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Promising review: "Super cute and great gift for my mom; she loves her jewelry and this is the perfect size to bring lots of choices on trips with her! Great quality!" —Cate Schally
Get it from MyCharmWorkshop on Etsy for $28 (unpersonalized) or $32 (personalized) (available in 12 colors).
MyCharmWorkshop is an LA-based small business making personalized gifts.
Promising review: "I love it! It’s my first Fire TV Stick and since I lost my remote for my LED TV this replaces it. Best purchase in awhile :) Fast response and the sound is great! Oh, and Alexa responds so well on here! I enjoy being able to whisper to her at night to go to Hulu, Netflix, YouTube, Disney, etc. LOL so my hubby can keep sleeping! I feel like whispering to her is faster than me click click clicking..." —Melody
Get it from Amazon for $39.99.
And if you have a 4K TV, upgrade to the 4K Fire TV stick for $39.99 (currently 20% from $49.99).
And it comes with a 32-page, illustrated booklet all about goats, making this product the G.O.A.T. itself.
Promising review: "This little piece of screaming plastic has created an excellent outlet for resolving frustrations in our home. Every time a conflict or struggle arises we push the little goat, get a gratifying screech, chuckle, and move on throughout our day. No regrets on purchasing this. When you get one, get four or five because you're going to want to share with family and friends." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $9.40.
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I have a couple Lidstars and they are one of my GO-TOs when I want a little extra something but don't have a lot of time or energy. If you like swiping a little bronzer on your lid for an everyday color/glow, the brown/bronzey shades are perfect for just a little bit of extra sparkle, but a subtle color.
Promising review: "This eyeshadow is lovely! The color intensity is easily adjusted by how much you dab on. It goes on smoothly and easily and really does last absolutely all day with no powdery eyeshadow falling under your eyes/on your face throughout the day. It’s subtle yet enhancing. I love it!" —Reenie
Get them from Glossier for $18 each (available in eight shades).
Promising review: "OK Grogu (aka Baby Yoda) is cute enough to be a Lovely Tiki mug, but this one just make it beyond my expectations, detail hand painting, different color inside the mug, a real treat for tiki culture or Star Wars fans looking for a nice cocktail in Mos Eisley cantina, big enough for a Iced Rusty Nail or any glass-size poison" —G. Salvador
Get it from Amazon for $29.99.
It's only available until Mercury Retrograde is over (October 17th) so don't wait too long!
Get it from Birthdate Candle Co. for $34.
Birthdate Candle Co. is a small business hand-pouring candles in the Northeastern US. I have one of their birthday candles, and I LOVE the scent — it's so ~clean smelling~ (perfect for my virgo self) if you're looking for an awesome birthday gift!
Aaaaand for the fancy pants you are, they come with a wireless charging case and provide up to 14(!!) hours of charge, and four-plus hours of continuous playback. (with the earbuds able to play for four-plus hours with each full charge). Did I mention they're are also sweatproof and waterproof?? With over 160,000 5-star reviews, they are mega popular, too.
Promising review: "Excellent sound quality and easily to pair with many devices. I have four other pairs of earbuds and these are the best I have found. I use earbuds every night to listen to movies on TV so as not to disturb the wife while she sleeps. These are fantastic for that. I also use them during the day to listen to music while walking or biking. The best earbuds at an incredible value. Everyone who needs earbuds should have at least a pair of these in there possession. Awesome quality in the best earbuds I have found online!" —Michael1
Promising review: "I've been wanting to get some cordless wireless headphones for a long time that were affordable. Decided to go with these and they were honestly worth the money. The bass is great and the sound is clear. Everyone should pick one up; they are amazing!" —Linda
Get it from Amazon $23.98+ (available in five colors).
Get it from Dylan's Candy Bar for $28.
Promising review: "We drink this almost nightly and we do it year round. When I die, cremate me and put me in a Cadbury Drinking Chocolate tin." —Majombaszo
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $14.54.
Promising review: "This lipstick stayed on well after Thanksgiving dinner. Through greens, beans, potatoes, tomatoes, chicken, lamb, ham, YOU NAME IT. I wore the color Elson from the Lust mini lipstick trio and the formulation is super velvety and stays velvety, not like your typical matte lipsticks that dry out the lips. I only had to reapply seven hours later. This lipstick is the real deal, Holyfield." —Rubysinclair
Get the set of three from Sephora for $25 (valued at $45;).
These are our pick for best $$$ matte lipstick too!
This has three USB ports to charge three devices at a time, and it holds enough juice to charge *3.6* iPhone 8s — so it's OK if you forget to charge *this* bb all the time too.
Promising review: "I love this portable charger! I didn’t think it would be a good idea, because normally your portable chargers die within the first charge it does. I have charged my phone over four times and haven’t had to charge it! That is including just leaving it in my bag for weeks until I need it again. It will not disappoint! I love it!" —MacMak
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (also available in blue).
Promising review: "Looks just like the pictures. Beautiful color and super soft, like cashmere on your skin, which I love. It's medium-heavyweight so not too heavy and annoying and not too light where you would still be cold. Love this scarf and I have one in the neutral colors as well. Glad I purchased them and I can't believe I got them for under $10, great purchase." —Rhonda H.
Get it from Amazon for $12.98 (available in 27 colors).
These range from Monday to Friday puzzles, so you can choose your level of difficulty while hunkered down on the couch. And you know a mid-crossword nap is one of the best kinds of naps! You might even wake up knowing a few more answers.
Promising review: "This puzzle book is perfect. I took it on a plane and was able to complete multiple puzzles before we landed. I am not Einstein, but it wasn't too hard or too easy. I would def buy another one." —Whenpigslfyaway
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
Promising review: "Move from slippers to loafers to boots — cannot be without. Just bought a second pair and will probably get a third pair. I use them in my Ara loafers and sneakers, my well-worn Ugg slippers and boots, anytime I want to feel dreamy, soft comfort. They can be trimmed if needed, you know; and you can remove the existing insole to use as a pattern." —Frozenaddict
Get them from Amazon for $19.95 (available in women's sizes 5–12). They're also available in men's sizes 7–15 for $19.95.
Promising review: "I have always been a big FP scrunchie fan but THESE big corduroy scrunchies are by far my favorite. They work so well with my curly hair texture and make my ponytails or buns secure yet stylish. I just wish there was a wider color variety." —sarahmariexo
Get it from Free People for $12 (also available in lime green). The XL scrunchies are also available in 14 satin colors and four sheer colors.
Promising review: "I've used Hanacure for a while but they are so expensive. I just can't bring myself to buy them anymore. I ran across these and was so excited to try them! It does have a funky smell (reminds me of perm solution) but they worked excellent. My skin was very soft afterwards, and my pores looked way smaller. I see absolutely no difference in the effects of this mask and Hanacure. The only difference is the huge price tag Hanacure carries. Definitely worth the money!" —K. Bell
Promising review: "Everyone needs to buy Zombie Masks! I will be buying this again and again! I have very oily and acne prone skin. I have tried EVERYTHING and nothing helps my skin. This instantly softened my skin, gave me an amazing glow, lightened my acne scars, and I haven’t had a pimple since using it." —Erin Marple
Get a box of eight masks from Amazon for $20.26.
Get it from Shop BuzzFeed for $3.
Promising review: "I generally make my own soaps and body butters due to having extremely sensitive skin but I have completely fallen in love with this line. The lather is luxuriously ample yet gentle. The scent fills the bathroom but does not linger heavily on the body. It leaves my skin clean and soft — not dry as most bar soaps do. I highly recommend the Rose and Mirabelle scents. These bars are quadruple-milled so they do last a while." —NoIWontPutMyName
Get bars from Amazon for $7.49+ (available in 39 scents).
Promising review: "Best nail polish ever! Won’t buy any others. Stays on for weeks. Easy to apply. I should know, I am a retired cosmetologist!" —Jeanine M.
Get them from Orly for $9.99 each (available in 73 colors) or from Amazon for $9.90 each (available in 18 colors with six additional colors here).
Promising review: "This eye mask is fantastic! I love that it's cotton, so it's very comfortable and breathable. The back strap adjusts to fit your head so it stays put when you roll around at night, and there's a soft wire in the nose piece so that the mask can adjust to the shape of your nose to provide maximum blackout coverage. You can't beat the price for this eye mask — great quality and super comfy." —Paula
Get it from Amazon for $9.98 (also available in black).
It comes with the following brushes: powder, contour, highlight, blend, precision, packing, concealing, and detail.
Promising review: "I literally collect makeup brushes, and these were perfect for my collection. Not only are they super cute but they’re also really soft and are a perfect addition to any makeup lover's collection" —Brendan D.
Get it from BH Cosmetics for $14.50.
It can reduce puffiness and tension in your face, and it just feels darn good. Just follow the handy video tutorial right on Mount Lai's website to ensure you're getting it right!
Promising review: "Love this! It’s really nice to use in the morning after putting on serums. I love using it and it has become somewhat of a meditative experience. Can definitely already see a change in the definition of my face and jawline." —Tasha212
Get it from Mount Lai for $28+ (available in jade for preorder, rose quartz for preorder, amethyst, and obsidian, listed separately) or from Sephora for $28 (available in three stones, listed together).
Mount Lai is an Asian woman–owned brand that's based on traditional Chinese medicine. Founder and aesthetician Stephanie Zheng was inspired to start the brand based on recipes handed down in her family. You may have seen these gua shas on TikTok like I have!
They're available in four varieties:
* Slap It (pictured; retexturing & detoxifying with caffeine)
* Squeeze It (brightening & rejuvenating with citrus)
* Shake It (firming & illuminating with marine algae)
* Bite It (hydrating & toning with plant-based collagen)
Promising review (for "Bite it"): "I LOVED this mask. I was incredibly skeptical and figured it'd be more of a novelty mask. I was also sure that the mask would not be big enough to cover my curvy thicc butt. It's safe to say my expectations were low. Regardless I was blown away with the outcome. I'm so happy I purchased. I do have cellulite as well overly dry skin, as it's summertime I spend a lot of time in bikinis with my bottom showing and I just felt like a hydration recharge and a little life added back into my skin. I took a shower and when I got out I put the mask on and left it on longer than the recommended amount of time. I felt the end result visibly made my skin look hydrated as well as smooth. Not only that but I felt the next morning I could still visibly see the results so I was extra happy in my bikini that day. I know everyone's skin and shape is different so results will always vary but I can definitely say this booty mask is no gimmick, and extra kudos to this company for making a booty mask that covers big booties! Also side note: The packaging is adorable." —CC
Get them from Amazon for $11 each.
Promising review: "I love it so much!! It fits perfectly. I haven’t had it fall off either. So cute :) I took so long deciding on what case cover to get and I’m glad I picked this one!" —UntitledGooseGirl
Get it from Urban Outfitters for $18.
And if you don't actually have AirPods yet, we highly recommend. Put 'em on your holiday wish list or treat yourself. Get them from Amazon classic AirPods for $119 or AirPods Pro for $197.
Promising review: "These adorable pens are a hoot! I can now ensure the pen thieves stay away from my desk. The point is very fine. It writes smoothly with black ink. The colors and the tiny faces are too cute. My favorite part is the little tail on the cap." —Amazon Customer
Get a set of four from Amazon for $6.39+.
It's 14K gold-filled, btw!
Get it from Amanda Deer for $28 (available in sizes 5–9).
Amanda Deer is a woman-owned small business making jewelry (including fine jewelry!) based in Texas.
Each set comes with four bent straws, four straight straws, one cleaning brush, and a canvas pouch.
Promising review: "Got them to eliminate the use of plastic straws for environmental purposes, and they’re great, I love them! They’re beautiful and feel very durable and honestly make my cold beverage taste crisper." —STINAXOXO
Get an eight-pack from Amazon for $6.99.
Promising review: "This necklace is more pretty in person. I love the large size of the letter pendant, chain length, and how it's attached to the chain to give it a offset angle once you put it on. It looks really trendy and personalized once you match it with a cute outfit." —Erin Delancy
Get it from Amazon for $8.99 (available in all 26 letters).
Promising review: "I am thrilled with Torani's Pumpkin Pie SAUCE. I'm addicted to this particular flavor, and when I ran out of it for a few weeks I had to order a large one. I'll make sure never to run out again, because every morning I have a special treat when I drink my coffee. This actually tastes identical to the Dunkin' Donuts flavor that they only use during the autumn/Halloween time, but you have to remember to order the SAUCE, not the syrup. Big difference, I found." —Lizzy Tish
Get it from Amazon for $12.61 (available in five sizes and seven flavors).
Promising review: "This is the best thing since sliced bread! No need to spend a small fortune drinking lattes from overpriced venues. A bit of warmed milk, half and half, cream, or dairy substitute, and I am my own successful barista. It takes only a few minutes to create your highly valued, frothy latte. It takes the same or sometimes less amount of time to clean it. I am in love with this frother. No need to pay for multiple expensive attachments that you don’t need. Warm your dairy/nondairy source, add your spices, and froth away — light, heavy, just right. You make it your way, and for a lot less." —SMP
Get it from Amazon for $10.99+ (available in five colors).
Promising review: "My son used this to clean the dashboard, console, and AC vents on all our cars. He really thought it made a difficult chore very easy. The car looked professionally detailed when he finished... We are both delighted." —Huck's Grammie
Get it from Amazon for $6.99.
Promising review: "This shipped very quickly and smells wonderful! I ordered the watermelon scent and was a bit worried about it being too strong, but it is very pleasant. I would absolutely recommend!" —Steph0214
Get it from Gifts by Ells on Etsy for $7.
Gifts by Ells is an Etsy shop based in Portsmouth, UK, specializing in air fresheners and mugs inspired by pop culture.
Get it from J.Crew Factory for $14.50 (valued at $32.50).
Promising review: "I love all of these candles. They burn evenly and have amazing 'throw.' I don’t know who has rated them so poorly but don’t trust those reviews!!!! I’ve been buying these candles for a year directly from them and they are all so great. (Seriously, 20+ candles…) This is now the only candle I gift." —run17
Get it from Target for $22+ (available in two sizes).
This candle is by Frères Branchiaux, a Black-owned business run by three brothers making all vegan candles!
Promising review: "Very useful! I love that the cup is removable so if you have one of those giant Chick-Fil-A ketchup cups, it can sit within the holder without the added cup, but a smaller sauce like from Wendy’s can sit inside the additional cup so it won’t fall through." —catherine
Get a set of two from Amazon for $10.45 (available in four colors).
Promising review: "Bought it as a present, but now I want one for myself. The samples are the perfect size to just test out a new recipe. You can always come back to this shop to buy more!" —Miranda
Get it from Chef's Daughter on Etsy for $19.99.
Chef's Daughter is a Montana-based small business, and they also sell full-size spice blends so you can stock up on the ones you fall in love with!
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