
29 Products That Are The Only Ones You Need To See
A lightweight gel cream from Nivea so good, your friends may think you have a filter on your skin. (That seriously happened for one reviewer!) With consistent use, you may notice plumper, firmer, more moisturized skin, thanks in part to a superhero ingredient called Q10.
A pack of carborundum sponges because these are the heavy hitters you'll want for stains and gunk that no other sponge is strong enough to handle.
A Pikk-it tool that'll remove tangled hair that's lodged in your vacuum head and totally messing with your vac's absorption powers. (And ofc your fingers can't reach the hair!) You can also use it to detangle hair from the bristles of your hairbrush.
A 3D-printed contact lens dispenser for anyone who wears dailies — I'm about to blow your mind! OK, so this thing holds 30 days' worth of contacts, AND it'll only dispense one at a time when you pull. There's even a slot for your glasses! So genius! As someone who wears daily contacts, I am so adding this to my cart!
A pair of boxer shorts if you've been itching to recreate the oversized sweater and striped boxer shorts combo you've saved on Pinterest.
A ~cat-a-pult~ to, well, pelt people with mini cat figures. Yep.
A tin of tangerine-flavored Sour Drops so you can finally experience the mouth-puckering fruity flavor you've been missing since Altoid Sours were, tragically, discontinued in 2010.
A bottle of Veet's sensitive hair removal gel because I've never wanted to be a naked mole rat more than the days when I work up the courage and patience to shave. Next time, just grab a bottle of this stuff and slather it on your back, legs, underarms, or bikini line to remove pesky hairs without irritating ingrowns, stinging, or burning.
Relatedly, a hair-identifier spray to make your monthly dermaplaning session as pain-free as possible. Now, you can be sure you're shaving all the peach fuzz to make makeup application smoother and reveal that summery glow. And reviewers say the spray helps the razor glide more smoothly.
A Sol de Janeiro shimmering body oil with SPF 50 for a dazzling glow without the white cast or the greasy feel — because my sweat glands are already in overdrive the minute temps rise above 80 degrees. And it's Sol de Janeiro, so you know it smells amazing. Duh!
A bug bite relief patch if your poor littles get absolutely devoured by mosquitoes every year. These kid-safe patches are infused with witch hazel and aloe to soothe itchy bites and prevent kids from scratching.
Some plant cleaning wipes with neem oil to lift those water spots (ugh, what an eyesore!) as well as dirt and dust on the leaves, making it easier for your photosynthesize more effectively. Not only will you have beautiful shiny leaves, but you may also notice fewer pests thanks to the neem oil, a well-known insecticide and repellent with antifungal properties.
A tube of E.l.f Cosmetic's Lash XTNDR tubing mascara so you don't have to shell out for expensive lash extensions. Why would you even want to when you have this lengthening and defining formula, which, BTW, wipes clean with just water. No smudging, no flaking, and no copious amount of scrubbing to remove mascara at the end of the day. A true blessing for thin, fragile lashes!
A nutrient-rich Mise En Scene hair serum because you're happy with your hair for approximately three minutes after washing, drying, and styling, and then it becomes your problem child: split ends, tangles, dryness, rough texture — UGH! Add this to your haircare routine after washing for long-lasting hydration, strength, shine, and smoothness in a weightless formula.
A weekly keyboard planner that'll help you organize your tasks and visualize the work week. It's undated, so you can use it only when you need it instead of buying a dated planner and then feeling like you've wasted money because you only filled half the book.
A bottle of Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Treater spray for, yes, messy eaters, but also muddy footprints, pet accidents, period-related stains, and more. Parents swear by this stuff for its magical ability to make that mess *poof* disappear without using chlorine, perfumes, and sulfates. I'm not a parent, but I am giddy at the thought of not having "period" underwear anymore because I can just spray the stains away.
A perfume if your tastes are bougie but your wallet says, "Absolutely no way!" This expensive-looking bottle would fool anyone into thinking it costs 10x more. It smells like vanilla with a hint of citrus — a perfect sweet-but-not-too-sweet scent.
A capybara desk companion to lend you some tranquility and spa-like vibes on busy work days.
A crack weeder tool so you can finally whip your backyard patio into shape and invite guests for a summertime barbecue. This stainless-steel tool is designed to get into tight sidewalk cracks and remove stubborn thistles, weeds, and moss with ease, so your knuckles don't end up scratched and bloodied.
A halter neck midi dress, because it's head-to-toe chicness in a breathable and comfortable cotton fabric. You will absolutely catch me wearing this, sitting at a sidewalk cafe, sipping an Aperol spritz in the summer sun.
A treat-dispensing toy that's a slow feeder, puzzle toy, and entertainment for you all rolled into one cupcake-shaped mini piñata. (Don't worry, it's reusable!) Fill it with treats or kibble, hang it from a doorway, cabinet, rack, etc., and watch your dog take a whack at it with their nose or their paws, trying to release a delicious treat.
A pre-swim hair cream for protecting your tresses from chlorine and preventing the dreaded green tinge on blonde hair. If you plan to spend a good chunk of the next few months in your pool but don't want your mane to look like a dry, tangled mess, grab this cream!
An outlet extender if your bed, couch, cabinets, etc., can't lie flat against the wall because a pesky cord is in the way. This adapter has three outlets, so you can push your bed flat against the wall and still plug in the charger.
Some festive fabric Band-Aids to combat spring's scrapes and cuts with some flower power. Well, that and the comfort and durability you know and expect from Band-Aid.
A pack of tennis skirts so stylish, comfy, and practical, you'll find yourself buying enough to have one skirt for each day of the week. They're equally great for activities across the "Will this make me sweat?" spectrum — tennis, pickleball, golf, running errands, chasing toddlers, walking around an amusement park all day, going to brunch, etc.
A pair of sockless shoe liners because the return of the sun also means the return of stinky, sweaty feet. Bleh! Sometimes, you don't want or need a layer of socks, and that's where these washable and absorbent shoe liners come in handy!
Some dog-friendly ice pops — ice ~pups~ if you will — that your furry friend can enjoy whole. Yep, stick and all! This is a great summertime activity to both stimulate their brain and keep 'em cool.
A durable dog/kiddie pool for sweltering hot days when the only reasonable thing to do is hop in the pool. These are portable and fold down, so you can store them in the garage for next summer. And reviewers say they're sturdy enough to stand up to pups' roughhousing in them.
A trivet tree to protect your table from a hot pot or pesky water rings. When the trivets aren't in use, they stack on the included wooden base and look like a cute lil' tree!

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She can generally be found in bright eyeshadow furiously typing her latest feature or hemming and hawing about a new product you "have to try." Prior to Cosmopolitan, she wrote and edited beauty content as an Editor at The Everygirl for four years. Follow her on Instagram for makeup selfies and a new hair 'do every few months.