31 Underrated Products That Will Quietly Make Your Life Easier

31 Underrated Products That Will Quietly Make Your Life Easier

BuzzFeed-Shopping·2025-09-06 05:07

1. A set of family-friendly pastel "unbreakable" deep plates, because prettiness should never be sacrificed in the name of practicality. They're chic, they're lightweight, but still dishwasher- and microwave-safe — time to order a pack of these ASAP.

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Promising review: "These are microwaveable and light to carry. Love the colors. Wish they were available in one color only, but I can’t complain. I primarily bought these for microwave purposes. But can be used for salads, hot soup, etc. Also it’s an in-between size like a medium. Just right for me." —M. Zolnosky

Get a set of four from Amazon for $9.55 (also available as bowls!). 

2. No Worries: A Guided Journal — a self-guided journal designed to help with managing anxiety, stress, and the general "ughhhhh" feeling that sometimes creeps up in your brain. This popular journal comes with prompts for 12 (undated) weeks to help you reflect on your life, thought patterns, and sources of anxiety, so you can pinpoint the self-care strategies that work best for you.

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Promising review: "I’ve never been a journal or diary person, but needed an outlet for my anxiety and stress. Each day has the same two-page spread that prompts you to think about your day, how you felt, and why you felt that way. There isn’t really any inspiration or advice, just open lines for your thoughts without it being an intimidating blank page. This journal has already helped me see patterns in my thoughts/emotions, and I feel better overall. I would recommend this journal to anyone." —Kari Madsen

Get it from Amazon for$9.99

3. A pair of "floating" air conduction headphones if you hate any type of earbud that burrows inside your ear — this one is designed to float over it! In addition to being comfortable, they have "environmental noise cancellation," so you can still pick up calls AND not worry about them being audible to anyone else. Plus, they help prevent ear sweat! Swapping your usual earbuds for these will surely elevate your daily routine.

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It picks up calls just as well as any other pair, and is designed so the sound isn't audible to anyone else! 

Purity is a small business that specializes in tech products and accessories. 

Promising review: "I've tried soooo many different types of earbuds over the years with no success. But these Purity open-air headphones are the first pair I've ever tried that actually fit well, don't hurt, and sound great! So, after many years of trying, I've FINALLY found the right ones for my ears!! Woohoo! They are comfortable, lightweight, have great sound clarity, are easy to operate, have great battery life, and people can hear me clearly when I talk on the phone with them.  I definitely recommend these, especially if regular in-ear buds don't work for you either." —CPic

Get it from Amazon for $28.76+(available in 19 styles). 

4. A set of self-heating foot masks to bring some soothing warmth to your sore feet after a long day of working. With shea butter to moisturize the skin and Epsom salt to help relieve soreness, these little booties can help provide some relaxation.

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Check out aTikTok of the foot masks in action. 

Here's what BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord has to say about this: I'm a long-ish distance runner, and these were certainly an interesting experience for my feet! You slide them on and, after a few minutes, feel a tingling, mildly burning (in a good way) sensation. It doesn't quite numb your feet, but it relaxes them. I kept them on for 30 minutes and then toweled my feet off, and the tingling sensation slowly faded over the next 30 minutes. After that, my feet felt very refreshed and relaxed at a time of day when they're usually aching from all the miles I put in. The whole thing was a mess-free, easy process, and I will definitely keep them on hand for longer run days! 

Promising review: "Very soothing. My husband and l used these on our European vacation, and they definitely felt good on our feet!" —KS2018

Get a set of three pairs from Amazon for $13.20

5. A teensy undetectable laptop mouse jiggler you can slide into the USB port because you should have the freedom to get up from your desk, even when working from the comfort of your home. Now, you no longer have to scarf down that morning croissant in fear of showing up as "inactive" on Slack or Teams. Feel free to take your time enjoying that coffee — this jiggler has got you covered.

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Promising review: "Saves me from auto logouts! My brother recommended this handy gadget. I work from home and have three monitors. When I leave my desk for lunch, the computer goes to sleep, and when I come back, everything is logged out, and whatever was on three monitors ends up on two. SO frustrating. This is programmable for three settings, and I use it on the minimal movement, so when I come back, everything is just as I left it. Revolutionary! Just remember to turn it on!" —Isaiah

Get it from Amazon for$7.99+ (available in eight colors). 

6. A pair of versatile, waterproof double-buckle comfort slides if you want that Birkenstock feel but without that higher ticket price. They're incredibly flexible, so they're comfortable to wear for long walks across the beach or through the outlet mall. Plus, they have over 75,000 ratings on Amazon, and reviewers swear by them.

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Promising review: "I got these sandals for a beach vacation, and they did not disappoint! Fit as expected, decent arch support considering they’re made of foam. More supportive than the average flip-flop. The buckles adjust which is great, I loosened them a bit. An unexpected surprise is that they don’t get hot AT ALL sitting in the sun. You can spray them off or wipe them down easily to keep them clean. I’ve worn these other places too and they’re really cute! Great buy." —LauraBird9081 

Get them from Amazon for $18.99 (available in women's sizes 6–10 and two colors).

7. A waterproof mascara remover that is as easy to use as mascara, so you can swipe away even the most stubborn of waterproof formulas with ease — no aggressive scrubbing of your eyes needed.

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Promising review: "I was skeptical because I have always struggled with removing waterproof mascara 100% on the first wash/wipe. I applied it to both my lashes and then immediately washed my face with my normal cleanser and I felt nothing on my lashes! Like I never applied anything to them. I am amazed and in shock still from this magical formula and invention! Best creation ever!" —Chrisy

Get it from Amazon for $14.99.

8. A pair of "butterfly" shorts so you can run around feeling like you're ~floating~. They're breathable, stretchy, *and* quick-drying! These are basically the love child of the viral crossover leggings from Aerie and a cute tennis skort. 

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These shorts also have a built-in compressive short to prevent chafing and make it workout-friendly! 

Promising review: "Comfiest shorts I own. These shorts are SO comfortable. The material feels buttery soft, plus it’s so stretchy. I love the compression shorts underneath, and they have a pocket for your phone! They’re higher waisted, which I really like. I would say they fit true to size. Super cute and comfortable for the warmer months." —Mollie

Get it from Amazon for$19.99 (available in women's sizes XS–XXL and 15 colors). 

9. SkinSmart Facial Cleanser Spray that'll target that acne-causing bacteria without drying up your skin. If you're too busy (or lazy) to scrub-a-dub-dub your face, you can just spray this and go!

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Promising review: "I have ordered this twice now. If my skin is breaking out I just spray this on after washing my face and let it air dry. It is nonirritating and nondrying. It has a light chlorine smell to me. I can use both morning and night with no irritation. After a few days of this, my skin started clearing up! I put some in a travel spray bottle and take it when I’m flying. My skin always feels dirty on planes, and I spray it on a few times on travel days to freshen my face and hopefully kill some bacteria. It sprays over makeup with no issues." —SaraSmile11

Get it from Amazon for $17.46

10. A 52-week tear-off meal planning padwith a weekly shopping list so you can plan all your meals in advance *and* make sure you don't forget anything you need when making your Walmart run.

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Check out a TikTok of the weekly meal planning pad in action. 

Sweetzer and Orangeis a small business specializing in planners, stationery, and educational products. 

Promising review: "The magnet is great, sticks to fridge very well, does not slide or move. Perfect for planning meals and adding needed grocery items to the right side. Then you just tear off the right side and head to the store. This has made our family meal planning so much easier!" —SandyBeach

Get it from Amazon for $8.99 (available in two styles). 

11. E.l.f.'s Stay Cool Primer Stick infused with hyaluronic acid to hydrate and cool your skin. Not only will your makeup ~glide~ on easily after using this, it'll also give your skin a bit of a refreshed feeling.

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Promising review: "Just tried this primer along with theE.l.f. Soft Glam Satin Foundation and I cannot say enough good things! The primer felt clean and light going on. This is hands down the best primer I have used. The two products are amazing. Def my new favs! Love love love!" —Cozette

Get it from Amazon for $7 

12. A super lightweight, sand-proof minimalist mesh tote bag perfect for all those beach trips you've got planned. Not only is it resistant to those lil' grains of sand that go ~everywhere~, but it'll look super cute slung over your shoulder.

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Promising review: "I got the khaki for a beach vacation at an upscale family resort, so I wanted to make sure to have something nice enough yet not over the top. This bag is perfect, nice looking, roomy, does not sag, and though it holds its shape, not at all stiff. You can really stuff it. There’s a good-sized zippered inner pocket for valuables that will protect from sand. It has a modern straw look that is nice enough for beach shops and restaurants. After lots of use, the only thing I did to clean it was to shake it out. It still looks brand new and is ready for next year." —Yellow Rose of Texas 

Get it from Amazon for $12.09+ (available in 11 colors and in two-packs). 

13. A set of leggings organizing hangers to bring some semblance of organization to the inordinate amount of leggings you have piling up in your closet. It'll free up space AND help you find that specific pair of black leggings when you have 20 others in the same shade.

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Each hanger holds 10 pairs of leggings.

Promising review: "Yes...I have too many clothes. I LOVE my leggings. These saved me soooo much room! Now I have much more space, AND I can see them all easier." —Larry Seymour

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in three colors). 

14. A set of protective refrigerator door handles so you can shield the stainless steel handles from any sticky fingerprints and oil residue on your hands after cooking. You can use these for the oven and microwave as well, and when it's time to clean them, just simply pop them off and toss them into the wash!

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Psst — these use Velcro to get a perfect fit on every handle! 

Promising review: "Keeps my handles clean! What a game changer! These are the softest covers. Love how they just blend in with my stainless steel fridge. If you own a stainless steel fridge, 'stainless' is not true with the handles. These covers will change your life!!!!" —Debby from Warren

Get a set of three from Amazon for$11.99 (available in two sizes and in multipacks). 

15. A suctioning sensory toy you can stick onto a surface for quick ~spinning~ entertainment for your little one wherever you go — a restaurant, plane, bath, car, or even just around your home on a boring day stuck indoors.

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These are designed for kiddos between the ages of one and three.

Promising review: "This toy has been a game-changer for us during travel! Its adorable designs immediately caught my baby's attention and kept her happily entertained. What surprised me the most was the spinner — it works like a charm and keeps spinning smoothly for a surprisingly long time. It's not only mesmerizing for my baby but also unexpectedly fun for me to watch! Its compact size makes it perfect for travel, ensuring my baby stays engaged and content on the go. I highly recommend this toy as a must-have for any parent traveling with a little one!" —Xavier Velev

Get a set of three from Amazon for $9.99

16. A delightfully efficient wooden bread bow knife that'll help ensure you have "fancy French bakery" level slices each and every time. Your friends are sooo gonna be impressed at how pretty your sandwiches look the next time you whip one up and post it on Insta.

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Check out a TikTok of the bread bow knife in action. 

Promising review: "I recently purchased a bread knife, and it has become an essential tool in my kitchen. The serrated blade effortlessly slices through various types of bread, providing clean and even cuts. The ergonomic handle ensures a comfortable grip, making it easy to maneuver. It’s a reliable and efficient addition to my kitchen arsenal, highly recommended for anyone who loves fresh, perfectly sliced bread." —Mykayla Stump 

Get it from Amazon for$9.99

17. A lightweight, hypoallergenic heat-absorbing cooling blanket with two sides: one with 100% Egyptian cotton, and the other made with a cooling fabric. This will quickly cool your body by 4 to 9 degrees — you're gonna be taking this around with you *everywhere*.

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Promising review: "WHAT KIND OF SORCERY IS THIS??? I have never once felt a blanket that constantly keeps you cool? I am ALWAYS hot, but I love to be under blankets. This is the PERFECT blanket to keep from overheating. It feels like athletic-type material. Must buy!!!" —Kenzie

Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in five sizes and 13 colors).

18. A set of "wine wands" so you can stop waking up with a killer hangover after sipping a few cups of your fave merlot the day before. This tiny filter is designed to remove the histamines and sulfites in alcohol that may trigger headaches and hangovers. It is also supposed to revive oxidized wine, so you don't have to toss an open bottle!

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PureWine is a small business that specializes in wine accessories. 

Promising review: "What a difference these have made in my life. With my allergies, it was impossible to enjoy a glass or two of wine without nasty side effects: stuffy nose, red face, and headaches. Now, I can have a glass of wine and not have to dart to a package of antihistamines! Makes a great gift. Even thinking of splitting a box into stocking stuffers. Each wand is individually wrapped. Have purchased these several times and will continue to do so." —KellyH

Get a set of three from Amazon for $11.99.

19. An RFID-blocking crossbody phone wallet perfect for keeping your cards, money, and phone on hand while trotting around the world. This will actually keep your belongings safe and close by for the times you need to make an unscheduled cappuccino stop.

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Claasico is a small business that specializes in wallet and tech accessories. 

Promising review: "Loved everything about it. Only problem is I can never find my purse since it isn't necessary 99% of the time. Hands-free carrying is great, and it can even fit a pen, stylus, and check in with my phone. I can also attach my keys! This is a great purchase. Shoppers at stores have asked me where I bought it because they wanted one too." —Kindle Customer

Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in eight styles). 

20. Aring can opener so you can say "no more" to the days of getting a blister after struggling for too long with the metal ring. This tool is perfect for easily cracking open a can without the fear of ruining your perfect manicure. 

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Promising review: "It does the job it's supposed to do. I was cutting my hand trying to open cans. This allows me to get a better grip on the little loopy thing, and gives me leverage to open the can." —P. Alscher

Get it from Amazon for $6.98.  

21. A migraine relief beanie that can switch between ❄️icy❄️ *and* 🔥hot🔥 so you can get the perfect relief you need. It even doubles as a sleep mask, so you can finally get those much-needed snoozes.

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Read more about how temperature therapy can help with migraine prevention at Mayo Clinic.

IceBeanie is a small business that specializes in cold therapy products. 

Promising review: "I don’t usually write reviews but this thing is literally a game changer. Amazing quality, so comfortable to wear, and it really helps me to relax and also when I have a headache. This is top shelf. I am so happy with my purchase!" —Bonnie Boughton

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

22. A retractable car charger so you can juice up all your devices without having to bring along your designated "main" charger or deal with a jumble of random wires. No longer will you need to fight with your passenger-side rider over charger rights. This features a retractable iPhone and Type-C charging cable, in addition to two extra charging ports. Literally, everything you need for a fight-free drive. 

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Check out a TikTok of the car chargerin action. 

Promising review: "Didn't realize I had so many cables in my car until I put this in. Now, I just keep a few wrapped up in the glove box that fit older connections. Great that the cables retract out of the way. Only complaint could be that it is rather large, but it is to be expected with four connections. Little car voltage display is nice to have as well (everyone should have one of these, by the voltage amount, it shows if your alternator is working)." —Jaxmoto

Get it from Amazon for$15.99.

23. A set of toss-and-chop salad tongs to save you the hassle of individually chopping each and every ingredient you want to throw into your salad. Say hello to lazy eating, because this cuts down those giant leaves in mere seconds and leaves you with perfectly proportioned bites.

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Check out a TikTok of the salad scissors in action. 

Promising review: "Love these! I hate big leafy salads so I bought these and they're perfect for chopping greens into bites. I also use them to quickly chop cherry tomatoes, onions, and other veggies. VERY nice quality." —asoon

Get it from Amazon for $16.99

24. A small compost bin/trash can you can easily hook to the inside or outside of a cabinet door. It is even designed in two different ways for easy access: you can either lift the top off or slide it out and keep it open. 

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Promising review: "So I saw this tiny trash can on TikTok, and I was moving into a tiny studio apartment and thought this would be perfect. Turns out it's one of the best things I've ever bought. I installed mine with the over-the-cabinet hooks (also comes with adhesive stickers) on my kitchen island, and it is so convenient I can't even express with words. The lid is on this nifty hinge so you can open it by flipping the lid up, or by sliding it forward, and it folds down out of the way.'" —Ginger

Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in three colors). 

25. A clever silicone "Broombi" — an all-surface broom, pet hair remover, *and* squeegee, so you can clean every surface before your mom comes over to visit. The last thing you want, after all, is to sit through yet another lecture about how to properly clean the floors.

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Broombi is a small business that specializes in household cleaning and pet hair removing products. 

Promising review: "Best broom ever. I saw this on TikTok and was a little skeptical, but this is great if you have cats and dogs. Picks up hair so easily. I also use this to clean my windows. There’s so much you can use this for." —Carol Haimerl

Get it from Amazon for$34.95 (available in two colors). 

26. A guided visual, kid-friendly "breathing partner"to help calm yourself and meditate to get into a better mindset for sleep or relaxation. This can help guide you through the super popular 4/7/8 or 5/5 "calming breaths," while using colors that fade in and out softly, to help reduce stress and anxiety. 

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Mindset is a small business that specializes in calming personal care and decor products. 

Promising review: "I started meditating over a decade ago. Intermittent in the beginning, progressing deeper and finding new joys over time. With Breathing Buddha, the last thoughts have dropped away as counting breath always seemed to keep me conscious of, well, counting. Granted, I have always dropped the counting after a handful of breaths, but Breathing Buddha has made for a delightful transition as I realize it don't have to count at all. It is a lovely concept, well executed, and very easy to start using." —Lynn

Get it from Amazon for $22.95+ (available in three styles). 

27. Anoutlet timer perfect for the people who need reminders to do... well... literally everything. This will auto-shut off appliances after 15 minutes to six hours (depending on when you set it), which is ideal for things like that hair straightener you keep leaving plugged in when you're too busy trying to run out the door, already super late for work.

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Check out a TikTok of the outlet timer in action. 

Promising review: "I was looking for a better countdown timer to turn off corded entertainment devices after I fall asleep. The one I've been using has small buttons and a LCD display. Although any countdown time can be set on it, the display is hard to see in low lighting. This BN-LINK has larger buttons and knowing their order allows me to select a preset time in the dark. Yes, not infinitely flexible, but 15 and 30 minutes, plus 1, 2, 4 and 6 hours is close enough for my needs." —Picky Consumer 01

Get it from Amazon for $11.99

28. An Airplane Pocket tray cover, because losing your earbuds in the endless void of the seat pouch in front of you is a really lousy way to start your vacation. This keeps your personal effects organized and on hand for that mid-flight boredom — no more having to stand up and reach for the overhead compartment to find your novel. Plus, this way, you won't accidentally leave behind your fave lip balm on the plane.

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Check out a TikTok of the Airplane Pockets tray tablecover in action. 

Airplane Pockets is a small business that specializes in sanitary, portable travel organization products. 

Here's what BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord has to say about this: I used this on a round-trip from NYC to Tokyo, both with connecting flights in Canada, and cannot sing its praises enough. It fit all four of the different tray tables I used it on and was so ridiculously handy for keeping track of all my littler odds and ends like AirPods, the plane's headphones, earplugs, a sleep mask, a book, gum, a scrunchie, and little snacks. The hanging end of it easily tucked into the built-in sleeve of the seat in front of me for takeoff and when other passengers needed to scoot past me in my aisle seat. Usually, I feel like a hot mess and get frustrated rooting around in the grimy sleeve for my stuff, and this was such a refreshing solution! Several flight attendants even asked where I got it to buy one for themselves! 

Get it from Amazon for $29.99. 

29. A rectangular lazy Susan for those of you who always have difficulty finding what you need in that crammed refrigerator. With 360-degree rotation, no longer will your kid be hollering, asking you where the ketchup is — they can easily find it themselves.

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Promising review: "TikTok made me buy it, but I'm not mad about it. This is a good-sized lazy Susan that makes it easy to see everything in it. My husband saw it and said 'Nope, I prefer the round one,' then I pulled it out, and his reply was 'Okay, I do like this." If it gets a pass from my husband, then I know it's a good choice." —Judith Melvin

Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (also available in a two-pack). 

30. A collapsible Magic Mushroom funnel you can use to feel like an elf in a fantasy novel, concocting a potion while you funnel your coffee, wine, or baking ingredients.

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Check out a TikTok of the magic mushroom funnel in action. 

Promising review: "I am obsessed with this funnel!!! I juice a lot of citrus and juices for cocktails, and this little guy is the perfect size for bottling. It’s beyond cute and really great quality. I’m always hesitant about buying silicone items, as I don’t want them to be too thin. This is perfect! Sturdy and cute! Can’t get better than that! The perfect addition to any cottagecore kitchen!" —Abbey Klem

Get it from Amazon for $16.95+ (available in two sizes). 

31. A cleverly designed weatherproof hide-a-key rock perfect for those who are sure to win a gold medal at the Losing Your Key Olympics. This inconspicuous rock will blend in with the rest of your lawn, so you can be at ease leaving your home knowing that you won't accidentally find yourself sleeping on your front porch at the end of the night, waiting for the locksmith to show.

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Check out a TikTok of the key rock in action. 

Promising review: "This fake rock was exactly what I had been hoping to find. It blends in extremely well with the rock from my landscaping, and the key fits inside perfectly. The slide on the bottom was very easy to close as well. I definitely recommend it!" —P Gilroy

Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in four styles). 

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