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30 Products Reviewers Called “Game-changing”, “Life-changing”, Or Just Downright “Amazing”
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We hope you love our recommendations! While every product is independently chosen by our editors, BuzzFeed and our publishing partners may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. You can read more about how our affiliate partnerships work in our Editorial Standards & Ethics Guide. If it were up to me, I would be handing out gold stars like Oprah. (Psst — you should consult with your doctor before trying anything new involving your neck/back area to make sure it's safe for you!) For this, instead of like a regular pillow, you're supposed to lay on it in 10-minute intervals; the seller suggests working your way up to it by starting yourself off at five minutes at a time, with a one- to three-day adjustment period before regular use. Promising review: "I suffer from upper back pain and neck pain that usually causes headaches. This thing has changed my life. I was able to crack my neck somewhat. But after using this it is much easier to crack now. I get instant relief as soon as my neck touches it. It is very sturdy and has a unique look to it. I use one side 1st than the other side last. Would recommend to anyone!" —Sunnydaze Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in five colors). Promising reviews: "I have been looking for a hotel quality sleeping experience when I stumbled onto these pillows. Soft, yet firm. Absolutely game-changing. Much better investment than my $$$$$ mattress." —Madeleine Berg, MS, RD "As a new 30-year-old, I’ve started to notice some aches and pains in the mornings. After suffering terrible neck pain and restless nights, I decided to purchase these pillows after seeing such good reviews. I have had them for about a week now, and I feel incredible! I am a belly/side sleeper, and these are the most amazing pillows I’ve ever used. I sleep soundly and don’t wake up in the night trying to get comfortable. I just purchased two more! These are the best find!!!!!!"—Hope Carlson Get a set of two down-alternative pillows from Amazon for $49.99+ (available in three sizes). Promising review: "I have a pillow top and pillow bottom queen-sized bed that is a little too small for king sheets and with queen sheets I have battled to keep the sheets from popping off. I have tried everything! I was about to try to customize some king sheets because it was so frustrating. Then I saw this product advertised on Facebook in one of those posts about the amazing products that people love. So I figured it was worth a try. It works. I was shocked. My sheets have not popped off once. I ordered this in February and it is May now — and they have not popped off once! They used to pop off EVERY SINGLE NIGHT. To say this is life-changing is not an exaggeration. Such a relief to be able to sleep through the night without ending up in rumpled sheets." —TinkerbellAPixie Get a set of four from Amazon for $13.99 (available in three colors and two sizes). BTW, a lot of reviewers say they use this as part of their double cleansing routine. As the name implies, double cleansing is a method of cleansing your face twice: first with an oil-based cleanser, and again with a water-based cleanser to help get all the yucky stuff out of your pores. Promising reviews: "This oil cleanser is LIFE CHANGING! I don’t say this often about products but this is amazing for double cleansing routine. My skin was instantly softer and felt smoother after one use. I use this first then my regular calming cleanser and it worked like a dream. I will put this on auto ship!!!!" —Amber Winters "I'm in my early 40s and have been dealing with skin issues since my preteen years, so we're talking three decades of struggles. I noticed an improvement with my very first use, and it's only continued getting better. It's corrected texture problems I thought would never be solved. I'm about two weeks in and my skin is clearer and smoother than it's been in a loooong time. I have sensitive skin, so for a few days my face was a little cranky, but everything has settled nicely enough that I even bought the moisturizer too. I use the cleansing oil in the evenings and the moisturizer in the mornings, along with my regular face wash, and I'm so happy! I'd give this 10 stars if possible!" —Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $17.69 (also available in a mild version for sensitive skin). Psst — a lot of reviewers with chronic constipation and other gastrointestinal issues that get them ~backed up~ swear by this! Promising review: " If I were president, I would make it law to put one in every bathroom. The Squatty Potty has changed my life. Now every time I go to a bathroom that DOESN'T have a Squatty Potty in it, I feel like a Neanderthal. This is probably man's second greatest invention after the wheel." —Jackson Get it from Amazon for $20.69 (also available in an acrylic version, and a teak wood version). If you want more Squatty Potty content before making the best purchase of your life, check out our Squatty Potty review. Promising review: "Amazing!!!!!! Actually game changer. I didn't think anything could help my fiance. Between all the gum, mints, floss picks, dentist visits with no problems found, I SAW THIS. It took like three weeks using this and even morning breath was so much more tolerable. I never thought I'd write a review for toothpaste but if you or your partner or kid have problems with seemingly no solution...switch it out. Tastes just like normal mint but is an absolute game changer. Don't let the three-week period turn you off, I promise it's worth it. You've survived without it, battle's almost over." —Shelby Minin Get a pack of two from Amazon for $13.45. Other reviewers note that this was effective enough that they didn't have to use mouthwash nearly as often to combat odors! Promising review: "If you don’t own a tongue scraper you need to buy this RIGHT NOW. It’s so life changing lol. I used to just simply brush my tongue, but a tongue scraper does a much better job. It feels funny at first and you have to press down hard and scrape to get things off but you get used to it quickly! I typically rinse mine as I scrape with hot water as I gonand then clean it off again when I am finished." —Nicolette Get it from Amazon for $9.97 (also available in packs of two and 12). This product is designed for use on all hair types! Promising review: "I had low expectations for this product to work because curls from a curling iron fall out of my hair pretty immediately. I was blown away by how well these heatless curls turned out, though! It’s easy enough to do, but there’s a bit of a learning curve to getting the curls tightly wrapped. It takes less than 10 minutes, and my hair is ready to go when I wake up. I’m a side sleeper and find it a tad uncomfortable to sleep on, but it’s a small price to pay for curls that last all day, in my opinion. I’d give this 10 stars if I could — truly a game changer that’s made my mornings so much easier." —Stephanie Get it from Amazon for $15.98 (available in 12 styles). Promising review: "Listen, you need to buy these panties. I have been wearing uncomfortable underwear for waaaay too long and these have completely changed my life." —Katlyn "So freaking comfy. I need my undies to cradle under my butt cheeks the way a loving mother tenderly cradles her newborn’s face. I was worried these would creep up the cheeks into wedgie territory, but no. Blissful cheek hugging all day long. Can’t feel them even if I tried. No weird pinching or odd areas. Perfect chef’s kiss. I typically wear Aerie boy brief–style undies — these are a close match in fit and comfort, and equivocal in size." —Ali Morey Get a set of five from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in 13 color combos and women's sizes XS–3XL). Promising reviews: "This stuff works like magic. I’m 33 and I’ve dealt with bad back acne since I was a teenager. After one week of using this, my back is night and day different. Just remember to not wash it off immediately. Let it sit on your skin for about two minutes for it to work. —Filburt_Turtle "Totally works! Amazing product for body acne. Used it for acne on back of neck and it disappeared after 4-6 uses. Great!" —KN It can hold up to 1.2 pounds of beans or 1.5 pounds of ground coffee. Styled Settings is a small biz that offers a variety of kitchen essentials. Promising review: "This product is amazing! I love that I can put my grind coffee in it and know it will be fresh each time. It so easy to cleans and put together. It looks great with my coffee corner. The seal on it is prefect and airtight." —Thalia Fillinger Get it from Amazon for $31.99+ (available in three colors and as a two-pack). Promising review: "Honestly, I used to be so bad at remembering to feed my plants because the whole mixing/measuring process felt like a chore. This pump is a total game-changer. I keep it right next to my watering can so I don't forget. I’ve been using it every two weeks on my Pothos and Monstera, and the new leaves are coming in so much bigger and greener! It’s odorless (huge plus for indoor use) and doesn’t leave a blue mess everywhere. If you want your plants to look like you actually know what you're doing without the effort, buy this." —🎀 Soukaina 🎀 Promising reviews: "This product is amazing. I used it for my chicken and dumplings recipe. I figured it was another one of those 'too good to be true' items, but this does everything it says it does. I literally shredded two large chicken breasts in seconds, yes SECONDS!! I wish I would’ve taken a video, but I didn’t. It didn’t move/slip from the counter and it was perfection! Wow, just Wow!" —Ruthie V "The best!!! Such a simple device but changed the game! Easy to use and clean. Saved me lots of time during burrito night" —Alexandra Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in 11 colors). Promising review: "I consider myself to be a professional vegetable chopper. I’m pretty efficient at it. I started watching Mandy in the Making videos on YouTube. She uses this chopper. I then realized how much time that I can save by using this chopper. It’s game changing. I love it so much. Note: Please do adhere to the warnings that the blades are sharp. They are sharp." —R.W. Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in four colors and four sizes). Promising review: "Game-changing product. My skin needed this and loves it. It looks so much better after first use and each time I use it, it gets better. Love this." —T. Amirganian "12 out of 10 stars. Wow, just wow! I waited two weeks to post, and my skin has totally transformed in those two weeks. My dark spots are nearly gone, pores are definitely less visible, and my skin just feels so clean and clear. I notice a huge difference when applying makeup now. I use it with a toner, and I use it only at night, just because I’m not great at applying SPF during the day. This will definitely be a part of my skincare routine now." —Lauren Get it from Amazon for $15+ (available in two sizes). ChooMee is a small biz based in Northern California that specializes in innovative products to solve everyday feeding challenges. Promising review: "Game changing. These are perfect! My 11 month old wants to feed himself, so he won’t accept me spoon feeding him purées anymore but I still wanted to get the nutrients of the pouches in. We had been just letting him wield the pouch and cleaning him (and us) up after, but these pouch toppers completely stop the mess altogether. He’s happy, I’m happy!" —Candiray Get a pack of two from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in five color combos). Promising review: "This has changed my dog’s life. He’s never been much of a toy-cuddler, but ever since this arrived, he’ll bring this to bed with him! He destroys most toys, but has been gentle with this one, so it’s hard for me to judge its durability. In any case, I am thrilled with this little guy!" —Gabrielle SLC For more deets, check out our in-depth Multipet Duckworth dog toy review! Get pack of two from Amazon for $10.78 (available in assorted colors, which you'll receive at random). Promising reviews: "This product was definitely a game changer. It definitely does what it says. My dead skin started falling off a week after and the skin under was so soft!! I’ve suffered from cracked heels and dry skin at the bottom of my foot for a while now. This changed it for good." —Mayra Alfaro "So easy to use! It took a couple of days before anything started happening — my feet just felt 'tight,' and then I saw a bubble on my heel, and it was amazing! After more than 30 years of being in sports and the military, these are phenomenal! My feet were so soft and looked perfect! PS — best to use when you don’t need to wear sandals or show your feet because it takes a couple of days for everything to shed off." —RLeigh Get a pack of two from Amazon for $15.18 (available in two scents). Promising review: "These shoes are amazing!! Their so cute and stylish and can be worn with so many outfits! The comfort level is definitely 100%!! I'm a nurse and needed a cute supportive new pair of sneakers! Boy did I pick the perfect pair for me!! Like I said the support and comfort is perfect and I'm on my feet all day so that says a lot! I know they will be great for my workouts as well!" —Brooke Preslar Get them from Amazon for $37+ (available in women's sizes 5–11 and 15 colors). The Migrastil migraine stick comes from small biz Basic Vigor. Promising review: "For someone who experienced daily headaches most of adult life, I can’t tell you how much of a relief this product had been for me. It’s really been a game-changer and I no longer have to take Aleve or ibuprofen 4-5x a day. I mostly apply to the. Ask if my neck but for intense headaches I also apply in forehead. It works within minutes and I’m so grateful. Love that I can always have one on hand and keep them stocked in my onsite work office, car, and purse at all times. Please give this a try. It’s been a real blessing and change of quality of life." —mpv10062006 Read BuzzFeed's Migrastil migraine stick review for more deets! Promising review: "I've always struggled with frizzy or dry hair. I've spent hundreds of dollars on oils and conditioners and nothing helped much... but THIS?! this. Life changing. I feel like my hair is so much smoother and silkier. It definitely looks that way too. Idk what is in this, chemical wise, but frankly idc anymore. Just buy it." —Laura S. Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in two sizes, a mist style, and four other formulas). Seriously, people are *obsessed* with how this stuff smells. Its warm gourmand fragrance has notes of salted caramel, pistachio, and vanilla — yum! Caffeine can brighten skin and temporarily minimize the appearance of stretch marks and cellulite, if that’s something you’re looking for in a product. Read more about the skincare benefits of caffeine at the Cleveland Clinic. Promising reviews: "This stuff has changed my life. It smells amazing, leaves my body moisturized all day. I will keep buying this over any body lotion from now on." —Megan "OMG! The smell is amazing! I've had people follow me to ask what I'm wearing. The scent lasts most of the day. No need for perfume. Yes, it's a great moisturizer, but it's the scent that keeps me coming back for more. 100 stars!!!" —Autm88 Get it from Amazon for $24+ (available in three sizes; refills also available). It's fragrance-free, and you can apply morning and night! Promising review: "I almost never write reviews. This time I have to. This stuff is AMAZING. I have paid almost three times the price and could tell almost no difference. With this cream, the lines were GONE within five days!!! I used it at bedtime and in the morning. Just incredible. I have very sensitive skin as well and my skin looks amazing. Other products have caused red bumps but this has my skin looking flawless. Trying this was the best decision I have made in a very long time." —Rochelle M. Get it from Amazon for $11.97 (also available in a two-pack). Promising reviews: "Love. Love. Love. Fits perfectly everywhere. Perfect for curvy women. I got massive hips and butt with a smaller waist. These are so amazing. I immediately bought a second pair." —Chrissy "This is one of my favorite pairs of jeans. I have been looking for something in this fit for some time now. I am usually a 32 and quite curvy, which causes waist gaps in most jeans. So I ordered the 32 and 33. They both fit quite well. I went with the 33 because it’s longer and more roomy around my hips, and gives me the baggy fit I wanted. The cinch waist allowed me to tighten the waist. It really is perfect, and I just ordered this in another color." —Peace Get it from Amazon for $53.70+ (available in women's sizes 24–34 and eight denim styles). For that va-va-voom look, simply spray this product onto your damp *or* dry locks, focusing on the roots. Style your hair as you wish, and lock in the volume by using a blow-dryer for results that last all day. Promising review: "I only ordered the small travel size just to see if this product would Wow me! Well it DID! I just spray it on my damp roots and blow my hair dry. Now I do need to say that I’m a hairdresser so I do know how to style my hair, but this product is amazing! I get the fullness that I want without the stiffness most products leave behind. I used it yesterday and when I brushed through my hair this morning my style was great and never greasy. I will be purchasing the large size for myself and clients that need a little “W O W ! In their life!' —Judy Get it from Amazon for $12+ (available in two sizes). Promising review: "Two words: Life changing. I never thought of an idea like this: one side made of polyester or silk and the other cotton. It’s thin but the poly side gives it a great cooling feature. The cotton side traps in the heat creating a comfortable blanket. It’s really light but very soft and very versatile. When I sleep I'm constantly hot, but by switching my blanket to each side it balances out the hot and cold, allowing me to actually get 8 hours of sleep. Super happy and recommend it all the time." —Jay A Get it from Amazon for $23+ (available in five sizes and 13 colors). The firmness of the "Sqeezy" sponge changes depending on your water temp — you can use cold water for a firmer sponge or warm water to soften it up! In case you're not familiar with The Pink Stuff paste, this non-abrasive formula works on walls, grout, kitchen counters, sinks, stovetops, ceramic tile, metal, appliances, outdoor furniture...basically anything you can think of. Promising reviews: "Amazing product. I wasn’t expecting that it’ll work like this. But it amazed me — in one scrub I started seeing a difference on my bathroom tiles." —Sameena "The 'abrasive sponge when cold' or 'squishy when hot' is an awesome feature for the type of scrubbing you want to do. The Pink Stuff with the sponge does wonders! We have a hideous 30-year-old shower and although it doesn’t look brand-new like I was hoping, it’s 10 times better!! This product really does work!" —GreenGoddess Get the set (one Pink Stuff jar and a "Sqeezy") from Amazon for $9.31. Promising reviews: "Washable paper towels = game changing. Has cut down on so much waste. They are magical and should be required in all households." —Virginia Montoya "I had actually seen/used them in Europe, but forgot all about them until I saw them on Amazon. They are easy to clean — I throw them in the dishwasher or clothes washer almost daily. They save me from using so many paper towels and in most cases do a better job than paper towels. I also keep one upstairs in the bathroom to clean up water splashes in the sink there. These are a really good idea. You don't realize it, but you need them in your life. :)" —Frequentfliermom Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $19.99 (available in 11 color combinations). The system includes: a 200-watt motor base, a blending blade, a 32-ounce batch bowl with a lid, a 12-ounce short cup with handles and a re-sealable lid, six storage cups with date ring lids and storage tray, a silicone freezer tray with a lid, and a recipe book with tips for age-appropriate food transitions. Everything is dishwasher safe BTW! Promising reviews: "I was going back and forth whether to buy or not but I will say, I’m very glad I did! This product is amazing! I make all my babies purées with it. The containers are great for storage and easy to clean. Highly recommend!" —Jordan "Loved making baby food with these! The containers were perfect portions, and I loved the dial on the lid so you could remember what day you made what. It was very easy to use and also very easy to clean. Love that I could dish-wash every piece!" —Mary B This contraption provides 360-degree support thanks to a wraparound design and clips that connect it to your seat's headrest. Promising reviews: "Whoever designed this pillow deserves an award, a round of applause, something!! I was never able to sleep on long flights, but this thing is game-changing. SO COMFORTABLE!!" —Aiste Paulina "Just took a 15-hour flight with this travel pillow, and this was the best travel pillow by far. I've used inflatable and memory foam neck pillows before; the major problem is that they don't secure your head and torso, so either your muscles have to hold up your body, or your head and torso will end up swinging around, and both are disruptive to sleep. With this travel pillow, my muscles can relax, and the padded eye mask will hold up my head and torso. One minor downside is that the pillow needs to be mounted on your seat's headrest; if someone bumps your seat, it can be disruptive, but this rarely happens. Its size and weight are also much less than memory foam neck pillows, and I don't have to bring an extra eye mask, so it is very travel-friendly." —Sky Get it from Amazon for $17.42+ (available in nine colors). BuzzFeed Shopping is service journalism first: our writers and editors spend all day shopping so you don’t have to, vetting products, fact-checking brand claims, and surfacing what actually helps in real life. We center readers over revenue, recommend products with authenticity (using real experiences, not ad-speak), and reflect our diverse audience, inclusive of a variety of price points, people, and needs. We cut through fake deals, favor useful info over glossy fluff, and recommend both budget and splurge options with context so you can decide what’s right for you — and still have a little fun along the way. Amber Usher is a BuzzFeed Shopping writer who covers everything from home and organization to travel and gifting, and she's passionate about staying on top of the latest beauty trends (especially K-beauty) as well as tracking down affordable products for a luxe lifestyle. The reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.