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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. Finding these memory foam slippers at less than $15 feels like stumbling upon a 5-star suite at a motel rate. Promising review: "For the money, you can’t beat 'em! These look amazing on my face, like a $300 pair of sunglasses. I have tried several pairs, and this brand looks and feels comparable to a pair of Ray-Bans and Pradas. I have a smaller face, and to me, this pair fits the best, perfect for my nose and brow line. I couldn’t be happier, just wish there were 6 stars so everyone would know how amazing they are. If you are questioning whether or not they will look as good on you as they do in the photos, yes... Yes, they do." —Christina Get them from Amazon for $19.99 (available in six colors). Promising review: "First, let me say, I LOVE THIS RING!!!! I wear it all the time. I've been wearing it for over a month now, and in the beginning, I tried to take it off when doing dishes, showering, and washing my hands. After about two weeks, I just decided to leave it on, and it has been fine. I never take it off; the ring is true to size. It's not too thin or thick, feels great on, and it is durable. The only con is that the stones can sometimes look cloudy. Other than that, I love it, couldn't be happier, it's great for the price, and I am very pleased." —tracy k revels Get it from Amazon for $17.47+ (available in ring sizes 5–10 and in four colors). Promising review: "This bag is awesome! It’s exactly like the Lululemon ones but so much cheaper. The quality is great, I’ve had it for over a year now, and it still looks like new! The strap is great since it’s adjustable (but I usually wear it as a crossbody), and the color has not faded at all. I highly recommend this if you’re looking for a Lulu alternative or just a cute, versatile bag. I love it and use it all the time. It fits so much stuff!" —KL19 Get it from Amazon for $9.98+ (available in 34 colors). Promising review: "These slippers are amazing! Discovered them on TikTok and went back and forth about ordering them, but wow, they are so comfortable. I have barely taken them off since receiving them. They are so fluffy and stay on my feet surprisingly well when walking around the house. Can’t wait until more colors are in stock to get another pair." —MSumm Get it from Amazon for $14.24+ (available in women's sizes 5–10 and 15 colors/patterns). Promising review: "I wanted to give this product 10 stars but was only limited to 5. :( This stuff is AMAZING!!!! I'm almost 30, and my face has become super oily — like I can fry chicken on it by the end of the day. For months, I've been neglecting to wear any kind of foundation or makeup. After reading the reviews, I decided to give this a try. The glow it gives you is AWESOME!!! It makes my skin so soft. I'm probably going to wear just this and no foundation 50% of the time. After the Texas heat...and the sun...and amounts of sweat...my face was PERFECT...STILL! No oil... No smears... No pores... This is literally sent from heaven!!!! My ONLY dislike is the fact that you can't purchase this in 5-gallon buckets!" —Jessica Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (also available in a redness-correcting formula). Promising review: "The design is awesome for fitting different shapes of makeup stuff. I’m not a heavy makeup wearer but still have a good amount of stuff lol. Everything I need fits in there perfectly. I absolutely love it! 100% recommended!!!!!" —Paul C. Fleck Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in two sizes and 26 colors/patterns). Each kit comes with six shower steamers, including lavender, menthol with eucalyptus, vanilla, watermelon, and grapefruit, and peppermint, with explanations for each scent's intended use. Read more about aromatherapy and stress and tension at Johns Hopkins. Cleverfy is a small business that makes cool beauty and aromatherapy products. Promising review: "I truly enjoyed these shower steamers. They smell divine, and not only that, but they each come with a personalized affirmation, and they describe what each one is intended for. I love the personalized letter from the creator, Helen. I will order again, and I will be telling my family and friends to order this as well. I started feeling much calmer after just smelling them." —Amazon Customer Get a pack of six from Amazon for $9.99 (also available in a larger pack size in various scents). Promising review: "I love these bulbs. They make any room all warm and cozy. Also, a fantastic night-light for the little ones. :) Get you some!" —Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in seven styles). Promising review: "Love these glasses! So cute and the colors are perfect!" —Jaime Get a set of four glasses from Ikea for $24.99. Check out a TikTok of the carafe set in action. And if you want a more fancy lookin' carafe, look no further! Promising review: "I saw this carafe in a BuzzFeed article. This is definitely something I needed that I didn’t know that I needed. I live in a two-story house with the kitchen on the opposite end, which makes me groggily navigate the stairs at night. I usually have a water bottle on my nightstand, but I decided I could upgrade. This carafe is a little smaller than I’d like, but for the price, it’s really perfect and no-frills. It’s simple but functional. I guess you could use this for mouthwash, too, but it’s perfect for bedside water. I love that the cup covers the top when not in use so that the water stays clean. I would not hesitate to purchase this item again." —JadeMermaid Kitsch is an LA-based, self-financed, woman-owned business established in 2010 that specializes in hair accessories. Check out a TikTok of the Kitsch satin pillowcase in action. Promising review: "I'm really liking this pillow. I woke up today with nice wavy hair, not dry, tangled hair. I've been trying to grow out the layer of hair on the top back of my head, and it's been so stubborn! Keeps getting tangled and breaks here and there from bleaching and dye damage, but with this new pillow, I notice it doesn't tangle, which means it can grow right without rubbing and tangling/pulling! So I'm excited to see what happens by the end of summer! Also, the pillow is soft and is so much prettier in person! 😍😍😍💖💖💖" —Amazon Customer 🌷 Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in sizes standard/queen and king, in packs of two, and in 17 colors/patterns). Promising review: "I use it to get ready every morning!! So cute, also very easy to clean. Hasn’t cracked, no matter how rough I am with it. It’s very lightweight and a great gift for yourself or anyone. Definitely worth the price $$!!!" —M. Gonzalez Promising review: "Love it! Needed something to hold my hats but didn’t take up much room. This was a super cute option. Easy to grab a hat and replace it when needed. Will be buying another soon for all my hats! 🤠" —Amber Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in five sizes for up to five hats and five colors). Promising review: "I've been using these SunPrint kits since childhood (so over 30+ years!) I remember buying them at nature stores in the '80s and '90s, and they are as fun today as they were back then. All you have to do is place objects, plants, toys, or anything you want to contact print on the light-sensitive paper right side up, put it in the sun for a few minutes, then rinse the paper with water. The images made will darken as they dry as well, which enhances the blue color. There's no mess, which I love. These kits are also a great introduction to cyanotype printing for artists interested in trying the medium before graduating to mixing chemistry." —K.K. Promising review: "I ordered one based on reviews, and it did not disappoint. I like my coffee HOT and my water COLD, and this lets me know exactly what to expect. It keeps ice for HOURS, as in well over 24 if the lid is on and over 12 even if the lid is off. Best feature. I've managed to drop it TWICE in as many days, and although the top is a little scratched (I had a sleeve from a different bottle that almost comes up to the lid), the thermometer still works. Still leakproof. Couldn't ask for a better thermos." —Kelly H. Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in six colors). P.S. Reviewers note this runs small, especially if you have a bigger bust, so consider sizing up! Promising review: "LOVE. It is super comfortable to wear and is great for supporting my chest when I go on a run. Doesn't collect sweat, very nice and cool material for hotter environments. I have it is so many colors because I love them so much. HIGHLY recommend!" —Cheyenne Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in women's sizes XS–3XL and 38 colors). BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord says, "I love love love this lip balm. I compare it to the $24 version from Summer Fridays, which I've been splurging on — I love that brand because it lasts so long and is so high quality, but this $4 E.l.f. version feels comparable and, more excitingly, comes in smaller versions so I can stock my totes and bathroom with them whether I'm at home or on the go. It's hydrating, lightweight, doesn't get sticky, and adds a perfect ~subtle~ gloss whether I'm using it alone or on top of a lip color. I love the vanilla flavor so much, it's got a similar vibe to the birthday cake flavor that Glossier sometimes carries." Promising review: "I have one in my car, one in my purse, and one at home. These just feel so good on your lips! The flavors are very true to their name. They are pretty small, though, so if you use it often, it won’t last long (which is another reason I have three of them), but for $4 each, it is worth it. I sometimes like using this before putting on the E.l.f. Lip Reviver Oil. Such a great base to an awesome lip oil!" —Jax Get it from Amazon for $5 (available in six flavors). Promising review: "E.l.f. has really stepped up their game lately! I was using Farmacy Makeup Meltaway, and I loved it, but it was very expensive. I decided to try the E.l.f brand because of the price, and it's the exact same thing! For $11, you can't go wrong with this product. I wear waterproof mascara, and this makes removing it super easy! My face feels super clean and hydrated after using this product. The product lasts for a good amount of time, too." —Haley McCaulley Get it from Amazon for $5+ (available in three sizes and two-packs). This is designed to work on all hair types, with reviewers with 2b–4c curls mentioning it worked for them! Promising review: "Like many others, I tried this as a replacement for Olaplex. Honestly, Olaplex never had a great effect on my hair and certainly wasn’t worth the price. This did an unreal job on my hair!! I was skeptical (tried a little bit first because I was petrified it would burn off my hair and I would end up bald!) but lo and behold, it was magic! My hair is so strong, silky, and healthy looking after just one use. Plus, you can’t beat the price! Have already ordered another box. I should also add I have curly/wavy hair that’s been colored to a light brown. Buy it!!" —BB Check out BuzzFeed's full review of the Elizavecca hair treatment for more deets! Promising review: "Expensive isn't always better. I tried this spray before spending the day outdoors in 90-degree heat at Disneyland, and the only place my makeup moved was on the tip of my nose because I have allergies and use a lot of Kleenex. But otherwise, it looked as fresh as it did when I put it on. I’ve used MAC and Urban Decay setting sprays, and they never worked as well as this stuff. I am completely amazed. Definitely give it a try." —Stephanie Get it from Amazon for $9.97+ (available in three sizes and five finishes). Promising review: "This bag is amazing!! It’s the perfect size for all my gym stuff. Clothes, shoes, water bottle, pre-workout, headphones, toiletries, etc., and it can be made smaller or bigger height-wise with these little buttons they have on the side that you can snap down. Very cute. It also has some inside mesh pockets to help separate things better. If you're thinking about it, just buy it! You won’t regret it." —Sarah Brackenrich Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in two sizes and dozens of colors). Peach Slices is part of Peach & Lily, a skincare brand founded by celebrity esthetician Alicia Yoon that specializes in toxin-free, vegan beauty products made with recyclable packaging. The company plants a tree with each order, and a portion of its proceeds has gone to Restore NYC since 2016. Check out a TikTok of the acne spot dots in action. Promising review: "This brand is so affordable and works just the same as the more expensive brands. I go through them so quickly, so this is a plus! I’m generally a picker at my zits, but if I can get to one of these dots in time, I save my face a lot of irritation and pain. I wear them at night and sometimes during the day. It only takes about two to get rid of those pesky whiteheads, sometimes more for a big zit. They really suck everything out." —Savannah Wilson Get a pack of 30 from Amazon for $4.88 (also available in a pack of 60). 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 it dries in under a minute and has survived eating a cupcake, a Starbucks drink, and an entire evening out, no smudging, and it had to be removed with a makeup wipe. Fantastic product!!" —Claire Get a six-piece set from Amazon for $8.49+ (available in various color sets and in three-piece sets). Psst — they also make different versions of their Mini Maker, including a waffle maker and panini press (and a set with all three)! Promising review: "This is the perfect easy breakfast sandwich maker. It cooks the egg perfectly (I used jumbo eggs, and it worked perfectly just like regular eggs). It’s honestly one of my personal favorite appliances. I just had a baby, and having something I can crack an egg into and let it sit to cook without having to flip, and it’s done within five minutes is honestly a lifesaver, and it cleans super easily! 10/10 I love this thing; it's just like my George Foreman!" —Emily Get it from Amazon for $9.89+ (available in six colors). Promising review: "For YEARS, my tongue had been a whiteish-covered organ. It was more white-covered than pink. It looked like it had been born permanently stained with streaks of vanilla ice cream. I secretly envied the wet, pink, glistening tongues of others. Over the years and with countless attempts of desperation, I scrubbed and scrubbed my tongue with the fronts and backs of toothbrushes, all to no avail. Until tonight. As I pulled the gentle scraper down across my tongue, I couldn't believe my eyes. I HAD FINALLY UNCOVERED WHAT MY SOUL HAD CRIED FOR FOR YEARS — A PINKISH-RED TONGUE! [Short version]: BUY THIS SCRAPER. It will take years off your tongue and add them back upon your life." —Stewart Clyde Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (also available in packs of two or 12). Simply fill your dirty mug with water, add a tablet, let it fizz for 15–30 minutes, and then give it a thorough rinsing before drinking from it! Bottle Bright is a small business that has made cleaning bottles extremely easy and waaay more doable. Promising review: "Saw this on BuzzFeed, had to give it a try. Used it on our stainless-steel coffee carafe that I have been trying to get clean for two years. The coffee stains inside just would not come out, no matter how much vinegar, dish detergent, or scrubbing I did. Until today!! Hot water and tablet in, let it sit for three hours, and UNBELIEVABLE. Where has this Bottle Bright been all my life?? I can’t wait to use it on all my travel coffee mugs. Can you please make tablets for all my cleaning needs?! This was about the easiest thing I have ever done. Love it. Highly recommend!" —Someone Get a pack of 36 tablets from Amazon for $14.92 (also available in a pack of 78). Check out our Bottle Bright tablets deep dive for more incredible before and after pics. 👀 Promising review: "Not only is this cute, it really works. My toddlers love strawberries, and this cut them so easily and quickly. Perfect slices." —Elisa Get a set of two from Amazon for $7.99. Reviews for this have been edited for length and/or clarity. 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. Iman Sakrani is a freelancer and former resident writer at BuzzFeed Shopping, where she covers everything from fashion to kitchen products — but beauty and travel are her bread and butter (and shopping vices).
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