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Promising review: "I have fairly 'normal' skin. It definitely gets dry in the winter. The wash doesn't sud, but you still feel so clean afterwards, even in the hot summer months. There's not the tight pulling feeling of dryness — you will be glowing. My skin is dry in the winter, and this leaves me feeling clean, not dry. Love. Love. Love." —Deann K.
Get it from Glossier for $9+ (available in two sizes).
BuzzFeeder Ayesha Mittal has this and loves it! Check out her full review here.
Most reviewers use the Gigi Wax Warmer ($29.89 on Amazon) to heat up the beads! You'll also need applicator sticks ($3.99 on Amazon for a pack of 100).
"My frequent trips to European Wax Center was costing a lot of money, so I decided to get serious about self-waxing. I purchased a soft wax that you use with the strips, and then this. I really had a hard time getting my armpits done with the strips. They peeled off my skin, and required multiple passes. It hurt so much, and I was sure I'd never be able to do it. Last weekend, I decided to try the hard wax, and it was so easy that I just started waxing other parts of my body like my legs, upper lips, bikini area, and stomach strip. I did multiple passes, and it handled it all perfectly. I'll reserve this wax for my face, and underarms since I got no discomfort, and so far no ingrown hair using this wax. I will definitely be repurchasing." —JinxPhoenix
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
Read one BuzzFeeder's full review of Cirépil Wax here.
You'll get a bottle of their shoe-cleaning formula and a scrubbing brush.
Promising review: "Works great! I was hesitant to use this on my wife's white Nikes so I started with a pair of mine that are solid black and they looked brand-new. The liquid is the pink in the pictures, so I was worried it would stain her white shoes. Luckily this is not the case, not only did it not stain them but they look great. I also did a pair of her camo Nikes that turned out great as well. I would say that the black and camo ones I did turned out better, they look as good as new. Overall, love this product, works great and only takes a very small amount per pair so this will last for a long time." —Josh & Esther
Get it from Amazon for $23.97.
Promising review: "This stuff is the bomb dot com. You just spray it on your clothes, smooth out the clothes with your hands quickly, wait a few minutes, and the clothes are wrinkle-free! I hate ironing, so this is magic. Obviously it won't work on hard creases but wrinkles from the dryer, for example, it will get rid of." —J. Larsen
Get two bottles from Amazon for $13.38.
It comes with six repair markers, six paper wrapped wax sticks, and one wax stick sharpener. They come in six colors to match your wood: maple, oak, cherry, walnut, mahogany, and black.
Promising review: "I can’t believe how well these work! Much better than I was expecting. I just had my home painted and the painters damaged a fiberboard medicine cabinet when they removed the masking tape. It ripped off the fake wood veneer. These markers completely filled in the ugly spots and the colors blended so well. It looks fantastic now!" —Shane
Get the set from Amazon for $9.99.
Promising review: "This was a lifesaver! I was driving behind a cement truck when it decided to pepper my car with tiny splatters of cement to the hood and roof of my car. I was able to pull over and take out my Wash Wipes and get to work. I cleaned up all the cement from my black car before it dried to the paint and it only took one wipe (both sides) to clean the hood free of all cement." —Wicket571
Get a pack of 12 from Amazon for $10.64.
Promising review: "I regularly used the Tinkle facial razors which I thought worked well, but I just used one of these razors for the first time yesterday and OMG the amount of peach fuzz and to my surprise dead skin that came off was shocking and oh-so-satisfying. I will definitely be stocking up." —I & S. Stark
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $4.99.
The waistline extenders give an extra 1" to 2" in the waistline, while the bra extenders provide an extra 2".
Promising review (for the bra extender): "This extender is perfect for my need. I have some new bras that need breaking in. I wear a 30 to a 32 DDD and have a hard time finding the perfect fit so this does the trick. I was able to measure accurately since the description have the dimensions needed to choose the correct extender." —V K
Get them from Amazon: a pack of five waistline extenders for $8.95+ (available in two colors) and a pack of three bra extenders for $4.99+ (available in various colors, inch spacings, and number of hooks).
It includes a 2-by-105-inch roll you can easily cut with scissors! Plus it has three layers to make this baby strong as hell.
Promising review: "This works so well on screen holes! The backing is very sticky and it stays in place well. I used it on a very small hole, and then also for a larger hole where I had to use two strips. They are both very secure. I'm glad we don't have to replace an entire screen just because of one hole!" —KS girl
Get it from Amazon for $8.99 (available in two colors).
Promising review: "I have religiously used Diorshow Black mascara for the past decade. I decided that I no longer wanted to spend $30 on mascara, so I decided to venture out a find a more affordable brand. After reading the reviews on Amazon, I decided to purchase this product. The brush is small, which makes it easy to work both the top and bottom lashes. The product itself it thick enough to make a noticeable difference on my lashes, but not too thick that it looks clumpy. I have had no issues with the product running either, and I tend to rub my eyes frequently." —Denay
Get it from Amazon for $9.95+ (available in two colors, primer, and a duo pack).
Promising review: "We’ve had our Keurig for a few years, and with the exception of using only filtered water and dispensing hot water every so often, we’ve never cleaned the needle or K-cup area. I used three cleaning cups back to back and WOW our machine was dirty!! I'm so happy I purchased these! I’ll be keeping up on cleaning these more often." —Heather Garcia
Get a pack from Amazon for $9.95.
Did I mention it's made of cotton and bamboo? That's right, it's vegan!
Promising review: "This facial brush is the perfect stiffness for my taste and easy to hold with its rounded, textured shape. With little effort, I can get a satisfying scrub that exfoliates without scraping too gently or too hard. I have sensitive, slightly oily skin and this is great." —Molly
Get it from Amazon for $5.99.
Promising review: "I worked several years in a fine jewelry store that sold this product. We used the dazzle stick from time to time to add a quick shine to merchandise that was just tried on and on days our jeweler was not there to professionally clean items. I was always impressed with the instant shine the diamond stick provided. The brush tip is very helpful for getting under the stones and in the setting where gunk builds up reducing that brilliant shine. I recently got engaged and immediately purchased a Diamond Dazzle Stik of my own. It's the perfect way to quickly give my ring some shine before leaving the house. You simply brush, rinse, dry and go." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $6.60.
Its flavor is Pacific mint, and the main ingredients are charcoal, coconut oil, and baking soda to whiten *and* peppermint and tea tree oil to deodorize your breath.
Promising review: "I am the person who can't use any tooth whitening products because my teeth are so sensitive. Having read about activated carbon and oil pulling I was interested in this potential solution, as my teeth have fought against my current coffee addiction and previous soda addiction and were turning that wonderful yellow everyone strives for. Well after a week of using this, I have started to notice a huge difference!" —Dietrichs
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
Promising review: "I fell in love with this product some 15 years ago and I am so very happy that it's still available in the same wonderful formula as ever. It has a fantastic citrus scent. This takes care of any stain so fast and efficiently, it's become a party trick. I have seriously poured red wine over a white comforter to demonstrate how great it is to a friend once. It is a miracle in a bottle! We use it for all sorts of cleaning on materials around the house, and one bottle has lasted us years! This is definitely a product every home should have." —Melanie Nolen
Get it from Amazon for $10.50.
Check out two BuzzFeeders' full review here.
Promising review: "This set has been a game changer for great quality home manicures. Since using the base and top coat, I regularly get asked where I got my nails done and if they’re gel because they look so perfect! I do my nails on Sunday nights, and before using this set I’d usually be touching up chips by Tuesday night. With this base and top coat, they easily look great through Thursday and sometimes last the whole week." —Ev
Get this set from Amazon for $9.83.
Promising review: "I used this marble contact paper as part of a makeover on two Ikea dressers. I was hopeful yet skeptical, so I was thrilled at the quality and the results! It looks amazingly real! Everyone who sees it has thought that it's real — I only know this because I proudly announce, 'DUDEEEEEEE THIS IS CONTACT PAPER!' to anyone who sees them, whether they care to know or not. All in all, for the price, it's a seriously awesome product for small projects." —Blair T.
Get it from Amazon for $9.90.
Alfa Modern Furnishing is a small business based in Los Angeles that wants to help you modernize your home with sleek accents to add to your furniture.
Promising review: "These were an excellent addition to my vintage refinished dresser!!! I just love these legs!!!" —theressa baker
Get it from Alfa Modern Furnishing on Etsy for $54+ (available in three finishes).
They're made from sustainable, organic bamboo — one roll replaces 60 paper towel rolls. They can be used ~120+ times~ before discarding.
Promising review: "I frickin' love this. These are great for those times you need a paper towel but don't want to create all the waste to throw it out. They're definitely a lot thicker than a normal paper towel, but function just as well for being easy to crumple up or soak up liquid. I've found these especially helpful for tasks that used to waste a lot of paper towels because towels didn't work for it: like cleaning the litter box, cleaning the bathroom, placing in the microwave to catch spills, cleaning up pet messes, and so on. I've already run some of them through the wash probably five to seven times and they remain just as useful as before." —Caz
Get a set of 20 from Amazon for $7.99.
Huppy is an Asian-owned small business on a mission to provide sustainable options for ~fresh breath~. Their tablets come in completely biodegradable or recyclable packaging, so you can feel just as good about helping reduce plastic consumption as your teeth feel after chewing one of these minty tablets.
What you'll get: 62 tablets (available in two flavors) in a container color of your choice. You can even pick a minimal packaging option and store the tablets in your own container at home.
Promising review: "Couldn’t imagine giving up the toothpaste I grew up with, despite everything else in my household being organic or at least all natural and mostly environmentally friendly . Gave Huppy a try and loved it. Used two tablets and brushed away. Just one more small step to do my part. Thank you Huppy." —Andrew C.
Get them from Huppy starting at $12 (available for delivery every four months).
Promising review: "I have a skin condition (related to eczema or psoriasis) on my hands that causes blisters, dryness, and cracking, especially during the winter. I used to scald my hands with hot water to get relief from the itching. I also used to keep bandages with me wherever I want to cover the bleeding cracks. The only things that has brought my condition under control are refraining from all caffeine and alcohol, limiting spicy food intake, and using O'Keeffe's after showering or washing my hands. It took about 30 years for me to realize these things and I'm glad I finally am able to manage my skin condition. O'Keefe's has a protective barrier and works its way deep into the tissue to get at those thick calloused areas on my knuckles. I keep O'Keefe's with me wherever I go and it's provided me with relief far better than anything else I've tried over or under the counter." —SoulRaker
Get it from Amazon for $6.98.
Read one BuzzFeeder's full review to learn more.
It also helps your vision adjust between a bright screen and dark room to reduce eye strain!
Promising review: "You will be surprised how well this works. I thought it was a gimmick — but then read several articles about the benefits of bias lighting and though I would give it a try. Setting it up takes about five minutes — very simple. The surprise comes when you turn on the TV with the bias lighting and the picture POPS! The contrast and the black level jumps and the picture looks significantly improved! " —Rgd18
Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in eight sizes).
Promising review: "I wanted my hair to be natural, but wanted to blend my color more naturally with my silver without chemicals or fake-looking colors. After applying dry and leaving on until product dried several times, before each shampoo (2x/week for me), I’ve achieved full, natural-looking color and healthy, natural hair. WOW. This lasts over two weeks. It doesn’t fade quickly. I am in the sun all day hiking and working on my vehicles and yard. The in-between levels look rose gold, which is beautiful and totally IN STYLE! I now have the option to color or not. I’m going to have to stock up on this product." —Jennifer Jones
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
Just be careful when using this (and, of course, still try to bring your pup to the vet for a professional checkup)! Reviewers recommend only using this with dogs who cooperate when you brush their teeth, and to use this slowly on each tooth.
Promising review: "My Aussie Koda was getting some serious tartar buildup and the vet was suggesting a cleaning. I wanted to avoid that since it involves being put under. There are risks involved with anesthesia and a tooth cleaning didn't seem worth it. So I decided to give this product a shot (just me and Koda, no additional help) and it does the job fantastically!!! Leaves the teeth near pristine. I will say, your dog has to really really trust you in order to use the scaler to remove tartar." —hace
Get it from Amazon for $6.99.
Promising review: "I can NEVER go back to my other resistance bands after using these. My BUTT and thighs KILL me after I use this product (but that's a good thing, I promise). I use resistance bands daily in my workouts, and I love the fact that these bands don't bunch up, twist, and hurt my legs/thighs. Plus, they really are slip-resistant and stay on." —Kori Linae Carothers
Get a set of three from Amazon for $13.99 (available in four color combinations).
Verve Culture is a woman-owned small business based in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. It was founded by a mother and daughter, and they curate products that are "made in the country of origin using traditional practices."
Promising review: "This tortilla press is SO cute and lets you make delicious tortillas super easily. I love the pop of red on my counter and guests always give me compliments when I take it out for Taco Tuesday!" —Carly
Get it from Verve Culture for $48 (PayPal available).
SiVi Tidy Co. is a Black-owned, Florida-based vegan small business. A percent of every purchase goes to charity!
Promising review: "I don't like to clean, but when I do I grab this. You can literally clean everything with it... windows, stoves, walls, railings, literally everything. It's like an air-freshener and cleaner in one because it leaves your place smelling amazing! I've bought this three times so far. I typically get the larger size because it lasts longer than the little one.” —Lily Ashton
Get it from SiVi Tidy Co. for $5+ (available in three sizes and six scents; refills and non-scented also available; Shop Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal available).
They're even all-natural! They're made from 100% natural linen fibers with organic bamboo charcoal to keep you nice and fresh all day.
Promising review: "I've had oily skin my whole life and have used countless types of oils blotting sheets because they're life-savers. THESE ARE AMAZING. They're a great deal, big sheets, and they pull out one at a time so easily. I'll never go back to other brands. Give these a try — they're completely worth it. They work well and are easy to use. I have no negative things to say at all." —Kelsey
Get a pack of 200 from Amazon for $6.95+ (available in two formulas).
Promising review: I gotta say this is the best sharpener I ever bought in my whole life. I got it today and brought it to work. I work at a Japanese restaurant as a sushi chef and I sharpened it at work and, wow, my knife was as sharp as a samurai sword! Even my coworkers were surprised and asked me to order one for them. Thanks for the product ! Now I don't have to use the stone or sharpen rod that much anymore." —Are
Get it from Amazon for $7.07.
Read one BuzzFeeder's full review to learn more.
Apply it every seven days! This is STRONG so if you have sensitive skin, I'd suggest you do a spot test first.
Promising review: "For anyone who might be skeptic, please allow me to put you at ease. If you have hyperhidrosis, meaning it can be nine degrees outside and you're still sweating under your arms, this product has the potential to change your life. I would sweat THROUGH a sport coat before noon. Enter the Sweat Block product. I've had it for three weeks and it is life-changing. I DO NOT sweat under my arms anymore. I'm still on the original box that I bought three weeks ago. I had to write a review after I was cleaning the garage today in 85-degree heat. I was sweating through my shirt on my back — BUT NOT MY UNDERARMS. It is amazing!" —Frosty McGee
Get a pack of eight from Amazon for $19.99 (each box lasts two months).
The Artisan Variety is a POC-owned small business based in San Fransisco, California, and run by Aahlada Chennupati. Check out all of their gorgeous home goods!
Get it from The Artisan Variety on Etsy for $60.
Obviously, you should always go to a doctor about health concerns! But if you're not down for surgery, these are worth a shot!
Promising review: "These are absolutely a godsend! It is a great alternative to bunion surgery! My first toe was creeping over my big toe and at times causing spasms. These have made all the difference in the world! I am a very satisfied customer! Worth every penny! They are very comfortable to wear even with your shoes or sandals on." —Amazon Customer
Get a pack of four from Amazon for $9.99 (available in two colors).
The reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.