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You'll be left with your mouth open in awe at the end of this post.
This darling little small biz is based in Florida and sells a variety of nail wrap designs, stickers, and nail tools and accessories.
Promising review: "I wanted to wait to review these nail wraps as they just kept going! I bought these thinking I would be happy if they lasted the weekend... I finally removed them last night after 26 days! I followed the application instructions (swipe nail with nail polish remover beforehand), and finished with a top coat, making sure to cap the tip of the nail too. When wearing these nails, I bathed, I swam, and they still lasted! One set will be enough for two applications for short nails. I would definitely purchase these again!" —Charlotte
Get a set from Pretty Fab Nails on Etsy for $5.99.
It's made with jojoba oil, sweet almond oil, and vitamin E and has antioxidant properties.
Promising review: "This is like the icing on the cake of any manicure or pedicure; it makes your nails look fresh and healthy The cuticle around the nails will look AMAZING. It's awesome, and a little goes a long way. PS, I do not write many reviews but I couldn't resist this one." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $8.50+ (available in two sizes).
Promising review: "I took a chance and bought this originally as a 'Band-Aid fix' to refinish a desk. I had looked in stores in the contact paper aisles, but all of them were just that...paper. THIS item is actually a thin sheet of vinyl with adhesive, and I ended up liking it so much I bought more and refinished my kitchen countertop with it as well! Highly recommended if you want to change the look of your counters but you don't have the money for a full remodel just yet. It can be cleaned with dish soap and water just like a real countertop." —Z
Get it from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in four sizes).
Promising review: "I've never used brow soap before so I can't really compare it to any other brands, but it does the job well and really allowed my eyebrows to hold a nice shape. It completely transformed my eyebrows and gave me fuller, higher brows which looks so much better." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $6.99.
You can use this for your face, for oily bangs, and as an eyelid primer! Some reviewers apply it before their makeup while others find it works best on top of foundation. You may need to experiment to find the right order for you. This powder has no mineral oil, talc, animal material, or artificial fragrance.
Promising review: "I'm 36 and have struggled with oily, acne-prone skin my whole life. Why did no one tell me about this sooner??? I use a kabuki brush (instead of the small velvet pad they provide) and spread a thin layer of powder all over my face after all other skincare products and before foundation. It literally keeps me shine free for my 18-hour work shifts! On especially hot and humid days, I'll reapply this *lightly* over my makeup halfway through the day. It also seems to have cleared up the smaller blemishes around my nose and chin! Hooray! I wish I could give it more than five stars." —Rebekah Zenn
Get it from Amazon for $5.90.
Promising review: "Stop searching and buy this! I purchased this purple shampoo on a whim after seeing it on a BuzzFeed article. THIS SHAMPOO, let me tell you, has pulled any and every unwanted orange color from my hair. The shampoo is PURPLE, almost black. It reeks to high heaven, but so do most toners and glazes a salon would put on, so it's really not an issue to me. I use it once a week and leave it on for about five minutes while I shave in shower, and it does its job. Within two weeks it pulled all the orange brassiness from my hair and has left me with a wintery icy blonde that I never thought my hair could be. I love it so much and don't know what state of pumpkin I would be without this shampoo." —Lenna K.
Get it from Amazon for $7.82+ (available in three sizes).
Read more about this purple shampoo in our Fanola No Yellow Shampoo deep dive!
Promising review: "My cat likes nothing. He doesn't go into paper bags, ignores boxes, isn't curious about the birds. Mostly he eats and sleeps and allows us to pet him. But he LOVES this! I took someone's tip to stick it on the corner of a cabinet with looped duct tape. Seems to be holding fine, even though Igor rubs himself senseless on this thing. Also the catnip that came with it must be killer stuff. He really goes for it. So Igor gives it a big five stars!" —AmazonCustomer
Get it from Amazon for $3.74.
Promising review: "Love it! A fair price, and it came earlier than expected. The stitching is very well-handled. It’s medium size so you can get away with fitting a few more items than a small vintage purse. I already got compliments from friendly strangers telling me it’s adorable! I love the soft colors and print. Again, it’s awesome for its price!" —Neg27
Get it from Amazon for $8.99 (available in four styles).
Promising review: "This is the best face razor I have ever used. It took my hair off so easily. Extremely good quality. I am a licensed cosmetologist and do makeup on clients, and I feel like it makes my skin look flawless after I put my foundation on. I love these and will continue to purchase. Price is also good for the quality of the product." —Megan Markvicka
"I am a licensed esthetician who performs dermaplanning services weekly on clients using medical grade blades. I got these for myself at home since I’ve always been a fan of Tinkle razors and hate peach fuzz. The amount of dead skin that is removed with these along with the peach fuzz is up there with my medical grade dermaplanning blades. Just be careful because they are sharp. Great for a quick touchup but definitely doesn’t replace a professional treatment." —Carli
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $4.99.
Promising review: "I bought this for my scars but because of the current COVID-19 crisis I have been washing my hands so much that they are painfully dry. Hand cream hasn't helped enough so I decided to use the Bio-Oil on them and even after the first application they felt SO much better! I'm glad I bought the big bottle!" —L. Strand
Get it from Amazon for $8.92 (available in three sizes).
Promising review: "I have to be honest, for a 'cheap' three-pack mascara, I did NOT have high expectations. These, however, exceeded my expectations and went MUCH MUCH farther. I had been buying a certain $25/tube brand (rhymes with truepique) and I like these just as much!! I’m saving a TON of money and like my lashes just as much." —Liz
Get it from Amazon for $4.99.
Promising reviews: "Works extremely well. We haven't done any cleaning on our dishwasher in five years, and there was detergent buildup all over the inside, and a milky film on all our cups. I bought Affresh, ran the dishwasher with two tablets while it was empty, and the difference was astounding. There was still some buildup and I figured it would require another cycle, so I popped another two tablets in, and now it looks and sounds brand new. No more film on the glasses, no more dirty dishes from clogged sprayers, no more odors, or buildup around the door seals." —Martoune
Get a pack of six tablets from Amazon for $5.99.
The sheet masks are made of natural lyocell and cotton cupra, resulting in its silky soft feel.
Meebak is a Korean woman-owned small biz with products that center around the ingredient cica, also known as centella asiatica, or tiger grass, a herbal plant that has natural healing properties and has been used for thousands of years as an herbal remedy to calm and soothe skin.
Promising review: "Love this sheet mask! It's soaked with essence so it deeply hydrates but does not feel sticky or oily at all. My skin feels cool when I apply on my face. It has a sort of soothing effect. And what I love most is that I have sensitive skin but it didn't react at all and I didn't feel any irritation whatsoever!" —Jamie
Get a pack of five from Meebak for $9.99.
Promising review: "WOW. I could almost just leave it at that. We bought an older house with gorgeous tile in the bathroom. The grout though, not so much. I've tried the toilet bowl cleaner trick, good ole scrubbing and a few others but it just never quite came clean. I'm upset I didn't just start with this! The difference is amazing. I haven't finished bc it is a lot of work with the style floor I have but I can't wait! I just did it last night so can't speak to longevity of the product but I am very pleased so far!" —Sarah
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
Promising review: "I usually just pull my hair back when I do anything skincare-related, but this makes skincare more fun. The thing I love most about it is how soft it is. It's not just cute and affordable; it's also super soft. After showers, I wear this to bed, and in the morning I wake up with tamed hair. Otherwise after I brush my hair and go to bed, I wake up with my hair all over the place. The white gives it a fresh look. It will fit on anyone's head, because of the rubber band. To be honest, I keep mine close to my bed at all times. It's just so comfortable to walk around my house with it on even when I'm not doing my skincare. It just keeps my hair out of my face for every task I am doing." —dragonflymemento
Get it from Amazon for $5.80.
This notepad is designed by Susie Ghahremani, a San Diego-based illustrator who handcrafts objects featuring original artwork inspired by animals and nature and runs her business on her own!
It's also sold by Little Otsu, an Oregon-based small shop and an independent publisher and retailer of paper goods. They focus on goods made in the US, Europe, and Japan that use materials like soy-based inks and tree-free papers. So if you get it from there, you're supporting two small businesses!
Get it from Little Otsu for $9.50 or from boygirlparty on Etsy for $8.
Mindmibers is a small biz that sells all kinds of pretty, sheer, floral, and vintage socks.
Get it from Mindmibers on Etsy for $8.13+ (available in five styles).
Reviewers say they blend in with their skin so they can wear them throughout the day!
Promising review: "I’ve been experimenting with these for the last month and a half, and I am in love. They are really thin and blend into my highly freckled face incredibly well...I have gone out in public twice with them on, because when I did my last second mirror check before I got out of the car, I didn’t notice I had them on! While they absolutely help clean out the skin underneath, the biggest thing it does for me is stops me from touching my face. When I'm stressed out, I will absentmindedly touch/run my hands along my face and jaw constantly. Now, when I notice I’m doing that, I run into the bathroom and put these on any spots I have. Since they are thin and stick really well, I am able to leave them alone and stop touching my face." —MelsBells
Get a box of 40 round patches for $8.49 and a box of 8 extra-large patches for $8.50, both from Amazon.
This has no parabens, artificial fragrance, additives, or harmful chemicals. Shake before applying.
Both Sioris and Ohlolly are small businesses so it's a win-win here! Sioris is a clean brand with vegan certified formulas that have organically farmed, in-season ingredients. Their mission is to make skincare simple and effective.
Ohlolly is POC- and woman-owned small business based in California. It's founded by two sisters who are on a mission to curate the finest in Korean skincare and bring authentic K-beauty to the masses. They seek out plant-based products with unique ingredients that are hard to find anywhere else.
Promising review: "I loved this! It’s not thick but just a thin layer. It gave me that glow that I don’t get with other products. Also, a barrier for skin that I need during the winter. Its a great addition to the products that I already use to layer because my skin just drinks it up. Would definitely purchase again. I tend to have hormonal acne on my chin so I use this in that area and a cream after and it doesn’t clog my pores. I would recommend buying some sort of headband if you don’t want the product to get in your hair. Make sure to shake it before applying!" —Nayzeth
Get it from Ohlolly for $8+ (available in two sizes). You can also get the large size from Amazon for $21.99.
Promising review: "I had stubborn stains on my toilet bowl that wouldn't come out with toilet bowl cleaner, the toilet bowl brush, bleach, or anything else I tried. The stains were stuck for months but the pumice was able to remove it instantly. The pumice did not scratch the bowl at all." —Margaret D.
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.