Reviewers Say These 33 Personal Care Products *Actually* Worked, So It's About Time You Gave 'Em A Whirl
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BTW, this is cruelty-free! It's suitable for all hair types, too.
Get a look at how it's used on TikTok.
Promising reviews: "I love this product. I have never gotten the hang of the dry shampoo spray, but this works like a charm! I know many reviews say it's great for children, but I am 50-years-old, and I love it!" —Carolyn
"I can finally skip a day or two between washes!! I’ve tried so many dry shampoos, from drug store to salon and none of them really worked for me. I can apply this product very sparingly along my part and easily skip a shampoo without being self-conscious or having an itchy scalp. Must have for oily hair." —Dino
Get it from Amazon for $12.59+ (available in three shades and as a two-pack).
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Each box lasts two months!
Promising review: "Anyone who suffers from hyperhidrosis knows how it can literally STOP your life. You make plans according to whether or not you think you will sweat all over your outfit or if you will be nervous because of course, that makes it worse. Anyway, I was going to my friend's bachelorette party this weekend and was so concerned about what I would wear because of the sweating. Friday night I was scrolling around trying to find something that could help. I saw the reviews for this and had it overnighted to me. Thank goodness I did! This worked SO well! I did not sweat one bit. We were going from crowded club to crowded club, lots of walking and dancing and alcohol (which usually makes it worse). I did not sweat one bit!! I used it on my face, underarms, and a bit on my upper back. I LOVE THIS STUFF! If you have hyperhidrosis, get it!! Don't even think twice, this is life-changing. It is only NOW that I am excited about making plans for the beach this summer as I usually avoid it because of the embarrassing sweat." —ASM
Get a 10-count box from Amazon for $18.99+ (also available in packs of two or three boxes).
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Promising review: "I have always suffered from bad odor on my underarms since I have very delicate skin, so I can't use strongly scented deodorants. I'm always trying out cream deodorant or gels, but it either irritates my skin, or it doesn't stop my bad odor. THIS IS THE BEST INVENTION EVER. I LOVE IT! 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's not harsh on my skin. Even after a long day, my underarms are still smelling like coconut." —Vicky Reyes
Get a pack of 30 wipes from Amazon for $6.99 (also available in multipacks).
Promising review: "Seriously, this is the BEST product ever. I have been a chronic nail biter for over 15 years. I have tried everything to stop biting my nails. I constantly had my fingers in my mouth and I was just finally tired of it. I bought this product thinking it wouldn’t work, but was I very wrong. This product is horrible tasting, which is perfect, because you can’t even fight through the bad taste. It dries so fast, and it’s a liquid so it just soaks into your nails. You can’t peel it off and even after washing your hands and showering, it will still stay on for a few days. This is the first time I have seen white on my nails, and I couldn’t be happier. I LOVE this product, and suggest all of you buy it as well! 10/10." —Caeley
Get it from Amazon for $19 (also available in a smaller size).
The color adaptive formula is designed so one of two shades will work on any skin tone.
Promising review: "Took years off my eyes! This product is so reasonably priced. I came across a TikTok promoting this and decided to take a chance since the price was super reasonable. My eyes looked brighter in a good way, and the concealer worked so well that I felt I looked younger. I got compliments from friends asking what I did differently with my makeup. I recommend it." —Placeholder
Get it from Amazon for $6 (available in two shades).
The kit includes the washer bottle and three disposable tips. Using it is simple: Fill the bottle with your preferred ear cleaning solution, attach the disposable tip, and then spray the cleaner into your ear. This will loosen up wax and cause it to basically just fall right out of your ear!
Doctor Easy started 20 years ago with the invention of the Elephant Ear Washer by a doctor who saw the need for a better method of treating patients’ earwax impactions.
Promising review: "I have smaller-than-normal ear canals and about once every five years or so one of my ears, especially the right one, becomes blocked with a plug of ear wax. For the record, I am extremely careful with Q-tips and cleaning (i.e., don't use Q-tips too deeply, etc, etc.). In the past, I have had to get the wax removed by a doctor. It was always a bad experience. I've tried all the normal ear cleaning squeeze bulbs and solutions and nothing had worked ... until the Elephant Ear Washer. It worked as described! I used a mix of water and white vinegar – within a few squeezes of the hand pump, a solid cylindrical wax plug came out of my ear. Such a relief. This product worked extremely well for me and I am glad to have found it. No more insulting lectures from medicos, no pain at all when removing the wax plug, and, it is such an easy and inexpensive solution to a big problem!" —Eclectic Guy
Get it from Amazon for $29.50.
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Promising review: "A doctor recommended this to me after looking in my ears and telling me I had some built up wax. It kind of freaked me out at first because I could hear the bubbles in my ear and it felt kind of clogged, but let me tell you… YUCK. This stuff works and helps get the gunk out for sure! Stuff was still coming out the next morning. 😂" —Hillary Rine
Get it from Amazon for $6.48 (also available as a two-pack).
Talk to your doctor before using this product if you're experiencing hair loss. Read more about how biotin shampoo could help with the fullness of hair at Cleveland Clinic.
Maple Holisticsis a small business that specializes in beauty products with all-natural ingredients.
Promising review: "I love this shampoo! I had gastric sleeve surgery and my hair was very, very thin. I started taking biotin and switched to biotin shampoo as recommended by my doctor. It doesn’t make your hair grow by washing it but it makes your hair and roots stronger. And it worked. After using the whole bottle, my hair was stronger. I had a lot of new growth that was sticking around (the previous new growth fell out early on) and my hair was getting thicker. Eight months later, my hair is back to normal. It's longer and thicker than ever. I still use it twice a week and love it! I’m not in love with the way it smells but others love it when they smell my hair." —Diane J. Huff
Get the value size bottle from Amazon for $32.95 (also available in smaller sizes and as a two-pack).
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Note: The hairs in your nose play an important role in filtering out harmful debris. But of course, it's your body and if you want to wax your nose hairs you're more than welcome to — just be careful as removing nose hairs can lead to infection and ingrown hairs. Read more about it at the Cleveland Clinic.
You'll get 100 grams of nose wax beads, 30 wax applicators, 10 mustache protectors, a measuring cup, and 10 paper cups at your disposal.
Promising review: "I highly recommend this product. The instructions were super easy to follow, and it worked perfectly! I was a little nervous to pull the sticks out once the two minutes were up; however, it didn't even hurt. I expected it to hurt momentarily and my eyes to water, but neither was true! If you wanna get rid of them pesky nose hairs...snag this product!!!" —Julie J.
Get it from Amazon for $15.99.
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LilyAna Naturals is a family-owned small business using natural ingredients to craft high-quality skincare products.
Promising review: "I've been using this for a couple of months now and I really like it! Previously I've used Clinique or Origins...this works just as well or better. I wish I had found this sooner as it is a lot less expensive than other alternatives. I've seen other reviewers say they keep it in the fridge and while I don't find that necessary I may have to try because it sounds very refreshing!" —Cat SV
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in three sizes and in packs of two).
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While this lip balm has SPF 25, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) recommends you use products with SPF 30 or higher. Read the AAD’s Guidelines for more details!
Promising review: "Works extremely well on my chapped and dry lips. Best product I’ve ever used and I'm 70 years old! Application is designed perfectly so the application of the meds are distributed where and exactly in the correct area. LOVE this stuff." —Jetson 49
Get it from Amazon for $10 (available in six flavors and in multipacks).
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Mouthwatchers is a small business established by Ronald Plotka, DDS, that specializes in antimicrobial toothbrushes designed to get deeper cleans that even patients with "great" dental hygiene might miss with traditional brush and floss routines.
Here's what one of our editors, Emma Lord, has to say: "I love it just after the first few days of use! I use an electric toothbrush usually, but I feel like I'm getting a much more satisfying clean from these?? Especially because I tend to get yellow stains between my teeth no matter *how* much I floss, and these bristles seem to actually target that a lot more effectively."
Promising review: "I'm amazed at how well this toothbrush cleans my teeth — it definitely gets between the teeth and also more importantly for me, gets in the small, deep crevices in my molars where I always have food stuck and regular toothbrushes couldn't get stuff out. I brush more often (after meals/snacks) because of how effective it is. As stated, definitely go easy around the gums. The bristles feel soft, but will cause your gums to bleed if you use regular pressure. Nice and easy does the trick, SO WELL!" —Jason A.
Get a pair from Amazon for $9.90 (also available as a four-pack).
Read our Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer review (#4 on the list)!
Here's an excerpt: "I still don’t know how a $7 tube of concealer (I use the Neutralizer shade) beats out the more expensive ones I have stuffed into my vanity, but it does. It’s not too creamy or thick, yet it still gives solid coverage without the cake-y feeling. When I am done with my entire routine, my eyes look lighter and brighter, but not in a way that’s totally obvious — even when photos are taken and the flash is on. Basically what I am saying here is this is a staple beauty product that, IMHO, deserves a place in every makeup bag!" —Kayla Suazo, former BuzzFeed Shopping editor
Promising review: "I got this as a recommendation from Manny Mua. I'm very very pale and it works perfectly. Not too dark or too pink, it brightens my under eye perfectly. Great formula. I also have the lightest color for concealer as well. Not cakey, very smooth and creamy." —Lauren Salas
Get it from Amazon for $8.80 (available in 18 shades).
Just presoak your feet, apply the gel, let sit for 5–10 minutes, and rinse! It's recommended you go back in afterward with a foot file just to make sure no residue or dead skin is left behind.
Want to know more? Check out our full Lee Beauty Callus Remover write-up!
Promising review: "I have the driest heels and this is the ONLY product that has ever worked. Before I used this, my heels had some pretty deep cracks and now they're almost baby soft again. BUT please follow the directions...left it on my super-dry thick-callused heels for only three minutes and the calluses were literally melting off! Wonderful product! So glad I don't have to go soak my feet in those tubs at the nail salon anymore." —Kiki
Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in three scents and as a two-pack).
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Promising review: "BEST THING EVER! It's a MUST-HAVE! I have the WORST dry heels. It doesn’t matter if I wear socks all the time I always get dry heals. Bought this thinking it would work pretty average or similar to others I had used. I was sooo wrong. It is literally the most amazing product ever. It works SO WELL! Usually it takes me a good 15–20 minutes at least to achieve somewhat of a soft heal. Enter this, it took me five minutes tops. I’ve never had softer feet! It honestly works even better than going to get a pedicure professionally. Seriously so happy I found this." —Mickenzie
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
Promising review: "I got this in hopes of lightening my dark inner thighs. It’s been a month of using the bar every time I shower and I see drastic results already. I was a bit suspicious if this would actually work, but if you are on the fence please take this as a sign to get it and try it out. I’m so excited to see how I look in a few months from now because this thing works and it works fast!" —puppbear
Get a set of two from Amazon for $14.99 (also available in larger multipacks).
You can use these tablets on your Invisalign, night guards, retainers, dentures, and more.
Promising review: "I really loved this product. I am currently waiting for a new Invisalign set. My old Invisalign needed to be cleaned. I read the reviews and decided to purchase. OMG it worked! There was a fresh taste and they were clean. I wish I had found this product sooner. I did let them soak overnight only because I had been wearing them for the last four months. Nothing happened to Invisalign; there was no weakness or anything. Just very clean and fresh. If I could have given the product 10 stars, I would have." —Lisa R.
Get a pack of 120 tablets from Amazon for $21.81 (also available as pack of 60 or 240 tablets).
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Promising review: "Works extremely well with firm pressure in a circular motion. Definitely make sure the mitt and your skin is wet. Had very dry, scaly skin on the small of my back and this made an amazing difference. The scaly area in question is now perfectly smooth. You can literally see dead skin flaking off all over the wet mitt. I have otherwise never used something so effective." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (also available as a two-pack).
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Promising review: "I am a 70-year-old woman with all the skin issues those years bring: fine lines and wrinkles, skin discoloration, uneven skin tone, and dry patches. This oil is lightweight, absorbs nicely, and has a fairly pleasant smell, although a bit flowery. The main thing is it works. I could tell a difference in my skin the first week of use. My skin is hydrated and glowing, and the overall tone has improved considerably. Believe me when I say I have used a lot of serums, oils, and moisturizers over the years. I wish I had found this oil years ago." —Connie J
Get it from Amazon for $11.12+ (available in two sizes).
Promising review: "I saw this on TikTok and Instagram. I decided to try it and it really works. I used it on my thighs and upper arms. I noticed a difference the first time and even more the second time!!! Fabulous product. Worth every penny." —Launa
Get it from Amazon for $12+ (available in four sizes and as a two-pack).
Promising review: "I’ve been dealing with a bad fungus nail for about 3 years. I’ve been trying to use products off the shelf and bought one here, you know the ones with the brush. It never worked til I bought this one. Let me tell you, it only took just under a week to see GREAT results. It’s pretty much gone and it’s been less than two months. Buy it and don’t think about it! You won’t regret it!" —itslilac
Get it from Amazon for $16.39.
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BuzzFeed Shopping editor Amanda Davis tried these and says: "I've tried various (countless 😅) pimple patches in the past and The Mighty Patch definitely takes the cake. I stick it on and honestly forget that it's even there. The adhesive is strong, so it stays on during my tossing and turning at night, but I often wear it during the day, too! I work from home, and it's not noticeable during my video calls which I truly, truly appreciate. I begin seeing the gunk from my zits after 2–3 hours of having it covered, but I leave it on for at least the full six. When it's removed, it's like the healing time was sped up and what would've taken a couple of days took just HOURS."
Be sure to read the full Mighty Pimple Patch review for more deets!
Promising review: "These little patches are a miracle worker. When I feel a pimple coming on, I slap one of these on and leave it on overnight and the next day it's gone before it's even started. Also have used them on full-blown breakouts and it shortens the healing time. A must-have." —Chris C.
Get a 36-pack from Amazon for $12.99 (also available as a 72-pack).
Fur
Promising reviews: "I am prone to ingrown hairs. I have VERY coarse pubic hair and every time I shave, I get razor bumps and ingrown hairs as the hair starts to grow back. Very embarrassing. This has led me to lean more toward trimming than shaving. I decided to try to shave one more time — well, I used Nair and removed my pubic hair from my genital area. I used Fur Oil every day morning and night after the removal, and even as the hair grows back and beyond. I would also exfoliate the area about two to three times a week with a coffee scrub that I got on here. The hair has started to grow back with zero bumps or ingrown hairs. It has actually been over a month and still no issues. This has never happened to me before. I have never not removed hair down there and not had ingrown hairs and hair bumps. This is a new experience for me, and I am loving it. I have even removed hair again since then and still no problems. My only complaint is the size of the bottle, and the smell is so-so. It is a very small bottle for the price. I will continue to use this combination of products, though, because I know it works. I am satisfied." —In the know
"Recommended to me by my waxer. I was a little hesitant at first because it's pretty expensive, but I haven't had a single ingrown hair since using this oil. I am diligent on application of the oil, and it's been great. It lasts — I've been using it for about two months, and there's still a ton in the bottle." —Megan Harmeyer
Get it from Amazon for $26+ (available in two sizes).
Live Tinted
And yes, it's clean, vegan, and cruelty-free!
Live Tinted is a South-Asian woman-owned beauty brand founded by beauty blogger and entrepreneur Deepica Mutyala. Her brand is built around diversity and inclusion with phenomenal multitasking products that address skin concerns like hyperpigmentation. Just peep their top-selling, color-correcting Huestick.
Promising review: "I HAVE NEVER HAD A HOLY GRAIL PRODUCT. UNTIL NOW!! Literally SO effective. Tons of people have been complimenting my skin from my boyfriend (who doesn't always notice subtle changes) to my coworkers ONLINE VIA VIDEO! My skin literally looks visibly brighter and smoother. The only thing you have to be careful of is if you freshly wax or thread any part of your face. Wait a day or two to use the product in case you have sensitive skin to be safe!" —Ulta Customer
Get it from Ulta, Live Tinted, or Amazon for $34.
Promising review: "I really didn't realize how well it worked until I took the after picture. Then I felt bad that I had not done this before. Let me start by saying, I did not even do this every day. I am bad about starting something and not finishing it, but I did use the two tubes that I purchased. I plan on purchasing two more so I can get my teeth whiter. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to get their teeth whiter. It really works." —Sheri Blanchard
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $14.95.
Promising review: "I am beside myself with this purchase!! I bought it hoping it would at least somewhat work, as so many don't. This is absolutely perfection! It works well, it's quiet, small, easy to take with you if you so desire, and most importantly...IT WORKS!!! I'm a soon-to-be-65-year-old woman who has hair where I never did before, most annoying. This gets rid of it. I used it again a couple of days later and what I am finding is that I need to use it less and less. Really cool!" —Sandy E'Bell
Get it from Amazon for $17+ (available in five colors).
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Promising review: "I bought these blades to try at home dermaplaning. I was nervous at first, but it’s almost impossible to cut yourself with these and it took the peach fuzz right off my face. In fact, as I was staring at my face in a magnifying mirror and removing the fuzz, I noticed my nose hair was a little out of control. I even used one of these in my nose (that’s right) and it worked great! I will be keeping a few of these on hand at all times." —TKB
Get a three-pack from Amazon for $5.76 (also available as a nine-pack).
This shampoo was designed to work for sensitive scalps, color-dyed, and chemically processed hair, as well as for all hair types and textures, with reviewers with 3b–4c curls mentioning it worked for them.
Promising review: "I saw this product from a TikTok video. I was hesitant. I have been dealing with dandruff for almost 10 years, fortunately not that heavy but enough where it was embarrassing. I tried everything. Leave in conditioner, tea tree oil, Head and Shoulders, etc. One brand did work for a couple of days but that's it. But this product has worked EFFECTIVELY. Dandruff-free for two months so far. Can leave your hair feeling a little dry so just use conditioner and it will balance out. If other products aren't working for you with dandruff I can confidently recommend this one." —Martin C.
Get it from Amazon for $15.88.
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My coworker Mallory Mower swears by it: "I use Mad Rabbit products on my own tattoos. Every product is vegan and cruelty-free (making it great on sensitive skin). I've recommended it to all my friends with tattoos. Thesoothing gel is lightweight and calming, the sunscreen is effective without feeling heavy, and the balm makes tattoos look gorgeous (my arm pictured above, left). I'm truly surprised by how well color pops with this stuff!"
Mad Rabbit was founded by college friends Oliver Zak and Selom Agbitor after seeing a gap in the market for all-natural products to heal, protect, and enhance tattoos. They pitched their tattoo salve in season 12 of Shark Tank.
Promising review: "Product was awesome. It rejuvenated a 5-year-old tattoo and made it look like new again. Mad Rabbit absorbed into the skin very easily without being greasy." —Janson Ward
Get it from Amazon for $18.98 (available in two scents).
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BuzzFeed Shopping editor Danielle Healy says: "The menstrual cup factor that freaked me out the most was the thought of having to get up there and break the seal to take it out. So when I saw the Flex Cup, which is specifically designed to make that process easier, I figured why not give it a try. This is a purchase I would definitely file under the 'life-changing' category. Yes, there is a learning curve, but by my second cycle with the cup, I felt like a pro. Even with the pull tab, taking it out can be a little messy (I tend to just do it in the shower), but it's definitely a more controlled experience than if it wasn't there at all. With my flow, I can leave my cup in for 12 straight hours without fear (can't say the same about tampons...), meaning the Flex Cup has made my period less awful. A true feat!"
Promising review: "This product is the best. I'm never going back to tampons. I have never used a cup before nor did I think I would ever use one. I'm so glad that I decided to give it a try. I get really heavy periods and this causes me headaches from having to change tampons a lot. I love the fact that with Flex cup I don’t have to do that. It was hard inserting at first but once I got the hang of it, it worked. My first time trying it and I’m never going back to a different sanitary product." —Julia
Get it from Amazon for $29.98+ (available in two sizes).
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Promising review: "I got this because I tend to have oily skin especially on my face lol. I saw this on TikTok and figured i would give it a try. It really works and got rid of the oil on my face and I was no longer shiny like before. This made a drastic improvement and also helped me with my confidence when going out. It’s lasted quite some time now and is good quality and well made. Would definitely recommend if you also have oily skin!" —Alex Colon
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
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Intimate Rose is a small biz creating wellness products, like dilators, weights, supplements, and more that help treat issues and pain related to the pelvic floor.
Promising review: "It's been only one week of using the lightest weight, 15 minutes twice a day, and I have had a dramatic improvement already. I'm in my 40s, two little kids, and for some reason just started leaking whenever I coughed or tripped and sometimes when just walking around! Thought I would give this a try and was really shocked to discover I couldn't hold in the lightest weight. Two days of use later, I could do it with no problem and now I've started the second lightest weight. I swear this really works and it's so easy. This might be the best 50 bucks I ever spent." —JillH
Get a set of six weights from Amazon for $49.98.
Here's why my BuzzFeed Shopping colleague Emma Lord loves this thing: "Hello, my toenails are problem children for two reasons: One is that they're kinda thick, the other is that I'm a long-distance runner, which doesn't play nice with toenails. I bought this recently and the difference it made immediately was ENORMOUS. Like I usually dread approaching my big toenails because they are so thick, but these painlessly and seamlessly lobbed the tops right off; I was also able to ~gently correct~ a toenail that was starting to get ingrown and help cut down a dead toenail that needed trimming but would have been painful to approach with a regular clipper."
Promising review: "We bought this for our teen grandson to use for an ingrown toenail because he was not able to go to a nail salon that he trusted to fix this problem. It worked perfectly. He was so pleased with the result as it took care of his painful problem! Thank you for making a fantastic product. Every household should own one!" —T.S.
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
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