10-06-2025
25 Target Items So Good, You'll Use Every Day
An overnight lip mask that'll soothe parched puckers with coconut oil and vitamin E while you snooze — and add a delightful little boost to your bedtime routine while you're at it, thanks to the fun flavors it comes in. Fairy Floss, anyone?
Promising review: 'Good affordable overnight mask for extra hydration! I bought the Fairy Floss to try something new, and I actually really like it! The texture is smooth on the lips, definitely sits a little heavy, has a slight scent and flavor, and it's more matte than it is glossy. I guess it could be more glossy if you apply more, but a little goes a long way! You get what you pay for, and this is very pleasant on the lips and my wallet! Also has no color that I've noticed on the lips, so it won't transfer onto anything.' —Kaylee Price: $8.99 (available in three options)
An insulated drink tumbler capable of keeping your beverages just the right temperature for hours. No one likes to drink tepid water — or room temperature coffee, or melted smoothies, or what have you — but with this colorful, double-walled pick from Simple Modern, you can make sure your faves stay icy or warm until the very last drop.
Promising review: 'This tumbler is amazing! After 24 hours, I still had ice in my tumbler, and the water was ice cold. I love the pretty colors it comes in. Definitely worth getting. I love the fact that it's dishwasher safe. Put it in the dishwasher and it came out perfect.' —SuesuePrice: $22.94+ (originally $26.99+; available in nine colors)
A pair of go-with-anything chunky white sneakers so comfortable, you might refuse to wear any other shoe after experiencing them. The secret? Memory foam in the soles. So comfy. So cute. Ugh, I cannot.
Promising review: 'Love these shoes! People ask me all the time where I got them. They're a great casual shoe. I can wear them all day, and they are comfortable. They fit true to size.' —gmosely Price: $34.99 (available in medium women's sizes 6–11)
Some high-quality over-ear headphones that are perfect for blocking out your noisy co-workers and blasting your current hyperfixation playlist at your desk (no one else will hear, after all!). You are an adult. Your time is valuable. You do not have the bandwidth to listen to your next-door cubicle neighbor Dolores talk to her best friend all day…on speakerphone.
These wireless Bluetooth 'phones from Bose feature truly glorious noise-cancelling capabilities and astonishingly long battery life (up to 24 hours!) to make your time at the office — or commuting, or anywhere else, for that matter — not only not terrible, but actually pretty review: 'Amazing Bose headphones! These are incredible. I just received these today. I have been listening to familiar favorites and hearing notes and a depth I have never heard before. I was never a serious audiophile, but these Bose headphones are truly amazing! I was moved to tears by the beauty of some of these songs. I can hardly believe that I have been missing this depth of beauty my entire life, and I wish I had ordered these sooner. And the quiet mode works well. I would buy these again and again. The quality of this music via these headphones is a true gift in my life.' —GsquaredmomPrice: $229.99 (originally $349; available in six colors)
Or, a portable Bluetooth speaker, so you can take your tunes with you on the go. Small yet mighty, this option from JBL boasts sound quality so high, it rivals that of much larger speakers, according to numerous reviewers. It's even waterproof!
Promising review: 'I am not one to write many reviews, but I couldn't not! I have a larger JBL speaker that I've had for roughly 10 years. Needless to say, the battery is no longer where it should be. This little speaker sounds as good, if not better, than the original speaker. It's literally the size of my palm. I just wanted something I could take on a trip with us that would be easy to pack. So glad I did!! I've always been a fan of JBL and will continue to buy their products! P.S. I got the purple and it's so cute!' —HeatherPrice: $39.99 (originally $49.99; available in six colors)
A gold-tone acrylic laptop riser to add some subtle glam to your office setup — and help save your neck from the wear-and-tear that can happen when you spend all day, every day in front of your computer. This shockingly pretty workspace upgrade both lifts your device to an ergonomically ideal level and vents your laptop to keep it from overheating, too. Everybody wins!
Promising review: 'I've been using this every day since I bought it. I love the clear, basic design, and it's sturdy. Also helps with wrist fatigue when typing at an angle instead of flat on the desk.' —Fate Kelly Price: $36
And a wireless keyboard that's equal parts cute and practical. I mean, if your laptop itself is on a riser, you're going to need something to type on, right? May as well make it something that's as fun to use as it is, y'know, actually useful!
Promising review: 'I'm really impressed with this wireless keyboard! The typing experience is incredibly smooth, with keys that respond effortlessly and provide just the right amount of feedback. It's perfect for long hours of typing without causing any strain on my fingers. The connection is reliable, and I've had no issues with lag or connectivity drops. I also love how sleek and compact it is, making it easy to fit into any workspace. The battery life is impressive, and the design is minimalist yet stylish. Whether I'm working or gaming, this keyboard has been a fantastic addition to my setup. Highly recommend it for anyone looking for a smooth and efficient typing experience!' —Caroline Price: $17.99 (available in two colors)
AND a wireless mouse that connects via Bluetooth — meaning you won't have to sacrifice yet another of your computer's few USB ports to a receiver for this thing to work. As a bonus, this Logitech pick comes in some super pretty colors, too, in addition to your classic sleek black option.
Y'all, I've been using Logitech mice for years — decades, even — and they have never steered me wrong. They fit really nicely under the hand; the buttons press well and click satisfyingly; and the scroll wheel is just *chef's kiss*. My current one is in perfectly fine shape, but honestly, I'm considering swapping it out for this one — that beautiful blue color! Ugh! I love it! I don't need it, but I need it!Promising review: 'So far, so good! I ended up getting the lavender one and am totally happy with the connectivity and functionality of this cute little mouse. It connected easily enough (within seconds) and works great. Not to mention how it fits my small palm of my hands very easily. Would definitely buy again.' —ALY Price: $19.99
A bottle of E.l.f.'s highly effective Holy Hydration! Hydro-Gel Moisturizer, because if you aren't already moisturizing on the daily, now is a great time to start. This soothing gel formula is powered by hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and peptides — but it's still lightweight, and particularly good if your skin tends towards the sensitive side of things.
Promising review: ''Holy' is the correct word! I have extremely sensitive skin that immediately rejects any product it does not agree with. I was hesitant at first, but was on a budget and needed hydration ASAP. I came across this and wow! I do not regret it. My skin loved it and it helped with the weather change that caused my dry skin. I would totally recommend!!' —StinkyPicklesPrice: $12
And some of Cetaphil's SPF 50 facial sunscreen, so you can make sure you lock in the daily sunscreen habit sooner, rather than later. This pick ticks all the boxes: It's highly effective, it's good for sensitive skin, it's waterproof, it layers well under makeup, and — key point! — it's shockingly affordable.
Promising review: 'Amazing sunscreen! Wow!! This mineral sunscreen is amazing!! I struggle with allergies, sensitivity, and am acne-prone. Some sunscreens in the past have given me rashes where I applied them. This sunscreen works well for me, protecting my face with a high SPF and no breakouts. Sometimes I wear it without any makeup and it blurs my imperfections really well, also works great under makeup. Also love that it is mineral and reef-safe.' —Makeupgal95Price: $12.59
A bottle of daily shower cleaner, because, well…it's in the name, isn't it? Here's the thing, though: Spritzing some of this lemon-and-mint–scented stuff on your shower or bath walls and floors when you're done washing up each day is the fast track to keeping things fresh in there between deeper cleans. Just spray it, then…walk away. Heck yes.
Promising review: 'Makes a difference! Has a light, clean scent that doesn't overpower or linger. I use this daily, and feel like it does make a difference with less overall buildup. I've used in both my shower and a standalone tub' —twinmomPrice: $2.99
A two-step kitchen and household ladder, so you don't have to resort to climbing onto your countertops to be able to grab a can of tomato paste or whatever from the top shelves of your kitchen cabinets. Mundane? Perhaps. Useful? Incredibly. Pull this lightweight yet sturdy aluminum option out when you need it. Fold it up and tuck it away when you don't. Easy peasy.
I am not joking when I say that not a day goes by without me pulling out my lil' kitchen ladder. I mean, sure, that's largely because I am five feet tall and cannot reach anything in my house without it, but I mean…I am five feet tall and cannot reach anything in my house without it. If you, too, are on the shorter end of things, trust me: You need one of these. You need one. This one has a weight capacity of 225 pounds, for the review: 'I moved, and this is the best thing I've bought to do things around the house. It's very light, so easy to carry. It's also very stable and so simple to close up and store nicely. Everyone loves it!' —Target customerPrice: $34.99
A truly excellent coffee maker from Oxo, because life is too short to drink bad coffee. This space-efficient little caffeine machine brews eight cups of the good stuff right into an insulated, stainless-steel carafe, so it'll stay hot 'til the end. And did I mention how magnificent a cup this thing brews?
I have the larger version of this exact machine, and friends, believe you me when I say it is one of the best investments I have made in the at-home creature comforts arena. I do, in fact, use it every day. Makes a terrific cup of joe. Highly review: 'The greatest coffee machine I've ever owned! I had the larger OXO brewer for three years, and it was great. However, after reading a review of this new machine, I jumped in when it was recently on sale. With a smaller footprint and simple design, it was a perfect choice. Not only does it almost instantly brew coffee, it tastes perfect when following the measurement instructions suggested by OXO. My only problem now is trying not to drink too much.' —JGPrice: $199.99
A canister of Bar Keepers Friend, because seriously, this multipurpose powder cleanser is the unsung hero of kitchens everywhere (including mine). It might not look like much, but this stuff? You will use it every day. Trust me.
My fave use for Bar Keepers Friend is cleaning my good cookware — it's A+ on stainless pots and pans, although you'll want to avoid using it on nonstick stuff (never clean your nonstick gear with an abrasive cleanser; it'll strip the coating clear off) — but folks find all sorts of uses for it, from cleaning sinks and stovetops to even getting weird rust stains out of their reviews: 'This is a must-have in my kitchen. Huge fan of using this on any bits of rust, grease, or hard-to-clean spots. Just make sure you avoid using it on non-stick pans, polished stone counters, or the other spots mentioned on the product's label. However, I've used this to completely revamp old stainless steel cookware, aluminum cookie pans, and stovetops — making them look good as new. You can't beat the price, either.' —Bethany 'This is fantastic! This product took out 2.5 years of hard water and dust grime (brought home from a job daily) stains in less than an hour! A little elbow grease and the tub is stain-free! I'm still in shock of how well this worked when other cleaners didn't.' —Target customerPrice: $2.29
A cherry red cast-iron Dutch oven from Lodge that proves your workhorse cookware can, in fact, also be gorgeous. When you've got something that's both this effective and this beautiful, you'll find every possible excuse to use it — which, tbh, isn't going to be difficult, given that feeding yourself is kind of a daily necessity.
I have this 6-quart beauty in blue, and it is by far my most-used piece of cookware. Excellent for anything from soups and stews to casseroles and even bread, it heats superbly and bakes wonderfully — and it also looks stunning, even when it's just sitting out on the stovetop (which is my preferred place for it to live). Bonus: It includes a matching trivet!Promising review: 'Affordable, durable, colorful Dutch oven! Great pan for cooking stews and soups. Heavy like a Dutch oven should be. Beautiful color, easy to clean with no staining. Affordable alternative to pricier brands. Highly recommend for families who cook often.' —Target customerPrice: $114.99
And a surprisingly ~aesthetic~ air fryer, for those days when you don't have a million years to sit in front of the stove, lovingly braising short rib or whatever. This 4-quart option does all of that magnificently easy heating and crisping up of your favorite bites for which air fryers are known — and it actually looks pretty while doing it. What's not to love?
Promising review: 'Life saver! I absolutely love, love, love this little air fryer. It's compact and it gets the job done. I never knew brussels sprouts could taste so good, especially when air fried!!! Thank you.' —Target customerPrice: $49.99 (available in three colors)
A set of double-sided measuring spoons so useful, you'll wonder how you ever managed without them. No more needing to wash each spoon eight million times for different ingredients; just flip it around, and you've got a second, clean measure all ready to go on the other side. Talk about a step up from your standard measuring spoon set!
The set comes with a tablespoon, half tablespoon, teaspoon, 3/4 teaspoon, 1/2 teaspoon, and 1/4 teaspoon measures. And, bonus: They're magnetic, so they'll stay together for easy storage but also separate easily for when you only need one or two of them — no need to faff about with getting them off or on a hard-to-open review: 'Where have these been all my life? Definitely an 'investment' for measuring spoons, but this is literally what I've been wanting to have. You literally get two sets in one. Now I can finally have a 'wet' measuring side and a 'dry' measuring side without running back and forth to the sink with my one set. Better hide these from your amateur cooks; if they use it and misplace a spoon, you're gonna regret as a chef for sharing.' —Yanna NPrice: $17.99
A digital kitchen scale, because this gadget is THE kitchen staple you don't realize you need until you have one. (Source: me — now that I have one, I will never go back to my oh-no-did-I-measure-that-ingredient-correctly-for-this-recipe? days of pre-kitchen scale anxiety.)
This one even has a pull-out display — meaning you can stack a big ol' bowl or whatever on it and not subsequently struggle with trying to peer underneath the overhang in order to see the scale's reading. review: 'Perfect for everyday baking! It has two ways to zero out — when you first turn it on, it starts a 3-2-1 countdown so you can place your bowl or measuring cup, and the weight then automatically starts at 0; or, if you miss the countdown, you can place it on the scale and then press the power/zero button to reset to 0. I like being able to measure in grams, and this scale is sensitive enough to do that precisely. It also has an auto shut-off in case you forget to turn it off. I've been using it for a few weeks now, and it's great!' —ric2mspPrice: $32.99
A set of 400-thread-count sheets that are, according to thousands of reviewers, the best sheets known to humankind. These much-loved sheets from Target's Threshold line are constantly praised for their cool, crisp, super cozy comfort — and, I mean, look: You spend hours of your life every day asleep. Don't you deserve to do all that snoozing in the utmost of comfort? (Yes. Yes, you do.)
Promising review: 'The GOAT sheets! These have spoiled me from buying any other sheets, seriously. I'm never NOT buying Target Performance sheets. I own several sets and love how breathable and lightweight and cooling they are. I'm a hot sleeper, so these are a must! And they hold up well.' —Jessica Price: $35+ (available in sizes twin/twin XL–California king and 23 colors and patterns)
And a galaxy light projector, so you can send yourself off to sleep surrounded by stars. Turn your room into a nebula. Travel through deepest space without leaving your bed. Heck, make yourself a good ol' fashioned planetarium-style light show set to Pink Floyd's Dark Side Of The Moon, thanks to the projector's sound sync mode. Your before-bed routine will never be the same again.
Promising review: 'Love this! I bought this lamp for myself, a middle age mom, and I freaking love it. It reminds me of the Northern Lights, and it's really relaxing to watch. I highly recommend this for people of all ages.' —MrsEb79Price: $25
A convertible backpack so versatile, reviewers say it can be anything from a work tote to a diaper bag — or even a weekender, if you're an efficient packer! Wear it as a backpack; carry it as a tote; it goes everywhere you go.
FYI, the main compartment can fit laptops or tablets of up to 15 reviews: 'Perfect work bag for the young professional! This is a great bag for work. It is an affordable price, holds my supplies, and looks great, too.' —Grace'Cute bag! This has turned into my new diaper bag. Both my husband and I love the way it looks, it's so comfortable, and a great price. Great buy!' —Target customerPrice: $35 (available in four colors)
An extremely cute set of stackable lunch containers that'll put an end to sad desk lunches once and for all. Nothing helps with getting into the habit of prepping and bringing your lunch like being able to bust out a fun lil' boxed situation like this in the break room.
These bento-style boxes from Ello hold a total of five cups — two in the smaller one and three in the deeper one — and stack together with the included band for easy transportation. Promising review: 'Perfect containers! Love these stackable food containers. Comes with utensils and a neoprene band to wrap securely around the containers. Can hold sandwiches, pasta salad, salads, deviled or boiled eggs, wraps, fruit, lasagna, etc. Gets cold nicely in the fridge. Easy to wash and dry. Comes in a variety of colors to match the new lunch bag. Snap closures. One container comes with a divider, which I have not used. Really holds enough food if using for lunch. Perfect size. Great price point. I purchased the pink. Perfect alternative to plastic sandwich and snack bags.' —Jane Price: $10.29 (originally $14.99; available in four colors)
And a lunchbox to put them in, of course. Sleek and modern, this upright-oriented zippered lunch bag has the added bonus of not looking like a lunch bag. Just y'know, in case that's a concern for you.
Promising review: 'Works great for me! I needed an upright lunchbox to fit in my locker at work and this one is perfect. I bought the pink one and it's just too cute. It works great for all my needs and I only need to use one slim freezer pack and it keeps everything nice and cold all day long.' —Tina Price: $4.99 (available in two colors)
A ceramic cutout essential oil diffuser that'll turn any room into the soothing, spa-like retreat you've always wanted. Fill 'er up and it'll put out a soft, beautifully scented mist for up to eight hours. It'll even shut itself off when it runs dry.
According to Johns Hopkins, you may want to avoid diffusing oils around larger groups and young children because of the side effects of different oils. You may also want to avoid using an oil diffuser around pets with breathing problems, according to the I ended up with an essential oil diffuser a lot like this one in my possession after a particularly good White Elephant exchange many years ago — and honestly, it is one of my favorite things in my entire home. I keep it in my office, because, well, I spend so much time in here that it behooves me to make it an enjoyable space in which to be. And boy, does my cute little diffuser help with that! Personally, I am fond of combining a few drops of peppermint and eucalyptus oils in mine, but if you're more of an orange or lavender person, have at review: 'The best one! I have owned this diffuser for several years now, and it's still going strong. It is classy-looking, not cheap plastic like most others. Very solid and heavier that most others. It has oscillating colors or one color (or no light if you prefer). Easy to set and runs eight hours. Auto-shutoff. I run it without fragrance on dry days just to humidify the air.' —Pathjourneys Price: $30
And lastly, a super luxe satin robe, because if you have not yet experienced the joys of lounging around in a comfy, cozy robe literally all day, you absolutely deserve to. Yes, even on work-from-home days. Especially on work-from-home days.
Promising review: 'Pretty robe! I love this robe. It's silky and a beautiful color. Also love the long length. I was so happy to see this at Target.' —MOTXnanaPrice: $35 (available in women's sizes XS/S–3X/4X and four colors)
