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1. A cute and under-$5 (!!!) trio of clear glosses, each with a different key ingredient boasting different benefits. Toss a different one in your bag each day to suit your mood!
2. Surprisingly affordable bike shorts, which, like any of the trusty pairs you've been living in lately, are great for wearing for workouts, while chillaxing, or under dresses. What makes these particular comfy wardrobe staples must-haves? POCKETS and over 50,000 (!!!) 5-star ratings.
Promising review: "These are lifesavers. The charcoal pair is cotton and soooooo comfy for summertime. But I have multiple pairs of each color and swear by them. They are great for the gym and just wearing under dresses and skirts." —MissLee
Get them from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in sizes XS–3XL and in 37 colors and styles, including different lengths).
3. A nourishing shea butter and hyaluronic acid shower lotion designed to be applied when your skin is still wet and your pores are most open to absorb all the moisturizing goodness. Whoever came up with this is a skincare genius.
4. A rocking garlic press, peeler, and scraper set that'll make meal prep way easier for the garlic lovers of the world. No more trying not to cut your fingers while mincing or trying to get pieces small enough — just peel the clove in the included peeling tube, and then crush it and rock the press back and forth over it for a perfect batch.
5. The most delightful and wholesome doormat to make your day every time you come home and make all your guests feel oh so welcome.
6. A double-sided laptop-cleaning brush with a microfiber tip on one side and the WORLD'S SOFTEST retractable bristles on the other. You'll want to use it even when your computer is already clean because it's so satisfying (even if it's just to fidget with).
7. An adorable but also durable squeaky plush duck sure to get so much use and love from your pupper. Just ask the over 5,000 pet parents who've left positive reviews — it can survive longer than most toys even with pooches who love to tear things up, so it's sure to fit the ~bill~ and become their new fave.
8. An incredibly helpful blind spot mirror that'll quite simply help you be a better, safer driver.
9. A Revlon oil-absorbing facial roller to get your lovely face looking marvelously matte in no time. Why have you been burning through all those blotting papers when you could just grab this wonderful reusable option???
10. A massaging, exfoliating, and blood-flow-increasing scalp brush over 6,000 (!!!) reviewers swear by to give you that feeling of someone deep shampooing your hair at a salon, not to mention help with dandruff and buildup and even help encourage hair growth!
11. The seemingly gimmicky but actually great ChopStir, designed to (you guessed it) both chop and stir whatever you've got cooking, as well as ~crush~ the job of crushing ingredients — so you'll find yourself using it for prepping pretty much any kind of meal. It's made from heat-resistant nylon, is dishwasher safe, and won't damage nonstick surfaces!
12. A fantastical dragon bookmark/planner clip that'll guard your place in a juicy novel as well as it would guard a princess's tower.
13. CND SolarOil, a low-key magical oil that is here to banish brittle nails and dry cuticles for good, and is probably what your nails put on their letter to Santa this year.
14. A 500-piece Mandalorian jigsaw puzzle sure to become your family's new fave, because more Baby Yoda in your life for under $10 is simply a no-brainer.
15. A ridiculously affordable and adorable cat spoon, which can conveniently perch on your cup and provide a smile on mornings when you're ~feline~ blue.
16. A pack of colorful retractable gel pens with fine tips so you can smoothly write in every color of the rainbow.
17. Crunchy garlic with chili oil for adding just the right amount of spice to all your homemade meals and sure to make you (gar)lick your lips.
18. Pretty, reusable Swedish dishcloths that are both more sustainable than paper towels and a heck of a lot cuter. They can be washed in the the washing machine *or* dishwasher and composted when they are finally worn out. Since we all use paper towels but would all like to continue to have an inhabitable planet, these are a win-win.
They're from a Philadelphia-based small business specializing in eco-friendly laundry and dishwashing products!
Promising review: "Love it! Really enjoy using these dish cloths for dish washing over and over. Just put in the washing machine to wash and you can put in the microwave for one minute to sanitize if needed. No more traditional dishcloths/sponges for me." —Ellen S.
Get a set of three from Dropps for $16 (or $12 with a subscription).
19. A sleek toilet paper holder featuring a handy basket for storing your phone, a book, wipes, or whatever your on-the-john must-haves are without having to worry about dropping 'em in the bowl.
20. A sleek and chic metal hair claw even folks with thick hair say actually works for them. A super on-trend fashion find that's also practical and affordable? Win, win, WIN.
It's from a small accessory business based in New Jersey.
Promising review: "I love this clip! I bought two of the matte silver ones. So much better than the plastic one I used to use. This holds my hair in place without much effort. I have thick hair, length to my belly button, so it surprises me that any clip can hold it but this one is perfect. And since it’s metal I know it won’t break easily like my old one did. Would definitely buy again. Thanks!" —Emily Miller
Get it from LittleTwinkleCo on Etsy for $9 (available in six colors).
21. The Cat Dancer, a super-simple wire toy that's the under-$3 way to keep your cat entertained and get them to perform the most hilarious antics of their nine lives.
22. A genius soap-saving dish so your bars will last way longer and you won't ever have to touch that icky, half-dissolved soap gunk ever again. *Shudders*
Promising review: "I own probably seven of them. They're perfection. They yellow with age. That isn't a big problem to me. I haven't broken any that I can remember. I've had them for years. I use them for sponges in the kitchen and RV, soap in the bathroom. They're easy to clean. My counters are flat. I don't have problems with them falling. I just got another one today. I love them and recommend you give them a try as long as you have a flat surface to set them on, but I put one in a curved soap catcher basket in the shower and it doesn't fall from there either. It holds the small pieces of soap that would otherwise fall through the basket." —Maryann Clark and Ron Newman
Get it from Amazon for $6.09.
23. A leave-in curl conditioning and detangling spray designed for kids, but that'll be a treat for your adult hair too. No more torturing your curls with a brush that refuses to go through knots and dreading washing your hair because of it!
Promising review: "This is the BEST product EVER! I will never use another hair detangler ever again. We use this product daily in my house, my daughter, my son, and I. Both of us girls have long and thick curly hair, and it allows us to brush through our hair with no problems! And my son mostly uses it to style his hair before gel, and because it smells so good! We tried a few products from Walmart, Ulta, and Target, and nothing was good enough. This is now on my Subscribe & Save every month!" —Tamira McLelland
Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (or $7.59 with the Subscribe & Save option).
24. A compilation of New York Times crossword puzzles edited by the famed Will Shortz that go from Monday (easy) to Friday (hard) so you can pick the perfect boredom buster for your mood (and how awake on a scale of Monday–Friday your brain feels) on any given day.
25. A small-but-mighty pet hair scraper for a targeted way to de-fuzz areas big and small in a deeply satisfying way. Just look at that cat, sitting on the rug while their hoomin cleans it — like they don't even care that they leave such furry havoc in their wake.
Promising review: "My family drove from Wisconsin to Washington with our yellow Lab. I didn't think my van would ever be the same again. I bought this tool and was super skeptical, but I was desperate. THIS TOOL LEFT ME SPEECHLESS!!!! After finishing (it did take a bit of time, the tool is small) my floors and seats of my van look BRAND-NEW!!! I would pay triple the amount I paid for this tool. I've never seen anything like it! We own a pretty heavy duty shop vacuum and it didn't even scratch the surface. We also tried every type of pet/lint roller we could find and nothing came close. This tool will blow your mind! After cleaning out our van, I immediately messaged all friends and family with pets (yes, it really is that good!). Don't waste any more time or money on other products. This simple tool will do a better job than you could ever imagine! A MUST-own for any pet owner!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $14.95.
26. A cool, antimicrobial toothbrush with super-duper thin "flossing bristles" designed to get into the trickiest grooves of your teeth (ya know, where you've had a little bit of popcorn stuck since you saw Top Gun: Maverick in the theater).
Mouthwatchers is a dentist-founded small business specializing in upgraded toothbrushes. While these can't be a full substitute for flossing, they're helpful if you don't floss as much as you should (I feel you). As always, your dentist will have the best advice on the routine that's best for you!
BuzzFeed Shopping writer Stephanie Hope writes: "Growing up, I was the absolute worst at flossing and brushing my teeth. It was so bad, I ended up developing periodontitis, which is inflammation of the gums caused by a build up of bacteria. It causes your gums to separate and recede from your teeth. It's pretty bad. Well, now I obviously go to the dentist regularly, but still struggle to floss my teeth as often as I should. These toothbrushes are such a game changer for me! The bristles at the tip are sooo tiny, I can literally feel them cleaning between my teeth. My gums get red easily if I don't floss enough, and ever since I started using this twice a day, they're no longer red! They look so healthy, and I truly feel like I'm actually getting a good cleaning, compared to other manual toothbrushes. It's gentle enough for my sensitive gums, but gets in deep to prevent plaque. I'm obsessed!"
Promising review: "Seriously! I love this toothbrush, it’s the best one out there. I’ve tried all different kinds — I’m always looking for the next best one, but this is it for me. I feel like this manual brush would give any electric one a run for its money. Just buy it! You won’t be disappointed!" —Sarah T.
Get an extra-soft version from Amazon for $5.49 (available in four colors and in more styles and quantities here).
27. Game-changing ceiling fan pulls, because apparently I'm not the only one who cannot for the life of me remember which cord controls the light and which controls the fan. Honestly, why don't they make all ceiling fans with these?!?
28. A lil' on-the-go razor with an equally adorable carrying case that's perfect for gym bags, travel, or even leaving at your partner's house so you don't have to schlep your usual razor back and forth.
29. And finally, a LOLworthy mug that's a souvenir from your favorite place to be. You'll reach for it every time you're packing up for an epic trek to the couch.
It'd make a super cute pen cup for your WFH desk, too!
Always Fits is a wonderfully quirky small biz based in Massachusetts with a huge selection of cheeky and pop-culture-inspired gifts.
Get it from Always Fits for $16.95.
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