1. An O’Keeffe’s Lip Repair sleeping mask so you can wake up with soft, hydrated lippies. No one loves a chapped pout, so let this balm heal and repair your dry, cracked lips. Reviewers love love love this brand’s Working Hands and Healthy Feet creams, and they’re obsessing over this sleep mask just as much.
Promising review: “When I travel, my lips get so chapped! It’s painful. I found this product when I searched for something for extremely chapped lips. I’ve used other O’Keeffe’s products so I trusted the brand. I used this as directed in the morning and before bed and my lips healed up faster than ever. Also, on the next trip I went on, I took it with me and used it daily. My lips stayed healthy and didn’t get chapped at all. This stuff is magic and I won’t go anywhere without it now.” —Anna C. Adams
Get it from Amazon for $10.84+ (also available in a two-pack).
Promising reviews: “Bye bye bad odor, bye bye dry itchy skin. It leaves them super soft, shiny, and smelling fresh. My dogs have very sensitive skin and this has been incredibly great for them. Will definitely buy again.” —Amazon Customer
“Love this product and how clean it gets my dogs. They smell so good for days after using. This is our fourth time buying this shampoo and we don’t plan on switching. Highly recommend.” —Wendy Zeng
Get it from Amazon for $11.95.
Promising reviews: “Best foundation on the market for its price! I do makeup ALL the time! I do it for stage shows and just for fun. I LOVE this foundation! I have dry skin and the dewiness really helps with that. I use a dry Beauty Blender when I apply it. I don’t always set my foundation but if I do, I just use a translucent powder. BUY IT! WORTH IT!” —Joshua Ricker
“Discovered this foundation after an influencer compared it to very high-end products. This product delivers. High end results without the price. Does what it says. Sheer and light, yet has excellent coverage. Moist, not greasy. (I do use a foundation brush to apply) Lasts. True skin color. Find your match and save a ton of money!” —JC
Get it from Amazon for $5.47 (available in 16 shades).
4. A bottle of seriously yummy Mike’s Hot Honey to take your leftovers or boring takeout to the next level. A perfect blend of sweet and spicy — you probz won’t be able to resist the urge to put this stuff on literally everything. It’ll taste like Gordon Ramsay cooked it and you won’t even have to be called an idiot sandwich.
Promising reviews: “Oh Michael, what can be said about your most hot of honeys that has yet to be said? My tongue yearns for the sweet burn, as my mouth opens almost on its own in anticipation for this honey. I’ve spent days, nay, weeks obsessing over the feeling of the honey, drizzling into my mouth and down my chin, as I try so desperately to lap up every last drop of this sweet, spicy, and undoubtedly succulent honey. The honey has nearly consumed my entire life as I cannot prepare a dish without looking into the pantry longingly, wondering if this honey will improve yet another unexpected food item (it always does) and bring me endless joy and satisfaction. I have nary a doubt that if you, a fellow consumer, purchase this tantalizing, appetizing, incredibly satisfying honey, you will NOT regret it. Please, I beg of you, do yourself a favor and put this on every food item you shove down your gullet for the rest of your life. Sincerely, Michelle Hot Honey.” —yeehaw dandy
Get it from Amazon for $11.47 (available in multipacks).
Promising reviews: “I got this product about three months ago and haven’t had to scrub my shower since! I just use this every week and rinse it off. It’s life changing!!” —Linds
“I hardly ever leave a review but this stuff is amazing. I regretted getting glass shower doors until I got this stuff. Sprayed it on and waited overnight. All I had to do was spray the glass down and it looked the same as the day it was installed. All of the soap scum was completely gone without scrubbing. Will be buying again.” —Rebecca Hash
Get it from Amazon for $20.98+ (available in three sizes and in a two-pack).
Elizabeth Mott is a Korean American woman-owned biz!
Promising reviews: “I wore this primer under my foundation (Nars and Maybelline Fit Me) along with setting spray (Nyx) in this photo [above right]. I had been dunked in the pool two times and went down a giant slide that caused you to go under water three times. This was the result of my makeup! Love this product. A little goes a long way!” —Ryan Brooks
“I have extremely sensitive, acne prone skin. I realized the makeup I was previously using was breaking me out so I threw it away and purchased this primer with a powder foundation from another brand. THIS PRIMER THOUGH!! I hated the powder foundation I purchased and got rid of that too, but this stays. I use this as my foundation now! It comes out green but blends into your face quickly. It covers my redness and uneven skin tone, but my freckles can still be seen. It makes my face look almost flawless, hydrated and clear. This blew me away. I’ve already been suggesting it to friends and I will continue to buy this over and over again.” —Lucy
Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (available in four styles and in a bundle)
Promising reviews: “I was heartbroken when I saw that my daughters had written on the dresser with Sharpie! I tried so many different chemicals and nothing worked! I found this on TikTok and said ‘Welp let me try my luck and see if it really works!’ And let me tell you I am still shocked at how amazing this product works!!!! Yayyyy, I’m so soo soo happy to see my dresser white again!!!!😭😭😭 Thank youuuu!!!!!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE LITTLE KIDS IN THE HOUSE!!!!” —Gabriela Portillo Solorio
“I used it to clean a very dirty neglected bathroom sink and it worked great. Probably one of the best cleaners I have ever used. I will buy it again for tough jobs.” —J–Utah
Get it from Amazon for $5.97.
8. Kojic Acid Dark Spot Remover Soap because you never thought you’d be able to fade your acne scars, but you thought wrong, my friend! The combo of hyaluronic acid, shea butter, olive oil, retinol, and tumeric will help reduce hyperpigmentation and scars while also restoring moisture to your skin.
Promising reviews: “My wife and I recently started using this kojic acid soap, and it has truly worked wonders for our skin. The results have been impressive. Not only has it helped fade dark spots and blemishes, but it has also given our skin a brighter and more even complexion. I’ve noticed a significant improvement in the texture of my skin as well, and it feels smoother and softer. This soap lathers well and has a pleasant scent for us, making it a joy to use daily. We’re delighted with the results and highly recommend this for anyone looking to achieve more radiant skin.” —BATHUSI LOBAKA
“This soap has my skin looking so much healthier and brighter and the smell is amazing. I am definitely buying this again.10/10 recommend.” —alyssa
Get a set of two from Amazon for $14.99 (available in more multipacks).
9. A pack of four migraine/headache patches that’ll come in clutch when your head is pounding after a rough day. They have a cooling effect that lasts up to 12 hours and some reviewers say they even use ’em for hangovers. Slap one on your forehead or neck for some much needed relief.
I had COVID a few weeks ago and because I’m, like, a fake adult (like I still drink Capri-Suns, the fact that I’m an actual adult is wild), I of course had basically NOTHING in my med cabinet except Band-Aids and things to use when I get hurt cuz I get hurt more than I get sick. So I called my mom and she brought me more testing kits, soup, ginger ale…mom stuff. But I was still in pain and forgot to ask her for actual medicine. Luckily, my cousin lives in my apartment complex and she brought over a little sick care package — tea, more soup, Body Armor drinks, Tylenol, and these little miracles. The migraines were making me SO nauseous and I couldn’t sleep, so I slapped one of these on my forehead and OMG, the literal instant relief was wild. It has a slight menthol-y smell combined with some sort of magic, and a cooling effect that helped make my head stop throbbing so I could sleep (yes, I slept with them on). I love these so much and I will never be without them again. These were my quarantine MVP.
Get a pack of four from Amazon for $4.99.
10. Nasal gel with ~soothing~ aloe so your dry little nose can get the moisture it so desperately needs. It’s compatible with your delicate nasal tissues and gentle enough for even babies to use. Dryness, colds, and nosebleeds are no match for this heaven-sent little miracle.
Promising review: “I don’t like to talk about it, but every year my nose becomes super dry to the point where I sometimes get a bloody nose. I usually use some squeeze saline, but it got so bad this year that I decided to get this gel. A dab on a finger or a swab and my nose is hydrated, moistened, and not dry as a desert. No winter bloody noses! It is very light, is not slimy or like Vaseline, and it does not have any smell.” —Catherine
Get it from Amazon for $3.62 (also available in a two-pack).
11. A jar of Brazilian Bum Bum body cream made with a caffeine-rich guarana extract formula to help smooth and tighten skin. Over 35,000 people are in loooove with this stuff and some reviewers even just use it as, like, a perfume. Yeah, it smells that good.
Promising reviews: “Y’all. This stuff smells like heaven. Somehow this scent is appropriate for summer and winter at the same time. It absorbs quickly with no sticky feelings afterward. The one thing that might deter some people from buying it is that there is a shimmer to it. Once I’ve used it on my hands, I notice that in sunlight, my skin has a bit of a glimmer. I personally love this and can’t wait to use this lotion during the summer. I think it’s 100% worth the high price tag. When I can summon up the will to spend the money, I’ll be buying the body wash, spray, and full-size lotion as well but for now, the mini lotion stays in my purse.” —Elizabeth
Get it from Amazon for $24.
12. A Tower 28 tinted sunscreen + foundation with aloe vera, prickly pear, and SPF 30 that’ll deliver a lightweight, natural finish while also helping to even out any redness and calm your UV-stressed skin. Use this 2-in-1 miracle for a light, fresh face *or* build this buildable baby up to more of a medium coverage look. Plus, it won’t be too matte ~or~ too dewy — win.
Tower 28 is an LA-based, Asian woman-owned small biz that creates vegan and cruelty-free beauty products for all skin types.
Promising reviews: “Wore this everyday at the beach in Florida and didn’t get burned at all! Super impressed.” —Mads
“I gave it to my sister as a gift and the color was accurate (not ashy like some other products tend to make their darker shades). No burning and, when you put makeup on top of it, it looks just as neat.” —Sher
Get it from Amazon for $32 (available in 13 shades).
13. A good ole roll of boob tape that’ll do all the lifting of a bra without needing to *actually* wear one. It’s breathable, sweat-proof, and the perfect option to wear under any shirt or dress. Tape ’em up however you need for whatever you wear!
Promising review: “As someone with large boobs, I’ve always struggled with strapless bras and basically accepted that I’d never be able to wear backless clothing. Growing up, I used those little sticky bras (the ones that look like chicken cutlets, you know the ones) but now, they just don’t provide enough coverage or support for 36G boobs. For an upcoming wedding, I got a beautiful jumpsuit with an open-ish back and was determined to find something to hold my boobs up/in. Tried this boob tape and watched a couple of YouTube how-to videos and my life has been changed!!! Worked super well and held up perfectly for 8–9 hours in the LA summer heat (+ after party sweat). Was also not painful at all to remove at the end of the night. Highly recommend this boob tape for your backless top needs!!!” —k
Get it from Amazon for $14.95 (available in 12 styles).
14. A bottle of Rain-X Original Windshield Treatment to help improve driving visibility and wiper blade performance in those vicious showers so you don’t have a freakout moment since you can’t. see. ANYTHING. Rain, snow, and sleet are no match for this magical repellant.
Promising review: “I had a cheap, untempered windshield that was awful in the rain. A friend of mine from college recommended Rain-X and I was shocked at the difference. I applied it with a soft rag and sat there wondering if it was even on properly. I trusted the system and then later that night took my car out for a drive; it rained while I was out and the difference was instantly noticeable. Before, when using my wipers, streaks would obscure my view so much that any lights would make driving in the rain hard. Now, the droplets don’t smear and smaller ones sometimes just roll off. It’s pretty great.” —Alison
Get two bottles from Amazon for $8.08.
15. Sweat Block wipes that do exactly what they say they’re gonna do! Just press these on dry, clean skin before bed, air dry for five minutes before going to sleep, wake up the next day, wash the treated areas, and there ya go! Dry for up to SEVEN days!!
Oh! BTW this stuff is reaaaally STRONG so make sure you do a spot test first — especially if you have sensitive skin!
Promising review: “Cannot recommend enough!!! If you suffer from excessive sweat like I do, this stuff is a lifesaver!! I’ve always had a problem with underarm sweat and I’ve tried every kind of antiperspirant available and nothing worked. I finally saw this on BuzzFeed and decided to give it a try. I can’t believe I’ve suffered this long without this product. I showered at night, dabbed the wipe on, took another shower in the morning and it’s been almost three days now and almost no sweat! It did itch a little but nothing unbearable and I can deal with that for the payoff!!!” —Kathy
Get 10 wipes from Amazon for $15.99 (available in multipacks).
16. An under-eye brightener because you aren’t sure if you’ll ever actually not be exhausted, but you can def stop looking like it. It’s ~enriched~! with shea butter and hyaluronic acid to give your dark circles a more radiant look. The pinkish tint helps balance out the blueish tint under your eyes, so no one will be able to tell that losing that hour of sleep is kicking your butt.
Promising review: “Anyone with dark under eye probs like myself need to have a brightener! I used to spend $40 on Becca, but this one is better in my opinion!! It’s very pigmented and covers blue hues in the corners of my eyes. It can be worn alone but I prefer it under my concealer. It blends incredibly well, it’s very creamy, and easy to apply. It will probably last me six months — a little dab goes a long way. It’s extremely buildable, too. I am just so in love. I’m a sucker for saving money and this purchase just saved me over $30. I will recommend to all my friends and family. Just BUY it!” —Caitlin Newcomb
Get it from Amazon for $6 (available in two shades).
17. A reviewer-beloved Javy cold brew concentrate for some quick, easy, convenient coffee. Iced coffee, espressos, lattes, you want it? You got it! Simply mix one or two teaspoons of this yummy stuff with water or milk and there ya have it! Delicious coffee in seconds!
Promising review: “I bought this after seeing it on TikTok, specifically for making iced coffees this summer. I am not going to lie, I was dubious as I love my coffee SUPER STRONG and most other coffee concentrates simply fall short. Many have a terrible, bitter burned flavor and just don’t deliver the high impact caffeine that I crave. I am in shock at the quality that this coffee concentrate has! I mixed just one teaspoon (it was getting late and I wanted to get some sleep that evening) with two pumps of my white chocolate syrup, ice, and milk. OMG!! It was amazing. I will be keeping it on hand for iced coffee permanently!” —natalie kehew
Get it from Amazon for $19.30+ (available in six flavors and in multipacks).
18. A pack of 40 acne patches because a pimple is NOT ruining our day babe! These patches absorb all the gunk and speed up the pimple-healing process without picking or popping. Psh, what pimple?
Promising review: “YES! TikTok made me buy them and they 100% do what they should. I just pop them on before bed and by morning the blemish is ready to go. Will be ordering more.” —Sky k.
Get a 40-pack of the small patches from Amazon for $6.79 (available in two sizes/counts).
19. A bottle of Sunny & Honey Carpet Miracle that’ll help give your carpets the cleaning they have soooo needed. This stuff is tough on dirty carpets and will have ’em looking brand new again no matter how big or old the stains from your kids, pets, or clumsy self (🙋♀️).
This solution works great with Bissell, Hoover, McCulloch, Rug Doctor, Kenmore, and Carpet Express cleaners.
Sunny & Honey is a family-run small biz that specializes in biodegradable cleaning products.
Promising review: “I never write reviews but I had to with this product because it’s literally life changing! I have tried several carpet cleaning solutions. I have a puppy whom I did not train properly due to some life circumstances that made it very hard for me at the time. Now, I am paying the price by having to shampoo my carpets weekly. It’s only in my hallway upstairs and just takes a bit longer than vacuuming, but I have felt I’m wasting my time with the other enzymatic cleaners I have used. They barely make the smell more bearable. This completely took the stench away and now it actually smells lovely in my hallway. I will be making sure this is on auto ship now.” —Boymom 03
Get it from Amazon for $21.99 (available in two sizes and two scents).
20. A Burt’s Bees after-sun soother because getting sunburned sucks and the aftereffects aren’t any better. The aloe and coconut oil will work their magic to help soothe your bod. Oh, and reviewers love that it isn’t greasy and absorbs quickly into the skin.
Promising review: “Whenever someone I know has a sunburn, I become that super annoying product-pusher friend. I tell everyone about the sun soother! Really, Burt’s Bees should pay me. It rubs into the skin like lotion so you don’t feel greasy and you can immediately put on clothes after application. A little goes a long way! It smells good without being overpowering (and I’m picky about scents!). Most importantly, it works! I’ve had everything from slight burn to looks-like-a-lobster-feels-like-fire and this sun soother has eliminated the pain/itch and drastically reduced the eventual peel. Even if it does peel later on, it’s minimal compared to what it would be and look like if I had not used this sun soother. I don’t burn easily and love this product; my husband is as fair as they come and it’s his favorite sunburn solution as well. Highly recommend!” —Jessie Patterson
Get it from Amazon for $9.97.
21. A jar of chili onion crisp that you can basically throw on everything. Veggies, noodles, meat, even ice cream — you won’t be able to eat without this savory, spicy, umami-flavored, crunchy goodness drizzled on top. Don’t be surprised when this stuff has you in an absolute freakin’ chokehold. I won’t judge you if you keep a jar in your purse.
Fly By Jing is an Asian woman-owned small biz that specializes in sauces, dumplings, and spices.
Check out a TikTok of the chili crisp in action.
Here’s what former BuzzFeeder Britt Ross says about this chili crisp:
“Ever since my sister introduced me to this life-changing condiment, I’ve slathered it on pretty much everything I could think of — from roasted vegetables and noodles to seafood and popcorn. It’s got a kick, yes, and while I’m a big fan of spicy food, the thing I love most about this chili crisp is that it also has great flavor that doesn’t get overpowered by the heat, which happens with so many other spicy sauces. That deep savory flavor comes from ingredients like fermented black bean, shallots, mushroom powder, ginger, and seaweed, so it’s no wonder it’s become my go-to pantry staple when I want to zhuzh up my dinner. PS: Some people even swear by it as an ice cream topping!”
Get it from Amazon for $9.98+ (available in two sizes, a two-pack, and an extra spicy version) or Fly By Jing for $12.
22. A bottle of Drop It to help reduce the amount of sulfites and tannins (which contribute to headaches) in your wine in just 20 seconds. Add a few drops to whatever vino is your fave — riesling, merlot, pinot, champagne, anything you like! And no, the flavor won’t be altered. So long wine headaches!
Once it’s in the glass, swirl lightly for 20 seconds, and drink up!
Promising review: “Life changing. I had stopped drinking red wine because I got the most awful headaches. These drops are amazing. They don’t change the flavor of the wine and my negative reaction to the wine itself has gone away. They won’t stop you from having a hangover if you drink too much wine but if you find yourself reacting to red wine in general, they really work.” —MichelleMcC
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
23. An Anua heartleaf pore-clearing cleansing oil that is perfect for all skin types and will help get rid of makeup residue, blackheads, and sebum while also preventing your pores from clogging up. In fact, it’s so effective, reviewers say you can actually see the gunk and oil leave your face. You’ll be kinda grossed out by the ick seeping out of your pores while also being totally in love with the results.
Oh! Anddd reviewers say they use this as a step in their double cleansing routine. What the heck is that, you may ask? Well, double cleansing is a method of cleansing your face twice — first with an oil-based cleanser, and then again with a water-based cleanser to help get all the gross stuff out of your pores.
See why this reviewer loves this cleansing oil for glass skin on TikTok!
Promising review: “This is my first time ordering an oil-based cleanser and I’m so glad I purchased this one. I originally saw this product on TikTok and wanted to see what the hype was all about. After using the cleanser on my dry face for 2–3 minutes, I could visibly see my white- and blackheads on my fingers. I was a little hesitant to try oil cleansing because I have acne-prone skin, however, my face has never looked better. After each use, my face is as soft as a baby’s bottom and my scarring doesn’t look as deep! The cleanser has a light clean scent. Not super strong! I am currently pairing this cleanser with the Anua heartleaf soothing toner to achieve glass skin. #glassskinera” —Myshel Cagle
Get it from Amazon for $13.90.
24. A plant-based cooking oil solidifier because pouring oil down your drain is no bueno and could cause problems in the future. This is a quick, easy way to dispose of that oil you have no clue what to do with. Sprinkle the powder into the leftover oil while it’s hot, let it cool, and then throw it out!
FryAway is a Latine woman-owned small biz founded by Laura Lady, who specializes in planet-friendly ways to dispose of oil.
Promising review: “Quite impressive. After making some fries, we added a packet to the hot oil and stirred a few times. Maybe 10 minutes later, we checked the pan, and the oil had solidified. Using a wood spoon, we easily removed the solid and put it in the trash. I will always make sure to keep a pack of FryAway in our pantry. Highly recommended.” —Ryan O.
Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in two styes).
25. A leave-in conditioning spray for curly hair to help you on those mornings where your kid wakes up with their hair literally everywhere and you’ve got five minutes to work some sort of magic on their little locks — talk about a scary situation. And this stuff gets the job done without any nasty parabens, sulfates, and phthalates. Breakage, buh-bye. Elasticity and bounce, helloooooo!
Reviewers say this spray will leave wavy or curly hair (from 2a–4c hair) shiny, soft, and bouncy.
Promising review: “Amazing transformation! Highly recommend! I went down an Instagram rabbit hole and saw a similar girl show how her frizz was transformed to curls. I ordered this!! My mind has been blown!! This has changed our lives. It smells so good! It is easy to use and air dry. Before my daughter woke up with terrible bed head. Now it is gorgeous soft curls. We will definitely buy again and tell everyone about this product!!” —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in two sizes and in a two-pack).
26. A stain cleaner so you can *finally* tackle those moldy shower walls that you’ve been avoiding eye contact with for months. It clings to the thin area around your shower head and in between your tiles so that mildew can be banished for good. I fully support you saying “I banish thee” while you use it.
Promising review: “Over the past few years, the grout at the base of my shower door had become a solid black…GROSS! I had tried various shower cleaning products and even strips of cotton soaked with bleach — no luck. I have no knowledge or training in replacing caulk, but then, I saw this in a BuzzFeed article online and thought, why not? My opinion? THIS STUFF IS A MIRACLE! I swear the grout is more white than when I moved in 20 years ago!! Definitely a product worthy of a 5-star review!!” —JK LaFayette
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
27. A vegan ingrown hair oil to help with those pesky, painful ingrown bumps after shaving or waxing and keep *down there* smooth.
Bushbalm is an Ottawa-based small biz that specializes in products for the pubic zone(s) that treat ingrown hairs, dark spots, and razor burn.
Pstttt! Those results in the pics (above) were achieved by using this with the scrub!
Promising review: “I have literally tried everything to prevent razor burn for the past 10+ years and nothing worked. I tried products, pre-shave routines, post-shave routines, every kind of razor and shaving cream combination you can think of, etc. and despite all of my efforts, money and time, I still always had razor burn. That all changed last week when I tried Bushbalm for the first time. I cannot believe how well this stuff works. I never write reviews, like, this is literally the first one I’ve ever written, but seriously, if you struggle with bikini line irritation after shaving, buy this stuff for real. I’m so happy I finally found something that works and hope this review helps someone else avoid an expensive and painful 10-year battle to find a solution to their razor burn problems!” —Katie
Get it from Amazon for $18.20 (available in three other styles).
Promising review: “This product deserves ALL the stars and praise! This stuff is seriously amazing. I have tried every product imaginable to clean the hard water stains off of my glass shower door with no luck at all. After about 10 minutes of gentle scrubbing (on about six years’ worth of buildup), my shower door is crystal clear and looks brand new! I cannot tell you how amazed I was! I will absolutely buy this again and highly recommend it!” —Kaitlin
Get it from Amazon for $18.77.
