promising review: "Convenient, easy, quick way to keep the dishwasher fresh and working at peak." —Amazon Customer
"I rarely post reviews, but this stuff has completely changed our lives. Our dishwasher, utensils, plates, and glasses were covered with dry scale, and nothing we tried came close to helping. After using the tablets three times, our dishwasher looks like new; our glasses are sparkling like fine china, and everything else looks fabulous. Highly recommend, worth every penny, best product BY FAR!!! One great advantage is you can use it with your dishes. Some other products are used to clean the dishwasher but not to clean dishes and glasses. Buy this, you will be blown away!!! It is astounding!" —Jenny
Get a pack of six tablets from Amazon for $8.99.
4. And some washing machine cleaning tablets to give your washing machine the same treatment! This is perfect if, despite your best efforts, your clothes have been coming out of the wash smelling...damp lately.
They're safe to use with pretty much any type of washer: HE or regular, top-loading and front-loading.
Promising review: "Used this product to remove the musty mildew smell in my washer, and it works amazing. Pop one tablet in the wash bin and turn on the cleaning cycle and let the magic begin. Was amazed at how dirty the water was while it was working. Will buy again." —Amazon Customer
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $10.16.
5. A bottle of Olaplex No. 3 that has the brand's proprietary bond-building technology to strengthen broken strands and add structure to chemically treated hair!
I went from very dark brown/almost black Asian hair to platinum blonde, a color I've maintained for more than four years. I truly believe the only reason I still have hair on my head is because 1. my colorist is amazing and 2. Olaplex. Despite having pretty strong hair, I remember globs of it breaking off in the shower right after I bleached my mane. In a panic, I bought a bottle of Olaplex, and my hair has been thanking me ever since. I hate how expensive a single small bottle is, but I truly can't be without this. It's reduced breakage and brittleness, minimized frizziness, and just generally helped my hair look healthy.
Get it from Amazon for $30.
My colleague (pictured above) also swears by this stuff. Check out her Olaplex review here for more deets and some before and afters that'll make you buy this in bulk.
6. A box of cleaning K-Cups so that you'll never have to run the risk of tasting the flavor of your coffee from yesterday in today's coffee. This is also great for maintaining and descaling your machine!
Promising review: "Thought I was having problems with my machine. Used two cups to flush the entire coffee maker out, and it started working like new. Totally satisfied!" —Dara Pazooki
Get a box of six pods from Amazon for $9.95.
7. A teeth-whitening pen that whitens your teeth four to eight shades in about 20 quick sessions. These are pretty gentle on the teeth, too, so you should be able to enjoy your hot or iced beverages while using this pen.
Promising review: "I was hesitant to try a new teeth-whitening product after using harsh whitening strips that caused pain and lingering sensitivity. But, as a coffee and red wine drinker, I wanted to find a solution. This teeth whitening pen is terrific. Easy to use, works well, and does not have the downside of either the strips or the $450 option at the dentist. I also really love this product since whitening my front teeth is the objective. It is a great value as I anticipate the two pens that are included will last one year. I will definitely buy this again and am very happy to recommend it." —Rebecca Shehee
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $13.59 (originally $19.99).
8. A box of pore-tightening, skin-lifting face masks that may exaggerate fine lines and wrinkles whilst on, but once washed off, will make your skin look as plumped and moisturized as it would after an actual in-person facial.
Promising review: "I have never written a review before, but I am compelled to do so now. Let’s start with what my 41-year-old face looked like. I had bumps, tiny bumps all over my skin, especially my forehead. My skin NEVER felt smooth even with the prescriptions I was given to help with these tiny bumps. Rosacea=bad, bad, bad. So bad that it was actually causing my cheeks to have what appeared to be thickening skin. Wrinkles, some that were quite deep. My pores were friggin huge and getting bigger day by day it seemed like. I know that it says to use this product every three days. I chose to go with every single day for the first box of eight. The results were so amazing I decided on every day for the second box. Even more amazing results. EVERY SINGLE ISSUE LISTED ABOVE NO LONGER EXISTS!!!! I moisturize deeply after rinsing, and my face looks absolutely amazing. My face did not even look like this at 30. I am hooked, and I will be buying no less than three packs every single payday so I can stock up on this stuff in case they ever decide to quit selling it. If I had 10 stars available to rate, I would use them and more!" —Amazon Customer
Get a box of eight masks from Amazon for $25.
9. An immunity-boosting allergy supplement if your pup is always fighting the urge to scratch at their inflamed skin! But helping soothe allergies isn't the only thing this tasty-to-them treat can do — it also works to up their immune system and gut health!
Promising review: "Absolutely the best product. It saved my itchy goldendoodle! We tried changing food, Benadryl, medicated shampoo, fish oil, everything you can imagine...nothing worked long-term. He was itching his face so badly he would make himself bleed. Had sores and scabs all over his face and neck. I bought these because they had good reviews, and I was desperate. It changed his life! He no longer scratches AT ALL! His coat looks great, and all of his sores are healed. He’s the happiest he’s been, which makes me a very happy momma. He is also very picky and never eats treats. ... He eats these every time, so that’s an added bonus!" —Darcie Nation
Get them from Amazon for $26.07.
10. A beeswax wood polisher that will make it look as though you completely renovated all the wooden cabinets in your home, when in actuality, you simply rubbed this polisher on to revive their rich hues.
Promising review: "Works as incredibly as the reviews said! Super fast, no strong smelly chemicals, amazing results!" —Michelle B
Get it from Amazon for $9.98.
11. A cruelty-free lengthening mascara that's all the rage for making your lashes look wispy and long with just a few simple strokes.
Promising review: "My sister suggested Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect, and I IMMEDIATELY fell in love. It provides dramatic length and great volume. I can honestly say I can’t stop looking at my eyelashes in the mirror every single day because of how awesome they look. Also, it is very long wearing. I go from an eight-hour work day right to the gym and sweat...and this stuff doesn’t budge! I love it!!" —Carrie E Miller
Get it from Amazon for $4.99.
12. A plant-based stainless-steel cleaner and polish, because finger stains on an active fridge are inevitable, people! Use this along with a microfiber towel and watch all your stainless steel shine as bright as new.
Promising review: "This is hands-down the only product that has ever perfectly cleaned my stainless steel appliances. It deserves 10 stars because nothing else comes close to removing streaks and toddler finger prints as easily and completely as this. I have tried for years to get my appliances to look like new. Everyone who has stainless should own this." —Danielle
Get a bottle from Amazon for $19.95.
13. A pack of AirPod cleaners so that the next time you decide to share your music with your pal, you WON'T be hit with the embarrassment of offering them an ear waxed-encrusted earbud. If you're not one for sharing your tunes, this is also great for general upkeep!
Promising review: "I bought this after seeing it on some BuzzFeed list and thinking about how gross my AirPods probably were. When they came in the mail, I used them immediately. They got all the gunk out that was in the little holes. THEN, my husband comes in and sees and wants to use them for his. I learned he has never even tried to clean his own AirPods (?!); DISGUSTING and amazing. It got everything out of his." —Amazon Customer
Get 24 from Amazon for $12.99.
14. An eco-friendly hard water stain remover, because there is nothing more difficult than reaching the higher parts of your glass shower door trying to scrub away hard water stains. This will clean them off in a flash, and also works on your faucets!
Promising review: "I love that this product is eco friendly! I wasn't scared to use the product even though I'm pregnant. The scent kind of reminds me of toothpaste and wasn't strong. I did a quick application using an old Scotch-Brite blue sponge on my bathroom shower to apply it. I left it on for about 10-15 minutes and then had my husband wash it off. He said he didn't do much scrubbing because everything just kind of came off on its own. For the corners for the shower, he used an old toothbrush to reach those difficult spots. He said those crusty areas pretty much just came off on its own with some rinsing. Amazing! I'm so glad I bought this stuff instead of some other brand I saw on Amazon which was caustic! I'd much rather wait 10 minutes for an eco-friendly nontoxic product to work. If you're on the fence about buying this, do it already! I wish I had discovered this sooner instead of dealing with a gross and embarrassing-looking shower for so long! There were a few spots I missed, or and some areas need a second application, but I expected that. It took years for all that hard water to build up; I wasn't expecting it to be gone overnight. I expect the shower to look good as new after we get to do a second application of this." —S. Ngov
Get it from Amazon for $16.99.
15. A primer with a lightweight texture that feels like a second skin, while green tea extract provides antioxidant protection and collagen helps to up the ante on collagen and elastin production!
Promising review: "I wanted to give this product 10 stars but was only limited to five. :( This stuff is AMAZING!!!! I'm almost 30, and my face has become super oily — like, I can fry chicken on it by the end of the day. So, for months I've neglected wearing any kind of foundation or makeup in general. After reading reviews, I figured I would give this a try. The glow it gives you is AWESOME!!! It makes my skin so soft. I'm probably going to wear just this and no foundation 50% of the time. After the Texas heat..and the sun..and amounts of sweat...my face was PERFECT......STILL! No oil...no smears...no pores... This is literally sent from heaven!!!! My ONLY dislike is the fact that you can't purchase this in five-gallon buckets!" —Jessica
Get it from Amazon for $15.15.
16. A cruelty-free vitamin C serum so that you can say bye-bye to scars and dullness, and hello to a bright, even complexion that makes it look like you've had your recommendation of daily water intake.
Promising review: "Works as advertised. I find it makes the dark marks disappear much quicker after a breakout. I bought this for mild under eye wrinkles and have definitely seen the difference. Been using it for two months or so, and now, it's part of my holy grail products. I also noticed that I have had less breakouts since I started using this product." —M. Russell
Get it from Amazon for $21.97.
17. A TikTok-famous pink cleaning paste that is the answer to all your cleaning problems. This paste really cleans stains that you might have thought to be past the point of saving. I, for one, used this on a vintage furniture piece I thought would have scuff marks forever, and lo and behold, they came off.
Promising review: "I ran my self-cleaning cycle on my oven and forgot to remove the racks, which resulted in blackened, ruined racks that no cleaning products could even touch. New racks were nearly impossible to find for my 15-year-old wall oven and were about $300 for replacements. With The Pink Stuff and black grill scrubbing pads, I was able to clean them to look nearly new for about $15. If this is the only thing I’d ever used this for, it has paid for itself 18 times over. I have used it to detail my refrigerator, the interior of two ovens, my cast-iron stove grates, my dishwasher, my grout, and my under-cabinet light covers in the greasy kitchen. I even used it to clean the ring off the bathtub where I attempted to clean my oven racks unsuccessfully. It is slightly abrasive, but I just made sure my cleaning cloth was more wet and less product. It worked perfectly for everything. I would use on walls but only in small areas, and make sure to use very little and you have a soppy cloth. It arrived in perfect condition. It’s a paste consistency and is perfect for just about everything! I’m $300 worth of happy." —KD
Get it from Amazon for $5.97.
18. A eucalyptus lavender pouch, because you work hard, and DARN IT you deserve to have spa-like aromas surrounding you every time you step into the shower.
Each bag lasts for two to three showers.
Eucalyptus Blooms is a North Carolina-based, woman-owned business that specializes in eucalyptus bunches designed to freshen up your home.
Promising review: "These smell AMAZING, and they're such a perfect size for the shower. I used to have big bundles of eucalyptus, but they always took up so much space. These are perfectly sized, and the blend of eucalyptus and lavender is HEAVENLY." —Maggie
Get a set of three from Eucalyptus Blooms on Etsy for $12.79.
19. An odor-eliminating spray that has enzymes to eliminate cat and dog odors anywhere — including carpets, litter boxes, and even hardwood floors!
Rocco & Roxie is a family-owned small business named after the Magleby family's pets Rocco, a labradoodle, and Roxie, a former shelter tabby cat. They make a variety of pet supplies, including cleaners, treats, grooming tools, accessories, and toys.
Promising review: "I have six elderly cats, and a few of them oftentimes leave smelly pee puddles to register their disdain at whatever cats get 'peed off' about. It's not a litter box problem, and although I've caught one or two of them doing it, I can't blame them all. This product works great on fresh messes as well as dried ones. After blotting up fresh pee pads, I saturate the area with Rocco & Roxie's odor remover and let dry. For dried stinky stuff, I just saturate the area and let it dry. It has a pleasant odor and completely eliminates the ammonia odor. Believe me, I've tried all kinds of products, and this one works the best. I buy gallons now just to have on hand. It's better than smelling that awful pee!" —mona mia
Get it from Amazon for $19.97.
Check out our in-depth Rocco & Roxie Professional Strength Stain & Odor Eliminator review.
20. A heavy-duty oven scrub that will make everyone wonder how in the WORLD you keep your oven so clean, especially with all your fabulous cooking! Sure, this may be heavy on grime and caked on bits, but it's actually plant-based, vegan, cruelty-free, and doesn't include toxic fumes!
Everneat is a small business based in Fairfield, Connecticut, that specializes in natural cleaning products.
Promising review: "This product is amazing! It works fast with pretty minimal elbow grease. The stainless-steel sponge that comes with it makes it easier. And it smells great!" —Melissa C.
Get it from Everneat on Etsy for $19.99 (available in three scents).
21. An acne patch if you need something to soak up excess oil and buildup for breakout zones as opposed to just a pimple here and there. Pro tip: I love sleeping with large acne patches on the areas where I tend to get blackheads, like my nose and forehead!
Promising review: "I have tried many of the acne patches that are becoming increasingly popular. This is by far the best brand I have tried. There is a good variety of sizes in this packet. I wash my face in the evening and apply a patch. In the morning, the patch is clearly filled, and the size of the pimple has significantly reduced, and redness is gone. It is honestly a lifesaver, and it is an absolute steal for the price!" —Brankica Cosic
Get 40 round patches from Amazon for $8.49 (also available in XL square patches).
Our Avarelle acne patches deep dive gets into the nitty-gritty.
22. A pack of Downy wrinkle-release sprays if you have approximately zero minutes in the morning to devote to whipping out the ironing board. Just spray your clothes with this, hang it up to dry for a few minutes, and your clothes should look like they just got back from the cleaners.
Promising review: "We no longer use an iron at our house! We bought this originally for a cruise but were so impressed we continue to buy this! If you are on the fence, just do it. This is amazing stuff. All you have to do is spray, stretch/tug out the wrinkles, and go. So easy. Saves me so much time!" —absmobley
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $15.94.
23. A tub of eye cream so that you can brighten the under-eyes and plump the area in one fell swoop. This cruelty-free formula contains rosehip to calm and hydrate the skin, while hibiscus works overtime to help smooth out any fine lines.
Promising review: "I have been using this daily for about eight months now. I am 60 years old. It reduced the puffiness and bags under my eyes. I am Sicilian and had dark circles. It has brightened up my eye area. I am very surprised as I have paid much more for eye creams that have done so much less. I recently had pre-cancerous cells removed at the bridge of my nose. After healing, I was left with a dark scar. The dermatologist told me that it would heal over time. Since I began to apply this eye cream, the mark has almost disappeared entirely. I shop constantly from Amazon. This is the first time that I have taken the time to write a review. That's how impressed I am with this product. If you decide to purchase this, you won't be sorry." —Lynda M.
Get it from Amazon for $16.83+ (available in three sizes and a pack of two).
24. A tube of Glossier's Balm Dotcom, which was recently reformulated to include castor jelly, a vegetable-based alternative to petrolatum. This vegan formula will plump the lips and add a faint wash of color if you purchase a tinted flavor! (This also comes in a non-tinted and non-flavored formula that you can use anywhere you need a little extra moisture.)
Promising review: "Honestly, I was skeptical but bought this product because I’m obsessed with figs. I love it; it really melts all the crustiness away and leaves you with soft lips." —Mercedes
Get it from Glossier for $14 (available in nine shades).
Check out my colleague's Balm Dotcom review here for more deets! (#1)
25. A refreshing room spray if you love the idea of having your home smell like a hotel, but don't love the idea of leaving candles unattended throughout the house.
Wickry Candle Co. is a small business based in Carrollton, Texas.
Promising review: "It smells soooooo good. I’ve sprayed my whole house and already re-ordered a second set just to see what everything smells like. I don’t use candles, but I’m thinking maybe I'll give them a try just 'cause I love the smell LOL." —CASSANDRA NICHOLS
Get it from Wickry Candle Co. on Etsy for $13.50 (available in 19 scents).
26. A jar of Za'atar seasoning which includes a medley of Middle Eastern spices that will make any dip, sandwich, roast, or even pasta taste like it came straight out of a restaurant kitchen.
Promising review: "This za'atar is the best quality I have found. I've also found the balance of sumac and thyme to be just right. This instantly spices up my boring meal prep food, and I put it on my chicken, meats, salads, yogurt, or just in olive oil — basically, it makes everything taste so much better. I highly recommend it!" —TC
Get it from Amazon for $10.99.
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.