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    45 Products That Work So Well, You’ll Wanna Say Thank You To Them Every Once In A While

    A painless teeth whitening pen, a handheld milk frother, a scrub-free shower cleaning spray, and more — you'll be grateful that these products actually do what they promise.

    1. A microwave popcorn popper so you can quickly and easily make your favorite movie snack without having to deal with the stove or spend money on wasteful single use bags. No oil or butter is required, but if you want butter, you can simply melt it using the dual purpose lid!

    the four steps to using the microwave popcorn popper

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

    3. Some heel protectors you can stick inside those painful shoes that your feet wanna dump but your heart wants to keep. The adhesive is super strong, so they stay in place, and the pads are soft and cushioning, so you can bid farewell to those painful blisters you get every time you try to wear your favorite shoes.

    4. Or some TikTok-famous breathable heel protectors — slip them on under socks to help avoid blisters and foot pain while wearing shoes that aren't so kind to your feet.

    5. A touchless forehead thermometer featuring a built-in sensor that measures in just one second. Wanna take your little one's temp without waking them up? Now you can!

    6. A cool mist humidifier for anyone who's tired of the air in their apartment being drier than a desert. It makes ZERO noise, is fully customizable, has an auto-shutoff feature, and can help you sleep and breathe way better.

    the cool mist humidifier

    7. A splatter guard so you can stop drenching your entire stove in hot, sticky oil every time you try to make a stir fry. Now you can enjoy watching those veggies sizzle without the extra cleanup or fear of third-degree burns.

    Reviewer image of the splatter guard on a pan on a stove

    8. A handheld, battery-operated milk (or dairy alternative) frother that'll make your homemade beverages taste like you paid way more for them at that fancy cafe down the street. Reviewers love the froth, obvi, but they also really like how quick and easy it is to use and clean while giving them barista-approved results. You can even use it for whisking matcha!

    9. A cruelty-free Glossier eyebrow gel for anyone who wants an easy and amazingly effective way to thicken, fluff, fill in, and groom their brows *without* them getting stiff and flaky. All it takes is one quick swipe to make everyone jealous of your eyebrows, thanks to the tinted gel formula and mascara-like wand!

    Model applies the gel to eyebrow
    Closeup of a model's eyebrows before and after using the gel, showing how much thicker and fulled in it makes them.
    Glossier

    Promising review: "I’ve always wanted something mild to enhance my brows as my hair is dirty blond and my eyebrows are thin/light. This product is PERFECT! I used the blond color and it is the perfect shade for everyday use along with wearing it to go out. Extremely happy with this purchase!" —Kim

    Get it from Glossier for $17 (available in five shades).

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

    Model pushing a plant spike into the soil in a planter containing a plant

    11. An all-natural, vegan, unscented stain remover stick reviewers love because it deals with dirt, grease, blood, and other tough stains just as well, if not better, than the go-to name-brand products!

    pile of the stain sticks

    12. A ridiculously easy-to-use Kitchen Mama electric can opener that does all the work for you. Simply place the opener so the edge of the can is between the blade and gear, press the button, watch it spin around and cut the top of almost any can all on its own, press the button again to stop, and use the handy lid remover to seamlessly take the top off — leaving behind a smooth, non-sharp edge!

    13. A tube of Essence's Lash Princess mascara — it defines and separates lashes to give you the bold look you usually need ~falsies~ for. 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

    14. A scratch pad in case your pup *hates* having their nails clipped. Now they can file down their nails all on their own without the stressful ordeal!

    15. A windshield de-icer because the last thing you feel like doing at 8 a.m. is standing out in the freezing cold chipping away at the solid block of ice that has formed around your car. Just spray some of this stuff instead and watch the ice instantly start melting away!

    Two cans of the yellow de-icers

    16. An apple slicer that makes preparing a quick snack almost absurdly quick and easy. Try drizzling some honey over your perfect apple slices and thank me later.

    17. A pack of Pulleez hair ties for anyone who's tired of ripping out and damaging their hair every time they let down their ponytail. Forget playing the ~too tight...too loose~ game with scrunchies and other lesser hair ties — this ingeniously designed ponytail holder features a patented sliding system that tightens the elastic without twisting, making it gentle on your hair and *much* faster and easier to use.

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

    19. An over-the-drain hair stopper if standing in a puddle of dirty shower water because your drain is clogged sounds like the opposite of a positive shower experience.

    Split image of the reviewer holding the hair stopper in their hands and of the hair stopper surrounded by hair when placed over the drain

    20. Or a drain clog remover in case your hair/drain situation is already past the prevention stage, but hasn't quite yet reached what those in the industry refer to as a PLUMBING EMERGENCY. This declogger makes it super easy to clear your drain in mere seconds! No plumbing skills required whatsoever.

    21. A nonstick, food-safe baking mat so you can make cookies whenever you want without having to decide if it's worth needing to scrape a baking pan clean after. Nothing talks me out of cooking and baking like anticipating a cleanup, but these make it so much easier!

    22. L’Oreal’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

    23. A popular, luxurious-smelling fabric freshener you can spray on linens, towels, pillows, carpet, in your bathroom and even inside your car to make people think you've spent all day cleaning when you did no such thing.

    The fabric freshener in two different scents

    24. A painless mint-flavored Venus teeth-whitening pen here to 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

    25. An adjustable measuring spoon so you can measure every ingredient in your recipe while only dirtying one utensil!

    26. A highly accurate and easy-to-use food scale perfect for nailing recipes. This one is loved by reviewers for 1) being compact and easy to store, 2) handling measurement conversions and subtracting the weight of containers, and 3) being super easy to clean!

    27. A quiet, ozone-free Levoit air-purifier loved by reviewers dealing with allergies, asthma, or just plain ol' bad smells! It uses a three-stage filtration system to help rid the air of allergens, pet hair, dander, smoke, mold, odor, large dust particles, and 99.97% of airborne contaminants as small as 0.3 microns so you can keep breathin' easy in your space.

    Black and white cat sitting next to white air purifier

    28. 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.

    Reviewer photo of square acne patch that is filled with pimple discharge
    Reviewer photo of cheeks with dark red acne scars and breakouts
    Same reviewer's cheeks, which are now a more even skin tone and free of almost all breakouts

    Promising review: "These are incredible! I was totally skeptical about acne patches in general. I ordered a few different brands, and these by Avarelle are by far the superior choice! They are super thin and nearly invisible. The patches create a super tight seal that doesn't budge even during sleep — they don't peel off easy, but they don't harm sensitive skin, either. AND THEY WORK! It's amazing to see all the gunk these things suck out. Totally reduces acne overnight or, at the very least, reduces pimples to barely perceptible! Would recommend!" —Amanda Dexter

    Get it from Amazon for $7.64.

    29. 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.

    Split image of bedsheets coming off of the mattress without the suspenders and bedsheets staying on the mattress with the suspenders

    30. 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

    31. A eucalyptus lavender pouch perfect for making your average shower or tub feel a whole lot more luxurious. The steam releases natural oils that can help clear respiratory passageways and sinuses while helping relax the mind and body.

    A small satchel of lavender and eucalyptus hanging from a bath handle

    32. A digital food thermometer so you can stop hemming and hawing over whether or not your chicken is cooked enough and quit losing precious juice from your steaks every time you cut them open to check on the middle. Just stick this lil' guy in and get an instant temperature reading!

    33. An easily-washable drip catcher for anyone whose sink area is always drenched after a dishwashing session.

    34. 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 reviews for a reason! Just roll it over your fuzz-covered item of choice, and watch it lift the fur RIGHT OFF.

    35. A Drop Stop car seat gap filler that'll make sure your phone, wallet, keys, and snacks don't fall in between that annoying space between your seat and middle console.

    36. A pack of dishwasher-cleaning tablets to remove residue buildup that can cause foul odors and keep your dishes from being cleaned properly. Just run these tablets through a normal wash cycle once a month to help prolong the life of your machine and keep it working more effectively.

    37. 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

    38. 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!

    39. A collagen-coating hair treatment that'll magically bring your damaged hair back to life with all the body and silky softness you could possibly dream of! Even skeptical reviewers were amazed at how well it works.

    40. A pumice stone to make removing stubborn toilet stains — no one's favorite job to begin with — a heck of a lot faster and easier so you can spend as little time face-to-face with your throne as humanly possible. It also works great on tub, sinks, tile, and other porcelain and ceramic surfaces that are no fun to clean without this helpful tool.

    The pumice stone with a handle
    A before and after pic showing the pumice stone removed hard water stains from the toilet bowl

    Promising review: "I had stubborn stains on my toilet bowl that wouldn't come out with toilet bowl cleaner, the toilet bowl brush, bleach, or anything else I tried. The stains were stuck for months but the pumice was able to remove them instantly. The pumice did not scratch the bowl at all." —Margaret D.

    Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in two quantities).

    41. Or a Scrubbing Bubbles toilet cleaning stamp — it'll hang out on the inside of your bowl and give it a lil' clean with every flush...so you don't have to get in there and do the cleaning yourself! Simply stamp it on, and it'll ward off gross toilet rings and keep your throne smelling nice and fresh for up to 12 days before you have to add another one. Problem solved!

    A hand stamping the circle of gel in the toilet

    42. A cleaning putty that'll get to those nearly impossible-to-reach nooks and crannies in your keyboard, car vents, printer, and other appliances. It's weirdly fun to use, has a pleasant lemony smell, and is nonstick so you won't have any gooey residue left behind!

    the cleaning putty being used on car vents

    43. And finally, a borderline magical Muslin Comfort blanket — it's ultra breathable and temperature regulating so you can snuggle up without waking up at 3 a.m. in a pool of your own sweat. Plus, it's oversized, so you and your blanket-hogging partner (or dog) can stop fighting each other for coverage every dang night. Even skeptical reviewers are impressed by how this has changed the way they sleep.

    white muslin blanket on a made-up bed

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