35 Practical Products You’ve Likely Overlooked In The Past
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Promising review: "These are SO cute and stay on for a long time! I’ve never really been a fan of plastic bandages, so these are my go-to when I’m looking for cloth Band-Aids." —Jess
Get a box of 30 from Amazon for $7.20.
Promising review: "One of the best lip balms I’ve ever used. I love to sleep with it and wake up with my lips completely renewed. Highly recommended." —Cintia Gomes
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $8.36.
Check out a TikTok of the banana hanger in action.
Promising review: "I recently purchased this folding banana hook hanger, and it has been a great addition to my kitchen! The design is clever and space-saving, allowing me to easily fold it away when not in use. It keeps my bananas fresh and prevents them from bruising, which is a big plus. The hanger is sturdy and well-made, ensuring it can hold a bunch of bananas without any issues. Highly recommend for anyone looking to organize their kitchen and keep their fruit in great condition!" —Challas Gordman
Get it from Amazon for $6.79(available in five colors and in packs of two).
BuzzFeed editor Jenae Sitzes swears by this fan, she said, "I have this exact tower fan, and as someone who doesn't have an AC in her bedroom (because it's a fire escape window), LET ME TELL YOU: It comes in clutch. And not only in the summer, but year-round — in the winter, this thing keeps us from burning up once our ~overzealous~ radiator kicks on (New Yorkers know). So yeah, our Dreo fan works pretty much 365 days a year and has been going strong since summer 2023. It has six speeds, though I only need to kick it up to full blast occasionally. It keeps me cool at night, it's quiet, and the night mode is super handy because it turns off the LED display quickly if you need to adjust the speed during the night. You can mute the little beeping sounds with the remote too if needed."
Promising review: "This fan saved my life. I like the noise, but it's not too loud. It's perfect for the slight white noise. The power is great! I usually keep it on settings 1–3 because I like the lower blo,w but level 5 is powerful and will keep you cool. It's so cool when connected to Alexa. She can control it all, and I never have to get up! It was easy to set u,p too!" —HayHay
Get it from Amazon for $89.97+ (available in two styles and three colors).
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Check out a TikTok of the mosquito-repelling bracelets in action. Cliganic is a small business!
Promising review: "I moved last year from Southern California to North Carolina. Bugs of all types have always been attracted to me but the amount of bites I got last summer was WILD. Someone gave me one of these types of bracelets to use one day and it seemed to work SOOOOOO I decided to buy myself an arsenal to prepare for this summer. I read the reviews and about 99% of them had great results. I've only used this bracelet twice but both times I was outside and untouched. I'm not fond of the smell, I'm hyper sensitive to smells, but I'd rather have the odor than being chewed alive." —Tracey Agopian
Get a 10-pack from Amazon for$9.99 (available in more multipacks).
Promising review: "Cleaned three items in less than five minutes. Vacuum brush head and two hair brushes that have three girls' long hair. I can’t wait to get the whole vacuum and rug cleaner bristles cleaned. I had to write this review after testing it out. Design is strong, sturdy, and handles great. Highly recommended." —Rob
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
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Note that the AAD recommends using at least SPF 30 and reapplying as needed for skin protection. You can read about sunscreen myths and facts from dermatologists for more information!
Promising review: "Wish I would have found this sooner! Works great and so far the cheapest option I have found for powder sunscreen. Love that my face isn’t greasy anymore from normal sunscreen!" —Michelle
"I have fine hair so anytime I’m in the sun I get burnt on my scalp. Regular sunscreen make my hair super oily and gross and I cannot stand wearing hats. I'm so glad I found this. You do have to apply it more often, and also it doesn’t work if it gets wet. Love this stuff, it's such a lifesaver." —james
Get it from Amazon for$15.87.
Psst: if you're looking to add a bit more *pizzazz* to your skin protection, try out Supergoop! (Glow) setting Mineral Powder. I've been using it the same way I'd use this product, but loving that it leaves a subtle shimmer all over my skin!
Promising review: "This product is the real deal. The first time I used it, I noticed a definite softening of the lines on my neck. I have been using it for about a week and it has made a noticeable difference. No, the wrinkles are not completely gone but there is a real difference. I will also point out that I am almost 70, so I wasn't expecting a miracle, but this product has come pretty darn close. I recommend it." —rose b.
Get it from Amazon for $11.97.
The brand recommends applying twice a day for best results. Read more about how Q10 benefits the skin from the National Library of Medicine.
Promising review: "I’ve been using this for a few years and love it! I had loose skin after losing weight, and this gel has been a game-changer, with noticeable improvement in my skin’s texture and firmness in just a few weeks. I use this gel on my thighs, stomach, and underarms. I pair it with Nivea’s body lotion for the rest of my body. A little bit goes a long way, so the bottle lasts a while. I switched over to another gel for a month a bit ago, and I noticed my skin returning to uneven firmness and texture. Once I went back to using this product, I noticed improvements within a few weeks again. So, this isn’t a cure, but with continuous use, results are maintained to keep my skin firm, moisturized, and even textured." —Morgan
Get it from Amazon for $13.98.
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Promising review: "This product delivers exactly as promised and is incredibly easy to use. I suffer from dry skin and often apply various products to soften my feet. With this, I simply spray it on and immediately massage it in with my hands. The dead skin comes off effortlessly. There's no waiting time, and it's gentle on the skin. It leaves my feet feeling exceptionally soft. This has quickly become my new favorite thing." —KimT
Get it from Amazon for $5.48.
It doesn't contain any parabens, phthalates, petrolatum, or SLS.
Promising review: "I bought this before I went on a cruise. We stayed in a hotel for a few days prior and I got a little toasty by the sun. Used this and it helped drown down the burn feeling and helped heal my skin within days. By the cruise I was fine with no pains from the burn. Continued to use it daily while on vacation. Works like charm. Love it! Smells great too! Its not a loud smell or anything. Would totally recommend and buy again!" —Victoria Ramsey
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
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Promising review: "I love this lounger! It is super comfortable and is so simple to inflate! It rolls up into a small, compact bag for easy storage when you're not using it. It’s perfect for kayaking, camping, or hiking. If you just want a lazy day reading a book in the backyard, this would be great! I’m seriously obsessed with this thing!" —Sonya
Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in 12 prints).
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Shakalo is a San Diego–based small business that started to figure out a way to help people, especially parents, remove sand before leaving the beach. The soft fabric pouch allows the powder to remove the sand without scattering everywhere.
Promising review: "We recently moved to a beach area, and we are constantly there. This item has changed our entire lives! It lasts decently long (depending on how much you use it), it smells super good (not at all like baby powder), and it's super effective. It has saved me from vacuuming my car at least 1x–2x a week. I even use it on my dogs' paws and bellies to make sure they're taken care of. I will definitely be buying the refill and another bag to have exclusively in the car." —Gabbs Uresti
Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in two sizes).
Lalo is a small business! I'm such a fan and have tried so many items from this brand — I've yet to be disappointed. I recently swapped out all of their plates/bowls for ones from Lalo and have no regrets. I love the color options! But mostly I love how they are made from a BPA-free food-grade silicone and can go right into the dishwasher with all our other plates, dishes, and cups.
Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in seven colors).
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Promising review: "I was thoroughly impressed with this dry shampoo. It's affordable, effective, and everyone compliments how great I smell when I use it. Two bottles lasted me a few months. It does have a white cast, but that can easily be worked into the hair to become undetectable." —Meg B.
Get it from Amazon for $6.97.
You can either use it as a scent inhaler or rub it directly on the tip of your nose for relief.
Promising review: "Took this on my first cruise. Anytime when I started to feel woozy I’d reach for it. I’m sure the required act of deep breathing helped a lot - and breathing in the fragrance of the essential oil is very calming and effective. Worked for me! Wonderful!" —Willy&Lilly
Get it from Amazon for $12.99 for a pack of two (also available in a pack of four).
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Promising review: "These are literally 'ear saving' for me! I have one very stretched hole, and these allow me to wear any type of earring, saving my stretched hole from tearing! I’ve been wearing these for years!" —Danielle
Get a pack of 120 from Amazon for $13.99.
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 four 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 an eight-pack from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in two sponge thicknesses).
Promising review: "We moved to a 'buggy' new state, and right away I found myself getting small flies in the house. I didn't want to buy traditional fly paper or traps, so I gave these a try. Sure glad I did! I had no idea just how many little critters were in the house until I plugged these in and let them do their job. They do their work at night when the lights are off. Bugs can't help but go toward the soft blue light. They catch flies, gnats, moths, and mosquitoes! It's also nice that they act as a soft nightlight while hiding the dead bugs behind it." — LA Jones
Get a device and two glue cards from Amazon for $12.97.
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Promising review: "Was instantaneous results. Once the light came on, anything flying was immediately drawn to it. I only ran it for less than an hour and needed to clean the catcher bowl. Great product, especially in South Florida where mosquitoes are immune to every spray that's been created." —Glu Mobile
Get it from Amazon for $39.98.
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Promising review: "This is hands down one of our favorite body moisturizers! The Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Lotion is lightweight, non-greasy, and instantly leaves our skin feeling soft, smooth, and refreshed. I love it and so does my son! It absorbs quickly, has a clean, fresh scent, and keeps our skin hydrated all day long. It’s rare to find a product that works for both of us, but this one nails it. We keep it stocked at all times. Once you try it, there’s no going back!" —Kelly
Get it from Amazon for $6.97+ (available in two sizes).
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BuzzFeed contributor Jordan Grigsby tested these out! She said, "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 $7.72.
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Promising review: "These are the perfect Disney-in-June shorts! They are quick-drying, lightweight, and literally saved me! I had two pairs that I washed and kept changing out for our week's stay because I loved them so much. I’m ordering again in more colors to have all summer long. These are my absolute favorite summer shorts, and I adore that big-name brand. 😉 Ran TTS. " —Kerri Rangel
Get it them Amazon for $24.99 (available in women's sizes XS–3XL and 33 styles).
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Promising review: "These are amazing! Fit perfectly, so comfortable and don’t ride up. The best thing ever is they have a small hidden pocket at the waist on the inside that’s perfect for your car key. They have two pockets (one on the outside of each leg, perfect for a cellphone in one and the other is perfect for my small sleeve with my license, credit cards, and a few dollars. The material is of perfect thickness, not see-through, and the length is above the knee. Notice I used the word 'perfect' way too much, but what can I say but I really love these. I bought black and the price is worth every penny." —Rosemary Lyons
Get them from Amazon for $16.98 (available in women's sizes XS–3XL, three lengths, and a variety of styles).
Promising review: "I’m not usually blown away by products, in fact, I’m used to being a little disappointed. But not with this product! This stuff is perfect for traveling. It got rid of wrinkles and static quickly, and the scent is an added bonus. Would definitely recommend and will be buying more." —DdWojo
Get it from Amazon for $6.05.
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Promising review: "I literally had to run to the store and get mashed potatoes so my son could have this again versus ice cream. It’s so well done. I’m a sous chef and this is a go to now for home cooking. Love it." —Brandon
Get it from Amazon for$4.98(available in three variations).
Promising review: "Vanilla velvet smells AMAZING. Smells clean and sweet. Staple body spray to have perfect for any occasion. Perfect size for travel. Can’t wait to try more scents!" —Kay
Get it from Amazon for $20 (available in seven other scents).
Bounce Curl
See it in action on TikTok. Also, Bounce Curl is a woman-owned small business!
Promising review: "At the start of 2024, I began my curly hair journey, fully switching to pro-curl products — diffusers, balms, creams, etc. My hair had a healthy but light waviness UNTIL I got this Define EdgeLift Brush by Bounce Curl. THIS BRUSH WORKS! I actually have spiral curls when I use this styling brush on my hair. This is not a drill. This is the real deal! I have gone from wild hair lady to strangers complimenting me wherever I go, which is just a nice added bonus to finally liking my hair at 40+ years old. =) Thanks, Bounce Curl!" —Hannah
Get it from Bounce Curl for $26.99 (available in four colors) or Amazon for $29.99 (available in four colors).
FYI, depending on your situation, water may be enough to rehydrate you! Read more about electrolyte-enhanced drinks and hydration at Cleveland Clinic.
Promising review: "Love them. Tastes exactly like melted Firecracker Popsicle. My boyfriend and I have tried my Liquid IV flavors and this is one of our favorites. It is definitely sweet, so if that's not your thing you might not like it." —Samantha McClain
Get a 16-pack from Amazon for $23.62(available 16 flavors).
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Anyone who knows me knows I'm still daydreaming about the iced coffees I drank in New Orleans in 2019. This easy-to-make version from Blue Bottle is the closest I've gotten to recreating it at home. All you have to do is add 4 ounces of water, some milk, and ice for a quick, delicious beverage. I adore them so much I've asked for refills for Christmas and my birthday this year.
Promising review: "Blue Bottle's NOLA instant coffee is the only instant coffee I can drink! I have gone through three boxes and the 30-serving container in just three months." —Cynthia M.
Get a three-pack (15 sachets) from Blue Bottle Coffee for $28.
Psst: this blend is also available in Nespresso Vertuo Capsules!
Promising review: "Love that I can use my fine line markers and they do not bleed through." —Chrsitina
Get them from Amazon for $8.99 (available in four styles).
Bed Corner Labels / Etsy
Bed Corner Labels is a small business!
Promising review: "Saves bundles of time and makes sorting all the different-sized sheets much easier." —Leslie Galloway
Get them fromBed Corner Labels on Etsy for $13.75+ (available in sizes Twin – Super King).
Promising review: "I was pulling my hair out each night searching for marker caps on my floor. This fixed the issue. Easy for my toddlers to click/unclick. They love them. I LOVE them. Great size for little hands, too." —Brittany M.
Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in two color packs).
Urban Outfitters
Promising review: "Sooo cute and durable. It’s great for grocery shopping!" —Kenzie12245
Get it from Urban Outfitters for $14 (available in nine styles).
Béis
I recently snagged this bag and love all the extra features it has that my other belt bags are simply lacking. It has a built-in card organizer on the inside with enough room for my credit cards and license, a key leash (no rifling!), and a hidden back pocket I use to stash my sunglasses.
Get it from Béis for $58.
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