
At A Loss For How To Organize Your Space? Reviewers Love These 31 Products
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1. An over-door pantry organizer to turn all that wasted door space into a storage-filled organizer. This six-tier hanging door rack keeps all of your essentials in reach and spares you from a scavenger hunt every time you try to find your corn starch.
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Promising review:"Review from mom: so easy to put together. Very light. The bottom has clear sticky pads to keep it against the door, but I doubled up and used some command strip hooks for extra security, because kids. 😅 Would recommend it!" — Jason S.
Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in two colors and four sizes).
2. A slim organizer tray for your cutlery that treats your flatware like royalty. 👑 Besides the obvious benefit of keeping them from crashing around, this tray angles your items handle-out, saving space and making reaching in and grabbing one noticeably easier.
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Here's what BuzzFeeder Elizabeth Lilly has to say about it:"I have VERY narrow kitchen drawers in my NYC one-bedroom apartment kitchen and buying one of these organizers has transformed my cutlery drawer. I'm able to safely reach in and grab whatever I need (like a manual can opener for tuna salad or a mini whisk for a hot chocolate) without having to sift tools around."
Promising review:"New way to organize your silverware that has a sleek design. TikTok made me buy this! It's a perfect design to not have as much clutter in your drawer. Great for ADHD people to see exactly what silverware is in which slot with the tiny pictures indicating a knife, a spoon, and a fork!" — Haley Lutz
Get it from Amazon for $7.49+ (available in two sizes and in other styles).
3. A portable board game organizer to keep your board game collection not only more glamorously organized, but also keep them from turning into a chaotic jumble of switched-up pieces and missing dice. These cases hold most games, are built to last, and will finally make keeping track of all your Monopoly money a little bit easier.
Promising review: "We loved these containers and have now bought 20 to hold our entire game closet! We have been able to fit several games in some. Easy to store and easy for my kids to find and then put away when finished. Good quality, haven't had any problems with durability yet, and we play a LOT of games." — bradfieldfamily
Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $45.99 (also available in a pack of six thick containers).
4. A mirror entryway organizer to help you get out the door without the 7+ trips it takes to get keys, wallet, cell phone, and sneak a quick 'fit check in before you head to work. With its sleek, wall-mounted design and integrated shelf and hooks, you'll be out the door in a flash and wondering where all your clutter went.
Target
Promising review:"This is perfect in my entryway! I love that we can put our keys and whatever else we don't want to forget on the way out the door. Perfect size." — Shields112
Get it from Target for $60.
5. A two-tier, slide-out basket so all of your favorite cleaning products can ride in style – I'm imagining these to be like those double-decker London buses, personally. With their smooth-sliding action and easily customized storage bays, soon enough you'll be giving tours of your sparkling clean dwelling.
Amazon
Promising review:"These are great if you have limited bathroom storage. You can put several items in each drawer. They are easy to pull in/out, and if you want to take the drawers out completely to remove the basket, they aren't stuck on a track, which I like. Great quality materials, sturdy, and easy to clean." — ee
Get it from Amazon for $17.51+ (available in five colors and a style with a set of dividers).
6. A too-cool media console if you want your living room to have a Christopher Nolan feel for your Batman movie marathon. This sleek slatted console has cabinet doors and space for days, making it perfect for stashing all your home media devices as well as your Blu-ray collection.
Joss & Main
Promising reviews:"AMAZING! This TV stand is perfect, exactly as in the picture. Quality is very good, and assembly was easy and fast. I recommend." — Alice
"We just received this console, and so far it's perfect! It's very sturdy, well built, and it fits well with a 65-inch TV. I like that you can leave the legs off, as the height worked better for us. It came very well packaged and quickly! Would definitely recommend!" — Ashleigh
Get it from Joss & Main for $1,199 (originally $1,499).
7. A set of compression storage bags that can absolutely CRUSH your storage problems. Well... compress them at least. 😝 These bags don't require a clunky auxiliary pump to do their magic. Instead, put your sushi-making skills to work and just roll, roll, roll! If homemade sushi brings up bitter memories of misshapen rice logs, we promise this is a lot easier.
Promising review:"Wasn't sure if this was really going to work or if it was as easy as they made it out to be, but I am sold, and they are working great. Very happy with the purchase." — Amazon Customer
Get them from Amazon for $15.98 for an eight-pack.
8. A set of Wonder Hangers to fit basically TWICE (!!) as many clothes into your closet as you may have otherwise. Featuring a genuinely big-brain design, these hangers allow you to expand/collapse whole groupings of clothes instead of having to rifle through hanger after hanger. Believe me, after investing in a few pairs of these myself, I breathe a sigh of relief each time my closet door swings open.
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Check out a TikTok of the Wonder Hangers in action.
Promising review:"These are so clever and versatile! I live in an old house with tiny closets, so I must get creative. These are great because they can be used hanging horizontally or vertically. I also found they work great for hanging camisoles and tank tops. I can see what I have and take just the one I need!" — Therese Van Heuveln
Get it from Amazon for $19.90+ (available in six colors).
9. And if you're looking for a cute place to put those compressed off-season clothes, a flip-top storage bench will do just the trick! Also, you won't have to ruffle your freshly made bed just to tie your shoes. Plus, it can hold all of your extra sheets, blankets, pillows, tissue box backups, or anything else that likes to be bed-adjacent but nice and out of sight. 🥷
Ying / Wayfair
Promising review:"It's so cute, love it for my dog to jump onto the bed, too!" — Olivia
Get it from Wayfair for $189.99+ (originally $329.99+; available in nine colors and two leg styles).
10. A U-shaped shelf organizer that'll give your spices the stadium seating they've always deserved. Free up access to everything you're reaching for, and even totally outsource your spice-buying by picking up the rack and 20 spices combo!
You can get several if needed, arranging them side by side if your shelf is wide enough, or stacking them if you have a tall cabinet.
Promising review:"Product is perfect for what I need it to do. Fits just right, is more than sturdy enough, and has made my absolutely nightmarish spice cabinet look awesome. No more duplicate spices going bad in the back of the cabinet! It's not at all difficult to assemble. Watch the assembly videos (they're short) before you start opening the parts bags. Otherwise, it's easy to get intimidated by all of the extra pieces." — Congaree
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (also available with 20 spices included).
11. A set of glass jars with bamboo lids because your bathroom counter deserves a vibey glow-up. Think of all it's given you! These little bamboo-fitted apothecary lids will make you feel like you've stumbled into your very own OrganizeTok inspo.
The set of 12 labels includes six blank ones so you can write your own and six pre-written ones with various bathroom needs (cotton balls, cotton swabs, cotton pads, hair ties, floss picks, bath salt).
Promising review:"These are actually cuter than I expected! They are a tad smaller than some I've seen, but they actually looked great and can hold plenty of cotton swabs and cotton balls in the spare bathrooms. I have mine on a serving tray with a candle and vase, and they look great without taking up too much space!" — tara savage
Get a set of four from Amazon for $9.99+ (also available in packs of two and three).
12. An adjustable bakeware rack that will keep your baking trays (and the high decibels of moving them around) in check. You deserve to recreate your favorite Great British Baking Show favorites without negotiating an avalanche of sheet pans every time.
Promising review:"By the picture, I was expecting a lightweight plastic base with flimsy metal uprights that would hold a lightweight pan or cutting board. BOY WAS I WRONG!!!! This is a very heavy-duty base with a good grip on the bottom. The uprights are heavily coated wire to prevent scratching of the items they hold. I am SO PLEASED with the quality of this rack that I will be ordering a couple more to use for my skillets. Buy with confidence as these are really a quality product." — labbie1
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in two sizes).
13. A set of fridge organizers because you shouldn't have to play Tetris with all your condiments every time you're trying to grab an apple. These transparent organizers keep your fridge looking clean, make it easy to identify some not-so-great produce, and make cleaning your fridge out an absolute breeze.
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Promising review: "For this item, save yourself the time reading the reviews and just buy the refrigerator organizing storage bins. You will love these bins if you need the organization and ease of locating refrigerator items. The bins are that good and more! I wish I had bought these bins years ago!!! The seller was prompt with delivery with no issues." — Carol
Get a set of eight from Amazon for $23.99 (available in four sizes and also in sets of 2, 4, 6, 10, and 14).
14. And a set of chic glass food storage containers that will elevate your microwaved leftovers to Michelin status, all while decluttering your cabinets. Not only are these nontoxic, zero-plastic, and oven-, freezer-, and microwave-safe – they also just look... great. With a frosted glass base and colored trim, you won't even need to replate to feel ~fancy.~
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The set comes with one large deep dish and one large shallow dish.
Promising review:"I grabbed a set and was impressed at the high-quality build and finish. The steam release handle is nice as the handle collapses, and they can stack. Very thick and durable, and I really hate glass things, but it looks like these will hold up under the use of a clumsy member of the household. Yeah, the metal ring on the top is not an issue. They seal well, and my wife loves them. We have used them for a few weeks, doing various tasks, and they have proven themselves. Not a gimmick." — Dean Palmer
Get it from Amazon for $69.99 (available in three colors, and also in other sets and styles).
15. A set of two cabinet shelf organizers, which can give you the full use of your cabinet space that you've been craving. If you find yourself vexed trying to find a way to accommodate all your mixed-height items – looking at you, weirdly tall bottle of olive oil – then these guys are for you.
Amazon
Promising review:"These shelves are absolutely perfect for the cabinet above the oven where I keep all my glasses and mugs. Great solid quality, very sturdy and well made, and because they are stackable, they fit the cabinet perfectly." — PCDoc54
Get it from Amazon for $20.99+ (available in two sizes and 12 colors).
16. Or a stackable cabinet drawer if you need a little extra shelf space/decluttering potential in your cabinets, and if aesthetic unity is a MUST. These guys stack on top of each other – so they're also super modular.
Promising review:"Sturdy, so easy to set up, and has made a huge difference organizing everything under the kitchen sink! I'm able to keep all my pet items in the drawer, and bottles on the shelf on top. No more bottles piled on top of each other!" — Alison L. Carter
Get it from Amazon for $25.87+ (available in two finishes).
17. A broom and mop organizer that you can easily install on some available wall space. With this thing, your cleaning closet won't just hold all your cleaning stuff, it'll actually look clean, too!
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Promising review:"Wonderful...it grips like a vise and sturdy. It's mounted between my fridge and the wall, and it's made it very clean and easy to use. The floor stays clean because the broom is not sitting on it, and it's easy to find because it now has a home. The mop is elevated off the floor, making it easy to clean up. The hooks allow for towels and other things to be used. Definitely, a must-buy if you own a broom or mop." — duana
Get it from Amazon for $8.49+ (available in two sizes and two colors).
18. An upholstered storage bed for those who need more from their bed than a place to lay their head. If you feel like your bed frame is slacking off, this one's for you! The headboard comes complete with charging ports, and the platform has three wheeled drawers, so you'll finally be able to have your bedroom be just that — the room where your bed is (as opposed to an extension of your linen closet).
Wayfair
Promising review:"Ordered the bed — very beautiful, comfortable, and collected quickly. Thank you, we are satisfied!" — Anonymous
Get it from Wayfair for $319.99+ (originally $503.89+; available in queen–king and in three colors).
19. A set of wood and epoxy wall hooks because with swag like yours, you should let everybody know what hats, bags, and totes you rock! These stylish hooks add panache to not only your hallways but also to your soon-to-be effortless out-the-door strut. There's nothing more defeating than having to duck back inside and rummage in your drawers for something you forgot, is there? (By the way, we totes think you rock, too. 🤘😝)
Art Epoxy Wood Interior / Etsy
Promising review:"I love these hooks. They're the perfect addition for our entry. The quality is superb and they came with everything needed to hang them!" — lucy p.
Get them from Art Epoxy Wood Interior on Etsy for $23.56+ (available individually or in sets of 2–6 and 10 styles).
20. A Shoe Slotz space saver to make sorting through your footwear feel more like browsing through a nice little library instead of a cruel and unusual punishment. These bins not only store your shoes, but they also stack, freeing up some valuable real estate where you probably need it most.
Here's what BuzzFeed Shopping editor Sally Elshorafa has to say about this handy organization unit: " This product SAVED MY SHOES! I have an awkward set of built-in shelves in my closet, and it was the only place I wanted to put my shoes. As you can see from the before pic (above), it was a big mess; my shoes were piled on top of each other and getting really dirty. Traditional shoe caddies or boxes didn't really work because there's not much horizontal space, so I tried the Shoe Slotz. It fixed the problem perfectly! Because the design smartly stacks one shoe on top of the other, you save 50% of the space you'd normally use to store your shoes."
Get them from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in three pack sizes).
21. A plastic drawer-organizer set perfect for someone who needs all of the organization. There's truly nothing more satisfying than the slow reveal of a perfectly organized drawer being pulled out. Well, except for every drawer being organized, that is. This set of clear trays will keep you covered in all of your organizational agendas with less of a one-size-fits-all as much as an all-sizes-fit-one approach.
Promising review:"These are so useful in my pantry, my linen closet, my drawers in the kitchen, my drawers in the vanity in the bathroom, and in the bedroom. I used up every one of these little containers in so many different ways, they are the perfect size for organizing drawers and shelves." — Marsha M
Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in eight colors).
22. A GORG record storage cabinet since you and vinyl go together like peanut butter and jelly. Give yourself a space for your impressive collection, amplifier, and turntable with room to spare!
Promising review: 'Great piece! Holds roughly 75–80 records and my record player. Sturdy solid wood and easy to put together.' — Jasmine
Get it from Wayfair for $166.99+ (originally $289; available in three finishes).
23. A gorgeous file storage box if you'd rather tuck away your documents in something that could pass for a decorative basket instead of a larger metal filing cabinet. With a sumptuous woven exterior and a deeply sleek look, you'll be printing things out just to have something to store in it.
Target
Promising review: 'I was looking everywhere for a system that could hold coupons and mail that still looked nice being out in my house. Most of what I found was either really geared toward an office setting or was mesh metal. I am so glad I could find this. It sits right in my entryway and hides all my coupons or mail that I don't want sitting out for my guests to see. It doesn't come with hanging file folders, but I bought a box of those to pair with this, and they fit great. I'm planning on keeping restaurant menus, schedules, whatever I want, filed away but still at the ready so I don't have to dig it out of my office. The lid comes off all the way, so if you use this often, that may be annoying for some people. It is fine for my purposes.' — Jay
Get it from Target for $25.
24. A set of storage cubes if you have a little niche of space you'd like to organize, or if you're trying to create a little shelving for yourself where nothing is already. These cubes click together easily, allowing you to finally have a place for that one thing that just seems to float around... you know the one I'm talking about.
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Promising review:"I put these in my closet to make extra shelves for sweaters/sweatshirts. They were easy to assemble and worked great at adding additional space to my closet. I like that my clothes don't topple over into the pile next to them anymore. They were easy to put together, and if I move, they will be easy to take apart, put in a small box, and move. I'm very happy with this purchase." — Goldensummerdog
Get them from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in five colors and two sizes).
25. A carousel closet organizer if you've got everything but your shoes and accessories all figured out. Don't worry, we got you! With five shelves and enough pockets to hold 20 pairs of shoes, this perfect closet add-on pulls its weight and then some.
Walmart
Promising review:"Space-saving multi-storage organizer. An absolute must in the closet for storing mini bags, socks, swimwear, and of course, shoes. The rotating feature helps a lot to make sure you can reach the required item. The fabric is made of canvas. Good storage space and must-have." — Mayuri
Get it from Walmart for $24.98.
26. A set of six drawer organizers to help you tame those seemingly intractably messy sock and underwear drawers. Or, you know, whatever drawers you need to deal with. These flexible bins can take any drawer from disorganized to Pinterest-worthy in the time it takes to put away your socks.
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Promising review:"Perfectly suited for my needs. Just as described. Soft-sided/foldable, yet sturdy. Easy to assemble. Portable/great for travel!" — Ania Max
Get a set from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three set sizes and six colors).
27. A stove shelf that turns the top of your stove from a no-man's land, that might precariously hold a salt shaker, into a vast expanse of additional kitchen storage for often-used items like cooking oils and seasoning. Or flip the script and use your shelf as a cookbook perch or tablet stand to follow online recipes with precision!
amazon.com
Promising review:"What a great idea! Simple and effective. Since we have a stainless steel stove, it looks like it was designed with this feature. I can see appliance manufacturers incorporating this feature in their stoves in the future. This plate holds onto the stove with magnets, so I wouldn't place heavy objects on it, but spices or small decorative accents are perfect." — Ken C.
Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in three sizes and colors).
28. A pair of amber glass pump dispensers because there's a certain je ne sais quoi about a counter full of brandless bottles. Whether it's an at-home latte station or a bit of minimalism in your washroom, these classic bottles will add a dash of sophistication to any area/application they find themselves in. Pair them with a label-maker to really up the ante.
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Promising review:"Loved using this for my coffee syrups for my espresso machine. They're a good size and very functional. I bought a standard label maker for them, but they actually came with some other labels too." — Dana Rice
Get a pair from Amazon for $14.99.
29. And, oh look, a portable Bluetooth label maker to go with them (I might've planned that). It's as cute as a button, and, incidentally, that's also all it takes to use it! Don't let its cute looks fool you, though; this label maker is a powerhouse when it comes to printing and sticking. With the different templates and an inkless printing method, your freshly labeled pantry containers or home office will change from dream to reality with the press of a...well, you get it! 🤪
amazon.com
Promising review:"This product is just great. I have been using it for several weeks now and am constantly in the app thinking up new label ideas. At times, I am so bored, but since getting the D30 printer, I have been so distracted and immersed for weeks in the app, creating and thinking of new labels — I have even seen some mental health benefits, my anxiety and stress I suffer from have gone down some because I am in the app so often. Who knew a simple label maker could be so fun!" — DC
Get it from Amazon for $17.96+ (available in five colors).
30. An over-the-toilet storage unit so that you can finally store all those scented candles, TP surplus, and ALL THE BATHROOM THINGS. With a mixture of open shelf space and a frosted glass cabinet, you'll find a home for both your trophy air plants and also your ~unmetionables.~
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Promising review:"This is exactly what we were looking for for a bit more storage in our rental house bathroom. To avoid holes in the wall, we attached it with Command strips, and it works great! We also don't have children and aren't worried about littles climbing on it. But for two adults who aren't rough on our furniture, the strips hold it to the wall great!" — Michelle
Get it from Amazon for $73.56.
31. And a cloud-shaped toilet paper holder if you need a bit of cloud storage in your bathroom... Get it? Store your TP with pride – especially if you have some kind of luxury option you want to show off – and enjoy a little lavatorial levity while you do it.
Uncommon Goods
Promising review:"Filled a useless space above the toilet with something practical and unique. When I was bringing the box up to my apartment several people on the elevator asked where I found it." — Kathy the cat lover
Get it from Uncommon Goods for $145+ (available in two sizes).
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.

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Something about the slight velvet finish that this lotion leaves behind serves as the perfect base for makeup to layer on top of — no pilling or unsightly foundation separating. In fact, it works better as a base than some other expensive primers that I've tried. Plus, the fact that I can procure a value-sized bottle of this for less than $20 keeps me coming back time and time again.I hesitate to make this comparison, since I'm such a huge fan of the slightly pricier version, but this reminds me of the cult-favorite Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré, a magical French facial cream that also doubles as a makeup primer. Get it from Amazon for $13.68+ (available in two sizes). A velvety liner that rivals Charlotte Tilbury's famous "Pillow Talk" Everyone is most likely familiar with the iconic "Pillow Talk" lip liner by Charlotte Tilbury, which I'm also a devotee of, but cringe at the $26 price tag. Milani is the maker behind tons of notable drugstore cosmetics, including this retractable lip liner that comes in nearly identical shades to the luxury version (Cinammon Statement or Nude Entrance). It's creamy, long-lasting and doesn't feather along or above the lip line when I want to accentuate my lips.I'm equally obsessed with the Milani Color Fetish line of matte lipsticks, which are ultra-pigmented and very soft on the lips. Get it from Amazon for $7.97 (available in 12 colors). A flexible and imperceptible concealer The Maybelline Age Rewind concealer has been my exclusive concealer of choice for nearly a decade and I have yet to find a formula that manages to be so imperceptible on the skin, yet so effective at brightening my under eye. The formula blends easily and because it's so thin, it does a really great job of not settling into my fine lines or creasing throughout the day and I don't even need to use powder to set it. It easily disperses from the built-in sponge applicator and comes in 28 shades, including a redness-canceling green shade and a brightening pink tone.I personally can't speak to this comparison, but the Age Rewind is often cited as an affordable alternative to the Nars Radiant Creamy concealer, a medium-coverage product that promises to be good for dark it from Amazon for $8.98. A fine-line liquid eyebrow pen that looks like real brow hairs I have some sparse patches on my left eyebrow from previous scarring, and I adore how NYX's Lift & Snatch eyebrow pen manages to fill in the gap, without making it look like I just have a solid block of color on my skin. The flexible tip is ultra-fine to help mimic the look of brow hairs, while the ink-like formula is instantly drying and completely budge-proof. Available in 10 shades, this product is strikingly similar to my beloved micro-stroke pen by Anastasia Beverly Hills, a brand known for its incredible brow products. Get it from Amazon for $9.99+. Latex-free makeup sponges that perform exactly like the Beauty Blender For the longest time, I only used a Beautyblender to apply my makeup, a $20 tool that is so revered it can even be considered the industry standard for makeup sponges. Then, about three years ago, I discovered these latex-free lookalikes that cost around $5 for a colorful carton of five and have never looked back. Like the Blender, this delightfully squishy sponge makes my foundation look airbrushed and mimics the original's exact shape: a round body and a pointed precision tip. I use this damp for the perfect dispersion of products and bounce it along the skin in a stippling motion to apply my foundation, blend cream products and even a five-piece set from Amazon for $5.38+ (available in five color combos). The most hydrating and cushiony lip oil I've ever used If you're not familiar with lip oils, think of them as a grown-up version of those sticky glosses from the '90s that promise the same coveted shine, but with the feel of a hydrating balm. Colour Pop's Lux lip oils were the first I ever tried and ultimately the reason I fell in love with this type of formulation. Available in four sheer shades, this lip oil has a unique gel-like texture that melts down to a lightweight and cushiony gloss that's incredibly comfortable and smooth to wear. It uses a blend of antioxidant-rich chamomile and calendula oils to help nourish lips and keep them feeling hydrated. In my opinion, the feel and longevity of this gloss even beats the cult-favorite Tower 28 high-shine lip jelly, which costs $6 more. Get it from Amazon for $9.97. A milky skin conditioner that reminds me of Laniege Although this isn't a product that you could grab from your local Target or Walmart, it does have a drugstore price and a list of ingredients that is strikingly similar to the Laneige Cream Skin milky toner, a formula that's also Korean and costs over twice as much. The PDRN pink milky toner is a recent find from buzzy Korean skin care brand, Medicube, and so far, I'm loving it. The hydrating skin conditioner contains both ceramides and peptides (just like Laneige's Cream Skin product) for brightening and plumping power, but it also contains the addition of salmon-derived PDRN, an anti-aging ingredient that's risen in popularity this past year for its potential to improve skin texture and collagen production. Even after just a few months of use, I've already noticed increased softness and better bounce-back to my it from Amazon for $16.16. A nourishing body oil that's not greasy My skin is notoriously dry and I've found that incorporating body oils post-shower and after moisturizer has helped trap in hydration, improved skin texture and stave off my chronic eczema. This was one of the best oils that I ended up trying (including better than the uber-popular Osea Undaria algea body oil), and I don't hear a lot of people talk about how great it is. As a person who is opposed to certain textures, I'm in love with the fact that this formula doesn't sit greasy or stick atop the skin. It actually soaks in quickly and thoroughly to the point that I'm able to throw on my clothes right after and not leave a stain. Deceptively luxurious and available in five mild scents, it's enriched with three different oils that are nourishing and rich in antioxidants like squalane and you want to go a step further, I also use Saltair's SPF-infused version of this body oil because I prefer it significantly more than rubbing on regular SPF lotions that feel suffocating on my it from Amazon for $22.