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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. Viral moisturizers, new cleaning gadgets, innovative organization tools, and more. Sometimes, after a long day, there's nothing quite like cracking a cold one (a Brisk Iced Tea or Dr. Pepper, for me) and ripping into a package you've been waiting days for. Whether your needs lean practical (maybe a new Mr. Clean Magic Eraser shower scrubber? 🧼) or you could use a fun pick-me-up (some star-shaped Jergens lotion bursts? ⭐), this list is sure to have something that'll scratch your need-to-shop itch. The color-adaptive formula is designed so that one of two shades will work on any skin tone. Check out a TikTok of the brightener in action. Promising review: "Took years off my eyes! This product is so reasonably priced. I came across a TikTok promoting this and decided to take a chance since the price was super reasonable. My eyes looked brighter in a good way, and the concealer worked so well that I felt I looked younger. I got compliments from friends asking what I did differently with my makeup. I recommend it." —Monica T. Get it from Amazon for $6 (available in two shades). Promising review: "I love this thing! The handle makes it so much easier to wash the walls in my shower. No more grinding my knuckles against the shower wall as I'm cleaning it. Just a handle and an easy glide. They are thick and sturdy and the normal size of a Magic Eraser. I was hoping they would be thicker, but I'm okay with it. I'm definitely a fan and will buy it again!" —Dawne Get a device and two refills from Amazon for $12.94. PS: Each bottle has enough for 50+ applications. Promising review: "This product delivers exactly as promised and is incredibly easy to use. I suffer from dry skin and often apply various products to soften my feet. With this, I simply spray it on and immediately massage it in with my hands. The dead skin comes off effortlessly. There's no waiting time, and it's gentle on the skin. It leaves my feet feeling exceptionally soft. This has quickly become my new favorite thing." —KimT Check out a TikTok of the Laneige Neo Blurring Powder in action. Promising review: "I loved this setting powder, it blurred my pores and blended my makeup so well that even my husband noticed. Wow! I will be buying more before people find it and sell it all out, hehehe." —Charlotte Laim Promising review: "We love these hangers! Between my girls and me, we have plenty of cardigans and wide-neck tops that struggle to stay on hangers without putting bumps in the shirts. The grips on the clasps are high-quality rubber that won’t damage the clothes, yet they hold them securely in place. And the plastic frame is much more durable than other brands, so hopefully they will last much longer!!! We definitely will be getting more." —Amazon Customer Get them from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in sets of 3, 6, or 10, and in three colors). Promising review: "Wish I had known about this item years ago. It's great, handy, cedar, and very useful for MANY hoodies/ jackets with hoods. Great purchase." —Celeste Rebardo Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in packs of one, two, or four, and in three colors). Promising review: "WOW GUYS!!!! This pore-cleansing oil is AMAZING!!! My cousin told me about how it went viral on TikTok, so I thought I would try it, and it’s been working wonders. I have tried so many face washes and nose strips, but with this, my blackheads and pores are shrinking tremendously. It also smells good and makes my skin very soft. I use it right after I get out of the shower while my pores are still warm and opened up — then I rub circles with two squirts of the oil on my face for about a minute and rinse it off. This is a miracle worker!!! Goodbye blackheads!!" —SK Promising review: "AMAZING! Seriously, amazing. I live in southern NM, and we've had massive dust storms for several weeks now. This cleans like magic. Wet it, squeeze it out, sweep it across the baseboards and other places where a lot of dust has accumulated. Like magic! This tool can make your job very quick." —Cherie M. Mcginn Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in packs of two, four, and eight and in five colors). Promising review: "My philosophy: You need to love your job and love your bed because that's where you spend most of your hours. Anyway, I don't work anymore, but I dang sure love my bed! High-quality mattress, nice linens, and THESE pillows! They are PERFECT!!!! There isn't a single thing that can be improved because they are like sleeping on a cloud that supports you perfectly. 100 out of 10 stars! We stayed at the Aria in Vegas for my bachelorette party and had several rooms. The first morning, we were ALL talking about the pillows! I'm pretty sure these are the same ones!" —Shawna Hathaway Get a set of two from Amazon for $41.97+ (available in Queen and King sizes). After brushing and flossing, you paint your teeth with the pen (each pen contains about 20 uses), wait for 30 minutes, then rinse! Promising reviews: "I have to say, I was skeptical about this product from all the TikTok hype about it, but after trying it out, it really does work. This was super easy, didn’t hurt my teeth at all, and didn’t taste much different than my regular toothpaste, since I got the mint-flavored one. I used it for a few weeks before my brother’s wedding, and it worked like a charm. I noticed visible results in only a couple of days and was able to keep using it until I reached my desired shade of white. 10/10 would recommend for anyone with sensitive teeth and tastes!" —Victoria Bravo "Saw this on BuzzFeed — they were right! It's easy to use and actually works. I was so surprised at how well this pen bleached out some coffee stains on my teeth after just one application. I've tried Crest Whitestrips, and this is better because you can get in between the teeth." —CS Get it from Amazon for $14.48 (available individually or in packs of two or three). Promising review: "Cleaned three items in less than five minutes. Vacuum brush head and two hair brushes that have three girls' long hair. I can’t wait to get the whole vacuum and rug cleaner bristles cleaned. I had to write this review after testing it out. Design is strong, sturdy, and handles great. Highly recommended." —Rob Each mini jar contains 38 lotion bursts and is a great size for stashing in your purse for on-the-go moisture. Just be mindful about keeping it somewhere warm, as the lotion bursts may melt and clump together. Promising review: "OK, but I love these? They smell so good, and they're so convenient. I was worried they'd be like gummy or leave a weird skin or something, but that's not a problem at all! The whole cute little lotion pops rub into the skin. I've found they're the perfect size to get my hands and up to my elbows when I'm hecka scaly, and all the way up to the shoulders when I'm less dry. And there's no residue! No greasy feeling! Just soft and hydrated and awesome. If they come out with more scents besides this and lavender, I'm buying them for sure. And less chance of spilling in a bag and ruining things!!" —AllyBelle Get it from Amazon for $7.47 (available in two scents). You'll also get a large microfiber cloth with the bottle. PS: Therapy Clean is a small business. My former colleague, Brittany Ross, says, "I don't know what kind of fairy dust this plant-based spray is hiding inside, but it made my mucked-up fridge sparkle within a MINUTE! I was skeptical when I first sprayed it onto my fridge because it took a second for the streaks to start fading, but lo and behold, there was *zero* residue left behind after a super brief wipe sesh. Once I saw how downright dazzling my fridge looked, I decided to put it to the ~real~ test — my filthy dishwasher. Again, a minute of buffing with a microfiber towel was enough to make it look like a brand new appliance, and it worked wonders on the greasy stainless steel edges of my oven, too." Promising review: "This is a miracle worker on stainless. I have tried everything to get my stainless to shine like it should, even the home remedies, which do NOT work — sorry, but they don't. This stuff is the best I have tried. I follow a girl on TikTok that recommended it and she has been right 100% on her Amazon recommendations. She nailed it again. You will love this stuff." —Amazonwoman Get it from Amazon for $19.95 (also available in packs). Check out a TikTok of the foaming pink drain cleaner in action. Promising review: "I’ll admit, I was pretty skeptical when I first bought this product. After months of battling with a stubborn sink that just wouldn’t drain, I had tried everything — and I mean everything — short of calling a plumber. I decided to give Yugou a shot as my last-ditch 'Hail Mary,' and I’m so glad I did! Not only was it incredibly easy to use, but it also worked effectively. I couldn’t believe it. The sink is now flowing and draining better than it ever has before, and dare I say... it was even kind of fun to use! Bonus: It has a lovely, fresh scent that leaves the bathroom smelling great. I’ll definitely be buying more of this magic in a bottle once I’ve finished this review, as it’s also perfect for preventative maintenance. Highly recommend!" —Janet Anders Check out a TikTok of the Airy Sunstick Smoothing Bar in action. Promising review: "NO WHITE CAST! I've been looking for a stick sunscreen and this was just exactly what was needed!! I'm a medium-toned Black woman and looking for something without a white cast is always a challenge. I have applied it on my bare skin and there isn't a white cast at all! It's a 'soft matte' finish, for sure, and looks like natural skin. Like you're not wearing anything at all." —Martina Get it from Amazon for $18.99 (also available in a pack of two). Promising review: "Babes, I've waited months for this oil lol. I saw a sneak peek by accident online and started emailing Palmer's in June, asking for a release date. I swear (haha). I'd check their website every morning, hoping it had dropped, and FINALLY I saw it on Amazon. It smells just like their vanilla lotion, only with a little bit more cocoa butter in the base, if that makes sense. The ingredients are great, and the texture is a thick, high-quality experience that leaves your skin feeling incredible. It's hands down my favorite oil from them. I am a dry skin GIRLY, and using this after the shower, I actually forgot to put on lotion before bed... for the first time in my life." —Kandice Use this treatment two or three times a week — one dose for fine to medium textured hair, 2–3 doses for thick to curly textured hair, and add one more dose if you have long hair. Promising review: "Bought this not expecting that it would work. I've been using products in and on my hair for years, both expensive and inexpensive. This is the best I've used, bar none! It smoothes and takes away the tightness of the curls. Will buy it again and again!" —Judith Cohen 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 Promising review: "This gel is a lifesaver for me. It's a lightweight, cool, soothing gel that moistens my nasal passages at night, allowing me to get restful sleep. It was recommended to me by my allergy doctor. I use it every night without fail. Try it and see!" —Jeanie Promising review: "Love how this makes my skin feel. I have been using it for three weeks and can tell a difference in my face. But the real surprise came from the difference I saw on the top of my hands. I usually take the product and mix it on the top of my hand, then apply it to my face. Well, my 60-year-old hands are plumper and look more refreshed. So if it’s doing that to my hand, then it’s great for my face." —Dally Get it from Amazon for $19.90 (available in four other styles). Check out a TikTok of the E.l.f. tubing mascara in action. BuzzFeed writer Emma Lord loves this mascara and says, "I am not a new human to the tubing mascara game, and in fact readily spent $26 on the famous OG blend from Blinc every time it needed replacing. I didn't even love it for the length half as much as the fact that tubing mascara like this genuinely never smudges, but can I just say — regardless of price, the E.l.f. tubing mascara formula blows all the others I've tried out of the water. It gives me way more length and volume than other brands, slides on so much more easily, stays put ALL day, and never, ever smudges. My favorite part, though, is how gently and easily it comes off with soap and water. In the past, other mascara removals have felt rough on my lashes, but this comes off so fast that I'm like ??? was I even wearing mascara a minute ago?? Anyway, I hesitate even writing this review because I want to gatekeep the hell out of this before it sells out, but the world needed to know. I'm a big fan of the brown shade (which is what I'm wearing above!), but it also comes in black and soft black." Get it from Amazon for $8 (available in three shades). Promising review: "Love these! Super trendy and expensive look for the price point. I have a fairly large head and sometimes struggle to find a shape that I like, but these are the perfect shape and size. The lenses themselves are great at actually blocking out the light without distorting or blurring my vision. Very comfortable and lightweight, haven’t gotten any headaches from wearing them." —Taylor Quimby Get a pack of three from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in 16 colors). Promising review: "I've been drooling over the Ninja Creami ice cream maker, but the price just isn't in my budget…but after buying this, I say save your money and get the Dash! So easy to use and makes yummy ice cream at home! I love making frozen yogurt with Greek yogurt and then add-ins. So delicious!!" —Kat Barber Get two mugs and a churner from Amazon for $44.99 (available in two colors). Promising reviews: "Get the shoes, TRUST ME. If even one person reads this review, it's worth it. I broke in the shoes as soon as they got delivered to my doorstep with 2x daily outdoor walks, and five days later, the ultimate test at Disneyland. I ended the day finishing 20,000 steps, got home, and my feet do NOT hurt or ache. The toe box is so roomy! And the super-padded platform is perfect. My friends even loved the shoes and color I got. 10 out of 10 and will definitely recommend!" —PuffyKhan "Like a cloud ☁️ These are the most comfortable shoes I have worn; it feels like a pillow hugging your foot. The same day they were delivered, I ordered another pair in a different color. I’m a healthcare worker, and these are perfect for standing and being on your feet a lot. Walking feels very smooth and low-impact. I never leave reviews on anything, but these are amazing." —Ian Durham Get it from Amazon for $59.49+ (available in women's sizes 6–11 and eight colors). Promising review: "It’s a great alt for the Dior lip oil! Might even say it’s better! It’s definitely a more affordable option if you’re on a budget! It has great pigment, and it’s not too sticky, not too smooth, just right! 10/10 recommend!" —Olive Get it from Amazon for $3.99+ (available in four shades and in two-packs). Promising review: "I LOVE THIS!! We always vacation in the summertime, and every time I walk in sandals, my feet always blister. Just got back from a six-day cruise and no blisters! Side note: this works better for your inner thighs than the body one by this brand." —Amazon Customer Promising review: "Absolutely love this lamp! It fits perfectly in any corner of my home and provides the best amount of light to the area, especially at night. I don’t use the app to control it often, but when I do, it works great and is easy to use. I’ve had it for almost a year now, and it works amazingly. I’ve had zero issues with it at all." —Austyn Farr Get it from Amazon for $69.99+ (available in four colors). Garden Guru is a small business that sells lawn and garden tools. Here's what BuzzFeed Shopping's Home and Garden Editor Sally Elshorafa says: "After moving to the East Coast, I quickly learned that the stone pathways around my home are basically a spa retreat for moss and weeds. The cracks collect moisture, trap organic debris, and offer *just* enough shelter to help unwanted greenery flourish, especially with all the shade and rain we get. I didn't want my outdoor space to turn into a jungle, so I grabbed this tool and got to work. It's weirdly satisfying — kind of like flossing, but for your stone paths. The bent tip slides right into the cracks and pulls weeds out from the root, which helps keep them from coming back anytime soon. I've used it on my pathways, driveway, and anywhere else something tries to sprout where it shouldn't. The handle is comfortable, and it doesn't take much effort to use. It's quickly becoming one of my favorites. If you've got hardscaping, you need this in your toolkit." Promising review: "I love this thing! I was having a difficult time hand weeding, and couldn't get the roots up most of the time, so the weeds have come back quickly. With this, I can dig down deep and pull up from the root! It is more difficult to use on my driveway, where the asphalt has cracked in different directions, but it's still helpful when pulling them up. I cannot recommend this enough!" —Heather Adney (It goes without saying that you don't need to lay your edges if you don't want to, but this is a handy option if you do.) Promising review: "Love this. It doesn’t leave a white cast after it dries and keeps my flyaways tamed. I like the longer wand. No clumps when you take it out of the tube. Easy to apply to your hair. Good value, especially for the brand. I like the rounded slim tube instead of the hard plastic that I’ve gotten before. Functions as it should without the mess." —Myan Espino Turbo Mops is a small business that specializes in eco-friendly cleaning products. Promising review: "If you have a Swiffer Wet Jet and are tired of having to buy those mop pads, I would 10000x recommend these. All you do is stick it to the bottom of your mop like you would a mop pad and mop like normal. It stays on great and even picks up crumbs better than the store-bought mop pads. Once you’re done, you just throw it in the wash, and it’s good as new. I’m not sure if you’re supposed to dry them, but I do, and they come out just fine! I love these!!" —Kate Get a two-pack from Amazon for $9.95 (available in multipacks). Psst — if you don't already have one, you can get a standard Swiffer on Amazon for $18.99! This comes with the repeller, one 12-hour fuel cartridge, and three 4-hour repellent mats. You can get refills here. Promising review: "New Orleans is apparently in the top 10 of cities with biting bugs/insects; however, you wouldn't notice if you bought this Thermacell. Give it a good 15 minutes to start up, then hang out outside and give it a try. In the past month (summertime), I've seen one mosquito, and it quickly flew away. That's it. It claims a 15-foot area of protection, but I think that might be a bit optimistic. I set it between my family on our back porch, and we're protected, but if any of us veers much beyond about 10 feet, the bugs will find you. It's still a testament to Thermacell's effectiveness. It works." —X8842 Get it from Amazon for $20.93+ (available in four colors). Promising review: "This stuff is AMAZING. You would never believe it, but it works wonders. One of the worst parts of summer for me is razor burn and chafing/irritation, particularly at the beach when the hair follicles on my legs dry up from the saltwater. This stuff prevents ALL of that. No bumps, no pain, nothing. The best part? It doesn't matter when you put it on. Before you shave, after you shave, even when you're not shaving, going to the beach, getting back from the beach, etc. It just always works." —Claire Get it from Amazon for $19.97+ (available in three sizes). Promising review: "Exactly what I was looking for. I have a wide double stroller for my kids and I need both hands on the stroller. Trying to hold the leash in my hand while holding the handle just made things more complicated. This leash is hands-free and great for self-correcting when my dog pulls, as it has a bungee. It also has an extra d-ring to attach my doggie poop bags. I can even shorten or extend the length of the leash for the type of control I need. Great product and the price wasn't bad at all either." —Tommy Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in two sizes and 34 colors). PS: This product comes from a small biz! Promising review: "I LOVE THIS THING. I don’t know why I didn’t order one sooner. It did an amazing job getting out the extra undercoat and mats from my Great Pyrenees, especially when combined with a conditioning spray. Well worth the money, especially if you have a double-coated breed." —Megan Sabljakovic Get it from Amazon for $12.03+ (available in two styles and six colors). Promising review: "This is the third one I’ve bought... I love them!! The medium fits a large Starbucks or Dutch Bros drink just fine. They keep drinks cold and keep the sweat off of everything. Very cute colors. I keep one in my car and one at home, and I use it for lots of different drinks." —brittney thomas Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and in a set of three and in dozens of colors/designs). Promising review: "I got these because I needed a way to cut open a packet that a medication I take comes in. I've now just decided to take them all out of said packaging and put the pills in a small container. Go figure. BUT I still use these all the time. They're small but mighty. They cut through cardboard like a dream. And of course they're super cute! Who doesn't want cute stuff? I do. They're great for on-the-go because they're small and you can attach them to a keychain. I love them." —realhorrorshow 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. Chelsea Stuart is a seasoned Shopping Editor with more than 10 years of experience covering travel (her favorite), home decor, fashion, and pet products under her belt. Reviews in this post have been edited for length and/or clarity.
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