1. An oil-absorbing face roller if you have oily skin that Just. Won’t. Go. Away. By gliding this across your face, it’ll soak up any excess oil so you can have matte skin in no time!
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Promising review: “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 everyday.” —Jennifer Helseth
Get it from Amazon for $7.98.
2. The Pink Stuff cleaning paste for your stain-ridden pans, streaky stainless steel, and cloudy glassware that you thought would never go back to their once pristine state — until now! This super versatile paste will easily remove grime from your stove tops, marker from white walls, *and* dirt from your rainboots.
Promising review: “I bought this to clean the white grout on my bathroom floor that was starting to look dingy. It worked like a charm and required minimal ‘elbow grease’ to get it clean. I have since used it to clean my shower and will continue to use on other household stubborn messes that need cleaning. Highly recommend! I’ve told all my friends about it!” —Molly
Get it from Amazon for $5.29.
3. A pack of Affresh dishwasher cleaner tablets to get rid of the limescale and mineral buildup *without* undoing the racks to manually scrub the inside of the machine — all you do is throw this in the detergent tray. Reviewers say this improves the performance of their dishwashers and the cleanliness of their dishes!
Promising review: “I had tried lots of white vinegar for two cycles in my 20-year-old dishwasher for the cloudy and powdery dinginess it had started making, and it only helped about 30%. We have very hard water. These tablets zapped the buildup and my glass is clear again and colored plastics no longer have the powder-like coating. So glad I took a chance on this!” —J. Holden
Get six tablets from Amazon for $8.99.
4. A bottle of natural cuticle repair oil for people with weak, peeling nails that are overstaying their welcome. You’ll get softer and stronger cuticles thanks to the moisturizing jojoba oil and conditioning sweet almond oil ingredients. Just make sure to apply this daily for the best results!
Promising review: “It’s a miracle! I had peeling, weak nails for years. Tried everything. A friend recommended a nail strengthener they saw on QVC. It was quite pricey and I wanted to make sure it was worth it so I read the reviews. One of the comments said just buy Solar Oil. Since it was much more affordable than the QVC stuff, I tried it. I bought it in February. This bottle size 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 $9.40.
5. A reusable pet hair remover because this will finally get rid of your pet’s hair on the couch, chair, or rug that you thought would be there forever. This has rave reviews from pet owners because of how effective it is. Just roll it like a lint roller, and the hair will be stored inside of it (with *no* disposable adhesive strips)!
Promising review: “I am allergic to cats so here I am with two cats that shed a lot. Their hair is covering all the furniture. I have special pet covers on my bed to protect my comforter but I hate having to sleep under it since my cats sleep on my bed. I have tried so many cat hair remover brushes, gloves, sponges that never worked. I was ready to shave the cats and call it a day. Then along comes the ChomChom brush. It not only has the lint roller but a bar that collects the hair. I love the little hairball container of the roller so I don’t have to spend time cleaning off the lint brush. I can’t believe this product works! I have an off-white couch and I didn’t realize how much hair there was. After I used it, my couch looked lighter in color. I got my comforter cleaned off in minutes. It’s a simple and inexpensive way to cure your pet hair woes.” —Dondi
Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in three colors).
6. A Zipuller if you’re used to saying no instead of yes to the dress because you can’t zip it up by yourself. Just attach this to the zipper, pull, and serve some looks!
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Just attach, step into your dress, and zip it up!
Promising review: “I live alone so one of the biggest troubles I have is zipping up dresses by myself. I tried this product and it works great! I tried it with both small zippers and large zippers. As long as it can loop through the hole, the Zipuller can grip it. Plus, the grip is pretty sturdy and does not become loose when you pull it up. Never has this task been easier! I am so happy that I purchased it and I recommend that you do too!” —Cherie Weissman
Get it from Amazon for $19.98 (available in three colors).
7. An anti-bacterial butt acne-clearing lotion because those pimples are an annoyance you thought you’d always have to deal with — until now. It’s made with tea tree oil to help prevent breakouts and keep your bum smooth.
Promising review: “I have only been using it for a week and I am loving what I see. I apply it nightly after I shower. The cream is thick enough that one pump is enough for one butt cheek. I lather it onto the butt cheek then down towards my lower back thigh since I tend to have some small breakouts there. Then do the other side. It doesn’t stay sticky and it absorbs into the skin quickly. I have seen my butt clear up completely. I am hoping it helps with small scarring and blemishes as well. So far I love it! Oh and I am also deciding to try a small amount daily on my inner thighs since I do get clogged pores and some breakouts there too. Fingers crossed it helps in that area too!!” —Jasmin
Get it from Amazon for $22.99.
8. A bottle of professional-grade callus-removing gel to help rid your feet of years’ worth of tough skin that you thought would be there permanently. Be sure to presoak your feet, apply the gel, let it sit for about seven minutes, and rinse!
Promising review: “Best foot callus remover I have ever used! I read a lot of the reviews before purchasing this product. Most callus removers I have purchased in the past were not very effective. So I was encouraged by the reviews. I saw that a lot of reviewers mentioned to be very careful not to leave it on longer than three or four minutes. My feet were the softest they have ever been. Love love love.” —Cheri whisker
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
9. A jar of Aquaphor’s healing ointment if you constantly suffer from dry, cracked, or sensitive skin. It’s clinically proven to restore smooth skin while locking in moisture *and* it still allows oxygen to flow through after applied which makes for an ideal healing process!
Promising review: “My son experienced some unbelievably wretched diaper rash and none of the usual products I had been using were making the rash better and the application of the zinc-based creams were painful. Someone recommended I try this, and I have never turned back! Every time there is a reoccurrence of diaper rash, a day or so of applying Aquaphor, the rash clears up. Now and again I try other diaper creams, but when there is actual irritation, nothing comes close.” —Incoherent Threads
Get it from Amazon for $18.37.
10. A faucet splash catcher since that pool of water is always an extra thing to clean up after doing the dishes. Instead of grabbing a paper towel to clean, this absorbent mat will soak up any splattering water droplets right away!
Hustle & Sew / Etsy
Based in Oregon, Hustle & Sew is a small Etsy shop hand-sewing quality goods that you can ask to have personalized.
Promising review: “The drip catcher I purchased for my sink has been a game-changer. It works perfectly to catch all drips and saves on cleanup time! It is well-made, attractive, and I would definitely recommend it!” —Becky
Get it from Hustle & Sew on Etsy for $13.50+ (available in four sizes and six colors).
11. A medical acne wash that can help with persistent, stubborn pimples. It’s made with 10% (!) benzoyl peroxide, which is tough on acne, and hyaluronic acid, which moisturizes skin. A true win-win product!
Promising review: “I’ve struggled with stubborn body acne for as long as I can remember. I’ve purchased pretty much every product out there, tried every cream and supplement, etc. On top of that, my skin is also annoyingly sensitive, so most products for moderate to severe acne are too abrasive and drying. I stumbled upon Dr. Song’s Acne Face & Body Wash after doing a quick search on Amazon for a gentle benzoyl peroxide wash. I was a bit hesitant at first to order the 10% as opposed to a lower percentage, but after reading reviews, I decided to take the risk and order it. This cleanser is absolutely amazing. It leaves my skin feeling clean, refreshed, and moisturized. The consistency of the product is more like a cleansing milk than a face/body wash. My skin never feels dried out or irritated, even in the winter. And best of all, it cleared up my stubborn body acne almost immediately. I started seeing results by the end of the first week. I would highly recommend this product to anyone struggling with stubborn acne or has sensitive skin.” —Sabrina
Get it from Amazon for $24.92.
12. A pack of teeth-whitening pens if coffee, wine, tea, smoking, or soda stains have taken a toll on your pearly whites. Just apply it twice daily for 30 minutes to see the best results. Its soft tip brush and formula are also good for people with sensitive teeth!
Promising review: “I was hesitant to try a new teeth whitening product after using harsh whitening strips that caused pain and lingering sensitivity. But, as a coffee and red wine drinker, I wanted to find a solution. This teeth whitening pen is terrific. Easy to use, works well and does not have the downside of either the strips or the $450 option at the dentist. I also really love this product since whitening my front teeth is the objective. It is a great value as I anticipate the two pens that are included will last one year. I will definitely buy this again and am very happy to recommend it.” —Rebecca Shehee
Get it from Amazon for $18.95.
13. A garbage disposal cleaner since those years’ worth of lingering odors make you gag (and might *also* attract gnats). Those foul smells will be gone in an instant once you send one of these foaming lemon packets down the drain with some hot water.
Promising review: “It seems counterintuitive to put a little packet down your garbage disposal to clean it, but this does actually seem to work, at least for getting out weird smells that baking soda and vinegar don’t really touch. I scrub the sink down first, especially around the garbage disposal area, rinse it down, and then just follow the directions on the package. I have used it with single large sinks and with double sinks — only difference is that the double sink will have blue cleaning foam rise up the drain, which you rinse away when the disposal sounds clear again. I have tried the foaming cleaner in a can, but unfortunately it stopped coming out of the can about 10% of the way through. Went back to this tried-and-true.” —KS
Get a box (good for four uses) from Amazon for $7.90.
14. A bottle of dandruff shampoo that’s made with ketoconazole so you can have relief from the itching, scaling, and flaking that won’t go away on your scalp. Reviewers swear by this and say it *actually* works!
Promising review: “MIRACLE PRODUCT! If you have a flaky scalp from dandruff, BUY THIS. I was about to go to the dermatologist if this stuff didn’t work. Thank goodness I saved myself hundreds of dollars by giving this product a shot. I used it four of five times (over a month) and it cleared my scalp almost completely. One more use and my scalp will be 120% healed! This stuff blew my mind. Totally worth it.” —chris
Get it from Amazon for $15.88.
15. A skin-repairing body oil to help improve the appearance of your acne scars, surgery scars, and stretch marks. Its clinically proven formula with vitamin E helps skin look healthy while the chamomile and lavender oil calms irritation. Reviewers also swear by this for ingrown hairs!
Just make sure to use sunscreen with this since it can make you a bit more sensitive to the sun.
Promising review: “Bio-Oil is the BEST skin product on the market. I use it as a twice a day — morning and before I go to bed. Small lines have disappeared. My skin is very smooth and seems to glow. A doctor recommended this to one of my friends who told me about it. I have bought several bottles as gifts. Be patient. It will take a few months for you to see notice the changes. I am 71-years-old. No one paid me to write this.” —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $11.12+ (available in two sizes).
16. A bug bite suction tool that’ll help relieve those swelling, red, and itchy bites by suctioning the saliva, venom, or stinger from your skin. It’ll help calm things down so you can focus on something else other than that pesky bite!
Promising review: “I am a magnet for bites of all kinds and carry topical and medicines with me at all times — so I figured this would be a good product to see if it really works. I woke up with a bug bite on my arm so I used this little tool (three times per the instructions) — immediately after using, it stopped itching! And less than 24 hours later the bump/bite gone! There is a very faint red mark from using the thing, but a small price to pay IMO. Bottom line: it’s awesome. I’m carrying it with me everywhere!” —Rebecca
Get it from Amazon for $9.95 (available in three colors).
17. A SockDock because it always feels impossible to find a matching sock when you need it. Now, you won’t waste any time because this can be hung in your closet after washing — which means no rummaging through the endless abyss of a sock drawer!
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Promising review: “Totally obsessed with this! I’ve been using it a few weeks now and have zero complaints! I haven’t lost a single sock since! They always come out paired and completely dried (which was one of my concerns, I wasn’t sure if they were going to dry properly) I would defiantly recommend this! It’s amazing and makes life so much easier! Specially with a toddler and baby on the way!” —Sarah Elizabeth
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in four colors).
18. A single-handed tape dispenser for when you *finally* have the tight wrap you want, but the roll of tape is not releasing your perfect strip — *this* can get you that strip of tape with no extra hassle! All you do is pull down the lever, roll, and release once you have enough tape dispensed.
Promising review: “My last tape dispenser was awful. Threading the tape through the mechanism was a PITA. The gears and springs would fall out when you opened the damn thing. Eventually, the tape started to cling to the roller and would rip the paper I was trying to tape. This design is great; the tape self threads itself when you put it on the rubber bands, the tape stays on the inside of the device until you press the trigger to release it, the tape self cuts when you let go of the trigger. Everything can be done with one hand. Wonderful!” —Billster
Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in four colors).
19. A pack of two deodorant-removing sponges so you can easily get the white streaks out of your darker tops, bras, or blouses after only getting to wear them once. Lightly dampen the sponge and then apply it directly to the stain to get it out.
Promising review: “I’m not really sure what else to say about this besides that it works! I change clothes frequently so this product is a godsend. Gets the deodorant stains right out!” —Amazon Customer
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $8.47.
20. A bottle of Goo Gone foaming spray for the grease and oil stains that left marks you’re convinced will never leave. This helps those lasting marks quickly disappear, and the best part is it doesn’t harm your surfaces. One reviewer even said it “works great on every type of yuck you want gone.”
21. A pack of anti-slip eyeglass retainers so you’re not constantly readjusting the glasses that want to stay anywhere but your face. Just add the squishy silicone pad to the backing behind your ears so your glasses stay put!
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Promising review: “My glasses were constantly slipping down my nose! No matter how ‘tight’ my temple and hinges were adjusted (often giving me pain behind my ears) they would loosen and start to slip. In desperation, I tried these! They work! I can now stand hours working on my cadavers (I teach anatomy) and do not need to push up my nose piece. I have had my glasses nearly slip off my nose during lab time, so these are a must for me. They do not put pressure behind your ears. I am ordering more today.” —carla
Get a pack of five pairs from Amazon for $6.99 (available in three colors).
22. A personalized charger cable name tag if you’re always accidentally taking someone else’s charger (that’s not as good as yours).
Delightful Luna / Etsy
Delightful Luna is a North Carolina-based small business 3D-printing cute problem-solving products for you and your home!
Promising review: “These stopped the fighting in my household over cords. Great, very useful product!” —Jen Testa
Get it from Delightful Luna on Etsy for $9 (available in 16 colors and for iPhone and Android).
23. An ear-washing bottle to finally rid yourself of that wax buildup that a Q-tip was not gonna get out. Many reviewers said it felt comfortable and was easy to do!
Promising review: “My son has earaches all the time. Took him to ear doctor and they basically said he’s got a lot of ear wax buildup and to purchase this item. I was skeptical at first but as soon as I used it on my son, he had so much relief because all of the hardened wax was pumped out. I use it on myself and it’s worth every penny and so much cheaper than going to the ear doctor every other month.” —Tootie
Get it from Amazon for $29.50.
24. A pair of compression arch bands because your fallen arches, bunion pain, or plantar fasciitis deserve some support! These bands are infused with copper to help you stay comfortable for longer so if you want to wear them all day, all night, *and* while you sleep, go for it!
Read more about compression therapy at Cleveland Clinic.
Promising review: “Tried these out around the house and I felt an immediate difference. Put them to the test yesterday and wore them while working a live event where I was on my feet for 15 hours straight and they were a life saver. I woke up today in NO pain. Highly recommend wearing them on the outside of your socks if you’re going to use them for extended periods of time.” —Danielle Sacco
Get them from Amazon for $12.95+ (available in four colors, plus size, and a two-pack).
25. A seat gap filler so you don’t ever have to clean that weird, hard-to-reach area in your car again. McDonald’s fries, loose change, and other mystery tidbits have met their match.
Promising review: “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, you-name-it from between the seat gap. Seriously, it’s awesome.” —Amazon Customer
Get a set of two from Amazon for $24.99.
26. An electric egg cooker that’ll make perfect eggs Every. Single. Time. Even if you’re a terrible cook. Say goodbye to messing up your hard-boiled eggs, omelets, and poached eggs!
It comes with a measuring cup so you pour the perfect amount of water for the style of eggs you want.
Promising review: “If you eat hard-boiled eggs often, this is absolutely 100% worth the money just for that. My eggs come out perfect every time. No green rings. No rubbery whites. And they’re easy to peel every time. It’s easy, faster than boiling water, and every egg turns out the same. It makes other kinds of eggs too, and according to the booklet you can steam veggies and other things in it, too. But OMG even if you only ever used it for hard-boiled eggs, it’s worth it. I don’t think I’ve ever given a product 5 stars like this before. Also, skeptics: yes, I know boiling eggs isn’t hard. It’s the consistent results with even less effort that’s remarkable.” —Crockery
Get it from Amazon for $18.99 (available in eight colors).
27. A CouchCoaster for the person who always spills their drink all over the couch because you wanted to cha cha along with Joey from The Bachelor during Dancing With The Stars — cause who wouldn’t? This can balance your beverage, Fire TV stick, and phone all at the same time, so your fave part of the day doesn’t involve unnecessary cleaning!
Promising review: “This product is awesome. I was afraid that it wouldn’t be heavy enough not to slide around with a large drink in it, but no worries: it handles any drink. This is perfect since I don’t have a coffee table to use for my drinks. My drinks sweat inside the holder, but it does not leak onto my couch and I just wipe it out with paper towels. I love the feature of the insert for smaller based glasses and cups.” —Sandra F
Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in five colors).
28. A set of bedsheet detanglers if you always find your sheets balled up and STILL sopping wet after being in the dryer for an hour. This can make sure that frustrating moment never happens again, so next time you clean your sheets, you’re actually done *on* time!
Wad-Free is a woman-owned small business working to make sure your laundry day isn’t in vain! After wasting time and energy on wadding problems, Cyndi Bray invented Wad-Free for bedsheets.
Promising review: “I was mildly skeptical, but it works exactly as promoted! I’ve used it five times and each time there’s been no twisting of the sheets and no pillowcases balled up and still wet when the dryer goes off. Super helpful that it comes with two units, one for the top sheet and one for the fitted sheet so I don’t have to split them into separate loads. I no longer dread washing sheets and plan to buy some of these as gifts. LOVE it!” —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (also available in a four-pack).
29. A Squatty Potty to help you pass your #2 more quickly if you’re always spending too much time in the bathroom. This stool props your feet up so you can be in a natural squatting position, which can help certain things (💩) leave your body much more easily.
Promising review: “This is my favorite item in the bathroom now. I use it EVERY TIME I poop and I love it. Highly recommend. Plus it looks fancy schmancy and hides well” —Melinda S Gates
Get it from Amazon for $36.98.
30. A self-watering, aerating, high-drainage planter, perfect if you’re an unintentional plant killer (like myself). Even if you forget to water your succulents for up to two weeks, they’ll still be chilling (and alive)!
Promising review: “These are the first houseplants I’ve ever been able to keep alive in my 26 years of marriage! And they are healthy only because of these self-watering pots. It’s so easy to know when they need water now!! I would recommend them to anyone.” —Margie
Get it from Amazon for $20.39+ (available in two colors).
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