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1. Gluten-free and keto-friendly cheddar cheese powder to easily and deliciously flavor pretty much anything you could ever want to put cheese on...which is basically everything. *Sprinkles cheese on entire life.*
Promising reviews: "Okay, I wasn’t going to review cheese but then I made the best batch of popcorn in my 50 years on earth. First I’ll say that I chose this brand of powdered cheddar because it had the fewest ingredients I could find from all the various brands I found after a moderate search. The taste and usability is fantastic. I made popcorn in a pan with a tablespoon of coconut oil, then I immediately dumped three teaspoons of this cheese on top and tossed it in a big steel mixing bowl. It covered the corn nicely. For a little bit of heat I added a couple of shakes of Tony Chacere’s seasoning but that’s entirely optional. My popcorn was Jolly Time white popcorn. Anyway, it was amazing and rivaled Smartfood in taste and texture. It was as good or better and I didn’t think that was possible until today. Try this cheese. It’s really good." —Robert S. Lane
"This cheddar cheese powder is amazing! I have added it to popcorn and used it to make a mac 'n' cheese substitute similar to the blue box variety, which came out perfect. It tastes very similar without all the chemicals and additives. I will repurchase. My child with sensory issues will only eat Kraft and she approved. Mom win!" —Aurora Cosmos
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
2. Foot Glide, for anyone who'd like their life to be free of blisters from now on. Roll it all over your delicate tootsies to keep them safe from the torture some call "breaking in new flats." It is sweat- and water-resistant, cruelty free, made with vitamin A and C for skin-softening goodness, and has over 6,000 (!!!) 5-star ratings.
Promising review: "All, I am proud to post that I had just completed the 2018 Boston Marathon in torrential rain and hurricane winds. It’s like when you walk from your car to your house door and you are soaked from head to toe. One of the absolute worst conditions for a marathon. A friend recommended Body and Foot glide. I coated my entire foot, between the toes and all. NO BLISTERS after 26.2 miles in the pouring rain. Sneakers soaked at the start. I cannot rave more about this product. Incredible value to save you a lot of pain. Highly recommended for bad weather, breaking in new shoes, etc." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
3. A clever plush elephant designed to be worn on your baby's back to protect the back of their head when they take a tumble (which they do constantly). As an added bonus, wearing this will make 'em look even cuter, if that's even possible.
Promising review: "This has saved my baby from hitting his head in the floor so many times. He is so determined to walk and even when we are holding his hand or walking with him, he can get wild and go down (parents out there, you know what I mean!). Anyway, this is probably the MVP of all our baby stuff. We call it his 'backpack' and anytime someone is watching him, every always asks, 'where’s his backpack???' because they know its powers of padding protection. This sort of helped him when he was learning to sit, but has been an essential item for him as he’s learning to walk! Only thing I wish is that the strap across the chest could be tighter." —Michelle H. Nguyen
Get it from Amazon for $15.99.
4. An amazing detangling brush that over 2,500 reviewers swear by — especially folks with type 4 natural hair. Turns out getting your lovely locks looking and feeling their best does ~knot~ have to be a literal pain.
It's got an adjustable control bar you can use to spread the brush wider depending on the thickness of your hair.
Promising review: "I bought this after watching a YouTube video. I was a little skeptical but curious enough to buy it anyway. This sounded like nothing short of a miracle product. Wash day is not an event that I usually look forward to. Denman brushes, wide-tooth combs, you name it, I've been tortured by it. OH MY GOD!! IT REALLY WORKS!! The instructions are really simple. Brush your hair while holding the brush in a vertical position. After you've finished bushing all of your hair, brush again while holding the brush in a horizontal position. The knots came out with EASE. Strands of hair that were THINKING about forming knots decided to straighten up and fly right. I kept brushing parts that I had already done because I was in disbelief. Detangling took less than 10 minutes. Quite a bit of hair came out, but I've been wearing braids for the last four weeks so that's expected. It was less painful than other brushes too. If you have natural hair and have dreaded wash day for too long, get this brush. You will love it." —Nadine T.
Get it from Amazon for $7.29+ (available in five colors).
5. A whimsical-yet-helpful glasses holder shaped like an animal friend who's happy to try on your glasses when you're not using them. Next time you can't find your specs, remember — they're probably on the flamingo.
Promising review: "Cutest way to store your glasses. I don't know why storing my glasses in their case is such a hassle, but I like to be able to just reach for them. But they are also unsafe and insecure when they are just sitting on my desk. This little koala solves my problem! He holds my glasses securely and does it in the cutest way possible. Now I can sit at my desk, grab my glasses, and get to work with a smile on my face. And at the end of the day, I just leave them with my koala for safe keeping. Seriously, just get one. I haven't lost my glasses once since I got this." —Bianca
Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in 11 designs).
6. A fridge- or wall-mountable reminder device to ensure you always remember to take essential medications and save you from the daily mental dance of "I thinkkkkkkk I took my meds...." 🤔
Promising review: "Good product — works well. It’s rectangular, about 4 by 6 inches, and is a perfect size for a refrigerator or mirror. It comes with magnetic feet but also with some double-stick pads for use on a mirror. The mechanism works well and slides easily — should not be a problem for use by the elderly. Purchased one for an elderly parent and we use a second one so that my spouse and I don’t both medicate the cat." —Jim
Get it from Amazon for $9.95 (also available in five other styles, including "Did you feed the fish?" and "Did you brush your teeth?").
7. A box of 200 creative conversation starter cards for couples, because you have already told your partner that one story about the time you thought you saw John Stamos at Target 12 times already. This box features prompts ranging from deep ("What is the happiest you have seen your significant other?") to fun and whimsical ("What is your favorite pair of shoes you have ever owned?") so you can get to know the person you know best in the world even better.
Promising review: "My wife and I are in our early 30s and have been married for almost 10 years. After going through about 20 cards in the first few days of receiving the game, we have learned more new things about each other than we had in the last year or two. Some questions were pretty easy to answer off the top of our heads but helped us learn new things about each other. Some questions really made us think and led to meaningful conversations. Some questions made us laugh, and our answers made us laugh even harder. We are excited to go through the rest of the questions. We have been discussing two or three cards every night before we go to sleep, but it would also be fun to 'binge' on the questions, like on a road trip. I have recommended Uncommon Questions to a lot of my friends and family based on the great mixture of fun and meaningful conversations I have had with my wife. If you're reading this, I'd recommend them to you, as well." —T King
Get it from Amazon for $18.95.
8. An wowworthy exfoliating mitt you can use after a long shower or bath soak to get a simultaneously luxurious and kinda gross (but in a satisfying way!!!) exfoliation experience that'll leave you feeling like a whole new person.
Take it from the user below, who left one of the best and funniest reviews I've read in a while 😂.
Promising review: "Let me start by saying, I never knew that I was a walking, living, breathing mummy zombie lady. The first time I used this glove, I soaked in the bath to get my skin nice and prepped. I whipped that thing out expecting a bit of skin to fluff off, but what ensued was 30 minutes straight of scrubbing skin off that had built up since I was a toddler. I swore at one point I found old Band-Aid goo that had been buried under years of dead skin. OK, maybe that's not true, but with the amount of dead skin that came off my body, it could have been! I finally finished removing my snake skin and began draining the bathtub. What was left was like a scene from a horror movie. The entire bottom of the bathtub couldn't be seen because of the numerous chunks of dead skin clinging to it. That's not counting what went down the drain. I can only imagine that the creatures down there will one day rise to hunt me down and eat me because they gained an affinity for the taste of my flesh. I had to take an extra 15 minutes to clean my bathtub due to the gray, zombie skin that refused to be rinsed away. In other words, if you don't want to be a mummy, zombie person, this glove is your ticket to the living realm. Buy the glove, join the living — thank me later." —Shannon Graham
9. A hilarious flopping pickle cat toy with catnip and silvervine, because clearly this is what your and your cat's lives have been missing. It makes noises and has a motion sensor, so it'll start wiggling when your kitty touches it! And that goofy face is so cute I cannot ~dill~ with it.
10. Or for puppers, a squeaky Gumby toy sure to become their new BFF (sorry, you've been replaced) and result in the cutest pics to ever grace your camera roll. My life has already been improved by seeing the pics below.
While reviewers say it's decently durable, it won't hold up to heavy chewers and pups should always be supervised when playing with even the best quality plush and/or squeaky toys!
Promising review: "When my pug discovered Gumby in the box, he was ecstatic and could hardly wait for me to get the tags off! He now drags poor Gumby everywhere, and has fallen asleep snuggled against him. 5 stars for a Gumby with a frozen smile of terror, and a delighted pug! Pros: Gumby is sewn very well, and made to last, unless of course your dog is a fluff-gutting beast, in which case no toy is safe. The material Gumby is made of is super soft, an instant favorite, and the squeaker isn't a high-pitched-shriek-from-hell, it is melodious, as if Gumby is communicating in some way, expressing his disapproval at being dragged through all elements and chewed on constantly. He's a great size! Perfect for little paws and jaws to get around. Excellent length to be used with your Pug Tail Holder™, much to everyone's amusement (except Gumby). Cons: This order is for one (1) Gumby, and not a truckload." —You Don't Know Me, But
Get it from Amazon for $2.79.
11. An adjustable shower head with five spray modes to turn every shower into a luxury experience and solve your water pressure woes.
Promising review: "Affordable upgrade. Very pleasantly surprised with this affordable shower head. It was very easy to install, looks nice and significantly increased the water flow and pressure in our shower. It has five different settings which are easy to change using the small switch/lever. The shower head itself is also adjustable allowing you to direct the spray somewhat. I definitely recommend it." —J. Gibson
Get it from Amazon for $16.99.
12. A soothing hand and finger massage roller that's an under-$10 life-changer for folks who could use a ~hand~ with pain management.
Promising review: "This is one of those OMG wonderful products. I have arthritis in my hands and fingers and am amazed by how much better they've been feeling since I began using this handy little roller on them. And because I have multiple sclerosis, I get a lot of nasty nerve pain in my hands and fingers. If you have these types of pain in your hands and/or fingers and like me, you may find yourself rubbing them a lot when they hurt. This just does an even better job of getting to the the pain to help relieve it. I keep it close by so I can use it throughout the day. Since I do art work, play guitar and keyboards, sew, and do a lot of typing on my computer, I need my hands and finger to feel good. Adding this little device to my arsenal of pain fighters is a huge plus! I can't imagine living without it now. It actually feels to use it even when I'm only feeling slight or no pain." —Wilhelmina Zeitgeist
Get it from Amazon for $9.39.
13. Toilet-cleaning gel stamps to spare you from one of your least favorite chores. You just plop on the side of the bowl and let a single blob freshen your latrine with each flush for up to 12 days. They can also help prevent toilet rings and lime buildup, so your toilet will basically clean itself every time you go.
Promising review: "What can I say? This smells great and helps deodorize the water closet. It keeps the bowl clean after every flush...and I can't be the only one who's satisfied when I click, press, and release the little jewel-looking gel tab onto the inside of a sparkling-clean bowl!" —Gino
Get a pack of 12 gel stamps and a dispenser from Amazon for $13.95.
14. 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. My fellow bathroom Instagram scrollers — this is what our lives have been missing.
It comes with the necessary mounting hardware.
Promising review: "I used to have to put my stuff on the tile floor, but no more. This not only fits my iPhone, but it also fits my iPad Pro 10 1/2–inch standing up diagonally! It’s very strongly mounted to the wall with the two screws. I also love that it’s so easy to just slide the roll onto the hanger without the hassle of a spring-loaded spindle. Great product!" —Doby
Get it from Amazon for $9+ (available in four colors).
15. A Luv Scrub, aka an exfoliating nylon bath cloth inspired by a common grooming routine product used in West Africa. The long and stretchy cloth will exfoliate, turn each shower into a a spa-like experience, and leave you with remarkably soft skin. Can a regular washcloth do that? Didn't think so.
It's even long enough that you can easily scrub your back! Several of my coworkers have tried and love this product, which is from a Black woman-owned small business!
Promising review: "I absolutely love this exfoliator. I got it to remove my self-tan in the spots that never seem to go away (my ankles) and it did amazingly. It removed all of the old tan and buffed away all of the dry skin so it was perfectly prepared for my next application of self-tan. Not to mention, adding soap to it makes the soap lather so well. My husband is now addicted to it as well! I love that it dries completely and cannot be a source of mold when left in the shower caddy like exfoliators I have used before. I love it! Definitely 10/10!!" —kcaudill
Get it from Luv Scrub or Ulta for $18 (available in five colors).
16. A must-have, keychain-friendly car escape tool to up your on-the-go emergency-preparedness game. This tiny miracle has both a seatbelt cutter and a window breaker to get you to safety ASAP.
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 in orange from Amazon for $10.95 (available in more colors here).
17. Wad-Free, an ingenious device to solve sheet-washing struggles that are, apparently, universal. It'll help your sheets dry faster and with fewer wrinkles, and prevent them from trapping all the clothes you throw in there with them in the dreaded tangled-up ball — making folding faster, too. Where have these been your whole laundry-doing life?!?
They're reusable, BPA-free, and from a small business that launched during the pandemic.
Promising review: "This product has changed my world! Washing and drying my sheets is a breeze! The sheets are not bundled up in the washer and they also dry quickly with no wrinkles! Do yourself a huge favor and try WadFree! You will not regret it! Thank you Wad-Free for making m this chore simple and making washing my sheets a fun, easy-breezy experience! I love them!!! I purchased a backup pair too. Blessings!" —just cruisin'!
Get a set of two from Amazon for $18.99.
18. A portable, digital luggage scale you can use to measure your bag just by attaching it to the handle and lifting. No more paying for over-limit luggage or desperately pulling out your toiletries and undergarments at check-in for all the world to see, even on the way home when you've done some damage in the souvenir shop.
Promising review: "Works as described! It was practically right on and I will not travel without it when I have the possibility of checking a bag in. I just slip this into my carry-on or tote. No more wondering and guessing how much my bag weighs! It’s small and feels pretty sturdy. I like how it’s a strap with a hook versus the others that just have a hook. I also like that you can change the unit measurement no matter where you’re traveling to. Bonus: it even tells you the temperature." —CarinnMay
Get it from Amazon for $10.99 (available in four colors).
19. A cute duck spout cover that doesn't ~duck~ around when it comes to safety. It'll prevent kids from burning themselves or bumping their heads on the faucet, and the beak even has an opening for perfect bubble bath dispensing! Ex-quack-tly what you need.
Promising review: "Best $9 ever spent for safety. Absolutely perfect. I have the Munchkin ducky bath mat for my daughter and now that she's 2 she flops around in the tub like a fish! I'm literally just waiting every time I bathe her for her to smash her head on the faucet. This thing fit absolutely perfect, I'm not really sure why people said it is easy to take off, I can barely get it off or put it on for that matter. Had to push and slide with all my might to get it fully onto the faucet, which is a good thing because now I know she can't just rip it off!! The water runs normal, it doesn't spray everywhere. I was worried about it blocking the opening and it's absolutely perfect to lift up the shower thing. I think this is definitely worth it; it's one of the cheapest on the market. I have normal faucet that comes in like 90% of tubs lol...so if you have a fancy one that might be wide, this doesn't work." —Kayla Boscia
Get it from Amazon for $9.95.
20. Mike's Hot Honey, a chili-infused honey that may make you realize you've been eating food wrong all your life — because pretty much anything is better with this stuff on it. Yes, we write about it all the time, but there's a reason, and it's finally time you caved and tried some.
It's got over 3,000 5-star reviews!!! Check out BuzzFeed's full Mikes 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 $10.99.
21. A soothing lavender-scented stress ball that combines aromatherapy with cathartic squish-ability. It's ideal for squeezing during Zoom meetings that could have been an email or during Bachelor-finale-level-cringey moments of reality TV.
This Tacoma, Washington-based Etsy shop specializes in lavender goodies.
Promising review: "These are great! I wish I would have ordered them at the start of the pandemic. Definitely a great way to help manage stress. As someone with sensitivities to smells, I was worried about the lavender scent being overpowering, but after a week, the scent has calmed down and it really is relaxing. Very happy with my purchase — thank you!" —Katie F.
Get it from Lavender Luvies on Etsy for $8 (available in eight colors and also in metallics here).
22. AirPods-compatible hooks for anyone who hasn't wanted to admit that their beloved, trendy, high-tech earbuds don't actually stay in their ears very well. Even if they do, you could definitely use a little extra protection against losing such splurge-y items, especially when exercising or on the go.
Promising review: "The hooks are comfortable and solve the problem of the earbuds falling out over and over again. An unexpected benefit is that the Pods can sit gently on the ear; no need to shove them inside to secure them. I can barely feel the Pods or the hooks. Glad I found these…they solve all problems. And I can wear my glasses while wearing them. Great price, too." —TutorMaven
Get them from Amazon for $10.49.
23. And a hilarious magnetic AirPawd holder in the form of a posing kitty who'll help you keep your earbuds within reach — and make you LOL — during the workday. The one downside: your actual cat may wonder why this feline is allowed to sit on your desk and they aren't.
24. The Guac-Lock, an amazing airtight container that'll allow you to enjoy guacamole goodness for days on end with no browning. It's the scientific advancement we always knew we needed but never thought possible — dreams really do come true.
Promising review: "This thing works! This picture (on the right) is six-day-old guacamole. It's as green and fresh as it was the day I made it! I can't believe it. Amazing." —Janice Hell
Get it from Amazon for $18.99.
25. A cool and convenient foot scrubber mat to turn every shower into a foot massage...yes please! It attaches to the side or floor of your tub (or shower) with suction cups so you can easily get your nasty tootsies clean without losing your balance in the shower and while giving them a good pampering, too.
Reviewers with limited mobility also swear by it to save them from having to bend over to clean their feet!
Promising review: "I love this foot scrubber! The soles of my feet were dry and itchy before, and after I used the scrubber I didn't feel the itchiness anymore. Other than cleansing the soles of my feet, it exfoliates. You can’t go wrong buying this! Try it yourself!" —Minerva
Get it from Amazon for $12.74 (available in four colors).
26. A sheet of 100 adhesive, sound-dampening bumpers you'll want if you live in a house full of people who would have a shot at gold if slamming drawers and cabinets was an Olympic sport. Ahhhh — peace at last.
Promising review: "Best thing I have ever bought for my kitchen. Say goodbye to the heinous noise of slamming cabinets. My mother is notorious for just letting go of the cabinets and letting them slam shut, so before she came to visit I installed these and I couldn't have been happier. They keep the noise to a minimum and likely help to improve the longevity of the cabinet doors by reducing the impact. They are easy to install (although time consuming for all the cabinets in the kitchen) and mine have not fallen off after five months of use. When installing, I pressed them onto the cabinet hard for a 30 count before letting go. I think this is required to make them long-lasting. My father installed these at his home after he visited and his fell off because he just placed them on the cabinets like a sticker. After installing a second with the same method I used, he has not had any fall off." —Dave Carlson
Get it from Amazon for $6.50.
27. A LOLworthy screaming goat figure, because don't you just want to meet (and befriend) whoever was like, "What about a little plastic goat that shrieks when you press him? I think we could all use that." They were correct.
He also comes with a little book of equally delightful goat facts.
Promising review: "This is one of those things you don't know you need in your life until you see it. Yes, it may have been a late night, altered state kind of purchase that surprised me a bit when it showed up, but it's one of the best things that's ever happened to me. For just a few dollars, you too can receive an informational mini-book full of goat facts to awe and impress your friends as well as a miniature screaming goat. If you're a fan of the screaming goat videos on YouTube, this will be right up your alley. It sounds best when set on a hard surface like a table or desk, so the sound can echo. It's just loud enough for coworkers to ask 'did y'all just hear a screaming goat?' Yes. Yes you did, Phil. If you've read this far, it's been decided: you need this. This will be there for you longer than that dumb T-shirt you're considering. This screaming goat will complete you. Better get one for your best friend too, while you're at it." —echobunny
Get it from Amazon for $8.95.
28. A Pink Stuff combo pack including the magical, TikTok-beloved cleaner in both paste and spray form, so you can scrub anything from cookware to walls and bathroom fixtures to rubber shoes shiny clean. You *and* all the surfaces in your home living your best lives — we love to see it.
Promising review: "WOW!!!! This stuff is amazing. I literally just have to spray it, let it sit for a few minutes, come back, and depending on what I’m using it for I either wipe it and it comes right off or I just use a scrubbing pad and it comes off. There’s nothing out there that is anywhere in comparison to this product!!!! This stuff is the absolute best. I highly recommend purchasing this. I can tell you that half of my cleaning products are now going to be thrown out because all I need is The Pink Stuff 😀😀. Whoever invented this stuff is an absolute genius; if you’re a clean freak like me this really is the way to go. Also it doesn’t have that nasty chemical smell, it smells great. Just buy it; you won’t regret it." —Twin33
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
29. An incredibly helpful blind spot mirror that'll quite simply help you be a better, safer driver — and who wouldn't want that?
It comes with an optional adjustable swivel base!
Promising review: "I got this on a whim that it would improve my driving experience and it has significantly. I did not attach the swivel base as others had mentioned in these reviews and my experience has been great. Lets you see your blind spot pretty well. Where it really shines is parking and backing up, it gives a ton more visibility." —Stork
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $6.97 (available in four shapes).
30. Coty Airspun loose face powder, a magical setting powder that can compete with products four times the price and that over 8,000 reviewers use to help them really, truly slay all day.
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 $5.72 (or $5.43 with the Subscribe & Save option; available in five shades).
31. An instantly downloadable and printable cleaning checklist divided by day and room that'll help you break up the seemingly overwhelming task of cleaning your home while making sure you don't miss a spot. Your cleaning routine just got a major makeover.
This Canada-based small biz specializes in printable organizing aids.
Promising reviews: "I have adult children living with me at the moment. I needed clear cleaning instructions/expectations for them to contribute with the house. This easy printout has solved so many arguments. It works great for our situation." —Jennifer Jarvis
"I ended up editing this a little bit to better fit our needs but this was perfect! It made it so easy. My house hasn’t been this clean in a while. Lol" —Kathleen Cronin
Get two sizes in JPG format and two sizes in PDF format from CreativeTypeStore on Etsy for $4.58.
32. Orly's Bonder base coat that will — no exaggeration — change your at-home mani game for good. It'll keep that beautiful mani/pedi you worked so hard on intact for days (perhaps weeks) to come, and actually make your nails easier to paint.
The reviewer with the gorg mani above said their nails stayed perfect after a long day of gardening and housework! I personally am an Orly devotee as well — I love pretty much all their products that I've tried, and their polish bottles have an excellent grippy handle. It feels silly to say a bottle of nail product changed my life, but it has. With this plus Orly's polishes and top coat, I now take it for granted that my mani will stay looking cute for at least a week. The product calls itself "rubberized," which is a great way to describe the not unpleasantly sticky way it leaves your nails ready to better stick to polish. The major bonus is that with this, my clumsy self is able to do a better job painting my nails to begin with. Because of said rubbery stickiness, my polish brush doesn't slip all over the place or over the edges of my super-short nails. I'm able to do a way cleaner, more precise job, which then lasts longer too. I'm six days into my current mani and most nails still look great, with a few chips on the others. That's way longer than usual for me, so TL;DR, this is an all-around win-win and a *must* buy.
Promising review: "JUST BUY IT. This stuff is amazing. Prior to using this, my nails would last two, AT MOST three days without chipping. Now that I use this as a base coat, my manicures last at least a week with no major chipping. The very edge or tip might become worn down a little, but it's definitely not noticeable. I could probably keep them looking decent for two weeks if I added another coat of topcoat and was a little more careful with them. I was skeptical about buying this at first because I wasn't sure that a base coat would make much of a difference in the longevity of my manicure. I thought the secret to lasting nails mostly depended on the topcoat used, but I was wrong. Doing my nails is a lot more fun now that I don't have to worry about chipping after two days!" —Elizabeth
Get it from Amazon for $8.80.
33. Arm & Hammer cat litter deodorizer, which has stink-busting baking soda to help save you from the stench of your catto's box. Because the only thing that could make life with Mr. Floofbeans III better is if he didn't make your house so dang smelly — and if the solution only cost two bucks. Well folks, dreams come true.
Promising review: "Seriously, if you have a cat who uses a litter box and do not use this deodorizer, you are SERIOUSLY missing out. This makes such a MASSIVE difference in smell. I do not have enough good things to say about it! Hides the yucky smell and replaces it with a nice, clean scent. My kitty doesn't mind it and uses the litter box all the same. This deodorizer is a MUST-HAVE for all cat moms and dads!" —Natalie
Get it from Amazon for $2.06.
34. An incredible natural stain remover that may prevent you from stressing about smudges and spills ever again. This stuff won't settle for just preventing a stain from being noticeable — it'll make you question whether the stain was ever really there to begin with. Whether it's food, dirt, or bodily fluids, this stuff is up to the task.
Promising review: "My son came home from daycare with dark red/purple stains on his clothing. They had hours to set into the fabric. We sprayed Puracy on the stains (see picture of them soaking) and let it sit overnight. The next morning we washed the shirt as usual. The next picture is my son wearing the shirt…stains 100% gone. I am in disbelief. This product is amazing!" —Will
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (or $9.49 with the Subscribe & Save option).
35. Miracle-Gro indoor plant food spikes, which are — get this — pretty miraculous. As in, they'll actually prevent you from killing your plants for once in your life. All ya gotta do is stick a couple in the soil.
Each spike can be used for 30–60 days, depending on the season.
Promising review: "I always kill my plants but I decided to try again. I just bought five houseplants, and three of them were marked down because they were looking pretty puny. Since I tend to kill them anyway, I figured I would give them a try and save some money. I put one of these spikes in each plant and they all looked so much healthier and happier after just a couple of days. I also added one spike to the only houseplant that I've had for years without killing (I was beginning to think it was artificial) the leaves looked healthier almost immediately. I'm very happy with this product and it was a great price." —victoria
Get 24 spikes from Amazon for $2.79, and get a version for orchids here.
36. A gluten- and cruelty-free mascara that reviewers say actually stays the heck on, even through long days and sweat. As if that wasn't amazing enough, it's Only. Five. Dollars.
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Kayla Boyd (whose lovely face is pictured above) says it really lives up to the hype! Check out her full Essence Lash Princess mascara review.
Promising review: "Best mascara of all time!!! Never will I ever be without this mascara. I've got short, thin lashes and have had a graveyard of mascara that I would constantly give to my friend or daughter because they never lived up to the hype. This is amazing. I will sometimes add a fiber thing with it to make it even better, but it's great on its own. And the price makes it even more ridiculous. I seriously had my doubts but I'm a total fan now after using it. Getting ready to buy another tube now. It's lasted three months so far and I use it pretty much daily. I can't tell how much is left, but I don't want to risk being without it." —angmoore
Get it from Amazon for $4.99.
37. A ~handy~ grooming glove over 3,000 pet owners swear by for giving their tiny shed monster a groom they'll actually enjoy — and saving themselves from a house full of hair.
Former BuzzFeed Shopping editor AnaMaria Glavan swears by this thing. She says, "The glove is super comfortable and using it couldn’t be more foolproof: just put it on and run your hands through your pet’s fur. That’s it! The silicone grooves pick up so much fur with ease. Like, my dog looks close to hairless. HOW is he shedding so much!?!? After a few runs, I found that I would have to remove fur from the glove before continuing (you can pick up the fur with your other hand or run the glove under some water — either works) but it’s no biggie. The silicone actually makes it really easy to keep this clean. We got Rockie when he was 5 and he’d been riddled with skin issues and allergies, so I was pretty nervous to use anything that could potentially aggravate his conditions. However! Not only does this *not* bother his skin, but he…loves this. A lot. He starts snoring after exactly two run-throughs on his back. Also, his coat looks SO shiny after each use! TL;DR: this is one of those inexpensive add-ons that any pet owner should have on hand."
Promising review: "The cats are in heaven!!! We have four cats and bought this to try to cut down on shedding and hairballs. After having it for just a week, we never want to be without it. Even our anti-social cat comes up and begs for a pet when the glove comes out. The only thing that is not perfect on this glove is that I have smaller hands, and the glove is a little big, so my pinky doesn't stay where it should. But hey, if that's the only downside, we aren't going to complain. Long story short, if you love your pets, you will buy this glove as soon as possible." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in three colors).
38. An unbelievably genius sock organizer made to fight back against the phenomenon that's plagued humankind since the invention of the washing machine — disappearing hosiery. You can throw this thing right in the laundry (!!!) so you'll never loose half of a pair of socks in the abyss again, or even have to spend time matching them up when you unload the dryer!
Promising review: "Totally obsessed with this! I’ve been using it a few weeks now and have zero complaints! I haven’t lost a single sock since! They always come out paired and completely dried (which was one of my concerns; I wasn’t sure if they were going to dry properly). I would definitely recommend this! It’s amazing and makes life so much easier! Especially with a toddler and baby on the way!" —Sarah Elizabeth
Get a set of two from Amazon for $18 (available in five colors).
39. A fragrance- and alcohol-free after-shave treatment that prevents razor bumps in addition to soothing and moisturizing your skin, so you can banish ingrown hairs for good and get a *truly* smooth shave.
It's from a Black-owned hair and shave brand that focuses on creating better grooming products to empower Black men.
Promising review: "Great. It got rid of the ingrown hairs right away. I put it on twice a day. I’ve tried so many products and this is the best one by far compared to a lot of other companies!" —John O.
Get it from Frederick Benjamin for $18.
40. A shirt folding board, because maybe Sheldon Cooper was on to something. This wonder will make folding clothes more satisfying and fun (a low bar, I know) and get your tees and other garments folded so well, they'll actually take up less space.
Promising review: "My first reaction? 'Why did I buy this?' Then I opened the box and wasn't too convinced about the way it looked, as some edges look like they would quickly snap with use. Then I gave it a try with a couple of shirts I had just washed and next thing you know I simply had to do my entire drawer! Everything folds so pretty, neat, and easy. I still couldn't believe it, so I ended up organizing our bedsheets and towels. I am amazed at how much of a game changer this is. Must try! Am in love with how beautiful it left my clothes." —Jesus Antonio Vedia
Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in four colors).
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