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Prods to upgrade your kitchen skills, improve your WFH life, and even help you achieve salon-worthy hair at home.
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And guess what? This isn't even a conditioner — just a very intense repair kit that you'll usually hear whispers about at very exclusive salons. It works to repair broken bonds and restructures every type of hair.
Promising review: "I was dealing with frizzy, dehydrated locks from a recent session with a stylist that did not use Olaplex throughout her processing. I waited to wash my hair after I received this product. It's ridiculous how great this product is. I could feel the softness as I was rinsing it out. I had soft and touchable locks with less brassy, cooler tones throughout. I am now only open to booking appointments with professionals who use Olaplex with their processes. I would rather pay a little extra than deal with the heartbreak of gummy ends and hair that feels and looks like straw." —AC
Get it from Amazon for $28.
Read more in our ~shining~ Olaplex Hair Perfector No. 3 review.
You'll also learn how to use math, statistical, logic, and text functions. After you're done, you'll actually be certified in this skill!
Get this course from GoSkills for $199 (originally $299).
It cleans your carpet *as* you vacuum like you would regularly — push to wash and pull back to dry. It comes with a two-in-one pet tool, sample bottle of cleaning solution, an 8-foot hose, and an accessory storage bag.
Promising review: "This is the best carpet scrubber I’ve ever used, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the results. We have two dogs and a cat who all track in a lot of dirt, but it was no problem for this machine. The carpets look and feel new, and our carpet is old. The cleaner that came with the machine had a very subtle pleasant odor and it got the dirt out." —Lucy
Get it from Amazon for $198.
In this house, we stan Doc Martens.
Promising review: "They are even more beautiful in person. I really no longer wear shoes with a heel, but these are actually VERY comfortable. The thick heel and rubber with traction really help; almost feels better than wearing flat boots. I cannot even begin to explain how beautiful the color of these boots happen to be, even more pronounced shade of maroon than shows in pic. WAYYY better looking in person." —Amazon Customer
Get them from Amazon for $101.76+ (available in women's sizes 5–11 and two colors).
It cleans a room up to 250 square ft and has a timer and built-in replacement indicator to tell you when to replace its (included) filters.
Promising review: "I’m obsessed with this! Definitely worth the money! I have three large shedding dogs and this has decreased the amount of dander, smell and hair in my home! I just cleaned my house and I could notice a huge difference in dust!" —Kayla Hastie
Get it from Amazon for $151.66
Here's a part of my review for these splurge-worthy bbs: "These Beats headphones have been a real game-changer for me. The sound quality is SO MUCH better than my cheap headphones, which has actually really improved my experience while working out. I find it easier to stay motivated now that my music is *crystal clear* (and I can't hear myself wheezing). . They can hold a charge for a pretty long time, as long you always store them in their charging case. I usually use them for a full work day without needing to re-charge them. Plus, they're really comfy in my ears and never fall out, thanks to their clever hook design (if you have comfort issues with Apple headphones, these will probably feel better)!"
Get them from Amazon for $168.99+ (available in seven colors).
Learn more about why we love these in our full Beats headphones review.
"I have two of these, and love them! I actually got them because my curly hair was getting extremely knotted from tossing and turning. Anyone who has ever tried to brush thick, knotted hair knows it's *very* painful and that you lose a lot of hair from tugging and pulling. This pillow case really, really helps — my hair isn't knotted when I wake up, and it's actually less frizzy." —Emma McAnaw, BuzzFeed Editor
Get it from Amazon for $89+ (available in two sizes and 11 colors and patterns).
Nonstick ceramic coating? Check. Nesting beechwood spatula with built-in spoon rest? Check. Custom stainless-steel steamer basket? Check check.
BuzzFeed Editor Bek O'Connell is lucky enough to have one of these and can be quoted as saying "Sometimes I just hold mine and sigh over how nice it is! Sorry if that's lame, but it is the truth. I am love with my pan."
Promising review: "This pan is EVERYTHING! I went from making pasta in the basket to steaming broccoli in it and then finishing my meal in there. Then I forgot about cleaning it because I’m lazy — and the non-stick cleaned up so easily. The sponge they include is incredible, I do all my dishes with it now. Also it looks really cute sitting on my stove all day." —Darby S.
Get it from Our Place for $145 (available in seven colors).
Promising review: "My Great Dane is almost 10 years old and until recently always slept on my or my son’s bed. As he was getting older though, it was getting harder and harder for him to jump on one of our beds. Unable to make the jump, he would lay next to the bed and just cry and cry until he would finally fall asleep out of exhaustion. I knew I had to find a dog bed that was comfortable and big enough to fit his 180+ pound frame. His hips were bothering him too so I knew it had to be soft yet supportive. This dog bed is huge and gives him plenty of space to stretch out and be comfortable. Since buying the dog bed, he has not once tried to jump back on my bed. He immediately goes to his own dog bed and promptly falls asleep. In the mornings, he is slow to wake up and prefers to lounge in his bed until everyone is awake and downstairs." —C'est La Vie
Get it from Amazon for $59.99+ (available in four sizes and four colors).
"I've been using this to workout at home, and I love it! There are tons of classes to choose from, and the instructors are great. Honestly, the biggest difference between this and my old Pure Barre classes is that I'm alone in my living room (which is probably for the best. I sweat...a lot). You can also use it for running, HIIT, strength-training, and cardio." —Emma McAnaw, BuzzFeed Editor
Start your subscription with Obé Fitness for $27/month, or $199/year.
AND it has a subtle alignment guide on the mat to help you with yoga poses. It also comes with a carrying strap!
Promising review: "This is a brilliant yoga mat. You can tell Heathyoga put a lot of energy and care into creating this product, and I liked the advisory email I received telling me all about how best to store and clean it. It's thick enough to do prolonged yin practice poses with comfort and has excellent grip, even in the hottest Bikram class. The alignment guide on the mat is really helpful to make sure you get the most out of your postures by correctly aligning yourself. The mat is a little wider than normal yoga mats, which makes practice much more comfortable." —yanzi451314
Get it from Amazon for $36.95 (available in seven colors).
And once you see enough hair and fibers trapped, you can dispose of the ball in the trash.
Celsious is a Black woman-owned business located in Brooklyn, New York, founded by sisters Corinna and Theresa Williams. They specialize in creating eco-friendly laundry and cleaning products.
Get it from Celsious for $39.
Promising review: "I’m extremely happy with this ice maker. I am a tie dyer, and I originally bought it to save money on buying ice. Super easy to use, looks great on my counter, and it whips the ice out. My family loves it, because they know I always have ice ready for them to steal some for a drink. I’m so happy with this machine!!! Highly recommend it. Ice has no flavor to it (I use my well water and my husband cannot taste the difference). Excellent product and I’m very happy with it!!" —Amy Tusky
Get it from Amazon for $101.99.
Promising review: "I searched on Amazon for hours looking for the perfect home-office chair that wouldn't break the bank. Working from home now, I sit for almost eight hours a day, so needed something with lumbar support and comfort. This chair is EXACTLY what I needed! It's very comfortable, super easy to put together, has lower back support, and at the end of the day my body doesn't hurt. 100% recommend!" —Sarah Wilson
Get it from Amazon for $109.99 (available in four colors).
Its SPF 35 protection works for both UVA and UVB rays.
Promising review: "I almost wish I hadn’t loved this just based on the price point, but it truly is so great. It has a fresh kind of minty smell and goes on very silky and matte. It leaves a look similar to regular primer, rather than an oily sunscreen. I use roughly a dime-sized amount over my regular moisturizer and it works perfectly. I've had no skin irritation that I’ve experienced thus far and I will definitely be purchasing another when this runs out." —callanbjornn
Get it from Sephora for $65.
Check out a BuzzFeed Editor's full review of the Tatcha sunscreen.
BuzzFeeder Hannah Loewentheil absolutely *loves* this stuff (those are her pictures above!). You can get the classic black truffle sauce, a 'hotter' sauce, and the fanciest of them all, a white truffle hot sauce.
She says, "I've been doing much more cooking lately. There's one ingredient that makes even my most average home cooking taste amazing, and it's this Truff truffle-infused hot sauce. The white truffle infused hot sauce quite literally tastes like heaven, but IMO, the classic black truffle hot sauce is the most versatile and a staple in my kitchen. And while at first $20+ seemed like an absurd price to pay for hot sauce, this stuff is worth the price tag. I mean...truffles. And I've tried plenty of truffle-infused hot sauces, olive oils, and what-nots in the past, but they often taste overpowering or low-quality. But this hot sauce is the perfect balance of decadent truffle, heat, spice, and a tiny bit of sweetness. I slather it on pretty much everything savory from eggs and tacos to sandwiches and fried rice. Even if my cooking tastes mediocre at best, a drizzle of this makes it taste almost restaurant quality and so full of flavor." Check out her full Truff hot sauce review.
Get them from Amazon: the black truffle hot sauce for $17.98, the "hotter" sauce for $17.98, and the white truffle hot sauce for $34.97.
Promising review: "I'm a drag queen with pretty sensitive skin. I CAKE on the cosmetics to create my illusions, and the cold cream and terrycloth removal method was just not working. My skin would be raw, and I'd have to go through 3 cloths just to get 90% of my face off, and still have to go to bed with some eyeliner on. Cue MakeupEraser. This little puppy made me go from woman back to man in less than two minutes with JUST WATER. I have on full coverage stage foundation, enough powder to choke a horse, 24-hour-wear lipstick, and tons of black eyeshadow with glitter. Buy it! It's awesome." —Luke
Get it from Amazon for $20.
See why this won best mid-priced makeup remover.
Select different recipes from different menus each week. Every shipment includes portioned and labeled ingredients (if you don't like the protein offering in a recipe, you can swap it out or double it up). And! You can pick from easy-to-follow instruction-based recipes or low/no-prep meal plans.
Get it from Home Chef starting at $6.99 per serving.
Promising review: "Even though I'd only had this for a few weeks after replacing a cheap electric toothbrush, I am absolutely floored by the quality. My dentist was HAPPY with my teeth for literally the first time since I've been seeing him. I have a very tightly packed mouth that is really hard to brush thoroughly. Dentist didn't even have to get out the power toothbrush for more than a few back molars. The charging cup looks beautiful in the bathroom. A major investment purchase, but cheaper than deep cleanings or fillings under nitrous oxide!" —Nynaeve Al'Mearan
Get it from Amazon for $153.09
See why this won our high-end pick for best electric toothbrushes.
Promising review: "This bar cart is perfect! I was more impressed in person with it; we put it together in less than 10 minutes. It was a breeze. The cart itself is very sturdy and well-made, it even has locks on the wheels so it won’t roll when you want it to stay still. It’s so beautiful in person I can’t wait to show it off for all my holiday parties. When I’m not using it as my bar cart, I’ll be using it as my rollaway hot cocoa station." —dawa33
Get it from Amazon for $119.99 (available in four styles).
It also has built-in protection from microbial contamination so it's officially better to use than your fingers!
Promising review: "So I wear a lot of makeup, but was finding that washing my face with my hands, even doing the double cleanse method, was not getting ALL the dirt, makeup, and oil off my face so I had a few breakouts. I did some research and found that a lot of makeup-wearers use facial brushes to clean their face so I looked into this brush and the Clarisonic. After reading reviews, I found that A LOT of people liked this brush and now I see why! My oil production has slowed down, face is CLEAN after every wash (still double cleansing), and skin is smooth as butter! It also helps that this is like $100 cheaper than the Clarisonic and the brushes are antimicrobial so you can change them out every six months as opposed to Clarisonic's three months." —ItsGoldiLocs
Get it from Amazon for $99 (available in seven patterns).
Get it from Saks for $198.
Promising review: "Absolutely the best iron I have ever had — and I've had many brands including three Rowentas, including the top end one. It's amazingly light, more steam holes than any other iron — but I think it is the 1,700 watts that really is the key. All my friends wanted to try it and swore they were going home to order one. One or two passes, and zero wrinkles. I also sew and the key to a professional look starts with being able to get a good press on the seams — something I have never had before without a lot of effort. Zippo effort with this one!" —L. Thomas
Get it from Amazon for $59.
It comes with both heating and frothing whisks.
Promising review:"I'd always used espresso machines to steam milk in the past — I had no idea these things existed! My SO drinks a chai every morning, and buying it from the coffee shop was adding up. For this small investment, I have made delicious homemade chai, cafe au lait, and hot cocoas every single day! The machine has worked reliably for months, and is very easy to clean. Quick rinse and a wash with soap in the evening. The milk on 'froth' mode is delightfully fluffy and very tasty." —Leopard Print
Get it from Amazon for $49.96.
This simulates the sunrise and sunset with 20 brightness settings that slowly increase over 30 minutes. And with your choice of five different wakeup sounds, the alarm only sounds once it's at its full brightness.
Promising review: "This has really made a big difference in how I wake up every morning. On these short winter days, I always have to wake up before sunrise, and that's...challenging. I found myself hitting the snooze button at least three times, leaving very little time for me to get ready and to work on time. Having the sunrise simulation wakes me up gradually and completely. I almost always wake up fully before the music starts and I have not needed the snooze function yet. All of the wake up sounds were pleasant. I especially like the birdsong with flute music, as it reminds me of being in a spa. I like the dusk option for going to sleep. I set it for 30–60 minutes and read until it's too dark and I drop off to sleep. An additional bonus is that since I'm no longer using my cellphone as my alarm clock, I practice better sleep hygiene and keep my cellphone out of the bedroom. It is a significant investment but it has been worth it." —MsEdinger
Get it from Amazon for $99.99.
Check out our alarm clock review for a first-hand account on how mornings can feel more invigorating.
Promising review: "I struggle finding jeans in my size that fit but these feel true to size. Really flattering shape and good quality as you’d expect from Levi’s. Button fly makes all the difference. Happy with my purchase." —Mamf
Get them from Levi's for $98 (available in sizes W23–32 and L27–29; and in nine washes).
When our BuzzFeed Review testers used this, they said meat seared the best in this Dutch oven, only needing a few minutes on each side. Stock also came to a boil the quickest, distributed heat evenly, and they could easily swipe anything that stuck to the sides.
Promising review: "I love the way this Dutch oven cooks. This product keeps the heat in so well I can cook at a lower temp. It saves time and money. The food you prepare will be delicious the meat will be tender. The flavors in your food will be enhanced. I used to love using my slow cooker. Since I got my Dutch oven, I have not used the slow cooker. The Dutch oven will make you look like a pro. I am an experienced cook, but this baby makes me look like a galloping gourmet. Le Creuset is perfect — well worth the money." —D. Cederquist
Get it from Amazon for $359.95+ (available in 11 colors).
See why this won our high-end pick for best Dutch ovens.
Compatible with smart plugs and voice activation, this device allows you to control everything in your home wirelessly. Think: switching on lights, making phone calls, adjusting the thermostat, *and* with its LED display — you can see the time and simply pat the top to snooze alarms.
Promising review: "What can I say, perfect I love it. I work from home and she is a great assistant to give reminders of scheduled team meetings etc." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $59.99 (available in two colors; and can come with a $10 smart plug).
You'll get the quilt and one pillow sham.
Btw, this is a great LA-based, Black woman-owned business (you may know Justina Blakeney from her design blog, Jungalow) that features female artists from all over the world. With every purchase you make from this shop, they plant *at least* two trees as part of their dedication to better sustainability practices!
Promising review: "Absolutely gorgeous quilt. I'm a super hot sleeper and my room stays hot all summer long, so this purchase was an excellent choice. I'll be using this for a long, long time." —baylee b.
Get it from Jungalow for $110.
It's also compatible with speakers and headphones!
Promising review: "We've had a few different sleep machines over the years and this is by far the best we've had. It has great features, like turning off the display lights and saving the volume setting, but I think the sound quality and recordings are the best reasons to buy this machine. The sound really fills the area and even sounds 'separated', like the birds almost sound like they're coming from a different part of the room. There are plenty of sounds to choose from. I like the feature of being able to add more elements to the same sound with the 'richness' feature. For example, you can have a meadow sound with soft wind and crickets or you can juice it up with birds added and a stronger wind. It gives you more options with essentially the same basic sound. Highly recommended if you're looking for a high quality machine!" —Bryan Gardiner
Get it from Amazon for $61.35 (available in regular and travel sizes and two colors).
This whole-home WiFi system comes with one eero Pro and two eero Beacons, which extends your WiFi connectivity to every device with more reliability than a standard WiFi booster.
Promising review: "We had such terrible Wi-Fi in our house from the moment it was installed. We have a three-level house, and the router is on the top level. We had spotty internet on the main level, with so much buffering on our Fire TV Stick that I usually gave up trying to watch anything with it. We had a terrible connection on the lower level — nearly impossible. About three weeks ago, we installed our Eero system. It took a few minutes. I bridged the gateway, so our Wi-Fi is solely via Eero. It's almost miraculous, seriously. We're getting download speeds in the 80s to 90s throughout the entire house. I did a speed test this morning out on the deck, and I got 89.11 down and 13,79 up. This was money well spent! I'd give 10 stars if I could. Total game-changer!!!" —TK
Get it from Amazon for $319.
Promising review: This is my all time favorite bra. It is comfortable and beautiful. The straps don't slip, and I forget that I'm wearing a bra when I have it on. Please make more colors!" —CB
Get it from ThirdLove for $59 (originally $70; available in band sizes 32-42, cup sizes A-I, and three colors).
You can pair this up with the Chef iQ app to unlock a bunch of delicious recipes and how-to videos. And! This all-in-one cooker includes a convenient steam rack and steam basket, and more Smart Cooking essentials.
My BuzzFeed Shopping colleague, Marquaysa Battle, loves this! Here's what she has to say: "I love my CHEF iQ Smart Cooker for a lot of reasons but mainly the smart auto pressure release, so I no longer have to cross my fingers and hope my dinner doesn't explode in my face when I release the pressure valve by hand. It also has a handy built-in scale, which is super useful when a recipe calls for grams and the American education system once again fails me. On top of doing everything your old pressure cooker could do plus a whole heck of a lot more, my CHEF iQ Smart Cooker just looks a lot sleeker, meaning I can leave it out on the counter without it being an eyesore."
Get it from Amazon for $168.08 (originally $199.99).
To learn more, check our review of the Chef iQ smart pressure cooker.
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.