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I started using this magical product (which is made with peppermint, spearmint, and lavender essential oils) a couple years ago and since then have told approximately 1,089,642 people about it. I keep one in my purse and one on my dresser, and I reorder before I'm actually close to running out. While it won't kill a major migraine on its own, it feels super soothing and cooling. If I end up taking ibuprofen for my headache, this is really nice to use while it kicks in. Also, if I just have a slight headache or just the beginnings of one, a few swipes of this (lightly on my temples and forehead and as heavily as I want on my neck) can actually knock it out or delay it getting worse. It's so great to help me get through my busy workdays and activities, and I really wish I'd had it during high school and college to help me get through the day then! Read my full review here.
Promising review: "I have no earthly idea why this works, but it brought me back from the dead after an 11-day headache. I found it worked better to rub it all over my hot pack, zap it in the microwave, and wrap it around the base of my neck. The aromatherapy was great, and it dulled my headache enough to restore my will to live. 5/5." —Katie B.
Get it from Amazon for $10.99.
I use these all the time personally, and they're my favorite brand of pimple patch that I've tried (and as a BuzzFeed Shopping editor, I've tried several). Check out my full Nexcare pimple patch review.
Promising review: "Okay, what is this sorcery?? I can't believe I never knew these existed. I seriously felt like a teenager again last weekend. Literally days after talking about how great my skin has been, this giant, painful, bulging zit was starting to form right in the middle of my chin. A week before my cousin's wedding, naturally. It was like it wouldn't stop growing, and spot treatment solution was doing absolutely nothing. It hurt so bad, and I couldn't help trying to pop it, but it refused. Then I heard about these. I placed one on my chin the second they arrived in the mail. After a few hours, I saw the white forming and I was curious and peeled it off. Then I put a fresh one on before bed, and come the next morning...HOLY COW, the entire dot of the patch was now a giant white blob. This zit was no joke. It's amazing how much fluid/pus had to get sucked out. Like I said, this is some magic. The zit completely went away within a day." —Heather R. Weather
Get a box of 36 from Amazon for $4.40 (or $4.18 with the Subscribe and Save option).
Promising review: "Throw out the others, this is the one. I have a drawer full of wine pour spouts of varying designs. Some don't fit all bottles, some leak while pouring, and some are so tall that storing upright in a refrigerator is difficult and none seal completely. This spout/stopper seals completely and lets you lay the bottle on its side. The aerator allows air to move back into the bottle while pouring to avoid the 'glug glug' effect of other pour spouts. The strainer may filter large cork pieces, but is not fine enough for sediment. The portion of the corker that fits inside the bottle has fit every bottle I've tried it in, from standard size bottles to the larger 1.5 liter bottles. It appears to be made from a flexible material that doesn't add any unwanted taste to the wine. " —Jack Dallas
Get it from Amazon for $9.50.
This little dude absorbs moisture, so you can also keep him dry and pop him in a bag of chips to help them stay fresh!
Promising review: "Unbelievable! The brown sugar I had was in the original opened bag. It was so hard that I had to break it into pieces with a hammer in order to fit it into a new air-tight container I bought. According to the instructions, I soaked the Brown Sugar Bear in water and then put it on top of the rock-hard brown sugar chunks and closed the lid. It took a few days, but the brown sugar is now completely soft. I am truly amazed at how well this worked." —KK Vegas
Get it from Amazon for $5.50.
They've got over 2,500 positive reviews and are machine washable so you can use them again and again!
Promising review: "I was skeptical of these, but now I'm pretty sure they're what Mulan's outfit was made of when she wiped her makeup off on her sleeve in the movie. Even totally dry, they do a pretty impressive job of taking off all my makeup (including waterproof eyeliner and mascara) in a couple swipes. I like to use a little micellar water to make my skin feel a little cleaner. It's nice not to burn through so many cotton pads." —RachelM
Get a set of three from Amazon for $4.49.
Promising review: "I’ve suffered with dry, flaking scalp for about a year now. I've used tea tree oil shampoo, dandruff shampoo, coconut oil, you name it. I finally read somewhere that exfoliating the scalp might help, but I was hesitant because years ago, I had a shampoo brush and it was very rigid and the bristles were fine and close together and it made my hair a tangled mess. Anyway, I saw this shampoo brush and it looked a lot more flexible, so I thought I’d give it a try and HOLY MOLY my flakes are gone! It’s made out of a silicone-type material and the little 'bristles' are flexible but still get the job done. I can literally brush my hair with shampoo in and it doesn’t get tangled. It’s amazing. Not only do I have zero flakes now, but I feel like using this does a way better job at working the shampoo in and getting your hair and scalp really clean. I have super thick hair and no matter how much shampoo I use or how long I scrub my hair, I felt like the back, underneath part of my hair would sometimes stay dirty. This brush gets all that." —Meg R
Get it from Amazon for $8.59+ (available in three colors).
Promising review: "I am totally blown away by this product! I've been using Laura Mercier's Translucent loose setting powder (which is $39) for about six months, and was dissatisfied with the fact that my skin appeared greasy/oily by the end of the work day. By 5 p.m., I have been wearing my makeup for about 10 hours. I also live in a warm climate and have oily skin. By the end of my work day using this powder, my face is still very matte! I am THRILLED! This way outperforms the Laura Mercier powder and is about 13% of the cost. I can't believe it. I'm never going back." —AlexisJulian
Get it from Amazon for $5.97 (or $5.67 with the Subscribe and Save option; available in seven shades).
All you have to do is put one tablet and some warm water into your bottle and let it fizz all the ickiness away. The tablet will dissolve completely, so once you rinse it out, your bottle's all set to be used again! That means no more scrubbing and no residual soapy taste.
Promising review: "Can I give Bottle Bright 10 stars? This is a MIRACLE product. I saw it on Shark Tank last week and was really surprised that Lori was the only one that made them an offer (the other Sharks must not use Contigo travel mugs). I immediately ordered it to try and save my Contigo mug that I thought was too far gone. One 10 minute go-round with this product in warm water cleaned the dark brown layer of crud off the bottom of the mug, revealing perfect, shiny, good-as-new stainless steel underneath! I'd tried everything to get that off, but the shape of the bottle made it nearly impossible to scrub. With this product, it rinsed right off like it was nothing. I decided to try one more tablet with hot water and leave it overnight to get the stains off the sides of the bottle. This morning when I rinsed it out, I was absolutely blown away by how perfect it looks. I almost didn't want to put more coffee in it! Also, as the product was sitting and doing its thing in the water, there was no odor whatsoever, and there is absolutely no residual taste. I don't know how they did it, but this incredible product is a MUST-HAVE if you have a mug that you find impossible to clean!" —Erica C.
Get 12 tablets from Amazon for $8.
It's also formulated to be safe for eyes!
Promising review: "Magic in a bottle. I've tried nearly every brand on the shelves and the ones that are immensely advertised on social media, and out of all of them, only one has me wrapped around its finger: Glossier's Milky Jelly Cleanser. I have highly sensitive skin, so it's always been difficult to find cleansers that wouldn't break me out or leave me hanging dry (quite literally), but this Milky Jelly Cleanser was the answer to all my problems. It leaves you soft and smooth, while cleaning all the grime away, and it's so gentle. I love the texture of it and you really don't have to use too much for a wash; my 6 fl. oz. bottle has lasted me eight months! Do yourself a favor and try this cleanser, your face will thank you. :)" —Knyah T.
Get it from Glossier for $9+ (available in two sizes).
It's BPA-free and dishwasher safe! Plus, one side is curved so it works on bowls as well as plates.
Promising review: "This product is AMAZING. We live in a studio apartment with a small kitchenette. Our sink likes to spray everywhere, and we don't have a garbage disposal. This product is not only is fantastic at scraping food off of our plates (so it doesn't go down the drain), but it helps to squeegee the countertop when water has sprayed everywhere!!" —Elizabeth
Get it from Amazon $5.99.
Check out BuzzFeed's full write-up on this bag.
Promising review: "This is an unbelievable bargain. I've looked everywhere for the perfect crossbody bag, and this is it. The inside liner is soft and my giant iPhone 7 Plus fits perfectly in the front zipper!!! I'm about to order it in another color. The strap is longer than on most bags, which is what I was looking for." —S. Ducote
Get it from Amazon for $15.95 (available in 52 colors).
Or, if you're looking for an affordable set of extensions for curly/textured hair, reviewers also love these!
Promising review: "I CAN'T BELIEVE all the money I spent on natural hair extensions until I got these. OMG, I'm so amazed by how natural they look. They are super voluminous and soft. I bought two since my hair is really short and I like to use a huge amount of hair, but even with one you can rock lots of hairstyles. In the picture on the right I'm only wearing one and you can tell how good they are." —JE
Get them from Amazon for $9.99 (available in five lengths and 56 colors).
Some reviewers even recommend using them in place of drawstrings on pants!
Promising review: "In 10 years, this is only my second review. These have blown me away to the point that I had to share an unexpected benefit. After getting a new pair of boots, I was having issues with the ease of getting my feet in/out without drastically adjusting the entire boot's lace tension each time. The Lock Laces looked like they could save me some time. Well, the results are better than I imagined. I can easily squeeze my feet in/out when needed, and I never have to adjust the tension. The Lock Laces are stretchy enough to both hold my feet snugly, AND have enough stretch to let my feet out when I try to get them off. Another added benefit is that they make walking and simply wearing my boots more comfortable. The original laces had no stretch at all, and gave the entire boot a rigid feel when tightened. The Lock Laces make the entire boot feel more comfortable, with good support all around, without the rigidity and pressure points." —John C.
Get them from Amazon for $7.99 (available in 13 colors).
Check out BuzzFeed's full write-up of this weird and amazing little tool.
Promising review: "This is made of high-quality material and comes with a cute carrying/travel bag. I first got and used this tongue cleaner last week and!!!!! I have never seen such things coming off my tongue! All the white stuff (looks like lotion) that I have been trying to brush off since forever came off with a few good scrapes. After using this, my tongue was nice and pink and the back of my tongue felt CLEAN and mucus-free and my breath was FRESH. I cannot believe that this product is not as popular and widely used as toothbrushes and dental floss. This has changed my whole life! I was shocked to be honest. I'm happy I purchased it and I also bought some for my family members! It's EASY to use and works like a charm." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $7.99.
In addition to being friendly to animals and the planet, this awesome brand is Black woman-owned!
Promising review: "Works perfectly. Everything just sparkles after I use this scour powder. This plus a little water and my bathroom and kitchen are spotless and shiny. I also love that I don't have to work really hard to get things clean — the product is great at breaking down dirt, grease, and oil." —Shanae Jones
Get it from Pur Home for $9.99 (available in six scents). You can also get the brand's liquid multi-surface cleaner here.
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Elizabeth Lilly has and loves these. Check out her full shower hook review (#3).
Promising review: "Where have these hooks been all my life?! They make removing the shower curtain liner for washing SO much easier. The quality is great, and they actually glide across the bar." —CASEINPOINT
Get a set of 12 from Amazon for $10.33+ (available in three colors).
As if that wasn't enough, it's also vegan and cruelty-free!
Promising review: "The nude colors really pop and are easy to apply. It's fun to create combinations of several colors. On the website it seems like the color pots will be small, but they are perfect size and the colors are shiny and beautiful!" —Meaghan C.
Get it from BH Cosmetics for $18 (originally $24).
For reference, the reviewer in the photo above mentions they have 3B/3C natural hair!
Promising review: "I don't usually write reviews, but this product has been amazing for me. I hadn't even finished my first bottle when I purchased another for backup. I still haven't gone through it and I feel like I want to buy more so I always have it! I recently made the decision to transition from relaxed hair to natural again, and this product (of course in combination with healthy lifestyle choices and a good wash routine) has greatly impacted the way my hair has grown (I've been using this product consistently for about a month now). Appearance-wise, it's less frizzy, has a lot of shine, and is growing out quickly. Less breakage and a deeper, richer color. The smell was not my favorite at first tbh, but I have come to love it, as the product itself works very well on my hair type (3C/4A.)" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $11.97.
It's got over 3,000 positive reviews!
Promising review: "I found this product through a BuzzFeed article for people with frizzy hair and IT DID NOT DISAPPOINT, PEOPLE! I put this serum through the wringer; I got this to stand up to Bay Area fog AND the nasty, humid heat wave we got a couple weeks ago. No frizz, no extra curls. Nothing! On top of that, it made my hair super glossy. I'm very impressed. Heads up though, a little goes a long way. One pump is enough to cover my hair and I have medium-length hair. It can make your hair look oily if you use too much. I do have oily hair, so working on my ends first then moving up to my roots works for me." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
Over 5,000 kitties (or, presumably, their humans who have opposable thumbs for writing reviews) love it!
Promising review: "I have a whole room filled with cat toys that my cat is not interested in. It's funny how the least expensive cat toy I have makes him go wild. He plays with this until he's panting like a dog and I've never seen him jump so high. I'm certain this toy will help him lose his belly. He loves it! I highly recommend it!" —Kwoo
Get a set of two from Amazon for $2.84.
Promising review: "Even with the great reviews, I was convinced there was no way this would touch the stink in my son's shoes. These shoes...while headed to town as a family we were struck with the stench, so we turned the car around, drove 10 minutes back to the house, chucked them into the yard, and went to buy new shoes (which also stunk after one wear). He lost the new shoes three days in, just in time for my order to arrive. I was forced to try this with the nasty yard shoes. O. M. G. One soak in this stuff and the smell was GONE! I sniffed hard to find that underlying stink that I was sure was there. Gone. He's been wearing the newly revived demon shoes for a week at summer camp, spraying every day before he puts them on, and the smell is still GONE. Completely! It has a strong herbal/eucalyptus-type smell, but that fades and it smells clean anyways." —Broncodriver
Get it from Amazon for $12.95.
Promising review: "I had a problem with my cuticles getting so dry that they would split sometimes, and no matter how many times I put lotion on my hands they would never get moist enough to lay flat like they’re supposed to. My nails were dry and brittle, so I’d end up with one breaking and then have to cut them all back in order to have them the same length. This oil has ended all of that. Now I have to cut them back because they seem to be growing faster. I haven’t had a nail split since the day I started using this oil. It soaks into your cuticles and nails so well. I was really good at using it every day in the beginning, but in the last week I got busy and and only used it twice so I ended up with a split cuticle. That’ll help you remember, right?!?! I got back on track these last two days and the cuticle is healed already. That’s just how moisturizing this stuff is. I highly recommend it!" —mlasorensen
Get it from Amazon for $8.50.
Check out BuzzFeed's full write-up on this bowl.
Promising review: "I definitely recommend this product for people who own a fast-eating dog. I just adopted a rescue coonhound. When she was found (abandoned by her previous owner) she was so thin and starved she couldn't stand up. Whenever I fed her, she gobbled her food down in less than a minute and I was immediately concerned for her health, as larger dogs can have issues with bloat and torsion of their innards. I was also worried about her gaining too much weight due to her eating habits. She wasn't chewing at all! I mentioned this to her foster mom and she told me about these slow feeder bowls. Heidi now takes roughly five or six minutes to eat her food and doesn't stop until she gets every piece of kibble. She's now stopping to chew more and she sure seems to enjoy it, too, as she's wagging her tail the entire time! I don't know who came up with this feeding bowl but it sure works." —NancyLou
Get it from Amazon for $9.13+ (available in four sizes and five designs).
Promising review: "I ordered this wallet to replace one that I’ve had for close to eight years that just wasn’t able to hold the number of cards that I had anymore. I’m absolutely thrilled with it. It holds every single card that I have (20, some of which are stacked behind one another), my phone, and cash, all without feeling super bulky. It’s probably not large enough to hold something larger than a regular iPhone (I have a 6s), but for me it’s absolutely perfect. I’ll definitely be using this wallet for everything." —Amanda Parmelee
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in 31 colors).
YES, INCLUDING ICE CREAM, APPARENTLY. Check out BuzzFeed's full hot honey review.
Promising review: "This mixed-up honey is absolutely fabulous. I gave in and ordered three bottles more after my initial order, because it's really good on everything. And I mean EVERYTHING: soft pretzels, toast, biscuits, waffles, cereal, yogurt, ice cream, and definitely pizza. It gives everything in your kitchen a small kick of sweet heat flavor without burning your mouth up. I've told many of my friends about this magical elixir and they all agree. This is the BEST specialty honey any of us have ever had." —Jeff R. Clow
Get it from Amazon for $8.48 (or $13.25 for non-Prime members).
The Honey Pot Company is a Black woman-owned business!
Promising review: "I will never go back to another brand. My periods are intense, long, and sometimes unbearable. Anything that makes it even slightly better is a miracle. These pads are super absorbent and unlike a lot of overnight pads, they aren’t stiff and don’t feel like wearing a diaper. The cooling from the mint and aloe actually feels pretty great. I'm also really prone to infection after a period and I haven’t had one since I switched." —Janelle
Get 12 overnight pads from Target for $7.99, and find more pad sizes here.
Promising review: "My husband turns a lot in his sleep and has always woken up with the fitted sheet halfway off his side of the bed. We bought these and we have NEVER once had to adjust the sheet in the morning! These are amazing! They're the kind of thing you'll never know how you lived without before." —LinseyB
Get a set of four from Amazon for $8.99 (available in two colors).
The reviewer above got those amazing results by using one of these in combination with Bar Keepers Friend!
Promising review: "I like to use a lot of cast iron and stainless steel pans. But you know what's the worst? Burnt-on oil. I bought these on Amazon because they were both cheap and well-reviewed. I expected these to be tough on my hands. They weren't. I expected them to fall apart pretty quickly. They didn't. I expected to have to use a lot of scrubbing force. I don't. What did they do? They removed the burnt-on oil on my stainless steel pans and cast iron pans with a refreshing ease. You apply a little pressure and move it around, and the grease disappears. These are cheap enough not to even give another thought to. Just put them in your cart and get them." —DM
Get a three-pack from Amazon for $2.48.
Okay maybe the actual catharsis we need and deserve involves a Voodoo doll of the Senate majority leader, the ability to make out with someone again for the first time in seven months, or a very very large takeout order, but this is good too.
Promising review: "This book has exceeded all my expectations so far. I suffer from very bad anxiety and depression and have been using this book as an outlet and somewhat of a therapy tool. The pages all have different assignments or tasks on them that push you out of your comfort zone and create a wonderful feeling of freedom when they're done. Page one said 'crack the spine' which I had a very hard time with, but with each speed bump of ripping out pages, folding, cutting, crinkling, messing, glueing, and sticking, I felt more and more free. I love this book that much more every time. Some prompts, like 'color outside the lines,' are very easy, while others push you to be weird like 'collect dead bugs.' It definitely forces you to think outside the box! I highly recommend this book to anyone who needs a creative outlet or just wants to have a good bit of fun!" —Aly McMuffin
Get it from Amazon for $12.
It's paraben- and sulfate-free, the packaging is recyclable, and it can even be used as a cheek tint, too!
Promising review: "So much yes in one tube. Truly makes you look put together with no effort. Easy. Swipe on you are ready to take on the day. Adds a touch of color and a bit of shine, but not overly done. Simple and perfect. It's got just the right texture, and it def stays on and wears beautifully through even my morning coffee!" —Megshado19
Get it from Versed for $9.99 (available in three shades).
These also make excellent practical stocking stuffers for everyone in your fam. Check out this review from an actual firefighter with tips on how to use this tool!
Promising review: "Just had to use one of these that I keep on my keychain. I was first on the scene of a nasty wrong-way crash. The driver and a passenger were stuck inside the vehicle. The doors could not be easily opened (on the driver side) so I pulled out my keys and used this tool to pop out the window. It instantly caused the tempered glass to shatter and I knocked the excess away with my flashlight before using a knife to cut away at the airbags. The woman survived and it was incredibly comforting for her to see me face to face and know that she had a way out and that she wasn't stuck. We waited for a little and paramedics arrived and were able to give everyone the care they needed. This was a real-life scenario and this product worked. Would absolutely recommend." —Madison
Get it from Amazon for $10.95+ (available in seven colors).
Promising review: "I've been shopping on Amazon for as long as I can remember and this scarf is the best purchase I have ever made. THE BEST. I love plaid. My attire is basically a constant state of autumn aesthetic no matter what the season actually is. This scarf is so soft. It feels like I'm petting a bunch of tiny kittens. It's thin, but not too thin. It doesn't feel cheap. I like this because it's not super bulky around my neck. This thing is gigantic. I was freezing in my office yesterday and unwrapped my scarf and made myself a fun little blanket to enjoy during my 9-5. I felt so cozy and warm. It was wonderful. I freaking love this scarf." —Sarah
Get it from Amazon for $13.69 (available in 16 patterns).
Reviewers recommend using it in a well-ventilated place! Check BuzzFeed's full write-up on this spray.
Promising review: "One year my AC began leaking and the overflow pipe was over my bathtub, and I was left with an extremely stained tub. For YEARS I tried everything and nothing worked at all. It took two days and six applications, but I was able to almost completely get rid of the stains with this. And with only one bottle!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $4.97.
Plus it's cruelty-free!
Promising review: "I don't usually write reviews, but I had to rave about this eyeliner because it's amazing. This is my new favorite. I think the quality is even better than Kat Von D overall, plus it's at least $10 cheaper. It basically fits all of the requirements I would want in my perfect eyeliner. It's affordable, extremely black, opaque, easy to use, and waterproof, it stays on for a long time, and the tip is quite thin so you can get wings as sharp as a sword. I also usually have to use makeup remover and concealer to clean up my lines, but I barely need to do any maintenance with this. My cat-eyes have been turning out so clean and beautiful. It bleeds less than most eyeliners I've ever used." —Cat
Get it from Amazon for $6.75.
Promising review: "This dress fits GREAT and is so versatile!! I was able to create at least 10 different outfits with this dress. The quality is so perfect! I also ordered it in three other colors: brown, green, and rose pink!" —Sequeena Thompson
Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in sizes S-3XL and in 29 colors and prints).
It comes with a bottle of cleaner, a scraper, and a cleaning pad.
Promising review: "If you have a glass stovetop, do yourself a favor and purchase this. It took me about 10 minutes to clean the stovetop and it looks so much better now. I thought we would never find anything to get it looking like new and get the scratches off!" —Nicole
Get it from Amazon for $11.50.
These are also great to sleep in so you don't wake up with total bedhead. I personally use these as my everyday hair ties and I honestly will never use anything else again. The few times I've lost one (one Invisibobble lasts me months and months and months) and had to use something else, I was shook by how uncomfy and insecure regular elastics felt. How did I put up with them for so many years?
Promising review: "I love how easily these come out at the end of the day and that my hair doesn’t have that bump from wearing it up for hours. This hair tie is not going to give you that super tight pony feeling, but they do stay put. They also stretch out a bit with use just like a regular elastic, but unlike those, these can shrink back down." —Schujans
Get a pack of three from Target for $7.99.
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