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We asked the BuzzFeed Community to tell us about the best products they bought from our Shopping posts (plus saved up their recs from the comments on other posts) and found when people mentioned us in their Amazon reviews — here's what they actually swear by!
1. A pair of heart-shaped cat-eye sunglasses because nothing else in the world can instantly elevate basically any outfit (and therefore every Insta story you post) to playfully glamorous.
2. A pair of Bearpaw ankle boots to keep your toesies cozy and stylish just like Uggs, but at a price your wallet will smile at. Even better? They're waterproofed already and have some serious traction on their sole, perfect for trudging through freezing weather.
Reviewers recommend sizing down!
"I just ordered the Bearpaw slippers. My size cost $49.95, and considering that Uggs cost well over $100… I’m willing to try the cheaper alternative! I’ll let everyone know how it goes… lol.
Update: [editor's note: 20 days later] The Bearpaw boots are great! I love the fact that they’re already waterproofed." —betherick85, from this roundup of Alternatives to Name Brand Products
Get them from Amazon for $41.99+ (available in sizes 5–13 and 18 colors).
3. A cloud-shaped utility knife because if you must somehow bust through the too-tough tape on every package that comes to your front door, might as well do it with something SUPER adorable that's also right where you need it, instead of having to dig for your keys or scissors. That's time and frustration saved!
Check out a TikTok of the cloud knife in action.
"I have the cloud blades and I love them lol. They’re super handy to leave all over the house and they’re surprisingly sturdy. I used one to breakdown a few boxes." —vvinter, on this post of Silly But Useful Home Products
Get a set of six from Amazon for $13.99.
4. A squeegee broom so you can extract years' worth of built-up, embedded pet hair from your carpet and rugs (the kind that even your pet vacuum somehow doesn't touch) *and* easily sweep up the scattered bits from your hardwood or tile floors.
5. And a pet hair remover that you simply brush over any fabric surface to instantly pick up basically every last bit of shedding your furry friend's always leaving in their wake. Because it doesn't rely on adhesive paper, you only have to buy it once and use it forever!
"The ChomChom is amazing. My couch looks so much better than it did after the paper tape rollers!" —hint of suspense, from this roundup of reusable products
I used this a BUNCH in 2020, while living with my boyfriend at his parents (for various pandemic-related reasons) and their two sweet but shed-prone dogs. So I can tell you with resounding certainty: it works! Give it some simple back-and-forth swipes over your upholstered furniture, and it easily picks up TONS of pet hair. Then it's simple to pop open the back compartment and swoop that unbelievably big pile of collected hair right into the trash or compost.
Get it from Amazon for $31.95.
6. Fanola Purple Shampoo, which works wonders to give your dyed-blonde hair that platinum shine week after week without a pricey visit to the colorist.
7. An earwax removal kit so you can clear up your muffled hearing in less than 10 minutes (who knew everything had such crystal-clear sound??), no need to swipe your credit card for the copay at your doctor's office.
8. Cosrx Snail Mucin 96% Power Repairing Essence, which reviewers with sensitive and dry skin swear by as a way to boost hydration (with results after just a few days) without breaking the bank on $$$ moisturizer and serum brands. You can try it no matter your skin type to deliver deep hydration and help protect your skin from losing moisture.
"Cosrx Snail Mucin is a game changer. I put it on after serums, let it absorb, then sunscreen. No need for moisturizer in the summer! I also add it to my lips before sleeping and wake up to plump soft lips!" —CdnBeaver, from this roundup of TikTok-Approved Cheaper Options Than Name Brands
Get it from Amazon for $10.91.
9. A pair of workout leggings made from recycled plastic so your exercise regimen can be good for you *and* help the planet. They come in a VERY wide range of sizes, and this reader says they've owned their first pair for three years — and they're still practically perfect in every way.
10. A tub of The Pink Stuff cleaning paste so you can instantly shine or de-gunk dozens of different surfaces without having to scrub for hours *or* worry about scratching your chrome, marble, porcelain, wood, glass shower door or stovetop, or stainless steel.
Promising review: "I honestly was skeptical. I had tried everything to get the hard water stains off my shower. CLR, metal scrubbing pads, vinegar, and many other things. I thought I'd end up having to replace all the faucets, doors, etc.
I saw this in a BuzzFeed article and thought, no way it's THAT good....It's that good. It's better than good. It's crazy how good it is.
My shower looks better than new. It took rust stains off tile. It took years of hard water scale buildup off in seconds. It is literally a miracle product." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $5.97.
11. A lightweight and compact portable charger because these days, your phone's an essential in your everyday life, and this will keep your battery out of the red wherever you happen to be.
12. An adorable cat-shaped night-light that, thanks to its changing colors that swap out with just a touch or tap, will bring a little bit more joy and delight to your (or your kiddo's) daily bedtime routine. And it's USB rechargeable!
13. Or a Baby Yoda night-light because it's the next best thing to using the force to sense your way to the bathroom at 2 a.m.
14. A mounted brush so when you're in the middle of dinner, helping kids with homework, or accomplishing any of the dozens of adulting things you have to do, your kitteh can go get the scratching they're desperately desiring from you. Don't worry, they'll still ask for pets! This adhesive corner brush simply satisfies your pet's craving when you're busy or not around.
"I got my cats the wall groomer. They love it. My big boy loved it so hard, he knocked it off the wall. I mounted it with screws the second time lol." —erulastiel91, in this roundup of Useful Products That Look Weird
Get it from Amazon for $10.82.
15. Some caffeinated mints for Goldilocks-perfect perk-ups: each mint contains 40 mg of caffeine, so you can stick with just one for a smaller boost, enjoy two for a cup-of-coffee-like effect, or up it to three for a serious jolt! And since they're MINTS, they'll leave you with the opposite of coffee breath.
16. A Liquid Matte Lipstick from The Lip Bar so you get the best of all lip worlds (seriously, it's like the formula's magic): They'll be ultra-pigmented, they won't be all dried out by the end of the day, AND you'll hardly need to reapply.
17. A pack of LED-dimming sheets — your computer charger, internet router, and other electronics have exactly zero business keeping you awake (or even just annoying you) with their overly bright lights.
18. A pair of wireless, around-$30 Bluetooth earbuds because they make it easy to listen to your favorite music, podcasts, and audiobooks no matter what you're doing: exercising, doing the dishes, taking a shower, or so many other things. They're waterproof and they come with several sizes of silicone tips, so you know they'll fit!
To help keep track of them, you get a wireless charging case that can give the earbuds about 14 hours of power (the earbuds can play for a little over four hours with each full charge).
Promising review: "I saw that these TOZO T10 5.0 were featured on BuzzFeed as having great reviews, and were cheap, so I took a chance. The price is unbeatable. I LOVE these things. The sound quality is excellent, they’re easy to operate, and I’m really dancing around the house again. Even though I hate exercise’s guts passionately, I’m getting exercise without even trying. I have also successfully answered calls, and the sound is crystal clear. I extremely recommend these if you want to dip your toe in the world of smartphone earbuds, without breaking the bank, this is a great option. Give them a go. For this price you can’t go wrong." —Just A Narwhal
Get it from Amazon $21.99+ (available in five colors).
19. E.l.f.'s Poreless Putty Primer, which reviewers swear is comparable to the 5x pricier Tatcha Silk Canvas Primer — it's lightweight, helps reduce the appearance of pores, and has a velvety texture that'll help your foundation glide over your skin flawlessly. And hey, it's cruelty-free and vegan!
It's sold out frequently thanks to TikTok, so if you want this, it's probably best to grab it while it's in stock!
"Can confirm those elf primers are 🔥🔥🔥!!!" —jencornett, on this roundup of Cheaper Options For Name-Brand Beauty Products
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
20. Or E.l.f.'s hydrating Power Grip Primer, if you're after an under-$10 way to ensure basically every last speck of makeup you apply to your skin stays exactly where you want it — sweat or tears be damned. Results are so impressive, it gets compared to Milk Hydro Grip, which is twice as expensive.
BTW, E.l.f. is cruelty-free!
"Can confirm those elf primers are 🔥🔥🔥!!!" —jencornett, on this roundup of Cheaper Options For Name-Brand Beauty Products
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
21. Lovepop pop-up cards that don't just say just the right thing — they're basically a little gift in and of themselves, and perfect for birthdays, holidays, or even just because.
22. A knitted bodycon tie-waist dress because it's basically the perfect balance between feeling cozy and looking stylish: Reviewers say it has ideal amount of stretch but still accentuates your waist ~just so~.
23. The Paint Brush Cover, which is exactly what it sounds like: snap it over your still-wet brushes and rollers while you let coats dry overnight, and come back the next day to simply pick 'em back up and keep going. No wash-up required.
24. A pack of colorful pens made of 89% post-consumer recycled plastic bottles, so you can bullet journal, take notes, and doodle all you want knowing you gave what would have otherwise been single-use plastics a better, second life.
25. A Magna-Tiles set because if you're looking for a toy that's not digital but will still keep a young kiddo interested for a Very Long Time, these colorful building sets are apparently the holy grail.
26. A pine tree-and-moss-scented handmade soap from Crystal Bar Soap so you can add a little sudsy aromatherapy to your daily shower routine and enjoy a pretty crystal to add to your collection (or just your shower windowsill) when you eventually finish the bar.
27. And a Soap Standle because if you like to use bar soap, it's a game changer — I know, I use several all the time and love them. It's basically a little plastic oval with spikes on one side that easily insert into the bar and stay there, and a wave-gap pattern on the other that allows the bottom of the soap to dry. Your bars will last longer *and* you'll never have to clean a soap dish again!
"I have SoapStandles all over the house — try it at a sink, too — you may be surprised how much you like it. The bar lasts longer." —jimmygould, from this collection of things those of us at BuzzFeed have tried and loved
And here's my review:
"If you like or use bar soap, I'll go ahead and say it: you need the Soap Standle, and probably more than one! Made from sturdy, infinitely reusable plastic, it puts every soap dish I've ever seen to shame. The top has pointy teeth that easily insert into your bar, then stay stuck there until your bar's down to the tiniest nub. The bottom has several waves in the plastic, perfectly designed so your bar of soap will sit neatly on the counter but have enough airflow in the gaps between the waves that the bottom of the bar easily dries out between uses and never gets mushy or gross!
It's not bulky, so the bar looks pretty sitting next to your sink or on the shelf in your shower. I've used three of them since I got them in June — one with hand soap, and two with my favorite shampoo and conditioner bars — and have zero complaints. I just put the bars with the Standles directly on the counter and shelf, and both surfaces have stayed perfectly clean. I 100% agree with the 1,445 other people who have rated this 5 stars on Amazon, this product is such a game changer and a problem solver!
P.S. Bar soap is perfect if you're looking to reduce the amount of non-reusable plastic in your life, and these make it much more practical!"
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $12.99 (available in five color combos).
28. A rainbow-inspired eyeshadow palette featuring 40 shades in matte, shimmer, and metallic finishes, which is basically what your creative eyeshadow look dreams are made of. Even reviewers who are professional makeup artists *heart* this, because it's so pigmented and you get SO many bright colors to play around with.
29. A genius, twice-as-thick workout mat designed to easily fold into quarters, so the moment you need more softness for your knees in their cat/cow pose or more elevation for your plank for push-ups, you can get it in an instant.
"I have the Stakt mat and have been loving it so far (about a month). I have a repaired ACL and meniscus so my knee is sensitive, but I can apply pressure to it on the mat no problem thanks to the thickness. It's also quick and easy to store since I don't have to roll it up." —rougeandrojo, from Best Gifts Under $100 2022
And hey, the company's a woman-founded small biz!
Get it from Stakt for $86 (available in four colors).
30. An ice roller — you can use it to help relieve headaches or at the very least reduce puffiness. Just pop it in the freezer overnight and it'll be ready to, um, well, roll in the morning.
31. A set of six wool dryer balls to replace single-use plasticky dryer sheets once and for all, while still making sure your clothes are soft and (if you use essential oils) lightly scented.
32. The Comfy, a reversible blanket-slash-sweatshirt that's perfect for pretty much anyone who likes to lounge around under a blanket, but wishes the blanket followed them everywhere they went.
33. A purse-sized jewelry cleaning pen, which you gently brush over your diamond, sapphire, emerald, and other precious-gem rings for a sparkling clarity worthy of a professional.
34. A bottle of mold and mildew cleaner — it's made with a no-odor gel, which makes it stick to your tile grout and caulking so it can actually do its job while you go and do literally anything else besides scrubbing.
35. A pack of blotting tissues that are packed in an easy dispenser so you can toss them in your purse and go about your day, then pull one out to soak up any and all of the excess oil your skin insists on producing.
36. A wire-free bra with laces to give you a little more push-up oomph than even regular push-up bras can — and so you can adjust the fit depending your preferences and needs.
37. Two cult-favorite acne products: Aztec Secret Bentonite Clay Mask for cleansing your pores and helping banish your acne bit by bit, and Thayer's Witch Hazel Toner made with rose petal water and vitamin E for taming your skin's redness and breakouts.
38. Milani's Baked Blush in Luminoso, which one BuzzFeed reader swears is suuuuuper similar to the cult-favorite NARS Orgasm blush — and as someone who's used the NARS blush basically exclusively since 2015, I have to say it sure does look pretty similar shade-wise, and it features the same iconic gold shimmer.
"One of my favorites is Milani blush in the shade Luminoso. It is a perfect alternative for NARS blush in the shade Orgasm. It is less than 1/3 the price at about $9. You get a really good amount of product too. Mine has lasted me a long time, it’s got great pigmentation. They also have other shades, but that is the most similar." —Lalalace1640, on this roundup of Cheaper Options for Name Brand Beauty Products
Get it from Amazon for $8.97.
39. An argan oil hair mask to help pump hydration into your color-treated or dried-out hair, leaving it smooth, shiny, and soft. If you love your hot tools or trying a new color a little more often than you should, this could help nourish and restore your strands.
40. A cute sheep toilet paper holder that'll just plain bring you and anyone who uses your bathroom a bit of delight, something pretty much everyone's life can use more of! The little guy will make sure no one's ever stranded without an extra roll, too.
41. A pack of fizzing cleaning tablets — you drop them into almost any seemingly permanently stained travel mug or stainless water bottle to banish those stains without scrubbing even one little bit.
42. A pair of mirrored glasses that let you comfortably lay down AND keep reading that book you can't get enough of (or just binge-watch the show on the TV across the room). Hey, there's nothing wrong with indulging your inner lazy person once in a while.
43. A post-waxing, post-shaving skin solution formulated to help reduce the appearance of razor bumps and redness. All you do is apply a very thin layer to your dry skin once a day (then top with gentle moisturizer, if you'd like) and it will work its magic.
44. An RFID-blocking travel wallet because it can fit everything your regular wallet can plus your passport, any physical tickets, and even your phone (if it's not toooo big). That means everything will be in one place, so you don't have to rummage around for anything when you need it ~this minute~!
45. A truly adorable narwhal coffee mug because while practical products bring lots of joy, sometimes incredibly adorable ones can make you even happier.
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