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When the “I never write reviews” crowd starts typing, we gotta listen to these product recommendations.

I’m a Shopping Fellow who has scored a lot of holy grails from BuzzFeed Shopping over the years, and I’m eager to pay it forward.

Promising review: "Never in my life did I think I would write a review for shower curtains, but here I am. These shower curtain hooks are very nice because they allow the curtain to open up very smoothly. I also like the fact that there’s a hook on each side, so if you’re like me and you have an inner shower liner and an outer one, you can take one off to wash without having to struggle with the other one staying on. Highly recommend; again, something I never thought I’d be saying about a shower hook, but I will for sure never go back to my old plastic ones." —Dannosaurusr3x

Get 12 rings from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in 22 colors and in packs of 24).

It also comes with two pillowcases with envelope-style closures. And as an extra perk, cat parents have noted that cat hair doesn't tend to stick to the fabric. 

I purchased this duvet two years ago, and it's held up beautifully. I chose an insert that's one size larger than the duvet to give my bed that fluffy cloud look, and I love how it's both breathable and warm. 

Promising review: "The color is exactly as pictured, and it’s so, so, so nice! I never write reviews, but this one is worth every penny! Highly recommend!! I have a king-sized bed, so I went with the oversize. I’m glad I did because if it were any smaller, this would not be for me. So I recommend sizing up one size for whatever size bed you own." —Amazon Customer 

Get an oversized queen-size duvet cover from Amazon for $79.99+ (available in 10 sizes and 25 colors).

This has the National Eczema Association's Seal of Acceptance.

Promising review: "I write a review once in a blue moon, and let me just say: I have no idea why I didn’t buy this sooner! As someone with super sensitive skin, I’ve had no issues, and it has helped tremendously to clear up any random skin breakouts or irritation I have. Buy it now!!" —Marie

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (also available in five sizes and in packs of one, two, and three). 

Promising review: "I was looking for a more affordable option for Greenies. I've tried so many other brands, but my dogs always want Greenies. I got the peanut butter flavor on a whim, and oh my goodness, I am genuinely so happy I did- my dogs both love them. They are harder than Greenies, so they also last longer. Tonight I opened a box of Greenies and let my dogs pick between the Greenies and these, and they both grabbed the Chewy brand and ran off. I've NEVER seen either of them pass up a greenie before. I never write reviews, but after that, I felt these deserved my time." —Charlie

Get it from Chewy for $7.79+ (also available in different flavors and sizes).

Promising review: "I NEVER write reviews on makeup, but this mascara is WILD! I applied it, and immediately my lashes were separated and lengthened to the high heavens. If you like Thrive Causemetics mascara, this is 100% for you. I tried many other dupes and was unimpressed (E.l.f., etc.)." —Rualis 

Promising review: "One of those who never writes reviews, but as I lay here on the neck pillow, after struggling with a headache all morning, I had to share how much this has helped me. I originally bought the set in 2022 to help with cramps. The neck pillow, however, is one of the best items I have ever purchased. I will purchase this again and again; right now, both are still holding up great. I use this for headaches. The tips are sharp, but if you can make yourself endure the initial sting, you will quickly feel relief. You can wrap and hold it around the parts of your head where you feel pressure. Not conventional, but it has been a game changer for me because I struggle with sinus pressure year-round. I recommend the mat as well for cramps and back pain. Sometimes, if you can pull your knees up to your chest, it will apply more pressure and speed up the tension relief. Great purchase." —Jordan Gee

Get it from Amazon for $24.59+ (available in 10 colors and two sizes).

Promising review: "Let me start by saying that I NEVER write reviews — like, ever. I purchased a new phone and, as one does, immediately went to purchase a case and screen protector. This is the third brand of screen protector that I have tried this week, and let me tell you, the third time is a charm! The packaging came extremely well put together, nice and neat. The instructions were clear and concise. The fit of the protector was/is amazing upon application; far more coverage than other brands. A nice touch was the squeegee. The protector feels great to the touch, is very clear, and I feel like it will protect my screen from cracks well. 10/10 product (bc I can only rate 5 stars), buy with confidence!" —Bryant Miller

Get it from Amazon for $16.14+ (also available in all sizes from the iPhone 14 Pro to the iPhone 18 Pro Max)

Promising review: "I normally never write reviews, but this product is worth it. It has great scrubbing power and got rid of the long-lasting soap scum building up in my parents' shower, without hurting the joints!!!" —Olivia

Get it from Amazon for $71.24+ (available in white and gray). 

Promising review: "I don’t write many reviews, but this product is the BEST! My disposal in this 8-year-old house has probably never been cleaned. We bought this house a year ago. After using two tablets, it smelled better and sounded better. Therefore, I used two more tablets for good measure. OMG. It purrs like a kitten. Easy to use, smells better, and disposal sounds great now! Thank you.” —Memer

I have masses of butt-length, fine hair that tangles easily, is long overdue for a trim, and since the water in my shower is so hard, my ends can get crunchy after a wash. I was very skeptical, but the results actually shocked me. I sectioned my hair off with clips and applied it throughout, making sure to get my ends, and then used a regular hair dryer. After my hair dried, there was no frizz, and my hair felt sleek and bouncy. Days later, it still looked pretty darn good. I recommend using it exactly as directed, with a round brush, for the best results. 

Promising review: "I never write reviews but rely on them when making a purchase, but I am so blown away by this Dream Coat that I have to say something. I followed the guidance of other reviews and a video, sectioning and 'coating' liberally, and used a hot air brush. What truly made me a believer is how my hair looked two days later, still as smooth and shiny as when I originally styled it. I tried this during a heatwave in Pittsburgh, 90%+ humidity, several days close to 100 degrees, and this product performed beautifully! I read some reviews commenting on the high price, but there are two sizes, and the regular size at $28 is not unreasonable. I look at it this way: We'll spend $30+ on a top or sweater we wear once, maybe twice a month if we're lucky, but we 'wear' our hair every day! I'm happy to spend my money on a product that gives these results!" —Redhouse

Get it from Amazon for $14+ (available in two sizes).

I budget for this so I can buy it as soon as I run out. While I'm a fan of throwing my hair into a bun if I've skipped a few too many everything showers (iykyk), I love having this dry shampoo for last-minute plans or the all-too-often occasion when I don't have time to wash my hair before going out. This is a must for me. 

Promising review: "I am never one to write reviews, but this product is a game changer. I have super fine, pin-straight hair. If I wash my hair the night before, I look like a greasy mess by evening. This product does an amazing job of making my hair look and feel freshly washed. My hair falls flat after styling, and this gives it that freshly styled volume back. The smell is a nice, clean, non-overwhelming smell. Kinda reminds me of the original Dove soap smell. Which is a plus because I hate overly fragrant things. If your hair is like mine, I highly recommend this product." —Benny

Get it from Amazon for $18+ (available in three sizes and a two-pack).

Promising review: "I was considering getting a similar product from a more mainstream brand, but really liked the idea of the magnetic lid. After noticing there wasn't much info online for this product that wasn't from an influencer who received a free product, I decided to write this review. (I never write reviews, btw). I took the risk on this, and so far it has performed great. I used it over 4th of July weekend, and it held ice from Friday to Sunday and seems very durable. If you're considering the big-name brands, don't write this off; it's just as good, and the magnetic lid is awesome.” —Luke

Get it from Amazon for $159.99+ (available in four sizes and six colors) and Kohl's for $164.99 (also available in three colors). 

Promising review: "I NEVER write reviews, but this stuff is amazing! Literally amazing. I should have taken more photos! Used it in the shower, toilets, sinks, and shoes. I can’t recommend this product enough!" —tkj8187

Promising review: "I never write reviews, but I've purchased this like legit four times! I love this so much because it looks like my lip color, but better. I apply it every morning with my makeup, and it stays on throughout the day. I usually reapply it after lunch, but it stays for hours. My trick to keep the longevity of this product on my lips is to apply it in the morning and then apply a layer of Aquaphor. Then throughout the day, I'll use a tinted lip balm or gloss. Highly recommend it if you want long-lasting color!! It's worth trying at least once to see if you like it :)" —Katie P. 

Get it from Amazon for $8.98 (available in 15 colors). 

Promising review: "Honestly, I never write reviews, but this weird contraption WORKS. Where has it been my whole life while I was suffering from having the sweetest blood in the land, [sending] female mosquitoes 🦟 after my sweet, sweet sugar. It appears to literally be a plastic suction tool — no drugs, no hidden anything, pretty basic. The ITCHING is GONE! The bite bubble thing = SUCTIONED OUT. The next day: like it never happened, baby. No bruise or nothin’, and I bruise easy, boys." —Shelby

Get it from Amazon for $9.98+ (available in five colors). 

Promising review: "I never write reviews, but I am extremely impressed with how quickly this is working. I have had KP for 16 yrs and nothing else has worked. I've been applying this twice a day for 3 weeks, and the KP is almost gone. I am really amazed that this actually worked! 🥹" —candi

Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in packs of one, two, and 12).

Promising review: "I never write reviews. In fact, this is the first one I’ve ever written. I love it that much. I just had my fourth baby, so I'm a long-time mama here, and this thing is the best. I’m tempted to buy 10 of them and give them away at every baby shower I go to. It holds sooo much without feeling bulky or too big. The built-in stroller straps on the shoulder straps…obsessed. This bag can do no wrong. You won’t find anything better!" —Zolli

Get it from Amazon for $49.99+ (available in four colors). 

Promising review: "I never write reviews, but the moment I put this on, it felt like pure bliss haha. They are so incredibly soft and comfortable. I imagine it would fit a small or big belly, given the material and its give. It has the perfect shape/flare and length so that I can be ultra comfortable while looking cute but not inappropriate. I’m in love.” —Cal2010

Get it from Nordstrom for $70 (available in maternity sizes S—XL). 

Promising review: "I never write reviews, but the girls need to KNOW!!! This oil is awesome. I have fine, wavy/curly hair (2b), and when I brush my hair out, it’ll get frizzy, and then I put this oil on and BAM, my hair is voluminous and shiny and looks like I had a blowout. I’m obsessed. Game changer for me; I just repurchased — it lasted me almost a year." —Nora

Get it from Amazon for $18.70 (also available in holiday packaging). 

Promising review: "This is a better alternative to Simply Saline. It works better than SS. The mist output stays consistent until the can is empty, rather than lessening as the can becomes emptier. I never write reviews, but with this being a better product for less money, I am grateful they are making it." —J

Promising review: "Wow, I literally never write reviews, but this product worked soooo well for my hormonal acne in just one week. I’ve been struggling with my major breakouts and cystic acne for years! This product actually worked; I’m amazeddd." —Alexa vigil

Get it from Amazon for $8.49+ (available in two sizes and multi-packs).

We Love Doodles is a small business specializing in grooming products made for fluffy pups, from brushes and detangling tools to the aforementioned Edward Scissorhands starter kit.

Promising review: "I never write reviews for anything, but these truly deserve one. I’ve been grooming my 2 mini doodles at home for a year or so now. A pet clipper/vacuum and brush setup. I needed the right tools for the mouth, ears, and eye area, and this set is exactly the set of tools I’ve been missing! I can shape their faces, trim their beards, and trim between the eyes with ease, finally. The thinning shears are a go-to in my opinion. You can’t ever mess up a cut with them, which is so nice, especially with wiggly dogs. The rounded scissors are next best; they make shaping intentional and truly rounded, with no hard lines. I really feel like my at-home grooming has ascended to the next level!" —Amy

Get it from We Love Doodles on Chewy for $27.96+ (also available in silver and bronze). 

If you’ve ever flipped through Kevyn Aucoin’s Making Faces, you already know why I got a little excited about this one. He was an absolute makeup visionary who painted some of the most famous faces in the world, and that book is still such a fun, beautiful master class in what makeup can do.

Promising review: "100% worth it. I never write reviews, so the fact that I am tells you it’s AMAZING! Keeps my lashes curled all day long and makes them look so long." —Keegan

Promising review: "I never write reviews for beauty/skincare items, as most of them are either a letdown or just okay. But THIS!? I have noticed such a huge difference in my overall skin tone, and my deep forehead wrinkles are barely noticeable. I’m only halfway through the container, and I’m using them at night and sometimes in the morning. Blown away! Definitely a skincare item I will never be without. Will be checking into other items from this brand. Love the packaging and the sanitary tweezers. Get this! You won’t regret it!" —LetsBeReal

Promising review: "I never leave reviews, but this backpack changed my life. I’ve had it for two months and use it many times a week. I love having my hands free and not having to carry my lunch in a separate bag that I would sometimes forget and leave behind. The insulated bag that comes with it keeps food cold longer than my other lunch bags and coolers used to. I love the design that lets you use the entire space if you don’t want the lunch bag in there. The inside pockets are fabulous for organization. I love that I can still fit my laptop inside when the lunch bag is in there. I LOVE that there are TWO expandable bottle holders on the sides and they fit my 32-ounce water bottle easily. Overall, just a really well-thought-out product." —Monika

Get it from Amazon for $37.98 (available in five colors). 

Promising review: "I had to cut my nail way back because of all the buildup. But that white streak still wouldn’t go away, even after three years! This polish is the only thing that has helped! Highly recommend. It’s well worth the price! I never write reviews, but I had to for this product." —shell

Promising review: "I never write reviews, but this is worth it. I need everyone to know how amazing this gloss is — I promised myself I wouldn't buy more lip products, and I'm so happy I broke that promise. This gloss is long-wearing, and the color is INCREDIBLE. I have a fair/light skin tone and was a little worried it would be too deep, but the color is a perfect rosy spice color that can be toned down or built up depending on your mood. For a gloss, it's long-wearing and so comfortable. I'm a huge fan, and for someone who has a lot of rosy lipsticks/glosses, this is quickly becoming a stand-out go-to. Because of the formula and color, I don't even need a lip liner! Obsessed! —Brett

Promising review: "I never write reviews, but felt compelled to write this one! This is the BEST self-tanner I have ever used. It gives you a rich golden tan, no orange tones!!! So easy to apply. I recommend using a hand mitt, but it's not necessary. You can see clearly where the self-tanner is being applied, too, which is helpful for a nice, even tan. I even used it on my face and had no reaction, just a beautiful tan. I apply it before bed, after I exfoliate. Sleep with it on, then shower off in the morning. It takes eight hours to develop, then you need to shower. No weird smell like so many self-tanners. I am in love with this stuff! I apply it once or twice a week, that’s it! Highly recommend!! It’s expensive, but you get what you pay for. I also have sensitive skin, and this caused no reaction at all. Awesome stuff!!!" —RosiePosie

Get it from Amazon for $30.80+ (also available with accessories).

Promising review: "I NEVER write reviews, but because this item had no reviews, I felt I had to. When I looked for a Parmesan knife recently, I was surprised that the choices were high-quality traditional designs that cost four to five times what this one does, or inexpensive versions of traditional designs that looked cheap and had reviews that talked about bending, etc. I took a chance on this knife and won the lottery. Has a sharp edge, unlike traditional Parmesan knives…would work great for removing rinds. But it maintains the general spade shape used for breaking, not cutting chunks from a wedge. Construction is so solid. No way you are ever bending this during normal usage. Get one before the price goes up!" —Cutis Lee Smith

Promising review: "I never ever write reviews, but I felt that I needed to for this one. If you are like me and despise cockroaches, then this stuff is for you. Get it, just buy it; it really works. I placed it around the kitchen and bathroom for about three days in a row and began to see results right away. It's been about two weeks since I started using it, and there are no cockroaches in the bathroom and about 60% fewer in the kitchen. I have a dog, so I am very careful with not overdoing it, and even then, it has worked amazingly!! Buy it. You won’t regret it!!" —Nelsi

Get it from Amazon for $30.85 (also available in a two-pack).

Promising review: "I never write reviews, but this product works like magic! I have a pillow for my tub that came with suction cups to hold it. They were awful!! These holders worked fabulously!!! Great hold, easy to apply, and great price!! WIN!" —Sharon Blair

Get it on Amazon for $12.99+ (also in clear or black, in medium and large sizes, and in multi-packs).

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