35 Products Waiting To Become Your Favorites July 2023

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Teeth whitening products, bath crayons to keep kids busy, a bathroom cleaner that really works, and so much more.

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Promising review: "This is a great thermometer — accurate, looks great, a must-have! If you have kids, forget about sticking a thermometer in their ears. I have four kids now, and a thermometer is a must-have. Hold this thing close to the forehead, push the button in, and you get a reading in about one second. This thing looks good, feels good, and is accurate. We’ve used multiple thermometers in the past. The head scanner that you run across the forehead...no good. In-ear thermometers...accurate, but expect a battle. Rectal thermometers...very accurate, but expect a war. This is the easiest one out of all of them. We find it especially useful when we need the quick 'I don’t feel that great' check...i.e., man cold. Overall, highly recommend!."—BearDownChi1

Get it from Amazon for $22.99.

Promising review: "I have been whitening my teeth for almost 15 years and I will never use another brand. One of the first things people notice about me is how white teeth are. I always tell them Crest white strips are my secret. My dentist has even complimented them. They do cause some teeth sensitivity, but I use sensitive teeth toothpaste, and it helps a whole lot as I only have mild discomfort for a few hours. The results make any discomfort worth it. I highly highly recommend these and will be a lifelong user. Buy these for a whiter smile." —Ashley W.

Get a set of 44 strips for $45.99.

Promising review: "I love this. I use it every night before bed and I really do feel like it’s been working. I also use whitening strips which can leave my teeth feeling sensitive, but my teeth never feel sensitive after this. Great product over all and will buy again!" —Maranda

Get it from Amazon for $19.97.

BuzzFeed editor Elizabeth Lilly loves this product:

"I use this (and when I recently ran out, I went back to an old liner I had and instantly regretted it), and I have the greasiest eyelids ever. This has been the best liquid eyeliner ever. Even if you avoid non-drugstore brands, this will be worth the double-digit price."

Promising review: "Eyeliner so easy to apply that the blind can use it! I'm legally blind and do my makeup by feel. Eyeliner is the hardest to do, so I've gone without for years. Decided to give this one a shot based on the reviews and was not disappointed. Came out great and was so easy to apply! So happy to be wearing eyeliner again!" —Lowe Family

Get it from Amazon for $24 (available in 12 colors).

Check out a TikTok of the mosquito-repelling bracelets in action. Cliganic is a small business!

Promising review: "I moved last year from Southern California to North Carolina. Bugs of all types have always been attracted to me but the amount of bites I got last summer was WILD. Someone gave me one of these types of bracelets to use one day and it seemed to work SOOOOOO I decided to buy myself an arsenal to prepare for this summer. I read the reviews and about 99% of them had great results. I've only used this bracelet twice but both times I was outside and un-touched. Delivery was very quick so that was a plus. I'm not fond of the smell, I'm hyper sensitive to smells, but I'd rather have the odor than being chewed alive." —Tracey Agopian

Get a ten-pack from Amazon for $9.99.

Promising review (for pic on the left): "LOVE this product sooooo much! I’m obsessed! I am of mixed race and have very curly frizzy hair naturally. Even with relaxer my hair has always had dry looking frizzy ends. I have tried so many different products but nothing else compares. Best by far!" —Amazon Customer

Promising review (for pic on the right): "I NEEDED to try this product after all the positive hype. It certainly did live up to my expectations. I went from balayage to a medium brown color with my hair. The bottom part of my hair was still very porous from the bleaching. After blow drying my hair where the blonde was it was never smooth. Not anymore! My hair is so smooth and healthy looking. I absolutely love this product and I highly recommend it. It has completely transformed my hair." —Lori

Get it from Amazon for $28 (sulfate-, gluten-, alcohol-, and paraben-free).

Promising review: "Great way to replace using parchment paper and still use your old cookie sheets! Also a great way to get away with not using spray oils because they are non-stick! They have held up to our large family using them over and over again for months!" —The Salty Biscuit

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $14.24.

It fits any phone up to 100 mm x 170 mm (or about 3.9 inches x 6.7 inches). It also keeps out sand, dirt, and rain.

BuzzFeed editor Elizabeth Lilly also loves this pouch:

"I buy these for every water-adjacent vacation (so mostly warm-weather trips like Croatia and Greece). But! As soon as I booked my flight for Iceland, I bought one of these to take along to The Blue Lagoon. It survived rain, hail, and all kinds of steam rising off the water.

With these, I find that they're good for about a day due to condensation. So, for a trip, I'll buy two to three, except for this one where I just knew I'd be in the water at The Blue Lagoon. And while I'm on the subject, check out a TikTok I made using the phone case! On the day I went, we had to duck and run inside because of rain. And it was hailing on us when I was in the water, so I had to face a certain way to keep from getting pelted in the face. But, when in Rome! Then, we went inside and at lunch at the Lava Restaurant, and it was GORGEOUS and clear outside post-lunch. So, this case worked well taking pics in both bad and good conditions (as you can see from the two pics for comparison). I've used this case to take underwater pics, on boat rides, and have worn it with the lanyard jumping off a boat into water. So, I really trust these!"

Get it from Amazon for $6.99 (available in 13 colors).

Dolphin Hat Games is a small business that specializes in family-friendly card games

You deal all the cards out to your two to four players, and everyone keeps their mini-deck face down. Everyone takes a turn putting a card down in the middle of the table, saying one of the words "taco," "cat," "goat," "cheese," and "pizza," in that order. If the picture on your card matches the word that's said, everyone slaps their hand on the card in a pile as quickly as possible. The last person on the pile has to take the stack and add 'em to their cards, and whoever runs out of cards first wins!

Get it from Amazon for $9.84.

Promising review: "These scissors do it all! From cutting poultry to removing gristle from the bottom of a tri-tip roast, and any number of other kitchen items. I'm left-handed, and the grip is comfortable. They're very easy to clean, and the plastic sheath that comes with them is a plus, preventing me from gouging myself when looking for other items in the 'sharp object' drawer. I'm thinking about getting a second pair. I highly recommend these kitchen shears!" —Suzy-Q666

Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in six colors).

Promising review: "I took a chance and splurged a bit on this and I am HOOKED. LOVE it. It smells amazing, and a little goes a long way. I use it only on my neck, arms, and chest and have already noticed a difference in the elasticity of my skin. It also really gives my skin a nice glow when I am tan. Totally recommend it, and I will replenish when mine is gone. The jar is huge and will probably last several months. When you spend $10+ on body lotion per month, the $45 for this cream is well worth it." —Ellie6613

Get it from Amazon for $22+ (available in two sizes).

Promising reviews: "Simply amazing. I can't say enough good things about this product. My mouth feels like I left the dentist every time I use it. I just had a six month checkup last week, and the dentist was amazed at the improvement in my oral hygiene. I never knew there was such a drastic difference between a regular toothbrush and a Phillips. If so, I would have bought this years ago." —G. Heath

Get it from Amazon for $109.96.

Promising review: "I bought this admittedly because I saw it on a TikTok, and my husband happened to mention that same day how he wished we had an ice maker on our fridge. I didn’t have high hopes, but it definitely surprised me. We’ve been using it for a few weeks now and absolutely love it. It’s easy to clean, and the container can hold four trays (maybe more) worth of ice balls. Four is the most we’ve had in it at one time. It’s pretty impossible to mess up. Just pour water in the bottom part of the tray till a little over the fill line then pop the top of the tray on and make sure it snaps down fully. Water will shoot up through the holes so be careful and do it slowly or it will get a little messy. If you don’t push the top part of the tray all the way down then the ice balls will snap in half when you pull it apart later so make sure to press the lid all the way down. My husband loves ice water, and I love iced coffee so this was a hit with us. Not to mention spherical ice just looks cooler." —ASW

Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in three colors).

They come with three sizes of silicone tips to comfortably fit your ears and a charging case that provides more than 24 hours of listening time.

Promising review: "I’m thrilled. I love the fact there are multiple ear tips, and the small ones fit my ears great. Thrilled with the noise-cancelling feature while I stare at a family member yapping loudly on the phone, and I don’t have to crank my volume up to drown them out. The controls are easy. It pauses music when I take an earbud out, so I’m not fumbling to pause and then yanking an earbud out while yelling, 'what?' I’ve never spent this much on headphones, but these are worth the sub-$200 I paid." —Pixie

And here's more from BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord: "I have a pair of these, and they're not playing around. Once they're securely in your ear, you can toggle the headphones between noise-cancelling and regular sound, depending on your situation. I've been working from home, and the noise canceling is so effective that I can work next to a window where my neighbor is doing heavy construction and I don't hear anything louder than a faint buzzing. It's quieter than if I'd just plugged my ears with my own fingers. I'm also a runner, and these don't budge when you're sweating, which is nice. It's also handy that these toggle out of noise-cancellation mode, because I feel better being able to hear traffic and other people around me when I'm out and about. The TL;DR is: I love these so much I have zero interest in owning another pair of headphones for as long as I live." For more, read her full AirPod Pros review!

Get them from Amazon for $225.

Kitsch is an LA-based, self-financed, woman-owned small business established in 2010 that specializes in hair accessories.

Promising review:"Okay, so I’ve seen these all over social media and I finally decided to pull the trigger with no hope that it would actually make my hair look decent. For reference — I have long, thick, frizzy, and curly-ish hair already. I was very pleasantly surprised that the curls came out even (little tighter than I prefer but I usually blow dry it straight and then curl) and all I had to do was touch up the front strands with a straightener! I absolutely hate washing and styling my hair because it takes 1.5 hours, so, having this as a option especially in the summer is a game changer! Definitely recommend!" —Tara

Get it from Amazon for $15.98+ (available in three colors).

Promising review: "Must-have. I love these. We just moved in with family, and they had a coffee table with super-sharp corners and I have a little one who pulls up on everything and is trying to walk. To say I was on edge is an understatement. My sister-in-law didn’t want an obnoxious baby proof item around her house, but these were so discreet she didn’t even notice that I had installed them. They are so soft that my little one started gumming on them to soothe his gums, LOL. They were super easy to install, stuck on very well and with not much effort, and came with plenty so if I need them I’ll have them handy. Super satisfied! If you’re thinking about getting, them please do!" —Amazon Customer

Get a pack of 12 from Amazon for $8.98+ (also available in 18-pack and 24-pack).

Promising review: "I have a few different sizes of these pans, and I love them. They are strong and very sturdy. Nothing is going to stick to these pans. My biscuits come out evenly baked and perfect every time! Also, they are made in the USA so that is a huge plus!" —Laureek

Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in three sets).

Promising review: "My 18 mo old LOVES these. As a future OT, I love that it’s promoting grasp patterns and scribbling!!! We are going on week 3-4 of using these every single night for bath time and she’s still not bored. Easy to clean up and seem to hold up well! I would recommend for creative play, fine motor, writing development.. all the good things for baby’s brain!!" —Carly Jackson

Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $8.39.

Promising review: "My teenage son has a lot of shoes and with these in his closet, he now stores them away safely and neatly. No more tripping over shoes covering his bedroom floor! Easy to assemble, much space inside each container, stackable. It’s a win-win!" —Shanel

Get a set of 12 from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in seven colors).

Promising review: "I’m a makeup artist and have been looking for a great moisturizer and I must say this is a product I will forever keep in my kit. It’s not greasy or anything. I have a lot of clients who have asked me what was it because they really like the way it made their skin feel and even putting makeup on top, it all blends well. Try it!!!!" —Malieka Summerville

Get it from Amazon for $14.40.

Promising review: "I have wanted a giant floor mirror for ages, but everything I had seen was either cheap looking or was going to cost me $800–$1,000. This was such a nerve wracking purchase because I was worried it wouldn’t be the quality I wanted. I am so happy with this purchase! It is HEAVY, probably a good 40 lbs. Very sturdy, very solid, and absolutely stunning. Has hooks on the back should I decide to hang it as well. The size is phenomenal. I highly recommend this product!" —BreWitching

Get it from Amazon for $134.99+ (available in three styles and four sizes).

Youthforia is an Asian woman-owned small business established in 2020 that specializes in environmentally friendly, cruelty-free makeup made with at least 90% renewable ingredients.

Fun fact: All of Youthforia's makeup is designed with ingredients that make it A-OK for your skin to sleep with it on!

BuzzFeed writer Emma Lord is a fan, she said: "I tried this out myself and I have to say, it is WILD watching it adjust to your skin's pH in real time. It was a very bright pink at first but super easy to spread — a bit like Glossier's Cloud Paint, except personalized. It's very long lasting, too — I applied in the morning and could still see a rosy glow by the end of the day. "

Promising review: "Dewy and glowy. I tried it over makeup and it appeared as a strong pink shade but settled to a flushed, glowy color. I had my little sister try it too because I wanted to see the color change again and it lasted a really long time on her. The texture was smooth and it was easy to rub in and blend out." —Summer

Get it from Youthforia for $36 or Amazon for $35.99.

Promising review: "First, I love that the front is not glass. The frames are lightweight, so it gives me flexibility when hanging. They're nice frames and I'm glad I bought them. They are now displaying my favorite artwork pieces my children have brought to me from school." —Amazon Customer

Get a set of five for $21.99+ (available in 10 colors and 13 sizes).

Skywin is a small business that makes an array of home organizational products.

Promising review: "Loving this product.❤️ I no longer have to struggle to hold my club-size laundry detergent jug while trying to dispense laundry soap. The band is great because it holds my club size laundry jug to my new detergent holder, preventing my detergent from falling to the floor. this detergent holder is also wide enough for any club-size laundry jug." —Annabell

Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in seven colors).

I've tested this out in my own bathtub and was blown away by how much unseen gunk came off (seen above, right). I sprayed it and wiped it off like three times before I was satisfied with the cleanliness of my tub — I blame my toddler, who thrives on playing in the dirt. Anyways, it did a great job and I love that it doesn't have an intense chemical smell to it.

Promising review: "This spray works! I only write a review if I’m really happy with something or really disappointed and I appreciate all whom write reviews. I have been using this spray for a week since cleaning my shower doors and there is NO SCUM. Still looks clean after a week. Usually by the third day my glass shower doors look dirty." —G. Guill

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $10.10.

"That was me. I detest loop shower rings because they're such a hassle when you're swapping out a shower liner or taking down your shower curtain to wash it. Yep, these are my shower hooks and they're sturdy enough to stay balanced when you switch out the liner or shower curtain." —Elizabeth

Get a 12-pack from Amazon for $14.99 (available in three colors).

Promising review: "I am in love with this perfect matte black curved shower curtain rod! Semi easy to install. Because it’s curved, it does take some time to install both sides and make sure it’s lined up. Comes with everything you could need to install. Other than that, this shower rod is a dream." —Siarra

Get it from Amazon for $41.99+ (available in five finishes).

BuzzFeed editor Ciera Velarde loves this product, she said:

"I've used this for the past few years and swear by it! Before this, I always found traditional neck pillows uncomfortable and would end up ditching them halfway through the flight and getting frustrated. The Trtl pillow is adjustable — you wrap the pillow around your neck and secure it with Velcro, and if you find it's too loose, just make it a bit tighter! I've truly never slept better on a plane than with this pillow."

Promising review: "I can't stop recommending this pillow to all of my friends! It has let me comfortably sleep on flights that take place on the most uncomfortable airplane seats. On long flights, I always need to prop up my hand and I rest my head on it. But this method always ends with my arm falling asleep and I end up waking up every 30 minutes. Now this pillow provides that exact same support without needing my arms to prop me up! It's small enough to fit in your bag and doesn't take up much space." —Simona Krifman

Get it from Amazon for $59.99 (available in four colors).

Promising review: "I love the Shower Gem. I have four in my shower and the work great! Everything has a place and when it needs cleaning I just put them in the dishwasher. I would recommend it to everyone!" —pam griffith

Get it from Amazon for $39.99.

Promising review: "I. Love. This. Bag. Seriously, I had a cheap toiletry bag from Target that essentially did the same thing, only way worse. It was too small, the hook didn't rotate so you could only hang it at an angle, if anything ever leaked, it would seep right through the bag, etc. But THIS bag has NONE of those issues! It fits everything I need and then some, meaning I don't have to skimp on my 10-step Korean skincare routine when I travel anymore. It never leaks. And I love that the hook swivels so you can hang it anywhere, and your stuff hangs perfectly. I also love the handle and the overall flatter shape. It makes it so easy to travel with! Cannot recommend this bag enough." —KaiEli

Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in two sizes and six colors).

The waterproof patches last 12 hours or through six applications of sunscreen — whichever comes first. When purple, it's time to reapply and when clear, you're good to go! SPOTMYUV is a small business!

Promising review: "I am very sensitive to UV rays and I burn very easily. Discovering these UV stickers was the best thing to ever happen to my vacations. They take the guesswork out of knowing when to reapply your sunblock, helping you stay burn free without watching the clock and doing math. These work with both lotion and spray on sunscreen. One sticker works all day long and doesn't come off while you are out having fun." —Rachel W.

Get them from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in packs of 16, 32, and 48).

Promising review: "First this is a lot bigger than I thought It would be, which is great! The spin is smooth, and cleared my counter space I needed back! Perfect for my skincare items, perfumes, cotton rounds, and cotton swabs!" —Rae Myers

Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in four colors).

Get it from our Goodful shop for $398 (available in women's sizes 2XS–M and XL–2XL).

Promising review: "My whole family is a fan of The Office, so when I was searching for a magnet we could use on our dishwasher, this was the hands-down winner. Does it go with my farmhouse decor? Nope, not at all. But it does get the attention of two teenage boys. Had I gone with something a bit more my decor style, I can guarantee you it would not be as useful. I mean, we all would much rather see Prison Mike staring back at us than suit and tie Michael Scott, right? And there is only one way for that to happen...clean out the dishwasher!" —R. Funk

Get it from Amazon for $8.99.

Get it from our Goodful shop for $24.99.

Chill-O-Matic is a small business that specializes in beverage accessories.

Check out a TikTok of the Chill-O-Matic in action.

Promising review: "I was so afraid of wasting money. But I didn’t. I love my sodas cold. But sometimes there’s not a cold one available, and waiting 30–40 minutes for one to get cold in the freezer is not always ideal. This will get your room temp can to fridge cold in 90 seconds. I let it run double that to get almost freezer cold. I wish it had a power cord. But I do appreciate the portability that the batteries provide. I can’t wait to try it out on vacation, as access to cold sodas isn’t always available. All you need is a literally a little bit of ice." —G. Massey

Get it from Amazon for $29.99.

Check out a TikTok of the Slushy Maker Cup in action — it even comes with a spill-proof lid so it won't leak while you're crushing the cup!

Promising review: "When it got here I cleaned it and put it in the freezer. I took it out a day later and filled it with Diet Coke just to see what it does. Squeeze it a few times and it's 100% a slushy. I am shocked and thrilled. Worth the money. It has some type of ribbing inside that freezes. If you enjoy a cold beverage, get it quick." —GEORGE

Get it from Amazon for $10.99 (available in ten colors and two-packs).

Promising review: "Literally looks so cute in my room with my fake flowers in it. I feel like a Pinterest girl." —Sydney Bayer

Get it from Amazon for $18.50.

I am a huge fan of Jen Atkin and her brand OUAI. I've yet to personally try out this mask, but if it's anything like all of the other products in their line up it's a guaranteed 10/10.

Promising review: "I’ve been trying to manage my aging, dry hair with every product available. I’ve tried everything and nothing worked…until now. This conditioner is absolutely incredible! Not only is my hair soft and smooth, but it feels lighter and holds its styling for a couple of days. Honestly, it is the hair of my 20s that I thought I would never see again. With results like this, the cost is irrelevant. It’s worth every penny." —EricaM

Get it from Amazon for $38.

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