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The best uses of a Hamilton since Lin-Manuel Miranda decided to write a musical about him.
They've got over 1,500 positive reviews and work for everything from color-coding to note-taking to journaling to coloring.
Promising review: "These really don’t bleed/show too badly through college-ruled or lined paper (or regular printer paper) and I LOVE them for schoolwork. They've made my life so much easier and prettier! They glide much more easily than regular pens. I also love that they seem to never dry out despite the fact that I’ve been using them for at least two weeks now and have left the most-used black marker open for several long periods already. I've come back to still find plenty of ink and no change in the writing ability. I think these are great quality pens and definitely worth the purchase." —NATTYLIGHT
Price: $8.99 for a set of 18 (available in multicolor or black)
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
Price: $5.77 for a box of 36
Reviewers recommend using it in a well-ventilated place! Check out more products that'll give you mind-blowing before and after photos.
Promising review: "I cannot say enough great things about this product. We just purchased a home that has a well with very high iron content in the water. I tried everything to remove the stains from our three toilets, but nothing worked. I found this product online and immediately ordered it. The results blew me away. I didn't have to scrub at all. I let it sit in the tank for several hours and the results floored me!" —Toni Huitt
Price: $4.97
Check out BuzzFeed's full review 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
Price: $2.97
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
Price: $5.54+ for a set of 12 (available in three colors)
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
Price: $8.99 for a set of four
Promising review: "I don't usually write reviews, but I had to rave about this eyeliner because it's amazing. My go-to eyeliner used to be the Kat Von D Tattoo liner, but this is my new favorite. I think the quality is even better 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
Price: $6.30
I actually bought a pair of these a few months ago and I love them! I don't get excited about electronics and didn't think I would see what all the fuss was about, but I do. First of all, I love all the colors they come in (I got metallic purple) and the sound quality. And they are COMFY!!!! Yes, you do have to get used to figuring out which side goes in which ear because they are a little oddly shaped, but that's what makes them feel great — they've got a flat part that lies on the flat part of your ear (very technical terms I know) so they feel like a perfect fit. Plus, they come with three different sets of ear pads in different sizes so you can make them just right for you.
Promising review: "Compared to MANY other earbuds that I've had that cost $75, $100, $150...these sound as good as any of them. I'm astounded! I use these for running. I figured for $8, I could afford to sweat up a few of these and replace them whenever I needed to. I'VE RUN 1,500 MILES WITH THESE in the last year and a half! I've gone through four pairs of New Balance shoes, two iPod Shuffles, three pairs of sunglasses, and I'm on the SAME set of earbuds! And THEY STILL SOUND GREAT! They stay in my ears, too!" —Gene Goodell
Price: $8.12+ (available in 14 colors)
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
Price: $9.49 (available in four lengths and 26 colors)
It's got over 1,000 positive reviews! Plus, the base is a suction cup, so it won't tip over even though it's on an angle.
Promising review: "This is one of the best things I have EVER bought. I love this! It keeps bars of soap BONE DRY, with virtually NO gummy buildup on the bottom. After your shower, just leave the soap in the dish, and the next time you reach for it, it will be in perfect shape. I plan to buy one of these, not only for every sink in the house, but for my mom's house too." —Deborah from Los Angeles
Price: $5.99
The before-and-after pics above are after just one coat!!!!
Promising review: "This stuff is amazing! After over 10 years of the grout not being cleaned and a botched repair job, the bathroom floor in this house looked horrendous. Two pens covered the entire bathroom floor, with plenty left over in the second pen, even with applying two to three layers (which you will definitely need as the paint is a bit thin and also absorbs into the grout). It's super easy to apply and works exactly like a regular paint marker. Be sure to press the pen tip on a separate (thick) cloth to activate it before actually using on the grout so you don't end up with a huge mess on the tile when the paint floods out at first. If you see the first side of the tip is getting frayed, just pull it out and turn it around to the other side." —regalle
Price: $8.99+ (available in three colors and two sizes).
They've got over 1,000 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
Price: $3.07 for a set of three
Because clearer headlights aren't only prettier, but they're safer too! Plus, the treatment claims to last a long time — just one treatment can last years. No wonder it has over 1,000 positive reviews!
Promising review: "This stuff worked great! My car is six years old but it looked more like 20 with the cloudy headlights. The kit I received came with a double-sided fine sandpaper-type square, a red cloth, blue gloves, and a sealed package containing the wipe. The instructions are simple and clear: wet the surface and use the green side of the square to gently scrub off the milky, yellowish stuff on your headlights. Follow up with another splash of water and use the grey side to polish. This step will take more time and effort depending on how bad your headlights are. Once you think you're ready for the last step, take the red cloth and thoroughly dry the surface. I let it sit for a few minutes to make sure everything was dry as a bone. Last step: put on the gloves, open the packet, remove the thick wipe and carefully go over the surface once. All in all, this was a simple procedure that didn't take too much effort and my headlights look brand new. Win-win!" —Jeneroo2u
Price: $9.88
Promising review: "This thing is pretty amazing. I was skeptical for sure, since I've tried all kinds of lotions, balms, and stone-based products, none of which helped my heels whatsoever. I've worn socks to bed for years, because if I don't the sheets hardly last a week before they have holes rubbed through them. My wife ordered this thing that looks like a mini cheese grater, lol, and after two minutes — two minutes!! — of rubbing it on my heel, it's a complete 180. I never would've believed it until I tried it myself. This is well worth double what it costs." —LBK
Price: $9.99+ (available in two colors)
These are also great to sleep in so you don't wake up with a total bird's nest for a head. I personally swear by these as my everyday hair ties and I love how gentle they are on my hair! They also are really durable; I think I've been using the one that's currently on my wrist for months. Check out one BuzzFeeder's full review of them here (#1).
Promising review: "It sounds like hyperbole to say that these hair ties changed my life, but it's true. I sleep with my hair in a messy topknot using these elastics every night. In the morning, I just take my hair down, run a brush through it, and that's it. My hair is done, and more voluminous than ever before. I do have pretty low-maintenance hair in general (long, naturally straight) but I never thought it could be THIS EASY." —Rachel P.
Price: $1.78+ for three (available in eight colors)
This amazing, dishwasher-safe bar has over 1,000 positive reviews and never needs to be replaced. You use it just like you would a bar of real soap, and odor molecules bind with the steel molecules to leave your hands stink-free. Some people even say it works under their arms for busting B.O.! Check out BuzzFeed's full write-up on this bar.
Promising review: "Nobody likes smelly hands from working in the kitchen, and I have a volunteer job that involves working with animals that eat mouse and quail. There is nothing like the smell of mouse on your hand when you're trying to eat lunch. I originally got one of these because it's safe to use in a zoo facility since it's just steel, not something involving harsh chemicals that could harm the animals. It's been working very well. Once I had success, I bought more for people who often cook with garlic, onions, meat, etc. I highly recommend this product!" —CamilleElise
Price: $7.39
Promising review: "I LOVE THIS PRODUCT! I initially used it for a trip to London where I was sharing a tiny bathroom with my best friend and her husband in our Airbnb apartment. We all used it and NEVER had to put up with any poop smell at all!! I now use it in my house on the daily and I feel SO spoiled. I don't even know what poop smells like anymore! My fiancé loved it too, and made me get the Squatty Potty stool to go along with it. Pooping has never been so pleasant!" —Leslie B
Price: $6.99+ (available in five scents and two sizes)
It can hold up to 150-200 sheets of paper! Check out BuzzFeed's full write-up on these amazing folders.
Promising review: "I've been using this folder for about three months and I'm a college student with a lot of papers to carry. I was looking for something cute and easy to carry, that fits manila folders, and that would keep folders from getting crinkly. This DID IT. I can't express how much I love this! I use manila folders for A LOT of things and even the dividers for them fall just below the strap that keeps this folder closed. Nothing gets crinkled or bent and it's great. I can throw loose-leaf papers, folders, or even books/small notebooks in here. It's adorable and a great color as well. I highly recommend this folder. I got a lot of compliments on it as well!" —Alexa Viz
Price: $7.99 for solid colors (available in eight colors) or $7.99 for florals (available in four colors)
Promising review: "100% satisfied with these earrings! My earlobes can't tolerate any heavy earrings so I was worried that these would weigh them down, but I didn't find that to be the case. They're very vibrant in color and shiny in the sun (or any lighting). They make any outfit look more dressed-up! I highly recommend!" —S.T.
Price: $6.97
Promising review: "For the price, I was willing to give this stand a try and I'm glad I did. The design is compact; it can hold my Kindle Oasis securely in any orientation on almost any surface. It folds down to a size similar to an eyeglass case and it's very lightweight. It adjusts to multiple different positions, allowing you to use it with other small tablets or even your smartphone. I use this stand every day with my Kindle and I love how the rubberized surface of the legs grip countertops. The notches in the legs that hold the lower edge of my Kindle also have that same rubberized surface, as does the adjustable upstanding arm that supports the rear. All I can say is that I can't imagine that I would have had the same positive experience with my Kindle without this cool little device!" —Jet Builder
Price: $8.99
Each hand, everyone tries to complete one of 10 "phases" (such as gathering seven cards of the same color or two sets of three matching cards). If you don't complete the phase at the end of the hand, you're stuck on it while other people advance! Up to six people can play.
Promising review: "I played this game for the first time when visiting my granddaughter, who is 10 years old. I was hooked on it after one game! I like that each round of play has a different objective — it keeps my interest very well. The game is easy to learn, and after a few hands you start to feel confident about strategies. This is probably my favorite card game ever. Don't hesitate to buy this; you are in for lots of fun." —Monet Lady
Price: $4.99
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.
Price: $8 for 12 tablets
One of my most distinct memories of being a student is how gross and pencil-dusty everything in my case would get. But the zip pockets on this baby are perfect for stashing things like tape and erasers that you want to keep fresh! Check out more of the best office supplies you can get on Amazon.
Promising review: "This has been such a great tool for my college studies. It fits my pencils, pen, a couple sticky pads, multiple highlighters, my graphing calculator, and a couple of other small pieces. It fits into my backpack even with all of my binders, notebooks, and textbooks. I wish I'd discovered this sooner. I recommend it to everyone who asks. It's such a handy little pen case. It's made of pretty durable material, and despite all of the pointy objects that go inside, no puncture holes have made it through. IF this guy ever needs to be replaced (and that is a big IF) i would definitely repurchase." —Brandi H.
Price: $8.99 (available in five colors)
I am one of the many people who absolutely swear by this soap. I've never had major acne struggles, but I do get zits just like everyone else and am prone to nasty rashes on my forehead. I use this every morning in the shower, and while I'm not 100% free of pimples (as a person with bangs and who uses a roll-on essential oil stick for headaches, I can never really expect to be), people have literally told me I'm glowing lately, and I have to agree! I also don't get my flare-ups of dermatitis on my forehead when I use it daily. I really think this stuff has done wonders for my skin. Check out BuzzFeed's full write-up on this miraculous soap.
Promising review: "This soap is absolutely incredible. I'm in my late 20s and I've suffered with acne for a good chunk of my life and never found anything that worked, until now. After the first use, my face was smoother. After a few days, I could tell my existing acne was healing and I wasn't getting any new blemishes. After a week, my skin was clear. After two weeks, my face is completely smooth, with no new breakouts, and I'm happier than ever. Not only is my skin clear, by my confidence is boosted. I work in sales so I'm face-to-face with people all day, and I finally feel like, for the first time in my life, people aren't just staring at my breakouts. This soap is AWESOME! The left set of pictures are from about two months ago. The others are from this afternoon. I wash my face twice a day with this soap and it doesn't dry my face out at all. I don't use anything else with it." —Dana Cammarata
Price: $9
My coworker Kayla swears by this stuff, and I don't blame her — just look at how shiny it got her stovetop on the right! But seriously, people are VERY ENTHUSIASTIC about this cleaner:
Promising review: "I never write reviews, but this stuff is so good I felt I needed to write one! WOW this product is AMAZING. I'm in the process of moving out of my apartment, and after reading reviews I settled on this product to help me tackle a lot of my cleaning projects. THIS DOES NOT DISAPPOINT. My roommate used cheap 'poetry' magnets on the brand new stainless steal fridge that came with our unit, and when we peeled the magnets off there were these little rust stains left behind (not to mention the tons of finger print and water stains) THIS MIRACLE STUFF TOOK ALL OF THAT OFF, NOT A SCRATCH OR RUST SPOT TO BE FOUND!! The fridge looks BRAND NEW after two years of wear and tear. This product also got rid of the water stains on my stainless steel dishwater AND WHITENED THE BOTTOM OF MY WALK-IN SHOWER STALL. I am so glad I got the two-pack, I will FOR SURE be using this stuff on other cleaning projects in the future!!" —Sarah
Price: $8.69
Promising review: "I can't believe I waited this long to buy one of these. My eyesight is failing, including my depth perception, so wearing bracelets has been difficult unless they're slip-on. This jewelry helper is easy to use. Now I can wear bracelets again." —Cat Mom
Price: $5.99+ (available in two colors)
My coworker who sits next to me has these and uses them daily! I don't have very oily skin, but I borrow them on occasion and it's always so satisfying to see the oil I'm getting off my face. Check out BuzzFeed's full write-up on these blotting papers.
Promising review: "I've been searching for something as effective as these for a long time now. I have extremely oily skin. I live in the Caribbean, and whether I wear foundation or not, very early in the day my face will be covered in oil. My T-zone is where I get especially shiny and oily. These are excellent. They pick up the oil quickly, leaving my face naturally matte-looking for hours. I'm pleased with the lightness of the sheets and the pack fits perfectly in my purse or jeans pocket. The first pic (on the left) is before I used one, and the second is after. I'm not wearing foundation. These are a must-have for anyone with oily skin." —Melisa
Price: $6.95 for a pack of 100 sheets (available in bamboo charcoal or green tea)
It can even fold up into a handy little pouch!
Promising review: "These bags are THE BEST! I've had them for years. Most of my regular reusable bags are huge and cumbersome and end up getting left in the car. These squish down so I can fit multiples in my little diaper bag, so they never get left behind. They easily hold three gallons of milk. When I'm dealing with a baby and a toddler, anything that makes life easier is a lifesaver, and these are perfect for packing for a day trip, groceries, beach trips, and even taking on longer trips so I can stay organized. The fact that I can throw them in the washing machine is incredible. I can't say enough good things about these! You wouldn't think you'd get compliments on grocery bags, but even the cashiers ask me what brand they are regularly. The colors make me happy when I see them by the front door." —Ann M. Karmol
Price: $10 (available in 34 colors and prints)
I started using this magical product (which is made with peppermint, spearmint, and lavender essential oils) last year 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 social 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.
Price: $10.99.
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