
39 Things That Reviewers Say They Would Absolutely Recommend
A high-end bottle of Takesan Kishibori soy sauce if you ever want to learn what you're missing by sticking with grocery store brands. No offense to Kikkoman, but this elevated sauce from Shodoshima, Japan offers a richer, more complex flavor that has happy reviewers pledging their allegiance.
A Tibet Almond scratch remover stick that you can apply like ChapStick for your furniture. The colorless balm can help hide light scratches, watermarks, and water stains from wood, bamboo, glass, and more. Just open the can, remove the wrapper, and start rubbing the stick on unsightly marks.
A pack of cold sore healing patches to zap painful blisters in record time. The hydrocolloid bandages keep the environment moist to speed up healing and prevent scabbing. They protect, conceal, and can lower the chance of you touching it and potentially giving yourself even more cold sores. 🤦♀️
A Bosu balance trainer ball that aims to make exercise fun — or at least not jaw-breakingly yawn inducing. It'll help you work on your strength, balance, and endurance while you watch TV, listen to a juicy podcast, or spy through the blinds at your suspicious neighbors, Rear Window style.
All-in-one decor paint for an Extreme Makeover: Home Edition-worthy transformation. The chalk-like paint comes with a built-in primer to help it cling to most surfaces, from upholstery and wood to metal and glass. With over 50 colors to choose from, this paint can help you revitalize every room in the house. Aaand it dries in just 30 minutes!
Eos' Cashmere Skin Collection Shave Oil — a new iteration of the TikTok-famous Eos "cashmere" body lotion — that uses the same swoon-worthy scent of whipped vanilla, musk, and soft caramel. Use this scrumptious oil to protect your skin from any razor mishaps; reviewers love that it helps them avoid razor burn and get an extra close shave.
An NSF-certified shower filter capable of removing chlorine, PFAS, and other particles, making it a solid choice for people with hard water. Reviewers say it does wonders for their skin, their hair feels softer, and that they love being able to actually see the filter working.
Burn After Writing — a guided journal with questions and thought experiments that encourage readers to reflect, explore their feelings, and get to know themselves a little deeper. The first step to bettering yourself is knowing where to start, after all.
A viral "Soft" perfume rollerball for anyone who wants people to think of them and think "yum." Reviewers compare this ~$5 fragrance to caramel, lemon cupcakes, warm vanilla scones, cotton candy, and this $65 bottle of Pink Sugar!
White caulk tape if you've noticed (and proceeded to ignore) some cracks in your previous caulk job. Use the waterproof sealing tape to fill in gaps before they get any worse and unwanted guests see the bug equivalent of a vacancy sign. Reviewers say this is easier and cleaner looking than liquid caulk, so there's no excuse to keep putting this off!
An L-shaped body pillow that leaves other similarly-shaped pillows in the dust thanks to its cushy memory foam, super soft cover, and generous size. It's perfect for pregnant people, side sleepers, or anyone who just loves to cuddle.
A jar of O'Keeffe's Working Hands cream with beeswax and glycerin to give you the baby soft hands you haven't seen since you were, well, a baby. Apply some after every hand washing, and you may never see a dry patch again.
A powerful callus remover in case your heels are looking a little too much like a desert. Just marinate your feet in the gel for 5–10 minutes, then follow up with a foot rasp. The smooth result will make even babies jealous.
Bio-Oil made with vitamin E, chamomile, and lavender oil to moisturize your face and body and help improve the appearance of scars, stretch marks, dark spots, and more. One reviewer loves using it in place of a pricey serum!
A pair of Cushionaire cork-bottom sandals that are not only supremely comfortable, they're also an affordable alternative to Mayari Birks. The similarities go past just looks: They also have 100% genuine suede soles, so your feet will demand you wear these every single day.
Juno & Co.'s Clean 10 Cleansing Balm made with a blend of pearl barley and vitamin E to completely obliterate every speck of makeup on your face. Seriously, you'll feel so fresh and baby-faced, you'll wonder if that eyeliner was really as smudge-proof as you previously thought.
A tube of Roc retinol night cream possibly imbued with time traveler magic, because it will feel like you're turning back the hands of time when you go to sleep each night. OK, maybe it won't be that dramatic, but the shea butter and squalane will hydrate, and the retinol will work hard to smooth and possibly reverse some signs of aging. This reviewer says it's a great alternative to prescription retinol.
An oversized Turkish blanket that will make picnics, beach trips, and general snuggling all the better.
Turkish Dowry is a small business that sells Turkish towels and blankets.Promising review: "I purchased the Turkish blanket in gray. It washed up beautifully. It is soft and very cozy! I bought the burgundy blanket for my daughter! It is a wonderful blanket and I highly recommend it!" —Peggy KesselGet it from Turkish Dowry on Etsy for $25.50 (available in 24 colors and also with embroidery for an extra charge).
A box of Color Catcher sheets to prevent the dreaded "all my clothes are now pink from this one stray red sock" debacle. These handy sheets are designed to grab any dye that leaks or bleeds so you can keep enjoying your white tees.
A cruelty-free Essence Lash Princess lengthening mascara that's lightweight, won't transfer, doesn't smudge, and lasts all day — oh and makes your eyelashes look like tall, beautiful skyscrapers. Why Essence only charges $5 for such an S-tier mascara is beyond me, but we're all grateful.
Banzai Bump N' Bounce Body Bumpers to turn your children into human bumper cars. Children ages 4–12 will have a blast running full speed into each other — and you'll have a blast filming it for the family group chat.
A pack of anti-slip glasses sleeves, because pushing your glasses back up your nose stops being cute after the millionth time you have to do it. The soft silicone is so comfortable, one reviewer called it an "ear saver."
A nail and cuticle oil to bring life back to your damaged nails, even if you did something really bad like — gasp! — peel off a gel manicure. Bonus: Reviewers say the oil smells amazing, so be prepared for people to compliment your "perfume."
A pack of disposable shower hair catchers for people who often forget to clean the drain after a shower and too squeamish to maintain a device like the TubShroom. You can just close your eyes and throw these away when they're too hair infested.
A pair of anti-chafing tight bands so you can wear dresses pain-free and look damn good doing it.
Promising review: "These are fantastic! I work nights and wear dresses regularly to the office. I've been using the deodorant-style anti-chafing rubs and wanted a longer-lasting option. Ding dings!! This is it! So comfortable I fell asleep in them! No marks, no uncomfortable digging in. These are amazing! Highly recommended and can't wait to purchase additional colors!!!" —A. SpencerGet them from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in sizes S–3XL, 16 styles, and mulitpacks).
A Catrice "Instant Awake" Under Eye Brightener to expertly conceal and brighten dark circles under your eyes. The lightweight, color-adapting formula blends so seamlessly under makeup that your old concealer will throw itself out.
A bunch of water balloons that all inflate at once to take the prep time out of impromptu water fights. Just screw the connector onto your hose, fill, and watch your ready-to-throw balloons fall off the vine.
Each bunch comes with 100 balloons.Promising review: "Great product! Highly recommend! Where were these bad boys when I was a kid? I mean, really. We bought these for the 4th of July for our kids, and they were super easy and very worth the money! I will be buying these again in the future for sure." —BeckyGet three bunches from Amazon for $9.99 (available in two colors and also larger variety packs).
A pack of washable, reusable soft insoles to line the bottoms of shoes you like to wear without socks to keep them from getting sweaty or smelly. Think about how much better flats with be with these babies inside.
Promising review: "I absolutely hate wearing socks but know how important they are for keeping shoes fresh. These insoles are the perfect solution! They absorb sweat, control odor, and keep my feet dry without the hassle of wearing socks. They fit perfectly in my shoes, and I love that they're washable and reusable. I've been using them daily, and they've made a big difference in comfort. Highly recommend these if you're looking for a great alternative to socks!" —allisonGet two pairs from Amazon for $14 (available in women's sizes 5–12, men's sizes 8–13, and two colors).
A Burt's Bees sunburn soother crafted with aloe and coconut oil to hydrate skin and turn back time to before you stayed out in the sun a little too long. It's nongreasy and absorbs quickly, so you can go from "AHHH" to ahhhh.
A lawn dog spot repair treatment to make your crispy, brown lawn look like it belongs in front of a house in Emerald City. Reviewers say they noticed results almost immediately — as in *days*!
A bristled bug-catcher that snatches up creepy crawlies from a safe distance and lets you chuck 'em outside. Squeeze the handle to open the bristles, get the bug right where you want it, then release the handle to grab the lil' invader.
Promising review: "This thing is awesome! Initially I was hesitant that it would squish the little guys or they would fall out in transport but it's great! Highly recommend! Sorry little guy your GPS brought you into my house, I will help you find your way back outside. :)" —Crystal RGet it from Amazon for $19.95+ (available in three colors).
A Howard Products Feed-N-Wax wood polish and conditioner to give your furniture an impossibly lustrous shine previously never seen in your home. The carnauba wax and beeswax enhance and protect your wood from drying out so you can keep your great grandmother's rocking chair in tip-top shape with just a few swipes.
Promising review: "This product is incredible. You get amazing results. I bought this for my kitchen cabinets, and they now look practically brand new. I recommend it 100%." —NstackGet it from Amazon for $11.79.
A set of seamless "invisible" underwear that over 1,500 5-star reviewers swear by, saying they're soft, don't ride up, and are just as good as a similar version from Victoria's Secret. Underwear that actually fits well and doesn't show? I'd say priceless, but you can grab a whole pack for under $20.
Bar Keepers Friend powder cleanser to arm yourself with when tackling the toughest of stains. It'll be like you bought a brand new set of pots and pans.
Promising review: "This stuff works so well, you'll feel like you're in a staged infomercial where your surfaces are left gleaming and impossibly new. I removed the worst stains from my white ceramic sink, which I had tried everything on — bleach, oxygen cleaners, lemon, and baking soda. Nothing worked. But sprinkle some Bar Keeper's Friend on there with ~10 minutes of elbow grease, and BOOM it looks almost brand new. I'm obsessed, could not recommend it more." —KathleenHGet two cans from Amazon for $10.90.
A pack of Hero Cosmetics pimple patches that protect blemishes and can suck out all the gross gunk in your face overnight. Pimples suddenly don't feel like a big deal. Over 100,000 people gave these patches a 5-star review, so they must be doing something right!
A pool hammock to ensure your backyard swim session is as relaxing as possible. You can kick back and relax on it, or turn it sideways to sit on like a chair.
Promising review: "I bought this float to take on vacation. It is compact so it took up very little room in my suitcase. It was easy to blow up. You can use it as a lounge chair or lay on your back or stomach. I highly recommend this as it makes pool time so much more fun and relaxing." —ChewbaccaGet it from Amazon for $11.60+ (available in four styles).
A catnip wall mount with four different-flavored balls so your kitty can perform a taste test and decide their favorite. It's basically a bourbon flight for cats — that's so cool! They'll be too preoccupied sampling the goods to scream at you for treats for at least a solid 15 minutes (a century in hungry cat time).
And a mystery pack of stickers for scrapbookers or collectors looking to spin the wheel of destiny. Hopefully, Lady Luck is on your side and you get the one of the cute cat on the bike.
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