40 Affordable Things You Might Buy Over And Over Again Because They're Just *That* Good At Their Jobs
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Amazon
Promising review: "Honestly, reviewing something like this is silly — but I just love these. I use them all the time. They are great for cleaning up any little makeup mistakes!" —Jeanine
Get a pack of 400 from Amazon for $7.99.
This kit contains spackle, primer, a putty knife, and a sanding pad!
Promising review: "I slipped in the shower the other day and grabbed my towel bar outside of it so as not to die. Doing so, I ripped the bar off the wall, including the screws and anchors, so I had four small but kind of nasty holes in my wall. I've never done any sort of drywall repair/spackling, etc., and I figured, for under $10 with all I could need, this would do the job. I applied the spackle, smoothed it with the flat end of the tube, and allowed it to dry. I was able to sand it smooth and then paint over the spackle. It looks fine now. I give it 5 stars for convenience." —John J. Connelly Jr.
Get it from Amazon for $5.98.
Glossier
Promising review: "I absolutely love this lip balm!! I got the flavor Birthday, and it smells like warm vanilla without being overpowering. it creates such a thick protective moisturizing layer over your lips which I love for before I go to bed. The formula is so rich and smooth and it leaves my lips feeling nice and moist. One thing that really impressed me about this is how long it stays on. It stays on for multiple hours and will also last me a long time because of it (not needing to reapply frequently)." —niki
Get it from Glossier for $12 (available in nine scents).
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Promising review: "This is the only shower organizer/caddy that I like nowadays. Forget tension poles, forget hanging over the shower head, forget floor stands. Looks great, functional, and comes off clean when you move. I recommend that you place it in a spot where it doesn't get too wet in order to extend the life of the command strips. Actually, I have no idea if that will make it last longer, but it makes me feel better about it and isn't that what really matters?" —Allen
Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (also available in a pack of two).
Versed
Promising review: "I have been using this product for six months now and all I can say is WOW. Ever since I've been using it every night (took a couple of months to slowly increase application) I literally have not gotten one pimple - I kid you not. My skin has never looked so flawless. I've noticed a very slight difference in my blackheads, but I'm so overjoyed with the overall condition in my skin that I don't care that they haven't disappeared. I don't think I'll ever stop using this product. ALSO, it's important to notice that I have extremely sensitive skin, and I never experienced any sort of reaction. Just make sure you slowly increase the dosage to get your skin used to it!" —NAOMIM-M
Get it from Versed for $21.99.
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Promising review: "I can't live without this product. I have it on my monthly Subscribe & Save. With two coats of any color and one coat of this, my nails look professionally done. You can apply a thin coat if you prefer, but if you want the gel manicure look, you can apply a thick coat and it will look AMAZING. It dries super fast, too. I reapply it every two or three days and maintain my home mani for about a week and a half without any chipping!" —PsychMama
Get it from Amazon for $8.25.
Abby Kass, a writer here at BuzzFeed, tried this topcoat for herself. Read her full review to find out why she thinks this is the solution to fast-chipping nail polish.
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Promising review: "Finished using it five minutes ago and it’s the best! My husband uses a Stanley thermos daily to take coffee to work. He tries to remember to rinse it out every day, but that doesn’t always happen. I got the package today, filled the thermos with water, dropped in a tablet, and let it sit. I promptly forgot about it for a few hours. Initially, I was disappointed when I dumped the water, as it was barely tinged brown. Then I put fresh water in, covered the top, shook it, and OMG. The crap that came out was disgusting, yet fascinating. I looked in the thermos and saw almost nothing but sparkly silver! There was a little crud left in the top third of the thermos, but it’s a really tall one, so I wasn’t surprised. Got the bottle brush, swished twice, and bam! All clean! No fumes, no smell, no nothing, just clean. I used to struggle cleaning it with baking soda, vinegar, the brush, soap, and elbow grease. Screw that. I will forever use only these tablets! Here’s to better-tasting (and way less gross) coffee!" —BranchingOut
Get it from Amazon for $8+ (available in packs of 12 and 36 tablets).
Plus, they're vegan and cruelty-free!
Promising review: "I have always suffered from bad odor on my underarms because I have very delicate skin, so I can't use strongly scented deodorants. THIS IS THE BEST INVENTION EVER. I can't believe that something finally works! My armpits don't smell bad; I can finally move my arms freely. The scent is wonderful — I love the smell, and it is not harsh on my skin. Even after a long day, my underarms are still smelling like coconut." —Patricia
Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in four packs of one, two, four, and eight and in three scents).
Promising review: "I love this product! Whenever I have a pimple that is ready to burst (whitehead), I put one of these stickers on for a day and BOOM, it flattens and sucks up all that yucky junk. It feels really comfortable and can be barely noticeable if you have a small pimple that needs to be removed. There were times where I wore these out to school. Great product!" —Anon
Get a pack of 40 from Amazon for $8.49.
Promising review: "I have had tension and migraine headaches for around 20 years. I have tried everything: OTC medication, prescription medication, pain injections, chiropractor, etc.This topical oil has given me relief for nearly six weeks now. I have only had two to three headaches in that time, and they were mild. I ordered more already so I have some in my car and at home, and I bought some for two of my friends who suffer from chronic migraines. I would recommend this product to anyone with migraines. It is phenomenal." —Mary D.
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
BTW, my colleague Katy Herman wrote an in-depth review of the migraine stick that has some additional deets.
Amazon
Promising review: "I thought this stuff was a bunch of BS; I was like, pssh, what a waste of $8 ON AMAZON FOR THIS LITTLE THING. Well, I put it on today on spots where my flats rub off the skin. My feet survived an entire day INTACT! I highly recommend it. This product made wearing shoes that rub on your ankles/backs of your feet doable!!!!" —Jamie
Get it from Amazon for $8.
Promising review: "This stuff is a godsend! I used to have red hair and decided to get a blonde balayage. It took two visits to get my hair lightened to where it looked blonde and not gold, but it still had lots of gold in it. Now my hair is finally blonde and not gold! I’m so happy! Plus, this stuff smells amazing and makes my hair so soft and shiny and voluminous, with lots of body!" —KatEd
Get it from Amazon for $7.82+ (available in three sizes).
Promising review: "I used this spatula to entirely use up a glass jar of foundation. I got four full face applications out of the remainder that wouldn't come out before. It's flexible to reach the corners and long enough to reach the bottom. Since I won't need it for foundation for a while, I may use it to more hygienically scoop moisturizer out of a jar instead of using my hands." —J. Fox
Get it from Amazon for $5.49 (also available in a two-pack).
Promising review: "This little pen brush is incredible! I wasn't sure if it would work well on my emerald engagement ring, since it's mostly advertised for diamonds, but I thought I'd give it a try. I have been wearing the ring since getting engaged in October, and even though I had it cleaned at the jeweler's in April, it just didn't seem as bright as it was when it was new, and I thought it would just always be a little cloudy. But after cleaning it once with the Dazzle Stik, I was blown away by the difference — it looks as bright and sparkly as when I first got it! I'm so glad I didn't buy an ultrasonic cleaner, since this is so much less expensive and easier and gentler. It took me less than a minute to clean, and I can do it whenever I want! And it's honestly better than when the jeweler cleaned it. So thrilled!" —KFray
Get it from Amazon for $7.83.
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Promising review: "I have chronic dry skin and it's especially bad on my lips. With clear aligners and other dental work, I tend to have dry, chapped lips. This stuff is super hydrating, melts right in with no sticky residue, and has no fragrance or flavor. It's just perfection. I feel so much better and am not self conscious about dry, peeling, or cracked lips." —Jennifer Kuznicki
Leovard is a Black-owned small business specializing in skin care with organic ingredients.
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $19.99.
Promising review: "It makes my bangs and roots look fresh again. And I love that this is a powder and not a stinky aerosol spray. That also means that this lasts MUCH longer. I use it every other day when I don't wash my hair because I have very oily roots. I've been using it for almost a month, and barely any is missing out of the bottle. A little goes a long way." —Rachel G.
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in two sizes).
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Promising review: "OMG, soft brown sugar! I've heard of the product for years — shame on me for not buying one sooner. They work. Brown sugar in a glass canister, hard as a rock, can't chip it out; soaked the cutie brown sugar bear for 20 minutes. A half hour later, it's fully soft and usable." —Karsie
Get a set of two from Amazon for $10.19.
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Promising review: "I’m so excited to finally have a bathroom sink that drains!! Since moving into my apartment, my bathroom sink and bathtub took forever to drain. I bought Multiple De-clogging solutions but they didn’t assist or help much with the problem. When my bathtub was taking over an hour to drain I decided it was time to try these out! After receiving it I went to work, within minutes it pulled out so much hair in both drains. it’s disturbing/disgusting yet weirdly satisfying because now my sinks drain!!" —DebSd
Get three from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in two sizes).
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Act and Acre
Promising review: "I've been searching for the right dry shampoo for years and this is it!! Not only is it unscented, which is a top priority it works perfectly and leaves my hair feeling soft and healthy. I love it!" —Lindsay C.
Ace + Acre is a woman-owned small business based in New York.
Get it from Act + Acre and Amazon for $22.
Promising review: "I liked this product so much, I bought another one as a gift. It works as promised, and you really cannot read what is underneath the stamp. Black permanent marker wasn't working very well, and sometimes shredding takes too long. This is a great product." —Figs5
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in four colors and with refill sets).
Promising review: "This stuff is absolutely amazing. I was one step away from going to the dermatologist. I had severe dandruff that was so bad, I could shake my head and it would come off. With just a few uses per week, I got rid of all my flakes. My scalp also stopped burning from dryness. My hair has never been healthier." —Moo Moo
Get it from Amazon for $14.84 (also available as a pack of two).
Towels by Gus
Promising review: "These adorable makeup remover towels were such a hit with my friend. I got them for her for her birthday. She's a huge makeup person and always goes through a ton of those disposable wipes. I got her these because they are better for the environment and they're so darn cute. She loved them!" —Melissa S.
Towels by Gus is a family-owned business based in California.
Get a pack of two from Towels by Gus for $28.
Promising review: "INCREDIBLE!!!!! I swear this has changed my life. It makes my makeup last all day — literally 120-plus hours. It has even kept my makeup on and smudge-proof through a two-hour nap!!! I'm so incredibly impressed. I have very oily skin, and the 'dewy' finish has not made me look or feel greasy. I seriously love this stuff sooo much!!!!" —JaNaeSyx
Get it from Amazon for $8.47+ (available in a matte or dewy finish).
It also helps get rid of tomato juice, mud, makeup, pet stains, and more. It's a nontoxic and cruelty-free concoction, which means it's made from ingredients that won't harm pets or kids.
Promising review: "I had some super-nasty dress shirts that I was about to throw away. No matter how much I washed them, my antiperspirant was caked up inside the armpits and actually smelled as if someone with rank armpits just took it off (not me, certainly!?). I put two squirts of this stuff under each armpit and rubbed for about 15 seconds each. Then I tossed all the shirts in the floor for the night, still wet. The next morning, I washed them and took them out of the dryer, and I couldn't believe that the shirts looked and smelled brand-new. I love this stuff!" —Don K.
Get it from Amazon for $20.98+ (also available as a pack of two).
Promising review: "Just switched to this laundry detergent and I am so happy with it. When I first opened the bottle, I thought the scent would be a little strong for me but once I poured it into my machine, it softened and smelled amazing! I loved the smell of the detergent so much, I didn't use dryer sheets. My first wash was my new bedding and I don't have super sensitive skin, but it's been about a week since I used the detergent and haven't had any reactions to it. I'm so glad I made the switch to True!" —CW
True is a Black-owned and veteran-owned business based in Atlanta, GA.
Get it from Amazon for $22.50.
For best results, you should apply the cream after washing your hands, after showering, and at bedtime.
Promising review: "Every winter, my fingers and knuckles crack and bleed. I've tried everything on the market to heal my hands. I received this hand cream yesterday, and when I put it on, I could tell right away that it was better than anything I'd tried. This stuff started working immediately. I filled all the cuts and cracks on my hands with this cream, and today they are almost healed. I believe that this is the best hand cream ever made on earth." —Steve
Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in packs of up to 12).
Promising review: "I have a 19-year-old master bathroom toilet that had accumulated some nasty stains over time that regular toilet brushes and cleaning products just would not remove. I decided to try this pumice stone, figuring that the worst that could happen would be that it scratched the porcelain and I'd have to replace the toilet. Which was what I would have had to do anyway if I couldn't get the disgusting stains out. The pumice stone worked like a charm! Given the nature and severity of the stains, it required some elbow grease, but 10 minutes later, I have a new-looking bowl, and I see no signs of scratching. I am very happy with this purchase...well worth the very low price!" —Happy Retiree
Get it from Amazon for $8.99 (available as a pack of one or two).
Promising review: "Wet down your schnoz and toss one of these babies on there. It will transform from malleable and comfortable into a stiff, sticky pad on your face. After your five minutes of waiting is up and you are ready to see what disgusting things have been cratered in your nose, pull this baby off — nice and slow, from one side to the other. Feel the rush of excitement as your nose has its blackheads ripped from their pores and you feel cleaner than you do after a shower. Then flip it over and inspect it closely to see how many nasty blackheads were previously calling your nose home. Take a pic or show to a friend, preferably both. Then crumple it up and throw it away and begin the countdown until the next extraction." —r0bdawg11
Get a pack of 24 from Amazon for $7.52+ (also available as a pack of 24).
But before you slap one of these babies on, check out this explainer on what you should know before using pore strips.
It'll remove rust, tarnish, stains, and mineral deposits from stainless steel, porcelain, ceramic, copper alloys, fiberglass, Corian, brass, bronze, chrome, and aluminum.
Promising review: "Yes! This turned my nasty yellow bathtub white again! I don't have to keep my shower curtain closed anymore while I have guests come over because I don't have to be embarrassed by my tub. You do have to scrub, but it WORKS, and I'm really happy with the result!" —Cassie B.
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $9.95 (available in packs of up to three).
Promising review: "Wow! This is the best rust-removing product I've ever used! I live in the country with my own well, and the water is very high in iron. Honestly, this product is a lifesaver." —Mela
Get it from Amazon for $5.48.
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Promising review: "This is one of those products you always wish you could have. It outperforms expectations and cleans a calcified dishwasher so that it gleams. Remember that stunning finish on the stainless-steel panels and a sparkling detergent dish when you first bought the dishwasher? Well, if you have a high number of dissolved solids in your water, the result of just one treatment is remarkable. We recommend this product without qualification." —D.C. Alexander III
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $18.99.
Promising review: "I never knew how tough it would be to clean my high-efficiency washer. It is a never-ending battle. Life is a little easier now that I can toss in a tab and have it do most of the work for me." —Maggie Dennis
Get the pack of six tablets from Amazon for $11.98.
Towels By Gus
Promising review: "These are awesome! I'm all about being eco-friendly, so I love using these. They work great, I definitely recommend them." —Dan
Towels By Gus is a family-owned business based in California.
Get a set of three from Towels By Gus for $24.
Promising review: "Love it, love it, love it!!! You really look like you have fake eyelashes on. This mascara is amazing! It's not thick and lumpy, and it glides on smoothly and precisely. You feel like you had a makeup artist do your eyes!!! It lasts all day — no touch-up required, no smearing, no clumping. I use soap and warm water to remove. I am 500% completely happy and satisfied!" —Disappointed
Get it from Amazon for $4.99 (also available as a pack of three).
Promising review: "Best eyebrow gel ever purchased. The applicator holds enough gel to use on both eyebrows at once if you’d like. Initially it felt slightly sticky on my eyebrows, like for the first five seconds after applying, but then it dries to look and feel as if nothing is there. It holds my eyebrows in the exact shape I want, and so far I am very satisfied." —VT
Get it from Amazon for $4.38.
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Promising review: "This is now a staple for my kitchen. How I cooked without it before, I'll never know. Makes the best vinaigrette ever, quick pan sauces for pork, unexpected zip in dozens of dishes. Does it come in gallons? Have given it as hostess gifts several times and everyone gets hooked." —Martha Ronemus
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in two sizes and packs of 2, 4, and 6).
Rebecca O'Connell, an editor here at BuzzFeed, gave Mike's Hot Honey a try, so read her full review to find out why she thinks it's the bee's knees.
Promising review: "I literally put this on everything. It’s awesome! I bought it because I already love Trader Joe’s, so that was a no-brainer. I was making homemade keto bagels and wanted everything bagels, and this was perfect. I will definitely buy more when I run out." —Edward Maroney
Get it from Amazon for $6.99.
The powdered formula can be mixed with water, though reviewers say it works best when mixed with organic apple cider vinegar if you want some extra cleansing power.
Promising review: "I had heard recommendations for the Aztec clay mask from several people and finally ordered it. This product is pretty amazing! My skin feels clean and refreshed after using the mask and the next morning my skin looks tighter and my pores look smaller." —DMS
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
Promising review: "I LOVE these oil-absorbing sheets! I tried them out a few years ago but didn't get around to writing a review until now. I've tried other blotting sheets, and they've either broken me out or just did not absorb all the oil. Every time I come back to these, I realize they are truly the best. I have SUPER-oily skin (and cystic acne, which I have the scars to show for), and this makes me feel sooo fresh and even calms down active pimples/acne. As you can see, it truly removes all of the oil and keeps it that way for several hours. Very cute design, too, and really easy to use and keep anywhere with you. Amazing price for what it does. If you're hesitating to buy it, just go for it!" —Noopur D.
Get a pack of 100 sheets from Amazon for $6.95 (available in two formulas).
Promising review: "I write this for Pabu, a Shih Tzu. The vanilla mint flavor disappeared for a long time, and Pabu would refuse all other flavors. This arrived yesterday and he went right for the first link. Happy breath and dental care again. Woo-hoo!" —Mikah
Get it from Amazon for $9.94+ (available in three flavors).
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