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BuzzFeed and our publishing partners may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. Read More If you’re a “results-first” type of person, this was made *just* for you. I'm a BuzzFeed Shopping writer who covers everything from home and organization to travel and gifting, and I'm passionate about staying on top of the latest beauty trends (especially K-beauty) as well as tracking down affordable products for a luxe lifestyle. It's color-adapting, so one of four shades will work well for any skin tone! To use, apply this in thin layers to avoid creasing, then follow with your favorite concealer and setting powder if you like. If you don't like applying products with your fingers, they also make a triangle-shaped puff that's perfect for using with this. BuzzFeed Shopping editor Jenae Sitzes says: "I have this in the Light Rose shade (I'm very pale), and it works *so* well to brighten my under-eyes — I use my fingers to apply it (after moisturizing and applying my primer), and it blends seamlessly. In the gif above, I'm showing how it looks freshly applied to one under-eye versus how it looks on the other side without the brightener. I don't have super dark under-eyes, but it still makes a huge difference!" 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 four shades). BuzzFeed editor Natalie Brown swears by these pasties! Check out her Nippies review to learn more. Promising review: "So I decided to put these to the ultimate test for 4th of July underneath my white, semi-sheer swimsuit. I wore them out in the Florida heat in the ocean all day, and they did not budge or peel off. I thought for sure these would take skin off by the time I got home because I just couldn't believe they stayed on the entire day (humidity is real). I was able to remove them with ease. I washed them with warm water and soap and let them dry, and the next day, they were super sticky, like they were brand-new out of the package again. Buying these forever." —Marisa Get it from Amazon for $23.85+ (available in three sizes, five shades, and a version that provides lift). Promising review: "FINALLY, COMFY PANTIES! As a 30-year-old woman, I’ve been on the search for comfy underwear and I finally found them. They’re soft and have the perfect amount of stretch." —Amazon Customer "So freaking comfy. I need my undies to cradle under my butt cheeks the way a loving mother tenderly cradles her newborn’s face. I was worried these would creep up the cheeks into wedgie territory, but no. Blissful cheek hugging all day long. Can’t feel them even if I tried. No weird pinching or odd areas. Perfect chef’s kiss. I typically wear Aerie boy brief–style undies — these are a close match in fit and comfort, and equivocal in size." —Ali Morey Get a set of five from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in nine color combos and women's sizes XS–3XL). Promising review: "Cleaned three items in less than five minutes. Vacuum brush head and two hair brushes that have three girls' long hair. I can’t wait to get the whole vacuum and rug cleaner bristles cleaned. I had to write this review after testing it out. Design is strong, sturdy, and handles great. Highly recommended." —Rob Promising reviews: "Everything I hoped for and everything everyone’s been raving about. There’s a little padding, but it doesn’t feel too extra, and I don’t feel like my boobs are on display like they used to in a push-up bra from Victoria's Secret. There’s a good amount of coverage, and more than I’m used to, but it’s super comfortable. Almost like I’m wearing a sports bra. It looks great under T-shirts. No rolling, pulling, or itching. Just really comfortable." —Allison Lanczki "Saw this on TikTok and decided to try it. It’s absolutely fantastic. Buttery soft, seamless bra. I haven’t bought a different brand bra in years! I’m obsessed." —Bella006 Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in women's sizes XS–3X and 23 colors). BluApple is a small business that was founded 2009 to help combat food waste. Just snag a refill kit and refresh your freshness ball with a new packet every three months. Promising review: "I didn't really expect this to work, but it was so cheap I figured it was worth a try. I can't believe a head of iceberg lettuce was still crisp after two weeks in the fridge. It's not a miracle — it did not seem to help my cilantro last longer, but if I can stop throwing away a fraction of the produce I currently toss each week, I think it's worth it." —momin8er Promising review (wearing Smooth Neutral): "I AM OBSESSED with this nail system. My nails look better than they have in a long time. Lasts perfectly for about a week with heavy use of hands, which is the longest I’ve had a nail polish last. Looks like you have a subtle milky polish. The pictures are with two coats, looks even better in person!" —Jennifer Get it from Amazon for $19 (available in four shades). It's fragrance-free, and you can apply morning and night! Promising review: "Alright… let me give you the lowdown on what an amazing product this is. I’m not lying when I say it does EXACTLY what it says it’s supposed to do. I bought the tube eight months ago, and I use it daily. A pea-sized amount is perfect for my neck area. The tube lasts a long time. I still have some left and bought it again. It’s scentless and rubs in quickly and smoothly, leaving no greasy feeling behind whatsoever. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but figured I’d give it a try. I always hated my hangy double chin. After eight months, I have the tightest, most beautiful neck. Dude, I have a new neck! I am delighted!! I think I paid like $12 for it at the time. Worth it!!! I will use this stuff every day for the rest of my life. Goldbond makes amazing products." —Gloria Betters Get it from Amazon for $11.97 (also available in a two-pack). Promising reviews: "I live in the desert and these sheets are fantastic! I love the silky feel, and they wash up beautifully. I’m buying a second set today." —Sunny "If you have night sweats, you need to buy these sheets. I do and I bought a set. Oh my, I just love them. Not only are they soft, but they also seem to be cooling too. No more night sweats for me." —Linda Leynes "I am a cold sleeper but my partner sleeps hot. Normally, her heat keeps me awake for a while. However, these sheets are so cool that I am instantly able to fall asleep. Pair that with how soft they are and they are definitely worth the money." —Trevor Scott Frazier Get a queen-size set from Amazon for $54.99+ (available in sizes twin–Cal. king and in 25 colors). Promising review: "I love these! Since I started using them my sheets haven’t popped off once and that used to be a several-times-a-night problem because I toss and turn when I sleep. Thank you, TikTok!" —Gabby Get a set of four from Amazon for $6.99 (available in black and grey). It can be used on leather shoes, accessories, interiors, furniture, upholstery, saddles, jackets, and tack. Promising review: "I use this for my everyday boots as well as my dress shoes. I'm not always gentle with my boots and I thought I had ruined them the other day (worn out color, scuffs all over), but I cleaned the muck off, gave them a brushing, then applied this leather honey, and after letting it sit, my boots look almost like the day I bought them! It keeps the leather supple and restores color. You only need to use a small amount per use!" —David Horning Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in three sizes; clip the coupon for this price). You can use each pen ~20 times and should expect your teeth to lighten 4–8 shades. I'm currently working my way through one of these pens! Promising review: "I have only used the two original pens that I purchased and can already see an improvement. I am older than 60 and drink coffee daily and red wine weekly." —vicki houska With each bottle, you can expect enough product for over 50 applications. Promising review: "What in the witchcraft is this product?!!!! IMMEDIATELY WORKS!!!!! Went from nasty feet to baby-soft feet in 30 seconds!!!!! No smell and insanely fast results! I’m throwing out all of the pumice stones and foot scrubs I have ever purchased. THIS IS THE REAL DEAL!!!! Also, I looked it up on the Yuka app to make sure there wasn’t anything toxic or severely hazardous…because I was fairly certain the immediacy of results was probably some acid melting my skin away — but there were no red flags on the ingredient list. WOW!! Will recommend to everyone I see!!! I would give this product a million stars! Nail salon-quality results (and my feet haven’t had a pedicure in five years)." —AMB The liners come with trimming guidelines so that you can cut the insert to your desired size. Promising review: "I love, love, love these! I’ve repurchased this exact pattern multiple times, but the product itself is great for shoes that you can’t wear socks with, but want to make last longer. I work in an environment where I am constantly walking around, both inside and outside, so these are really great. They also add an extra grip for some of my mule-type shoes. Super easy to clean as well, you just take them out, throw them in with your wash, and any smells or dirt come right out." —Quinn H. Get it from Amazon for $9.32+ (available in two sizes [fits women's sizes 6–13] and three colors). Promising review: "Absolutely Magic! I have been fighting oil stains on my driveways for over 40 years, never happy with the results. I had a ~16" round automatic transmission fluid stain on both aggregate and smooth concrete surfaces. Put this product on around dinner time and swept it off (dry) in the morning with a stiff broom. It worked so well it left a "clean spot". I will pressure wash the rest of driveway to match this week.... Buy it!!!" —LUCKY253 Learn more about the many uses of tea tree oil at the Cleveland Clinic. Promising reviews: "I usually use Dr. Bronner's, but I wanted to give this a try after seeing it on TikTok. I actually like this better and feel really clean after using. Love the fresh smell. Also helped an eczema breakout." —KJeanine ATL "This is my favorite body wash ever! I was dealing with some serious postpartum BO, and this saved me! Results from first use!" —Amazon Customer Promising review: "More than six years with a large, sometimes painful plantar wart on the bottom of my foot. The doctor tried freezing. I tried apple cider vinegar, aspirin, freezing at home, over and over again...nothing worked. Never showing the bottom of my feet, refusing to get a pedicure with the girls, and so, so embarrassed...It felt like I was doomed to have it for forever; it was resistant to everything. Literally six years of fighting it and on a whim tried these because of the good reviews. ONE APPLICATION. I wore the bandage overnight. I didn’t think it did anything, but a few days later the wart just came off. I know it’s silly to be so emotional over a stupid wart, but I’m telling you, I nearly cried. I’ve never been so happy with a product in my life. Highly, highly recommend giving these a try if you’ve got stubborn plantar warts." —Liz Dube Get a pack of 14 from Amazon for $7.39. Promising review: "This is the perfect trash bag, it's just the right size, the handle slips over the gearshift and hangs to the passenger side so it's not in the way. The material is sturdy and it holds a lot. Easy to dump and rehang! Looks neat in my black car, almost unnoticeable, which is perfect for a trash bag! lol Would definitely recommend, I have one in each car!" —V. K. Bareford It's sleek and narrow, so it won't take up a ton of space in your room, and it looks surprisingly cool! It comes with a remote control so you can turn it on from your bed, and the LED lights turn off in sleep mode, so you don't need to worry about being disturbed. Promising review: "I am elderly and live in Texas where we have 100+ degree heat on a daily basis in the summer. This is, hands down, the best and most powerful fan I have experienced. I love it so much that I bought a second one for my sister who is heat sensitive. She got rid of the two tower fans she was using as this fan cooled her room." —TJ Get it from Amazon for $89.93+ (available in three colors as well as a smart Wi-Fi model). Promising review: "I'm a clean freak with hard water, and this stuff took off the build-up like magic. I would recommend using a slightly damp scratch pad. It takes a little elbow grease, but I have tried a ton of products, and this one is the only one that worked!" —Lori While we may not have robot maids yet, this innovation is definitely a step in the right direction! Promising reviews: "If you hate scrubbing the toilet bowl like I do, then this product is for you. The bleach only goes into the bowl water, not the tank, so it doesn't make your tank parts disintegrate. Don't get me wrong; you still have to clean your toilet seat and stuff, but this keeps the bowl itself sparkly clean! Just love it!" —S.L. Beason "My toilets generally get a hard water ring around them within a few days of cleaning, it was infuriating and I found myself cleaning toilets literally 2-3 times a week just to get rid of that little ring around the water line. These were so cheap I figured why not so I bought three of them and OH MY GOODNESS THEY WORK!!!!!! I've had these installed on all three of my toilets for 60 days now and from what I'm seeing I should be able to clean my toilets maybe once every two months now. I am so happy. If you have hard water buildup issues do yourself a favor and buy one of these, try it on a single toilet first just to be sure but I think you will be happy :)." —nima bean Get the kit from Amazon for $12.98 (two-packs of refills are available for $10.96). Promising review: "I have super frizzy, curly hair and live in New England, where we have super humid summers. I have been struggling to find a product that de-frizzes my hair without making it look oiled down, and this is it. I put it in my wet hair after washing, towel dried, and put my hair in a ponytail to go to work. My hair was frizz-free all night — even working outside in high humidity. People even asked if I did something to my hair! This is an amazing product for the price. Absolutely buying again and would recommend to anyone with a frizz issue." —Marissa "Awesome product, repeat buyer." —Amanda Promising review: "These Color Catcher sheets really protect colors from bleeding. It makes all clothes/laundry brighter and look like new, not that old, washed color after just one wash without these sheets. I give this product 5+ stars. Highly recommend. A few pennies spent additionally on your laundry makes one look like they are wearing new clothes all the time." —Nikita Thigh Society is a woman-founded, size-inclusive small biz from Marnie Consky. BuzzFeed Shopping editor Chelsea Stuart says she's "simply in love" with these shorts: "I recently bought two pairs, in black and nude. Chub rub has always been a part of my life and until now, I didn't have a great way of preventing it. I've tried various sport shorts and slathering my thighs in deodorant but those methods just weren't cutting it. These shorts are unbelievably lightweight and breathable, superrrrrr stretchy (but not in a way that bags out after extended wear), and they do. not. roll. or. fall. down. I wear them under all of my skirts and dresses (because I also have an irrational fear that everything I wear is see-through when the sun hits it) and I will definitely be buying more!" Promising review: "These shorts are exactly as advertised — they prevent chafing, keep me cool, and are perfect for hot humid summer days! I am so much happier and more comfortable when I wear dresses, thanks to these shorts. Feels like a secret weapon against the heat!" —Catherine Get it from Thigh Society for $39 (available in women's XS–6XL, 19 colors and six lengths). My former colleague Ciera Velarde is a huge fan: "I've used it for about 12 years now and it's the only thing that I can trust to prevent that dreaded chafing after a sweaty day of walking around. It glides on perfectly, it's unscented, and it doesn't melt away when you start to sweat. If it's a particularly hot day out, it can start to fade after a few hours, so just make sure to bring it with you to reapply. In addition to preventing chafing between my thighs, I've also applied it on my arms where my sports bra rubs against them when I run and it works like a charm!" Promising review: "Woooo sometimes I feel as if a fire is going to start between my thighs, but with this stuff they just glide right on by each other. It has been a summer lifesaver. Only thing is you have to pack it on and reapply maybe four hours in, so bring it along for the ride. I will be buying again." —Ash Get a pack of two from Amazon for $12.56. The firmness of the "Sqeezy" sponge changes depending on your water temp — you can use cold water for a firmer sponge or warm water to soften it up! In case you're not familiar with The Pink Stuff paste, this non-abrasive formula works on walls, grout, kitchen counters, sinks, stovetops, ceramic tile, metal, appliances, outdoor furniture...basically anything you can think of. Promising review: "The 'abrasive sponge when cold' or 'squishy when hot' is an awesome feature for the type of scrubbing you want to do. The Pink Stuff with the sponge does wonders! We have a hideous 30-year-old shower and although it doesn’t look brand-new like I was hoping, it’s 10 times better!! This product really does work!" —GreenGoddess Get the set (one Pink Stuff jar and a "Sqeezy") from Amazon for $9.91. This stuff will hydrate and exfoliate any brittle, damaged nails, help improve the appearance, anddddd reduce discoloration and thickness, leaving you with some dramatic results. Promising review: “I tried EVERYTHING! I tried tree tea oil for years and various different products. Nothing worked. The reviews were so great on this that I decided to try to cure it one more time. But when you have had a condition for 35 years, you aren’t too hopeful! I followed the suggestions of some of the reviewers and cut my toenails (I only had it on my big toes) everywhere that the fungus was present. I started applying this gel, which is super easy to use. I swear to you that I noticed a difference after one application.” —WIAPilot Get it from Amazon for $19.97 (available in four styles and in two-packs). You can talk to your vet to see if this is a good solution for your pup! Promising reviews: "Takes a week or two to really see good results but totally worth it! She's not constantly licking her paws or biting at them anymore and her skin isn't so pink anymore. Best part is my vet approved and recommended to keep using it! They're soft and easy for her to chew." —Amazon Customer "If you have a French bulldog, you probably know the allergy struggle. My Frenchie, Enzo, has been battling terrible skin allergies, itching, and ear yeast infections for almost three years. I was at my wit's end. I was taking him to the vet once a month for Cytopoint shots just to give him some peace, which was costing me about $200 every single visit. I really tried it all to help him... Fast forward to today: We are on week three of these vitamins, and I am finally seeing real results. His redness has cleared up, the itching has stopped, and this is the first month in ages that we haven't needed to go in for his expensive shot. If your dog is miserable with skin allergies and itching, I cannot recommend these enough. They actually work!" —Nabeel Sheikh Get a 90-count from Amazon for $32.97 (available in six versions and three pack sizes). Promising review: "At first, I was a little skeptical — I have been wanting to find a Skims-like material shirt for a while but didn't want to pay the price of one lol, and this shirt feels amazing. I will be getting one in every color now." —Julianne Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in women's sizes XXS–3XL and 33 colors). Promising review: "I’ve had so many horrible experiences with ingrown hairs and razor bumps in the bikini area as well as my underarms. I’ve tried just about everything but nothing was working or improving. My friend recommended tend skin to me and I was desperate to try it. Needless to say about a month after purchasing and using this consistently, I HAVE HAD NO MORE INGROWNS! My skin and the scarring is also a bit visibly lighter in general. I am no longer insecure about wearing bikinis. I am extremely happy with this product and I will not go back to anything else, ever!" —Raquel Learn more about different kinds of eye drops and what they can do at Cleveland Clinic. Note that eye drops can potentially mask symptoms of eye conditions, so you should talk to your eye doctor about what's right for you. And according to Mayo Clinic, you should avoid redness-reducing drops if you're looking for dry eye relief. Check out a TikTok of the eye drops in action. Promising review: "I have a big spot of blood vessels in the inner corner of my left eye. I use the expensive lubricant eye drops for moisture — I've used Visine, Clear Eyes, you name it. No eye drop has made my eyes look this great. Only Lumify! I was soo happy when I looked in the mirror and saw some beauty in my eyes instead of darkness and redness." —Angela Leonard Promising review: "The towel kept falling from the handlebar on the dishwasher. I got sick and tired of constantly picking it up from the floor. Saw this clip on Amazon — it is absolutely perfect. The towel stays in place, and I just love it." —Dee Get a three-pack from Amazon for $11.79. Check out a TikTok of the yogurt storage rack in action. Storage Theory is a small business that specializes in home and office organizational products. Promising review: "Works great, wish I would have gotten more!! So very handy to have and see how many yogurts we have. Comes with two super-strong 3M adhesive stripes. Highly recommend product!!" —The Adams Family Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in packs of one or two and in two colors). BuzzFeed Shopping editor Melanie Aman loves these: "I recently received a pack to try and was surprised at how often I found myself reaching for them. While they can't replace a sponge (at least not in my cleaning routine because they're not as abrasive as a sponge), they are a fantastic paper towel replacement in most scenarios. I keep one in my kitchen and bathroom to deal with puddles on the counter and by the faucet, spills, and crumbs. As someone who buys sponges in bulk, I usually forget which sponge is the dish sponge and which is the cleaning sponge. Now that I have these dishcloths to handle easy messes, I don't have to worry about accidentally washing my dishes with the sponge that has bleach and harsh chemicals on it." Promising review: "I heard about these on TikTok. I wanted something that simply absorbs my cleaner and what’s wet off the counter without streaking crap like most washcloths and sponges do. These showed up today sturdy and kinda weird. I sprayed my dirty, oily stovetop with cleaner, got one of the square sponges wet, and started wiping up the counters and stove. Hot diggity dog! I love this sponge already! Cleaned up completely and didn’t require repeated passes. When you use it, you’ll know what I’m talking about. Great product!!!!" —Julie Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $16.99 (available in 13 single-color packs and a pack of assorted colors). BuzzFeed Shopping is service journalism first: our writers and editors spend all day shopping so you don’t have to, vetting products, fact-checking brand claims, and surfacing what actually helps in real life. We center readers over revenue, recommend products with authenticity (using real experiences, not ad-speak), and reflect our diverse audience, inclusive of a variety of price points, people, and needs. We cut through fake deals, favor useful info over glossy fluff, and recommend both budget and splurge options with context so you can decide what’s right for you — and still have a little fun along the way. Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.