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BuzzFeed and our publishing partners may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. Read More If you go through the daily debate of whether or not you’ve taken your meds, then you need this pill tracker, like yesterday. See one TikToker's positive review here! Each kit includes three adapters in different sizes to fit pretty much any bottle. Promising review: "This is so simple and effective. Gadgets don’t always make the difference they promise, but this one is so practical — it works! No more awkwardly trying to get the last bits of lotion. Wish I’d heard of this sooner!" —AVC Get a two-pack from Amazon for $15.98 (available in two colors and in other multipacks). Take-n-Slide is a small business that created this genius tool to make it easy to keep track of medications. They also offer a vitamin tracker, pet med tracker, and multi-dose tracker. Promising reviews: "This is a game changer for me. I was stressing about remembering whether or not I took my meds. This is the best solution I have ever found. I hate writing reviews, but I stopped before rushing out of work to write this one. Thanks for making such a life-saving, time-saving product, especially for us elders whose memory isn't what it used to be." —Bajanwoman "Love these! I don’t have to worry if I remembered or not anymore! Wish I knew about them sooner!!" —Amazon Customer Get a two-pack from Amazon for $16.99 (available in two colors and in a five-pack). Here's what BuzzFeed Shopping editor Melanie Aman has to say about it: "This stuff is MAGICAL. I have stick-straight Asian lashes that refuse to hold a curl with wetter mascara formulas. As a result, I have to use waterproof mascara, which is a total pain to remove at night. Instead of rubbing my eyes raw with makeup removers that burn, I apply this like mascara, let it sit for a few minutes, and my waterproof mascara MELTS. Then I go in with a micellar water-soaked cotton pad, and my mascara is gone in one to two passes." Promising review: "I used to hate wearing mascara simply because I hate removing it at night. But this changed everything! It’s easy to use, and the mascara slides right off. It doesn’t burn or hurt my eyes either. You won’t regret buying this; it’s worth every penny. I just wish I knew about it sooner!" —Jay Get it from Amazon for $14 (also available in a two- and three-pack). Promising review: "I am so irritated with Amazon and the world for not telling me about this sooner!! I have three kids, and two of them are under three. Their little fingers and messy foods, and crayons are all over the walls. I have tried scrubbing ’til I almost passed out, vinegar, dish soap, all kinds of cleaners. Nothing ever got my walls clean. The crayon just wouldn’t budge. I accepted I would have gross walls for the next five years until we could paint and not have little people messing it up. In comes the pink stuff! There’s gotta be the power of the Holy Spirit in this because one wipe and everything just came off! No scrubbing!! It took me just a few minutes to apply the paste and wipe it off. No effort and no sweat!! If you are a living human, you need this. I would buy this even if it cost $100!" —Queen Jessica Get it from Amazon for $5.97 (also available in a two-pack and three-pack and in a bundle with a Sqeezy sponge). Promising reviews: "Best thing I have ever bought for my kitchen. Say goodbye to the heinous noise of slamming cabinets. My mother is notorious for just letting go of the cabinets and letting them slam shut, so before she came to visit, I installed these, and I couldn't have been happier. They keep the noise to a minimum and likely help to improve the longevity of the cabinet doors by reducing the impact. They are easy to install (though time-consuming for all the kitchen cabinets), and mine have not fallen off after five months of use. When installing, I pressed them hard against the cabinet for a 30 count before letting go. I think this is required to make them long-lasting. My father installed these at his home after he visited, and they fell off because he just placed them on the cabinets like a sticker. After installing a second with the same method I used, he has not had any fall off." —Dave Carlson "These little bumpers are perfect. Put two on each drawer or cabinet door, and it saves the kids' slams. Wish I had found these sooner." —John Promising reviews: "No matter how good the brand/wand is, even a brand-new mascara will leave clumps behind. Once applied, mascara dries too fast. This tool easily glides through lashes to remove clumps." —John "This eyelash comb is amazing. I love that the comb is metal, so the teeth won't start breaking off as plastic ones do. Since the comb part is curved, it makes it really easy to use. I wished I had found this sooner." —Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $4.59 (also available in a five-pack). Mouthwatchers is a small business established by Ronald Plotka, DDS. Promising reviews: "Having been a dental assistant for over 30 years, I found this to be the best brush ever. I am 69 years old and have never had a cavity (genetic and maintenance). For the past 30 years, I have used electric toothbrushes. They worked great, but I like Dr. P's brush because of the floss-like bristles. It's also the perfect size for a quick brush for each quadrant. Also, since taste buds are replaced every four days, brushing your tongue is important to keep your breath fresh, and food will taste better. Everybody brush now! Great idea from a dentist!" —BenK "They say you're supposed to replace your toothbrush every six months. I've never had a toothbrush last six months...until now. The bristles on all my other toothbrushes flattened out by the two-month mark, but these stayed strong. I can't wait until my dental cleaning next month to see if there has been any improvement in my diseased gums. I've been using these toothbrushes for about eight months. I wish I'd found them sooner." —Alison K Promising reviews: "If I could give this product 6 stars, I would. My husband and I use it almost every day. We have three furry dogs and six fluffy cats, which makes for A LOT of hair. We were using a lint roller before we bought our ChomChom roller. The lint roller didn't work very well and had to be replaced. We have had our ChomChom roller for months, and it still works just as well as it did when we first got it. We can actually invite our friends over now without worrying about all the pet hair." —Morgan Willis "I wish I'd found this sooner! This product really blew me away! I'd tried everything before - lint rollers, sticky reusable rollers, metal hair scrappers, and even duct tape. Nothing compares to this, and how easy it is to use, and it doesn't create more waste. I'll never use anything else again! " —Alexander Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in four colors and a different style). BTW, a lot of reviewers say they use this as part of their double cleansing routine. As the name implies, double cleansing is a method of cleansing your face twice: first with an oil-based cleanser, and again with a water-based cleanser to help get all the yucky stuff out of your pores. Promising review: "This product is GREAT!! I have struggled with blackheads since middle school, and I’m now 44. I wasn’t sure about washing my face with oil, but WOW!!! After just a few use,s my blackheads are almost non-existent!!! Thank you soooo much for this product, I wish I had found it sooner!!! I wish I had taken a picture before to show my results, but honestly, nothing has ever worked, so I didn’t have high hopes. But I’m telling you, this works!!!" —Mandrs It comes with a lid, so you can also use it as a regular thermos to keep drinks icy cold and super hot! TBH, you can even pop a hot coffee cup into this to keep it warm, so the Frostbuddy is technically also a Hotbuddy. Check out a TikTok of the Frostbuddy in action! BTW, Frost Buddy is a small business that specializes in universal thermal-controlling drinkware. Promising reviews: "I absolutely love this! I use this all the time for my Starbucks coffee, and it is amazing! I'll get iced coffee at 9 a.m. and still have ice in it at 7 p.m. I now have many Frostbuddy products, and their entire line is phenomenal. This is definitely a must-have item for coffee or tea drinkers. I love that it also comes with a leakproof lid, so you can put your own drink in there, too. Overall, awesome product!" —EHW "I got this as a gift and bummed I didn’t find it myself sooner. It keeps my Dunkin' iced coffee cold ALL day. It’s like a giant Koozie. I love this thing and use it every single day!!!" —Adrianne Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in 39 colors/designs). Grampa's Gardenware Co. is an Oregon-based, family-owned small business. Promising review: "Grampa’s Weeder is a total game changer! I absolutely love it. I only wish I had discovered it sooner, especially when I first moved into my new place. It works effortlessly, pulling weeds straight out from the root—the results speak for themselves. My yard has been completely transformed with hardly any effort on my part. Simple, effective, and surprisingly fun to use — this tool has earned a permanent spot in my landscaping tool kit." —Gaspar & Julie Catanzaro Promising review: "I wish I knew this existed sooner. I have weak wrists and bad hands due to an injury years ago, and I always struggle with opening pretty much everything. I used the large opener on the salsa the night it arrived, and I was honestly shocked at how quickly the salsa jar opened!!! It took almost zero effort on my part." —Kelly N. Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in seven colors/styles). It's made of flexible silicone and designed to fit most pots and pans. Promising reviews: "Years ago, I had a pot strainer that worked well. When it finally broke, I bought several newer versions, and NONE of them fit anything well. I ended up getting a large bowl-style strainer, which worked but took up valuable cabinet space. This clip-on silicone strainer is amazing! It fits every pot in my cabinet, keeping food in and letting the water or grease out. Plus, it frees up valuable cabinet space. I highly recommend it!" —Hairballheaven "I wish I had found this sooner! It is a must-have! It works great, it's economical, easy to store, and takes up little space. If you're on the fence, BUY IT!!!" —alaska_gal Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in five colors and a two-pack). Promising reviews: "I have very, very deep blackheads to the point where you would think they are tiny freckles. I've tried all cleansers and then went with the blackhead suction tool, and nothing helped. I used this thing ONE TIME, and I can not believe the wonders that it has worked. Most of the blackheads were gone after 10 minutes of use. I also have very sensitive skin, but it didn't hurt or damage the skin whatsoever! I watched a YouTube review while doing it to make sure I was doing it correctly. Just buy it. I swear on this amazing creation!" —Kassi Miller "Wish I had found this sooner!! Obsessed is an understatement! I’ve been struggling with my skin all my life until now. I use this routinely, and I’ve never loved my bare skin more! I even did a live on my social media because I loved it so much!" —Michaela Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in three colors and a waterproof version). Promising review: "This product is an absolute game-changer! I can’t believe I didn’t discover it sooner. It’s simply magical - almost instantly transforming my diamonds into sparkling, flawless gems. The effectiveness is beyond impressive, and the results left me speechless. I couldn’t be more thrilled with this purchase. Highly recommend it to anyone looking to keep their diamonds clean and brilliantly shiny, affordably. Clean, dazzling diamonds = one very happy girl!" —Carlita Get it from Amazon for $9.48+ (available in two sizes, multipacks, and in a bundle with a cleaning cloth). Promising review: "This is the greatest thing since sliced bread! I make grape jelly every year about this time. It's hot. I have to stand or sit in front of the stove and stir each batch for about 25 minutes. The jelly reaches 220 degrees at the end. It is HOT! NO MORE! Just pour in the juice and sugar, turn up the heat, and turn on this wonderful StirMate. Sit back and watch the temperature. In the past, I didn't dare step away for even a minute. Today I squeezed a half gallon of orange juice, made two loaves of bread, read a good bit of my book, and completed 5 to 6 times as much jelly as I have ever done in a day, and felt great at the end of the day. It is a brilliant yet simple design, extremely well made. My only regret is 'Where have you been for the past 15 years!'" —Carl L. Hopkins Don't worry, it doesn't block your overflow drain completely, but rather moves it up several inches — there's a 1-inch hole at the top of this cover that still allows excess water to safely drain. Promising reviews: "Can I give this thing 10 gold stars? I have a four-foot bathtub (so small it should be illegal), so I used to bring a towel in the tub to cover myself just to keep warm because the water was so shallow. I've used this drain cover three times, and now I literally bask in my Epsom salts baths. The silence is wonderful; I used to seethe at the sound of the precious bath water dripping down the overflow drain. Buy it, hands-down a peace preserver." —M. smith "Where have you been my whole life?? I am so mad that I didn't find this sooner. I can now take a bath where my whole body is underwater. The suction is great. Very, very happy with this product." —val1104 Get it from Amazon for $9.49 (available in eight colors). Promising review: "Bought for my daughter that only likes cold coffee. We tried many different methods and types of brew over ice coffee. All of those tasted watered down. This tastes exactly like cold coffee you buy at a coffee shop, but it's way cheaper and convenient in the comfort of your home. Wish we had found it sooner." —Happy Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in four colors). Elypro is a small business based in New York City that makes all sorts of genius organization products. Promising reviews: "I was wondering if it works on mismatched mugs, and it does!! It cleared up a lot of space and makes a FANTASTIC addition to my kitchen tools, keeping things organized!! Must have! Will buy again!" —J.D. "They're easily adjustable and work for my widest mugs. Absolutely love them, wish I had found them sooner!" —J Get a set of six (to organize 12 mugs) from Amazon for $24.99 (available in three colors). Promising reviews: "I have super oily skin and am always looking for something to help control it during the day. The linen squares are good, but you have to keep them around (aka keep replacing them), and they end up in the landfill. This little contraption really works, and I just rinse it at the end of the day and start over again the next. I keep one in my desk and bought a second for my purse. This is magic for my shiny skin, especially on camera in my hours of Zoom every day." —Jennifer Helseth "I was shocked! This actually works. It takes the oil away without distributing the makeup. Game-changer for me. I don’t know why I didn’t know about this sooner." —Lesa A. Sink Topper is a small business that specializes in household-friendly organizing mats. Promising reviews: "I was introduced to this item through TikTok, and they weren’t joking when they placed certain videos on your 'For You Page,' because they knew that I NEEDED THIS. It is super helpful for small sinks, and I love the material. It doesn’t slide around, it’s wide enough for all my (at the moment) bathroom needs, and I can easily fold it up and take it anywhere with me." —Allie West "Wish I had found it sooner. Such a great product for travel made getting ready in a hotel bathroom very easy!" —Karen A. DeVine Get it from Amazon for $25.39+ (available in two sizes and seven colors). Promising reviews: "I love WD-40 products and use them for everything. I spray on shovels to keep dirt or snow from sticking, spray around windows and thresholds to deter bugs, clean Sharpies off wood and walls, and, of course, stop squeaky doors. These small direct-point application pens are great. Keep one in the glove box, my kitchen 'junk' drawer, and the house toolbox." —BBP623 "These WD40 pens are so handy and easy to use!! Wish I had known about them sooner!!" —Lynn W Get a three-pack from Amazon for $12.49. Promising review: "These blocks have really helped my wrists feel comfortable in every pose. Prior to these, I had difficulty bending my wrists to support the exercise. The design of the hands (which is also very cute!) eases the strain on my wrist and improves my hand placement. Very easy and comfortable to grip. A really ingenious design that really helps. Wish I had found them sooner." —LGC Get them from Amazon for $39.99 (available in six colors). Check out a TikTok of the DogBuddy scooper in action. DogBuddy is a small business specializing in pet care products, including bowls, mats, and scoopers. Promising review: "I wish I had known about this sooner. OMG! No more getting poop on your hands by accident. No more carrying big, bulky pooper scoopers when you travel, go on a walk, or go to the dog park. "You just load the bag, open the clip, close the clip around the poop, and ta-da! Poop pickup done. Quick and easy. It’s lightweight and is made of good-quality material. I have a large dog, 75 pounds. Don’t pass this by." —Espirational Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in two sizes and four colors). Promising reviews: "I was a little dubious about these, but my daughter's glasses were always falling off her face and to the floor, so if I could spend a couple of bucks to save her expensive glasses, it was worth a shot. In fact, because you get five pairs, I put a set on my glasses, and I'll be darned if they don't work really well. They add a little bit of bulk to your glasses, so if you're extremely fashion-conscious, it's not like tape-on-the-bridge nerdy, but it's there. But if you're more concerned about your glasses staying put on your head, you'll like these. They aren't too thick, so you don't really notice them on your ears. In fact, because of the soft silicone, they actually result in less of the occasional soreness I would get from my glasses on my ears sometimes." —Domenico Bettinelli "Amazing! Wish I had known about these sooner. Adds comfort and keeps the glasses where you want them." —Plant Grower Get five pairs from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in three colors and larger packs). Promising review: "I bought these to try to keep my counter dry while washing my face. My bathroom counters were made for a giant. They’re so tall, and every time I wash my face, water is everywhere, running down my arms. I saw these on a social media site and figured I would give them a try. They are amazing! They keep the water from running down my arms and onto my counter! I wish I’d known about these sooner!" —Nillothwen Get a four-pair set from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in 11 color combinations). Promising reviews: "Saw on TikTok (don’t judge) and automatically added to cart. So easy to use, takes probably a minute to fully bubble up and clean, and you’re left with a clean sink! I use it with other drain cleaning products, but would 100% recommend it for weekly maintenance." —Jessica House "I love using this product! I feel like a little kid watching the foaming action clean the garbage disposal lol. This product is now a part of my regular cleaning routine. I wish I had found this product sooner." —BigGreg Get a four-pack from Amazon for $3.96 (available in other pack sizes). Promising review: "I've always had floppy, thin, peeling, brittle nails my whole life. I'm in my '50s and for the first time ever, am able to grow out my nails, and they are thicker, tougher, and don't peel. It’s stopped me from picking my nails all the time, because they're smoother and not constantly breaking and snagging on things. "I've tried hundreds of nail strengthening products and supplements over the years, and nothing helped my nails like this hard as hoof cream. After a zillion years of tattered, embarrassing, picked at stub nails, I finally have nails! I usually use it just at bedtime. I only wish I knew about this sooner. Thank you, Onyx!" —MrsB Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in three scents and unscented and as patches). LokiStashed is a California-based small business that specializes in unique and practical hair accessories. Promising review: "I got these scrunchies so I could stash away money, lip balm, and car/house keys while enjoying a hike, at the beach, or going to festivals... Basically, places where you don't want to be worried about carrying a lot, or you don't want people to know where your stuff is. I have very long, thick hair, and the scrunchie will go around my hair twice while in a ponytail or bun, and it is comfortable." —Amazon Customer "These are perfect. Super convenient and just as described. I've given these to my friends and my mom. I wish I had come across these sooner." —Julia Weisbrod Get a pack of three from Amazon for $13.99 (available in six color combinations). Promising reviews: "After I had my first child almost a year ago, I stopped getting acrylic nails because I couldn't get him out of his car seat without struggling or breaking a nail. I’d have to get them as an overlay or extra short. But I saw this product on TikTok and had to try it out, and omg!! It works! It took me a while to figure out the best angle to get him out with it, but once I did, I went to the nail shop expeditiously!! Lol, if you’ve been thinking about this for a while, GET IT! It’s worth it!" —Tora318 "Wish I had found this sooner! Lol. As a mom who gets her nails done often, not struggling with opening the buckle with long nails anymore is fantastic." —Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in seven colors and in multipacks). Promising reviews: "I just started using it, and it really lets me use all the foundation in the bottle. I feel I'm getting my money's worth when I can see all the foundation gone. Great little tool." —Chavez "This spatula is a total must-have! Recommended by other ladies in a group. I thought it was worth trying out to get the last drop out of my foundation bottle, and it’s just perfect! I’m not sure how I didn’t discover this sooner!!" —UnKalled4 Promising reviews: "Pleasantly surprised with this DeskCycle! I wasn't sure how well an under-the-desk cycling device would work, but I get back and hip issues when I sit still for too long, and I don't always exercise daily as much as I'd like to. I've been using it for a couple of weeks, and I am really happy with it. It's very quiet and cycles smoothly. Even using the cycle at the lowest of eight resistance settings for about an hour a day, I am noticing my legs getting stronger. I am definitely less stiff after a day in front of my computer than when I sat still. I would recommend this product to anyone with a computer job who needs a little more movement in their lives." —Tamara "The assembly instructions are easy to follow. It’s quiet and provides a great range of motion and tension levels. It’s by far one of the best self-care purchases I have ever made. I wish I had known about it sooner! Even my daughter loves it (17 years old), says she wishes she could take it to school with her! No more stiff knees/legs after a long day at the desk!!" —Kimberly Brown Get it from Amazon for $149.99+ (available in two styles and three colors) . Promising review: "Let me start by saying, where I go, my water bottle goes. Car trips are spent picking up my tipped-over water bottle and righting it so I can grab a swig. This made life so much easier!! No more bottle tipping over in the passenger seat or wedged between objects. I absolutely love the fact that it has two places to place the screw so that it adjusts out or can sit directly above your cup holder. I was also really impressed with the quality of the materials. This thing is solid. Even with a 40-ounce bottle in it, it is not tipsy; it stays right where you put it. My only regret is not finding it sooner!!!" —Tammy Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in three sizes and two colors). Plus, they're BPA-free, reusable, and created by a small business during the pandemic. 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, blob-like mess. I have to unwrap everything and start the dryer again, since it's still damp... And usually have to repeat this another time to finally have the items dry. Wasting so much electricity on the multiple 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 had found it sooner in my life. I think this will be stocking stuffers for my siblings this year." —Dan Smith Get a set of two from Amazon for $19.99 (also available in a set of four). Also check out the version for blankets and duvet covers here! SockDock is a small business founded by Kevin Bunn in March 2017 after he got so frustrated losing socks while doing laundry. Promising review: "I’m very pleased with the sock dock. The cords are very thick and appear very durable, and I find it easier to fold laundry knowing I don’t have that dreaded task of finding the sock’s mate. Only wish I found this awesome invention sooner, but I’m grateful that we have it, and you will also find it very helpful, time-saving, and stress-reducing." —Syracuse Shear Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in four colors). Reviews in this post have been edited for length and 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.
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