1. Gold and snail slime eye patches — it may sound a little…icky…but the results speak for themselves. After consistent use, you may just notice reduced puffiness and lighter under-eyes.
Promising review: “These things are freaking awesome! I have a terrible time with allergies, which causes dark under-eye rings and puffy skin. Used these little slimy patches under my eyes and was amazed at the result! Not only did they feel cool and soothing while on, but I noticed a definite improvement right away. The puffiness was significantly reduced as well as a definite reduction in the dark coloration. The results were even evident the next day — and noticed by my husband, who NEVER notices things like that. I plan on using them a couple of times a week during peak allergies and then once a week after that. Very satisfied.” —Alicia Melvin
Get 60 patches from Amazon for $9.85.
2. A set of nine hypoallergenic gold-plated hoop earrings so cute, you’re not gonna want to save them for a “special occasion.” And because each style is different, you’ll be able to switch things up on the daily.
Promising review: “I’m picky when it comes to jewelry, and I love these. They haven’t tarnished on me at all or hurt my ears, and the gold isn’t tacky-looking. I love the variety, and you can’t beat the pricing. Also, a great gift!” —Marisa
Get a set of nine from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in three finishes).
3. A midi corset dress if you’ve been eyeing that House of CB Carmen dress, but your wallet keeps saying “nuh-uh.” This dreamy dress features a side slit so you can show off those gams!
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Promising reviews: “Bought this dress because I always wanted to get the House of CB dress but didn’t want to pay over $250 for it. It’s honestly so good! I got the size large in this since they didn’t have my normal sizes, which are small to medium (I have a bigger chest, so I tend to size up). But since this has a corset back, I was able to cinch it up really tight, and it fit perfectly!” —Chris Herfurth Kennedy
“Beautiful, stunning, perfection. This may be the best thing I’ve ever bought on Amazon. The corset in the back makes it fit like it was made for me. It’s double-lined and not see-through at all, even though it’s white. The straps are adjustable, the slit is a good height, and the fabric is slightly stretchy. I cannot say enough good things about it. It did come slightly wrinkly in the skirt, but nothing that a good steam won’t fix.” —Shoshanna
Get it from Amazon for $53.99 (available in women’s sizes 0–14 and 15 colors/styles).
4. A long-lasting mascara formulated to give you bold and intense lashes even *you* will think are falsies. Salon quality at a fraction of the cost? Yes, please!
Promising review: “I have been using this mascara for years, and it has never disappointed me. From the moment I received it, I fell in love with the results it delivers. This mascara makes my lashes look thick, full, and voluminous, giving them that perfect fluttery effect. What I love most is its consistency; it stays on all day without flaking or smudging, even in hot and humid weather. I can trust that my lashes will look flawless from morning ’til night. What’s even better is that this mascara is extremely affordable, making it a steal for the quality it offers. I’ve tried many high-end mascaras, but none have matched up to the performance and value of this one. Overall, I highly recommend this mascara to anyone looking for long-lasting, voluminous lashes without breaking the bank. It’s my go-to choice, and I can’t imagine using anything else!” —xstArrx
Get it from Amazon for $4.99 (available in black and brown).
BuzzFeed editor Kayla Boyd wrote an in-depth Essence Lash Princess mascara review.
5. And a volume-boosting lash primer whose buildable formula contains mango butter and acai oil to help condition lashes. This will create a moisturizing shield so that your mascara clings to it instead of your lashes, protecting them from any potential damage.
Promising review: “This makes such a difference when I wear it. My mascara stays on, and my eyelashes look thicker and longer. And the price! I love it.” —Lance L. Hampton
Get it from Amazon for $4.99.
6. A chic, gold-colored Kitsch hair claw clip so you don’t have to live with sweat gluing your hair to your neck and making you even hotter. Just grab this stylish clip and put your hair up. Now, you’re ready to tackle the day.
Promising review: “This is the best hair claw I’ve ever bought! Super sturdy and strong; it even held all my thick hair up! Looks exactly like the image and is super cute!” —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (also available in a silver color).
7. A set of six Moscow Mule copper mugs if you’re a fan of that vodka-based cocktail and wanna honor the time-honored tradition of keeping your drink cold.
8. A set of six colorful stemless wineglasses that’ll help you cheers to the future in style! These lavish glasses are handblown to perfection.
Saludi Glassware is a small business making unique drinkware.
Promising review: “Love these glasses. They are beautiful and so sturdy! Would definitely recommend to others too who are looking to add a pop of color to their kitchen.” —Evelinn I.
Get it from Saludi Glassware on Amazon for $134.98.
9. A six-piece stainless-steel knife set because it comes with a minimalist round holder that you’ll be oh-so-happy to have on display in your modern kitchen. Each knife features embossing and a light wood grain handle.
Promising review: “Really love this knife set! It comes with four knives and a matching pair of scissors. I love how small and compact it is, and it goes very well with the colors in our kitchen! We get many compliments!” —Amanda Rose Herrera
Get it from Amazon for $33.99 (available in beige or black).
10. A super-luxe and adjustable memory foam pillow so you can finally get your beauty sleep and actually feel well-rested when you wake up. This comfy pillow contours to provide neck support.
Promising review: “I cannot tell you how many neck pillows I have bought only to find they are way too tall. I assume a majority of these were made with the size of a man’s shoulder in mind? Regardless, I am absolutely in love with this pillow. I was able to remove the center, and it is perfect. My neck has not given me much trouble since I started using this pillow. It’s not too firm, yet not too soft. I am in love with this pillow.” —Angela
Get it from Amazon for 49.99+ (available in five sizes and packs of two).
11. A flexible heated massage mat to help you relax after a long day of emails and meetings that should’ve been emails. This full-body mat features 10 motors and two heating pads to provide gentle, soothing relief. It also has five modes and three vibration intensities.
12. A darling pearl choker featuring the planet Saturn that are reminiscent of a waaay more expensive Vivienne Westwood design. Trendy and thrifty? Sounds like you.
Promising review: “Run, Forrest, run!! Don’t walk!! This is a perfect Vivienne Westwood [alternative]. I bought this when I didn’t have enough money for the real one, but unless you do a microscopic closeup of the two, this necklace is the literal perfect [copy] of the original. It feels pretty weighty and doesn’t tarnish easily. The size is also perfect and the color matches the real one better than the other ones in the market. The packaging was also super cute and protective.” —Ziaaaa
Get a two-pack (gold and silver) from Amazon for $15.99 (available in two other styles).
13. A pair of polarized round sunglasses because you deserve to look fly while protecting your eyes from those pesky UV rays. These vintage-inspired glasses are durable and lightweight.
Promising review: “I got these for a trip to Mexico, and they look and fit great! I have pretty low expectations when it comes to sunglasses. I usually get what’s cheap and hope they don’t feel too small on my face. These fit without any squeezing of my skull and keep the sun out of my eyes. Success!” —happy camper
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in four color combinations, individually, and in packs of three).
14. A hydrating hydrogel mask you wear overnight so its collagen-rich formula can work its magic. And by “magic,” I mean that it can help minimize the look of pores, improve elasticity, hydrate skin, and strengthen skin’s barrier. This hypoallergenic mask also contains helpful probiotics!
Promising reviews: “I woke up to literal glass skin, and the hydration lasted all day. First time I forwent putting on moisturizer in the morning in my entire adult life!!” —Fair Reviewer
“Pores? Where? Dry patch? Where? Fine wrinkles? Whheeereeeeee???” —Kichi
Get a pack of four from Amazon for $19.
15. A handmade soy wax cashmere and vanilla candle with notes of coconut, frangipani, sandalwood, and exotic musk. With a burn time of over 40 hours, this candle will keep you feeling nice and warm for a long time to come.
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Sweet Water Decor is a woman-owned small biz making candles, mugs, home decor, and more!
Promising review: “Literally one of the most amazing-smelling candles I’ve ever owned. It looks so aesthetically pleasing and is just overall a great candle. If you leave it burning for around 30 minutes, the room will smell so nice. Definitely worth the $20!!” —Cassie
Get it from Sweet Water Decor on Amazon for $19.99 (available in 10 scents).
16. Or a gorgeous reed diffuser set that uses fragrance oils to freshen the air in your home! Fill your space with beautiful, long-lasting scents.
This is also from Sweet Water Decor!
Promising review: “Love this reed diffuser! This is a good alternative for people trying to avoid candles but still want their house to smell good. I am very sensitive to smells, so it’s nice that I can add or take away a reed, and it changes the strength of the smell that gets released.” —Brittany
Get it from Sweet Water Decor on Amazon for $23.99 (available in lots of scents).
17. A niacinimide face serum whose honey-like texture will leave your skin with a subtle glow! It also contains propolis extract, which is an antioxidant that helps soothe skin.
Promising review: “I started using this about a month ago and have noticed such a difference in my skin as soon as the first few days. I was having issues with my skin looking dull whenever I wasn’t wearing makeup, now my skin is noticeably brighter and I feel a lot more confident with a bare face. It hasn’t made a noticeable difference with my hyperpigmentation, but it has helped even out my skin tone all over my face. This is a new staple in my skincare routine!” —Nadhia Vega
Get it from Amazon for $15.
18. A velvet V-neck maxi dress so elegant, you might find yourself wearing it around the house while waving a full glass of pinot in the air trying to settle everyone down so you can make a toast. Even though you have no audience. No judgment here, though!
Promising review: “Dress fit amazing [and is] very comfortable. I wore it to a wedding, and because it has a little stretch, wore it a year later for my maternity photos. Got so many compliments. Gorgeous burnt orange/rust color.” —Ron
Get it from Amazon for $69.99+ (available in women’s sizes 0–30 and eight colors).
19. An SPF 50 shimmer sunscreen spray to take sun protection to the next level by glowing just as brightly as the sun itself. Take THAT, UV rays! This water-resistant sunscreen is lightweight and will leave your skin feeling hydrated and lookin’ like gold.
20. An Alexa-compatible iRobot Roomba that you can schedule to clean your floors so you don’t have to. Its advanced sensors will help it learn to navigate your home so it can get under furniture and avoid falling down stairs. It also has multi-surface brushes to pick up dirt on carpet and hardwood floors. Clean smarter, not harder.
Promising review: “This is a great little vacuum. It cleans really well, and the battery goes for a couple of hours. It always docks itself easily when done and never misses a spot in my 1,100-square-foot condo. It will go over rugs easily and fits under everything with no problem. I have two Maine Coons, and it does a great job of cleaning up their hair and any litter tracking. The drawer needs to be emptied every couple of days, but it’s not a big deal for me. I have tile floors and carpet in the bedrooms. It cleans both well. It even cleans the litter mat in from of the litter box. This was well worth the money.” —Renee
Get it from Amazon for $299.99.
21. A pair of slip-on loafer mules because these affordable Gucci-alternatives have a chic gold buckle sure to make you feel like a million bucks (without having to spend a million bucks)!
Promising reviews: “Such cute shoes that are maybe even better than the designer inspiration! I ordered a 37 and usually am a 6.5. They fit perfectly. The footbed is more padded than the designer version. Leather is soft and comfortable on the foot. Sole is not slippery.” —Emily Wilson
“The shoes come very nicely packaged! These are my favorite shoes. Once you break them in, they are like BUTTER. I have bought two pairs myself, I own them in black and in white. My mom has then in black and wears them to work every day, she wanted to have a backup pair bc she loves them SO much. My brother wants to get a pair, too. LOL. I could not recommend these shoes more. I get so many compliments… people even think they are Gucci!” —Caroline King
Get it from Amazon for $49.89+ (available in women’s sizes 5–12 and in 10 colors).
22. A luxurious satin kimono robe sure to make you feel like a cozy piece of art. It has removable waist-tie closures *and* inner ties so you can feel secure in this lightweight beauty.
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KIM+ONO is an Asian-owned small business run by two sisters who started out in San Fran’s Chinatown. They pair contemporary aesthetics with more traditional shapes and materials to create timeless pieces.
Promising review: “This robe comes all the way down to the top of my feet and clears the ground by 1–2 cm. The cut is perfect; it is flowy and comfortable, and the design is beautiful. And it has pockets! This is a very cost-effective alternative to a 100% silk robe.” —Amy
Get it from KIM+ONO on Amazon for $47.99+ (available in one size, in a plus size, and 24 patterns).
23. A pack of six aromatherapy shower steamers for turning shower time into a nice trip to the spa. Relieve a little stress with a lavender, eucalyptus, vanilla, watermelon, grapefruit, or peppermint steamer.
Promising review: “These are the best shower steamers I’ve ever tried. Usually, they aren’t strong enough, or they melt too quickly to even enjoy. They are also bigger than what you can buy at the store. One lasted my entire shower and still smelled amazing even after I was done. These are the best shower steamers, hands down. I would definitely buy these again.” —Krista
Get it from Amazon for $16.99.
24. A cocktail ring set that’ll add a sophisticated sparkle to every ‘fit. These two rings stack perfectly and will make you feel like you’re engaged to your very charming aesthetic. A match made in heaven!
Promising review: “First, let me say I LOVE THIS RING!!!! I wear it all the time. I’ve been wearing it for over a month now, and in the beginning, I tried to take it off when doing dishes, showering, and washing my hands. After about two weeks, I just decided to leave it on, and it has been fine. I never take it off; the ring is true to size. It’s not too thin or thick, feels great on, and it is durable. The only con is that the stones can sometimes look cloudy. Other than that, I love it; couldn’t be happier, it’s great for the price, and I am very pleased.” —tracy k revels
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in sizes 5–10 and four colors).
25. A “Magic Tap” automatic drink dispenser so you never have to lift an annoyingly cumbersome juice bottle out of the fridge ever again! This hands-free dispenser has a universal silicone cap so it should fit in any bottle.
You’ll need two AA batteries.
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Promising review: “Super happy with this purchase. Our two little ones (5 and 3 years old) can now easily fill their own drinks. We also purchased a dual cereal dispenser from Amazon, so now the kids can get their own breakfast cereal with milk!” —April M. Ramos
Get it from Amazon for $18.49+ (available in four colors and multipacks).
26. Some super cute satin scrunchies designed to not pull on or snag your hair, so you can comfortably pull off high ponytails.
Promising review: “These are soft, cute, and take a wash well. They’ve also been surprisingly durable, being used multiple times on a daily basis and even slept in! I can tell that the elastic hasn’t started to tear or lose its stretchiness. The cute colors and soft satin are also pluses!” —Megan
Get nine scrunchies from Amazon for $9.99.
27. A fanciful Baroque-inspired mirror if you wished you lived in Europe in the 18th century. Well, this is the next best thing. Go ahead and fix your ornate lace collar in this gorgeous mirror.
Promising review: “I purchased this beautiful mirror for my vanity table and it’s the perfect size for that purpose, but it’s so well made and beautifully designed that it can be used in a variety of ways to enhance any space or room. I’m very happy with my purchase, and you will be too.” —Washington DC
Get it from Amazon for $89.99+ (available in seven sizes and five finishes).
28. A chic minimalist watch that, despite its lack of details, somehow comes off as a statement piece??? We love to see it. This water-resistant watch will help you keep time in style.
Promising review: “I love the style of this watch. The pattern is very unique. This will pair well with all my summer outfits. This will be my third watch from this brand. They offer so many stylish options! Money well spent.” —Colleen Bullis
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in nine colors).
29. A bottle of plant-based truffle seasoning so your meals can be as decadent as you are. Sprinkle it over anything! Fries, eggs, popcorn, and literally everything else.
BuzzFeed writer Emma Lord swears by this stuff:
“*wheezes in truffle* OK, I bought this on a whim because there’s a sushi place down the street from me that makes truffle avocado sushi rolls, and I was like, I need these in my life, but I also need money to live. I decided to DIY it with a regular $4 avocado roll, and this seasoning and the umami bliss of it all basically exploded my brain. Since then, I’ve tried it on eggs, on burritos, on potatoes, on chocolate mug cakes, pretty much every sweet and savory thing I can think of. The best part is you really get an excellent bang for your buck — it’s so flavorful that I’ve been using this for months now and have barely made a dent in the container!“
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
30. An inflatable hot tub because the only heat you can stand this summer comes from the luxe experience of dipping into hot water (somehow it hits different). This can seat up to six people and has 140 bubbling warm jets!
Promising review: “This is a great item. It gets up to 104 degrees, and the jets are pretty powerful. So far, I’m very satisfied with this product.” —Nick Provy
Get it from Amazon for $619.99.
31. A copper-colored French press if you wanna pretend you’re dining at a Parisian cafe every morning.
32. A handcrafted glassworks wind chime that’ll give off a stained glass effect when light pours through.
Promising review: “This is definitely the most beautiful wind chime I’ve ever seen, and I love the sound too. The packaging was nice, all glass pieces were well protected. I will definitely consider buying again as gifts.” —Anita J.
Get it from Amazon for $24.95 (available in 10 color combinations).
33. An adjustable outdoor daybed you’ll wanna take all your work Zoom meetings from this summer. The center of the daybed becomes a coffee table so you can bring your many drinks outside with you.
You’ll probably want to add in some of your own pillows to make it even cozier!
Promising review: “Took about two hours total with one person — everything was included (a couple of extra screws helped out). Assembly instructions were visual and easy to understand. I had to reverse the front canopy piece after assembly, but their video tells you how to determine if it’s backward. Once I had it assembled, my wife promptly took a two-hour nap on it and said it was great — worth every penny. Make sure you purchase a weather cover for it, and it’ll give you long-lasting satisfaction!” —Joseph Vivona
Get it from Amazon for $479.99+ (available in four colors).
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.
