Time-Traveling Regret: 40 Must-Have Products

Beauty and Personal Care Finds

1. Catrice “Instant Awake” Under Eye Brightener

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Fake a full night’s sleep with this color-adapting under-eye brightener. The lightweight formula provides instant coverage to help diminish the appearance of dark circles. It’s designed with a color-adaptive formula, meaning one of the available shades should work for most skin tones.

• What users say: This product blends smoothly and seamlessly, even under concealer or foundation. It provides natural-looking coverage for dark circles and is a great value.
• Available shades: Four

2. Anua Heartleaf Pore-Clearing Cleansing Oil

This cleansing oil is designed to remove makeup residue, blackheads, and sebum without clogging pores. Reviewers rave about its effectiveness, with some reporting that they can see the impurities being removed from their skin during use.

• How to use: It’s recommended as the first step in a double cleansing routine, followed by a water-based cleanser.
• What users say: This cleanser leaves skin feeling soft and reduces the appearance of scarring. It’s also suitable for acne-prone skin.

3. Elizabeth Mott’s Thank Me Later Eye Primer

Ensure your eyeshadow lasts all night with this eye primer. It’s designed to prevent eyeshadow from melting off, even on oily skin.

• What users say: This primer outperforms high-end brands and keeps eyeshadow in place for eight hours or more.

4. Remedy Soap Tea Tree Oil Body Wash

This tea tree and peppermint remedy soap is formulated with aloe vera and vitamins C and E to address various skin irritations like dry skin, acne, athlete’s foot, and jock itch.

• What users say: This soap is effective at eliminating body odor and addressing skin problems.

5. Firming Eye Cream

Reduce puffiness and dark circles with this hydrating eye cream. It’s infused with vitamin C, vitamin E, rose hip seed oil, and hibiscus flower extract to brighten and firm the skin.

• What users say: This cream softens skin and reduces the appearance of lines and wrinkles.

6. Mighty Patches

These pimple patches are designed to reduce the size of pimples overnight. Simply apply a patch to a pimple before bed and wake up to a smaller, less noticeable blemish.

• What users say: These patches are effective and prevent skin picking.

7. Cosrx Snail Mucin 96% Power Repairing Essence

Repair, hydrate, and rejuvenate skin with this lightweight face serum. It’s formulated for all skin types and is known for being gentle yet effective.

• How to use: Apply to slightly moist skin after washing, then follow with moisturizer.
• What users say: This serum reduces redness, improves pores, and makes primer and foundation go on smoother.

8. Dark Spot Removing Soap Bar

This soap bar is formulated with hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, retinol, collagen, and turmeric to soothe and brighten skin while protecting its moisture barrier. It can be used on the face, hands, neck, bikini area, inner thighs, underarms, and other areas with hyperpigmentation.

• What users say: This soap is gentle on sensitive skin, smells refreshing, and leaves skin feeling clean without a white cast.

9. Keloid Minimizer

This product is designed to help reduce the size of keloids, those uncomfortable bumps that sometimes form around piercings.

• How to use: Apply 2-3 times a day and be patient for results. Consult with a doctor before treating keloids on your own.
• What users say: This product can eliminate keloids with consistent use.

10. Root Touch-Up Powder

Cover grown-out roots or grays between hair appointments with this root touch-up powder. It also gives the illusion of fullness to thinning areas.

• What users say: It’s easy to apply, stays on all day, and is great for filling in thinning hairlines.

Home and Cleaning Solutions

1. Affresh Washing Machine Tablets

Keep your washing machine clean with these tablets. They help remove odors and residue from the machine, ensuring your clothes come out fresh.

• What users say: These tablets effectively clean washing machines, removing significant amounts of dirt and grime.

2. Ceiling Fan Carbon Filter

Transform your ceiling fan into an air purifier with these filters. They trap pollen, pet dander, smoke, gases, chemicals, and other allergens.

• Recommendation: Replace filters every three months for optimal performance.
• What users say: These filters improve air quality and make it easier to breathe.

3. WD-40 Pen

This pen allows for precise application of WD-40, making it ideal for squeaky doors and other small jobs. It protects against corrosion, loosens rusted parts, and drives out moisture.

• What users say: These pens are convenient for various tasks around the house and car.

4. FryAway Cooking Oil Solidifier

Dispose of used cooking oil safely and easily with this plant-based solidifier. Simply sprinkle the powder into hot oil, let it cool, and discard the solidified oil in the trash.

• What users say: This product effectively solidifies oil for easy disposal.

5. Polyester Stuffing

Rejuvenate old sofa cushions, stuffed animals, throw pillows, and bedding with this polyester stuffing.

• What users say: This stuffing is a cost-effective way to improve the look and comfort of furniture.

6. Duster Sponge

This sponge is designed to cling to dust, pet hair, and debris more effectively than a paper towel. It can be rinsed and reused.

• How to use: Soak in water to soften before using.
• What users say: These sponges are useful for cleaning baseboards, blinds, and fans.

7. TubShroom

Prevent hair from clogging your shower drain with this drain protector.

• What users say: This product effectively catches hair and is easy to clean.

8. Door-Doc

Prop open your front-load washer to prevent mold and mildew growth with this handy tool.

• What users say: This product is sturdy and effective at keeping the washer door open.

Kitchen and Dining

1. Instant Cocktail Packets

Enjoy your favorite summer beverages without buying a ton of ingredients. These vegan and gluten-free packets are perfect for tossing in your purse or pool bag. Just add booze, water, or seltzer.

• What users say: These packets are tasty and easy to mix with different types of alcohol or as mocktails.

2. Cupcake Scooper with Dispenser

Fill cupcake liners evenly and without mess with this scooper. A push-button dispenser releases the batter.

• What users say: This tool revolutionizes cupcake and muffin making.

3. Juicer

Get every last drop of juice from lemons, limes, and oranges with this efficient juicer. It catches seeds and collapses flat for easy storage.

• What users say: This juicer is easy to use, extracts more juice than old-style juicers, and is easy to clean.

4. Guacamole Saver

Keep guacamole fresh for days with this container that removes air.

• What users say: This product works well to keep guacamole green and tasty for almost a week.

Travel and Outdoors

1. Sunscreen Reminder Stickers

These SPF recognition stickers change color to indicate when it’s time to reapply sunscreen. They’re water-resistant and last up to 12 hours.

• What users say: These stickers are effective at alerting users when to reapply sunscreen.

2. Sand Removal Bag

Remove sand from skin easily with this talc-free, reef-friendly powder in a soft pouch.

• What users say: This product is effective, smells good, and helps keep cars clean.

3. Towel Clips

Prevent towels from blowing off chairs with these clips.

• What users say: These clips are easy to use and especially useful on windy days.

4. The Noggle

Direct air conditioning to the backseat of your car with this vent extender, ensuring rear-facing children stay cool.

• What users say: This product keeps backseat passengers cool and comfortable.

5. Frostbuddy

Keep iced coffee cold and prevent condensation with this universal cup holder.

• What users say: This product keeps iced coffee cold for hours and comes with a leakproof lid.

6. Ice Pop Holder

Catch drips and prevent messes with this ice pop holder, which includes a built-in straw to slurp up melted juice.

• What users say: This product effectively catches drips and accommodates different size popsicle sticks.

Laundry

1. Wad-Free Pads

Prevent sheets from balling up in the washer and dryer with these pads.

• What users say: These pads work as advertised and prevent sheets from tangling.

2. Bedsheet Tags

Identify the correct size and orientation of bedsheets with these tags.

• What users say: These labels are easy to attach and make organizing linens simpler.

Miscellaneous

1. Eyeshadow Color Removal Sponge

Quickly clean eyeshadow brushes between colors with this sponge.

• What users say: This sponge works well and makes it easy to switch colors quickly.

2. Foot Exfoliant Peel

Exfoliate your feet and reveal smooth skin with this peel.

• What users say: This peel is effective at removing dead skin and leaving feet soft.

3. ChomChom Pet Hair Remover

Remove pet hair from furniture, upholstery, and clothing with this tool.

• What users say: This product is magical and effective at removing even stubborn pet hair.

4. Universal Gripping Snack Tray

Provide easy access to snacks and drinks for your child with this tray that attaches to strollers, grocery carts, and restaurant chairs.

• What users say: This tray is a good size for cups and snacks, stays in place, and is easy to clean.

5. Water Dispenser Lever

Dispense water from your refrigerator hands-free with this lever.

• What users say: This product is helpful for those with limited motor skills and makes filling cups and pitchers easier.