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A caramel hot cocoa so good, you’ll need to take a lap.

As a BuzzFeed Shopping editor, my goal is to find all the products actually worth buying.

Promising review: My kids are into rock climbing, and these Boot Bananas have saved their climbing shoes. They are really effective for odor control." —CM

BuzzFeed Shopping editor Amanda Davis swears by this spray. Check out her Foot Matters Shoe Stretch spray review for more details! BTW, Foot Matters is a small business that specializes in shoe-stretching products.  

Promising reviews: "My sandals were awfully tight on the top of my feet. I tried everything before finally finding this spray. Nothing helped; there was no relief. Then I tried this spray, and it moved heaven and earth, and now my sandals are perfect!" —Swissharpist

"I injured my foot a few months back, and most of my shoes don't fit. I've tried stretchers, hair dryer, wearing multiple socks — everything. I bought this stuff, and within a half hour, my problems were solved. Try this method first." —Susan Olson

Promising review: "Classic and crunchy. Sweet, sour, and gone way too fast. I opened the box “just to try one” and suddenly they were all missing. Zero regrets." —Nattie P

Check out a TikTok of the salad scissors in action. 

Promising review: "Love these! I hate big leafy salads so I bought these and they're perfect for chopping greens into bites. I also use them to quickly chop cherry tomatoes, onions, and other veggies. VERY nice quality." —asoon

Promising review: "This product is everything everyone says it is and more. If I could recommend one product that is the key to glass skin, it would be this. It gives an immediate glow and makes the skin look so supple and healthy. The texture wasn't off-putting for me, but it is a bit slimy and stringy when you first pump out the product. It absorbs pretty quickly and doesn't leave a sticky residue, and it is unscented. Can't say enough good things about this product and the brand. You need this product in your life!" —Sarah Deeb

Promising review: "Oh my gosh — this stuff is a life changer! Used it to get my fiberglass shower totally clean. Nothing else would get it done and this stuff brought my shower back to near new in one use. We’ve since cleaned a weird chalky film off our garage door, removed wall markings, and cleaned my storm door. We’ll never be without a jar (or three) of this stuff. Worth every penny." —Nancy F.

There's enough clay to make 20 projects. Make It Real is a small business that sells kid-friendly art kits. 

Promising review: "This mini pottery wheel was great for my daughter, and we had a blast playing with it. It was a bit of a learning curve at first, but we figured it out. I wish the pottery we made could be bigger. Maybe this is just a beginner's kind of device, but it sparked my interest so much that I want to get something larger now and do some real pottery. Overall, it was worth it." —Jason Custodio

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two styles). 

Promising review: "If you came here to purchase them because a TikTok influencer told you to.....so did I. The rumors are true, these little puffs work wonders! I love that it has the pointed end to really get under the eye and around the nose. You can't beat the price and they help with a flawless powder application. Just buy them." —Tayler

Get a set of six from Amazon for $5.98+ (available in 24 color combinations).

The machine comes with fake coins to activate, but it also works with real quarters. Reviewers warn that it's pretty loud and burns through D batteries. 

Promising review: "This game is awesome! So worth the purchase! I got it for my niece's 4th birthday and it was a hit! I read all the reviews prior to purchasing and I highly recommend doing that. I was able to buy smaller toys and figurines to throw in there as well as some bite-size candy so I could have it ready for her to open and play with." —Chelsey

Promising review: "For anyone with long hair, drainage clogging in the shower is a pain. So THANKS to whomever thought of such a simple but clever solution. They stick perfectly and the glue lasts like three weeks. It literally does not let a hair pass and it's just so easy to place and remove. I wish I knew about this product before! A must-buy." —MER

Get a 25-pack from Amazon for $11.99 (also available in packs of 50 and 100).

Promising review: "Purchased for two reasons: one, to cut fruits and veggies. And two, to cut my wax bars to make samples. They are light and fit perfectly in my hand, are sharp and clean cut. I love the crinkle design." —Megan H

Get it from Amazon for $5.99 (available in three handle styles).

Promising review: "I drink hot chocolate year-round, so when I say this is the best hot chocolate I have ever had, I'm serious. It's not overly chocolate, has a nice salty caramel flavor. It's not too sweet. It's just perfect. This is now my preferred hot chocolate! I definitely recommend. I have already bought several boxes after only finding this a few weeks ago." —Jim Linton

Get a pack of eight from Amazon for $22.61. 

Promising review: "I have been an avid user of dry shampoo for over a decade…I have very fine hair that gets oily the day after I wash it, so it has just been a part of my daily routine. After trying this product last fall, I have sworn off all other dry shampoos. I love that it’s not an aerosol container, I love that it isn’t heavily scented, and I love that I use it once and I can go three or four days without washing my hair again. Try this product; you will not regret it." —Erica McGregor

Get it from Amazon for $17.29+ (available in eight colors and gift packaging).

It works with the iPad Air Mini, Galaxy Tab, Kindle Fire, Nintendo Switch, and other 4.7-10.5-inch devices.

Promising review: "It is a very cool device and I love using it with my Kindle and Kindle page turner for hands-free reading!!! It is very secure and doesn’t move once attached properly. It is tough to adjust if it’s not attached and I like that. Highly recommend!" —Dottie

Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in black and white).

Promising review: "I just heard about this for the first time on a YouTube cooking show, and now I can't live without it. It's salty, mildly spicy and tangy. Adds so much in a tiny amount to so many recipes." —S. Underwood

It also comes with an acrylic desk stand if you don't want to bother hanging it up at all. And there's an insert pot for drainage if you're using live plants.

Promising review: "I’m completely obsessed with this disco planter! I really liked that it came with the option to use a drip line bottom feed system. The macrame hanger was a nice bonus too! Very cute planter that catches the light well. Looks like a million bucks in my collection." —Angela

Get it from Amazon for $20.78+ (available in three colors and three sizes). 

Promising review: "I love the way these layering necklaces look! I haven’t taken them off since I received them and they look brand new still. I’ve worn them in the shower, pools, and beach, and they are still perfect." —Allison Kwong

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three finishes and 19 other styles). 

Promising review: "The chopsticks are very durable, and the glow is bright. They're a bit bigger that I expected — but very pleased nonetheless with the product because it serves the purpose and is entertaining for kids, right up to adult Star Wars nerds. It also made the perfect gift for my fellow Star Wars nerds. I've been too busy playing with them rather than using them to eat food — but hopefully that will eventually happen before the batteries need changing." —Anthony

Get it from Amazon for $11.97 (available in two styles).

Most reviewers recommend doing this treatment once per week. See it in action on TikTok. 

Promising review: "Yes!!! Finally a mask that I can feel and see working, and with results that last. I have sensitive dry skin, live in a very dry climate, and even with drinking insane amounts of water and using a humidifier — my skin never feels hydrated. I used ONE of these masks so far four days ago and my skin still feels hydrated and soft. Initially, I thought I’d have to use another one right away to give myself a hydrating boost, but I truly think one a week will be enough." —A. Myers

Get a set of four from Amazon for $16.15 (available in four styles).

Promising review: "These blind cleaners are terrific! I've enjoyed cleaning houses and offices professionally for over 20 years and cleaning blinds is not always easy. I debated and debated what to buy, to try to make the process a bit easier. Within five minutes of using this, I was almost doing cartwheels — it really works! Best product I have ever used to clean blinds. My first time using it, I had eight different large blinds to clean, with skinny slats to boot, and this duster brush with refills DID THE JOB BEAUTIFULLY. I have gone from dreading cleaning blinds to actually enjoying the process. I could not be happier." —T.R.

Bonus! These are also great for cooking cheesecakes. Just wrap the pan in one before dipping it in the water bath to keep it nice and dry. 

Promising review: "This is a great deal on the multipack!!! Since trying these, I always use them when cooking in my Crock-Pot!! Cleanup is so, so easy. No mess, guaranteed!!!" —Sue

This set includes four rechargeable guns, four rechargeable vests, and one charging station. You can play approximately eight games per charge. The little LCD screens on the vest keep count of how many lives you have and the vest vibrates when you get shot/tagged. You can play with up to four teams and have to eliminate your enemies to win the game. 

Promising review: "I am the aunt of five nephews (ages 3, 4, 8, 11, 21) and mother of a 3-year-old boy. I was hesitant to purchase this item as the price is a bit steep. It came almost fully charged so my 11-year-old nephew and I were able to test out it immediately. Upon opening the package the guns and vests were securely encased in foam. My nephew thought it looked great. Instruction were quick and easy to read and understand. We powered up the vest, then the gun as instructed — everything synced nicely. When the gun spoke my nephew's mind was completely blown.🤯 I strapped a vest to my nephew when my 3-year-old son came in the room so of course I had to suit him up as well. Guns and vest were lightweight and size went well on the 11-year-old as well as the 3-year-old. So easy to use, my 3-year-old had no problem reloaded and shooting. The accuracy and distance for gun to target IS GREAT! My son and nephew and myself had such a great time with this set, I got online and purchase another four-player set!" —Rebeccah Walker

Promising review: "I love this product and have noticed a huge difference when using it consistently. I am on the younger side and don’t have the worst under-eye bags, but on those occasional mornings when my eyes are puffy with somewhat visible dark circles, this product definitely does the trick! Honestly, I love all the Good Molecules products." —Hayden Smith 

See this bubble machine in action on TikTok here.

This bubble maker includes: bubble gun, two bottles of bubble solution, a rechargeable battery, a charger, and a plate to place the bubble solution. 

Former BuzzFeed editor Heather Braga has this bubble maker and says: "My sister got it for my son for his birthday and we've been using it through all the seasons — bubbles don't discriminate! We broke it out during a Labor Day BBQ with a bunch of toddlers present and they all were bursting with excitement! I mean, just look at the GIF above — the bubbles really come atcha!!" 

Promising review: "I ordered this for my daughter's birthday, and she has always loved bubbles! So when I found this bubble gun on TikTok, it was a no-brainer. The amount of bubbles that you get out of that is so fun and it lights up. It's easy to use and pretty inexpensive for what we wanted. Even the adults enjoyed it." —Tina

Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in four colors).

There are also postcards, letters, and other knickknacks to help you solve the mystery. Check out a TikTok about the book here.

Promising review: "I rarely post reviews; there doesn't ever seem to be anything I can add that hasn't already been said by some other reviewer. That's probably true in this case as well, but I'm not letting it stop me this time. S. is truly a delight. I haven't been this excited by a book in ages. S. is the first non-ebook I've purchased in a very long time, and I'm loving every minute I spend with it." —Corey Punches

Promising review: "SO CUTE. I got this for my friend at work who loves to gamble and it’s super fun and cute! When you pull the lever, do keep in mind that it doesn’t spin each slot individually, it just spins one static roll so there’s only as many possible outcomes as there are rows on the one roll." —Shannon

There are 50 pages with different woodsy subjects and places to practice wet-on-dry, wet-on-wet, and other techniques. Also consider getting them some watercolor brush pens. 

Promising review: "If it were possible to give this book more than five stars, I absolutely would!! Painting is one of my favorite hobbies and finding actual coloring books for painting as a medium is difficult. When I saw this book and how the pictures were pre-sketched and that it gave step by step instructions, I was sold. This is perfect for beginners and skilled painters. It teaches different skills and techniques that really made me feel like an artist! I absolutely love forest animals and the book itself has such a plethora of subjects. I'll definitely be purchasing each and every new edition of this book that becomes available!! Looking forward to the third installment!!" —Amazon Customer

MTLove Design is a small business that sells custom products. 

Promising review: "I love my case! It’s so nice and the pictures are so high quality!!" —Rosario

Get it from MTLove Design on Etsy for $10+ (available in many Samsung and iPhone types and up to 10 photos). 

Promising review: "Saw this in a BuzzFeed article and was intrigued. The blurb was interesting and the reviews were correct: this helps my tired eyes with just a swipe under each eye. My puffy eyes aren't so puffy and my face feels less tense. I keep it in the refrigerator, too, which adds to the cooling effect. I also swipe it over my eyelids, which relaxed me before bed. Will definitely purchase again." —S. B.

Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in three formulas and multipacks).

Promising review: "They were complete eye candy 🍬 They are beautifully smooth and perfect. The Japanese Zebra brand has never disappointed me, and I am truly grateful. 👊❤️🔥" —Junkie4fitness

Get a pack of five from Amazon for $6.50. 

Promising review: "This is SUCH a cute bag. Like I’m in LOVE. I bought one for my trip to keep my passport close, and I’ll be buying two more colors because I love it so much. The quality is SO, SO GOOD." —Shasta

Get it from Amazon for $12.98+ (available in 29 colors).

Promising review: "I wish I had known about these sooner! PicassoTiles are *exactly* like Magna-Tiles but way more affordable. We just received the 100 tile set today — an early birthday gift for our soon-to-be-4-year-old. We have two sets of Magna-tiles — one with the grommets (purchased new last year) and one without (purchased second hand [no idea how old they are]). The PicassoTiles are the same weight and size as the MagnaTiles and have the same exact magnets. They do not have metal grommets, but the old MagnaTiles are indestructible, so I know that these will be too. And PicassoTiles are much prettier in my opinion, because they are slightly more translucent and have brighter colors. They integrate into the collection seamlessly. I highly recommend this product. And if you are considering buying any kind of magnetic tile toy for your child, I recommend purchasing as big a set as you can for versatility of play. Our son has played with these all day and night off and on every single day since we bought them last year. After integrating the new PicassoTile set, he hugged his enormous structure and declared them his favorite...twice. A wonderful toy!" —skater mom

Promising review: “If you use St. Tropez tan products or any fake tanner, do yourself a favor and try this. This stuff is AWESOME. Dries quickly, lasts longer, does NOT make your skin stinky, applies evenly, and you get a fair amount of product!! Other tanners I’ve used become VERY noticeable when they start fading. Gross hand lines, patchy white spots, etc., but not this stuff. The best one-hour tan I have ever used!” —Amazon Customer 

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

Promising review: "This game is so fun! My husband and I pick one card and if the question is a little more difficult we put it on the fridge and give each other time to answer. Has added a little more genuine conversation into our weeknights raising two girls." —Derrek & Abby

This oil has jojoba oil, sweet almond oil, and vitamin E to help promote strong nails and soften cuticles.

Promising review: "I had peeling, weak nails for years. Tried everything. I bought this in February. This-size bottle lasted a bit more than a month religiously applying it two-to-three times a day. I was really seeing great improvement so I bought another bottle in late March. By May, all the peeling had grown out and my nails were getting stronger every day. I then bought the big 4-ounce refill bottle because I never want to run out of it again! Cannot recommend this stuff enough!" —Diana

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three sizes).

Promising review: "The fragrance is amazing, very pleasant and calming at the same time. It feels like an excellent value for the money. I’m really pleased with my purchase." —Guillermo L. 

Get it from Laundry Sauce for $31.45+/month (available in seven scents, two pack sizes, and three delivery frequencies). 

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