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    47 Products Reviewers Thought Wouldn't Work...Until They Did

    Find out how skeptical shoppers had their minds changed by these stunning beauty products, powerful cleaning supplies, game-changing home goods, and more.

    1. A fast-acting carpet-spot-removing spray that'll remove those stains you thought would never ever come out.

    2. Some dishwasher-cleaning tablets reviewers doubted after all of their home remedies failed to do the job — that is, until they saw the results. If your dishes are still dirty when they come out of the dishwasher, you might wanna give these a try before you give up and replace your machine altogether.

    3. Some Crest 3D White Professional Effects Whitestrips to remove years of stains in under a month using the same enamel-safe whitening ingredient that dentists use. You'll see a difference in days, which, I get it, sounds too good to be true. But don't just take my word for it! These have over 56K 5-star ratings for a reason.

    Before and after image of teeth to show how well the strips work

    4. And a painless mint-flavored Venus teeth-whitening pen — it'll give you quick results with just 30 seconds (!) of daily use. Even *years* of stains from things like coffee, tea, wine, smoking, soda, and more are no match for this thing.

    before and after of reviewer's yellow teeth, then cleaner whiter teeth after use

    5. A rechargeable hand warmer for anyone whose hands are always freeeeezing. You have three temperature levels to choose from and can even use it to charge your phone!

    Psst — this is USB rechargeable, and you can even use a power bank or your phone to charge it!

    Promising review: "I bought this product to keep me warm at work since my office is freezing. At first I was a bit skeptical, but after using it I absolutely love it! It really does the trick. It has different temperature controls in case you're not satisfied with the first level. The battery lasts for about six hours if you use it continuously, but I just leave the charger at work, so that doesn’t bother me." —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in a variety of colors/styles and two-packs).

    6. A jar of the Pink Stuff paste, which has reached cult-favorite status for being great at removing stains, rust, discoloration, and other stubborn marks from metal, ceramic tiles, saucepans, barbecues, and much more without leaving behind any scratches!

    Before and after photos of a discolored wall cleaned by The Pink Stuff

    7. A pet hair remover to help anyone who can never seem to get all of their pet's fur off of their clothes and furniture. This thing has over 100K 5-star ratings from happy shoppers! Just roll it over your fuzz-covered item of choice and watch it lift the fur RIGHT OFF.

    8. L’Oréal’s 8 Second Wonder Water — it'll give your hair the moisture, shine, and silkiness it's missing, with instant results visible after the first use. Use it on wet hair after shampoo for healthier-looking locks and a weightless feel that takes a mere *eight seconds* to achieve!

    The bottle and a picture of a review with 3c type hair

    9. A wine purifier that can help alleviate hangovers so you can enjoy your fave beverage without the headache. All you've gotta do is swirl it around in your glass before drinking to help remove histamines and sulfites (aka ~headache ingredients~), and it'll do its thing without changing the taste or color of your vino!

    A glass of red and white wine, both with the wine purifiers dropped into the wine, sitting next to the packaging that reads "no more wine headaches congestion or skin flush"

    10. A pack of Bottle Bright tablets to make your gunky, stained tumbler look and smell brand-new, no scrubbing required!

    Reviewer image showing a dirty cup before using the tablets and a clean cup after using the tablets

    11. A set of packing cubes that'll help you fit a LOT more stuff in your suitcase than you thought was possible.

    12. Some washing machine cleaning tablets you just have to run through a cycle to clean your machine and get rid of all the gross stuff making your clothes smell funky even after they come out of the wash.

    Promising review: "I purchased with skepticism, but after using them I am pleasantly surprised. I LOVE this product!! Our laundry used to come out smelling WORSE than before I washed it. I thought I needed to buy a new washing machine. NO!!! I used two tabs initially (two different wash cycles), then use one a month for maintenance. My clothes always come out smelling fresh and clean! What a miracle, money-saving product. Only wish I’d known about them sooner!" —Ashley

    Get a box of three tablets from Amazon for $6.99 (also available in packs of five and six).

    13. A Furemover squeegee broom reviewers thought couldn't be that much better than other brooms. Turns out, this thing attracts hair like a magnet and will remove way more from deep carpets and surfaces than you thought possible. While pet hair is the focus, it'll do a great job cleaning up water, dirt, and dust too.

    14. A garbage disposal cleaner that requires basically zero work on your part, and even puts on a bubbly little show while getting rid of that vom-inducing smell you thought would never leave your sink.

    15. A Cat Dancer toy no one expects their cats to love as much as they inexplicably do.

    16. A Revlon hot-air brush to help turn wet, frizzy, tangled hair into a salonworthy blowout in just minutes. It has special vents that allow air to flow so hair dries faster, and is much quicker than using a dryer, flat iron, or curling iron. So set your skepticism aside and watch your morning routine get a whole lot easier!

    17. A tiny outlet shelf perfect for storing an electric toothbrush, your glasses, or any other odds and ends that need a home. It installs just like a regular outlet cover, and you just might find yourself wanting one in every room.

    18. A pet hair remover that'll easily pull way more pet fur off your carpets, comforters, couches, and clothing than you expect.

    19. An essential-oil migraine stick reviewers say helps relieve the pain from migraines and headaches. It's perfect for those moments when you'd rather not rely on prescription meds, but still need something to take the edge off.

    Reviewer holding the stick

    20. Some Wet & Forget shower cleaner — it makes it easy to keep your tub and shower nice and shiny. All you have to do is spray, let it sit, and rinse — and it'll clean and prevent scummy buildup all on its own. No scrubbing or wiping required — hooray!

    21. Some Avarelle tea tree and calendula oil–infused pimple patches that actually help reduce acne overnight by drawing out pus trapped under the skin. You can even see all of the gunk these patches pull out, so you know they're working.

    22. A tube of Essence's Lash Princess mascara (over 200K 5-star ratings!) — it defines and separates lashes to give you the bold look you usually need ~falsies~ for. Not anymore! Plus, it'll last all day — even in hot weather — without clumping, flaking, fading, or wearing.

    buzzfeed editor's eyes before and after using the mascara with the done lashes looking darker and longer
    Reviewer holding the mascara
    Kayla Boyd / BuzzFeed, www.amazon.com

    Here's what BuzzFeed editor Kayla Boyd has to say about these:

    "As someone who isn't a big fan of false lashes (the glue irritates my eyes and I'm terrible at applying them) this budget-friendly holy grail does the trick for both lengthening and volumizing my lashes. After you've given it a minute to dry, it lasts all day long and doesn't smudge or fade. It seriously gives the effect of false lashes, without the discomfort." 

    Promising review: "I am so blown away. I put on ONE.COAT. One coat and my jaw dropped. One coat and it looked like I had on false eyelashes. I was super skeptical and I kept seeing ads for this everywhere and finally I decided to give it a try because the price is so good. I had no expectations at all and I am floored by how great this is. It took me a lot of years to find the mascara that I liked and I thought was good, but I think this had taken its place. The coverage is great, washes off easy, and no smudges. Holds up well for a day's wear. Would highly recommend" —Dana Bice

    Get it from Amazon for $4.99.

    For more info and review pics, check out Kayla's full review of the Essence Lash Princess Mascara

    23. A set of Schick dermaplaning razors so you don't have to pay to remove peach fuzz. Plus, it works painlessly and precisely, leaving your face oh so smooth without the irritation marks that most threading or razors leave behind.

    24. A hydrating intense-therapy lip balm reviewers say is faster *and* more effective than other brands. Not only will it help quickly repair your chapped lips, but it'll also help protect them from the sun, wind, and extreme temps so you can kiss bleeding and cracks goodbye!

    Promising review: "I have tried many lip gloss and lip treatments. Nothing has ever work as well as this product. I was very skeptical when purchasing it because I had tried so many other products but I'm telling you the truth you will not be disappointed. I start seeing my lips improve the first night I tried it" —Kerrii S.

    Get it from Amazon for $8 (available in six flavors and packs of three).

    25. A powerful, but gentle silicone paw cleaner here to make cleaning your pet's cute lil' feets a lot less of a hassle. Just add water, insert filthy paws, give 'em a little twist, and dab till dry! No scrubbing, no pain, and no more dirt, mud, sand, ice melt, and other grime getting tracked around your otherwise spotless home. Sounds like a win-win!

    A muddy dog paw
    The same paw above the green silicone tube with bristles, clean

    Promising review: "I have to admit that I was skeptical... but this is worth EVERY PENNY and more! Our Great Dane's paws would track in huge amounts of dirt/mud, and wiping them down with a towel was never good enough. This is definitely big enough for his huge feet, and he doesn't even fight it. I wonder if it feels good on his paws? The fact that the rubber 'bristles' are removable for cleaning out afterward is an awesome bonus, too. You can actually see all the dirt it's cleaning off. Thanks for a great product!!!!" —Bitsy C :-)

    Get it from Amazon for $12.98+ (available in three sizes, eight colors, and with or without a lid).

    26. A firming eye cream that uses vitamins and organic botanicals to rejuvenate the delicate area around your eyes. It banishes dark circles, puffiness, loss of firmness, sagging skin, wrinkles, crow’s feet, and dryness, leaving you with brighter, firmer, hydrated skin *without* irritation!

    27. Some Miracle-Gro indoor plant food spikes to ~miraculously~ nourish and save even the plants you thought were goners for sure.

    Model sticking one of the plant food spikes into a potted plant
    Amazon

    Each spike can be used for 30–60 days, depending on the season. 

    Promising review: "An essential. I absolutely adore this product. When I first got my coleus plants, I seriously thought it was going to die in less than a week. I was searching on Google for a quick fix and I came across these plant food sticks. I honestly didn’t think it was going to help, but my plant is amazing now. I just stuck it In the soil and watered it regularly, and two weeks later it was ready to move into a bigger pot. It is growing it is beautiful, it is a vibrant — every positive word you can think of basically. Thank you so much, Miracle-Gro, for turning me into a green thumb." —suttonkae

    Get a pack of 24 from Amazon for $2.98 (also available in larger packs).

    28. A bottle of natural nail and cuticle repair oil that helps soften cuticles and strengthen nails when used daily.

    A before image of a reviewer's brittle nails and an after image of them much heaithier

    29. A foot file and callus remover designed to make your feet feel like they were completely reborn.

    before, a reviewer's heel with deep dry cracks, and after the heal pink and smooth, next to the black and silver file

    30. A set of bedsheet suspenders so when you wake up, your fitted sheets are still in place and looking neat and tidy, instead of slipping off the corners and getting all tangled up with your blankets.

    31. A tin of high-end salon-approved, unscented Cirepil blue wax beads you can use on all parts of your body to remove short, shaved, long, soft or coarse hair in just minutes *without* the hefty price tag of getting professionally waxed. Plus, it's easy and quick to use, so you can save both time *and* money.

    A before image of a reviewer's underarm hair, then a picture of the blue wax with hair of it, and an after image of the reviewer's hairless underarms

    32. A wine-stain-removing spray for those moments when putting your glass in a precarious position turns out to be a ~pour~ decision — especially when expensive furniture is involved.

    33. Cerama Bryte cooktop cleaning kit that'll make it easy peasy to remove the year's worth of crud stuck to your stove top that you've been staring at, hoping it'll magically disappear one day.

    A before photo of a reviewer's smooth-top range with lots of stains
    An after photo of the same range looking shiny with all the stains gone

    It comes with a bottle of cleaner, a scraper, and a cleaning pad.

    Promising review: "I love my glass stovetop, but it is so hard to keep clean and looking nice! Pretty much every time I cook on it, a pot boils over or splatters and leaves the glass looking nasty. Having tried other cleaners in the past without much success, I was skeptical about this one. With so many good reviews, I figured I'd give it a try, and I'm so glad I did. The combination of the scrubby pad and cleaning product and the razor blade knife got rid of all the baked on residue! This is by far the most effective cleaning product I have found for my glass stove!" —Alyssa

    Get it from Amazon for $13.14.

    34. A pet urine stain–removing spray perfect for pet owners who are desperate to remove spots and smells both old and new. Simply spray and let the enzymes gobble up all the gross stuff you don't feel like spending forever scrubbing away at. Then, just blot and let air dry, and you can cross it off your to-do list!

    Reviewer image of a stained carpet
    Reviewer image of same carpet now clean

    Rocco & Roxie Supply Company is a family-owned small business established in 2013 that specializes in pet odor eliminators, pet toys, pet snacks, and pet accessories.

    Promising review: "My dog had an accident on our new carpet which left a stain. In the past, I've never been successful with removing pet stains so was a little skeptical. However, this product worked!! By the time I'd received the product, it was a few days old so I sprayed it generously and let it it sit for over an hour. The stain was almost completely gone. So I patted it dry and then repeated the process one more time. After an hour, the stain was completely gone. I have a new stain remover!" — LeAnn C.

    Get it from Amazon for $19.97+ (available in two sizes).

    35. A tube of Elizabeth Mott Thank Me Later Eye Shadow Base because you didn't spend time putting on eye makeup in the morning only for it to be all smudged, faded, and creased by the time the afternoon rolls around. This stuff'll help enhance and lock in your eyeshadow, keeping it vibrant and in place all day long!

    36. A leather cleaner designed to quickly and gently remove dirt, oil, tough stains, and other grime from leather *and* faux-leather goods, so you can get your furniture, handbags, shoes, jackets, and more back to looking nice and spiffy!

    A customer review photo of their leather sofa, half cleaned with the cleaner and half not

    37. A gentle but powerful anti-dandruff shampoo that targets dandruff-causing fungus to help reduce scalp flaking and itching, so you can finally start wearing black without worrying about looking like you just trudged through a snowstorm.

    A reviewer split image showing a scalp with dandruff flakes on the left, and the same scalp free of flakes on the right

    38. A double-sided hairbrush-cleaning brush because your head's not the only thing that needs excess hair, dust, and buildup brushed out! This easy-to-use tool has strong bristles that'll get your favorite hairbrush looking like it's never been used before. And once you see how dirty it was, you'll be glad you cleaned it before putting it *anywhere* near your head.

    39. A deep-conditioning hair mask so you can stop despairing and start repairing your dry and damaged locks! It'll boost the strength, shine, and silkiness of your hair while decreasing breakage and restoring the essential hydration thanks to its powerful, antioxidant-rich formula.

    40. A set of three drill brush attachments capable of making your surfaces look brand-new — without any scrubbing on your part! Just attach the brush head to your drill, turn it on, and watch all of that grime disappear so fast and easily, you'll think it's magic.

    Need a drill? Here's one!

    Promising review: "Bought these on a whim and was skeptical if they would really help, but man am I glad I did! They made cleaning our glass shower door and fiberglass shower a breeze! Don't really want to admit how long it had been between cleanings, but the shower shined like it never had before (even with using tough elbow grease and a standard bristle brush). No issues with the brushes leaving marks, but definitely want to err on the side of caution on how long you stay in a spot. Used the large, flat, circular brush for the door and walls, and the round toilet-bowl-type brush worked great in the corners and on fixtures." —Molly

    Get the set of three from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in six colors and five bristle stiffnesses).

    41. An oven cleaner for easily removing the gunk that's been building up for longer than you wanna admit.

    42. A grout cleaner with an included brush to make quick and easy work of getting your bathroom tiles looking brand spanking new!

    a before showing dark grout on white tile and an after of the grout restored to white

    43. A lifesaving sunburn soother you'll be glad you brought on vacation after spending a little too long soaking up the sun. The hydrating combo of aloe and coconut oil will quickly absorb into your skin and instantly get to work, providing you some much needed, gentle relief. A lot of reviewers even say it helps prevent peeling and itching!

    A reviewer image of a burnt back and an "after" image of their back without any redness

    44. A bottle of Fanola purple shampoo designed to neutralize yellow tones so you can achieve the vibrant platinum hair you've been dreaming of — all without an expensive salon visit! Tired of gray or light streaks? This'll help make 'em less noticeable so you can finally have consistent, evenly colored locks to flaunt.

    45. A rain showerhead so every shower feels like a trip to a 5-star resort.

    46. A clip-on silicone colander that'll take the ~strain~ out of straining noodles. It's flexible, cleans up easy, and can be attached to cookware of almost any size!

    Model using the colander to strain noodles

    47. And finally, a Squatty Potty you might not think will actually help you poop better until you've actually taken it for a spin. And if your feet are currently resting on one while you're reading this, you already know what I'm talkin' about!

    the squatty potty sitting in front of a toilet

    Some reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.