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Gifts that keep on giving...because they’re actually super useful!

As a BuzzFeed Shopping editor, my goal is to find all the products actually worth buying.

Ever buy something cute or cool and then immediately go, "Why the heck did I buy this? What am I even going to do with it?" That won't happen with these things, because they're fun AND useful. For example: toothbrush holders shaped like duck feet, a butter hair claw, and a multipurpose cleaner that smells like Anthropologie. 

Promising review: "This is the cutest hand cream on the planet. 🥹💖 It looks like a Tamagotchi!!! Non-greasy, fast-absorbing, long-lasting scent, AND it comes with a customizable sticker pack. You can clip it onto things like a keychain. I decorated it and hid it in my daughter’s backpack as a little surprise — she was OBSESSED." —n a r e e ˘◡˘♡

Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in five scents). 

For extra stability, try these waterproof, damage-free sticky dots. 

Get it from Amazon for $10.98+ (available in two styles). 

Promising review: "I get more compliments on this clip than any other accessory I own… It is so cute and quirky! Not to mention, very well made. My hair is a little past my shoulders, and it holds it all in place perfectly!" —Darcie

Promising review: "This is the BEST suncreen; I love how easy it is to apply and how it doesn't leave residue or make you look greasy." —Noxysbooksight

Read more about how an Epsom salt soak or bath can help with stress and muscle relaxation at Cleveland Clinic.

Promising review: "A great magnesium soak, very affordable, and amazing, incredible scent! It is so uplifting and vibrant — it should not be a special edition but a regular product offering! Bravo!" —Amazon Customer

Promising review: "I bought these for my Ray-Ban sunglasses, and they work perfectly! ❤️" —BMosqueda

Get a pack of 15 from Amazon for $6.99 (available in six colors). 

Check out a TikTok of the marshmallow lip treatment in action. 

Promising review: "My new must-have! My number one go-to for healing lips was Carmex. This beat it. I love the consistency (very creamy/smooth), it’s not heavily flavored or goopy, and it obviously smells amazing. It isn’t overbearing and also doesn’t keep coating your mouth like the Eos stick balms (still great, but more wax)." —Breanah Shirazi 

Get ti from Amazon for $4.99 (also available in strawberry acai). 

Promising review: "These are the best children’s bandages. I love the color-changing design — it makes these fun and less daunting for a child to wear. I actually have to hide these so my child does not put these on for fun/fashion statement, haha. Very comfortable and flexible material that stays on quite well/but not too much so that it is hard to take off." —Mama N 

Promising review: "This stuff smells SO good! Like a sweet, sugary citrus, but not overpowering so, just a light fresh scent. The smell lasts forever. I used a kitchen towel to wipe my counters down and then hung the towel up and the next day I could still smell it when I walked into the kitchen. For the scent alone, I would purchase this again! As for cleaning ... it is not a disinfectant, it is just a general multipurpose cleaner, so I wouldn't use it to clean toilets or anything like that. It does a WONDERFUL job at cleaning and cutting grime and grease though. It actually surprised me! It doesn't leave residue or streaks but does leave a clean shiny surface. The bottle is plenty big. The only con is that the spray mechanism doesn't work the greatest. Sometimes it sticks. I use glass spray bottles so I just put it in one of those to solve that issue. Overall, definitely recommend!" —Joshua

Promising review: "I love these pill organizers! Makes morning medication taking so much easier. Seven slots for the week with a push button in the middle to rotate to the slot! Very compact. Not a lot of space for a bunch of pulls. Perfect for those who only take two or three medications at a time. Love this for my child who has a medication routine. Allows him to access and do it on his own with the easy-to-use design!" —Mallory

Get it from Amazon for $4.98+ (available in three colors or a variety pack). 

Promising review: "My blooms lasted for three weeks with this copper heart. It’s not only beautiful, but it miraculously works! I could not believe how long the flowers my husband sent lasted. I usually get one week at best with plant food. Having fresh blooms around makes me calmer and happier. I am actually still in shock at how well this simple little copper heart worked. I felt like it warranted a 5-star review. A+ product!" —LPB

Get it from Amazon for $10.99 (available in two shapes and multipacks). 

Promising review: "I suffer from very sensitive and very dry skin, especially during winter. I can't use most products, though, because my skin is super picky and will react badly to them the majority of the time. At first, I was hesitant to try this milk because it also has a fragrance. However, I decided to give it a shot, and to my surprise, not once did my skin react badly. This milk makes my hands very smooth for hours. It's non-greasy and smells delicious. It smells like a real banana, not that fake chemical stuff. I usually don't like anything that's banana-scented either, so this should speak volumes." —i_am_me

Get it from Amazon for $8.50 (also available in a mango and strawberry versions). 

Promising review: "The perfect little coffee spoons on my coffee bar! They go with my modern vintage thrifted decor and make me smile. 🥰" —Lindsey

Get a set of six from Amazon for $6.88. 

Promising review: "We're going on three years now with this lil' guy, and he's still functioning like he's straight out of the box. It's small and light enough to take on trips to the cafe and super easy to set up. It works wonderfully and looks cute, too. If you use it in public, you will definitely get a few compliments your way." —C

Get it from Amazon for $15.32+ (available in five colors). 

This winds up and times up to 60 minutes, ending in a loud buzzer. Reviewers also use it to help time themselves with work tasks and studying. 

Promising review: "This is whimsical and fun; my kids love it. I tell them their dinner comes from a fairy mushroom forest. 😋 Works great, keeps my little monsters in line — 'Dad, the mushroom went off.' Love it." —Vik V

Get it from Amazon for $8.95 (available in three colors). 

Promising review: "I LOVE this! I needed a cute new trinket dish and wanted something aesthetic. It’s a lot bigger than I thought which I totally love because I can fit more jewelry on it! Very sturdy and heavy too — doesn’t feel or look cheap." —Tori

Get it from Amazon for $28.99 (available in two colors).

Promising review: "You NEED this. This product is AMAZING. When I run errands, I hate bringing both a water bottle and coffee tumbler. This product solves that issue. I ran it through my dishwasher to clean it, and the plastic didn’t morph at all. 10/10 recommend!" —Megan Huffman

Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in two colors). 

Get it from Amazon for $20.32+ (available in two colors).

Promising review: "I bought this because it reminded my little Gen X heart of the glitter toothpastes we used to get back in the '80s. I love this toothpaste. The little hearts are so cute, and the toothpaste itself is extremely minty and refreshing! I will absolutely purchase this again, even though it’s a little pricier than traditional US toothpaste from the store. It’s worth it to have a fun brushing experience." —Lynn

Promising review: "Just drop this in your humidifier, and it keeps the water pretty darn mildew- and mold free. Super easy to use, no smell, and safe. I have already repurchased and given a few to other people as well." —Kristine

Get it from Amazon for $5.98 (also available in a two-pack).

Promising review: "I love these for getting stuff out of the microwave I've made far too hot. They really work and clean well! Good Fred product as always." —Jessi

These are big enough for tables and chairs with a foot circumference of 7–17 cm.

Promising review: "I love these so much, I bought a second set. They’re so easy to put on and they actually STAY. They look like little paws!!" —sam

Get a pack of 24 from Amazon for $16.59.

This has a 1,200-watt motor, three blending programs (smoothie, ice crush, and blend), and auto iQ presets that'll blend for you. 

Promising review: "I absolutely LOVE this blender. I use it to make smoothies and they come out AWESOME. I had a smaller portable Ninja blender that was ok, but it would get jammed a lot with frozen products, so I decided to upgrade to this one, and I am so glad I did. This blender is a beast. It blends everything up perfectly. Frozen fruit is no problem at all. I love how it has suction cups on the bottom so that it grips the counter. It’s pretty loud, but since this blender works so well, I can handle the noise. I highly recommend this." —Unicornyankee

Get it from Amazon for $109.98+ (available in five colors). 

Dryer balls are eco-friendly *and* budget friendly because you can use them over and over. Friendsheep is a small business that sells dryer balls handmade by women in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Promising review: "These are so incredibly cute! I love that they look like soot sprites! I used them today and noticed a significant decrease in drying time. No static, and able to be scented with essential oils. A great alternative to polyester, single-use dryer sheets." —Daria

Get a pack of three from Amazon for $18 (also available in nine other styles).

The pens come in different colors, and some of the fragrance options include: green apple, woodsy, harvest spice, and coconut grove. Check out this TikTok of the pens in action.  

Promising review: "These pens are so darn cute. The lava is so adorable, and the scent is just enough. Not too strong. The pen writes really well too." —Shopper Girl

Get them from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in two styles and two pack sizes).

Promising review: "Have I become a salt snob? I asked for a marble salt box for Valentines Day, and I couldn't very well put common table salt inside such a beautiful thing, could I? No. I did a bit of research and found out that Maldon's Sea Salt flakes are the gold standard... even better than the pink salt I bought at the big box store that rhymes with Bosco! This salt's texture is a delight and the flavor is clean and bright (without being sharp). This is a little luxury in my kitchen, and every time I use it, I'm like, 'Dang. This is the good life!'" —Indiana A.

Get a box it from Amazon for $7.35 (also available in smoked salt, and in a beautiful almost 50-ounce bucket with the same design).

Promising review: "I love the uniqueness of these watering tools! They sparkle subtly in the sunshine and provide me with the peace that I can go a few days without watering! Well designed, and I would buy from this seller again!" —Laura

Get a set of two from Amazon for $24.99.

Promising review: "Followed instructions for use and had great results cleaning a nightmare of a mess from baked-on chili in the microwave." —Rj

Promising review: "I purchased this for my adult daughter’s birthday. As you probably know, they are hard to shop for. The look in her eyes when she opened the package said it all. She also said it was so beautiful that she might use it as bathroom decor. This is elegance in the soap world." —Jus Sheryl

Get them from Amazon for $21.95+ (available in four styles). 

Promising review: "I absolutely adore these!!! They are so cute and definitely do the job! They keep the surface free from water rings and make me giggle!" —johnny williams

Get a set of six from Amazon for $4.99. 

Promising review: "Saw this in a BuzzFeed article and was intrigued. The blurb was interesting, and the reviews were correct: this helps my tired eyes with just a swipe under each eye. My puffy eyes aren't so puffy, and my face feels less tense. I keep it in the refrigerator, too, which adds to the cooling effect. I also swipe it over my eyelids, which relaxed me before bed. Will definitely purchase again." —S. B.

Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in three styles and multipacks).

Promising review: "The chopsticks are very durable, and the glow is bright. They're a bit bigger that I expected — but very pleased nonetheless with the product because it serves the purpose and is entertaining for kids, right up to adult Star Wars nerds. It also made the perfect gift for my fellow Star Wars nerds. I've been too busy playing with them rather than using them to eat food — but hopefully that will eventually happen before the batteries need changing." —Anthony

These masks start out as powder and form into a jelly consistency once you add water. 

Promising review: "I love these masks so much! They’re just like what you’d pay a lot more for in a salon. My skin feels amazing after using them. The consistency is great and peels off really easily. Anyone who has issues with the consistency may be using too much water or too thin of a layer. I slather it on Mrs. Doubtfire style!" —Courtney

Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $32.95+ (available in 18 styles).

Promising review: "Spacious. I love this little pouch; it’s so cute and even bigger than I thought it’d be." —Sarah R. 

Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (available in 10 colors). 

Promising review: "I am OBSESSED with this cutting board. It is made so well and looks so expensive. Every time I have guests, I will use it as serving tray or display for charcuterie and I always get compliments on it." —Lorrin Farrell

Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in three sizes). 

Promising review: "These are hilarious and will make the perfect stocking stuffer! I didn't realize they were textured with little pickle bumps until I got them. Excellent!" —Christina 

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in packs of 24, 50, and 300 and 19 designs). 

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

Peter Pauper Press is a family-owned small business founded in 1928.

Promising review: "I am absolutely in love. I have always struggled with being overwhelmed with to-do lists (both having them in my mind and making them). This cute, fun design makes that task less daunting and easier, thanks to how it’s organized. It lets me divide tasks up into immediate needs and tasks to do eventually, as well as gives me a space for appointments and reminders for calling people. I also thoroughly enjoy the mood marker and the 'how was your day' section, as it also helps me track my mood. I absolutely adore this, and it will be a positive permanent addition to my life." —River

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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.

Reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.