Just 31 Random Products We Really Love

The formula is vegan, cruelty-free, and infused with argan oil, and vitamins B5 and C for stronger, healthier nails.

"I fell in love with this shade when I saw it and bought it immediately! It's such a lovely and eye-catching shade of green. The créme formula means it's thick so I only need to run over my nails with just one or two coats. I was actually surprised when my nails didn't chip for over two weeks — my other thinner polishes would chip within three days. That only told me I'd been using the wrong formula and polish this whole time! Orly's where it's at. Plus, my best friend and her little sister saw my nails AFTER they had already chipped and looked not-their-best, and they STILL noticed the color, said how pretty it was, and asked where I'd gotten it! That's how you know, guys!" —Nusrat Sultana

Get it from Orly for $9.99.

"I love having a spot to charge all of my devices at once! My laptop, phone, and camera batteries all fit with plenty more space in case I need to charge something else. I love putting all my devices on it at night so I never have to try to remember if I charged them or not. Plus, it makes it easier to keep track of them! No more trying to search for my laptop charger in the living room, my phone charger next to my bed, and track down the last place I saw my camera batteries. Now, they all have a home!" —Kayla Boyd

Get it from Great Useful Stuff for $30+ (available in nine colors and with built-in power ports for an additional charge).

"This product contains peptides, algae, and vitamin C to improve the appearance of skin. Mind you, I don't usually reach for 'anti-aging' products because everyone's skin is technically 'aging.' However, this cream is really hydrating, and I use it in rotation once a week." —Christine Forbes

Get it from Kate Somerville for $120.

Each machine includes a fine point blade and housing, an adhesive cutting mat, a black fine-point pen, access to Cricut's design software Design Space, and a 2-week free trial to Cricut Access, which gives access to a library of over 100,000 images, fonts, and projects and designs. Despite some negative reviews claiming you do need Cricut Access to use this device — you don't! You can individually purchase fonts or find free files online.

"It's me. I'm the one labeling everything like I'm living inside an episode of The Home Edit. My husband assisted me (I'm not the best when it comes to crafts) in making labels for all of my makeup. It was really simple to choose a font, print out the labels on vinyl, and apply it to the containers I had purchased. Can't wait to fill 'em up and continue labeling items for my pantry!" —Heather Braga

Get it from Amazon for $199 (available in four colors).

"I recently started using one of these and WOWZA, it really helps you get extra mileage out of your shampoo. I have a whole lot of hair on my head so sometimes it's a struggle to feel like I've soaped up my whole scalp thoroughly, but this was a very effective way to spread out the suds and really get them to the roots. I was worried it might tangle in my hair, but it was totally fine on that front, too. I've noticed that my hair has been a little less greasy at the roots since I started using it a few weeks ago. And I'm echoing a ton of reviewers here when I say it just feels reeeeeally, really nice." —Emma Lord

Get it from Amazon for $7.98+ (available in three colors).

"Story time: Last year I splurged on a very expensive Dyson vacuum. A few months after buying I moved across the country and it got lost in the move. Not looking to pay the same price, I wanted a more affordable but equally great option. Enter: the Tineco. For half the price, I got a new cordless vacuum that I ended up loving more than my last pricier version. It works just as effectively at picking things up, and also has a 'Max' mode like the Dyson to get hard-to-reach crumbs, hair, and dirt buried in carpet. There's even a sensor that turns red and automatically boosts up suction when the vacuum approaches super dusty areas, so you know (even if you can't see all that pesky dust!!) you're vacuuming it all up. I love this workhorse so much, I put him to use every day just to feel that cleaning high." —Kayla Suazo

Get it from Amazon for $229 or from Walmart for $229.

"I know deodorant doesn't sound particularly exciting or fun, but I'm actually excited about this little life upgrade. I just received a sample of this a couple days ago and I think I've found my new go-to deo?! I've always felt like natural deodorant never works, and I have sacrificed on my usual cruelty-free ethos and my icky feeling about using a deodorant that contains aluminum to keep using a major name brand that I felt worked better. But when I first swiped on this stuff, I loved the pleasant but mild smell and already felt like it was different. I will confess, and I know no one here will judge me, that I have skipped several shower days in quarantine with my family, and this empowered me to skip another. I'm not going anywhere and my parents love me unconditionally, OK??? But I also felt totally fresh with this stuff on — I stayed dry and smelling A-OK pretty much all day. So far, I totally recommend this!" —Katy Herman

Get it from Athena Club for $12 (free shipping).

The velour cover zips off for easy cleaning in the washing machine.

"My mom experiences sciatic joint pain that makes sitting down for long periods of time (or even taking walks sometimes, unfortunately) an incredibly painful chore. This cushion had SO many good reviews from people who described experiencing the same pain so I got it for my mom for Christmas. She uses it every single day and has told me on several occasions that this cushion is a BIG help for her. She also likes to bring this with her on long car rides so I'm def planning to order a second one that she can just keep in the car so she won't forget it." —Marquaysa Battle

Get it from Amazon for $24.20+ (available in two colors).

"I know that the price of these poop bags might seem a little ridiculous, but trust me, they are worth it. My fam lives in a condo, so we are basically poop-bag experts because we use them a couple of times a day. And these are by far the best poop bags we've ever used. They seriously open so easily, which is amazing in cold weather. Plus, they're made out of corn, so they're eco-friendly. Seriously, I never thought I would be passionate about poop bags, and yet here I am. We've bought these again and again and will continue to do so in the future." —Abby Kass

Get a 12-pack from Target for $15.89.

"During this entire year (wow) of working from home I have made it a personal goal to find the BEST black leggings of all time. The GOAT of leggings. And for me, Aerie's are IT! Between this style and their crossover pair, I've been wearing mostly these 'to work' for 12 months. I own multiple black pairs and love that they come in short lengths! A game-changer for me! These are the most affordable of all the leggings I've tried and loved — I simply cannot recommend them enough." —Heather Braga

Get it from Aerie for $44.95 (available in sizes XXS–XXL and in five colors).

"The thing that freaked me out the most about menstrual cups was the thought of having to get up there and break the seal to take it out. So when I saw the Flex Cup, which is specifically designed to make that process easier, I figured why not give it a try. This is a purchase I would definitely file under the 'life-changing' category. Yes, there is a learning curve, but by my second cycle with the cup I felt like a pro. Even with the pull-tab taking it out can be a little messy (I tend to just do it in the shower), but it's definitely a more controlled experience than if it wasn't there at all. The Flex Cup has made my period less awful. A true feat!" —Danielle Healy

Get it from Amazon for $34.99 (available in two sizes).

Grace Eleyae founded her eponymous small business after a bumpy car ride in 2014 left her chemically-straightened hair *literally* broken. the brand has grown into a full line of protective hair care products that are both fashionable and functional. In fact, Grace Eleyae silk-lined winter beanies made it on the 2020 edition of Oprah's Favorite Things!

"I personally own one of these amazing caps and it has changed my life. My scarf never stayed on my head throughout the night so I always experienced frizz in the morning. I adjust this cap with the hidden drawstrings and haven't experienced that problem since I started using it. The cap is also perfect for rainy, windy, or humid days. A traditional hat without the satin/silk allows the humidity to seep under and cause major frizz or leave me with the dreaded 'hat hair.' With the Grace Eleyae cap, I can style my hair before placing the cap on and when I get to my destination and take it off, it looks exactly as I styled it." —Chantel Turner

Get it from Grace Eleyae for $29.95.

"I recently tried Home Chef for the first time and I absolutely loved it! The whole process from signing up, to picking my meals, to cooking them was seamless and fun. I got three meals (two servings per meal) that came out to be six nights worth of dinner. The ingredients were so fresh, the instructions were incredibly simple, and the finish product was DELICIOUS. I also found the portion sizes to be really generous! My favorite thing about Home Chef is the ability to customize your dish when selecting your meals. If a dish contains something like fish, beef, tofu, etc. that you don't like to/can't eat, Home Chef gives you the flexibility to sub it out for another protein, usually at no extra cost. If you're looking for an accommodating, easy, and yummy meal kit, Home Chef is truly an excellent option! " —Samantha Wieder

Get it from Home Chef for $6.99+/serving.

"I ordered this lap desk once I found out that working from home was going to be a lengthier deal than a month. I swear by this to get me through every working day. My apartment doesn't have the space for a desk (and I don't want to sacrifice a piece of furniture for one) so I set this desk on my coffee table for video calls. I use a 13-inch MacBook Pro for work and there's actually a lot of extra room left on the lap desk. I can even comfortably fit my coffee mug and phone on the surface. Or if it's a really packed day, a plate with lunch! When I'm not on a call, I'll sit on my floor, couch, or bed with this as a work surface. Plus the adjustable legs make it easy to fit whatever position I'm sitting in atm. By now, I think that this desk has been my longest-term relationship. But that's fine. I just humbly ask that you bury me with it." —Elizabeth Lilly

Get it from Amazon for $33.99+ (available in three colors).

Founded in 2012, Otherwild is a small queer-identified, woman-owned business offering well-designed houseware, apparel, accessories, and more — all with a passion for the handmade goods and the makers behind them.

"This hand towel was a Christmas gift to myself and I love it! As you can tell, I have pink tile in my bathroom, which made establishing an 'adult' color scheme a bit difficult. I'm actually a big fan of the pink and wanted to find towels that would complement the hue but that weren't a boring white (that would inevitably stain quickly). This multi-colored cotton fringed towel is a nice pop of color that actually suits the tile IMO and it's soft and absorbent to boot! And Otherwild is a queer-owned, woman-owned business I feel good about supporting. They're based in Los Angeles and I'm already planning a trip to the brick and mortar store once it's safe to travel!" —Melanie Aman

Get it from Otherwild for $32 (available in two styles).

"I have collectible magazines and getting custom frames was completely out of budget. I ordered these floating frames and I was impressed by how nice they looked. These are simply stunning. After reading the instructions, I had no problem putting the magazine in the frame. Everything snaps into place. So far, nothing has fallen or even slipped and I didn't need glue. These would be great for a gallery wall, but I keep these on my shelves." —Christine Forbes

Get it from Target for $16.

"I am baffled how much I enjoy this little brush set, which I absolutely use every day if not more than once a day. I don't have the type of edgeless sink that can really utilize how genius the squeegee is (but it's still good to redirect spills when they occur), but WOW can this thing get at crumbs! It's super compact (I just keep it tucked away in a drawer) and I am able to easily sweep crumbs off the counter without using my hands or a paper towel, which inevitably results in half the crumbs ending up on the floor, anyway. It's a small tool to have around that makes keeping the space looking and feeling cleaner with virtually no effort." —Danielle Healy

Get it from Amazon for $7.99.

Alder New York is a small queer- and woman-owned skincare brand based in New York City specializing in genderless skincare that is so simple to use and aesthetically pleasing to the soul.

"I use this cleanser after makeup removal and I SWEAR BY IT. It has such a creamy lather whether you use it with your hands or their cleansing brush (I love both methods tbh), and this is perfect for my sensitive, acne-prone skin. If they ever stop making this I will cry." —Allison Faccenda

Get it from Alder New York for $12.

Avec is a Black woman-founded business specializing in making mixers, and thereby your cocktails, packed with real juice and natural botanicals. The sampler comes with three of each flavors: Jalapeño and Lime, Ginger, Hibiscus and Pomegranate, Grapefruit and Pomelo, and Yuzu and Lime.

"I did not expect to be blown away by canned mixers, yet here I am! Avec's drinks taste so fresh, it's hard NOT to make that 'ahhhh' sound you do after you have a tasty beverage after every single sip. Their flavors are classic, but all have a fun, modern twist. For example, I expected their 'Ginger' flavor to remind me of normal ginger beer, but inspired by Jamaican Ginger Beer, they combined ginger with pineapple juice, lime, and all-spice to make a perfect drink that blows run of the mill, sickly sweet, bottled ginger beer out of the water.

I tried The Sampler and loved every single flavor. Avec is lightly carbonated, lightly sweet, and every flavor truly tastes so thoughtful. I actually don't drink anymore, but I consider myself a non-alcoholic cocktail connoisseur, and combining Avec with my favorite NA spirits like Monday gin, Ritual tequila, or any Lyre's flavor has never NOT been a home run. I haven't always been alcohol-free though, so I can also confidently say these would make equally incredible mixers for actual spirits. If you're looking to up your at-home cocktail game without busting out the juicer and making a ton of extra work for yourself, Avec is for you." —Rachel Dunkel

Get a 15-pack from Avec for $45 (Save 10% with subscribe and save).

"My French Bulldog is extremely spoiled and gets new toys all the damn time — my sister will, I’m not kidding, raid the rows of TJ Maxx once a week for a new seasonally appropriate squeaker. There’s currently a mangled pastel purple bunny sitting in the garbage because, yep, he chewed right through it in a day… which brings me to my point! Chew toys can cost anywhere from $10 to $14 a pop and last maybe three days with minimal play. My dog sleeps for 18 hours in a 24-hour cycle so it mystifies me that he manages to go through them so quickly. But a few months ago, I found this very plain yellow duck toy on Amazon that had over 14,000 reviews with buyers claiming it could take a lot of wear and tear. I thought, my doggo deserves the best so let’s try it out.

Folks! This duck is woven with Valyrian steel! I literally purchased this on November 24, 2020 (and I’m writing this it is March 25, 2021) and it’s STILL GOING STRONG. It has not torn, ripped, there is no toy entrail fluff scattered throughout our living room.. nada. It’s still perfectly intact and Rockie generally prefers this toy over any other one in his ever-changing arsenal. It’s also perfect for his medium frame but I can see it being equally as ideal for smaller dogs because it’s lightweight, despite being on the larger side. My dog is also strange in that he prefers sleeping on this random blanket in the corner than in his bed and sometimes he’ll drag the duck with him and lay next to it and I just...my eyes fill with tears when I think about how adorable that is.

The best part is that the toy costs less than $10. Considering the quality, you’d expect it to cost *way* more considering that I haven’t had to replace it in the four months of me owning it. And again, I want to stress — my dog typically shreds through toys in less than a week, so to have one last 15x longer?! It’s pretty sweet. I also want to point out that the squeaker isn't obnoxiously loud which is pure bliss." —AnaMaria Glavan

Get it from Amazon for $7.90.

"I own these pants and can attest to how truly wonderful they are. It's kinda hard to describe the material (if you own any MeUndies products you'll know what I'm talking about), but suffice it to say they are without a doubt the comfiest, coziest lounge pants I own. You know how nice it feels when you sink into soft bedsheets for the first time after shaving your legs? It feels like that every time I slip into them. Ask me when the last time I washed them was? *shrugs* I have no idea! What I do know is that I really love these pants. The one bad thing I have to say about them — and I'm being really nitpicky — is that the sizing is really weird. Even the XS is quite roomy (and I'm not tiny by any means), so I'd suggest sizing down!" —Melanie Aman

Get it from MeUndies for $68 ($50 with a MeUndies membership; available in sizes XS–4XL and in 15 styles).

"This is one of the pricey beauty products where you buy it hoping it'll be just OK so you can go back to using the cheap stuff, but it turns out to be even better than expected — a bittersweet success. This decadent face cream is perfect for thirsty faces. Its thick consistency melts right into the skin, leaving it feeling bouncy and fresh without zero greasiness. Think: The glowing, dewy skin of an ethereal forest sprite. It's fragrance-free (good for sensitive skin) and uses vegan squalane (good for animals) to hydrate skin and help fight skin damage and free radicals. Also, present to help with hydrations? Omega fatty acids, ceramides, and plant sterols, aka the skincare dream team. If you're OK splurging, your skin will definitely thank you." —Rebecca O'Connell

Get it from Biossance for $58.

"The versatile treadmill is super lightweight and simple but it still keeps track of your speed, steps, time, and distance. The aluminum-reinforced hydraulic handrail allows you to start, stop, pause, and increase or decrease speed just like any other model. While the standard Treadly is controlled with a remote, the Treadly 2 works with an IOS app where you can set daily or monthly goals, join live groups, or compete against friends.

I just got the Treadly 2 which has been massively helpful during quarantine. My mom was the only one home when it was delivered and despite being only 5' tall (she'll tell you she's 5'2"), she managed to get it into the house and up a full flight of stairs because she's just that stubborn. (She does now admit it's a two-person job, however.)

Setup is a breeze as it's literally already put together — all you have to do it plug it in. The controls are easy to use and once you pair it with your smartphone, the app instantly recognizes whenever you turn the treadmill on. Beth (aka my mom) has an Apple watch so she used the activity tracker on there to see if the distance and calories matched up between Apple's tech and Treadly's tech and they did so she gives that a thumbs-up. After walking on it for a few weeks (roughly an hour per night, four nights a week), her favorite things are: The switch functionality (great for interval training), how stable it feels both on carpet and laminate or hardwood (she tried both), and overall ease of use ('it feels like you're walking on an airport people mover!'). Her only advice for Treadly — if you're listening — is to add a cupholder accessory LOL." —Chelsea Stuart

Not yet convinced? Find more compelling details in our full Treadly 2 folding Treamill review.

Get it from Treadly for $749+ (originally $849; available in Basic and Pro).

"I have one in blue and I think it was one of my smartest purchases this pandemic. It fits all my skincare and haircare products. It's so convenient, I can just grab anything I need and see it at a glance, and it looks super pretty in my room — not clunky at all." —Nusrat Sultana

Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in five colors).

"I own this chair, and, as someone with questionable posture who has spent years hunching over various desks, it's something I wish I had a long time ago! For starters, it’s super comfortable, especially with the soft topper. But the real magic is in the way it responds to your body and movements so you have support whether you’re leaning forward or back, making it an ideal desk chair but also great for the dinner table or living room. My lower back is very grateful! I love the modern and stylish design, and the fact that it’s eco-friendly. Plus, it’s super lightweight, easy to carry from room to room, and beyond simple to assemble and disassemble if needed (it took less than five minutes to put it together when it first arrived). I highly recommend this chair to… anyone who sits down!" —Jonathan Mazzei

Get it from Noho for $375+ (available in two base colors and five topper colors; free shipping and returns).