26 Little Gadgets That Make A Lasting Impact

26 Little Gadgets That Make A Lasting Impact

BuzzFeed-Shopping·2021-03-22 05:05

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1. A clip-on cellphone ring light to help take your selfie game to a whole new level.

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Promising review: "Are you kidding me?? This thing is incredible!! I never do reviews but hot damn!! This is too good not to talk about. Very solid product and fast shipping! I might need to order another. Total game-changer." —tiaramoney

Get it from Amazon for $17.99.

2. A wireless charging pad that'll work with your iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, XS Max, X, Samsung Galaxy Note 10, Note 10+, S10+, S9, AirPods Pro, and a variety of other devices — all you have to do is place your phone down on it! Imagine waking up in the morning and not realizing you forgot to plug in your phone.

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Promising review: "I bought three of these wireless charging pads for a Samsung Galaxy Note 8, Samsung Galaxy S8, and an iPhone 8 based on the reviews. Let me tell you, I was not disappointed! The wireless charging pad worked flawlessly for all three phones and for the price it is a bargain compared to other brands. The biggest draw for me was that the simple LED light, which sits on the front of the pad, is not overwhelmingly bright and does not draw attention to it. Once the phone is fully charged the light goes off so it does not constantly charge the phone for no reason. I highly recommend getting the wireless charging pad and it is well worth the asking price." —Gabby C

Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in two colors).

3. An awesome little handheld milk frother that'll up your at-home coffee game to the next level — it can basically froth up any milky drink (even those with dairy alternatives)!

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Promising review: "I did not know I needed this in my life. I saw a video of someone obsessed with the drink, London Fog (Earl Grey tea, vanilla, and milk), and she offhandedly mentioned you can easily make your own if you get a frother. At home, I mostly make different versions of drip coffee because frothers seemed so 'extra' until I got this! To put this little guy together, you do need two double-A batteries. It comes with a little stand. I made a very strong drip coffee (Blue Bottle Bella Donovan), warmed up whole milk in the microwave, stuck the frother in the middle of the milk, wiggled it around a bit, added three teaspoons of sugar (I like it sweet), and it was so good!!! So perfect. Plus the side of the box has a QR code with a link to some recipes, a coupon, and it automatically registers your warranty. Pretty awesome! I’m super excited for future matcha lattes and practicing latte art. Also! My coffee shop costs like $5 almost $6 for a latte, I’m lactose intolerant so every latte I have to pay $0.70 more. I just hate that! This will save me money and I get my cozy, caffeine fix in the comfort of my own home!" —RobinFromCalifornia

Get it from Amazon for $17.95+ (available in 27 colors).

4. A stainless-steel Skin Spatula which helps you deal with your decades of skin woes by using high-frequency vibration to clean blackheads, whiteheads, grease, and dead skin — just make sure and use it on wet skin.

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Promising review: "This worked better than a hydra facial! I still had blackheads after the $100 facial and this tool got them out so much better. I would suggest using a soapy/frothy cleanser vs. water because the glide is smoother — and don't be too aggressive because you can get carried away, remember it's a metal spatula. I use a rotating facial brush every other day with a frothy cleanser, this tool weekly, a mattifying toner every day, and I feel like I just left the spa." —mom bod

Get it from Amazon for $19.99.

5. And if you wanna get deep, a rechargeable POPPYO blackhead remover which uses suction to remove blackheads, whiteheads, dead skin, grease, and makeup residue.

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Promising review: "A must-have for large pores! Great product! I have used this on me and my husband. It works great for both and we have very different skin types. The suction it provides is impressive and you can see the amount of gunk that it removes. Also, the different heads that are provided are great." —megan williams

Get it from Amazon for $24.89+ (available in six options).

6. An awesome Electric Rechargeable USB Candle Lighter – it's windproof, flexible, and has an LED indicator to let you know how much battery life is left.

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Promising review: "One of my smartest purchases on Amazon. Matches and lighter fluid lighters seem so archaic now...not to mention wasteful. The extended articulated neck lets you light tall candles with multiple wicks without burning your fingers. It takes some getting used to because things don't always light quickly, but once you pass the learning curve, it's a breeze. Keep the prongs clean and always have the charger handy." —A.Z.smiles

Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in three colors).

7. A compact coffee mug warmer so you never have to worry about that forgotten cup of coffee on your desk that gets ice cold before you finally have a chance to drink it.

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Promising review: "I was on the fence about this item, but finally decided to splurge on a little gift to myself. This makes such a difference in my comfort level at the office. I often have to leave my desk to visit other departments and hated coming back to cold coffee, tea, or hot cocoa. I especially stopped drinking tea, because by the time you let your bag steep, it's cooled down. This product is simple but awesome and it makes me super happy. TIP: I keep a spare mug with some of those scented wax melts — break off a snap piece and let it melt and make the office smell goooood! (If your office is relaxed about stuff like that and nobody around is sensitive to it.)" —marymodern

Get it from Amazon for $21.99.

8. An Amazon Fire TV Stick so you can stream all your favorites from the comfort of your sofa — it's also great if you're planning on going anywhere. It's about the size of a USB drive so it can come right along with you.

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Promising review: "For anyone wanting to turn an otherwise ~dead~ TV into something usable without a direct cable connection, and has WiFi in their home, this stick is a wonder. It has all the conveniences of your Amazon Prime account built into it with free movies and apps. I personally bought this for a TV we had sitting around that wasn't being used. I hooked it up inside of my mom's room where she now enjoys watching movies regularly at night. She absolutely loved it, and it makes a great gift option too for a family or friend who's into entertainment. Even without being an Amazon Prime member you can get a great value out of this device with all the free apps it comes with. I'd highly recommend this powerful streaming stick to anyone who wants to add a fully workable TV, without the costs of cable, to their own bedroom or guests' room they may have inside the house." —Lolifoxer

Get it from Amazon for $49.99.

9. A pack of TP-Link Kasa Smart Plugs with access to the Kasa app that can act as a remote control — plus, it has voice control so you can access anything plugged in with your Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.

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Promising review: "I've been using both for about 3.5 months now. They keep a clear concise signal and always work when I need them. Setup was easy and the directions are clear. They are a little on the big side as they fit the outlet but they work really well. I have both Kasa and WeMo and personally, I like the Kasa brand better because of the app, easy setup, and connection that's reliable. I also have the Kasa light switches and they update them frequently so they always work well. Never had any issues with Kasa. I'm thankful and appreciative cuz who has time for that. They work well for anything with a manual switch that can be left on and plugged back in without you have to use the switch to turn it on again. I have lamps in all my rooms and fans in the summer to use them with. They work great for Christmas lights and inside the chicken coop to turn on the heat lamps on a schedule or remotely. I will eventually find more uses, I'm sure. I will be buying at least three more thanks to the quality and price." —ya think

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $14.99 (for two).

10. A slim and waterproof fitness tracker designed to be a watch, pedometer, and a calorie and sleep monitor.

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Promising review: "I love this tracker! I have a Fitbit and now I also have this tracker and I greatly prefer this one. The design is much slimmer and the charging capability is so convenient! To charge it all I have to do is slip off the strap on one side and plug the center screen into a regular cell phone charger. I have lost and replaced my strangely shaped Fitbit chargers so many times already, and now that I have this tracker — I will never have to replace a charging cord again. The app is easy to use and when I turn off Bluetooth to preserve the battery and then turn it back on later that night, all the data syncs seamlessly — no issues whatsoever! The slim design is also much more attractive. The sizing options are great because the tracker fits my very small wrists with no issues, and it also fits my large-framed husband's wrists!" —Katie T

Get it from Amazon for $18.99 (available in three colors).

11. A reliable fast-charging car phone holder to both hold and charge your phone without the need of any cords. It also has an automatic clamp that'll hold your phone snugly so you don't ever have to worry about it falling.

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It clips onto your air vent and works with iPhone X/XR/Xs/Xs Max/8/8 Plus, Samsung S6/S7/S8/S9 Edge+, Note 7/Note 8, and many other brands.

Promising review: "Great wireless charger. It holds very tight to my vent and adjusts easily to the best viewing angle. It opens and closes automatically and holds my phone very tight. Even when hitting bumps it stays tight and does not fall out. It charges quickly. I am very happy with this purchase." —Mac

Get it from Amazon for $22.99.

12. A pair of waterproof, wireless charging, Bluetooth earbuds for the high-resolution sound your favorite music deserves.

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Promising review: "I purchased these to listen to music or audiobooks on my walking commutes. They have never died on me, and my walk is 80 minutes — which is more than I can say for the last BT earbuds I had. I like the earbud receptacle/battery charger case. These also stay in my ear better than the last set I had, which would fall out when I ran (it's not fun trying to find the little buggers). They sound fine to me, but I'm not an audiophile and have some high-frequency hearing. I would purchase these again." —theMountinman

Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in four colors).

13. An Alexa compatible smart wake-up alarm clock that simulates the sunrise, so waking up (at any time) feels totally natural — because let's be real, these days, time is just a concept.

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Promising review: "This little alarm clock is so cute! I hate waking up in the morning so bought this mainly for the sunrise feature. I had a bit of trouble connecting the clock to my Wi-Fi but then it finally connected after I reset my Wi-Fi router (so not the clock’s fault). Once connected, all features on the clock can be controlled by the app, which I love and is so much easier than learning and memorizing what each of the buttons do. I’ve had it for two days now. I do like the sunrise. I like sleeping with a sound machine on all night although I have only been able to have the sound on a max two-hour timer. But other than that, I really like the clock. All of the different color options are fun and the clock has a lot of different features. It is a great value for the price." —Vada

Get it from Amazon for $45.99.

14. A third-generation Echo Dot — a voice-controlled device you can use to play music, make calls, send and receive text messages, provide information, read the news, set alarms, read audiobooks, control your TV, and so much more.

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Promising review: "I absolutely love it! Bought to use as a radio/ambient noise device as I fall asleep, but now realize the capabilities FAR exceeded what I initially purchased it for, so I also use it as an alarm clock, Bluetooth speaker for my iPad, personal assistant ('Alexa, add milk to my shopping list'), Amazon Music speaker (which I never used until buying this). The sound quality is really good, especially considering its small size and relatively budget-friendly price. I definitely recommend this to anyone, and if you’re a Prime member... WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR! Don’t even 'add to cart,' just click 'buy now' and watch your life get simpler." —Dave S

Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in four colors).

15. An ergonomic and compact Shiatsu-style back and neck massager so you can literally deal with that pain in your neck.

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Promising review: "I bought one of these for a Christmas gift, everyone had to try it out, and everyone wanted it! I bought another almost immediately for someone who had raved about it at the Christmas party and was going through a stressful spot. She was thrilled with the gift and said it was perfect for the circumstances. Much better than a casserole or vase of flowers. Both of these have been loved and greatly enjoyed! This is nice for targeted areas (lower back, shoulders, neck, glutes, legs, etc.) and I love that it has a heated and unheated option. Also love that it shuts itself down after 20 minutes, a good safety feature. I will say that the massage function is very firm, which is great for some areas and not so great for bonier spots — like ankles, wrists. This pillow is very firm, not really a pillow at all, which keeps the massaging area in place. It is comfortable to recline on, or prop a leg up on, but it's more for support than cushioning." —J. D. Robinson

Get it from Amazon for $49.95.

16. A compact 24-sound noise machine to help lull you to sleep — even if you're traveling.

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The machine has three different categories — seven fan sounds, seven white noise, 10 classical nature sounds including ocean waves, forest, thunder, brook, crickets, train, clock ticking, campfire, lullaby, and fetal tones.

Promising review: "I have been using sound machines to sleep for 25 years now, trying several different brands. This is by far the best-sounding, clearest unit I have tried. Many different sounds, not all for me but the variety is helpful. Easy to use, controls are well thought out for easy use. Great volume control, no static and looks good also." —DR ZEN

Get it from Amazon for $33.95.

17. A genius little Bluetooth adapter that'll help make all your non-Bluetooth devices compatible with all your wireless ones — old iPods, airplane entertainment systems, whatever!

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Promising review: "I wanted a Bluetooth transmitter for my non-Bluetooth Samsung Smart TV so I could use my Bluetooth earbuds. This is small, light, and easy to set up — once I figured out how to pair it to my LG earbuds. It recognizes my earbuds every time I turn the transmitter on, so I don't have to pair them every time. It has a very short (6“) 3.5 mm cord for use off the back of a TV audio jack. I purchased a longer cord to connect the transmitter to the TV. It also comes with a very short (12“) charging cable, so I purchased a longer compatible charging extension for it so I can keep it charged all the time rather than charge it every 10 hours. I am pleased with this small, but powerful device. I would recommend it." —mslawson70

Get it from Amazon for $29.99.

18. An ultrasonic and ultra-quiet cool-mist humidifier complete with an essential oil tray, auto shutoff, night-light, and a large-capacity vaporizer.

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Promising review: "I put this in my bedroom to help with sinus congestion. This thing is powerful. I cranked it up to high and woke up to 58% humidity, which makes you wake up feeling like you inhaled water. Turned it to low and got 49%, which ended up being about perfect. It can run for about three or four nights on low, and the oil diffuser works well if you put enough oil in it. I wake up feeling the least congested in the 48–50% range." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $52.95 (available in black and white).

19. An easy-to-install outlet cover plate designed with LED lights so that it can double as a nightlight.

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Promising review: "These go on in about 30 seconds. They are awesome. I did not shut off the power to my outlets, but I have experience getting shocked doing residential electrical work, so I've learned my lessons about what not to touch. Even a true beginner would be able to install these without issue. Their tolerance for low light is on the sensitive side, so they end up on more than off but the downward cast light is not bothersome. I was put off by the price at first but bought a two-pack to try out — ended up going back for 10 more." —Oliver North

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $29.98 (also available for light switches).

20. Or if you're in need for just a little more power try this six-outlet USB wall charger and surge protector, which also has a smart night-light that has a dusk-to-dawn sensor to automatically turn on when ambient lighting becomes insufficient. The light also has a touch sensor and three levels of adjustable brightness.

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Promising review: "So happy that I bought this beautiful wall charger. It looks much more expensive. The six outlets are nicely positioned that I can use all of them at the same time. Two USB outputs are ideal for charging our phones. Highly recommend!" —Elaine

Get it from Amazon for $16.97.

21. A sleek little face steamer capable of giving you full-powered steam within 30 seconds. It turns clean water into micro-fine particles to produce a powerful, consistent mist.

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Promising review: "This facial steamer really is the perfect size! It is easily stored and could likely fit when traveling. The design and coloring of the steamer are very streamlined as well. When searching for a steamer, other options seemed very bulky and not as sleek of a design. I let the steamer run for 10 minutes to let the plastic smell diminish before using it on my face as the instructions recommended. The steamer worked really well immediately following that first run. My face feels great!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $31.99.

22. A professional-level teeth whitening kit for getting your pearly whites actually white in just a few uses. It comes with an LED tray that helps accelerate the whitening process.

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Kit includes three syringes of teeth whitening gel, trays, and LED accelerator light.

Promising review: "I really like this product, I have been using it for one week and have noticed a difference. What I like the most is that I have very sensitive teeth and have not had a problem with this whitening system as others I have tried in the past." —Maria S.

Get it from Amazon for $12.96.

23. A Wi-Fi range extender so you can make the most out of your internet when you're curled up in bed binge-watching The Office for the 80th time.

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Promising review: "I needed this to get a better signal in the upstairs master bedroom but had no idea what I was doing. Read all the reviews and finally decided to give this a try. Just plugged it in, pressed a button on my router, and presto! It was done! If your router doesn't have that button, there are easy, step-by-step directions. Nothing to it. Moved the repeater upstairs to the hallway, which is quite a distance from my router, and had a full-strength Wi-Fi connection for the bedroom! It was easy and the price was certainly good." —Spyoki

Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in three versions).

24. A cordless, smooth, quiet, and totally safe pet nail grinder so you can give your pup the manicure they deserve (and actually won't mind getting).

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Promising review: "My older dog (15) has been suffering with long nails for some time. It's affected her ability to walk, and she's always falling. I've taken her to the groomer, tried to clip them myself, taken her walking and none of that helped. I even took her to the vet and had them put her under anesthesia to clip her nails. That didn't do much at all and they recommended I not do that often because of her age. So I got this and hoped for the best. I am beyond impressed and thankful! In one session this has made a huge difference. My dog didn't move or jerk around like she normally does. She just laid there and let me take care of her nails. I could not believe it When we were done and she got up to walk, I could no longer hear the loud tapping on the floors. She is gonna have to get used to walking normally again." —georgiadiva2k

Get it from Amazon for $29.99.

25. And since we're pampering pets here, a cordless electric pet shaver that comes with guard combs, scissors, a comb...basically everything you need to give your pup the fancy new do they deserve. Plus it's pretty quiet so your little fur ball won't get too intimidated by it.

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Promising review: "These grooming clippers are amazing! I have a small yorkie who use to be a pound puppy and was always scared when she got groomed because of the sound. But after purchasing these clippers my dog is extremely calm. They are indeed quiet, not extremely loud like most pet clippers. Makes giving her a haircut very easy. Beautiful set and comes with everything included. When I ordered it , it was really fast delivery and I am extremely happy with this order. If ever we need this product in the future I would buy it again." —MinimalArt

Get it from Amazon for $35.99+ (available in four colors).

26. And a pair of Amazon's Echo Frames equipped with Alexa. You can make calls, set reminders, listen to podcasts, and even control your smart home devices using these bad boys. They have open-ear audio which projects the sound directly to your ears so other people can't hear you and they will adjust the volume based on the noise level of your environment.

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The frames themselves are lightweight, splash-resistant, and compatible with most prescription lenses.

Promising review: "I LOVE these glasses! I got them on a Monday and I scheduled a LensCrafters appointment online the very next day. By 4 p.m. on Tuesday, I had new progressive prescription lenses in them. I would love to get a set and put sunglasses lenses in them too. They were super easy to set up and I've been having so much fun with them. I was concerned I was not going to like the style but they were similar to the ones that I wear anyway. But I actually really like them on me. I thought the sides would be bulky but no one even notices the arms. Of course, it's not stereo sound but I have music playing on them as I walk around cleaning my house and it's just fine. I also have been told that the clarity on phone calls is perfect. Better than using the speakerphone." —tjk224

Get it from Amazon for $249.99 (available in three color options).

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