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We hope you love our recommendations! While every product is independently chosen by our editors, BuzzFeed and our publishing partners may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. You can read more about how our affiliate partnerships work in our Editorial Standards & Ethics Guide. Let’s hear it for the ultimate in back massaging technology👏 What do carborundum sponges, a foot peeling spray, and glittery highlighters have in common? They're worthy of applause. Your hands will get tired from clapping, but it will be *worth it*. 👏 Promising review: "Love this mascara! I’ve used the 'best of the best' designer, super hyped, ultra-popular mascara available, and NOTHING compares to this stuff! I don’t even bother using a lash curler anymore! I buy two at a time, so I always have a spare (yes, it’s that good!!). I highly recommend this particular mascara...it goes on effortlessly, it lasts pretty much all day, and the price — I feel like I’m almost stealing it! I’d give it 10 stars if I could!!!" —chulaboola Get it from Amazon for $4.97 (available in brown or black and a pack of two). Promising review: "These blind cleaners are terrific! I've enjoyed cleaning houses and offices professionally for over 20 years and cleaning blinds is not always easy. I debated and debated what to buy, to try to make the process a bit easier. Within five minutes of using this, I was almost doing cartwheels — it really works! Best product I have ever used to clean blinds. My first time using it, I had eight different large blinds to clean, with skinny slats to boot, and this duster brush with refills DID THE JOB BEAUTIFULLY. I have gone from dreading cleaning blinds to actually enjoying the process. I could not be happier." —T.R. The pouches last about three weeks — just keep an eye on them for mold. Eucalyptus Blooms is a North Carolina–based, woman-owned business that specializes in eucalyptus bunches designed to freshen up your home. Promising review: "These smell AMAZING, and they're such a perfect size for the shower. I used to have big bundles of eucalyptus, but they always took up so much space. These are perfectly sized, and the blend of eucalyptus and lavender is HEAVENLY." —Maggie Get a set of three from Eucalyptus Blooms on Etsy for $11.99+ (also available as a set of five). Just throw one or two sheets into your wash, depending on the size of the load. Promising review: "These Color Catcher sheets really protect colors from bleeding. It makes all clothes/laundry brighter and looking like new — not that old washed color after just one wash without these sheets. I give this product 5+ stars. Highly recommend. A few pennies spent additionally on your laundry makes one look like wearing new clothes all the time." —Nikita Get 72 sheets from Amazon for $8.95 (also available in packs of two or three). Most reviewers recommend doing this treatment once per week. Promising review: "Yes!!! Finally a mask that I can feel and see working, and with results that last. I have sensitive dry skin, live in a very dry climate, and even with drinking insane amounts of water and using a humidifier — my skin never feels hydrated. I used ONE of these masks so far four days ago and my skin still feels hydrated and soft. Initially, I thought I’d have to use another one right away to give myself a hydrating boost, but I truly think one a week will be enough." —A. Myers Get a set of four from Amazon for $19 (available in four styles). Promising review: "It is very uncommon for me to write a review but this product is amazing. My family's silverware had not been polished in the 15 years since I married my husband. The only time I ever polished anything before it was messy and smelly and took forever. Therefore I didn't have any interest in polishing something that we weren't using. I decided to try these wipes because the price was reasonable. They are easy to use and do a wonderful job! The silverware looks silver! I used four wipes to polish a service of eight, and it took me about 20 minutes. I highly recommend this product!" —Kehrli Get a jar of 20 wipes from Amazon for $9.98. Promising review: "They were complete eye candy 🍬 They are beautifully smooth and perfect. The Japanese Zebra brand has never disappointed me, and I am truly grateful. 👊❤️🔥" —Junkie4fitness Get a pack of five from Amazon for $7.99. Promising review: "For anyone with long hair, drainage clogging in the shower is a pain. So THANKS to whomever thought of such a simple but clever solution. They stick perfectly and the glue lasts like three weeks. It literally does not let a hair pass and it's just so easy to place and remove. I wish I knew about this product before! A must-buy." —MER Get a 25-pack from Amazon for $11.99 (also available in packs of 50 and 100). Learn more about the Cooky Book in this TikTok. Promising review: "This has been my favorite cookie book since the 1960s. The original was used, overused, and worn out. Each of my children received their very own copy for Christmas. I even added the notes we wrote in each book. They love it!!!" —Janine The brand recommends applying twice a day for best results. Read more about how Q10 can benefit the skin from the National Library of Medicine. Promising review: "I’ve been using this for a few years and love it! I had loose skin after losing weight, and this gel has been a game-changer, with noticeable improvement in my skin’s texture and firmness in just a few weeks. I use this gel on my thighs, stomach, and underarms. I pair it with Nivea’s body lotion for the rest of my body. A little bit goes a long way, so the bottle lasts a while. I switched over to another gel for a month a bit ago, and I noticed my skin returning to uneven firmness and texture. Once I went back to using this product, I noticed improvements within a few weeks again. So, this isn’t a cure, but with continuous use, results are maintained to keep my skin firm, moisturized, and even textured." —Morgan Promising review: "Does exactly as advertised. I purchased this item because of TikTok and was so happy to find it actually worked! Love it and use it all the time. My skin is smooth like butter. 10/10 would highly recommend." —TikTok Finds Promising review: "I am so pleased with these boots. They are light, comfortable, easy to slip on, and good-looking. And the price is right too. I don’t usually write reviews, but I feel I need to say good things about these boots; the company deserves the compliments." —L Lin Get them from Amazon for $32.99+ (available in sizes 5–13 and 14 colors). Promising review: "Not sure why I didn't buy this in the first place!! With this lamp, the smell of the candle is stronger and lingers longer! At the moment, it's on my kitchen counter, and I can smell the candle all the way up in my bedroom!" —stephanie Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in 13 styles). This is a popular choice — it has over 1,100 5-star reviews! Promising review: "I have been an avid user of dry shampoo for over a decade…I have very fine hair that gets oily the day after I wash it, so it has just been a part of my daily routine. After trying this product last fall, I have sworn off all other dry shampoos. I love that it’s not an aerosol container, I love that it isn’t heavily scented, and I love that I use it once and I can go three or four days without washing my hair again. Try this product; you will not regret it." —Erica McGregor Get it from Amazon for $18 (also available in brown or black). Promising review: "I hate tying my shoes. I really do. As a result, I don't really stray from slip-ons, flats, flip-flops etc... These made it so sneakers are part of my world again. I know it seems like a little thing, but these made me so happy." —Amazon Customer Get them from Amazon for $11.99 (available in 37 colors). Many reviewers started by using Restor-A-Finsh to blend out minor scratches before finishing with the Feed-N-Wax. It's as simple as wiping on and off! Promising review: "I got this product a few hours ago from Amazon and now have shiny floors! It gave the really dull hardwood floors of my prewar NYC apartment an impressive shine. Really impressive. A little goes a long way: I used only about two ounces to shine about 500 square feet of clean floors. Before using it on the floors, I tested the polish on an old wooden side table that is scarred and needs sanding. It looked a lot better afterwards." —KindleCustomer2 Get it from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in three sizes). To use this, all you have to do is put a pearl-sized drop of your favorite cleanser at the bottom, fill with water up to the dotted line, and pump it until it creates foam. Promising review: "This thing is the bomb. Does exactly what it advertises — makes a thick whipped cream/foam out of washes, making it economical as well as fun. It can 'soften' harsh washes to make the concoction gentler on skin. It's also great for mixing washes if you have two or more you'd like to combine for different effects. And of course, a little goes a long, long way with this puppy. For the price, it's a steal — if you're into this kind of thing. Definitely give it a try if you're not sure. It's a really cool device." —KnockKnockMe The bangles are adjustable and made of stainless steel. They work with most elastic bands. Promising review: "My orthopedic doctor got on me about having hair elastics on my wrist. He said it is never a good idea to store a rubber band there. He actually suggested this bracelet. I'm so happy he did! The numbness, tingling, and pain in my wrist got significantly better since using the bracelet." —Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $12.89+ (available in four styles). Promising review: "This tool has changed my life!!! There is not a pressure point on my body that is not tender. I no longer have to wait for somebody to massage me to get relief!! I literally use it every day. The pain that I had before was so debilitating. There were days when I couldn't function because I was in so much pain from muscle tightness. I am having tremendous relief now. Words cannot express how grateful I am to the person who designed and came up with this concept. This tool has enabled me to take the first steps in taking back my life! I leave it sitting next to my bed, and the first thing I do when I wake up is hit the pressure points on my shoulders and neck before I even get out of bed!! No more waking up stiff and staying stiff!!!!!!!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart to the inventor of this life-changing tool!!!" —alisa g. Get it from Amazon for $29.95 (available in two colors and multipacks). Promising review: "The Hanni Shave Pillow is truly life changing. I can never go back now. It is so convenient. You can shave dry or wet with it. The stick applicator is so easy to use. It glides right on. It helps me get the closest and smoothest shave ever. It also doesn't need to be rinsed off. You just rub it in, and it doubles as a moisturizer — you don't even need moisturizer after! The stick, ability to use dry, and moisturizing properties all make it perfect for on-the-go travel use as well. Such a time saver and great quality, too. I can't decide if discovering this product was good because I love it so much, or bad because now I can never live without it!" —Amazon Customer Promising review: "This is a great shampoo and conditioner. I have a shichon puppy that needs to be washed every 3-4 weeks. I thought I would need to apply a leave-in conditioner since he is half Shih Tzu, but I do not. The product gets him super clean without drying out his fur. It makes his fur soft and fluffy! The directions say to rinse and repeat, but I found two applications dry out his skin and make his fur look dull. So, I only do one application. I will definitely buy it again and again. The pump nozzle is great to use one-handed. The shampoo leaves him smelling good for at least a week or more." —C M Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two sizes, five scents/styles, and multipacks). Promising review: "I have deck rail flower boxes and they get full sun most of the day. I filled in the drain holes to hold more water and added these to the soil. Both made a huge difference in the quality of life for the plants. They were and still are gorgeous even if I couldn't water every day. I do have to admit I used more per planter than the recommended amount." —Pattijwr Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (also available in multipacks). Promising review: "I’m so mad that I never knew these existed until this week. I’ve been struggling to clean my All-Clad cookware and tired all sorts of methods but still no shine! These arrived yesterday and I immediately went in. I got all my pans and used these along with Bar Keepers Friend... OMG, unbelievable! Not a single stain left. Just the beautiful shiny All Clad as I remember! Buy these now. I know I’ll be reordering." —Joy Just fill your dirty mug with water, add a tablet, let fizz for half an hour, and then rinse! Promising review: "I seriously can't believe how well these little tablets work. I had the most disgusting HydroFlask coffee mug — I tried everything. Bottle brush, different kinds of soap, vinegar, EVERYTHING, and there was still a seemingly impenetrable layer of black sludge inside. It grossed me out so much that I bought ANOTHER HydroFlask to replace it. Now eventually they both got black inside, so I tried these little magic tablets. I let a tablet sit in each of my mugs for an hour or two, and the black sludge rinsed out COMPLETELY, without even scrubbing. They look brand new. What a magical product. No weird smell or taste afterward, either. I liked it so much I used it on another HydroFlask I use primarily to hold my Bloody Mary mix in the fridge. I couldn't put anything else in it because it would always taste like spicy tomato juice. Bottle Bright to the rescue! No residual smell or taste anymore. AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING." —Amazon Customer Check out our closer look at these Bottle Bright tablets for more incredible before and afters. Promising review: "I bought the original 18 years ago and have bought three since (binding falls apart — alas). I have a very large collection of cookbooks, but I go back to the original over and over and over. I have now read the updated version (okay, I've read it three times now). It is every bit as good and adds pieces here and there that update to today. I have cooked a couple of recipes already, and they do not disappoint. The idea of knowing you can plan ahead is a good theme and carried out well. I miss her dessert section but the original is still around so I can go there if I need to. I will continue to cook out of both editions. I would point out three things though — the updated book has pictures, a great bread recipe, AND the pages wipe clean!" —Amazon Customer Promising review: "I love this hamper. It was easy to set up, and it’s spacious and sturdy. I can see it’s going to keep my laundry space well-organized. Removing the hamper to dump loads in the washer was easy. This product exceeds my expectations and does exactly what it’s intended to do! Highly recommend." —Susie Get it from Amazon for $92+ (available in two sizes, two colors, and two compartment sizes). The kit comes with 10 toenail braces and the materials needed to apply it. Promising review: "I couldn’t believe that this kit could solve my ingrown toenail issue; it’s been a lingering issue for 14 years, on and off, more so the last few years. I read the reviews and thought its worth a try for the money. It’s about the same price as a co-pay to the doctor anyway. I couldn’t be happier! This is an amazing kit. I admit it took a few tries to get them to stick, two of the braces have broken, now that it’s fairly flat, almost a normal curve to it, it seems to stay affixed much more reliably. To the naysayer, I tell you that I didn’t believe it either, my toenail on my right foot looked like an inverted taco shell. I could tell after a week it was improving and finally it looks good again. The pain of nail removal, time off work, wearing a goofy shoe for two or three weeks and the frustration of it growing back in the same way again make this curve correct kit worth every penny. If you’re in pain and reading this review then you are right where I was a month ago. Order it, get over the 50 bucks and get your ability to walk and run pain-free back. I paid full price for this kit and I am convinced it’s the best 50 bucks I’ve spent in years. Thanks Curve Correct!" —Frank Menz The high-density sponges are squishy on the inside with an emery layer on the outside. They can be cut into smaller chunks for cleaning nooks and crannies. Promising review: "Nice and thin. You'll find so many more uses for these around the house than just getting stuff off the underside of cookware! I had hard, scaly water deposits on the glass surrounding our powder room faucet (one of those fancy, highfalutin modern-looking things). I've tried everything for four years to get this stuff off. One day I thought, maybe i'll try my sponges. Took it all off super easily!!!! Faucet looks like new. My only rec is to spot-test your item first before using it because it will scratch certain surfaces if you scrub too aggressively (for example, it gets the burned-on, weird stuff off of the bottom of my fave Our Place pan, but I rubbed too hard in one spot and it took the color right off lol)." —Hoarder Get an eight-pack from Amazon for $7.69+ (available in three sponge thicknesses). Remember to spot-check to make sure it agrees with your skin! Promising review: "I bought this after seeing an ad on TikTok. I'm skeptical, but I’m a sucker for this kinda stuff, but it is genuinely amazing. I tested it on all the different areas of my body. It didn’t do a thing to my well-exfoliated palm, but my face, legs, LIPS… baby soft with big balls of dead skin coming off. Like one of those Korean exfoliating gloves, but you don’t have to scrub like you do with those. You just gently rub it in, and your dead skin peels away. I even had a weird callus on my arm that kept regrowing, and it smoothed it down so cleanly. This stuff is truly magic. Just WOW." —Nellie Little Kerning House is a small business that sells cute homewares. Promising review: "The magnet is so cute and it was better quality than I had expected." —Brianna Get it from Little Kerning House on Etsy for $7. This works best for wavy and curly hair. Check out its result on TikTok. Promising reviews: "I have tried many different types of foam and mousse, but this is my holy grail. I plop my hair in a microfiber wrap for about 10 min, scrunch out any excess water, section my hair into two sections, and apply four pumps of this mousse to each section, scrunching each time. Once it’s applied, I squeeze my hair once more with my microfiber and diffuse on low heat until it’s 80% dry, and I’m left with lovely curls. I apply no other products, just my shampoo, conditioner, and this mousse. :)" —Ashes BuzzFeed Shopping is service journalism first: our writers and editors spend all day shopping so you don’t have to, vetting products, fact-checking brand claims, and surfacing what actually helps in real life. We center readers over revenue, recommend products with authenticity (using real experiences, not ad-speak), and reflect our diverse audience, inclusive of a variety of price points, people, and needs. We cut through fake deals, favor useful info over glossy fluff, and recommend both budget and splurge options with context so you can decide what’s right for you — and still have a little fun along the way. Rebecca O'Connell is a BuzzFeed Shopping editor with over 10 years of experience finding and vetting new products. She's personally tested hundreds of products, sifted through tens of thousands of consumer reviews, and met with countless brands to expand her breadth of recommendations. Her work has been featured in prominent publications like Rolling Stone, Mental Floss, Encyclopedia Britannica, and Merriam-Webster. Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.