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It clings to tile, meaning it’ll STAY PUT, killing mold and mildew and keeping it from reappearing later down the road.

Promising review: “I CANNOT emphasize enough that this stuff works MAGIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wish I had taken before photos, because when I say magic, I mean UTTER WITCHCRAFT. The caulking around my tub was staining moldy, but a little hit of this and it was GLOWING WHITE like we had just recaulked. I recommended it to my aunt, whose house was built in the 1970s so her tub caulking stains were over 40 years in the making, and she was going to pay someone to come in to strip the caulk and do it over new. I told her no need- just use some of this stuff! Worked like witchcraft AGAIN!!!! Her caulking is also glowing white now, and she’s recommending it to HER friends now!!! This stuff is so good, you’ll recommend it to everyone you know. No caulking stains are too deep for this!!!!!!” —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $14.99.

I’d gotten sugared a few times at sugaring salons and loved it, so after seeing Sugardoh on Tiktok, I bought some of their paste this spring and used it several times over the summer. There is a slight learining curve (Sugardoh’s how-to videos and gifs make it *so* easy), but removing the hair I wanted to was easy peasy. I’ve done it with the plastic applicator as well as just a ball of the paste (like they do in sugaring salons) and both worked super well. And it’s mostly just sugar and water, so it’s totally compostable too!

Get sugar paste from Sugardoh for $40 (available in two firmnesses) or the essentials starter kit for $68 (valued at $85), which comes with drying powder, a reusable applicator and reusable cloth strips, and a calming serum.

Sugardoh is a Black woman-owned brand making plant-based sugar paste (from just water, citric acid, and lemon juice) and hair removal tools. 

They dim 50-80% of the light, so you can still tell that your devices are still actually *on* and functioning. You can always double them up to completely block out the light source if you’d like (many reviewers do this) or buy the stronger **full black-out** edition!

Promising review: “This is the best thing you never knew you needed. I own a digital clock with the numbers displayed in red LED light, and every night I’ve blocked the light with a cover so it doesn’t shine in my eyes as I sleep. Silly I know, but I like my room pitch black and cave-like. On a whim I bought this product. OH MY GOD! Game-changer!! For the first night EVER I didn’t have to cover the clock display before I went to bed!! I had no idea how big a difference this little dimmer could make, but I’m more than pleased with the result. I can still see the time display just fine, but now my room is a happy cave! Some commenters argue you could get the same effect using electrical tape, regular tape covered in sharpie, etc, but true to the name of these products if you’re looking for something to DIM, then this is for you. Also the product is easy to remove and doesn’t leave a sticky residue at all, which can’t be said for most tapes. I did notice a slight lag in response when I covered my TV LED sensor, so if you’re trying to block something that actually senses inputs I would maybe not suggest this. Other than that, excellent product!” —Amazon Customer

Get a sheet of over 100 dimming stickers (in multiple sizes and shapes) from Amazon for $4.39.

Promising review: “I have a pillow-top and pillow-bottom queen-sized bed that is a little too small for king sheets and with queen sheets I have battled to keep the sheets from popping off. I have tried everything! I was about to try to customize some king sheets because it was so frustrating. Then I saw this product advertised on Facebook in one of those posts about the amazing products that people love. So I figured it was worth a try. It works. I was shocked. My sheets have not popped off once. I ordered this in February and it is May now — and they have not popped off once! They used to pop off EVERY…SINGLE…NIGHT. To say this is life changing is not an exaggeration. Such a relief to be able to sleep through the night without ending up in rumpled sheets.” —TinkerbellAPixie

Get a set of four from Amazon for $13.99 (available in three colors and four sizes).

And btw: it also works on upholstery, woodwork, and even walls.

Promising review: “This stain remover is so easy to use and really gets the job done. I have two dogs who are constantly getting tracking in dirt onto my rugs and couch. This has cleaned up anything they can track in. It’s also taken coffee and red wine stains out of my rugs. It’s a true miracle worker. I’ve never found another product that gets the job done like Folex.” —Leah

Get a bottle from Amazon for $6.65.

Promising review: “Absolutely the best product. It saved my itchy goldendoodle! We tried changing food, Benadryl, medicated shampoo, fish oil, everything you can imagine… nothing worked long-term. He was itching his face so badly he would make himself bleed. Had sores and scabs all over his face and neck. I bought these because they had good reviews and I was desperate. It changed his life! He no longer scratches AT ALL! His coat looks great and all of his sores are healed. He’s the happiest he’s been which makes me a very happy momma. He is also very picky and never eats treats… he eats these every time so that’s an added bonus!” —Darcie Nation

Get it from Amazon for $26.97.

Promising review: “My husband and I just adopted our cute puppy, Winston, from the Humane Society. When we adopted him, his ears were unfortunately pretty dirty, but after we used this ear cleaner today, his ears are so clean!! I’m so amazed at everything it managed to get out. Our puppy’s ears look so much better now! I would highly recommend this product to anyone with a dog.” —Jerome F

Get it from Amazon for $16.99.

Promising review: “I am amazed! I have dealt with eczema all my life. I’ve used steroid creams/ointments, lotions, wash, you name it. And then I tried this miracle product! In four days, my hands looks better then it ever has! I can bend my finger without pain! I’m sooo happy with the results. And I have only been using it for four days!” —Kelly

Get it from Amazon for $8.36.

They also make a version for your feet (tho you can probs use the hand one for your tootsies too), which I ALSO l-o-v-e. Get it from Amazon for $8.50.

Promising review: “I am genuinely stunned by how well this worked in my shower. I have been trying to get rid of these water stains since the day I moved in almost three years ago. They just got worse with time and nothing would hold them off. Then I tried The Pink Stuff and my jaw dropped as I washed it away. You can see in this picture I did a small section and holy moly, it looked like a new door. I usually don’t write reviews but I had to say how stunned I was with this. I haven’t used it on much else yet but with the results from my shower door, I can only imagine how great it’ll be. I give 5 stars!” —Katie Marchbank

Get it from Amazon for $5.29.

AND it’s cruelty-free and the bottle is made from recycled plastic.

Promising review: “This is the best brush shampoo I’ve ever used. I’ve used brush shampoos from high-end/luxury lines, too, and they did not work as well as this. First and most importantly for me, there is no scent! I absolutely hate when companies put heavy perfume in products that end up touching or going near the face. When washing brushes with shampoo that is heavily perfumed, that just ends up irritating my sinuses whenever I’m using the brushes to apply makeup. So awful. This is not like that at all, so I can use my makeup brushes without having sinus/allergy trouble. It cleans extremely well! No more going over and over again like with using other makeup brush shampoos. A little goes a long way, too, so it is extremely economical. The value is awesome. I highly recommend this brush shampoo and will continue purchasing it.” —L.L.

Get it from Amazon for $6.79.

A lot of reviewers who have also tried Cosrx and Nexcare patches prefer these!

Promising review: “I’ve tried so many brands of pimple spots, and these are hands-down the best on the market. I’m a performer at Walt Disney World, and a clear complexion is required. Last night, I put these on a few acne problems (a small cyst, a Whitehead, and a pimple I shouldn’t have picked and has been a bump for about three weeks now.) I just woke up and am writing this review in disbelief. THEY’RE FLAT! Gone! All of them! I could cry I’m so happy. The packaging is also ideal, because it allows you to conveniently and easily peel the stickers off without stretching them out or folding them back on themselves. Do yourself and your complexion a huge favor! Have these on hand for a stubborn zit when you really need help. Make sure you apply them to completely clean and dry skin.” —Caitlyn

Get the box of 40 round patches from Amazon for $8.49. OR try their large, rectangular size to tackle multiple pimples at once. Get a pack of eight from Amazon for $8.99.

The welt surface is designed for stronger cleaning of heavier scuffs and stains, the nylon bristles for gentler cleaning of small scuffs on fine suede, the arched half circle helps you clean rounded surfaces more (think toe boxes!), and the thin, protruding brush can access harder-to-reach crevices or grooves.

Promising review: “This little brush is the bomb. I have three pairs of suede shoes and they were starting to look really iffy. This thing is so easy to use — I’m usually able to get my shoes looking presentable in under 30 seconds. When I first opened it I thought it looked like an over equipped brush-army-knife hybrid, but after using it for a while you’ll find that all of the different nubs and components of the brush have a function. I saw that some people purchase this along with some kind of suede conditioner — I’ve found that using only the brush has been effective. It is especially great for knocking off all of the NC mud and clay off of my boots without grinding it in. The brush seems durable and well made. I’m a fan!” —Alison B.

Get it from Amazon for $6.99.

It contains 10% glycolic and lactic acids, and has tiny pumice exfoliants to buff away dead skin for smooooooooooth arms.

Promising review: “Amazing product! I’ve suffered with KP on my arms for 15 years and nothing helped. This product didn’t just help, it completely cleared it away! I noticed a big difference after just one use and a month later of using it two times a week my arms are smooth and I’m no longer embarrassed of them. I’m so excited! This product has changed my life!” —Sherrie Ruiz

Get an eight-ounce tube from Amazon for $26 (also available in smaller and larger sizes).

These’ll shave ’em right off with one pass — without damaging your sweaters.

Promising review: “Okay, I don’t normally rave about things like this. I bought this on a whim in last attempts to save my favorite duvet cover. The pills had gotten to the point where it was seriously uncomfortable to sleep with them getting all up in my leg space. I thought I was going to have to get a new duvet cover entirely. Along came this lil’ baby. Not only is my duvet cover basically brand new, but I have found a new hobby. I’m depilling everything. Sweatshirts, leggings, blankets, socks, anything that looks like it needs some love. It does the job quickly and leaves everything looking fresh. Hi, I’m obsessed. I can’t stop. I should send this back. I’ve started asking if my neighbors need anything depilled. I’m going to buy one of these for everyone in my life. Everyone needs to own this. Take it away from me.” —Sydney Jensen

Get it from Amazon for $14.77+ (available in six colors).

Promising review: “BEST VACUUM I’VE EVER BOUGHT! I moved into a brand new apartment complex that was just built and after being there for a week with three cats I decided to vacuum the carpet and rugs. TO SAY MY JAW DROPPED IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT. The suction without a doubt is the best one I’ve ever had (including multiple Dysons). It is light weight to push and going from carpet to wood floors is amazing. The attachments make vacuuming my couch so easy to where I’m done in under five minutes!!! BUY THIS VACUUM TODAY!!!” —Skylar Blick

Get it from Amazon for $118.50.

Promising reviews: “After using this product, I am happy to report that my $5 investment saved me over $500. I was ready to replace my dishwasher, due to super cloudy glasses, residue, and just not getting clean. Then, I became aware that the water softener no longer was doing it’s job, so I had the rental company replace it. Dishwasher performance improved somewhat. I decided to do two more loads before deciding to purchase a new one. Then I saw a product test review for Affresh in good housekeeping magazine. I was ordering some stuff from Amazon anyway, so I added that to my order. When it came, I tossed one of the tablets into the bottom of the full machine, per instructions, and ran the regular cycle. I did not expect the results I got! My glassware that I thought was permanently etched and ruined came out like new. Same with cutlery. The difference is unbelievable. I will use this faithfully on a monthly basis, as recommended. I can even put it on my subscribe and save order, so I will get a new pack every six months. I am amazed!” —Sheila

Get a pack of six tablets from Amazon for $8.99.

I bought this for my white porcelain kitchen sink and I’ve since texted five people about it, which is really a lot for such a boring grown-up product. It cleans beautifully, but the *best* is its ability to repel stains after cleaning. You know that thing when you rinse out your coffee cup and the coffee water just lingers in your sink and you have to purposefully rinse it out for two minutes? You don’t have to do that — the coffee can’t stick to the sink and just goes RIGHT down the drain. Time saved, sink clean — this is really a Virgo dream product right here.

Promising review: “I only WISH I had waited to use this until I could have taken a ‘before’ pic to go with the ‘after’ one of my 14-year-old sink. This cleaner is incredible. My cleaning person came Wednesday, but the sink still looked dingy on Thursday with some persistent areas of discoloration and staining. It gets a lot of hard use. Now, five minutes following application of the product with a sponge, a bit of a scrub, and quick rinse, it looks new. I’ve ordered this for both married kids for stocking stuffers. WORKS as promised. Not kidding. Wouldn’t have believed it if I hadn’t just done it myself and seen the eye-popping results. Quit reading reviews and BUY this stuff! (Read the cautions carefully regarding what kinds of surfaces are appropriate for use of product and which ones to avoid, but on regular stainless steel sinks, it’s honestly perfect.)” —EdUK8

Get the value size from Amazon for $29.95 or the smaller size for $9.95.

The curved stainless steel will feel smooth against your tongue, removing bacteria without causing irritation.

Promising review: “Okay so I usually don’t review products after only one use but I felt the need to do so with Dr. Tung’s Tongue Cleaner. I was very skeptical because I had never used a product like this. I used it for the first time this evening. I was shocked and disgusted at the amount of “slime” that came off of my tongue during the scrapes. I was not expecting that at all. After about 5 scrapes, my mouth tastes so different. I did not experience that same unclean “after taste” I usually have inside my mouth, especially after eating. And for those wondering, no, the process is not even remotely uncomfortable. This product has left such an impression on me after the first use, I have just placed orders for additional to give away as gifts!” —shadygrady0002

Get it from Amazon for $7.70.

If you don’t *already* have a drill, you can also get a cordless drill set with brushes just like the above and drill bits from Amazon for $34.99.

Promising review: “I bought this brush a long time ago and it sat unused. Last week, I finally pulled it out to clean the floor of a very dirty fiberglass bathtub. What a great little tool! A job that easily would have taken me a half hour with a regular brush and Comet, took about five minutes and with no smelly harsh chemicals. I am really kicking myself for not trying it months ago. Now, I’m planning to buy one for each of my kids for Christmas.” —xxxxx111000

Get it from Amazon for $18.95 (available in six different stiffness levels for different surfaces).

Drill Brush is a small business based in New York. It was started in 2007 by a former electrician with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome who needed a way to clean without causing him harm.

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 with me 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.

It has prongs along the side that smooth and detangle hair as it gets wrapped around, while the ceramic iconic barrel ensures your curls are shiny, healthy, and frizz-free. It also automatically shuts off after 90 minutes to give you peace of mind after you’ve left for the day. PLUS it has thousands of five-star Amazon reviews *and* directions to help you use it, whether you have short, medium, or long hair.

Promising review: “Here’s the deal, I’m pretty much a tomboy, I don’t know how to do my makeup, I have thick hair, but never knew how to do anything but straighten it, until a friend made me try her Kiss automatic curling iron. It legitimately works and it’s the easiest thing to use! I’ve (briefly) tried other wands and burn myself over and over. I’ve never burned myself with this tool and I love that it makes it easy to curl away from your face on either side, with just a push of a button. I also like that it dings when it’s done, so it takes some guess work out. If you want curls, but are intimidated by all the tools out there, you won’t be disappointed with this styler.” —Uskadelig

Get it from Amazon for $49.99.

Reviewers with curls from 3A to 4C hair (and also reviewers with straight hair) swear by these!

Promising review: “I LOOOOVE these curlers! My hair is super long and it never does anything but awkwardly bend because it’s super poker straight! I have to have curlers in overnight to get any curl to stick and these are super comfortable to sleep in! My curls were amazing!! Finally an adorable spiral curl! What’s even better is the second day they STILL looked beautiful! I cannot rant and rave enough about how Awesome these are!” —Amazon Customer

Get a 42-pack from Amazon for $14.99.

Just plop one tablet in and let it sit overnight. The foaming action will power away gross stuff, residue, and seemingly permanent odors while you get some beauty sleep.

Promising review: “My husband drinks about 3–4 cups of tea a day. He uses stainless-steel mugs that stain horribly. No amount of soaking or scrubbing would get them clean. I set our electric kettle to 200 degrees and poured the hot water over the tablets, filling the mug to the top. I left them in the sink overnight, and all I had to do was dump the dirty water out! No soap or scrubbing at all, and they were like new! I will definitely re-purchase. P.S. Thanks for the recommendation, BuzzFeed!” —Rachel

Get a pack of 12 from Amazon for $7.99.

It’s citrus scented so after it FOAMS AWAY deep-set stains, you’ll be left with a refreshing scent rather than “Old McDonald’s Fries.”

Promising review: “This stuff is ABSOLUTELY AWESOME! I posted before-and-after photos (above) for you to see for yourself! My 1996 Toyota Camry is 23 years old — this is the original carpet! It took me exactly three hours to clean this carpet and I will tell you this: IT WAS WORTH IT!” —treylee

Get it from Amazon for $11.99.

Just sprinkle a packet of the power into your *hot* oil, wait for it to cool down…and toss! FryAway is available in two sizes: Pan Fry (which comes with four packets each capable of solidifying two cups of oil each) or Deep Fry (which comes with two packets, each capable of solidifying eight cups of oil each). 

Promising review: “Honestly I didn’t know if this would work, waiting for it to cool down made me nervous, but once it was at room temperature it was solid. It popped out of the fryer so nicely. Worth every penny.” —Emma

Get it from Amazon for $9.99.

FryAway is a woman-owned and Latina-owned small business, and they donate 1% of revenue to nonprofits focused on water conservation.

And at this price point, it’s easier to replace our mascaras as often as we…should… (every three months!).

Promising review: “After using Lights, Camera, Lashes by Tarte ($23) for the past year, I got tired of breaking the bank over mascara. My sister suggested Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect and I IMMEDIATELY fell in love. It provides dramatic length and great volume. I can honestly say I can’t stop looking at my eyelashes in the mirror every single day because of how awesome they look. Also, it is very long wearing. I go from an eight-hour work day right to the gym and sweat like crazy…and this stuff doesn’t budge! I love it!!” —Carrie E. Miller

Get it from Amazon for $4.99.

Promising review: “I was skeptical about buying this product at first, but as soon as I sprayed it on, I knew it was a winner. I had really thick rust in my shower and it completely removed it like brand new with very little effort. 10/10 would purchase again!” —Ted D

Get it from Amazon for $6.98.

And it’s totally biodegradable too. Literally this week a friend texted me for a stain remover recommendation, and I immediately texted back PURACY in all caps. It’s removed Thai curry from a light blue sweatsuit, an ink transfer stain from a reusable Target bag that got allllll over a lavender skirt set that I was sure I’d have to just get rid of. You name it, Puracy has taken care of it. Pro tip: the worse the stain is, the longer you should leave the stain remover on before washing.

Promising review: “This stain remover keeps working again and again on clothing that I thought for sure was ruined. It works best if you rub it in with an old toothbrush and let it sit for a few minutes, overnight is best in my experience. In some cases, the enzymes work by themselves and dissolve the stain before the item is even washed. This stuff works better than every Pinterest method that I have tried – including Dawn dish soap, baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, etc.! The mini bottle are perfect for keeping one at work or in the car and I purchase the refill bag to fill these small bottles and the larger spray bottle that we keep at home.” —Amanda

Get it from Amazon for $12.99.

Btw, Puracy is a Texas-based, family-owned small business specializing in plant-based, and hypoallergenic home products.

It buffs away scraped-on paint and minor scratches — if you can feel the scratch with your fingernail, you’ll need to actually go to your local body shop.

Promising review: “Fast shipping and results! I turned too sharp in a parking ramp and my back door scrapped along a purple pillar in the ramp. This happened a good year ago, and I never got around to taking care of the ugliness. My husband gave me so much crap, and I came across to this product, read the reviews, and ordered. It only took me about 20 minutes to get my ‘after’ results. It did, however take a lot of elbow grease. Don’t waste your time and money at the dealership. This product saved me over $500!” —S.R.

Get it from Amazon for $19.97.

And it has everything you need! Three restoration pads of various grits, a spray lubricant, lens clarifying compound, and a lens sealing wipe.

Promising review: “Very happy with this purchase. My 20-year-old Honda Civic’s headlights have seen better days. The lenses were cloudy, yellowed and dim at night. I didn’t even have to go through all the steps to see an almost total transformation of my headlights. No sanding necessary – just the first step and the lights looked almost new. I’ve used headlight restoration solution in the past, and this was significantly easier and better. I have enough to do the process maybe three or four times. Great value, great results!” —AS

Get it from Amazon for $11.99.

Promising review: “Where has this been all my cat-loving life? Sticky rollers work fine for clothes but this is the only product that has ever COMPLETELY removed all the cat hair from my bed. I have a long-haired 20-pound. tabby and if you run your hands up his back a few times and fling the hair everywhere, it looks like it’s snowing – he never stops shedding no matter what I do. After using the ChomChom, I can put on a black dress and roll around on my bed and not get a single hair on me. It’s absolutely amazing. Everyone is getting one for Christmas, even if they don’t have a pet. I don’t care, it’s THAT good.” —Stephanie

Get it from Amazon for $24.99.

*one reviewer says it’s even BETTER than Olaplex (which is over three times the price!).* And reviewers with all hair types have left five-star reviews. Btw, this is the same brand that makes the MIlky Piggy Carbonated Bubble Clay Mask so many people swear by (and it looks damn cool).

Promising review: “I’ve been very careful when lightening my hair, but the straw feeling is sometimes inevitable when bleached. THIS PRODUCT IS MAGIC. I’ve always gone to my hairdresser when coloring so I’ve been fortunate to have my hair stay pretty nice but this made a world of a difference. My hair is like silk, or soft butter. So incredibly soft and shiny, I feel like a walking hair commercial. My hair feels so moisturized and healthy, just as soft if not softer than my hair was prior to coloring (been highlighting for five years now). Will be buying more before I run out, I will never stop using this product. FYI my natural color is the dark brown at the roots and my hair looks healthier than a natural blonde IMO 🙂 ADD TO YOUR CART YOU WONT REGRET. After you shampoo, load your hair up and do the rest of your shower, heck have it be a long shower bc you deserve it, and rinse out with lukewarm water.” —Meghan Davey

Promising review: “I have 4c hair and was looking for a protein treatment for my thin and fragile hair. I had recently used a product in my hair that had so much alcohol in it; that reeked havoc on my hair, leaving it pretty damaged. I was very skeptical about this product because I have never seen anyone with my hair type use it. Boy was I wrong to doubt this product, it left my hair looking and feeling beautiful. I highly recommend it to anyone natural or with curly hair.” —Therese Claire

Get it from Amazon for $7.40.

And check out the BuzzFeed contributor pictured above’s review for her first-hand experience (it’s #1 in the post)!

Promising review: “You ever look at your toilet brush in disgust and resentment? How’s a dirty used up brush sitting in your throne room? You clean your bathroom but then you put that sucker down in its place and it’s just like, mocking you. It’s never truly immaculate. Never knowing true cleanliness. Fear no more. Now you can shine the porcelain throne and not have to worry about a used up toilet brush mocking your clean sparkling bathroom. Gone are the days of breathing in dirty poop particles from the reusable potty cleaning brush thingy. Clorox Toilet Wand is the answer to your prayers if you want an easy, deep cleaning, toss-away-after-you’re-done type contraption for that porcelain throne of yours. Fast, cheap, and easy. Just like…. How we like to clean.” —Juliana

Get the kit (one wand and six scrubbers) from Amazon for $11.98 — and get a 30-pack of scrubber refills from Amazon for $17.97)

Promising review: “The backstory is as to be expected. I tried using the typical toilet brush to clean the ring buildup that had occurred. As with nearly everyone in existence, I had tried quite a few different name-brand toilet bowl cleaners and followed all the instructions. However, they would only remove probably 60-70% of what was built up. The rest I truly tried to put my heart and soul into removing, but the brush just wasn’t getting anywhere. LITERALLY within fifteen *seconds*, I had already removed nearly every trace of the ring that was there. It was almost eerie to put so little effort into having this take off the remnants that were left behind. It took all of probably two minutes to make sure I got all the spots off. Honestly, the results look like the ring never existed. So, instead of pouring chemicals into your toilet bowl and breathing in traces of bleach (depending on toilet bowl cleaner), this thing can do worlds better at removing the ring entirely. It seems strange to say it, but this is one recommendation that will probably be given to more people than I want to admit. Just… wow…” —Austin S.

Get it from Amazon for $11.30.

And don’t worry new parents (or non-parents who are looking at this and thinking…what?!): Cradle cap (seborrheic dermatitis) is a very common dry scalp condition that affects infants.

Promising review: “The pictures posted here are legit. It makes removal so much easier and gives more consistent removal than my previous method of washcloths or just scratching the cradle cap off with my fingernails. It’s amazing and gross and wonderful. My babe doesn’t even flinch when I spend 10 minutes clearing his scalp of all the goo. It seems to be soothing to him. I just apply baby shampoo, then brush a little with the blue brush. Then I slowly start to comb in sections all in one direction. Then I go back and forth in multiple directions. It’s shocking the amount of dead skin that comes off. I’ve even used it successfully in his eyebrows (he gets some cradle cap there, too). This is a KEEPER!” —ZMomUtah

Get it from Amazon for $3.99.

Promising review: “OK my hair is thick, frizzy and all over the place when I blow dry it. I took a chance on this brush/ dryer combo, based on reviews that seemed too good to be true. I love at the hair salon when they use this kind of thing — drying while brushing my hair with the rounded brush. I can never get my hair to look the same. But wow!!! This investment is WORTH IT! my hair looks amazing. It’s soft, smooth, blow dries much quicker, and looks like the salon did it!! Definitely recommending this hair dryer. Best I’ve ever had.” —Sarah McDonald

Get it from Amazon for $41.99+.

It has a two-step filter that removes 99.99% of contaminants, and it comes with direct connect hoses to hook right up to the standard 3/8″ valves in U.S. kitchen sinks. It’s designed to be installed in under three minutes.

Promising review: “We have town water and it seems they are putting more and more chlorine in it every year. We should be getting used to it and tasting it less and less, not more! The refrigerator filters are super expensive and weren’t cutting it. Every time I put a glass to my mouth it smelled like a swimming pool. I searched the internet and decided to give this a try due to the positive reviews and affordability. Wow! easy install (I’m an avid DIYer). And the taste! The chorine taste is just gone! No more overpriced fridge filters for us. I love that the filter replacement procedure is basically the same as a fridge. Just twist and remove. We love it so much I teed off the fridge line and put a dispenser at our sink as well. The flow on this thing is just amazing! And the water tastes great! Don’t waste your money on the expensive, complicated ones. My parents have a three-chambered, name brand filter at their house. It was expensive, the replacement filters are expensive, it is a pain in the petunias to replace the filters, and the flow rate is pathetic! But guess what! Our water from this filter tastes just as good as theirs at a fraction of the price, plus it’s way more convenient, plus the flow rate is way better. I just can’t say enough. Love, Love it! You will too!” —BJ

Get it from Amazon for $69.99.

Promising review: “Hands down the BEST cleanser for sinks and tubs I have ever used. I bought his because the Comet bleach cleaner was not getting rid of some stains in my tub (regular use stains and a little ring from a cup). After two applications of Bar Keeper’s Friend, one overnight and one for a couple of hours, the stains and 95% of the ring are gone. And it smells a thousand times better than Comet or bleach. Do not hesitate to buy.” —SI801

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $14.80.

Check out our first-hand review of Bar Keepers Friend original *and* the soft cleansing liquid for more deets and photographic ~evidence~.

Promising review: “This set is the best friend of those who hate cleaning bathroom fixtures. Instead of scrubbing and scraping, you can give a few comfortable whisks with one of these brushes and the job is done. The brushes are particularly good at quick-cleaning the back of the faucets where you normally can’t see what you are doing. Also good at keeping the silver drain rings shiny. Couldn’t be happier with this set. Recommend it highly.” —Rodger

Get the set of two tools from Amazon for $8.99 (available in orange and blue).

I bought a pack of these recently, and so far love dusting with them! All the dust sticks right on, so you don’t end up breathing in all the dust you just tried removing. It’s great for baseboards, too!

Promising review: “These are exactly like the Scrub Daddy’s. Only hella cheaper.” —kr425

Promising review: ” I had low expectations for this. But I’m really happy to find that they do work really well for a much better price than the name brand. It’s pretty much the same as the name brand damp duster except that the grooves are slightly wider. Dusted tops and fronts of my cabinets in about five minutes, but I’m most impressed with how well it removes pet hair from my couch and clothes even better than sticky rollers. I have Pomeranians blowing out their winter undercoats, so it’s my new fav thing.” —onon

Get it from Amazon for $8.49 (available in five color packs).

And remember, like with any retinol (that actually works) *just do not use it every day.* Start slow and work yourself up if needed, paying attention to your skin. 

Promising review: “I absolutely love this stuff! I saw a dermatologist on TikTok who raved about this product and tried it out, and it’s been the most amazing stuff! It’s helped my face to clear up very quickly removing all of the blemish spots and dark spots around my face. It’s been one of the best products I’ve added to my face routine. This would be great for all ages/stages and for any weather types. It doesn’t moisturize much, but that’s not it’s intention, and there is no scent, so I’d imagine it’s great for all skin types and hypoallergenic.” —Successful Solo

Promising review: “I bought this for my teenager to use for his acne scars, but he ended up not using it. I ran out of my Murad retinol serum, so I gave this a try. I actually like it better than the Murad! It absorbs quickly, with zero smell or irritation. As with any retinol product, be sure to wear sunscreen when you’re going to be outside.” —C. Munsterman

Get it from Amazon for $15.99.

BTW, people also love this for helping heal piercings.

Promising review: “It works just like my Tower 28 spray. Smells the same and feels the same. It’s more product and saves you money. It also comes with two lids which is perfect for traveling!” —Andrea Benton

Promising review: “Just an FYI, this product has the exact same ingredients as the Tower 28 spray! It’s been absolutely amazing at reducing acne and texture! It’s also so refreshing and gives a lil glow. So in love!” —BK

Get an 8-ounce bottle from Amazon for $16.19 (available in four sizes and in packs of two and four).

Promising review: “Never give up, like the Little Engine that could. I love my glass top stove, but cleaning it is not as easy as just wiping it down. If you have one, you know how it is when something boils over or spills. This bakes whatever hits the glass and leaves those frustrating scorch marks. No matter how hard I scrubbed, I could never get the film off. I have tried every cleaning product, as well every home remedy suggestion and it never removes the marks. I came across this product on Amazon and after reading the reviews, thought, ‘Why not?’ Ah, all is good in the world after finding this. I put a quarter-size dot of Cerama Bryte, scrubbed it with a light scratch pad, and rainbows and unicorns came dancing. Ah, so shiny. I think I’ve invested 20+ labor hours trying to clean the stove top, and just gave up. With this product, it took me five minutes. If you have the same issue, get this stuff — it’s incredible. 5 stars+++” —Implied Queens

Get the kit from Amazon for $11.48.

Promising review: “I live in an apartment so the carpet quality is not the greatest. I had a stain that occurred from a garbage can liner leaking a long line of… I don’t know what… across a four-foot piece of carpeting. No home remedies worked. Bought a steam cleaner I had been wanting and this product. I am totally amazed at how well it worked! The stain is gone. I need to add that I had tried EVERYTHING with a lot of elbow grease and nothing else worked. Whatever it was in my carpet this product was removed completely after two applications in two days!” —Cat D.

Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in two sizes).

Just apply the brace across your nail, and it’ll act like a spring, applying a gentle pressure to straighten the nail. You should see results within the week! The kit comes with 10 toenail braces and adhesive to apply them.

Promising review: “My big toe on my left foot was hurting and I wasn’t sure why. I had never had an ingrown toenail before so I didn’t realize the issue at first. It got to the point that it was throbbing and even the comforter on my bed hurt when it was laying on top of my toe. I saw this product on BuzzFeed of all places and decided to check it out. Application was easy and I followed the directions step by step to make sure this thing worked. I let it dry and then reapplied my nail polish and you can’t even notice the damn thing. I woke up the next morning AND MY TOE DIDN’T HURT ANYMORE!!!! It’s been six days and it hasn’t fallen off, and I notice it’s starting to correct the curve of the nail.” —Megan Kelly

Get the kit from Amazon for $44.99.

They’re made from a mold-proof fabric, too, so that’s cool. And *bonus*: they collapse to store flat when not in use. You get four bins: a six-cell (for scarves, hankies, and ties), an eight-cell (great for undies), a seven-cell (designed for bras), and a 24-cell (great for socks)

Promising review: “I LOVE LOVE LOVE these organizers!! I almost did not purchase them due to the reviews saying that larger than a C-cup would not fit into the bra organizer. At just $13 for four organizers I took my chances and ordered two sets of four. I figured, worst case scenario I would have to cut the dividers out of the bra organizers. I wear a 32DD and the bras fit beautifully in the organizers. I am so glad I took the chance and did not listen to the reviews. I would have missed out on the best cheapest organizers I have ever found. I ordered another set for tank tops and other extras I did not think of before. I will also order my boyfriend the brown ones for his drawers. Great product for a great price!” —Elizabeth L. Blackwell

Get the set of four from Amazon for $14.87 (available in seven colors).

Promising review: “Had an old ottoman that the leather was just so dried out. Thought about just tossing it but then I researched leather restoring products this was listed as one of the best. As you can see from the photos, the transformation from dried, discolored leather to what is as close to the original luster that was made with just one application is pretty remarkable. And the feel of the leather is soft and supple. No sticky feeling at all. Very satisfied with the results.” —Bonnie

Get it from Amazon for $34.13.

Promising review: “I was BLOWN AWAY by this product! I have dealt with calloused, cracked heels for as long as I can remember. Some things have worked better than others in the past, but I’ve been in a rut of bad feet for the past several months. The foot rasp/file/scraper that I had was not even coming close to doing the job, and it is a similar style to this one so I wasn’t getting my hopes up for this one. Based on the reviews and before/after pics I had to give it a shot though! I gave it a go before getting in the shower and was just so impressed with how easy to use it was and how incredibly it worked. It took less than 15 minutes between both feet and VERY LITTLE pressure/effort was required. This $11 product gave me better results than most professional pedicures I’ve had! I imagine that if you use this on feet that aren’t very calloused and more so just rough or dry that you it may be too much for you, so be careful. Overall I would HIGHLY recommend this product to anybody with seriously calloused feet!” —Khall

Get it from Amazon for $9.99.

I have also used Babyfoot and it…reeeeaaaalllllyyyyyyyy works!

Promising review: “I’m obsessed. This stuff works exactly as expected. Definitely soak feet for about an hour, put on booties for an hour, then rinse with soap and water. Soak every day after, and for the next two weeks, for five to ten minutes…wear socks as much as you can and at least for 20-30 min after daily soak. Tops of your feet and ankles will not peel off in sheets, but that skin is usually much softer than bottom of the foot. Bottom of feet and toes started peeling about 48 hours after treatment. Big peeling started about 24 hours after that. This even softened the feel of two large surgical scars on my ankle and foot. Tips: Do NOT moisturize at all during peeling process. Don’t do this within 2 weeks of having your bare feet exposed to the public…it’s kind of gross in a neat way. I have very sensitive skin and didn’t get any kind of irritation. It’s impossible to NOT peel the huge pieces, but make sure you stop peeling if you get resistance. Soak for 10–15 minutes and wait for the skin to soften if you must peel. You don’t want to create wounds or sore spots. I’m hooked and will do this again and again.” —Shannon

Get it from Amazon for $18.75.

Look, ma — no dandruff, all shine!

Promising review: “I really was hesitant to try this but I decided I would take the plunge anyways and I have to say after using it for a few weeks now I’m pleasantly surprised! My hair is so soft and shiny and lightweight! I love how bouncy it is after using this plus it smells amazing. Not vinegar-y at all. My daughter has been using this as well for her oily hair and dandruff (after trying tons of super expensive salon products) and so far this is the only thing that has been working for her! Her dandruff is gone and her hair is noticeable less oily by the end of the day. We will definitely be buying more.” —kindlemom1

Get the set of shampoo and conditioner from Amazon for $25.50.

Promising review: “Totally amazing and beyond expectations. Chronic dry scalp for over a year, and with **one use**, super awesome results. My head feels fantastic and no more flaking. I’m going to buy a vat of this stuff and swim around in it! Really worth it.” —Jana

Get it from Amazon for $34.99.

Btw, Briogeo is a Black woman-founded brand!

Promising review (plus some helpful tips!): “I’ve been a professional dog groomer for 10 years, and I use this product all the time. Looking through other reviews, there seems to be a lot of confusion about how to use this, so here’s everything you need to know:

WHAT IT’S FOR: I use Musher’s Secret to protect paws both from the salt and cold in winter (snow and ice stick to the hair between paw pads and can cause frostbite; Musher’s Secret helps prevent the ice and snow from sticking), and it also helps protect paws from hot pavement in the warmer seasons. This doesn’t mean that you can let them walk on burning hot pavement if they have this on, it just helps to prevent the pads from drying out and becoming damaged and uncomfortable.

HOW MUCH TO USE: YOU ONLY NEED TO USE A TINY BIT! It seems that some people are putting way too much of this on! What I have on my finger in the photo below is enough for two of my medium-size dog’s paws! It should never be gloopy on their paws! It’s just like putting on lotion, basically- you just put enough on to very lightly coat the paw. The product starts soaking in almost immediately; I’ve never had a problem with staining my couches or carpet with proper application.

PETS LICKING IT OFF?: If your pet tries to lick it off his/her paws, distract them for a few minutes until it’s completely soaked in. I give my dogs very chewy sweet potato treats after applying this to their paws both as a reward for letting me and to keep them distracted from it while it soaks into their skin so they don’t lick it off. If it takes more than a minute or two to completely soak in, you’ve applied too much.” —Max Siegel

Get a tin from Amazon for $15.99.

Promising review: “I cannot even express how much of a miracle worker this product is. We had five years of soap scum and hard water build up on the glass shower doors in our master bathroom, and I was certain that nothing would get it out. I had tried dryer sheets, white vinegar and baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, Kaboom!, LimeAway, and pretty much any other generic cleaning product you can think of. With just a tiny bit of elbow grease and effort this stuff made my shower doors look like new again! It’s protected it pretty well since, and I just use a squeegee after showering to keep the glass clean. I love this stuff!” —VixLyss

Get it from Amazon for $34.77.

I use this too where prone to razor burn and ingrowns, and it reeeaaallly helps. Like, really.

Promising review: “I’ve always been in awe of ladies who have silky smooth legs and have wondered what I’m missing…Tend Skin is what I’ve been missing! Wish I would’ve found this a decade ago. My legs (and arms…I get little bumps on the back of my arms above my elbow) have never been so SMOOTH! Even my husband commented and asked what I’m doing different. This is such a wonderful product, and I always make sure to have a backup on hand so I don’t run out!” —Anna A.

Get it from Amazon for $26.99.

Just twist the bottom, and paint onto your teeth. Each pen has 20 uses, and you can see how much you’ve used through the handy transparent tube!

Promising review: “You need this! A little goes a really long way. I love this product and I’m still on the first pen I can truly see a difference!” —T. 

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $18.95.