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    These 28 Products Are Cheap *And* (According To Reviewers) Life-Changing

    If having quick and easy access to at-home iced coffee isn't life-changing, I don't know what is.

    1. A silicone-free L'Oreal moisturizing treatment if you want visibly healthier-looking hair fast — like, eight seconds fast. This rinse-out formula works on any hair texture or length, delivering the proteins and amino acids necessary for a shiny, flippable mane.

    2. A pack of biodegradable foaming drain-cleaning tablets to take care of all the out-of-sight grime clogging (and stinking) up your garbage disposal.

    3. A space-saving drawer organizer so you can actually find the cutlery you need when you need it instead of rummaging through a pile of potentially painful pointy things.

    4. A shopping list notepad that sticks to the fridge so you or anyone in your home can easily check off depleted items the minute they run out. When it's time to head to the store, the list is already made so you won't forget to buy garbage bags...again.

    A reviewer photo of the pad with a header that reads "All out of" with notes and checkmarks on various items

    5. A carpet stain remover for lifting those scary stains that make you question if it's time to bring in the professionals. With this around you can get the job done yourself. And the best part? No rinsing or vacuuming required!

    A photo of a stained carpet next to another photo of the same carpet with the stain removed

    6. A gluten- and cruelty-free lengthening mascara if you're tired of getting excited about mascaras that never live up to their promises. This one is different — or at least according to the 136,000+ 5-star reviews.

    7. A pack of four Wi-Fi-connected plugs to make virtually any electronic device in your home "smart." Control lights, your humidifier, and even the curling iron you forgot to unplug all via your phone or voice control.

    a reviewer photo of a smart outlet plugged into a standard electrical wall outlet

    8. A TikTok-famous pink cleaning paste so you can tackle all those annoying scuffs and stains without endless, abrasive scrubbing that might end up damaging the surface underneath.

    9. A plant-powered vitamin C serum with over 56,000 5-star ratings that's a multi-tasking powerhouse for anyone looking to lessen dark circles, sun spots, redness, and breakouts.

    A split photo of a face with some breakouts and the same face with the breakouts gone.

    10. A reusable drinking lid for transforming all those wide-mouth canning jars you have into travel-friendly reusable cups that can accommodate hot or iced drinks with or without a straw.

    11. An earwax removal kit because cotton swabs really don't cut it (and can sometimes make things worse) when it comes to major wax buildup. With just a couple of drops, you'll be able to see and feel the wax flush from your ear and, with it, the sound-muffled world you'd been residing in.

    12. A pack of adhesive cable clips if you're tired of crawling under your desk yet again to fetch fallen charging cords.

    13. Budget-friendly period underwear to make handling Aunt Flo as easy as...well...putting on your underwear. This affordable pair can absorb the equivalent of two tampons so you can go about your day (or night) without fretting about unexpected leakages.

    14. A dog-feeding tracker (or cat) so Fido and his very cute feed-me eyes can't trick you and your housemates into accidentally feeding them way more than is necessary.

    15. An electric power scrubber that'll make quick, clean work of dirty tiles and grout with an oscillating brush head that can really get in there better than any old toothbrush ever could.

    16. A fast-acting HyperChiller for getting quick and delicious iced coffee without the expensive coffee shop prices. This magical vessel uses multiple chambers, stainless steel, and plain 'ole water to chill a fresh cup of hot coffee in just 60 SECONDS.

    17. A wildly popular Bio-Oil because real-life magic (aka science) has gifted us this powerful blend of nourishing oils and vitamins to help fade scars and lock in moisture without feeling heavy on the skin and clogging pores

    18. A patented pet hair remover if the amount of adhesive rollers you're going through is getting out of hand. This roller uses bristles, not sticky tape, to catch lint, meaning you can clean and reuse it over and over and over again.

    19. A pack of bottle-cleaning tablets to remove stubborn stains from the walls of metal tumblers and impossible-to-clean water bottles with NO scrubbing required!

    a stained mug before, during, and after cleaning tablets have been inserted, revealing mug is stain-free after use

    20. A stainless-steel foot file so you treat your feet on the regular and scrape off all that dried, cracked skin keeping you from being the foot model you were always born to be.

    Before image of a cracked foot with an after image of the skin smooth

    21. A 99% plastic-free natural deodorant that's super affordable and actually works. It's got a barely-there scent that's fit for any and every body, keeps you fresh all day, and is free of any pore-clogging aluminum, parabens, and silicones.

    a paper tube of Hey Humans deodorant next to a pile of matcha and some apple slices

    22. A bleach-free Wet & Forget shower cleaner for not only cleaning but preventing soap scum buildup. Once a week simply give your shower a spray, let it sit overnight, rinse off the next day, and BOOM — you're done!

    23. A bug bite suction tool because why wouldn't you reduce the length and severity of a bug bite if you could? They suck. Fortunately, this reusable tool *sucks* out the irritants left behind under the skin by our bug and insect friends to reduce both itchiness and swelling.

    24. A battery-operated fabric shaver to rescue well-loved knits from the horrors of aging — lint, matted fibers, and pilling, oh my! It's like a tiny vacuum; just empty the detachable lint catcher when you're done, and enjoy your revitalized sweater.

    a reviewer photo of a white piece of fabric with lots of pilling on the left, and the saem fabric without pilling on the right

    25. A variety pack of 40 acne patches so you can stop that zit dead in its tracks with gunk absorbing powers that speed up the pimple healing process without picking or popping.

    26. A suede and nubuck cleaning brush because anyone who hasn't accidentally got caught in the rain while wearing a pair of suede shoes is lying. This brush will diminish the look of water stains with no additional cleaners required so you and your favorite shoes can reunite for another (hopefully drier) outing.

    27. A volcanic stone face roller to soak up excess face oil even if you have makeup on! Unlike blotting papers, this roller is able to be washed and reused, reducing waste and saving you $$$.

    28. An adhesive phone cardholder that stretches for easy access to cards and cash so you can say goodbye to fumbling through your unorganized wallet with a line of people standing behind you.

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