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1. A mascara to give you lashes so dramatic, no one will believe you when you tell them you bought it for less than $5 on Amazon. No need to spend hours wrestling with falsies to get the long lashes of your dreams. Reviewers also rave that this lasts all day. Thank goodness! You have better things to do than re-apply throughout the day.
Promising review: "Great coverage on the first swipe! I have been searching for a good mascara for months and have had no luck. I saw this was on sale and had good reviews so figured I’d give it a try. I was really really surprised. Most mascaras are goopy the first time you try them and end up getting all over. I didn’t have an issue with this one which was a pleasant surprise. The brush is fiber and not silicon another pulse for me, first swipe I was shocked, it covered well and made my lashes look thicker and longer, I waited a few seconds and applied one more coat and that was it! No need to keep going back over them, I haven’t tried to remove it yet but I’m very happy with it and I think my search for the perfect mascara might be over!" —Amber Borah
And check out BuzzFeed Shopping editor Kayla Boyd's full Essence Lash Princess Mascara review for more info!
Get it from Amazon for $4.99 (also available in a pack of three).
2. A pair of wireless Bluetooth earbuds that are waterproof, come with multiple silicone earbuds so you can find your perfect size, and happen to be just as good as more expensive headphones on the market at a fraction of the cost (*cough AirPods cough*).
A single charge provides over 10 hours of usage, and the rechargeable case can have them fully juiced up in under two hours.
Promising review: "These are by far the best earbuds I’ve ever used. No exaggeration. My husband had these in his Amazon cart a couple of months ago but never checked out. Well, it’s about to be Christmas soon, so I chose to get these on the sly for him. When they came in I wanted to make sure everything was working correctly before wrapping them up for Christmas. The sound quality is absolutely perfect, the noice cancellation is AMAZING! They were on low and the sound was crystal clear. I asked my 6-year-old son to talk so I could see how well they canceled out noise and I couldn’t hear him, so I told him to shout and I still couldn’t hear him at all. My husband will absolutely love these!! Also, now I need to get myself a pair as well! Definitely happy with my purchase!" —Ashley Haley
Get them from Amazon for $18.99 (available in five colors).
3. An annotating bookmark featuring color-coded tabs in Taylor Swift-themed categories to enhance your reading experience.
Koi the Great is a small biz based in New Jersey that sells hand-draw bookmarks, stickers, and more!
Promising review: "Absolutely perfect. Definitely one of my favorite purchases on Etsy so far!! I love Taylor Swift and books, and I am new to annotating so this should help get me started!!! The seller is the sweetest and is so creative for coming up with this cute idea!" —Mary Grace Failla
Get it from Koi the Great on Etsy for $7.
4. A silicone tray so genius you'll wonder how you lasted so long without this in your kitchen. (Reviewers swear by for freezing individual servings of soup!) Come home and spend time making dinner or quickly heat up a cube and enjoy a comforting bowl of goodness? Option two, please.
Souper Cubes is a small biz that sells bake-and-freeze kitchen products.
Promising review: "LOVE LOVE LOVE. My freezer is so much more organized now. Gone are the days of having to defrost an entire bag of chicken broth for one cup for a recipe. I now have perfectly portioned 1/2-cup and 1-cup blocks ready to go. They fit easily in freezer bags, take up less space, and make me incredibly happy. There was a lot of attention to detail put into the design and I particularly appreciate the wire inside the rim that holds everything steady — no more worrying about spilling all the liquid on the way to the freezer. Just a fantastic product all around. I purchased this and a cheaper version from another manufacturer at the same time but returned the other product. This one is definitely worth the added cost." —Kate
Get it from Amazon for $19.95 (available in three colors).
5. A lovely macrame plant hanger sure to be a real eye-catcher wherever you choose to display it in your home. Everyone who visits will wanna know where they can get one for themselves.
Promising review: "I bought this product as a gift and I am so happy with the quality. The plant hanger is well made and looks sturdy. It holds even smaller pots securely. I will be buying more for myself and for other gifts. Can't say enough good things about this product!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $8.99 (available in four colors, as well as a set of two).
6. A lightweight snail essence (no snails are harmed in the making of this product, promise) that'll deliver seriously good hydration, and can help brighten your skin and reduce/prevent acne.
Promising review: "Skincare game changer. I started using this two years ago and this product has transformed my skin completely! I have dull, dry skin and this helps hydrate and makes my complexion look healthy and hydrated. I use this under my moisturizer day and night." —Nhi Luu
Get it from Amazon for $13.63.
7. Mike's Hot Honey, a delicious spicy/sweet condiment bound to quickly become your new favorite thing in your pantry. It's delicious on spicy foods, savory foods, sweet foods, heck, you may even be tempted to hold it over your mouth and just eat it directly from the bottle. You do you.
Promising review: "I was a skeptic, but now I AM a believer. This mixed up honey is absolutely fabulous. I ordered three bottles more after my initial order. Why? Because it is really good on everything. And I mean EVERYTHING. Soft pretzels, toast, biscuits, waffles, cereal, yogurt, ice cream, and definitely pizza. Gives everything in your kitchen a small kick of sweet heat flavor without burning your mouth. I have told many of my friends about this magical elixir and they all agree — this is the BEST specialty honey any of us have ever had. Don’t hesitate to buy it. It is absolutely wonderful stuff. I most HIGHLY recommended!" —Jeff R. Clow
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
8. A set of checkered makeup pouches because keeping your cosmetics and brushes/sponges all over your bathroom counter isn't super sanitary nor does it look very nice. By keeping your makeup products in a pouch, you can easily pack them in your bag when you're going on a trip or just headed out for the day knowing you might want some touch-ups later.
Promising review: "Bought these so I wouldn't have to sift through my tote bag anymore. These make things easier, efficient, and I don't have to deal with the anxiety over whether or not I've misplaced or lost anything. I don't use them for cosmetics, but still helpful nonetheless." —Kristen
Get a set of two from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in 16 pack options).
9. Burn After Writing, a journal filled with prompts and thought-provoking questions to help you spend more time self-reflecting and less time overthinking. When finished, you can hide it, throw it away, or better...burn it.
Promising review: "I first saw this book on TikTok and decided to look more into it. I purchased four total because I know some people holding onto things that are difficult to let go of. It’s a great way to look at things from a different perspective and truly hold yourself accountable to different things in your life. I love what it stands for and I look forward to when I burn mine after I’m done. Self love, self care, and meditation for a better state of mind tomorrow is always the goal. I definitely recommend it to those susceptible to change and the willingness to try things different. You’re so much more than what’s been done to you and someone’s inability to see your worth does not decrease your value. Choose you for a change." —Brent Helm
Get it from Amazon for $7.32.
10. A reviewer-loved knit beanie for keeping your head warm and toasty. Plus, it comes in tons of cute colors!
11. A jar of Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cinnadust seasoning that would be absolutely DIVINE sprinkled over a hot beverage, ice cream, apple slices, or even just some buttered toast (best ever cinnamon sugar toast incoming).
12. A winged eyeliner stamp so you can cut down time during your makeup routine trying to nail the perfect cat-eye. Just stamp it on and go, go, gooooo!
Lovoir Beauty is a small biz based in New Zealand that sells this genius winged eyeliner stamp known as The Flick Stick.
Promising review: "Got this before a trip I took a few days ago. I have never been able to do wing eyeliner properly so I was excited to try this. It's very pigmented and goes on beautifully! I've tried other liquid eyeliners before and they were so watery and not close to a dark black I wanted at all but this product was great. I did my makeup and put this eyeliner on at 9 a.m., traveled two hours, walked around a city for about three hours and it was warm so I was sweating, and then went to an NBA game. After all that time (about 16 hours!), the eyeliner was just as perfect as I had put it on! I love this product and can't wait to use it more often!" —Elizabeth
Get a set of two from Amazon for $14.98 (available in three sizes).
13. A set of shower door towel hooks because imagine how nice it's gonna be the next time you get out of the shower and your towel is RIGHT there within easy reach. It's the little things!
Promising review: "A very sturdy shower hook! I’ve had these on my wishlist a while and I’m glad I got them. The rubber sticks well to the shower glass and they’re very heavy duty!" —April Bennett
Get a set of two from Amazon for $9.47+ (available in three colors).
14. An adorable loose-leaf tea infuser that'll have you brewing up a mug of your favorite herbal blend in the cutest way possible.
Promising review: "I'll start by saying that this is so stinking cute! I love it and I mostly bought it for that reason. No shame in admitting that. However, that being said, it works well too! It does not feel cheap and seems to have been made pretty well. It was a great purchase in my book." —Jesica
Get it from Amazon for $16.95.
15. An oversized pullover you're seriously gonna wanna buy in every color and then ignore every other top in your closet. Who needs real clothes when you can just wear sweatshirts 24/7?!
Prime members: You can try before you buy!
Promising review: "I, a 16-year-old girl, got a medium to have an oversized fit. For the people who came here from TikTok: IT'S AWESOME. The material is so soft, and it’s a great price to put together that mini pleated skirt and collar outfit. I ordered the navy blue to see how it would fit first, and I’ll 100% be ordering other colors." —abby
Get it from Amazon for $14+ (available in men's sizes S–5XL and 30 colors).
16. Crayola Globbles — a super squishy and fun fidget toy adults and kids alike will enjoy playing with! You can toss these babies at the wall and watch them stick (but then easily take it off, no damage or residue left behind) and they're VERY easy to clean!
Promising review: "My 15-year-old asked for these after seeing them on TikTok. I got them as a stocking stuffer thinking they’d be tossed aside. Unbelievably he and his 17-year-old brother have spent time laying on the floor, tossing them up to the ceiling, and waiting for them to fall so they can catch them. I never expected them to get this much use. Bonus is they’re off their phones and in the family room with us." —Amazon Customer
Get a set of six from Amazon for $10.69.
18. A mini belt bag that'll become your new go-to accessory the second it arrives on your doorstep. It's a great solution for holding your belongings without having to lug around a big bag. Not to mention, it comes in tons of great colors and it's trendy!
19. The Book of Unusual Knowledge if you're someone who loves learning tons of random facts, telling your loved ones about all the cool tidbits stored in your brain, or excitedly parking yourself in front of the TV every night to watch Jeopardy!
Promising review: "My best friend is always telling me new facts about the most random things so when I saw this, I knew it had to be added to his bookshelf. And let me tell you the list of random facts keeps on coming. Yeah, yeah, I know...the internet...but sometimes it’s nice to disconnect from technology and read a real book. Couldn’t be happier with this purchase." —Gregory
Get it from Amazon for $13.48.
20. A 1-pound (yes, you read that right) bag of cereal marshmallows — the easiest buying decision you will ever make — promise. Just do it.
Promising review: "Buying these charms was one of the best decisions of my life. The bag is twice the size of my head. The marshmallows are aesthetically pleasing and delicious. It's everything I ever wanted in a snack." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
21. A lip sleeping mask trio for giving yourself the gift of lips that are so smooth, you might not even believe they actually belong to you.
Promising review: "This is the most moisturizing lip treatment in the market. When my lips started getting dry due to the cold season I was thinking of buying the Laneige lip mask, but it’s soooo expensive. This is a fraction of the cost and feels just the same. Very good product." —Riya
Get it from Amazon for $9.90 (available in six combos).
22. A wine aerator you simply pop into the bottle of your favorite vino. It'll help make your next glass taste better just by simply pouring it.
Promising review: "Fantastic product! Makes red wine more enjoyable, as the 'smoky' flavors tend to taste soapy to me (I can't be the only one here...). This was gorgeously packaged and came in two pieces to 'assemble,' if you can even call it that. The wine stopper is leak-free and the top keeps it from dripping red wine down the bottle onto your easily-stainable white countertops. Wonderful product that I'll easily be gifting to friends." —Melissa
Get it from Amazon for $17.99.
23. A lovely set of flower hair claw clips for the prettiest and cutest way to keep your locks away from your face.
24. A satin pillowcase bound to make you wonder how you made it this long without this as part of your bed setup. This cooling silk case provides benefits for your hair (like reducing dryness and tangles) and skin (such as keeping your lashes and brows intact).
25. A carbonated bubble clay mask that's gonna be REALLY FUN for you to use because it'll make your face all foamy and bubbly. You'll almost be sad you have to rinse it off after.
Promising review: "Wow! I purchased this on a whim after seeing one of my favorite YouTubers try it out. I didn't expect a lot from it. I tried it out and was shocked!!! The mask was simple (and fun) to use. I wasn't sure I felt a lot happening while it was on, but it was pretty cool how the bubbles started to grow off of my face. Upon inspection after using this mask I was completely amazed. My face felt cleaner than it has in a very long time AND my pores looked amazing! I don't remember a time when I felt like my pores looked great before using this mask. I would highly recommend this mask to anyone. It's also so much cheaper than the GlamGlow ones I have been using (and didn't see near these results from)." —Phil Textor
Get it from Amazon for $9.88.
26. A set of matte liquid lipsticks boasting some seriously impressive pigmentation and even more impressive wear. This stuff will last all day without fading. You can thank me later.
Promising review: "What can I say, I saw a TikTok about this lipstick and for $10 had to try it! The reviews are right, for some reason this lipstick is better than even $20 name brand ones bought from Ulta. Not only does it smell great, but dries in under a minute and survived eating a cupcake, a Starbucks drink, and an entire evening out, no smudging and had to be removed with a makeup wipe. Fantastic product!!" —Claire
Get a six-piece set from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three color combos).
27. A delicious popcorn seasoning salt to help you make your very own movie theater-style snack right from the comfort of home. Buttery, salty goodness paired with your favorite movie? Perfect way to spend a Saturday night.
Promising review: "I am a person who will make myself sick eating buckets of popcorn. This has by far been my favorite 'TikTok made me buy' item. My at-home popcorn is now my favorite thing to make and I don't need to go the theater for popcorn. Very much worth the purchase and this will last me such a long time." —S Martinez
Get it from Amazon for $9.60.
28. A pair of moon-shaped jewelry trays you can use for necklaces, bracelets, rings, and more. Really, these are perfect for any little trinkets you have lying around that could use a tidy little spot.
29. A collagen hair protein treatment that'll help repair damage from things like heat, sun, and dye, just to name a few, because we want you to be able to do all the cool, experimental things with your hair.
Read our Elizavecca CER-100 collagen coating treatment review for more deets!
Promising review: "I saw this on TikTok, and in between other compared products that were four times the price, I decided to bite the bullet and buy this — let me tell you, best decision ever! I shampooed my hair, then heavily massaged this in, from ends to scalp. The carton says 5-20 minutes...But I ended up leaving it in for two days! And after washing it out, my hair was so shiny, bouncy and CURLY! My curl recovery journey has been long, but this has helped restore so much vibrance and shape to my hair. My mom has been stealing it from my bathroom every couple of days, after having similar results on her hair. Going to need to buy a few more to ward her off." —Chisso
Get a bottle from Amazon for $7.70.
30. An incredible cookbook for the Trader Joe's-obsessed. It's filled with a bunch of great recipes with ingredients you can of course find on your next TJ's run. It doesn't get better than this.
Promising review: "For Trader Joe's lovers everywhere, this is a fantastic cookbook! It is filled with hints and tips, shopping guidelines, nicely organized recipe categories, and beautiful mouthwatering pictures. I love how the recipes are noted if they are gluten-free or vegetarian, etc. I ❤ Trader Joe's and I ❤ this cookbook!" —Love My Bookish Life
Get it from Amazon for $11.01/Kindle or $11.59/paperback.
Reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.