26 Useful Products That You’ll Be Tempted To Gatekeep

26 Useful Products That You’ll Be Tempted To Gatekeep

BuzzFeed-Shopping·2025-06-27 05:05

1. A storage pillow so you can open it up and be like BAM — more pillows! This lets you make the most use of your small space by hiding blankets, clothes, bedding, towels, stuffed animals, and other soft clutter. It's perfect for spaces like RVs, dorms, tiny homes, boats, and more!

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Promising review: "I have a tiny camper and needed to store our 1-inch latex bed toppers rolled up during the day. They are 30 inches by 80 inches. I bought two of these storage pillow covers. The mats fit perfectly, and I even have room to spare, which makes the process easy. I love the neutral color and the quality of the materials. With putting the mats in and taking them out daily, I needed it to stand up to daily use. After months, they are holding up beautifully. The zipper is smooth and strong. We need pillows in our camper for back support anyway, so these now serve that purpose as well. Great purchase and worth the cost as I avoided getting them custom-made like I thought I would need to do." —Harvey Kaplowitz

Get it from Amazon for $33.95.

2. A pack of pee pads that'll truly make you a next-level responsible dog parent. Since we have yet to be able to verbally communicate with our pups, these absorbent pads have a color-changing layer that can alert you to potential issues, like a UTI or dehydration.

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You might recognize these pads from Shark Tank!

Promising review: "My senior dachshund was diagnosed earlier this year with a urinary tract infection; she had not shown any symptoms, and it was caught with her yearly exam testing. These pads are something I can now use a couple of times each week to monitor her urinary tract health. They are attractive, sturdy, and absorbent. I also appreciate that they are a generous size. While this obviously does not replace vet care or monitoring of other symptoms, this is something to help you proactively be aware of potential issues with your dog. I recommend!" —Old Blush

Get 20 pads from Amazon for $21.49.

3. A doorbell cover, aka the adult version of the "keep out" sign you used to put on your bedroom door as a kid. This is perfect for keeping a delivery person from ringing when you've JUST put your little one down for a nap, or if you've got a dog who goes berserk when the doorbell rings (and it's usually while you're in a meeting, of course 🫠). 

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This works on any type of video or standard doorbell. Stickers are included.

Promising review: "Caring for my mom, who has Parkinson's and dementia, I’ve had to deal with startling sounds like the doorbell, which can be really distressing for her. The 'Fits Any Doorbell, Rotates-a Dual Purpose Sign' has been a game-changer. This sign is easy to install with no tools needed and fits perfectly on our doorbell." —Donna

Get it from Amazon for $19.99.

4. A silicone ring protector that'll allow you to wear your precious hand jewelry during your sweat sesh so you can skip out on sticking it in an unsupervised gym locker. And bonus: It also protects your band from scratches!

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Promising review: "I ordered this for my wife after I just about died, realizing the potential harm her ring faced each time we were at the gym. 😵 It works PERFECTLY, fits true to size, and covers her wedding band AND engagement ring!" —Jordan Neumann

Get it from Amazon for $24.95+ (available in nine colors and multipacks)

5. Laneige's Neo Blurring Powder to smoothen that skin, blur those pores, and give the big ol' middle finger to the shininess that comes with having oily skin. This semi-matte powder absorbs the shine but leaves your subtle ~glow~ untouched. Reviewers mention that it looks great without looking overly powdery and makes their skin feel suuuper soft.

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Promising review: "I loved this setting powder. It blurred my pores and blended my makeup so well that even my husband noticed. Wow! I will be buying more before people find it and sell it all out, hehehe." —Charlotte Laim 

Get it from Amazon for $25.

6. A nourishing Brazilian 2-in-1 conditioning treatment by Skala that you'll *especially* love if you've got some curly tresses you'd like to define. This miraculous tub of cream has castor oil and shea butter that'll help combat hair breakage and reinforce brightness and hydration.

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Skala Cosmetics is a Brazilian beauty brand located in Minas Gerais.

Promising review: "This is the best leave-in conditioner I have used in my entire life, and I hesitate to say this because it is already so hard to find! But seriously — the product moisturizes really well without feeling heavy, or leaving buildup. I have super picky, fine, frizzy 3C hair and this (along with their other products) completely changed my texture to silky smooth!" —Sandra

Get it from Amazon for $7.99.

7. A set of collagen-infused forehead patches that this reviewer deems "a game-changer in skincare." These magical lil' patches deeply hydrate your skin and improve its elasticity to minimize fine lines, making you look and feel ~refreshed~.

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Promising review: "The patches work great, I could see the difference just after a few uses. They stick really well and stay on all night. They feel cool and soothing, and I love how easy they are to use. Highly recommend!" —M. Brinson

Get a set of 12 from Amazon for $14.43.

8. A smudge-correcting clear nail polish for every time you *thought* that mani you worked so hard on was fully dry, but that newly crinkled spot says otherwise. No big deal — this fixes it in a snap!

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Promising review: "This refreshes my worn-out manicure very well. I apply this as a topcoat over my old manicure. It re-spreads and smooths out the polish and leaves it fresh and shiny. It's a bit pricey, but it does save me a lot of time and trouble not having to repolish my nails." —SoniaSophia

Get it from Amazon for $20.

9. A weekly keyboard planner that'll delight all of the visual peeps out there. This helps you organize your tasks and see the layout of your work week. Plus! It's undated, so you can feel free to use it only when you actually need it instead of splurging on a whole dated planner only to fill up half of it.

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Promising review: "I love lists. Usually, I don't use paper calendars because the squares are either too small or too 'timed appointment oriented' for my listy lifestyle. Sometimes, I just need to write down a lot of information on a certain day. This calendar is organized just right. I love that you can start it at any time of the year. The paper quality is really heavy and smooth, so pens don't bleed through. Cuz on the back of each calendar page? More space for lists!" —Sonya W

Get it from Amazon for $9.99.

10. An expanding shower liner for anyone whose shower feels like it was designed for a Smurf instead of an actual human. This liner curves away from your body so you're not constantly pushing away a shower curtain that blows toward you and limits your space. Amazing, now you have more room for your sold-out shower concert.

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Promising review: "Wow! This is exactly what I was looking for! I have a tiny bathroom in an old apartment building with an untreated window that needs to be covered with a shower curtain inside my shower. Every time you'd shower, you would be attacked by curtains from both sides. That is, until I purchased this curtain. It gives so much more room in the shower, like a curved shower rod, but without all that hardware and work associated with it. It's weighted enough so it doesn't move. I'm no longer attacked by my shower curtains. I 100% would purchase again" —Brittany Hopkins

Get it from Amazon for $39.95.

11. A pack of carborundum sponges that do their job so well, they'll basically be telling your other dish-cleaning supplies to step aside when it comes to tackling stubborn stains and gunk. These sponges are sprinkled with nano-particles that do all the heavy scrubbing for you. With these, it took this reviewer three minutes to dissolve rust stains that they had been struggling with for *months* (!!!).

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Promising review: "Nice and thin. You'll find so many more uses for these around the house than just getting stuff off the underside of cookware! I had hard, scaly water deposits on the glass surrounding our powder room faucet (one of those fancy, highfalutin modern-looking things). I've tried everything for 4 years to get this stuff off. One day I thought, maybe I'll try my sponges. Took it all off super easily!!!! Faucet looks like new. My only rec is to spot-test your item first before using it because it will scratch certain surfaces if you scrub too aggressively (for example, it gets the burned-on, weird stuff off of the bottom of my fave Our Place pan, but I rubbed too hard in one spot and it took the color right off lol)." —Hoarder

Get eight from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in two sponge thicknesses).

12. A Pikk-it tool — sorry to say this, but your vacuum isn't working to its full capacity, and it's probably because of all the tangled hair/fur stuck in its roller brush. This is designed to remove alllll that gunk out of there, and it can even be used to spruce up your hairbrushes! And may I just say, way to go for being such a next-level adult that you're cleaning your cleaning appliances. You're a trailblazer, truly.

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Promising review: "Between me (medium long hair) and my overly fluffy cat, a lot of hair and fluff was continually getting caught up on the roller brush of my vacuum. I dreaded vacuuming because it took so long to pull and snip the hairs wrapped up on the roller brush out with scissors. Not anymore! This silly, little, inexpensive thing works great! Super quick to remove all the hair/fur — in virtually a minute, then back to vacuuming with my lovely Miele vacuum." —MKS

Get it from Amazon for $8.99.

13. A set of espresso martini instant cocktail tea bags if your bank account is sick of you ordering those $18 espresso martinis. These let you kick back and enjoy your fave drink at home for wayyy cheaper. And all while staying in your beloved old college sweats. That's what I call victory.

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Sayso is a woman-owned small business that specializes in the first-ever cocktail tea bag, perfect for cocktails *and* mocktails. 

Promising review: "I was a bit skeptical when I purchased, but these are actually fantastic. The taste is great, and the bags make it incredibly easy to mix up what would otherwise be complex cocktails quickly and easily. I've had the spicy marg, espresso martini, and old-fashioned versions, and while they aren't exactly the same as the original, they are wonderful for making yourself a cocktail at home. Highly recommend." —Meredith 

Get eight bags from Amazon for $14.99 (available in four other cocktail styles and larger packs). 

14. A hair identifier spray because it sucks when you finish up your monthly dermaplaning session only to later realize...there was more?!?! With this, you can be sure that you're shaving alllll the peach fuzz. Plus, reviewers say the spray helps the razor glide more smoothly (which can make it less painful!).

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Promising review: "The power of the hair identifier's spray is unmatched. Once you spray in any direction that has hair, it automatically identifies the hair that needs to be removed. It is easily sprayed on and easily wiped off. No extra residue. Comes with four blades, and I say these blades are soft and gentle, yet they get the job done. Not sure why no one ever thought of coming up with a hair identifier spray. Great value and smells like baby powder. Great quality." —Karine

Get it from Amazon for $8.99.

15. Nyx's Pore Filler Targeted Stick — no, trust me, this one WORKS. This sensitive skin-friendly, holy grail option has a "blurring" effect to reduce the appearance of pores and smooth your skin without causing any extra shine you have to blot out. 

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Check out a TikTok of the Nyx Pore Filler in action.  

Promising review: "Love this. It truly covers my pores, and I noticed it covers some of my wrinkles. I apply it right before I apply my foundation. There is no drying time needed. And it makes my skin silky smooth. I'm buying it again as I write this review. Thanks for this product." —Greeneyez 

Get it from Amazon for $3.50.  

16. A space-saving ceramic folding griddle that you'll wonder how you ever lived without (especially if you live in an apartment that could double as a show box). There's a built-in drip tray for grease and two temperature zones, meaning you can cook at different temperatures! Eggs on one side, bacon on the other. Meat on one side, veggies on the other. Multi-tasking at its finest, baby.

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Promising review: "I love how spacious yet compact this griddle is. It’s big enough to cook for the family but folds up neatly for easy storage. The non-stick surface works perfectly — nothing sticks, and cleanup is super quick. The dual temperature controls are a nice bonus, letting you cook different foods at once. It’s a simple, reliable tool that makes cooking so much easier!" —SAMAS

Get it from Amazon for $59.99 (available in four colors).

17. A Grim Steeper silicone tea infuser because it'll steep your morning tea to perfection and (ironically) bring you back to life.

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Promising review: "My best friend loved this for her birthday. She loves Halloween and tea, and this was such a cute and perfect gift." —Harley Nixon

Get it from Amazon for $11.99.

18. An airtight Deli ProKeeper with a grooved bottom designed to extend the life of your deli meats and cheeses, because the thought alone of having your turkey sit in its juices in a damp deli meat package is *gag* bone-chilling.

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Promising review: "These work really well to keep deli meat and cheese fresh. They lock pretty tightly, which can be difficult to open for older adults or children, but I prefer that because it really locks out the air. They stack nicely in the fridge as well." —Suzanne Buza-Snead

Get it from Amazon for $20.50+ (available in five styles).

19. A vacuum LED light that'll show you just how "clean" your floors are. 😬 Those pet hairs, spilled kibble, human crumbs, kitty litter crystals, and dust bunnies beg to differ...

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Promising review: "I love being able to see all the dog hair on the floor. Makes vacuuming so satisfying." —Andrea H.

Get it from Amazon for $17.99.

20. A screen-cleaning brush so you can look out your window and, you know, actually be able to see outside without all the grime on your mesh screen blocking your view (and that one dead bug that's been there since WW2).

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Promising review: "Our screens are on a second-floor balcony. There really isn't any good way to clean the outside of the screens. Luckily, the fibers on this screen cleaner are small enough that they seem to fit through the screen and clean both sides. I'm sure it doesn't clean the outside as well as it does the inside, but any help is always appreciated. I was actually shocked at how much dirt came off the screens with this very simple tool. I used it wet with a small amount of dish soap, and it worked really well. I also appreciated that after I was finished, I was just easily able to rinse and dry the screen cleaner for future use. A simple tool at an excellent price." —BonjourBeautyByAmy

Get it from Amazon for $20.99.

21. A no-tools-required dual-showerhead because those partner showers should be ~romantic~, which is a little hard to do when someone is toasty warm under the showerhead, and the other person is shivering in the back of the tub, giving them the death stare. Also! Parents love this thing for getting kids in and out of the shower without fights over the water.

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Boona is a small business on a mission to make showers more enjoyable, whether you're showering alone or with a partner. 

Promising review: "This is a high-quality product that’s straightforward to install. The water pressure is incredible! It’s like a brand-new shower. You can adjust which showerhead the water comes out of individually or both simultaneously. It’s a game changer for our kids, so they don’t fight over the water anymore!" —Taylor 

Get it from Amazon for $279 (available in three colors).

22. A portable cocktail maker tool that'll make you everyone's favorite girls' night host. Use the corresponding app to list the ingredients you have, pick your cocktail (or mocktail), select the number of servings, and then follow the app instructions, which will tell you exactly how much liquid to pour. No more measuring cups!

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Promising review: "I waited a few months after my purchase to leave a review, and honestly, Bartifier has completely transformed my at-home cocktail experience. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced mixologist, this tool makes crafting the perfect drink easy and fun. The best thing for me is that the interface is user-friendly with clear instructions." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $39.99.

23. A pack of ceiling fan carbon filters because they're unnoticeable when you stick them to your fan blades, but create a *very* noticeable difference in the air! They banish dust, pollen, smoke, dander, and other allergens as the fan spins (which will be quite often as the hotter weather approaches us).

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Promising review: "I wasn't sure what to expect when purchasing these, but now they are a staple in every room of our house. Within three days, the air smelled crisper and was easier to breathe in our home. So simple and effective!" —Haylee Marez

Get a three-pack from Amazon for $21.99.

24. A spinning water bottle organizer if your collection of Stanley's, Starbucks tumblers, and more is...becoming a problem, perhaps? This lazy Susan-style water bottle holder can accommodate up to six 40-ounce bottles so they stop spilling off the shelf in your kitchen cabinet.

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Promising review: "I have three daughters, which means I have a ton of Stanley cups. They do not fit in my cupboard, so we bought this to see if it would help. It is quite big on the counter, but we put it in the corner, and that seems to fit. Does hold the cups perfectly, and has helped clean out my cupboard a little bit." —Mara Mobley

Get it from Amazon for $21.24+ (available in six colors).

25. A Maybelline volumizing brow mousse that reviewers have claimed is superior to the Anastasia *and* Benefit brow products. This lets you effortlessly fill in sparse brows, fluff up thin ones, and tame curly ones for natural-looking, full brows that belong on the cover of Vogue.

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Promising review: "So quick and easy to get full, fluffy brows! It does it all in one. Gives them volume, holds them nicely without being over-tacky and stiff, and darkens them. So easy in the morning before work. Takes a couple of swipes, and I am ready to go." —jessica alexandra

Get it from Amazon for $10.97 (available in six shades).

26. The LoudCup — a very, very, very loud cup that'll let you prove your "#1 fan" status and have everyone asking where you got it from. It'll quickly become a must-have for all the big sporting events you attend, even if it's just your kid's high school soccer team. It's also double-wall insulated, so it keeps your drink nice and cold, *and* keeps you from screaming yourself hoarse.

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Promising review: "I’m that loud, obnoxious mom at my son’s baseball games now, and it’s hilarious. It keeps it cold for a while but I don’t expect forever because it isn’t metal. The quality is great. You just have to be careful not to break the clips. I gifted one to my friend for her birthday, and she loved it too." —Jonathan Burgos

Get it from Amazon for $24.95 (available in 18 colors).

The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity. 

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