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I'm a resident writer on the Buzzfeed Shopping team, where my love for shopping (and doomscrolling on TikTok) helps me curate lists of the most trending lifestyle, home, beauty, and fashion products.

Promising reviews: "I get so many compliments on this shade! ILNP is easily on par with luxury brands at double the price and ILNP has any color imaginable!! I used a bonding base coat, two coats of this color, and a shiny topcoat. If I were easier with my hands, I would definitely get 10+ days without a chip! Also, the brush is one of the best I have used and the formula is quite forgiving if you need to pull the brush a couple of times over when too much paint has been applied. Dries quickly for a non-quick drying formula, even with the base, two coats, and the topcoat! I love ILNP's sparkle formulas and this is my first creme from them and I'm a fan for life!!" —LD

"As a chronic fidgeter, I typically can get up to three days out of painting my fingernails before I scratch or crack some off. I didn’t even use a base coat and on day three I’m still not ready for a touch up. I rarely leave reviews, but I’ve never had a “favorite nail polish brand” until now." —Emily D

Price: $10+ (available in 308 other shades and packs of three and four)

Promising review: "These are by far the best hair extensions I've ever ordered online! The thickness from top to bottom is amazing — they stay full all the way to the ends instead of becoming thin and wispy like so many other extensions I've tried. They're incredibly soft, the color blends beautifully, and they look very natural. I couldn't be happier with the quality and will definitely be ordering them again. Highly recommend!" —Amazon Customer

Price: $95.99+ (available in 26 styles). 

Promising review: "So far excellent, my skin looks better even after one week of use, every other night. No irritation at all. Looking forward to the results after a couple of months!" —SJ

Psst — if you're looking to save space in your kitchen and don't want to sacrifice on aesthetic, check out Bella's matching line of compact, affordable kitchen appliances! 

Promising review: "The narrow width of this toaster helps free up real estate on my small countertop, plus it accommodates two slices of toast, English muffins or bagels as well as a regular width toaster. It comes in a beautiful teal color which I love. And the three toast levels ensure you don’t burn food and the quality of the toast is just right — from light to brown. I highly recommend it!" —Joyce Hill

Price: $29.99 (available in five styles). 

Promising review: "Love this skirt! I will be getting more. The lining is all the way to the bottom of the skirt, which I love because you can’t see through it. Waistband is very comfortable for wearing the skirt high under your bust or low around the hips." —Alissa K.

Price: $27.99+ (available in women's sizes S–3XL and 47 colors)

Promising review: "This is my favorite pencil sharpener! It works so well! We use it for both #2 pencils and colored pencils, and it works great! You can change the setting for how sharp you want the pencil to be! It makes the same noise as an average sharpener. I can trust my students to use it as it sharpens on its own and pops the pencil out when it's finished. Because it's a smaller sharpener, if an eraser somehow gets placed inside the sharpener,r it's easy to fix/get out." —Nicole 

Price: $37.99 (available in two colors). 

Promising review: "I purchased these Mr. Pen highlighters specifically for my homeschool planner, and they have exceeded my expectations. As someone who strictly prefers paper planning, keeping my pages neat and legible is essential. My primary concern was ink bleeding through the pages, but these highlighters perform beautifully without any bleed-through. The color selection is excellent, and are comfortable and easy to grip. Having purchased from Mr. Pen previously, I am consistently impressed by their product quality. I will absolutely be purchasing from this brand again and highly recommend them." —Jessica King 

Price: $5.99+ (available in 34 shade sets, including brighter options). 

Check out a TikTok of the Biodance mask in action.

Promising review: "Oh…my god…. 🤯 No scent. It starts milky white and turns clear. I left it on overnight, woke up, and I was shook!! Pores? Where? Dry patch? Where? Fine wrinkles? Whheeerrrrrre??? I put it on over my lips as well, and it almost looked like I had filler. It was so plump! 10/10 recommend. Holy grail of face masks <3" —Kichi

Price: $19 for a pack of four (also available in a pack of 16 and three other formulas)

Promising review: "Good skincare is my obsession. I use these toner pads about twice a week max, and they last forever! I love that I don’t need to use them daily to see a difference, which makes the container a great value. As a 30-year-old who wears makeup, SPF, and layers different skincare products, my skin can sometimes feel like it needs a reset. These help gently exfoliate away buildup and leave my skin feeling smoother, refreshed, and like it can finally breathe again. They’ve become my favorite little skincare reset, and I’ll definitely keep these stocked!!" —Hope

Price: $18.90 (available in five other styles). 

Promising review: "These things are so cool. The magnetic snap is pretty strong, and they don't hurt when you get hit. They break apart easily when thrown, but unless you squeeze it, then it won't burst open in your hands. They are well-made, and the colors are bright. I always make sure to leave them open for a little bit to dry before putting them back in the carrying case, so they don't get a moldy smell after. So far, I haven't had any issues. Kids are obsessed with them, and I love that I am not spending so much time and money on those ones that auto tie from a faucet and make a mess all over the yard." —Jakki

Price: $26.99 for a pack of 12 (also available in smaller and larger packs)

Promising review: "I'm obsessed!!! I keep this in my teacher desk so that I can easily use it whenever I stop for coffee in the morning on my way to school. It's a super cute pattern for an English teacher. I can hold my iced coffee without making my hands cold. The best part is that I don't have a puddle of condensation on my desk as the coffee melts." —Former Lifeguard, sunglasses expert

Price: $14.99+ (available in five sizes and various other prints)

Promising review: "Honestly surprised how much I love these. I bought a second pair!... Was looking for a cheaper alternative to Oner’s straight leg leggings that weren’t perpetually out of stock, and came across these. I own the Oner flared leggings and assume these are about the same, just straight leg, and I actually prefer these over Oner because the waistband is less constricting on these. They sit perfectly across the waist without feeling too loose or too tight." —C. Reyes

Price: $22.49+ (available in women's sizes XXS–XXL, inseam sizes 29"–35" and 30 colors)

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Promising review: "I am not exaggerating when I say that I saw a difference in my neck lines within a few days. It works, but I wish it came in a tub. I have been dabbing a little under my eyes, and it seems like it’s working to reduce some of my age-related hollowing. I think I will try the stick version to target other areas." —Kira

Promising review: "The cutest most comfy chair 😍 I literally kept this in my cart for like 2 months looking at all my options- and I’m sooooo glad I finally got it. This chair is literally a DREAM to work in. I work from home and my back has been hurting so bad after my six-hour shifts. Today I used the chair for my first time and I literally don’t want to get out of it lol. I could easily fall asleep in this chair. Plus I move around a lot while I sit so this chair is perfect for me. Another perk is the side seats for my kitties! They’re still kinda sketched out by the new big white rolling chair but I’m sure they’ll be sleeping on it in no time!! 😊 10000/10" —Stacieroseee 

Price: $219.99+ (available in seven colors). 

Psst, the drink holder is big enough for larger water bottles like Stanley Cups! 

Promising review: "I have had this brand of chair since they came out because your girl loves to rock. A camping chair that rocks?! Yes please! Now this one is wider, easy to fold, comes with a comfortable strap to carry it by, and this color combination is all my dreams come true. I have gotten so many compliments already. Highly recommend these chairs, always. Also, my daughter poured water all over it, and it dried quickly." —Allyson S. 

Price: $75 (also available in six styles and 14 other patterns). 

If you, like many reviewers, are not a fan of bright white light then you may want to change the provided bulb to a more dim warm light bulb. 

Promising review: "When I took my Christmas tree down, I found myself missing the light that filled up this corner of my house. When the tree isn't there, I have a small bookshelf in its place, and needed a lamp small enough that it wouldn't block any of the art on my gallery wall. This adorable little lamp fit the bill perfectly! It is like it was made to go there. Heads up — the bulb it comes with is a very bright white. I replaced it with a "candlelight" toned chandelier bulb — fits perfectly! This was a wonderful addition to my living room!" —Amazon Customer 

Promising review: "This bed is absolutely amazing, and worth every penny. Why, you may ask? Because I have bought my dog so many beds, and he would still end up on my couch. The minute he stepped into his bed, he was literally me when a new series comes out… absolutely slumped. He’s a 65lb medium-sized Staffy, and at 8 years old, it definitely looks like he’s getting the support he needs." —Ariana V.  

Price: $39.99 (eight sizes and 19 colors).

Promising review: "I have bought so many of these wonderful little lights over the past years. I just keep adding more because they just make the yard and gardens magical. The ones in the front yard are about two years old and still going strong. I have never replaced the batteries in them, and the most awesome thing about them is that the ones that are under shade just keep on working. I have a very shaded backyard, and they are just all aglow every night. I just love these and can’t say enough good things about them. The only problem I have had with them is that this past winter our squirrels chewed off a bunch of the little light bulbs, I guess thinking they looked like berries. So I just replaced them with new ones and then sprayed them with squirrel deterrent spray. If you want your yard to look like a fairy garden, these are perfect!" —Diane Baker 

Price: $14.98+ (also available in larger packs). 

The set comes with five nugget plushes and a basket to keep them in.

I was gifted these, and they surprisingly are so good at their job. I keep mine in the passenger seat of my car for longer rides. They are so nice to squeeze or just keep on your lap. I know I am 23 years old, but the love for stuffies never goes away. I also don't mind looking a little strange when I'm ranting to them about how bad traffic is. As a recipient, I know they are such a fun gift and will really put a smile on anyone's face. 

Promising review: "These are the absolute cutest little support plushies ever. They are well-made and super soft. The overall quality is great. You can either carry one for personal comfort or the whole basket for group support. Perfect for little hands, and even bigger ones if necessary." —LLBon23

Price: $16.97 (also available in 13 other styles like fries, pizza, and dumplings!)

Promising review: "This rocks! I didn’t have any other options left to play some treasured CDs, as we have moved into the 'digital' music era! Sound is great! It’s also very decorative!" —Travel Lady

Price: $39.99+ (available in four colors)

This is for ages 8+ and can be played with 3+ players. 

Promising review: "I cannot stress it enough, get this game and keep it in your car or bag so it is with you always. I bring it with to restaurants to occupy the kids while we wait, same for weekend getaways, or waiting rooms." —smssmssms

Promising review: "This dustpan and broom are such a lifesaver, or I should say BACK saver. No more bending down to finish sweeping up —you just pop this little pan down and sweep it all into it without ever having to go down to floor level. I really like the design, it is easy to take around the room, and when you are done, it retracts back toward the handle, the broom clips onto the handle, and it takes up very little space in your closet! I think it does a wonderful job of picking everything up, too. I did not find it left any residue behind whatsoever. So the rubber piece at the front of the pan really does lay flat enough to help you gather up even the smallest particles. Can't believe I waited this long to purchase something like this. It will work both in the house and on the patio or front porch. Very happy with it." —Diane

Price: $25.99+ (available in seven colors).

If you've never skated before, check out this beginner skateboard! 

Promising review: "Decided to give skating a try after close to 20 years, was a lil uncomfortable with even trying to ollie or anything else because the board was shooting out from underneath my feet. Got these and put them on and within the first 20 minutes I had successfully landed three perfect ollies in succession and narrowly missed a few as well, and managed to almost finish a kickflip for the first time ever (flipped the board upside down on top of my feet)…I definitely recommend this product for anyone looking to build confidence with their progression in skateboarding, whether you're just beginning, or like me decided to give it another try after a few years of not doing anything." —CJ  

Price: $28.99 (available in red or black). 

Promising review: "LOVE this little speaker! I’ve had a JBL Charge 4 for years and wanted something smaller and more portable for the pool this summer. This is the perfect size, so easy to throw in a bag. Volume gets so loud for how small it is! And the sound quality is very good — no distortion like other cheap small speakers. I always want more bass in every speaker, but this bass is remarkably good for the size. Overall very impressed, especially for the price." —KARA

Price: $39.95 (available in nine colors).

Some reviewers even decorated their birdhouses with little frills like moss, flowers, and twine!

Note: If you find that your pets are scaring the birds away, one reviewer recommends applying reflective adhesive so the birds can't see in but your furry friend can look out.  

Promising review: "This feeder sticks really well on the window. It even holds the plump squirrels who sneak into it. 😅 It was super easy to apply and adjust. Our cats absolutely love the close up action they get since we purchased reflective adhesive and put it on the inside of our window. Now the birds have no idea they’re even there, and the cats are in disbelief they get to sit that close to the birds. Overall, a great purchase, my family loves it!" —SRowe

You can even use it beyond the shower, like in your kitchen for your grimy stove top or for your swimming pool tiles that have seen better days.

Promising review: "Wow. Don’t waste your time with any other formulation that you found online. I’ve literally tried EVERYTHING! The soap/vinegar/baking soda, the expensive store-bought 'hard water cleaners.' I’ve scrubbed for HOURS! But this…. This product is like magic. It’s kind of like a paste that you can rub on with a microfiber towel, and the hard water stains literally just RUB OFF. Like butter! Seriously, the easiest option I have tried yet. I stopped within the first five minutes of cleaning to do this review because I’m in shock lol. Coming from someone who never writes reviews! Take that as a sign to buy this immediately. What a game changer, I’m mad I’m just now finding this stuff lol!" —_kayla_carter

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