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Sep 17, 2023

21 Things I Don't Know How You've Lived Without June 2023

We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but

We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed collects a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page.

I'm sorry but you just gotta try the Yonanas (which makes soft serve from — get this — just fruit 😮).

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Promising review: "What a treat! It was not noisy at all (my electric toothbrush is louder)! The instructions were easy to follow, as was the cleanup of the unit. I also purchased PB2 and PB2 with cocoa when I ordered the Yonanas. I rolled the slightly thawed (five minutes) bananas in the PB2 and the result was a delicious peanut buttery treat! This machine truly delivers everything it promises and more! No, I'm not a paid spokesperson, just a very satisfied customer!" —Y. C. Turner

Get it from Amazon for $39.77+ (available in six colors).

Promising review: "I can't say enough amazing things about this! We have two cats and a pug and there's hair everywhere always! Used it on one couch cushion and my boyfriend was speechless. Worth it x 100! I work at a dry cleaner and have to de-lint items with a roller before sending them to the plant and I'm gonna buy another for work just to make my life easier. 20 years in the industry, I feel like they should buy it for me lol, but it is what it is! Buy this item! Already recommended it to all of my friends and family with pets!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $25.46+ (available in two styles).

Promising review: "My husband and I were definitely not on the hunt for a wipe dispenser and even thought it was a waste of money. But one month into having our first baby and seeing how annoying it would be to pull wipes from their own disposable packages and have the whole package come up with each wipe (especially when it got towards the bottom of the pack), we were on the hunt for a solution. We reluctantly got this one, ashamed that we were spending $20 on something so extra, but once we started using this we were 100% sold on its use. It truly is a one wipe dispenser, which is AMAZING, and we love the click-open lid that silently opens up, not like the super loud crinkly wipe packages that are so noisy at 3 a.m. when you are trying to quietly change your baby's diaper. We love this so much we bought a second just to keep at our in-laws house when we spend time there. Can't say enough good things about this." —Brian F

Get it from Amazon for $20.99+ (available in four colors).

The reviewer above's results are after just two weeks!

Promising review: "Been using the product for 10 days or so and it works GREAT!! My backyard now has grass growing after two years of trying other products. 100% satisfied!!" —W. Earl Mattison

Get it from Amazon for $16.44+ (available in five sizes).

Tuck in a sleek top and add heels to make it dressy, of course, but also don't be afraid to pair it with graphic tees, moto jackets, sneakers, and combat boots!

Promising reviews: "This is great evening/party attire. This is a great A-line circle skirt. I bought the black version for a holiday party. I got many compliments. I’m a size 18 and bought the 3X. It fit perfectly, and hit me just below the knee and had excellent poof!" —Margeaux Chavez

"Honest review: If you're looking for a tulle/tutu skirt this is it. I wasn't expecting the quality, fluffiness, and fullness — this skirt checks all of those boxes I was pleasantly surprised after trying it on. Buy it; you won't be disappointed." —noooo

Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in women's sizes XS–5X and in 44 colors).

It's from a New Jersey-based small business.

Promising review: "Super grateful to find this. I searched Amazon first and found nothing that solved our problem with TP and kittens (they all required getting an entire new TP system and we are renting so that's not doable). While this isn't the prettiest solution, it was reasonably priced and it's been super effective and it added right on to what we already had. No more TP shredded all over the floor of our bathroom! Thank you for this!" —Christina W.

Get it from Ns3Dshop on Etsy for $18 (originally $20).

Promising review: "I bought these shoes a couple of years ago before a river hike. UM THESE ARE AWESOME. They lasted a long time and the only reason I bought these yellow ones was because I wanted a new color, haha. My older pair did start to wear out in the toes from scraping them on rocks and such when hiking but still no holes in them. These shoes feel like socks but with enough of a sole that you can walk on gravel with no problem. It really is like walking barefoot. Also, these are the only water shoes that I have worn that do NOT let a bunch of debris into the shoe making you constantly have to take it off to empty it or just deal with the irritant. You can play on the beach with minimal sand stuck between your toes. Thoroughly impressed by that. So with that, I do recommend if you are a half size to size down so they are snug, otherwise the sock-like ability to keep stuff out might not work so well." —Samantha Lindsay

Get them from Amazon for $11.99 (available in seven unisex sizes and 44 colors).

Check it out on TikTok!

Promising reviews: "Effortlessly gorg and perfect for summer!! The texture/pigment of this shadow makes my eyes glow and ever so faintly shimmer. Need all colors!!" —katesykes

"I work outside so I love the idea of an eyeshadow with sunscreen. It is a gorgeous shade with a buildable pigment. After I do my eyes I pat the extra on my nose, cheekbones, and Cupid's bow for a subtle glow." —mermaddie

Get it from Amazon or Sephora for $24 (available in four shades).

BuzzFeed Shopping editor Amanda Davis loves these and writes: "I've been using the blood orange scented bowl bombs for a couple of months now, and OMG they smell amazing! Like, right when I opened the package. After during a thorough cleaning of my bathroom I always pop of these babies in the toilet as a last step to clean and make the room smell a little better (I have a teeny tiny bathroom so this little guy does the trick). And in terms of cleaning the porcelain throne, they absolutely work. My toilet bowl always shines brighter after using one. It's also helpful that the packaging is plain ole adorable and I don't have to hide or store it anywhere!"

And psst, they're from a woman-owned small business!

Promising review: "Literally can't tell you how worth the wait these toilet bombs are! They smell absolutely incredible but not artificial, and they WORK. I have a new baby and two other kids, and my house is basically a biohazard because I’m short on time and energy. I just plop one of these puppies into the toilet, come back shortly and scrub, and they glisten. Even my husband, who has never voluntarily cleaned anything in his life, will clean toilets because the fizzers are fun. I was part of the BuzzFeed order rush, and so there were significant delays, but the communication was awesome and so friendly! Even though I had the long wait, it was absolutely worth it, and they have a customer for life. I’m so excited to try their other products!!" —Teresa Cambria

Get it from Viren Apothecary on Etsy for $9+ (available in three packaging options and in blood orange, eucalyptus, or unscented).

Get the bunny or the axolotl from Amazon for $20 (available in more styles here).

Promising review: "LOVE this purchase!! I wish I had taken a before picture; my disgusting roommates destroyed our microwave, it was filthy. They would’ve never cleaned it since they’re slobs but this purchase saved me SO much time. All the food came off very easily and it looked brand-new after! Amazing, wish I could give it 10 stars." —Marissa

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

You'll get four bottles, two jars, two spray bottles, two scoopers for transferring creams, a funnel for transferring liquids, a cleaning brush, a page of labels, and a clear bag to hold 'em all.

Promising review: "This is essential for flying! I fly pretty often throughout the year and after having numerous leakage issues with regular plastic travel containers, decided to go the silicone route and am so glad I did. I love that this set includes different sizes of bottles and tools to help fill/empty them so reusing them is a breeze and there is no wasted product. The variety of colors is great so I can easily tell apart my toiletries, even without the included labels! Love this set and highly recommend it!" —Hennie S.

Get it from Amazon for $16.95.

Cincha is a BIPOC-owned business run by couple Ash and James. BuzzFeed Shopping editor Chelsea Stuart has one of these and loves it — check out what she has to say here.

Promising review: "This is the item I never realized I'd always needed! Bonus points: I had at least 10 different people stop me on the way to my flight to compliment my Cincha." —Lauren

Get it from Cincha for $39.99 (available in 14 colors and prints).

For best results, soak your feet in warm water each day!

Promising review: "I’ve ordered some of these before (different brand) and my foot was like slightly peeling but not like the review pics. So, I was hesitant to buy these but I’m on day 4 and when I got out of the bath I was shooketh!! My foot looked like a small feral animal tore my skin up LOL it actually works!!!!! I would add a pic but no free feet pics : ). I am actually so eager to see when all the skin is off, it is really tempting to pull it but I’m following the rules!" —Sarah

Get it from Amazon for $14.36+ (available in four scents).

It's from a Boston-based small biz! The standard size will fit phones with a case under 3.38 inches wide and 0.67 inches thick (including the iPhone 13 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra), but you can also request a custom size.

Promising review: "This is a great 3D-printed product, and exactly what I was hoping for. This shop clearly takes quality control seriously. The phone holder is made extremely well, with sloped topsides for a wider surface area for the sticky adhesive (just peel and stick) to take hold, without making the actual wall sides of the holder too thick. My iPhone 12 Pro fits easily, and this can hold a Pro Max, too. The top cutout allows you to slide it out easily with a finger. Texture is not rough and won't scratch up your phone. Pretty much perfect, thanks!" —Michelle

Get it from Beyond3DCreationsB3D on Etsy for $11.88+ (available in standard and custom sizes and six colors).

Get the required AA battery here.

Promising review: "This is an awesome clock for anyone who loves Dali and surrealist art. It is a great value for the money considering it is super cool and seems to be good quality. The whole clock is encased in a distorted plastic bubble which is very cool. The metallic part is also plastic which is fine. It ticks a bit loudly, but I personally like that, I'm just glad such a cool clock is also fully functional." —Zach

Get it from Amazon for $11.36.

Promising review: "I’ve had eczema my whole life and there are only a handful of products that actually work. After the first day of using this I noticed my dry patches disappear and I didn't have to apply as much lotion. I can't believe how effective this product is! Must have." —boymom78

Get it from Sephora for $34.

Pre-order it (available June 13) from Amazon for $9.99+ or Bookshop (to support local booksellers) for $23.24.

Promising review: "Saw these on a TikTok video and took a chance. I ordered three for different family members and boy am I glad I did! This product is fantastic! It does exactly what it says it will do. The brush is phenomenal in cleaning out the little grates on the speakers of my phone and AirPods. There is a picker that you can use to get big chunky ear wax out of your ear pieces and the long skinny wand thing reaches down into my charging case and gets all the junk out of there. This is a win-win-win!" —JMilwaukee

Get it from Amazon for $5.99 (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 12-pack from Amazon for $8.98.

It's from a Michigan-based Etsy shop! Psst...avoid using fabric softener when washing this bb so it won't lose its static cling.

Promising review: "Great washable duster replacement tops. They vacuum off and wash up easily, and they grab dust and cobwebs every bit as well as the disposable ones I was using. Considering it means putting a bit less into landfills and also saving money in the long run, I only wish I had bought these years ago, sincerely. Thanks!" —otherlings

Get it from TS Designs on Etsy for $4.49 (available in 10 colors).

The reviews used in this post have been edited for length and clarity.