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Don’t be like these reviewers — buy now and keep the regret at bay.

I'm a Shopping Editor who uses my passion for hitting "add to cart" (and my 8+ years in media) to curate the best products on the web — I'm particularly passionate about finding the best beauty products, which probably stems from my days of working at Lush Cosmetics, where I learned about effective skincare ingredients while getting covered in bath bomb dust every day.

Sometimes a product enters your life and makes you question, "Where have you been all my life?!" It's normal to regret not purchasing that product sooner — but now you can be glad it's finally in your life! If you're looking to keep that "not-buying-remorse" at bay, keep scrolling to see some reusable paper towels, a super easy eyeliner stamp, and even a wood cleaner that reviewers say they wish they had added to their cart sooner.

It can fit detergent spouts that are 1.7 inches in diameter.

Promising review: "I love these. I wish I knew about them sooner! I was always keeping towels under my laundry soap for when the soap would drip. But now I don’t need to. Must buy." —Amanda A.

Promising review: "I never have any time in the mornings to do my makeup but I enjoy having winged eyeliner. I also have the shakiest hands known to man and don't have very good eyesight so putting eyeliner on used to be such a pain. But now it's so incredibly simple. This product literally changed my whole morning routine. Instead of getting frustrated and having to start my makeup over again and again, I just stamp and go. I can't believe I didn't get this product sooner when it's literally one of the best purchases I've ever made. Highly highly recommend to anyone who wants beautiful eyeliner quickly and easily. " —K

Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (available in two sizes).

Promising review: "I'm very pleased with this. I use it mainly for at-home hair styling. I often like to leave my styling wand on for last-minute touch ups before leaving early in the morning but, in haste, I often get on the freeway and worry that I forgot to unplug it. No more worries with this attached to the plug. I wish I'd gotten it sooner." —JDubya

Promising review: "This Feed-N-Wax is magically wonderful for wood furniture and even my wood front door. It gave my 20-year-old pine finish bed room furniture a nice sheen, pulled out the grain, and even covered up minor scratches along the bottom edges where the dog had gotten it over the years when rolling around on the floor. I used it on a 100-year-old china cabinet and it worked beautifully. On our wood front door that takes a beating in the the south Florida weather, it brought it back to life. I wish I found this stuff sooner." —Deborah Basso

Promising review: "I’ve been putting blonde in my hair since I was a teenager and have always used purple shampoos to tone the brassy color. NOTHING has ever worked better than this shampoo. Absolutely amazing. It took the yellow tint out of my hair completely. I wet my hair and worked the shampoo in and let it sit for about five minutes before rinsing and used my regular conditioner. Beautiful!! Wish I would have found this product sooner." —Angela V.

BTW — These are a great swap for the Scrub Daddy Damp Duster, which is pretty much *always* sold out.

My colleague Maitland Quitmeyer can vouch for these: "I bought a pack of these recently, and so far love dusting with them! All the dust sticks right on, so you don't end up breathing in all the dust you just tried removing. It's great for baseboards, too!"

Promising review: "I rarely review products, but this little sponge literally changed my life! It picks up EVERYthing in one swipe! Hard water marks on your bathroom mirror, no problem! Hair clippings on your sink and counter, one swipe and they are gone! Dusty blinds? Swoosh, swoosh, swipe! And ala-presto ka-bam, like magic, they are perfect and dust-free! I just need one of these for my floors! I love, love, love how the sponge picks up everything, and with a little running water, all the dust, hair, muck, and guck just rinsed away! This will not disappoint! Thank you!" —DayDreamer

"I have seen these on every clean-tok page and I finally caved. I honestly wish I had sooner because these are AMAZING. I don't know how they do it, but these things grab up every last bit of dust and dirt off those hard to reach/annoying places. They are also so easy to clean and maintain, so they are built to last you for a while." —Christine O'Gara

Get a four-pack from Amazon for $9.99 (available in six color combos and in packs of two or eight).

Each dispenser has a 17.5-ounce capacity and can keep contents fresh for up to 45 days!

Check out a TikTok of the cereal dispenser in action. 

Promising review: "I love this thing!!! My kids were constantly leaving cereal open or spilling it when they pour. This has been great. My 2-year-old loves that she can be independent and get her own cereal now. Bonus it looks pretty too! Wished I would have purchased sooner. I also like that it has two containers so we can have two different kinds of cereal open but not stale." —Ashlee P

Promising review: "I love these!!! NO MORE SPILLING MY BEVERAGE ALL OVER THE PLACE!!! My only negative, I wish I found these sooner." —K9 Labs n’ Mals

Promising review: "This clip is amazing. No more towels falling on the floor. It was becoming a routine thing since my cat thinks it's fun to pull the kitchen towels off the oven. Not now, bad kitty! Great product...wish I had bought one sooner!" —Joanna

Get a three-pack from Amazon for $11.79.

Promising review: "I have thrown away so many of my favorite tops over the years because I could not get all the fuzzies off them. I tried this thing on one of my favorite shirts this morning and OMG it really works! It is easy to put the batteries in. I was able to operate it without even having to look at the instructions. I wish I bought this sooner. Off I go to mourn the loss of all my old favorite tops that this little gadget could have fixed!" —HD

Promising reviews: "I bought these to replace paper towels, and I don't regret it. These are great for use in the kitchen. I will purchase more." —Shannon I

"Wish I'd known about these sooner! I tried a few others, none better than a washcloth, which is obviously subpar for cleaning kitchen counters, etc. Then I saw rave reviews for this waffled item. They’re great; fully absorbent, rinse well quickly, and hold up to a number of washings and no shrinkage. I’ve only had them less than a month but am a full convert. We haven’t used a paper towel since." —Californiamom

MioEco is a small business that provides practical and stylish products made of sustainably produced organic materials for a lower environmental impact.

Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $22.69+ (also available in packs of 20 or 24).

Promising reviews: "Why didn’t I get this sooner? Need more in my life." —Joan Rodriguez

"I got this for my minimalist husband who hates getting 'things' for gifts, almost as much as he hates clutter. He was practically giddy after we installed several of these on various kitchen appliances. It’s not just storage — but moving the appliance around from its storage location to the countertop is a nicer experience. He was seriously swinging around a food processor with one hand saying 'this is so much neater!' To each their own I suppose. For us normies, it does exactly what it’s supposed to. Easy to stick on, I like that it holds the plug neatly as well. I would love if it came in white, but the gray is a nice neutral." —Elizabeth L. 

Tidywrap is a small business founded in 2022 to create adhesive cord organizers. These are made to be used on kitchen appliances and may harm paint or wallpaper if placed on walls. 

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $10.95 (also available in a four-pack). 

Promising reviews: "Neck pain gone and able to sleep through the night the first night…and now with consistency…yes neighbors and friends…pillows make a difference…I went solely on reviews and only wish I did this for myself sooner!" —Carrie M.

"I’ve been on the hunt to buy a down pillow like the ones I slept on at the top-rated Loews Hotel in Philly. This is that pillow! I’ve bought pillows online many times but nothing compared. This is the first pillow I’ve ever bought that didn’t hurt my neck or make me regret spending the money. I will absolutely be ordering another set! Absolutely the comfiest pillow, you won’t regret it. I never write reviews but just had to because I know the search for pillows is difficult when you can’t feel them. I promise you won’t regret it!" —Amazon Customer

Get a set of two from Amazon for $41.97+ (available in three sizes).

Promising review: "So I have really curly hair and about a year ago I switched from head and shoulders to DevaCurl products but I noticed I started developing dandruff. I tried the home remedies but couldn’t stick with them because I didn’t feel like making the recipes. So I just said forget it and went on with my dandruff life for about a year. Until someone recently pointed out my dandruff and I was SUPER embarrassed. Ten minutes after, I went on Amazon determined to finally get rid of this annoyance and I found this shampoo with really high reviews so I decided why not. After about 2–3 uses, my dandruff was literally gone!! Definitely wish I would’ve bought this sooner." —Oneyda

Get it from Amazon for $15.88 (also available in a two-pack).

Promising review: "This does what it says. I've gone to the dryer so many times to find my sheets and blankets in a balled-up type blob. I have to unwrap everything and start the dryer again since it is all damp still...and usually had to repeat this another time to finally have the items dried. Wasting so much electricity for a number of drying cycles. The first time I used this product, it alleviated this issue. Everything was dry and not balled up. Fantastic product! I wish I would have found it sooner in my life. I think this will be stocking stuffers for my siblings this year." —Dan Smith

Wad-Free is a small biz that was launched during the pandemic. Cyndi, the founder, learned CAD (computer-aided design) to create the pads. 

Get a set of two from Amazon for $19.99 (also available as a set of four).

Promising review: "I don't know why I didn't get this sooner!! I was going to give up on cleaning our stainless steel cups and bottles until I found this. It works! I've tried everything and this is by far the easiest way to clean. All my cups look brand new!!!!" —teacherlover

It comes with a 10-ounce bottle of cooktop cleaner, a cleaning pad, and a scraper.

Apply a quarter-sized amount directly to a cool cooktop, rub with the included cleaning pad, then buff the surface and wipe it clean. You can use the included scraper tool to remove burnt-on food stains!

Promising review: "I had tried four different cleaners before discovering this one and I wish I would have found it sooner! All of that caked-on liquid that runs out of the pans and burns into the stove top while you’re cooking?? This removes all of it. It doesn’t scratch your glass top stove top and it leaves it looking brand new. I won’t ever buy another cleaner — this is it for me!" —Christine

Get it from Amazon for $16.98 (also available in two other styles).

BTW, Each bottle lasts for 12 weeks' worth of treatments.

Promising reviews: "I was skeptical at first, but this product exceeded my expectations! I've used it once a week for the last couple of months, and my shower has remained impeccably clean without any need for scrubbing. My bathroom counter had a weird black residue that regular cleaners and scrubbing couldn't remove. After the first application, most of the residue came off with light scrubbing, and after the second application, all of it was gone. I wish I'd discovered this spray sooner!" —Claire W.

"I debated getting this and read so many reviews. I bit the bullet and bought it. No regrets! Absolutely love it. Let it sit for hours, and it wiped away with so much ease. I didn’t have to scrub anything. 10/10." —Stephanie Mueller

Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in two scents, two sizes, and as a two-pack).

This is a mildly abrasive cleaning paste, so use with care and go slowly when testing on new surfaces. Simply apply it to the surface with a damp sponge or cloth, give it a few scrubs, and then rinse away with hot water.

Promising reviews: "I am speechless. I had burned on crud on the glass door inside of my oven. I literally took the product and put it on with a sponge, let it sit for 30 seconds, wiped it off with a hot watered paper towel, and it wiped clean! I regret not taking before and after pictures. I have tried everything under the sun and regret not trying this sooner. I was skeptical because I saw it on TikTok. BUY IT!!!!!! Can’t wait to try it on the shower! [Best] stuff I’ve ever used!" —Courtney

"This is one of those 'changed my life' products that you come across every once in a while. I have tried so many different things to clean my clear glass shower door and just end up wasting time, money, and effort. The reviews and price of this product sold me on it. I love the smell (very subtle) and I used it with a basic sponge on my shower door. It did take a little effort but not bad and yielded amazing results. I then got excited about the other possibilities and have used it on the inside of my oven door with similar results. It’s great. You won’t be disappointed." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $5.97 (also available as a two-pack).

Promising review: "I’m not sure how long this product has been around, but I wish that I would have stumbled upon it sooner! It easily gets of rid peach fuzz, stray hairs, and the fine, little, blonde eyebrow hairs on my brow bone that are difficult to see. It shaves the hairs down very close to the skin, and it appears to make the hair grow back more slowly — maybe? This little miracle trimmer/razor also provides pretty spectacular exfoliation in the process! I have tried many methods of facial hair removal, and each method had at least two to three negative things about it. Eventually, my hair removal goal is to either buy a personal laser hair removal unit, or have it done professionally, but until then, this little guy is a blessing!" —Vacationland Girl

Get a pack of three from Amazon for $5.94.

Promising review: "I wish I would have bought this so much sooner! I feel like every cook needs this in their kitchen. This is so helpful, especially when trying to break up other meats than beef — nothing breaks down the same way beef does and tends to stay in big chunks. This handles everything like a dream! Excellent purchase! Very well made — not flimsy at all. Super high quality!" —TAV

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in seven colors and as a two-pack).

I've struggled with combination skin for years (super oil T-zone, but the rest of my face is dry as a Wheat Thin), and this has become my holy grail cleanser within the past few years. I love that the gel-like consistency feels soft and moisturizing, but it still suds up enough to feel like it's breaking down my excess oil. I'd tried countless gentle cleansers before finding this, and you guessed it — I wish I had found this sooner!!!

Promising review: "I have combination sensitive skin, often the cleansers for oily skin are too much and the others are too moisturizing. This does strike a great balance and gets all the oil out but doesn't strip it too much. Wish I found it sooner!" —Vanessa

Get it from Amazon for $17.97 (also available in two other sizes).

Promising review: "For years I had heard of the pumice as the best thing to clean but never believed it until decided to finally give it a try. I regret not getting them sooner. Left my toilet so white and spots I hadn’t been able to remove from shower are now gone. Will always have to have on hand." —Margarita

Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (also available in a two-pack).

Promising review: "This product is easy on the eyes, no irritation and WOW!! what volume. Oh how I wished I would have discovered this sooner." —Tamara Adkisson

Get it from Amazon for $4.97 (available in four colors).

Insert your preferred blade and lock it into place, add your veggie, close the lid, and chop your heart out!

Check out a TikTok of the veggie chopper in action. 

Promising review: "This is one of my absolute favorite kitchen tools! This is right up there with my stand mixer. I save hours a week using this for dinner prep. I HATE cutting up veggies for dinner and this makes it fast and fun! I can’t believe I didn’t buy one years ago. This is worth every penny. Easy to use and I can just throw it in my dishwasher for clean up. I’m obsessed. I will be buying these as gifts. This is an absolute must-have for everyone." —Reviewer

Get it from Amazon for $25.49+ (available in five colors and five sizes).

Promising review: "I'm upset with myself that I did not find this product sooner. I run a professional cleaning business and have been using the name brand for some time. With the name brand, I had to pick and choose where I used it because they do not last for more than one super dirty bathtub, or one part of a wall, or one part of the fridge. With this product, I was able to clean AN ENTIRE HOUSE WITH ONE SPONGE. And this house was DIRTY. This has seriously saved me so much money, time, and headaches." —Fifi

Get a 20-pack from Amazon for $14.95 (also available as a 100-pack).

Promising review: "This stuff works great on my skin. It’s gentle yet cleans so good. It removes sebum so well! The little black seaweed has a little distinctive smell but nothing noticeable. I wish I’ve known it sooner. Definitely magic stuff!!!" —Kristye

Promising review: "I admit that when I first saw this product I laughed. Then I found myself wondering if this was the answer to the grout in my bathroom that I cannot seem to get clean. As much as I would love to redo the bathroom that just isn't going to happen right now. This seemingly silly product is actually quite amazing and I wish I had found it sooner! While my grout and tiles are still far from perfect, I don't think I have seen it this clean looking as long as we have lived here. The best part is that this takes so little effort! Yes, holding a drill can be heavy and awkward. Yes, it is going to splatter the cleaning product around (duh) but it is still so worth it for those deep cleaning projects." —Michelle B

Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in soft, medium, stiff, and ultra stiff bristles).

Promising review: "I saw this a couple of times on TikTok and decided, for the price, it was definitely worth a try. Oh my gosh, do I wish I tried it sooner! I’m in my late thirties, so I have a few lines and some texture. This has helped moisturize and even out my skin so much, and my face feels heavenly! My skin is pretty sensitive and I absolutely cannot stand when something smells bad, I haven’t had any problems with this product at all." —Mandy B.

Promising review: "Fantastic product! One tablet and my dishwasher had no smells whatsoever. I usually use vinegar, but this is even better. Wish I had discovered this sooner." —SL Sandlin

Get a pack of six tablets from Amazon for $7.99.

Promising review: "I could kick myself for not trying this sooner! It is my new favorite lotion... After one night of using this, I woke up to smooth, soft moisturized skin that wasn’t itchy at all. This lotion goes on and absorbs beautifully. It’s not too thin or thick, and the scent is sensational... It’s not greasy or slick and does not have a residue that pills or transfers." —TickTokAlice

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