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1. A microfiber hair towel because it's super absorbent, anti-frizz, and cuts your hair-drying time in half — without adding extra heat damage. Plus, it keeps your wet hair out of your face while you do your makeup.
Promising review: "Love love love these! I have long hair (almost up to my waist) and I hate to have my hair dripping water right after shower, but I do not want to use my hair dryer at all times, so I just keep this wrapped up for a while and it does wonders! My hair is almost fully dry when I take this off (15–30 minutes max) and I feel relieved that I don’t have to carry the weight of a full towel around! The button is nicely placed and it’s easy to just wrap it around your head. I have one and my stepdaughter has the other, and we both love it!!" —Ana Davis
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $8.39+ (available in 18 color options, including three-packs).
2. Or a scrunchie-towel hybrid that'll absorb excess water in your hair and keep it out of your way while you go about the rest if your morning routine.
Promising review: "I ordered this because I was sick of keeping a towel on my head for so long while my hair dried, and if I didn't have a towel, my shirt was soaking wet from my hair after a shower. For reference, I had very long, thick hair and it takes a while to air-dry — and I'm so happy I found this scrunchie! It's a lot bigger in person than it looks in the image, which is great because it covers more of your hair to help dry it. No more heavy towels on my head or tight towel wraps." —Meghan
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $9.59+ (available in three colors).
3. A wrinkle release spray for mornings when you really don't have time to iron, but the only shirt that matches your shoes is all crumpled up in the back of your drawer.
Promising review: "This is literally like an iron in a bottle. It's fantastic. This morning my shirt had a crease from being folded but I didn't have time to change, so I misted just one spray on the shirt, shook it out while I was wearing it, and the crease was gone. I cannot express how much I love this! I spray it over my shirts and shake them out a couple of times then hang them up and they are completely wrinkle-free, and it smells like everything just came right out of the laundry, which is also a plus." —Kayla
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $16.74 (available in various sizes).
4. And a fabric refresher spray perfect for those moments when you know it's almostttt time to wash your favorite sweatshirt, but you really wanna wear it that day.
Promising review: "Great product. First time user, I travel alot for work. Wearing casual dress pants and sport jackets, dress shirt etc. I can spray and hang for 15 to 20 mins and the clothing looks great. The smell is nice and mild, and the wrinkle resistance lasts most of the day. Very impressed and will recommend in future." —Tech Guy1987
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $23.99.
5. A lotion designed specifically for wet skin you can use after a quick morning shower. Because you apply it while your skin is still wet, it saves a few minutes and locks in the hydration your skin needs.
Here's why BuzzFeed Shopping contributor Daniel Boan loves it:
"I 👏LOVE 👏THIS 👏STUFF. No, I don't think you understand, I'm obsessed. So my skin is naturally pretty dry, and my allergies tend to make it even more itchy and irritated in the spring and winter. Unfortunately, I hate body lotion. I know I need it, but I despise the greasy and sticky feeling most of them leave behind. I randomly stumbled upon this on Amazon and was immediately intrigued by the fact that you apply it to wet skin and lightly towel dry afterward.
It takes a few uses to get over the strange sensation of applying lotion directly to wet skin, but once you do, it's a game changer. Once you rub it on and then lightly pat dry, it feels like the lotion has immediately absorbed and leaves you with a soft but lightweight level of moisture. It's honestly pure magic and has become a permanent staple in my post-shower routine."
Get it from Amazon for $12.49 (available in two formulas).
6. A body sponge, which comes prefilled with body wash so all you have to do it grab it and give your body a quick scrub-a-dub, minus all the fumbling with clunky bottles.
Promising review: "If I could give more stars, I would. Love this sponge. It is a nice little scrubby with the best smelling suds. Best of all, when used daily, it makes your skin extra smooth. I use it all over, especially my arms that had started to look a bit crepey...I'll be 70 this year. But, with use of this sponge, my arms look and feel wonderful." —jj
Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in 14 scents and multipack options).
7. Or a pack of body wipes if you just don't have time to shower but you also don't want to leave the house smelling funky. These convenient wipes got your back — and they're also great to use after a workout or while camping.
Promising review: "I was skeptical about these. Every wipe I have used before left a sticky residue, and its cleaning didn't seem to last very long. But I read the reviews for this product on Amazon and figured I would give it a try. I thought my first one was defective as it was hardly 'wet,' but wow, it worked great. Left me feeling very clean, with no residue or icky scent. I am hooked for life!" —D. MacGowan
Get a pack of 50 from Amazon for $24.99.
8. A bracelet holder that'll help you deck yourself out in your fave accessories without almost breaking them or having to run around the house trying to find someone to help you when you're in a hurry.
Promising review: "I can't believe I've waited this long to buy one of these. My eyesight is failing, including my depth perception, so wearing bracelets has been difficult unless they are slip on. This jewelry helper is easy to use. Now I can wear bracelets again." —Cat Mom
Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in two colors and two-packs).
9. An easy-to-use makeup-correcting stick to assist with any smudged mascara, out-of-place lipstick, or unruly eyeliner. No more frustration caused by having to wipe your whole eye clean and start from scratch. This genius little stick has you covered (plus, it's great for taking on-the-go).
Promising review: "Why didn’t someone think of this sooner? For years, I’ve been using Q-tips dipped in makeup remover to remove little goofs or mistakes. This is so much better and portable! Erases waterproof mascara marks around my eyes easily. Must-buy product!!" —Katherine
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
10. And a set of LKE Shadow Patches that'll catch fallout while you apply your eye makeup, giving you a nice, clean under eye that you don't have to try to clean up afterwards.
Promising review: "I don’t know how I've done my eye makeup without these my whole life! They help so much with eyeshadow fallout it’s wild! There are two stickers on them, but I only do the small top ones since I like to do my foundation before eyeshadow! They’re very sticky and sometimes take off some of my foundation but I’ve found if you first tape it on your hand then onto your face it helps!" —Amazon Customer
Get a 100-pack from Amazon for $7.39.
11. An air-dry leave-in cream formulated with coconut oil and shea butter that'll help curly and wavy textures dry quicker, without adding heat. No crunchiness, just hydrated and defined natural hair.
Promising review: "I put some in my hair for the first time today and I'm impressed! I towel dried my hair and then put about a quarter size in my palm and spread throughout my hair, scrunched my hair, and then let it air dry. I think it did a good job at defining my waves and eliminating the serious frizz." —ninjamommy
Get it from Amazon for $7.97.
12. An extremely popular Maybelline BB cream to help even out your skin tone, brighten, smooth, and hydrate with a more lightweight formula than most foundations. It even has SPF 30 to protect you from harmful rays. It's basically multiple steps wrapped up into one.
Promising review: "Where has this been all my life? So perfect for my 39-year-old mixed dry/oily skin. Definitely provides sun protection, moisture, and gentle color correction all in one with no issues ... Definitely cuts redness and blends away pigmentation issues without looking like makeup. Adds a healthy glow without being too shiny or too matte. Sheer but buildable coverage, and easy to apply and even re-apply mid-day without streaking or cakey-ness or making skin look flakey. Does not gather in fine lines and pores like others i have tried. My new holy grail." —H V
Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in four shades).
13. An automatic toothpaste dispenser that holds the whole family's toothbrushes, toothpaste, and cups. Now you don't have to waste time taking off and putting back on the toothpaste cap. Why does that feel like such a tedious process when you're in a rush??
Promising review: "Every household with kids should have this thing, actually EVERY HOUSEHOLD, REGARDLESS! No more finding toothpaste everywhere but down the sink drain, no more throwing half a tube away because of lost caps; insert your favorite brand in the dispenser, and voilà! Simply press your brush against lever and a perfectly portioned dollop every time. When it’s time to rinse, grab one of the four cups that are hidden in the top and bottom of this little masterpiece. Rinse your brush, open the storage compartment, hang brush, and shut lid! Bristles are covered and protected from the wide array of germs that like to inhabit bathrooms." —Jen
Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (available in three colors).
14. A SwitchBot Smart Switch Button Pusher so you can continue on your journey to make your home a Smart House — yes, like the one from Disney Channel. Just position the SwitchBot on any device with an on/off switch, like your lights or your coffee maker, to help give you a headstart in the morning.
And if you don't exactly want a Smart House, reviewers actually love this because it doesn't require you to "smart enable" other parts of your home. It's also a great way to turn on your kettle or coffee brewer from the other room so it's ready for you when you get out of bed!
Promising review: "This is exactly what I was looking for and had no idea it existed until I saw someone mention it on TikTok! Our front walkway gets pretty dark at night, and I was frustrated with trying to remember to turn on the light every evening and off every morning. I looked into those light sensors you can plug in, but our front porch light is under an awning with enough shade that it would have kept the light on 24/7. This little Switchbot solved the problem. I applied it to the indoor light switch and set the time on my phone. It has worked perfectly ever since." —Alecia McLochlin
Get it from Amazon for $29+ (available in white and black).
15. A coconut shea hair cream perfect for those of us who like to just throw a product in our natural hair and go. The soft-hold styler leaves curls looking moisturized and fluffy, without unwanted frizz. And the ingredients, which include coconut oil, shea butter, aloe, and avocado oil, help to protect hair against protein loss.
Eden BodyWorks is a Black woman-owned small business founded by Jasmine Lawrence in 2004.
Promising review: "This product is excellent when it comes to moisturizing. Made my hair feels healthy and very manageable. Used it for twist and braid out and I am satisfied with the outcome. It does exactly what it says. It provides a soft hold and unlike some hair products, it does not make hair stiff and hard. Will be repurchasing and highly recommend this product." —Michelle
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
16. A tinted lip balm so you can give your lips a subtle hint of red while hydrating *at the same time* when you don't have the extra time to carefully apply your balm, liner, and lipstick.
Heartspring is a small Etsy shop based in Santa Monica, California.
Promising review: "I’m actually obsessed!! The color is even more gorgeous than I thought it would be, plus it’s moisturizing. All my close girlfriends have asked what I’m wearing on my lips when I use it. Highly recommend!" —Jacy
Get it from Heartspring on Etsy for $10.
17. The Revlon one-step hair dryer and volumizer to assist you in getting the perfect blowout in *half* the time. More than 260,000 reviewers swear by this!
Promising review: "My hair is baby fine and thin, and most hair dryers cause me to get nasty split ends and breakage. I bought this on a whim, and the difference between this and my high-end dryer has been phenomenal! I have more volume in less time than it takes my usual routine. Plus, I've had much less breakage as well. To style, I use a volumizer and heat protector, then flip my hair over and blow-dry upside down. When I'm finished and flip my head back over, vavoom! Big hair!" —Trisha Rutherford
Get it from Amazon for $48.74 (available in nine styles).
18. OR! A wet-to-straight hair straightener with steam vents so you can straighten your damp hair without having to take the extra time to thoroughly blow-dry it.
Promising review: "I’m pleasantly surprised by this straightener! My trusty Chi finally died after seven-plus years and I really didn’t feel like forking out a ton to replace it. When I found this one, the 'wet to straight' feature seemed too good to be true, but I wanted to give it a shot because of the good reviews and extremely reasonable price. It really does work! I notice it does take a little longer than straightening dry hair (which was expected) but it’s really awesome to not have to wait until my hair is completely dry to style it. Even if it only lasts me a year I would feel as though I got my money’s worth and would gladly purchase again!" —SBCG
Get it from Amazon for $27.16.
19. A waterproof eyeliner stamp so you can create the perfect cat-eye without having to redo your entire eye look about five times before finally getting those wings even.
Promising review: "I've tried the taping method, tried normal liquid liner, plastic winged stamping devices, stencils, all of it! So when I saw this I thought, meh, why not give it a shot ... It's not like my hopes were high since nothing else has been efficient or worked as it should.
"Well, this gem arrived and I immediately had to try it out, all while laughing at how terrible this would probably turn out ... but to my surprise, I put the left cat-eye on first and it was perfect aside from needing to connect it to my current liner. I thought this was a fluke and did the right eye ... again, it came out clean and perfect!" —LadyMeow
Get it from Amazon for $14.98 (available in three sizes).
20. A bottle of Glossier's Perfecting Skin Tint lightly layers your face and doesn't take a bunch of blending time to get the job done! It's meant to even out discoloration and give you a dewy, skin-like finish without being as heavy as a traditional foundation.
Promising review: "I have always stayed away from foundation because I could never get the color right, it was thick, felt gross on my skin, then would look too heavy. THIS IS AMAZING! I will forever purchase this. It’s light, smooth, and matches my skin. It doesn’t cake into my fine lines and makes my skin look perfect. It’s creamy and soft and moisturizes my skin without it feeling sticky." —Ot
Get it from Glossier for $28 (available in 12 shades).
21. Or a L’Oréal illuminating moisturizer to give your skin a beautiful natural glow that'll make you feel ~radiant~ even if it's the only thing you put on your face in the morning. It's infused with glycerin and shea butter for all day hydration.
Promising review: "I love this product. It makes it look like you have a natural glow, without feeling heavy or looking cakey. Great for those with dry skin who can’t wear heavy foundation but want to smooth out their skin." —Jessica Giles
Get it from Amazon for $8.49+ (available in five shades).
22. A detangling brush because it'll easily glide through your hair and remove knots without making you cry in the process.
Reviewers with all different hair types and textures have found this brush helpful for pain-free detangling. From people with curls and coils to people with straight hair, this brush has been a winner for them all!
Promising Review: "I'm a single dad of a 6-year-old girl and combing her hair is the hardest part of taking care of her. She gets really bad knots in her hair. This brush is the only thing that has ever worked. Thank you so much. She even likes to comb her own hair now." —Eric Phan
Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in 10 colors and two-packs).
23. A hair-finishing stick made of natural plant-based ingredients that can help turn that slept-in bun into a perfectly presentable hairstyle in seconds.
Promising review: "I don’t usually write reviews but this product blew my expectations away! I’ve always suffered from messy ponytails (thank you, baby hairs) but not anymore. I’m able to wear my hair in a pony to work without it looking messy and unprofessional." —Shannon Hurley
Get it from Amazon for $6.99.
24. Or an edge control gel to help quickly lay edges and baby hairs for a sleek look without the flaking and residue.
BUT we want to add that no one should feel pressure to lay their edges, unless they way want to! Check out "Just A Friendly PSA That You Don't HAVE To Lay Your Edges Down If You Don't Wanna."
Promising review: "Hands down! The best edge control I have ever used and I have used a lot of them. Stayed all day! No flakes and non-greasy! And this one is not even the strongest in the line. Love this product!" —Mrs.Washington
Get it from Amazon for $4.91+ (available in various scents and sizes).
25. A tube of the celebrity-beloved Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré that acts as a daily face cream, makeup primer, and face mask, allowing you to use fewer products and speed through your skin and makeup routine. A combo of shea butter, aloe vera, beeswax, and soy proteins will help give your skin a smooth, soft, and firm texture.
Promising review: "Many have said this already, but this stuff is life changing! My skin was getting dried out from a new retinol routine. I used this for the fist time before bed and woke up with a GLOW, no joke. I'm addicted, and now use it every night after I cleanse and tone and every morning beneath my sunscreen." —D. Gainsbourg
Get it from Amazon for $17+ (available in two sizes).
26. A set of elastic lock laces, because who has time to tie their shoes?? Just add these to your everyday sneakers and you don't have to worry about dealing with those pesky laces in a hurry ever again.
Promising review: "I can't believe just how pumped I am over these shoelaces! They make me wanna slip my shoes off and on just because I can! They make my shoes more comfortable than I could have ever imagined (due to the elasticity). I have them set up to just the right amount of tightness to where I can just slip my shoes on and off without having to adjust them at all (and they are plenty tight). Welcome to the 21st century!" —dm925
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in 13 colors).
27. A well-loved "defunk" spray that uses lightweight tonic and plant extracts to neutralize odors from your hair and scalp, ensuring that your head smells like lavender and chamomile no matter how many days it's been since your last wash.
Uncle Funky's Daughter is a Black woman-owned company that was acquired by Renee Morris in 2014. She has used her own 20+-year natural-hair journey to expand the natural haircare line.
Promising review: "Smells so good and is not overbearing at all. I've tried a lot on my locks and this is the best I've found in five years!" —Loe55
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
28. Or a fragrant mist to spritz all over your hair and body for a fresh smell that'll totally trick people into thinking you had time to shower in the morning.
Promising review: "I was looking for something to spray on days I didn't wash my hair. This is WONDERFUL! It smells like the tropics. I just got it and already have had so many compliments." —Meredith Coartney
Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in nine scents).
29. A pack of flavored overnight oats so your breakfast is ready to go — no cooking necessary. Just mix the packet with milk or a milk substitute and leave it in the fridge overnight. You can easily take it with you! Can't forget the most important meal of the day.
These are gluten-free, made with 100% whole grain oats, include ingredients like bananas, strawberries, green apple, coffee, peaches, blueberry, maple syrup and peanut butter.
Promising review: "I am currently on my second order of overnight oats and I am still very happy with this purchase. I work a weird schedule and don't usually have time to make breakfast. Also, my job can be very demanding most times, so even if I do get some time to eat it's usually not a lot. Overnight oats have solved both of those problems for me. I can make the drink the night before work and I can drink it in a few minutes and move on with my day." —TheHero
Get a pack of eight bags and a blender bottle from Amazon for $39 (also available without the bottle and in packs of 16 and 24).
30. A dry shampoo foam that'll instantly refresh hair between washes. It's a super-quick and easy way to make your hair look presentable without water, brushing, or leftover residue.
Promising review: "I have very very fine and fragile hair. It’s wavy (2b to 2c with some 3a curls mixed in) My ends are dry and my scalp gets very oily quickly. When the product arrived I was on second-day hair. I worked the foam through my roots and the sides on my head. The most oily places for me. It was easy to work through and it smells so fresh and clean. My results were amazing! My roots looked clean, no residue or buildup like powder dry shampoos. My scalp does not itch, and it gives my fine, flat hair a ton of volume. Also, my hair looks thicker when I use it. I usually can’t go more than a day or two without washing my hair. With this product, I was able to go four days without washing my hair." —Amelia Tilton
Get it from Amazon for $10.99.
31. Or a mattifying dry shampoo powder to dab on your roots anytime your hair is looking a bit too greasy for your liking, but you don't have time to wash it. The ultra-fine, hypoallergenic powder works to absorb oil, sweat, and dirt from your hair, making it look more fresh and voluminous.
BTW, this is cruelty-free!
Get a look at how it's used on TikTok.
Promising review: "I bought this in desperation after having elbow surgery, which left me unable to wash my own hair. I have tried countless dry shampoo sprays and have been disappointed every time. But this? Absolutely 100% game changer. It kept my hair feeling clean and oil-free for several days at a time. It's easy to use, absorbs in quickly, no white residue on my dark hair, and you don't need much. I will never buy another brand again. This is my holy grail of dry shampoo." —Bad Girl
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
32. A breathable hair wrap you'll want in every color because it can complement your outfit and also save you on mornings when you're rushing and don't have time to deal with your hair. Just cover it up and call it a day!
33. Or a pack of knotted stretchy headbands for a fast way to style your hair in the morning. Just give it a quick brush or throw a product in it, pop this on, and you're out the door.
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34. A leave-in conditioning spray, which basically does it all in one small bottle — it conditions, detangles, provides heat protection, prevents breakage, hydrates, smooths, softens, controls frizz, boosts shine, and strengths locks! *takes a breath* DANG, that is a lot!
Mane Club is a small business specializing in cruelty-free, vegan hair products.
Promising review: "I have fine hair that tangles very easily and has little to no volume. This stuff is a dream when it comes to untangling my hair. It is lightweight and does not weigh my hair down. Plus it smells fantastic!" —Caela D.
Get it from Amazon for $9.95 or from Mane Club for NYC for $10.
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