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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 Oh, you’re still doubting the power of this no-scrub shower cleaner? Prepare for these pics to turn you into a believer. I’m a resident writer on the BuzzFeed Shopping team covering a variety of topics in a fun and mindful way, including travel, home, beauty, gift guides, and anything that’ll add just a bit of whimsy into people’s lives. This is great for a bit of low-effort weekly maintenance, but if your shower is in need of a ~deep clean~, you can use this a few times in a row to get it all washed up before starting that once-a-week schedule. Promising review: "SO impressed with this product! Nothing was getting this buildup off the tub, and then I tried this upon recommendation. I am blown away by the results and how easy it is to use. No scrubbing, just spray, rinse after 24 hours, and go! Definitely will be buying this for the rest of my life. Also has a very nice light smell!" —Casey Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two scents, two sizes, and as a two-pack). This is designed to work on all hair types, with reviewers with 1c–4c hair mentioning it worked for them! Promising review: "THIS STUFF IS AMAZING. Super easy to apply. I have fine, curly hair, and it leaves my hair glossy and soft without weighing it down. Works better than any Moroccan Oil, L'Oréal, or Briogeo product I've used and is wayyyyy cheaper. Gifted a bottle to a friend with very thick, curly hair, and they said it works amazingly on them, too. Just do it once a week, and you're set!" —Mid-west Read our review of Elizavecca CER-100 Collagen Coating Hair Protein Treatment to learn more about why one BuzzFeeder calls it "the miracle product I've been searching for." Promising review: "My feet used to be horribly dry, itchy, and cracked with thick calluses. I started using Baby Foot every couple of months a year ago, and my feet are now soft and smooth. Make sure to soak your feet before using and then again at least once a few days later. I leave the booties on for longer than the instructions, usually around two hours. It doesn’t burn or irritate my skin. A few days later, the top layer of skin starts peeling all over. It’s REALLY gross-looking, so make sure you don’t need to show your feet for about two weeks! The results are amazing, so it’s totally worth it! Calluses improve dramatically with one treatment but bad calluses may need a couple of treatments to go away. Make sure to wait at least two weeks before using again. I’ve recommended to all my friends and family. Seems to work for all skin types." —Mostly Maven This also works on other moldy areas, like grout lines and window frames. Promising review: "OMG, it worked. I've tried everything under the sun to get rid of mold on the door seal/bellows on my clothes washer. Nothing made a dent. I put this on and left it for the next day. When I looked, there was nothing to wipe off and no evidence that there was any mold ever. I highly recommend this product." —Peter Callinicos Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in four sizes). Check out a TikTok of Gold Bond in action. Promising review: "This cream has tightened the skin around my neck beyond my expectations. I’ve been using it daily (morning and evening) for over two months and still have product left. I’ve even tried it on my face and it gives me a bit of a 'face lift.' I’m officially a Bond girl. A bit sticky to the touch after a few hours of wear, but that doesn’t bother me. Will order again." —AP Wang Get it from Amazon for $11.97 (also available as a three-pack). The brand recommends applying twice a day for best results. Read more about how Q10 can benefit the skin from the National Library of Medicine. Promising review: "I’ve been using this for a few years and love it! I had loose skin after losing weight, and this gel has been a game-changer, with noticeable improvement in my skin’s texture and firmness in just a few weeks. I use this gel on my thighs, stomach, and underarms. I pair it with Nivea’s body lotion for the rest of my body. A little bit goes a long way, so the bottle lasts a while. I switched over to another gel for a month a bit ago, and I noticed my skin returning to uneven firmness and texture. Once I went back to using this product, I noticed improvements within a few weeks again. So, this isn’t a cure, but with continuous use, results are maintained to keep my skin firm, moisturized, and even textured." —Morgan Get it from Amazon for $15.19 (available in an almond or lotus scent and as a twelve-pack). Promising review: "Between myself (medium/long hair) and my overly fluffy cat, a lot of hair and fluff was continually getting caught up on the roller brush of my vacuum. I dreaded vacuuming because it took so long to pull and snip the hairs wrapped up on the roller brush out with scissors. Not anymore! This silly, little, inexpensive thing works great! Super quick to remove all the hair/fur — in virtually a minute, then back to vacuuming with my lovely Miele vacuum." —MKS Get it from Amazon for $8.99 (available in a two-pack). The color-adaptive formula is designed so that one of five shades will work on any skin tone. Promising review: "I purchased the Golden Toffee color on a complete whim, as I had never heard of this brand before. Didn't expect much since other color correctors in the past did literally nothing for me except frustrate me further. When I tell you how I almost fell out of my vanity chair when applying this the first time. I feel like my life has instantly changed for the better. It's so perfect for me and my severe dark eye circles that I'm able to use just a little bit of the color corrector ALONE on no makeup days and just go outside to run quick errands! Great coverage, great texture and blendability. Talk about a complete game changer for me. I love you, Catrice. Please don't ever stop making this product. AND THE PRICE???? ARE YOU KIDDING ME? <3" —JennyWHOA Get it from Amazon for $6 (available in five shades). Promising review: "My favorite eye treatment so far. I’ve had very dark circles around my eyes since I was a child and this has been the only cream that will make that fade away. My eyes look so good even when I don’t have make up on. It is a very lightweight formula, and I feel like it hydrates the skin around my eyes. I have very sensitive skin and it doesn’t burn when I apply it. It really changed my life, this is [my fourth tube]." —Yamilez Get it from Amazon for $5.97 (also available in a pack of two and three). Promising reviews: "LOVE THIS! I hate cleaning my bathroom and using so many chemicals that never seem to work. I saw this product and decided to try it, and WOW, it was so easy to use and worked like magic on my glass shower, shower tiles, and sink/faucet. Picture 1: Before cleaning Picture 2: After cleaning glass before cleaning tile floor Picture 3: After Cleaning glass and tile floor. This is definitely a must-buy product!!!!" —Laura "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 was in shock. 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 Get it from Amazon for $17.77+ (available in three sizes) Promising review: "We moved into our new home, and the shower had a really yellow grout. Cleaning didn’t do anything, and I saw this grout pen online. What a saver! Otherwise, I would have just hired someone to replace my shower. I used this grout pen, and my husband was so impressed :D The tip loses its shape fast, but just pull out the TIP AND FLIPPED IT OVER, and you’ll have a new tip." —jennifer Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in two sizes). Promising review: "I used this product years ago and had the most amazing skin, but I assumed it was mostly genetics. Now that my skin is showing signs of aging, I decided to give it another try — and I’m so glad I did. My skin is transforming daily. They say your skin can rebuild itself, and it really does — especially when you remove the buildup of dead skin cells. I’ve been using it morning and night, and I genuinely look younger. My skin feels polished, my pores are noticeably smaller, and I need much less makeup. Such a fantastic product — highly recommend!" —Sweet Caroline Promising reviews: "I have only used the two original pens that I purchased and can already see an improvement. I am older than 60 and drink coffee daily and red wine weekly." —vicki houska "I have extremely sensitive teeth from over-whitening in high school but this product has been such a lifesaver! I am a daily black coffee and red wine [drinker] so my teeth have taken a toll as far as staining goes. Seriously, I was very hesitant on getting this because of how sensitive my teeth are but I wish I got it sooner! This is such a great product!" —Mimi Doherty Get a two-pack from Amazon for $14.95 (also available individually and in a four-pack). If you have any neck or back issues, talk to your doctor before use and read more about cervical traction at Cleveland Clinic. For this, instead of like a regular pillow, you're supposed to lie on it in 10-minute intervals; the seller suggests working your way up to it by starting yourself off at five minutes at a time, with a one- to three-day adjustment period before regular use. Promising review: "This neck relaxer is so easy to use! It took a few times to get used to, but it is not uncomfortable and is very much helpful with my chronic neck pain and shoulder tension. I felt pain relief after the first use! I have even been able to cut back on my chiropractor appointments because of this product. So thankful for this amazing find, as I am only 41 and have been struggling with neck pain for several years now." —Mary Beth Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (available in five colors). Promising review: “I started getting white streaks all over my dishes; that never happened before. I thought it was my detergent and changed it, but no difference. Clean dishes with this weird white film on them. I'd wash them by hand, then put them back in the dishwasher, and white film again! Then I did an internet search to figure out what was going on (a dishwasher is an incredibly simple piece of machinery) and found this! Bought it. Used it. My dishes are clean again!” —Carey Holzman Get a pack of six from Amazon for $9.19 (also available as a pack of 12 and 36; each tablet lasts a month). Promising review: "This bracket is awesome and was extremely easy to install. We were able to hang curtains over our vertical blinds in just a few minutes and didn't even need any tools. Great product!!!" —Amazon Customer Get a set of three from Amazon for $18.95 (also available as inside-mount brackets). Promising review: "I debated buying these for sooo long because I was worried all the TikTok reviews were over-exaggerated or fake. I’ve fallen for that before. But after months of trying different products, hoping they’d get rid of my stubborn bumps/clogged pores to no avail, I figured I didn’t have much to lose. No joke, I started seeing results after a couple of uses. Every time I use them, I wake up with the softest, glowiest, 'glass' skin I’ve been dying to achieve. I was skeptical at first use because they felt so gentle, but I was also relieved there wasn’t any stinging sensation on my very sensitive skin. I couldn’t be happier with the results. For reference, I have sensitive, combo skin and my main concerns were textured forehead, closed comedones/clogged pores." —Marissa S Get a pack of 70 from Amazon for $15.12 (available in five other formulas). This comes with a kit containing 10 toenail braces and tools for application. Each brace lasts 3–6 weeks. Promising review: "I used to be in sports all through middle and high school, and it really messed up my left foot overall, especially my big toe. I was always embarrassed by my big toe during the summer that I’d put a bandage over it to make it seem like it was injured. Finding someone to fix your toe is expensive, and I don’t have that kind of money at the moment. Started doing research on ways to do so, and this one was the best way. It does take some practice, but once attached, it should not move. Your toes will hurt for a day. Like a dense pain. Not sharp. I saw a difference in about two weeks. I’m a month in on the most severe toe, and no more ingrown toenail!" —Sandra L. Drop Stop is a small biz founded by two best friends committed to keeping drivers safer, happier, and less distracted! Promising reviews: "I just don’t understand why I didn’t buy this sooner. It’s one of those things that you’re not really sure why you need it but once you have it, you can’t live without. It saved my poor arm from having to dig my keys, cellphone, pens, french fries, hair ties, and you-name-it from between the seat gap. The situation that’s happening in that picture (my keys falling in) was a daily occurrence. Seriously, it’s awesome." —Sara G-M Get a pack of two from Amazon for $24.99. Learn more about different kinds of eye drops and what they can do at Cleveland Clinic. Note that eye drops can potentially mask symptoms of eye conditions, so you should talk to your eye doctor about what's right for you. And according to Mayo Clinic, you should avoid redness-reducing drops if you're looking for dry eye relief. Check out a TikTok of the eye drops in action. Promising review: "I have a big spot of blood vessels in the inner corner of my left eye. I use the expensive lubricant eye drops for moisture — I've used Visine, Clear Eyes, you name it. No eye drop has made my eyes look this great. Only Lumify! I was soo happy when I looked in the mirror and saw some beauty in my eyes instead of darkness and redness." —Angela Leonard Reviewers with 2a-4c hair mention it worked for them! Promising reviews: "I have super frizzy, curly hair and live in New England, where we have super humid summers. I have been struggling to find a product that de-frizzes my hair without making it look oiled down, and this is it. I put it in my wet hair after washing, towel dried, and put my hair in a ponytail to go to work. My hair was frizz-free all night — even working outside in high humidity. People even asked if I did something to my hair! This is an amazing product for the price. Absolutely buying again and would recommend to anyone with a frizz issue." —Marissa "My baby has curly hair, and since the texture is a lot different than mine, I have been trying out different products for her hair. I saw this one on TikTok and decided to give it a try. It is slowly becoming one of my go-to products for her! It does not leave the hair crunchy at all, and it moisturizes her curls nicely. Also smells good!" —Heather Get it from Amazon for $4.22 (also available as a two-pack). Promising review: This stuff is amazing. We are renting a home with manufactured dark wood floors that scratch easily. I have a three-year-old that likes to push furniture around and drop stuff, a giant cat with razor claws, and a father-in-law who has a boxer that scuffs up the floors when they visit. Spread it on with a rag and wipe it off, let it dry, and it looks shiny and amazing. It doesn’t fill gouges, but you almost can’t see them and can only feel them running your fingers over the surface. Serious 100/10 rating." —maximillion Promising review: "This is a wonderful product. I have an older dog who can't always wait until I get home from work, so accidents occasionally happen. I have a Hoover Rug Scrubber, and this product is very easy to use with my machine. Carpet Miracle works amazingly well on stains and odors, even those that have set for a while. I did the carpet in the 'room of shame' twice just to be sure, although for normal soil and odors, once should be more than enough. It leaves behind a wonderful, clean, fresh scent, and the carpet feels and looks wonderful. I plan on continuing to use this product to keep my carpets clean and my home smelling fresh." —Vicky Faurot Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in two sizes and three scents). To use, squeeze 5–10 ear drops in each ear then flush with water using the provided bulb syringe. Lots of reviewers suggest letting the drops soak in your ears at a 90-degree angle for up to 30 minutes for best results. Promising review: "All that was inside my ears…. oh my god. I feel like a new man. I had a hard time hearing and really bad ringing in my ears forever, but flushing my ears out with these drops revealed why. I’m still in shock from how it felt to have and see all that leaving my ear canals, but I’m so glad I got these. $8 to help your hearing… don’t worry if you don’t see results until the fourth day. I thought most of it was out by then cause there was a minor amount of wax leaving my ears, but today, the last day, I realized there was so much more. It was really freaky but now I’m listening to Kid A by Radiohead and it’s like hearing it for the first time. Everything is truly in its right place." —Gabriel Promising review: "The design of this is great. I always hated putting plugs behind furniture and either not using the plug, or the furniture being inches away from the wall. This is the perfect solution. I have a few of these now behind couches and dressers in the house and they are great. This is more expensive than some other flat extension cords but I think the look and quality of these is worth it." —Adam C. Get it from Amazon for $21.95+ (available in three lengths, a standard or inverted configuration, and a dual or smart design). Check out a TikTok of the Anua cleansing oil in action. I've tried out a couple of cleansing oils as an acne-prone, oily skin gal, and this is the one that earned its permanent place in my routine! Some have caused my skin to break out, and others have been too thick, but this one is the *perfect* consistency to actually get in my pores and draw out the gunk lurking in there. The first time I used it, I massaged it into my nose for a few minutes and got those bits on my fingers like the reviewer above (which is SO satisfying), and though it's not like that every time, it has truly helped with the size of my pores and leaves my skin feeling so soft, hydrated, and free of any makeup (ready to be followed up by a cleanser)! And when I've ever dared to doubt its power (when I ran out, or was lazy and skipped the step), I definitely saw the difference in my skin's texture — so it's here to stay for me! Promising review (for photo on the right): "BEST OIL CLEANSER I SWEAR. I’ve gone through 3-4 bottles now, and it continues to cleanse my skin AMAZING. It melts makeup, clears pores. Honestly, it's heaven-sent. The first time I used it, it cleared a lot of my sebum, and even now, when I use it, it clears any dead skin and dirt I have, even when I don’t wear makeup. BUY IT, it's amazing. You can see all the dirt that came out of my face recently in the photo." —rexichor Get it from Amazon for $17 (also available in a formula for sensitive skin). According to the Cleveland Clinic, some researchers have found rosemary oil to be as effective at encouraging hair growth as Rogaine! And read more about how biotin could help with the fullness of hair at Cleveland Clinic. This oil is designed for all hair types — reviewers with straight hair, along with 2a–4c hair have mentioned it works for them! Promising reviews: "Legit magic in a bottle. Wish I could order this stuff by the gallon. Took a chance on this because I was desperate, having already spent so much money on luxury and drugstore products with little results. I use this as a pre-treatment on scalp and ends before I wash hair. Scalp has improved dramatically. I feel like there’s not as much breakage/fallout, and my ends are fuller. (This is after like six months, but my scalp was better immediately.)" —Claire Blanchard "I hardly write reviews.. but this one deserves to be written about!! My hair was falling out a LOT, and somehow just with the FIRST application onwards, I started seeing less fall. And now, after four months, I can see hair growth as well, and my hair is already looking thicker!! And I’ve been using it only once a week.. just a few drops and massaging in. Omg, how can anything be so simple and yet so effective!!! Amazing! Amazing!!! Whoever invented this.. hats off!!" —Dee When you’re done, press the button, open the remover, empty it out, and it's ready to use again! Check out a TikTok of the ChomChom in action. BuzzFeed Shopping editor Jenae Sitzes says: "It takes a bit of practice to get the hang of using this roller — at first, I thought you only brushed down in one direction, and was confused why it wasn't picking up hair. It's important to do a push-and-pull brushing in *both* directions so it actually pulls the hair inside, which does require you to apply a bit of pressure. Afterward, you'll just dump out the hair that's been trapped inside. The ChomChom is best for large flat surfaces like couches and beds." Promising review: "I’ll admit it — I’m a skeptic by nature. When I saw all the glowing reviews calling this product 'life changing,' I may have rolled my eyes once or twice. But as a very Type A person who was [so over] dog hair everywhere (even after vacuuming), I decided to give it a shot. And… wow. Consider me converted. The reviews weren’t lying — this thing really is life changing. It’s become my new obsession, and I actually have to hide it in the closet just so I’ll stop using it." —-A Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in four colors and a smaller style). Snug Plugs is a small business that specializes in home improvement products. Promising review: "These are amazing! My apartment is trash. Was not put back together properly from the previous tenant and the outlets are crap. A girl on Facebook recommended these, and they have changed my life! I have never been so happy! Such a quick easy fix." —Haley Mortensen Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $10.99 (available in a clear or glow in the dark style and in packs of 25 and 35). As with all peel-and-stick products, these may leave some adhesive behind when you remove. Promising review: "Great product. Purchased years ago for our kitchen and now again for our bathroom. The kitchen tiles have had major spills, and furniture moved across the floor and they still look like the day we installed them. They adhere to the floor well but are also easy to take off if needed." —Molly Get a set of 10 for $19.80+ (available in six colors). Read more about tea tree oil and how it can help with acne at Mayo Clinic. Promising review: "I have been struggling with tinea versicolor for over a year now and have not found anything to soothe the itching/pain that comes with it other than this. I have only been using the body wash for about a week and it’s made an enormous difference! I have tried prescription creams, medicated lotions, etc. but I have never had results like this! Such good stuff. 10/10 recommend" —Blackburn's Get it from Amazon for $14.97+ (also available as a two-pack and in four other scents/styles, including unscented). The images on the right are BuzzFeed Shopping resident writer Karly Jacklin's hands — they used this for a month and say they saw some "wild" growth! Promising review: "I had peeling, weak nails for years. Tried everything. I bought this in February. This size bottle lasted a bit more than a month, religiously applying it two to three times a day. I was really seeing great improvement, so I bought another bottle in late March. By May, all the peeling had grown out, and my nails were getting stronger every day. I then bought the big 4-ounce refill bottle because I never want to run out of it again! Cannot recommend this stuff enough!" —Diana Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in two sizes). Promising reviews: "Love these hair catchers. I have a lot of hair, and the hair catcher definitely prevents it from going down the shower drain. They are disposable, but they stay on for weeks. Absolutely love this product. Highly recommend." —Godspeed6 Get a 25-pack from Amazon for $11.99 (available in two styles and in 50- and 100-packs). 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 have been edited for length and/or clarity.
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