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A personalized body wash, vintage-style jeans, horror novels, chocolate chip cookies, and even trash cans — here are the products we (the BuzzFeed Shopping team) truly adore.
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"I got to test out a free sample of Function of Beauty's body wash over the summer through BuzzFeed and instantly became a fan. There's just something about getting to customize your body wash down to the color and scent that's so fun. It's even more fun when you get to open your Function of Beauty package and see your name printed on the bottle, and a pack of stickers to decorate your bottle with. The body wash itself is gentle, and smells and looks pretty! I loved it so much I bought a full-sized bottle once I ran out of my sample, and plan on being a return customer. In a year where a little extra self-care feels more important than ever, splurging on a personalized body wash has been a nice gift to myself." —Sam Weider
Get it from Function of Beauty for $19.99+ (available in two sizes).
"I am a *major* PB&J fan and I swear these little peanuts taste exactly like the real thing. IDK how there isn't bread stuffed into each nut. These have been a great solution for me because I often skip breakfast, but am happy to munch on these in the mornings. They're the #1 snack in my home." —Mal Mower
Get a pack of five from Amazon for $24.99.
"These jeans! Where do I start? Well, first of all, they are surprisingly comfortable. They've been my go-to pair since pre-COVID times. I have a bad habit of eating to the point of being uncomfortably full (I just like food, OK?) and these pants never cut into my hips or stomach when I looked about three months pregnant with a baked mac 'n' cheese baby. Now that eating in restaurants isn't really a thing, I've still gravitated toward these jeans on days when I just want to feel...normal... I can sit at my desk while wearing them (sometimes I even sit cross legged) and I totally forget I'm wearing denim. And unrelated to their comfort, I love them because 1. they cup my butt nicely and don't make it look like a pancake and 2. they're the perfect length for my annoyingly short legs." —Melanie Aman
Get them from Levi's for $98 (available in sizes 23–32 and two lengths).
"I read this book this year — along with the author's other books, HORRORSTOR that'd be great for IKEA heads, and The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires, which is perfect for someone who likes spooky stuff, but not the demonic kind. The latter part describes my mom, who read the book upon my insistence after I finished it, and really liked it! I enjoyed *all* of Grady Hendrix's book but loved this one exponentially more. I love scary stuff but thrive on comedy. Plus all those '80s references made everything so much more fun. Also... just LOOK at that book cover." —Elizabeth Lilly
Get it from Amazon for $12.99, Bookshop for $13.79 (to support local independent bookstores), Barnes & Noble for $13.49, and Target for $12.99.
"I won't hold out on you, friends. I tried nearly every flavor. Two boxes' worth. They weren't just tasty to me; they were tasty to all six people in the house, with only one of us being an actual vegan. Maya's Cookies is Black woman-owned too, btw." —Marquaysa Battle
Get them from Maya's Cookies for $24+ (available in a variety of flavors).
"I'm so obsessed with these slippers and they're perfect (and trendy) for wearing around my home. They have a durable bottom as well if you need to pop out of the house to grab the mail." —Allison Faccenda
"I can confirm because I have these as well! They're so soft and because of how fuzzy they are, they keep my feet warm in this cold weather. It also makes my family laugh when I pad around in them because my feet are small and these slippers make them look huge. I almost never take them off unless my feet get too warm!" —Nusrat Sultana
Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in sizes 5–13 and eight colors).
FYI, 18.21 Bitters is woman-, Black- and LGBTQ+-owned!
"I love, love, looooove unique flavors in drinks, and recently got into spicier bitters and syrups after a friend made her own jalapeño tequila and shared it with me. These Japanese Chili and Lime Bitters are so unique in that they have a little bit of heat and a little bit of pucker to them, so your tastebuds are like, HELLO, WOW, WE ARE EXPERIENCING A TINY HAPPY ROLLERCOASTER every time you take a sip. I like to pair it with something sweet, like candied peanut avocado sushi or, of course, cake." —Emma Lord
Get it from 18.21 Bitters for $18.99.
"This folding desk was a WFH lifesaver. When I first bought it, I was still living with roommates and I was able to fit it into my bedroom alongside my bed with room to spare. It's small enough to not take over a full room, but still fits everything I needed on it. Plus, it folds up for easy setup and storage if you need to put it away at the end of your work day. With the addition of some super cute marble contact paper, I'm actually excited to sit down and get some work done (even though I do still miss working in an office)." —Sam Tomaszewski
Get it from Wayfair for $83.99.
"I received a three-month Book of the Month subscription for Christmas one year, and it was the best surprise! I really underestimated how much I would enjoy having books picked out for me. It’s like never having to choose where to eat ever again. A dream come true! Also, two great things will happen when you have a BOTM subscription: 1) You’re going to discover new, amazing authors (ily, Sally Rooney). 2) You’re going to become the friend who already read that amazing book before it got popular. Who woulda thought a book subscription could up your cool-factor so much?" —Danielle Healy
Get your first book for 9.99 (after that it's $14.99/month).
"I have this palette in my arsenal and when I tried it for the first time I thought 'Hmm, I'll use the pink on my cheekbones for just a slight little pink hue.' Well dear readers, that pink delivered. It was VIBRANT. Not really the look I was going for, but I was super pleased with this color payoff (I wouldn't want anything less from a drag star's makeup line). A lot of times I stick to the champagne or whiter hue for highlighting my cheekbones and play around with the rest for my eyes. If you own this, you likely need no other highlighters at your disposal!" —Elizabeth Lilly
Get it from Kimchi Chic Beauty for $19.
"I used this calendar last year (well, until March when I sadly abandoned it at the office) and it was the highlight of my mornings. The colors really pop and it gave me something extra to look forward to each day." —Heather Braga
Get it from Amazon for $18.75.
Brumley and Bloom is a woman-owned small business based in Fenton, Michigan. Get 20% off with code BUZZFEED at checkout!
'I've ordered four plants from Brumley and Bloom and they all arrived healthy and beautiful! Just make sure they get plenty of sun after you unbox. Pothos can survive in any lighting conditions; place it anywhere you want. Just...don't eat it (that includes your pets)." —Christine Forbes
Get it from Brumley and Bloom on Etsy for $14+ (available in four sizes).
"I have the mango guava scent (the other option is spices and evergreen), and I must say this is one powerful candle. It fills the room with a fruity aroma even when it's not lit. Highly recommend for people who like strong and sweet smells." —Bek O'Connell
Get it from Here for the Burn for $35 (available in two scents).
"I got this beautiful ring (pictured above) but it was about a size too big for me. I didn't want to deal with the stress of always looking down to make sure it was still there, but I also didn't want to just not wear it anymore. This $8 solution made it possible for me to comfortably wear my ring everyday! You get a pack of tiny coils that you'll have to wrap around your ring till you achieve your desired fit, then cut them. The more coils you wrap on, the tighter the fit will be. I was worried that it would be clunky and ugly and noticeable around the band, but it isn't! It's soft, too, so you don't really feel it." —Jasmin Suknanan
Get a12-pack from Amazon for $7.99.
"I've tried these beauts on my own toilet! (It's true, the name totally got me!) It's not like I'm really terrible at cleaning my toilet, but twisting my arm in an awkward way to get to all the parts of a toilet that I want can be tricky. These fizz up enough to where I can know that what needs to get coated is getting coated, OK?! Also, it's all-natural. I'm someone who considers 'all-natural' in a cleaning product as a nice benefit as long as it works as well as something with chemicals. These drops fit that criteria!" —Elizabeth Lilly
Get a pack of 12 from Truman's for $19.99.
"I. Love. These. Chips. I have several bags of these, all different flavors, in my apartment right now because I can't ever be without them. The texture is exactly what you'd expect from a classic potato chip, without the grease or feeling gross after. These chicken chips are wild, and one of my new favorite snack discoveries. Check out all the available flavors aaaand then get them all." —Mal Mower
Get it from Amazon for $4.79.
"I have wide feet, so buying boots online is miserable for me. These fit wonderfully, and I simply chose a half-size up. I've walked around in these for eight hours straight and returned home without any pain. They go with basically anything in my closet and look really nice for a casual outfit. At the same time, I can see myself pairing them with a nice skirt. Another huge selling point for me was that they aren't suede — I can actually wear them out in the rain without worrying about ruining them!" —Jasmin Suknanan
Get it from Amazon for $28.99+ (available in sizes 5–11 and in 13 colors).
"I have this little foam roller and use it almost every night. I roll my spine over it and it releases all the tension in a series of very satisfying cracks. Get one — add it into your pre-bedtime ritual!" —Heather Braga
Get it from Amazon for $11.13+ (available in four sizes and seven colors).
"I actually own this! It's squishy, sturdy, and super satisfying. I sleep hot and I love how cool it stays throughout the night. I can tell that I am falling asleep faster, sleeping deeper, and waking up feeling more comfortable. Get a pair for your friends, sure. But you should really get one for yourself." —Mal Mower
Get it from Amazon or Tuft & Needle for $75+ (available in two sizes).
"At this point, I've taken almost 200 obé classes in the last year and a bit, and cannot say enough good things about it. You can take live classes, which has the same vibe and energy of an IRL workout class, or peruse obé's library of thousands of workout videos if you don't like the live class. There's something for everyone: yoga, hiit, weights, pilates, dance, boxing, barre, meditation, stretching, and more! Classes range from 5 to 60 minutes so you can find a workout that fits with your free time. All in all, obé has helped me enjoy exercising again, and the daily movement has done wonders for my mental health during such a weird time." —Melanie Aman
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"These are great everyday boots that look amazing with basically everything and really ~elevate~ whatever you pair them with. They took a little time to break in around the toe box for me, but it really paid off, as they now fit like a glove...or...like a shoe that just fits really well, I guess. I've had these for probably close to two years, have walked in them *so* much, and they're still in incredible shape. I anticipate getting at least two more years out of them as-is — they don't even seem close to needing to be resoled yet, but I definitely will do so when the time comes. They are definitely an investment, but considering I used to pay about half as much for boots that would poop out after one year, I consider them well worth it. I recommend going up a half size from what you usually wear for the perfect fit." —Rachel Dunkel
Get a pair from Nisolo for $200 (available in sizes 5–11 and four colors).
Buttah is a Black-owned business whose products are all organic and cruelty-free.
"I wasn't expecting this serum to be so moisturizing but it covered my skin in all-day hydration (and even made me look a little dewy in the process). My face was very thankful since I was starting to develop dry patches from too-harsh cleansers (rude). Between you and me, I've got my eyes on their whipped body butter. 👀" —Jasmin Suknanan
Get it from Butttah for $39.
"I've had the mount for about a year and I'm very pleased! This mount has never given me any problems. It was easy for my TaskRabbit to assemble, disassemble, and remount after I moved. For reference, my TV is 55" and I have the 37–70" mount." —Christine Forbes
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in three sizes).
"I used to drink tea once in a blue moon — pretty much only when I was sick. After getting this kettle, tea became part of my daily routine. It made making tea fun, and the water was hot enough before my 'tea mood' was over. I even use it to make hot water for ramen. In a matter of seconds, literally, the water is ready. And, if you want to get really fancy, you can set it to heat to an exact degree. I haven't worked up to using that feature yet but it's nice knowing that I have the power to do so. *evil laugh*" —Kit Stone
Get it from Amazon for $119 (available in six styles).
ALV Jewels is a woman-owned small business that specializes in the most gorgeous minimalist jewelry perfect for stacking and layering.
"I have a few pieces from this brand and they're such amazing quality, I've even worn them in the shower and they've stayed shiny unlike other gold-colored jewelry I've had through the years. I will definitely repurchase from them again and again." —Allison Faccenda
Get it from ALV Jewels for $60.
"I own this bin, and it fits right at home in a plain-looking kitchen. It’s sleek enough to look cooler than the average can, but nondescript enough to not draw attention to how bare bones the kitchen in my new apartment is at the moment. According to reviews on Amazon, though, it’s also great for a more interesting type of setup." —Austin Williams
Get it from Amazon for $123.99.
"I've been using these exact ones for years now, and absolutely love them. Every once in a while my old Keurig 2.0 (I've since upgraded) would give me an error message indicating it was not a K-pod and therefore could not be used, but after slightly adjusting the pod and closing the top again, it would work just fine! I now have the Keurig K-Elite and haven't had this issue arise. All in all, these are a wonderful way to use less plastic! I also enjoy ground coffee and find it fresher than K-pods, so you really can't go wrong with these!" —Kayla Suazo
Get a six-pack from Amazon for $11.95.
"I'm always wary of brands that have been hyped up on Instagram. I'm just a natural skeptic. But this Sand & Sky pink clay mask!? I understand why so many people have been raving about it. My acne has thankfully calmed down in the past few years, but I still get breakouts about ~once a month~. When I see some pimples forming, I apply this before bed and when I wake up in the morning, all spots are visibly reduced and it's great at helping cystic acne come to a head (ew). It also helps... take away that deep pimple pain? If you know, you know. Definitely moisturize after using this as it can be a bit drying due to the clay formula." —AnaMaria Glavan
Get it from Amazon for $49.
"I bought this steamer a little over a year ago and it is a GAME. CHANGER. I'm able to steam a normal sized load of laundry with just one tank of water, mostly thanks to the handy trigger that allows you to pause the flow of steam in between garments. I may not be leaving the house much these days, but it still feels nice to keep a good laundry routine intact." —Daniel Boan
Get it from Amazon for $34.97+ (available in two colors).
"One of my biggest problems with liquid lipstick is that a lot of them will flake and peel. This Tarteist Quick Dry Matte Lip Paint does not! It dries super fast and then you can barely feel it on your lips at all. It can be a tad dry so I just like to make sure my lips are moisturized before I apply it. It stays on all day long and I'm obsessed with the neutral shades 'Exposed' and 'Festival.' They both have a pinkish tint and make great everyday lip colors." —Kayla Boyd
Get it from Tarte Cosmetics for $20 (available in 19 shades).