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1. Juno & Co.'s Clean 10 Cleansing Balm, aka a luxe-feeling makeup remover made with vitamin E and brightening pearl barley that combine to make it a real treat for your skin. You'll actually *look forward* to taking your makeup off at night with this stuff that'll make you feel like you're being pampered.
Promising reviews: "I LOVE THIS PRODUCT!!!! I found it on TikTok and OMG!! It works so well. I don't have to sit there and rub the crap out of my eyelashes to get the waterproof mascara off. I will admit, it doesn't take 100% of the makeup off but about 95% of my makeup comes off. It is not water-resistant, as emulsifying it with water helps take the makeup off. I have not found a better makeup remover, and yes, that includes micellar water (which also works well but leaves my skin feeling oily). With this cleansing balm, my face feels hydrated and smooth. LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!!!!!! 1,000/10 would recommend!!!" —Deetje Frederick
"The BEST I’ve ever used! This product melts away my makeup like a dream!! I exclusively wear waterproof mascara and I was struggling to find a product that would take it off easily without burning my eyes or otherwise irritating them. I decided to try this one out and needless to say my eyes have never been happier! This balm doesn’t burn and the fact that it gets all my makeup off the first time makes my skin much less irritated and red. This balm is a 10/10 for me🫶🏻." —ellie white
Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (or $14.24 with the Subscribe & Save option).
2. A shockingly affordable and roomy duffel bag that's incredibly lightweight and waterproof and, miraculously, meets the personal item standard of several popular budget airlines. A bag that saves you money and actually makes packing without checking a bag a breeze? It's the travel superhero we've all been waiting for.
Promising reviews: "I packed 14 DAYS worth of clothes into THIS BAG. First of all, YES it fits in the Frontier and Spirit personal item bin. I had my bag stuffed to the brim, and with a strong push down into the bin, the bag fully fits. It’s very thin and moldable, which is beneficial for squeezing it into the bin. If the bag wasn’t stuffed, I’m sure it would fit into the bin without any resistance. But regardless, it worked perfectly and saved me SO much money by not buying a checked bag. I had a 14-day trip to Florida where it was very warm (so no winter clothes) and here’s what fit into the bag: one pair of platform sandals, one pair of jeans, two pairs of lounge pants, three shorts, two workout shorts, three workout bras, four skirts, four tank tops, one dress, four long-sleeve shirts, a robe, six underwear, six pairs of socks, four bras, two bikinis, a medium-sized toiletry bag and a hair brush. I had laundry available where I was staying, but even if I hadn’t, this bag probably would’ve held enough to get me by. BUY THIS BAG if you want to save money on flights. Don’t be alarmed if it doesn’t seem like it will fit into the bin, as long as you brought majority soft and flexible items, just shove it into the bin and it will fit!!!" —Nancy Hansford
"Miracle bag. This bag is awesome! It is unreal how much stuff fits in it...but still goes perfectly under the seat. I will be checking a lot less luggage in the future thanks to this cheap little bag. Highly recommend!" —Jodi
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in 40 styles).
3. A truly genius two-sided travel cup so you never have to choose between water and iced coffee or different flavors of juice — or, *gasp*, schlep two different cups — ever again. It's beverage girl summer and you need this wonder to take full advantage.
Check it out on TikTok!
Promising review: "You NEED this. This product is AMAZING. When I run errands, I hate bringing both a water bottle and coffee tumbler. This product solves that issue. I ran it through my dishwasher to clean it, and the plastic didn’t morph at all. 10/10 recommend!" —Megan Huffman
Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in three colors).
4. A whimsical and satisfying rolling egg dispenser that'll be the coolest thing to hit your fridge since you brought home leftover Crumbl cookies. Say hello to easily being able to grab one egg at a time and buh-bye to bulky, ugly egg cartons crowding your fridge.
Check it out in this TikTok!
Promising review: "Here it is! The best egg container on Amazon! How can I say that? Easy! Engineering! The slight tilt angle on the bottom of the container that the egg drawer sits on forces eggs to lightly roll forward, keeping all your eggs in the front, and never in the back, where you don't need them. It's super easy to use, so easy to clean, comes apart and can hold a full can organizer on top without issue, so no issues with sturdiness. It can easily hold 14 large size eggs. Easily one of my favorite purchases." —Karingan
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
5. A collagen hair treatment over 27,000 people of all hair types love for making damaged strands look like new. Salon-worthy results for under $10? Don't mind if you do.
Promising reviews: "My hair used to be really soft, and then I discovered hot tools and hair dye. While my hair looks good I really missed the soft texture. This works so well. There are no instructions on the box but I washed my hair with my usual shampoo, towel dried it, worked about two quarter-sized dollops through my hair, let it sit for 20 minutes and then rinsed out. I went to bed with wet hair which usually results in my hair being kind of tangled and rough-looking but I woke up and my hair was as soft and silky as it was before I started coloring it. I'm totally in love with this product, I have long fine hair but this doesn't leave it greasy or weigh it down. I'll definitely buy again." —Ellie
"I have 4c hair and was looking for a protein treatment. I had recently used a product in my hair that had so much alcohol in it; that wreaked havoc on my hair, leaving it pretty damaged. I was very skeptical about this product because I have never seen anyone with my hair type use it. Boy was I wrong to doubt this product, it left my hair looking and feeling beautiful. I highly recommend it to anyone natural or with curly hair." —Therese-Claire
Get it from Amazon for $7.25.
Check out BuzzFeed's full Elizavecca CER-100 Collagen Coating Hair Protein Treatment review to learn more.
6. A basil garden mason jar featuring everything you need — from seeds to plant food to instructions to growing medium — to keep your favorite herbs growing in your home year-round. No more constantly buying grocery store basil that wilts in a day, and (more importantly) no more bland pasta.
The way the "wicking" hydroponic system is set up will help your herbs survive even if you over- or under-water. Phew!
It's available at Lockwood, a queer- and woman-owned, Queens, NY–based gift shop that has everything from cute home goods to fab accessories to beauty and wellness goodies to stationery!
Get it from Lockwood for $24.95 (also available in a cilantro version here).
7. Impressive peel-and-stick waterproof contact paper if you've been thinking about upgrading to stainless-steel appliances, but your budget prevents you from treating your kitchen so lavishly. This stuff'll make it look like you got a brand-new fridge, for way less than the cost of the groceries inside it!
8. A flexible clip-on strainer so your basic pots can moonlight as colanders and, more importantly, you won't have to deal with the ~draining~ task of rinsing an actual colander.
It can bend to fit pretty much any size pot! Check it out in this TikTok.
Promising review: "I am so happy I purchased this strainer. I was really tired of trying to lure an unsuspecting (yet hungry) family member to hold the strainer so I didn't burn my hands or dump the pasta or vegetables into the sink. This strainer is a time and aggravation saver. It's kind of small, so I wasn't sure I would like it, but it even works on my large (8 quart and up) pots. I have some pots with the rolled lids and ones that flare out a bit. The strainer works great on both. I have used this several times and it has never slipped off. I usually cook one pound of pasta at a time and it holds up well. I like the flexibility of the strainer to work with varied sizes. The other good thing is that this hardly takes up any space at all." —Jersey Girl
Get it from Amazon for $12.49+ (available in five colors).
9. A dainty 24-karat gold-plated cubic zirconia bracelet that's the perfect personal piece you'll never want (or need!) to take off — oh, and it could easily pass for 10 times the price. Having some dainty everyday pieces that become your signature is a quick and easy way to upgrade your style, IMHO. Get ready for compliments!
Blue Bone Jewelry is a woman-owned, New Jersey-based small business that makes stylish and affordable minimalist jewelry.
Get it from Blue Bone Jewelry for $15 (available in three styles).
10. An Angry Microwave Mama who'll blow her top (in a productive way!) when you fill her with vinegar and water and microwave her for seven minutes. She'll use all that steam to loosen all the yuck that's coated your microwave for...let's not talk about how long...so you can easily wipe it away.
Promising review: "LOVE this purchase!! I wish I had taken a before picture; my disgusting roommates destroyed our microwave, it was filthy. They would’ve never cleaned it since they’re slobs but this purchase saved me SO much time. All the food came off very easily and it looked brand-new after! Amazing, wish I could give it 10 stars." —Marissa
Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in three colors).
11. A pair of faux leather pillowcases to luxe up the look of your couch that you've had so long, you binged New Girl for the FIRST time on it (those were the days...). We love a decor upgrade that only *looks* expensive.
Complete the look with some pillow inserts!
Promising review: "These pillow covers are exactly what I was looking for! I love them so much that I bought a second set for my living room couch. I have purchased other faux leather pillowcases before that I returned because they looked cheap but this one is so great, especially for the price!" —KElizabethS
Get a set of two from Amazon for $15.88+ (available in three styles and six shapes and sizes).
12. A waterproof pouch that'll make summer excursions way less stressful — no more worrying about your phone while you're on a boat, at the beach, surfing, or even snorkeling! And since you can actually use your touchscreen through the clear PVC, you'll still be able to take pics of your (human and aquatic) pals!
Reviewers do note that the touchscreen doesn't work as well when you're actually underwater. It fits any phone up to 100 mm x 170 mm (or about 3.9 inches x 6.7 inches).
Promising review: "I purchased this case in July for an upcoming canoe trip with a friend, and as luck would have it, we flipped our canoe. Being the rebel that I am, I chose not to wear my phone around my neck, and so it, my ID, and my debit card ended up at the bottom of the river. I assumed it would be discovered a thousand years from now and placed in a museum as an ancient artifact. Fast forward to this week. I was contacted via FB by an Alachua County Sheriff’s Office diver and guess what he found? Yup, my phone case with all of the contents intact and dry as a bone! He had to cut the case open, but there was not one single drop of water in it and he ended up purchasing a case for himself because he was just that impressed!" —Julie M.
Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in 14 colors).
13. A 3D-printed toilet paper protector to save the Charmin you splurged on from the claws or teeth of the beasts that live in your house rent-free. It's an absolute *must* if you've got a destructive pet.
It's from a New Jersey-based small business.
Promising review: "Super grateful to find this. I searched Amazon first and found nothing that solved our problem with TP and kittens (they all required getting an entire new TP system and we are renting so that’s not doable). While this isn’t the prettiest solution, it was reasonably priced and it’s been super effective and it added right on to what we already had. No more TP shredded all over the floor of our bathroom! Thank you for this!" —Christina W.
14. A cute Dash 2-cup rice cooker you can also use to prep oatmeal, pasta, soup, or quinoa in under 20 minutes. Whether you're living in a dorm or RV or just want to make meal prep easier, this sleek bb is an amazingly affordable and versatile steal.
There's also a "keep warm" function, and it comes with a measuring cup, rice paddle, plus a recipe book and access to a database with even more recipes!
Promising reviews: "I love this rice cooker. I've used it a dozen times. It cooks rice so fast. I use the small cup they provide, fill the rice to the top, and then add two of the same small cups of water. Hit the cook button and go on to do other things. When it's done it's on warm. I don't add any butter or salt, the rice is cooked perfectly. The pot is nonstick, so very easy to clean up. Highly recommend." —DRG
"I wasn't expecting much for such a low-priced appliance. I'm glad I gambled on it — what a surprise that this cute little rice cooker performs exactly as it's advertised. It cooks rice perfectly, keeps it warm for as long as you want, and cleanup is a breeze!!!! It's so little that at first, you can't believe it could make so much. Definitely get this if you're cooking for one or two." —Julie S.
Get it from Amazon for $21.99 (available in seven colors).
15. A rechargeable, clip-on amber book light that emits a minimal amount of blue light, so the only thing keeping you up will be your novel's tantalizing plot. The brightness and position are adjustable, so you can get your perfect setup that'll allow you to keep flipping through that page-turner without keeping your partner awake.
Check it out on TikTok!
Promising review: "This was the best gift from my husband! Love reading in bed without having to use lamp light. Three settings of brightness are perfect, it's lightweight, and best of all holds a charge literally forever! I took it on a long airplane trip and was able to read without the annoying overhead light (especially when others are trying to sleep). Highly recommend!" —Rick Angelo
Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in four styles).
16. A Litter Genie, because you've heard of a Diaper Genie, but would also love a cheaper, easier version for all the nasty litter you scoop out of your cat's box. This'll seal in stenches to make litter box cleanup less labor-intensive and time-consuming, because you won't have to immediately take out the trash every time — this bb holds up to two weeks of litter for a one-cat household.
It comes with one refill but you can get more here!
Promising review: "I live on the second floor of an apartment building and I have a 3-year-old son. My cat's litter box is in the living room. I clean the litter box daily and was finding it difficult to take it down to the first floor trash can daily because I couldn't leave my son alone or was too exhausted after he went to sleep to do so. If I put it in my regular trash can, it of course smelled up the entire room. I use this daily to get rid of the litter and don't smell a thing. I even asked guests if they smell anything, and I've heard that they can't smell anything at all. I think it works better than my Diaper Genie did. Highly recommend!" —M
Get it from Amazon for $18.99.
17. A monstrously cute ladle inspired by Nessie, the mythical beast of Loch Ness. She'll lurk in your soups and stews (making cooking a wee bit more fun) and can easily stand on her lil' legs for convenience. Get ready to tell all your dinner guests "Yeah, I'm into crypto...zoology."
Plus she's dishwasher safe!
Promising review: "I got this for my birthday. I love it so much! It's completely functional and super easy to clean. The best part is that it's fun! She just sits in the soup, hanging out, watching everyone enjoying their soup, waiting to be useful." —SKW
Get it from Amazon for $16.95+ (available in two sizes and a strainer version and in three colors).
18. A magnetic bobby pin holder for anyone who knows the struggle of never being able to find a pin when you need one, but finding 'em in every nook and cranny of the house when you don't. Finally, a secure solution that'll make reaching for your everyday styling buddies way less obnoxious.
19. A super smart Goodful wired meat thermometer, which'll be a major upgrade on the one already in your drawer. This bb is heat-resistant up to 716 degrees and preprogrammed with the USDA-approved safe temperatures for different meats, and can even sound an alert when your deliciousness has reached the right temp. It's also got a timer, plus a stand and a magnet back for easy display and storage. TL;DR: meat your new favorite kitchen gadget.
Get it from our Goodful shop for $24.99.
20. An under-desk phone holder to keep your cell — aka your prized possession, your one true love, your second brain — close at hand, but also allow you to hide it away to tempt you less while you're trying to actually get some dang work done.
It's from a Boston-based small biz! The standard size will fit phones with a case under 3.38 inches wide and 0.67 inches thick (including the iPhone 13 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra), but you can also request a custom size.
Promising review: "This is a great 3D-printed product, and exactly what I was hoping for. This shop clearly takes quality control seriously. The phone holder is made extremely well, with sloped topsides for a wider surface area for the sticky adhesive (just peel and stick) to take hold, without making the actual wall sides of the holder too thick. My iPhone 12 Pro fits easily, and this can hold a Pro Max, too. The top cutout allows you to slide it out easily with a finger. Texture is not rough and won't scratch up your phone. Pretty much perfect, thanks!" —Michelle
Get it from Beyond3DCreationsB3D on Etsy for $11.88+ (available in standard and custom sizes and six colors).
21. A rechargeable and dimmable light-up compact mirror, because you're not one to sacrifice glam even when you're on the go. You've got a perfectly lit vanity back at home — don't you deserve the same luxury when you're hastily reapplying lippie in the back of the Uber before happy hour?
Promising review: "Important travel necessity for your makeup bag. One of my favorite features is that it’s rechargeable. The battery lasts a long time and the light is substantially bright. The fact that it comes in one of my favorite colors is an added bonus. It’s also reasonably priced. I’ve seen similar AAA-battery-operated mirrors that cost more. It’s perfect for tweezing those stray hairs." —Kisha
Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in five colors).
22. A snazzy storage rack that attaches to your sink and gives you a handy dandy spot for your towel and soap or sponge without taking up *any* counter space. 👏
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