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29-03-2025
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These 29 Products Will Make You Rethink Your Entire Haircare Routine
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. There's nothing better than waking up with your hair already looking perfect, and that's what the heatless curlers will do for you. 1. K18 Leave-In Repair Hair Mask Treatment, which you've probably seen influencers use constantly on your FYP. This is designed to help revive all hair types that have been damaged from coloring, chemicals, and heat. When you use this, shampoo as normal, but skip conditioner. Towel-dry, and apply 3–9 pumps of K18 mask. Wait four minutes and do not rinse. My colleague Melanie Aman swears by this stuff. Here's what she has to say: "I bleach my dark brown-black Asian hair blonde every six to eight weeks, so I was immediately intrigued when I first heard some stylists at my salon raving about K18. And it turns out the rest of the world loves it too, because it was sold out at Sephora the first time I tried to buy it. I eventually snagged a mini bottle on Amazon and was gobsmacked at how much softer my hair was. Seriously. I spent the whole day touching my hair, and even my boyfriend agreed that my mane was noticeably silkier. Olaplex was my go-to before I tried K18 and I still stand by it as a product, but I really love that K18 is a leave-in treatment rather than an in-shower mask. Having to let the Olaplex sit for 10 minutes felt like forever, especially when I wasn't taking an everything shower (you know, the ones where you exfoliate and shave). With K18, you let it sit in your hair for four minutes post-shower to activate and then you can style your hair (or just let it air dry like I do). I've found that my hair is softest the next day, so don't be discouraged if your hair looks or feels the same the day you use it. One last thing: it is pretty pricey but a little goes a long way. The 15-ml tube I bought has lasted ~five washes, and eventually K18 can become a maintenance product so you won't need to use it every time you wash your hair." Promising review: "I saw this all over TikTok so decided to give it a try. My hair has been in terrible shape since having a baby last year and this product really has helped my hair feel stronger and look healthier. I wish it wasn't so expensive but since I had such great results I will definitely be buying again." — AMW Get it from Amazon for $29+ (available in two sizes). 2. A Shark build-your-own hair dryer so you can quickly dry your hair without as much heat damage as you might get from other hot tools — this doesn't exceed 230 degrees. It comes with a concentrator, a quicksmooth brush, and a gloss finisher. You can also buy additional attachments here. Former BuzzFeed Shopping writer Jordan Grigsby has this and says, "Okay so I was lucky enough to receive this and when I say lucky, I mean it! I love this bad boy; it dries my hair soooo quickly it's mind blowing. I got three attachments: the rapid gloss finisher, the quick smooth brush, and the turbo concentrator. Now, I am a hair it comes to other people's hair. But when it comes to my own? I have no idea what I'm doing SO I have only successfully used the quick smooth brush. I've attempted to use the other two but I can't give myself a blowout no matter what I do (Idk I just can not hold two tools and style all at the same time) so I'll be back once I get someone to do my hair for me. They do come with QR codes so you can easily watch a quick tutorial to master each attachment. I love the brush one though cuz not only is it fast, but my hair gets bone straight also. You'd seriously think I walked out of a salon but in reality, I've walked out my bathroom. So far SOOOO good. I can't wait to see results with the other two attachments because I just knowww the blowout with this bb is gonna have me out here looking like America's next top model. Obsessed = an understatement." Promising review: " I debated about purchasing this for months, watched so many TikTok reviews and now that I finally purchased it I am SO glad I did!! It cut the time it takes to blow dry and style my hair in more than half and the results are so much better. I have naturally curly/wavy hair and this got my hair so smooth with no frizz!!" — Ryan S. Get it from Amazon for $159.99+ (available in six versions). 3. L'Oréal Paris Elvive 8 Second Wonder Water because why use anything else if you could achieve moisture, shine, and silkiness in EIGHT SECONDS?! I mean come on, that seems too good to be true, but the over 30,000 5-star ratings prove that this might just be real-life magic. 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. 4. A bottle of Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray to apply before you blow dry so you can get incredible results like below. 🤯 Chris Appleton (you know, Kim Kardashian and stylist) absolutely loves this stuff. Check out a TikTok of the Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray in action. Promising review: "I rarely — I don't think ever — rave about a hair product, but this is an exception. I got it to smooth out the frizz in my hair and it performed above and beyond my expectations. I'm not a fan of the price, but I'll keep buying it because it's worth it. I highly recommend this product!" — CheckFirstWithAmazon Get it from Amazon for $12+ (available in two sizes). You can also try the extra strength version if you have extremely dry hair or the curly hair version! 5. Gisou hair oil made with honey to help hydrate, boost shine, and smooth frizz and flyaways. You're gonna ~bee~ so thrilled by your silky, smooth hair. 🐝 Sephora, Amazon It's suitable for all hair types! Promising reviews:"I have seen the brand Gisou quite a bit on IG and TikTok and couldn't wait to try it myself. I have fine texture hair that's currently winter-air dry. A little goes a long way with this hair oil. It smells absolutely wonderful and I love the packaging and ingredients. It definitely smooths my hair without making it oily or weighed down. Looks smoother after every use." — Californiagirlh 'This hair oil does EVERYTHING it says it does. Not only does it leave a great shine to your hair, but it also doesn't weight it down at all. I've been using it for a few weeks now and I have noticed that my hair is drastically more shiny and less brittle-looking. Also, the scent is absolutely divine and it does linger but don't worry, it is not an overwhelming scent. For reference, I have thick 3b–3c curly hair. P.S., the packaging is super beautiful so this product is a win-win!" — MariahSantiago Get it from Sephora for $25+ (available in two sizes) or Amazon for $46. 6. Amika Perk Up Talc-Free Dry Shampoo because you woke up with a greasy head of hair but simply cannot be bothered to get in the shower before you head out for the day. This may be a litttttle more expensive than what you're used to, but trust me, it's worth it — no one will be able to tell you haven't washed your hair in…days. This stuff is mineral oil-, sulfate-, phthalate-, gluten-, and paraben-free! Promising reviews: "I heard of this product on TikTok and I am so glad I made the purchase! It is amazing and gives your hair enough volume without making it feel gritty and rough. Leaves no residue, not even noticeable in my hair and I'm blonde. LOVE 10/10 recommend. The scent kinda reminds me of my grandma's perfume but it's not that bad! It is pricey but goes a long way so it is well worth it! Hope this helps." — Karli Bullins " Welp, I found it. The dry shampoo I will buy for the rest of my life so please Amika don't change a thing! I have black hair and a sensitive, flaky scalp and this disappears completely into my dark hair and doesn't irritate my scalp. It does have a white cast going on. But leave it alone for a few minutes or longer, and then brush it out and it'll absorb. I've used this on day three hair after a tough workout and my hair looks good as new. The scent is strong but it reminds me of the Flowerbomb perfume, which I love. Even got compliments the first time I used this! My hair texture is very thick and coarse, FYI." — Elaine Get it from Amazon for $15+ (available in three sizes). 7. Mane Club One Hit Wonder 10-in-1 spray that will help solve pretty much all your daily hair struggles — it controls frizz, detangles, smooths, protects against heat, boosts shine, prevents breakage, hydrates, softens, strengthens, and conditions. Say goodbye to all the other products you have lying around — this one's got you covered. Mane Club is a small business based in NYC focused on creating vegan and cruelty-free haircare products. BuzzFeed editor Elizabeth Lilly has this and says, "I have a very thick head of naturally curly hair and have put it through just about everything, including all kinds of hot tools, at-home dye kits, the gamut of shampoo and conditioner types, basically every dry shampoo and hair oil in existence, and just about anything else to try for a story for you dear readers. Lots of products have either straight-up failed, been meh enough for me to not recommend, or fantastic but so costly that I feel guilty recommending them. Basically, a lot of stuff ends up in the trash or pawned off on my (grateful) friends when it isn't a fit for me. But THIS STUFF. This stuff has become my go-to for spraying on my wet hair and then blow drying. Normally I'd apply a heat protector and an oil treatment or leave-in conditioner before blow drying. But this 10-in-1 treatment takes the cake! Most of the time when I use it, I don't even need to finish off my hair with hair oil (I've been doing that as an essential hair step for years now). It's really that good! Here, I have freshly blow-dried hair with just this post-shower using this Amika blow dryer brush. This brush is fantastic on its own but this spray-on treatment has more or less doubled this brush's effectiveness. My hair comes out feeling softer, looking shinier and healthier, and stays looking good for days — which is especially great news because I wash my hair about every four days. 'Tis time for me to unload a bunch of hair products I now no longer need to my friends." Get it from Mane Club for $10 or from Amazon for $9.95. 8. Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo designed to actually get to the root (see what I did there…like hair roots…) of the problem. This shampoo helps stops what is causing the dandruff, instead of just trying to treat the symptoms of flaking hair and itchiness. This shampoo was designed to work for sensitive scalps, color-dyed, and chemically processed hair, as well as for all hair types and textures, with reviewers with 3b-4c curls mentioning it worked for them. Former BuzzFeed Shopping editor Katy Herman has this and says, "It's got over 65,000 5-star rating, and works for more than just dandruff. I get recurring bouts of fungal acne on my forehead, and I recently starting using this at the recommendation of the interwebs (its key ingredient is an antifungal). Every other day, I slather it on the affected area like a wash-off mask, let it sit for a few minutes, and rinse off. My forehead looks better the next day!" Promising review:"This stuff is absolutely amazing. I was one step away from going to the dermatologist. I had severe dandruff that was so bad I could shake my head and it would come off. With just a few uses per week, I got rid of all of my flakes. My scalp also stopped burning from dryness. My hair has never been healthier." — Moo Moo Get it from Amazon for $15.88. 9. Or Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal and Coconut Oil Micro-Exfoliating Shampoo because you've probably never thought about exfoliating your scalp before, but I'm here to tell you that you should! Say buh-bye to flakes and dryness! The pics above are with just ONE wash!!! This stuff is cruelty-free and made with tea tree, coconut, and peppermint oils. Promising review:"Totally amazing and beyond expectations. Chronic dry scalp for over a year, and with **one use**, super awesome results. My head feels fantastic and no more flaking. I'm going to buy a vat of this stuff and swim around in it! Really worth it." — Jana Get it from Amazon for $15+ (available in three sizes). 10. A purple hair mask so you can keep your blonde looking fresh instead of yellow and brassy. Maybe now you can hold off on that expensive salon visit a liiiittle bit longer. Promising review: "So I was a little intimidated by the pigment of the color of this mask. It's like deep purple – darker than any of purple shampoos I've used before. It works wonderfully! I shampoo my hair, towel dry, use K18, wait four minutes, and then put this mask on. I saturate my whole head and leave it on 10–13 minutes because I like that gray-ashy tone. It comes out perfect every time. And if it's just a tad tooo purple, just hop back in the shower and rinse with a shampoo. That takes care of it no problem. It also doesn't stain your scalp or your forehead, which I love because it can get kinda messy. My hair feels so soft afterwards and has so much shine. I love it!" — Arayah R. Get it from Amazon for $31.99. 11. Big Sexy Hair weightless volumizing and texturizing powder you just sprinkle into your dry roots for volume or throughout all your hair for added fullness and texture. Bonus: you won't look like you've gone gray overnight because it's a transparent formula! Promising reviews:"I tried this product based on TikTok recommendations. I thought it was kind of expensive so I waited until there was a deal before I purchased it. Honestly, the bottle is tiny and I was skeptical but this powder really helps give my fine texture and root lift when styling." — DEDRE "A magical hair volumizer for those who have lost hope. I have always been frustrated with my hair weighing down around the crown, even if I could get some body into it in the morning, guaranteed it was flat by mid-day. This stuff is amazing! I just sprinkle a tiny bit around my roots/crown and it lasts all day and into the next. It's like a dry magic gel! Love this stuff and my 'new' hairstyle capabilities. The container is super tiny (think the height of a cell phone) but a little goes a LONG way. It makes skipping washing hair that much easier for those of us with non-volumized hair/roots." — Jennifer Cibor Get it from Amazon for $21.95. 12. Or Slick Gorilla hair styling texturizing powder, which is vegan and cruelty-free and will help revolutionize your styling routine. Texture? ✅ Volume? ✅ Longterm hold? ✅ Promising reviews: " My son hated that I would spray his hair with water to put pomade in. Saw this on TikTok and thought it would be a great alternative. Super easy to use in both his hair and mine. You can feel the grittiness that gives texture and no white residue. Only complaint is that it seems to fall later into the day. Still love it and want to try with other products in the line!" — Amanda Lapp "I am 59 years old, my hair is thinning, and I shampoo every day so my hair became flat. I tried Slick Gorilla hair styling texturizing powder and was blown away by how much more volume there is in the little hair I had. The powder made it much much better, even the wife was impressed! Though one caveat is that the hair feels a little weird, nothing bad. Just you know you have powder in your hair. Though not visible, you can feel it." — Jeff S. Get it from Amazon for $18. 13. A bottle of Elizavecca Hair Treatment infused with collagen to help restore your hair. Reviewers are even saying it's comparable to Olaplex (and less than one-third of the price)! See it in action on TikTok here. This is designed to work on all hair types, with reviewers with 2b–4c curls mentioning it worked for them! Just apply it to your wet hair after shampooing, wait five minutes, rinse it out, and voila! Promising reviews:"TikTok made me buy this the first time. I liked it enough to buy it again. It leaves my hair super hydrated and soft. If you have issues with oily hair, maybe not for you. But those with dry or curly hair needing moisture — yes yes yes! Keep the box for directions because you can't read the ones on the bottle if you don't understand the language." — Kandyce D. "Saw it on a TikTok video. Thought I would try it out. I have long hair and it gets tangly and dry. I could not believe how well this product works. Hidden gem. Definitely try this one." — Kitty kat Get it from Amazon for $7.60. And read our full review of Elizavecca's Hair Protein Treatment. 14. Verb Ghost Oil you can use on damp hair to help protect your locks from the heat damage you can get from styling tools, or in dry hair to help get a ~gorg~ smoothing shine. It works for all hair types but is especially good for anyone prone to frizz. Promising review:"This stuff is amazing. My hair was very dry and the ends appeared split. I bought this stuff from a TikTok recommendation and will never go back. Super light and moisturizing." — Leah Get it from Amazon for $22. 15. A heatless hair curler to give you amazingly bouncy curls with no damage because there is no heat!! The curler is also made with satin to help prevent tangled hair. This heatless curler comes as a set, so you'll also get two matching silk scrunchies and a hair clip with purchase! Promising review:" I could not be more obsessed with this. I have stick-straight hair and I'm a new mom. I love feeling glam but have about seven minutes to get ready every morning. I put these in when I go to sleep at night. They're comfy and only take two minutes to put in. And when I wake up, I pull them out in 15 seconds, mist with hairspray, and I have bouncy curls for the rest of the day. Works better than curling irons for me!" — nikki liu Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in five colors/patterns). 16. Or a 42-pack of curling rods you can use on any length or texture hair, and you don't have to worry about getting all caught up in Velcro like with other curlers. With no heat, you won't cause any damage to your hair, and you can safely wear these while you sleep or while you are getting ready for the day. Just wrap your hair around the rods, fold them, and when you take them out you'll be in awe of how good your hair looks. Promising review:"I LOOOOVE these curlers! My hair is super long and it never does anything but awkwardly bend because it's super poker straight! I have to have curlers in overnight to get any curl to stick and these are super comfortable to sleep in! My curls were amazing!! Finally an adorable spiral curl! What's even better is the second day they STILL looked beautiful! I cannot rant and rave enough about how awesome these are!" — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $15.99. 17. OR a set of Remington hot rollers because we all know trends recycle themselves and it's time for these to shine again. Now you can flaunt your voluminous hairstyle that would absolutely go viral on TikTok. And you can multitask while these curlers do the hard work for ya. You'll get six large rollers, 10 medium curlers, four small curlers, and specially designed clips that'll help secure the rollers without creasing your hair. They have a thermal wax core to retain heat longer. Simply put them in the little heating tray, let them heat up, roll your hair up in 'em, go to sleep, and wake up with a head full of curls! Promising reviews: "Bought these because of TikTok and I don't regret it! My hair is super silky and thin and I have trouble curling my hair but this makes it so easy!" — Veronica "I love these rollers!! They are just what I wanted, I like the soft cover and they stay in with the J-pins. I grew up using hot rollers and these are great! I would buy them again and again!! If these ever stop working, I will buy another!!" — JanMarieC Get a set of 20 from Amazon for $29.99. 18. Or if you're more of a ~straight hair~ stan, the Dyson Airstrait that effortlessly dries *and* straightens your hair AT THE SAME TIME. And no, this isn't like those straighteners we used back in the day that were actually frying our hair off — this doesn't have hot plates, it only uses air!! We love efficiency. 👏🏼👏🏼 Check it out on TikTok here! My colleague Heather Braga has and loves it: "I've had the pleasure of testing out the Dyson Airstrait and, OMG, what an incredible piece of technology. Yes, I called this 'tech' instead of a beauty tool. While it is both of these things, I was amazed by the gadget-ness of it right off the bat. I literally had to select on an LCD screen what language MY STRAIGHTENER should be set Anyways! The Airstrait has the ability to straighten both wet or dry hair — and does without the use of damaging hot plates. It uses directional airflow to smooth and straighten hair and, honestly, it is a pretty magical experience. The biggest learning curve for me was realizing the copper pieces (where the fan lives) need to face outward so you're not blowing your hair all over the place. The fan increases when you clamp the Airstrait around your hair (HOW DOES IT KNOW!?) and pauses entirely when you set it down (seen in the GIF to the left). Additionally, I have a toddler and am very limited on time. With this gadget, I was able to take my hair from directly-from-the-shower wet to natural-looking straight hair in only 10 minutes! This is going to be such a game-changer for my life!!! It's definitely worth the splurge. Add this to your wish list or, you know, get it now." Get it from Amazon for $499 (available in four colors). 19. A blowout spray designed to decrease drying time, and who wouldn't want that monotonous task to go by faster (up to 50% faster 🤯)?! BUT THAT'S NOT ALL! It's also a heat protectant *and* helps detangle, smooth, and soften your luscious locks. Promising reviews: "Got this after a recommendation from a TikTok blogger. Love the smell! Works great for help with detangling and love that it helps for heat protection which is the reason I bought it of course. Been using about a month and feel it makes my hair look healthier." — RBunn "You need this! Super soft hair and cuts drying time! This stuff is seriously magic. I have thick hair and I hate drying it because it just takes so long. I separate it, pin it up, and spray the bottom half and dry and then do the top. It's perfect! Agree with some of the other folks that said you need to find the perfect much and you could be greasy. But you'll only do that once. Regardless it smells amazing and your hair will be so soft! Get this!" — Jessica W Get it from Amazon for $16+ (available in five quantities). 20. A Denman hairbrush that will help you form perfectly styled and defined curls while also detangling and reducing frizz — talk about a win–win–win–win. Check out an instructional TikTok here! Promising reviews:"TikTok made me do it. I never knew I had 3a curls until I used this brush. It evenly spreads product throughout the hair and clumps up your curls. It's just an amazing brush!" — mariela "I never would have believed I would go against everything I thought I knew about curls. As someone who has had a love/hate relationship with my hair, it had taken years to perfect my method of wide tooth comb in the shower and never would think to put a brush through my wet hair. After my curl expert hair stylist rocked my world by using this brush, I've converted! And my curls have never been more uniform, less frizzy, hold better the next day, etc. Go for it, curly one!" — Patricia Get it from Amazon for $21.95+ (available in six versions). 21. Or a beloved-by-the-internet detangling brush to get through any of those extra stubborn tangles *without* pulling out all your hair in the process. Promising review:" I purchased this brush three weeks ago and have used it every day. I like the brush so much I ordered three more for my adult daughters. Not only is the brush gentle on my gray hair, but it also feels like I am giving myself a head massage. Also, I appreciate the wide hand base design. I have rheumatoid arthritis and it is not always easy to grip an ordinary hairbrush. Plus, the brush is easy to clean. It truly glides through my wet hair." — ANS Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in 10 colors and two-packs). 22. A bottle of sulfate-free biotin shampoo infused with botanical extracts to help thicken and hydrate your hair while also clarifying and cleansing product buildup on your scalp. Yeah, go ahead and just toss your other shampoo, you won't be needing it anymore. Read more about how biotin could help with the fullness of hair at Cleveland Clinic. Promising review:"I love this shampoo! I had gastric sleeve surgery and my hair was very, very thin. I started taking biotin and switched to biotin shampoo as recommended by my doctor. It doesn't make your hair grow by washing it but it makes your hair and roots stronger. And it worked. After using the whole bottle, my hair was stronger. I had a lot of new growth that was sticking around (the previous new growth fell out early on) and my hair was getting thicker. Eight months later, my hair is back to normal. It's longer and thicker than ever. I still use it twice a week and love it! I'm not in love with the way it smells but others love it when they smell my hair." — Diane J. Huff Get it from Amazon for $13.95+ (available in four sizes, a two-pack, and three scents). 23. OGX Locking + Coconut Curls Air Dry Cream that'll help hold your curls *without* the dreaded ~crunch~ sensation that many curl creams provide. Apply it to damp hair, scrunch, and go on with your life — couldn't get much easier than that! Promising review:"I put some in my hair for the first time today and I'm impressed! I towel dried my hair and then put about a quarter size in my palm and spread throughout my hair, scrunched my hair, and then let it air dry. I think it did a good job at defining my waves and eliminating the serious frizz." — ninjamommy Get it from Amazon for $8.96+ (also available in a two-pack). 24. Or John Frieda Frizz Ease Dream Curls Air Dry Waves Styling Foam you just scrunch in your hair and ~head~ on your way, no heat needed! This, my friends, is the low-effort styling product of your dreams. Promising review: "Love this stuff when I let my hair air dry! Keeps it from going frizzy. I use a lot of John Frieda products!" — JoAnn Get it from Amazon for $8.95. 25. Herstyler Hair Repair Serum made with hydrating argan oil, aloe vera, and vitamin E to help transform dry and damaged hair into a silky, smooth mane without all the pesky flyaways. Promising review:"Tried this product after reading an article on Facebook about how to deal with naturally curly hair. I put it in my hair when it's wet. Let it air dry and it makes it amazingly curly. It also smells good. I get compliments regularly about how I smell good. And it's this serum. This took my hair from being frizzy and unmanageable to perfectly curly and EASY! Wish I would have found it sooner." — J. Miller Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (also available in multipacks). 26. A Moroccanoil treatment so good your jaw might hit the floor when you see what it can do. It'll help condition, smooth frizz and flyaways, detangle, and boost shine to give you the hair transformation you've always dreamt of. Seriously, everyone is gonna be asking for your secrets. Promising reviews: " This brand of oil is by far the best I've used. The fragrance, drying power, and moisturizing is just what my curly hair needs. It protects hair when using hair dryers, curlers etc. without weighing it down. It's a great finishing product too. Use just a small amount… it goes a long way!" — Tonytex "After years of damage my hair is at a point of no return. I started using this product nightly and after a few days I could already see a big difference. I highly recommend it." — Mom2 Get it from Amazon for $18+ (available in three sizes). 27. A bottle of Garnier Fructis leave-in conditioner that nourishes your hair and helps keep it frizz-free even in 👏🏼 97 👏🏼 percent 👏🏼 humidity. According to reviewers, this product works for straight, fine hair all the way to 4c curls. Promising reviews: "Works great and I have thin, straight, and fine hair. This smooths it and doesn't make it sticky at all. Helps to give your hair that lil pep it needs. Smells great, but not a heavy smell." — Rachel Frensley "I have long, naturally curly hair. The sort many people would 'kill' for, but only because they have no idea how much effort it takes to make it NOT look a hot mess. I've used this stuff for ages as an oil carrier (avocado, olive, grapeseed, coconut...) to comb through and it's done me well." — MjG Get a two-pack from Amazon for $7.98 (also available in a four-pack). 28. And! A leave-in conditioner, which will finally detangle your hair without damaging your luscious curls. Now when you leave your house you'll have curls people swoon over instead of frizzy ones you resent. Promising review: "My granddaughters have long curly hair, and this is the first product that actually worked at getting the tangles out! Their hair was soft and no tears were shed while combing through, which to me is most important! The smell is nice and not overwhelming. Overall, this is just a great product and I will definitely be buying again!" — Danielle Bustamante Get it from Amazon for $7.49+ (available in two sizes and a two-pack). 29. An Arctic Fox semi-permanent hair dye so you can switch up your hair color whenever you please instead of having to consider if it'll damage your hair. This is the perfect option for any commitment-fearing folks cause it's designed for frequent use and actually conditions your hair while giving you a pretty dope color. Purple, blue, pink, and orange hair within three months *and* no harm to your luscious locks?! That's some real magic. Since it's made without peroxide or ammonia, it's designed to not damage your hair like traditional dye. It typically works best on pre-lightened hair, but many reviewers say they've had success getting it to give a tint to dark hair. Promising review: "Love it! The product smells fantastic and is easy to apply. I have fairly long hair and one bottle was more than enough. I had previously balayaged my hair about six months ago and the color took very well to the highlights we put in. It came out darker where my natural brown is and much brighter (pinkish burgundy) where it was previously bleached." — Rebecca Get it from Amazon for $12.49+ (available in three sizes, multi-packs, and 33 colors). The reviews used in this post have been edited for length and clarity.
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27-02-2025
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14 Iconic Things That've Made It On Oprah's Favorite Things And Reviewers Still Adore
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 · Once you feel the percussion of a Theragun Mini, you'll just get it. Every year around the holidays, Oprah releasee her ~Favorite Things~ list chock full of buzzy, clever, and gorgeous products. BUT many from past lists are well worth your attention. Here are some worth putting back on your radar! 1. A breathable reusable shower cap, which sounds like the impossible — but isn't! Also, it's extremely cute and easy to eyeball if you, like me, tend to shower without contacts. Grace & Company is a Black-owned small business founded by a mom looking for quick, effective, and stylish options to look and feel good with limited time. Promising review:"I am beyond satisfied with my shower cap! It's the cutest shower cap I have ever came across. Even the packaging is beautiful I don't even want to throw it away lol. It fits to my head perfectly and after using it in the shower my natural hair (which is horrible when it comes to humidity ) didn't frizz up a bit ! I definitely will be purchasing from this company again ! 10/10 hands down!" — Jennifer R. Get it from Amazon for $22.50+ (available in six colors/prints). 2. Compressive — but just-right stretchy — Girlfriend Collective leggings will become your new faves in your everyday rotation thanks to two pockets, neutral colors that go with everything, and the fact that you can tell all your pals that they're made from recycled water bottles. Amazon See what BuzzFeed editor Melanie Aman has to say about how truly great these leggings are: "You can check out my full Girlfriend Collective leggings review for more deets but the tl;dr is that they will faithfully support you through any and every exercise. I love these leggings so dang much that I've purchased eight (winces) pairs during quarantine and they're all in heavy rotation. I love the compression fit; it's supportive without constricting my movement or breathing. And as someone who sweats a lot, I especially love that these leggings wick away moisture. If you can afford the splurge, I highly recommend snagging yourself a pair before I buy all of them." Get them from Amazon for $64.99+ (available in women's sizes XXS–6XL and in five colors). 3. A compact Theragun Mini you can def make room for in your routine and gym bag. The percussive massager goes to town with tiny (reasonable!) punches on your aching muscles. It's especially great for giving yourself a massage during travel that didn't exactly allow for a fancy spa appointment. One charge lasts ~2.5 hours. BuzzFeed editor Melanie Aman loves her Theragun Mini for post-workout relief: "Exercising has been a huge boost to my mental health during quarantine, but the DOMS man — the DOMS hurt like hell!! I'm talking hurts to walk, hurts to lower myself and sit, hurts to stand up, hurts to lift things heavier than a stuffed animal, hurts to exist. I learned early on that this little gadget was suuuuuuuuper helpful in reducing my discomfort and loosening my tight, angry muscles. While jackhammering my calves and thighs is not an incredibly fun experience (TBH it hurts especially when I'm massaging already sore muscles), I know the next day I'll wake up with significantly less pain." Get it from Amazon for $179+ (available in three colors and two styles). 4. Hot N Saucy hot sauces to transform all of the recipes you've grown sick of cooking at home. Just wait until your leftover grilled chicken meets the Sweet Potato N Habanero. Yes, I will officiate at their wedding. Amazon This Black woman-owned small business is based in NYC and made in small, flavorful batches to bring the heat. This set includes: Collards N Ghost (seen on Season 18 of Hot Ones); Garlic N Peperoncini (the brand's #1 seller and seen on Season 14 of Hot Ones); Black Garlic N Peri Peri; Carrot N Chipotle; and Sweet Potato N Habanero. Promising review: "Unique flavor profiles, and with getting five for the price is a great deal when it comes to quality hot sauce. You can put this on ANYTHING! Favorite is the Black Garlic N Peri Peri one!" — Sheirsha Get the five-pack of sauces from Amazon for $45. Psst, I love love love the currently sold-out Beet N Fresno hot sauce. 5. A bestselling gourmet TRUFF sampler pack will make anything you put this sauce on (of course, within reason), taste DECADENT. The white truffle sauce is amazing on scrambled eggs, which (come to think of it), might be pretty decadent these days. Amazon This set comes with Original, White Truffle Edition, and Black Truffle Oil. Promising review:"I was gifted these sauces for Christmas and I am so happy I was! The flavor is smooth and you can truly put these on ANYTHING. They are so delicious and non overpowering. Highly recommend!" — Alan Truex Get it from Amazon for $74.99. 6. A stay-put, satin-lined head wrap with a chic, ADJUSTABLE front knot so that'll be one less thing you've gotta worry about today. Amazon Grace Eleyae founded her eponymous small business after a bumpy car ride in 2014 left her chemically straightened hair *literally* broken. The Black woman-owned brand has grown into a full line of protective hair care products that are both fashionable and functional. Promising review:"I loved how comfortable this turban felt on my head. I saw some people complained about it not staying on. I can't speak for them, but it did stay of my head overnight even after wild sleeping. The turban stays securely on my head from the beginning (much better than my bonnets). I also feel they look nicer than a bonnet." — L Get it from Amazon for $31 (available in black and white colors). 7. An adorable microwavable sloth plushie with a stress-relieving lavender aroma for a soothing treat because, well, the state of the world. Warm up this bad body and snuggle with him as you use 5 Calls to make your voice heard. Promising review:"I bought this as a gift for my 11-year-old granddaughter — she loves it! It's super soft! It's super huggable! She's very cold-natured, so she loves heating it and then snuggling up under her blanket with it! I'd definitely buy another one!!" — Sherry Patterson Get it from Amazon for $24.60 (available in additional styles) 8. A pair of plaid touchscreen gloves can let you toggle back and forth between podcast options and text you back without pulling your glove on a *frigid* walk. Top It Off is a woman-owned accessories business with a mission to women everywhere the perfect mix of style, quality, and price. Promising review: "I was checking out the list of Oprah's Favorite Things in hopes of finding a reasonably priced gift for my sister. Bingo!!! These are so pretty. The colors (deep pink and complimentary jewel tones) are gorgeous and the inside of the gloves are smooth and not scratchy. She was so happy when she opened the gift bag. Temperatures don't get much below 30 where she lives so these will keep her hands warm on fashionable outings." — S Lindsey Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in four colors). 9. A silk cooling sleep mask that'll make you throw out your old one because this is filled with lavender and flax seeds for a ~soothing~ effect on your tired eyes. Consider it a just-enough weighted blanket for your eyes that'll signal to your chatty partner that it's *lights out* and no, you can't watch this TikTok right now. Amazon Promising review: "I regularly use sleep masks to help achieve a deeper sleep. I love this mask because I can customize how much filling/weight it has. I usually take out about half of the filling and it's the perfect amount for me. I adore the light lavender scent and the silk texture. I recently misplaced my mask while on a trip away and bought a replacement mask at the airport. I didn't last two weeks with that mask and had to come back here to get another if my favorites. Thanks for a lovely product and the restorative sleep it gives." — Chantelle - Bespoke Strokes Calligraphy Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in five colors). 10. A custom paint-by-number pet portrait so your next crafty attempt at capturing your dog's likeness will be as PRIZED as a Picasso but won't like something from his cubist period. (OK, that would still be pretty iconic, though.) Paintable Pictures is a small biz specializing in custom paint-by-number kits. Promising review: "This was so much fun! I tried three different photos in the tool they give you and chose this one. It shows you a preview of each painting, which is really helpful when deciding which image to go with. Not every picture came out as good, so definitely try a few! Easy to use, and fun to paint — excited to frame it! I actually have some paint left over and will try to do another one!" — Jonathan Kebert Get it from Amazon for $39.99. 11. A compact travel iron and steamer with six fabric settings will take up about the same amount of space as your Revlon hairdryer brush in your luggage so you don't have to rely on the (mostly faulty) method of hanging up a shirt in the hotel bathroom while you shower. No need to even pull out an ironing board! One reviewer calls out that it's gentle of silk and linen! Promising review:"Ordered this to bring to a wedding this past weekend and it was a total hit. Perfect for getting last-minute wrinkles out of bridesmaid dresses! And will definitely be using for touchups before work instead of lugging out my massive ironing board. Great purchase!" — Carolyn Toll Get it from Amazon for $96 (available in four colors). 12. A National Park outdoor blanket to help fight against shivers while you're out enjoying the great outdoors OR on the couch rewatching the Ken Burns doc The National Parks: America's Best Idea. (Psst, call your rep and ask to protect those parks and park rangers!) This lightweight, packable blanket is extremely durable so stuff like water, sand, and more won't tarnish the blanket view 'til you can see the real deal at Yellowstone. Amazon Rumpl is a small biz inspired by sleeping bags. They use only 100% post-consumer recycled materials, and are now recycling over 5 million discarded plastic bottles through their supply chain every year. They also offset all their carbon emissions with carbon credits! Promising review:"I loved it so much I got one for my brother for Christmas. Great for hiking, camping, road trips, boat, couch — anything! It is lightweight but warm and not as restricting as a sleeping bag. Extremely easy to clean/wash/dry and doesn't bog down the washer or hamper!" — Kimberly Heitz Get it from Amazon for $103.20+ (available in nine styles). 13. A genius personal item suitcase with *removable wheels* can help you fit all sorts of Draconian personal-item and carry-on restrictions. No, I will NOT be paying extra to bring overhead-bin luggage. Take OFF luggage is a small biz. Promising review: "I refuse to pay the outrageous cost of checking a bag or carry-on. Once you take the wheels off this fits perfectly into the sizing thing for Frontier so I don't have to pay anything. Fits quite a bit of stuff in it as well. So far I've used it on a foujr-day trip to California and a three-day trip to Las Vegas. We are going on a 10-day trip to Puerto Rico soon on Frontier, and again, I don't want to pay for bags, so I made sure to book a place with a washer/dryer; otherwise, this would probably be too small for 10 days." — S. Denzel Get it from Amazon for $99.99+ (available in four colors and two sizes). 14. And a pricey (but so worth it) Ninja Creami you've seen all over your FYP for good reason. People are OBSESSED with this compact countertop appliance with seven presets. With this, you won't have to run out for a delish smoothie or wait 'til your Italian vacation to induge in gelato every night. Yes, it was on Oprah's 2024 list a mere few months ago, but it's already an icon. Check out a TikTok of the Ninja Creami in action. Psst, reviewers with dietary restrictions and preferences love being able to customize their own treats, and many point out that this will likely *save* you money, with the cost of specialty ice creams these days! It even comes with compatible storage pints and lids so you can bulk prep. (Perhaps THE best version of meal-prepping.) Promising review: "This is my favorite gift. I use it at least five times a week. The size of the containers is perfect for when you want a sweet treat, and I love that you can control the consistency and softness of the way they come out. Fairly easy to clean as well." — Luke Johnson "I made banana sorbet and was amazed at how creamy and ice-cream-like it turned out. I was literally baffled at how it could transform just squished frozen banana into a smooth, velvety texture that tasted just like ice cream." — Amazon Customer Check out more Black-centered content by exploring how BuzzFeed is celebrating Black History Month this year! Of course, the content doesn't end after February. Follow BuzzFeed's Cocoa Butter on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to keep up with our latest Black culture content year-round. BuzzFeed
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37 Products That Are So Good, You Won't Believe You Lived Without Them For So Long
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. Amazon, Seriously, people are *obsessed* with how this stuff smells. Its warm gourmand fragrance has notes of salted caramel, pistachio, and vanilla — yum! BTW, 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: "For demographic purposes: Female, 33 years old. I've only been using this for four days and can see a slight difference in the appearance of my cellulite. I have a deep dimple in my left butt cheek and I can already tell that it's shrinking and smoothing out. I've used very expensive creams, oils and lotions but after four days I already see more results with this product. To make it even better, the scent is amazing! I use it all over because it makes my skin so soft even the next day." —ChelseaK Get it from Amazon for $24+ (available in three sizes). Check out a TikTok of the veggie chopper in action. Fullstar is a small biz that specializes in super useful kitchen gadgets! Promising review: "Makes life so much easier. I can't imagine chopping onions or bell peppers by hand anymore, and it does so much more. We used to have a Prepworks chopper, which was a similar idea, but you had to press so hard to chop and it broke after not too long. This one requires very little effort to cut through the food and it has a generous container." —Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $21.84+ (available in four colors and five sizes). BuzzFeed Shopping editor Melanie Aman loves these: "I recently received a pack to try and was surprised at how often I found myself reaching for them. While they can't replace a sponge (at least not in my cleaning routine because they're not as abrasive as a sponge), they are a fantastic paper towel replacement in most scenarios. I keep one in my kitchen and bathroom to deal with puddles on the counter and by the faucet, spills, and crumbs. As someone who buys sponges in bulk, I usually forget which sponge is the dish sponge and which is the cleaning sponge. Now that I have these dishcloths to handle easy messes, I don't have to worry about accidentally washing my dishes with the sponge that has bleach and harsh chemicals on it." Promising review: "I heard about these on TikTok. I wanted something that simply absorbs my cleaner and what's wet off the counter without streaking crap like most washcloths and sponges do. These showed up today sturdy and kinda weird. I sprayed my dirty, oily stovetop with cleaner, got one of the square sponges wet, and started wiping up the counters and stove. Hot diggity dog! I love this sponge already! Cleaned up completely and didn't require repeated passes. When you use it, you'll know what I'm talking about. Great product!!!!" —Julie Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $17.85 (available in 11 color combos and a set of two 10-packs). LilyAna Naturals is a family-owned small business using natural ingredients to craft high-quality skincare products. Promising review: "I rarely go out of my way to write a review unless I'm truly amazed by the product. I have terrible sunken-in eyes (due to genetics) that can't really be fixed without fillers (which I'd never do). No matter how much sleep I get, I have bad dark circles, so I decided that I had to invest in an eye cream. I'm so glad I did! I used a cheap drug store eye cream that really only made it look like I had water under my eyes and it did nothing else. This eye cream is so hydrating and smooth! It really evens out my skin tone and wakes up my face in the morning! I feel so refreshed and dare I It's boosted my confidence a ton. I'm so happy with this product!" —casie ackerman Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in a caffeine version, three sizes and a pack of two). Dr. Tung's is a small biz that makes breath-improving dental products. Promising review: "For YEARS, my tongue had been a whiteish-covered organ. It was more white-covered than pink. It looked like it had been born permanently stained with streaks of vanilla ice cream. I secretly envied the wet, pink, glistening tongues of others. Over the years and with countless attempts of desperation, I scrubbed and scrubbed my tongue with the fronts and backs of toothbrushes, all to no avail. Until tonight. As I pulled the gentle scraper down across my tongue, I couldn't believe my eyes. I HAD FINALLY UNCOVERED WHAT MY SOUL HAS CRIED FOR FOR YEARS — A PINKISH-RED TONGUE! [Short version]: BUY THIS SCRAPER. It will take years off your tongue and add them back upon your life." —Stewart Clyde Get it from Amazon for $8.55 (also available in a pack of two or 12). ChomChom is a small biz that makes cleaning products for people with pets! Promising review: "This thing does exactly what it says it does. It has made my life so much better, and I feel like I'm actually making progress in picking up the cat hair instead of just moving it from one place to another. I love it. The door that opens to throw away the picked-up hair needs to be more stable. I feel like it could break easily, so I'm very careful with it. All in all, this is a great product." —Drema Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in two colors). If you're looking for a water-based cleanser to go with this one, reviewers love this pore-deep cleansing foam from the same brand for their double-cleansing routine! Promising review: "My go-to cleansing oil. It melts makeup and SPF quickly and without much effort. I like using it more as a skin cleanser than a makeup remover just because it has helped my skin glow by making my skin texture better and getting rid of blackheads!" —Ravishankar Rao Get it from Amazon for $17.69. To use, apply this in thin layers to avoid creasing, then follow with your favorite concealer and setting powder if you like. If you don't like applying products with your fingers, they also make a triangle-shaped puff that's perfect for using with this. Promising review: "Took years off my eyes! This product is so reasonably priced. I came across a TikTok promoting this and decided to take a chance since the price was super reasonable. My eyes looked brighter in a good way, and the concealer worked so well that I felt I looked younger. I got compliments from friends asking what I did differently with my makeup. I recommend it." —Placeholder Get it from Amazon for $6 (available in four shades). Promising review: "Absolutely LOVED these leggings. Super soft, stretchy, and so comfy. I would even say these are a good dupe for higher end leggings. RECOMMEND! 🤍 I need every color!" —SDC Get it from Amazon for $22.99 (available in women's sizes XS–XXL and in eight colors). Emma Lord / BuzzFeed It's great for packing a suitcase too — because, let's face it, we all need emergency backup outfits! BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord is OBSESSED: "Despite all the rave reviews I was definitely skeptical of space-saving bags that didn't require a vacuum, and even as they were actively squishing my clothes into oblivion I still couldn't quite believe it. I had easily two suitcases worth of clothes I wanted to pack for a three-week trip to London, and I managed to neatly pack the entirety of my wardrobe in one roller carry-on bag. Truly all I had to do was put my clothes in the bag, push them to the bottom, and then sit on it to get the air out before sealing it up. I had tons of extra bags and make a habit of taking them with me in case other people joining me on trips need them to be able to pack souvenirs on the way home. I'm never taking a long trip without these again — these are worth every damn penny. "Psst — just note that airlines will still enforce weight limits, so don't fly TOO close to the sun packing these up!!" Get a set of eight from Amazon for $15.98. Also, if you have teeth crowding that makes it hard for a toothbrush to reach certain teeth, this lets you more easily target those severe areas of discoloration. Promising review: "After using it several times over the course of a week, I immediately noticed the difference in the color of my teeth. I'm a smoker and a heavy coffee drinker. I'm finding that this product will be a lifesaver in terms of what my smile looks like. I would definitely recommend!!" —Mully Get it from Amazon for $9.95 (available in a pack of two or four). Just wash and air dry them before the next use and store them in the nifty travel box to keep them clean. Promising review: "So I decided to put these to the ultimate test for 4th of July underneath my white, semi-sheer swimsuit. I wore them out in the Florida heat in the ocean all day, and they did not budge or peel off. I thought for sure these would take skin off by the time I got home because I just couldn't believe they stayed on the entire day (humidity is real). I was able to remove them with ease. I washed them with warm water and soap and let them dry, and the next day, they were super sticky, like they were brand new out of the package again. Buying these forever." —Marisa Get it from Amazon for $26.50 (available in three sizes: small fits A–C cups, large fits D+ cups, and extra large fits DD+ cups. You can also choose from five shades and two styles, including one that provides lift). BuzzFeed Shopping editor Natalie Brown swears by these pasties! Check out her Nippies review to learn more. Promising review: "The product is a great alternative to Tower 28, any HCl spray will have a bleach-like smell, but it fades right away. I spray it right after washing my face in preparation for my nighttime routine and after workouts. Just be careful when using it with skin and makeup products as if it's not completely dry it will deactivate their properties. I use a fan to dry it out and it doesn't take long. Also, the atomizer mists more than it spritzes so you get nice even coverage. I usually use 3–5 sprays to cover my face. Haven't had any new breakouts since using it!" —Sophie Get it from Amazon for $17.46. Reviewers with dry skin really enjoy how hydrating this product is! Promising review: "I was skeptical because I thought this was just an overhyped item, but within the first two days, I saw a noticeable difference in the glow and texture of my face. After a week, even more so. I already have a pretty solid skincare routine, so I didn't think this would make the big impact it did. I highly recommend it, and it will definitely be a staple of my routine from now on." —andy Get it from Amazon for $18.95. Promising reviews: "TikTok made me buy it and I absolutely love it. So amazing so many rainbows it reminds me of my childhood." —wendy G "I live in an apartment community and I wanted to find a solution to cover up my windows without using my blinds/curtains. Let me just This beyond exceeded my expectations. Not only does it give me the privacy I need, but the way the lights reflect in the daytime AND nighttime is just breathtaking! In the morning when the sun shines through, tiny little rainbows get cast all over the bedroom! At night it looks so cozy, warm, and has a beautiful, realistic stained glass look to it." —Katie Coyle Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in 13 sizes and four colors). Need extra space? No worries! It also includes a handy shoe pouch for those extra essentials. Promising review: "I was looking for a travel bag that I can pack a bunch of outfits for an out-of-state trip. I usually overpack and need to check my bags at the airport causing more delays in my travel journey. This bag accommodated all my stuff with a strategic way to pack and had everything I needed for five nights. I would order another one with wheels if I can find one. Otherwise, this bag is still amazing." —Roxanne Mason Get it from Amazon for $38.99+ (available in 10 colors). Promising review: "This small investment saved me over $500. I was ready to replace my dishwasher due to super cloudy glasses, residue, and dishes just not getting clean. Then, I became aware that the water softener was no longer doing its job so I had the rental company replace it. Dishwasher performance improved somewhat. I decided to do two more loads before deciding to purchase a new one. Then I saw a product test review for Affresh. I was ordering some stuff from Amazon anyway so I added that to my order. When it came, I tossed one of the tablets into the bottom of the full machine per the instructions and ran the regular cycle. I did not expect the results I got! The glassware that I thought was permanently etched and ruined came out like new. Same with cutlery. The difference is unbelievable. I will use this faithfully every month, as recommended." —Sheila Get a pack of six from Amazon for $8.98. Amazon Promising review: "Saw on TikTok (don't judge) and automatically added to cart. So easy to use, takes probably a minute to fully bubble up and clean, and you're left with a clean sink! I use with other drain cleaning products, but would 100% recommend for weekly maintenance." —Jessica Hamilton Get a pack of four from Amazon for $8 (available in packs of two or four). Promising review: "Omg!!!! I'm embarrassed to post this. It has been almost two years since I've cleaned my microwave. 🥴 Between pregnancies and surgeries I just haven't had the time. One use and it made a significant difference." —Jonna Kiser Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in three colors and two-packs). Simply fill your dirty mug with water, add a tablet, let it fizz for 15–30 minutes, and then give it a thorough rinsing before drinking from it! Bottle Bright is a small business that has made cleaning bottles extremely easy and waaay more doable. Promising review: "Saw this on BuzzFeed, had to give it a try. Used it on our stainless steel coffee carafe that I have been trying to get clean for two years. The coffee stains inside just would not come out, no matter how much vinegar, dish detergent or scrubbing I did. Until today!! Hot water and tablet in, let it sit for three hours, and UNBELIEVABLE. Where has this Bottle Bright been all my life?? I can't wait to use it on all my travel coffee mugs. Can you please make tablets for all my cleaning needs?! This was about the easiest thing I have ever done. Love it. Highly recommend!" —Someone Get a 12-pack from Amazon for $7.99 (available in a pack of 36 and 78). Check out our Bottle Bright tablets deep dive for more incredible before and after pics. 👀 And FYI, this product works amazingly to maintain your already clean shower, but it probs won't take off layers of built-up dirt and grime on its own. So we suggest doing a deep clean *first* if your shower is due for one! Promising review: "This product was everything I wanted to clean the shower walls and base. I followed the instructions and waited longer than 24 hours due to my busy schedule. The results were fantastic. Cleaning the shower is no longer a chore." —LaCatarinaGrande Get it from Amazon for $19.39 (available in two scents, a two-pack, and a refill size). Amazon Promising review: "I bought it because I saw a woman on TikTok showcase something similar like this on her page (on how to keep a home tidy) and I was like I HAD to buy! It's wonderful! I have ALWAYS hated seeing all the clutter of cords stick out from cord extenders and having this makes my small place look cleaner and organized! I would recommend this for anyone!" —Chidi Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in two sizes and three colors). Tip: To keep things hygienic (and ramp up the exfoliation), you could use a lip brush to scoop out and use the scrub on your lips. Promising review: "This sugar scrub is a 10/10. I added this to my bed time routine and it has already made a tremendous impact on my lips. I'll wash my face with a gentle face wash cleanser, then apply this sugar scrub after. I'll take a slightly damp face cloth and rub it away so I don't remove the moisturizing aspect. My lips feel smoother and softer after 10 days consistent use. I feel refreshed and reset before I rest. I highly recommend this product. Also, I have sensitive skin, and this scrub has not irritated me. Add this to your routine asap!" —Laney87 Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available with a lip treatment or the lip treatment and a lip balm included). Coop Sleep Goods is a small business specializing in pillows, pillowcases, and sleep products. Promising review: "I hardly ever write reviews but I have to for this. I saw this pillow on TikTok and it got me curious so I immediately came to Amazon. OMG, it's such a game changer. I'm a side sleeper and this pillow is heaven. It's some of the most comfortable sleep I have had in ages. I love it so much I bought a second one and have my eye on the body pillow. Obsessed! You need this in your bedroom." —MT Get it from Amazon for $79+ (available in two sizes and three shapes). Amazon, Danjor Linens is a small business that specializes in bedding products for home and dorm use. Promising review: "I sleep extremely hot. I always have issues with sheets and blankets, but with these sheets I sleep cool. I have a very thick memory foam mattress and it fit perfectly. They are so super soft, I truly love them. I noticed that when I washed them they got softer. I personally don't use fabric softeners or bleach. I have used them for about a month now I am definitely going buy more." —Mel Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in sizes twin–California king and 10 colors). Amazon Promising review: "I was looking for a dry shampoo that would be easy to use on the go for a trip I was taking. I had no issues taking this through TSA and it was so easy to use on the go. You literally just pat the poof on your scalp and then rub the powder in. I do have black hair so dry shampoo is usually very visible in my hair, but I didn't have any harder time than usual rubbing this powder in. It did a really good job of soaking up all the oil and giving my hair volume. I'm not a fan of the price for the amount that you get, but it is lasting longer than I thought it would. I would definitely recommend and will purchase again." —Teresa Get it from Amazon for $18 (available in five shades and in packs of two or three; refills also available). The reviewer above got such amazing results by using this tool along with soaking their brush in a Dawn-and-diluted-vinegar solution! Promising review: "When I bought this I was really skeptical. I am grossed out by my hairbrush and clean it all the time. I've soaked it in vinegar and tea tree oil, used a toothbrush, scrubbed it with shampoo, picked it clean by hand — everything you can think of. Still, it's so hard to get the little lint that forms at the base of the brush — they don't dissolve off and you have to pick them off the bristles one by one because a toothbrush won't even break them up. This thing works amazingly. I don't know why, it just does — the particular texture of the bristles on this really grabs everything. It scraped the little lint rings right off and now my brush is cleaner, 10 times as fast." —HeartsofHavoc Get it from Amazon for $11.95. Promising review: "I saw this on TikTok, and our toddler has turned our apartment in such a dirty place. Stains everywhere! Our sofa was in such bad condition (which we only got it two years ago) that we were thinking of getting a new one. We decided to try this, and it is a miracle worker. I'm so glad we bought this. It's worth every penny!" —shahzad mahmood Get it from Amazon for $98.59 (available in three styles). Emma Lord / BuzzFeed Mouthwatchers is a small business established by Ronald Plotka, DDS, specializing in antimicrobial toothbrushes designed for deeper cleans. Here's BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord: "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 Amazon for $9.99. Promising review: "This is one of those items you didn't know you needed, and once you get it, you can't help but wonder how you ever managed before. I absolutely hate taking the shower curtains off because of the whole open and close for several shower curtains. I know you're like, 'It's just shower curtain hooks.' And it is. But when you have to change out the creepy shower liner that likes to attack you, and you dread doing so, this just adds seconds to your life. No more unsnapping. Simply take out the liner, place the liner on the appropriate hook, and presto." —Nardsbaby Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in 16 colors). Amazon BTW, it's BPA-free, FDA-compliant, heat-resistant up to 450 degrees F, and dishwasher-safe. Frywall is a small business that was featured on Shark Tank for their genius splatter guard. You can get check out their page for more sizes, so you can get one for all your pots and pans! Promising review: "The Frywall works very well and I am very pleased with it. My range top is black and you can see each little spot of grease. Before now I got really tired of cleaning my range top thoroughly each time I fried anything. You have made my life much easier. Thanks." —Laurie J. Englehardt Get it from Amazon for $21.95 (available in four colors). Check out our Elizavecca CER-100 Collagen Coating Hair Protein Treatment review to learn more about why my colleague calls it "the miracle product I've been searching for." Promising reviews: "I have 4c hair and was looking for a protein treatment for my thin and fragile hair. I had recently used a product in my hair that had so much alcohol in it; that wreaked havoc on my hair, leaving it pretty damaged. I was very skeptical about this product because I have never seen anyone with my hair type use it. Boy was I wrong to doubt this product, it left my hair looking and feeling beautiful. I highly recommend it to anyone natural or with curly hair." —Therese-Claire "I have super fine, blonde hair. I've ran through likely hundreds of different hair masks and leave in conditioners over the years, only to have them cling to my hair like nothing else, often leaving it feeling waxy and heavy. After a few rounds of clarifying shampoo, I reached for this stuff and it legit brought my hair back from the grave. Even with my hair being extremely fine, it leaves it soft, glossy, and gorgeous! I know some people have said they're not a fan of the smell, but I find it to be super light and not recommend this stuff enough!!" —Soph Get it from Amazon for $7.76. To use, apply to the stain, gently agitate with your fingers, and blot with an absorbent cloth. This is nontoxic and should be nonirritating on the skin! Promising review: "I had terrible rust and oil stains all over the seats of my car when I bought it. I tried other cleaners to get it out, but they actually made the stains darker. I took it to the dealership to see if they could get it out and they flat out told me no, so I gave up and lived with it for almost five years. I tried this after it was recommended by a friend. I sprayed it on and literally watched the stain run right off my seat. It was amazing! I thought I was going to have to pay hundreds of dollars to replace the seats in my car because nothing else would work. This stuff really is awesome!" —Brittany Get it from Amazon for $6.65 (available in two sizes and various packs). Promising review: "This foot peel is THE TRUTH and got my feet right and smooth as butter! I've never done a foot peel in my life and so I had a lot of hard skin under my foot to get rid of. The shipping was super fast, I think I received it in like three days! I followed the instructions on the box, and decided to put on the foot peel on right before bed. You can feel the peel tingling and working while you have it on your feet so I felt relief. It took about three days after I did the peel to see the results starting. Do not get discouraged if you see peeling only at the toes. That's just the start of the next day I felt the mid of my foot arch bubble after my bath and a whole piece of skin was peeling. This peel did its job and some more! It has my feet feeling baby smooth! This peel gave me a feeling of being in a salon without the polish. It felt good to pamper myself. This is my go-to from now on, when I want a good smooth foot AFTER a pedicure (because a pumice stone can't do what this peel can)!" —Shopinista Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in five scents and a pack of two). Promising review: "This thing is a straight-up miracle. I've had brownish hard water rings around the inside (water level) of my toilets for decades. Bon Ami, CLR, muriatic acid, scrubbing, worked. Finally, in a fit of disgust, I ordered the pumice. I wish I could go back in time and tell myself to get this long ago. The stains are gone for the first time in forever. Haven't scratched the toilet bowl as far as I can see. If you've got hard water stains, don't worry about get this thing and in about 10 minutes you will be as delighted as I am, and not embarrassed to have people in your bathroom anymore." —JS Get it from Amazon for $11.19 (available in a pack of two or six). And check out this reviewer who used them to keep their tablecloth secure! Bed Band is a US-based small business that specializes in bed bands for mattresses of various sizes. Promising review: "I have a pillow-top and pillow-bottom queen-size bed that is a little too small for king sheets, and with queen sheets, I have battled to keep the sheets from popping off. I have tried everything! I was about to try to customize some king sheets because it was so frustrating. Then I saw this product advertised on Facebook in one of those posts about the amazing products that people love. So, I figured it was worth a try. It works. I was shocked. My sheets have not popped off once. I ordered this in February, and it is May now — and they have not popped off once! They used to pop off To say this is life changing is not an exaggeration. Such a relief to be able to sleep through the night without ending up in rumpled sheets." —TinkerbellAPixie Get a set of four from Amazon for $13.99 (available in three colors, two sizes, and sets of eight, 12, or 16). If you live with roommates and need extra shower storage, then these are the move! Promising review: "I saw these shelves on TikTok and really wanted to try them out, as I have no shelves in my shower. The adhesion is impressive — they've stayed sticking for the past two weeks with no sign of letting up, and are holding about four bottles of products on each of the two racks I have hanging. I thought for sure they would fall after showering or something, but they have stayed strong and held up. I'm so impressed! I'm sure I will purchase more in the future. Super duper easy to install, they look beautiful and modern, and give my bathroom a totally different vibe. It's so nice to have a product like this available!! Thank you!" —Sara B Get the set of shelves from Amazon for $30.49+ (available in four finishes and an option to include a soap holder). Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
