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Products that seriously solve problems like a car visor extender to *actually* block the sun = my type on paper.

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Promising review: "Driving to and from work has been a pain lately, even with sunglasses on. Being short, my regular car visor was not shielding the low sun. This shield cuts the glaring rays without inhibiting my vision. Perfect." —Kim

Get it from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in three sizes).

Promising review: "I love the smell of this product line — it's fruity, but not too sweet. The serum is silky; it spreads and absorbs quickly into my skin. It gives me an instant glow and feels so nourishing and hydrating." —Melissa

It's compatible with iPhone 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17, and Android phones.

Promising review: "It’s literally perfect. I like to sit in the sun and scroll TikTok and whatnot, but the sun would just blast my phone. This is a game changer. My phone is always shaded now. 11/10 recommend." —Zoe Powers

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

Promising review: "Love this. It is so moisturizing and makes my skin nice, plump, and glowy. Goes well underneath makeup, and just makes my skin feel smooth. Not greasy." —Amazon Customer

Promising review: "I was pleasantly surprised by how well these work. They were easy to place inside my kitchen trash can and immediately helped reduce unpleasant odors. The scent is noticeable, but not overpowering, leaving the area smelling fresh between trash days. I also like that they take up very little space and stay in place. If you’re looking for a simple way to keep your trash can smelling cleaner, these are definitely worth trying." —KikaBrazil

Get the starter kit from Amazon for $11.88.

Promising review: "I was getting so tired of the headaches that claw clips gave me, as well as the daily annoyance of not being able to lean my head back. I hated having the clips bang on the headrest in the car. These are perfect! They allow you to put your head back in the car, on the couch, or in bed. Plus, they really hold your hair, even if it’s thin like mine. Cute colors as well! Get these!!" —Jeanne Johnson

Get a six-pack from Amazon for $9.99 (available in 18 colors/styles).

It's USB rechargeable with two speed options!

Promising review: "Bought this after seeing it on TikTok, and wow. Where has this been all my life? A portable charger (extra, because I already have one), a fan with two settings (this kept me cool during my brother’s outdoor college graduation), and a flashlight (perfect for finding my phone when I drop it in my car). It’s a great little thing that adds that extra EXTRA-ness to your life." —Angie

Get it from Amazon for $16.18+ (available in eight colors).

Promising review: "This product is a good solution for extending an electrical outlet located behind furniture. It also provides two USB ports. The base can move vertically and horizontally to accommodate your needs easily." —njmissj

It fits any phone up to 3.35 x 6.69 inches *or* 7 inches diagonally measured. It's also great at keeping out sand and dirt.

Promising review: "I purchased this case in July for an upcoming canoe trip with a friend, and as luck would have it, we flipped our canoe. Being the rebel that I am, I chose not to wear my phone around my neck, and so it, my ID, and my debit card ended up at the bottom of the river. I assumed it would be discovered a thousand years from now and placed in a museum as an ancient artifact. Fast forward to this week. I was contacted via FB by an Alachua County Sheriff’s Office diver and guess what he found? Yup, my phone case with all of the contents intact and dry as a bone! He had to cut the case open, but there was not one single drop of water in it and he ended up purchasing a case for himself because he was just that impressed!" —Julie McDonald

Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in 12 colors and in two-packs).

Promising review: "This luxury pickleball bag exceeds expectations. It’s beautifully crafted, and I love the spacious interior. It’s perfect for my two paddles, extra balls, and several water bottles. It feels like I’m carrying a designer accessory for the game. Shipping was quick and easy." —Scarlett J.

Get it from Caraa for $120+ (originally $240; available in two colors).

Promising review: "Love this sock for my baby! It had brought me such a piece of mind and calmed my anxiety. I saw so many mixed reviews about it, but I just needed it to be able to sleep at night. Definitely works, love the app, easy to use. It tracks all of the baby's sleep times and heart rate. Comes with different sizes for the baby's foot. Only bad thing: the sock has to be washed by hand. Other than that, I LOVE IT!" —Andrea Giron

Get it from Amazon for $299 (available in three colors).

Promising review: "Whenever someone I know has a sunburn, I become that super annoying product-pusher friend. I tell everyone about the sun soother! Really, Burt’s Bees should pay me. It rubs into the skin like lotion, so you don’t feel greasy, and you can immediately put on clothes after application. A little goes a long way! It smells good without being overpowering (and I’m picky about scents!). Most importantly, it works! I’ve had everything from slight burns to looks-like-a-lobster-feels-like-fire, and this sun soother has eliminated the pain/itch and drastically reduced the eventual peel. Even if it does peel later on, it’s minimal compared to what it would be and look like if I had not used this sun soother. I don’t burn easily and love this product; my husband is as fair as they come, and it’s his favorite sunburn solution as well. Highly recommend!"  —Jessie Patterson

Get it from Amazon for $8.97 (also available in a three-pack).

Promising reviews: "I used the PDRN mask overnight, and my face looked like a grape in the morning; plump and well-hydrated! Used it a second night, and my face glowed. It is messy to put on, but totally worth it. I’m older and don’t believe half of what is claimed, unless it is a prescription item, but wow. This mask worked well for me." —Amazon Shopper

"Favorite mask ever. Tried this on a whim after being stalked by IG ads. I am absolutely in love. The mask has a cooling effect when you put it on. It’s covered in serum and sticks well to the face; after about 30 minutes, it’s not slipping or sliding anymore. I woke up in the morning with a major glow. I use tons of clean, and highly rated products during the day, but nothing compares to the instant, long-lasting glow and softness this creates. It’s so luxurious. Highly recommend! Worth the $!" —Alessandra

Get a four-pack from Amazon for $19 (available in three other styles).

Something Nice is a small biz founded by Dr. Ben Winters (aka The Bentist on TikTok).

Promising reviews: "I have had issues with tonsil stones for years, and have often had stones lodged so far back that doctors and throat clinics refuse to attempt removal. I purchased this after seeing The Bentist use it in a YouTube video. In the very first use, after only 30 seconds, it removed all of the tonsil stones in my throat with no pain whatsoever. 10/10." —Anonymous

"I have been in dentistry for 30 years and used many different products from a myriad of companies. This is by far my favorite water flosser. There are so many water flow options and the design is most comfortable. Very happy; got my husband one too!" —Kimberly P.

Read more about essential oils and morning sickness at Mayo Clinic, peppermint oil and nausea in one small study at the National Library of Medicine, and aromatherapy at Cleveland Clinic.

Check out a TikTok of the nausea relief inhaler in action. 

Promising review: "Took this on my first cruise. Anytime that I started to feel woozy, I’d reach for it. I’m sure the required act of deep breathing helped a lot — and breathing in the fragrance of the essential oil is very calming and effective. Worked for me! Wonderful!" —Willy&Lilly

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $12.99 (available in more multipacks). 

Promising review: "This product is a must-have! The scrub itself makes my lips super soft, and the smell is delicious! Followed by a lip mask or balm, my lips are the best they have ever been." —Nattie

Promising review: "Very handy gadget to make sure your bags are not overweight. Worth the money you would have to pay for overweight bags and the hassle of having to pull out stuff at the airport. Highly recommend getting one." —YvonneN

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in seven styles/colors). 

I took this with me to Colombia a few weeks ago, and not only did it make me look like an ethereal, glowy siren, it also seriously protected the heck outta me from the sun's harsh rays. It was extremelyyyy hot in Cartagena, and every single one of my friends burned... except meeeee, tehehe. Plus, since it looks so pretty on skin, I was sure to reapply every few hours to keep the glow at max. I can't wait to use this all summer. Call this sunscreen Hannah Montana, cuz it seriously delivers the best of both worlds.

Promising review: "Okay. Maybe TMI, but I get a lot of bumps on my body — be they ingrown hairs, reactions to new products, whatever. I had a boil, cyst, idk? — on my armpit, and nothing would help it drain until I tried this stuff like magic. Put it on at night since it should not be used under a bandage per instructions, but maybe be aware that you might bleed if you have a boil, bite, or something else blood-filled that needs to pop. Recently, I had a badly inflamed ingrown hair on my leg. I could seriously barely walk. I was sobbing uncontrollably in pain. I had tried Neosporin with pain relief, lidocaine ointment, you name it. Nothing was helping.

"It was days before my wedding, and I seriously didn’t think I could walk down the aisle in the state I was in. My fiancé remembered I had this little gem in the bathroom and suggested I try it. I was desperate and in excruciating pain, so I figured, why not? Woke up the next morning with blood all over my leg, inside my pants, etc, but the bump(s) had drained, and I could walk again. This stuff literally saved my wedding." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $13.98+ (available in two sizes and in multipacks).

Promising review: "I wash my dog every 3–4 weeks. She’s an active dog and usually starts to have an off-putting scent after a week or so. I started using this in between baths. It masks any odor and keeps her smelling fresh. I 100% recommend this to anyone with a dog." —Mike M

Get it from Amazon for $5.75 (also available in multipacks).

Promising review: "Trying to exercise postpartum is very intimidating, so the idea of going to a Pilates studio or workout class was a no for me. This at-home reformer is absolutely perfect! Very simple and easy to put together and use. It also folds and stores easily. It’s already helped me get back into shape at my own pace and comfort level." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $88.90 (available in three colors).

Promising review: "These acne dots seriously deliver. They stick well, stay on overnight, and you can see the difference by morning. Whether it's calming redness or pulling out gunk, they do exactly what they're supposed to do — and then some.

"I've tried a bunch of spot treatments over the years, but these are the ones I keep coming back to. Super effective, super satisfying. Total skincare win." —sarah b

Get a 20-pack from Amazon for $19+ (available in three pack sizes).

Promising review: "Had to do a little work while on vacation and wanted to spend time with family. This was the perfect laptop tent to make sure no sand got in it and keep it out of the sun. My laptop never overheated, and it was absolutely perfect! Highly recommend." —Jennifer B

Tower 28 is an LA-based, Asian woman-owned small biz that creates vegan and cruelty-free beauty products for all skin types.

Promising reviews: "Subtle, plump, gorgeous glow. I've been waiting for a shade like 'Act Natural,' and it does not disappoint. It's the perfect sheer chocolate brown that adds depth without being too heavy. As for the plumping effect, it's a subtle tingling feeling." —Coleen

"This is the best plumper I've ever tried. It's just like the ShineOn Lip Jelly, but with the gentlest plumping sensation. It's super comfortable with the best results!" —Maggie P.

Get it from Sephora or Tower 28 for $18 (available in five shades).

Promising reviews: "This stuff is magic. I was about to throw out a few of my shirts, and I used this as a last-ditch effort. I don't know how this works, but I saw the deodorant stains disappear right before my eyes!! It was amazing, and I'm so glad to keep my shirts. Super easy to use." —Lisa

"I cannot for the life of me stop dirtying my shirts or gym tops with deodorant stains. These little pads REALLY do the trick! I keep one in my bathroom and bring the other with me in my purse. It even works on MAKEUP. A friend of mine had a white shirt and got foundation/self-tanner on her shirt right before our dinner. A total game changer! Have not seen anything better for deodorant stains." —Cito

Promising review: "I absolutely love this little machine. At first, I thought it was silly to want a bottle washer. As a first-time mom, I found myself at the sink washing bottles all day long. I was over it fast. I didn’t want to do it anymore. Despite thinking it was silly, I bought it. Life changer. It’s so quick and easy. I set it and forget it, basically. My time is now better spent with my baby rather than at the sink, constantly washing bottles. It washes and sanitizes all in one. It sits on my counter like any other small appliance. I use it a few times a day. The bottles come out nice and clean as if I cleaned them myself. Worth every penny. I recommend this to all soon-to-be parents." —Heather

Get it from Amazon for $289.99+ (available in two colors).

Promising review: "This is already my second time purchasing it, and I absolutely love it. It has a beautiful, rich texture that hydrates and soothes my skin instantly. I use it together with the matching Medicube PDRN serum and capsule cream, and they work like magic as a set. My skin has never been this glowing, smooth, and plump. It gives you that perfect glass skin look. I am definitely going to keep buying this." —Bobbie

Get it from Amazon for $18.30 (available in two other styles).

It features a programmable LCD controller with a heating and cooling thermostat and automated fan speeds. You can also control it using your phone by downloading the app.

Promising review: "My home was generally too hot in the summer and a bit cooler than I liked in the winter. Now, with this product, the entire house is much more balanced — upstairs and downstairs. In the winter, after my HVAC system shuts off, the unit continues to run as long as the duct continues to put out heat. In the summer, the unit puts out cold air upstairs event though the HVAC system is off — making upstairs bedrooms very, very comfortable for an afternoon nap. Setup is not difficult. Best of all, my energy bill went down. I was concerned that it would go up since these units are plugged into a receptacle; but, the units appear to be 12 or 24 volt units (low amperage). Bottom line, an outstanding product that I feel is well worth the money I spent." —Sharon

Get it from Amazon for $59.99 (available in two colors and sizes). 

Promising review: "This bump butter is truly holy grail status. I’ve used it every single day since finding out I was pregnant, mostly at night along with Bio-Oil, and I’m happy to say I stayed stretch-mark free.

"The texture is rich and definitely greasy (as expected with a butter), but it absorbs well over time and leaves my skin feeling super hydrated. A little goes a long way, and the scent is really pleasant — not overpowering at all.

"I’m very happy with this product and would absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for a deeply moisturizing pregnancy belly butter." —Yvonne

Don't forget to add the air pump/vacuum to your purchase at checkout!

Promising review: "Purchased to be my four-day travel bag when flying! It holds everything I need! The vacuum works exactly as shown in the videos! Would recommend for anybody looking for a spacious bag that fits under the seat of the plane! I actually use this as my personal carry-on, along with a small suitcase to put in the overhead bin." —Katrica N.

Get it from Airback for $219 (originally $329; available in five colors and with or without a weight handle in some colors).

Check out a TikTok of the heated ice cream scoop in action. 

Promising review: "This electric scoop is spectacular. It's easy to use and comes with a cord and everything else. It's very practical and made of good material. It doesn't need anything; it just knows when to heat it up so that it turns out a spectacular scoop of ice cream." —lisney94 

Get it from Amazon for $26.99 (available in 13 colors). 

Promising review: "I thought I hated vacuuming, until I had a house with all hardwood floors and marble. The constant mopping was getting out of control with two little kids and the unpredictable weather of the northeast. This machine is a game-changer! A task that would take over an hour between sweeping and mopping now takes 20 minutes, and the floors have never been cleaner!" —Christine

Get it from Amazon for $227.99+ (available in two styles).

There are four different modes — Derma Shot, Booster, Microcurrent, and Air Shot. Each targets a different skincare concern. There's also an app you can download for guided tutorials, progress tracking, personal skin reports, and more!

Promising review: "I got this device just two days ago and am already seeing unbelievable results in my skin. I was super skeptical about it, but gave it a try and am absolutely amazed. My skin feels tighter, looks more radiant, and is GLOWING. If you’re a skincare lover, you need to add this to your collection." —Sadie Michelle

Good Molecules is a small biz that specializes in skincare products!

Promising review: "I’ve been using the Good Molecules Overnight Exfoliating Treatment, and I’m honestly amazed at the results. My skin has not looked this good in decades. It feels smoother, looks brighter, and my overall complexion is so much more even.

It works gently overnight without irritating my skin, and I wake up with a noticeable glow. I’ve tried so many products over the years, but this one truly stands out. Highly recommend if you want real results without harsh side effects!" —Tammy

Get it from Amazon for $5.93 (also available in multipacks).

Promising reviews: "My 9-year-old pug is loving these mats! Plus, there’s no gel to leak out. I have three of them! One for the car, front porch, and living room. They really help cool her down, which for a pug is most important!" —cheryl@the lake

"I've got an Australian Shepherd who loves to sleep in the bed, but gets a little warm at night. This is perfect. I've got it laid across the foot of the bed, and she's drawn to it. I no longer have her hot breath heating me up while I try to snooze. WIN WIN!" —Shopping Queen

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in five sizes and two colors).

Promising review: "I finally found what I was searching for. A moisturizing, illuminating, dewy skin tint. I was leery about trying it on my super sensitive skin, but so far, my skin loves it. Evens out skin tone just enough. My skin feels and appears hydrated and super glowy. I love this product. I'm on my second tube. Hope it never gets discontinued. Excited to use it in the summer for added glow." —LISA FANTASIA

Get it from Amazon for $14.60+ (available in four shades, two sizes, and in two-packs).

Kitsch is an LA-based woman-owned biz that specializes in hair accessories.

Promising review: "I absolutely love this shower cap! My hair is mid-back length and usually straight. I used to dread showers because regular shower caps didn’t quite protect my hair, so I’d wear a hair net, a plastic cap, and another shower cap to keep my hair dry. But now, with this cap, I don’t have to worry about that anymore. Plus, the statin lining is a huge bonus!" —Lexythenoob

Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in eight designs).

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