33 Underrated, Useful Products For Thirtysomethings
A weighted eye mask that's basically like a weighted blanket for your human eyes, designed to decrease stress and encourage ~deep sleep~. They also feature a 3D contour, so they're hollowed out in the middle and won't rest right on top of your eyes.
A reviewer-beloved four-piece airtight food saver set designed to adapt to the shape of halved fruits so you can snack or cook at your leisure without worrying about food waste. Truly, what wouldn't we do to keep a perfectly ripe avocado half safe??
A travel-friendly SPF 50 Airy Sunstick Smoothing Bar, a K-beauty staple with a curved balm stick style that makes it super easy to apply, and a nonsticky, white cast–free formula that plays ABSURDLY well with makeup. If you're looking for a lightweight "soft matte" sunscreen to protect your skin, this is your new BFF.
And Hawaiian Tropic's SPF 30 Mineral Powder Sunscreen Brush, aka your scalp's BFF this summer — reviewers don't just swear by this for face coverage and a protective setting powder, but for protecting their hairline without their hair getting goopy from sunscreen scalp sprays or regular sunscreen lotion. Bonus — this is a heck of a lot cheaper than its competitors, like the $35 Supergoop and $36 Brush On Block!
A clever magnetic two-layer fridge shelf so roomy and useful that your fruit bowl will be like "Excuse me? What is SHE doing here??" Reviewers are especially impressed with how strong the magnet is on these, and how much space it saves them!
First Aid Beauty Ingrown Hair Pads to use after you shave to help prevent the infection of ingrown hairs, so you don't have to spend hours psyching yourself up to shave, knowing that you're gonna be dodging a bazillion sensitive spots on your skin.
A Lululemon-inspired mini wristlet wallet set that looks just like their $50 version, and also easily holds cash, cards, and lip balms, so you don't have to deal with the whole muss and fuss of a purse if you're going on a walk around the neighborhood. Plus, you know what they say — keep your friends close and your beloved lippies closer.
Biofreeze's new Dry Stick for "portable pain relief" — this mess-free, cooling solution for aches and pains all over your human body, whether it's your neck, shoulders, knees, hands, or many numerous joints. Its targeted menthol relief also works *fast* and is delightfully travel-friendly, unlike competing menthol creams.
An airtight Deli ProKeeper that is actually the *updated* version of the wildly TikTok-viral original ProKeeper — not only does keep your deli meat and cheese *super* fresh and free up space and clutter in your fridge, but the updated version is fully transparent so you can easily see the contents, and has grooves at the bottom to keep moisture off your items.
A set of hair-tie bracelets designed to look like *actual* jewelry, so you won't be kicking yourself when you realize you left a hair tie on your wrist for every photo.
A four-pack of silicone straw soda can lids that are like, "Oh, you're obsessed with Diet Coke? Let me find you a reason to be even MORE obsessed." Reviewers love these not just for the ~thrill~ of a straw, but because the covers make the cans a whole lot more spill-proof, prevent your drink from going flat, and protect your can from bugs and debris during outdoor hangs.
An aesthetically pleasing hanging waste bin you can hook to a drawer or cabinet to collect scraps during meal prep. Future compost pile, but make it chic. ✨
A migraine relief beanie for when your brain decides it's going to rattle against your skull at the least convenient time possible. This gets icy *and* hot depending on what kind of relief you're looking for, and double as a sleep mask so you can block out harsh light or try to get some shut-eye for further relief.
A handy magnetic silicone stove top shelf so you can win back some extra surface area in your kitchen and use it to store handy things like spices, utensils, and the little goblin that comes out every time you open Seamless to say, "We have food at home!"
A laundry soap station that will help organize your space *and* serve as a handy drip tray for your detergent, so you don't have to lug that jumbo container like a lumberjack every time you need to squeeze a few suds out for a load. This also helps ensure you get every last drop out of the container!
A genius 2-in-1 knife and cutting board perfect for all your quick chopping needs that don't require a whole production of cutting boards. This scissor-like contraption lets you slice against a flat surface for easier use, then slide your veggies into a bowl or on top of a dish in a flash.
Ocusoft's Original Foaming Eyelid Cleanser that reviewers with dry, itchy, and allergy-prone eyes swear by. This mild, non-irritating wash removes oil, pollen, and eye makeup to not only cleanse your eyes, but soothe and refresh eyelid discomfort.
A set of waterproof "wet bags" you will curse yourself for not buying YEARS AGO, because they are tiny little lifesavers when you're on the move. Reviewers use these to cart wet suits and towels from the beach and pool, sweaty clothes from the gym, and soiled clothes and burp cloths in diaper bags. It even has a little snap closure if you want to hook it to a stroller or bag (and the color combos are TOO CUTE).
A mini colander with folding handles that is basically a mandatory purchase for fruit and veggie lovers — reviewers love how easy it is to plop produce into this lil' guy and rinse it off in the sink with no muss, no fuss of drying everything out after!
An app-controlled hybrid air purifier and nightstand with a HEPA filter for anyone playing Olympic levels of "making efficient use of space." This is an absolute game-changer for pet owners or allergy-prone humans, helping deodorize air and pick up pet dander (it even has a handy Pet Mode!). Reviewers love this for living areas and bedrooms alike.
A set of silicone toothbrush and razor holders you can stick on the bathroom or shower wall to keep your little buddies germ free and easily accessible.
An air fryer egg and mini muffin mold to make your traditional oven fear for its life, now that you *truly* don't need it anymore. With this you can do smaller meal prep batches of egg bakes or do some spontaneous, low-effort cupcakes without so much as hitting a "preheat" button.
A set of airtight Oui yogurt jar lids (with labels included!) so instead of recycling your gorgeous little yogurt jars, you can repurpose them to store food, spices, supplies, and all kinds of other handy options. As someone whose main aesthetic is "yogurt," I approve. Reviewers say these worked with La Fermière jars, too!
A self-draining silicone sponge holder, aka the ultimate sink investment for keeping the area fresh and clean and ~elevated~. Reviewers love this easy-to-clean accessory for draining sponges and brushes, catching soap residue, and preventing mildew-y, icky smells from wafting.
A "Lifty Loo" toilet seat handle to keep things germ-free when you're lifting the toilet seat up and down — even your toilet seat deserves to accessorize!! And these come with an adhesive that make them super easy to install.
A trash and grocery bag dispenser so you can finally bring some order to the Angry Loose Bag Cloud stuffed under your sink, and make it a lot easier to grab a quick bag on the go. This hooks easily to the back of a cabinet door, so it saves space, too!
A sophisticated leakproof laptop lunch tote with some real "I've got my life together" energy that will make you feel like a deli sandwich super spy when you unzip the ~secret~ insulated compartment at work. This chic little number not only has plenty of room for your grub, but for your laptop, accessories, and all the other bits and bobs you need for a long day at work!
A chic under-the-cabinet banana hanger so easy to install that you'll wonder why you didn't free up all your counter space *YEARS* ago. Also digging the whole "bananas as decor" vibe here.
A multipurpose "hydration hub" you can use to organize everything from hydration packs to tea bags to instant coffee bags to vitamins, designed with clear storage so you can easily see and access everything inside. You're about to be one well-hydrated human!!
A magnetic microwave cover perfect for anyone whose Panera soup obsession is a little *too* well documented over every surface inside of their microwave. This conveniently sticks to the top of your microwave so you can pop it right off whenever you're looking to tear up some broccoli cheddar on a wild Tuesday night.
A bone conduction Bluetooth pillow speaker that I'm not entirely unconvinced isn't witchcraft?? You can place it under your pillow so only *you* hear the sound projecting from it, so you can keep streaming content, listening to audiobooks, or even playing white noise and sleep sounds without disturbing anyone else in the room.
A ridiculously handy adjustable bread slicer guide perfect for cutting loaves, bagels, and even pound cakes as uniformly (and safely!!) as possible. This takes the guesswork out of it *and* positions your hands more safely when you're using a knife.
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