1. A beeswax wood polisher so you can revive your embarrassingly worn, dinged, and dented cabinets and table, quick as a flash. Plus, this method is a heck of a lot cheaper than actually replacing the wood or furniture piece, and using this polish on a regular basis can actually help keep the wood hydrated so it lasts longer.

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Promising review: "We’ve had a dining room table worn for seven years by young kids, strong disinfectant, and just general family abuse. I’ve wanted to get rid of it due to the massive wear and scratches. I used this per the instructions, and the table looks nearly brand-new! Strongly recommend. If you’re on the fence, you won’t regret it." —Tyler Hanes

Get it from Amazon for $4.99+ (available in three sizes).

2. A collagen-coating hair treatment if your dry, damaged, and overprocessed strands could use a little TLC. This reparative five-minute hair mask will revive your mane and leave it soft, silky, and smooth.

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Promising review: "My hair used to be really soft, and then I discovered hot tools and hair dye. While my hair looks good, I really missed the soft texture. This works so well. There are no instructions on the box, but I washed my hair with my usual shampoo, towel dried it, worked about two quarter-sized dollops through my hair, let it sit for 20 minutes, and then rinsed out. I went to bed with wet hair, which usually results in my hair being kind of tangled and rough-looking, but I woke up, and my hair was as soft and silky as it was before I started coloring it. I'm totally in love with this product. I have long, fine hair, but this doesn't leave it greasy or weigh it down. I'll definitely buy again." —Ellie

Get it from Amazon for $8.20.

Read our Elizavecca CER-100 Collagen Coating Hair Protein Treatment review to learn more about why my colleague calls it "the miracle product I've been searching for."

3. A Bissell Little Green machine because your living room looks like you're running a doggy daycare out of it. This portable upholstery and carpet cleaner cleans deeply, penetrating household fabrics and even car interiors to erase any sign of your pet's accidents.

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Promising review: "Two months ago, we got a 6-month-old puppy who has needed some time to get adjusted. That included more than a few accidents in our living room and on his bed. This machine has made cleaning up everything so much simpler, and I love that it's deep cleaning and has a nontoxic pet cleaner so that our not-so-little puppy isn't harmed through exposure or smells. Also helpful since my teenage sons like to camp out on the couch with their friends on long weekends and our couch gets that fresh, clean smell in an hour." —Kindle Customer

Get it from Amazon for $123.59.

4. A bottle of professional-grade callus-removing gel for dissolving hard, dead skin in literal minutes. (Seriously, reviewers say you should only let it sit for two to three minutes!) Then, give it a good scrub with a foot file, and your heels will be baby-bottom smooth.

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Promising review: "I didn’t even know relief like this existed before now. For me, the worst part about nearing 40 is absolutely the hardened heels. They are so uncomfortable...forget unsightly, I don’t even care about that. My heels weren’t cracked and ugly or anything...just hard and uncomfortable. I had tried everything to soften my heels and get some relief from the annoying feeling, but nothing had worked. Finally, I saw this in a BuzzFeed article about items you 'must try!' I was NOT disappointed. One bath later, and I’ve lost that quarter-inch thickness of just hard, dead skin on each heel. As I was scraping, I could see the dead skin accumulating on the scrubber, and I was blown away. My feet feel amazing! I’ve been waiting for this for 10 years. I am so happy I gave this a try." —Lacey C.

Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in three scents).

5. A cuticle oil that'll restore your shredded nails after a gel mani. A combination of sweet almond oil, vitamin E, and jojoba softens the cuticle and strengthens your claws, so you'll be proud to show them off.

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Promising review: "This product is amazing. I've always had acrylic or dipped nails because my real nails have always been brittle and always break and peel. I decided to give my nails a break and wanted to try and grow them out. I can't even believe the outcome! They are stronger than ever and growing! I really wish I had taken a before pic to show the difference!" —JOE D.

Get it from Amazon for $9.90+ (available in three sizes).

6. A kid-friendly travel tray to spare you from the tedious task of handing your child a single goldfish at a time because you didn't bring any smaller containers to the park, and giving them the bag = most fish will end up on the floor. This tray not only offers a place for snacks but also comes with a cup holder and an adapter so you can insert it in cupholders in the car, stroller, movie theater, outdoor chairs, etc.

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Promising review: "We are always traveling and needed something that my toddler could easily put her snacks and drink in. I saw this on a TikTok video, and it sold me. This travel tray has been the best. I no longer have to keep handing my daughter snacks; now I can fill the tray up with her favorite snack and drink and head out. My mom, who watches my daughter from time to time, saw it and had to buy one for her car. The tray comes with an extra insert in case the cupholder is bigger. It also comes with a grip ring so that the tray will stay steady in the cupholder." —Caitlyn

Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (available in seven colors).

7. A bleach-free, no-scrub weekly shower spray so soap scum and shower grime buildup goes bye-bye without you ever having to wipe. Rinse it clean the next day, and you'll be amazed to see those hard water stains on your shower door are *poof* gone.

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Promising review: "We cannot BEGIN to tell you what a lifesaver this is! We have two old fiberglass tubs with vinyl shower enclosures that no matter what amount of scrubbing we have done with everything from bleach to cleanser to vinegar and baking soda would NOT come clean. After I took my shower last night, I sprayed down the tub and walls. Within minutes, all the built-up water deposits and dirt and grime began to melt away in front of my eyes. I left it on overnight, and when I got up this morning, it did not look like the same tub and shower. This product is a godsend, especially for old folks like us who have difficulty getting down on our hands and knees and scrubbing anything. More importantly, it performs as advertised. We plan on using it as part of our weekly cleanup routine. This is truly an overnight sensation!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $20.98 (available in two scents).

8. A pet hair remover if you're tired of getting fur all over your clothes. Roll it over your couch, bed, favorite blanket, you name it, and watch it lift the fur away. See, we can own nice things!!

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Promising review: "If I could give this product six stars, I would. My husband and I use it almost every day. We have three furry dogs and six fluffy cats, which makes for A LOT of hair. We were using a lint roller before we bought our ChomChom Roller. The lint roller didn't work very well and had to be replaced. We have had our ChomChom Roller for months, and it still works just as well as it did when we first got it. We can actually invite our friends over now without worrying about all the pet hair." —Morgan Willis

Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in three colors).

9. A teeth-whitening pen because it's a heck of a lot quicker (and tastes a lot better) than those irritating whitening strips that slip and slide all over your teeth. You can use each pen ~20 times and should expect your teeth to lighten 4–8 shades.

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Promising review: "I was hesitant to try a new teeth-whitening product after using harsh whitening strips that caused pain and lingering sensitivity. But, as a coffee and red wine drinker, I wanted to find a solution. This teeth whitening pen is terrific. Easy to use, works well and does not have the downside of either the strips or the $450 option at the dentist. I also really love this product since whitening my front teeth is the objective. It is a great value as I anticipate the two pens that are included will last one year. I will definitely buy this again and am very happy to recommend it." —Rebecca Shehee

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $18.95.

10. A seamless bodysuit for offering support and smoothing whether you want to wear it under something else or on its own as a top. 

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Some reviewers say the bodysuit is comparable to the Skims versions.

Promising review: "I am obsessed. I got the thong version for a comfy daily shapewear and forget I am even wearing it. The shapewear offers excellent support on my DD chest as well. I will definitely be buying more. The thong does ride up on me, but I do not mind it, as all thong bodysuits do that. I will definitely look into buying a few brief versions for my time of the month, and more comfort with clothing that requires no hiding panty lines. I loved the way it cinched me in in my tummy area and the comfort under my clothes." —Zoka

Get it from Amazon for $37.99 (available in women's sizes XXS–5XL and nine colors/styles).

11. A box of cleaning K-Cups that'll get rid of residue in your machine and prevent flavors from transferring in just one cycle. Or have fun descaling it multiple times. Your choice!

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Promising review: "This is the first time anything has sent particles out while brewing. My first cup of coffee after doing this was amazing, and I could tell that my machine needed this cleaning a long time ago. Highly recommend especially if all types of coffee start tasting the same." —Tippy

Get a box of six pods from Amazon for $9.95+ (also available in a 12- and 18-pack).

12. A roll-on sunscreen sponge to make the always messy (why is it so messy?!) task of applying sunscreen a heck of a lot better. Simply squirt your sunscreen of choice into the applicator, attach the lid, give it a shake so the sunscreen reaches the sponge, and then apply! Your hands will stay clean (no more greasy hands!), and the sponge will prevent too much sunscreen from coming out = less product wasted.

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Reviewers recommend using a more watery sunscreen; if your preferred sunscreen is quite thick, this may not work for you. And JSYK, the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AAD) says most adults need about an ounce (the equivalent of a shot glass) of sunscreen to adequately cover their face and body.

Promising review: "Not just for kids. I told all my friends it’s awesome. Pricey, but better than wasting expensive sunscreen in globs. This makes the sun screening process much less messy and not as much of a drudgery. They even have replacement pads available so the ergonomic container can be reused indefinitely. Consider one to keep at home and one packed to travel. MAKES A GREAT GIFT FOR KIDS. They can almost apply sunscreen on their own with little assistance." —Bette Henry

Get it from Amazon for $15.98 (available in five colors and a two-pack).

13. An easily washable drip catcher so the counter space between the back of your faucet and the wall just turns into a puddle after you wash the dishes. This absorbent mat sits snugly around your faucet so the back section of your sink area stays dry.

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Hustle & Sew is a small shop based in Saint Helens, Oregon.

Promising review: "LOVE these splash catchers! They save me from having to chase the puddles that form around the base of our faucet before they start creeping over the counter. So reasonably priced, made well with neatly finished edges, and packaged with gift-ready care." —Alina

Get it from Hustle & Sew on Etsy for $13.50+ (available in four colors and sizes).

14. A V-neck maxi wrap dress if your fridge is covered in wedding invites and according to you, you have nothing (!) to wear. Meet your new wedding season plus-one — that's so cute you'll most definitely wear it even when you're not a wedding guest.

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Promising review: Beautiful dress, especially for the price. Soft, flowy, spring-like material; true to size. A midi, not too long, hits mid-calf and flows softly around the body. Has elastic waste and the same material belt. Also has a soft lining on the top of the dress as well as half of the bottom of the dress, resembling a half-slip. Does not cling. Made very well and material, although it came all folded up in a small plastic bag, did not wrinkle. It would pack well. I liked it so much I ordered another one of a different pattern and color for another event." —geralynn

Get it from Amazon for $49.99 (available in women's sizes S–XXL and in 31 colors/patterns).

15. A reviewer-beloved veggie chopper because you've got pounds of produce in your fridge just waiting to be prepped for dinner, and absolutely zero desire to spend more than five minutes chopping it all. No more tears because the recipe calls for diced onions! 

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Promising reviews: "I bought this to ease my chopping. I have a large family that I cook for and spending anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour sometimes just chopping things was extremely exhausting. I have used this multiple times since I've purchased this, and I am grateful. It was easy to use and the clean up was a lot faster than normal." —Jameelah Sheffield

"I make salads every night for a family of five. This takes me about two minutes to chop everything but the lettuce. This is saving me so much time. I throw my onion, baby tomatoes, and Persian cucumbers in it. Absolutely love it!" —Ricky

Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in four sizes and styles).

16. A pill organizer for helping you consistently take your meds — whether you're on vacation or just extremely forgetful.

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Promising review: "I love this cute little folding pill box! Perfectly compact and discreet for travel! It stays closed nice and tight and doesn’t pop open by itself. I love that it’s folded closed, so if it’s left on the countertop or if you have to go through your luggage in a public place, all your business isn’t out on display (we’ve all been there, am I right?!) I also like the different-sized compartments to fit all of my various vitamins, including my chewable gummy vitamins. It’s very sleek and stylish and would make a great gift for someone who’s about to go on a trip! Great price, too! Buy it!" —Lea

Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in 2 sizes and 13 colors/combinations).

17. A magnetic screen door that'll not only let in the cool breeze (while keeping *out* the buggies) but will also prevent you from having to let your dog go out every 10 minutes. Why is it that dogs stand at the door and bark until you let them out, only to bark at the door asking to come back in 30 seconds later???

We got this screen so our dog can go in and out freely without letting the bugs in.

Promising review: "We got this screen so our dog can go in and out freely without letting the bugs in. At first, he wasn't quite sure about going through it; in fact, he scratched at it, signaling us to open it for him. But after a few training treats, he figured it out. Installation was so easy! The Velcro, fabric, and mesh all seem very good quality. I'm also happy that we can take down the screen in the winter and store it away easily, then just reattach it in the spring. Very happy with my purchase!" —Crystal K

Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in four sizes).

18. A litter-sifting tub to make cleaning your kitty's litterbox as simple as pouring, sifting, and tossing! And bonus — this will save you money since you can reuse the clean litter. Simply dump a full litterbox into the litter sifter, and it'll separate the clumps into one section and the clean litter into the bin below. Then, dispose of the clumps and pour the clean litter back into your kitty's litterbox. 

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Promising review: "This thing is AMAZING. I have a chronic illness that makes it difficult to clean the litter boxes every day (not an excuse — I chose to have cats. It's my duty to make sure they're healthy and happy). This thing has made it 100x easier to clean!! It is much smaller than the product pictures would have you think — maybe a little over a foot tall. That said, it's a perfect size for one litter box at a time. The size makes it super easy to handle. I've gone through a ton of litter box 'cheats,' including a $600 auto-clean box. This thing is by far the best investment I've made. It's stayed clean (and is very easy to wipe down if needed), it actually does what it's meant to do (sift litter), and it does it very well. No extra bells and whistles are needed. TL;DR: If you have the money to afford this comfortably, get it. The design, the specific materials used, and the actual quality of the final product are well worth the money. Cuts litter box cleaning time down to about one minute per box. It's amazing." —Taylor

Get it from Amazon for $49.99 (available in three colors and a two-pack).

19. A TikTok-famous pink cleaning paste so you can restore your walls and dressers when your little ones go Baby Picasso on your furniture with a permanent marker.

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See it in action on TikTok here!

Promising review: "If this stuff isn’t in your arsenal yet, you need it. I accidentally got GREEN hair dye all over my white sink. Bleach, CLR, Magic Erasers — nothing touched it. The Pink Stuff was my Hail Mary while I was panicking about what I would tell my landlord. The stains are completely gone and I have a white sink again!" —Courtney Foltz

Get it from Amazon for $5.97.

20. A Le Creuset magnetic trivet if you're always dangerously juggling hot plates. This GENIUS invention allows you to simply hover a hot pot over the trivet and — BAM! — the trivet will stick to the bottom, and you can place the pot on any nearby, stable surface. Gone are the days of frantically shouting, "Can someone help me in here?!" when your hands are full.

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Promising review: "The wood is really super nice, smooth, and clean. It sticks great to the pan, and the silicone rings add great shock absorption, so it doesn't make a lot of noise when I send down my heavy-ass 13-some-inch skillet! It cleans off easily; I've only used it a handful of times, but it still looks brand new! A little pricey, but it's a premium kitchen thing. I recommend don't settle for something cheaper." —K. Lujan

Get it from Amazon for $49.95.

21. An extreme hold eyebrow gel because it gives your brows that laminated look, offers 16 hours of hold without looking crunchy, and doesn't leave behind white flakes. Sweat and water, mortal enemies of brow gels everywhere, meet your match!

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Promising review: "I would use hair spray to hold my eyebrows, and throughout the day, I would sweat through it, and it wouldn’t last. I tried this because the price was great, and I’m glad I did. This product is awesome. I’ve had it on my brows for a nine-hour shift, and they are still in place! It doesn’t dry and get flakey, nor does it feel uncomfortable on the skin. Lastly, I use brow powder, and this does NOT affect the look of the powder, nor does it smudge it. I will FOREVER buy this product." —Shelby

Get it from Amazon for $9.97 (available in four shades and a clear option).

22. Some washing machine cleaning tablets for cleaning and freshening the inside while dissolving residue. You keep your washing machine open when it's not in use yet it still smells moldy. What gives?

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They're safe to use with pretty much any type of washer: HE or regular, top-loading and front-loading.

Promising review: "I've been using this product for several years now. I have two teens and a husband who's an auto technician. Boy, do they get filthy! After time this grime buildup will make your washer stink bad. I don't do it every month as they say to, as I don't have that type of money, but when it stinks, this product is the bomb! Makes your washer smell really fresh, like brand new. If it still stinks after one tablet, pop another one in, and no more stink!! Yay! I would give this 20 stars if I could. Really love this product so much so that I bought the ones for my dishwasher, too!! (They work great, too!)" —berja

Get a pack of six from Amazon for $11.95.

23. And a pack of dishwasher cleaning tablets that'll clean your machine as it runs. No need to sigh in frustration every time you open your dirty dishwasher to remove your "clean" dishes.

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Promising review: "I rarely post reviews, but this stuff has completely changed our lives. Our dishwasher, utensils, plates, and glasses were covered with dry scales, and nothing we tried came close to helping. After using the tablets three times, our dishwasher looks like new; our glasses are sparkling like fine china, and everything else looks fabulous. Highly recommend, worth every penny, best product BY FAR!!! One great advantage is you can use it with your dishes. Some other products are used to clean the dishwasher but not to clean dishes and glasses. Buy this, and you will be blown away!!! It is astounding!" —Jenny

Get a pack of six tablets from Amazon for $8.99.

24. A deep-conditioning hair mask to repair your dry, damaged, bleached, frizzy hair from the inside out, leaving your mane smoother, shinier, and stronger. It works on all hair types, and one reviewer said it made their hair feel "like butter." Ummmmm, wow, need!

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Let it sit for up to 30 minutes or two hours if your hair is feeling especially damaged.

Promising review: "I just can't believe the difference in my hair!!! I'm in my 60s, and my hair was dry and dull because of my medications. I just hated my hair. I bought this not expecting too much, but was I wrong!!!! I left it on for 30 minutes because I wanted the best result possible. Wow!! My hair feels wonderful, it's fuller and thicker looking, body galore, and I just can't quit looking at my hair. I will NEVER quit using this!!!" —lucymae

Get it from Amazon for $27.99.

25. A lightweight gel cream from Nivea so good, your friends may think you have a filter on your skin. (That seriously happened for one reviewer!) With consistent use, you may notice plumper, firmer, more moisturized skin, thanks in part to a superhero ingredient called Q10.

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Nivea 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.

26. A ceiling fan cleaner if you're tired of attempting to clean the fan only to end up with a face full of dust, lots of dust bunnies on the floor, and a crick in your neck. This handy dandy cleaning system comes with a genius cleaning sleeve that removes debris from all four sides of the fan blade.

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Promising review: "A friend showed me this product, and WOW! It is much more than I thought it would be! First, it makes cleaning your fan blades easier than ever. Fitting the attachment to the pole is simple, and cleaning the blades is even simpler. The dust stays mostly trapped inside the collector while it works on both sides of the blade at once. No more tired arms, dusty mess, or wasted time. Second, the flexible dusting attachment is even MORE useful and an obvious must for this straightforward product! You can go to town removing dust from all your high-up-dust-collecting surfaces with ease and confidence. Third, the build quality is much more substantial than I thought it would be. It's built well. The fittings are snug and secure, and the pole is sturdy and very comfortable to hold. Great design. Will be purchasing another for my grandmother who has difficulty cleaning her fans in Florida!" —jeremy k

Get it from Amazon for $36.07 (replacement pads available).

27. A Tub Topper because parents everywhere, bathtime is about to change forever. It attaches with suction cups to the lip of the tub and acts as a splash guard, toy tray, and a fun zone thanks to the flat surface, which allows for play.

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Promising review: "Like you, when I first came across this, I was hesitant because of the price. It's a bit steep, I thought to myself. But then, after another night of bathtime with two towels on the ground to soak up the water my child had splashed all over, I took the plunge and bought it. And definitely worth it a million times over. My child LOVES the extra space for toys and I love the water staying in the tub. I definitely and highly suggest buying it. You won't be disappointed! Or your child!!" —Brianna

Get it from Amazon for $59.95 (available in four colors).

28. A green-tinted L'Oréal Paris anti-redness BB cream for neutralizing redness while simultaneously priming and hydrating your skin. You'll be ~flush with compliments~ on your makeup, but no one will be able to see the rosiness peek through. Phew! 

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Promising review: "I swear by this. Been using it for about a year now, it goes on every day and gets all the redness off my face, when I’m in a hurry I just top it off with a little powder and I’m done but it’s a perfect base layer for any makeup routine if you had a lot of redness like I do." –Andrea

Get it from Amazon for $9.08+ (available in two sizes and also other styles).

29. A pack of foaming garbage disposal cleaners that'll deodorize your sink ASAP and get rid of the funk. Please, please, please do not stick your hand down the drain; let this do the work instead!

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Promising review: "We’ve had a stinky disposal for some time. I’d try running ice through it and cleaning the plastic flap at the top with little success. I ran it this morning with a packet of this cleaner, and so much dark gray stuff came up on the disposal side, and even more gray stuff from the second sink! I was really surprised with how much gunk came up. I ran a second packet, and it all came up as blue foam, so I think it got it all. Will run monthly to keep up the maintenance but could not be happier." —Amazon Customer

Get a pack (good for four uses) from Amazon for $3.78.

30. A shea butter–infused cream-to-powder E.l.f. multi-stick to replace your blush, lipstick, *and* eyeshadow. It'll melt into your skin like an absolute dream, giving you the perfect pop of color.

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Promising review: "Never liked blush until now. I’ve tried so hard to wear blush but it always looked wrong on me, no matter what color or brand. I got [Glistening Peach] a pink color that is so subtle it's almost imperceptible but it does something. I can put it on in seconds with no mirror, and it will still look good." —Wednesday

Get it from Amazon for $5+ (available in six shades).

31. Some aesthetic highlighters so you can reward yourself for studying — you deserve it!

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Promising review: "I am absolutely in love!! The shape of the highlighter itself makes it so easily glide over the paper. Super smooth. The colors are sooooo beautiful! It’s not often where what you see is truly what you get. I am very satisfied :)" —Sung Han

Get a six-pack from Amazon for $7.99 (available in two color combinations).

The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.