This Gadget Is Great For Nighttime Bathroom Runs
Whether frequent trips to the restroom are part of your nightly routine or you're potty training a child, there are gadgets that can help make the process more seamless. The Amazon Basic motion-sensing LED toilet light makes bathroom runs easier to maneuver, thanks to the illuminating motion sensor light guiding you to a softly lit toilet bowl – and reviewers are so pleased with the functionality of the device that they've awarded it a 4.3-star rating on Amazon.The battery-operated, motion-activated toilet light hangs on the bowl's outer rim, illuminating it as someone walks by, thanks to the motion sensor and built-in light detector. And with 12 different color settings (including a standard amber light), the device provides a gently lit path to your porcelain throne.For just $11 for a set of two, the moderately priced gadget can be placed in all lavatories, making frequent bathroom visits less startling for children and adults. And for parents who are potty training their little ones, the glowing light makes the toilet bowl easy to find, and also provides some novelty for kids, thanks to the variety of color settings.Reviewers say the lights help them avoid 'Lego landmines' and enjoy cleaner floors in the morning. Read on to see what some shoppers had to say, or keep scrolling to add this pair of handy lights to your cart before night falls.
Promising reviews:
'Such a great night-light that functions without any delays in terms of motion sensitivity. So helpful for my daughter who gets up in the middle of the night for a bathroom stop.' —ShoppingwithNatalie'A great item for first-time users of your bathrooms.' —Karl King'I have been buying all different types of toilet lights for the past few years. All of them die within a few months; quality is obviously lacking, and they all look and feel the same. I decided to try the Amazon brand this time for a few dollars more, and what a difference. Much better quality build and feel. Hopefully it will last longer than a few months, but so far I am sold on the build of this.' —Lucy F. Teixeira'Great product. Works as described, now my floor is much cleaner in the morning.' —Gabriel Y'Great for those late-night trips to the bathroom where Lego landmines might be hiding. Easier to aim than in the dark, too.' —Paul Morrow'Purchased for every bathroom in my home. The motion detection is sensitive, and the lights sometimes turn on due to movement outside the room. The battery life for the product is average, depending on how often the lights turn on. These lights exceeded my expectations — they're kind of fun!' —Jaclyn'These little devices really work! No need to turn on a bathroom light during the night.👍' —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $11.04 (available in three styles).
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It survives sweat, long shifts, and my chaotic mornings. The only 'issues' I've had: if I'm not careful, the cap can slice off the tip of the wing when I put it back on (annoying, but fixable), and the words rub off the pen so I have to guess which end I'm opening. I've got extras in my car, my tool bag, my bathroom — you name it. Just don't leave them in the sun, or they dry out faster than my patience at 4 a.m. Honestly? Best hack I've ever found. People think I freehand this masterpiece every day. Let I've ordered it nine times since 2019. Talk about dedication." —Mandi WhiteGet a two-pack from Amazon for $14.98. A Sheglam Color Bloom Liquid Blush with a silky formula for giving you that natural, just-pinched glow. The cute little bottle and doe-foot applicator make it feel like a luxury product, minus the $$$ price tag. Reviewers rave about the buildable color that doesn't budge and don't worry — the bottle may be small, but a little goes a long way. A Juvia's Place Bronzed Duo with two complementary shades of bronzer so you can customize your glow or use one for contouring and the other for warming up your complexion. The silky powder blends like an absolute dream, and the big pan means you'll have plenty of product to last through summer (and beyond). Promising review: "Okay, can we just talk about how Juvia's Place never misses? This Dark to Deep Bronzer Duo is giving rich auntie vibes in the best way. The pigmentation? Ridiculous (in a good way). A little goes a long way, so you're definitely getting your money's two shades in the duo are perfect — one for that soft, everyday warmth and the other for when I'm trying to serve cheekbone drama. And blend? Like butter, baby. Smooth, no patchiness, and buildable if you want to go full I don't even contour every day but this bronzer has me out here doing full beat face just to go to Target. Highly recommend if you love a warm, melty bronze that actually shows up on deeper skin tones. She's THAT girl." —siantta LouissaintGet it from Amazon for $20 (available in five shades). A Milani 2-in-1 concealer + foundation to give you all the coverage you want in *one* glorious product. Reviewers say it covers everything without looking too thick, applies super smoothly, blends well, *and* doesn't break the bank. What more can we ask for?! Promising reviews: "This is my favorite foundation. It covers up everything I need it to cover up while still looking natural. Who needs to spend $40 on foundation when you could get Milani. Save your money girl, and go buy another eyeshadow palette." —Brandy"I absolutely love this foundation! It blends effortlessly, feels lightweight on the skin, and gives a flawless finish without looking cakey. It stayed on all day — even through heat and humidity — and didn't oxidize. Great for sensitive skin, too! I'd definitely buy it again." —Mon AGet it from Amazon for $9.59 (available in 41 shades). A clump-free Vivienne Sabó Cabaret Première mascara with a small, easy-to-use wand (read: it won't poke you in the eye) that'll lengthen and curl your lashes. The lash curler can, thankfully, stay in the drawers. This product is review: "This mascara tops everything I have ever tried before. From the cheap drugstore mascara to the expensive high-end mascara. I don't plan on ever going back! The bottle is beautiful and my lashes are long, voluminous and not crunchy or uncomfortable. It dries pretty quickly, too. I don't even need to curl my lashes anymore!" —Indigo RobertsGet it from Amazon for $13.95. A Coty Airspun loose face power for keeping your makeup in place all day, even in hot and humid weather. It's been popular for a long, looong time (your grandma might have owned an earlier iteration) and reviewers say the current version still outperforms its luxury counterparts. Promising review: "It's perfect!!! It comes with so much product, and the puff it comes with is pretty handy. The application is smooth. My makeup came out flawless. I set my makeup with this and worked out right after. THERE WAS NO SEPARATION, NO CREASING. This powder blessed me. GOD BLESS." —andreaGet it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in five shades). A Half Magic Glitter Puck Pressed Fairy Dust you'd probably find in Tinkerbell's makeup bag. The gel-based formula glides on smoothly (with just your finger), stays put for hours, and gives you a shimmer straight out of Euphoria — with minimum fallout. (And actually, this brand was created by the head makeup artist of Euphoria!) Promising reviews: "I have been on the hunt for anything and everything glitter for my makeup recently and came across this last night at Ulta. I was so impressed with the ease of application, amount in the packaging, and the fact that it's compressed glitter, my inner child was squealing! needless to say I got both of the available colors and it is not a purchase that I regret, these are amazing, and I highly recommend. I do wish that there were more colors though!" —Merkadoh"I'm a professional MUA and I keep this in my kit at all times! This product is so sparkily without being glittery, if that makes sense. It is incredibly versatile and can be used anywhere on the face or body." —Beauty by GarutiGet it from Ulta for $29.50 (available in two shades). An Ami Colé Soft Shape waterproof lip liner to enhance the look and longevity of your favorite lipstick or wear alone with just some clear gloss — the creamy formula will glide effortlessly so you can get the *exact* shape you want. Chef's kiss (or any kind of kiss — since your lip color definitely won't budge). Promising review: "Okay, so I did not think I would like this pencil liner because usually I gravitate towards gel liners but I decided to try it and I am so happy I did! It is the closest color match I have found to my natural lip color so I love it to over-line my lips! But I probably wouldn't use it for all over my lips because it's a true pencil liner and it just feels a little too abrasive for me (but that's just a personal preference). The shade is perfect, it lasts so long, and the packaging makes it feel like it's great quality! Highly recommend." —thatgirltkmGet it from Sephora for $18 (available in five shades). A MAKUP Brow Me Sculpt brow gel that'll give your brows a ~laminated look~ without the salon cost. This dual-power formula combines wax-y hold with gel-like finish, drying clear and matte so your arches stay lifted and flawless all day long. With 4.3 stars on Amazon and over a thousand reviews, the people — and their brows — have spoken. Promising review: "This eyebrow sculpt gel has completely elevated my brow game! The formula provides just the right amount of hold to keep my brows in place all day without feeling stiff or crunchy. It shapes and defines beautifully while still looking brush makes application super easy and precise, allowing me to sculpt and lift my brows exactly how I like them. I also love that it doesn't flake or smudge, even in humid weather." —VPGet it from Amazon for $9.98. A Saie Glowy Super Gel illuminator for achieving a dewy finish that's subtle and not glittery in the least. The lightweight, noncomedogenic formula will apply beautifully (read: no patchiness) *and* it can be worn alone or mixed into skincare and makeup, making this a versatile, multipurpose product you'll reach for day after day. The product contains olive-derived squalane which helps to lock in moisture, and rosehip seed oil, which is rich in antioxidants, to visibly brighten and moisturize skin. It's silicone-, fragrance-, and review: "I am soooo in love with this product!! It makes your skin glow and feels so smooth! Anytime I don't want to wear a full face of makeup, I put this on with some moisturizer and it makes my skin GLOW! I will be using this for the rest of my life, lol." —natalieejpGet it from Sephora for $28 (available in four shades and mini sizes). A waterproof Julep Crème 101 Eyeshadow Stick you can actually apply with one hand (there's even a spongy smudger on one end for blending) so you can amaze others by truly only taking five minutes to finish a full face of makeup. Reviewers say the cream-to-power formula lasts all day yet is easy to remove — a winner all around. Promising review: "I have to do my makeup most mornings with one hand while holding my baby on my hip with the other. Bought this because using an eyeshadow brush and palette were out of the question. You can layer it for more intense color or just do one light swipe for a hint of shadow. Stays all day, doesn't crease or smear, even in the blistering 100+ degrees Texas heat. Love this stuff. Worth it all day." —Millennial MamaGet it from Amazon for $18 (available in 56 shades). An e.l.f. Instant Lift Brow Pencil to give your brows the definition and fullness they deserve — without emptying your wallet. This dual-sided wonder has a precise, creamy pencil on one end and a spoolie on the other for blending everything to brow-perfection. Reviewers say it's shockingly good for the price, with a formula that stays put all day (even if your plans go from morning coffee to late-night karaoke). Promising reviews: "This is hands-down my favorite eyebrow pencil! It's super easy to use and gives my brows a natural, defined look that lasts all day. The formula is smudge-proof, so I never have to worry about it wearing off, even in heat or humidity. The tip is just the right size for creating precise, hair-like strokes, and the built-in spoolie makes blending a breeze. It fills in sparse spots perfectly without looking harsh or overdone. If you want brows that stay put and look amazing all day long, this is the one. I always keep a backup on hand!" —Rachael Andes"This is the ONLY eyebrow pencil I will use. I have some small spots missing from my eyebrow from a prior injury involving stitches, but this pencil fills them in SO easily." —elbekaypGet it from Amazon for $3 (available in four shades). A Dibs Beauty Desert Island Duo Stick aka the one product you'd probably want if you were in fact stranded on a desert island. It has blush on one end and bronzer on the other, so you can sculpt and flush with one product — and one hand. The blendable formula means you really can't go wrong even without a mirror (which you probably won't have on a desert island). Promising review: "I never write reviews on Ulta but I had to for this product. This is the most amazing blush and contour ever! It blends out very easily and isn't the most pigmented making it super user/beginner friendly. I would recommend this product to any person at any level of makeup. I also don't reinforce the cream product with powder and it lasts all day!! Don't think twice about this because it's soooo amazing!! :)" —RileyGet it from Ulta for $36 (available in 9 combos). A ColourPop Pressed Powder Eyeshadow Palette with buttery, pigmented shadows in versatile shades perfect for everything from workday neutrals to night-out smokiness. It comes in lots of different combos so you're almost guaranteed to find the shades to fit your ~vibes~. Promising reviews: "I bought Deja Brew and I love it. The pigment is there, and the colors are beautiful. What I like about this particular palette is there are several base or mid colors instead of a lot of really dark colors I won't use. Great natural, nude palette that also includes pretty shimmers." —allieb"I bought two of them (Gone Metal and Mauvin' Up). They are very pigmented and great quality for the price. I wet my eyeliner brush and apply them as eyeliner as well. When you wet your brush, it makes the eyeshadow pigments more tense. You could also use brown, red, and/or black eyeshadows in any of these eyeshadow palettes to fill in your eyebrows with an angled brush. The quality is comparable to any designer brand eyeshadows." —MRGet it from Target for $14 (available in nine combos). A Rare Beauty Soft Pinch liquid blush so you'll always have the most natural-looking flush — so natural, that your friends might say, "OMG, is that really blush?! Are you sure you didn't just come from Pilates??" The formula is super light and blendable, and a little goes a looong way. Promising reviews: "The color looks intimidating at first, but it blends very well into my cheeks and looks very natural. I usually do two dots on each cheek since it is very pigmented, and I apply it evenly with a brush. I have sensitive skin, so I am happy this product does not make me break out. It's part of my every day look now!" —sw3etn0vember"I love this blush! I have had mine for almost six months now, and it's a staple in my routine! I'm also convinced that this blush will never run out, lol." —4makeuplover4Get it from Sephora for $25 (available in nine radiant finishes, four matte finishes, and mini sizes). A Clinique Almost Lipstick in the shade Black Honey because this shade honestly looks fantastic on everyone and has pretty much reached cult-favorite status at this point. It has a sheer-yet-buildable formula for when you don't want full-on lipstick but need a little more than a tinted lip balm or oil. This is basically a Goldilocks lippie — not too moist, not too dry, not too pigmented, not too transparent — it's juuust right. Promising review: "This is my new favorite 'go-to' lip product. It literally gives you the most perfect shade for your skin tone. I don't know it does. It looks completely different on my mother and sister and all are so complementary! It has a beautiful sheen and the color can be darkened by layering on more of the product. Does not feel heavy or sticky. I have definitely noticed my lips are softer since using this, even in cold Northeast weather." —Kristi-RaeGet it from Amazon for $25. An Essence Lash Princess Mascara that'll lengthen your lashes without being clumpy *and* is a lot more low maintenance to apply and wear than fake lashes. Is it lash extensions or is it your new $5 mascara? Keep 'em guessing. A Nyx Butter Gloss with a formula that's as smooth as, well, buttah. It's creamy, dreamy, and never sticky — and it's got thousands of 5-star ratings on Amazon backing up the hype. Plus, it comes in *dozens* of shades. NYX products are reviews: "I'm honestly obsessed with this lip gloss! It has the perfect balance of shine and moisture without feeling sticky. The formula glides on so smoothly, and it keeps my lips feeling soft and hydrated for hours." —WINDAH SYLVESTRE"I rarely use gloss because I don't like a sticky feel on my lips. This is the first gloss I've tried that gave a good shine without feeling sticky. Stayed in place pretty well & had a nice touch of sparkle." —Amazon CustomerGet it from Amazon for $5.97 (available in 34 regular shades and seven shimmer shades). A Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Glow Serum with hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and vitamin C for a makeup primer that acts like skincare. This serum-oil hybrid hydrates, brightens, and preps your skin for flawless makeup application. It can be layered under or mixed with foundation, or worn alone for a naturally dewy look. It's free of parabens, formaldehyde, phthalates, mineral oil, sulfates (and many other ingredients) and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It's also vegan and reviews: "This will give you a glow-from-within look and my skin feels amazing during and after wearing. Wears beautifully under makeup. This is my third purchase; a staple." —Chrissybklyn718"I love this. It's such a beautiful, glowy, but not sticky primer. I often wear it on its own with a little mascara, concealer, and gloss. It smells like heaven and never breaks me out. Perfect for those dry skin ladies like me." —AllizenGet it from Sephora for $34 (available in three shades). A L'Oréal Brow Stylist Definer Pencil so precise it'll make your brows look naturally fuller and more polished, even if your morning routine is chaos. The ultra-fine tip lets you flake tiny brow hairs like a fine artist, and the waterproof formula keeps your masterpiece intact through sweat, tears, and unexpected downpours. Reviewers also say it's comparable to the popular (but much more pricey) Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz. Promising review: "I have tried all the top brands of eyebrow pencils (Benefit's Gimme Brow, Anastasia, you name it), and I keep coming back to this L'Oreal pencil. It works just as well as the more expensive brands, and I love the precision you can get with the fine tip. Stays on all day and comes off easily at night with a little makeup remover. Most importantly, it's easy to create a natural, well-defined brow with this little pencil." —Arlington ArtistGet it from Amazon for $7.95 (available in 10 shades). An E.l.f. Monochromatic Multi-stick perfect for busy bees on the go and people who can never find their makeup sponges/brushes. It's basically a pocket-size magic wand — swipe it on cheeks, lids, or lips for a monochrome look that says 'I spent hours on this' when you actually spent 30 seconds. Promising review: "I don't shop drugstore makeup as often as I used to but every time I purchase from e.l.f. I'm never disappointed. I got the shades Sparkling Rose and Glimmering Guava. At first I was scared because when I searched them they look so shimmery, almost glittery. But when you apply them to the face and blend it out, it's actually a really pretty glow and doesn't look glittery or overly shimmery at all. They're such a creamy formula and so easy to blend, but still pack a punch with pigment. Very forgiving though so if you go overboard you have time to sheer it out. I'll definitely buy more colors." —VCGet it from Amazon for $5 (available in six shades). A Glossier Cloud Paint that's like a dewy blush filter IRL — the fingertip-friendly gel‑cream formula delivers a buildable flush that lasts all day. Reviewers praise how pigmented yet seamless it is (you can go subtle or bold, depending on your mood), with many saying it's a staple in their routine. Check out a BuzzFeeder's full review of Glossier's Cloud Paint! Promising review: "I got this to make my before-school makeup routine quicker, and it's amazingly easy to apply. It took me a couple of tries to get the amount perfect, I kept over blending it. I would recommend this to anyone, it is one of the best makeup products I've ever bought. I got Dusk and was worried it would be too dark or bring out my redness, but it blends so seamlessly. I love the size, it makes it so convenient for travel." —Travel_addictGet it from Glossier for $22 (available in 10 blush shades and five bronzer shades). A Winky Lux Confetti Balm Lip Stain so adorable you'll want to reapply in public just to show it off — the clear balm is filled with sparkly bits and adjusts to your unique pH for a custom pink hue. Reviewers love the hydrating formula and the fact that it doubles as a conversation starter. Promising review: "This is my second Winky Lux balm stain I have owned. I have the lavender one also. They both are very similar but I'm glad I have them both. I keep one in my desk at work and one in my purse. This is very easy to use and I don't even use a mirror when I apply. The color is perfect and goes well with any skin tone since it's PH balanced. This would make a perfect stocking stuffer for any person! I highly recommend this product. It is definitely something I use every day and will plan to always buy." —NCGal83Get it from Target for $17 (available in two shades).
