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"A garlic roller!! A friend gave this to me as a wedding present. I kind of laughed at it at first, but I use this thing EVERY FREAKIN DAY. It is so easy to use and to wash. And though it lasts a really long time, I have no qualms about shelling out a few bucks to replace it when it’s worn out. It’s been five years since the wedding and we’re only on our third roller!" —quinceyf
Get one on Amazon for $8.99.
"I use it every day and it has helped my skin so much! I have combination and sensitive skin and it's so nice to have a more natural product that doesn't irritate my skin or make my break out. There are other formulas in the line too like cucumber, aloe vera, and original. I highly recommended it!"
Get it on Amazon for $8.83.
AnaMaria, an editor here, uses this and loves it! Check out her full Thayer's Witch Hazel Toner Review for all the info.
"Cosrx patches!"
According to the company's site, for these to be the most effective, you apply them to clean, dry skin and if you use other skincare products after (and presumably around) them. Users on r/SkincareAddiction also suggest using them on zits with pus that have come to a head (not hormonal acne) that have already broken or been very lightly lanced with a sterilized pin, so the gunk is actually available to absorb!
Get three packs of 24 on Amazon for $8.34.
"The imPRESS Manicure Press-On nails have been the best purchase! I bite my nails and never can keep them looking good for long even when I pay for gel manicures. These nails last about a week so they are great if you have a vacation, one-day event or just wanna have a cute set of nails. They are SOOO easy to use and apply and don't damage nails because there is no nail glue, just a gel adhesive. I get compliments from people so I know they look legit." —biancanoelle
Get them on Amazon: a maroon and glitter pack for $8.97 or a brighter red and glitter pack for $5.97. Or find a wide variety of selection on Ulta for $7.99 or the Impress Manicure site for $6+.
"As a side/stomach sleeper I wake up with lines all over my face if I sleep on a cotton pillowcase, but this satin pillowcase set is super affordable, prevents weird pillowcase lines on my face, AND keeps my hair looking like way less of a mess. Oh, and it's also better for your skin!"
Get a pack of two pillowcases on Amazon for $8.98+ (available in four sizes and 14 colors).
"The best thing I’ve ever bought was Eucerin. It helps with all my skin problems. All other lotions have never worked for me before. Finding Eucerin was a life saver for me. I highly recommend this for people with awful eczema or skin issues."
Get it on Amazon for $9.18; or opt for the Eczema Relief formula for $6.89.
"That stuff works. Hands, feet, beard. It’s incredible how fast it’s absorbed. I use it when fishing in Canada. By using it every night I save myself a lot of damage. Never leave home without it."
Get it on Amazon for $18.95 (yes it's over-priced at the moment) or in their stores for $4.
"Batiste dry shampoo!"
Get a can of their original scent on Amazon for $8.06, or check out their Amazon store for more scents and options, including one specifically designed for brunettes, and another specifically designed for blondes.
"Buy yourself a brown sugar bear. I live in a dry climate and my brown sugar is always soft."
The directions on the bear fill you in on the deets, but in case you're curious: you simply soak the bear in water for 20 minutes or so, dry off the outside pretty well, then seal it up in your brown sugar bag!
Get one on Amazon for $5.75.
"A portable iPhone charger from Amazon! I travel a lot, so this is the best thing I've ever bought! And it was $9.99! #steal" —meredithp490fbd99e
Unfortunately the exact charger meredithp490fbd99e recommended isn't in stock anymore, but you can get the pictured one on Amazon for $5.99.
"No more wrapping in a paper towel to avoid cold hands."
And it might slow down that dreaded ice cream melt. Get these from GoodeyDesigns on Etsy for $10 each — Get your own, B.Y.O.S., and Ice Cream Will Never Breakup.
"This Sun Bum tinted lip balm has become my go-to for a bit of color (and protection!) during the past few sweaty summer months." —elizabethlilly
When we talked to dermatologists about sunscreen myths, they mentioned that lips need SPF just as much as the rest of your face does!
Get it on Amazon for $5.69+ (available in six colors).
"I’d been having severe trouble with my lips due to my acne medication drying out skin all over my body, and a friend that had been on the same medication recommended it. It heals the chapped lips, even when they’re so chapped that they’re bleeding. The best part is it stays on while eating and drinking." —findmeinneverland
Get a pack of two on Amazon for $5.97.
"Honestly, a keyboard cover. I work from home and I have two long haired dogs. Their fur gets everywhere and the way most laptops keyboards are made, it is a nightmare to try to remove the keys to clean out the fine hair and snack crumbs. Now I don't have to worry about it. It felt a little weird to me at first, but it's so thin that it doesn't make it difficult to type and it looks great. Bonus: now my keys all look gold." —Barbara Hernandez, Facebook
Get one made for Macbook Pros and Airs, 13- or 15-inch, on Amazon for $6.70+ (32 colors available). Or get a clear one made for the Microsoft Surface laptop and Surface book on Amazon for $7.99.
"African black soap! I decided to try it on a whim. I'm happy to report that this soap has exceeded my expectations! I love the color and the smell, but best of all, it has gotten rid of the bumps on my upper arms! This soap is a lifesaver, and I got my boyfriend hooked on it too!"
Get it from Amazon for $4.29.
"My Wet Brush is the best thing I've ever bought. This thing is ridiculously useful!"
"I was going to say the same thing! The wet brush is in the top 3 best things that have ever happened to my hair."
Other reviewers like it because it really does minimize breakage.
Get one on Amazon for $7.70+ (five colors available).
"Four stainless steal straws!!!" —amandat488bd8819
Get this set of eight straws — cleaning brushes included — on Amazon for $6.99 (these are 10.5" tall, big enough for an oversized tumbler; you can also opt for regular 9" ones for $5.99).
"It was just a few dollars and is easily one of the best purchases I have ever made. You wear it like a hair tie on your wrist and it makes wrapping gifts, crafting, doing homework, whatever you need it for, sooooo much easier! I love that thing!!"
Get one on Amazon for $7.99.
"It's saved me $$$ on salon pedicures!" —elizabethlilly
One side is coarser than the other so you have exactly what you need no matter what callus you're working with. Reviewers say it's the exact same one you see in salons, and that it's easier to use than a real pumice.
Get a pack of two on Amazon for $6.94 or singles on Sally Beauty for $3 each.
"Stick on cell phone rings. I have a Galaxy S8 and the rings make it easier to hold with one hand and I have reduced my fear of dropping it because my finger is always looped through the ring on the back. I one for each of my different cases. And bonus, they're shaped like Mickey Mouse! Found them on Amazon for less than $5 each."
Get this set of two Mickey-shaped cell phone rings on Amazon for $9.99 (also available in black and silver).
"I bought one for a trip to Florida and have continued using it since. It easily fits in the bottom of purses or even my work bag, and while people give me flack for being “bougie” or “extra” when I take it out, there’s no denying that it’s super helpful in harsh summer weather."
It's made from bamboo and linen (not paper), so it's somewhat durable.
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in four colors).