31 Things So Good You'll End Up Buying Them On Repeat
Plus, a cruelty-free under-eye brightener to effortlessly conceal dark circles since you haven't gotten enough sleep in *checks watch* about a decade. The color-adapting formula is creamy and lightweight, so you don't have to worry about unwanted creasing and cakiness, either.
A scrub-free mold and mildew stain remover to take care of your nastiest cleaning challenges in seconds. Just spray the ready-made formula and watch stubborn stains and odors ~disappear~ right before your eyes.
And a bleach-free Wet & Forget shower cleaner for helping you maintain that squeaky clean shower with next to no effort on your part. This is a great maintenance product and so easy to use: Once a week, simply give your shower a spray, let it sit overnight, rinse, and — BOOM — you're done and didn't even break a sweat.
A set of instant cocktail packets because it's all the delicious flavors of your favorite craft bevvies (yeah, even espresso martinis) without the time and energy spent shopping for obscure ingredients and mixing up your brew. Now, you can lean into the lazy at home or pack these as a convenient on-the-go option for a beach or camping trip.
A pack of stain-lifting pads that'll take care of stains like freshly spilled wine or old pet accidents on your carpet without you even having to touch it. Simply lay down the pad, stomp, and let it sit.
A cruelty-free Essence Lash Princess mascara if you're tired of getting excited about mascaras that never live up to their promises. This one is different — at least according to the 31,000+ 5-star ratings.
A bottle of professional-grade callus-removing gel so you can quickly remove years' (I repeat, YEARS') worth of hard calluses without endless scraping and scrubbing. I'd start picking out a new pair of sandals STAT!
A pack of biodegradable foaming drain-cleaning pouches to effortlessly take care of all the out-of-sight grime clogging (and stinking) up your garbage disposal.
A hydrating snail mucin repairing essence for soothing *all* skin types (reviewers love how gentle it is) with the potential to help heal acne scars, fade dark spots, and smooth fine lines... all for under $20!!
A Shea Butter Vanilla Cashmere body lotion because TikTok is losing its mind over how hydrating, lightweight, and soothing this delicious-smelling formula is at a price that's just *chef's kiss.*
A pet stain and odor eliminator that'll pull off the ultimate magic trick and erase new and old stains (and stank) on any surface with just a quick spritz and a rinse.
A bag of freeze-dried Sour Skittles if you thought improving upon the rainbow treat was a mythical impossibility. Think again! Review after review praises this snack-tastic candy for its unmatched crunch and flavor. Just don't blame us if you can never go back to the regular kind after trying these.
A box of Mighty Patch pimple patches containing hydrocolloid so you can stop that zit dead in its tracks with gunk-absorbing powers that speed up the pimple healing process. The sticker format can also help prevent you from habitual picking or popping.
Plus, a pack of nose pore patches for making your skincare dreams a reality by expunging gunk and excess oil while you sleep. The hardest part will be resisting the urge to touch your post-treatment skin now that it's as smooth as a baby seal.
A set of self-heating foot masks to help bring some relief after long shifts or nights out with your deadliest shoes. Just pop on the included booties and enjoy the tingly sensation of Epsom salts, lavender, and peppermint.
An immunity-boosting allergy supplement because your dog deserves a day in the park without suffering from itchy allergies later. These soft chews not only help with skin sensitivity but deliver a dose of probiotics and other nutrients to help support immune function and digestion and promote healthy skin.
A gentle pore-clearing cleansing oil that's so effective at removing makeup and other residue, reviewers say you can actually see bits of gunk leaving your pores. WILD. It's suitable for all skin types and is formulated with heartleaf extract to help you get that *glowy* glass skin look.
A bestselling Sol de Janeiro tightening cream, if you want to join the legions of reviewers who have given it 5 stars for its visible results and delicious scent. It's infused with caffeine, coconut oil, and guarana extract to firm and smooth skin while adding a little shimmer.
An easy-to-use collagen-coating hair mask so it looks like your hair hasn't undergone years of abuse at the hands of bleach and blow-dryers without the pricey salon trip.
A bottle of Lottabody's super fluffy mousse for a lightweight, set-and-forget option that'll help leave your air-dried curls looking less frizzy and more defined.
A pack of dishwasher-cleaning tablets because (to my shock and horror) you have to clean the thing that cleans your dishes, and these tablets make doing so as quick and easy as... well... running the dishwasher.
A pack of Swizzle Sticks that are like a pit crew for your hoo-ha if you tend to deal with surprise leakages long after sexy time is over. All you need to do is insert the sponge for a few seconds after you've done the deed, toss it, and then enjoy dry undies for the rest of the day.
A liquid tartar remover if your dog won't let you get within a foot of their mouth with a toothbrush. Add this to their water for sneaky oral hygiene benefits, less plaque buildup, and a swoon-inducing smile.
A beloved tub of pink cleaning paste so you can perform small cleaning miracles on virtually any surface in your home without endless, abrasive scrubbing. Try it out on those "forever" stains you've yet to find a solution for.
A K-beauty Kahi Wrinkle Bounce hydrating multi-balm to enjoy that instant "aaahhh" feeling of hydration wherever you need it most. Packed with salmon complex and collagen, this formula can help reduce the appearance of fine lines, and the travel-friendly tube makes it perfect for a midday ~glow up~.
A rosemary mint hair-strengthening oil for treating your 'do to a rich blend of 30 essential oils and biotin. This lightweight scalp treatment may help nourish split ends and hair follicles, leading to sleeker styles and reduced breakage. Plus, reviewers say it smells DIVINE — an unnecessary but appreciated bonus.
Lumify eye drops because reviewers swear this OTC formula relieves dryness and reduces redness in just one minute while fending it off for the next eight hours. Sure, you'd likely pay more for such quick results, but we're more than happy not to!
A jumbo pack of magic cleaning pads that reviewers have likened to Magic Erasers with an extra-thick design that's even more durable. Time to make all those wall scruffs and grimy door stains ~disappear~.
A 40-pound bag of dust-free clumping litter, if you feel like all your time is spent hunched over the cat's litter box, digging for gold. Make the chore quicker and easier with litter that's low tracking and quickly clumps for easy scooping.
E.l.f.'s sheer-tint "Squeeze Me" lip balm infused with moisturizing hyaluronic acid because a little birdie told me it's a mega-affordable alternative for the viral Summer Fridays butter balm. No pouting over prices with this pocket-size formula!
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