27 Products For People Who Thrive On Attention
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Including the dreamiest heart-shaped sunnies, a keychain for "SVU" fans ONLY, and so many other finds everyone else with notice.
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Promising review: "These flakes are perfect! There's a decent amount of them and they are extremely lightweight. I use them for my resin pieces and they add a beautiful touch. Just make sure they are completely submerged in your resin, as since they are lightweight they may poke through the top of your piece!" —Katie P
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
It comes with a base coat, an activator, a top coat, five color powders, a nail file, a brush, and instructions.
Promising review: "This product is great! I was looking for an inexpensive kit with neutral colors that I could use. This starter kit has been an absolute lifesaver during these unprecedented times. It is so easy to use! I finished off my nails with a gel top coat and cured it under the UV light that I had from a while ago. Overall it's an amazing product — very satisfied!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $19.98.
The brush has special vents that allow air to flow so hair dries faster. Plus, it's quicker than using a dryer and then a flat iron or curling iron, which equals less heat damage.
Promising review: "OH MY LANTA. PURCHASE THIS NOW. YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT. I found this one TikTok and saw the gal's review and had to buy it. I have thick hair and this dries my hair in less than 15 minutes. PLUS I don't have to fuss with a straightener or a curling iron if I don't want to!! It leaves my hair so soft and shiny and gives it SO MUCH VOLUME! I recommend this to ANYONE I talk to about it. Seriously my favorite styling tool. Seriously so in love." —Sydney
Get it from Amazon for $34.87+ (available in two styles). If you've tried barrel-shaped hot air brushes before without success and have tighter curls or coils, you may want to try the paddle brush version, which reviewers with 3A–4C hair swear by.
Why it's great: Home Chef's selection of recipes and ready-made meals changes weekly so your tastebuds can take a break from eating ramen five out of seven nights. It also offers custom meal plans like Ready in 15 (ingredients come pre-prepped so you can get dinner on the table in 15 minutes), Slow Cooker, and Entrée Salads so dinner is easy peasy lemon squeezy.
What else to know: Menus change weekly so you're always in for a delicious treat. And it's easy to customize your recipes; substitute proteins if you don't like the meat in the picture, or double the protein if you know that one serving isn't enough.
Availability: Home Chef currently ships to 98% of the US. Enter your zip code during sign-up and Home Chef will alert you if you are outside of its delivery range.
Prices: $6.99+/serving (choose from two, four, or six servings)
Check out the Blistered-Tomato Salmon with creamy spinach gemelli (left) and Fiesta Steak Mushroom Flautas with scallion crema and crispy onions (right) featured above and current menu selections here.
Promising review: "This swimsuit is sexy, comfortable, and affordable. Love it. Would give it 10 stars. Bought it in red and olive." —Holly
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in women's sizes XS–XXL and 20 colors; this is a super cute plus-size option as well).
Promising review: "Good size. I'm 5'4 and I bought it for my 3-year-old and 2-year-old for the spring and summer. I didn't need anything huge; I have a nice size deck and we spend a lot of time on the deck so I wanted something big enough for them to have some wiggle room to keep cool but not too big so it wouldn't take up to much room. I also purchased an outdoor grass rug to put it on to protect the bottom of it and keep it from getting splinters (just a suggestion if you plan on using on the deck). It has a drain plug so cleaning and getting fresh water is not hard at all." —Majestic 0220
Get it from Amazon for $48.59.
Promising review: "I let my tub get extra dirty on purpose because I knew this brush set was coming. In five minutes my tub was sparkling clean. This item is no joke. The flat brushes are awesome for big surfaces and the cone brush hits the hard to reach corners. I liked them so much I bought a set for my mom." —Jason B.
Get it from Amazon for $14.95+ (available in soft, medium, stiff, and ultra stiff bristles).
Promising review: "Smells great! This face mask does exactly what it says. My skin is nice and lifted, hydrated, noticeable reduction in fine lines, improved texture, reduced my pore size, and eliminated some newly developed rough patches forming around the hairline. Couldn't be more satisfied with this product! I have pretty good skin for 37, but this mask has really helped take my skin to the next level" —Samantha
Get a box of eight masks from Amazon for $19.
Blue Poppy Bath is a small biz based in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. Sheri, the owner, has created an amazing line of chemical-free cleaning and body care products.
Promising review: "These toilet bombs foam in the bowl when dropped in and clean well. Smells great and much more eco-friendly than bottled cleaner!" —Barbara S.
Get 10 from Blue Poppy Bath on Etsy for $9 (available in six scents).
This method will help make your brows look thicker using just your existing hairs. And of course you can go in with a brow pen or powder to add even more fullness.
Promising review: "I was looking for a good soap for soap brows for so long! I have super dark brow hair and the problem I have with most bar soap is it will get super sudsy and white. This product did not! It was amazing and left my brows in whatever direction I wanted!!!" —Savannah
Get it from Amazon for $7.99.
Promising review: "This brow gel is exactly as advertised. It goes on smooth and will last all day, no chunking or flaking. For the price it's just incredible." —Becca
Get it from Amazon for $5.99.
Promising review: "I was hesitant to try a new teeth-whitening product after using harsh whitening strips that caused pain and lingering sensitivity. But, as a coffee and red wine drinker, I wanted to find a solution. This teeth whitening pen is terrific. Easy to use, works well and does not have the downside of either the strips or the $450 option at the dentist. I also really love this product since whitening my front teeth is the objective. It is a great value as I anticipate the two pens that are included will last one year. I will definitely buy this again and am very happy to recommend it." —Rebecca Shehee
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $19.99.
Promising review: "I had tried four different cleaners before discovering this one and I wish I would have found it sooner! All of that caked-on liquid that runs out of the pans and burns into the stove top while you’re cooking?? This removes all of it. It doesn't scratch your glass top stove top and it leaves it looking brand-new. I won't ever buy another cleaner — this is it for me!" —Christine
Get it from Amazon for $11.67.
The set comes with a storage tin, rolling pin, wee-knife, pizza/dough cutter, mixing spoon, three wee spoons, mixing bowl, pizza/pie pan, pie server, sheet pan, silicone cake and cupcake molds, two silicone finger mitts, and 48-page recipe book. The recipe book comes with explanations on how the food chemistry works so it's great for newbie food scientists.
Promising review: "I gave this to my sister for Christmas and she immediately used it to make mini treats with the kids. They LOVE it! I just kept getting texts and pictures from them about how functional and FUN it is." —Leslie Palmer
Get it from Amazon for $18.30.
Self-Care Shower is a small biz based in Nashville.
Promising review: "This is exactly what I was looking for to complete my spa-like vision for my bathroom. This eucalyptus bundle smells amazing and adds that touch of nature and high-end polish to my shower. Also the customer service this seller provided was outstanding. I will be a repeat customer for sure." —Linda Richardson
Get them from Self-Care Shower on Etsy for $19.98+ (available with or without lavender oil).
Just place the infusion bag in a container (like a mason jar) with tequila. Infuse for at least three days, then just take out the bag and make your drink!
InBooze is a Black woman-owned Etsy shop based in Michigan. All their packets are handmade, filled with dehydrated fruits, veggies, spices, and herbs — and each kit is enough to infuse 8 to 10 cocktails. Bottoms up!
Promising review: "I can't believe how good this is. The flavor is unreal." —Amber Horton
Get it from InBooze on Etsy for $18.99 (available in 18 flavors and varieties — the berry lavender lemonade is also definitely chilling in my cart).
Promising review: "One of the few products that actually performs as advertised. I was so impressed by the waterproof version that I also got the regular — both are fantastic (and I have tried A LOT of mascaras). Best value ever!" —Candace70
Get it from Amazon for $4.99.
Promising review: "I wear Glossier Skin Tint in Light and I bought Cloud Paint in Haze. Wow. It is absolutely wonderful. It feels amazing on my cheeks and adds so much dimension without me having to try. Haze has a pretty rich pigment, so a little goes a really long way! It also works with skin tint really well. It blends seamlessly as advertised and feels weightless. I can't wait to buy the rest of the colors!!" —Kc
Get it from Glossier for $18 (available in eight shades).
Promising review: "In love with this!! It's seamless and thick fabric that's still breathable. The best part is they don't roll up. If you have thick legs, you know what I mean!! Some other seamless compression shorts I have get really hot and you're sweating within three minutes. These are somehow breathable and not as hot. In love! Extremely comfortable and squat-proof." —Jooj
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in women's sizes S–L and 29 colors).
KerfCase is a small biz based in Wilmerding, Pennsylvania that makes the coolest wood phone cases.
Get it from KerfCase for $50 (also available for iPhone SE, iPhone 11, and iPhone 12).
Hola Hermanas Collective is a Latinx-owned small business based in Menifee, California. Kristina Rinehart and Suzy Hernandez, sisters and proud daughters of Mexican immigrants, started the brand in March 2019 and undoubtedly have the coolest collection of sunnies, scrunchies, and accessories to peruse.
Promising review: "These are too cha cha for words! Playful and sassy too! They looked too sweet!" —Sheila
Get it from Hola Hermanas Collective on Etsy for $11 (available in five colors).
Promising review: "When I went on my first solo backpacking trip across Ireland, I only had enough room in my pack for three sets of clothes. I contemplated buying individual packets of laundry detergent, but was glad I decided to go with Zote soap instead. It was easy to carry with me and to use to wash my clothes in the sinks at the hostels I stayed it. This bar will last you forever and made my clothes super clean and smelling nice." —Maryann K.
Get it from Amazon for $4.96.
Get it from Lockwood for $11.95.
Chunks is an Asian woman-owned small business crafting the most creative hair clips I've ever seen. I splurged on a bunch of hair clips — five to be exact — because I have no self control and I'm very into the claw clip trend. I have straight Asian hair that's quite thick and these clips do a great job of holding it back without ripping out strands every time I remove them. While I definitely wouldn't consider myself to be someone who thrives on attention (I type as I wait for strangers on the internet to validate my writing), these offer a cool and poppy pattern against my normally very neutral-colored outfits.
Get them from Chunks: the wavy barette three-pack for $20 and the claw clip for $18.
Promising review: "This might be the best thing I’ve ever purchased. My room looks magical on sunny afternoons. If you love yourself, buy these crystals. Not only are the rainbows pretty but the crystals are too." —Tiffany Tyree
Get a set of two from Amazon for $8.98.
Promising review: "When I pulled the orange plastic spiked strip from the package, I was immediately skeptical and felt like all those five-star reviews were from people who exist in an alternate universe. I was tempted to initiate a return on Amazon but decided that I might as well gamble on a piece of $9 plastic before gambling $200 on a plumber. I slipped the plastic strip down my shower drain and literally FIVE SECONDS LATER I was pulling up gobs and gobs and gobs of hair. HOLY COW!!!!!!!! OHMYGOSH. I can't believe I still have any hair left on my head. SO MUCH REPULSIVE GUNK!!!! I saved my prize hairball on the shower floor to show my husband because I knew he would be as skeptical as I was. We both agree it looks like a small raccoon or a large squirrel lying helplessly on my shower floor. It's a grisly, messy, smelly and oh-so-rewarding job." —Chocolate and Chips
Get a six-pack from Amazon for $8.49+ (available in two colors).
Get it from Shop BuzzFeed for $20+ (available in two sizes and three colors).
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Promising review: I have thick hair and this dries my hair in less than 15 minutes. PLUS I don't have to fuss with a straightener or a curling iron if I don't want to!! Promising review: Promising review: Promising review: This teeth whitening pen is terrific. Easy to use, works well and does not have the downside of either the strips or the $450 option at the dentist. Promising review: This eucalyptus bundle smells amazing and adds that touch of nature and high-end polish to my shower.