37 Personal Care Products For 'Asking For A Friend' Problems

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A doctor-recommended Squatty Potty — you won't know how much you actually need it until you try it. It props your feet up for the optimal colon-opening position so that your post-coffee trips to the toilet can be quicker and less painful. The things we look forward to as adults now...am I right?
A bottle of professional-grade callus-removing gel that only needs one "before and after" pic to prove that it works wonders on those rough, dry areas that can develop on your feet. Just apply the gel and let it sit for 5–10 minutes, then follow up with a foot scrubber. This is the *perfect* addition to your next self-care day.
An anti-dandruff shampoo because we shouldn't be expected to deal with both bad hair days and flakiness. This gentle shampoo uses ketoconazole to help eliminate dandruff-causing fungus, along with the annoying itchiness that comes with it!
An easy-to-apply fungal nail renewal formula if you wanna get those toes lookin' healthy and sandal-ready. Apply this fast-acting formula, and you can start seeing visual improvements in as little as two days!
An after-sex sponge so you can banish any leakages that may tend to come after sexy time is over. Just insert, twirl, and toss it into the trash! We love a quick and easy cleanup. 😉
An easy-to-use denture cleaner tablet that helps dissipate your night guard's...uh...~unpleasant~ smell/taste. Just pop one of these in a glass of water to give your retainers, Invisalign, etc., a refreshing soak. Your mouth will thank you!
A lightweight gel cream from Nivea so shockingly effective, you might trick people into thinking you have a filter on your skin. No, really — it actually happened for one reviewer! This uses the miracle-working abilities of an ingredient called ~Q10~ to deliver plumper, firmer, more moisturized skin.
A stainless-steel blackhead spatula that'll really and truly give you that feeling of ~clean skin~. This uses high-frequency vibrations to gently remove gunk and impurities from pores — not only will you feel refreshed, but it'll create the perfect canvas for your expensive skincare products to *actually* absorb.
Dermora's foot exfoliation mask — you apply the two bootie-shaped masks on your feet for an hour, wash your feet, and then, over the next five to seven days, enjoy the disgustingly satisfying experience of watching all of your dead skin fall away to reveal baby-soft feet. Reviewers swear by this for calluses and rough, cracked skin!
And a surprisingly effective instant foot-peeling spray that'll make your footsies so baby-soft and pretty, they'll be a good uh... backup plan (you know, in case your current career doesn't pan out 👀). This not only helps gently remove dead skin but also moisturizes dry and cracked heels, so you'll really get some refreshing bang for your buck. For an ~extra~ peeling effect, use an exfoliating mitt!
Or a foot file so you can scrape off the dead skin and calluses to make your feet soft and smooth again. No more snagging your socks with your dry heels.
Kojic Acid Dark Spot Remover Soap, which you can use on your face as well as your hands, neck, bikini area, inner thighs, and underarms. Its wonderful mix of shea butter, olive oil, turmeric, hyaluronic acid, and retinol will give hyper-pigmented areas an even glow by helping to reduce scars and restore moisture.
A sulfate-free biotin shampoo with over 34,000 5-star ratings that helps rid your scalp of product buildup and is enriched with botanical extracts that work to thicken and hydrate your hair. You'll soon be wanting to do a hair flip every chance you get.
An easy-to-use ear washer bottle, which is a *much* better alternative to cotton swabs and will finally give you that ~clean ear~ feeling. Simply insert the plastic tip, give the bottle a few pumps, and watch as all those icky nuggets get flushed out.
And an earwax removal kit that'll have you like, 🎶"I can hear clearly now, the wax is gone."🎶 If you're constantly feeling plugged up, this is a quick way to fix that. This easy-to-use solution begins working in seconds to deliver massive relief to anyone whose ears seem to clog regularly.
A box of waterproof medicated pads to help with that pesky wart that's been hanging around for an obscene amount of time. Apply the medicated pads like bandages and replace them every 48 hours until your growth goes POOF. And to think you'd accepted it as a fact of life?!
And a pack of 30 corn remover pads that anyone who's on their feet for hours at a time every day would *really* appreciate and should have on hand, no matter what! They're basically just extra-strength, salicylic acid-filled bandages that'll help remove the uncomfy corns and calluses on your hands and feet.
A nongreasy Gold Bond anti-friction stick so you're not forced to walk like a penguin after that sweat-induced thigh chafing hits. This aloe-infused formula works wonders to prevent that painful irritation!
SweatBlock antiperspirant wipes to help with hyperhidrosis, nervous sweating, and hormonal sweating from ruining a good day. Give your pits a swipe of this before bed, wash in the morning, and enjoy going about your activities free of sweat (and sweat stains!).
Or some aluminum-free deodorant wipes if you're simply a sweaty human, and the arrival of warmer weather is doing *nothing* to help that. These will remove odors and replace them with a delightful, coconut-y scent. Perfect for keeping in your purse so you can freshen up anytime, anywhere!
A stainless-steel tongue scraper guaranteed to banish the grossness from your tongue that you probably didn't even realize was there (which can also help get rid of stankyyy breath).
A set of silicone kegel weights perfect for anyone who's just given birth, struggles with incontinence, or just wants sex that's less painful and more enjoyable. Pelvic floor exercises that help you better control your bladder *and* have more pleasurable sex = a win-win!
An anti-bacterial butt acne-clearing lotion to keep your tush as smooth as a baby's bottom (no, literally). It's made with tea tree oil to gently help repair and prevent breakouts so that your bottom stays looking booty-ful!
A bottle of Tend Skin Solution — a miracle-working gem that helps treat *and* prevent painful razor bumps, ingrown hairs, and razor burn. Use it post-shave to make the worry about irritating sensitive areas go *poof*!
A wildly popular bottle of Bio-Oil with vitamins A and E, chamomile, sunflower, and lavender oils to help fade scars and stretch marks while helping your skin retain moisture and achieve a more even tone. One reviewer even compares this stuff to sorcery.
A tube of antiperspirant hand cream if excessive hand sweating is on your list of things you'd rather not broadcast to the world. If you want a solution that doesn't involve having to dry your palms on your pants, this is just what you've been looking for. Apply a pea-sized dab of this nongreasy formula both day and night to help reduce hand sweat all day!
An exfoliating scrub mitt you can use in the bath or shower to achieve that ~buttery soft~ skin. It helps you gently lather off dead skin, prevent ingrown hairs, and eliminate bumps caused by keratosis pilaris. The best part? You can get specific about the exfoliation pressure, since it's on your own hand!
Or a vegan exfoliating body scrub lots of reviewers with keratosis pilaris and similar skin conditions swear by. This'll help you gently exfoliate rough patches and dry bumps so that your skin looks and feels ~silky smooth~.
A nose wax kit if the last memory you have of tweezing your nostrils was painful enough to earn it a permanent place in The Memory Dump from Inside Out. This wax kit takes two minutes to set and one quick pull to keep your lower nostrils hair-free for up to a month!
A stainless-steel toenail clipper because sandal weather is officially here! This little guy is similar to the ones podiatrists use to get rid of thicker toenails (as well as those painful ingrown ones!) like nobody's business. Perfect for a DIY pedicure.
A tonsil stone remover you'll appreciate if you're currently trying to look for the root of chronic bad breath — tonsil stones may be the culprit! The tool has a built-in LED light for easily finding and extracting the stone, while the included syringe makes cleaning out the pocket left behind quick and easy.
A pack of discreet incontinence pads because your bladder has a mind of its own, and that shouldn't mean you don't get to enjoy dry, comfortable undies.
A jar of Wonder Balm, perfect for resolving many pesky skin conditions you wish didn't exist. Formulated with ingredients like tea tree oil, macadamia oil, and eucalyptus oil, reviewers say this works like a charm to help with annoyances like athlete's foot, jock itch, or plain old dry skin.
Some seamless bra liners, because that's one of the most annoying areas when it comes to sweat. These are made from cotton and bamboo to absorb moisture under and between your boobs — no more sweating through your shirt and ruining your OOTD!
Veet's sensitive hair removal gel — removing unwanted hair doesn't have to be the most tedious (or painful!) task known to mankind. This hydrating cream gently removes hair and helps reduce the chance of painful ingrowns. Apply evenly, wait 5–10 minutes, remove it with the spatula, then rinse.
A reviewer-beloved teeth-whitening pen — you'll see the difference almost immediately, and it'll help you avoid having to go get it done by a pro. It's painless, minty fresh, and helps whiten your teeth after years of drinking coffee, tea, wine, and basically anything that isn't water. 🙃
And for good measure, an alcohol-free oral rinse to help fight against bad breath for 12 hours without having a super strong taste linger in your mouth. I also highly recommend adding this to your nighttime routine, specifically — I wake up with the freshest breath ever. Morning breath, who???
You, looking through all these ~gnarly~ before and after pics:
Reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.