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“I want to thank me for believing in me, I want to thank me for doing all this hard work.” —you and Snoop Dogg, two legends
Promising review: "I absolutely love this sunscreen. It’s light, effective, smells like lemons, doesn’t break me out, and can be reapplied multiple times without any pilling (I don’t wear makeup, so this last one might be different for someone who does). I ran out of this for just a couple of days while my new order was arriving and decided to use an SPF from Supergoop. Never again! I looked greasy and felt gross the whole time, plus my skin broke out. Terrible! Thankfully I went straight back to the Biore Watery Essence once it arrived, and life was good again." —Jasmine Rice
Get it from Amazon for $14.97.
If you'd prefer a mineral sunscreen option, Neutrogena UltraSheer SPF 50 is a great and super reliable option!
*IMPORTANT ALERT: if you're for some reason not convinced you need to wear sunscreen EVERY day, check out this post where we asked derms to address popular sunscreen myths!
While you can use it later on, it definitely works best as soon as you realize you've been bitten. There are really only two steps: press down for the suction, and then lift up the handles! The suction should be strong, but it should never hurt to use — you have control over the strength of the suction, so try it out on a non-affected area to see what's comfortable for you! Also, for bee stings, use the handles to scrape off the stinger first before using the suction. Check out their "How It Works" page to make sure you're using it properly and safely.
Promising review (for the above photo): "If you've been considering buying this, just do it! It's been the best thing to have around! We've had plenty of bug bites since I bought it, and almost immediately we feel better after using this, and the itching stops! Tonight my daughter got something on her shoulder: four connected dots that came on suddenly and painfully. Out of pure hope I used this on all four spots and an hour later when we looked, they were basically gone and had not hurt for a while! Easy to use, doesn't hurt, no need to worry about being allergic to it, fast acting, and a convenient size for both large and small bites!" —E. G. Gladden
Get it from Amazon for $9.95.
Promising review: "I have bought this for the third time. Not only is it a great idea, I wear them 24 hours a day seven days a week. I suffer from extreme vertigo and having these on I have no vertigo whatsoever. They say not to wear them all the time, but I say if it works, do it!" —C51
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $6.10.
*As one reviewer stated — especially when the morning sickness is super severe — while these might not 100% stop it, it still definitely helps ease the nausea and restore a bit of normalcy in one's routine.
Promising review: "These are magical. I use them for nausea of all sorts — travel, hangovers, real sicknesses, you name it! I will not go ANYWHERE without them in my pocket or bag. I’ve saved many a drunken/sick/motion sick friend with these little gems. A walk through my apartment will reveal them in every nook and cranny: bathroom, nightstand, kitchen. Now I’m sure they’re geared toward pregnant mommies, but anything that’s good for them is good for you and your irresponsible friends.
So do yourself and your sick/drunken friends a favor and BUY THEM." —Julie W.
Get a bag of 30 individually wrapped drops from Amazon for $10.99.
Check out our full review of these Tummydrops (#5) for more info!
Promising review: "I have tried EVERYTHING, but because I am barefoot all the time, my heels crack (gross!!!)...a lot. Sometimes they split open and it can be incredibly painful. I've tried creams, lotions, oils, you name it. Based on the reviews on Amazon, I thought I would give this foot cream a try, because I had recently had a split appear and it was super painful to walk on. After about three days of applying this cream at bedtime, the pain started to go away because my skin was finally soft enough to heal. It leaves a weird residue on your hands after application, which can be easily washed off, but it made all the difference for my normally cracked and dry heels. I notice I get much better results when I use it daily, so if you skip a few days, you'll notice it doesn't work as well. Consistency is key, but it really does work!" —Faith Mendelson
I need one of these, stat. *shamelessly buys one from my own post*
Promising review: "So in the old days, I rigged up a zipper puller with a paper clip and a string. This was great for the old zippers there the pull had a little hole in it. However, invisible zippers have taken over the fashion world and those pulls are solid. I've found myself getting into all kinds of contortions trying to pull them up so my curiosity was definitely piqued when I saw this little item. Lo and behold, it does exactly what it's supposed to do. This really is a life-changing thing for me. Now I don't have to choose my dresses according to whether or not my spouse is home to help me zip!" —Vicky Embrey
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in two colors).
Promising review: "This is the GREATEST thing ever. I'm able to get every drop out of my very expensive face cream. It works on bottles, jars, etc. I only wish I'd bought this product years ago. Oh, the money I could have saved. Clean it with soap and water after use and store in an upright position (rubber end up) and I think you'll get your money's worth out of it. I've already bought more as gifts." —HMSK
Get it from Amazon for $6.12.
Promising review: "These things literally saved my life at EDC! Going to music festivals and raves where the typical fashion involves little to no pants/shorts is hard for us bigger girls. I used these to create my own leg wraps and it's amazing what just a little fabric can do for the chub rub! They never even slob down a little!" —Justine F.
Get it from Amazon for $14.95+ (available in six sizes and 13 colors).
As someone who even sometimes has trouble sleeping due to arch pain, I need these!! (Especially since foot inserts are very uncomfortable.) According to reviewers, these also help with general foot swelling (you can put on multiple to cover bigger areas), which would be super handy for airplane travel too!
Promising review: "My feet hurt like crazy after many hours of working on them. I read the reviews and decided it was worth a try. They fit perfectly. I wear a woman’s size 7 shoe and have an average size foot. I feel like these have made a big difference. My feet still hurt and ache at the end of the day, but I can work many more hours before they start hurting and when they do start hurting, the pain is less than before I started wearing these. They are worth a try for such a small cost. I have bought shoe inserts for much much more that weren’t as good. Really lifts the arch." —Inga
Get them from Amazon for $13.95 (available in two styles).
Don't be like me, a person who shattered their entire screen just the other day and probably has to shell out $129 for a screen repair. (But in my defense, I've used screen protectors in the past! Just...not at this point in time).
Promising review: "I'm a klutz, so I ordered this screen protector as soon as I bought my iPhone 6S. I've been using it for almost two years since, and my phone is still in pristine condition despite me dropping it a few times a month. Today, after I dropped my phone screen on a floor for probably the 100th time, a very thin crack finally formed on my screen protector! It absorbed the brunt of the impact, just as it was meant to. And get this!! You get TWO screen protectors when you order this. So I just went home and replaced my slightly cracked screen protector with the extra, still-new one. So not only is my phone screen still flawless as ever, but the screen protector on it is as well! I rarely write reviews but my experience with this product was so positive that I would feel bad if I didn't recommend it. It really deserves it." —Brianna
Get a two-pack (better safe than sorry!) from Amazon for $5.99+ in various sizes: iPhone 6/6S, iPhone 7/8, iPhone 7 Plus/8 Plus, iPhone X/XS. Check out Android options here (i.e. Pixel and Galaxy).
Plus you can throw this bad boy right into the washer.
Promising review: "My cat never really enjoyed being brushed; we had one of those ones with flexible metal bristles. He would sit for a very short time and then walk away. Not anymore! My cat is very skittish so the sound of the velcro scared him in the beginning, but he quickly got used to it. He lays still, purrs, allows me to get his under belly a bit, and even allows me to groom his fur 'against the grain,' which he would never do before. Love it!" —Alicia Mead
Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in right or left hand styles).
Promising review: "My long hair was a good 50% drier after five minutes in this towel vs. a hair towel I purchased two years ago. Felt weird to the touch at first. Checked the fiber content, It was because the fiber content was a polymer fabric, not cotton. The material allows it to soak up water away from the hair without the towel feeling wet. I bought three different kinds on Amazon so I could compare, and this was the best of the bunch." —SM
Get it from Amazon for $10.99+ (available in two sizes).
Promising review: "This is super soft and made with amazing quality. It drastically reduced the frizziness in my hair and my hair feels amazing. Definitely buying few more of different colors and replacing all my cotton pillow cases with these." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $8.98 (available in 14 colors).
Each spike can be used for 30-60 days, depending on the season. The reviewer pics above are all of the same plant — the far left photo shows how the plant in its droopy, original state, the middle photo is a slightly perkier plant just10 days, and the right photo shows the happy, lifted, and healthy result after three weeks!
Promising review: "I always kill my plants but I decided to try again. I just bought five houseplants, and three of them were marked down because they were looking pretty puny. Since I tend to kill them anyway, I figured I would give them a try and save some money. I put one of these spikes in each plant and they all looked so much healthier and happier after just a couple days. I also added one spike to the only houseplant that I've had for years without killing (I was beginning to think it was artificial), and the leaves looked healthier almost immediately. I'm very happy with this product, and it was at a great price." —Victoria
Get 48 spikes from Amazon for $6.95.
Promising review: "I can't believe I've waited this long to buy one of these. My eyesight is failing (including my depth perception), so wearing bracelets has been difficult unless they are slip-on. This jewelry helper is easy to use and now I can wear bracelets again." —Cat Mom
Get it from Amazon for $5.99 (available in two colors).
Sure, you could store all of this info digitally or on your phone, but there's something more personal and satisfying about hand-writing your lists. More motivation to actually cook food too, perhaps!
Promising review: "I’ve been starting to get into meal prepping and this planner really helps! I like being able to look up recipes on my phone, then write down whatever ingredients I still need on the grocery list section of this planner. The magnetic part is cool because you can hang it on the fridge, but I love how the grocery list section can be ripped off so you can take it to the store, but the daily meal plans remain on the fridge so you can stay organized. This is a very simple idea, but it’s cute and helps keep me organized and motivated to plan out my meals." —Samantha M.
Get it from Amazon for $9.95.
Plus! There's an adjustable vent that regulates humidity, so your produce stays ~crisp~ (there's an illustrated guide on the vent inside, so you know the optimal position for different types of food). P.S. A carbon filter lasts 90 days, but you can buy a four-pack of refills for $15.28.
Promising review: "Every week we have things like carrots, sugar snap peas, green beans, lettuce, grapes, and blueberries all in our fridge at once, but by the end of the week, things start to get a little ugly. It's hard enough to get my family to eat vegetables without them getting slimey by the end of the week. These new containers have been great! Not a single vegetable gets slimey! All of our fruits and vegetables last much longer in these, and I love that I can actually wash the food using the green insert and it drains instead of leaving a pool. We put the vegetables and grapes in this medium size bin and berries in the smaller size bin. I also love that our fridge ends up looking so tidy and organized while still being able to see everything." —Allison
Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in three sizes).
Over 2,000 reviewers swear by it for good hair days!
Promising review: "This is the most amazing hair serum I have ever used in my life. I skeptically tried a sample pack given to me by this lady at the mall, expecting it to just be yet another hair serum. But wow, was I wrong. It smells awesome, the scent lasts all day (as opposed to only about an hour with other serums), and it makes my hair the softest it's ever felt. I can't stop playing with my hair all day long — that's how soft it is. I put this stuff in right before straightening, and it literally cuts my straightening time in half. Not that my hair takes long to straighten anyway (normally about 10 minutes), but this stuff lets me straighten my hair in five minutes tops. I've tried countless hair serums in the past, and literally nothing compares. I'm completely sold, and I'll be buying this stuff for the rest of my life. Love it." —Holly
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
Promising review: "Honestly this stuff exceeded my hopes. I started using it about four weeks ago and my skin is 100% changed. My scars aren't totally gone but getting significantly better over time. I use the peel once a week, as well as toner and retinol every night! My skin is always glowy and brighter now, and my skin used to be soooooo dry and dull — now it's not! I'm so happy. I barely get breakouts now, only hormonal ones around my time of the month, which you can't really avoid anyways! Never stop selling this, Ulta!" —Skincare
Get it from Ulta for $7.20.
Check out our full review of The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution for more info!
Promising review: "Most people probably think a brush is just a brush. However, if you're like me and have long, often knotty hair, you know not all brushes are created equal. Most brushes induce tears at some point, even with a detangler spray, so it is safe to say I don't look forward to this process after my showers. I ended up with this Wet Brush, and it wins hands down. I don't feel a thing when brushing my hair, when it's wet or dry. I can't even explain how this brush works, but all I know is that it's a miracle. I'm planning to buy two or three more just so I never am without it." —Sara
Get it from Amazon for $7+ (available in 13 colors).
Read more about the Wet Brush in our write-up.
Promising review: "This is absolutely essential for me to have in the winter. My hair is over two feet long and it takes a very long time to blow dry it, so I need this in order to get out the door in a timely fashion every morning. I spritz it liberally on my wet hair and blow dry with my round ceramic brush until it's almost completely dry." —SLW
Get it from Amazon for $3.99.
Reviewers note that they're not great for high-impact workouts, but they should definitely do the trick for yoga and low-to-mid impact workouts!
Promising review: "I have always hated bras, but they are a necessary evil for me...so I usually just stick to sports bras. I have struggled to find ones that not only fit right, but have the amount of hold and comfort I need. These are the best of all worlds! They aren't too tight but give the right amount of support. They fit my cup size perfectly (I ordered the 3XL), and the colors work under all my clothes." —Rachel Anderson
Get a set of three from Amazon for $9.98+ (available in sizes S–3XL and six colors; also available in sets of five).
Read more about this Mirity high-impact sports bra in our write-up.
Promising reviews: "I'm using this pillow in my car as a passenger. I have severe sciatica. It is so painful, especially sitting in a vehicle. Six hours into this trip, my pain is almost nonexistent. So glad I purchased this item. Great price too." —SrMaryElephant
"Got this for my wife who works a desk job. She was having back pain consistently while at work and this cushion has completely erased it. She loves it." —Jeff
Get it from Amazon for $15.99.
My friend was sitting underneath our internal staircase and felt an earring backing drop into her lap. Imagine how many other times that's happened??
Promising review: "These little silicone backs are small, but they tightly hold the earring in place really well. And with 200 pieces in the box, if you drop one (you will), it really doesn’t matter. Now I can safely wear the earrings in my jewelry box that are missing one or both backs. This was an excellent and an inexpensive purchase for me. Highly recommend!" —Carol R. Slicher
Get a 200-pack of clear, silicone backings from Amazon for $2.99 or a 1200-pack of mixed colors/styles for $5.98.
It comes with extra removable parts for bunion stretching and the top of the shoe.
Promising review: "Okay, so I wear a size 12 in women and it's always been painful to buy shoes. Anything in my size is either over $100. I don't know why it took me decades to buy one of these but I'm SO glad I finally did! I've stretched out three pairs of heels I bought several years ago and was never able to wear, two pairs of sneakers, and one pair of booties. I'm so happy I bought this contraption, I'm going to actually have to buy a shoe rack now!" —Cece
Get it from Amazon for $17.96 (available in versions for women's sizes 5.5–10, men's sizes 9–13).
Promising review: "Holy cow! This stuff WORKS! I had been using regular packing tape to patch up my screen door that was riddled with holes and tears, but those mosquitoes were making their way in...and it looked terrible. I picked up a roll of this just to check it out and, man, the repair is practically like I installed a new screen! I did install it on the outside (I think it works better that way), and my door looks MUCH more normal now, and without a single weak spot." —Steven
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in two colors).
Each pack of 36 patches come with 18 10mm and 18 12mm patches!
Promising review: "I have to say, I’ve tried it all. From drugstores to department stores, there hasn’t been one single spot acne treatment I haven’t tried. I gave these a go after reading a BuzzFeed article and I’m so glad I did. There are two sizes of patches that you peel off and apply to a surfaced acne spot, leave on overnight, and by morning the spot is either gone, or not as apparent as before. Definitely something I’ll continue to purchase." —Hannah Burt
Get two 36-packs from Amazon for $7.75.
Promising review: "How much simpler could it be?!? Take out the existing screws holding the switch plate, replace with the magnetic ones. Piece of cake! Love having my keys right by the back door without having to mount anything more on the wall." —AnewMom
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $7.99+ (also available in four- and six-packs).
Promising review: "This is the only thing that works for me. I'm 44 and for the past four years, my skin has been throwing a hissy fit. No matter what I tried, my pores were screaming through my makeup. Makeup sinking into the pores will turn any good foundation into a pool party on your face. Finally a month ago I found No Pore Blem and for me it really works. I have combo-dry skin, weather depending. I do not find it makes my skin oily, but maybe it's not friendly to all skin types, specifically oily. My foundation sets nicely over it (no sinking) and stays on for about eight hours before needing a touchup. And of course my pores are barely visible!! I'm happy." —KPak
Get it from Amazon for $13.90.
I've used it on a white ottoman that I unfortunately spilled red wine over, and it worked! Depending on the surface, you might need to do a few rounds — but a spray is super convenient for my cleaning-noob self!
Promising review: "Lo and behold! I completely cleaned the window sills, the window shades, the baseboards, the walls and the carpeting! You cannot even tell it happened. No stains or color change to the carpet or the walls or the white painted surfaces. Before you try or use anything, buy this. It cannot be beat! I was afraid I might have to hire a professional to clean the carpet and that I might have to completely repaint walls, but no." —Sharon Hamilton
Get it from Amazon for $6.67.
It has heat-resistant handles, so you can take it straight out of the microwave, and each cooker is reusable for up to five years! It apparently also works for pasta too.
Promising review: "This thing may seem like just an ordinary Tupperware, but I assure you it will blow that thin, plastic piece of garbage out of the water. It retains heat amazingly and does not bend nor falter under extreme temperatures. I'm a college student and I have never felt such joy from making ramen in my small dorm microwave. For a 900 watt, I recommend five minutes. Buy this product if you live and breathe air — because it is beautiful." —Theron
Get it from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in red).
Promising review: "I have a number of necklaces with clasps so tiny that I have trouble connecting them, so I was looking for magnets that would be strong enough to support a chain and pendant that were fairly valuable. This turned out to be a winner! I can sleep and shower with it on and never have to worry about it becoming detached. I actually have to tug a bit to get it to unlatch." —EDC
Get it from Amazon for $16.52.
Promising reviews: "This is such a great tool for using up every last bit of product and reducing waste. We used this on a bottle of lotion that we thought was empty but got nearly another 6+ months' use out of it when we put this on; we were shocked. I use this for my shampoo and anything else that I can think of." —Felishia Rae
Get a pack of six from Amazon for $19.99 (includes six dispensing stands for x-large bottlenecks, as well as two large, two medium and two small adapters for smaller bottles).
This diffuser has a 1.8 inch diameter, meaning it'll attach perfectly to ~most~ hairdryers.
Promising review: "This is THE BEST diffuser I have ever used. I have super thick, long, naturally curly hair and not only does this diffuser dry my hair super fast, it honestly gives my hair volume and bounce. And amazingly, when I use this instead of air-drying, my curls are not frizzy!" —Georgia
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
And bonus, you save money over time too — one organic makeup remover pad can apparently be used up to 1000 times!! Pro tip: Some reviewers hand wash the pads with soap and water after *each* use in addition to tossing them in the washer every week or so, which helps with any off-white discoloration.
Promising review: "These are really nice, and a must if you are eco-conscious! I use a cleansing balm to assist in removing my makeup and this balm requires a cloth to fully remove the balm/makeup from your skin. They’re much better than using disposable cotton rounds since they don’t fall apart, and they’re softer than a traditional washcloth. This bamboo fabric is super soft and durable. It feels good on the skin and gently but thoroughly wipes away your makeup and cleansers. I absolutely LOVE that it comes with a garment bag so that you don’t lose them in the washing machine. I choose to wash these in the cold delicate cycle. I totally recommend these!! I think they’re a great value!" —Phillip A. Rzewski
Get a set of 16 from Amazon for $12.97+ (available in all white or blue/white/green; includes a small wash bag).
The reviews used in this post have been edited for length and clarity.