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1. Overnight hair rollers because doing your hair in the morning can be time-consuming and frustrating. Pop these in your hair and tuck yourself in, and just like that, you'll wake up to perfect curls.
Promising review: "Hands-down these are the best curlers I’ve ever used! Right after I write this review I’m throwing away my curling rods! These cloth rollers are incredibly comfortable to sleep in and the results are beautiful and lasts all day! I have a lot of hair and one pack of 30 works great for me! I try to use almost every single one to get more curls going. After I place them in I put my satin cap on to keep my curls in place overnight." —Raven
Get it from Amazon for $10.99+ (available in 20, 30, and 40 count and in various colors).
2. A microwave omelet maker so you can whip up breakfast without a pan in just minutes. This useful device can go from the microwave to the dishwasher, so you can just get on with your day (even if you had a bit of a late start).
Promising review: "This brings omelets to my weekday breakfast. I've been trying to eat a low-carb diet, and the idea of eggs for breakfast appeals to me. But, I am *so* NOT a morning person; and getting up early to stir a low-n-slow scramble just does not work for me. I've tried microwaving eggs in custard cups but they always turned out either soupy and underdone or firm but dry and rubbery. But this makes them Just Right, every time, in two minutes flat. That's less time than it takes me to brew my coffee. Two or three eggs, some herbs, a few chopped veggies, and perhaps a sprinkle of cheese makes for a quick, easy, and tasty breakfast." —Vanilla Chameleon
Get it from Amazon for $17.95.
3. Or, an easy breakfast sandwich maker to help you make a quick and delicious breakfast — no long lines necessary! Skip the drive-thru and the morning rush and you'll even save some dough.
It'll cook eggs, veggies, meats, and toast up English muffins, biscuits, and even small bagels. It comes with a recipe book and it's dishwasher safe!
Promising review: "The best small appliance I have ever bought! My husband buys the microwaveable egg sandwiches that are frozen and they are pretty expensive, especially when you buy enough for the month. He just grabs one and goes to work. So not only did this little gadget work as well as it said, it will save us money in the long run. The food is better since it's fresher, and I just couldn't believe it took five minutes. The sandwich was done and without all that messy frying and smelling up the house. Now, this is so easy. I want to buy one for my kids, the one at college and the newlywed. Also, the one here on Amazon was cheaper than the one I saw at the store and I had it in two days." —Mistie Morgan
Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in two versions).
4. And, a nonstick sectioned skillet so you can make multiple things at once with way less cleaning up to do later. You can make eggs in one section while you perfectly brown home fries and sausages in the other sections. I mean... where has this pan been all my life?!
This features five compartments, only requires one burner, and is stain-resistant, PFOA-free, and oven and dishwasher safe.
Promising review: "I am so in love with this pan. I can cook several things at once for breakfast even if I use it to cook my fajitas and the other compartments for what I like with the fajitas. I put mine in the dishwasher and was a little scared but it cleaned it without any scratches or rust." —Shawnie Fennell
Get it from Amazon for $49.35.
5. A beloved cruelty-free lengthening mascara for that falsie look without having spend time trying to glue lashes on. I mean, just look at the before and after photos. And it has over 233,000 5-star ratings!! Plus, it's under $5!
BuzzFeed editor Kayla Boyd swears by this mascara and said:
"As someone who isn't a big fan of false lashes (the glue irritates my eyes and I'm terrible at applying them) this budget-friendly holy grail does the trick for both lengthening and volumizing my lashes. It uses a conic shape fiber brush to help the mascara apply evenly without getting too clumpy. Plus, it's cruelty-free!"
Peep more deets in her full Essence Lash Princess mascara review.
Promising review: "I saw a recommendation on TikTok and thought for $5, why not?! I love this mascara! I have used other high end brands of mascara and this honestly gave me more volume and length! I recommended it to two other family members and they love it too!" —Hannah
Get it from Amazon for $4.99 (also available in a three-pack).
6. And a smudge-proof eyeliner stamp if you just don't have the energy or time to attempt to get the perfect cat eye. This stamp makes it super easy to get the winged eyeliner look, fast. It has two sides — one with a stamp and the other with a liquid eyeliner pen.
You can choose the thickness of your wing and this tool comes with two stamp pens — one for each eye.
Promising review: "Best eyeliner ever! This item was a 'TikTok made me buy it' LOL but overall, I am truly happy with this purchase. Thank you! Your product is truly amazing!" —Samantha Lopez
Get a set of two from Amazon for $14.98 (available in three sizes and a combo pack).
7. A microwave pasta cooker so you can whip up a quick meal to pack for lunch. There's no need to boil water or babysit a pot — just add water and pasta and then microwave for 12 mins.
Promising review: "This is an excellent, easy way to make pasta, taking just 12 minutes in the microwave for a serving. It's true that 12 minutes seems longer on microwave time than it does when you're busy making the pasta the traditional way, but in reality, the time is cut in at least half when you take into account waiting for the water to boil. It's important to follow the instructions though and not use the lid in the microwave. Doing so won't hurt the product; it's simply that the container and lid will be just a bit too hot to handle when draining the pasta after you remove it. I found this out the hard way when I dropped my serving while trying to drain :). The cold lid, however, lets you pick up the container and it drains extremely well, pour into a bowl and it's perfect-cooked pasta every time. The measuring holes also keep me from eating too much, or wasting it. A serving is perfect, and lets me know exactly how much I'm eating." —Paul W.
Get it from Amazon for $17.99.
8. A gratitude journal because it has prompts that'll only take one minute to complete so you can practice mindful journaling without it holding up your whole morning. You'll be ~grateful~ for this super easy journal that'll allow you to quickly get on with your day.
9. A pair of no-drip cleansing cuffs that'll make it easier (and less messy) to quickly wash your face in the morning without splashing water everywhere and without getting your arms wet. So, go ahead and wash your face like those famous Neutrogena commercials.
LA Beautyologist is a Black- and woman-owned small business from esthetician Nai Roberts-Smith. She also owns her own studio — The Golden Rx Skin Studio — in LA where she offers skincare and body treatments.
Get a pair from LA Beautyologist for $25 (originally $27; available in four colors).
10. And a set of super absorbent hybrid scrunchie towels to speed through your morning hair routine. These will help your hair dry faster without heat damage from drying tools.
Kitsch is an LA-based woman-owned small business established in 2010 that specializes in hair accessories.
Promising review: "I ordered this because I was sick of keeping a towel on my head for so long while my hair dried, and if I didn't have a towel, my shirt was soaking wet from my hair after a shower. For reference, I had very long, thick hair and it takes a while to air-dry — and I'm so happy I found this scrunchie! It's a lot bigger in person than it looks in the image, which is great because it covers more of your hair to help dry it. No more heavy towels on my head or tight towel wraps." —Meghan
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $10.96+ (available in five colors/designs).
11. Or, Batiste Dry Shampoo if you want to skip washing your hair in the morning. This will quickly remove excess oil from your roots so you can sleep in instead of waking up early to wash and dry your hair. Plus, this will also make your hair look more voluminous.
Promising review: "This literally changed my life. I was one of those people who used to complain about needing to wash my hair DAILY. I have thin, light blonde hair. I looked greasy and unkempt after one day, not even taking into consideration working out or sweating. But now?! A whole new world. Now, my hair can look smooth and straight, because I don't need to wash, dry, then straighten every morning (what a time-suck!). Now, I just straighten and dry shampoo. I've used the extra time in mornings to improve my makeup routine, take my dog on longer walks, etc. AND I look more put-together at work. Get this stuff. Conserve water. Never look back." —Eemn83
Get it from Amazon for $9.98 (also available in multipacks).
12. An exercise workstation bike so you won't have to wake up early to go to the gym. And, if you WFH, this will allow you to exercise while you're working so you can hit the snooze button and get a few extra minutes of sleep.
Promising review: "As a health provider, I was beginning to really struggle with work/life balance. I am a new provider and I only had time to exercise in the morning, but then that time was taken up by catching up with my medical charts. One night while feeling especially disheartened I thought about exercise desks but thought they would be cost-prohibitive. I was ecstatic when I found FlexiDesk. The product was very reasonably priced. It is easy to move and isn’t overly bulky. The desk is easily adjustable for a perfect fit. Now I can work and exercise at the same time. This is the best self purchase I have made for myself. Wonderful product. So pleased." —Jocelyn G.
Get it from Amazon for $499.99+ (available in two colors).
13. An adjustable chunky sailor knot headband that'll make styling your hair wayyy easier when you just don't have the time for anything other than a quick bun or ponytail. You can add this to tie your outfit together in a snap.
Mia Marie's is a Colorado-based, woman-owned Etsy shop established in 2016 that specializes in hand-sewn headbands for kids and adults.
Promising review: "I'm very happy with this headband. It's very soft and light. I like that it keeps my hair back without squeezing my head or breaking it. The knot looks super cute, too! Totally worth the money!" —elena18101996
Get it from Mia Marie's on Etsy for $10+ (available in five sizes plus a customizable size and various colors).
14. A bottle of Aquaphor body spray lotion because who has time to apply lotion all over their body when they're in a rush? Not only will this speed up the process, but it'll also help you get to those hard-to-reach areas like your back.
The nongreasy formula is made with a blend of butane, petrolatum, mineral oil, ceresin, lanolin alcohol, panthenol, glycerin, bisabolol.
Promising review: "I would give 10 stars to this if I could. As I've gotten older, every winter, my back will itch constantly. This year has been particularly bad. My mom received a sample of this and gave it to me. I didn't hold out a lot of hope that it would provide any kind of lasting relief, but I tried it. From the first spray, the itching subsided quickly, and I only use it every other day now. As soon as I step out of the shower and dry off, I step back in and give my back a quick, light spray, and that's all it takes. How easy is that? I use so little that the shower floor doesn't get slick or coated. And a little amount is all it takes! It does leave a light coating on your skin, but it is so thin, that it won't stain your clothing. I am now itch-free 99% of the time, and I hope they never stop making this product!" —Anonymous
Get it from Amazon for $21.42.
15. A handheld garment steamer to get wrinkles out of your clothes quickly — no need to whip out an iron or ironing board. Just add some water and move the steamer up and down while your item is still on a hanger. Plus, reviewers say it heats up in less than a minute!
Promising review: "I LOVE this thing!! I bought it as an alternative to an iron (who has time to take out a big ironing board and heat up an iron in the morning??), and it was perfect. I have used this steamer on all kinds of clothes: sweaters, dresses, blazers, light blouses of all colors; it works very well on everything. Super easy to use and very easy to travel with as well." —AJ
Check out a BuzzFeed editor's review of this steamer to find out more.
Get it from Amazon for $24.97.
16. A bottle of SoCozy Curl Spray Leave-In Conditioner so you can prevent your hair from getting frizzy while you sleep — just spray this before bedtime to help restore curls and detangle your strands. No need to wake up to bedhead and a tedious hair routine. Reviewers say it makes mornings easier (for kids and adults).
This is designed to work on all hair types, with reviewers with 2a–4c curls swearing by it!
Promising review: "Amazing!! I had NO idea that my frizzy-haired little girl had beautiful curls. I went down an Instagram rabbit hole and saw a similar girl show how her frizz was curls. I ordered this!! My mind has been blown!! This has changed our lives. It smells so good! It is easy to use and air dry. Before my daughter woke up with terrible bedhead that looked like this! Now it is gorgeous soft curls. We will definitely buy again and tell everyone about this product!!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in two sizes).
17. Or a curl refresher spray made with aloe vera, to rehydrate your hair without having to wash it — just spritz and go!
The Fro Experts is a Georgia-based, Black woman-owned natural haircare brand that creates products that are formulated for type 3 and 4 hair textures.
BTW: this is meant to be used in place of water as a refresher, but per the brand, can be used right after conditioning as the “liquid” portion of the LOC method in your wash 'n go or as a detangler.
Promising review: "OMG and AMEN ... seriously, I have TRUE 4c hair and I have never in my 36 years experienced a true 100% natural/organic hair product, and for this to be my first time I'm beyond impressed. So pleased with my 2-year-old daughter's hair as well :-) Product does EVERYTHING its described to do :-)." —Rosanna Quinones
Get it from The Fro Experts on Etsy for $22.
18. OR a dual hair dryer and brush because you'll be able to style and dry your hair at the same time — reviewers say it cuts their routine in half! Plus, it'll make your hair look shiny and more voluminous.
Reviewers say it works on all hair textures from 2a–4c hair.
Promising review: "Oh. My. Gosh. Let me start off by saying I HATE doing my hair. It's long, straight, and really fine so I just let it air dry and call it a day but that leaves it flat, frizzy and a little wavy in the back. Well I got this puppy in the mail today so immediately jumped in the shower so I could use my new drying brush and this thing is literally magic! It dried it so silky smooth and gave me so much volume. I used it on the low setting first then high and was blown away. I will forever be drying my hair this way. I feel like a hair model LOL. So basically ... just buy the thing. You won't regret it!" —Chloe512
Get it from Amazon for $47.99.
19. Vegan and cruelty free makeup that can be used on your eyes, lips, and cheeks so your makeup routine will be less complicated and you can save some precious time in the morning. Plus, this is also great if you put your makeup on while on-the-go, since you'll only need one item instead of a bunch of beauty products.
Broomstick Apothecary is a small biz based in Washington D.C. that sells natural beauty products.
Promising review: "AMAZING. Love this, so great for travel and everyday. It makes putting on makeup a breeze, looks wonderful on — can get rid of all the powder makeup that takes up so room. I'm a redhead, the tangerine looks the best on me, then the pink, then the copper, but all wonderful. Plus there is no bad stuff in it." —Clarissa Jacobson
Get it from Broomstick Apothecary on Etsy for $14+ (available in sets of two, three, six, and 10 shades).
20. A Squatty Potty because it can help to align your colon so you can ~go~ faster and get on with your day. All you have to do is place it at the base of your toilet and put your feet on it when you need to use the bathroom.
Psst — a lot of reviewers with chronic constipation and other gastrointestinal issues that get them ~backed up~ swear by this!
Promising review: "This thing provided relief INSTANTLY! I have to take pain meds for severe back problems, which means I get blocked easily...even if I am on a liquid diet. The dreaded 24-hour prep process for colonoscopies takes 48 hours and twice the prep for me and there may still be stuff left over because my body hates pooping these days. It normally takes an hour or more before I just have to give up and use a suppository or enema. I take massive amounts of chewable gummy fiber, eat enough vegetables for my entire family, and drink water as if I were an ocean creature...at least 8–10 glasses a day (usually more...much more). If I drink coffee, I have to pee but that's about it. And I pee a lot with all that water. This stool is the FIRST thing that made this process easier. It arrived in its own box. I thought...it must be special. I unwrapped its plastic and placed it in its new glorious position. Then I decided, 'What the heck, let's give it a go!' AND I DID! No struggling. No squirming. No straining. No squeezing. No grimacing. No difficulty. Just GO! THANK YOU, GOD!" —NoneYa
Get it from Amazon for $20.33+ (available in two sizes and a two-pack).
21. A windshield cover to protect your car from ice and snow so you don't have to get up early to clear your windshield. It's hard enough to wake up when it's freezing out — this allows you to snooze just a little longer.
Promising review: "I love this product. I live in Minnesota, and this is great not only for snow but for protecting against frost, which we get six months a year, it seems. I wish I had it years ago. One thing on this product that I don't see on some others out there is that it covers your wipers extremely well, which is great!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $19.87.
22. An automatic pet feeder if you can barely get breakfast on the table for yourself in the morning, let alone remember to feed your fur baby. You can check feeding your cat or dog off of your list because this will release the right amount of food at the time you schedule it for. Plus, it's also great for your days off when you just want to sleep in — no more whining or pawing at the door (if only there was one for kids).
Promising review: "This cat feeder is amazing! We bought it for when we go on vacation in September but wanted to try it out before we leave. It was very easy to setup, and we have two feeding times a day. It has operated with batteries just fine. It saved our mornings from our two cats crying outside our door for food early in the morning! Have not had any issues with it for over a month. I would highly recommend this product for your vacation or your sanity!" —Amanda Roper
Get it from Amazon for $69.99.
23. The beautiful Beast Blender you've probably seen all over your feed — with this, you'll be able to make an ice cold drink without having to drive all the way to a smoothie bar, saving you time and money. Not only is this so aesthetically pleasing, but reviewers say it's also wayyy quieter than other blenders. Just blend some ice with your coffee or make a fruit smoothie for a refreshing morning boost in the comfort of your home, so you can avoid the long lines at the drive-thru.
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