Be Your Own Fairy Godmother And Gift Yourself These 35 Useful, Lovely Products – BuzzFeed

The best of the internet, delivered straight to your inbox!Gift GuideBeauty + Personal CareFashionHomeSports + FitnessStoresTechKidsPetsSex ToysView All We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page.This hydrating hand sanitizer spray and clever tubing mascara really *do* feel like magic, after all.BuzzFeed StaffPromising review: “I have a toddler I have to cut everything up for, and these scissors have made my life INCREDIBLY easier. I cut PB&J into perfect squares and grapes into three pieces effortlessly with these scissors. It cuts chicken and other meats simply. They’re sharp, safe, and so affordable too. Don’t look elsewhere; these are the best!” —Adrian Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in eight styles and four sizes). I personally will live, breathe, and die by the magic of $25 “universal” Black Honey version — it lasts FOREVER and also functions as the perfect blush — but it sells out so often that I am also deeply relieved to know it has a cheap alternative in case of lip emergency! Promising review: “I absolutely love this product. The dark color is perfectly sheer. It also adds the most beautiful color to your lips. I am a Clinique Black Honey lip fan, and this gives me the same look for a fraction of the cost. I love it and have several that I keep in various spots. Not sticky either, which is my biggest gripe about lip glosses. My hair doesn’t get stuck in this like some glosses, but I get the shine.” —Hamps5Get it from Amazon for $7 (also available in six other shades). Schylling is a small business that specializes in modern and retro toys, games, and sets. Promising review: “Great, and I love that it has a tray to sit on. I love how firm this is to squeeze, and the slow release is really relaxing. The included dish is a great touch — it keeps it clean and gives it a dedicated spot to rest.” —AZMOMGet it from Amazon for $7.55 (the color is either blue, pink, or purple and gets selected for you at random)!Check out the rest of the Needoh fidget toy options on their Amazon storefront! I bought this after being peer-pressured by all the lovely reviews and I’m happy to report it lives up to the hype. The scent is lovely — it has depth with a hint of floral, but it’s light and not at all overpowering. My favorite thing about it is how easily it pairs with other scents, because I am a body mist gremlin who swaps out her scents every day. The lather is also deeply satisfying and I feel quite refreshed and squeaky clean without ever feeling dry. Promising review: “Cremo’s body wash is nothing short of exceptional. If you’re a fan of luxurious fragrances, this product will quickly become your new favorite. It boasts an incredible scent that perfectly mimics Baccarat Rouge 540 — a fragrance renowned for its sophisticated and captivating aroma. What sets this body wash apart is not just its stunning scent but also its longevity. The fragrance lingers beautifully throughout the day, ensuring you stay enveloped in that luxurious aroma long after your shower.” —Ralph D. Thompson IIGet it from Amazon for $9.99. Psst — if you’re looking to save space in your kitchen and don’t want to sacrifice on aesthetic, check out Bella’s matching line of compact, affordable kitchen appliances! Promising review: “The narrow width of this toaster helps free up real estate on my small countertop, plus it accommodates two slices of toast, English muffins or bagels as well as a regular width toaster. It comes in a beautiful teal color which I love. And the three toast levels ensure you don’t burn food and the quality of the toast is just right — from light to brown. I highly recommend it!” —Joyce HillGet it from Amazon for $19.98 (available in four styles). Promising review: “This mat is perfect. It absorbs water from washed dishes well and provides a protective buffer between dishes and our granite countertops. After use, you can hang the mat; it will dry out in minutes. The mat is both decorative and functional. This was a great purchase. There will be no more wet dish towels to contend with. I highly recommend this product.” —Cambodian Nurse Get it from Amazon for $18.99 (available in six styles and three sizes). Promising review: “Love these. These are soft and very comfortable, and they seriously black out every bit of light. I love them. I would highly recommend. I’ll probably never sleep without them again.” —AJGet a pack of two from Amazon for $16.99.Promising review: “I use these every day at work! Love these — easy to learn and to use. Best thing about them? Well, everything, lol. Good sound, they hold a charge for long periods, and I don’t have to worry about them losing power. I can answer my phone easily and then go back to music without a problem. Definitely a great buy and worth the money! Love this color, too!” —ErinGet it from Amazon for $25.99 (available in eight colors). 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 feel tight and dry. No leaks, great hydration, phenomenal fragrance…. what’s not to LOVE!!!? 🤍 SPOIL YOURSELF, NO EXCUSES NECESSARY!” —Briana R. Get it from Amazon for $16 (available in Lily of the Valley and Rose scents; check out Touchland’s Amazon storefront for more options). Check out a TikTok of the E.l.f. tubing mascara in action. I am not a new human to the tubing mascara game, and in fact readily spent $26 on the famous OG blend from Blinc every time it needed replacing. I didn’t even love it for the length half as much as the fact that tubing mascara like this genuinely never smudges, but can I just say — regardless of price, the E.l.f. tubing mascara formula blows all the others I’ve tried out of the water. It gives me way more length and volume than other brands, slides on so much more easily, stays put ALL day, and never, ever smudges. My favorite part, though, is how gently and easily it comes off with soap and water. In the past, other mascara removals have felt rough on my lashes, but this comes off so fast that I’m like ??? was I even wearing mascara a minute ago?? Anyway, I hesitate even writing this review because I want to gatekeep the hell out of this before it sells out, but the world needed to know. I’m a big fan of the brown shade (which is what I’m wearing above!), but it also comes in black and soft black. Get it from Amazon for $7 (available in three shades). Promising review: “I first saw this book on TikTok and decided to look more into it. I purchased four total because I know some people holding onto things that are difficult to let go of. It’s a great way to look at things from a different perspective and truly hold yourself accountable for different things in your life. I love what it stands for, and I look forward to when I burn mine after I’m done. Self-love, self-care, and meditation for a better state of mind tomorrow are always the goal. I definitely recommend it to those susceptible to change and the willingness to try things differently.” —Brent HelmGet it from Amazon for $7.70. Promising review: “I love how it keeps me consistent. I’ve never had a journal in my life until I bought this one. I am glad I got it. I love how it looks styled and cute. Also it’s a high quality book, because I’ve been bringing it with me wherever I go and it doesn’t really get an old look at all. Highly recommended!” —YagmurGet it from Amazon for $21.99 (available in six colors). Promising review: “Love them! They are so warm. I am cold every month of the year. My feet stay blue. Not with these. They are warm, look good, and feel good. I can wear them with a low-cut shoe. I’ve washed them in the machine and hung them up to dry. No problem. Highly recommend for those of us with perennial cold feet.” —FrancesGet a set of five from Amazon for $7.97+ (available in a variety of color combos and styles).This is designed to work on all hair types, with reviewers with 2b to 4c curls mentioning it worked for them! Promising review: “I have been buying this for a long time for me and my daughter. I have thin, curly hair but it gets dry in the winter and this really brings it back to life. My daughter has THICK and super curly hair and it keeps her hair so hydrated (we use it as a mask every two weeks on her). Highly recommend.” —Marina M. Check out BuzzFeed’s full review of the Elizavecca hair treatment for more deets!Get a bottle from Amazon for $7.95.Promising review: “These are microwaveable and light to carry. Love the colors. Wish they were available in one color only, but I can’t complain. I primarily bought these for microwave purposes. But can be used for salads, hot soup, etc. Also, it’s an in-between size like a medium. Just right for me.” —M. ZolnoskyGet a set of four from Amazon for $9.99 (also available as bowls!). Promising review: “I bought this for a trip to Italy and used it the entire three weeks. Perfect!!! It’s waterproof and large enough, has pockets where you need them, and even a place to attach keys. The handles are long enough that it’s comfortable over your shoulder! Some are too small. It zips for security! Stylish! Can’t say enough good things about this bag!!” —EWCGet it from Amazon for $26.99 (available in four colors).Promising review: “These earmuffs feel like a bunny does, lol .I love them so much, they are so soft. We had our first really cold day of the season today  and I was able to finally use these. Worked wonders. Kept my ears and my cheeks warm as they are an oversized earmuff. I am buying another one in a different color!” —Kailey Get them from Amazon for $14.95 (available in five colors).Promising review: “This blender is perfect! It can be left on the counter because it is so pretty and it’s super strong. Everyone loves to make their own individual smoothie in the house, it blends big frozen strawberries with no problem, and it’s aesthetically lovely! We love it!” —Amazon Shopper 77 Get it from Amazon for $125 (available in four colors). Promising review: “These are amazing!!! Beautiful colors and the sparkle/shimmer is more than I imagined it would be. Mr Pen did it again! If you don’t have these pens, you need to get them!! Great addition to my journaling supplies!” —FBJH12Get a set of eight from Amazon for $6.99.Promising review: “This purchase was completely nostalgic. Growing up, my mom had the ugliest orange-colored pitcher on the planet, also a Tupperware brand. Naturally, I had to have this, and I do, and I love it. It functions, just as well as the ’80s Tupperware did. I use it when I make fresh juice. I love that I can have the whole lid closed down and shake it without any spilling, or very, very, very, very minimal spillage. It is so easy to clean. The color is absolutely perfectly pink and beautiful. If you’re looking to big batch, any juice or even water, this is it. It’s super sturdy and looks good.” —Cold in Wisconsin Get the set from Amazon for $28.99 (available in four colors and a two-pack; check out Tupperware’s Vintage Collection for more styles!). I love love love this lip balm. I compare it to the $24 version from Summer Fridays, which I’ve been splurging on — I love that brand because it lasts so long and is so high quality, but this $4 E.l.f. version feels comparable and, more excitingly, comes in smaller versions so I can stock my totes and bathroom with them whether I’m at home or on the go. It’s hydrating, lightweight, doesn’t get sticky, and adds a perfect ~subtle~ gloss whether I’m using it alone or on top of a lip color. I love the vanilla flavor so much, it’s got a similar vibe to the birthday cake flavor that Glossier sometimes carries. Promising review: “BUY IT, you won’t regret it! After purchasing some of the more expensive Laneige ones, I decided to try this lip balm. I feel like these work so much better, and for so much less money! I’m obsessed with the scents and the formula is non-sticky, in my opinion, just a good slick balm. Peach smells like the peach ring candies, and honeydew actually reminds me of the old B&BW scent Cucumber Melon.” —KellyGet it from Amazon for $4 (available in five flavors). Emikeni is a woman-founded small business that specializes in heatless hair curling tools.Promising review: “I don’t usually leave reviews, but this exceeded my expectations. I’ve tried heatless curlers like this before that didn’t sit flat on the top of my head and weren’t bendable so they were hard to sleep in. I love that it has a wire all the way through it so you can bend it and pull it to the back of your head (I’m a stomach and side sleeper so I want it away from my face). If you mist your hair with a little water until it’s slightly damp and wear it overnight, the curls last all day.” —Jane DoeGet it from Amazon for $27.99 (available in six colors). Promising review: “This bag is amazing!! It’s the perfect size for all my gym stuff. Clothes, shoes, water bottle, pre-workout, headphones, toiletries, etc., and it can be made smaller or bigger height-wise with these little buttons they have on the side that you can snap down. Very cute. It also has some inside mesh pockets to help separate things better. If you thinking about it, just buy it! You won’t regret it.” —Sarah BrackenrichGet it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in two sizes and dozens of colors).Reviewers also use this for “emergency kits” for their car! Promising review: “Best Amazon purchase in awhile. The bag is TSA-compliant which was the most important thing for me, but it is also well made, very sturdy, and the shape of it makes it easy to organize my liquids by laying them down rather than forcing them all to stand up. Even the packaging was beautiful. 10/10 would recommend.” —RZ Get it from Amazon for $15.29+ (available in nine sizes and eight colors). Promising review: “I have had this wine bottle opener for over two years and I’m so happy with this purchase. I love the aesthetic and that I can leave on the counter. When you receive the product, you just have to plug it in to charge and then it’s ready to use. It’s convenient to have the foil cutter. It’s also still sharp after two years. In just a few seconds the bottle is opened and I’m ready to enjoy a glass of wine!” —Rebecca AnneGet it from Amazon for $21.99 (available in five styles). Bella and Bear is a small business that specializes in bath, body, and skincare products. Unicorn Dreams smells like mango and pineapple with a hint of vanilla — you can check out more scents on Bella and Bear’s Amazon page! Promising review: “This whipped bath soap has a wonderful scent and works well as a shaving cream. It’s nice and thick and smooths over the skin easily. The packaging is totally cute, and I like that it is cruelty-free and paraben-free. I would undoubtedly purchase this Whipped Bath Soap again in the future.” —Brandi Pearl Get it from Amazon for $12.99. Promising review: “Super easy to set up, and it works! We set ours up, and after charging it and mounting it, the bird fell down. We opened the windows, and about 10 minutes later, the bird went upright. People have commented how cool it look, going to buy as a gift for a family member as well.” —M English Get it from Amazon for $149 (clip the $40 off coupon on the product page for this price; available in five styles). Promising review: “My hair has never been better! I got this because of TikTok and it has done wonders for my hair. My hair isn’t frizzy or dull looking when I get up in the morning.” —Aaron KeyGet a set of two from Amazon for $9.12 (available in 36 colors and four sizes).Check out a TikTok of the cheese slicer in action. Promising review: “My mother-in-law had purchased one last year and I tried hers at Christmas and fell in love with how easy it was to use. We have a lot of get togethers with friends and cheese is a staple appetizer in our house. So I purchased my own and have been using it weekly since. It cuts easily and it’s mostly easy to clean. Sometimes cheese gets stuck in the crack but some scrubbing with a small brush usually does the trick.” —JessicaGet it from Amazon for $17.46 (available in two colors). Back To The Roots is a California-based small business founded by two college friends that specializes in indoor gardening kits with a mission to reconnect families to food.Check out a TikTok of the mushroom kit in action. Promising review: “Easy to grow. Purchased these for my children for an experiment. They love them deep fried and sautéed. Great value, great activity for young and old. Even for my daughter who could kill grass by simply looking at it was amazed when hers grew big and strong. We had success without hardly following the simple directions of soaking for 6–10 hours and spraying daily. They still grew well! Even after a few days of neglect.” —HoneyHideoutGet it from Amazon for $20.66 (also available in a shiitake mushroom version). Promising review: “I got this keyboard because of its aesthetic. The look did not disappoint. Love it! Super easy to connect to my iPhone and iPad. It makes my typing and note creating on my phone quicker and cuter. I will purchase another for an upcoming friend’s birthday. I know she’ll love it as well!” —NTGet it from Amazon for $29.99 (clip the $3 off coupon on the product page for this price). Promising review: “Saw it on TikTok and thought it would be a great bottle for work. It is very sleek and lightweight enough to carry when you have other items in your hand. I love the modern look and cleans very easily! The time increments really do motivate, definitely ordering again for myself and gifts. Fast delivery and very nice packaging.” —RosaGet it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in three colors and two sizes). Promising review: “I make mini omelets in this frying pan and have had 100% success. Just toss in the ingredients you like (e.g., cheese, bacon, sausage, spinach) and it comes out perfect. It is also easy to clean and relatively small so it doesn’t take up a lot of space in the ‘pots’ drawer, too. A+ all the way here.” —Freestyle Barracuda Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in three colors and in non-heart styles). Promising review: “If you’re looking for a beautiful wine glass that’s heavier than the normal, this is for you. I love the weight and the look. I’m throwing out the thin and buying more of these!” —ladylucky08Get a set of two from Amazon for $32.97. Promising review: “This book was life-changing!! I have always struggled with shame over my detail-oriented, perfectionistic tendencies — prefacing many things with ‘I’m a recovering perfectionist’ to explain myself to to others, deflecting feared criticism as though to come with a ‘disclaimer’ that I’m aware of my flaws. This book was so powerful, changing the conversation from perfectionism as something to ‘recovered from’ or overcome, to realizing we can harness and leverage superpowers within ourselves, all while throwing off shame and embracing the goodness of who we are in an ADAPTIVE way rather than maladaptive! Thank you so much MKS!! This was the book I, and so many others, have needed!!” —Kathryn J. LeMasterGet it from Amazon for $19.67. Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.

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