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19-03-2025
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47 Super Handy Travel Products For Anyone Who Plans Their Life Around Their PTO Schedule
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 · Go ahead and fire off that, "So I found a cheap flight to Lisbon" text to the group chat. 1. An airplane seat back organizer because those seat back pockets are NEVER as big as you need them to be. With this you can actually store your snacks, water bottle, and so much more without having to get up and get stuff out of the overhead throughout your flight. Check out a TikTok of the Airplane Pockets tray table cover in action. Airplane Pockets is a small business that specializes in sanitary, portable travel organization products. My colleague Emma Lord owns and loves this: "I used this on a roundtrip from NYC to Tokyo, both with connecting flights in Canada, and cannot sing its praises enough. It fit all four of the different tray tables I used it on and was so ridiculously handy for keeping track of all my littler odds and ends like AirPods, the plane's headphones, earplugs, a sleep mask, a book, gum, a scrunchie, and little snacks. The hanging end of it easily tucked into the built-in sleeve of the seat in front of me for takeoff and when other passengers needed to scoot past me in my aisle seat. Usually, I feel like a hot mess and get frustrated rooting around in the grimy sleeve for my stuff, and this was such a refreshing solution! Several flight attendants even asked where I got it to buy one for themselves!" Promising review: " Out of all the travel accessories and/or items I have purchased to make traveling more comfortable this ranks up there as one of the best. The material is soft and not too thin or too thick for that matter. It stretched perfectly over the table without a lot of extra material hanging off the table yet it wasn't so tight that it looked like it would rip. When the table was up there was plenty of room in each of the pockets for my cell phone, gum, ear buds holder, and two tablets. I am so happy with this purchase and recommended it to all my family members." — Mking110 Get it from Amazon for $29.99. 2. Lumify Eye Drops beloved by the masses who've tried other redness-reducing eye drops before. Yes, these are a bit pricier than other versions. But reviewers say it's totally worth it! Oh, and don't forget that it's also made to help relieve dry eyes. (Just because you TOOK a red eye doesn't mean that you have to put up with literal red eyes.) Promising review:"I have a big spot of blood vessels in the inner corner of my left eye. I use the expensive lubricant eye drops for moisture — I've used Visine, Clear Eyes, you name it. No eye drop has made my eyes look this great. Only Lumify! I was soo happy when I looked in the mirror and saw some beauty in my eyes instead of darkness and redness." — Angela Leonard "Two drops in your eyes and all day, they look perfectly white and healthy. I would definitely buy these again." — Kelley Get it from Amazon for $11.97. 3. A digital luggage scale will make sure that you aren't slammed with an overweight luggage fee (ugh) or having to move stuff from your checked bag to your carry-on to avoid said fee (also, ugh). You can also switch between pound and kilogram measurements. I tested this digital luggage scale out when packing for a trip to Iceland — check out my demo of how it works on TikTok! Promising review:"We used this on a six-flight trip across Europe and it made it easy to know that we repacked our bags according to the various weight limits. Some bags were a 10-kg limit and some were a 50-lb limit so it was convenient to switch back and forth between units (even though dividing by 2.2 isn't exactly rocket science)." — Robert Get it from Amazon for $7.91+ (available in five colors and a two-pack). 4. An electronics organizer with a place for just about every one of *your* and every member of your family's devices' corresponding cables so you don't get everything tangled up while trying to find your Kindle cord mid-flight. Promising review:"Loved that each item had a spot and the chargers for each item wouldn't be all tangled or knotted together when I arrived at my destination. Nothing was damaged even with my bags being tossed around by baggage handlers on several flights." — Rachel Grace Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in seven colors). 5. A pair of foot hammocks for you and your travel buddy so you can get as comfy as possible in your economy (or EVEN premium economy!) seat. Reviewers say using this helped alleviate foot and ankle swelling they normally experience during and after longer flights. Promising review: "Great purchase. My ankles always swell a little on long flights, but this little foot hammock made all the difference on my flight to and from the UK last month. The gentle rocking nature of the sling kept my feet gently moving, increasing my circulation. This is a must-have for long flights in coach or economy plus! It would work great on a long train or bus ride, too. Worth it!" — Amy L. Rowe Get it from Amazon for $27.99 (also available in single packs). 6. A travel-friendly blanket-slash-pillow because those tiny plane pillows never do the trick and we can say the same about the blankets. With this, you'll have options. Oh! And it clips onto your backpack or carry-on. BlueHills is a small biz specializing in travel and home items. Promising review: "I bought it to use it on my flights since I always like to cover my entire body with blankets. It was compact and lightweight- but perfectly warm for a long flight. No lint came off, even after repeated washes- and it's so soft that I am actually using it on my couch right now!" — Anthony Choi Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in 14 colors). 7. A hands-free (rotating!) phone mount will help you watch what you want or take advantage of the movies available online for those budget airlines without TVs in the back of the seats. It'll work on the plane *or* while you wait to board. A three-hour flight without a seat TV should be illegal. Amazon Promising review: "I used it on a round trip. It is has a powerful and sturdy clip that will attach to almost anything. I didn't have to attempt to balance it on the food tray or strain my neck. It remained at eye level and never attempted to sway or fall. I'd buy it again. Also I'd consider it as a stocking stuffer for a frequent traveler. This is definitely a thumbs-up!" — Kara Get it from Amazon for $13.97+ (available in five colors and in two packs). 8. Plus an Airfly wireless transmitter can let you connect your AirPods or any wireless headphones to your airplane without Bluetooth! Amazon It also comes with a USB-C charging cable, travel pouch, keychain holder, quick-start guide, and a manual. Twelve South is a small business that has been creating innovative tech accessories since 2009. Promising review:"Just returned from a European vacation and this little device worked like a charm! The sound cancellation worked really well on that horribly long 14-hour flight and I could hear the movie perfectly. Just buy it, it's a must have (until airlines convert their stuff to Bluetooth, don't hold your breath)." — Just a Muggle Mom "Someone sitting next to me on a flight had this product so I asked them about it and it was highly recommended so I bought it. I love being able to use my Blutooth Bose noise-cancelling headphones with the movies on board. The sound quality is 100 times better than the plug headphones that are required if you don't have this product. I would definitely buy again!!" — Monica Buterbaugh Get it from Amazon for $28.99+ (available in three styles and three colors). 9. Kahi Wrinkle Bounce Hydrating Multi-Balm, a TikTok-famous Korean beauty product combines several products into one skincare step — especially great if you get suuuuper dry on flights. Reviewers use it on their face, lips, eyes, and neck to help reduce fine lines and make you look all ~glowy~ thanks to ingredients salmon complex and collagen. Check out a TikTok of the wrinkle balm in action. Promising review: "Okay! So I was skeptical at first, but honestly this stick is life-changing!!! In a matter of minutes, my skin felt hydrated and plumped. After an hour, still hydrated. No greasy after feeling, very light, and you can feel your skin hydrated and absorbing. I love the fact that you can use it on your eyes, lips, and wrinkles!! Game changer for me, will def try the others!" — Kristy "This stuff makes my face feel so soft and has a nice scent. I use it every day and will buy it again when I run out!" — Cyndy1 Get it from Amazon for $21.95+ (available in six styles). 10. Plus, The SAEM Iceland Hydrating Eye Stick is a cooling eye stick made with *actual* Icelandic glacial water to depuff your tired under eyes. Oh, and it just feels really, really refreshing. Promising review:"Love, love this product. I place it in the fridge. I travel a lot and I get jet lagged with under eye bags. As soon as I place this product on, my bags are gone. It's a little miracle. Just ordered two more." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $9.99. 11. A memory foam seat cushion with an ergonomic design and gel layer for cradling your behind while you're in your car or plane seat off to your next adventure. After all, you don't want a sore behind once you get to your destination. Lots of reviewers who drive for a living rave about it. Promising review:"I got this for a return flight because I was sitting on a metal bar in the seat for five hours. I had it shipped to my hotel. It made a huge difference in sitting in my seat on the way home. I was comfortable and not grumpy." — Kindle Customer Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in three five combos). 12. An Apple AirTag for each bag to give you peace of mind even if you're driving to your destination and are just leaving your luggage at the hotel before check-in time! Storytime: After traveling summer 2022 carry-on only, and being a person who tries to carry on whenever possible, I finally bought a couple of Apple AirTags during 2022 Black Friday sales. And I am SO grateful I did. My normal carry-on bag was too big to fit the Lufthansa luggage requirements (and BOY, do they check that!) so I had to check my bags for a December 2022 trip to Vienna and back from Prague (with a layover in Frankfurt). My bag didn't make it onto the plane in Frankfurt, and once I landed in Newark, New Jersey, I pulled up the app on my phone and saw that yes, my backpack AirTag was indeed with me, but my suitcase AirTag was still in Germany. (The screen grab is from an Amazon review, but you get the gist.) The AirTag also helped me track FedEx's delivery of the suitcase to my parents' house, where I was spending the holidays immediately after my Europe trip ended. I was even able to see it on a highway less than an hour's drive from my parents' house. TL;DR: I think AirTags are very much a worthwhile investment if you travel a few times a year. And I'm not the only one who thinks so. Promising review:"This was my very first AirTag, but it will not be my last. I travel quite a bit, and it's comforting to be able to watch your luggage as it travels with you through the airport, into baggage claim, and back out. I've heard of a few success stories with lost luggage in which these things saved the day. Worth the price, and the setup is super easy with an iPhone. I appreciate that you can name them and assign your favorite emoji to the display. Will be purchasing more for myself and as gifts." — Malissa Get it from Amazon for $22.99. 13. A portable handheld fan for those moments when the breeze takes a break. Oh, and it's also a power bank *and* flashlight. So you'll be sure to find all sorts of other uses for it. Check out a TikTok of the portable fan in action. I own this and use it ALL the time. It comes in handy in a variety of situations at home *and* while traveling — especially when you're sitting in a stuffy plane in Miami in July with the doors open, waiting for the pilot to board and take off. I def got some jealous side-eyes from other passengers as I kept myself cool with this. Get it from Amazon for $14.39+ (available in four colors). 14. A set of storage scrunchies for helping you stash your lip balm, cash, keys, and more while you're out and about. After all, you don't want to spend precious vacation time on making your hair look like you got a $$$ blowout. LOKI STASHED is a small biz specializing in these scrunchies. See them in action on TikTok here! Promising review: "I use these every time I travel. Perfect for holding a key or some rolled-up bills for emergencies. Comfortable and reliable." — Poke-me-in-the-coconut Get a pack of three from Amazon for $13.99 (available in seven color combinations). 15. A bendy travel pillow can help you catch up on some sleep you sacrificed for that budget-friendly morning flight. Buy that window seat, bring this versatile pillow. Promising review:"I always disliked the neck pillows that I used to use while flying as didn't help. The flexibility and ease of use is amazing and this not only helps my neck, but also lower back! I used it for an international flight and it made it much more comfortable. You can even use it alongside your back and the cover comes off to clean!" — Fred Paisley Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in 13 colors and five sizes/styles). 16. Or an alternate Trtl travel pillow that, thanks to its scarf-like construction, you can easily to adjust to your perfect comfort level and tilt angle to get some Zzzzzs while someone else gets you to where you're going. Amazon Ciera Velarde, a former editor here at BuzzFeed, loves this! She says:"I've used this for the past few years and swear by it! Before this, I always found traditional neck pillows uncomfortable and would end up ditching them halfway through the flight and getting frustrated. The Trtl pillow is adjustable — you wrap the pillow around your neck and secure it with Velcro, and if you find it's too loose, just make it a bit tighter! I've truly never slept better on a plane than with this pillow." Promising review:"I love this TRTL!! I first used it on a trip from Seattle to Buenos Aires and will now always use it. It made it possible for me to be comfortable on that long flight. I found it to be the best neck support in how it holds up my neck in a comfortable natural way. I love how I can use it on either side of my neck, and even in the front and back of my neck. I love how I can cover my face to just below my eyes if I want privacy. It is cozy, lightweight, durable and packs easily, or I can wrap it around my carry bag handle for quick transport. I bought one for a friend who took it on a Seattle to New York flight and she said it was a game changer for her as she was able to sleep for the first time while flying. Now I know that with my TRTL and Bose noise cancelling head phones, I can be cramped in a middle seat on a long flight and survive in relative comfort. Thank your TRTL!!! I just bought another one for a gift for my daughter. It is a well-designed product!" — Amis Balcomb Get it from Amazon for $64.99 + (available in five colors and in a breathable style). 17. And because you deserve another option: A memory-foam neck pillow that comes high enough on the sides so your neck isn't lolling about and thus waking you up from your mid-flight slumber. Promising review: "Plush thick pillow that holds your head comfortably during a flight. It fit great around my next and there's a mechanism to adjust the fit to how you prefer. Super portable since it comes in a nice small bag you can fold it and store in. Highly recommend." — L Caldwell Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in five styles). 18. A pair of Mack's Earplugs that'll seal out noise on a plane, in a hotel room, or wherever else you need to get some sleep. Check them out on TikTok here. BuzzFeed editor Emma Lord swears by these and raves:"The moldable silicone of Mack's Earplugs contours easily to the shape of your ear to block out noise much more effectively than other foam or plastic varieties, and the noise reduction is so good that if I pair them with a white noise machine (or just like a white noise loop on Spotify) I genuinely don't hear noises from outside my room. I've also *loved* these for traveling — if you put these babies in on a plane not only does it help reduce some of the YIKES factor when the plane takes off (it's loud!!), but it cancels out the murmuring noises of passengers on the flight and makes it easier to get some shuteye." Promising review: "I've been purchasing Mack's earplugs for about eight years now as they help me sleep so much better at night (and are also super helpful on long plane trips). They're the best ones on the market and much larger with more comfort and coverage than ones in my local stores and pharmacies. Mack's are getting harder to find so I'm writing this in the hope that they stay in business." — Amazon Customer Get 12 pairs from Amazon for $12.99. 19. An *very popular* off-the-shoulder jumpsuit suited for just about any sightseeing needs. FYI, if you have Amazon Prime, you can give this a spin before you buy it! Promising reviews: "This jumpsuit is cute and comfortable. I love it. It is very comfortable to wear on a road trip or for flying." — B-More Mom & Luvin' It Get it from Amazon for $37.99+ (available in sizes S–3X and 32 colors/patterns). 20. An inflatable foot rest you might have to buy several of so everyone in the family has one of their own. You can inflate it to three different heights! Promising review:" Lifesaver! Made a huge difference in my comfort level. Hard to blow up and use while cramped in a middle seat. Was well worth the effort and intrusion on aisle and window passengers." — peace Get it from Amazon for $21.24 (available in four colors and also in a two-pack). 21. An inflatable wedge pillow if you prefer to lean on something as you sleep. This easily fits on your tray table and reviewers even say they used it upon arrival and their destination! Promising review:"We bought this for a flight from Atlanta to Paris. It worked great. One of the best things about it was that it can open up and be flat so if you have a window seat, you can lean it against the wall and over the arm rest to make it super comfortable to lean against the wall. On the other hand, if you have an aisle or dreaded middle seat, you can inflate and put it together for the support when leaning forward. Well worth it to get some good sleep on a longer plane flight!" — Darth Wookiee Get it from Amazon for $24.99. 22. A pair of compression socks because since you saw Karl and Frank from Succession snap on their own, you've thought "Hmm, maybe I should get some of those." Read more about compression socks for travel at Johns Hopkins and The Huffington Post. Promising review:"These compression socks really helped me. No swelling of feet and legs on a flight from New York to Munich and onto Palermo. Amazing fit and not too thick. Really comfortable." — L. M. Morabito Get them from Amazon for $14.95+ (available in unisex sizes S–XXL and in 13 colors). 23. Or if you prefer ankle length, a pair of compression socks made to provide some sweet relief for folks who suffer from plantar fasciitis thanks to the great arch support. Let's be honest, basically any vacation entails quite a bit of walking. So these'll come in handy. Amazon Promising review:"I'm dealing with falling arches and one foot attempting to develop a heel spur. I had some travel coming up that was likely to involve a good bit of walking, so in addition to trying to make sure I had decent shoes, I thought some compression socks might be a nice addition to my travel bag. I was pleased to find this toe-less variety, as I'd heard of compression socks causing toe problems. I'm really happy to say the fit and comfort on these is perfect — in addition to being large, my feet also have pretty sensitive skin on top and these socks don't bother me even after several hours of wear. I've even slept wearing them with no irritation! They also definitely make my feet feel better; soon after I put them on, my aches and pains will fade off (not always completely but always noticeably!) and my feet are much happier. I was glad to have them on my trip, and I really enjoy wearing them around the house after a tiring day." — A. Phillips "I try to walk at least four times a week, normally 3–4 miles per day. I suffer from plantar fasciitis often and need good support. These socks have great support and feel amazing. Will buy again when I need a new pair!" — mpm Get them from Amazon for $9.95+ (available in four sizes and 11 colors). 24. Some no-tie elastic shoelaces you can add to your go-to sneakers so you can easily slip them on and off at security. And then when you're on the plane if you're a no-shoe person. But the laces won't look any different! Promising review:"These things are great! Made taking my trainers off at airport security and during a long flight so much easier. Very comfortable too. Thinking about getting another pair for running!" — B. Borkent Get them from Amazon for $11.99 (available in 27 colors). 25. Plus, a pair of Adidas Cloudfoam sneakers made to keep your old dogs from yelling as you make your way on charming cobblestone streets or amusement park pavement. (Yes, shoes like these ARE cool. I saw a bunch of super stylish ppl wearing similar ones in Milan just a week ago!) Prime members: You can try before you buy! Promising review:"I purchased these for a vacation and am so glad I did. I walked 12 miles in them on day one of our trip and my feet were tired but also comfortable! I did get a tiny blister on the top of my ankle where the tongue rubbed above my sock, but considering the amount of walking we did this is pretty darn good! They are stylish and cute and not too bubbly (I hate the new style where the sole of the shoe bubbles out around your foot). They are classic and so comfortable, easy to slip on and off at the airport, and super stylish!" — Alicia Get them from Amazon for $60.29+ (available in women's sizes 5–10 and in eight colors). 26. A weighted sleep mask to help block out the reading light and/or sunlight from your neighbor's open airplane window shade while you catch up on some of that sleep you sacrificed to get the early flight. Oh, and it's weighted! Amazon Promising review:"Very comfortable, is not too tight on your head. I mostly use it when I have headaches and it helps to relieve the pressure. I now wear it to sleep and on long flights." — Amazon Customer Get one from Amazon for $14.99. 27. A set of Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier packets, an electrolyte drink mix infused with potassium and vitamin C you can mix into a bottle of water to help speed up your hydration. After all, guzzling water on a flight and then having to spend half the flight in the bathroom line is never fun. And stopping at every other gas station to use the bathroom might be even worse? Psst — it's also gluten-free, soy-free, and dairy-free! I always ALWAYS pack this stuff for trips. In Aprile, I visited Vegas for ~48 hours for an outdoor music festival. I drank one in the morning before boarding my flight, then once I got checked into my hotel, then the next morning before the music festival where I was outside and guzzling tall boys of beer. And I felt great when I woke up the next day! Drinking Liquid IV also meant I didn't have to guzzle plain water (and then stand in line for the bathroom a ton) to stay hydrated for the 12+-hour festival. Promising review:"This stuff seriously works. Took on a five-day cruise when we had the unlimited drink package, and these Liquid I.V.s saved my life several times. Wouldn't have made it to dinner/gotten off the ship the next morning without them." — Laura Bales Get a pack of 16 from Amazon for $21.11+ (also available in sugar-free flavors). I'm also quite partial to the newer grapefruit flavor. 28. A handbag organizer with LOTS of pockets to help you easily track down your ID, Kindle, lip balm, reading glasses, and so much more. Promising review:"I have always purchased handbags with lots of pockets and sections because I hate having to dig around trying to find something in the gaping hole of purses with no sections. But I have passed up so many cute bags because of this, and I was frustrated with having to do so. I purchased this medium size organizer, and I couldn't be happier!! It is very well-made, and it has so many great pockets to organize everything I need. THE BEST PART is, I can easily lift it out of one purse and put it into another one, and I always know where everything can be found. I wish I had gotten one of these years ago. When I first ordered this organizer, I didn't realize it had two zipper compartments on each side, and I was tickled to discover even MORE storage!!! With all the fun colors and patterns, it was hard to select one, but I've always been partial to polka dots. I love it and can't imagine anyone not being has pleased with this as I am!" — Ronna Get it from Amazon for $7.88+ (available in sizes S–L and in 23 colors). 29. A Samsonite wheeled carry-on bag small enough to qualify as a personal item on super strict airlines. It can fit underneath an airplane seat! You can avoid checking a bag, glide through security, *and* don't have to hurt your shoulder by carrying a duffel bag that'd also fit strict bag measurement policies. Take that, Spirit Airlines. (This'll pay for itself after a few trips.) Now you won't even have to pull your suitcase outta the overhead! Promising review: "Great piece of luggage. I've been trying to 'one bag' with only a backpack that fits under the seat as a personal item on US domestic flights, but on occasion, I'll need to 'two bag' (still not checking any bags) with one personal item and one overhead. This Samsonite under seat carry-on can actually fit under the seat as well, but if I need a carry-on, I like having an easy time storing in / retrieving from the overhead bin next to those obnoxious or first-time-flyer idiots who bring a massively oversized carry-on (and how did they get past the flight attendants and the gate check'?) trying to cram their bag into the bin. It also fits into the older planes with tiny overhead compartments like the CRJ900. Definitely recommend." — Anonymous Reader Get it from Amazon for $99. 30. A set of Sea Bands with a little nub that targets the acupuncture point on your wrists meant to help reduce nausea. This'll be great in case you get motion sick in a budget-friendlier car, bus, or ferry ride. Promising review:"These are amazing, as someone who has pretty severe motion sickness and carries Dramamine with me everywhere this is magnificent. I used these on an overnight cruise in Europe. The sea was particularly choppy that night and was miserable for me even with Dramamine and ginger. These did the trick! They were fairly tight on me (I am plus size) but the relief they gave me was immense." — Jena Freyermouth Get a set of two from Amazon for $8.40 (available in adult and children's sizes). 31. A hands-free portable phone charger can fit in your pocket or bag. And you can also easily use your phone while it charges! It's made to give your phone a full charge. Promising review:"I used these several times for the past year, traveling for business and leisure. It is always a challenge to find an outlet at the airport since some airports do not offer a charging station. Using those types can also be a security risk. That's why I love using these portable chargers. They are lightweight and fit in my travel handbag/or small backpack pocket. The portable chargers take about 30–35 minutes to fully charge if dead. Once charged, they charge fast and hold a charge for many hours." — J Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in three colors and in two-packs). 32. A portable door lock to attach to any regular old door for your hotel, vacation rental, room in a guest house, or, well, just any door. It's super easy to install and won't damage the door. It'll be a comfort for solo travelers, especially. Amazon Note: This can get flagged with going through security, so you may want to put it in an easily accessible place in your checked bag to be safe. Promising review:"I went on a solo trip to Europe and Africa and used the door lock to boost security. The lock fits and secures the lock. It's very easy to use. I would just suggest you watch the video and practice at home before your holiday." — Jaye Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (also available in a two- and four-pack) 33. A portable safe you can attach to a beach chair to keep your valuables safe or to keep your passport in your hotel room in case there's no safe or the safe isn't working. (Raise your hand if you've stayed in a small hotel without a safe. ::raises hand::) Amazon, Like most people (I hope?) I'm always a little iffy about taking a dip in the water at the beach and leaving my wallet and phone on the beach. So when I booked a 2.5-week Europe trip with LOTS of beaching involved, I bought one of these Master Lock safes that I've put in multiple stories. It was a bit bulky in my suitcase, but I left it unlocked and put some stuff in there so it wasn't just dead space. It came in handy at multiple beach clubs, where my friend and I stashed our credit cards, cash, and case-less phones while we frolicked in the sea. Despite lots of people milling about our umbrella while we had our fun, we felt our stuff was completely safe and could concentrate on *just* having fun. Promising review:"Just buy it. It's smaller than I had originally thought it might be, but it's perfect none the less. Love this little lock box that you could easily use as a purse when traveling, or at a festival." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $19.97+ (available in two colors). 34. A mini lightweight flat iron to help you get your signature smooth locks, or at least tidy up your blowout you're really banking on lasting for a few days. It also comes with a heat-resistant pouch for easy carrying! Promising review:"Would buy again. I bought this for a trip to Europe as opposed to buying an expensive and bulky voltage converter for my flat iron at home and was not disappointed, it saved a ton of luggage space and it worked like a charm both curling and straightening my hair! I will say though, since the flat iron is quite smaller than the typical flat iron and my hair is only just past my shoulders it would probably take considerably longer to use on long hair." — Holly M Get it from Amazon for $15.97. 35. A waterproof pouch that I buy for every water-adjacent vacation (so mostly trips like Croatia and Greece). But! As soon as I booked my flight for Iceland, I bought one of these to take along to The Blue Lagoon. It survived rain, hail, and all kinds of steam rising off the water. Elizabeth Lilly / BuzzFeed It fits any phone up to 100 mm x 170 mm (or about 3.9 inches x 6.7 inches). It also keeps out sand, dirt, and rain. With these, I find that they're good for about a day due to condensation. So, for a trip I'll buy two to three, except for this one where I just knew I'd be in the water at the Blue Lagoon. And while I'm on the subject, check out a TikTok I made using the phone case! On the day I went, we had to duck and run inside because of rain. And it was hailing on us when I was in the water, so I had to face a certain way to keep from getting pelted in the face. But, when in Rome! Then we went inside and ate lunch at the Lava Restaurant, and it was GORGEOUS and clear outside post-lunch. So, this case worked well taking pics in both bad and good conditions (as you can see from the two pics for comparison). I've used this case to take underwater pics, on boat rides, and have worn it with the lanyard jumping off a boat into water. So, I really trust these! Promising review:"Vacation must-have. I was skeptical about purchasing a waterproof case, but I'm so glad I did because I was able to capture fun water excursions worry free!" — Lisa D Get it from Amazon for $6.45 (available in 14 colors). 36. A trifold travel wallet so all your important documents are in one place and you're not wearily holding up the line when it comes time to show the TSA agent your passport and boarding pass. The wallet has a passport pocket, boarding pass compartment, three credit card slots, an ID slot, a slim card pouch, slim pocket, a ticket slot, a cellphone pouch, a coin zippered pocket, key holder, and pen holder. Promising review:"Buy it now! I went to Europe and visited five countries, and was able to keep all my tickets/boarding passes here, along with all the important items such as passport, credit card, even phone! Loved it!!!!" — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in 29 colors). 37. An Anker charging port with six USB ports to help you juice up ALL your devices at once even though your super charming Venice rental seems to have, like, two outlets throughout the whole place. Promising review:"This is my second, my first I gave to my mother-in-law during a visit to reduce clutter. The other huge advantage, and I've taken mine from the US, to Europe, to Kazakhstan, is that it automatically adjusts to voltage. Which means you just buy one of those small (i.e. inexpensive) plug adapters and just use the US cord." — Frank Mellott Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in black and white). 38. Some expandable hangers will help you better organize all your beautiful ensembles *and* have a legit place to hang up any clothes you launder while you're on your luxurious two-week vacation. Promising review:"On a trip to Europe, I used these hangers to hang my laundry to dry. I even hung a pair of wet jeans (through the belt loops). I thought the hanger would break, but it held up fine! Hotels never supply enough hangers, so I will be bringing these along when I travel." — debi Get a pack of 12 from Amazon for $9.99. 39. A hanging toiletry bag to contain alll of your beauty haul if you're the check-your-bag type because of your multi-step skincare routine. Its hook on top means it's super easy to hang on the back of the bathroom door. Promising review:" I love how it kept all my toiletries organized and in plain sight when hanging. It's very sturdy and great quality. I ordered this before I went on a two-week trip to Europe and was so happy that I did. This travel bag exceeded my expectations!" — Jackie Cooney Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in six colors). 40. A set of SUPER light durable compression packing cubes that'll magically help you pick lots and lots of outfit options because you've already planned out all your photo ops. And the mesh fronts on these make it easier to zero in on what you need ASAP! Promising review: "These packing cubes helped to keep my clothing organized in my suitcase. They compressed my items and gave me a little more room in suitcase. They are mesh construction so you can see what is inside. Easy zippers. Expandable. Sturdy." — Mary Get a set of six from Amazon for $26.99 (available in four colors). 41. Or a packing cube that comes with built-in shelves (!!!!) that'll surely come in handy if you're bopping between a few different cities and don't want to completely unpack for two nights in one hotel. You can take it out of your suitcase and hang it in your closet. Plus, it has a zipper compartment at the bottom you can put all your dirty clothes in, so they don't get mixed together and you end up just washing everything when you get home (bc that's usually what happens to me). Promising review:"I used these while traveling around Europe with four children and then later on a cruise. They were super helpful in both cases." — Tucker Sw Get it from Amazon for $31.99+ (available in 10 colors and also a smaller size). 42. Or a set of space saver bags if you're REALLY just trying to pack carry-on only. This highly rated set comes with a small travel hand pump! Promising review:" When the bag is re-inflated, the wrinkles all go away. Keeps stored stuff free of dust and moisture. They're see-through, which makes identifying contents a no-brainer. I would recommend these for traveling as well. Was able to get double into my carry-on. Yay!" — Tina Get a pack of four small bags from Amazon for $14.99+ (also available in other sizes and packs). 43. A portable white-noise machine because you booked a spot in THE best neighborhood for nightlife — which was all well and good until the night you went to bed early to catch the (cheap) first flight out. (Ahem, Trastevere.) Amazon Promising review:"I purchased this for my trip to Europe as I sleep with white noise every night. The rohm scores extra points for volume control, and it can get quite loud. It's also lightweight and chargers easily with a USB." — Jessie W. Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (also available in two- and three-packs). 44. Some reusable bottle bags because did you even go to the Champagne region if you didn't bring back some goodies? Even better: If your bottle breaks in this, the bag catches the spill! Amazon JetBag is a small business specializing in creating bags to protect your wine and your stuff. It's designed with absorbent padding on the inside, so in the event that the bottle breaks, it won't get everywhere in your luggage. Promising review:"Bought to bring wine from France home from vacation. We bought three bottles (one of which was champagne). All three made it on the Eurostar and two flights in perfect condition." — Katie Get a set of three from Amazon for $13.99 (available in four colors). 45. A simple luggage strap will hold your essentials like a travel pillow, jacket, personal item, and more as you scoot along through the airport and once you land. Here's to quickly gathering all your stuff post-screen and freeing up those hands! Amazon Promising review:"This is seriously so useful for traveling. I bought this last year and used it on my two Europe trips — six different countries and lots of bus, train, and plane journeys, and it made my life so much easier. I hooked it to my book bag and hooked my neck pillow, collapsible umbrella, and reusable water bottle to it. I even hooked my parka through it some. 110% recommend. It is super sturdy, and I never had any issues with it even with me dragging it along with all the stuff hooked to it." — Logan Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in two colors and also packs of two). 46. A waterproof satin-lined Hairbrella hat that'll easily fold up and be ready for those days when you look like you have GREAT weather. Then, all of a sudden the sky opens up and starts pouring, ruining your perfect hair day. Hairbrella / Via Hairbrella is a Black-owned small business that has been creating fashionable hats that protect hair from all kinds of weather since 2016. Promising review: "I traveled to London last month with a raincoat that did not have a hood, and wanted something that would protect my head/hair/blowout without lugging an umbrella. This definitely did the trick. Two of the 3 days were rainy (some quite heavy), and my hair stayed totally dry. It stows nicely, too." — Miss Information Get it from Amazon for $34+ (available in 13 colors). 47. A quick-drying microfiber beach towel built to shake off sand and pack small in your suitcase. No need to sneak out a hotel towel to the beach! Promising review: "Love this! I am a flight attendant and keep it in my suitcase for various uses, but it's an outstanding for beach or picnic blanket. It weighs nothing, beautiful, and great quality! My new go-to gift item." — Laurance F. Haun Get it from Amazon for $24.79+ (available in 24 patterns). Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
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01-03-2025
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Jaw, Meet Floor: These 34 Personal Care Products Have Unbelievable Before And After Photos
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 · Including a callus-removing gel and a snail mucin serum. 1. Lumify Eye Drops — a redness-reducing solution made with brimonidine tartrate to whiten and brighten your eyes for up to 8 hours. They're a bit more expensive than traditional eye drops, but more than 26,000 reviewers swear by them, with many saying they work reliably well and have a soothing effect. Promising review:"I have a big spot of blood vessels in the inner corner of my left eye. I use the expensive lubricant eye drops for moisture — I've used Visine, Clear Eyes, you name it. No eye drop has made my eyes look this great. Only Lumify! I was soo happy when I looked in the mirror." — Angela Leonard Get it from Amazon for $11.93. 2. A wax kit that has everything you need to remove nose hair in just two minutes. Just melt the wax, dip the applicator sticks in, place in the nose for two minutes, and pull down as quickly as possible while trying not to yell, "KELLY CLARKSON!" — although reviewers say it's surprisingly painless! Note: The hairs in your nose play an important role in filtering out harmful debris. But of course, it's your body, and if you want to wax your nose hairs, you're more than welcome to — just be careful, as removing nose hairs can lead to infection and ingrown hairs. Read more about it at the Cleveland Clinic. You'll get 100 grams of nose wax beads, 30 wax applicators, 10 mustache protectors, a measuring cup, and 10 paper cups at your disposal. Promising review:"I highly recommend this product. The instructions were super easy to follow, and it worked perfectly! I was a little nervous to pull the sticks out once the two minutes were up; however, it didn't even hurt. I expected it to hurt momentarily and my eyes to water, but neither was true! If you wanna get rid of them pesky nose this product!!!" — Julie J. Get it from Amazon for $15.19. 3. A piercing bump solution formulated with jojoba, grape seed, and rose to keep any annoying keloids at bay! It can help shrink bumps and reduce scarring by promoting skin cell turnover and adding an extra dose of moisture. This product does not promise to work overnight. Apply this daily two to three times a day as long as needed. Be sure to be patient as the healing process takes time! Talk to your doctor before attempting to treat your keloid on your own, and learn more about keloids from Cleveland Clinic. Promising review: "This product is amazing!! Truly a miracle product. I had an AWFUL keloid bump forming near my nose piercing about six weeks after getting it done, and it was just getting bigger and more irritated by the day; nothing was helping. I bought this stuff and started using it, and in less than two weeks, my huge keloid was completely gone! I was definitely skeptical and a little nervous when it didn't seem to be getting noticeably smaller after a week, but then the second week, it started totally disappearing, so make sure to give it some time to work if your bump is on the larger side. If you remain patient and apply it twice a day, it should do the trick! Also smells pretty good, definitely no bothersome or overwhelming scent, which is appreciated in a product that I'm applying on the nose area." — Jordan Caprigno Get it from Amazon for $12.85 (also available in multipacks). 4. Gold Bond's firming neck and chest cream, because your décolletage also deserves some special skincare attention. It contains salicylic acid to gently exfoliate dead skin cells, while glycerin and aloe add some extra hydration. Promising review: "My dry neck and the annoying itchiness I used to experience have completely gone away after using this cream. It's not only soothing, but it also feels like it's really nourishing my skin. The firming benefits are a bonus! I highly recommend this product to anyone dealing with dryness or discomfort in their neck and chest area. It's become a must-have in my skincare routine." — JAcosta Get it from Amazon for $11.89 (also available in a two-pack). 5. A butt acne-clearing lotion with tea tree oil to help prevent breakouts, banish bacteria, and clear folliculitis. It is designed to be gentle on sensitive skin, and some reviewers feel it even helps with keratosis pilaris. Promising review:"I've used this product for about two months now. I try to remember to apply at least twice a day. Not only is my skin clearer, but the overall texture is much smoother and softer. I highly recommend giving this lotion a try." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $24.99. 6. The best-selling Sol De Janeiro Bum Bum Cream — it not only smells like caramel and pistachio deliciousness (pair it with the matching body mist to make the fragrance last even longer), but also can help tighten and firm the skin with repeated use thanks to the inclusion of caffeine-rich guarana extract. Caffeine has a number of skincare benefits, including brightening and temporarily reducing the appearance of stretch marks and cellulite, if that's something you're looking to do! You can read more about the skincare benefits of caffeine at the Cleveland Clinic. Promising review: "I am 60 and I could not get rid of the cellulite on my legs. I started using this product six weeks ago and can noticeably see a difference. I apply morning and evening, before bed for optimal results. It goes on smooth and has a creamy, nonsticky feel. The smell is dreamy, and even my husband has commented on the improvement. Make sure you apply in a circular motion for optimal coverage, absorption and circulation." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $24+ (available in two sizes and a refill tub). 7. Or a retinol body lotion, because the magic of retinol is not just for your face! This retinol in the creamy formula helps promote skin cell turnover, while the ferulic acid firms skin for a tighter appearance. Reviewers also note that this works wonders on rough, bumpy skin on their upper arms and legs after consistent use. Promising review:"I could kick myself for not trying this sooner! It is my new favorite lotion... After one night of using this, I woke up to smooth, soft moisturized skin that wasn't itchy at all. This lotion goes on and absorbs beautifully. It's not too thin or thick, and the scent is sensational... It's not greasy or slick and does not have a residue that pills or transfers." — TickTokAlice Get it from Amazon for $19.99. 8. A tattoo aftercare salve — it uses the power of shea butter, beeswax, and sweet almond oil to revive both monochrome and colorful ink. It adds immediate shine and vibrancy to your tattoos, and you'll see long-lasting results when used over time. Here's what fellow BuzzFeed writer Mallory Mower had to say: "I use Mad Rabbit products on my own tattoos. Every product is vegan and cruelty-free (making it great on sensitive skin). I've recommended it to all my friends with tattoos. The soothing gel is lightweight and calming... and the balm makes tattoos look gorgeous (my arm pictured above, left). I'm truly surprised by how well color pops with this stuff!" Promising review:"Product was awesome. It rejuvenated a 5-year-old tattoo and made it look like new again. Mad Rabbit absorbed into the skin very easily without being greasy." — Janson Ward Mad Rabbit was started by college friends Oliver Zak and Selom Agbitor after noticing a gap in the market for all-natural tattoo care products. The duo pitched their tattoo aftercare balm in season 12 of Shark Tank. Get it from Amazon for $18.90 (available in two scents). 9. A next-level toothbrush your dentist will be so ridiculously proud of you for using. It has the standard bristles you'd expect from any toothbrush, but the game-changer is the extra-long bristles that are 10x thinner — meaning they can reach in between teeth and under the gum line to sweep away food and residue. Is TeethTok a thing? Well, you're about to make it one. Here's what one of our editors, Emma Lord, has to say:"I love it just after the first few days of use! I use an electric toothbrush usually, but I feel like I'm getting a much more satisfying clean from these?? Especially because I tend to get yellow stains between my teeth no matter *how* much I floss, and these bristles seem to actually target that a lot more effectively." Promising review: "I'm amazed at how well this toothbrush cleans my teeth — it definitely gets between the teeth and also more importantly for me, gets in the small, deep crevices in my molars where I always have food stuck and regular toothbrushes couldn't get stuff out. I brush more often (after meals/snacks) because of how effective it is. As stated, definitely go easy around the gums. The bristles feel soft, but will cause your gums to bleed if you use regular pressure. Nice and easy does the trick, SO WELL!" — Jason A. Mouthwatchers is a small business established by Ronald Plotka, DDS, that specializes in antimicrobial toothbrushes designed to get deeper cleans that even patients with "great" dental hygiene might miss with traditional brush and floss routines. Get a pair from Amazon for $9.99 (also available as a four-pack). 10. And a stainless-steel tongue cleaner so you can scrape away all the nastiness in your mouth that's been giving you a case of morning breath. The two-handled design makes this super easy too maneuver, and reviewers say it works way better than plastic scrapers. Just place it toward the back of your tongue, scrape forward three to four times, and rinse! Promising review:"I just got home and saw that my package has arrived, I've been waiting for it all week! I brushed, flossed, and then scraped. I am so AMAZED with the results! I couldn't believe everything that was rolling off my tongue, I've been using a toothbrush lately and I hated it. It made me gag and sometimes bleed, it just didn't get the job done. With this scraper I was able to go further back then I usually do with a tooth brush and it's painless! I love this product, I recommend it to anyone!" — Anonymous Get it from Amazon for $8.47 (also available in a pack of two and 12). 11. A pair of teeth-whitening pens, which are SO much easier to use than traditional white strips. Just swipe it on and let the gel sit for 30 minutes — and eventually, you'll see years and years of stains start to disappear. This is a must for all my fellow coffee connoisseurs. Promising review:"I've tried a bunch of teeth whitening products in the past and they've always left my teeth feeling sensitive. It's been a long time since I've tried a whitening product and was skeptical to try another one but after searching around I decided to give it a try and I am happy to say that I have not felt any sensitivity at all! The instructions say to use it 2x a day but for now I'm just using it 1x a day as I want to see how my teeth felt and adjusted. I've been using the product for about a month now and I have been able to see some results, but only after I took a photo did I realize it has been working so fast. I have pretty white teeth, so I'm pretty amazed how well it works. It may take longer for those with darker teeth." — Adam Get a two-pack from Amazon for $17.95 (available in two sizes and various packs). 12. A pack of the Mighty Patch Pimple Spot Treatment — they're made of a wound-healing gel called hydrocolloid that can drain fluids from any open pimples and cover any that are already on the surface. These patches have racked up over 109,000 rave ratings, with many reviewers saying they're practically undetectable and adhere much better to the skin than other brands. Plus, your derm will be very relieved that you aren't popping it! BTW, these work best on open, draining pustules (rather than blackheads or pimples that haven't come to a head yet). You can read more at Cleveland Clinic! Promising review: "I never had acne when I was younger, I got acne when I was in my 20s and I have no self control to not pop and pick them. My skin takes forever to heal, like 2–3 weeks of a scab because I pick it all the time. THESE ARE LIFE CHANGING. They hydrate and heal my scabs in 2–3 DAYS. They pull gunk out, even if I pop a zit and wash my face, but these on, it'll continue pulling the rest of the stuff out. Truly I'm in love with these. When I first heard of acne patches I thought, 'I'll never pay money to make a zit go away,' but these are affordable and affective. I went through the 36 in less than a week because I had some scabs to heal that took a majority of my patches, but I would definitely recommend to anyone who wants to heal their face faster. I also used this on a zit on my bum and it's healed that one quick for me too!!" — chipper2 Hero Cosmetics is an Asian woman-founded brand and home of the popular Mighty Patch. Ju Rhyu launched the brand in 2017, and it's since evolved with products such as cleansers, toners, nose strips, and more! Get a 36-pack from Amazon for $12.99. 13. A nail renewal formula to reverse any damage done by fungal infections, so it's essentially time travel in a bottle. The formula includes lactic acid, propylene glycol, and urea to help thicken, soothe, and reduce discoloration on your nails. Just apply twice a day for the first week, then once a day until your toes are looking good to go. Promising review: 'I tried EVERYTHING! I tried tree tea oil for years and various different products. Nothing worked. The reviews were so great on this that I decided to try to cure it one more time. But when you have had a condition for 35 years, you aren't too hopeful! I followed the suggestions of some of the reviewers and cut my toenails (I only had it on my big toes) everywhere that the fungus was present. I started applying this gel, which is super easy to use. I swear to you that I noticed a difference after one application. ' — WIAPilot Get it from Amazon for $16.97+ (also available with nail files). 14. A toenail brace that'll easily straighten and fix any ingrown nails — because those bad boys hurt. The kit comes with ten toenail braces and the materials needed to apply them. Promising review:"I never realized how curved and not-OK my toenails were. I thought the pain I had was just normal and a fact of life. Only when I read about the Curve Correct product did I realize that I had a major problem that could be resolved! Now I'm on the way to normal, flat toenails that DON'T grow curved into my skin!" — Jamie H. Get the kit from Amazon for $44.99. 15. And a bottle of CND Essentials nail and cuticle oil to have your hands (and toes!) looking as shiny and flawless as they do when you leave the salon, except without the outrageous salon prices. The blend of jojoba and sweet almond oil provides hydration and softness, while the vitamin E and rice bran oil can add a healthy-looking shine. Each day, work the oil into your nails and cuticles and they will begin to grow and strengthen, so you don't have to worry about weak nails anymore! Check it out in action on TikTok here! Promising review:"I had peeling, weak nails for years. Tried everything. I bought this in February. This size bottle lasted a bit more than a month, religiously applying it two to three times a day. I was really seeing great improvement, so I bought another bottle in late March. By May, all the peeling had grown out, and my nails were getting stronger every day. I then bought the big 4-ounce refill bottle because I never want to run out of it again! Cannot recommend this stuff enough!" — Diana Get it from Amazon for $9.90+ (available in three sizes). 16. Or! A nail concealer, which is basically a multitasking marvel. It strengthens nails thanks to its blend of biotin and keratin, and it also provides a sheer hint of pink color that works great on its own or as a fast-dry top coat. It's basically a manicure in a bottle — which is an absolute STEAL at under $5. Just be sure to tip yourself when you're done. Promising reviews: "My Dior nail glow ran out, and I saw this brand had a [lookalike} for that. I liked this color even more... Excellent everyday, clean-looking polish. Seems stronger than Essie." — reviewer22 "Growing out my nails has always been a challenge for me; I'm guilty of biting and peeling/picking at my nails when I'm nervous. This product has completely changed my nail game. It gives my nails a hard protective coating, and the tint of pink makes even my stubby nails look professional and pretty." — Andi Get it from Amazon for $6.40. 17. A pack of denture cleaning tablets to help kill bacteria and remove any discoloration and odors that plain water just won't rinse away by itself. You can also use it on mouthguards, Invisalign, and retainers — just dissolve a tablet in warm water, place the dental appliance inside, and let it soak for 15 minutes. Promising review:"I really loved this product. I am currently waiting for a new Invisalign set. My old Invisalign needed to be cleaned. I read the reviews and decided to purchase. OMG, it worked! They had a fresh taste and were clean. I wish I had found this product sooner. I did let them soak overnight only because I had been wearing them for the last four months. Nothing happened to Invisalign; there was no weakness or anything. Just very clean and fresh. If I could have given the product 10 stars, I would have." — Lisa R. Get 120 tablets from Amazon for $21.81 (also available in a pack of 60, 240, and an overnight version). 18. A bottle of sulfate-free biotin shampoo that 34,000+ reviewers swear by. Biotin can help provide a fuller appearance to your strands, while rosemary and coconut oil are known to nourish and moisturize the scalp. Check out a TikTok of the biotin shampoo in action. Read more about how biotin shampoo could help with the fullness of hair at Cleveland Clinic. Promising reviews:"I love this shampoo! I had gastric sleeve surgery, and my hair was very, very thin. I started taking biotin and switched to biotin shampoo, as recommended by my doctor. It doesn't make your hair grow by washing it, but it makes your hair and roots stronger. And it worked. After using the whole bottle, my hair was stronger. I had a lot of new growth that was sticking around (the previous new growth fell out early on), and my hair was getting thicker. Eight months later, my hair is back to normal. It's longer and thicker than ever." — Diane J. Huff "This shampoo is like NOTHING I've ever tried in the past. The way my 4C hair comes out after using this is INCREDIBLE. Soft, easy to comb, and super manageable. I've been using it for two years!" — Jae Maple Holistics is a small business that specializes in beauty products with all-natural ingredients. Get it from Amazon for $13.95+ (available in three scents and three sizes). 19. Or a wildly popular anti-dandruff shampoo — it uses ketoconazole 1% to help fight dandruff and relieve itchy scalps. Several of the 72,000 rave reviews mention seeing a reduction in scalp flakiness when consistently used at least twice a week. Promising reviews:"This stuff is absolutely amazing. I was one step away from going to the dermatologist. I had severe dandruff that was so bad that I could shake my head, and it would come off. With just a few uses per week, I got rid of all my flakes. My scalp also stopped burning from dryness. My hair has never been healthier." — Moo Moo "This product is an answered prayer! Both my daughter and I are affected by seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp; however, after one wash, my daughter has had no more flare-ups, and mine are very minimal. I also like that it doesn't zap the moisture out of the hair, leaving it dry and brittle (we have 4c hair types)." — ALong Get it from Amazon for $14.79 (also available in a bundle with the matching conditioner). 20. And a shampoo massager that not only invigorates your scalp and helps break down any product buildup, but also just feels ah-ma-zing after a long day. You can use it on wet or dry hair, and reviewers say it helps shampoo lather up like a dream. Check it out in action on TikTok here! Promising review:"I saw this little thing all over TikTok and everyone swore by it. To be honest, they're right and I now swear by it. It's perfectly soft and sturdy to massage the scalp. Works shampoo into roots, helps with dry skin and such. I absolutely love it and I use it every time I wash my hair. I most definitely would recommend to anyone. Don't hesitate." — Z Get it from Amazon for $6.98+ (available in three colors). 21. O'Keeffe's overnight lip repair cream — yes, it's from the brand behind the iconic Working Hands cream that thousands of reviewers swear by! Its blend of beeswax, shea butter, and almond oil works while you sleep to soften dead skin and add a nice dose of hydration. Prepare to get rid of your car, bedroom, bathroom, and purse lip balms — this one is all you need. Promising review: "I started taking medication that dried my skin, including severely drying my lips to the point that my lips were peeling and cracked. I bought this lip repair balm based on the reviews, and after the first night, I started noticing my lips healing! I apply the lip repair to my lips every night, and it keeps my lips moist throughout the night. I just ordered my second order! Highly recommend!" — Delia K. Get it from Amazon for $8.46 (also available in a two-pack). 22. And an exfoliating lip scrub because applying your favorite lip balm on top of dead skin is basically pointless. The sugar granules will help buff away any crusty flakes, and the kukui oil will leave behind a touch of moisture. Promising review: "I usually suffer from chapped lips in the winter, to begin with, but now having braces makes it 100x worse. I have tried all kinds of different lip balms and moisturizers, and nothing was helping. I have used this product once (and followed up with their lip treatment), and the dryness and peeling are gone. I wish I had tried this a lot sooner. It would have saved me from weeks of dryness and soreness!"— Kathleen M. Hanalei is a small business based in Hawaii. Get it from Amazon for $16.99. 23. An affordable prescription-strength Differin retinoid gel that basically gives you brand-new skin. No, really — retinoids are known to help promote skin cell turnover, revealing a brighter complexion and helping to clear out the gunk that causes clogged pores and acne. Promising reviews:"After a month and a half of using this product, I don't have a single active breakout on my face. This is the first time in over a year! My only regret is that I wish I would have found this sooner to save my skin from scarring." — Ashley L. "This stuff actually works. I work in a spa, and I've tried dozens of different products that cost five times the price to try to clear up my acne-prone skin and NOTHING has worked as well as Differin gel. One of my esthetician coworkers recommended it to me, and dang if she wasn't right. It will dry out your skin pretty badly, so make sure you have and use a good moisturizer, but my skin cleared up in less than two weeks, and I'm still amazed." — Rin Wisell Get it from Amazon for $13.10+ (available in four sizes and two bottle styles). 24. A Revlon volcanic stone face roller, which was one of the first beauty products to go viral on TikTok — and for good reason! It mops up excess oil in just a few swipes (without disturbing your makeup)! It's way less wasteful and easier to carry around than a pack of oil blotting sheets — just pop out the stone roller to give a quick wash before reusing! Promising review:"First off, if you have extremely oily skin, this. is. it. I was so tired of getting blotting powder/wipes. It felt wasteful and always left residue on my face. I saw this on TikTok and NEEDED it. It was backordered but then I got an email saying it was in stock and I was SO excited. Not only is it affordable, but it's washable, which helps you save money and be less wasteful." — Kelsey B. Get it from Amazon for $8.42. 25. Compound W One Step Pads designed to remove plantar warts with ease, and also have reviewer photos that will inspire and traumatize you in equal measure. The medicated pads are packed with salicylic acid to help break down the wart, and you can replace them every 48 hours for best results for up to 12 weeks. Promising review:"I had a stubborn wart that I had tried to get rid of for years. I was about to give up and go to a doctor when I discovered these. I put them on before bed and on the last two days kept them on all day. Today I was filing the wart down (which I did every day with this treatment) and I noticed a crack at the bottom. **Warning! Kinda gross** I was able to pull out the entire wart! I was left with a circular wound on my finger and I was left holding the wart! I'm so shocked and amazed since it's only been four days! I 100% would recommend this to everyone." — Amazon Customer Get a pack of 14 from Amazon for $5.40 (available in two styles and larger packs). 26. A bottle of professional-grade callus-removing gel that's a major upgrade from other harsh formulas you may have tried in the past. Some callus-removing products will make the surrounding skin feel dry and irritated, but this one includes a healthy dose of glycerin to help soften and hydrate. Just presoak your feet, apply the gel, let sit for 5–10 minutes, and rinse! It's recommended you go back in afterward with a foot file just to make sure no residue or dead skin is left behind. Promising review:"I have the driest heels, and this is the ONLY product that has ever worked. Before I used this, my heels had some pretty deep cracks, and now they're almost baby soft again. BUT please follow the directions... left it on my super-dry, thick-callused heels for only three minutes, and the calluses were literally melting off! Wonderful product! So glad I don't have to go soak my feet in those tubs at the nail salon anymore." — Kiki Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in two formulas and a pack of two). 27. A bottle of Tend Skin Solution to help you finally say goodbye to razor bumps and ingrown hairs. The formula includes topical aspirin, which can help reduce inflammation caused by ingrown hairs and irritation from hair removal. Shaving is annoying enough as it is — nobody needs a painful reminder afterward. To use, simply put a few drops on a cotton ball and apply to the affected area. It can be used to minimize already-existed razor bumps, and can also be used after hair removal to prevent bumps and ingrown hairs. Promising review:"This works so amazingly well, I wish I knew about this product sooner and this is going to be something I will always have around. I only use it around my bikini area, but it takes care of any razor bumps I've had and works quickly. It does sting a little if you have a little cut, but for me the stinging doesn't last long and isn't unbearable by any means. Highly recommend this product to anyone looking for a solution to razor bumps." — Sarah Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in two sizes). 28. A sleek and ultra-portable facial shaver that'll remove the pesky peach fuzz that's stopping your foundation from seamlessly gliding on. It's also great for tackling that one stubborn chin hair that even the best tweezers can't seem to tackle. It's become a must-have gadget for more than 98,000 reviewers. Promising review:"I had very annoying, thick chin and upper-lip hair. I used Nair Facial Cream which didn't really work well, I plucked, and I used a small 'personal' electric razor which left stubble. None of them gave satisfactory results. I purchased this to give it a I was amazed at how great it worked. No more stubble, no more annoying plucking, my skin is smooth and was not irritated. If you are bothered with facial hair, buy this, you won't be disappointed." — Red Ryder Get it from Amazon for $16.18+ (available in six colors). 29. A pack of two dark spot corrector soap bars packed with tons of vitamin C and tumeric — aka the ultimate superhero ingredients for potentially brightening and reviving dull skin. Reviewers have had luck using this on both the face and body — but we recommend giving it a patch test first on a small area to see how your skin reacts. All good? Then start sudsing away! Promising review:"So I initially started using another kojic acid soap to help with my hyperpigmentation due to shaving my face because I have PCOS and have developed hirsutism. I'm usually a 'full face of makeup at all times' kind of girl because of my insecurities, but this soap has given me a new confidence. I used it for the first time Saturday night and instantly saw the results of this soap. My skin looks so much more even." — Adrienne Jerkins Get a two-pack from Amazon for $14.99 (available in various pack sizes and bundles). 30. SkinSmart's Facial Cleanser Spray designed to help reduce the bacteria that causes acne and breakouts in just a few spritzes. It features hypochlorous acid, which is meant to fight infection and promote healing. It's perfect for refreshing your skin after a sweaty workout, and you can even use it for body acne as well. Promising reviews:"I bought this very skeptical and was amazed by the results. I use it as a toner and in three days I was already seeing my texture disappear. I will definitely buy it again." — Angelina F. " Does the EXACT same as Tower28 for a fraction of the price! I love it; my face feels refreshed. Highly recommend, no shade to Tower28, they are great, but this is cheaper and if you're on a budget, use this alternative! Great for after work, the gym, or existing in these hot summer months. If you have sensitive skin, it's gentle." — Paul R. Get it from Amazon for $17.46. 31. A hydrating Cosrx repairing essence with 96% snail secretion filtrate, which can help with dryness and damaged skin. Reviewers also mention seeing a reduction in dark spots and acne, and even people with oily skin find that it absorbs quickly and doesn't clog their pores. Who knew snails had the secret to glassy, glowy skin this whole time?! Promising review:"I saw this a couple of times on TikTok and decided, for the price, it was definitely worth a try. Oh my gosh, do I wish I tried it sooner! I'm in my late thirties, so I have a few lines and some texture. This has helped moisturize and even out my skin so much, and my face feels heavenly! My skin is pretty sensitive and I absolutely cannot stand when something smells bad, I haven't had any problems with this product at all." — Mandy B. Get it from Amazon for $18.99. 32. A bottle of Bio-Oil Multiuse Skincare Oil to help moisturize and reduce the appearance of scars thanks to a special blend of vitamin A, chamomile, sunflower, lavender, and vitamin E oils. Promising review:"Acne scars? Read this. I found out about this product while scrolling through TikTok last week. It came highly recommended, so I decided to look up the price on Amazon. After reading several reviews, I figured I might as well try it out. Today is the fourth day I use the product on my face. My skin looks dewy and nice. The discoloration on my cheeks from a few years old acne scars is improving. My skin looks younger — it's hard to describe, but I can see a difference. It looks less rough. I've been using it morning and night." — Yasmin Rodriguez Get it from Amazon for $11.12+ (available in two sizes). 33. First Aid Beauty's KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub Exfoliant, which has become a holy grail for people dealing with keratosis pilaris and all other bumpy skin-related issues. The mix of chemical and physical exfoliators will slough away dead skin and have you feeling silky smooth in just a few uses. Amazon, Check out a dermatologist reviewing this magical product on TikTok! Promising review: "I saw this on TikTok and Instagram. I decided to try it and it really works. I used it on my thighs and upper arms. I noticed a difference the first time and even more the second time!!! Fabulous product. Worth every penny." — Launa Get it from Amazon for $10+ (available in four sizes and two-packs). 34. A tub of dual-textured toner pads from K-beauty brand Medicube — it uses the power of lactic and salicylic acid to wipe away dead skin cells and help reduce the appearance of pores and blackheads. After cleansing, use the textured side for a deep exfoliation, then flip to the smooth side to soothe and mop up any excess oil. Check it out on TikTok. Promising review:"I kept seeing this product on social media and finally decided to give it a try. I use this twice daily, and it's been a couple of weeks, and I definitely noticed my pores have shrunk. I even apply it to my neck and chest area. The product is soothing, gentle on my skin (I have extremely sensitive skin), has no strong smell, the cottons are soft, and did not cause any breakouts! It's great for the value, and I'll definitely be repurchasing these." — Ee El Get a pack of 70 from Amazon for $15.12 (also available in four other styles). See, I told you — absolutely jaw-dropping stuff. Disney Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
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Just 40 Personal Care Products That Actually Work — And We Have The Receipts
1. A pack of SweatBlock wipes — this might be the most aptly-named product ever; they truly block the sweat. They're super easy to use: dab the wipe on your underarms, let it dry for 3–5 minutes, let it sit overnight, then clean with soap and water in the morning. Once you do that, you'll be protected from excess sweat and odor for up to seven days. Each box lasts two months! Promising review:"For anyone who might be a skeptic, please allow me to put you at ease. If you have hyperhidrosis, meaning it can be 9 degrees outside and you're still sweating under your arms, this product has the potential to change your life. I would sweat THROUGH a sport coat before noon. Enter the Sweat Block product. I've had it for three weeks, and it is life-changing. I DO NOT sweat under my arms anymore. I'm still on the original box that I bought three weeks ago. I had to write a review after I was cleaning the garage today in 85-degree heat...I was sweating through my shirt on my NOT MY UNDERARMS. It is amazing!" — Frosty McGee Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $19.99+ (also available in packs of two or three boxes). 2. A cuticle conditioner with a non-oily, serum-like formula that's way less messy than your traditional cuticle oil. Whyyyyy do cuticle oils take so long to absorb?! This one sinks in more like a lightweight lotion thanks to the moisturizing shea and cocoa butters that give it a creamy texture. Oh, and it's not just for your cuticles; you can smooth this all over your nails to condition, strengthen, and add a fresh-from-the-salon shine. Promising review: "I love the overall quality and the way it turned my overly dry skin around my finger nails to soft and healthy looking in just two applications. I saw results after first application but after the second one it was like I never had the issue. The size is adequate as you only need a small amount and very easy to apply. Once applied, it soaks in quickly and feels lightweight. The scent isn't offensive or too strong." — Dmlyle Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three sizes and two packs). 3. Lumify Eye Drops — a redness-reducing solution made with brimonidine tartrate to whiten and brighten your eyes for up to 8 hours. They're a bit more expensive than traditional eye drops, but more than 26,000 reviewers swear by them, with many saying they work reliably well and have a soothing effect. Learn more about different kinds of eye drops and what they can do at Cleveland Clinic. Note that eye drops can potentially mask symptoms of eye conditions, so you should talk to your eye doctor about what's right for you. And according to Mayo Clinic, you should avoid redness-reducing drops if you're looking for dry eye relief. Check out a TikTok of the eye drops in action. Promising review:"I have a big spot of blood vessels in the inner corner of my left eye. I use the expensive lubricant eye drops for moisture — I've used Visine, Clear Eyes, you name it. No eye drop has made my eyes look this great. Only Lumify! I was soo happy when I looked in the mirror and saw some beauty in my eyes instead of darkness and redness." — Angela Leonard Get it from Amazon for $11.93 4. A reviewer-loved scar gel that sinks in super quickly, so it's perfect to use on facial scars. The superstar scar-fading ingredients are panthenol, which promotes the production of new skin cells, and allantoin, which attracts moisture to the skin to help speed up the wound-healing process. It also works on new and old scars, so it's never too late to add this to your routine. Promising review:"This product is awesome!!! I have been using it for a couple of months for acne scars and I have seen a huge reduction in scarring, depth of scars, and redness/color of scarring. My skin is smoother, the color is much more even, my skin never breaks out anymore, and the scars that I still have aren't really noticeable. I use it a.m. and p.m. I had given up that anything would help my acne scars. I have tried tons of products. This product is amazing!!!" — bkm61 Get it from Amazon for $14.50. 5. A waxing kit so easy to use, you'll finally stop dreading your at-home hair removal routine. The warmer itself gives you precise control over the temperature thanks to the adjustable knob and digital display — and it also comes with a silicone pot, so you can just pop the wax out once it's cooled and dry. It also comes with different wax beads for specific body areas, so it's basically as foolproof as it gets. The kit comes with the warmer, silicone pot insert, wooden application sticks, face and eyebrow wax, chest and back wax, arms and legs wax, and bikini and Brazilian wax. Promising review: "I have been looking for a wax warmer for a while. After years of warming up wax in a microwave, I decided to buy an affordable wax warmer, and this was exactly what I wanted. I have tried both of the wax samples that come with the purchase and the wax worked great for facial hair and body hair. I do it every two weeks, and it is easy and quick. I only have to use wax a couple of times on my upper lip and eyebrow for all the hair to be removed. I can adjust the temperature as I please, and it only takes about 10 minutes to reach the desired temperature." — Cami A. Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in three colors and also with six packs of wax beads). 6. And a wax kit that has everything you need to remove nose hair in just two minutes. Just melt the wax, dip the applicator sticks in, place in the nose for two minutes, and pull down as quickly as possible while trying not to yell, "KELLY CLARKSON!" — although reviewers say it's surprisingly painless! Note: The hairs in your nose play an important role in filtering out harmful debris. But of course, it's your body, and if you want to wax your nose hairs, you're more than welcome to — just be careful, as removing nose hairs can lead to infection and ingrown hairs. Read more about it at the Cleveland Clinic. You'll get 100 grams of nose wax beads, 30 wax applicators, 10 mustache protectors, a measuring cup, and 10 paper cups at your disposal. Promising review:"I highly recommend this product. The instructions were super easy to follow, and it worked perfectly! I was a little nervous to pull the sticks out once the two minutes were up; however, it didn't even hurt. I expected it to hurt momentarily and my eyes to water, but neither was true! If you wanna get rid of them pesky nose this product!!!" — Julie J. Get it from Amazon for $15.19. 7. Or Veet's sensitive hair removal gel — it's formulated with aloe, so it's perfect for anyone who typically deals with redness and irritation after hair removal. It's also meant to provide longer-lasting results when compared to traditional shaving and reduce the chance of ingrowns. Be prepared to pat yourself on your smooth, hairless back! It comes with a spatula for removing the cream! Just be sure to test a small area of your skin and make sure there are no adverse reactions for 24 hours. Promising review:"I have been looking for a good hair removal for my sensitive skin and this one is perfect. It has a great odor and leaves my skin feeling smooth and silky. It does not burn my skin at all, even when I leave it on for 15 minutes or more. This is definitely my new hair removal cream. I will recommend this one to everyone." — Crystal Get it from Amazon for $9.47 (also available in a two-pack). 8. And a vegan ingrown hair oil so good at reducing post-shaving redness and irritation, you might just thank the UPS person who delivered your package every time you see them. The secret is tea tree oil (it'll help calm down any inflammation) and a blend of jojoba and grapeseed oil to add extra moisture and softness. And yes, it's designed to be safe to use on intimate areas! You don't have to tell the UPS person about that part, though. 9. Gold Bond's firming neck and chest cream, because your décolletage also deserves some special skincare attention. It contains salicylic acid to gently exfoliate dead skin cells, while glycerin and aloe add some extra hydration. Promising review: "My dry neck and the annoying itchiness I used to experience have completely gone away after using this cream. It's not only soothing, but it also feels like it's really nourishing my skin. The firming benefits are a bonus! I highly recommend this product to anyone dealing with dryness or discomfort in their neck and chest area. It's become a must-have in my skincare routine." — JAcosta Get it from Amazon for $11.89 (also available in a two-pack). 10. And Gold Bond's face and body lotion specifically designed to plump and firm all the areas on the rest of our body that are extra prone to dryness — like the back of our hands and corners of our eyes. Its secret weapon? That would be the omega fatty acids that help promote elasticity, strengthen the skin's surface, soothe irritation, and eliminate dry, flaky skin. Promising review: "This is one of my all time favorite lotions. It is not greasy and absorbs well. I use it all over my body, including my neck. For a few weeks, I used this on one hand and not the other, and you could tell. I will never not have this lotion. Great thickness. Hardly no scent at all which I like." — Can't Go Wrong with Fancy Get it from Amazon for $11.89+ (available in three sizes). 11. A piercing bump solution formulated with jojoba, grape seed, and rose to keep any annoying keloids at bay! It can help shrink bumps and reduce scarring by promoting skin cell turnover and adding an extra dose of moisture. This product does not promise to work overnight. Apply this daily two to three times a day as long as needed. Be sure to be patient as the healing process takes time! Talk to your doctor before attempting to treat your keloid on your own, and learn more about keloids from Cleveland Clinic. Promising review: "This product is amazing!! Truly a miracle product. I had an AWFUL keloid bump forming near my nose piercing about six weeks after getting it done, and it was just getting bigger and more irritated by the day; nothing was helping. I bought this stuff and started using it, and in less than two weeks, my huge keloid was completely gone! I was definitely skeptical and a little nervous when it didn't seem to be getting noticeably smaller after a week, but then the second week, it started totally disappearing, so make sure to give it some time to work if your bump is on the larger side. If you remain patient and apply it twice a day, it should do the trick! Also smells pretty good, definitely no bothersome or overwhelming scent, which is appreciated in a product that I'm applying on the nose area." — Jordan Caprigno Get it from Amazon for $12.85 (also available in multipacks). 12. Truremedy Naturals Remedy Tea Tree Oil body wash that can help tackle body and foot odor, and may even help clear up rashes thanks to tea tree oil's antibacterial properties. It's also packed with peppermint oil, which is the ultimate perk-you-up-in-the-morning scent when the coffee just isn't cutting it. Read more about tea tree oil and how it can help with acne at Mayo Clinic. Promising reviews:"I have been struggling with tinea versicolor for over a year now and have not found anything to soothe the itching/pain that comes with it other than this. I have only been using the body wash for about a week, and it's made an enormous difference! I have tried prescription creams, medicated lotions, etc,. but I have never had results like this! Such good stuff. 10/10 recommend" — Blackburn's "I wanted to wait to review after two weeks of use. I've noticed that my usual BO at the end of the day is now nonexistent. My back and chest acne have cleared up. I haven't gotten any ingrown hairs or experienced any re-growth itching on my bikini line. This thing is magic in a bottle, and I wished I had found it sooner!" — xXSUXx Get it from Amazon for $13.52 (also available in a two-pack). 13. A butt acne-clearing lotion with tea tree oil to help prevent breakouts, banish bacteria, and clear folliculitis. It is designed to be gentle on sensitive skin, and some reviewers feel it even helps with keratosis pilaris. Promising review:"I've used this product for about two months now. I try to remember to apply at least twice a day. Not only is my skin clearer, but the overall texture is much smoother and softer. I highly recommend giving this lotion a try." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (also available in a two-pack). 14. Bruise cream for those of us who seem to bruise if anything so much as grazes our legs. Why not just use a regular lotion or cover with concealer? Well, this cream is made with arnica montana, vitamin K, aloe vera, and collagen that may help reduce swelling and lessen the appearance of those red and purple undertones. Arnica is often used to soothe muscle aches, reduce inflammation, and heal wounds — read more about it on Mount Sinai. Note: The brand suggests applying as soon as possible after the bruise appears, though reviewers say it still works well on old bruises. Promising review:"I am very fair-skinned and bruise easily (doesn't help that I also tend to be very clumsy). I recently got a very large, dark bruise on my arm, and a friend at work whose son is a stunt man told me I should use Arnica on it. Based on the reviews, I ordered this product and started using it approximately four days after I was bruised. At first, it didn't seem like anything was happening, but after three to four days of use, I could see a marked difference just from morning to evening. I have never had a bruise heal that quickly before. I'm sold!" — J. Yount Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in two sizes, a two-pack, and in a bundle with a gel formula). 15. The best-selling Sol De Janeiro Bum Bum Cream — it not only smells like caramel and pistachio deliciousness (pair it with the matching body mist to make the fragrance last even longer), but also can help tighten and firm the skin with repeated use thanks to the inclusion of caffeine-rich guarana extract. Caffeine has a number of skincare benefits, including brightening and temporarily reducing the appearance of stretch marks and cellulite, if that's something you're looking to do! You can read more about the skincare benefits of caffeine at the Cleveland Clinic. Promising review: "I am 60 and I could not get rid of the cellulite on my legs. I started using this product six weeks ago and can noticeably see a difference. I apply morning and evening, before bed for optimal results. It goes on smooth and has a creamy, nonsticky feel. The smell is dreamy, and even my husband has commented on the improvement. Make sure you apply in a circular motion for optimal coverage, absorption and circulation." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $24+ (available in two sizes and a refill tub). 16. Or a retinol body lotion, because the magic of retinol is not just for your face! This retinol in the creamy formula helps promote skin cell turnover, while the ferulic acid firms skin for a tighter appearance. Reviewers also note that this works wonders on rough, bumpy skin on their upper arms and legs after consistent use. Promising review:"I could kick myself for not trying this sooner! It is my new favorite lotion... After one night of using this, I woke up to smooth, soft moisturized skin that wasn't itchy at all. This lotion goes on and absorbs beautifully. It's not too thin or thick, and the scent is sensational... It's not greasy or slick and does not have a residue that pills or transfers." — TickTokAlice Get it from Amazon for $18.99. 17. A next-level toothbrush your dentist will be so ridiculously proud of you for using. It has the standard bristles you'd expect from any toothbrush, but the game-changer is the extra-long bristles that are 10x thinner — meaning they can reach in between teeth and under the gum line to help sweep away food and residue. Here's what one of our BuzzFeed Shopping writers, Emma Lord, has to say:"I love it just after the first few days of use! I use an electric toothbrush usually, but I feel like I'm getting a much more satisfying clean from these?? Especially because I tend to get yellow stains between my teeth no matter *how* much I floss, and these bristles seem to actually target that a lot more effectively." Promising review: "I'm amazed at how well this toothbrush cleans my teeth — it definitely gets between the teeth and also, more importantly for me, gets in the small, deep crevices in my molars where I always have food stuck, and regular toothbrushes couldn't get stuff out. I brush more often (after meals/snacks) because of how effective it is. As stated, definitely go easy around the gums. The bristles feel soft, but will cause your gums to bleed if you use regular pressure. Nice and easy does the trick, SO WELL!" — Jason A. Mouthwatchers is a small business established by Ronald Plotka, DDS, that specializes in antimicrobial toothbrushes designed to get deeper cleans that even patients with "great" dental hygiene might miss with traditional brush and floss routines. Get a pair from Amazon for $9.99. 18. A pair of stainless-steel tongue scrapers for anyone who has googled "why does my breath stink so much?! reddit" a few too many times. This has a super convenient dual-handed design, so you can easily reach to the back of your tongue and then pull forward to evict the nastiness that's living there rent-free. They even come with their own convenient little case. Read more about tongue scraping at Cleveland Clinic. Promising review:"I recently purchased this tongue scraper, and I must say, it has made a significant difference in my oral hygiene routine. The scraper is easy to use and efficient in removing any buildup on my tongue. I have noticed that my breath stays fresher for longer, and my tongue feels cleaner throughout the day. The scraper is also easy to clean and store, making it a convenient addition to my daily routine. Overall, I highly recommend using a tongue scraper, and this one in particular is a great choice." — Kelsey Get a pack of two from Amazon for $8.99 (also available in a pack of three and five different styles). 19. A pair of teeth-whitening pens, which are SO much easier to use than traditional white strips. Just swipe it on and let the gel sit for 30 minutes — and eventually, you'll see years and years of stains start to disappear. This is a must for all my fellow coffee connoisseurs. Promising review:"I've tried a bunch of teeth whitening products in the past, and they've always left my teeth feeling sensitive. It's been a long time since I've tried a whitening product, and I was skeptical about trying another one, but after searching around, I decided to give it a try, and I am happy to say that I have not felt any sensitivity at all! The instructions say to use it 2x a day, but for now, I'm just using it 1x a day as I want to see how my teeth feel and adjust. I've been using the product for about a month now and I have been able to see some results, but only after I took a photo did I realize it has been working so fast. I have pretty white teeth, so I'm pretty amazed how well it works. It may take longer for those with darker teeth." — Adam Get a two-pack from Amazon for $17.95. 20. A pack of denture cleaning tablets to help kill bacteria and remove any discoloration and odors that plain water just won't rinse away by itself. You can also use it on mouthguards, Invisalign, and retainers — just dissolve a tablet in warm water, place the dental appliance inside, and let it soak for 15 minutes. Promising review:"I really loved this product. I am currently waiting for a new Invisalign set. My old Invisalign needed to be cleaned. I read the reviews and decided to purchase. OMG, it worked! They had a fresh taste and were clean. I wish I had found this product sooner. I did let them soak overnight only because I had been wearing them for the last four months. Nothing happened to Invisalign; there was no weakness or anything. Just very clean and fresh. If I could have given the product 10 stars, I would have." — Lisa R. Get 120 tablets from Amazon for $21.81 (also available in a pack of 60, 240, and an overnight version). 21. A pack of the Mighty Patch Pimple Spot Treatment — they're made of a wound-healing gel called hydrocolloid that can drain fluids from any open pimples and cover any that are already on the surface. These patches have racked up over 109,000 rave ratings, with many reviewers saying they're practically undetectable and adhere much better to the skin than other brands. Plus, your derm will be very relieved that you aren't popping it! BTW, these work best on open, draining pustules (rather than blackheads or pimples that haven't come to a head yet). You can read more at Cleveland Clinic! Promising review: "I never had acne when I was younger, I got acne when I was in my twenties, and I have no self-control to not pop and pick them. My skin takes forever to heal, like 2–3 weeks of a scab because I pick it all the time. THESE ARE LIFE CHANGING. They hydrate and heal my scabs in 2–3 DAYS. They pull gunk out, even if I pop a zit and wash my face, but these on, it'll continue pulling the rest of the stuff out. Truly I'm in love with these. When I first heard of acne patches, I thought, 'I'll never pay money to make a zit go away,' but these are affordable and effective. I went through the 36 in less than a week because I had some scabs to heal that took a majority of my patches, but I would definitely recommend to anyone who wants to heal their face faster. I also used this on a zit on my bum, and it's healed that one quick for me too!!" — chipper2 Hero Cosmetics is an Asian woman-founded brand and home of the popular Mighty Patch. Ju Rhyu launched the brand in 2017, and it's since evolved with products such as cleansers, toners, nose strips, and more! Get a 36-pack from Amazon for $12.99 (also available in packs of 24 and 72). 22. And a pack of cold sore patches to help speed up the healing process by keeping the area moist and protected. They're made with a no-touch applicator so you can easily adhere it without making contact with the sore, and reviewers say the clear design makes them fairly discreet (you can even apply makeup over it!). Promising review:"I wish I had found these sooner!! These cold sores were probably the worst I've had and wouldn't clear up or stop itching/hurting. I googled cold sore remedies, and these happened to pop up. After reading the reviews, I immediately ordered them. They came right on time, and I put them on before bed last night. It's been less than 36 hours and already these cold sores are healing up beautifully. I plan to order another pack or three, so I can keep one at home, one in my purse, and one in my locker at work so if I ever feel the warning tingle/itching of a new breakout, I can slap one of these bad boys on and get rid of it quickly! Highly recommend for my fellow cold sore sufferers." — Jessica Hill Get a pack of 15 from Amazon for $13.98 (also available in a pack of 30). 23. A bottle of sulfate-free biotin shampoo that's basically a Celsius energy drink for your hair — it'll reinvigorate your scalp and give your strands a much-needed boost. Biotin can help provide a fuller appearance to your hair, while rosemary and coconut oil are known to nourish and moisturize the scalp. If you're tired of seeing tons of hair falling out in your hairbrush, it's time to add this to your cart. Check out a TikTok of the biotin shampoo in action. Read more about how biotin shampoo could help with the fullness of hair at Cleveland Clinic. Promising reviews:"I love this shampoo! I had gastric sleeve surgery, and my hair was very, very thin. I started taking biotin and switched to biotin shampoo, as recommended by my doctor. It doesn't make your hair grow by washing it, but it makes your hair and roots stronger. And it worked. After using the whole bottle, my hair was stronger. I had a lot of new growth that was sticking around (the previous new growth fell out early on), and my hair was getting thicker. Eight months later, my hair is back to normal. It's longer and thicker than ever." — Diane J. Huff "This shampoo is like NOTHING I've ever tried in the past. The way my 4C hair comes out after using this is INCREDIBLE. Soft, easy to comb, and super manageable. I've been using it for two years!" — Jae Maple Holistics is a small business that specializes in beauty products with all-natural ingredients. Get it from Amazon for $13.95 (available in three scents and three sizes). 24. Or a wildly popular anti-dandruff shampoo — it uses ketoconazole 1% to help fight dandruff and relieve itchy scalps. Several of the 72,000 rave reviews mention seeing a reduction in scalp flakiness when consistently used at least twice a week. Promising reviews:"This stuff is absolutely amazing. I was one step away from going to the dermatologist. I had severe dandruff that was so bad that I could shake my head, and it would come off. With just a few uses per week, I got rid of all my flakes. My scalp also stopped burning from dryness. My hair has never been healthier." — Moo Moo "This product is an answered prayer! Both my daughter and I are affected by seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp; however, after one wash, my daughter has had no more flare-ups, and mine are very minimal. I also like that it doesn't zap the moisture out of the hair, leaving it dry and brittle (we have 4c hair types)." — ALong Get it from Amazon for $15.88 (also available in a bundle with the matching conditioner). 25. And a shampoo massager that not only invigorates your scalp and helps break down any product buildup, but also just feels ah-ma-zing after a long day. You can use it on wet or dry hair, and reviewers say it helps shampoo lather up like a dream. Check it out in action on TikTok here! Promising review:"I saw this little thing all over TikTok and everyone swore by it. To be honest, they're right and I now swear by it. It's perfectly soft and sturdy to massage the scalp. Works shampoo into roots, helps with dry skin and such. I absolutely love it and I use it every time I wash my hair. I most definitely would recommend to anyone. Don't hesitate." — Z Get it from Amazon for $6.98+ (available in three colors). 26. A nail renewal formula to reverse any damage done by fungal infections, so it's essentially time travel in a bottle. The formula includes lactic acid, propylene glycol, and urea to help thicken, soothe, and reduce discoloration on your nails. Just apply twice a day for the first week, then once a day until your toes are looking good to go. Promising review: 'I tried EVERYTHING! I tried tree tea oil for years and various different products. Nothing worked. The reviews were so great on this that I decided to try to cure it one more time. But when you have had a condition for 35 years, you aren't too hopeful! I followed the suggestions of some of the reviewers and cut my toenails (I only had it on my big toes) everywhere that the fungus was present. I started applying this gel, which is super easy to use. I swear to you that I noticed a difference after one application. ' — WIAPilot Get it from Amazon for $16.97 (also available with nail files). 27. O'Keeffe's overnight lip repair cream — yes, it's from the brand behind the iconic Working Hands cream that thousands of reviewers swear by! Its blend of beeswax, shea butter, and almond oil works while you sleep to soften dead skin and add a nice dose of hydration. Prepare to get rid of your car, bedroom, bathroom, and purse lip balms — this one is all you need. Promising review: "When I travel, my lips get so chapped! It's painful. I found this product when I searched for something for extremely chapped lips. I've used other O'Keeffe's products so I trusted the brand. I used this as directed in the morning and before bed and my lips healed up faster than ever. Also, on the next trip I went on, I took it with me and used it daily. My lips stayed healthy and didn't get chapped at all. This stuff is magic, and I won't go anywhere without it now." — Anna C. Adams Get it from Amazon for $8.46 (also available in a pack of two). 28. And an exfoliating lip scrub because applying your favorite lip balm on top of dead skin is basically pointless. The sugar granules will help buff away any crusty flakes, and the kukui oil will leave behind a touch of moisture. Promising review: "I usually suffer from chapped lips in the winter, to begin with, but now having braces makes it 100x worse. I have tried all kinds of different lip balms and moisturizers, and nothing was helping. I have used this product once (and followed up with their lip treatment), and the dryness and peeling are gone. I wish I had tried this a lot sooner. It would have saved me from weeks of dryness and soreness!"— Kathleen M. Hanalei is a small business based in Hawaii. Get it from Amazon for $16.99. 30. A bottle of professional-grade callus-removing gel that's a major upgrade from other harsh formulas you may have tried in the past. Some callus-removing products will make the surrounding skin feel dry and irritated, but this one includes a healthy dose of glycerin to help soften and hydrate. Just presoak your feet, apply the gel, let sit for 5–10 minutes, and rinse! It's recommended you go back in afterward with a foot file just to make sure no residue or dead skin is left behind. Promising review:"I have the driest heels, and this is the ONLY product that has ever worked. Before I used this, my heels had some pretty deep cracks, and now they're almost baby-soft again. BUT please follow the directions... left it on my super-dry, thick-callused heels for only three minutes, and the calluses were literally melting off! Wonderful product! So glad I don't have to go soak my feet in those tubs at the nail salon anymore." — Kiki Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in two formulas and a pack of two). 31. And a gross but oh-so-satisfying Baby Foot exfoliating foot mask to remove all the dead skin that's lurking on your feet. Simply slip the booties on and let the fruit acid and 17 types of natural extracts get to work for an hour while you kick back. Then the fun part begins: your dead skin will start to peel off within five to seven days, revealing super smooth feet that'll have you counting down the days 'til sandal season. @babyfootusa / Via Promising review:"My feet used to be horribly dry, itchy, and cracked with thick calluses. I started using Baby Foot every couple of months a year ago, and my feet are now soft and smooth. Make sure to soak your feet before using and then again at least once a few days later. I leave the booties on for longer than the instructions, usually around two hours. It doesn't burn or irritate my skin. A few days later, the top layer of skin starts peeling all over. It's REALLY gross-looking, so make sure you don't need to show your feet for about two weeks! The results are amazing, so it's totally worth it! Calluses improve dramatically with one treatment but bad calluses may need a couple of treatments to go away. Make sure to wait at least two weeks before using again. I've recommended to all my friends and family. Seems to work for all skin types." — Mostly Maven Get it from Amazon for $24.98. 32. And!!! A jar of the ever-popular O'Keeffe's Healthy Feet foot cream that's impressed thousands of Amazon reviewers. The thick cream not only hydrates but also forms a protective barrier to keep your feet looking their best over time. Don't be shocked if they basically transform right in front of your eyes. Amazon, Promising review: "I have battled problems with my feet for over 25 years. Due to my obsessive running, I had infections and cracked feet that were painful. I have spent thousands of dollars with doctors trying to heal my feet. After the doctors did all they could do, my feet were better, but I could not completely eliminate the dryness and cracking. I have tried dozens of creams, pedicures, rasping, wrapping, and on and on. After one month with this cream, my feet look normal. Because of my schedule, I put the cream on after my morning shower and then put my socks on for the day. After 25 years, I have normal feet! I wanted to share this information with others like me who have struggled with their feet like I have. Give it a try!" — E. H. Jones Get it from Amazon for $8.26+ (available in two sizes and also available in packs of two and 12). 33. A pack of two dark spot corrector soap bars packed with tons of vitamin C and turmeric — aka the ultimate superhero ingredients for potentially brightening and reviving dull skin. Reviewers have had luck using this on both the face and body — but we recommend giving it a patch test first on a small area to see how your skin reacts. All good? Then start sudsing away! Promising review:"So I initially started using another kojic acid soap to help with my hyperpigmentation due to shaving my face because I have PCOS and have developed hirsutism. I'm usually a 'full face of makeup at all times' kind of girl because of my insecurities, but this soap has given me a new confidence. I used it for the first time Saturday night and instantly saw the results of this soap. My skin looks so much more even." — Adrienne Jerkins Get a two-pack from Amazon for $14.99 (available in various pack sizes and bundles). 34. First Aid Beauty's KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub Exfoliant, which has become a holy grail for people dealing with keratosis pilaris and all other bumpy skin-related issues. The mix of chemical and physical exfoliators will slough away dead skin and have you feeling silky smooth in just a few uses. Amazon, Check out a dermatologist reviewing this magical product on TikTok! Promising review: "I saw this on TikTok and Instagram. I decided to try it and it really works. I used it on my thighs and upper arms. I noticed a difference the first time and even more the second time!!! Fabulous product. Worth every penny." — Launa Get it from Amazon for $10+ (available in four sizes and two-packs). 35. A tub of dual-textured toner pads from K-beauty brand Medicube — it uses the power of lactic and salicylic acid to wipe away dead skin cells and help reduce the appearance of pores and blackheads. After cleansing, use the textured side for a deep exfoliation, then flip to the smooth side to soothe and mop up any excess oil. Check it out on TikTok. Promising review:"I kept seeing this product on social media and finally decided to give it a try. I use this twice daily, and it's been a couple of weeks, and I definitely noticed my pores have shrunk. I even apply it to my neck and chest area. The product is soothing, gentle on my skin (I have extremely sensitive skin), has no strong smell, the cottons are soft, and did not cause any breakouts! It's great for the value, and I'll definitely be repurchasing these." — Ee El Get a pack of 70 from Amazon for $15.12 (also available in four other styles). 36. A bottle of earwax removal drops that use fizzy microfoam action to break down all the stubborn wax that's been clogging up your ear. Just apply five to 10 drops to your ear, keep your head tilted for several minutes to let the carbamide peroxide loosen your hardened ear wax, then flush away any remaining wax with warm water in a bulb or syringe. However, It's always a good idea to chat with your ENT before using any ear-cleaning products! Promising review:"I started applying the drops twice daily with a warm water bulb flush once a day. On the first day, only a little bit of wax came out, but the ear wax buildup was dissolving. The second day, after I applied the drops, my right ear was muffled the entire day, but when I did the ear bulb flush, a ton of wax came out, and my hearing was restored. I continued the treatment for both ears, and by the third day, my left ear was cleared of most of the ear wax as well. By the fourth day, all of the built-up ear wax was cleared out, and my ears were no longer itchy or muffled. These drops are amazing and worked way better than I expected as I thought it'd help get rid of some wax, but that I would need to go to the doctor to get the rest out. Trust the process and continue using the solution for the recommended four days; it works!" — RnG Get it from Amazon for $6.69 (also available in a pack of two). 37. And an ear-washing bottle to help clear out the impacted wax that's causing you to say "huh?!" every time someone speaks to you. Just fill the bottle with an ear cleaning solution of your choice (some reviewers suggest a mix of water and hydrogen peroxide), insert the cleaning tip into your ear, and then give the bottle a few spritzes to help loosen up all the gunk. You'll be hearing in 4K in no time. Promising review:"I am a waxy gal and use this thing every six months to clean out my ears, and I LOVE IT. It's easy to use, and I go from hard of hearing to hearing again within 10 minutes without days and days of ear drops or ENT visits. The nasty ear wax plug at the end is sooo gross and satisfying! Can't recommend highly enough." — Weebster Get it from Amazon for $29.50. 38. A 10% niacinamide serum from popular Korean beauty brand Anua — it'll help even your skin tone thanks to the blend of 4% tranexamic acid and 2% arbutin. Your skin will be left with a plump and dewy glow — and will also be grateful for the fragrance-free and non-sticky formula. It's fragrance-free and cruelty-free! Promising review: "Honestly just tried this due to high demand and to find a cheaper niacinamide serum. I have been using Glow Recipe Niacinamide Dew Drops, but they haven't worked as effectively as this. I was incredibly surprised by how this serum calms my skin, and my dark spots have been lightening and are almost gone. I also haven't broken out. I use this twice a day, and it works well under makeup. It'll give you glowy skin if you're one of those who loves a dewy look. I am currently using this together with Anua cleansing foam and it's incredible! Definitely subscribing to this as my regular serum!" — Reynalyn Canillo Get it from Amazon for $22. 39. A tattoo aftercare salve to make your precious ink pop like it did when you first got it. The creamy formula includes almond oil to improve the tone and texture, as well as shea and cocoa butter to hydrate and add a subtle sheen. More than 13,000 reviewers swear by it, with many saying it absorbs super quickly and actually makes their tattoos look more vibrant. Mallory Mower / BuzzFeed, Fellow BuzzFeed Shopping writer Mallory Mower is a huge fan of this salve:"I use Mad Rabbit products on my own tattoos. Every product is vegan and cruelty-free (making it great on sensitive skin). I've recommended it to all my friends with tattoos. The soothing gel is lightweight and calming, the sunscreen is effective without feeling heavy, and the balm makes tattoos look gorgeous (my arm pictured above, left). I'm truly surprised by how well color pops with this stuff!" Promising review:"Product was awesome. It rejuvenated a 5-year-old tattoo and made it look like new again. Mad Rabbit absorbed into the skin very easily without being greasy." — Janson Ward Mad Rabbit was found by college friends Oliver Zak and Selom Agbitor after seeing a gap in the market for all-natural products to heal, protect and enhance tattoos. They pitched their tattoo salve in season 12 of Shark Tank. Get it from Amazon for $18.80+ (available in two scents). 40. Seamless bra liners you'll wonder how you ever got by without. Simply place them in your bra and let the moisture-wicking fabric do its magic while keeping you extra comfy. FYI: They're machine-washable! Promising review:"This is one of those things that I wish I'd found years earlier. I've suffered from stress-induced under-boob sweat for most of my adult life. Also, I'm a lifelong Seattle girl who gets upset when it's warmer than 65° outside. So when I stumbled upon this product, I was curious enough to buy a small pack. And yes, I've come back for MORE! For real, I won't put on a bra without one of these liners now. It absorbs all the moisture from heat and stress. And because it's a really soft bamboo/cotton mix, my skin is finally not feeling tortured under there! To the makers of this ingenious life-changing product: thank you thank you thank you! Sincerely, all the grateful ta-tas you've helped to care for." — Niko Get a three-pack from Amazon for $14.99 (available in women's sizes M–XXL and in several color combos). Reviews here have been edited for length and/or clarity.
Associated Press
06-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc. Reports Record Third Quarter Results and Raises Full-Year Earnings Outlook
Revenue of $290.3 million in Q3, up 2.7% versus prior year Diluted EPS of $1.22 in Q3 increased approximately 15% versus prior year Reduced leverage to 2.5x in Q3, driven by strong profitability and cash flow Raising full-year fiscal 2025 earnings outlook TARRYTOWN, N.Y., Feb. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc. (NYSE:PBH) today reported financial results for its third quarter and first nine months ended December 31, 2024. 'We are pleased with our strong third quarter results that delivered both record quarterly sales and earnings per share. Sales trends benefitted from continued strong International business performance and was further helped by sequentially improved Clear Eyes ® revenues. Continued robust free cash flow enabled us to pay off all remaining variable debt, allowing for further capital allocation opportunities to drive shareholder value as we approach fiscal 2026,' said Ron Lombardi, Chief Executive Officer of Prestige Consumer Healthcare. Third Fiscal Quarter Ended December 31, 2024 Reported revenues in the third quarter of fiscal 2025 of $290.3 million increased 2.7% from $282.7 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2024. The revenue performance versus the prior year comparable period reflected continued strong growth in the International OTC segment, partially offset by declines in the Cough & Cold category. The revenue performance also included sequential sales improvement versus second quarter fiscal 2025 for Clear Eyes. Reported net income for the third quarter of fiscal 2025 totaled $61.0 million compared to the prior year third quarter of $53.0 million. Diluted earnings per share of $1.22 for the third quarter of fiscal 2025 compared to $1.06 in the prior year comparable period. Nine Months Ended December 31, 2024 Reported revenues for the first nine months of fiscal 2025 totaled $841.2 million and compared to revenues of $848.4 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2024. Revenues decreased 0.8% versus the prior year comparable period. The revenue performance for the first nine months reflected the anticipated limited ability to supply strong demand for Clear Eyes and declines in the Cough & Cold and Women's Health categories, partially offset by continued strong growth in the Gastrointestinal category and International OTC segment. Reported net income for the first nine months of fiscal 2025 totaled $164.5 million, or $160.4 million on a non-GAAP adjusted basis, versus the prior year comparable period net income of $159.9 million. Diluted earnings per share and non-GAAP adjusted diluted earnings per share were $3.28 and $3.20, respectively, for the first nine months of fiscal 2025, compared to diluted earnings per share of $3.19 in the prior year comparable period. The adjustment to the first nine months of fiscal 2025 relates to a discrete tax item in the first quarter pertaining to the release of a reserve for an uncertain tax position due to the statute of limitations expiring. Free Cash Flow and Balance Sheet The Company's net cash provided by operating activities for the third quarter of fiscal 2025 was $65.1 million compared to $71.5 million during the prior year comparable period. Non-GAAP free cash flow in the third quarter of fiscal 2025 of $63.5 million decreased compared to $69.5 million in the prior year third quarter. The Company's net cash provided by operating activities for the first nine months of fiscal 2025 was $189.7 million, compared to $182.0 million during the prior year comparable period. Non-GAAP free cash flow in the first nine months of fiscal 2025 was $184.9 million, increasing compared to $175.6 million in the prior year comparable period. In the first nine months of fiscal 2025, the Company repurchased approximately 0.6 million shares at a total investment of approximately $40.2 million. The Company's net debt position as of December 31, 2024 was approximately $0.9 billion, resulting in a covenant-defined leverage ratio of 2.5x. Segment Review North American OTC Healthcare: Segment revenues of $238.9 million for the third quarter fiscal 2025 increased 1.0% compared to the prior year comparable quarter's segment revenues of $236.6 million. The revenue increase reflected strong GI and Dermatologicals category growth, partially offset by declines in the Cough & Cold category. For the first nine months of the current fiscal year, reported revenues for the North American OTC Healthcare segment were $711.1 million, which compared to $727.1 million in the prior year comparable period. The change was attributable to higher GI category sales offset by lower sales in the Cough & Cold, Women's Health, and Oral Care categories, as well as the limited ability to fully supply demand for Clear Eyes. International OTC Healthcare: Fiscal third quarter 2025 revenues of $51.4 million increased 11.3% compared to $46.2 million reported in the prior year comparable period, and increased 8.3% excluding the effects of foreign currency. The performance was driven by broad-based growth in Australia revenues led by the Hydralyte® brand. For the first nine months of the current fiscal year, reported revenues for the International OTC Healthcare segment were $130.2 million, an increase of approximately 7.4% over the prior year comparable period's revenues of $121.2 million, or approximately 6.2% excluding the effects of foreign currency. The revenue growth was led by strong growth for the Hydralyte brand. Commentary and Updated Outlook for Fiscal 2025 Ron Lombardi, Chief Executive Officer, stated, 'We are pleased with third quarter performance that delivered improved revenue trends for Summer's Eve and Clear Eyes, as well as double-digit earnings growth, resulting from the benefits of our strong free cash flow that enabled debt reduction and share repurchases. Looking at the full-year fiscal 2025, our sales performance year-to-date sets us up well to achieve our fiscal 2025 outlook and for approximately 1% organic revenue growth. Regarding profitability, we are raising our earnings outlook thanks to our strong free cash flows that enabled lower interest expense and shares outstanding.' 'Our proven business strategy continues to deliver strong financial performance and leaves us well positioned to deliver additional shareholder value through our anticipated robust long-term free cash flow generation,' Mr. Lombardi concluded. Fiscal Third Quarter 2025 Conference Call, Accompanying Slide Presentation and Replay The Company will host a conference call to review its third quarter fiscal 2025 results today, February 6, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. ET. The Company provides a live Internet webcast, a slide presentation to accompany the call, as well as an archived replay, all of which can be accessed from the Investor Relations page of the Company's website at To participate in the conference call via phone, participants may register for the call here to receive dial-in details and a unique pin. While not required, it is recommended to join 10 minutes prior to the event start. The slide presentation can be accessed from the Investor Relations page of the Company's website by clicking on Webcasts and Presentations. A conference call replay will be available for approximately one week following completion of the live call and can be accessed on the Company's Investor Relations page. Non-GAAP and Other Financial Information In addition to financial results reported in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), we have provided certain non-GAAP financial information in this release to aid investors in understanding the Company's performance. Each non-GAAP financial measure is defined and reconciled to its most closely related GAAP financial measure in the 'About Non-GAAP Financial Measures' section at the end of this earnings release. Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This news release contains 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of the federal securities laws that are intended to qualify for the Safe Harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. 'Forward-looking statements' generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as 'guidance,' 'outlook,' 'may,' 'will,' 'would,' 'expect,' 'anticipate,' 'positioned,' 'further' or 'continue' (or the negative or other derivatives of each of these terms) or similar terminology. The 'forward-looking statements' include, without limitation, statements regarding the Company's future operating results including revenues, organic growth, adjusted diluted earnings per share, and free cash flow the timing and extent of supply chain challenges, and the Company's ability to maximize shareholder value through its business strategy, generation of free cash flow and capital allocation opportunities. These statements are based on management's estimates and assumptions with respect to future events and financial performance and are believed to be reasonable, though are inherently uncertain and difficult to predict. Actual results could differ materially from those expected as a result of a variety of factors, including the impact of business and economic conditions, including as a result of labor shortages, inflation and geopolitical instability, consumer trends, the impact of the Company's advertising and marketing and new product development initiatives, customer inventory management initiatives, fluctuating foreign exchange rates, evolving U.S. and international tariffs, competitive pressures, and the ability of the Company's manufacturing operations and third party manufacturers and logistics providers and suppliers to meet demand for its products and to avoid inflationary cost increases and disruption as a result of labor shortages. A discussion of other factors that could cause results to vary is included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2024 and other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. About Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc. Prestige Consumer Healthcare is a leading consumer healthcare products company with sales throughout the U.S. and Canada, Australia, and in certain other international markets. The Company's diverse portfolio of brands include Monistat® and Summer's Eve® women's health products, BC® and Goody's® pain relievers, Clear Eyes® and TheraTears® eye care products, DenTek® specialty oral care products, Dramamine® motion sickness treatments, Fleet® enemas and glycerin suppositories, Chloraseptic® and Luden's® sore throat treatments and drops, Compound W® wart treatments, Little Remedies® pediatric over-the-counter products, Boudreaux's Butt Paste® diaper rash ointments, Nix® lice treatment, Debrox® earwax remover, Gaviscon® antacid in Canada, and Hydralyte® rehydration products and the Fess® line of nasal and sinus care products in Australia. Visit the Company's website at Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) Three Months Ended December 31, Nine Months Ended December 31, (In thousands, except per share data) 2024 2023 2024 2023 Total Revenues $ 290,317 $ 282,741 $ 841,244 $ 848,366 Cost of Sales Cost of sales excluding depreciation 127,360 122,794 370,098 369,772 Cost of sales depreciation 1,908 2,009 6,693 5,963 Cost of sales 129,268 124,803 376,791 375,735 Gross profit 161,049 157,938 464,453 472,631 Operating Expenses Advertising and marketing 37,945 39,466 118,719 115,799 General and administrative 26,182 26,003 81,159 79,687 Depreciation and amortization 4,960 5,637 16,228 16,869 Total operating expenses 69,087 71,106 216,106 212,355 Operating income 91,962 86,832 248,347 260,276 Other expense Interest expense, net 11,455 16,575 36,873 51,900 Other expense (income), net 353 682 1,244 (327) Total other expense, net 11,808 17,257 38,117 51,573 Income before income taxes 80,154 69,575 210,230 208,703 Provision for income taxes 19,122 16,529 45,753 48,822 Net income $ 61,032 $ 53,046 $ 164,477 $ 159,881 Earnings per share: Basic $ 1.23 $ 1.07 $ 3.31 $ 3.21 Diluted $ 1.22 $ 1.06 $ 3.28 $ 3.19 Weighted average shares outstanding: Basic 49,597 49,740 49,711 49,731 Diluted 49,993 50,125 50,085 50,134 Comprehensive income, net of tax: Currency translation adjustments (13,628) 7,465 (5,669) 3,035 Total other comprehensive (loss) income (13,628) 7,465 (5,669) 3,035 Comprehensive income $ 47,404 $ 60,511 $ 158,808 $ 162,916 Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (In thousands) December 31, 2024 March 31, 2024 Assets Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 50,874 $ 46,469 Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $16,667 and $16,377, respectively 167,274 176,775 Inventories 151,516 138,717 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 7,500 13,082 Total current assets 377,164 375,043 Property, plant and equipment, net 73,524 76,507 Operating lease right-of-use assets 29,658 11,285 Finance lease right-of-use assets, net 4,943 1,541 Goodwill 527,219 527,733 Intangible assets, net 2,310,650 2,320,583 Other long-term assets 6,339 5,725 Total Assets $ 3,329,497 $ 3,318,417 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current liabilities Accounts payable 19,506 38,979 Accrued interest payable 15,206 15,763 Operating lease liabilities, current portion 6,018 4,658 Finance lease liabilities, current portion 900 1,494 Other accrued liabilities 60,915 56,154 Total current liabilities 102,545 117,048 Long-term debt, net 991,969 1,125,804 Deferred income tax liabilities 413,276 403,596 Long-term operating lease liabilities, net of current portion 24,168 7,528 Long-term finance lease liabilities, net of current portion 4,077 172 Other long-term liabilities 5,029 9,185 Total Liabilities 1,541,064 1,663,333 Total Stockholders' Equity 1,788,433 1,655,084 Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $ 3,329,497 $ 3,318,417 Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) Nine Months Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2024 2023 Operating Activities Net income $ 164,477 $ 159,881 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 22,921 22,832 Loss on disposal of property and equipment 83 231 Deferred and other income taxes 7,278 14,892 Amortization of debt origination costs 1,316 3,726 Stock-based compensation costs 8,424 10,283 Non-cash operating lease cost 5,322 4,494 Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable 8,874 (7,017) Inventories (13,385) 13,790 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 5,558 (2,605) Accounts payable (18,851) (23,964) Accrued liabilities 4,359 (7,732) Operating lease liabilities (5,721) (5,259) Other (988) (1,533) Net cash provided by operating activities 189,667 182,019 Investing Activities Purchases of property, plant and equipment (4,745) (6,407) Acquisition and other (9,228) 1,300 Net cash used in investing activities (13,973) (5,107) Financing Activities Term loan repayments (135,000) (150,000) Payments of debt costs — (769) Payments of finance leases (1,899) (2,112) Proceeds from exercise of stock options 12,340 10,818 Fair value of shares surrendered as payment of tax withholding (5,832) (5,508) Repurchase of common stock (40,196) (25,000) Net cash used in financing activities (170,587) (172,571) Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (702) 785 Increase in cash and cash equivalents 4,405 5,126 Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period 46,469 58,489 Cash and cash equivalents - end of period $ 50,874 $ 63,615 Interest paid $ 37,427 $ 49,666 Income taxes paid $ 33,512 $ 38,606 Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income Business Segments (Unaudited) Three Months Ended December 31, 2024 (In thousands) North American OTC Healthcare International OTC Healthcare Consolidated Total segment revenues* $ 238,934 $ 51,383 $ 290,317 Cost of sales 108,067 21,201 129,268 Gross profit 130,867 30,182 161,049 Advertising and marketing 30,995 6,950 37,945 Contribution margin $ 99,872 $ 23,232 $ 123,104 Other operating expenses 31,142 Operating income $ 91,962 *Intersegment revenues of $0.9 million were eliminated from the North American OTC Healthcare segment. Nine Months Ended December 31, 2024 (In thousands) North American OTC Healthcare International OTC Healthcare Consolidated Total segment revenues* $ 711,061 $ 130,183 $ 841,244 Cost of sales 321,408 55,383 376,791 Gross profit 389,653 74,800 464,453 Advertising and marketing 99,637 19,082 118,719 Contribution margin $ 290,016 $ 55,718 $ 345,734 Other operating expenses 97,387 Operating income $ 248,347 *Intersegment revenues of $2.5 million were eliminated from the North American OTC Healthcare segment. Three Months Ended December 31, 2023 (In thousands) North American OTC Healthcare International OTC Healthcare Consolidated Total segment revenues* $ 236,565 $ 46,176 $ 282,741 Cost of sales 106,090 18,713 124,803 Gross profit 130,475 27,463 157,938 Advertising and marketing 33,917 5,549 39,466 Contribution margin $ 96,558 $ 21,914 $ 118,472 Other operating expenses 31,640 Operating income $ 86,832 *Intersegment revenues of $0.5 million were eliminated from the North American OTC Healthcare segment. Nine Months Ended December 31, 2023 (In thousands) North American OTC Healthcare International OTC Healthcare Consolidated Total segment revenues* $ 727,131 $ 121,235 $ 848,366 Cost of sales 323,632 52,103 375,735 Gross profit 403,499 69,132 472,631 Advertising and marketing 100,707 15,092 115,799 Contribution margin $ 302,792 $ 54,040 $ 356,832 Other operating expenses 96,556 Operating income $ 260,276 * Intersegment revenues of $2.5 million were eliminated from the North American OTC Healthcare segment. About Non-GAAP Financial Measures In addition to financial results reported in accordance with GAAP, we disclose certain Non-GAAP financial measures ('NGFMs'), including, but not limited to, Non-GAAP Organic Revenues, Non-GAAP Organic Revenue Change Percentage, Non-GAAP EBITDA, Non-GAAP EBITDA Margin, Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income, Non-GAAP Adjusted Diluted EPS, Non-GAAP Free Cash Flow, and Net Debt. We use these NGFMs internally, along with GAAP information, in evaluating our operating performance and in making financial and operational decisions. We believe that the presentation of these NGFMs provides investors with greater transparency, and provides a more complete understanding of our business than could be obtained absent these disclosures, because the supplemental data relating to our financial condition and results of operations provides additional ways to view our operation when considered with both our GAAP results and the reconciliations below. In addition, we believe that the presentation of each of these NGFMs is useful to investors for period-to-period comparisons of results in assessing shareholder value, and we use these NGFMs internally to evaluate the performance of our personnel and also to evaluate our operating performance and compare our performance to that of our competitors. These NGFMs are not in accordance with GAAP, should not be considered as a measure of profitability or liquidity, and may not be directly comparable to similarly titled NGFMs reported by other companies. These NGFMs have limitations and they should not be considered in isolation from or as an alternative to their most closely related GAAP measures reconciled below. Investors should not rely on any single financial measure when evaluating our business. We recommend investors review the GAAP financial measures included in this earnings release. When viewed in conjunction with our GAAP results and the reconciliations below, we believe these NGFMs provide greater transparency and a more complete understanding of factors affecting our business than GAAP measures alone. NGFMs Defined We define our NGFMs presented herein as follows: Non-GAAP Organic Revenues: GAAP Total Revenues excluding the impact of foreign currency exchange rates in the periods presented. Non-GAAP Organic Revenue Change Percentage: Calculated as the change in Non-GAAP Organic Revenues from prior year divided by prior year Non-GAAP Organic Revenues. Non-GAAP EBITDA: GAAP Net Income before interest expense, net, provision for income taxes, and depreciation and amortization. Non-GAAP EBITDA Margin: Calculated as Non-GAAP EBITDA divided by GAAP Total Revenues. Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income: GAAP Net Income adjusted for a normalized tax rate. Non-GAAP Adjusted Diluted EPS: Calculated as Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income, divided by the diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. Non-GAAP Free Cash Flow: Calculated as GAAP Net cash provided by operating activities less cash paid for capital expenditures. Net Debt: Calculated as total principal amount of debt outstanding ($1,000,000 at December 31, 2024) less cash and cash equivalents ($50,874 at December 31, 2024). Amounts in thousands. The following tables set forth the reconciliations of each of our NGFMs (other than Net Debt, which is reconciled above) to their most directly comparable financial measures presented in accordance with GAAP. Reconciliation of GAAP Total Revenues to Non-GAAP Organic Revenues and related Non-GAAP Organic Revenue Change percentage: Three Months Ended December 31, Nine Months Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2024 2023 (In thousands) GAAP Total Revenues $ 290,317 $ 282,741 $ 841,244 $ 848,366 Revenue Change 2.7 % (0.8 )% Adjustments: Impact of foreign currency exchange rates — 1,114 — 780 Total adjustments — 1,114 — 780 Non-GAAP Organic Revenues $ 290,317 $ 283,855 $ 841,244 $ 849,146 Non-GAAP Organic Revenue Change 2.3 % (0.9 )% Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Non-GAAP EBITDA and related Non-GAAP EBITDA Margin: Three Months Ended December 31, Nine Months Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2024 2023 (In thousands) GAAP Net Income $ 61,032 $ 53,046 $ 164,477 $ 159,881 Interest expense, net 11,455 16,575 36,873 51,900 Provision for income taxes 19,122 16,529 45,753 48,822 Depreciation and amortization 6,868 7,646 22,921 22,832 Non-GAAP EBITDA $ 98,477 $ 93,796 $ 270,024 $ 283,435 Non-GAAP EBITDA Margin 33.9 % 33.2 % 32.1 % 33.4 % Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income and GAAP Diluted Earnings Per Share to Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income and related Non-GAAP Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share: Three Months Ended December 31, Nine Months Ended December 31, 2024 2024 Diluted EPS 2023 2023 Diluted EPS 2024 2024 Diluted EPS 2023 2023 Diluted EPS (In thousands, except per share data) GAAP Net Income and Diluted EPS $ 61,032 $ 1.22 $ 53,046 $ 1.06 $ 164,477 $ 3.28 $ 159,881 $ 3.19 Adjustments: Normalized tax rate adjustment(1) — — — — (4,030) (0.08) — — Total adjustments — — — — (4,030) (0.08) — — Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted EPS $ 61,032 $ 1.22 $ 53,046 $ 1.06 $ 160,447 $ 3.20 $ 159,881 $ 3.19 (1) Income tax adjustment to adjust for discrete income tax items. Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Non-GAAP Free Cash Flow: Three Months Ended December 31, Nine Months Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2024 2023 (In thousands) GAAP Net Income $ 61,032 $ 53,046 $ 164,477 $ 159,881 Adjustments: Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities as shown in the Statement of Cash Flows 14,973 18,408 45,344 56,458 Changes in operating assets and liabilities as shown in the Statement of Cash Flows (10,914) 18 (20,154) (34,320) Total adjustments 4,059 18,426 25,190 22,138 GAAP Net cash provided by operating activities 65,091 71,472 189,667 182,019 Purchases of property and equipment (1,566) (1,996) (4,745) (6,407) Non-GAAP Free Cash Flow $ 63,525 $ 69,476 $ 184,922 $ 175,612 Outlook for Fiscal Year 2025: Reconciliation of Projected GAAP EPS to Projected Non-GAAP Adjusted EPS: Projected FY'25 GAAP Diluted EPS $ 4.58 Adjustments: Normalized tax rate adjustment(1) (0.08) Projected FY'25 Non-GAAP Adjusted Diluted EPS $ 4.50 (1) Income tax adjustment to adjust for discrete income tax items. Reconciliation of Projected GAAP Net cash provided by operating activities to Projected Non-GAAP Free Cash Flow: (In millions) Projected FY'25 GAAP Net cash provided by operating activities $ 250 Additions to property and equipment for cash (10) Projected FY'25 Non-GAAP Free Cash Flow $ 240 Investor Relations Contact Phil Terpolilli, CFA, 914-524-6819
