40 Products You Always Say You’re Going To Buy And Then Never Do…Take It From This List, It’s Time To Buy Them

Promising review: “I purchased this after seeing it on TikTok. I had never used a cleansing oil before, but I heard great things about it. I am 45 and have dry skin. I get the occasional pimple if I use oily moisturizers, so I was looking for something to put moisture back into my skin. The oil has a very light, clean scent and feels great on the skin. Although it’s light when washed off, it leaves my skin feeling smooth, clean, and hydrated. I have not had issues with it clogging my pores, and I’ve been using it for about three months daily. I’m new to K-beauty, but if this is any indication of quality, I’m hooked. I will definitely be buying this again and making it a permanent part of my skincare routine.” —SUSAN

Get it from Amazon for $17.69.

Handy Laundry is a small biz!

Promising review: “These are a fantastic purchase! My clothes come out of the dryer noticeably wrinkle-free and feel soft. I’ve also noticed a slight reduction in drying time, which is a bonus for saving energy. They’re reusable and chemical-free, making them an eco-friendly alternative to dryer sheets.” —Avinash

Get it from Handy Laundry on Amazon for $9.99 (also available in packs of 6 and 12).

Promising reviews: “LOVE it. It took three minutes to cut grapes, which would have taken me at least 10 [by hand]. As a mom of a toddler, those minutes are precious. It was also fun and easy to use.” —Jacqueline

“I wish I would’ve had this a LONG time ago. This little gadget has come in so handy. If you have a toddler or small child, you NEED this. It quarters grapes, cherry tomatoes, olives, etc., so they aren’t choking hazards for little ones. So much faster than slicing every tiny grape up yourself. 10/10 would recommend.” —Sara Waits

Get it from Amazon for $11.76+ (available in two colors).

Promising review: “I wanted something that would clean my baby’s paws after our walks because I didn’t want germs or dirt coming into the house. It smells great, it works well, and I can see that the rubber part doesn’t bother my doggy! It’s super easy to use, and I use it to keep her paws clean and my house clean! 10/10, especially for the price point!” —Thia

Get it from Amazon for $6.24 (also available in multipacks).

Promising review: “I was surprised what a difference these new shower curtain hooks made. They slide SOOOO much better across the shower curtain rod than the ones I had previously. There are also two hooks (one on each side), making it a breeze to change out or wash the shower curtain liner without removing the shower curtain. This saves so much time and aggravation!!! I will be purchasing this type from now until forever!” —MaryMaryinLA

Get it from Amazon for $7.49+ (available in 17 colors).

Promising review: “I’ve tried other whitening pens before, and they always made my teeth really sensitive and hurt. But not this one! It is gentle enough for daily use, even on sensitive teeth. And it brightens within the first application. There is enough product in the pen to last through many treatments and touch-ups. I highly, highly recommend this product! It removed stains that were embedded in my teeth for years. It even whitened my yellowed fillings some. I will be purchasing this regularly.” —Becka

Get it from Amazon for $9.95 (also available in packs of two and four).

You can also switch between pound and kilogram measurements. 

Promising reviews: “I cannot imagine how we would have managed a big international trip without this. It saved us so much stress and, I’m sure, surprise charges at the airport.” —Potter Freak

“This scale works and was accurate on four flights. First flight was a test at 46 pounds, and Delta scales said it was 46 pounds. The next two flights were at 49 pounds, and both United and Delta found it to be 49 pounds. The bag on the fourth flight weighed 49, but the United scale found it to be 48 pounds. Four different airports and scales proved that this scale is a good, low-cost, must-have item for air travel.” —Robert

Get it from Amazon for $7.64+ (available in four colors and also a two-pack).

Promising review: “Wow! First of all, I was shocked when I noticed that my toilet tank was so filthy. I never looked in there, but there was a reason that my toilet bowl needed to be scrubbed every day. The tank was so nasty I couldn’t even see the bottom. I really didn’t want to drain the water and scrub the tank, then I saw this. I honestly didn’t expect that it would actually work since my tank was so nasty. I dumped this little miracle product in the tank, left it overnight, and the next morning, I saw a much cleaner tank. I can actually see in there now. No draining or scrubbing. Amazing stuff!” —Linda Baker

Get it from Amazon for $7.07.

BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord says, “I’ve owned one of these babies and have faithfully used it every week for upward of two years, and especially love it while working from home — it simplifies breakfast because I know no matter what assortment of groceries I’m working with, there are precooked eggs to add some protein to it. (I like mine medium-boiled. 🍳) If my dinner is boring or seems like it needs a little extra oomph to it, I’ll throw in an egg from this, too. Some reviews note that the alarm on it is a little loud, but the new models have significantly decreased the volume and sing a little song instead!“

Promising review: “I saw someone on TikTok with this and gasped! Ordered it right away. I had no idea these things existed. Super easy and convenient, and the hard-boiled eggs came out perfectly. I’m testing a batch now without punching a hole in the eggs to see how they come out. Because why not make an easy process even easier?!?! LOL.” —Gina

Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in six colors).

Promising review: “I had tried lots of white vinegar for two cycles in my 20-year-old dishwasher for the cloudy and powdery dinginess it had started making, and it only helped about 30%. We have very hard water. These tablets zapped the buildup, and my glass is clear again, and colored plastics no longer have the powder-like coating. So glad I took a chance on this!” —J. Holden

Get six tablets from Amazon for $8.99.

Promising review: “These pillows are the most comfortable pillows I’ve ever had. A TikToker recommended it, and it’s one of my favorite purchases so far. The filling feels as though you’re sleeping on feathers. I never really used the zipper, but it comes in handy if you want to wash the pillow. I love that it doesn’t get flat and fluffs right up in the mornings when I make my bed.” —Nastasia Elliott

Get it from Amazon for $44.99+ (available in three sizes).

This medium-coverage concealer can be applied with your fingers or a brush.

Promising review: “I believe I was born with dark circles under my eyes, and I have spent the last 50+ years looking for something that will cover my dark circles. I’ve spent a lot more money on products that do a lot less. And I was very hesitant to buy something so inexpensive as I thought it would not work. I was surprised to find my circles a lot lighter, and my eyes are looking much more alert and younger. I’m very pleased with this product!” —Lafinrsm

Get it from Amazon for $6 (available in four tones).

Promising review: “I LOVE these little fish. I’ve been using them for about 2.5 years now, and I truly believe they help keep the humidifier and water cleaner. People don’t realize all the nasty mold and bacteria that can be growing in their humidifier and then released into the air in their room! I’ve noticed a huge difference in mold growth when I use these fish.” —Shelly

Get it from Amazon for $5.98 (also in a two-pack).

Promising review: “This is the best pill container I have found. It holds a month’s worth of pills in each compartment and is compact and easy to store and travel with. It is very sturdy and I don’t have to worry about the cap opening accidentally. The enclosed labels are a bonus, and the see-through exterior makes it easy to see how many pills are left. I keep it on my nightstand and it doesn’t take a lot of space.” —TA

Get it from Amazon for $8.79+ (available in four colors). 

Promising review: “I’ve had it in my possession for like two hours and I’ve cleaned everything. The couch, the blinds, the cat tree pad, the chair; I’m obsessed. I feel like this thing should win an award for being so awesome. I feel like it should be in raffle baskets and giveaways and silent auctions for every event that highlights ‘things cat people need.’ It’s better than those sticky rollers, it’s better than the one-directional velvet wand thing that I always use the wrong way. It’s the best.” —Meowser

Check out our ChomChom pet hair remover review for more deets!

Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in four colors).

Promising review: “I was using Efferdent to soak my clear retainers, but I always still had to scrub them because it would leave a film, and I don’t think it killed any germs because they would turn yellow as well. So I’m very happy I gave this brand a try because it’s amazing. After just one use, my retainer was clear and looked brand new again! No scrubbing needed! I just pop one in the cup with my retainer and add a little warm water, and they are ready to go again that night, sparkling clean! Definitely recommend this product and will be using it forever!” —Tara Beth

Get 120 tablets from Amazon for $18.81 (available in two other pack sizes and various other styles).

Promising review: “I clean my dryer vent after every single use. I was shocked to see so much lint and dust come out! It was very simple to use and it really works! I kept one for myself and gave the other to my daughter.” —Shari Schmidt

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $7.99 (also available in packs of one and three).

Promising review: “So I decided to put these to the ultimate test for 4th of July underneath my white, semi-sheer swimsuit. I wore them out in the Florida heat in the ocean all day, and they did not budge or peel off. I thought for sure these would take skin off by the time I got home because I just couldn’t believe they stayed on the entire day (humidity is real). I was able to remove them with ease. I washed them with warm water and soap and let them dry, and the next day, they were super sticky, like they were brand new out of the package again. Buying these forever.” —Marisa

Get it from Amazon for $26.50+ (available in three sizes and five shades).

BuzzFeed editor Natalie Brown swears by these pasties! Check out her Nippies review to learn more.

Promising review: “We had flies everywhere: outside, in the house, in the garage. But primarily in our outdoor trash cans! Consistently had maggots on trash day. So gross. Bought these and thoroughly washed inside of our trash can before installing, and our fly problem has been gone since. No reappearance. Amazing! I will forever keep this product stocked in my garage.” —Brooke Williams

Get it from Amazon for $9.84 (also available in a two-pack).

Promising review: “I have well water. Something in my well water reacts with copper plumbing and turns my shower tiles blue. Since my bathroom color scheme isn’t on the blue spectrum, this is problematic. The well water also causes the shower glass to film up quickly. I’ve tried dozens and dozens of cleaners and scrubbed ’til my arms ached, trying to get ahead of the blue and scumminess. My ambition in life is NOT to be a full-time bathroom scrubber! I saw this stuff on a professional house cleaner’s TikTok (sorry, I don’t remember which one) and thought, ‘What the heck, might as well give it a try.’ Oh my goodness, the first day after my shower, I sprayed this stuff all over and walked away. The next morning, there was a NOTICEABLE reduction in the blue, and the glass looked clearer, too. Day two, I sprayed again and walked away. The next morning, the blue was gone except for a few spots on the floor tile, and the glass looked amazing. Day three I sprayed the remaining spots and the next morning the shower practically looked new. NO SCRUBBING AT ALL!!!! This is my new favorite shower cleaner. The ONLY con I have is that it makes me sneeze while I’m spraying from inside the shower, but I can live with that.” —L. J. Petillo

Get it from Amazon for $19.98+ (available in two scents, two sizes, and a pack of two).

Promising review: “I saw this product mentioned in so many articles about cheap products that are great. I don’t know what took me so long to purchase this, but I am kicking myself for waiting!! My hair is DAMAGED. Beyond fried. I’ve bleached it so many times. I am consistently changing my hair color, and while the semi-permanent dyes don’t hurt it, the bleach sure does! My hair always feels like straw. My hair looks and feels INCREDIBLE!!! It is so soft and I am just absolutely in love! This will forever be used by me from now on!” —Krystle

Read our Elizavecca CER-100 Collagen Coating Hair Protein Treatment review to learn more!

Get it from Amazon for $7.60.

They’re compatible with the original Swiffer Sweeper!

Turbo Mops is a family-run small business that wants to help you live (and clean) more sustainably.

Promising review: “The Velcro closure alone is worth the purchase. It was really easy to put on (no more pinched fingers) and the hold is very strong. No more having to handle the dirty, drippy sheets to try to reattach them in the middle of cleaning the floor. I noticed that my floors are cleaner because the microfiber absorbs more and doesn’t just push the grime around the floor. Also, these can be washed in the washing machine for the next use.” —Rosemary Patterson

Get a pack of two from Turbo Mops on Amazon for $14.99.

One side is the curved wing stamp, and the other is a regular fine tip liner for defining the rest of the eye. It comes in a pack of two, one for each eye.

The Flick Stick comes from New Zealand-based brand and small biz Lovoir Beauty. 

Promising review: “Got this before a trip I took a few days ago. I have never been able to do wing eyeliner properly so I was excited to try this. It’s very pigmented and goes on beautifully! I’ve tried other liquid eyeliners before and they were so watery and not close to a dark black I wanted at all but this product was great. I did my makeup and put this eyeliner on at 9 a.m., traveled two hours, walked around a city for about three hours and it was warm so I was sweating, and then went to an NBA game. After all that time (about 16 hours!), the eyeliner was just as perfect as I had put it on! I love this product and can’t wait to use it more often!” —Elizabeth

Get a set of two from Amazon for $14.98 (available in three sizes and a combo pack). 

Read more about Kegel exercises at Cleveland Clinic.

Promising review: “Since starting, my bladder control has significantly improved. I am now able to sneeze or cough without peeing myself. Yes, that’s right. I am able to hold my pee longer, which means I can actually make it to the bathroom without dribbling on myself. The best part is that just a few short weeks into the program, you will have results that you can feel. I think anyone who has ever had kids should try this out. The overall quality of my life has improved. Ditch your panty liners, stop the embarrassing dribbles, and no more mad dashes to the restroom because of a weak bladder. Even my sex life has improved; I have control of those pelvic muscles now. Just remember to wash the weights before and after each use with an antibacterial spray, and allow time to air dry before putting them away. I say air dry because if you wipe them dry with a cloth you run the risk of giving yourself a bladder infection or urinary tract infection, and those are no laughing matter. Easy to use, easy to clean, stores away quickly.” —Julie Tauber

Get a set of six weights from Amazon for $49.99.

Promising review: “Absolutely AMAZING!!! My cold sores are huge, painful, and aggressive. I also get no warning signs like tingling or swelling beforehand. I woke up with a huge cold sore and used my go-to medication, Abreva, but I have noticed it’s been doing nothing. After only six hours of wearing this patch, my cold sore was 1/4 the size it was originally and completely non-painful. To say I love these patches is an understatement. A MUST-BUY.” —Amazon Customer

Get a pack of 15 from Amazon for $13.98 (also available in a 30-pack).

Don’t forget the AA batteries!

Promising review: “OMG, this milk frother makes my homemade latte taste like it was made by a barista. It was perfect. So perfect that I bought a second one for my brother who loves coffee to use. I’ve already recommended it to some coworkers. It has changed my coffee-drinking life. This comes highly recommended.” —Michelle

Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in three styles, with/without AA batteries, and in lots of colors).

Promising review: “I am a licensed cosmetologist of 30+ years and I couldn’t be more pleased! Salon-perfect, shiny, bouncy blow outs! Dries and styles in one or two easy passes ( on damp hair) and provides maximum lift if I style it that way. Easily dries and styles large sections of hair making this THE BEST hairstyling tool! Highly recommend! I use the low setting and cool blast. Surprised and very happy that I don’t need med/high settings. Only caveat I have come across so far: the temp/speed setting is in an awkward place to be able to change it while using. Learning curve, I suppose. Otherwise, another GREAT styling tool from Revlon! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️” —ERJ

Get it from Amazon for $29+ (available in two styles and several colors).

Promising review: “We love to have scented candles burning throughout the year and got tired of having to replace the gas lighters. This lighter is absolutely incredible. It has paid for itself several times by not having to replace lighters. Not only that, it’s safer to have around the house compared to an open flame lighter.” —Nathan

Get it from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in eight colors).

Promising review: “Takes away that gross smell. It seems counterintuitive to put a little packet down your garbage disposal to clean it, but this does actually seem to work, at least for getting out weird smells that baking soda and vinegar don’t really touch. I scrub the sink down first, especially around the garbage disposal area, rinse it down, and then just follow the directions on the package. I have used it with single, large-size sinks and with double sinks — the only difference is that the double sink will have blue cleaning foam rise up the drain, which you rinse away when the disposal sounds clear again. I have tried the foaming cleaner in a can, but unfortunately, it stopped coming out of the can about 10% of the way through. Went back to this tried and true.” —KS

Get two packs of four from Amazon for $7.56.

Promising review: “I love WD-40 products and use them for everything. I spray on shovels to keep dirt or snow from sticking, spray around windows and thresholds to deter bugs, clean Sharpies off wood and walls, and, of course, stop squeaky doors. These small direct-point application pens are great. Keep one in the glove box, my kitchen ‘junk’ drawer, and in the house toolbox.” —BBP623

Get a three-pack from Amazon for $12.86.

Promising review: “My tea mug was horrible: ‘stainless’ steel that was totally brown from tea. It’s now shiny and silver again. I used it on my coffee mug and my gym water bottle as well, and they’re all like new! Highly recommend and works super fast. No scent during or after use.” —afK2

Get 12 tablets from Amazon for $7.99.

Promising review: “I never knew how tough it would be to clean my high-efficiency washer. It is a never-ending battle. Life is a little easier now that I can toss in a tab and have it do most of the work for me.” —Maggie Dennis

Get six tablets from Amazon for $11.99.

Promising review: “Very satisfied. I tried everything to remove the black mold with no success. This product actually worked to remove the black mold. I applied the gel to the mold and left it to sit overnight. I was amazed the mold wiped off with a rag.” —Robin S. Johns

Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in multipacks).

Promising review: “I had no idea that cleaning a Keurig was a thing. I bought these because I saw them on TikTok, believe it or not. I wanted to give it a go because my Keurig isn’t that old and I didn’t think it would do anything. IT WORKS SO WELL! My Keurig wasn’t as nasty as some I’ve seen luckily. I would highly recommend. Keeps everything running correctly and clean.” —Lauren

Get a six-pack from Amazon for $9.95 (also available in packs of 12 and 18).

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Touchland is a small business that specializes in hand sanitizers. 

Promising review: “Touchland’s hand sanitizers are absolutely beautiful! Not only is the packaging functional for travel, but it’s pretty! Absolutely no issues with the product or the design of the packaging leaking, and it’s extremely easy to use! No sticky residue and your hands feel completely hydrated and soft after each use. I’m especially impressed with this perk, considering most hand sanitizers leave your skin feeling tight and dry. No leaks, great hydration, phenomenal fragrance…what’s not to LOVE?!!! 🤍 SPOIL YOURSELF, NO EXCUSES NECESSARY!” —Briana R 

Get it from Touchland on Amazon for $16 (available in two scents; check out Touchland’s Amazon storefront for more options). 

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Promising review: “We have two kittens who share a litter box and produce a surprising amount of waste for such tiny guys! As a result, the odor was getting out of control. I bought this based on other reviews and have been using it for a few weeks. It really works! I’ve used it with regular clay litter and now pine, and it works well with both. It’s been helping to keep the odor to a bare minimum, even when we forget to scoop for a little bit. Highly recommend!” —ktrammell

Get it from Amazon for $11.99.

Scrubbing Bubbles

Promising review: “I absolutely love these things! I have five kiddos. These gel stamps keep my toilet cleaner and fresher-smelling for longer, which is a definite plus with four boys. These have an easy, no-mess application. I finally just put them on my Subscribe & Save so I always have them ready.” —Alyssa M

Get six stamps from Amazon for $4.44.

Promising review: “Stanley who??? I absolutely LOVE this water bottle. Way better than other name-brand tumblers with a straw that sticks up! Love that the straw is covered, and the water bottle has a carry loop, making it easy to carry when your hands are full. So much easier to drink from and you have the option to drink from the straw or sip. This is truly leakproof and keeps drinks cold for hours! It’s also durable. I have dropped it a few times, and there wasn’t even a scratch on the bottle. I will definitely be ordering more!” —BAJ

Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in four sizes and 20 colors).