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3 days ago
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40 Practical Products Disguised As Fun Impulse Buys
A set of vinyl coasters offering a retro (and super cute) way to protect your furniture from condensation. Guests that actually want to use a coaster? How the turntables. A magnetic meal planning pad with a super cute, summery design and detachable shopping list so you don't have to hem and haw about what to make for dinner. If you plan out the whole week in advance, maybe you'll finally be able to finish an entire bag of spinach! A cool checkered cutting board you'll want to buy for aesthetics alone — but this piece isn't just a looker. It has deep grooves to catch juices, hidden handles on the bottom, and rubber anti-skid pads. A can of whipped crea— I mean, sunscreen that just looks like dessert, so don't eat it, OK? This tasty-looking skincare will make you feel like a cherry pie instead of looking like one (baked to a crisp). A miniature Stanley tape measurer keychain so you no longer have to wonder how tall something is and try to guesstimate with your hands. This would come in clutch when furniture shopping or calling out a date for lying about their height (JK, JK). A set of LED lightsaber chopsticks to make fights over the last dumpling extra dramatic. They can change colors (red, blue, yellow, purple, and multicolor) so you can either make them match or change to red and blue to recreate The Duel on Cloud City. A giant pack of *100* Welly fabric bandages with the amazing ability to change colors in the sunlight! Watch in awe as a scrape becomes a magical work of art. 😎 A birria bomb — a delicious spin on the bath bomb. Dunk one of these spice balls into a pressure cooker with meat and water for a comforting consomme ready for dipping. In a way, these really are bath bombs, but for tacos and quesadillas. A pack of self-heating lavender eye masks to help you get in the zone and let off some steam if upcoming summer travel plans, that one broken AC, an ant infestation, etc., have got you STRESSED! Just open, pop one on, and it'll heat up to 113 degrees — no microwave needed. Reviewers note that these are also great for headache relief. Moodmatcher's color-changing lipstick that starts Elphaba green and then reacts to the pH of your skin to create a Glinda-approved pink. The truly magical formula defies grav— I mean, time by staying on all day, even after eating and drinking. An expanding file folder you can fill with up to 200 pieces of paper and free up sooo much desk space. As an accordion folder follower, I have to say these things are top-notch for organizing everything from restaurant menus to ticket stubs. A pair of aromatherapy gemstone soaps sure to make your guests' bathroom experience seriously rock. Dad jokes aside, these soaps come in amazing fragrances (think: lavender, lemongrass, sandalwood, etc.) and have real crystals inside, like amethyst and tiger eye. Itty-bitty, collapsible storage crates in soothing pastel colors to give your knickknacks the vinyl record treatment. Listen, you don't have to throw away your mountain of pilfered condiment packets, but they'd look a lot nicer in one of these. A clever two-sided travel cup for people who need several drinks throughout the day (one to hydrate, one to take the edge off, one to add the edge back, etc). Fill with two of your desired drinks and marvel that you can bring both coffee *and* water to your next meeting and still have a hand free for your laptop. A charming waterproof shelf liner to protect your fridge from stains and give it a little glow-up. Who knew the inside of a fridge could be A bear-y nice under-eye stick formulated with skincare darling niacinamide, along with soothing Icelandic mineral water and seaweed extract, to soothe puffiness and dark circles. If a beauty item isn't shaped like an animal, is it even worth getting? A disco ball watering globe to make your plant feel like they're at their own personal dance party. It'll keep your plant hydrated between watering sessions and, when the sun hits just right, create a fun light show in your home. That's a lot of benefits from what seemed like an impractical purchase at first. 🤔 A Godzilla microwave cleaner that shoots out cleansing steam instead of lasers. Not as cool, but definitely more helpful. Just fill the silicone tool up with water and vinegar, microwave it, and then marvel at how you found a cleaning supply that's actually fun. A cutie pie planner to help you be a busy bee, or more likely a take-it-slow sloth. There's room for appointments, errands, and people to in due time. Soot sprite dryer balls that'll look sooo cute bouncing around in your dryer. Besides being adorable, they could reduce drying time, prevent wrinkles, and soften clothes, all without coating your stuff in a waxy residue like dryer sheets do. Or a pair of cactus dryer balls if you just feel prickly about doing laundry in general. Iridescent pimple patches in fun shapes because zapping zits might as well feel like an art project. I wish all problems could be solved with a sticker. Place one on an open pimple, and it can protect and help speed up the healing process. A set of card-shaped sponges for anyone who's not playing when it comes to clean dishes. Each design features a face card also engaging in a light cleaning session — too cute! A Tonymoly octopus-shaped blackhead remover designed to exfoliate and gently scrub away excess sebum. Rub this dead sea salt-infused formula all over your face to loosen up blackheads and other skin impurities, leaving your skin feeling sparkly and fresh. A Grim Steeper silicone tea infuser that doubles as a useful reminder to people not to bother you until you're done with your morning cuppa. A color-changing moisture indicator because plants can't speak and scream "WAAAATER!" These monstera-shaped stakes start off as a vivid green when the soil is wet (wait 30 minutes after watering to see the effect) and then pale to a ghostly white when the soil dries out. Guesswork is no longer the worst part of houseplant ownership! Now it's the bugs. >:( The TikTok-loved Maldon flaked salt packaged in a box so beautiful, you'll be hesitant to ever open it. Of course, you should, because everything from fish to brownies tastes better with a dash of really nice sea salt. A fanciful mushroom kitchen timer, which is so much more endearing than using your phone or screaming at Alexa. It also has a glowing 4.4-star rating on Amazon, which is kinda unheard of for novelty timers. A Scottie dog fur brush that'll help you scrape up loose hair from your carpet, furniture, and well, every inch of your home. The dishwasher-safe comb even has a sharp tail to help you get into tight nooks and crannies. How doggone helpful is that? A set of vintage-inspired spoons — if these aren't cottagecore, I don't know what is. Set them out at your next tea party and let the compliments roll in. Praise for your good taste? Sweeter than two lumps of sugar. A USB-C charging cube that looks like Susan Kare's smiling macintosh that yep, lights up when it's plugged in. You probably already have a charger, but is it this cute??? A mystical wireless phone charger for anyone who prefers fantasy over the sci-fi reality we live in. The Qi-certified device has an animated, light-up magic circle design so you can feel like a real tech wizard. A flower-shaped dish brush so cute, you'll actually get excited to clean. Everything is going to be fresh as a daisy from here on out! A set of a-meow-zing chair socks that ironically prevent scratches instead of creating them. Slip them onto your furniture legs to prevent scuffing or damage. When the lil' paws get dirty, just throw them in the wash. A paw-shaped chair cushion, because who doesn't want to be lovingly cradled in a kitten's paw? A sweet little fish who swims around in your humidifier tank, inhibiting the growth of buildup for up to 30 days. Now you can go longer between washes and maybe avoid the dreaded brown sludge that appears in some humidifiers. A pack of fruit-shaped ice packs perfect for keeping food cold, numbing bumps and scrapes, soothing toothaches, etc. And you have to admit they're way cuter than the usual blue rectangles. A set of cowboy straw toppers that add a little "don't mess with Texas" vibe to your water bottle by protecting the drinking straw from strangers bumping into it. Look how cute this bottle looks with a lil' hat on! It thinks it's people. :') A canine version of the TikTok-famous Kanoodle Puzzle so your pup can get some brain-stimulating fun, too. Unlike the human version, the goal is to get all the pieces *off* the board so they can reap their reward. A sheet of stickers with little checkbox droplets to help keep track of your water intake. Place them in your agenda as a cute reminder to stay hydrated.
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02-05-2025
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41 Mundane, Everyday Products That Somehow Yield Magical Results
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 · No illusions here: David Blaine had no part in making these products. 1. Moodmatcher's color-changing lipstick that starts Elphaba green and then reacts to the pH of your skin to create a Glinda-approved pink. The truly magical formula defies grav— I mean, time by staying on all day, even after eating and drinking. Amazon Moodmatcher is a small business that specializes in color-changing lipstick. Promising review:"This color is beautiful and shows up differently on everyone. The thing that I like most about this product is that it stays on all day, even after eating several meals. I have to use a microfiber cloth to remove it at night!" — Rasheda Get it from Amazon for $6.59 (also available in nine other colors). 2. A long-lasting temporary tattoo kit for when you're bored of your current ink situation and wanna mix it up — for a little bit, at least. Apply the fruit-based ink in the shape of your design and then watch the tattoo do a vanishing act over the next two weeks. Apply the ink with a stencil and the tattoo will develop over the next day to look like the real deal. Promising review:"I purchased the kit for me and my GF. This was my first time doing this kind of tattoo making, so I wasn't sure what to expect aside from having a lot of fun. Well, we had way more than fun as we started inking each other. The tattoo-making process is really easy. My tat is now six days old and still looks dark and sharp." — Golan Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two sizes). 3. A"Gracula" garlic crusher that ironically helps you with one of the most tedious chores in the kitchen. Just throw in the peeled cloves, twist, and feel grateful you Let the Right One your kitchen. Promising review: "I love this little guy. I found him on a BuzzFeed list and had to have it as soon as I saw it! I've minced as many as five cloves in it in seconds. It's a little tricky getting all of the garlic out once minced (I use a silicone basting brush to get most of it, but I always use more than the recipe calls for anyway, so it's not a deal breaker). Cleanup is a breeze because he goes right in the dishwasher!" — Barbie Get it from Amazon for $13.29. 4. Laneige's Neo Blurring Powder, a low-maintenance option for makeup minimalists who want a matte, yet still radiant, complexion. It absorbs oil and blurs pores, leaving your face as glowy as a forest nymph. Amazon, 5. A pack of carborundum sponges — YES, the stuff they make bulletproof vest plates out of — because tough jobs require tough solutions. Just dip one of these in water and start scouring — the nano-particles will cut through intense grease, grime, and stuck-on food bits when all other earthly measures to keep your pots clean have failed. The high-density sponges are squishy on the inside with an emery layer on the outside. They can be cut into smaller chunks for cleaning nooks and crannies. Promising review: "Nice and thin. You'll find so many more uses for these around the house than just getting stuff off the underside of cookware! I had hard, scaly water deposits on the glass surrounding our powder room faucet (one of those fancy, highfalutin modern-looking things). I've tried everything for four years to get this stuff off. One day I thought, maybe i'll try my sponges. Took it all off super easily!!!! Faucet looks like new. My only rec is to spot-test your item first before using it because it will scratch certain surfaces if you scrub too aggressively (for example, it gets the burned-on, weird stuff off of the bottom of my fave Our Place pan, but I rubbed too hard in one spot and it took the color right off lol)." — Hoarder Get an eight-pack from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in two sponge thicknesses). 6. A fast-acting lawn repair formula possibly designed by Poison Ivy to revitalize your patchy yard after your dog has done a number on it. It helps with regrowth and has a special salt neutralizer that can minimize the effects of salts from dog urine. Now Fido can do his thing, and you can still have a pristine backyard to relax in. Promising review:"I used this in the spring to fill out our lawn more, and it worked great! I was worried because I feel like you always hear grass seed horror stories, but I just raked our lawn good, spread seeds all over, and watered it once (sometimes twice) per day and it filled the lawn in beautifully!" — Mariah Get it from Amazon for $16.44. 7. A Revlon volcanic face roller way easier to use than those disposable blotting pads. You just roll the volcanic stone over any oily or greasy areas on your face and then pop it in your bag for later. You don't even need to bargain with a volcano dragon to get one! Just twist the ring to pop out the stone, then wash it with a mild soap/cleanser and let it air dry after every use. Promising review:" This little miracle worker is a game-changer for oily skin like mine. I am amazed at how much oil it absorbs without smudging or removing any of my makeup. Every time I think this oil-eating monster has had its fill and surely I should get a new one, by the next morning, the oil has disappeared, and the roller looks brand new again!! MAGIC!!" — Jason Zapata Get it from Amazon for $8.18 (also available in rose quartz style). 8. FryAway Waste Cooking Oil Solidifier Powder because you absolutely, 100% cannot just pour it down the drain. Sprinkle the pixie dust in the oil while it's hot, let it cool, then scoop it right into the trash. FryAway is a woman-owned and Latine-owned small business started by Laura Lady, who loves both cooking and being kind to the planet. They donate 1% of revenue to nonprofits focused on water conservation. Promising review:"I used to HATE cooking with oil because I never knew what to do with it when I was finished. Not anymore! This stuff works amazingly well, is easy to use, and allows me to trash oil without a big mess! It just takes a little scoop and a short amount of time for it to set into a gel, and then it all scoops out of the pan so easily! I'm just sad I didn't find this product sooner!" — TheBjamin Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in two styles). 9. Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Treater Spray renowned in the parenting community thanks to its uncanny ability to erase stains from most fabrics in record time, all without harsh ingredients like chlorine, sulfates, or perfumes. Just spritz some on spilled juice, melted Popsicles, chocolate (hopefully), and more to watch them go *poof* and disappear. Promising review:"My 1-year-old has taco meat stains ALL over the sleeves of his shirt. The stains were 2–3 days old, too. I sprayed the shirt, let it sit for about 15 mins, and then washed the shirt with regular laundry soap. Almost every bit of the stains came out. Definitely buying bulk in this product!" — Sloan Avery Get it from Amazon for $7.97 (available in three sizes and multipacks). 10. An Elizavecca collagen coating hair protein treatment that takes your dry, tired hair and turns it into the silky-soft locks you've always dreamed for, no fairy godmother needed. Just apply it to wet hair after shampooing, wait five minutes, rinse, and wonder why all hair treatments don't feel this magical. Rebecca O'Connell / BuzzFeed Promising review:"My hair used to be really soft, and then I discovered hot tools and hair dye. While my hair looks good I really missed the soft texture. This works so well. There are no instructions on the box but I washed my hair with my usual shampoo, towel-dried it, worked about two quarter-sized dollops through my hair, let it sit for 20 minutes and then rinsed out. I went to bed with wet hair, which usually results in my hair being kind of tangled and rough looking, but I woke up and my hair was as soft and silky as it was before I started coloring it. I'm totally in love with this product, I have long, fine hair but this doesn't leave it greasy or weigh it down. I'll definitely buy again." — Ellie Get it from Amazon for $7.60. 11. A Chom Chom pet hair remover if you'd prefer your furniture to be fur-free but don't have the patience to vacuum for a century. It has a clingy roller (no wasteful adhesive strips) that grabs hair and deposits it into a built-in compartment. Witches may have a spell up their sleeves for black cat fur on their cloaks, but we mortals don't even need it! Promising review:"Where has this been all my cat-loving life? Sticky rollers work fine for clothes, but this is the only product that has ever COMPLETELY removed all the cat hair from my bed. I have a long-haired 20-pound tabby, and if you run your hands up his back a few times and fling the hair everywhere, it looks like it's snowing — he never stops shedding no matter what I do. After using the ChomChom, I can put on a black dress and roll around on my bed and not get a single hair on me. It's absolutely amazing. Everyone is getting one for Christmas, even if they don't have a pet. I don't care — it's THAT good." — DH Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in two colors). 12. A lip plumper set with day and night serums that work together like Penn and Teller to give your pout a boost. Use the minty one at night to hydrate and smooth, and then the tingly ginger one to give your lips a little more volume. Promising review: "I discovered this product from TikTok, and I had to give it a try. I tried the day lip plumper, and within a few seconds, there was a subtle tingling/burning that lasted for a few minutes, but as it occurred, the plumping started to happen! It made a noticeable difference and made my lips look like I had filler! I'm obsessed!!" — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $9.98. 13. A bottle of Bio-Clean, a hard water stain remover possibly brewed by Merlin himself. Made with biodegradable ingredients, this magical solution cuts through stains, rust, and weird spots caused by mineral buildup. Picture this: opaque shower doors, soap-scummy bathtubs, stained tiles, and cloudy-looking pool floors, all suddenly glistening and shining like new. Reviewers say you still need to scrub, so arm yourself with a rigid sponge or the drill brush to speed things up. Promising review: "Wow. Don't waste your time with any other formulation that you found online. I've literally tried EVERYTHING! The soap/vinegar/baking soda, the expensive store-bought 'hard water cleaners.' I've scrubbed for HOURS! But this…. This product is like magic. It's kind of like a paste that you can rub on with a microfiber towel, and the hard water stains literally just RUB OFF. Like butter! Seriously the easiest option I have tried yet. I stopped within the first five minutes of cleaning to do this review because I'm in shock, lol. Coming from someone who never writes reviews! Take that as a sign to buy this immediately. What a game changer; I'm mad I'm just now finding this stuff." — _kayla_carter Get it from Amazon for $19.77. 14. A Medix retinol body lotion because if retinol works so well for your face, it's gotta do wonders for the rest of your body too. IDK what kind of magical ingredients they're putting in this (besides ferulic acid, glycerin, and shea butter), but over 25,000 happy customers recommend this for encouraging skin cell turnover to help tighten and firm skin. Promising reviews:"I have so many high-end moisturizers, but this is one of the best I've ever used. Very moisturizing and feels so good on the skin." — Auntsara "I've been looking all over for years for a good body lotion that's not sticky, greasy, and so on. This is the BEST lotion in the world 🌎 ❤️. It makes my skin really soft." — Meda Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (also available in seven other styles and multipacks). 15. The Pink Stuff, an all-purpose paste you can use to zap dirt and grime from basically any surface — it works on everything from marble and wood to rubber boots and car steering wheels. Wasting time scrubbing will be a thing of the past. And the future? Sparkly clean items as far as the eye can see. Promising review:"Oh my gosh — this stuff is a life changer! Used it to get my fiberglass shower totally clean. Nothing else would get it done, and this stuff brought my shower back to near new in one use. We've since cleaned a weird, chalky film off our garage door, removed wall markings, and cleaned my storm door. We'll never be without a jar (or three) of this stuff. Worth every penny." — Nancy F. Get it from Amazon for $5.97. 16. Veet sensitive hair removal gel kindly providing a soothing, gentle alternative to razors or waxing. The aloe-infused formula works in under 10 minutes by dissolving hair on your legs, arms, back, and bikini area. It's designed to be more efficient and reduce the risk of in-grown hairs — no shapeshifting abilities needed! 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. Avoid face, genitals, nipples, and other sensitive areas. 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 $9.99 (also available in a two-pack). 17. Hope's Perfect Sink solution that cleans and then basically creates a water-repellant force field over your sink to protect it from stains and damage. It works on everything from stainless steel to porcelain (along with cast iron, corian, composite, acrylic, etc.), ensuring that your sink rinses clean and shines like new, no matter how many cups of coffee you pour on it. Violet Parr would approve! BuzzFeed editor Maitland Quitmeyer loves this stain-removing polish: "I bought this for my white porcelain kitchen sink, and I've since texted five people about it, which is really a lot for such a boring grown-up product. It cleans beautifully, but the *best* thing about it is its ability to repel stains after cleaning. You know that thing when you rinse out your coffee cup and the coffee water just lingers in your sink and you have to purposefully rinse it out for two minutes? You don't have to do that — the coffee can't stick to the sink and just goes RIGHT down the drain. Time saved, sink clean — this is really a Virgo dream product right here." Promising review:"Holy banana peppers! This stuff ROCKS! I hate cleaning. You clean, stuff looks okay and smells nice for like an hour, and then it's as if you've never cleaned. We have a deep stainless steel sink that I love, except for the cleaning. It never looks clean, so cleaning it isn't exactly rewarding. I mean, I clean it because germs, pandemic, etc, but I don't like anything about it. I saw this on some BuzzFeed "things you should buy on Amazon" and ordered it. And ignored it. Now, as there's a quarantine, even as an essential worker, I really have no excuse to not clean. Sigh. I splooshed some in the sink, like I did with Barkeeper's Friend liquid, and scrubbed away as usual. However, when I went to rinse, it was all sparkly and shiny and the water beaded up! I seriously made my husband and daughter come into the kitchen to look at my sparkly sink! This is the cleanest this sink has ever been, and I seriously LOVE this product! Off to order more before you all read my review and discover its true awesomeness. I didn't take any pictures before because why the hell would I do that, but believe me, the difference is amazing!!" — Amazon Customer Get the value size from Amazon for $29.95 or the smaller size for $9.95. 18. Mielle's Rosemary Mint strengthening oil, a TikTok-hall-of-famer that almost 7,500 5-star reviews confirm is worth the hype. The biotin-infused serum can help strengthen hair and encourage new growth, leaving hair feeling healthier and fuller. Reviewers say it's helped with everything from receding hairlines to sparse eyebrows. Save your coins — I don't think that back-alley witch who promised you a full head of hair was licensed anyway. You can read more about how biotin could help with the fullness of hair at Cleveland Clinic — plus, according to the Cleveland Clinic, some researchers have found rosemary oil comparable to Rogaine in helping with hair growth. Promising reviews: "I hardly write reviews, but this one deserves to be written about!! My hair was falling out a LOT, and somehow, just with the FIRST application onwards, I started seeing less fall. And now, after four months, I can see hair growth as well, and my hair is already looking thicker!! And I've been using it only once a week, just a few drops and massaging in. Omg, how can anything be so simple and yet so effective!!! Amazing! Amazing!!! Whoever invented this, hats off!!" — Dee Get it from Amazon for $9.33. 19. Glisten garbage disposal cleaner that's not only easy to use, but also very entertaining. Run some hot water, pop one of the packets in your disposer, let it froth up like a bubbling cauldron, wait for the foam to fully disappear, and bam! You can admire your lemony fresh drain that was basically cleaned for you. Amazon Promising review:"WHERE HAS THIS BEEN ALL MY LIFE???! Holy cow, I didn't realize how easy and quick it was to clean a garbage disposal until I bought this product! Typically, I'd just use vinegar and baking soda down the drain and call it good. I didn't know that there was an actual disposal cleaning product available until I stumbled across it through a BuzzFeed article. I had to try it. The instructions are very simple. It literally takes five minutes and some hot water and VOILA! you have a clean, no-longer-stinky garbage disposal. Any time I got a whiff of an odor, all I did was drop one of these packs in the disposal and the smell was GONE! Plus, the blue foam bubbling in the sink was amusing to watch. Worth every penny!!" — VadersGirl Get a pack of 12 from Amazon for $15.75. 20. A box of Grace & Stella under-eye masks formulated with hyaluronic acid and glycerin to turn back time to before you decided to pull that all-nighter. Reviewers said the refreshing patches helped them reduce puffiness, redness, and dark circles. Spa day, anyone? The blue patches are illuminating eye masks (for dull under eyes). The gold patches are energizing eye masks (for tired under eyes). The pink patches are moisturizing eye masks (for dry under-eyes). Promising review: "I have tried many eye masks through the years and was pleasantly surprised by this product. It's worth the hype. I'm a skincare lover and have spent tens of thousands on skin products, including LED red light masks, infrared saunas, and every new facial device that has come along, including high-end skincare and everything in between. I have eye bags and hollows, and these do a phenomenal job at plumping and hydrating the under-eye area. Great quality and quantity for the price. I will be repurchasing." — Nvohpa88 Get six pairs from Amazon for $9.95+ (also available in packs of 24, 48, and 72 and in three styles). 21. A grout pen that you can use to just cover up all the dirt and make your tiles look brand spanking new. You technically didn't clean, but what is magic if not cheating reality? Promising review:"I was pleasantly surprised by how far these went. I did the entire floor of my large master bathroom plus a little of the shower with one pen. It is pretty forgiving and you have quite a bit of working time before it dries completely. This was not a quick task, but it went faster than I thought it would. I was worried the white would look too bright, but it just makes everything look so much cleaner. I'm very happy with this product!" — Jenelle Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in three colors, and two sizes). 22. A Nooni tinted appleberry lip oil giving a delicate pop of color so ethereal and fairy-like, you'll wonder why you ever bothered with lipsticks or lip glosses. The apple seed and raspberry extract–infused oil offers long-lasting hydration and a touch of color WITHOUT any annoying stickiness — over 300 5-star reviewers confirm! This lip oil is vegan, cruelty-free, and has no parabens, sulfates, or phthalates. Promising review: "This is the first lip oil I've ever used. Usually, I avoid anything with oil because I have very sensitive and generally oilier skin, but I wanted to give this a try because I wanted something sheer and pretty for a natural makeup look. Probably the best purchase I've ever made!!! It's super sheer and looks fine on its own without any other makeup. The smell is delicious, and while the gloss dries and fades after about an hour or two without eating, the color stays all day! I did have to reapply after eating, but not after drinking water! I just wish it were bigger; it's a teeny bottle. Would definitely buy again!!" — Rachel Get it from Amazon for $12 (available in 14 shades, a jumbo size, and multipacks). 23. An Oven Cleaning Kit complete with oven scrub, all-purpose cleaner, and a metallic sponge because the self-cleaning feature can only do so much. I know, I know, but someone had to say it: Your oven is gross. This set will tear through dirt and grime like it was never there to begin with. Magic cleaning potion: 1 Technology: 0. It's made in small batches with natural ingredients (like citric acid, glycerin, and essential oils), so it's safe for your family, pets, and home. Everneat is a Fairfield, Connecticut-based Etsy shop filled with natural cleaning products and tools. Promising review: "I LOVE this stuff. I use the multipurpose cleaner several times a day (because kids), and it makes the house smell lovely. The oven cleaner also is a miracle worker. I no longer have to use the gross self-cleaning option to get the grease off. A little goes a long way too, so it is still cost-effective in keeping things clean." — Thao Get it from Everneat on Etsy for $38 (available in two scents or unscented). 24. L'Oréal Paris Elvive 8 Second Wonder Water bringing you silkier hair in just eight seconds. On top of a wave of hydration, it also adds shine and decreases frizz and static. Spring rain can try to frizz up your hair all it wants, but you'll be prepared with this cantrip in a bottle! Use this treatment two or three times a week — one dose for fine to medium textured hair, two to three doses for thick to curly textured hair, and add one more dose if you have long hair. Promising review:"Bought this not expecting that it would work. I've been using products in and on my hair for years, both expensive and inexpensive. This is the best I've used, bar none! It smooths and takes away the tightness of the curls. Will buy it again and again!" — Judith Cohen Get it from Amazon for $10.97. 25. A Howard Products Feed-N-Wax wood polish and conditioner with carnauba wax and beeswax enhance and protect your wood from drying out, so you can keep your great-grandmother's rocking chair in tip-top shape with just a few swipes. This must be the spell magical beings use to spruce up their floors. Many reviewers started by using Restor-A-Finish to blend out minor scratches before finishing with the Feed-N-Wax. It's as simple as wiping on and off! Promising review:"I got this product a few hours ago from Amazon and now have shiny floors! It gave the really dull hardwood floors of my prewar NYC apartment an impressive shine. Really impressive. A little goes a long way: I used only about two ounces to shine about 500 square feet of clean floors. Before using it on the floors, I tested the polish on an old wooden side table that was scarred and needed sanding. It looked a lot better afterward." — KindleCustomer2 Get it from Amazon for $9.45. 26. Anua heartleaf pore-clearing cleansing oil, a viral sensation proving that seeing is believing: Reviewers say they could actually watch the gunk leaving their skin. It dissolves makeup, attacks blackheads, and works to remove excess sebum without stripping away natural oils, drying out your skin, or using any dark magic. The heartleaf extract soothes sensitive and acne-prone skin. The brand recommends you follow this up with a foaming cleanser! Promising review:"This is my first time ordering an oil-based cleanser and I'm so glad I purchased this one. I originally saw this product on TikTok and wanted to see what the hype was all about. After using the cleanser on my dry face for two to three minutes, I could visibly see my white- and blackheads on my fingers. I was a little hesitant to try oil cleansing because I have acne-prone skin, however, my face has never looked better. After each use, my face is as soft as a baby's bottom and my scarring doesn't look as deep! The cleanser has a light clean scent. Not super strong! I am currently pairing this cleanser with the Anua Heartleaf soothing toner to achieve glass skin. #glassskinera" — Myshel Cagle Get it from Amazon for $17.69. 27. Weiman silver cleaning wipes to refresh your old adornments and talismans. These ammonia-free wipes offer long-lasting shine, protect items from scratching, and don't leave behind a gross residue like some polishing pastes. I've used these and can confirm they work super fast! Promising review:"It is very uncommon for me to write a review but this product is amazing. My family's silverware had not been polished in the 15 years since I married my husband. The only time I ever polished anything before it was messy and smelly and took forever. Therefore I didn't have any interest in polishing something that we weren't using. I decided to try these wipes because the price was reasonable. They are easy to use and do a wonderful job! The silverware looks silver! I used four wipes to polish a service of eight, and it took me about 20 minutes. I highly recommend this product!" — Kehrli Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $9.55. 28. And a Connoisseurs jewelry cleaning pen you can count on to add an impossibly lustrous shine previously never seen on a mortal finger — no costly trip to the jeweler required. As someone who refuses to take off rings before washing dishes, showering, etc., I need this! Promising review:"I have a 2.5-carat wedding ring and have a hard time really finding anything that gets that 'first day' sparkle back. With the Dazzle Stik, it shines again. Thank you so much!" — Get it from Amazon for $9.48. 29. Gold Bond's firming neck and chest cream to pamper your décolletage with some special skincare attention. 10,000+ 5-star raters love that the glycerin and aloe hydrate while the salicylic acid gently exfoliates, leaving firmer, softer skin. People may start to wonder if you wished on a shooting star to get these fantastic results. 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 $11.97 (also available in a two-pack). 30. A rust-removing gel spray – you may be tempted to say "abracadabra" as you use it. It's that magical! The powerful gel clings to rust on contact, so you can watch stains start melting off your tiles immediately; no scrubbing needed. Use this for cleaning bathtubs, showers, toilets, colorfast fabrics, vertical surfaces, and hard-to-reach spots. It's nonabrasive and made with a nonhydrofluoric acid-based formula. Promising review:"Holy wizardry! Seriously, it was more work to clean the mirror over the vanity than to use this product. With almost no effort, this made my dark orange, iron-water shower stall white again. I definitely suggest wearing a mask or bandana and running the ventilation fan if spraying in an enclosed area. Great product!" — Jessica B Get it from Amazon for $11.35. 31. A mint-flavored Venus Visage teeth-whitening pen to help with some stubborn stains and yellowing. Just brush your teeth with the bristled pen whenever you have a minute to work through stains and discoloration (without sensitivity, according to reviewers). Less convenient than spiriting stains away, but way easier than a painful trip to the dentist or an annoying attempt at the strips. Promising review:"This product actually works! Very affordable, too. There are a lot of expensive teeth whitening products out there, but why spend extra money when you don't have to? Definitely worth trying!" — Mona L Cureton Get it from Amazon for $9.55 (also available in multipacks). 32. A three-blade blinds cleaner with five removable microfiber sleeves so you can clean twice as fast. It's not like you know any spells that'll give you an extra arm, so inventions like this will have to do for now. It's curved to contour to and better clean traditional Venetian blinds, so these might not be a great fit for straight or oversized blinds. Promising review:"LOVE these for dusting my blinds. Easy to switch out and clean. Definitely captures the dust. Highly recommend." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $6.99. 33. Peach Slices nose pore patches offering an overnight solution to open pimples and oily skin. Just wash your face, exfoliate, and pop one on before bed. The hydrocolloid bandage will essentially create a summoning spell to soak up gunk from your pores without drying your skin. Promising review:"It had to be said. These things are disgusting, that's why you should buy them. Squeeze part of your nose skin. Do a bunch of little pustules come out? Yeah, if you put one of these puppies on at night, you wake up, and that is all trapped inside that weird film. I dunno how it works. It's probably sorcery." — Jack Sawyer Get a seven-pack from Amazon for $9.98. 34. A pack of SneakErasers to keep your kicks sparkly and new while you're still figuring out how to just fly over muddy sidewalks. The dual-sided pads have one side that cleans scuffs, dirt stains, and grime and a second side that whitens, restoring sneakers to their "fresh from the store" glory. No need to break down and cry the next time it rains while you're wearing your new shoes! Sneakerasers is a small business that specializes in shoe care products. Check out a TikTok of the SneakErasers in action. Promising review: "I have a couple of pairs of sneakers I stopped wearing because they started looking a bit grungy. Just couldn't justify throwing them away, though, because they were still in great shape and not very old. I came across these sponges and took a chance. They work like a charm. I cleaned two pairs of shoes and could not believe the results! Awesome." — Spencer Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $11.98. 35. L'Oreal Lumi Glotion that's a lotion, foundation base, and highlighter all in one bottle. Over 30,000 5-star happy customers love the otherworldly glow they get from this potion, despite the low price. Some reviewers even compare it to the pricey Drunk Elephant Sunshine Drops! Wear it alone or as a base for your makeup. The shea butter in it also gives it a hydrating factor. Check out this TikTok to see how it looks when applied! Promising review: "I'm obsessed with this product. I have fair skin but I use the deep shade anyway and it makes me look like I have a glowing tan. I get compliments every time I wear it. It is sparkly but subtle. If you don't have time for a full face of makeup, this really pulls it together with just this one product — the sparkle adds a highlight effect and the tone warms up my complexion. Of course you can wear it as part of full makeup too. I will never go without this product again! Please make it forever!" — Elana Get it from Amazon for $13.98 (available in five colors). 36. A blessedly effective, pet-safe carpet cleaner to give you some wow-worthy results without even having to know the true name of dirt and asking it to leave. It works with all cleaning machines, even the rental ones from the hardware store. Promising reviews:"This is a wonderful product. I have an older dog who can't always wait until I get home from work, so accidents occasionally happen. I have a Hoover Rug Scrubber, and this product is very easy to use with my machine. Carpet Miracle works amazingly well on stains and odors, even those that have set for a while. I did the carpet in the 'room of shame' twice just to be sure, although for normal soil and odors, once should be more than enough. It leaves behind a wonderfully clean, fresh scent, and the carpet feels and looks wonderful. I plan on continuing to use this product to keep my carpets clean and my home smelling fresh." — Vicky Faurot "I wish I could give it 100 stars. I have never really did a review on here but I had to today. This is the best carpet cleaner I have ever used hands down, love it." — cliffcharles Get it from Amazon for $17.59 (available in three scents). 37. A reviewer-loved Derma E scar gel made with panthenol to encourage skin regeneration and allantoin to moisturize and help speed up the healing process. The formula even works on older scars and can also be used to soothe burns, sunburns, and tattoos. Just expect an invitation to the round table when King Arthur sees what magic you just performed on your skin. 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 $15.75. 38. A leather cleaner you can count on to help bring life back to your old furniture. Don't worry, it's not like a necromancy situation. Just mix this concentrate with water, put it in a spray bottle, spray, and wipe off. Promising review: "My 15-year-old leather sectional hadn't been cleaned or conditioned in three to four years because I couldn't find anything that worked well without causing it to look blotchy. The color was also fading and I thought it was a goner. After some elbow grease, the sectional looks great! It's now back to its original color without being blotchy. More importantly, the suppleness has returned. I can actually say that it looks as good as the day we bought it." — jellybean55 Get it from Amazon for $16.90. 39. A FlexiSnake with teeny-tiny hooks that latch onto hair, soap scum, and grime and a rotating handle that gives you 360-degree access to your gunked up drain. Just insert, spin, and pull up whatever hairy monster is lurking down there. Wizards don't have to call plumbers, and neither should you! Amazon, This pack contains a reusable handle and five single-use heads that you just remove and dispose of after handling your clogged pipes. Promising review:"Wow. Best thing ever. Seriously. I have had tweezers and sticks and plumbers and chemicals trying to get my master sink to drain. Plumber even said I need an entirely new faucet to get the drain plug part because they don't sell those separately. Well, I have two sinks, a tub, and shower that all match so that was not a valid solution. Doubt I can find the same model. So I bought this thing. Stuffed it down, pulled up hair, and black muck. Did it about eight times quickly, ran the water, went right down the drain. Seriously. This is the best tool ever and the best $12 I have ever spent. Everyone with a sink needs this tool. Seriously." — juliejules Get a five-pack from Amazon for $19.99. 40. Kojic acid dark spot remover soap that harnesses the arcane power of the ingredients hyaluronic acid, retinol, shea butter, vitamin E, and Castile olive oil to hydrate and diminish the appearance of dark spots, sun damage, and blemishes. Use it regularly on your face, hands, neck, bikini area, inner thighs, and underarms to achieve a glowier, more even complexion. Promising reviews:"I got this in hopes of lightening my dark inner thighs. It's been a month of using the bar every time I shower and I see drastic results already. I was a bit suspicious if this would actually work, but if you are on the fence please take this as a sign to get it and try it out. I'm so excited to see how I look in a few months from now because this thing works and it works fast!" — puppbear "I started using this product one month ago. I use it all over my body [and] it lightened my underarms just in time for spring. I wish I knew about this sooner." — Michaella Leyein Get a two-pack from Amazon for $14.99 (also available in larger multipacks). 41. And a Scrubbing Bubbles toilet wand — yes, a legit magic wand! — that will spruce up even the grossest toilets in the land. It comes with flushable pads presoaked in cleaner so you can click, scrub, and toss away the nasty evidence. Amazon, The kit comes with a wand, four refills, and a stand. Promising reviews:"I love this!! I soo wish I'd found these a long time ago. So easy to use and discard so you don't have a nasty, dirty toilet brush next to the toilet. Plus, no extra toilet cleaning products to buy, it's all in one and for a great price. I'm never buying another brush for cleaning the toilet again. I wish I could give 10 stars. Totally recommend this!!!" — Jessica Get it from Amazon for $5.28. Wizards, when you tell them their spells are not needed here: Adult Swim Reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.
Buzz Feed
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Just 18 Things From Anthropologie That'll Make You Think, "Well That's Going On My Wish List"
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. Cottagecore dessert plates are going right up to number one on my wishlist now. 1. A bubble letter monogram bag charm to personalize your crossbody even further and make it YOUR perfect self-gift. Anthropologie 2. A confetti juice glass for making your hydration goals all the sweeter. (And cuter!) These glasses are Anthro-famous and if you haven't started collecting your faves, now is the time! Anthropologie Promising review:"This is a must-have in your kitchen! I have been obsessed with these for years and have been collecting them over the years, and I also love the season designs. They are so fun to display and everyone always compliments them!" — zac2424 3. Some ~popular~ pink Alohas Rife Sneakers so your feet can be comfortable and Glinda-approved. 4. A rainbow-stone necklace to take your look from average to "somewhere over the rainbow" in two seconds flat. With lots of colors to choose from, you'll surely find the one that best represents YOU and your style. Anthropologie 5. A BrüMate Resa water bottle I make no secret is in direct competition with my other BrüMate Era water bottle for the coveted spot of Emotional Support Water Bottle #1. This one comes with the a handle and an impeccable locking mechanism, so swing your hydration partner round 'n round if it suits you because this baby will NOT spill! Anthropologie Look, I've given this as a gift, received it as a gift, and fully intend to buy another for myself next time the "little treat" mood strikes because these are THAT good. 6. A set of four cottagecore stoneware dessert plates to elevate your girl dinners to the next level. Plus, these are perfect to have around for company because they're the ideal size for charcuterie board munchies! Anthropologie 7. A luxurious Salt & Stone body wash reviewers call "heaven in a bottle" because of the scent and texture. I, for one, would like my shower to feel more spa-like and I'm not going to wait around for it to be gifted! Anthropologie 8. The reviewer-beloved Somerset maxi dress so you can give yourself the gift of feeling floaty and comfy and ready for virtually any kind of event: Brunch, wedding guest, baby shower, or just a quick shopping trip. This dress is one of those that can truly be dressed up or down, so it for sure is all-around win for your closet! Anthropologie I own TWO of these and only wish I had more! The elastic waist is some sort of miracle magic fabric that cinches in without squeezing so it feels like it was tailored to you! Promising reviews:"I love this dress, it is so comfortable and breathable. I will be buying this in all the colors and prints that I like. You can not go wrong with this at all." — Chinkypinky "I loved the fit, fabric, and feel of this dress. It is very comfortable and elegant. I'm looking forward to wearing it on my summer travels!" — rjoshi 9. A pair of New Balance 327 sneakers I personally gifted myself because I was OBSESSED with their Anthropologie styling. And don't forget the pictured funky laces set to really make them pop and complete the look! Ashley Schumacher/BuzzFeed, Anthropologie Promising reviews:"By far my favorite tennis shoes for everyday wear! Runs true to size, comfortable, super cute, highly recommend." — jackastar "Great shoes, so comfy. Walked miles in Europe with no blisters." — Ken52202 10. A wide-leg and short-sleeve jumpsuit because there's something so appealing about having a one-stop outfit that will have you feeling and looking your best lickety-split. Anthropologie Promising review:"I want to wear this every day. It has structure and is cute, but it feels like you're wearing sweatpants. I get so many compliments. The V-neck is too deep, but I wear a tank or long sleeve under it, and it's fine. Size down at least one size maybe two if you don't like it so baggy." — Kemarie 11. A tall bucket bag with a removable inner pouch and the kind of timeless silhouette that means your cost per wear is going to be near zero in no time. Anthropologie Promising reviews:"Love the leather — the bucket style and the little bag that comes inside! I got two colors — looks expensive and just buttery soft!" — GIRLFROMSALTLAKE "Great all-around bag! Buttery soft, lightweight, and bonus bag inside! Also, love the outer pockets!" — Mbegue 12. A stunning floral stoneware pitcher that's 100% going to steal your heart and the show at your next brunch get together. Orange juice is scientifically proven to taste better coming out of a stoneware pitcher. (It's me. I'm science.) 13. An Anastasia Beverly Hills brow definer to make it look like you just visited the salon, but without the price tag. Anthropologie 14. A floral shower curtain so you can up the ante on your aesthetic self-care showers and wow your guests who were also eagerly awaiting the arrival of spring. 15. Some fluffy towels with striped edges if your old ones are starting to pill and you want to welcome in a new, seasonally appropriate batch into your rotation. 16. A wide-leg linen cropped pant you'll be so excited to wear as temperatures warm and your ankles blessedly get to see the light of day again after a long, cold winter. Anthropologie Promising review:"I love these pants so much that I gave them in several colors. They are very comfortable and go with everything." — Ellie85 Price: $138 (available in sizes 23–34, 16W–26W, in tall sizes, and in 13 styles) 17. A patterned rug for sprucing up your entryway, that one hallway, or any spot in your home that could use a burst of cozy, bright color. Anthropologie 18. And finally, a wooden arched wall cabinet perfect for displaying treasures or tidying away necessities in the most luxurious way possible. It's *basically* a gift for you and your house, and girl math says that means it's pretty much half off. You're welcome. Anthropologie
Buzz Feed
05-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
30 Whimsical Gifts For Your Inner Child
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 · Sometimes all you need is a fruit-shaped throw pillow or a tiny violin keychain that plays sarcastically sad little tunes. 1. A pack of spring-forward socks because HELLO it's time to go back outside. Add some color to your outfit. Add some florals. ADD BUNNIES! Amazon Promising review: "I am so amazed at how great these socks are. When I bought them, I had low expectations because usually, when I buy cute socks from Amazon, they are so thin. But I was pleasantly surprised when I opened them! They are so nice and thick, super cozy and adorable, and you get nine pairs too! I can't wait to wear them with different outfits! If you are unsure about these, I would definitely recommend buying them." — april Get them from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in various pack sizes and five styles). 2. A fruit-shaped throw pillow adding some tropical vibes to your home, because square-pillows are just Close the blinds and cuddle up with your papaya. Promising review: "I LOVE this pillow. I've had it for a few months now, but I am back to write a review since I just recommended it to a friend. It's very soft and plush and by far the best passionfruit pillow on the market. I did actually look for other ones lol. And now I kinda want to own the whole collection!" — Esther Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in 12 designs). 3. Moodmatcher's color-changing lipstick that starts Elphaba green and then reacts to the pH of your skin to create a Glinda-approved pink. The truly magical formula defies grav— I mean, time by staying on all day, even after eating and drinking. Amazon Moodmatcher is a small business that specializes in color-changing lipstick. Promising review:"This color is beautiful and shows up differently on everyone. The thing that I like most about this product is that it stays on all day, even after eating multiple meals. I have to use a microfiber cloth to remove it at night!" — Rasheda Get it from Amazon for $6.59 (also available in eight other colors). 4. And an Ulta Beauty Magic Marker lip stain to make your makeup routine feel a little more like arts and crafts. Reviewers say this is more than a novelty product: It offers bold, nonsticky color that lasts all day. Ulta Promising review: "Finally, someone came up with this simple yet great idea for a lip stain. This magic marker style has a great shape applicator for good control, and it stains your lips without any messy gloss. The stain lasts all day! So, throughout the day, I just top it with a light gloss for shimmer. It is not sticky at all. You wouldn't need to top it with a gloss if you prefer a matte look." — Michelle Get it from Ulta for $10 (available in four colors). 5. A beautiful stained glass butterfly stake so your plant can have a permanent guest. It hooks onto the side of a planter to create the illusion of a monarch just dropping by for a quick rest. Reviewers note that the smaller details on the wings are painted on, not individual pieces of stained glass. Avalglass is a small business based in Poland, so shipping times are longer than normal. Promising review: "A beautiful birthday gift for my mom, made and shipped with care all the way to Kansas! Well-crafted and unique, just as pictured. Highly recommend!" — Vicky Get it from Avalglass on Etsy for $38.77 (originally $55.39). 6. A set of adhesive stair decals that'll make your home feel like Rainbow Road, just with way less falling off the side into the abyss (hopefully?). When you get sick of them, just peel 'em off! Amazon Promising review: "These went on smooth as butta! I've gotten so many compliments, and guests assume I painted it. Just have a box knife and patience. It's worth the time investment! I've had mine on now for a year, and it stays on just fine." — Amazon Customer Get a set of decals from Amazon for $28.99+ (available in five patterns and three sizes). 7. A rose-shaped straw cover compatible with 6-10 millimeter straws to avoid any gross situations. The soft silicone stem loops around your straw, and the rose fits right on top. VERY Disney princess if you ask me. Promising review:"I get compliments on these all the time! They are so cute and functional! They are easy to clean and help keep your straw clean, help with accidental spills, and keep bugs out in the summer! They are a must-have." — shopaholic Get them from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in two pack sizes and six colors). 8. Talking Hearts — a deck of conversation cards for couples looking to deepen their connection or just pass the time on a long trip. There are 200 questions, plus two wild cards to keep conversation flowing. Promising review: "This game is so fun! My husband and I pick one card, and if the question is a little more difficult, we put it on the fridge and give each other time to answer. Has added a little more genuine conversation into our weeknights raising two girls." — Derrek & Abby Get it from Amazon for $14.99. 9. A NeeDoh Gummy Bear offering the perfect amount of squish and stretch for restless hands. The jelly-like filling is encased in a thick, nonsticky plastic so it has just the right amount of give. A sensory heaven! Schylling is a small business that specializes in modern and retro toys, games, and sets. Promising review: "This has to be in my top favorite stress toys, great squish! Not too difficult to squeeze; perfect size. Great price. Not sticky!!!! One of my pet peeves when buying stress toys. Overall great buy. 😄" — Christina Get it from Amazon for $8.79 (the color is either blue, yellow, pink, or purple and gets selected for you at random)! Check out the rest of the Nee-Doh fidget toy options on their Amazon storefront! 10. Or a blind box with five whole surprise cube cats inside. Will you score the transparent Melon color or the elusive Fortune Cat? Only one way to find out... Promising review: "I absolutely adore these little square cats! They are small for pocket-size fidgeting, which helps with my anxiety. I really love the sound they make when you shake 'em. I bought one blind box and was really surprised to have gotten one of the secret rare ones! Pictures do not do it justice; it's a very pretty transparent finish. Will definitely buy more because I want the whole set! Purrfect for cat lovers and worth the money." — Krysiss Get it from Amazon for $12.98. 11. A mini Bob Ross paint-by-numbers kit that comes with three different numbered canvas designs, seven paint pots, a mini brush, and an easel to display your tiny masterpieces. It's perfect for adults and teens looking for a quick project and kids working on their fine motor skills. The kit comes with two landscapes and one portrait of Bob. Promising review: "I have to admit I was skeptical because of the price and size. However, I got these for my husband for his birthday (he loves Bob Ross) and What a find!! We had so much fun mixing colors and painting. Would definitely recommend. The fact that they are small makes them even more special. I wish there were more to paint!" — slb m Get it from Amazon for $7.99. 12. A Britannia metal hairclip offering some Western charm to any outfit. The creators of this barrette were not horsing around: Reviewers say the craftsmanship is top-tier. Amazon Oberon Design is a small business that sells leather and metal goods made in the US. Promising review: "The BEST I've seen... I collect barrettes, and I'm always looking for good, strong, and pretty ones — I have long, thick hair. This barrette is absolutely beautiful! It's stunning. I'm speechless. Gosh, what a wonderful purchase. I will buy it again from Oberon Design. The quality is excellent. The edges are smooth, with nothing rough or sharp like cheaper barrettes from other vendors. Best of all, my barrette is American made!!!" — Singjo Get it from Amazon for $16.95. 13. Soot sprite dryer balls that'll look sooo cute bouncing around in your dryer. Besides being adorable, they reduce drying time, prevent wrinkles, and soften clothes, all without coating your stuff in a waxy residue like dryer sheets do. Dryer balls are eco-friendly *and* budget friendly because you can use them over and over. Friendsheep is a small business that sells dryer balls handmade by women in Kathmandu, Nepal. Promising review: "These are so incredibly cute! I love that they look like soot sprites! I used them today and noticed a significant decrease in drying time. No static, and able to be scented with essential oils. A great alternative to polyester, single-use dryer sheets." — Daria Get a pack of three from Amazon for $18 (available in nine sets). 14. A wind-up toy shaped like a cat riding a robot vacuum. We've all seen the videos — it's time to recreate it at home. Amazon, This toy is battery-free! It also comes with a little booklet. Promising review: "I think this little toy is adorable. I have it on my coffee table, and you just wind it and watch it go. I bought one for a friend, and she loved it. Cute gift for cat lovers." — T Get it from Amazon for $10.18. 15. A tiny violin keychain you can ironically play the next time someone vents a little too long. Press the button on the back to unleash "a symphony of sarcasm" — hopefully the melodramatic music will lighten the mood. Amazon Promising review: "This is great to have on hand when someone is complaining and you are sarcastic! The tune is not overly loud or annoying; you can even use it in an office." — Melinda Get it from Amazon for $7.99. 16. Or a fidget toy keychain featuring a little critter having the time of their life in an inner tube. Press the button to de-stress and make their water park dreams come true. Promising review: "I got these for a Christmas gift; they are amazing! They seem to be very durable, decent size, perfect for a pocket or purse. Very fun to play with. I can't wait to give them to my kids." — Kayc Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in six styles). 17. A sad duck night-light ready to cheer you up — because at least you've never felt so down you've melted into the table. My husband got me this light as a gift, and I can confirm it's very cute. If you firmly tap or squeeze it, you can toggle between three brightness settings. It's not bright enough to read by, but it works quite nicely as a night-light or for mood lighting. The legs are wiggly, which is definitely a selling point for me. Promising review: "This little lamp is BEYOND adorable. I got it as a gift for my niece, and she loved it. It's super cute, has a soft squishy texture, and has a little X for his butt. Maybe some won't like the little X, but it just adds extra cuteness. Worked right out of the box. Seemed pretty bright. Squish him, and the level changes. I can't speak to life expectancy, but it seems decent enough quality. Freaking adorable! Way better than expected." — KF Get it from Amazon for $15.99. 18. A plush fruit slice probably more comfortable and DEFINITELY cuter than the normal cone of shame your cat has to wear. The adjustable collar gives your cat a nice cushion to rest with while they recover from surgery. Promising review: "This is WONDERFUL product. It's obviously adorable, but it's comfortable for Mojo. It has a drawstring with plastic locking mechanism similar to that of a laundry bag. He has an issue biting his fur to the point of causing skin issues and infections on his body, mainly his tail and hind quarters, and this helps tremendously. H e can still reach part of his legs; the soft cushion isn't quite wide enough, but his tail is the main problem, and he doesn't seem able to reach it. He adjusted easily to continuous use since it's comfortable for him to simply rest his head on it like a pillow. It's soft fabric, so it will get soaked on one side when he drinks water from the bowl, but after soaking up the water with a paper towel, it dries rapidly. I will be buying more of these to clean them and provide more choices and more cuteness. I would definitely recommend this product." — Billychic Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in two sizes and eight styles). 19. A giant bread pillow you can cuddle up with and get nice and toasty. You may want to also get a real baguette because this thing is making me hungry! Promising review:"I bought this delicious bread morsel to cheer up a friend. It was perfect; she really kneaded it. She uses it for cuddling and sleeping. This yummy bread cake doesn't feel crummy at all; it's soft. It was the yeast I could do. If your friend loves bread and they're going through a tough time, you butter get this." — Nora Lee Majors Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in three sizes). 20. A"Gracula" garlic crusher that ironically helps you with one of the most tedious chores in the kitchen. Just throw in the peeled cloves, twist, and feel grateful you Let the Right One your kitchen. Promising review: "I love this little guy. I found him on a BuzzFeed list and had to have it as soon as I saw it! I've minced as many as five cloves in it in seconds. It's a little tricky getting all of the garlic out once minced (I use a silicone basting brush to get most of it, but I always use more than the recipe calls for anyway, so it's not a deal breaker). Cleanup is a breeze because he goes right in the dishwasher!" — Barbie Get it from Amazon for $18.99. 21. A disco ball watering globe to make your plant feel like they're at their own personal dance party. It'll keep your plant hydrated between watering sessions and, when the sun hits just right, create a fun light show in your home. That's a lot of benefits from what seemed like an impractical purchase at first. 🤔 Promising review: "I love the uniqueness of these watering tools! They sparkle subtly in the sunshine and provide me with the peace that I can go a few days without watering! Well designed, and I would buy from this seller again!" — Laura Get a set of two from Amazon for $24.99. 22. A long-lasting temporary tattoo kit for when you're bored of your current ink situation and wanna mix it up — for a little bit, at least. Apply the ink with a stencil and the tattoo will develop over the next day to look like the real deal. Promising review:"I purchased the kit for me and my GF. This was my first time doing this kind of tattoo making, so I wasn't sure what to expect aside from having a lot of fun. Well, we had way more than fun as we started inking each other. The tattoo-making process is really easy. My tat is now six days old and still looks dark and sharp." — Golan Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two sizes). 23. A fashionable lil' capybara who comes with a variety of sweaters and accessories so they can make outfit swaps throughout the day. If you miss the soaring joy of dressing up a Build-A-Bear, this might do the trick. Each rodent comes with two hats, three sweaters, two scarves, and two bags. Promising review: "This is the cutest thing ever. I bought it for my 9-year-old granddaughter, and she [loved it]. The capybara is soft and cuddly. The clothes are made well and so cute. I highly recommend." — Yiayiaof4 Get it from Amazon for $27.99 (available in four styles). 24. A giant pack of sprout hair clips featuring springy mushrooms, clovers, and flowers. Tell me a flowy dress, and a couple of these wouldn't go hard at brunch. Promising review: "Bought these to sell at a school fundraiser (donated them for that purpose). The kids loved them! They sold out quickly. Surprisingly sturdy (though if you pulled on a clover purposely, it might break). The springs provide a lot of fun movement. Would be fun classroom gifts. Note they look best when wearing two (to look like you have clover antennae)." — Tigermaiden Get a pack of 30 from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in 18 styles). 25. A pack of plastic balls to make all your nostalgic ball pit dreams come true. This pack comes with enough for a pet or small child to have fun could also buy adults could an idea... Unsure how many to buy? Use this handy calculator. Promising review: "I purchased for my children's ball pit. They love them. I like the vibrant colors, and it's a great size for toddlers (they can't fit the balls in their mouths). They're super easy to clean and very durable. Two years later and they are still intact!! Highly recommend. Good amount and priced well!!" — Yokasta Disla Get it from Amazon for $10.99+ (available three pack sizes and two colors). 26. A sticker book filled with grouchy-looking cats. I would ask why they're so upset, but we all know cats never need a reason. You can have fun placing these directly in the sightline of anyone bugging you that day. >:( Amazon Each cat comes with a speech bubble and a mean one-liner. Promising review: " My brother is a cat lover, and the stickers are big and beautiful. This is his favorite Christmas present from me." — C. Wong Get it from Amazon for $8. 27. A paw-shaped chair cushion, because who doesn't want to be lovingly cradled in a kitten's paw? Amazon, Promising review:"I freaking LOVE this paw cushion! This paw cushion absolutely saves my butt. It's not super thick or as filled as you might hope. But I read reviews and was prepared for that. A little extra padding would be great, but even without it, this cushion is soft and comfy! It's still worth every dime. It's perfect if you have one of those hanging indoor/outdoor rope chairs, too! This cushion is soft, cute, and comfortable. Buy yourself this thing. You deserve it." — mandarabbit Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in two sizes and six colors). 28. A plug-in mushroom light that offers a warm, color-changing glow so your home feels like a magical forest. Time to invite over the nice badger couple next door and drink dandelion tea! Amazon Promising review: "I LOVE this night-light. It's in my bathroom and is a lovely addition. It turns off the second the lights go on which is nice that I don't have to worry about accidentally leaving it on. Super cute and the little itty-bitty lighting element does a good job lighting, just enough so I don't have to turn the main lights on in the middle of the night." — 1Thand Get it from Amazon for $5.97. 29. A shark onesie for anyone who wishes every week was shark week. The wide fin sleeves and toothy hood make this the ultimate cozy hang 'fit. Note: Reviewers mention that you should size up. Promising review: "I got this for my son, and since the day it came in, he's barely taken it off long enough for me to wash and dry it. He even sleeps in it. Needless to say, he really likes it! Great quality, too." — Jessica flores Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in sizes XS–XXXL). 30. Mr. Bubble Magic Bath Crackles that are arguably a lot more fun than regular bath salts or bombs. They work like Pop Rocks and start crackling as soon as they hit the water. Kids love them for bathtime experiments, but adults might get a kick out of the tingling sensation. Amazon Promising review: "These are like Pop Rocks, but for the bathtub. If you don't know what Pop Rocks are, I pity you! My 4-year-old son loves them and always requests them before bath time. They also make great bargaining chips for when he's being a grump and won't let mommy wash his hair. 🙄 I'd definitely recommend these." — Cyn Get it from Amazon for $19.19.
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28-03-2025
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33 Little Treats To Grab Because I Know You Have $20 Burning A Hole In Your Bank Account
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 · For less than $20, you could be the proud owner of a wind-up toy shaped like a cat riding a robot vacuum. 1. Moodmatcher's color-changing lipstick that starts Elphaba green and then reacts to the pH of your skin to create a Glinda-approved pink. The truly magical formula defies grav— I mean, time by staying on all day, even after eating and drinking. Moodmatcher is a small business that specializes in color-changing lipstick. Promising review:"This color is beautiful and shows up differently on everyone. The thing that I like most about this product is that it stays on all day, even after eating multiple meals. I have to use a microfiber cloth to remove it at night!" — Rasheda Get it from Amazon for $6.59 (also available in nine other colors). 2. A pack of medieval cat stickers for anyone who loves a good wonky feline. Amazing how cat memes have existed for thousands of years. White Bee Gifts is a small business based in the UK that sells stickers and other stationery. Promising review: "These cats brighten my life significantly. 10/10, all 5 stars, 100% recommend." — megandiamond91 Get a pack of 12 from White Bee Gifts on Etsy for $5.08. 3. A"Gracula" garlic crusher that ironically helps you with one of the most tedious chores in the kitchen. Just throw in the peeled cloves, twist, and feel grateful you Let the Right One your kitchen. Promising review: "I love this little guy. I found him on a BuzzFeed list and had to have it as soon as I saw it! I've minced as many as five cloves in it in seconds. It's a little tricky getting all of the garlic out once minced (I use a silicone basting brush to get most of it, but I always use more than the recipe calls for anyway, so it's not a deal breaker). Cleanup is a breeze because he goes right in the dishwasher!" — Barbie Get it from Amazon for $18.99. 4. Little heart-shaped grippers to help with glasses that keep falling down your nose. They're 100% adjustable and oh-so-cute. Amazon Promising review: "I bought these for my Ray-Ban sunglasses, and they work perfectly! ❤️" — BMosqueda Get a pack of 15 from Amazon for $6.99 (available in six colors). 5. A mini Bob Ross paint-by-numbers kit that comes with three different numbered canvas designs, seven paint pots, a mini brush, and an easel to display your tiny masterpieces. It's perfect for adults and teens looking for a quick project and kids working on their fine motor skills. The kit comes with two landscapes and one portrait of Bob. Promising review: "I have to admit I was skeptical because of the price and size. However, I got these for my husband for his birthday (he loves Bob Ross) and What a find!! We had so much fun mixing colors and painting. Would definitely recommend. The fact that they are small makes them even more special. I wish there were more to paint!" — slb m Get it from Amazon for $7.99. 6. A handful of squishy silicone blueberries perfect for relieving small anxieties like, for example, biting into a mushy blueberry. The super-soft toys can be squished flat and reshape slowly for maximum ASMR. DO NOT EAT these forbidden snacks. Squishy Fuzz is a small business that sells stress toys. Promising review: "I am in LOVE with these blueberries!! They're sooo squishy and look just like the real thing! It even came with an additional mini squishy, extra bags, and a sticker! I'm very satisfied with my squishies overall and hope to buy more in the future! ♥️♥️" — Janie Get a pack of 10 from Squishy Fuzz on Etsy for $9.99. 7. A pair of deodorizing bunnies who decided to bring the gift of fresh-smelling sneaks instead of candy this year. Each rabbit holds a bag of activated charcoal that can suck up unwanted odors for around six months. You can also refill them with baking soda for a similar effect. Promising review: "Great lil' buy. I work 12-hour shifts, and my work shoes can get stinky, but this works great. My shoes smell great. And they look super cute." — Juno2057 Get a set of two bunnies and four charcoal bags from Amazon for $16.90 (available in two styles). 8. Kitsch's iconic claw clip lauded by hair-havers around the country for its Mighty Mouse-like strength. Despite the dainty design, its rounded teeth allow it to hold up all hair types without breakage or damage. Kitsch is an LA-based, self-financed, woman-owned small business established in 2010 that specializes in hair accessories. Promising review:" Feels expensive. This hair clip works very well and also feels like a very high end item. It's very sturdy and is a great, trendy replacement for plastic claw clips." — Mae Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in silver, gold, and as a pair). 9. Mystical Flames — a cool invention that turns your boring old fire into a rainbow fire. Camping has never felt so rave-like. Amazon, Just don't use these packets if you're planning on roasting food. Promising review: Mystical Fire Colorant is amazing. For a really fun experience, get some of these for your next camping trip. As if a campfire needs improvement... but this stuff is really neat. I'd say the adults love it even more than the kids. We only used one packet, and the colors were so good — it seems like they lasted at least 20 minutes. There was even color left in the ashes the next day. We will never go camping again without several packs of Mystical Fire on hand." — TeNe Get a pack of six from Amazon for $6.94. 10. A pack of glittery highlighters for people who want some extra ~oomph~ when they highlight a really juicy part of their textbook. Promising review: "They were complete eye candy 🍬 They are beautifully smooth and perfect. The Japanese Zebra brand has never disappointed me, and I am truly grateful. 👊❤️🔥" — Junkie4fitness Get a pack of five from Amazon for $7.40. 11. A wind-up toy shaped like a cat riding a robot vacuum. We've all seen the videos — it's time to recreate it at home. This toy is battery-free! It also comes with a little booklet. Promising review: "I think this little toy is adorable. I have it on my coffee table, and you just wind it and watch it go. I bought one for a friend, and she loved it. Cute gift for cat lovers." — T Get it from Amazon for $10.18. 12. An avocado pit planter — did you know you can score a free houseplant with every avocado purchase? The bottle is specially shaped to cradle the pit so it can access water without being completely submerged. BuzzFeed Shopping writer Mallory Mower says: "I own this! I have mine hanging in my kitchen windowsill. I've had it for ages and like the design for several things. I've successfully grown plants from avocado pits and I'm currently using it to regrow green onions. I buy green onions, chop up what I need for a recipe, throw the rest into this planter with water, and watch my green onions grow for future meals. It's great!" Promising review:"I am absolutely obsessed with this vase. I had been searching for a long time for bigger vases with a narrow neck to grow my avocado plant, and this was exactly what I needed! The bottom is nice and wide and allows so much room for root growth. The glass is not real glass; it seems like it's some type of high-quality plastic. But it still looks very nice!" — Alysia Get it from Amazon for $16.29. 13. A long-lasting temporary tattoo kit for when you're bored of your current ink situation and wanna mix it up — for a little bit, at least. Apply the ink with a stencil and the tattoo will develop over the next day to look like the real deal. Promising review:"I purchased the kit for me and my GF. This was my first time doing this kind of tattoo making, so I wasn't sure what to expect aside from having a lot of fun. Well, we had way more than fun as we started inking each other. The tattoo-making process is really easy. My tat is now six days old and still looks dark and sharp." — Golan Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two sizes). 14. Talking Hearts — a deck of conversation cards for couples looking to deepen their connection or just pass the time on a long trip. There are 200 questions, plus two wild cards to keep conversation flowing. Promising review: "This game is so fun! My husband and I pick one card, and if the question is a little more difficult, we put it on the fridge and give each other time to answer. Has added a little more genuine conversation into our weeknights raising two girls." — Derrek & Abby Get it from Amazon for $14.99. 15. A Lego cherry blossom kit for decor you can build yourself. The 430-piece set comes with everything you need to build two stems, and at less than $15, it's a steal compared to most Lego kits. Promising review: "Great afternoon activity. All of the flower Lego sets are great for a break and getting your mind off things. We have several different flower ones in a vase, and they all seem to fit nicely together." — Jeremy Moeller Get it from Amazon for $11.99. 16. A pair of fan light pull cords so you can finally know which turns on the fan and which turns on the light. What an ~illuminating~ product! Promising review:"I'm pleased with the length and how easy it was to adjust and install. The pieces feel solid and not easily broken." — AHMH Get them from Amazon for $5.88+ (available in two lengths and three finishes). 17. A Lumon Macrodata Refinement sweatshirt for anyone who wishes they could sever — specifically for the time between Severance seasons. SandieDesignsUSA / Etsy SandieDesignsUSA is a small business based in California that sells mugs and shirts. Promising review: "It's perfect! Super comfy, true to size, great quality printed logo!" — Carissa Get it from SandieDesignsUSA on Etsy for $17.58 (available in unisex sizes S–5XL and three colors). 18. A sardine tin cosmetic bag because why should fish corner the market on cute packaging? Now your makeup, credit cards, or random baubles can enjoy the Fishwife treatment with an adorable-looking home. Amazon Promising review: "Spacious. I love this little pouch; it's so cute and even bigger than I thought it'd be." — Sarah R. Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (available in 10 colors). 19. A sad duck night-light ready to cheer you up — because at least you've never felt so down you've melted into the table. My husband got me this light as a gift, and I can confirm it's very cute. If you firmly tap or squeeze it, you can toggle between three brightness settings. It's not bright enough to read by, but it works quite nicely as a night-light or for mood lighting. The legs are wiggly, which is definitely a selling point for me. Promising review: "This little lamp is BEYOND adorable. I got it as a gift for my niece, and she loved it. It's super cute, has a soft squishy texture, and has a little X for his butt. Maybe some won't like the little X, but it just adds extra cuteness. Worked right out of the box. Seemed pretty bright. Squish him, and the level changes. I can't speak to life expectancy, but it seems decent enough quality. Freaking adorable! Way better than expected." — KF Get it from Amazon for $15.99. 20. A glass butterfly ring to create the illusion that you're a fairy princess who often has sparkly butterflies land on them. All rings are size 8. Because these are made by hand, they might look a little different than the photo. Glaze Heart Studio is a small business that sells glass figurines. Get it from Glaze Heart Studio on Etsy for $16.99+ (available in seven colors). 21. An expanding file folder you can fill with up to 200 pieces of paper and free up sooo much desk space. As an accordion folder follower, I have to say these things are top-notch for organizing everything from restaurant menus to ticket stubs. Amazon Promising review: "I am going through some legal things, and this folder has been perfect for keeping all my paperwork together! And boy, can it hold a lot! The snap closure is very sturdy, and the color is spot on!! An amazing value and great quality!" — MomOf2 Get it from Amazon for $6.98+ (available in 14 colors). 22. Good Molecules Yerba Mate Wake Up Eye Gel in case you've always wanted to not only drink the energizing tea, but also wear it. This cult-fave can help quickly minimize eye puffiness and swelling using its combination of caffeine and hyaluronic acid. Finally, your eyes can look and feel as refreshed as you do after a bottle of White Label. Good Molecules is a small business that sells fun beauty products. Promising review:"I love this product and have noticed a huge difference when using it consistently. I am on the younger side and don't have the worst under-eye bags, but on those occasional mornings when my eyes are puffy with somewhat visible dark circles, this product definitely does the trick! Honestly, I love all the Good Molecules products." — Hayden Smith Get it from Amazon for $5.98. 23. A lotus storage container for your toothpicks or cotton swabs. Why settle for a boring glass container when you could feel like a frog princess getting ready at their floating pond vanity? Amazon Consider some pink cotton swabs or matches. Promising review:"My boyfriend is obsessed with cotton swabs. I bought him this as a gag gift, and it turned into his favorite thing. It's really cute, too!" — Andria Get it in white from Amazon for $7.99. 24. A jar of Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cinnadust seasoning if you want the best cereal flavor to extend past breakfast time. Just imagine how tasty this would be sprinkled over a hot beverage, ice cream, apple slices, or buttered toast (Cinnamon Toast Crunch cinnamon toast!). Promising review: "I would order again, 10 out of 10. Try it on yogurt, ice cream, toast, carrots, and amazingly I saw a TikTok challenge with it on hard-boiled eggs. It is stupendous!!!" — ThatGuy Get it from Amazon for $3.49+ (available in two sizes). 25. A horseshoe necklace providing a little luck — something we all desperately need right now. Your friends are sure to pony up compliments when they see this stainless steel piece in person. Promising review: "I get a lot of compliments when I wear this! I love the length of the chain." — tori Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in two finishes). 26. A cutie pie planner to help you be a busy bee, or more likely a take-it-slow sloth. There's room for appointments, errands, and people to in due time. Amazon Peter Pauper Press is a family-owned small business founded in 1928. Promising review: "I am absolutely in love. I have always struggled with being overwhelmed with to-do lists (both having them in my mind and making them). This cute, fun design makes that task less daunting and easier, thanks to how it's organized. It lets me divide tasks up into immediate needs and tasks to do eventually, as well as gives me a space for appointments and reminders for calling people. I also thoroughly enjoy the mood marker and the 'how was your day' section, as it also helps me track my mood. I absolutely adore this, and it will be a positive permanent addition to my life." — River Get it from Amazon for $5.95. 27. A Nooni tinted appleberry lip oil if you're sick of lippies that leave your pout feeling sticky, dry, or messy. The apple seed and raspberry extract-infused oil offers long-lasting hydration and a touch of color without you having to stress about it transferring or smudging. This lip oil is vegan, cruelty-free, and has no parabens, sulfates, or phthalates. Promising review: "This is the first lip oil I've ever used. Usually, I avoid anything with oil because I have very sensitive and generally oilier skin, but I wanted to give this a try because I wanted something sheer and pretty for a natural makeup look. Probably the best purchase I've ever made!!! It's super sheer and looks fine on its own without any other makeup. The smell is delicious, and while the gloss dries and fades after about an hour or two without eating, the color stays all day! I did have to reapply after eating, but not after drinking water! I just wish it was bigger; it's a teeny bottle. Would definitely buy again!!" — Rachel Get it from Amazon for $12 (available in 12 shades, a jumbo size, and multipacks). 28. A birria bomb — a delicious spin on the bath bomb. Dunk one of these spice balls into a pressure cooker with meat and water for a comforting consomme ready for dipping. In a way, these really are bath bombs, but for tacos and quesadillas. The birria bombs are made with arbol, ancho, and guajillo and make enough broth for 5–7 people. Reviewers say to use beef broth instead of water for a bigger punch of flavor. Promising review: "Cooking the birria was super simple: just meat, water, and bombs. Sooo tasty. Better than the ones from our local restaurants. I cooked it range top and did have to add additional water to ensure enough consomme, but so worth it." — Justin Get two balls from Amazon for $19.99. 29. A sticker book filled with grouchy-looking cats. I would ask why they're so upset, but we all know cats never need a reason. You can have fun placing these directly in the sightline of anyone bugging you that day. >:( Amazon Each cat comes with a speech bubble and a mean one-liner. Promising review: " My brother is a cat lover, and the stickers are big and beautiful. This is his favorite Christmas present from me." — C. Wong Get it from Amazon for $8. 30. Burn After Writing — a guided journal with questions and thought experiments that encourage readers to reflect, explore their feelings, and get to know themselves a little deeper. Reviewers say it's a stress reliever! Promising review: "I first saw this book on TikTok and decided to look more into it. I purchased four total because I know some people holding onto things that are difficult to let go of. It's a great way to look at things from a different perspective and truly hold yourself accountable to different things in your life. I love what it stands for, and I look forward to when I burn mine after I'm done. Self-love, self-care, and meditation for a better state of mind tomorrow are always the goal. I definitely recommend it to those susceptible to change and the willingness to try things differently. You're so much more than what's been done to you, and someone's inability to see your worth does not decrease your value. Choose you for a change." — Brent Helm Get it from Amazon for $7.22. 31. A crochet bookmark shaped like a lil' veggie friend ready to encourage (or harshly judge) your reading journey. Amazon Promising review:"So fun, the perfect bookmark for a mushroom/nature loving bookworm." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $9.96+ (available in five styles and multipacks). 32. A bar of quadruple-milled, shea butter-infused French soap to give yourself the gift of the most luxurious bathing experience ever. It comes with a ton of wonderful scents (lavender! lemon mojito! sea salt!), so you could also just drop it in your sock drawer (#grandmahack). Amazon Pré de Provence is a small business that sells fancy toiletries made by French artisans. Promising review:"I generally make my own soaps and body butters due to having extremely sensitive skin, but I have completely fallen in love with this line. The lather is luxuriously ample yet gentle. The scent fills the bathroom but does not linger heavily on the body. It leaves my skin clean and soft — not dry as most bar soaps do. I highly recommend the Rose and Mirabelle scents. These bars are quadruple-milled, so they do last a while." — NoIWontPutMyName Get it from Amazon for $10.99 (available in five sizes and 39 scents). 33. An 18k gold-plated cherry keychain because dropping almost $100 on the one from Coach is honestly kind of ridiculous. Reviewers say this one is almost identical! Promising review: " When I initially bought it, I was nervous that the brass color wasn't going to match with my coach bag, but once it arrived, it was perfect; it looks almost like the real one and doesn't feel cheap at all, I'm very happy with my purchase, and I'd 100% recommend this to someone looking for an alternative to the Coach cherry charm!" — Veronica G. Get it from Amazon for $14.99. Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
