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24-04-2025
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33 Products To Help You Handle ~That Thing~ You Wish You Didn't Have To Deal With In 2025
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 worries. Mum's the word. 1. A skin-repairing body oil chock-full of natural oils to help reduce the appearance of scars and stretch marks. Its skin-renewal formula should help fade acne scars, surgery scars, and so much more! Just make sure to use sunscreen with this since it can make you a bit more sensitive to the sun. Promising review: "Bio-Oil is the BEST skin product on the market. I use it twice a day — in the morning and before I go to bed. Small lines have disappeared. My skin is very smooth and seems to glow. A doctor recommended this to one of my friends, who told me about it. I have bought several bottles as gifts. Be patient. It will take a few months for you to see the changes. I am 71 years old. No one paid me to write this." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $11.12. 2. A lightly tinted nail concealer for help hiding any yellowing or stains you've got on your nails. Londontown is a small biz making products that'll help keep your nails healthy and beautiful. Promising review: "For the first time in 62 years, my nails look nice without a gel manicure or artificial nails!! I am so impressed with this product!! It truly is far superior to other nail polishes! I have given it as a gift to my three daughters, my 82-year-old mom, and my very best friends! They all have been so thrilled with it!!" — Gregory A. Robbins Get it from Amazon for $19.40+ (available in five shades). Check out our Londontown Illuminating Nail Concealer review for more deets! 3. A pack of thin and discreet incontinence pads if your bladder has a mind of its own. These super-absorbent pads will help you stay dry so you can move about your day in complete comfort. 4. A long-lasting extra-strength hemorrhoid cream containing lidocaine to help numb pain as well as glycerin to help reduce friction. Enhanced with anti-inflammatory ingredients, this cream is designed to act quickly and effectively. Amazon Read more about hemorrhoids and treatment at Cleveland Clinic. Promising review:"I was hurting horribly so I ordered this cream; I'd never used a cream before and always used a suppository. This product was a little pricey but at this point I didn't care. I wanted relief! I now work remotely from home so this was affecting my job as I sit all day, and even using a donut wasn't helping! This cream is great! It gave me fast relief and shrunk the external hemorrhoids! I will definitely purchase this again and keep on hand always! I wish I would have found this product before this time!" — Pam Get it from Amazon for $34.95. 5. A vegan and cruelty-free skin-tightening Sol de Janeiro body cream made with coconut and açai oil. Its caffeine-rich formula stimulates circulation for smoother-looking skin. Caffeine can brighten skin and temporarily minimize the appearance of stretch marks and cellulite, if that's something you're looking for in a product. Read more about the skincare benefits of caffeine at the Cleveland Clinic. Promising review:"I am surprised when a product really does what it says, and this cream tightened skin as promised and somehow smoothed out some light cellulite on my legs. I keep looking at the backs of my hands, being surprised at how smooth and tight the skin looks and feels. At 48, I don't have much in the way of wrinkles or loose skin, but I can see a difference on the backs of my hands at times, even with all the kind treatment over the years. This cream zapped that in one treatment!" — Kindle Customer Get it from Amazon for $48 (also available in a smaller size). 6. An ear-washing bottle for easy removal of wax buildup. Reviewers noted that the process was not only easy but comfortable, too. Promising review:"I am a waxy gal and use this thing every six months to clean out my ears, and I LOVE IT. It's easy to use, and I go from hard of hearing to hearing again within 10 minutes without days and days of ear drops or ENT visits. The nasty ear wax plug at the end is sooo gross and satisfying! Can't recommend highly enough." — Weebster Get it from Amazon for $29.50. 7. Some deep-reaching, ergonomic "flossing toothbrushes" with dual-layered flossing bristles that are designed to get deep into the grooves of your teeth and gums. Though this shouldn't replace flossing, these toothbrushes can help rid your teeth of plaque and food residue. Plus, they're designed with those who have sensitive gums in mind. Mouthwatchers is a small business established by Ronald Plotka, DDS, specializing in antimicrobial toothbrushes designed for deeper cleans. Here's what BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord has to say:"I love it just after the first few days of use! I use an electric toothbrush usually, but I feel like I'm getting a much more satisfying clean from these?? Especially because I tend to get yellow stains between my teeth no matter *how* much I floss, and these bristles seem to actually target that a lot more effectively." Promising review: "I'm amazed at how well this toothbrush cleans my teeth — it definitely gets between the teeth and also more importantly for me, gets in the small, deep crevices in my molars where I always have food stuck and regular toothbrushes couldn't get stuff out. I brush more often (after meals/snacks) because of how effective it is. As stated, definitely go easy around the gums. The bristles feel soft, but will cause your gums to bleed if you use regular pressure. Nice and easy does the trick, SO WELL!" — Jason A. Get a pair from Mouthwatchers on Amazon for $9.90 (also available in packs of four). 8. Maximum strength antacids if you've been having trouble falling asleep because acid reflux keeps you up at night. Each chewable tablet has 1000mg of calcium carbonate to help relieve heartburn, indigestion, and sour stomach. These vegan tablets are also free from talc, dyes, parabens, artificial sweeteners, dairy, and gluten. Learn more about antacids at Cleveland Clinic. Plus, its packaging is 100% plastic-free! Wonderbelly is a small business! Promising review:"I discovered this last year and I have not used another antacid since. The strawberry milkshake flavor is phenomenal. It is fast acting and I have never had to take more than one. This has really improved my life with GERD." — Marissa Get 60 tablets from Wonderbelly on Amazon for $11.99 (available in three flavors). 9. A pack of cold sore healing patches containing hydrocolloid to help your skin heal faster. These discreet patches create a moist environment that helps relieve pain, reduce blistering, and prevent scabbing. Promising review:"I wish I had found these sooner!! These cold sores were probably the worst I've had, and wouldn't clear up or stop itching/hurting. I googled cold sore remedies and these happened to pop up. After reading the reviews, I immediately ordered them. They came right on time and I put them on before bed last night. It's been less than 36 hours and already these cold sores are healing up beautifully. I plan to order another pack or three so I can keep one at home, one in my purse, and one in my locker at work so if I ever feel the warning tingle/itching of a new breakout, I can slap one of these bad boys on and get rid of it quickly! Highly recommend for my fellow cold sore sufferers." — Jessica Hill Get a pack of 15 from Amazon for $13.98. 10. A pack of teeth-whitening pens so you can get shiny white teeth for far less money than you might've thought. This pen's soft-bristle brush is perfect for anyone with sensitive teeth. It even makes application as easy as saying CHEESE! 11. A clinical-strength Secret deodorant because it provides 72 hours of sweat and odor protection. Stress, heat, and activity are no match for this antiperspirant. Promising review:"I have been trying all kinds of deodorants for months, trying to find one that works! I sweat a lot at work and this stuff works! I don't have to reapply. This doesn't leave any staining on my clothes. The smell is nice and light. Finally found something that works!" — Zindarella Get it from Amazon for $8.47. 12. A set of multipurpose dermaplaning razors if you're looking to exfoliate your skin while getting rid of peach fuzz. These are also perfect for shaping your brows when you don't have the time to individually pluck each hair. Promising review:"I suppose it's my hearty German peasant ancestry, but I've always been a hairy girl. Plucking the more egregious of the thick black hairs is required at least a two to three times week. I'd been eying these razors for a while and finally took the plunge. I could not believe how easy and quick it was. After a couple of swipes down my cheek, I noticed that it was done. I thought it was going to take a lot more skill and time. So much easier than tweezers and depilatories!! Wow." — Tara D. Get a pack of three from Amazon for $5.20. 13. An anti-bacterial butt acne-clearing lotion made with tea tree oil to help prevent breakouts. You may truly have a bottom as smooth as, well, a baby's bottom. Read more about tea tree oil and acne at Mayo Clinic. Promising review:"This product is gentle on the skin but strong enough to combat any buttock issues caused by stress, environmental issues, or whatever. Living in the Deep South, we sometimes have a condition called 'swamp butt.' Little red bumps like a rash or breakout can form in sensitive areas. Using this product once a day after showering, I've had ZERO bumps in over three months. It works. Doesn't smell the greatest, but it's tolerable, for sure. Great product." — Billie B Get it from Amazon for $24.99. 14. A jar of Aquaphor healing moisturizer for anyone suffering from dry, cracked, and sensitive skin. It restores moisture and promotes healing, so you can go back to living your best life. Promising reviews:"This stuff is a bit pricey, but you are paying for a quality solution for dry skin. Every time I try to use something cheaper, it doesn't work and I always come back to this. Nothing works like Aquaphor." — MCMXCVI "My son experienced some unbelievably wretched diaper rash and none of the usual products I had been using were making the rash better and the application of the zinc-based creams were painful. Someone recommended I try this, and I have never turned back! Every time there is a reoccurrence of diaper rash, after a day or so of applying Aquaphor, the rash clears up. Now and again I try other diaper creams, but when there is actual irritation, nothing comes close." — Incoherent Threads Get it from Amazon for $18.37. 15. A bottle of professional-grade callus-removing gel that can remove years' worth of calluses quickly and easily. Just presoak your feet, apply the gel, let it do its magic, and rinse! Promising review:"Best foot callus remover I have ever used! I read a lot of the reviews before purchasing this product. Most callus removers I have purchased in the past were not very effective. So I was encouraged by the reviews. I saw that a lot of reviewers mentioned to be very careful not to leave it on longer than three or four minutes. My feet were the softest they have ever been. Love love love." — Cheri whisker Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in two scents). 16. Or a vegan urea foot cream to rehydrate dry, callused, and cracked feet. Get ready to strut your stuff! Promising review:"I was skeptical about this topical product to heal broken, dry, callused feet and toes. I ignored my foot care for quite a bit while pregnant (couldn't reach!) and then postpartum a bit. After the winter in the desert, my heels and large toe pads were cracked and parched. I used this product every day for 10 days and the results were amazing! I slathered it on after my shower in the morning, put on socks, and wore that during the day for 10 days. My feet are healed with no trace of dryness. Even my toenails are improved and hydrated. My hands are also healed (constantly washing hands) from applying to my feet and rubbing the rest in. I highly recommend this product for anyone suffering from super dry, cracked feet. It works — it is thick, so cover with socks and let the warmth and barrier marinate your dry feet and toes into soft beautiful skin!" — Natalie Get it from Amazon for $15.99. 17. A box of maximum-strength one-step wart-removing pads with extra cushioning so there's no discomfort while they work their magic. Promising review:"This stuff works! I'd never had a wart in my life! At first, I thought it was a small callus, but as months went by, it was getting larger. I started to google and realized I had a plantar wart on my thumb! So I got the Freeze Off and thought, 'This has to work!' Nope! I tried the Freeze Off three times, and nothing! I then realized the same thing was happening on my other thumb, a small callus but I knew that the wart had spread! Now I was desperate to get rid of them and knew I had waited too long! Bought the invisible strips, and it removed my small wart in four days and my big wart in eight!! I couldn't believe it. I left strips on for two days, then pulled back the dead skin with a cuticle clipper and reapplied! My bigger wart was a little tougher to remove, and I had irritated my skin trying to cut it out, so I left it alone for a few days before reapplying a strip, and by the second 48-hour treatment, it was gone! I thought my skin would be damaged, but it looks like nothing was ever there!" — Audrey N. Get 14 pads from Amazon for $7.69+ (available in three styles). 18. A lightweight and sweatproof antifungal tea tree balm containing beeswax, eucalyptus, and macadamia oil for nourishing, moisturizing, and protecting against dryness, discomfort, and irritants. Promising review:"I ordered this balm on a whim as a remedy for a skin rash, and was very impressed with its effectiveness! After getting rid of my rash, I decided to try it elsewhere and it worked wonders on dry skin areas like elbows, knees, and feet. I was blown away with how I changed my feet entirely! As a dancer, my feet have always been a war zone: dry skin, callouses, ingrown toenails, and athlete's foot (all frequent problems over the course of many years). I was always embarrassed to wear sandals or any type of shoes that would show off parts of my feet because of all the dry skin, but sometimes it couldn't be avoided. This balm has made my feet the loveliest they have been and now I can choose any type of shoes I want to wear without embarrassment." — anengstrom Get it from Amazon for $36.32. 19. An easy-to-use tonsil stone remover — if you've been struggling with bad breath and brushing your teeth, scraping your tongue, and using mouthwash aren't working, you may have tonsil stones. Don't worry about scratching your throat; each attachment has a silicone tip to slip safely behind your tonsils. If you suspect you have tonsil stones (also called tonsilloliths), talk to your dentist or doctor! They can preform a physical exam or imaging scan and deliver a diagnosis. These also come with an LED light to get right to the source of the problem. Promising review:"I'm in my early 30s and just started getting tonsil stones. Until a few months ago, I never even knew what these things were! Anyways, I've been struggling with cotton buds to fully remove the stones, but couldn't get rid of them and they would just come back within the week. I received this and investment ever. No struggle holding my phone as a flashlight while awkwardly poking myself in front of my badly lit bathroom mirror. I sat comfortably at my vanity, used one hand, and removed the whole stone in less than a minute. Why did I not know this was a thing? Why have I been struggling? Get it! Stop struggling, suffering, and awkwardly dealing with this ridiculous me." — Wren Get it from Amazon for $9.93+ (available in two colors and in a multipack). 20. A fast-acting mold and mildew remover so you can watch the stains your shower has accumulated over the years just melt away. No scrubbing required! And you can say goodbye to any embarrassing musty, damp smells too. Cleaning your bathtub just got a whole lot easier. This can also be used on mold and mildew stains outside of your home! Promising review:"We've been struggling with mold/mildew stains in our shower and front load washer for quite some time. Nothing bought at the grocery store or hardware store would work. We found this product and used as directed and wow, what a difference! This is the only product that has helped remove those stains. Highly recommended!" — David B. Neely Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in three sizes and in multi-packs). 21. A dermatologist-recommended antiperspirant hand cream because its non-greasy and non-irritating formula can help soothe skin and reduce sweat. Buh-bye clammy hands! Promising review:"I used this product on my 10-year-old son. He sweats A LOT on his hands. He would tell me that he was embarrassed at school and he had problems making friends. My son told me he had never shook a hand outside of mine ever before in his life..... it broke me. As a father, I knew I had to fix this. I set an appointment up with his doctor and got nowhere. The doctor said it's normal and should go away in the coming years. I asked about surgery and they said it would be around $10,000, so I started saving. Couple of weeks went by and I came across this product I asked my son if he was OK with trying it and he desperately said yes. We put it on and his hands are completely dry now. When it worked, he started practicing shaking hands and high-fives with his brother. It's been two weeks now and it is working. AMAZING." — HECTOR LORENZO Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in three scents and in packs of two and three). 22. A silicone scalp massager for tingly sensations during your shower. Reviewers say it even helps ease itchiness. Promising review:"I love everything about this product! I have had dry scalp since I was a kid and I remember my grandmother using something similar to scrub my scalp as a kid. This product is much softer yet gets the job done! It feels like a mini massage! My scalp and hair feels so much cleaner now! It's easy to hold and clean after each use!" — Leah Heimbach Get it from Amazon for $7.98+ (available in three colors). 23. A bottle of dandruff shampoo made with ketoconazole to help relieve and control flaking, scaling, and itching caused by dandruff. Clean and clear scalps for all! Promising review:"If I could give this product more than 5 stars then I would!! My husband has suffered from extreme dandruff/Psoriasis for years to the point that he would pick constantly at his scalp. I would be able to visually see large sores and peeling skin chunks constantly no matter what shampoo/treatment he would use. I found this product by chance and told my husband about it, who was willing to give it a chance (he'd more than given up on finding a solution to his problem at this point). After two shampoos he said that he absolutely noticed a difference and did not feel that he had to scratch his scalp. His sores healed within a week and now he has a clean, itch- and flake-free scalp! This stuff worked absolute wonders for us and I would recommend to anyone with slight dandruff issues to extreme psoriasis conditions!" — Tabitha C. Get it from Amazon for $15.88. 24. A fungal nail renewal formula if you've been living with thick, discolored, and brittle nails. This can help improve the look of your nails in as little as two days! Promising review: 'I tried EVERYTHING! I tried tree tea oil for years and various different products. Nothing worked. The reviews were so great on this that I decided to try to cure it one more time. But when you have had a condition for 35 years, you aren't too hopeful! I followed the suggestions of some of the reviewers and cut my toenails (I only had it on my big toes) everywhere that the fungus was present. Even below the quick. I started applying this gel, which is super easy to use. I swear to you that I noticed a difference after one application. ' — WIAPilot Get it from Amazon for $19. 25. A stainless-steel toenail clipper that are similar to the ones podiatrists use to get rid of stubborn, thick nails (as well as ingrown nails) without pain or discomfort. Here's why my BuzzFeed Shopping colleague Emma Lord loves this thing:"Hello, my toenails are problem children for two reasons: One is that they're kinda thick, the other is that I'm a long-distance runner, which doesn't play nice with toenails. I bought this recently and the difference it made immediately was ENORMOUS. Like I usually dread approaching my big toenails because they are so thick, but these painlessly and seamlessly lobbed the tops right off; I was also able to ~gently correct~ a toenail that was starting to get ingrown and help cut down a dead toenail that needed trimming but would have been painful to approach with a regular clipper." Promising review:"We bought this for our teen grandson to use for an ingrown toenail because he was not able to go to a nail salon that he trusted to fix this problem. It worked perfectly. He was so pleased with the result as it took care of his painful problem! Thank you for making a fantastic product. Every household should own one!" — T.S. Get it from Amazon for $9.99. 26. A vegan ingrown hair oil made with skin-softening jojoba seed oil and anti-inflammatory tea tree oil for helping relieve post-shaving redness. It'll also help improve the look of ingrown hairs, razor burn, and bumps. Bushbalm Bushbalm is an Ottawa-based small skincare brand creating products for our most sensitive areas. Promising review:" I've bought this product numerous of times and it never fails. I have no more ingrowns and it also helps so much with irritation after shaving!" — Pris Get it from Amazon and Bushbalm for $20.80. 27. Stainless-steel ingrown hair tweezers sharp and precise enough to help handle stubborn ingrown hairs (and splinters). Amazon Promising review:"This tweezer is MAGIC!!! I have thick Italian/German/Polish hair and this little mighty tweezer GETS IT ALL. I am so happy I found it and will be buying a backup. The price point is amazing for how great this tweezer is. Buy the two-pack it's worth it." — Lydia Grove Get it from Amazon for $6.99. 28. A set of silicone Kegel weights because doing pelvic floor exercises can help you better control your bladder and have more pleasurable sex. Read more about kegel exercises at Cleveland Clinic. Promising review:"Since starting, my bladder control has significantly improved. I am now able to sneeze or cough without peeing myself. Yes, that's right. I am able to hold my pee longer, which means I can actually make it to the bathroom without dribbling on myself. The best part is that just a few short weeks into the program you will have results you can feel. I think anyone who has ever had kids should try this out. The overall quality of my life has improved. Ditch your panty liners, stop the embarrassing dribbles, no more mad dashes to the rest room because of a weak bladder. Even my sex life has improved; I have control of those pelvic muscles now. Just remember to wash the weights before and after each use with an antibacterial spray, and allow time to air dry before putting them away. I say air dry because if you wipe them dry with a cloth you run the risk of giving yourself a bladder infection or urinary tract infection, and those are no laughing matter. Easy to use, easy to clean, stores away quickly." — Julie Tauber Get a set of six weights from Amazon for $49.98. 29. Seamless bra liners made from a breathable cotton and bamboo blend that'll not only help absorb boob sweat but can also help alleviate discomfort from underwires. Promising review:"This is one of those things that I wish I'd found years earlier. I've suffered from mortifying stress-induced under-boob sweat for most of my adult life. Also, I'm a lifelong Seattle girl who gets upset when it's warmer than 65 degrees outside. So when I stumbled upon this product, I was curious enough to buy a small pack. And yes, I've come back for MORE! For real, I won't put on a bra without one of these liners now. It absorbs all the moisture from heat and stress. And because it's a really soft bamboo/cotton mix, my skin is finally not feeling tortured under there! To the makers of this ingenious life-changing product: thank you, thank you, thank you! Sincerely, all the grateful ta-tas you've helped to care for." — Niko Get a three-pack from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in women's sizes M–XXL and two color combos). 31. A stainless-steel tongue scraper for dealing with the funky bacteria that's been causing bad breath. Stay plaque-free with this gentle tool. Promising review:"I have gone 30 years of my life having the worst breath known to man. I would brush and brush, and within 20 minutes, I'd be back to the same. I never knew how to get rid of it. Then, I came upon this little item on Amazon. I decided to give it a try because I figured I've tried everything else. Wow, just, wow...I couldn't believe how much crap this thing was pulling off my tongue. Seriously, if you have suffered from bad breath, give this a try. You will not regret it." — Me Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in larger pack sizes). 32. A box of extra strength Gas-X chewables formulated with 125mg of simethicone because they can help quickly relieve gas and bloating so you don't have any mishaps in mixed company. Amazon Promising review:"Sometimes you eat something that is too rich on an empty stomach and wham — the pain, the bloating, the weird weird noises start. And then if you have this, within minutes it helps relieve the gas, bloating, and discomfort. Taking this is nothing to be ashamed about; it happens to everyone whether they like to admit it or not." — MusicLover Get a pack of 72 chewable tablets from Amazon for $7.95. 33. A Squatty Potty if you need a little help ~doing the doo~. You'll be amazed at how much quicker and easier this part of the day becomes. Amazon Read more about constipation relief at home, including using a squatting position, at Cleveland Clinic. If you want more Squatty Potty content before making the best purchase of your life, check out our Squatty Potty review. Promising review:"I'll do you all the courtesy of NOT adding a photo or video (You're welcome). This works. Whoever invented the toilet had their heart in the right place, but not their knees. This device mimics proper positioning, and you should get one. That is all. Thank you for coming to my TEDTalk." — P.W. Get it from Amazon for $21.45+ (available in two styles and sizes; get the acrylic version for $79.99). The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.
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25-03-2025
- Health
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34 Products For All Those Things You Wish Would Just Handle Themselves
We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page. Shopping · These products will help you feel empowered to tackle your issues. 1. A skin-repairing body oil chock-full of natural oils to help reduce the appearance of scars and stretch marks. Its skin-renewal formula should help fade acne scars, surgery scars, and so much more! Just make sure to use sunscreen with this since it can make you a bit more sensitive to the sun. Promising review: "Bio-Oil is the BEST skin product on the market. I use it twice a day — in the morning and before I go to bed. Small lines have disappeared. My skin is very smooth and seems to glow. A doctor recommended this to one of my friends, who told me about it. I have bought several bottles as gifts. Be patient. It will take a few months for you to see the changes. I am 71 years old. No one paid me to write this." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $11.12. 2. A lightly tinted nail concealer for help hiding any yellowing or stains you've got on your nails. Londontown is a small biz making products that'll help keep your nails healthy and beautiful. Promising review: "For the first time in 62 years, my nails look nice without a gel manicure or artificial nails!! I am so impressed with this product!! It truly is far superior to other nail polishes! I have given it as a gift to my three daughters, my 82-year-old mom, and my very best friends! They all have been so thrilled with it!!" — Gregory A. Robbins Get it from Amazon for $19.40+ (available in five shades). Check out our Londontown Illuminating Nail Concealer review for more deets! 3. A pack of thin and discreet incontinence pads if your bladder has a mind of its own. These super-absorbent pads will help you stay dry so you can move about your day in complete comfort. Read more about incontinence and treatment at Cleveland Clinic. Promising review:"I use these for nighttime. They are the best ones for me so far. Regular length, they don't scrunch up, they stay put, and absorb really great. Plus they are not perfumed. I have tried many other brands, and Poise is the one for me! I also use Poise Light during the day (regular length). You can't tell you have them on like the old days when wearing period pads." — Leeloo Get a box of 144 from Amazon for $28.84+ (available in five styles). 4. A long-lasting extra-strength hemorrhoid cream containing lidocaine to help numb pain as well as glycerin to help reduce friction. Enhanced with anti-inflammatory ingredients, this cream is designed to act quickly and effectively. Amazon Read more about hemorrhoids and treatment at Cleveland Clinic. Promising review:"I was hurting horribly so I ordered this cream; I'd never used a cream before and always used a suppository. This product was a little pricey but at this point I didn't care. I wanted relief! I now work remotely from home so this was affecting my job as I sit all day, and even using a donut wasn't helping! This cream is great! It gave me fast relief and shrunk the external hemorrhoids! I will definitely purchase this again and keep on hand always! I wish I would have found this product before this time!" — Pam Get it from Amazon for $34.95. 5. A vegan and cruelty-free skin-tightening Sol de Janeiro body cream made with coconut and açai oil. Its caffeine-rich formula stimulates circulation for smoother-looking skin. Caffeine can brighten skin and temporarily minimize the appearance of stretch marks and cellulite, if that's something you're looking for in a product. Read more about the skincare benefits of caffeine at the Cleveland Clinic. Promising review:"I am surprised when a product really does what it says, and this cream tightened skin as promised and somehow smoothed out some light cellulite on my legs. I keep looking at the backs of my hands, being surprised at how smooth and tight the skin looks and feels. At 48, I don't have much in the way of wrinkles or loose skin, but I can see a difference on the backs of my hands at times, even with all the kind treatment over the years. This cream zapped that in one treatment!" — Kindle Customer Get it from Amazon for $48 (also available in a smaller size). 6. An ear-washing bottle for easy removal of wax buildup. Reviewers noted that the process was not only easy but comfortable, too. Promising review:"I am a waxy gal and use this thing every six months to clean out my ears, and I LOVE IT. It's easy to use, and I go from hard of hearing to hearing again within 10 minutes without days and days of ear drops or ENT visits. The nasty ear wax plug at the end is sooo gross and satisfying! Can't recommend highly enough." — Weebster Get it from Amazon for $29.50. 7. Some deep-reaching, ergonomic "flossing toothbrushes" with dual-layered flossing bristles that are designed to get deep into the grooves of your teeth and gums. Though this shouldn't replace flossing, these toothbrushes can help rid your teeth of plaque and food residue. Plus, they're designed with those who have sensitive gums in mind. Mouthwatchers is a small business established by Ronald Plotka, DDS, specializing in antimicrobial toothbrushes designed for deeper cleans. Here's what BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord has to say:"I love it just after the first few days of use! I use an electric toothbrush usually, but I feel like I'm getting a much more satisfying clean from these?? Especially because I tend to get yellow stains between my teeth no matter *how* much I floss, and these bristles seem to actually target that a lot more effectively." Promising review: "I'm amazed at how well this toothbrush cleans my teeth — it definitely gets between the teeth and also more importantly for me, gets in the small, deep crevices in my molars where I always have food stuck and regular toothbrushes couldn't get stuff out. I brush more often (after meals/snacks) because of how effective it is. As stated, definitely go easy around the gums. The bristles feel soft, but will cause your gums to bleed if you use regular pressure. Nice and easy does the trick, SO WELL!" — Jason A. Get a pair from Mouthwatchers on Amazon for $9.90 (also available in packs of four). 8. Maximum strength antacids if you've been having trouble falling asleep because acid reflux keeps you up at night. Each chewable tablet has 1000mg of calcium carbonate to help relieve heartburn, indigestion, and sour stomach. These vegan tablets are also free from talc, dyes, parabens, artificial sweeteners, dairy, and gluten. Learn more about antacids at Cleveland Clinic. Plus, its packaging is 100% plastic-free! Wonderbelly is a small business! Promising review:"I discovered this last year and I have not used another antacid since. The strawberry milkshake flavor is phenomenal. It is fast acting and I have never had to take more than one. This has really improved my life with GERD." — Marissa 9. A pack of cold sore healing patches containing hydrocolloid to help your skin heal faster. These discreet patches create a moist environment that helps relieve pain, reduce blistering, and prevent scabbing. Promising review:"I wish I had found these sooner!! These cold sores were probably the worst I've had, and wouldn't clear up or stop itching/hurting. I googled cold sore remedies and these happened to pop up. After reading the reviews, I immediately ordered them. They came right on time and I put them on before bed last night. It's been less than 36 hours and already these cold sores are healing up beautifully. I plan to order another pack or three so I can keep one at home, one in my purse, and one in my locker at work so if I ever feel the warning tingle/itching of a new breakout, I can slap one of these bad boys on and get rid of it quickly! Highly recommend for my fellow cold sore sufferers." — Jessica Hill Get a pack of 15 from Amazon for $13.98. 10. A pack of teeth-whitening pens so you can get shiny white teeth for far less money than you might've thought. This pen's soft-bristle brush is perfect for anyone with sensitive teeth. It even makes application as easy as saying CHEESE! 11. A clinical-strength Secret deodorant because it provides 72 hours of sweat and odor protection. Stress, heat, and activity are no match for this antiperspirant. Promising review:"I have been trying all kinds of deodorants for months, trying to find one that works! I sweat a lot at work and this stuff works! I don't have to reapply. This doesn't leave any staining on my clothes. The smell is nice and light. Finally found something that works!" — Zindarella Get it from Amazon for $8.47. 12. A set of multipurpose dermaplaning razors if you're looking to exfoliate your skin while getting rid of peach fuzz. These are also perfect for shaping your brows when you don't have the time to individually pluck each hair. Promising review:"I suppose it's my hearty German peasant ancestry, but I've always been a hairy girl. Plucking the more egregious of the thick black hairs is required at least a two to three times week. I'd been eying these razors for a while and finally took the plunge. I could not believe how easy and quick it was. After a couple of swipes down my cheek, I noticed that it was done. I thought it was going to take a lot more skill and time. So much easier than tweezers and depilatories!! Wow." — Tara D. Get a pack of three from Amazon for $5.20. 14. A jar of Aquaphor healing moisturizer for anyone suffering from dry, cracked, and sensitive skin. It restores moisture and promotes healing, so you can go back to living your best life. Promising reviews:"This stuff is a bit pricey, but you are paying for a quality solution for dry skin. Every time I try to use something cheaper, it doesn't work and I always come back to this. Nothing works like Aquaphor." — MCMXCVI "My son experienced some unbelievably wretched diaper rash and none of the usual products I had been using were making the rash better and the application of the zinc-based creams were painful. Someone recommended I try this, and I have never turned back! Every time there is a reoccurrence of diaper rash, after a day or so of applying Aquaphor, the rash clears up. Now and again I try other diaper creams, but when there is actual irritation, nothing comes close." — Incoherent Threads Get it from Amazon for $18.37. 15. A bottle of professional-grade callus-removing gel that can remove years' worth of calluses quickly and easily. Just presoak your feet, apply the gel, let it do its magic, and rinse! Promising review:"Best foot callus remover I have ever used! I read a lot of the reviews before purchasing this product. Most callus removers I have purchased in the past were not very effective. So I was encouraged by the reviews. I saw that a lot of reviewers mentioned to be very careful not to leave it on longer than three or four minutes. My feet were the softest they have ever been. Love love love." — Cheri whisker Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in three scents). 16. Or a vegan urea foot cream to rehydrate dry, callused, and cracked feet. Get ready to strut your stuff! Promising review:"I was skeptical about this topical product to heal broken, dry, callused feet and toes. I ignored my foot care for quite a bit while pregnant (couldn't reach!) and then postpartum a bit. After the winter in the desert, my heels and large toe pads were cracked and parched. I used this product every day for 10 days and the results were amazing! I slathered it on after my shower in the morning, put on socks, and wore that during the day for 10 days. My feet are healed with no trace of dryness. Even my toenails are improved and hydrated. My hands are also healed (constantly washing hands) from applying to my feet and rubbing the rest in. I highly recommend this product for anyone suffering from super dry, cracked feet. It works — it is thick, so cover with socks and let the warmth and barrier marinate your dry feet and toes into soft beautiful skin!" — Natalie Get it from Amazon for $15.99. 17. A box of maximum-strength one-step wart-removing pads with extra cushioning so there's no discomfort while they work their magic. Promising review:"This stuff works! I'd never had a wart in my life! At first, I thought it was a small callus, but as months went by, it was getting larger. I started to google and realized I had a plantar wart on my thumb! So I got the Freeze Off and thought, 'This has to work!' Nope! I tried the Freeze Off three times, and nothing! I then realized the same thing was happening on my other thumb, a small callus but I knew that the wart had spread! Now I was desperate to get rid of them and knew I had waited too long! Bought the invisible strips, and it removed my small wart in four days and my big wart in eight!! I couldn't believe it. I left strips on for two days, then pulled back the dead skin with a cuticle clipper and reapplied! My bigger wart was a little tougher to remove, and I had irritated my skin trying to cut it out, so I left it alone for a few days before reapplying a strip, and by the second 48-hour treatment, it was gone! I thought my skin would be damaged, but it looks like nothing was ever there!" — Audrey N. Get 14 pads from Amazon for $7.69+ (available in three styles). 18. A lightweight and sweatproof antifungal tea tree balm containing beeswax, eucalyptus, and macadamia oil for nourishing, moisturizing, and protecting against dryness, discomfort, and irritants. Promising review:"I ordered this balm on a whim as a remedy for a skin rash, and was very impressed with its effectiveness! After getting rid of my rash, I decided to try it elsewhere and it worked wonders on dry skin areas like elbows, knees, and feet. I was blown away with how I changed my feet entirely! As a dancer, my feet have always been a war zone: dry skin, callouses, ingrown toenails, and athlete's foot (all frequent problems over the course of many years). I was always embarrassed to wear sandals or any type of shoes that would show off parts of my feet because of all the dry skin, but sometimes it couldn't be avoided. This balm has made my feet the loveliest they have been and now I can choose any type of shoes I want to wear without embarrassment." — anengstrom Get it from Amazon for $36.32. 19. An easy-to-use tonsil stone remover — if you've been struggling with bad breath and brushing your teeth, scraping your tongue, and using mouthwash aren't working, you may have tonsil stones. Don't worry about scratching your throat; each attachment has a silicone tip to slip safely behind your tonsils. If you suspect you have tonsil stones (also called tonsilloliths), talk to your dentist or doctor! They can preform a physical exam or imaging scan and deliver a diagnosis. These also come with an LED light to get right to the source of the problem. Promising review:"I'm in my early 30s and just started getting tonsil stones. Until a few months ago, I never even knew what these things were! Anyways, I've been struggling with cotton buds to fully remove the stones, but couldn't get rid of them and they would just come back within the week. I received this and investment ever. No struggle holding my phone as a flashlight while awkwardly poking myself in front of my badly lit bathroom mirror. I sat comfortably at my vanity, used one hand, and removed the whole stone in less than a minute. Why did I not know this was a thing? Why have I been struggling? Get it! Stop struggling, suffering, and awkwardly dealing with this ridiculous me." — Wren Get it from Amazon for $9.93+ (available in two colors and in a multipack). 20. A fast-acting mold and mildew remover so you can watch the stains your shower has accumulated over the years just melt away. No scrubbing required! And you can say goodbye to any embarrassing musty, damp smells too. Cleaning your bathtub just got a whole lot easier. This can also be used on mold and mildew stains outside of your home! Promising review:"We've been struggling with mold/mildew stains in our shower and front load washer for quite some time. Nothing bought at the grocery store or hardware store would work. We found this product and used as directed and wow, what a difference! This is the only product that has helped remove those stains. Highly recommended!" — David B. Neely Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in four sizes). 21. A vegan and cruelty-free First Aid Beauty bump eraser scrub with 10% AHA to help you deal with any "chicken skin" flareups. This will exfoliate your skin and leave it feeling smooth and moisturized! Promising review:"Amazing! I am so happy to say this product is a game-changer! I have always been so embarrassed of the extremely red and bumpy skin on my arms above my elbow. I've tried tons of products with zero sign of improvement. I always moisturize daily and nothing has ever helped. I have used this product two times and the skin on my arms is almost all the same color and the bumps are gone! I could cry I am so grateful for this product. It doesn't have any kind of smell, which is perfect cause I can pair it with any moisturizer I like." — Lynn Get it from Amazon for $10+ (available in four sizes and a two-pack). 22. A dermatologist-recommended antiperspirant hand cream because its non-greasy and non-irritating formula can help soothe skin and reduce sweat. Buh-bye clammy hands! Promising review:"I used this product on my 10-year-old son. He sweats A LOT on his hands. He would tell me that he was embarrassed at school and he had problems making friends. My son told me he had never shook a hand outside of mine ever before in his life..... it broke me. As a father, I knew I had to fix this. I set an appointment up with his doctor and got nowhere. The doctor said it's normal and should go away in the coming years. I asked about surgery and they said it would be around $10,000, so I started saving. Couple of weeks went by and I came across this product I asked my son if he was OK with trying it and he desperately said yes. We put it on and his hands are completely dry now. When it worked, he started practicing shaking hands and high-fives with his brother. It's been two weeks now and it is working. AMAZING." — HECTOR LORENZO Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in three scents and in packs of two and three). 23. A silicone scalp massager for tingly sensations during your shower. Reviewers say it even helps ease itchiness. Emma Lord / BuzzFeed Promising review:"I love everything about this product! I have had dry scalp since I was a kid and I remember my grandmother using something similar to scrub my scalp as a kid. This product is much softer yet gets the job done! It feels like a mini massage! My scalp and hair feels so much cleaner now! It's easy to hold and clean after each use!" — Leah Heimbach Get it from Amazon for $7.98+ (available in three colors). 24. A bottle of dandruff shampoo made with ketoconazole to help relieve and control flaking, scaling, and itching caused by dandruff. Clean and clear scalps for all! Promising review:"If I could give this product more than 5 stars then I would!! My husband has suffered from extreme dandruff/Psoriasis for years to the point that he would pick constantly at his scalp. I would be able to visually see large sores and peeling skin chunks constantly no matter what shampoo/treatment he would use. I found this product by chance and told my husband about it, who was willing to give it a chance (he'd more than given up on finding a solution to his problem at this point). After two shampoos he said that he absolutely noticed a difference and did not feel that he had to scratch his scalp. His sores healed within a week and now he has a clean, itch- and flake-free scalp! This stuff worked absolute wonders for us and I would recommend to anyone with slight dandruff issues to extreme psoriasis conditions!" — Tabitha C. Get it from Amazon for $15.88. 25. A fungal nail renewal formula if you've been living with thick, discolored, and brittle nails. This can help improve the look of your nails in as little as two days! Promising review: 'I tried EVERYTHING! I tried tree tea oil for years and various different products. Nothing worked. The reviews were so great on this that I decided to try to cure it one more time. But when you have had a condition for 35 years, you aren't too hopeful! I followed the suggestions of some of the reviewers and cut my toenails (I only had it on my big toes) everywhere that the fungus was present. Even below the quick. I started applying this gel, which is super easy to use. I swear to you that I noticed a difference after one application. ' — WIAPilot Get it from Amazon for $19. 26. A stainless-steel toenail clipper that are similar to the ones podiatrists use to get rid of stubborn, thick nails (as well as ingrown nails) without pain or discomfort. Here's why my BuzzFeed Shopping colleague Emma Lord loves this thing:"Hello, my toenails are problem children for two reasons: One is that they're kinda thick, the other is that I'm a long-distance runner, which doesn't play nice with toenails. I bought this recently and the difference it made immediately was ENORMOUS. Like I usually dread approaching my big toenails because they are so thick, but these painlessly and seamlessly lobbed the tops right off; I was also able to ~gently correct~ a toenail that was starting to get ingrown and help cut down a dead toenail that needed trimming but would have been painful to approach with a regular clipper." Promising review:"We bought this for our teen grandson to use for an ingrown toenail because he was not able to go to a nail salon that he trusted to fix this problem. It worked perfectly. He was so pleased with the result as it took care of his painful problem! Thank you for making a fantastic product. Every household should own one!" — T.S. Get it from Amazon for $9.99. 27. A vegan ingrown hair oil made with skin-softening jojoba seed oil and anti-inflammatory tea tree oil for helping relieve post-shaving redness. It'll also help improve the look of ingrown hairs, razor burn, and bumps. Bushbalm Bushbalm is an Ottawa-based small skincare brand creating products for our most sensitive areas. Get it from Amazon and Bushbalm for $26. 28. Stainless-steel ingrown hair tweezers sharp and precise enough to help handle stubborn ingrown hairs (and splinters). Amazon Promising review:"This tweezer is MAGIC!!! I have thick Italian/German/Polish hair and this little mighty tweezer GETS IT ALL. I am so happy I found it and will be buying a backup. The price point is amazing for how great this tweezer is. Buy the two-pack it's worth it." — Lydia Grove Get it from Amazon for $6.99. 29. A set of silicone Kegel weights because doing pelvic floor exercises can help you better control your bladder and have more pleasurable sex. Read more about kegel exercises at Cleveland Clinic. Promising review:"Since starting, my bladder control has significantly improved. I am now able to sneeze or cough without peeing myself. Yes, that's right. I am able to hold my pee longer, which means I can actually make it to the bathroom without dribbling on myself. The best part is that just a few short weeks into the program you will have results you can feel. I think anyone who has ever had kids should try this out. The overall quality of my life has improved. Ditch your panty liners, stop the embarrassing dribbles, no more mad dashes to the rest room because of a weak bladder. Even my sex life has improved; I have control of those pelvic muscles now. Just remember to wash the weights before and after each use with an antibacterial spray, and allow time to air dry before putting them away. I say air dry because if you wipe them dry with a cloth you run the risk of giving yourself a bladder infection or urinary tract infection, and those are no laughing matter. Easy to use, easy to clean, stores away quickly." — Julie Tauber Get a set of six weights from Amazon for $49.98. 30. Seamless bra liners made from a breathable cotton and bamboo blend that'll not only help absorb boob sweat but can also help alleviate discomfort from underwires. Promising review:"This is one of those things that I wish I'd found years earlier. I've suffered from mortifying stress-induced under-boob sweat for most of my adult life. Also, I'm a lifelong Seattle girl who gets upset when it's warmer than 65 degrees outside. So when I stumbled upon this product, I was curious enough to buy a small pack. And yes, I've come back for MORE! For real, I won't put on a bra without one of these liners now. It absorbs all the moisture from heat and stress. And because it's a really soft bamboo/cotton mix, my skin is finally not feeling tortured under there! To the makers of this ingenious life-changing product: thank you, thank you, thank you! Sincerely, all the grateful ta-tas you've helped to care for." — Niko Get a three-pack from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in women's sizes M–XXL and six color combos). 31. A litter box odor neutralizer designed to work with all litter types. It's formulated with plant-based essential oils to instantly rid your home of stubborn odors. And feel free to use it in your garbage can, kennels, and trash compactors. Sprinkle & Sweep is a small biz making it easy for you to clean up after your pet! Promising review: "It makes managing litter box odors easy and offers great longevity, which is perfect for the pragmatic pet owner. The added bonus is that it doesn't clump or create a mess, and it's incredibly easy to sprinkle without any dust clouds. This product really takes the hassle out of litter box maintenance." — Shania Get it from Sprinkle & Sweep on Amazon for $11.97. 32. A stainless-steel tongue scraper for dealing with the funky bacteria that's been causing bad breath. Stay plaque-free with this gentle tool. Promising review:"I have gone 30 years of my life having the worst breath known to man. I would brush and brush, and within 20 minutes, I'd be back to the same. I never knew how to get rid of it. Then, I came upon this little item on Amazon. I decided to give it a try because I figured I've tried everything else. Wow, just, wow...I couldn't believe how much crap this thing was pulling off my tongue. Seriously, if you have suffered from bad breath, give this a try. You will not regret it." — Me Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in larger pack sizes). 33. A box of extra strength Gas-X chewables formulated with 125mg of simethicone because they can help quickly relieve gas and bloating so you don't have any mishaps in mixed company. Amazon Promising review:"Sometimes you eat something that is too rich on an empty stomach and wham — the pain, the bloating, the weird weird noises start. And then if you have this, within minutes it helps relieve the gas, bloating, and discomfort. Taking this is nothing to be ashamed about; it happens to everyone whether they like to admit it or not." — MusicLover Get a pack of 72 chewable tablets from Amazon for $7.95. 34. A Squatty Potty if you need a little help ~doing the doo~. You'll be amazed at how much quicker and easier this part of the day becomes. Amazon Read more about constipation relief at home, including using a squatting position, at Cleveland Clinic. If you want more Squatty Potty content before making the best purchase of your life, check out our Squatty Potty review. Promising review:"I'll do you all the courtesy of NOT adding a photo or video (You're welcome). This works. Whoever invented the toilet had their heart in the right place, but not their knees. This device mimics proper positioning, and you should get one. That is all. Thank you for coming to my TEDTalk." — P.W. Get it from Amazon for $21.45+ (available in two styles and sizes; get the acrylic version for $79.99). The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.
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Just So You Know, Reviewers Over 40 Are Simply Smitten With These 28 Beauty Products
1. A lightly tinted nail concealer for help hiding any yellowing or stains you've got on your nails. Londontown is a small biz making products that'll help keep your nails healthy and beautiful. Promising review: "For the first time in 62 years, my nails look nice without a gel manicure or artificial nails!! I am so impressed with this product!! It truly is far superior to other nail polishes! I have given it as a gift to my three daughters, my 82-year-old mom, and my very best friends! They all have been so thrilled with it!!" — Gregory A. Robbins Get it from Amazon for $15+ (available in five shades). Check out our Londontown Illuminating Nail Concealer review for more deets! 2. A rejuvenating eye cream because its all-natural and vegan ingredients absorb quickly into the skin to start the process of brightening and lifting your under-eye area. Perpetual late nights got nothing on this cream! LilyAna Naturals is a family-owned small business using natural ingredients to craft high-quality skincare products. Promising review:"I'm 56-years-old and I cannot tell you how many different eye cream products I have bought over the years. This eye cream is absolutely amazing. I love how it plumps up the skin around my eyes. It does not feel greasy and it absorbs very nicely. It has a very light, fragrant scent. It does not cause my eyes to sting and water. One of the nicest things about it is that I can use it under my makeup and I don't notice the makeup settling into the fine lines around my eyes. I've also purchased the LilyAna Face Cream, which I am equally as happy with." — Karen Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in three sizes). 3. A reparative K-beauty snail mucin essence with a hydrating and hypoallergenic formula that can help remove dark spots and fine lines. Promising review:"Like so many, I heard about this product on TikTok. I had oily skin my whole life. When I turned 46, the pendulum swung in the other direction and now my face is so dry sometimes you can visibly see the dead skin flaking off. I tried so many moisturizers and scrubs to remove dead skin. My PCP said it was stress, I went to a dermatologist who said it was an allergic reaction some kind of contact dermatitis and gave me a prescription for Fluticasone. Nothing helped. I heard about snail mucin and figured it couldn't hurt to try it. I've been using it a few months now and it's made a big difference in my skin. I do two pumps into my palm and apply it to damp skin and just pat it on. Any extra I rub on my hands, front and back. It makes my skin so soft and moisturized. Added bonus, my hands are now so soft! My husband commented on them the other day. Also it's not causing breakouts. I've been telling friends about snail mucin and will definitely purchase again." — Beth Wood Get it from Amazon for $18.44. 4. A pore-control Anua heartleaf extract cleansing oil for gently and effectively ridding your face of dirt, makeup, sebum, and blackheads. This hypoallergenic K-beauty formula has soothing ingredients that won't cause clogged pores. You can even add it to your double cleansing routine! Promising review: "I purchased this after seeing it on TikTok. I had never used a cleansing oil before, but I heard great things about it. I am 45 and have dry skin. I get the occasional pimple if I use oily moisturizers, so I was looking for something to put moisture back into my skin. The oil has a very light clean scent and feels great on the skin. Although it's light when washed off, it leaves my skin feeling smooth, clean, and hydrated. I have not had issues with it clogging my pores, and I've been using it for about three months daily. I'm new to K-beauty, but if this is any indication of quality, I'm hooked. I will definitely be buying this again and making it a permanent part of my skincare routine." — Susan Get it from Amazon for $17.69. 5. A liquid matte Maybelline lipstick because nothing really beats a bold, highly pigmented red lip that lasts for up to 16 hours. Nothing. Promising review:"This is the best lip color I've ever bought!! Love the matte look!! It stays on no matter what!!! I received my first one on July 16th and have purchased two more colors since then!! I'm 54-years-old and have been through so many lipsticks, but this is the last one I will ever buy!! You can add a little clear gloss over it for a different look, and it won't smudge!! Love it!!! 💋💄👄" — leslie j falls4242 Get it from Amazon for $5.34+ (available in 44 colors). 6. Or a tinted E.l.f lip balm since it's infused with vitamin E so your lips will feel hydrated and nourished and look oh-so kissable. 💋 Promising review:" Love the shade and hours of moisture it adds! I am 50, with a warm skin tone (light in winter) and dark hair. It arrived today and I'm already in love! The subtle wine shade is exactly what I wanted! I've tried so many lip products that promise to add moisture and not fade into the fine lines on my lips, but this is truly a game changer! I've already placed my order for more shades!" — Charlene Day Get it from Amazon for $7+ (available in eight shades). 7. A vegan and cruelty-free skin-tightening Sol de Janeiro body cream made with coconut and açai oil. Its caffeine-rich formula stimulates circulation for smoother-looking skin. Caffeine can brighten skin and temporarily minimize the appearance of stretch marks and cellulite, if that's something you're looking for in a product. Read more about the skincare benefits of caffeine at the Cleveland Clinic. Promising review:"I am surprised when a product really does what it says, and this cream tightened skin as promised and somehow smoothed out some light cellulite on my legs. I keep looking at the backs of my hands, being surprised at how smooth and tight the skin looks and feels. At 48, I don't have much in the way of wrinkles or loose skin, but I can see a difference on the backs of my hands at times, even with all the kind treatment over the years. This cream zapped that in one treatment!" — Kindle Customer Get it from Amazon for $48 (also available in a mini size). 8. A Color Wow anti-frizz spray that'll combat humidity by repelling moisture. Just blow-dry to activate! This is the OG formula recommended for straight, wavy, or curly hair that gets frizzy. There's also the Extra Strength Dream Coat recommended for extremely dry, dehydrated, or extremely curly/coily hair; and the Dream Coat for Curly Hair recommended for wavy or curly hair as it'll leave you with bouncy, crunch-free curls. For best results, Color Wow recommends using this after every 3–4 shampoos! Promising review:"Unreal how manageable my hair is! I'm 50-years-old and thought it might be time to cut my long hair and just go short from now on. I tried WOW, and amazing! I've received more compliments since I started using it. Don't drench your whole head with it, just make sure you comb through after spraying to get it evenly on your hair. Use just a bit, comb through, and blow it dry! I use it once or twice a week because it lasts so long." — Amy Get it from Amazon for $25.20. 9. A creamy NYX lip liner for definition that'll make passersby stop and question why they don't own the same liner. This glides on easily and resists bleeding so you'll have kissable-looking lips all day long. Promising review: "Love this lipliner. I have fair skin and the shade Peakaboo Neutral is perfect. I am 66-years-old and need help shaping my lips to look even and fuller. It glides on smoothly." — Corinne Barnes Get it from Amazon for $4.96 (available in nine shades). 10. A plumping and non-sticky Tatcha jelly lip mask scrub made with squalane to help hydrate and prevent moisture loss as well as restore skin's suppleness. Promising review: "This product turned my older, dry lips into younger-looking, plumper lips that are no longer dry. My lip lines are less pronounced, too, which makes it a bit easier to wear lipstick. I never used to focus on lip care, but now in my 60s, I have decided my lips need attention. A simple routine of exfoliating twice/week and moisturizing with this twice daily significantly changed my lips. My lips were less dry the first day I used it. At 14 days my upper lip was fuller and more noticeable. At 1 month my lips were fuller, pinker and not dry at all. I continue with this now every night at bedtime. This is one of the single best purchases I have ever made in beauty products!" — Suzanne Get it from Amazon for $29. 11. A clear Nyx eyebrow gel so you can get the perfect arch. And don't worry, this cruelty-free formula isn't sticky. Use this after defining your brow shape with a pencil OR don't use a pencil at all! Promising review:"I am 65 and my eyebrows are becoming sparse. Besides the challenge of finding an acceptable brow color in silver/gray, I have discovered that my eyebrows have become rather wild. I was hoping this product would keep them in place. It did. It's colorless so there was no problem there. The product works. That's all I hope for. Good choice." — MarloJones Get it from Amazon for $6.97. 12. A revitalizing hair protein treatment for conditioning and repairing dry, damaged, and over-processed hair. TBH I'm already obsessed with your hair evolution! Promising review:"This product has a light but really lovely scent. I absolutely love it! My almost-waist-length hair was seriously damaged by my last hairstylist. I've tried everything to make my hair shinier and more manageable, with less frizz. I've been through countless deep conditioning treatments with little I found this! As a point of reference, I'm in my early 50s, so I have far from 'virgin' hair. If mine looks this great, that says a lot! My only wish? That it came in a bigger tube/bottle!" — C. Fordham Get it from Amazon for $7.63. 13. A long-lasting Milani 3-in-1 setting spray because it can also be used as a primer and corrector. Imperfections? Gone. Makeup? Locked in. Smudges? Not here. Plus, it's vegan and cruelty-free. Promising review:"I'm in my 40s, and I don't understand how no one ever told me about setting spray. This has changed my life. I know, dramatic, but it's true. I go to music festivals during the summer and it gets HOT in the daytime. Makeup tends to melt. And if I stay up all night partying, my makeup usually looks old during sunrise. This setting spray has my makeup look 100% FRESH 16 hours after I put it on. It makes my skin look dewy and freshly washed. Makeup looks freshly put on too. I'm in AWE! I can't wait to use this in humid weather when I travel. BEST thing EVER." — ModernWifey Get it from Amazon for $9.97. 14. Or a lightweight E.l.f. setting powder so you don't have to worry about your makeup fading or melting away. This sheer, skin-perfecting formula is designed to blend easily and effortlessly, giving you a soft-focus finish. Fine lines and imperfections? Not here! Promising review:"I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this product! I use it in the morning and my face looks great all day. I love the bit of shimmer it adds, which makes my skin look flawless. I am in my 60s and people guess I'm in my 40s. This powder is amazing!" — E. Pugh Get it from Amazon for $6. 15. A cute lil' octopus-shaped blackhead remover to gently scrub away excess sebum and exfoliate your pores. It'll help remove blackheads, whiteheads, and whatever else is trapped in your clogged pores. 16. A pair of teeth-whitening pens for a sparkling smile that won't break the bank. Simply brush the gel onto your teeth to start the process of removing years worth of stains! Promising review:"I've had stained teeth from drinking coffee for over 50 years. I tried brushing after having my daily coffee and even used professional solution in a tray but nothing worked. I used the AsaVea pen twice the first day and saw immediate results. After a week of using the pen as directed twice a day, I'm proud to smile!" — Amazon Customer Get a two-pack from Amazon for $12.77. 17. A dermatologist-recommended Elta MD tinted sunscreen that earns its splurge-worthy title by being water-resistant and oil free as well as calming to sensitive skin. It'll even offer a matte finish. I'm sorry, who? Never heard of her. Promising reviews: "I stopped wearing foundation years ago and switched to tinted and non-tinted sunscreen. This is definitely the best tinted sunscreen I've tried yet. I'm 47-years-old and my skin is dry and has acne. I'm light-skinned. I live in San Diego this definitely protects me from the sun. I also used to get freckles but this is just amazing sunscreen. No pilling, stays all day." — Jenn "Finally a sunscreen that doesn't make my face itch all day! Sure wish they would bring the price down. Love how it blends in and is soft and moisturizing. I'm 59 and this goes on smooth and doesn't ball up under my makeup." — Melony Phillips Ralph Get it from Amazon for $46. 18. Paula's Choice BHA liquid exfoliant if you've got oily or combo skin, or are sensitive to scents but want to gently unclog your pores, as well as exfoliate and brighten your skin. This unscented leave-on formula is gentle enough for daily use, though you may need to work up to that. Promising reviews:"I don't wear foundation anymore because my skin looks that GOOD! I'm in my 40s and regularly get complimented on my skin." — Fi "I grew up with older sisters who took great care of their facial skin. I started using this as a nighttime ritual. Wow!!!! My skin health dramatically improved with a noticeable glow tone and youthful appearance. I'm 71 and people think I'm in my 50s. It seems my fine lines and wrinkles are disappearing. Reverse cellular aging rejuvenation. I love this product!" — Coach Nick Get it from Amazon for $14+ (available in two sizes). 19. A pore-shrinking primer formulated with collagen to help lift and smooth skin. This hydrating primer will also help prevent moisture loss by strengthening your skin's moisture barrier. Promising review:"I won! This primer not only has a pleasant, light, and delicate smell, but it actually works very well too. I have a really oily T-zone and and really dry aging skin everywhere else. Somehow this primer seemed to do whatever my skin needed to keep the makeup in place. I live in a very humid, sub-tropical climate so finding a primer that holds up in nearly 100% humidity is amazing! I had two events to attend two nights in a row and they both lasted too My makeup looked as good at the end of the night as it looked when I first put it on and set it that morning. It also made my skin feel so soft. I've been wearing it most of the time without adding any makeup and it really improves the look of my 64-year-old skin. Try it. I think you'll be as pleasantly surprised as I have been." — DammitJan Get it from Amazon for $11.75. 20. A Maybelline eyebrow pencil — easily fill in your brows with the pencil end and blend with the spoolie brush end. Perfect and natural-looking brows are a flick of the wrist away! Amazon The tool comes with two ends: one a small eyebrow brush and the other a specially edged eyebrow pencil. Promising review:"I've significantly reduced how much/what types of makeup I've been using. Instead, I focus on a great skincare routine, which has dramatically improved my skin (I'm 42, and this is HUGE for me). Prior to buying this, I didn't use anything on my brows, because, besides a couple barely noticeable spots where they were thinner, they're pretty OK. I bought this, just to try, because the price was great. This pencil is very forgiving. If you put on too much you can easily blend it in with the spoolie on the other end. You can also wipe any off with your finger or a cotton swab if you get it on the skin above or below your brow. I do like the look of my eyes when I use the pencil to define my brows. I think my eyes look more striking and awake. I'll continue to use this product, and I would buy it again. The first day I got this, I tried it at night, forgot I had it on, and went to sleep with it, and when I woke up, it was still intact. So I can say it's long wearing and didn't smudge at all!" — ALP Get it from Amazon for $8.03+ (available in four shades and also in a two pack). 21. An RoC retinol night cream for help reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines while also lifting and smoothing skin. Got dull and dry skin? Well, this might just be the answer to your prayers! Promising review:"I have been using this for a few years now and am happy with the results. With long-term daily use along with the RoC Deep Wrinkle Daily Moisturizer, I think anyone should be able to see results. It does not make every line/wrinkle on your face disappear 100%, but it will make them significantly less intense along with lightening any dark spots. I do not find it greasy and it absorbs quickly enough that I can lay my head on the pillow shortly after applying and not worry about it rubbing off on the linens. My skin feels smoother and tighter, and lines have significantly diminished in appearance. As with all skincare products, some things work better for some people than others. Considering I am over 50 years old and the only thing that will completely stop the aging process is plastic surgery, which I'm not going to partake in, I am pleased with the results I get with my RoC." — Susan E. Get it from Amazon for $19.84. 22. A K-beauty rice extract toner because it creates a protective barrier over your skin that'll help prevent water loss, eliminate dead skin cells, and provide moisture. It'll even help balance and refine skin texture. If you're dealing with flaky, dull, or rough skin, try adding this toner to your skincare routine! Promising review:"Like many others, I have been looking for the perfect regimen to get that healthy, glass skin. I'm 46-years-old and did not take care of my skin properly during my younger years. I have finally found what works for me. This rice toner is absolutely amazing and my skin is thriving!" Courtney Mishler 23. A fast-absorbing, plant-based Eight Saints face oil made with marula oil, which is high in antioxidants, and jojoba oil, which is great for hydration. You can expect to soothe and smooth skin in one fell swoop! Eight Saints is a woman-owned small biz using only eight plant-based ingredients in their skincare products. Promising review:"I have tried several different overnight creams. They just seemed to lay on top of my skin. This face oil is the first product I've used that actually seems to be really absorbed by my skin! When I first applied it, I thought it was very greasy. However, I woke up to very soft and hydrated skin in the morning! I'm in my early 50s and am always on the lookout for a natural product that works, and this one certainly does! Not to mention it doesn't carry the high price tag of a lot of other overnight creams on the market." — Kelly T19 Get it from Amazon for $39. 24. A waterproof crème to powder eyeshadow stick that'll glide on smoothly and make your eyes POP! It's even made with vitamins C and E to help hydrate and protect skin. Because there are matte, shimmer, and metallic options, you'll likely find yourself buying more than one. And who could blame ya! Promising review: "I'm 52 with crepey eyelids and they itch and water if a smidge of eye product gets in them. Powder shadow is a complete no-go! Just bought two of these and I am so happy! After years of not wearing shadow, I am back in the game! It goes on creamy exactly where you put it. The smudger works beautifully and it stayed put all day with no creasing, no watery or itchiness. Didn't use any primer, just on clean, moisturized skin Thank you! I will definitely be getting more colors!" — Tania Nicholson Get it from Amazon for $18+ (available in LOTS of shades). 25. A cult-fave Dermalogica facial scrub powder formulated with salicylic acid and papaya enzymes for helping remove dead skin cells and evening skin tone while calming your skin. It's gentle enough for daily use! Promising review: "I'm in my 50s and have pretty sensitive skin. Like most women my age, I need to exfoliate (lightly) fairly often, but most products I have tried are too harsh and cause more problems than they solve! So when my esthetician recommended this, I decided to give it a try. So far, I have loved this and it has not caused me any dryness or irritation. I use it on my forehead area daily, and on the rest of my face and neck at least three times a week. It's lightweight enough to leave my skin feeling smooth without the irritation or without feeling like I am using industrial sandpaper on my face! I start out by using my cleanser, and without rinsing, I just add this right on top of the cleanser! Works great!" — Suzie Q Get it from Amazon for $19+ (available in two sizes). 26. A L'Oreal Paris's root cover-up spray that won't smudge or leave behind a sticky residue. No grays in less than 10 minutes? Yes, please! But don't feel pressure to hide your grays! Promising review: "Lightweight and great coverage on gray/white roots. I bought dark blonde, and it's more of a light brown, but it works well with my highlight/low lights. I'm horrible about getting my hair done every two months. I usually go 4–5 months between colorings to save time and money. I'm 49 and have about two inches of gray growth on each side of my part, so it's actually four inches of gray roots on the top of my head. As long as you don't spray too close, then it doesn't get heavy or sticky. I highly recommend this product." — Michelle D. Get it from Amazon for $10.97+ (available in 12 shades and also in a two-pack). 27. A set of satin pillowcases so you can protect your hair (and skin) from the abrasiveness of cotton pillowcases. Its luxurious silkiness will also make you feel like the royalty you are. 👑 Amazon Promising review:"My mom started me with satin cases as a teenager. I'm 77 and have no wrinkles except when I smile. It doesn't tug your face and it's also good for maintaining your hair style. I bought some for my 8-year-old niece because her hair is so tangled in the mornings!" — Margie Todd Get a set of two from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in five sizes and 39 colors). 28. A blendable powder blush that'll give you a natural-looking glow! This hypoallergenic blush will help you highlight, define, and contour. Promising review:"Beautiful little blush with a glowy, believable finish (but not glittery). Very nice on my super fair, sensitive, 48-year-old skin. Couldn't smell the scent, and it didn't bother my skin. Lasts all day and blends well. Will definitely buy again." — hidetherum Get it from Amazon for $11.36+ (available in two shades).
