14 Iconic Things That've Made It On Oprah's Favorite Things And Reviewers Still Adore

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27-02-2025

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Once you feel the percussion of a Theragun Mini, you'll just get it.
Every year around the holidays, Oprah releasee her ~Favorite Things~ list chock full of buzzy, clever, and gorgeous products. BUT many from past lists are well worth your attention. Here are some worth putting back on your radar!
1. A breathable reusable shower cap, which sounds like the impossible — but isn't! Also, it's extremely cute and easy to eyeball if you, like me, tend to shower without contacts.
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Grace & Company is a Black-owned small business founded by a mom looking for quick, effective, and stylish options to look and feel good with limited time.
Promising review:"I am beyond satisfied with my shower cap! It's the cutest shower cap I have ever came across. Even the packaging is beautiful I don't even want to throw it away lol. It fits to my head perfectly and after using it in the shower my natural hair (which is horrible when it comes to humidity ) didn't frizz up a bit ! I definitely will be purchasing from this company again ! 10/10 hands down!" — Jennifer R.
Get it from Amazon for $22.50+ (available in six colors/prints).
2. Compressive — but just-right stretchy — Girlfriend Collective leggings will become your new faves in your everyday rotation thanks to two pockets, neutral colors that go with everything, and the fact that you can tell all your pals that they're made from recycled water bottles.
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See what BuzzFeed editor Melanie Aman has to say about how truly great these leggings are:
"You can check out my full Girlfriend Collective leggings review for more deets but the tl;dr is that they will faithfully support you through any and every exercise. I love these leggings so dang much that I've purchased eight (winces) pairs during quarantine and they're all in heavy rotation. I love the compression fit; it's supportive without constricting my movement or breathing. And as someone who sweats a lot, I especially love that these leggings wick away moisture. If you can afford the splurge, I highly recommend snagging yourself a pair before I buy all of them."
Get them from Amazon for $64.99+ (available in women's sizes XXS–6XL and in five colors).
3. A compact Theragun Mini you can def make room for in your routine and gym bag. The percussive massager goes to town with tiny (reasonable!) punches on your aching muscles. It's especially great for giving yourself a massage during travel that didn't exactly allow for a fancy spa appointment.
One charge lasts ~2.5 hours.
BuzzFeed editor Melanie Aman loves her Theragun Mini for post-workout relief:
"Exercising has been a huge boost to my mental health during quarantine, but the DOMS man — the DOMS hurt like hell!! I'm talking hurts to walk, hurts to lower myself and sit, hurts to stand up, hurts to lift things heavier than a stuffed animal, hurts to exist. I learned early on that this little gadget was suuuuuuuuper helpful in reducing my discomfort and loosening my tight, angry muscles. While jackhammering my calves and thighs is not an incredibly fun experience (TBH it hurts especially when I'm massaging already sore muscles), I know the next day I'll wake up with significantly less pain."
Get it from Amazon for $179+ (available in three colors and two styles).
4. Hot N Saucy hot sauces to transform all of the recipes you've grown sick of cooking at home. Just wait until your leftover grilled chicken meets the Sweet Potato N Habanero. Yes, I will officiate at their wedding.
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This Black woman-owned small business is based in NYC and made in small, flavorful batches to bring the heat.
This set includes: Collards N Ghost (seen on Season 18 of Hot Ones); Garlic N Peperoncini (the brand's #1 seller and seen on Season 14 of Hot Ones); Black Garlic N Peri Peri; Carrot N Chipotle; and Sweet Potato N Habanero.
Promising review: "Unique flavor profiles, and with getting five for the price is a great deal when it comes to quality hot sauce. You can put this on ANYTHING! Favorite is the Black Garlic N Peri Peri one!" — Sheirsha
Get the five-pack of sauces from Amazon for $45.
Psst, I love love love the currently sold-out Beet N Fresno hot sauce.
5. A bestselling gourmet TRUFF sampler pack will make anything you put this sauce on (of course, within reason), taste DECADENT. The white truffle sauce is amazing on scrambled eggs, which (come to think of it), might be pretty decadent these days.
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This set comes with Original, White Truffle Edition, and Black Truffle Oil.
Promising review:"I was gifted these sauces for Christmas and I am so happy I was! The flavor is smooth and you can truly put these on ANYTHING. They are so delicious and non overpowering. Highly recommend!" — Alan Truex
Get it from Amazon for $74.99.
6. A stay-put, satin-lined head wrap with a chic, ADJUSTABLE front knot so that'll be one less thing you've gotta worry about today.
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Grace Eleyae founded her eponymous small business after a bumpy car ride in 2014 left her chemically straightened hair *literally* broken. The Black woman-owned brand has grown into a full line of protective hair care products that are both fashionable and functional.
Promising review:"I loved how comfortable this turban felt on my head. I saw some people complained about it not staying on. I can't speak for them, but it did stay of my head overnight even after wild sleeping. The turban stays securely on my head from the beginning (much better than my bonnets). I also feel they look nicer than a bonnet." — L
Get it from Amazon for $31 (available in black and white colors).
7. An adorable microwavable sloth plushie with a stress-relieving lavender aroma for a soothing treat because, well, the state of the world. Warm up this bad body and snuggle with him as you use 5 Calls to make your voice heard.
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Promising review:"I bought this as a gift for my 11-year-old granddaughter — she loves it! It's super soft! It's super huggable! She's very cold-natured, so she loves heating it and then snuggling up under her blanket with it! I'd definitely buy another one!!" — Sherry Patterson
Get it from Amazon for $24.60 (available in additional styles)
8. A pair of plaid touchscreen gloves can let you toggle back and forth between podcast options and text you back without pulling your glove on a *frigid* walk.
Top It Off is a woman-owned accessories business with a mission to women everywhere the perfect mix of style, quality, and price.
Promising review: "I was checking out the list of Oprah's Favorite Things in hopes of finding a reasonably priced gift for my sister. Bingo!!! These are so pretty. The colors (deep pink and complimentary jewel tones) are gorgeous and the inside of the gloves are smooth and not scratchy. She was so happy when she opened the gift bag. Temperatures don't get much below 30 where she lives so these will keep her hands warm on fashionable outings." — S Lindsey
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in four colors).
9. A silk cooling sleep mask that'll make you throw out your old one because this is filled with lavender and flax seeds for a ~soothing~ effect on your tired eyes. Consider it a just-enough weighted blanket for your eyes that'll signal to your chatty partner that it's *lights out* and no, you can't watch this TikTok right now.
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Promising review: "I regularly use sleep masks to help achieve a deeper sleep. I love this mask because I can customize how much filling/weight it has. I usually take out about half of the filling and it's the perfect amount for me. I adore the light lavender scent and the silk texture. I recently misplaced my mask while on a trip away and bought a replacement mask at the airport. I didn't last two weeks with that mask and had to come back here to get another if my favorites. Thanks for a lovely product and the restorative sleep it gives." — Chantelle - Bespoke Strokes Calligraphy
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in five colors).
10. A custom paint-by-number pet portrait so your next crafty attempt at capturing your dog's likeness will be as PRIZED as a Picasso but won't like something from his cubist period. (OK, that would still be pretty iconic, though.)
Paintable Pictures is a small biz specializing in custom paint-by-number kits.
Promising review: "This was so much fun! I tried three different photos in the tool they give you and chose this one. It shows you a preview of each painting, which is really helpful when deciding which image to go with. Not every picture came out as good, so definitely try a few! Easy to use, and fun to paint — excited to frame it! I actually have some paint left over and will try to do another one!" — Jonathan Kebert
Get it from Amazon for $39.99.
11. A compact travel iron and steamer with six fabric settings will take up about the same amount of space as your Revlon hairdryer brush in your luggage so you don't have to rely on the (mostly faulty) method of hanging up a shirt in the hotel bathroom while you shower. No need to even pull out an ironing board!
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One reviewer calls out that it's gentle of silk and linen!
Promising review:"Ordered this to bring to a wedding this past weekend and it was a total hit. Perfect for getting last-minute wrinkles out of bridesmaid dresses! And will definitely be using for touchups before work instead of lugging out my massive ironing board. Great purchase!" — Carolyn Toll
Get it from Amazon for $96 (available in four colors).
12. A National Park outdoor blanket to help fight against shivers while you're out enjoying the great outdoors OR on the couch rewatching the Ken Burns doc The National Parks: America's Best Idea. (Psst, call your rep and ask to protect those parks and park rangers!) This lightweight, packable blanket is extremely durable so stuff like water, sand, and more won't tarnish the blanket view 'til you can see the real deal at Yellowstone.
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Rumpl is a small biz inspired by sleeping bags. They use only 100% post-consumer recycled materials, and are now recycling over 5 million discarded plastic bottles through their supply chain every year. They also offset all their carbon emissions with carbon credits!
Promising review:"I loved it so much I got one for my brother for Christmas. Great for hiking, camping, road trips, boat, couch — anything! It is lightweight but warm and not as restricting as a sleeping bag. Extremely easy to clean/wash/dry and doesn't bog down the washer or hamper!" — Kimberly Heitz
Get it from Amazon for $103.20+ (available in nine styles).
13. A genius personal item suitcase with *removable wheels* can help you fit all sorts of Draconian personal-item and carry-on restrictions. No, I will NOT be paying extra to bring overhead-bin luggage.
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Take OFF luggage is a small biz.
Promising review: "I refuse to pay the outrageous cost of checking a bag or carry-on. Once you take the wheels off this fits perfectly into the sizing thing for Frontier so I don't have to pay anything. Fits quite a bit of stuff in it as well. So far I've used it on a foujr-day trip to California and a three-day trip to Las Vegas. We are going on a 10-day trip to Puerto Rico soon on Frontier, and again, I don't want to pay for bags, so I made sure to book a place with a washer/dryer; otherwise, this would probably be too small for 10 days." — S. Denzel
Get it from Amazon for $99.99+ (available in four colors and two sizes).
14. And a pricey (but so worth it) Ninja Creami you've seen all over your FYP for good reason. People are OBSESSED with this compact countertop appliance with seven presets. With this, you won't have to run out for a delish smoothie or wait 'til your Italian vacation to induge in gelato every night. Yes, it was on Oprah's 2024 list a mere few months ago, but it's already an icon.
Check out a TikTok of the Ninja Creami in action.
Psst, reviewers with dietary restrictions and preferences love being able to customize their own treats, and many point out that this will likely *save* you money, with the cost of specialty ice creams these days! It even comes with compatible storage pints and lids so you can bulk prep. (Perhaps THE best version of meal-prepping.)
Promising review: "This is my favorite gift. I use it at least five times a week. The size of the containers is perfect for when you want a sweet treat, and I love that you can control the consistency and softness of the way they come out. Fairly easy to clean as well." — Luke Johnson
"I made banana sorbet and was amazed at how creamy and ice-cream-like it turned out. I was literally baffled at how it could transform just squished frozen banana into a smooth, velvety texture that tasted just like ice cream." — Amazon Customer
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