1. A grout pen to freshen up your stained or discolored grout because no matter how much you scrub, it never seems to go back to its original state. Plus, this pen is mold-resistant and covers up to 150 feet of grout area, so you can feel confident in your ability to complete this DIY project.

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Promising review: "I have 12-inch white tile in my whole house that is 20 years old. Even though I have kept it looking nice, the grout still was getting dark. I cleaned the grout and let it dry good 'til the next day then used the grout pen. It looks like it is brand new. One thing that I found out was that if the tip of the pen starts to look worn you can just pull it out and turn it over — it is the same tip on both ends. It will take some time to do the whole house but it looks so great that I will just do a section at a time 'til I finish. One other thing that I did was run my finger down the grout line after I apply the grout pen then wipe down the tile line with a paper towel so no other cleanup was necessary." —Amazon Customer

Price: $8.99+ (available with a narrow or wide tip)

2. A mini Bob Ross paint-by-numbers kit for anyone interested in creating gorgeous pieces of art, but who might not have the skills to create the full-size, completely DIY versions. This one comes with everything you need to paint three teensy tiny masterpieces. 

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The kit comes with three different numbered canvas designs, seven paint pots, a mini brush, and an easel.

Promising review: "I have to admit I was skeptical because of the price and size. However, I got these for my husband for his birthday (he loves Bob Ross) and what a find!! We had so much fun mixing colors and painting. Would definitely recommend. The fact that they are small makes them even more special. I wish there were more to paint!" —slb m

Price: $6.80

3. A foundation brush designed to blend both liquid and powder makeup to give you that flawless base. Reviewers love it because, unlike other brushes, it doesn't absorb (and waste!) half the product instead of blending it on your face.

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Promising review: "I loved this brush so much I bought two more! It is the perfect blending brush for liquid, cream foundation, primers, concealers, and tinted sunscreen. I have brushes that were much more expensive but I love this one best. I just ordered the eye brush set to try them out, too." —kyfrogman

Price: $6.99+ (available in 10 colors)

4. A deck of waterproof cards so you don't have to choose between a rousing game of hearts and taking a dip in the pool. Your card competition is gonna heat up while you still get to cool off.

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Promising review: "I love these cards. Great for fun card games in the pool. Very durable and bright colors. I even ordered another deck! These dry off easily for storing." —Abbie Spencer

Price: $5.99

5. E.l.f.'s Pro Eyelash Curler to give you that gorgeous, dramatic curl that you desperately want, without having to apply layers upon layers of mascara. You are basically giving yourself a DIY lash lift at home for a *FRACTION* of the price.

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Promising review: "This eyelash curler is by far the best eyelash curler I’ve ever used. It doesn’t pinch or pull out lashes. The curler makes a nice lift and curl that looks natural." —C

Price: $5

6. A set of highlighters because those neon ones are sooo 2020. These will give your planner, books, journals, and notes the colors they deserve! 

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Check out aTikTok of the highlightersin action. 

Promising review: "These are amazing!!! Beautiful colors and the sparkle/shimmer is more than I imagined it would be. Mr. Pen did it again! If you don’t have these pens, you need to get them!! Great addition to my journaling supplies!" —FBJH12

Price: $6.85 (also available in two other color combos)

7. A cute lil'insect catcher you can set up inside or outside to help stop fruit flies, gnats, mosquitoes, and more from invading your personal space. These are scentless, noiseless, and wayyy more affordable than those electric or liquid versions. 

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Reviewers note that these work best if you put them somewhere the flies are already attracted to — these will definitely trap them, but they won't attract them on their own. 

Promising review: "I had a HUGE fruit fly issue after I found a rotting lemon that had called behind a bread box. I paid $20+ for the liquid fly traps, but nothing worked. I ordered these sticky fly traps, and within two days, the sticky traps caught 50+ fruit flies, and I don’t have any more fruit flies. These were the least expensive options I tried and worked the best. I HIGHLY recommend!!!" —Lisa

Price: $7.99+ (available in nine styles and pack sizes)

8. A NeeDoh "Dream Drop," which is the ultimate ooey, gooey, squishable fidget toy you won't ever want to put down. It has a satisfying squish and slow rise that will help calm you down and focus on your work. 

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Schylling is a small business that specializes in modern and retro toys, games, and sets. Check out a TikTok of the Dream Dropin action. 

Promising review: "Great, and I love that it has a tray to sit on. I love how firm this is to squeeze, and the slow release is really relaxing. The included dish is a great touch — it keeps it clean and gives it a dedicated spot to rest." —AZmom

Price: $7.13 (the color is either blue, pink, or purple and gets selected for you at random)

9. A "Beverage Buddee" can cover you can pop on top of your soda, seltzer, or beer to help protect it from getting any bugs or debris in it. It'll also help slow down any spills if your can gets knocked over.

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Promising reviews: "I saw these on TikTok. They're very useful as I tend to waste a lot of soda. It's easy to drink from and doesn’t spill." —MsLZ

"Where have these little things been all my life?! I got the original four-pack, but since trying the one, I don't think I can ever drink from a can straight ever again! I'll be carrying these in my purse from now on. They are WAY better than your brain could ever conjure up from a photo. Just buy them, don't even think about it! Five stars, two thumbs up, highly recommended!" —Lirpa

Price: $7 (for a four-pack)

10. A blister-preventing balm because there is nothing worse than going out for your hot girl walk just to end up getting another blister on your heel. JK there is — all that PLUS realizing you have to walk all the way back home. This balm will glide on to prevent friction, stopping a blister from even thinking about making an appearance.

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Promising review: "For someone who sweats A LOT, I can honestly tell you this product is genius. I always blister no matter what type of shoes I’m wearing in the summer. So far I’ve worn this under flats, sandals, and sneakers without socks! No blisters!!!! I only wish I knew about this product sooner!" —Ozone99

Price: $8.99

11. E.l.f's Lash Xtndr Tubing Mascara which is super futuristic and ahhh-mazing for anyone with thin or fragile lashes. Instead of rubbing the living heck out of your eyes at the end of a long day ~desperately~ trying to get all the mascara off, this stuff just magically glides off in little tubes to save you all that struggle when you just wanna go to bed.

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Check out a TikTok of the E.l.f. tubing mascara in action. 

BuzzFeed writer Emma Lord says, "I am not a new human to the tubing mascara game, and in fact readily spent $26 on the famous OG blend from Blinc every time it needed replacing. I didn't even love it for the length half as much as the fact that tubing mascara like this genuinely never smudges, but can I just say — regardless of price, the E.l.f. tubing mascara formula blows all the others I've tried out of the water. It gives me way more length and volume than other brands, slides on so much more easily, stays put ALL day, and never, ever smudges. My favorite part, though, is how gently and easily it comes off with soap and water. In the past, other mascara removals have felt rough on my lashes, but this comes off so fast that I'm like ??? was I even wearing mascara a minute ago?? Anyway, I hesitate even writing this review because I want to gatekeep the hell out of this before it sells out, but the world needed to know. I'm a big fan of the brown shade (which is what I'm wearing above!), but it also comes in black and soft black."

Price: $7 (available in three shades)

12. An easy-to-apply one-hour (!!) self-tanner so you can get that perfect color before you even step foot in the sand. Which means, you'll already be looking like a local and don't have to risk actually tanning which can be bad for your skin. AND that means more time for splashing around in the waves!! 🌊

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Promising review: “If you use St. Tropez tan products or any fake tanner, do yourself a favor and try this. This stuff is AWESOME. Dries quickly, lasts longer, does NOT make your skin stinky, applies evenly, and you get a fair amount of product!! Other tanners I’ve used become VERY noticeable when they start fading. Gross hand lines, patchy white spots, etc., but not this stuff. The best one-hour tan I have ever used!” —Review Writer 

Price: $9.09+ (available in 10 styles and multi-packs)

13. A copy of Burn After Writing, a guided journal with prompts to help you reflect deeply on yourself and your feelings with no pressure, because it's literally intended to be destroyed when you're finished.

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Promising review: "This book helps you understand that it’s okay to be completely honest with yourself. The book itself was in great condition with clean pages. I can’t wait to venture more into this lil' journey with myself. ♥️" —Molls

Price: $7.70

14. A set of satin pillowcases designed with your delicate skin and hair in mind. These will have you waking up refreshed and ~almost~ as put together as basically any character in a movie during those *I woke up like this* scenes. So no, you don't need to splurge on Slip, Kitsch, and Blissy.

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Promising reviews: "My hair has never been better! I got this because of TikTok and it has done wonders for my hair. My hair isn’t frizzy or dull-looking when I get up in the morning." —Aaron Key

"These are really nice — perfect price point too. There's no difference between these and the same pillowcases from Kitsch at three times the price." —Keri

Price: $9.99+ (available in 35 colors, four sizes, and different pack sizes)

15. A set oflimited edition wildflower Band-Aids to turn any boo-boos into something beautiful. When I was a kid I would pretend to get hurt just to get a Band-Aid (don't ask me why, I can't explain myself). But I did that for plain ones, imagine how many fake injuries I would've had if these existed!!

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Promising review: "If you’re looking for a cute Band-Aid that has flexible fabric, these are it! I only use flexible fabric band-aids because they’re way more comfortable and stay on better. Bonus that these are a cute design!" —Jessica

Price: $3.77 for a 30-pack

16. A bottle of Nyx setting spray you can just spritz right on top of your makeup to protect all your hard work and prevent it from smudging or fading. 🙌🏼

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Promising review: "I had seen this on TikTok and thought it was a waste of money, until I tried it, and it works. It locks in your makeup. You just have to make sure your makeup is perfect and then spray your face." —Mary

Price: $9.97+ (available in two styles, two sizes, and two-packs)

17. A bug bite suction tool to help reduce itching and swelling by aiding in removing the irritant from the bite. If you don't find yourself needing this, consider yourself lucky and buy it for one of your friends who is just so sweet, all the bugs swarm to them. 

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Promising review: "I am a magnet for bites of all kinds and carry topical and medicines with me at all times — so I figured this would be a good product to see if it really works. It arrived on Monday and on Tuesday morning I woke up with a bug bite on my arm. I used this little tool (3x per the instructions) and documented with photos. Immediately after using, it stopped itching! And less than 24 hours later the bump/bite was gone! There is a very faint red mark from using the thing but a small price to pay IMO. Bottom line: it’s awesome. I’m carrying it with me everywhere!" —Rebecca

Price: $6.62+ (available in five colors and multi-packs)

18. A stainless-steel tongue cleaner designed to scrape away your bad breath, but reviewers have also found that it helped them experience flavors more intensely! Squeaky clean mouth AND more flavorful food? Sign me up!

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The curved stainless steel will feel smooth against your tongue, removing bacteria without causing irritation.

Promising review: "Besides its obvious purpose, this item is really fun to use! I also like the consequences; I get to see the 'stuff' on the metal piece when I scrape it, which tells me I'm taking crap off my tongue. And then my tongue also feels scraped, which makes me feel like I did something more than just some kind of toothpaste or mouthwash to generally keep my mouth clean (which hasn't worked before). I think the feeling of having done something specific to keep your mouth clean is an important aspect of having confidence in your breath. After having bad breath for a while, no matter whether my mouth is clean or not, I shy away from talking directly at people. But this helps remove some of my doubts." —Ashley

Price: $10.99 (also available in multipacks)

19. A TikTok-beloved "Soft" perfume rollerball that somehow doesn't even cost $5?! Your new signature sweet scent with hints of citrus is by far the most affordable option you've tried yet! Since it's so affordable, go ahead and grab a few to keep in your bathroom, purse, car, cubicle, and wherever else you wanna smell delectable.

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Promising review: "Like so many, I found this scent on TikTok. I was a bit skeptical at first but finally got around to trying it. First off, this scent smells amazing! Almost every time I've worn it, I receive compliments. It has a sweet smell, almost like warm cake or sugar cookies with a hint of lemon. With such an affordable price, I would definitely recommend this to anyone curious about trying it." —Chrissy

Price: $4.50

20. Bounce anti-static spray perfect for taking on vacation to get all the wrinkles out of the clothes you balled up in your suitcase. No wrinkles AND your clothes won't do that gross clingy thing when they're super staticky?! Truly a must-have product.

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Promising review: "Bounce anti-static spray is my best friend during the cold winter months. I never have to worry about leaving the house and forgetting to spray because I purchased this small size, and I keep it in my car! It removes the static cling that can be embarrassing if your dress sticks to your bum. I plan to purchase additional bottles to leave in my office and other places." —ShugaMama

Price: $6.05

21. A makeup brush-cleansing shampoo because no, your brush isn't actually brown, it's white. So yeah, you should prob grab a bottle and start cleaning those brushes you've had forever — who knows what kind of grime is lurking between those bristles. 

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BuzzFeed Shopping writer Heather Braga has this and says, "After reading about how necessary it is to actually clean your makeup brushes (I know, I KNOW, I should’ve been doing this for years) I was super grossed out and motivated to order the right supplies to do the job. I’ve heard good things about Ecotools makeup brush-cleansing shampoo so I figured I’d start there. The Amazon listing also suggested buying a silicone makeup brush cleaning pad to go with it so I figured... why not? Well, now I’m patting myself on the back because ordering these two items was a LIFE-CHANGER!

I could not believe how much residue came off my brushes in just one cleaning. You only need to use a little dab of the shampoo, so one bottle will definitely last a long time. The silicone pad made it super easy to thoroughly lather the brushes without leaving my bathroom sink in shambles. I also loved how each section was labeled with which brush should be cleaned in each area. My brushes look brand new! Don’t hesitate like I did — buy both the shampoo and the mat ASAP."

Price: $5.59+ (available in three sizes)

22. Or an eyeshadow color removal sponge so each color doesn't require its own brush because you're afraid to accidentally contaminate your gorgeous nude color with the hot pink you used yesterday. Just rub the brush on the sponge for a few seconds and watch the pigment disappear. And you can use both sides before taking it out to wash it for endless reusing.

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Check out what BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord thinks of this awesome little tool: "I picked up this color removal sponge from Amazon after hearing about this hack on TikTok and can testify that it actually works SO well. I'm *so* bad about cleaning my brushes (I know...shameful) and this makes it super easy to clean a brush in a matter of seconds. So even if I'm trying to do a *slightly* more elaborate eyeshadow look for the day, this makes the process of switching colors as quick and painless as possible. Also, it's *super* lightweight, and I've already tossed it in my bag and brought it on vacation with me. This is one of those products I won't be traveling without in the future if I plan on doing eyeshadow at any point — and it means you only need to pack one or two eyeshadow brushes!"

Promising review: "This product makes it even easier for me to be lazy when it comes to cleaning my brushes. It also allows me to use the same brush for a makeup look since I can swish away a previous shadow and move on to the next. Great buy. Super easy to wash. I'm not going anywhere anytime soon, but when I do finally travel again, I'm sure this will be excellent to travel with and make it so that I only need to bring one or two brushes." —Azaleah Bumpus-Barnett

Price: $5.99 (also available in a four-pack)

23. An adorable humidifier tank cleaner to help keep it clean all the time because truly does anyone actually remember to clean them out?! Now you can keep your room perfectly moist with clean air, instead of bacteria-infested air. 

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Promising review: "Just drop this in your humidifier, and it keeps the water pretty darn mildew- and mold-free. Super easy to use, no smell, and is safe. I have already repurchased and given a few to other people as well." —Kristine

Price: $5.98

24. A tinted lip balm extreeeeemely close to Clinique's TikTok beloved Black Honey but for *much* less. You're going to love the subtle, shiny effect it gives your lip. 

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Promising review: "Better than Clinique! I bought this one on a whim but never liked the real Black Honey Almost Lipstick by Clinique, since it tends to run red on me. This shade, in my opinion, is exactly what Black Honey SHOULD be, as it looks more like Black Honey in pictures. For the price, it can’t be beat, so I’m buying more." —HAC 

Price: $6.99 (also available in the pink honey version, and in a two-pack that mixes both!)

25. A roll of wood grain tape to easily, effortlessly, and ~affordably~ transform those boring, builder-grade mirrors into a more elegant version. This is a great option for renters or anyone who has some commitment issues.

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Promising review: "Where do I start? I absolutely LOVE this product. I wanted to replace our bathroom mirror, but due to the size, it would have cost a lot! I came across this on Amazon and decided to give it a try. The application process was super easy and applied without bubbles as long as you go slow and rub it down as you go. I kid you not. It looks like wood and feels like it, too! You can feel and see the 'wood grain.' It’s absolutely stunning and looks like I bought a whole new mirror." —Taylor

Price: $7.59+ (available in two sizes)

26. A delightfully affordableinstant foot peeling spray you just spritz onto your foot, rub in circular motions, and unveil some baby soft feet unlike anything you've had in years. It's like a pedicure in a bottle, except you can get like 50 applications for less than a tenth of the price of one salon pedicure. 

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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

Price: $5.48

27. A Lego cherry blossom building kit if you haven't been graced with a green thumb and don't want typical faux flowers. Plus, you get all the fun of building a new Lego set *and* you're supposed to display it when you're done, so no, your partner can't call you out for leaving it out all week.

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Promising review: "The Lego Cherry Blossom set is a true delight. The delicate pink petals and intricate design make it a standout in any space. Build is soothing and straightforward with clear instructions. The finished piece is a gorgeous, enduring piece perfect for gifting or blooming your Lego Botanical Collection!" —Nelson J. Acevedo Ayala

Price: $7.99

28. A limited edition (!!) Eos Marshmallow "Super Balm" lip treatment which tastes so delicious you wouldn't even care about the quality, but lucky for you, it's great for healing and moisturizing with cocoa, shea, and avocado butters. You're gonna wanna buy ~s'more~ while you can so you don't run out as soon as they stop selling this flavor.

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Promising review: "My new must-have! My number one go-to for healing lips was Carmex. This beat it. I love the consistency (very creamy/smooth), it’s not heavily flavored or goopy, and it obviously smells amazing. It isn’t overbearing and also doesn’t keep coating your mouth like the Eos stick balms (still great, but more wax)." —Breanah Shirazi

Price: $5.99 (also available in Strawberry Acai)

29. A lil' Stanley tape measurer keychain that may look like it's just a cutie little decoration for your key hook, but boy will it come in handy while you peruse TJMaxx and stumble upon the ~cutest~ end table and need to make sure it'll fit in your room.

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It can measure up to 3 feet, so it's better for measuring smaller things.

Promising review: "I thrift a lot and often wish I had a measuring tape to compare picture frame sizes, furniture, etc. This has come in handy so many times. It can attach to your keychain/bag, or you can keep it in your car for such an occasion." —KB

Price: $8.24

30. A suede and nubuck cleaning brush to diminish the look of the water stains you got when you forgot to check the weather before wearing your suede boots out. You don't even need any additional cleaners to bring them back to life.

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Shacke is a small manufacturer based in Baldwin Park, California creating useful travel products like packing cubes and luggage tags.

You can totally use it with another cleaner or spray if you want, but it seems like reviewers have success without it! It just takes some elbow grease.

Promising review: "I am very impressed with this product. I was new to suede shoes and instantly regretted buying a gray-colored shoed once I got them dirty. Luckily I found this lovely thing. Very easy to use, straightforward packet comes with it that tells you which sides to use and when. I would definitely recommend this since you invest so much in those shoes you might as well keep them nice and clean!" —Celeste

Price: $6.99+ (available in six versions)

31. A multi-use blush stick that can basically create your full face of makeup by itself. 🤩 Use it on your eyes, lips, and cheeks to give you a perfect ~blushed~ look that won't melt away with sweat or water.

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Promising review: "Cute lil multi-tasker. Packaging is cute. The product is easy to use. It is a pretty pink color with a slight bit of sheen. Not glittery or sparkly, natural flush. Feels clean on my skin, not greasy. Used on eyes, lips, cheeks. Blends well. Don't overdue it. Product will probably last forever considering how little I had to use. My daughter said 'your skin looks great' before I mentioned I had tried it on. I'll take that as a win. Love this stick." —Dusty Self

Price: $6.99 (available in three shades)

32. A five-pack of anti-slip eyeglasses sleeves to help prevent behind-the-ear pain and the struggle of constantly pushing your glasses back into place.

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Promising review: "I’m not sure why these work, but they do. I play sports and when I sweat my glasses immediately slide down. Tried various nose pads, head bands and nothing worked until I bought these. Even when my head is soaked and I’m running around, the glasses stay in place. I wet the product before putting them on the glasses so they would slide onto the arms easier. The product won’t break even if the part that goes around your ear is wide. They stretch to fit about any size ear piece. Very impressed." —Heidi&Hammer

Price: $6.99 (available in three colors)

33. Lip Smacker Rolly Lip Gloss that seems eerily familiar to me... I'm not a huge makeup girly but just looking at this brings back memories from the early 2000s... I feel like I can even smell that yummy fruity flavor. What I'm sure I didn't know back then is how cooling it feels and that it'll leave your lips soft and hydrated.

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Promising review: "This stuff is not only nostalgic in flavor, style, and smell but this has truly healed my lips. My lips are always so dry and I get little pieces of skin, but this has made my lips completely normal again. This is also a fantastic mood booster for me. I can be having an overwhelming day at work and put this on and the fragrance and flavor just takes me back and boost my mood! " —Tina Laray Bessler

Price: $4.99 (available in strawberry, peach, and watermelon)

34. A set of 12 double-sided shower curtain hooks so you can easily hang the curtain and the liner without having to worry about doing it in the correct order. But don't let the name hinder your creativity, you can use these for jewelry, bags, towels, or whatever else you can think of. One reviewer even used it to hang homemade sausage (🥴 could never be me), so the options are truly endless!!

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Promising review: "These shower curtain hooks are so easy to use! I love that the inside liner and outside curtain have different hooks, which makes hanging them a breeze. I previously had hooks where you had to thread the liner first, then the curtain—and that was such a pain. With these, I hung both my shower curtain and liner in less than two minutes! I chose the silver ones to match my shower rod, and the color looks fantastic. Even after repeated uses, there are no scratches or blemishes on the hooks. Definitely a great buy if you want hassle-free installation and durable hooks!" —B. Ramsey

Price: $7.99+ (available in 16 colors)

35. Tree Hut Desert Haze Shea Sugar Scrub that is ~perpetually~ sold out all over the place, but is somehow magically available at your fingertips!! But let this be your warning, IDK how long it'll be around so I highly advise acting fast on this one. Reviewers are swooning over the smoky, floral that blends jasmine, raspberry, and musk. And if you aren't already sold, it'll also give you a much needed gentle exfoliation. 

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Promising reviews: "This is our favorite flavor Tree Hut scrub. Always hard to find in stores because it is usually sold out. Thought it was discontinued, but very happy to find it here." —AJ 

"This Tree Hut Shea Sugar Scrub in the scent Desert Haze is like a little piece of paradise!!!!! The smell is wonderful, and the way it leaves your skin feeling is so smooth, silky, and clean! I will definitely be purchasing this item again! If you haven’t tried this Tree Hut Scrub in the scent Desert Haz,e you should!" —Shelly 

Price: $8.94 (also available in eight other scents)

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