1. A cuticle oil pen that will have your nails shining brighter than the sun — so warn everyone around you not to stare at them directly. Ok, maybe not that bright, but your nails will look fresh-from-the-salon shiny and the argan, coconut, and sunflower seed oils will add some moisture. It even comes in a ridiculously cute and convenient keychain tube so you can touch up your mani on the go.

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"This cuticle oil pen is so useful! It's super convenient and so much more portable than traditional cuticle oil bottles, which makes it perfect for on-the-go hydration. I keep it in my bag and use it throughout the day, and my nails have never felt stronger! I also use the Nail Honey Keychain for at-home care. Even though I mostly use it at home, it's travel-friendly thanks to the keychain design. The floral charms are seriously adorable and make me look forward to using the cuticle oil. Plus, it’s refillable, which is a huge bonus because I can just top it off with more oil while keeping the aesthetic of the floral chams!" —Brittney Trinh

Twinkle T is a small business founded by two sisters that specializes in nail care and nail art.

Get it from Amazon for $9.99 or TwinkleT for $8.

2. A portable Thermacell mosquito repellent device, which is bound to become your new summer BFF. No seriously, you might start planning road trips and rosé nights together. Just pop in one of the repellent cartridges, power it on, then kick back as it repels mosquitoes up to 20 feet away. The best part? The battery is rechargeable, so you can carry this around with you everywhere. 

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"I don’t know what it is about me, but mosquitoes love me — I always end up with the worst bites, no matter what I try. I’ve tested so many different products over the years, most of which barely make a difference. So when I was gifted a Thermacell, I didn’t expect much. But I set it up in the backyard the other weekend when it was super hot out and the bugs were already starting to find me. I was pleasantly surprised that it worked! I didn’t notice any bites after that, which felt kind of like magic. I’ll definitely be using it all summer, and I’m already getting one for my mom because she’s just as much of a mosquito magnet as I am." —Krista Torres

Get it from Amazon for $28.19+ (available in five colors and with a rechargeable battery that lasts either 5.5 hours, six hours, or nine hours. Refills are available here.)

3. John Frieda's Secret Weapon Touch Up Creme — finding a leave-in you can use on fully dried hair is surprisingly tricky, but this one is designed specifically for that! It's super easy to spread through and softens hair enough to re-style without looking overly wet. Oh, and you'll also get a touch of moisture thanks to the lightweight avocado oil.

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"I swear by this stuff for making my hair waaaaaaayyyy more manageable in between washes. The best part? No crunchy residue!!! I hardly feel like I put anything in my hair at the end of the day, though it does feel a bit softer and less frizzy. Honestly, "secret weapon" is such a good name — if I weren't such a good person, I would gatekeep it so it stays in stock and under $10 forever." —Daniel Boan

Get it from Amazon for $8.97.

4. Akid-size Away carry-on in playful colorways that'll have you thinking, "do they make these in adult sizes?!" This compact yet spacious carry-on has a super durable outer shell and tons of room on the inside for some extra outfits, which you'll be eternally grateful you packed when they inevitably spill their entire cup of apple juice at some point.

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Note: while this is a smaller kid-friendly bag (17.2" x 12.8" x 8.9"), it won't fit under most airline seats, however (!) it will comply with most airline's overhead carry-on paid restrictions (including Spirit Airline's, which is  22" x 18" x 10").

"I've had my own Away bags since 2018 (they were on my wedding registry!) and am still such a fan of the brand. Our bags have held up to a lot of wear and tear — they've traveled to Hawaii, Disney (several times), Aruba, Maine, and North Carolina (countless times). So, I was super excited to test the kid version with my son! He's 3 and promptly wanted to play 'packing' when his bag arrived. He's been filling it with Little People toys, play food, baby dolls and accessories, and books while telling me he's 'packing for Grandma's house.' So, the suitcase is already being put through the wringer before even being tossed onto a plane.

Anyways! It appears to be made exactly like its bigger predecessors but has such a fun, kid-friendly color scheme. He'll definitely be using this for many years — a fantastic investment." —Heather Braga

Get it from Away for$225 (available in five colors) and check out the entire Kids Collection!

5. Lush's Rose Jam Perfume and Shower Gel that even the most passionate rose haters will be tempted by. This is NOT your typical rose scent — it pairs the classic floral fragrance with sweet vanilla and a zesty touch of lemon. The result? An unexpectedly sweet, playful rose fragrance that's about to become your new "jam." Start with the shower gel (bonus: your entire bathroom will smell like it after you use it), then layer the perfume and prepare for the onslaught of "what are you wearing?!" coming your way.

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Psst! This scent is so popular, Lush has a full line of Rose Jam products! My personal fave is Ro's Argan Body Conditioner — a rinse-off body lotion that adds the perfect amount of moisture during the warmer months.

"I used to pass Lush stores when I shopped in malls all the time back in my teens and 20s, and could *never* find anything to buy because all their super decadent, strong scents mixed all together simply overwhelmed me. But when I visited my sister several years ago and tried her Rose Jam body wash, that scent by itself grabbed me hook, line, and sinker. To me, it smells exactly like what it says: sugary from the vanilla, floral, and a beautifully true rose smell that reminds me of a rose garden. (They officially describe it as a mix of lemon, rose, and geranium.) 

Now I always keep some around, and when I had the opportunity to try the perfume, I'm thrilled to say it smells exactly like the body wash. If you're not sure, I highly recommend the Lush bodywash minis: they're the perfect, inexpensive way to sample a scent for under $10 from the peace of your own shower." —Natalie Brown

Get it from Lush: the body wash in mini size for $8.50, full size for $26, and the perfume in small size for $22.

6. Conair's The Knot Dr. smoothing dryer brush — a multitasking miracle that combines a paddle-style hairbrush with a blow-dryer. It has two heat settings (and a "cool" option), and you can even snap the brush head off and use it as a normal blow-dryer before you get to styling. 

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"This might be my favorite new beauty find in the past few months. My hair does not take to blow-dryers well — even with a good heat protectant and diligent brushing, I can never get my wavy hair to look how I want it to. But with this?!! Pure magic happens. I start by spraying a heaping dose of my fave heat-protectant (Garnier's Grow Strong Thickening Spray is SO good, and it's even great for re-styling second-day hair), then brush through on high heat for a few seconds to get rid of excess moisture, then switch to medium heat for a few minutes until it's mostly dry to the touch. It's oddly soothing to use — and I get compliments on my hair for once in my life!!" —Daniel Boan

Get it from Amazon for $29.99.

7. A shapewear bodysuit that proves you don't have to give up comfort if you like to wear shapewear. The smoothing, seamless design is made with a super soft mix of nylon and spandex that's so comfy, you won't daydream about taking it off at the end of the day. It also has built-in support and removable cups at the bust, so you can wave goodbye to that way-too-thick-for-summer bra you always regret wearing.

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BUT we want to add that no one should feel pressured to wear shapewear — it's totally optional!

"This is the most comfy, versatile shapewear I have ever tried. Typically, I feel super squeezed, the fabric makes me feel too compressed, and overall it is just uncomfortable. I can actually wear Body By Julia's black bodysuit under my outfit as shapewear — or just as a bodysuit. The material is buttery-soft, and I don't feel constricted. One of my favorite parts is the crotch features eye and hook connections instead of snaps. If you've ever been stuck in the bathroom too long trying to contort just to snap your bodysuit, you know how annoying it is, so that is why this one is especially a win for me! They have nude colors as well as many different styles." —Krista Torres

Get it from Body By Julia for $88 (available in women's sizes XS–3X, cup sizes A–F, and three colors).

8. ATaylor Swift–inspired JavaSok — the perfect companion for your Caffeinated Era. The thermal insulation helps to keep your drink colder for longer, which will come in handy when you forget about it while scouring the JavaSok's pattern for clues about when "Getaway Car (Taylor's Version)" will finally bless our ears.

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"My cousin gifted me this for my birthday since she knows what a die-hard Swiftie and iced coffee drinker I am — and I am obsessed. I keep it in my tote at all time for impromptu coffee runs. I love that my drinks no longer drip all over tables and into my car's cup holder and of course am living for the Taylor Swift icons all over it. (The scarf! The Midnight's elevator! The Junior Jewels tee!)" —Heather Braga

Get it from Sok-It for $14.99+ (available in three sizes).

9. A pack of delightfully chewy Blobs sour gummies that are equal parts tart and sweet, and will take you back to your childhood days of devouring an entire box of Scooby Doo fruit snacks (those matte blue ones were ELITE). The sour pack comes with flavors like strawberry-yuzu, watermelon-lychee, and black raspberry-cherry — so this is basically a "Greatest Fruits of All Time" convention.

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"I keep these sour gummies at my desk, and they’ve become my go-to snack. The sourness is intense in the best way as it wakes up my taste buds and gives me a quick jolt. The texture is chewy without being too sticky, and the flavor perfectly mixes tart, sweet, and sour. My favorite is the strawberry yuzu; it reminds me of strawberry lemonade and hits just the right balance!" —Brittney Trinh

Blobs is a small business specializing in low-sugar gummy candy.

Get a bag of six from Amazon for $20.99 or an individual bag for $3.99 from Blobs.

10. Poems of Parenting — this will instantly cheer you up on those days when parenthood feels comically difficult. It's filled with cheeky poems by Loryn Brantz that tackle everything from bedtime struggles to the joys of baby snuggles.

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"Loryn Brantz is a former BuzzFeeder, mom-of-two, and currently works with Ms. Rachel! She's absolutely brilliant in this book (and all of her others, my kids love Blanket) and totally nails what it's like to be a parent in 2025. I can open any page in this and giggle or tear up — each poem is relatable but unique. I keep it on my desk for when I need a quick pick-me-up." —Heather Braga

Get it from Amazon for $9.10.

11. The Roc Vitamin C Eye Balm, a TikTok-viral product that definitely lives up to the hype. This super convenient serum-in-a-stick is designed to be swiped directly on the under-eye to provide an instant cooling effect. The vitamin C can help brighten the appearance of dark circles over time, while the inclusion of peptides helps to firm and tighten.

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"I saw one of my fave TikTok makeup influencers, Erica Taylor, raving about this, saying that it acts as a perfect base for concealer and helps minimize creasing. Even on no-makeup days, I still reach for it since the stick format makes it so easy to apply, and it even has a bit of a cooling, de-puffing effect. Thanks to vitamin C and peptides, it's meant to help brighten and firm the skin, though I admittedly haven't used it long enough to see any super noticeable results. As for the concealer primer claims, it's a keeper. It absorbs super quickly, and I definitely notice a reduction in creasing at the end of the day. But let's be real, under-eye creases are normal, and concealer is 100% gonna end up in there no matter what. But! This definitely stops it from getting that dry, cracked look that screams 'I'm wearing concealer!!!'" —Daniel Boan

Get it from Amazon for $28.05.

This post features a mix of items that we purchased with our own money and those that were provided to us at no cost for the sake of review. (But! We’re under no obligation to write a review of those things, let alone a positive review.)