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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
As an influencer, I invited followers into my life. Then a disturbing incident made me stop
When I started 'Meet You at the Barre', my online barre and strength platform, I had absolutely no idea what I was doing. I didn't have a microphone or a tripod. It was lockdown and I was home-schooling four children with a husband working full time. What I did have, however, was a gut feeling that midlife women deserved something better than the typical, punishment-heavy fitness content we're constantly bombarded with. I was 42 years old, I'd just completed a course that qualified me to teach barre, a form of exercise using the ballet barre, and I kept thinking: what if I could build something that actually works for women like me? What I didn't realise, though, when my classes were picked up in an article about the best lockdown workouts and I started to get hundreds of people joining my workouts, is that an online business is a double-edged sword. Success is rooted in you – your voice, your home, your energy – and when you're growing an account, particularly in the early days, you feel pressure to share more and more of your life. Instagram is a beast that constantly needs feeding. At first, I tried to meet that pressure. There's something uniquely complicated about being a woman on social media – especially when you're trying to be 'relatable'. People start to feel like they know you. And in many ways, that's the point. I built my platform on honesty, warmth and realness – I didn't want some perfectly curated, robot-fitness influencer vibe. But sometimes, people confuse access with intimacy. And that's when things get uncomfortable. I've had people message to let me know they think I've gained weight. How generous. Others have told me they don't like my outfit or that I'm looking tired. Shrugging off these kinds of remarks gets easier with time. But then there are the comments that make you pause. Such as the woman who messaged to say she'd spotted a logo on my child's school jumper and now knew where they go to school. Or the woman who recognised the hotel I was staying in from a photo and messaged, 'I live nearby – want to meet for a drink?' It was meant kindly, I'm sure. But it made me realise that by simply living my life online, I'd inadvertently given away more than I had intended. I feel for Alexandra Saper, the Instagram blogger who was followed to Bali by a British man with a rope in his suitcase. He'd been harassing her for almost a year with emails and video messages: 'You're never getting rid of me,' he told her. I've never experienced anything serious, thank goodness, but I've had to block people – especially men. When I was doing live workouts during lockdown, there was one guy, Charles, who showed up to every class with ridiculous comments. Thankfully, my followers had a great time taking the mickey out of him, but still – it was draining. And some men are persistent. They'll make a second or third account to keep watching you. That said, I think the majority of them steer clear – probably because what I do is clearly not aimed at them. The only time I've ever pulled down a reel was a few years ago. It was a funny, chaotic snapshot of surviving the summer holidays with four young kids. I showed more of my personal life in that video than usual – my house, my children, the reality of daily life. Most people laughed and related, but a few came at me hard with judgments about my parenting, my privilege, even the layout of my kitchen. People are, of course, entitled to their opinions – but if you don't like what you're seeing, there's an unfollow button. I wish they wouldn't use their keyboards like a weapon. That said, the community I've built gives me a great amount of joy. Today, I have more than 1,000 monthly members worldwide, almost 30,000 Instagram followers and a brilliant, loyal community of midlife women who want to move for joy, not my dog ran away, one woman – a follower with a tracker dog – drove three counties to help me find him. I still can't believe that happened. And the number of DMs I get from people checking in when I've gone quiet for a few days – it's astonishing and humbling. Over time, I've made conscious changes, though. I don't share where I am until I've left. My teenagers want nothing to do with my feed – which is fair. And I'm a lot more careful now about what I show and whom I show. This isn't out of fear – I'm not hiding behind the sofa – but it's awareness. You start noticing where the line is once someone's crossed it. I'm lucky I haven't experienced the full trolling storm that some of my peers deal with. But I've seen how comfortable people feel commenting on your face, your body, your choices – especially as a woman over 40. I haven't had any work done, but I've had messages comparing my face from old videos to now. Others slide in saying things such as, 'Your eyes look really puffy – are you OK?' It's framed as concern, but it's invasive. There's this weird notion that once you've put yourself online, you've made yourself public property – and this idea seems to grow with your follower count. I have friends with much bigger accounts than mine who get relentlessly targeted. It's usually jealousy disguised as 'constructive feedback'. These are women doing creative, brave work – and getting penalised for daring to take up space. Still, there's no part of me that wants to walk away. I've built something I'm deeply proud of – not just a business but a space where women feel seen, supported and reminded that they matter in midlife. We move together. We laugh. We cheer each other on. It's not just about the workouts – it's about being allowed to take up space and to do it unapologetically. As told to Anna Tyzack Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Telegraph
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
As an influencer, I invited followers into my life. Then a disturbing incident made me stop
When I started 'Meet You at the Barre', my online barre and strength platform, I had absolutely no idea what I was doing. I didn't have a microphone or a tripod. It was lockdown and I was home-schooling four children with a husband working full time. What I did have, however, was a gut feeling that midlife women deserved something better than the typical, punishment-heavy fitness content we're constantly bombarded with. I was 42 years old, I'd just completed a course that qualified me to teach barre, a form of exercise using the ballet barre, and I kept thinking: what if I could build something that actually works for women like me? What I didn't realise, though, when my classes were picked up in an article about the best lockdown workouts and I started to get hundreds of people joining my workouts, is that an online business is a double-edged sword. Success is rooted in you – your voice, your home, your energy – and when you're growing an account, particularly in the early days, you feel pressure to share more and more of your life. Instagram is a beast that constantly needs feeding. At first, I tried to meet that pressure. There's something uniquely complicated about being a woman on social media – especially when you're trying to be 'relatable'. People start to feel like they know you. And in many ways, that's the point. I built my platform on honesty, warmth and realness – I didn't want some perfectly curated, robot-fitness influencer vibe. But sometimes, people confuse access with intimacy. And that's when things get uncomfortable. I've had people message to let me know they think I've gained weight. How generous. Others have told me they don't like my outfit or that I'm looking tired. Shrugging off these kinds of remarks gets easier with time. But then there are the comments that make you pause. Such as the woman who messaged to say she'd spotted a logo on my child's school jumper and now knew where they go to school. Or the woman who recognised the hotel I was staying in from a photo and messaged, 'I live nearby – want to meet for a drink?' It was meant kindly, I'm sure. But it made me realise that by simply living my life online, I'd inadvertently given away more than I had intended. I feel for Alexandra Saper, the Instagram blogger who was followed to Bali by a British man with a rope in his suitcase. He'd been harassing her for almost a year with emails and video messages: 'You're never getting rid of me,' he told her. I've never experienced anything serious, thank goodness, but I've had to block people – especially men. When I was doing live workouts during lockdown, there was one guy, Charles, who showed up to every class with ridiculous comments. Thankfully, my followers had a great time taking the mickey out of him, but still – it was draining. And some men are persistent. They'll make a second or third account to keep watching you. That said, I think the majority of them steer clear – probably because what I do is clearly not aimed at them. The only time I've ever pulled down a reel was a few years ago. It was a funny, chaotic snapshot of surviving the summer holidays with four young kids. I showed more of my personal life in that video than usual – my house, my children, the reality of daily life. Most people laughed and related, but a few came at me hard with judgments about my parenting, my privilege, even the layout of my kitchen. People are, of course, entitled to their opinions – but if you don't like what you're seeing, there's an unfollow button. I wish they wouldn't use their keyboards like a weapon. That said, the community I've built gives me a great amount of joy. Today, I have more than 1,000 monthly members worldwide, almost 30,000 Instagram followers and a brilliant, loyal community of midlife women who want to move for joy, not guilt. When my dog ran away, one woman – a follower with a tracker dog – drove three counties to help me find him. I still can't believe that happened. And the number of DMs I get from people checking in when I've gone quiet for a few days – it's astonishing and humbling. Over time, I've made conscious changes, though. I don't share where I am until I've left. My teenagers want nothing to do with my feed – which is fair. And I'm a lot more careful now about what I show and whom I show. This isn't out of fear – I'm not hiding behind the sofa – but it's awareness. You start noticing where the line is once someone's crossed it. I'm lucky I haven't experienced the full trolling storm that some of my peers deal with. But I've seen how comfortable people feel commenting on your face, your body, your choices – especially as a woman over 40. I haven't had any work done, but I've had messages comparing my face from old videos to now. Others slide in saying things such as, 'Your eyes look really puffy – are you OK?' It's framed as concern, but it's invasive. There's this weird notion that once you've put yourself online, you've made yourself public property – and this idea seems to grow with your follower count. I have friends with much bigger accounts than mine who get relentlessly targeted. It's usually jealousy disguised as 'constructive feedback'. These are women doing creative, brave work – and getting penalised for daring to take up space. Still, there's no part of me that wants to walk away. I've built something I'm deeply proud of – not just a business but a space where women feel seen, supported and reminded that they matter in midlife. We move together. We laugh. We cheer each other on. It's not just about the workouts – it's about being allowed to take up space and to do it unapologetically.
Buzz Feed
17-02-2025
- General
- Buzz Feed
Once You Try These 34 Products, They Might Just Become Staples In Your Life
We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page. Shopping · Including a grease-fighting spray one reviewer said is the "best cleaning product I have ever used." 1. A pack of reusable, absorbent Swedish dishcloths that'll save you a whole lot of money over time, especially if you *fly* through a whole roll of paper towels in no time flat. The texture is a little gritty (even when wet), so you can use it to lightly scrub off things like sauce or food bits that stuck to the plate. And when they need a refresh, just toss 'em in the washing machine or dishwasher. Promising review:"These are durable, and somehow they don't stain. I don't get it, but I've had one at the sink for a week now and have wiped up lots of dirty stuff, and EVERY TIME, it washes off. These have quickly become a staple in my kitchen." — barre l Promising review: "These are awesome! I rarely use paper towels anymore. Great for cleanup just about anywhere. They also wash easily in the washing machine. I throw them in with regular dish towels and hang them to dry. They have held up through many washes. Highly recommend! I bought a 10-pack and do not need all of them. They are so easy to rinse and reuse; I gave some to friends. Five is the perfect amount, so grab a pack and give a few to friends." — Freefaller28 Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in 11 color packs). 2. A pack of Mighty Patch pimple patches you just stick on whiteheads to suck out the gunk and help FLATTEN them. They work in just six to eight hours and can help prevent picking, so you might just forget you even had a zit in the first place! Promising review:"I heard all about these on TikTok, so I decided to order. I switched my birth control and was having a ton of breakouts; these are amazing! They helped me stop picking at my face and my skin is so clear now. I will always have these in my house from now on!" — Kiara Galloway Get a pack of 36 from Amazon for $12.99+. 3. A rapid egg cooker that takes the hassle out of cooking with a simple push of a button. You can let it work its magic and come back to your perfect breakfast — whether that's a hard-boiled egg, omelet, or poached egg. And instead of watching the stove, you can sleep for five more minutes without sacrificing your protein-filled breakfast! Multiple people on the BuzzFeed Shopping team love this little device and so others, as it has more than 101,000+ 5-star ratings. Plus, it comes with a recipe book to help you come up with a few new ideas to try. Promising review:"I am not a fan of 'extra gadgets' in the kitchen. They clutter things up, as far as I am concerned. But this truly is a game changer for my hard-boiled eggs. I have tried EVERY method in the book for hard boiling. This cooks them perfectly — no gray rings. They peel with no struggles at all! The only drawback is that you can only do six at a time, but it goes so quickly that I don't even mind that at all. Easy to use, easy to clean. You won't be disappointed in this gadget — it does what it is meant to do perfectly! — Michelle Z Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in nine colors). 4. A 3D Ostrichpillow eye mask if any speck of light keeps you awake at night — this mask is basically like black-out curtains for your face. The contoured design won't squish your eyes, and it has a velcro strap on the back, so it'll perfectly fits your head. Former BuzzFeed Shopping editor Jasmin Sandal says,"I'll be the first to admit it: I'm a little high maintenance when it comes to my sleep. I need complete darkness and complete quiet. So when I know I'm going anywhere that doesn't believe in blackout blinds, or just regular ol' blinds for that matter, I always pack an eye mask. The only problem is that I've struggled to find one that A) doesn't move around when I sleep and B) doesn't let the bleeding light shine through. So as you can imagine, I was just *thrilled* when the Ostrichpillow 100% Blackout Eye Mask was put on my radar — I jumped at the chance to test it out. And, people, it does exactly what it says on the tin. It's super reliable with blocking 1-0-0 percent of the light, and it has an amazing ergonomic design that carves out space for your eyes so your eyelashes don't get all squished — plus, there's even enough room for you to blink, if you wanted to! It's certainly thicker than your average eye mask and sleeping on your side with it on takes some getting used to. But hey, if it stops lamp light, kinda light from disturbing my sleep, it's totally worth it." Get it from Amazon for $45 (available in two colors). 5. A microwave pasta cooker because the last thing you want to do after a long day is wait for water to then wait for your pasta to then wash a colander... This makes getting dinner on the table so easy breezy you'll wonder where it's been all your life. Amazon, Plus, it's super easy to use: Just measure how much pasta you want to cook using the serving-size holes in the top of the container. Then add water to the level etched on the side of the container. With the lid off, heat the container in the microwave. One serving usually takes about 12 to 13 minutes. Then, put the lid on, hold the sides, and pour the water out. (This part will be very hot.) Promising review:"I love this pasta cooker! I use it every day! I like that the lid fits loosely so that I can quickly drain the cooked pasta without any spilling out. It is very sturdy and easy to use. When I am finished, I just rinse the starch off, and that's it! It saves me a lot of time and stores well. The only thing I would like more would be a choice for a smaller size. My microwave is too small, so the cooker can't turn on the rotation." — J. Reynolds Get it from Amazon for $17.95. 6. A Revlon one-step hairdryer and volumizer brush so you can simultaneously dry *and* style your hair at the SAME. TIME. — meaning you can cut your styling process in HALF. You'll waltz into your morning with a salon-style blowout that looks so good people will say, "I didn't know Drybar opened so early." While some reviewers swear by this oval brush for their 4a-4c hair types, other people *love* the Revlon One-Step paddle brush that's designed for tighter curls or coils. You can get it on Amazon for $34.88. Promising review:"I'm not one to write a review, but this brush has left me speechless. I have curly hair, it usually takes me 1hr to get my hair straight. 45min blow drying with brush and blower, 15min to flat iron. I've tried many dryer brushes, and none have been strong enough to straighten my hair on the first go; that's why I chose to keep doing it the old-fashioned way. I am in LOVEEEEE. It not only reduced my drying time by half, but it does an amazing job. Left my hair looking like a salon blow, shiny, straight, and with volume. My roots have always been a struggle, and this brush got them done perfectly." — kriver12 Get it from Amazon for $38.99+ (available in 10 colors). 7. And, Kenra's Platinum Blow-Dry Spray that'll help your hair dry faster — up to 50% faster to be exact — so you can save time styling your hair post-shower. It also acts as a heat protectant and frizz control solution, so you can feel like you just stepped out of the salon! Promising review:"I LOVE the smell of this! Bought it due to frizzing from coloring my hair, but really didn't believe that it shortened the drying time. I mean, how can something putting moisture on your hair shorten the drying time, right? I was shocked. I don't know if it cut it down by 50%, but I did notice blow-drying my hair took quite a bit less time. I am sold on this stuff. Makes my hair feel like silk, but not greasy (I was worried about it making my hair greasy) and it takes only a few sprays to get the results. I hold it about 15 inches from my head and spray the top, both sides and the back once, then rub it in with my hands. Perfect!" — Janice C. Henderson Promising review: "This product was AMAZING. It made my 4c kinky-curly hair so silky soft and cut my blow-drying time down significantly. It also has a very pleasant smell and I couldn't stop myself from using it. I'd recommend buying the bigger size as the small one will not last long and the amount is good for the price you pay." — MB Get it from Amazon for $16+ (available in three sizes). 8. A Dawn Powerwash spray that'll cut through grease and grime like a hot knife through butter on your plates, pots, and pans. Dish duty just got a wholeeee lot easier because it cleans faster compared to traditional Dawn soap. Plus, reviewers use it to clean dirty counters, caked-on oven messes, and even dirty patio furniture! BuzzFeed Shopping editor Elizabeth Lilly also loves this spray. Here's what she has to say: "I live in an apartment without a dishwasher, and I honestly use that as an excuse to order takeout food instead of cooking. But, as soon as I got my hands on a bottle of this stuff (regular Dawn is my go-to dish soap, BTW), I put it to use on both a saucepan I used to make homemade enchilada sauce *and* the casserole dish I baked those enchiladas, which had a ton of caked-on food. It really does work like I say it does! Like, scary well." Promising review:"Best cleaning product I have ever used. TikTok doesn't lie…on this one at least." — R. Oakeson Get the starter pack from Amazon for $16.88. 9. A best-selling Chom Chom pet hair-removing roller because no matter where you sit in your home, you can't escape your pet's shed fur. But fear not! This brush is designed to be like a sticky lint roller for pet hair, but with *no* adhesive strips — that means it's fast, efficient, and (most importantly) reusable! Promising review:"TikTok made me buy this, and it is money well spent!! I'm convinced that my beagle sheds a full coat of hair and regrows it daily! I use this on my bed every single day and it blows my mind how well it works. Before this I was going through 4–5 disposable sticky rollers a month and spending 3x longer to remove dog hair. I am buying these for everyone in my family as Christmas gifts this year! ❤️" — tiff4short Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in two colors). 10. A veggie chopper, slicer, and spiralizer for a quick slice and (of course) chop during your time-consuming meal prep. No need to tremble in fear when your recipe calls for a diced onion because *this* can do it in seconds (without you crying). And the built-in storage container will hold everything until it's time to add your veggies to a dish. It comes with a small-dice blade, large-dice blade, spiral blade, and ribbon blade that are interchangeable and gives you the option to chop, slice, and julienne vegetables. Plus, you get a lid with a built-in chop and a storage container to hold the veggies. Promising review:"I've had this for a couple of months now, and it makes my life SOOOOO much easier. Anything I've thrown at it, it's sliced with ease. Tomatoes, cucumber, peppers, onions, celery, I even use it to chop the eggs when I make potato salad now since it's so easy and makes perfect slices. What used to take me three to four mins chopping up an onion and then a face full of ruined makeup now takes less than one minute, and no makeup ruined. The blades are SHARP; definitely be careful when removing them. But the lock on the tray makes it easy, and so far, I haven't hurt myself with it. Typically, I'll use it and then rinse out the top and put it in the dishwasher. It's been through on the top rack well over 20 times now and still looks brand new. If something ever happens to this one, I'll be back to get another one. It saves me so much time when cooking dinner!" — Macygrey09 Get it from Amazon for $24.87 (available in four colors and five other styles). 11. A hydrating eye stick that feels super cooling on your skin and can help depuff your under-eyes (especially if you keep it in the fridge). This Icelandic glacial water–infused balm is the perfect way for you *and* your under-eyes to feel a little more refreshed — even if you got, like, zero sleep! Promising reviews:"I have always had serious dark circles and bags under my eyes and this has really changed this for me. The results are incredible. The puffiness is gone. The dark circles are hardly noticeable. My sensitive skin has not broken out. I never write reviews, but this was so good that I had to write a review. This actually works." — Ben Get it from Amazon for $6.99. 12. A FURemover Broom that picks up hair on carpet, tile, and wood floors like a magnet, 'cause let's be fur-real, who wants their pet's hair sticking to their socks? It's much faster and more efficient than standard brooms and picks up *everything* — even the hair you didn't know was buried deeeeep into your rug. Plus, it has a squeegee edge, so you can use it to clean your shower, windows, and car windshield, too! Promising review:"This sucker is magic. I bought mine three years ago, and it still works. I use it to scrape up the dog hair that gets embedded in my living room rug. (We have two basset hounds who are constantly shedding.) The vacuum gets a lot of it, but even after I run the vacuu,m I can drag this broom over the rug and drag up entire piles of dirt and fur that were missed. It's also great on my kitchen tile. We have a dog door in our kitchen, so our two bassets are always dragging in dirt and making messes. This works better than a broom because it works like a squeegee — nothing gets caught in the broom fibers, and it can clean up damp/wet messes as well." — yetanotherstephanie Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in seven styles). 13. Affresh dishwasher cleaning tablets because they clean what you can't reach easily (or at all), like your machine's tub, racks, pump and valve, and drain. If you've got funky odors coming out of your dishwasher, it's time to toss one of these in, run a cycle, and get that yucky smell to go away! Promising review:"After using this product, I am happy to report that my $5 investment saved me over $500. I was ready to replace my dishwasher due to super cloudy glasses, residue, and 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 in a magazine. 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 and ran the regular cycle. I did not expect the results I got! My glassware, which I thought was permanently etched and ruined, came out like new. Same with cutlery. The difference is unbelievable. I will use this faithfully on a monthly basis, as recommended. I can even put it on my subscribe and save order, so I will get a new pack every six months. I am amazed!" — Sheila Get a pack of six from Amazon for $8.99. 14. A Revlon face roller with a volcanic stone to soak up the excess oil you can get on your face from just simply going about your day. ~Roll~ this over any shiny spots and watch them *POOF* out of existence. Say bye-bye to blotting sheets and powder since there's a new (and faster) oil controller in town! Amazon, Promising review:"First off, if you have extremely oily skin, this. is. it. I was so tired of getting blotting powder/wipes. It felt wasteful and always left residue on my face. I saw this on TikTok and NEEDED it. It was back ordered, but then I got an email saying it was in stock, and I was SO excited. Not only is it affordable, but it's washable, which helps you save money and be less wasteful. The packaging wasn't over the top exciting, but it provided you all the info you needed. (It felt like the holy grail had been delivered to my front doorstep.) After my first use, I was in love. Now, it doesn't pickup everything but it does make it more matte and gives you a natural look. I am so excited this product exists and I already feel more confident." — Kelsey B. Get it from Amazon for $9.24 (also available in a rose quartz version for cooling and depuffing). 15. Zesty Paws allergy supplements with probiotics and other nutrients that can help aid digestion, promote healthy skin, improve immune function, *and* add shine to your dog's coat. Reviewers say their dogs eat this "like candy" and are shocked by how well it works. Owners who have dogs with skin conditions swear by this supplement to give their pup some relief. Promising review:"I purchased these due to my Lab having skin allergies along with digestive issues. Both dogs look forward to having their daily 'treat,' and my Lab hasn't had skin or digestive issues since taking it. I bought them again!" — Laurel H. Get them from Amazon for $32.97+ (available in five styles and four sizes). 16. A detangling brush with supernatural powers (an ergonomic design and cone-shaped bristles) that separate knots sideways so you can avoid painful tugging. And reviewers say this works on all hair types! Plus, the brush works on both wet and dry hair! Promising review: "I have thick, down to my butt long curly hair, so brushing has always been hell. Usually, I have to deep condition my hair, brush it out before I wash it (about a half hour), then brush it in the shower, and after my shower, to try and keep it manageable. I never thought that it would matter what brush I used for my hair because its just always been the same no matter what I use. BUT THIS BRUSH. Oh my gosh! It has cut my hair brushing time down from 45 minutes to about 5! And the best part, is that I can even brush it when it's dry! It doesn't rip or tug, my hair doesn't get poofy or frizzy, and it just takes away my knots and leaves my curls. It is built really well, tough enough to withstand even my nutty hair! Doesn't have those awful little beads that rip off in your hair. This is a life-changer for me!" — Ryan Turner Promising review: "I love this brush. I have 4c hair and it detangles my hair without a lot of hair loss. I do make sure my hair is wet when using it to detangle. The brush is pretty easy to clean, as well by just pulling the hair out and using running water. The only thing that could be better is the handle could be longer." — Nikki Jenks Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in 11 colors and two-packs). 17. A wine stain–removing spray because we've all been there — one sip of Pinot turns into a little too much fun, and next thing you know, red wine is everywhere. No worries! This stain remover has your back. Just spray it on, blot, rinse, and watch the stain disappear. Now, you can keep the good vibes going without stressing over spills. Promising review:"I thought the world had ended!! RED WINE SPILLED ON AN ORIENTAL CARPET!!! The cream fringe took the brunt of the spill. The first thing I did was put white wine on it…after all, isn't that what you have heard and read? That white wine will remove red wine from whatever. Didn't work for me. Rush to Amazon…what to do….what to do? I found several products that sounded promising. I read the reviews. So glad that this is what I chose! Worked like a dream. When it arrived, the stain had been set for four days, and following the directions on the bottle, the stain instantly started to disappear. My cream-colored fringe was back. Amazing!!! My carpet is back to its beautiful self. Am I happy? So happy words can't convey." — Pat Get it from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in five varieties). 18. A cleverly designed rechargeable electric candle lighter with a flexible, extra-long neck to light things without dealing with an open flame — forget the days of almost (or actually) burning yourself with matches trying to reach your deep candles when *this* can do it easily! Promising review: "I absolutely love this product. Now I'm able to light candles where the candle wax has melted down and it's hard to reach inside the jar. I also love the fact that you charge this with a USB cable and the charge lasts for a long time. It has indicator lights to let you know how much of a charge is remaining. I've only had to charge it once since I purchased it. I Very durable and a great value for the price. I definitely recommend this." — Cassandra S. Promising review: "Another product I got from TikTok. It's a necessity. No more struggling and almost burning yourself. Stays charged for days. A week at most if you use it frequently." — Nijada Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (available in seven colors and in two packs). 19. A stain- and odor-eliminating spray that'll remove the stench of ammonia you stumble upon after your furry friend went #1 all over your carpet. Whether the accident happened yesterday or yester-YEAR, this professional strength formula can tackle it. Your carpet, guests, and nostrils are thanking you already. Rocco & Roxie is a family-owned small business that offers pet supplies, from cleaners, to treats, grooming tools, toys, and more. Promising review:"This stuff is AMAZING. I have tried so many cleaners from local stores and NOTHING would get the smell out! Let me include a side note that I have three kittens and one dog — the dog AND one of my kittens are continuously having accidents on our carpet, and it has been a NIGHTMARE. This product has been a life saver. It's super easy to use too. Just clean up the mess, soak the area, wait five minutes, and soak up the product. As soon as you spray this stuff on the spot, the smell is completely gone. I wish I would have known about this stuff when my pet mess problem originated. I will DEFINITELY be purchasing more and highly recommend this stuff!! Great product." — Danielle Brittain Get it from Amazon for $19.31 (available in two scents and sizes). 20. Elizavecca's CER-100 Collagen Coating Hair Protein treatment for damaged hair from hot styling tools or over-processing from harsh treatments like bleach. Reviewers say it helps their hair feel stronger, softer, and less tangled, with an immediate difference. One reviewer even went as far as to say that it's "Better than Olaplex." It's recommended for use on damaged, over-processed hair of all textures. Promising review:"Love, love, love! My hair is so dry, and I've tried tons of products. After reading the reviews, I tried leaving it on overnight. It's amazing. I use this product once a week and leave it in at least a couple of hours. I've noticed over the last two months, my hair continues to improve. It looks so much more healthier with less frizz and is smoother than ever before." — Brandy Penn Get it from Amazon for $7.85. 21. The Pink Stuff, a cleaning paste that'll leave you amazed as it cuts through stains, grease, and grime on basically anything. Your child's crayon Van Gogh on your freshly painted wall? Solved. Tarnished Jewelry? Forget about it! Your bathtub that's *so* dirty you think replacing it would be faster? Nope, The Pink Stuff can solve allll of that for ya in a flash thanks to its abrasive formula! Promising review: "Oh my gosh — this stuff is a life-changer! Used it to get my fiberglass shower totally clean. Nothing else would get it done and this stuff brought my shower back to near-new in one use. We've since cleaned a weird chalky film off our garage door, removed wall markings, and cleaned my storm door. We'll never be without a jar (or three) of this stuff. Worth every penny." — Nancy F. Get it from Amazon for $5.97+ (also available with a brush). 22. A K-beauty Cosrx snail mucin essence aka an all-in-one potion to help fade dark spots, heal acne scars, and smooth the appearance of fine lines. People with sensitive skin loved that the formula is gentle on their skin *and* several reviewers noted they got "fast results." Promising review:"This stuff is incredible. I have suffered from minor acne for almost two years and I finally realized the products I was using were far too harsh for my dry, sensitive skin. After using gentle products and eventually moving onto K beauty, I found this to lighten all the scarring from the years of picking at my breakouts. My scarring is still a bit noticeable but it was gotten tremendously better thanks to this product and this product alone." — Marc Get it from Amazon for $18.95. 23. A foaming garbage disposal cleaner for the lingering odors that make you gag — and that might attract gnats trying to snack on last night's leftovers. If you can't seem to get that old salmon smell out of your kitchen from last month, you need this — you'll end up with a delightful lemon scent! 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 House Get a 16-pack from Amazon for $17.30. 24. Essence's Lash Princess mascara that'll instantly lengthen and volumize your lashes with its cone-shaped fiber brush (without annoying clumps or globs), so you'll feel like a falsies expert without overworking yourself. It's also super affordable and sweat-proof — so this may be your new go-to! Emma Lord/BuzzFeed Promising review: "Love, love, love this mascara. I'm blessed with decent long lashes (they are super light blonde), so most mascaras work fine for me, but OMG, this one was by far the best. It almost looks like I have false eyelashes. It's thick, makes my lashes much longer, and my eyes pop. It's super easy getting it off. I'm in the public eye from time to time, and it's important that my eyes are expressive, so this is great. I've recommended it to many colleagues of mine." — Lois B. Get it from Amazon for $4.99. 25. A migraine relief cap you can chill in the freezer or heat up in the microwave before putting it on and sinking into your bed to help that headache pain ease. It's designed to perfectly contour to your face (and block out the light) thanks to its little cut-out for your nose. And you'll also want it the next time you say, "You're only gonna have one drink" and wake up with a raging hangover. Read more about how temperature therapy can help — including how applying heat during the start of a migraine can help relax tense muscles, while cold compresses can have a numbing effect, which may dull pain — at Mayo Clinic. And learn more about how reducing light can lessen migraine pain at Mayo Clinic. Promising review: "I heard about it on TikTok and I was skeptical. I put it in the freezer as soon as I got it in the mail. Then, out of nowhere, I felt a headache coming on. I pulled it out of the freezer, slipped it on and I passed out. When I woke up, my migraine was gone. I now go to bed with it on almost every night. I love that it's a blackout mask. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!" — TheWalkFam Get it from Amazon for $27.95+ (available in six styles and two-packs). 26. A pack of FryAway Waste Cooking Oil Solidifier Powder designed to make disposing of your cooking oil easy peasy. Add some of this plant-based solidifying powder to turn your leftover oil into solid waste, which you can then easily transfer into your trash without any leaking. FryAway is a small business that created this cooking oil solidifier to make cleaning up after frying easy. Promising review:" Recommended 10 out of 10! Buy this ASAP! Easy to use — followed the directions on the package. Adding this to my must-buy list from now on! So much better than using a funnel and attempting to pour it in a bottle." — TeachinJay86 Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in three styes). 27. Wet & Forget, a shower spray that'll eliminate the need to scrub — say what?! It helps rid your shower of soap scum, calcium buildup, and hardware stains, no matter how long they've been there. Just spray it, wait 12 hours, and rinse — reviewers say you'll see excellent results! Note: Depending on how dirty your shower is, some reviewers say it takes a couple of applications to get it completely clean. I finally bought this after putting into approximately 7,375 posts, and honestly, I'm mad at myself for not adding it to my cart sooner. I am not the biggest fan of cleaning the bathroom, especially the shower. It's just so cumbersome to get to everything and really feel like you've gotten a good clean. But this spray made it SO easy. I just spritzed my whole shower and let it sit — 24 hours later, I came back and rinsed it. I could tell there was a noticeable difference. I'm super happy with this and will always clean my shower this way from now on. — Abby Kass Get it from Amazon for $19.39+ (also available in a two-pack and a refill bottle). 28. A teeth-whitening pen if coffee, wine, tea, smoking, or soda stains have taken a toll on your pearly whites. Use the soft tip brush daily for 30 minutes to see your teeth shine brighter than ever before. Reviewers say they prefer this over Crest's whitening strips because they found it to be more effective and better on sensitive teeth! Promising review:"Hardly ever do I review, but this This product blew me away after only three times! First off, the ease of use. I've tried a ton of products for teeth whitening and all have been either inconvenient to use, make you wear a mouth guard, etc. This is a pen/brush! Hold it like a writing pen and twist it up for the solution. The solution feeds through onto the brush, which is actually the size of a tooth and you just paint brushstroke on dry teeth as you are smiling! It dries on, and you rinse off. Magical! I've seen a noticeable difference after only using this for three days!! My husband even said WOW, your teeth look amazingly white. I'm a smoker/tea drinker/coffee drinker too! My husband is a firm believer that stuff like this never Well, boy, oh boy, this product changed his mind instantly! He already swiped my other pen and has been using it, too. We see the difference and are very satisfied. What's even more awesome is the price! Two pens for such an amazingly low price. If I could give this 1,000 stars you would have earned 1,001 know what I mean?!" — Lisa Edwards Get a two-pack from Amazon for $17.95. 29. A vacuum hose attachment to quickly suck out all of the dryer lint that's built up — it could *actually* cause a fire if you're not careful. Instead of calling (and waiting for) a professional to do it for you, just attach this to your vacuum and get to it — the flexible hose is over 2.6 feet long to reach deeeep into the machine. Promising review:"Honestly, we are speechless! We are excellent about cleaning the lint trap after every load of clothes. We even clean the lint vent outside. But nothing could have prepared us for the amount of lint and gunk trapped in the vent tubing! How we have never had a fire, we have no idea. We vacuumed forever all the way up the vent tube, which we could have in no way done without this item. The suction power was unbelievable! We could not believe how bad the tubing was clogged. Just look at the picture. We removed about 3/4 of a kitchen garbage bag size of lint and gunk! It was amazing and embarrassing! It's SO inexpensive, but it could literally save you from a house fire! Anyway, just buy it. Excellent value! You won't be sorry!" — Brian Mattix/Elizabeth Bodnam Get it from Amazon for $9.49+ (available in five colors). 30. A parent-beloved leave-in conditioner so when you brush through your child's curly chaos up top, there's no painful tugging on their hair that results in a meltdown. It helps hydrate curls, reduce breakage, and tame frizz, too! Promising review:"This stuff is great! It was a game-changer for my 4-year-old's curls. Turned them from a tangled mess to beautiful ringlets. I wish I would have bought sooner." — Jessica Leyendecker Get it from Amazon for $7.49+ (available in two sizes and a two-pack). 31. A lightweight Bissell multipurpose portable cleaner that'll deep clean the deepest, darkest parts of your rugs, couch cushions, and carpets, thanks to its powerful suction. If your pizza, dog's pee, or wine didn't end up where it was supposed to, this can help turn those stains into a thing of the past! 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). 32. A car vacuum cleaner because we like to think our ride will *stay* clean post-deep cleaning, but accidents happen! Reviewers with kids and dogs say this sucks up crumbs and hair with no issue at all. It plugs right into your 12V outlet and one reviewer said the super long cord was able to reach the back of their Ford Expedition! Kit includes: three attachments (flathead, extendable, and brush), carry bag, filter brush, and spare HEPA filter. Promising review: "Speechless. For months, I have been procrastinating on buying this vacuum for my car. Now that I have it in my possession, it works perfectly and does the job. It's light to handle and just a push of a button. Also comes with an extra filter." — Abby Get it from Amazon for $32+ (available in two colors and with or without a cord). 33. A mug warmer to keep your hot winter bevvie at the perfect temperature *all* day — even when cold wind gusts seep through the windows! And it'll eliminate the need to go back and forth from the microwave every 15 minutes to heat up your drink. Promising review:"I love this mug warmer. Has an on/off switch with a light so that you know it's on. Heats up fast. Keeps coffee hot until the last drop. I wish I had bought one sooner." — Stella Get it from Amazon for $16.69. 34. Reusable microfiber pads with a unique looped design that's also super absorbent, so you can easily and quickly pick up grime. Bonus: these save you some $$$ because you'll never worry about running out of disposable pads for your Swiffer again! Turbo Microfiber Store is a small business creating microfiber reusable mop pads and other cleaning products. Promising review:"These reusable pads are AMAZING!! The quality is so good and sturdy. I've washed and dried them a number of times, and they hold their shape, and they don't shed or fall apart on me. I've had them for about 2 months now, and they continue to absorb and pick up dirt as if they were new. They stick way better than the off-brand pads you buy at the store. Much better alternative than the store pads that you throw away. BUY THIS, YOU WONT REGRET IT!!!!!" — Fatima Get a four-pack from Amazon for $29.99. Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
