1. Whitening Toothpaste for a Brighter Smile
A whitening toothpaste that’ll have you flashing that gorgeous smile of yours more often. People are saying they see a difference after just one use (huh?!), and that it leaves their mouth with a deliciously strong, minty flavor. Your pearly whites are about to be the prettiest they’ve ever been.
This toothpaste has a bit of…spice…to it. So if you experience a tingling sensation, that’s totally normal! Some people also said the closer you get to the bottom of the tube, the harder it is to get the product out — I recommend grabbing this squeezer to prevent that from happening!
Promising reviews:
“At first, I was kind of skeptical. But after a week of using it, there is a difference. The age beige is disappearing. My teeth are much whiter and on the way to being much brighter. My breath is much fresher and without my buds being tasteless. Yes, it does taste and even smell like Pepto Bismol — but it’s absolutely magical. No more regular toothpaste that absolutely does nothing but leave an unpleasant scent in your mouth as if you didn’t brush.” — Angelique Cox
“I have never had a toothpaste make my teeth slay this hard. They’re SO white. I was upset because I had been through so many teeth whitening treatments, and yet my teeth were still yellow and felt stained. It’s been a few days, and my teeth already look at least seven shades lighter. There are so many toothpastes that say ‘whitening’ and don’t do the job, but this one ACTUALLY whitens, which feels like a rare find. It’s also minty, and my mouth feels super fresh every time I use it. If you’re tired of having yellow teeth, this toothpaste is going to do its job and blow you away!! Never going back to any other toothpaste, I am too in love with these results.” — Alexis Myer
Get it from Amazon for $13.
2. Combination 3D Eye Mask/Travel Pillow
A combination 3D eye mask/travel pillow if all you wanna do is catch some z’s on your flight, but your neighbor with a reading light or open window shade has other idea 🙄. This’ll also keep your noggin from playing bobblehead and help you stop jerking yourself out of your beauty sleep!
This contraption provides 360-degree support thanks to a wraparound design and clips that connect it to your seat’s headrest.
Promising review:
“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 $19.59+ (available in 10 colors).
3. Oscillating Tower Fan
An oscillating tower fan — I’m gonna hold your hand when I tell you this…the summer heat is just around the corner. But fear not! This baby gives off such cold air that some reviewers have found that they use it more than their AC! Take👏 my👏 money.👏 It has six speeds (up to 24 feet per second velocity), three modes, and it’s whisper quiet.
Psst — this reviewer even nicknamed this fan “The Glacier!” 🥶 This also includes a remote control and LED lights that turn off in sleep mode. Spiffy!
Promising review:
“Cools like magic. Great fan. It’s super hot this summer, and I would not survive without it. Several speeds and functions. Quiet. Durable thus far, and it has run 18 hours a day every day since May. I didn’t think the remote was a big deal, but now I wouldn’t want to be without it. Would recommend and buy again.” — Javygirl
Get it from Amazon for $80.99+ (available in four colors).
4. Wet & Forget Shower Cleaner
A weekly Wet & Forget shower cleaner if you can’t remember the last time you gave your shower a GOOD cleaning. 🤨 This’ll banish all of the soap scum, grime, and body oils and let you skip out on all the laborious scrubbing. It also removes stains from non-porous surfaces and leaves behind a soft, delightful vanilla scent. Just spray it on, let it sit overnight, rinse, and you’re all set!
Promising review:
“We cannot BEGIN to tell you what a lifesaver this is! We have two old fiberglass tubs with vinyl shower enclosures that, no matter what amount of scrubbing we have done with everything from bleach to cleanser to vinegar and baking soda, would NOT come clean. After I took my shower last night, I sprayed down the tub and walls. Within minutes, all the built-up water deposits and dirt, and grime began to melt away in front of my eyes. I left it on overnight, and when I got up this morning, it did not look like the same tub and shower. This product is a godsend, especially for old folks like us who have difficulty getting down on our hands and knees and scrubbing anything. More importantly, it performs as advertised. We plan on using it as part of our weekly cleanup routine, in addition to purchasing the Wet and Forget Mold and Mildew Remover for use on the vinyl siding of our house. This is truly an overnight sensation!” — Amazon Customer
Check out Shopping contributor Sam Wieder’s Wet & Forget review to learn more.
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two scents and two sizes).
5. Dr. Scholl’s Time Off Sneakers
Dr. Scholl’s Time Off sneakers, which have managed to impress countless reviewers, from frequent travelers who fly for work to college students studying abroad. They’re made with water-resistant faux leather and have ultra-flexible outsoles with extra grip and cushioning. And bonus! They’re sustainably crafted from recycled material.
I present to you: my holy grail travel sneakers. These bbs are so lightweight, you could probably set them on a balcony, and a mere breeze would blow them away (okay, I’m not sure how accurate that actually is, but I swear I can’t be far off). But don’t let their cute ‘n’ casual look and light-as-a-feather weight fool you — these shoes mean BUSINESS.
I’ve worn these on a three-hour tour of the Vatican, through the Colosseum, and finished the day off with a cobblestone-filled walk back to the hotel — and I felt like I was ~floating~ through it all. And that was just one day. They do scuff up a bit easily, but they’re a breeze to clean. Nothing some handy-dandy shoe wipes can’t handle! Trust me, the cloud-like comfort these shoes offer is 1,000% worth it.
Promising review:
“This is the review you need, I promise. Let me start by saying that once booking a 5-week study abroad trip to Italy, my search began for the perfect tennis shoe. These were the top-recommended shoes everywhere, so I took the leap. I wore these shoes almost every single day in Italy, averaging about 20,000+ steps per day without even breaking these shoes in, and let me tell you, THEY DID NOT DISAPPOINT. These shoes did not hurt my feet the ENTIRE trip; they were so comfortable and had amazing support. How easily they dirty was so irrelevant to me after how amazing they held up otherwise and how comfortable they were for me. Because of this, I would 100000% recommend these shoes to anyone who is traveling and walking a lot and needs a cute yet comfy shoe, or even as an everyday shoe. They are not super hard to clean, but not necessarily easy either, so just keep that in mind; but the shoes held up amazingly and went with all my outfits. I am so thankful I got them for my trip!” — Hannah Grella
Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in women’s sizes 5–13 and in 30 colors).
