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21-04-2025
- Health
- Buzz Feed
26 Products For All The Problems You Gotta Solve Because You're An Adult Now, Baby
We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page. Shopping · When your body hurts and things in your house break, you'll be glad you can count on these products to help. 1. A pack of slow cooker liners that'll come in handy if you have a lot of hungry people to feed. With the disposable liners, you can cook different recipes at the same time, reducing your overall cook time *and* saving you from having to wash a huge stack of dishes. Walmart PS: They also come in handy with dishes going into a water bath (think: cheesecakes, custards, and puddings). Promising review:"We constantly use our crockpot for easy meals. I'm a teacher and my husband is a firefighter, and it's just easy for our family of five. No real cleanup. I toss the bag in the trash after use and will just run a wet rag around the inside of the pot for good measure. Never have a problem with holes or burning." — Ashley Matthews Get a pack of six from Amazon for $4.79. 2. A tub of Clorox bleach pods to make laundry day just that much easier. No more splashes and spills like with liquid bleach, which inevitably lands on some item of clothing that you did not want to be bleached. Promising review: "I love this product! I usually put two in the laundry when I'm washing my whites. There is no foul smell like normal Clorox bleach, and it gets all the stains out. Keeps everything bright white! I put them in the small glass container that sits above my laundry to be a little bit more aesthetically pleasing. This is on my re-order list." — Ashley Get a four-pack (48 pods total) from Amazon for $23.90. 3. A screen-cleaning brush for anyone who struggles to see out of their windows because of grime-covered mesh screens. Is that a twig or a crack in the glass? Maybe there's a dead bug clinging to the outside of the screen, and he's been there for so long that you've named him. (Everyone say hello to Carl!) Promising review: "Our screens are on a second-floor balcony. There really isn't any good way to clean the outside of the screens. Luckily, the fibers on this screen cleaner are small enough that they seem to fit through the screen and clean both sides. I'm sure it doesn't clean the outside as well as it does the inside, but any help is always appreciated. I was actually shocked at how much dirt came off of the screens with this very simple tool. I used it wet with a small amount of dish soap, and it worked really well. I also appreciated that after I was finished I was just easily able to rinse and dry the screen cleaner for future use. A simple tool at an excellent price." — BonjourBeautyByAmy Get it from Amazon for $20.99. 4. A Swizzle Stick — yep — an absorbent post-sex sponge so you don't have to deal with the often ~un-cum-fortable~ problem of leaking fluids. Leave it in for a few seconds after you've done the deed, let it do its thang, toss it, and then enjoy the feeling of dry underwear as you drift off to sleep. They're individually packaged, so you can easily toss some into your bag if you're spending the night with someone. Promising review: "Do you love the feeling of your underwear getting damp hours after adult time? That surprise wetness just as you're about to step into a meeting where you'll be presenting in front of your boss as well add their boss? If so, this is not for you. For the rest of us, these are amazing. Just slip in one of these, let set while you check your phone, then remove and toss. The package says a few seconds, but my first time using it didn't work, so I do a full minute, and it works every time. No more wet spots to try to sleep in. No more wearing liners after fun time when you have to go to work. I will be a lifelong customer (well, sex life long anyway)." — Monica K. Jones Get 25 wands from Amazon for $25.99. 5. A cold therapy cap because the cooling sensation will surely feel nice when the pangs of a migraine begin forming. Let it get chilly in the freezer, and then pull it over your forehead like a headband, or wear it totally over your eyes if you're sensitive to light. And even if you don't have a headache, you may find the coolness soothing if you're dealing with a hot flash or puffy eyes. Read more about migraine treatments at Mayo Clinic. Promising review: "I have suffered from migraines my entire life and I'm almost 50 years old. As soon as I put this pack on my head I instantly felt relief from the five-day barometric pressure migraine I've had. The soft design was really nice and I love that it covered my whole head and was easy to put on. I recommend waiting a few minutes after taking it out of the freezer because it was really cold." — T Get it from Amazon for $29.95. 6. A facial hair trimmer if you're tired of plucking your unibrow or mustache and would rather reach for an electric option that's painless and fast. Promising review: "I am beside myself with this purchase!! I bought it hoping it would at least somewhat work, as so many don't. This is absolutely perfection! It works well. It's quiet, small, easy to take with you if you so desire, and most WORKS!!! I'm a soon-to-be 65-year-old woman who has hair where I never did before, most annoying. This gets rid of it. I used it again a couple days later, and what I am finding is that I need to use it less and less. Really cool!" — Sandy E'Bell Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in four colors). 7. A bleach-free, no-scrub weekly shower spray that'll make soap scum and shower grime buildup vanish without you ever having to wipe. Rinse it clean the next day, and you'll be amazed to see those hard water stains on your shower door are *poof* gone. Amazon Promising review:"We cannot BEGIN to tell you what a lifesaver this is! We have two old fiberglass tubs with vinyl shower enclosures that, no matter what amount of scrubbing we have done with everything from bleach to cleanser to vinegar and baking soda, would NOT come clean. After I took my shower last night, I sprayed down the tub and walls. Within minutes, all the built-up water deposits, dirt, and grime began to melt away in front of my eyes. I left it on overnight, and when I got up this morning, it did not look like the same tub and shower. This product is a godsend, especially for old folks like us who have difficulty getting down on our hands and knees and scrubbing anything. More importantly, it performs as advertised. We plan on using it as part of our weekly cleanup routine. This is truly an overnight sensation!" — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $19.98+ (available in two scents). 8. A "Magic Gel" back pain relief pack for hot or cold relief after surgery or just a really long, exhausting day. A wearable ice pack? Genius! Amazon, Promising review: "This was perfect for my sore back. It comes with two inserts. That is nice because I was able to keep one in the fridge and the other to warm up in the microwave. The belt they go in works great for lower back pain. I could wear it at work when my back was bad." — Brandie Collins Get it from Amazon for $24.99. 9. An anti-fatigue mat with different textures and heights so you can stand for hours — and its small size makes it easy to move. This contoured option is a nice alternative to the completely flat anti-fatigue mats if you find yourself shifting, leaning, and moving throughout the day. Amazon Promising review: "I'm in love with this. It's the perfect size for my cubicle; it easily slides under my desk when I decide to use my chair (or any other time I need it out of the way), doesn't squish flat when I stand on it, and it encourages me to move around instead of standing perfectly still. I love being able to massage my foot on the center bump, and I like being able to stretch my foot and calf on the back bump. Several of my coworkers are planning to order one, too. They tried mine and loved it. I have used other pads that were not designed like this; they were just straight pads. There is absolutely no comparison. This is the best!" — Cozy in the South Get it from Amazon for $69. 10. A time-saving fruit and veggie divider because quartering grapes by no thank you!! Parents swear this thing is so convenient because it easy enough and safe enough for their kiddos to use — and the little ones find it fun to use too! Amazon Check out a TikTok of the fruit and veggie divider in action. Promising review: "If you have toddlers, get it — especially if you're on the fence. I needed something for grapes, blueberries, blackberries, and other small fruits and veggies we go through so much. My breakfast was getting cold long before I was done cutting fruit for two toddlers. Most cutters only do one grape or berry, but this one can do several grapes and a small handful of blueberries. We will definitely be getting a lot of use out of it in this house." — Kindle Customer Get it from Amazon for $9.68. 11. A Windex outdoor glass cleaner if you're tired of sighing in disappointment when you look at your dirty windows but ain't no way, ain't no how you're getting on a ladder to clean those floor-to-ceiling windows. Just attach the bottle of Windex to your hose, spray the solution, and you're done! Promising review: "The windows are noticeably squeaky clean and clear, and no scrubbing is required after only needing about 20 minutes to dry on a sunny day. I also used this to clean two outdoor glass dining tables, which are now ready for lunches and early dinners outside in the summer. Great product, definitely recommend and will be buying again!" — Helen Simmons Get a two-pack from Amazon for $25.96. 12. A pet hair remover that'll lift away fur on your couch, bed, favorite blanket, you name it. ~Magical~ See, we can own nice things!! Promising review:"This thing is aahhhh-mazing! I've had several kinds of cat hair removers — adhesive strips, sticky rollers, rubber nubby gloves. Nothing else works as well and as quickly. Easy to clean out, too. I bought one handheld and a bigger one on a long handle for carpet and area rugs. Love them! They even clean the hair off the stupid red velvet drapes that came with the house when we bought it." — M. Bauer Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in three colors). 13. A pair of specially designed Wrist Buddy contoured yoga blocks to help you hold a pose or plank with less pressure on your wrist, which may cause less pain and allow you to grip the block better. Amazon Promising review: "I typically have pretty bad pain in my right wrist. So, when I wanted to start yoga again, I did not want to aggravate it. These blocks have helped tremendously. I can now do poses like downward dog with no wrist pain at all!" — Cris Get them from Amazon for $42.99 (available in four colors). 14. A ceiling fan carbon filter for grabbing dust, pollen, smoke, dander, and other allergens as the fan spins. It sticks to the fan blade and is unnoticeable — but you may notice the difference in the air! Promising review: "I wasn't sure what to expect when purchasing these, but now they are a staple in every room of our house. Within three days the air smelled more crisp and was easier to breathe in our home. So simple and effective!" — Haylee Marez Get a three-pack from Amazon for $19.99. 15. A WD-40 pen (A pen! Genius!) so you can enjoy the squeak-quieting, hinge-lubricating, rust-preventing powers that you know and love from traditional WD-40 but in an easy-to-maneuver precise pen tip. Promising review: "I love WD-40 products and use them for everything. I spray on shovels to keep dirt or snow from sticking, spray around windows and thresholds to deter bugs, clean Sharpies off wood and walls, and, of course, stop squeaky doors. These small direct-point application pens are great. Keep one in the glove box, my kitchen 'junk' drawer, and the house toolbox." — BBP623 Get a three-pack from Amazon for $12.86. 16. The ToiletShroom because it does it all — it's a plunger, dredger tool, and squeegee in one handy device. Store it in its matching caddy when it's not in use. Walmart Promising review: "Please don't hesitate to buy this! I had a severe clog that didn't want to move! I tried with my old plunger, and I tried putting bleach in overnight. It still wouldn't clear out, and I tried the home remedies that Google suggested. I went on Walmart online and discovered this revolutionary new type of plunger. The Toilet Shroom is the real deal! It didn't take 5 minutes to get rid of the clog that nightmares are made of! Please follow the directions on the box because it is the key to getting rid of the clog!" — Walmart Customer Get it from Amazon for $16.99 and Walmart for $14.97. 17. A Take-n-Slide medication tracker if you're constantly asking, "Did I take my pills today?" Setting a phone alarm is all well and good, but I can't tell you the number of times I've set an alarm, taken my medication, and then wondered a few hours later if I did indeed take my meds. Promising review:"What a genius product. I absolutely love them. If you take the same medication, when you get your new prescription, just pour the pills into the bottle that you placed the tab strip on. It will literally last forever. So much more convenient than the pill boxes." — M C Zamarripa Get a five-pack from Amazon for $19.99 (available in three colors and as a two-pack). 18. A set of kegel weights that could not only help with incontinence but also potentially make sex easier, less painful, and more enjoyable. These are especially great for people who've just given birth, though anyone can benefit from strengthening their pelvic floor muscles. Promising review: "I am 57 years old, and gradually, I noticed that I tended to leak urine if I sneezed or coughed hard. I would also notice after finishing urinating that some residual would leak out. The first time I put the lowest weight in it fell out within a minute. I reinserted it only to have it happen again. I was frustrated and somewhat shocked to realize just how weak my muscles were. I kept using it. It took me almost two weeks until I could keep it in for 15 minutes. I found that I did better using it in the evening when I was more relaxed. When I got to the second weight, I found it easier. By the time I got to the third weight I would put it in the early evening and would just keep it in until it fell out. Sometimes it would be 10 minutes, and sometimes it would be 2 hours. I am happy to report that I am now on the fifth weight and doing wonderfully. NO MORE LEAKS, no matter how much I cough, sneeze, or laugh. I no longer need to use panty liners. It is a wonderful feeling to have my life back. I WOULD GIVE THIS PRODUCT '10' STARS IF I COULD!" — jacksmom Get a set of six weights from Amazon for $49.98. 19. A nifty car seat buckle release tool — which you may recognize from Shark Tank! — to make traveling soooooo much easier. This genius gadget easily unlatches your kid's car seat buckle without ruining your manicure, and it's also great for older adults and folks who struggle to apply enough pressure to the buckle. Even kids can use it to unbuckle their seats. (While parked, ofc!) Amazon UnbuckleMe is a woman-owned small business run by Becca Davison and her mother, Barbara Heilman, an occupational therapist and grandmother of four. Watch a TikTok of a mom explain why this tool has been a game changer. Promising review:"What I liked about this product is how easily it worked. My 3 1/2-year-old granddaughter would try and help me with the red button to get her out of the seatbelt. I have a bad thumb with no strength I would use a key to press in the button while my granddaughter would try to pull up on the strap. It was exhausting, and now, with ease, using the UnbuckleMe product is such a relief. Thank you for your great idea." — Karen Toscano Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in six colors). 20. An effective gnat trap for discreetly nabbing the flying pests who are currently invading your kitchen. This indoor trap uses a UV LED to attract bugs and offers 400 square feet of protection. Promising review: "This product actually works!!!!!!!!! Most times, things say they do something, and while they do, they are half as good as advertised. Well, this works wonders. I have been using it for about a month now, and boy, does it catch a lot of flying insects I didn't even know were in my house. 10 stars 🌟" — Get it from Amazon for $12.80. 21. A pack of dishwasher cleaning tablets because they clean as your machine runs — no need to spend your precious free time cleaning it by hand. Promising review:" Convenient, easy, quick way to keep the dishwasher fresh and working at peak." — Amazon Customer Get a pack of six tablets from Amazon for $8.98. 22. A pair of compression gloves if your joints could use a comforting (and breathable!) bear hug throughout the day that may help relieve pain caused by arthritis, carpal tunnel, and tendonitis. Read more about compression gloves and osteoarthritis at Mayo Clinic. Promising review:"I'm 70 years old and have arthritis in my hands. I've used copper bracelets and other gloves for several years, and they are somewhat helpful, but these gloves seem to do a lot better. They have a tight fit and are very comfortable. They are very durable, as I wear them while working outside, hunting, fishing, or whatever. The other gloves I've had would have been torn and ripped up by now, but these gloves look like I just took them out of the box, and I've washed them twice." — Keith Proffer Get a pair from Amazon for $9.97 (available in four sizes). 23. A cleaning gel that'll get rid of mold and buildup on your washing machine gasket (bet ya didn't even know you should be cleaning here). Let it sit for a few hours or overnight, and then easily wipe it clean with a rag. Promising review: "Very satisfied. I tried everything to remove the black mold with no success. This product actually worked to remove the black mold. I applied the gel to the mold and left it to sit overnight. I was amazed the mold wiped off with a rag." — Robin S. Johns Get it from Amazon for $9.99. 24. A Pikk-it tool to remove tangled hair that's lodged in your vacuum head and totally messing with your vac's absorption powers. (And ofc your fingers can't reach the hair!) You can also use it to detangle hair from the bristles of your hairbrush. Amazon, Promising review: "Between myself (medium long hair) and my overly fluffy cat, a lot of hair and fluff was continually getting caught up on the roller brush of my vacuum. I dreaded vacuuming because it took so long to pull and snip the hairs wrapped up on the roller brush out with scissors. Not anymore! This silly, little, inexpensive thing works great! Super quick to remove all the hair/fur — in virtually a minute, then back to vacuuming with my lovely Miele vacuum." — MKS Get it from Amazon for $8.99. 25. A pack of foaming garbage disposal cleaners for deodorizing your sink ASAP and getting rid of the funk. Please, please, please do not stick your hand down the drain; let this do the work instead! Amazon Promising review:"This product really works! We were dealing with a foul stench coming from our disposal for some time. We tried boiling water, vinegar, etc. This stuff sniffed out the smell real quick and deodorized it as well." — James Tiberius Kirk Get a pack (good for four uses) from Amazon for $3.97. 26. A pack of double shower hooks so you can save time when you wanna toss your dirty shower curtain liner in the washing machine. Now you don't have to remove the shower curtain, too (and then inevitably hang it up backward). And one certified genius even used the hooks as pant hangers. *mind blown* Promising review:"Wow. Game-changer. I have to change my shower curtain liner a lot because of a humid bathroom (yes, even with a fan on 😬). Though there are greater issues in the world, why wouldn't you want to save yourself some time with these hooks! Not having to take the curtain off each time I change the liner has really been more satisfying than I had anticipated. Added bonus are the rings themselves, the balls that were added hug the shower curtain rod so they never pop off. Something I never knew I needed either. Love these!" — Jdbouchart Get a 12-pack from Amazon for $7.49+ (available in 13 finishes). Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
Buzz Feed
13-02-2025
- Lifestyle
- Buzz Feed
23 Things That'll Upgrade Your Life For Less Than $5
We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page. Shopping · These products cost less than $5, but they'll feel like they're worth a lot more. 1. A velvety cream-to-powder Wet n Wild multi-stick to conceal, highlight, or contour. Pick a shade depending on your need, and then swipe away for a buildable and long-lasting color. Reviewers swear that you can also use them a lipstick, eyeshadow, or blush! Promising review: "I absolutely love this product!! I've been using it about every day for the past almost two years, and it's easily become my favorite cream bronzer! I am a light-skinned gal with normal-dry skin, and I use the shade Oak's On You as a bronzer rather than a contour. Perfect shade, consistency, and texture and blends with NO problem. I find that while it does need some building up, I don't find that to be a bad thing if you are looking for a light wash of bronzer color on a light makeup day and/or can build it up enough to your liking without it being too much all at once. I will ALWAYS buy this product as long as it's still being made!" — Violet & Brandy Get it from Amazon for $3.98 (more shades available here). 3. A pack of slow cooker liners that'll come in handy if you have a lot of hungry people to feed. With the disposable liners, you can cook different recipes at the same time, reducing your overall cooking time *and* saving you from having to wash a huge stack of dishes. Amazon PS: They also come in handy with dishes going into a water bath (think cheesecakes, custards, and puddings). Promising review:"We constantly use our crockpot for easy meals. I'm a teacher and my husband is a firefighter, and it's just easy for our family of five. No real cleanup. I toss the bag in the trash after use and will just run a wet rag around the inside of the pot for good measure. Never have a problem with holes or burning." — Ashley Matthews Get a pack of six from Amazon for $3.48. 4. A before-you-go toilet spray so your coworker is none the wiser when they enter the bathroom after you. Amazon 5. Some Tide sink packets with the perfect amount of detergent to clean your sweaty T-shirts, and dirty undies. Rewear clothing instead of stuffing your suitcase with pieces you'll only wear once! Promising review:"My husband and I travel often. If we go to Europe, we stay for at least a month. We stay longer to make the use of my airline reward points more valuable in seeing more cities and in seeing more places. Now retired, we can take our time in cities. We take minimal clothes and re-wear them. With these Tide travel packs, I can wash our clothes in the bathtub, use travel clothespins to hang and dry items, and even use a hair dryer to dry heavier items like jeans quickly. Always pack these Tide packs for all travel. They are especially great during hot times and hot temperature locations." — B Tatum Get three packs from Amazon for $4.31. 6. A cruelty-free lengthening mascara because you're tired of mascaras that don't live up to their promises. This one won't let you down — I promise! It's lightweight, won't transfer, doesn't smudge, and lasts all day. Consider your expectations exceeded! Promising review:"Love this mascara! I've used the 'best of the best' designer, super hyped, ultra-popular mascara available, and NOTHING compares to this stuff! I don't even bother using a lash curler anymore! I buy two at a time, so I always have a spare (yes, it's that good!!). I highly recommend this particular mascara... it goes on effortlessly, it lasts pretty much all day, and the price — I feel like I'm almost stealing it! I'd give it 10 stars if I could!!!" — Chulaboola & MCD Get it from Amazon for $4.99. 7. Some acne patches for those days when a pimple pops up at the *worst* possible moment. Hydrocolloid, tea tree oil, and calendula oil are gentle on the skin while still drawing out fluids and pus from your pimple. Promising review: "I've tried a few pimple patches, and they often work just 'fine.' Not particularly well, but better than just leaving a whitehead alone. Super stoked to say these work great for me — better than any other brand I've tried. I leave a patch on overnight, and I'm always impressed by how much gunk it pulls out by the morning. The only advice I have is to make sure your skin is dry when you put these on. Some other patches have decent adhesion even if your skin is still wet, but these become almost unstickable if your skin's not dry enough." — Jac Get 30 round patches from Amazon for $4.88. 8. An interactive cat toy that'll appease your furry rulers and occupy them for a few they come howling for dinner. Promising review:"I have a whole room filled with cat toys that my cat is not interested in. It's funny how the least expensive cat toy I have makes him go crazy. He plays with this until he's panting like a dog, and I have never seen him jump so high. I'm certain this toy will help him lose his belly. He loves it! I highly recommend it!" — Kwoo Get it from Amazon for $3.99. 9. An exfoliating heel mask so you can soften and unglue those rock-hard calluses to reveal the soft, smooth skin underneath 'em. Promising review: "This worked great! My heels were pretty badly cracked, and after about a week of using it (I did leave it on for the full hour), the skin began peeling off. After several days of peeling the cracks were all gone. I used one a few years ago on my whole foot. I liked that this one was just for the heels. You can't walk around once it's on, so get all set up in advance and plan on staying put before you put it on." — Sunnylaz 10. A pack of light-dimming stickers because bright alarm clocks and flashing electronics shouldn't distract you from sleep. Promising review:"My wife hates all my gadgets in our room and how they do an excellent job at lighting it up. Between the constantly flashing red, blue, and green LEDs, it was hard for her to fall asleep and stay asleep, causing some not-so-nice mornings, if you know what I mean. LightDims was an inexpensive impulse purchase because, hey, why not? It may compel my wife to stop complaining and actually get some peaceful sleep. Well, I'm glad to announce that LightDims did the trick! I'm still able to monitor device activity at a glance without putting on a personal light show in the room. The LightDims adhere strongly and come in various shapes and sizes for convenience. It seems like they'd remove easily, although who would want to? I'd definitely recommend LightDims to anyone for use on all their devices!" — A. Williams Get a sheet of more than 100 stickers of varying shapes and sizes on Amazon for $1.49. 11. A moisturizing saline gel if you're a drippy, sneezy mess thanks to allergies (me right now!) and are constantly blowing your nose, which has led to some not-infrequent nosebleeds (so fun!). Reviewers who use CPAP machines swear by this stuff, as do airplane travelers (dry airplane air!). Promising review: "So thankful for this gel. Was having nosebleeds daily with the dry air and this stopped them! It doesn't make your nose feel sticky, and it's not really smelly. Easy to use. It was everything I needed." — Danica Get it from Amazon for $3.62. 12. A pack of food spikes for plants that are in desperate need of a #glowup. These fertilizer spikes inject nutrients and nourishment into your plant's roots continuously. Promising review:"Purchased flowers from a famous store near us, was disappointed when all the flowers and greenery were dying. I purchased these and put them in my pots, deep under the soil, and a good dose of water for a few days; within a week, the flowers and greenery burst into their best vibrant colors. A strong bump of growth. I was stunned the colors were so vibrant. They saved dying greenery and flowers." — Patzy Get a pack of 50 spikes from Amazon for $2.59. 13. A double-sided scour pad that'll obliterate soap scum, limescale, hard water stains, pink mold and whatever else is gunking up your tub, tiles, shower, sinks, and other bathroom surfaces. Promising review: "I don't know what this thing is made of or what is in it, but it works. I used it to clean my glass shower doors and it cleaned deep enough to go through layers of hard water stains. I used it on the shower fixtures and my large bathroom mirror. It is not worn out." — Lee Get it from Amazon for $4.97. 14. A color-changing aloe vera lipstick so every time you swipe it on you're wearing *your* perfect shade. It magically adjusts hues depending on your temperature and your lip's pH and leaves behind a subtle sheen and a hydrating finish. Promising review: "I'm so happy with these! They smell SUPER nice and clean. It goes on clear and smooth, is decently moisturizing, and it's not overly greasy. It gave me a nice pinkish-reddish tone, like my lips are two shades darker, and I love it! It looks very natural and perfect! PLEASE keep these in stock, I want to keep these forever! I applied once hours ago, and also applied a different clear lip balm over it later on, and I still have color even. It seems to last so long, even through eating and drinking. It doesn't smudge off and looks so cute! I'm so happy with these! I love the smell and the color so much! Much better and longer lasting than a lipgloss I had!" — Lin Get it from Amazon for $3.99. 15. An adorable cat spoon to keep you company while you're sipping your cat-puccino. Promising review:"Bought these on impulse. They serve as great baby feeding spoons and to stir coffee." — Ricky Get it from Amazon for $3.59. 16. A triangle powder puff because they'll give your skin that airbrushed look. You can use it with wet or dry products, but reviewers swear it's the secret to applying setting powder that isn't cakey and doesn't crease. Promising review: "These thingies are so essential to your makeup routine. They make everything look so smooth when you set with the powder! It's a must." — Karla J Get a two-pack from Amazon for $2.99. 17. A travel jewelry organizer if your current method for packing your jewelry is just dumping it all in a plastic bag and hoping for the best. (Just me?) This handy dandy case will keep your earrings, rings, and necklaces neat and organized. Promising review: "This compact jewelry case is perfect for travel! It's small and lightweight, making it easy to pack in any suitcase or bag. The interior is thoughtfully designed with multiple compartments to keep my jewelry organized and tangle-free. The quality is excellent, and the material feels durable yet soft enough to protect delicate pieces." — Lourdes Get it from Amazon for $4.50 (available in 13 colors). 18. A soap brow kit for anyone who wants to try this beauty trend they've seen all over TikTok. This method will help make your brows look thicker using just your existing hairs. And of course you can go in with a brow pen or powder to add even more fullness. Promising review:"I can say I am very satisfied with this one. You just have to wet your brush with a fixing mist or water and then brush it on the soap and comb. Ultra-fixed brows all day! It's really the best thing for my brows; it keeps them the way that I like all day long. I'll use it every day. Easy to apply, easy to use." — Hadasa Get it from Amazon for $4.99. 19. Some clear drawer organizers that'll bring some much-needed order to the chaos of your bathroom shelves and kitchen cabinets. Amazon Promising review: "I love this little organizer. I bought one to hold my weekly pack of daily contacts in a large drawer to keep them together instead of shifting around when I open the drawer. It was the perfect size and really nice quality for the price. I liked it so much that I bought a second one for a grouping of random pens I wanted to keep together in another drawer. Again, the perfect size. It does exactly what I need it to, and the price just cannot be beaten. I've already ordered this two separate times and will definitely keep buying if/when the need arises." — lishy Get it from Amazon for $3.59+ (available in various sizes). 20. A soap saver dish so the expensive bar soap you treated yourself to isn't sitting in its wet juices all day. The slanted divots help liquid drain and allows for airflow under the bar, which helps extend the life of your soap *and* prevents the icky feeling of touching a soggy soap bar. Amazon Promising review: "I was pleasantly surprised at how nice these little soap holders are. They are more of a little pad than a 'soap dish': flexible and easy to put on the ledge in your shower or edge of the sink. They're designed to drain, so there isn't a water buildup under your soap bar; the water just drains off immediately. I liked the first ones so much, I ordered a second set." — Tam2dogs Get a three-pack for $4.99+ (available in seven color combinations). 21. An exfoliating towel because reviewers with keratosis pilaris (aka "chicken skin" and "strawberry skin") swear it helps clear up those pesky reddish bumps. 22. A pill organizer if you could use a helping hand when it comes to consistently remembering to take your meds. Promising review: "I got this to put my supplements in for when I travel. Love how cute and compact it is. It does come with a plastic pick to help you open the container if you have nails like me. I even use this to throw in my bag so when I forget to take my vitamins at home, I have it on me." — Clairessa Tessier Get it from Amazon for $4.99+ (available in four colors). 23. An earbuds cleaning pen so you can stop listening to muffled podcasts and enjoy clear, crisp audio. This double-sided pen offers a sponge, brush, and metal tip (yeah, to scoop out that earwax...). Promising review: "Wow! This is one handy and very sturdy little tool. I can see myself using it on many things, but I purchased it for AirPods. One of mine was not charging properly, and once I used the cleaner, it started making the connection again. The nib and brush really work well to get the gunk out of the ear pod speaker area, also. I'm very happy with this purchase. I don't usually write reviews. Also, it's very sturdy, not flimsy at all." — Joanna Davis Get it from Amazon for $4.99. These products once they come into your life: 20th Television Animation
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27 Products For All The Problems You Gotta Solve Because You're An Adult Now, Baby
We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page. Shopping · When your body hurts and things in your house break, you'll be glad you can count on these products to help. 1. A pack of slow cooker liners that'll come in handy if you have a lot of hungry people to feed. With the disposable liners, you can cook different recipes at the same time, reducing your overall cook time *and* saving you from having to wash a huge stack of dishes. PS: They also come in handy with dishes going into a water bath (think: cheesecakes, custards, and puddings). Promising review:"We constantly use our crockpot for easy meals. I'm a teacher and my husband is a firefighter, and it's just easy for our family of five. No real cleanup. I toss the bag in the trash after use and will just run a wet rag around the inside of the pot for good measure. Never have a problem with holes or burning." — Ashley Matthews Get a pack of six from Amazon for $4.99. 2. A tub of Clorox bleach pods to make laundry day just that much easier. No more splashes and spills like with liquid bleach, which inevitably lands on some item of clothing that you did not want to be bleached. Promising review: "I love this product! I usually put two in the laundry when I'm washing my whites. There is no foul smell like normal Clorox bleach, and it gets all the stains out. Keeps everything bright white! I put them in the small glass container that sits above my laundry to be a little bit more aesthetically pleasing. This is on my re-order list." — Ashley Get a four-pack (48 pods total) from Amazon for $21.50. 3. A screen-cleaning brush for anyone who struggles to see out of their windows because of grime-covered mesh screens. Is that a twig or a crack in the glass? Maybe there's a dead bug clinging to the outside of the screen, and he's been there for so long that you've named him. (Everyone say hello to Carl!) Promising review: "Our screens are on a second-floor balcony. There really isn't any good way to clean the outside of the screens. Luckily, the fibers on this screen cleaner are small enough that they seem to fit through the screen and clean both sides. I'm sure it doesn't clean the outside as well as it does the inside, but any help is always appreciated. I was actually shocked at how much dirt came off of the screens with this very simple tool. I used it wet with a small amount of dish soap, and it worked really well. I also appreciated that after I was finished I was just easily able to rinse and dry the screen cleaner for future use. A simple tool at an excellent price." — BonjourBeautyByAmy Get it from Amazon for $17.99. 4. A Swizzle Stick — yep — an absorbent post-sex sponge so you don't have to deal with the often ~un-cum-fortable~ problem of leaking fluids. Leave it in for a few seconds after you've done the deed, let it do its thang, toss it, and then enjoy the feeling of dry underwear as you drift off to sleep. They're individually packaged, so you can easily toss some into your bag if you're spending the night with someone. Promising review: "Do you love the feeling of your underwear getting damp hours after adult time? That surprise wetness just as you're about to step into a meeting where you'll be presenting in front of your boss as well add their boss? If so, this is not for you. For the rest of us, these are amazing. Just slip in one of these, let set while you check your phone, then remove and toss. The package says a few seconds, but my first time using it didn't work, so I do a full minute, and it works every time. No more wet spots to try to sleep in. No more wearing liners after fun time when you have to go to work. I will be a lifelong customer (well, sex life long anyway)." — Monica K. Jones Get 25 wands from Amazon for $25.99. 5. A cold therapy cap because the cooling sensation will surely feel nice when the pangs of a migraine begin forming. Let it get chilly in the freezer, and then pull it over your forehead like a headband, or wear it totally over your eyes if you're sensitive to light. And even if you don't have a headache, you may find the coolness soothing if you're dealing with a hot flash or puffy eyes. Read more about migraine treatments at Mayo Clinic. Promising review: "I have suffered from migraines my entire life and I'm almost 50 years old. As soon as I put this pack on my head I instantly felt relief from the five-day barometric pressure migraine I've had. The soft design was really nice and I love that it covered my whole head and was easy to put on. I recommend waiting a few minutes after taking it out of the freezer because it was really cold." — T Get it from Amazon for $29.95. 6. A facial hair trimmer if you're tired of plucking your unibrow or mustache and would rather reach for an electric option that's painless and fast. Promising review: "I am beside myself with this purchase!! I bought it hoping it would at least somewhat work, as so many don't. This is absolutely perfection! It works well. It's quiet, small, easy to take with you if you so desire, and most WORKS!!! I'm a soon-to-be 65-year-old woman who has hair where I never did before, most annoying. This gets rid of it. I used it again a couple days later, and what I am finding is that I need to use it less and less. Really cool!" — Sandy E'Bell Get it from Amazon for $17.48+ (available in four colors). 7. A bleach-free, no-scrub weekly shower spray that'll make soap scum and shower grime buildup vanish without you ever having to wipe. Rinse it clean the next day, and you'll be amazed to see those hard water stains on your shower door are *poof* gone. Amazon Promising review:"We cannot BEGIN to tell you what a lifesaver this is! We have two old fiberglass tubs with vinyl shower enclosures that, no matter what amount of scrubbing we have done with everything from bleach to cleanser to vinegar and baking soda, would NOT come clean. After I took my shower last night, I sprayed down the tub and walls. Within minutes, all the built-up water deposits, dirt, and grime began to melt away in front of my eyes. I left it on overnight, and when I got up this morning, it did not look like the same tub and shower. This product is a godsend, especially for old folks like us who have difficulty getting down on our hands and knees and scrubbing anything. More importantly, it performs as advertised. We plan on using it as part of our weekly cleanup routine. This is truly an overnight sensation!" — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $20.98+ (available in two scents). 8. A wineglass clip to secure your delicate glassware in the dishwasher so you don't have to wash them by hand anymore. Score! Wine Wash Co. is a small business based in Houston, Texas. Promising review: "These work with all of our wineglasses, including my Riedels, thin champagne flutes, and crystal wineglasses. Our KitchenAid dishwasher came with a wine rack, but it didn't hold our taller wineglasses, so this little gadget did the trick. Very easy to use. I keep them clipped in between cycles now that I've found a good spot for them. Extra helpful for dinner party clean up. Cheers to never washing wineglasses by hand again!" — Amazon Customer Get a four-pack from Amazon for $15. 9. A "Magic Gel" back pain relief pack for hot or cold relief after surgery or just a really long, exhausting day. Reviewers also recommend it when you just need help cooling down. A wearable ice pack? Genius! Amazon, Promising review: "This was perfect for my sore back. It comes with two inserts. That is nice because I was able to keep one in the fridge and the other to warm up in the microwave. The belt they go in works great for lower back pain. I could wear it at work when my back was bad." — Brandie Collins Get it from Amazon for $26.95. 10. An anti-fatigue mat with different textures and heights so you can stand for hours — and its small size makes it easy to move. This contoured option is a nice alternative to the completely flat anti-fatigue mats if you find yourself shifting, leaning, and moving throughout the day. Amazon Promising review: "I'm in love with this. It's the perfect size for my cubicle; it easily slides under my desk when I decide to use my chair (or any other time I need it out of the way), doesn't squish flat when I stand on it, and it encourages me to move around instead of standing perfectly still. I love being able to massage my foot on the center bump, and I like being able to stretch my foot and calf on the back bump. Several of my coworkers are planning to order one, too. They tried mine and loved it. I have used other pads that were not designed like this; they were just straight pads. There is absolutely no comparison. This is the best!" — Cozy in the South Get it from Amazon for $69. 11. A time-saving fruit and veggie divider because quartering grapes by no thank you!! Parents swear this thing is so convenient because it easy enough and safe enough for their kiddos to use — and the little ones find it fun to use too! Amazon Check out a TikTok of the fruit and veggie divider in action. Promising review: "If you have toddlers, get it — especially if you're on the fence. I needed something for grapes, blueberries, blackberries, and other small fruits and veggies we go through so much. My breakfast was getting cold long before I was done cutting fruit for two toddlers. Most cutters only do one grape or berry, but this one can do several grapes and a small handful of blueberries. We will definitely be getting a lot of use out of it in this house." — Kindle Customer Get it from Amazon for $7.67. 12. A Windex outdoor glass cleaner if you're tired of sighing in disappointment when you look at your dirty windows but ain't no way, ain't no how you're getting on a ladder to clean those floor-to-ceiling windows. Just attach the bottle of Windex to your hose, spray the solution, and you're done! Promising review: "The windows are noticeably squeaky clean and clear, and no scrubbing is required after only needing about 20 minutes to dry on a sunny day. I also used this to clean two outdoor glass dining tables, which are now ready for lunches and early dinners outside in the summer. Great product, definitely recommend and will be buying again!" — Helen Simmons Get a two-pack from Amazon for $25.96. 13. A pet hair remover that'll lift away fur on your couch, bed, favorite blanket, you name it. ~Magical~ See, we can own nice things!! Promising review:"This thing is aahhhh-mazing! I've had several kinds of cat hair removers — adhesive strips, sticky rollers, rubber nubby gloves. Nothing else works as well and as quickly. Easy to clean out, too. I bought one handheld and a bigger one on a long handle for carpet and area rugs. Love them! They even clean the hair off the stupid red velvet drapes that came with the house when we bought it." — M. Bauer Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in three colors). 14. A pair of specially designed Wrist Buddy contoured yoga blocks to help you hold a pose or plank with less pressure on your wrist, which may cause less pain and allow you to grip the block better. Amazon Promising review: "I typically have pretty bad pain in my right wrist. So, when I wanted to start yoga again, I did not want to aggravate it. These blocks have helped tremendously. I can now do poses like downward dog with no wrist pain at all!" — Cris Get them from Amazon for $39.99 (available in four colors). 15. A ceiling fan carbon filter for grabbing dust, pollen, smoke, dander, and other allergens as the fan spins. It sticks to the fan blade and is unnoticeable — but you may notice the difference in the air! Promising review: "I wasn't sure what to expect when purchasing these, but now they are a staple in every room of our house. Within three days the air smelled more crisp and was easier to breathe in our home. So simple and effective!" — Haylee Marez Get a three-pack from Amazon for $21.99. 16. A WD-40 pen (A pen! Genius!) so you can enjoy the squeak-quieting, hinge-lubricating, rust-preventing powers that you know and love from traditional WD-40 but in an easy-to-maneuver precise pen tip. Promising review: "I love WD-40 products and use them for everything. I spray on shovels to keep dirt or snow from sticking, spray around windows and thresholds to deter bugs, clean Sharpies off wood and walls, and, of course, stop squeaky doors. These small direct-point application pens are great. Keep one in the glove box, my kitchen 'junk' drawer, and the house toolbox." — BBP623 Get a three-pack from Amazon for $12.99. 17. The ToiletShroom because it does it all — it's a plunger, dredger tool, and squeegee in one handy device. Store it in its matching caddy when it's not in use. Walmart Promising review: "Please don't hesitate to buy this! I had a severe clog that didn't want to move! I tried with my old plunger, and I tried putting bleach in overnight. It still wouldn't clear out, and I tried the home remedies that Google suggested. I went on Walmart online and discovered this revolutionary new type of plunger. The Toilet Shroom is the real deal! It didn't take 5 minutes to get rid of the clog that nightmares are made of! Please follow the directions on the box because it is the key to getting rid of the clog!" — Walmart Customer Get it from Amazon for $16.99 and Walmart for $14.97. 18. A Take-n-Slide medication tracker if you're constantly asking, "Did I take my pills today?" Setting a phone alarm is all well and good, but I can't tell you the number of times I've set an alarm, taken my medication, and then wondered a few hours later if I did indeed take my meds. Promising review:"What a genius product. I absolutely love them. If you take the same medication, when you get your new prescription, just pour the pills into the bottle that you placed the tab strip on. It will literally last forever. So much more convenient than the pill boxes." — M C Zamarripa Get a five-pack from Amazon for $19.99 (available in three colors and as a two-pack). 19. A set of kegel weights that could not only help with incontinence but also potentially make sex easier, less painful, and more enjoyable. These are especially great for people who've just given birth, though anyone can benefit from strengthening their pelvic floor muscles. Promising review: "I am 57 years old, and gradually, I noticed that I tended to leak urine if I sneezed or coughed hard. I would also notice after finishing urinating that some residual would leak out. The first time I put the lowest weight in it fell out within a minute. I reinserted it only to have it happen again. I was frustrated and somewhat shocked to realize just how weak my muscles were. I kept using it. It took me almost two weeks until I could keep it in for 15 minutes. I found that I did better using it in the evening when I was more relaxed. When I got to the second weight, I found it easier. By the time I got to the third weight I would put it in the early evening and would just keep it in until it fell out. Sometimes it would be 10 minutes, and sometimes it would be 2 hours. I am happy to report that I am now on the fifth weight and doing wonderfully. NO MORE LEAKS, no matter how much I cough, sneeze, or laugh. I no longer need to use panty liners. It is a wonderful feeling to have my life back. I WOULD GIVE THIS PRODUCT '10' STARS IF I COULD!" — jacksmom Get a set of six weights from Amazon for $49.98. 20. A nifty car seat buckle release tool — which you may recognize from Shark Tank! — to make traveling soooooo much easier. This genius gadget easily unlatches your kid's car seat buckle without ruining your manicure, and it's also great for older adults and folks who struggle to apply enough pressure to the buckle. Even kids can use it to unbuckle their seats. (While parked, ofc!) Amazon UnbuckleMe is a woman-owned small business run by Becca Davison and her mother, Barbara Heilman, an occupational therapist and grandmother of four. Watch a TikTok of a mom explain why this tool has been a game changer. Promising review:"What I liked about this product is how easily it worked. My 3 1/2-year-old granddaughter would try and help me with the red button to get her out of the seatbelt. I have a bad thumb with no strength I would use a key to press in the button while my granddaughter would try to pull up on the strap. It was exhausting, and now, with ease, using the UnbuckleMe product is such a relief. Thank you for your great idea." — Karen Toscano Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in six colors). 21. An effective gnat trap for discreetly nabbing the flying pests who are currently invading your kitchen. This indoor trap uses a UV LED to attract bugs and offers 400 square feet of protection. Promising review: "This product actually works!!!!!!!!! Most times, things say they do something, and while they do, they are half as good as advertised. Well, this works wonders. I have been using it for about a month now, and boy, does it catch a lot of flying insects I didn't even know were in my house. 10 stars 🌟" — Get it from Amazon for $14.27. 22. Some outdoor faucet covers so you can help prevent a potentially costly situation involving frozen or burst pipes. Ouch! 23. A pack of dishwasher cleaning tablets because they clean as your machine runs — no need to spend your precious free time cleaning it by hand. Promising review:" Convenient, easy, quick way to keep the dishwasher fresh and working at peak." — Amazon Customer Get a pack of six tablets from Amazon for $8.98. 24. A pair of compression gloves if your joints could use a comforting (and breathable!) bear hug throughout the day that may help relieve pain caused by arthritis, carpal tunnel, and tendonitis. Read more about compression gloves and osteoarthritis at Mayo Clinic. Promising review:"I'm 70 years old and have arthritis in my hands. I've used copper bracelets and other gloves for several years, and they are somewhat helpful, but these gloves seem to do a lot better. They have a tight fit and are very comfortable. They are very durable, as I wear them while working outside, hunting, fishing, or whatever. The other gloves I've had would have been torn and ripped up by now, but these gloves look like I just took them out of the box, and I've washed them twice." — Keith Proffer Get a pair from Amazon for $9.97 (available in four sizes). 25. A cleaning gel that'll get rid of mold and buildup on your washing machine gasket (bet ya didn't even know you should be cleaning here). Let it sit for a few hours or overnight, and then easily wipe it clean with a rag. Promising review: "Very satisfied. I tried everything to remove the black mold with no success. This product actually worked to remove the black mold. I applied the gel to the mold and left it to sit overnight. I was amazed the mold wiped off with a rag." — Robin S. Johns Get it from Amazon for $9.99. 26. A Pikk-it tool to remove tangled hair that's lodged in your vacuum head and totally messing with your vac's absorption powers. (And ofc your fingers can't reach the hair!) You can also use it to detangle hair from the bristles of your hairbrush. Amazon, Promising review: "Between myself (medium long hair) and my overly fluffy cat, a lot of hair and fluff was continually getting caught up on the roller brush of my vacuum. I dreaded vacuuming because it took so long to pull and snip the hairs wrapped up on the roller brush out with scissors. Not anymore! This silly, little, inexpensive thing works great! Super quick to remove all the hair/fur — in virtually a minute, then back to vacuuming with my lovely Miele vacuum." — MKS Get it from Amazon for $8.99. 27. A pack of double shower hooks so you can save time when you wanna toss your dirty shower curtain liner in the washing machine. Now you don't have to remove the shower curtain, too (and then inevitably hang it up backward). And one certified genius even used the hooks as pant hangers. *mind blown* Promising review:"Wow. Game-changer. I have to change my shower curtain liner a lot because of a humid bathroom (yes, even with a fan on 😬). Though there are greater issues in the world, why wouldn't you want to save yourself some time with these hooks! Not having to take the curtain off each time I change the liner has really been more satisfying than I had anticipated. Added bonus are the rings themselves, the balls that were added hug the shower curtain rod so they never pop off. Something I never knew I needed either. Love these!" — Jdbouchart Get a 12-pack from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in 13 finishes).
