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Promising review: "OMG!!!! This works. I love wine, but have terrible allergies to the histamines, sulfites, and preservatives in wine. I actually use one wand for two glasses of wine. I was very skeptical, but it works like a dream! Thank you PureWine. This is really a breakthrough for me." —Penny Froh
Get a three-pack from Amazon for $13.99.
Promising review: "This product was really amazing. I buy a lot of stuff on Amazon and never write a review, however this product is worth writing one. I've used the Wand as well and like it, however the biggest drawback of the Wand is having to explain why I'm using it to others and causing undue attention. This is a quick solution to that issue. The product itself works great. I get bad headaches whenever I drink wine, however with this product I'm able to drink two to three glasses without the headaches. I'm not sure exactly what causes the headaches, whether it's tannins, sulfites, etc., however I just know this cures the issue. I'm sure there are those who are skeptical, I certainly was, but I can truly say it works for me and hopefully others will find success using it as well." —luke
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
Promising review: "My mini doxie has had skin sensitivity issues literally since I got her when she was a puppy. She has pretty much been on Apoquel most of her life. It's just expensive and a pain in the butt to call my vet and get more every month. I tried food with salmon in it and she refused to eat it. I was skeptical of this because it doesn't smell fishy at all. The first two weeks off of Apoquel and onto this once a day was tough. She was super itchy but didn't break out in any rashes like she had done in the past if she was off of the Apoquel. So, we stuck it out thinking it may just take longer to get into her system. I am so glad that we did because it WORKS. I highly recommend trying this and if it doesn't work right away give it a little time and hopefully you will have positive results like I did!" —BlueFit_5591
Get it from Amazon for $25.96 (or Subscribe & Save for $23.36/month).
Promising review: "Oh my goodness! This product was so easy to use! Well worth the money! I’m always skeptical on buying products like this because I’m not always sure on the reviews; I hate wasting money. If you're on the hunt to find the right tools to make your own sushi I definitely recommend buying this product!" —Jamie
Get it from Amazon for $26.99.
Promising review: "I was skeptical at first, but we have two wall corners that our cats are always rubbing on and we have to constantly wipe clean. Assembly and installation took less than five minutes for both. I placed them at two different heights: one that would be comfortable for them to rub their faces on, and the other so they could rub their body along. The cats were leery at first, but it didn't take long for them to figure out what was up. Now they're always rubbing against it when they go in and out or walk past. Glad they're enjoying it, and that we not longer have to keep wiping those walls down." —Jason Ross
Get it from Amazon for $4.99.
Promising review: "I was pretty skeptical but I tried the Hanacure mask and really liked it. But $20+ a pop was too much for me. So when I saw this zombie mask I thought I'd give it a try. OMG this stuff is great! Yes, it has a bit of an odor but it is not that bad. It goes away as the stuff dries. And yes it is a bit harder to get off than Hanacure but just use a wet wash cloth or go in the shower, big deal. Those drawbacks are NOT worth anything less than five stars. It is results that matter, and this stuff has made my 65-year-old skin so smooth and soft. I couldn't believe it after the first mask how good my skin looked. My visible pores have always bothered me but now they are so much improved. I also now use this two times a week. Great results. Don't forget your neck and you can also put any leftovers on the tops of your hands. Really firms them up and makes them incredibly soft too. I will be ordering the double set so I am never without. Love it!" —Pearldiver1
Get a box of eight masks from Amazon for $34.98.
Promising review: "Holy crap!! Are you skeptical when it comes to buying stuff online? ME TOO! That's why I figured all of these rave reviews were a crock of crap. I've seriously bought every kind of vacuum out there, including the Rumba, which is about as intelligent as a cotton swab. But I have four cats and a golden retriever, so I was getting desperate! I believe the saying is… a picture is worth a thousand words. Check mine out (above)! Of note — the 'before' picture was taken of my dog's bed AFTER it went through the washer and dryer. Look at all of that left-behind hair!!! And the 'after' picture was taken after only THREE MINUTES spent vacuuming her bed. I. Am. SOLD! BTW, I've NEVER taken the time to review a product before, just FYI." —Luka Chan
Get it from Amazon for $36.99.
Promising review: "I am shocked. I just received this today and used it as soon as I got out of the shower. I have not had a pedicure since March (and it's October!) because of COVID-19. I live in the south and tend to be barefoot throughout the summer. I've tried pumice stones, PedEgg, foot baths, you name it to keep my heels soft and not dry, cracked and scratchy. I saw the reviews for this product and thought, 'OK it's cheap, let's try it.' It is INCREDIBLE. It took me literally less than five minutes to shave away months of nasty dry skin. My heels aren't cracked anymore and are much smoother than before. I'm sure when I do it again tomorrow it will make my feet even softer. I only stopped because it was getting a bit messy since I had so much dry skin. I can not say enough good things about this product. I was a total skeptic, but have been blown away." —Marlew
Get it from Amazon for $8.95.
Promising review: "Omg!!! Let me tell you, this is a must-buy. I was skeptical, but it really works. It's lightweight and all you do is apply it to your skin, massage for 30 seconds, and you can see the results immediately. You can see the dry skin come off of your face while you're massaging the product into your skin." —Nicole K
Get it from Amazon for $38.
Promising review: "I was very skeptical of this product. I have an at-home gel/shellac set, but so far this seems better and easier. I was worried the dip powder was going to be messy, but it’s not at all nor is it hard to use. This is super simple and goes on thick like an acrylic nail. I am very impressed with this product and want to get more colors!!" —Wilma wilson
Get it from Amazon for $32.99 (available in three styles).
Promising review: "I was a little skeptical that a natural product would work as well as the prestige brands I'd normally used. I'm happy to say that this eye cream surpassed my expectations! It's lightweight, glides on effortlessly (no tugging or pulling the delicate eye-area skin), moisturizes beautifully, and a little goes a very long way! It's so great on my sensitive skin that I can even use it on my forehead area between my eyes and above my eyebrows! I'm very pleased with the results of this eye cream and highly recommend it!" —Kindle Customer
Get it from Amazon for $29.99.
Promising review: "I was skeptical of how amazing the reviews are, but this stuff is pure gold. I use it on stretch marks on my legs and in just a week, they went from bright angry red to purple. I use it twice a day if I remember, and it's amazing. I also rub it on my face after I wash my face, and it has made my acne on my cheeks go WAY down and is removing the scars. I have amazing skin now. I use this stuff EVERY day, and I've barely even put a dent in it. This size is amazing, and for the price, holy cow. I seriously never leave reviews, but seriously this stuff is pure magic. I tried vitamin C serum, rosehip oil, witch hazel, etc. and this is the only thing that has worked for me. Good luck!!" —Jessamyne Campbell
Get it from Amazon for $8.89.
Promising review: "I was very skeptical of all the five-star ratings for this product. I always read the reviews for a product before I purchase them. This product has earned all five stars given. I have battling a stubborn bout with athlete's foot. I noticed a great improvement OVERNIGHT. I applied the balm before bed and put some socks on. In the morning, I saw a dramatic improvement. I love this ointment. Its worth every cent!" —Beantown Gal
Get it from Amazon for $34.97 (or Subscribe & Save for $33.22/month).
Promising review: "It works very well. I was skeptical when I first purchased it. But every hair comes out as promised. My underarms and bikini area look as if they were waxed. Of course, the process of epilating is an uncomfortable feeling and will especially be for someone who's never epilated (Yet, it would be silly for anyone to expect to buy an epilator and have no type of painful sensation knowing it is basically a motorized tweezing device). I don't remember when tweezing ever felt good...but it's no more painful than threading or waxing. Also, it comes with a shaver which works great too for any person that can't handle epilating so you win either way." —Michelle L.
Get it from Amazon for $69.94.
Promising review: "I looove this thing. It’s so much easier than ironing and faster. I also really appreciate the glove and the storage bag that comes with it. I was skeptical at first when I saw how small the steamer is, but it heats up almost instantly and produces a good steady steam." —theyankeesgirl
Get it from Amazon for $15.97+ (available in two colors).
Check out my colleague's PurSteam Elite Mini Steamer review to learn why it has her saying, "wrinkles, you have met your match!"
It goes without saying that you 100% do not need to lay your edges if you don't want to!
Promising review: "I've never really used a soft bristle brush so I was skeptical about one being good for edge control. This brush does a good job. The size of brush and the soft bristles make it easier to manage your edges. I am very satisfied with this product." —Carrollton Va
Get it from Amazon for $1.69.
Promising review: "I bought this for my elderly mom who loves grilled cheese sandwiches. I was skeptical that this bag on the toaster would work but it did! The only thing I would suggest is after you toast the sandwich, let it sit for a few minutes so the cheese melts better. I prepared it and gave it to her straight away. Bread was toasted on the outside. Clean up was easy. All in all impressive!" —Christopher Carnrick at Pirate Palms
Get a set of four from Amazon for $7.99.
Promising review: "I'm normally highly skeptical of 'natural' type products when it comes to matters of cleaning and related fields. But after years of white powders, aerosol sprays, and other more synthetic-type approaches to shoe odor issues failed to get the job done, I followed reviews to Lumi's Natural Shoe Deodorizer and decided to give it a shot... And WOW! Following the first application (sprayed in notoriously stinky shoes the night before I planned to wear them), any trace of previously stubborn and offending odor was 100% eliminated and stayed that way all day (despite wearing the shoes on an all-day hike in 95 degree heat). Finally removing these sweat-drenched shoes at day's end, I expected at least some stink to return, but no! The shoes merely had a pleasantly faint residual smell of the Lumi spray itself, and both my socks and feet were neutrally odorless." —RKJ
Get it from Amazon for $9.95.
Promising review: "I was skeptical of products like this, but I figured it was cheap enough to try. I'm SO glad I did! I always have what I call 'fluh fluhs' coming out of the part on my head and no matter how many times I wet them down they stick straight up again. This product sticks them down and they stay down! The only caution I would give is that there's a little learning curve of how hard to press the wand to your hair. I find that I need a very light touch or I get too much of the product in my hair, which then looks a little greasy. If you wipe the brush as you pull it out you should be ok — just like mascara! Great buy!" —tinyntuff
Get it from Amazon for $7.98.
Promising review: "We've tried all sorts of cleaners on our stainless steel appliances, so I was pretty skeptical of this but thought I'd give it a shot. It works great; appliances haven't looked this good since we bought the house. Even my husband, who didn't like stainless steel appliances because they didn't clean up well says this is great stuff!" —Warren's Grammie
Get a bottle from Amazon for $15.95.
Promising review: "I was highly skeptical this would do anything to my Frenchie's teeth. At first, he was a little off-put by the mint smell of his water and drank it very begrudgingly, but now it’s no problem. We have had this for about a month. Before, his front, lower, and middle teeth had so much plaque that we couldn’t scrape it or anything. It’s almost gone. No joke. And his breath was RANK...that was also severely reduced. I am VERY impressed with this product and hope it is NEVER discontinued as every dog I will ever have for the rest of my life will have this in their morning water." —Kellee
Get it from Amazon for $10.12.
Promising review: "I was skeptical. I have the sneeze and pee issue. It’s ridiculous and embarrassing. I read the reviews on this and decided to give it a try. After a week or so of using them (15 minutes or more a day), I noticed a difference. I’m on the fourth color and now when I sneeze, no wee. Yay!" —Steph
Get a set of six weights from Amazon for $49.99.
Promising review: "I was skeptical like many others, but this bag is magical, I think! The cats fought over who got to sit/sleep on it straight out of the package, and they don't mind being zipped up in it at all! I used it two days ago to cut their nails — first time I was able to cut them by myself! There are two Velcro slots at the front on each side for their paws to come out. This morning, I used the bag to apply medicine to their ears by myself...super easy! It's made of a heavyweight-type fabric that keeps their feet secure so they don't run away, and protects you from their sharp nails. No, it doesn't protect you from biting, but I don't know of anything reasonable that does. But for normal cats, who just don't like to be 'fiddled' with, this bag is a godsend. I highly recommend it!" —K. Zainea
Get it from Amazon for $35.90+ (available in sizes XS–XL and eight colors).
Promising review: "I was a bit skeptical about this because I thought it was just a glorified metal stick for $7. My tongue would be pretty dirty and white, and could never really be fully cleaned with a toothbrush. After purchasing and using it, I only wish I got it sooner, and it's one of my best purchases. It is just a single piece of metal but it has an edge that's just sharp enough to scrape all the nasty stuff off without hurting. It takes a few days to get used to but I don't have much problem using it to clean deep in the back of my tongue. It's easy to clean and all the dirt rinses right off. I would highly recommend this; there's really nothing else that has done a good as a job cleaning my tongue." —Alan
Get it from Amazon for $6.95.
Promising review: "This is amazing quality; I'm surprised it worked especially with the price. I was so scared and skeptical since I have extremely sensitive teeth! The first few times you feel like some stains were lifted and others weren't, so you think it looks blotchy. Don't be scared; its lifting the really bad stains first!! And the blotchiness you feel is there but goes away after the next treatment. It worked in four days; i saw the difference in my teeth. No Photoshop needed! I'm continuing to use it and reordering refills :)" —Angela G ♡
Get it from Amazon for $39.99.
Promising review: "Wow!! I was skeptical but let me tell you, this nail grinder is AMAZING!! It is the only tool that is strong enough to quickly grind my GSD's thick nails short. My dog does not like getting groomed and hates getting his nails clipped. I once clipped his nail too short and have been too scared to try again since then (and also because he gets anxious). Not anymore thanks to this tool. It took me only 15 minutes to grind all of his nails down short enough that they don't make a sound anymore when he walks. Thank you Dremel!! You officially saved my life :)" —I.
Get it from Amazon for $29.99.
Promising review: "Ladies, we can finally toss the deodorant...these things work! I was hella skeptical because my thighs are resistant to any sort of chub rub defense. I wore them while walking at least five hours at a music festival and they stayed put without me ever needing to adjust them! I couldn't believe it! My delicate inner thigh skin was preserved; not a chub-rub in sight and they're so feminine and romantic-looking that I didn't even care if someone caught a peek at that beautiful lace. Way sexier than my usual biker shorts. Love that I can wear dresses all day now without worrying about my thighs overheating." —OceanHips
Get them from Amazon for $18.95 (available in sizes S–3XL and 17 styles).
Promising review: "I was initially skeptical of how well this kit would work (I mean, it was only $20!) and I wasn’t sure if the foggy-ness on my headlights was inside the lens or on the outside. But after seeing it for myself, I am now a believer! Seriously though, for $20, it makes it look like you basically have a brand new pair of lights! It is *so* worth the purchase. I’d highly recommend it, and whenever it wears off, I will certainly be purchasing another kit and doing this again." —Kysondra
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
Promising review: "My 5-year-old daughter HATES to have her hair brushed. It is extremely fine and she has a lot of it, so we have always kept it relatively short due to the hassle of her letting us brush it without tears and protests. However, this brush has turned things around. She now wants to brush her own hair, and is happy to do it. I was truly skeptical about this product but I am completely satisfied and truly thrilled at the results." —Beth Ungar
Get it from Amazon for $12.88 (available in five colors). FYI, if your hair type is 3A–4C, reviewers love this brush!
Promising review: "I admit I was skeptical about this product but my desperation to regain my soft lips made me click the buy button. My lips were dried, cracked, and even bleeding — very painful. Even my tried-and-true expensive-as-heck lip moisturizer I use couldn't help. Having this lip brush did the trick and made all the difference. The exfoliation must have allowed my lip moisturizer to get better absorbed. I was able to see results in just a couple days. Now I have soft and supple lips again. And it was so easy to clean the brush afterwards. Where has this thing been all my life? I don't think I can live without it now." —Double-J
Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in three styles).
It comes with both a 15x macro lens (for close-up shots) and a 45x wide angle lens as well as a rechargeable LED light clip, a charging cable, a lanyard, a cleaning cloth, and a case. Both lenses are compatible with all single and dual-camera phones (this includes all iPhones, Samsung Galaxy and Note phones, the Google Pixels, Huawei, and more).
Promising review: "GUYS. I FINALLY FOUND THE PERFECT WIDE LENS. I got a cheaper one and the quality was so bad and the edges were black, BUT XENVO IS PERFECT. Easy to put on the phone (I have the iPhone XS) and they give you the macro lens, a light (it comes in handy!) and a freaking travel kit with a lanyard. I actually lost my lanyard but I emailed them and they will be sending me a new one for free. I’m so happy I made the choice to buy it. I was a bit skeptical, but it was completely worth it." —Judith
Get it from Amazon for $44.99.
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.