42 Really Great Problem-Solving Products

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18-05-2025

A reviewer-beloved teeth-whitening pen — you'll see the difference almost immediately, and it'll help you avoid having to go get it done by a pro. It's painless, minty fresh, and helps whiten your teeth after years of drinking coffee, tea, wine, and basically anything that isn't water. 🙃
A set of silicone kegel weights perfect for anyone who's just given birth, struggles with incontinence, or just wants sex that's less painful and more enjoyable. Pelvic floor exercises that help you better control your bladder *and* have more pleasurable sex = a win-win!
A Pikk-it tool — sorry to say this, but your vacuum isn't working to its full capacity, and it's probably because of all the tangled hair/fur stuck in its roller brush. This is designed to remove alllll that gunk out of there, and it can even be used to spruce up your hairbrushes! And may I just say, way to go for being such a next-level adult that you're cleaning your cleaning appliances. You're a trailblazer, truly.
A bottle of professional-grade callus-removing gel that only needs one "before and after" pic to prove that it works wonders on those rough, dry areas that can develop on your feet. Just apply the gel and let it sit for 5–10 minutes, then follow up with a foot scrubber. This is the *perfect* addition to your next self-care day.
And Dermora's foot exfoliation mask — you apply the two bootie-shaped masks on your feet for an hour, wash your feet, and then, over the next five to seven days, enjoy the disgustingly satisfying experience of watching all of your dead skin fall away to reveal baby-soft feet. Reviewers swear by this for calluses and rough, cracked skin!
A tomato knife to make the dreaded task of slicing tomatoes a little less dreadful. The dual-serrated blade oh-so-satisfyingly slices through tomatoes *without* having the juice squirt out at you (as if there aren't enough parts of the cooking process that make a mess). Time to finally start cooking more! You know, like you've been saying for the past four months.
A pet hair remover that picks up all your dog's (and your!) hair — zero struggle! It's a fan fave and requires no adhesives, sticky tape, or batteries to clean up after your furry family member. Seriously, this deserves ALL the rounds of appaws.
Kojic Acid Dark Spot Remover Soap, which you can use on your face as well as your hands, neck, bikini area, inner thighs, and underarms. Its wonderful mix of shea butter, olive oil, turmeric, hyaluronic acid, and retinol will give hyper-pigmented areas an even glow by helping to reduce scars and restore moisture.
A pack of clinical-strength SweatBlock wipes to help stop hyperhidrosis, nervous sweating, and hormonal sweating from ruining a good day. Give your pits a swipe of this before bed, wash in the morning, and enjoy going about your activities free of sweat (and sweat stains!).
A miraculous veggie chopper with four interchangeable blades that slice and chop your fruits and veggies for you. It cuts down your food prep time by a LOT, making it a huge relief for when you have guests coming over and you didn't know making stir fry could take that long.
A stainless-steel blackhead spatula that'll really and truly give you that feeling of ~clean skin~. This uses high-frequency vibrations to gently remove gunk and impurities from pores — not only will you feel refreshed, but it'll create the perfect canvas for your expensive skincare products to *actually* absorb.
A highly-rated portable car vacuum because the last road trip your group spent eating in the car wasn't the first, and it certainly won't be the last. This easily sucks away all those crumbs and makes it look like nothing ever happened. It's also compact enough to keep it in your car at all times (you know, just in case)!
And an all-purpose car upholstery cleaner — remember that time you spilled your Starbucks everywhere and accepted the leftover stains as your new reality? Remember that?? 👀 Well, good news. This works on leather, carpet, vinyl, and plastic — so you can spritz it basically anywhere and get to scrubbing as the ~nano-technology~ (new fancy word detected) helps lift away dirt and grime. Yayyyy! Go, nano-technology!!!
An easy-to-use denture cleaner tablet that helps dissipate your night guard's...uh...~unpleasant~ smell/taste. Just pop one of these in a glass of water to give your retainers, Invisalign, etc., a refreshing soak. Your mouth will thank you!
Retinol body lotion to enhance your already beautiful skin. It's overflowing with powerful ingredients like vitamins A and E, ferulic acid, shea butter, and green tea to help diminish the look of deep wrinkles, fine lines, sagging skin, crepey skin, and even sun damage — all while giving your collagen production a *major* boost to help with firming.
A reviewer-loved scar gel that has this reviewer hailing it as a "magic potion for scars." Its miracle-working ingredients are panthenol, which promotes the production of new skin cells, and allantoin, which attracts moisture to the skin to help speed up the wound-healing process. It works wonders on both new and old scars, and it sinks in super quickly, making it perfect to use on facial scars.
An Angry Orange pet odor eliminator, because although your love for your pup is permanent, the odors left on your carpet *shouldn't* be. This miraculous spray has enzymes that lift that stink right off, leaving a lovely citrus scent. No wonder it's earned over 76,000 5-star ratings, with some reviewers claiming it even helped them remove the stain itself!
A hard-working toilet pumice stone that's here to save the day when it comes to deep cleaning those *extra* stubborn toilet rings, which are the bane of your existence. Just wet the stone, gently scrub, and watch as those tough stains disappear!
A box of waterproof medicated pads to help with that pesky wart that's been hanging around for an obscene amount of time. Apply the medicated pads like bandages and replace them every 48 hours until your growth goes POOF. And to think you'd accepted it as a fact of life?!
Gold Bond's firming neck and chest cream, because our décolletage is too often forgotten when it comes to skincare needs. This elixir is a pro at improving your skin's firmness, texture, *and* elasticity. The salicylic acid gently exfoliates dead skin cells while its stress response proteins boost your skin's moisture retention to improve smoothness and suppleness. It also contains glycerin and aloe, which adds some extra hydration. Iconic, truly.
A delightfully useful, rechargeable neck reading light with an ergonomic design for all your reading comfort needs. It features three color temperatures and six brightness levels, and will ensure you can get your reading time in, whether you're around some light-sensitive sleepyheads, out camping, or just want to keep the light switch off for the ~ambience~.
The TikTok-famous Pink Stuff cleaning paste, because it takes the time-consuming factor away from achieving squeaky clean surfaces. The way it effortlessly removes stains, grease, and grime and leaves just about any surface shiny and scratch-free should be considered witchcraft.
First Aid Beauty's KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub Exfoliant — lots of reviewers with keratosis pilaris and similar skin textures swear by. This'll help you gently exfoliate rough patches and dry bumps so that your skin is as smooth as a baby's.
Good Molecules Yerba Mate Wake Up Eye Gel, which is like treating your face to a morning espresso shot. It uses the power of yerba mate, caffeine, and peptides to soothe the delicate skin under your eyes, and also contains three forms of hyaluronic acid to moisturize. And here I was thinking there was only one type of hyaluronic acid — the more ya know!
A nongreasy Gold Bond anti-friction stick so you're not forced to walk like a penguin after that sweat-induced thigh chafing hits. This aloe-infused formula works wonders to prevent that painful irritation!
A set of "wine wands" that anyone who enjoys an evening glass of red wine will appreciate because it gives them all the flavor *without* that dreaded headache in the morning. All they gotta do is swirl this wand (which contains a histamine and sulfite filter) in their wine for 20 seconds, and voila. No more wine hangovers!
A piercing bump solution to help reduce the size, hardness, and redness of that annoying keloid that popped up and wants to steal the attention away from your cute new bling. It's formulated with jojoba, grape seed, rose, and other oils to help gradually decrease pesky bumps and scars over time.
Onsen's nail and cuticle serum — a dreamy mix of rice bran oil, Japanese seaweed, and shea butter to condition your nails and add some shine. It's just what you need if your nails are in rehab after your last set of gel or acrylics. It's also super lightweight and delightfully *not* oily (BLESS).
A Neutrogena makeup-correcting stick so you don't have to be so anxious about making a "whoopsie" during your beauty routine. This lets you effortlessly clean up smudged eyeliner or mascara, which is more sanitary than using your fingers and more eco-friendly than using cotton swabs!
A bottle of hair-building fibers that's being regarded as a "miracle" by many satisfied reviewers because of how well it fills in bald spots and adds volume to thinning hair. These tiny fibers are made with follicle-mimicking molecules that grab onto your hair strands and make it look like a witch cast a hair growth spell on you. I mean, just look at the pics below — they truly speak for themselves.
A travel-friendly roll-on migraine stick you'll appreciate the next time a migraine dares to interrupt a day that was supposed to be enjoyable and productive. This is made with peppermint, spearmint, and lavender oils to help you soothe away those dreadful headaches!
An Emergency Stain Rescue Spray for the next time you're just going about your day, minding your business, and your hand decides to lose its grip on your soda can, and it spills all over your couch. 🫠 It's *magical* how well this removes stains from carpet, upholstery, and clothes in a snap — it can even tackle the toughest stains like blood, paint, ketchup, and those pesky deodorant marks.
A K-beauty Elizabeth Mott eye primer because it'll make the eyeshadow look you created 10 hours ago look like it's only been 10 minutes. It helps keep your eyeshadow from wearing off, smudging, or creasing, and enhances your eyeshadow's color and vibrance!
A set of Mighty Patch acne patches to evict those pesky pimples that have no business invading your face. These are coated with hydrocolloid to protect and heal the blemish more effectively — you officially have no excuses for popping those pimples anymore! No picking or pinching needed. Oh, and they have over 134,000 5-star ratings!
An I Dew Care dry shampoo powder that tricks people into thinking it most definitely has not been a week since you last washed your hair. This is infused with biotin, black ginseng, and root-boosting powder and comes with a conveniently attached puff so that you can dab, dab, dab away all that excess oil and grease to instantly add some volume back into your hair.
A highly portable, small power bank charger for when that *shocking* moment hits you: Leaving the house with your phone on 20% battery probably wasn't the best idea. This little powerhouse is fast — many reviewers say it fully charges their device in just minutes. Plus, having a quick and easy way to get a charge on your phone anytime, anywhere is a MUST.
A mattress vacuum — in case you didn't know... there's some gunk hiding in your mattress. Also, when was the last time you cleaned it? I can tell you the last time I did it: never. 🙃 This handy gadget will help you loosen all the pet hair, dust, and dead skin in the crevices of the mattress (that you've been breathing in and sleeping on night. after. night.) and suck it all away.
A tattoo aftercare salve that more than 13,000 reviewers swear by — it's made with a creamy formula to help moisturize your beloved ink and enhance its vibrancy. This game-changing salve is enriched with almond oil to improve the tone and texture, as well as shea and cocoa butter to hydrate and add a subtle sheen. It's useful for both old and new tats, colored art or just black ink, *and* it'll work for all skin tones, too.
A bottle of sulfate-free biotin shampoo with over 36,000 5-star ratings that helps rid your scalp of product buildup and is enriched with botanical extracts that work to thicken and hydrate your hair. You'll soon be wanting to do a hair flip every chance you get.
A lint brush — who would've thought all that muck could hide inside your dryer? You'll especially appreciate it if you notice your clothes are no longer 100% dry when you take them out. It works like a charm to clear up whatever is stuck in your lint trap. Trust me, what you come to find will be both gross *and* satisfying. And hey, it could prevent you from having to eventually pay a hefty repairman bill!
A super convenient handheld mini fan many reviewers enjoy using for unexpectedly stuffy flights! But. TBH, this is just a really smart lil' gadget to have on you at all times. It gives off a powerful, refreshing airflow. And guess what? It also doubles as a flashlight *and* backup charger. Talk about being tiny but mighty!
A super handy luggage scale for all the times you could have sworn you were under the 50 lb. limit, but those extra purchases and souvenirs added a hefty amount. This lets you know how much it weighs so that you don't have to worry about awkwardly stopping in the middle of a busy airport to redistribute weight. Plus, reviewers rave about how accurate it is! Once you have it, you'll never travel without it.