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    No, Itโ€™s Not Magic โ€” These 30 Products Just Work Really Well

    I heard if you have oily skin and use Nars soft matte foundation while saying hocus pocus, your skin will stay shine-free all ๐Ÿ‘ day ๐Ÿ‘ long ๐Ÿ‘ . I'd personally like to thank the witch who crafted this magic potion.

    1. Nars soft matte foundationย โ€” the best thing to ever happen to oily skin. This stuff is shine-, transfer-, and sweat-proof, will last up to 16 hours, contains *top notch* oil absorbing powers, I mean ~powders~, and is OXIDIZATION-RESISTANT!! Witches really did their thing with this.ย 

    gif of Jordan Grigsby wearing Nars foundation
    Jordan Grigsby holding Nars foundation
    Jordan Grigsby / BuzzFeed

    About two weeks ago, I had a rough day which meant I was gonna treat myself cuz one thing ima always do is give myself princess treatment. So I filled my Sephora cart with beauty products I'd been dying to try. I knew I wanted a new foundation cuz all the high-end ones I love are great but they have their flaws. If it keeps me matte, it oxidizes, if it doesn't oxidize, I'm oily by the end of the day, and some even oxidize and leave me oily. I went to good ol' TikTok to see what people with oily skin were using and I found a lot of people who worked at Sephora saying they loved this foundation for oily skin. And since TikTok recommendations haven't failed me yet, I threw this in the cart. I didn't have super high expectations but I was excited to try. I used this then sprayed with myย One/Size setting sprayย and holy crap, I found the miracle combo. I always forget to take pics but the gif above is me at 7 p.m. after having my makeup on literally all day. I did not blot once. For me, that is unheard of. My skin doesn't get dewy, it gets as oily as Five Guys fries and it's so annoying. I've never had a foundation work this well and do everything it says it'll do. This is hands down the absolute best foundation I've used for my oily skin and I've tried everything fromย Estรฉe Lauder to Lancรดme and this Nars foundation ateeeeeeee and didn't leave a single crumb. This is now at the top of my list. An oily-skinned person's dream come true, really.

    Get it from Sephora forย $42ย (available in 28 shades).

    2. A geniusย guacamole saverย to keep air out and prevent browning. OH EM GEEEE!! Guacamole for more than a day?! WE ๐Ÿ‘ LOVE ๐Ÿ‘ย  TO ๐Ÿ‘ย  SEE ๐Ÿ‘ย  IT ๐Ÿ‘. Thank you witches for making this because there just has to be magic sprinkled in to make this work.ย 

    reviewer's eight day old guacamole in airtight container still looking green and fresh
    reviewer's container of guacamole

    Promising reviews: "I cannot believe this works so well! I'm a huge guac on toast person, but how unappealing is brown guacamole? Received this on Saturday, made a batch on Sunday, and it was still beautifully green and tasty six days later! My standard batch perfectly fits six medium avocados, plus the fixings. Happy girl here!" โ€”Amazon Customer

    "Works exactly as advertised! My guacamole has been in the fridge for eight days and it is still fresh and green. It looks and tastes like it did last week! You just have to make sure you really get all of the air out. It's a good size and can carry a large capacity of guacamole. I like that it can be used for a small or large amount and still keep it fresh." โ€”Janice Phung

    Get it from Amazon for $10.39.

    3. A set of handy DEET-freeย mosquito-repelling braceletsย so those annoying little bloodsuckers have no chance to ruin any part of your day. These use some potion of essential oils like citronella to help keep those pesky bugs away from you.ย 

    reviewer in pink coiled bracelet
    pack of ten differently colored wrist bands to deter mosquitos

    Check out a TikTok of the mosquito-repelling bracelets in action.ย 

    Promising reviews: "I moved last year from Southern California to North Carolina. Bugs of all types have always been attracted to me but the amount of bites I got last summer was WILD. Someone gave me one of these types of bracelets to use one day and it seemed to work SOOOOOO I decided to buy myself an arsenal to prepare for this summer. I read the reviews and about 99% of them had great results. I've only used this bracelet twice but both times I was outside and untouched.ย I'm not fond of the smell, I'm hyper sensitive to smells, but I'd rather have the odor than being chewed alive." โ€”Tracey Agopian

    "You need these. As soon as mosquito season begins, I slip one of these over my wrist or ankle and Iโ€™m safe from being bitten. Highly recommend." โ€”chris cullen

    Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $9.99ย (also available in 25- and 50-packs).ย 

    4. And aย "Bug Bite Thing" that suctions bug bites to help reduce swelling, itchiness, and redness. Summer will be here before we know it, and that means the mosquitoes are comin' back and those pesky bites are about to be sooo annoying. Make sure to have one of these bad boys handy.ย 

    This works on stings and bites from mosquitoes, bees, wasps, biting flies, sea lice, and more!

    Promising review:ย "This thing is amazing. It turns a week long battle with itching and pain from ant or mosquito bites to only a couple of hours.ย A lot of times after the first suction the itching goes away completely! This was a game changer for my son who gets eaten by mosquitoes even with bug spray on. Now his bites go away quickly and heโ€™s not scratching at them, making them bleed, etc. I am starting to buy these as gifts!ย Highly recommend, especially for those with kids!!" โ€”Reyka Smith

    Get it from Amazon forย $9.90+ย (available in four colors and in multipacks).

    5. Bruise creamย because you're clumsy as heck and bruise like a peach, what a combo (samesies). If you can't make it through a day without bumping into something, or dropping something on your foot, or falling, grab this. Next time you look at your leg and think *wait, where did that bruise come from?* reach for this to help calm the swelling and discoloration.ย 

    reviewer with dark under eye bruise
    same reviewer without the bruise

    It also helps calm bumps so you can get that knot on your head to chill out and avoid letting everyone know you bumped into somethin'.

    Promising review: "I am very fair-skinned and bruise easily (doesn't help that I also tend to be very clumsy). I recently got a very large, dark bruise on my arm, and a friend at work whose son is a stunt man told me I should use Arnica on it. Based on the reviews, I ordered this product and started using it approximately four days after I was bruised. At first, it didn't seem like anything was happening, but after three to four days of use, I could see a marked difference just from morning to evening. I have never had a bruise heal that quickly before. I'm sold!" โ€”J. Yount

    Get it from Amazon for $14.99.

    6. A bottle of professional-gradeย callus-removing gelย that'll quickly get rid of all that thick, hard skin. Holy guacamole, these results! Mind-blowing and magical.ย 

    reviewers foot before and after using callus remover
    another reviewers foot before and after using callus remover, feet appear smoother after

    Just presoak your feet, apply the gel, let sit for 5โ€“10 minutes, and rinse! It's recommended you go back in afterward with a foot file just to make sure no residue or dead skin is left behind.

    Want to know more?ย Check out our full Lee Beauty Callus Remover write-up!

    Promising review: "I have the driest heels and this is the ONLY product that has ever worked. Before I used this, my heels had some pretty deep cracks and now they're almost baby soft again. BUT please follow the directions...left it on my super-dry thick-callused heels for only three minutes and the calluses were literally melting off! Wonderful product! So glad I don't have to go soak my feet in those tubs at the nail salon anymore." โ€”Kiki

    Get it from Amazon for $14.99.

    7. Anย Ogx leave-in conditioning creamย to apply to your towel-dried hair for a magic trick. *Voila*, defined, bouncy curls that'll put a little extra pep in your step because of the way your curls bounce when you walk.

    Promising review: "Absolutely love this stuff! It's the one hair product I have to have. I rotate shampoos and conditioners but have never found anything to put on damp hair that I like as much as this. It says it's for curls, but works great on straight hair, too." โ€”Bunco Queen of the Universe

    Get it from Amazon for $7.97.

    8. Aย ChomChom pet hair removerย that'll pick up fur and lock it inside the roller for an easy-peasy cleanup. And this reusable baby doesn't lose its effectiveness after use! If you gotta clean your couch every single day and you absolutely hate it, add this to your cart and thank me later.ย 

    GIF of reviewer using the chom chom roller to remove fur from a couch
    reviewer holding chom chom filled with pet fur

    Promising review:ย "Works like magic! My brother had this on his boat. He was using it to get his dog's hair off of his seat covers. I was sooo impressed! I went home and ordered it! It gets a work out at my house, I have an Australian shepherd, a corgi, and a cat! The corgi sheds the most and it picks it up so easily EVERY TIME! My oldest daughter saw it and ordered one for herself!" โ€”SUZYQ55

    Get it from Amazon forย $23.99+ย (available in three colors).

    9. A Cosrx snail mucin serum to help get rid of dark spots, improve skin vitality, and soothe damaged skin. Yep, snail mucin is a Korean skincare product made from snail slime. Sounds ick but your skin will totally fall in love the second you use it. Hmm, wonder if this is why SpongeBob had Gary the pet snail โ€” skincare benefits.ย 

    reviewer holding bottle of snail mucin essence
    Reviewers three facial progress photos of their reducing acne

    *All Cosrx products are dermatologist-tested, cruelty-free, and have no parabens, sulfates, or phthalates.

    Alright friends, I am here to confirm that the hype surrounding this stuff is SO real. I've had acne since I was literally 8 years old (don't ask, my cousin was a face painter and practiced on me so I broke out BAD) and I'm JUST now starting to get it together. My skin this past year has completely changed, I have gotten super serious about my skincare routine, and I am now โœจ pimple-free โœจ . Now, I am grateful that my skin has cleared up, but it was still kinda dull, uneven, ya know, the little nitpicky stuff. That is until I cracked and bought this little potion. My skin is now ra-di-anttttt! It's never looked better. My only regret is not taking before and after pics but glass skin, I know her. I haven't gone out in public without makeup since I was like 12 because I was so insecure about my skin. Now, chiiiilld, I go out all the time free of makeup. I also bought this for my cousin for Christmas, she's obsessed, a friend slept over and I let them use this, they're now obsessed, I guarantee you'll fall in love after your first use.ย 

    Promising review: "This is a great product. Itโ€™s not sticky and has no smell. It's my favorite product to use with any other skincare product. Very gentle and helps with acne. Will be a regular in my skincare routine." โ€”C

    Get it from Amazon for $13.

    10. Aย wine wandย because you love wine but wine does not love you. This little handheld filter helps *magically* remove histamines and sulfites in alcohol that may trigger headaches and other symptoms. Plus, it'll help restore the natural taste of your wine after it's been opened.ย 

    two glasses of wine with the wands in them next to bruschetta
    @drinkpurewine / Via www.instagram.com

    And check it out onย TikTok!

    Promising review: "OMG!!!! This works. I love wine, but have terrible allergies to the histamines, sulfites, and preservatives in wine. I actually use one wand for two glasses of wine. I was very skeptical, but it works like a dream! Thank you PureWine. This is really a breakthrough for me." โ€”Penny Froh

    Get a three-pack from Amazon for $11.99ย (available in other multipacks).

    11. A mattifying waterproofย On Til' Dawn One/Size setting sprayย thatย Beyoncรฉย used at her Renaissance concert in the pouring rain at her DC show. And Queen B's face was still beat ๐Ÿ‘ to ๐Ÿ‘ the ๐Ÿ‘ GODS ๐Ÿ‘ย  through the downpour. Yeah, this stuff has witchcraft in it for sure, sign me up.ย 

    Patrick Starr holding pink setting spray bottle
    @onesize / Via www.instagram.com

    One/Size is a queer- and Filipino-owned business founded by makeup expert Patrick Starr to ensure that makeup is really one size fits all, as it should be.ย 

    Y'alllllllll โ€” wheeeewwww, let me collect my thoughts, I am shooketh. I *finally* got my hands on this a few weeks ago (it's always sold out!) and all I can say is sorcery. Patrick Starr is a witch, there's no convincing me otherwise. I did my makeup one morning, set my face with this, and had a full on day โ€” ran errands, went to Trader Joe's, went to a bar, then a restaurant, sweat, and I kid you not, every time I looked in the mirror my face was M๐Ÿ‘ A๐Ÿ‘ T๐Ÿ‘ T๐Ÿ‘ E. When I got home that night, my face had not moved at all and there was literally no oil to be found on my face. I have expensive setting sprays I love but by the end of the night, I usually have a bit of shine on my face, which seems like no big deal but as an oily girly, I hate that, I look greasy ๐Ÿคฎ. But this stuff is a magical holy grail, no shine formed against me shall prosper. I see why Beyoncรฉ uses this. I kept hearing the hype around this but it is a bit pricey so I kept putting off buying it. This is worth every bit of hype and every single penny. And I'm frugal! I will find a nice, affordable alternative and run with it forever because some big name-brand products do not work for me and I hate spending a lot of $$ for ๐Ÿ’ฉย  results. If I recommend any name-brand product, it'd be this. I love this stuff and I will forever eat that price and buy this now. Big fan.ย 

    Get it from Sephora forย $32.

    12. A bottle of Rain-X Original Windshield Treatment to help improve driving visibility and wiper blade performance in those vicious April showers so you don't have a freakout moment since you can't. see. ANYTHING. Rain, snow, and sleet are no match for this magical repellent.

    Promising review: "I had a cheap, untempered windshield that was awful in the rain. A friend of mine from college recommended Rain-X and I was shocked at the difference. I applied it with a soft rag and sat there wondering if it was even on properly. I trusted the system and then later that night took my car out for a drive; it rained while I was out and the difference was instantly noticeable. Before, when using my wipers, streaks would obscure my view so much that any lights would make driving in the rain hard. Now, the droplets don't smear and smaller ones sometimes just roll off. It's pretty great." โ€”Alison J. Gong

    Get it from Amazon for $8.43ย (also available in a two-pack).

    13. Aย Vitamix Venturist Pro smart blenderย that'll have you ditching the expensive weekly runs to Smoothie King and making the absolute ~smoothest~ of smoothies right at home. You can make hot soup in this baby (I know, right, witchcraft), as well as frozen treats, purees, smoothies and juices, dips and spreads, dressings and sauces, and baby food, plus grind nuts and coffee and even mix batters and dough. Obvi, its powers are limitless.ย 

    A Vitamix blender filled with tomatoes and garlic beside a plated meal
    my Vitamix making a green smoothie
    Costco, Jordan Grigsby / BuzzFeed

    It has a digital timer and it'll automatically recognize your container size and adjust the program settings accordingly.ย 

    I just got this and I am in LOOOOVE. I am a big Smoothie King fan but it's so expensive and the price for a smoothie keeps going up. I mean, $10 for a smoothie, really?! The app lets you customize your smoothie so as soon as I got this blender I looked at all the ingredients in my favorite recipe and grabbed 'em. I've made a smoothie every day this week and they have been so smooth and taste exactly like the pricey one I get from Smoothie King. I haven't tried making anything else in it yet because I'm stuck on these yummy smoothies, but I got this because my mom has had a Vitamix for years and she'd make ice cream, soup, and all kinds of yummy stuff in it so I know the quality is top tier. Plus, Starbucks and Smoothie King both use this brand. It has an easy self-cleaning feature so when I finish making my smoothies, I add some dish soap and water, turn the blender on, and it's clean in one minute. It came with a tamper and a recipe book and I am so excited for all of the delicious recipes I'm gonna try with this. If you're gonna invest in a blender, get this one, it's pure magic.

    Get it from Costco forย $319.99.

    14. A bottle of seriously yummyย Mike's Hot Honeyย to take your leftovers or boring takeout to the next level as if by, idk, magic. A perfect blend of sweet and spicy โ€” you probz won't be able to resist the urge to put it on literally everything. The King Midas of sauces โ€” everything this stuff touches turns to gold, seriously.ย 

    Reviewer holding bottle of Mike's hot honey
    model pouring the hot honey on a pepperoni pizza

    Promising reviews: "Oh Michael, what can be said about your most hot of honeys that has yet to be said? My tongue yearns for the sweet burn, as my mouth opens almost on its own in anticipation for this honey. I've spent days, nay, weeksย obsessingย over the feeling of the honey, drizzling into my mouth and down my chin, as I try so desperately to lap up every last drop of this sweet, spicy, and undoubtedly succulent honey. The honey has nearly consumed my entire life as I cannot prepare a dish without looking into the pantry longingly, wondering if this honey will improve yet another unexpected food item (it always does) and bring me endless joy and satisfaction. I have nary a doubt that if you, a fellow consumer, purchase this tantalizing, appetizing, incredibly satisfying honey, you will NOT regret it. Please, I beg of you, do yourself a favor and put this on every food item you shove down your gullet for the rest of your life. Sincerely, Michelle Hot Honey." โ€”yeehaw dandy

    Get it from Amazon for $8.32ย (available in multipacks).

    15. Or a jar of chili onion crispย that you can basically throw on everything. Veggies, noodles, meat, even ice cream โ€” you won't be able to eat without this savory, spicy, umami-flavored, crunchy goodness drizzled on top. Don't be surprised when this stuff has you in an absolute freakin' chokehold. I won't judge you if you keep a jar in your purse.ย 

    model eating noodles with the jar of chili crisp on the table
    A soup dumpling topped with the chili crisp on a spoon
    Fly By Jing

    Fly By Jing is an Asian woman-owned small biz that specializes in sauces, dumplings, and spices.

    Check outย aย TikTok of the chili crispย in action.ย 

    Here's what former BuzzFeederย Britt Rossย says about this chili crisp:

    "Ever since my sister introduced me to this life-changing condiment, I've slathered it on pretty much everything I could think of โ€” from roasted vegetables and noodles to seafood and popcorn. It's got a kick, yes, and while I'm a big fan of spicy food, the thing I love most about this chili crisp is that it also has great flavor that doesn't get overpowered by the heat, which happens with so many other spicy sauces. That deep savory flavor comes from ingredients like fermented black bean, shallots, mushroom powder, ginger, and seaweed, so it's no wonder it's become my go-to pantry staple when I want to zhuzh up my dinner. PS: Some people even swear by it as an ice cream topping!"ย 

    Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in two sizes, a two-pack, and an extra spicy version) or Fly By Jing for $15.

    16. A hydrating eye stickย to help brighten up dark circles, lines, and puffiness while delivering moisture without oils. Sensitive skin friends, this one's for us. People may start to think your goldfish are Cosmo and Wanda because these results are jaw dropping.ย 

    reviewer under eyes before and after using hydrating stick with dark circles much lighter after
    reviewer holding their blue hydrating stick with the top shaped like a polar bear

    Promising reviews: "I HAD to write a review. I use this in the morning and night after my whole face routine and putting on moisturizer. I don't have dark bags however, my under-eyes do get a bit puffy and I was noticing fine lines. DUDE, those fine lines are fading. Last night I went to a party and woke up looking like the crypt keeper, and this stuff normalized my creepy zombie eyes in about 20 minutes. It's $9. Do yourself a favor and buy it."ย โ€”Jasmine Deatherage

    Get it from Amazon for $9.90+ย (available in two styles and in multipacks).

    17. Aย sand-removal powder bagย โ€” a talc-free and reef-friendly product that'll get all that sand off your body easy peasy. Don't let the sand stop you from enjoying your vacay, cuz this bb is gonna take care of the part of the beach that you absolutely can't stand.ย 

    hand using the bag to wipe sand off their leg
    child model's foot covered in sand and then sand gone after using sand-removal bag
    Amazon

    Shakalo is a small biz based in San Diego.

    Promising review: "We recently moved to a beach area, and we are constantly there. This item has changed our entire lives! It lasts decently long (depending on how much you use it), it smells super good (not at all like baby powder), and it's super effective. It has saved me from vacuuming my car at least 1โ€“2 times a week. And I even use it on my dogs' paws and bellies to make sure they're taken care of too. I will definitely be buying the refill and another bag to have exclusively in the car." โ€”Gabbs Uresti

    Get it from Amazon for $24.99ย (also available in a three-pack).

    18. Vacuum-free space-saving compression bagsย so that instead of packing seven outfits for your three-day trip, you can pack 14. Look, I totally understand, I always overpack too and you ๐Ÿ‘ need ๐Ÿ‘ options ๐Ÿ‘ !!! You don't need to pay for another suitcase at the airport cuz these bags will make your clothes shrink itty bitty, meaning you can fit more stuff! Put your clothes in em, zip 'em up, roll the bag, and *voila* youย canย bring that other sundress.

    before image of clothes taking up space in a suitcase
    After image of the clothes condensed in the bags

    Promising review: "These were the things I never knew I needed for traveling. They work just as advertised and are really useful when going on a trip. I always hate at the end of a trip having to mix dirty and clean clothes โ€” a 'laundry bag' or plastic shopping bag never really felt like a good enough separation. These bags seal up and conceal the most stinky, wet clothes from your clean unused clothes. They are going to be one of my new necessities for my big family when traveling." โ€”Sarbello

    Get a set of eight from Amazon for $15.88.ย 

    19. Aย Truly Beauty boob polishย made of an acai and retinol concoction that'll help smooth your skin, reduce the appearance of fine lines and stretch marks, and brighten, firm, and tighten your booby skin. Bestie, I'm sure your tatas already look *absolutely amazing*, but if you've ever been intrigued by these beautiful jars at Ulta (๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธ), give this a try! And if anyone compliments your boobs you can be like "oh yeah, I had 'em polished."ย 

    model with boob polish on chest
    before and after comparison of boobs with reduced stretchmarks
    @trulybeauty / Via www.instagram.com, Truly Beauty

    Promising review: "I was super skeptical of all these pretty beauty products when they popped up on my FYP, but I figured I'd give a few a try and BOY am I glad that I did. The polish smells amazing, and it's such a nice little way to indulge in some self care in the morning before work, after a long day, or whenever you need. The texture of the polish is super smooth, and the color is really pretty. I don't use it every day, but when I use it more often I definitely notice a difference. My skin is softer, boobs are perkier, and honestly the 'tightening' and 'perking' effect does kind of make them look bigger. They're certainly looking and feeling their best! Would absolutely buy again. I just ordered my second jar because I was running out!" โ€”Melissa R.

    Get it from Truly Beautyย for $32 or fromย Ultaย or Amazonย for $24.

    20. A bleach-free Wet & Forget weekly shower sprayย that'll clean your shower till it sparkles, but that's not all, friends. This baby also helps prevent future soap scum buildup. Spray it, let it sit for 8โ€“12 hours (so probz spray before bed), then wake up to a totally new shower.ย 

    reviewers shower with stains
    reviewers clean shower after using shower spray for cleaning

    Promising reviews: "I got this product about three months ago and havenโ€™t had to scrub my shower since! I just use this every week and rinse it off. Itโ€™s life changing!!" โ€”Linds

    "I hardly ever leave a review but this stuff is amazing. I regretted getting glass shower doors until I got this stuff. Sprayed it on and waited overnight. All I had to do was spray the glass down and it looked the same as the day it was installed. All of the soap scum was completely gone without scrubbing. Will be buying again." โ€”Rebecca Hash

    Get it from Amazon for $20.98+ย (available in three sizes, two scents, and in a two-pack).ย 

    21. A plant-basedย cooking oil solidifierย because pouring oil down your drain is no bueno and could cause problems in the future. This is a quick, easy way to dispose of that oil you have no clue what to do with. Sprinkle the powder into the leftover oil while it's hot, let it cool, and then throw it out!ย 

    A customer review photo of the pack of Fry Away for pan frying
    gif of reviewer using a spoon to remove the oil from a pan

    FryAwayย is a Latine woman-owned small biz founded by Laura Lady, who specializes in planet-friendly ways to dispose of oil.ย 

    Promising review: "Quite impressive. After making some fries, we added a packet to the hot oil and stirred a few times. Maybe 10 minutes later, we checked the pan, and the oil had solidified. Using a wood spoon, we easily removed the solid and put it in the trash. I will always make sure to keep a pack of FryAway in our pantry. Highly recommended." โ€”Ryan O.

    Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ย (available in two styes).

    22. Maybelline's Cheek Heat gel-cream blushย for a stunning, natural flush that rivals Glossier's Cloud Paint at a fraction of the cost. A ๐Ÿ‘ FRACTION ๐Ÿ‘ OF ๐Ÿ‘ THE ๐Ÿ‘ COST ๐Ÿ‘ . *Sigh* one of the best phrases to hear. I wanna add all six shades to my cart, how about you?ย 

    BuzzFeed writer holding pink tube of Cheek Heat with it applied to cheeks
    the gel blushes in different shades
    Emma Lord / BuzzFeed, @maybelline / Via www.instagram.com

    BuzzFeed Shopping writerย Emma Lordย says:

    "I'm a Glossier Cloud Paint stan so I'll continue to buy it, but I love this affordable alternative, too! It spreads on super easily and can either go on sheer or build for a bolder effect. I got the Rose Flushย shade and enjoy it for ~everyday wear~ since it's so easy to squirt a bit on my fingers, swirl it into my cheeks, and be on my merry way. It lasts all day and looks super natural to boot!"ย 

    Get it from Amazon for $5.89+ย (available in six shades).ย 

    23. The Thaw Clawย that'll help you thaw out meat in under half an hour, so when you get home and realize you forgot to take that pack of chicken out, dinner isn't completely ruined. Attach it to the bottom of your sink and it'll keep your packages of protein in place while you thaw 'em underwater.ย 

    A hand holding the three-pronged claw with a suction cup base with the text 1) Attach
    The claw attached to the sink basin as it gets filled with water with the text 2) Fill
    The claw holding a packaged steak under water with the text 3) Thaw
    Amazon

    Thaw Claw is a Black-owned small biz that's been featured on Shark Tank, HSN, and Good Morning America!

    Promising review: "At first this looked gimmicky, but I saw a need for something like this. I use vacuum bags to freeze my meat and with our schedules, thawing out our meal for that evening often includes placing the frozen block in water to thaw in a reasonable time. Without this item, I was left to put a heavy pot or iron skillet on top to keep it in submerged to speed the thawing process. This device, with its suction base and spread design, keeps the food item under its fingers to allow the thawing process to complete in less than half the time by just putting it in the water. And before you object, 'thatโ€™s not safe, the temperature will rise too much and promote bacteria growth' โ€” I have ServSafe certs. I know my time and temp levels and those are in no way even close to approaching the danger zone unless you leave it for hours before cooking. I recommend this item for anyone, but especially anyone who has time constraints for evening dinner prep or any other time for that matter." โ€”mudhen7

    Learn more about safe food thawing methods here.

    Get it from Amazon for $18.95ย (available in four colors).

    24. A tea tree and peppermint Remedy soapย you'd think was a superhero cuz Captain America has nothing on this stuff (except for being incredibly hot, I'll give him that). This stuff will reduce odors and help calm and soothe skin irritations from dry skin to skin infections to acne to athlete's foot to ringworm, and if I continued to list it all, we could be here all day.ย 

    reviewers hand with eczema breakout
    reviewers hand with eczema healed after using the soap

    Learn more about the many uses of tea tree oil atย Cleveland Clinic.

    Promising reviews: "I usually use Dr. Bronner's but I wanted to give this a try after seeing it on TikTok. I actually like this better and feel really clean after using. Love the fresh smell. Also helped an eczema breakout." โ€”KJeanie ATL

    "This is my favorite body wash ever! I was dealing with some serious postpartum BO, and this saved me! Results from first use!" โ€”Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ย (available in five scents and in a two-pack).

    25. A pack of 16 Liquid IV electrolyte drink mixesย because you're going to an all-inclusive resort soon and are worried about your hangovers ruining your vacay since your friends are gonna be ready for shots at every moment of the day. This stuff will help you rehydrate fast like a magical resurrection. Drink one of these and be ready to go for your early morning excursions. No unbearable headaches allowed on vacation.ย 

    a water bottle and packet of liquid IV
    Amazon

    Reviewers also use it to hydrate after physical activities like hiking!

    I know it seems like this stuff would have fairy dust sprinkled in it, but it actually contains vitamins B3, B5, B6, B12, and vitamin C and claims to enhance rapid absorption of water and key ingredients into the bloodstream. You can learn more about when and how to use electrolyte drinksย here.

    Okay sooooo, I swear by these. I love wine, wine is good to me, but liquor โ€” yikes. My body stopped being down with alcohol years ago and my hangovers are all day things BUT I'm still in my *single, no kids, living my best life, party, you're only young once* era so every now and then I do enjoy a night out with drinks flowing. I bought these after writing about them a bunch because I was going to an all-inclusive resort in Dominican Republic. I swear, these saved my life. I can smell liquor and be hungover but I didn't get a single freakin' hangover while on vacation because I drank these. I usually drink it before I have alcohol but if I forget and drink it after, that works too! This past Christmas Eve, one of my cousins had a surprise wedding at our family brunch andddd we turned all the way up. IDK how many mezcal shots I took but there are pictures of me asleep sitting at the dining room table so, ya know, I was buzzed. I took an Uber home, drank one of these, and went to bed. Christmas day my family group chat was full of everyone saying they were hungover but guess who wasn't ๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธ. I was able to still get up that morning and finish my gift wrapping like it was nothing. IDK what witchcraft this contains but I'm all for it โ€” Coven was my favorite American Horror Story season andddd I'm pretty sure Fiona Goode made this. Buy it, I'm never without it. It is NOT the greatest taste ever but if you take shots you can't complain about this โ€” honestly, you've tasted worst. Plus, it's so worth it. I feel 21 again with no hangovers, ever.

    Get 16 packets forย $23.74ย (available in 18 flavors and in various multipacks).

    26. A Ninja Creamiย that's probably taken over your FYP on TikTok and ever since, you've kinda been dying to try making a milkshake or some gelato. Darn you TikTok for seducing us with yummies again. Take whatever ingredients you like, whip up a treat, and then add your toppings in. Delish.ย 

    A reviewer's black Ninja with a yellow ice cream in the mixer
    A reviewer's smooth yellow ice cream

    Check out aย TikTok of the Ninja Creamiย in action.ย 

    All you have to do put your fave foods into the containers and freeze them. After 24 hours in the freezer, hook up your machine, select the appropriate preset, and you'll have a yummy treat. Oh! And the containers, lids, and paddle are top-rack dishwasher safe.

    Check out what BuzzFeed Shopping writerย Jessica Hallย thinks of it: "As a wannabe fitness girly, I have started paying a bit more attention to the foods I eat, specifically in terms of how much protein I eat. I find it to be somewhat difficult to consume my full day's worth of protein, and I am not a huge fan of protein bars or protein shakes. I decided to give this thing a try after seeing it literallyย all overย TikTok and how people were making lower calorie protein ice cream in it.ย The TikTok influencers are *not* lying, you should absolutely get this thing.ย It comes with little pints, you mix up all your ingredients, pop it in the freezer for 24 hours and then put it in the machine. It legit makes a delicious treat with such aย  ~creamy~ texture.ย I have found my best recipe so far is a vanilla protein shake, a little bit of sugar free pudding mix (the fats in it help the textureโ€ฆat least that's what the Internet told me, so obvi I believe it), and a dash of vanilla extract. Once that's all mixed, I'll throw in some Oreos or M&Ms to have myself a high-protein version of a McFlurry. You can also make delicious smoothie bowls, sorbets, milkshakes, and more. I definitely imagine I'll be using it even more often in the summer when it's hot and I want something cold and refreshing."

    Promising review:ย "Everyone needs a Ninja Creami.ย We love ours! I have made cherry, banana, raspberry, and blueberry sorbets plus churro and chocolate ice cream. The recipe book is full of easy-to-make recipes.ย Easy to clean and simple to use. Just push a button and then a minute later you have ice cream!" โ€”julie kruegerย 

    Get it from Amazon for $192.

    27. A pack of 36ย acne patches because a pimple is NOT ruining our day babe! These patches absorb all the gunk and speed up the pimple-healing process without picking or popping. Abracadabra, psh, what pimple?ย 

    reviewer split image of the patch on their face before with no gunk and after some time with gunk pulled out onto the patch
    reviewer holding two patches with gunk on them

    Promising review: "When I ordered this product, I admit, I didn't think it would work. I have adult acne and visit a dermatologist regularly, my chin area is especially bad. I used one the first night I received them. It's acne sorcery. I honestly could not believe it worked. Pimple gone overnight and a flat surface remained. I do not know how they get this pimple magic to work but I am sold and have literally texted all the people in my life. It's complete magic! Do it, I promise you will be shocked!" โ€”Heather L.

    Get a 36-pack from Amazon for $11.49ย (available in more multipacks).

    28. A pack of 42ย corn-remover padsย that'll cover and help heal painful sores. Just throw one on and repeat as many times as you need (for up to 14 days) until it finally falls off. You'll be singing "ding dong, the corn is dead" in no time.ย 

    reviewer's foot with two corns on it
    reviewer holding corn fallen off of foot
    reviewer's healed foot

    Promising review: "My partner had been suffering with a corn on the side of his foot for some time. We picked these up from Amazon and weren't really sure what to expect. He used them for nine days and the corn came completely out of his foot with no pain or issue at all anymore! We couldn't believe he'd suffered for so long when it was this easy! Don't hesitate to purchase these, they work and we'll buy more when and if he ever gets another corn." โ€”Jessie

    Get a 42-pack from Amazon for $21.99 (also available in an 84-pack).

    29. Aย Burt's Bees after-sun soother because getting sunburned sucks and the aftereffects aren't any better. The aloe and coconut oil will work their magic to help soothe your bod. Oh, and reviewers love that it isn't greasy and absorbs quickly into the skin.

    Promising review: "Whenever someone I know has a sunburn, I become that super annoying product-pusher friend. I tell everyone about the sun soother! Really, Burtโ€™s Bees should pay me. It rubs into the skin like lotion so you donโ€™t feel greasy and you can immediately put on clothes after application. A little goes a long way! It smells good without being overpowering (and Iโ€™m picky about scents!). Most importantly, it works! Iโ€™ve had everything from slight burn to looks-like-a-lobster-feels-like-fire and this sun soother has eliminated the pain/itch and drastically reduced the eventual peel. Even if it does peel later on, itโ€™s minimal compared to what it would be and look like if I had not used this sun soother. I donโ€™t burn easily and love this product; my husband is as fair as they come and itโ€™s his favorite sunburn solution as well. Highly recommend!"ย โ€”Jessie Patterson

    Get it from Amazon for $15.97ย (also available in a three-pack).

    30. A bottle ofย Sunny & Honey Carpet Miracle that'll help give your carpets the cleaning they have soooo needed. This stuff is tough on dirty carpets and will have 'em looking brand new again no matter how big or old the stains from your kids, pets, or clumsy self (๐Ÿ™‹โ€โ™€๏ธ).ย 

    This solution works great withย Bissell, Hoover, McCulloch, Rug Doctor, Kenmore, and Carpet Express cleaners.

    Sunny & Honeyย is a family-run small biz that specializes in biodegradable cleaning products.

    Promising review:ย "I never write reviews but I had to with this product because itโ€™s literally life changing! I have tried several carpet cleaning solutions. I have a puppy whom I did not train properly due to some life circumstances that made it very hard for me at the time. Now, I am paying the price by having to shampoo my carpets weekly. Itโ€™s only in my hallway upstairs and just takes a bit longer than vacuuming, but I have felt Iโ€™m wasting my time with the other enzymatic cleaners I have used. They barely make the smell more bearable. This completely took the stench away and now it actually smells lovely in my hallway. I will be making sure this is on auto ship now." โ€”Boymom 03

    Get it fromย Amazon forย $12.99+ย (available in two sizes and three scents).

    You, after making the corn on your foot disappear: