44 Pretty, Practical, And Precious Products That May Be Just The Thing You Need Right Now

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Ahh, getting that satin-lined beanie to prevent hat hair really hits the spot.
1. A sinfully silky satin-lined beanie to keep your noggin warm *without* drying out and damaging your hair. This'll save you from forcing yourself to keep your hat on in heated homes when you don't want folks seeing your bedhead-esque hat hair. Whew.
Promising review:"This beanie is perfect for curly and wavy girls! The entire inside is satin-lined. When I took the hat off it did not cause any damaged or frizzy curls! I am in love and need more colors!" — Crystal Ingram
Get it from Amazon $15.99 (available in 14 colors).
2. An illuminating moisturizer — if you're looking to add a lightweight alternative to your thick foundation and want an extra *glow*, then you're gonna adore this! Reviewers say it's basically like if Glossier's Futuredew and Drunk Elephant's Bronzing Drops had a brilliant, beautiful skincare baby.
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Promising review:"I can't believe how long this has been around! I tried Glossier's Futuredew and realized it felt sort of too oily (and too expensive) for me. This product is SUCH an amazing duplicate that is slightly better! It's not oily, but provides lightweight shimmer that I mix with my sunscreen for extra sun protection with some highlight effects. I love this! Does not make my super sensitive skin break out or feel oily like the Futuredew did." — e_whospends_money
Get it from Amazon for $13.98+ (available in five shades).
3. An elegant switch plate cover for sprucing up your space if the fixer upper you own needs updates from top to bottom. These inexpensive plate covers were *made* for making bland walls look bold.
Promising review: "These are absolutely beautiful! If I ever move, I'm taking them with me. You may think they're a little pricey, but they're REALLY heavy and far nicer than the stuff you find at the local hardware store. I bought the switch plate, outlet plates, and even a blank plate to cover an old electrical box left behind by DIRECTV." — Karebow
Get it from Amazon for $21+ (available in multiple finishes and styles).
4. An ultra soft faux fur rug sure to feel luxurious every time you get out of bed and have this fancy fuzz between your toes.
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Promising review:"My parents went to Europe and sat outside on furs like these and now they do the same at home. They live in the mountains in Utah. They put these on their metal patio chairs and then cover themselves with a blanket outside in the winter. The furs keep your backside insulated and then topped with the blanket they are able to have cocktail hour(s) on the deck all year long! It's honestly pretty sweet and the dog gets her own to lie on when she's outside too." — Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $15.19+ (available in six sizes and eight colors).
5. A ceramic mug and coaster — fill this up with your favorite coffee or tea and it's sure to be your very own cup of sunshine on a cloudy day.
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Promising review:"Perfect for summer I am literally obsessed!! I saw this in a TikTok video and it's even better in person." — Sev Luke
Get it from Amazon for $23.98+ (also available in 16 other designs).
6. A CovoBox, which is hollow on the inside, so you can cover your Wi-Fi router with elegant "books" instead of leaving it out on display. What a *novel* idea!
Before adding this to your cart, you have the option to customize it, including selecting from 14 lengths and 15 colors (including custom colors). The CovoBox is made from reclaimed books and sustainable wood.
BTW — Covogoods is a small family-owned business creating home decor in Utah!
Promising review:"I'm pretty sure I've never loved a purchase from Amazon as much as I love this one. This product is EXTREMELY well made and very unique. Plus, it does the job of hiding the ugly routers and cords. And the customer service was great and responsive. I was a little hesitant to spend the money on this but after years of living with the husband's pile of technology, the money was well spent!" — AmazonEmme
Get it from Covogoods on Amazon Handmade for $29+ (available in customizable sizes and colors).
7. A cervical neck "pillow" that'll provide ergonomic support, align your spine, and give you a much-needed vertebrae massage simply by lying down.
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After ages of looking at this thing and wondering if it was the real deal, I finally buckled and bought it. My husband and I both carry stress in our neck, and we're on our computers all day for work, so we needed some serious help. This is surprisingly comfortable to lay on. I use it 10 minutes a day and have noticed serious pain relief, and believe it is a great tool as I work on improving my posture.
If you have any neck or back issues, talk to your doctor before use.
Promising review:"I was very surprised at the quality of this neck and shoulder relaxer especially at this price. It has a nice structure to it, but is also soft enough to cradle your neck in comfort. Just taking a few minutes to use this helps to improve my neck and shoulder pain greatly. This especially helps when you have slept on your neck wrong and have a Crick in your neck. Very happy with my purchase and would definitely recommend it." — Cindy
Get it from Amazon for $21.99 (available in five colors).
8. A rose-shaped ice mold you can use to add an elegant design to everyday drinks. Imagine a tub of these keeping drinks cool during a shower or wedding. Picture. Perfect.
Psst — you can use these to freeze iced coffee or juice to add to your morning iced coffee or cocktails to cool them without watering them down!
Promising review:"I was at a restaurant and they put one of these roses in my cocktail. I knew right then I had to make these at home and ordered these while at the restaurant. These are easy to fill and have rubber snaps that lock them tight. They come right out and you can even take just one out and leave the others for the next time. These are a hit at all of my dinner parties too! I have already ordered more as my friends all want these in their drinks!" — Siri US
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $7.99 (available in two pack sizes).
9. A cross-hatch tissue holder that's unnecessary, as it is simply placed around the tissue packaging, but it's giving Bottega Veneta, so...it's gonna be your next need.
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Promising review:"This product is exactly what I was hoping for. It's great quality. Looks so chic. Such a nice way to dress up a household necessity. Definitely worth it." — Kaylee
Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in three sizes and 13 colors).
10. A timeless tennis bracelet sure to look like you put down some serious $$$ on Swarovski, which can stay our little secret.
Promising review: "Soooo pretty. It's 100% [similar to] Swarovski for so cheap. Looks exactly like the photo and I wear it every day." — Trysten Walters
Get it from Amazon for $17.95+ (available in two styles, three colors, and three sizes).
11. A portable instant photo printer — this is gonna be the *picture*-perfect gadget if you want your photos on display in an instant.
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Promising review:"I originally purchased this product for my 11-year-old granddaughter who's always taking pictures. This is the absolute best gift I could have ever given her. It is compact, easy to use, and takes great quality reproductions of pictures in sticker form — how fun. I would recommend this product to anyone who wishes to give an out-of-the-ordinary gift." — Bianca Trevino
Get it from Amazon for $99.99+ (available in five colors and in bundles).
12. A cheese keeper to keep your favorite cheeses, both hard and soft, alive longer by allowing them to breathe. In the words of her highness, Veruca Salt, "Give it to me NOW!"
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Cheese is MY bar of chocolate.
Promising review:"Oh wow! I followed the directions and put that moist paper towel in with my cheese, on the bottom and put some unwrapped and cut Jarlsberg wedge in it. I left for vacation and two weeks later came back, and it was still fresh and moist and not moldy! Huzzah! I'm MIGHTY impressed with this simple gadget. I hate food waste and this is super helpful!" — Awesome Taste
Get it from Amazon for $10.84.
13. A Baroque mirror sure to shock your friends when you tell them you found it on Amazon. That is, IF you tell them.
Promising review:"All I can say is woooow! This mirror is not only affordable, but the quality is amazing. It's heavy and not cheap looking. The gold color is not so tacky, and it's done just right. My main concern was receiving a broken mirror but the packaging was great and arrived in one piece. Don't hesitate buying this gem, you need it!" — Celeste C
Get it from Amazon for $91.99+ (available in six sizes and five colors).
14. A shower phone holder so you can binge-watch Yellowjackets without pesky hygiene getting in the way.
Promising review:"This product is the answer to my search for a way to have music or Netflix playing while in the shower! The adhesion quality is great and it's very easy to use. It fits my iPhone XS Max very well and is very sturdy. I would recommend this to anyone!" — Jackie Donovan
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in nine styles).
15. Tie-front satin PJs that'll have you looking like an influencer even when you're home alone binging Netflix and cheese puffs...but wearing *catwalk-worthy* loungewear.
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Promising review: "It's always a gamble getting pajamas online, especially when they're supposed to be silky; sometimes you get that unyielding plastic-y feeling material. That's not the case with these! They're soft and flowy, and the ties in the front, while not Fort Knox, are still more secure than I thought they'd be. I'm definitely going to order in more colors." — Amazon Customer
Get them from Amazon for $26.99 (available in women's sizes XS–XXL and 27 colors and patterns).
16. A layered necklace set so you can show off your social elite style even though your credit card isn't exactly platinum — they come separated, so you can add on other pieces, too! Reviewers rave about how great the quality is for the price because they don't tarnish. Inexpensive jewelry that doesn't turn your skin green? That's a gift from the gods.
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Promising review:"I love the way these layering necklaces look! I haven't taken them off since I received them and they look brand new still. I've worn them in the shower, pools, and beach and they are still perfect." — Allison Kwong
Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in three finishes and 16 other styles).
17. A magnetic bobby pin tray that'll hold tight to your hair pins, getting you out of any ~hairy~ situations when your 'do doesn't quite stay in place.
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Promising review:"I love this product. My bathroom drawer looks so organized now that my bobby pins aren't all over the place. I loved that it came with bobby pins which I had no idea would be included! It's nice to also have some new bobby pins!" — Monica
Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in two colors).
18. A 3-in-1 wireless charger can help you rid your side table of pesky charging cords. Charge your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods all at the same time, and all in the same place! No tangled-up collection of cords needed.
Promising review:"I love this charging station! I'm one of those people who has all the Apple things, so being able to charge my phone, watch, and AirPod Pros at the same time is a total game changer for me. I can't even guess how many times I've misplaced my AirPods because I didn't have a dedicated place for them. Now there's no question where they are every morning. Not only that, but the charger is pretty fast (especially for the watch and earbuds) and the station itself is easy to set up and use." — Anonymous
Get it from Amazon for $20.89+ (available in eight colors).
19. A customizable set of plastic storage cubes that'll snap together and create a perfect storage system, no matter where you place them.
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Promising review:"I used to have a two-tier metal rack that was nowhere near enough storage space and there were always shoes all over the floor. I put this together in a rather short while and now my closet is clean! Totally love this because it is so spacious and you can build it in any shape you want." — Mama D
Get a 16-cube set on sale from Amazon for $36.99+ (available in two sizes and three colors).
20. A seashell pillow so darn good lookin' people are gonna think you ~shelled~ out a pretty penny when you brought it home.
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Promising review:"Wow. This pillow is so beautiful. I seriously can't stop looking at it; the color is so vibrant." — Jackie
Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in two sizes and nine colors).
21. A decorative cork canister set to make your kitchen look clean, cool, and magazine-ready. Picture a shelf of these vs a shelf of cereal boxes. These are a game changer!
Promising review:" I absolutely love the look of these storage containers (pictured above, right)! They are so unique and modern. The quality is great, the glass is pretty thick, and they seem very durable. The reason I'm docking one star is because some containers don't quite seal air tight correctly like the rest. Not sure if it's the glass container or the cork but I did come across that one issue with some of the jars. Overall though, I would recommend these containers." — Mig and Les
Get a set of three from Amazon for $24.99 (available in two set sizes).
22. Linen napkins that are naturally stain-resistant. If you're gonna really make your napkins work to earn their keep — this chic set has your name on it!
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Promising review:"These are beautiful napkins. They are a fine weight for everyday use and hold up to the washing machine. Being linen we didn't expect them to be wrinkle-free but they are amazingly stain resistant. We are totally in love with them. We got a set of each color. They are big enough we can use one color napkin as a placemat and then an alternate color as the napkin to mix and match with the placemats. The coral color is our favorite." — Deanna O'Shaughnessy
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in eight colors).
23. A wireless library light with both warm and cool settings, so you can highlight favorite books or pieces of art in your home.
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This uses three AAA batteries and includes a remote that lets you set the light to different brightnesses and schedule a timer for 15, 30, 60, or 120 minutes.
Promising review: " For the price you can't beat it. Super easy to install and lightweight. The gold had a slight orange tint to it, so be mindful of that. I actually just taped over the light and spray-painted ours with gold spray paint I had left over and then they were absolutely perfect." — Paris Seder
Get it from Amazon for $28.99 (available in three colors).
24. An Echo Show 8 that'll display the weather, play videos, set alarms, and even make video calls. Once you get this in your life, you'll be shocked you lived life without this thing — trust me.
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Promising review:"I love the size of it. It's the perfect size to fit on our mantle, but still big enough to allow us to watch movies and shows on it. We currently have it in our playroom and the kids love being able to watch stuff on it. I love being able to display my pictures on it, which saves me from having to get a digital picture frame. The volume on it is very good and it picks up my voice very easily. Highly recommend this." — Laura
Get it from Amazon for $129.99 (available in two colors).
25. A pocket shower curtain for ~clearly~ keeping your shower organized.
Promising review:"I LOVE this shower curtain. If you have a shower that doesn't have a lot of ledge room for all your stuff, this shower curtain will be your best friend. You can fit so many things inside the pockets! You can also use this as a liner and have another, more decorative, shower curtain on the outside but I personally use it as a shower curtain. This is the best shower curtain/liner money can buy!" — DAtkins
Get it from Amazon for $14.42+ (available in two colors).
26. A bunch of faux tulips (with over 17,000 5-star reviews!!!) that'll stay in bloom all year long, helping you keep your apartment lookin' bright.
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Promising review:"They look so real, and I get a ton of compliments on them. Everyone always thinks my husband surprised me with tulips (my favorite flower) and are shocked to learn these are not real. I have several of them throughout my house, and plan to buy more because they are great!" — Abbey S.
Get them from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in many colors and in sets of 20, 28, or 60).
27. A stuffed waffle maker — this applause-worthy appliance is designed with a deep, bowl-like griddle that allows you to cook the batter with fillings (we're talking chocolate, fruit, cheese, meat...the works). Upgrade your morning routine from frozen waffles to a homemade meal that'll look straight off a "best of" brunch menu.
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Promising review: "I bought this after I saw a video on TikTok, so I had an idea about the yummy waffles I could make. First waffles were stuffed with apple pie filling. Second was scrambled eggs with bacon and cheese. Just amazing!!! The only way you could make this better is to send a chef!! I definitely recommend watching a video on TikTok or YouTube to inspire you before you start!!" — Adirondackdarling
Get it from Amazon for $49.99.
28. An LED flat plate, which is gonna help you read far into the night without disturbing the morning person snoozin' beside you.
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Promising review:"LOVE! This book light is perfect for nighttime reading. I opted for this particular brand over others I saw for less as it has a dimmer. I really like this one as the glow is soft and not harsh on my eyes. The dimmer has a wide range when I turn the knob. You can use this book light horizontally or vertically. It's not large enough to cover the whole page of most books, but it does completely light up an entire page so you don't have to move it up and down while reading." — Flora
Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in two colors).
29. A cropped puffer vest that'll have you looking on-trend while still letting you afford to keep the *rest* of your body warm too.
Promising review: "I love this vest! It is super warm, so it's perfect for our winter days in Texas. You really don't need anything else. The colors are great, and I love this neutral tan. Reminds me of Burberry but without the price tag. The zipper works great, too, as well as the ties to make it complement your body type. Hits at the perfect spot on your waist so you don't look like a marshmallow." — MEL
Get it from Amazon for $36.97 (available in women's sizes XS–XXL and 19 colors).
30. A floating shelf sure to improve both the look and storage space in your dollhouse-sized kitchen. Those mug hooks make me want...even more mugs. They're so darn darling hangin' up all at-the-ready!
Promising review:"I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of this piece. It's sturdy and the marble print on the shelving matched my bathroom vanity fairly well. The accompanying hooks were silver and not the same champagne gold, so be aware if that matters to you. Also very easy to assemble and install." — David
Get it from Amazon for $52.99+ (available in two sizes and five colors).
31. A stylist secret eyelash comb (at $5!!) makeup artists consider one of the very best tools for separating lashes and keeping mascara from clumping up. Enjoy some long, luscious lashes without clumps making you feel down in the dumps!
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The metal on the comb is anti-rust and easy to clean, and comes with a protective cover for maximum hygiene.
Promising review: "As a pro makeup artist, this is an excellent tool to have in my kit. Excellent for removing mascara clumps." — Lady Marina
Get it from Amazon for $4.99.
32. A Cuisinart ice cream maker — if you wanna experiment with recipes you've only seen in restaurants, then grab this heirloom gadget and fix up some olive oil, basil, and blackberry ice cream the very *second* it ships!
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It includes a replacement lid, 2-quart double insulated freezer bowl, paddle, and a recipe book.
Promising review:" Got one for me, for my sister, and my parents, and we all love it! It's easy to use, easy to clean, and best of all it makes some amazing ice cream. For best results on the consistency of your ice cream I recommend not filling it to full capacity. I always go 1.75 quarts, since some ingredients make the ice cream expand and spill over the edge. I also freeze the container a day prior to using it. I wouldn't attempt to make more than one batch in one day, the container needs to be as cold as possible." — Beatriz
Get it from Amazon for $99.94 (available in three colors).
33. A safety razor designed to be displayed upright and within site thanks to its included stand (available in a bunch of colors to best match your bathroom!). Keep your skin smooth and your bathroom looking *sharp* with this cute tool.
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Each pack includes 10 blades. You can also get an eyebrow razor from the same place!
Promising review: "My daughter told me about this razor, saying that she has used this for years, so I went ahead and order one. That was the best decision ever. I will NEVER ever waste money buying razors again. You can keep this one forever. The razor is made with a good, strong material and it's pretty. It's easy to use, practical, easy to change the blades, and it will last you a long time. This is the last time you have to buy a razor. Do yourself a favor and buy this. You will save so much money it's crazy. Hope you love it as much as I do." — Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $22.24 (available in 22 styles; available at lower price without stand).
34. A pair of toast tongs for making sure you don't burn even a little rab bit of your fingies when your toast pops up from the toaster — no matter how impatient you are when it's breakfast time.
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Promising review:"These are the cutest toast tongs! They are nicely crafted and the long-eared bunny design is adorable. Perfect tongs for my toaster and waffle iron. It stands by itself as a little, functional piece of art, and won't get lost in the utensil drawer like my old boring tongs. The packaging is also nice and makes this really giftable, so I'll be ordering more as gifts for sure." — Tuzi
Get it from Amazon for $12.95.
35. A set of extra soft cooling bedsheets reviewers say feel like sleeping at a luxurious hotel. If you've found falling asleep a chore because of tossing, turning, and *sweating* at night then treat yourself to these cult-favorite sheets!
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Promising review:"Feel like expensive high-end hotel sheets. I normally use flannel sheets year-round because it's the only material I like, but these are my new favorite. Very soft and cooling. Fit our bed perfectly. I purchased both for our bed and our spare room and have only gotten compliments from guests. Great sheets without the huge sticker price." — Anna Greenlun
Get it from Amazon for $39.97+ (available in 15 sizes and 45 colors).
36. And a pair of satin pillowcases for preventing bedhead and pillow creases on your face in the mornings *and* to help you slip into a silky smooth slumber every night thanks to their subtle cooling effect. Reviewers rave about these (seriously, they have over 200,000 5-star reviews!), saying they're an affordable alternative to ones that are typically $18 or more.
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Promising review:"My hair has never been better! I got this because of TikTok and it has done wonders for my hair. My hair isn't frizzy or dull-looking when I get up in the morning." — Aaron Key
Get a set of two from Amazon for $7.99 (available in 37 colors and five sizes).
37. A luxury-scented candle comparable to Le Labo's Santal 33 (we're talkin' rich notes of jasmine, oud, and sandalwood) for folks who are old enough now to want their home to have its very own signature scent. Sigh, it's such a satisfying stage in life — I'm right there with you. And this candle is about to be with ME.
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Lulu Candles is a US-based small business that specializes in scented candles and perfumes.
Promising review: "This is such a great candle that fills the room quickly with a really nice strong smell that is soothing and relaxing. I was looking for a less expensive Le Labo Santal 33 scent candle and this one is very very close! It's a bit stronger, but I love it! The shipment arrived fast, and I just love how fast it fills up the room without being lit for so long!" — Cristina Bertolotto
Get it from Amazon for $19.95+ (available in seven sizes, in gift box options, in packs of two, and in a variety of scents).
38. A coffee syrup dispenser set complete with premade flavor labels for turning your kitchen into the intimidatingly chic cafe you, sigh, don't have on your side of suburbia.
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New England Stories is a small business that specializes in home and kitchen products.
Promising review: "These are worth the money! There are labels for almost every basic syrup as well as blanks so you can label them yourself. If you get a regular size Torani syrup bottle it will hold the whole bottle, so you don't need to worry about story a quarter of the bottle of syrup. SO AESTHETICALLY PLEASING, TOO." — Naomi
Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (for four; available in three colors and in two- and six-packs).
39. An unreasonably lovely hardshell suitcase with such a smooth glide (even when packed to the brim) you'll think it's competing in a waltzing contest. It's lightweight, has 360-degree spinning wheels, *and* has a TSA combination lock so your stuff is safe and secure while you travel.
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Promising review: " So cute and well made! I bought this suitcase based on looks alone. It is just so adorable and a perfect carry-on size. I traveled with it for the first time last week and was very impressed with the quality and construction. I dragged it all over Manhattan, and the wheels worked like a dream. The zippers are also very hardy and the handle extension is very smooth. Everywhere I took it, I got compliments from strangers on the street. I will definitely consider buying more sizes from this brand." — Anne Lindeberg
Get it from Amazon for $169.99+ (available in three sizes, four colors, and a set of two).
40. A slouchy matching set made with thick waffle knit material and big buttons, designed for folks who know how to rock that effortlessly chic "throw on and go" vibe that looks so cool people think it's gotta be $$$.
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Promising review:"The material feel and weight are very luxe. A must-have set. Looks and feels very chic, especially with a little French tuck action. Can't wait to order in other colors!!!" — Michelle Ramirez
Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in women's sizes S–XL and in 21 colors).
41. A reviewer-favorite Alleyoop 4-in-1 makeup brush designed with an eyeshadow brush, a blush brush, a brow brush, *and* a blending sponge — all in one! This beauty tool is about to become your new best friend, adventuring with you (because it's small enough to fit in your bag for quick touch-ups) every single day.
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See it in action on TikTok here.
Alleoop is a woman-owned small biz that takes "beauty efficiency" to a new level. Most of their products are compact and have several functions!
Promising review:"This is a great brush for travel. It cuts down on the amount of brushes you might need to bring on a trip. You could probably get along with only this brush. It is very versatile. I bought the one with the sponge. Looks great...is very useful, and lightens the beauty bag load." — KMC
Get it from Amazon for $25.
42. The Car Seat Key for parents and guardians who have had one too many manicures ruined by car seat clips. This makes buckling and unbuckling your little one *super* easy and it even hooks onto your keychain so you've always got it with you when getting in the car.
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Promising review:"After I had my first child almost a year ago, I stopped getting acrylic nails because I couldn't get him out of his car seat without struggling or breaking a nail. I'd have to get them as an overlay or extra short. But I saw this product on TikTok and had to try it out, and OMG!! It works! It took me a while to figure out the best angle to get him out with it, but once I did, I went to the nail shop expeditiously!! LOL, if you've been thinking about this for a while, GET IT! It's worth it!" — Tora318
Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in four colors).
43. A French-style marble butter keeper — this makes butter soft and spreadable so you don't find yourself destroying a piece of bread by trying to add cold butter to it.
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Promising review: "There are people who have this butter bowl and then there are savages. It's like Zeus made a statue of himself and then carved the butter bowl out of that. I feel like society moved one step closer to true enlightenment with this invention. It really is the cats meow, and keeps our cat from licking the butter!" — Mike
Get it from Amazon for $29.85 (available in two styles).
44. A stackable deviled egg carrier that'll make everyone's favorite side *much* more travel-friendly. If the stress of transporting these bite-sized beauties has you so worried you think you might ~crack~ then get yourself this excellent egg carrier.
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Promising review:"I bought two sets and love how they all snap together with one handle. It's also cute enough to set out for serving. The egg trays come out easily too, so this carrier will gets lots of use. Happy buyer!" — Angel E. Basler
Get it from Amazon for $10.79.
Reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.

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I love Fallout. Exploring a vast, post-apocalyptic wasteland filled with horrible enemies has always brought a smile to my face. I'm also prone to getting addicted to online looter shooter games like Destiny 2 and I even got sucked into The First Descendent. So when Fallout 76 came out, it should have been the game for me. But based on the negativity from Fallout fans when it launched, I passed. Now, it's 2025, and the game has been chugging along since 2018. It's had hours and hours of content added to it, and it's become closer to the Fallout experience I always hoped it could be. It doesn't have as much personality as the numbered Fallout games (and New Vegas), but it has one key factor that keeps me coming back: it's incredibly fun. Is 2025 finally the perfect time to lose yourself in the Appalachian wasteland? I think it just might be, and here's why. For me, one of the biggest reasons to jump back into Fallout 76 is the value. Because the game is a few years old, you can get it for cheap most of the time. Even at full price, the game is $39 on Steam, PlayStation and Xbox. It's on Game Pass and can often be picked up on sale, either from the first-party platform store or from retailers like Amazon. I've been primarily playing through Game Pass, as I have an active subscription. The ridiculous number of quests and vast wilderness available to explore make it feel like a game that should cost a lot more. I've played more than 40 hours of the game in a few weeks, and it feels like there are a million more quests for me to do and powerful items to find. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. And then there's the building mechanics... Fallout 76 offers a lot of content for the price. You can spend hundreds of hours exploring the wastelands if you like the game, so you'll certainly get your money's available on: Xbox and PlayStation I was a little worried that Fallout 76 might not be fun without a group of friends to play with. My normal group of looter shooter friends has dispersed between various games, with a few still hanging onto Destiny 2. Getting them to try Fallout 76 was a no-go, so it was just me rolling solo (and playing with randoms). Fortunately, after grinding my way past level 50, I can say that I'm having a blast without friends. Friends or not, the core loop of shooting enemies, looting their corpses and leveling up your character is fun and addictive, which is what you want to see from a game like Fallout 76. Whether you play a V.A.T.S. character or one who sprays all over the place, there's a lot of fun to be had in Bethesda's semi-MMO version of Fallout. While the Bethesda game may not have the official Steam Deck badge, in my experience, the game works just fine. And best of all, you don't need to do anything crazy with the settings to get it working. All I did was install the game and launch it. No startup tweaks and no crazy settings to change. Just run it and go. It's not perfect — the frame rate is lower than a traditional gaming PC or console, but the fact that I can play my current looter-shooter addiction while my family does other stuff with the TV is amazing. Now, if only there were a way to transfer characters between platforms (there isn't and probably never will be). Bethesda offers a quality of life (QOL) subscription for Fallout 76 that provides things like scrap and ammo storage, preventing you from having to deal with the headache of encumbrance as much. It costs $99.99 per year or $12.99 per month. I signed up for a month, and it's great to have if you're playing a ton of the game. However, I played all the way to level 50 without it, and it was fine. Will I keep my subscription after the first month? Probably, because I'm incredibly addicted to the game and I like the QOL changes. But I could also live without it, and I think you can, too. I'm not ashamed to admit that I'm late to the Fallout 76 party. Players around the world have already known how good the game was for some time, and I'm just walking in like a beginner trying to tell people the game is good. Are there bugs? Sure. Does it crash occasionally? Of course, it's a Bethesda game. Do any of those things stop me from loving the game and wanting to finish this article to play more of it? Not even close.

Tom's Guide

3 hours ago

• Tom's Guide

Early Prime Day Lego sale at Amazon — 15 deals I'd shop from $7 on Botanicals, Lego Star Wars and more

Prime Day is on the way! However, you don't need to wait any longer to make massive savings on Lego sets. A bunch of awesome Lego deals have popped up at Amazon ahead of the start of the retailer's big summer sales event, so act fast before they sell out. For starters, I have to shout out this Animal Crossing Lego deal. Right now you can get the K.K.'s Concert in The Plaza set on sale for $34 at Amazon. This is a massive 56% off, and savings this big don't come around too often. And since it features the iconic Resident Services building from the Animal Crossing game, it's a must have for fans. Or, if you're on a smaller budget, you can snag these Lego Sunflowers on sale for just $7 at Amazon. My favorite Lego deals are listed below. For more savings, check out our Amazon promo codes, and see the best deals in Home Depot's 4th of July sale. Add a little sunshine to your day with these pretty Lego sunflowers. This simple build is excellent for anyone of any age or skill level. Plus, you can display them however you like in a vase or amongst real blooms. Was regular Superman not mech enough for you? Well, this Lego set gives the hero an upgrade. You get minifigures of Superman and Lex Luthor, as well as a 4.5-inch tall poseable mech for Superman to pilot. These Lego Roses really brighten up a living space, and they make for an excellent gift. The set comes with 120 pieces, and is relatively simple to build. What's more, these roses will never wilt! Lego Botanicals sets are super popular, but if your kiddo isn't quite old enough for them yet, this is the Lego deal you need. Suitable for ages two and up, this cute garden build comes with flowers, bees and other critters. There are also blocks marked one to five, to help teach counting. Nothing's more important than family... or this Lego Speed Champions Fast and Furious set. Based on the Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34) that appeared in the movie 2 Fast 2 Furious, this set looks slick and it even comes with a Brian O'Conner minifigure. Every good villain needs a getaway car, so you'll want to add this Venom Muscle Car set to your Lego collection. As well as minifigures of Venom, Spider-Man and Spider-Woman, you get to build Venom's cool black car, and a mini bank vault full of gold bars. With this beginner-friendly 282-piece StarFighter set, young padawans can relive "Attack of the Clones" scenes. It comes with Obi-Wan Kenobi and Taun We minifigures, plus an R4-P17 LEGO astromech droid figure. This deal gets you a set of six mini F1 race cars, complete with logos and turning wheels. Just note that they're sold in a blind box format, so you may get repeats. Take your minifigures on a tour of Lego City with this double-decker sightseeing bus set. The bus has doors that open and close and space for the minifigs to sit inside or on the roof deck. Terrify and amaze all visitors with this Lego Jurassic World Dinosaur Fossils T. Rex Skull! This set comes with 577 pieces, allowing you to build a T. Rex Skull, footprint and an information plate. It's perfect for dinosaur lovers aged nine and up. This super-cute Lego set is a must have for Animal Crossing fans. It comes with the resident services building, a small tea set as well as the legendary guitarist K.K. Slider and his van. You also get minifigures of Isabelle and Audie. Rather than a diverse bouquet, this Lego Icons Orchid represents a blossoming orchid plant. It's filled with realistic details, including two budding orchid flowers to join the six fully blossomed ones. This is a beautiful display piece and an excellent gift. This Lego Icons Flower Bouquet features 15 unique stems with several different flower varieties. You could separate them, or leave them bunched up a beautiful bouquet that doubles as home decor. This is the way. The Lego Star Wars The Mandalorian Helmet plays an iconic role in the Disney Plus series, and now you can build a 584-piece replica at home. Get it while it's on sale now during Star Wars Day festivities. If you're a cat lover, this Lego Ideas Tuxedo Cat set is a must-own. Once built, it comes in a cute sitting pose, and has options for different eye colors and mouth positions. Just make sure your real cat doesn't knock it off your shelf.

Los Angeles Times

3 hours ago

• Los Angeles Times

Hollywood is in bad shape. You wouldn't know it from CEO pay

Warner Bros. Discovery is in poor shape — so much so that Chief Executive David Zaslav has decided to unwind the 2022 merger he orchestrated by splitting the company in two. But Zaslav himself is doing just fine, to the chagrin of shareholders. In a rare searing rebuke, investors recently cast a symbolic vote disapproving of Zaslav's 2024 compensation package, which rose 4% to $51.9 million compared with the year before. The package, approved by the company's board of directors, ensured that Zaslav remained one of the nation's highest-paid corporate leaders. Proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services, known as ISS, described the company's executive compensation packages as 'an unmitigated pay-for-performance misalignment.' The situation renewed scrutiny of the compensation levels for leaders of the top entertainment companies, which remain high compared with peers in other industries. Although 2024 was a bad year for Hollywood, it was a very good year for some of the industry's top executives, according to a survey of data by Equilar, which studies executive pay, for The Times. The median compensation for those executives for 2024 was $33.9 million, up 7% from 2023, Equilar said. That's about double the median compensation of CEOs at S&P 500 companies, which was $17.1 million last year. The compensation data include stock options, base salaries, bonuses and other perks for CEOs from Netflix, Fox Corp., Roku, Lions Gate Entertainment Corp., AMC Networks, Comcast, Warner Bros. Discovery and the Walt Disney Co. Paramount was excluded from the median data because of a change from one CEO to three in April 2024. 'The compensation packages remain somewhat out of whack based on the good old days where the margins were substantially higher,' said Evan Shapiro, a former NBCUniversal executive who now runs his own company. 'The Hollywood era got used to very specific — some would argue irrational — pay packages and never readjusted itself when the business went haywire.' Pay packages increased for Netflix co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters, reflecting the streaming giant's strong performance. The value of Sarandos' pay package went up 24% to $61.9 million, while Peters' went up 50% to $60.3 million. Other executives whose compensation increased included Bob Bakish, who was ousted as CEO of Paramount in April 2024. He had a package worth $86.96 million in 2024 (which included his roughly $69 million severance), up 178% from $31.3 million a year earlier. Disney chief Bob Iger, who spent 2024 mounting a turnaround for the Burbank-based company, earned $41.1 million, up 30% from the previous year. During the year, Disney had renewed strength at the box office and achieved streaming profitability after years of losses. Fox Corp.'s CEO Lachlan Murdoch's total pay rose 9% to $23.8 million, while Roku CEO Anthony Wood got a bump of 37% to $27.7 million. Others got a pay cut. Comcast CEO Brian Roberts' 2024 compensation declined 5% to $33.9 million, primarily due to a lower cash bonus. AMC Networks CEO Kristin Dolan had a 40% drop to $8.7 million last year related to a $6.8-million equity award she received in 2023 tied to her promotion to CEO. Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer earned $18.2 million in the company's fiscal 2024 year, down 15% compared with $21.5 million from fiscal 2023. For 2024, the highest-paid chief executives among publicly traded media and entertainment companies compiled by Equilar for The Times were Bakish, Zaslav, Sarandos, Peters and Iger. Most of the companies declined to comment or referred The Times to proxy statements filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Fox Corp. did not return a request for comment. The increase in pay reflects a broader trend at publicly traded companies. Compensation is increasing as companies try to align pay with performance by handing out large stock awards, said Amit Batish, senior director of content for Equilar. Certain awards such as stock options typically benefit executives only if the stock goes up. Some executives are also adding security perks after the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last year, he said. Several Hollywood executives had pay packages last year that were worth substantially more than the median, Equilar said. With so much change and disruption happening in the entertainment business and plenty of competition for skilled leadership, companies believe they need to pay up to hold on to executive talent. 'Especially in the entertainment industry that's constantly evolving, with streaming services taking over, there's constant fluctuations in the market, so companies are looking to find ways to keep their executives on board and motivated,' Batish said. Sky-high executive compensation has resurfaced debate about a subject that has been simmering since even before the 2023 strikes led by writers and actors — the widening pay gap between executives and workers. Many entertainment workers have left Southern California due to the lack of work, as more productions are moving out of the area due to increased costs. Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, NBCUniversal and Paramount have continued to lay off employees. Some entertainment workers struggling to find jobs have adopted the saying 'Persist to '26,' replacing last year's 'Survive 'til '25.' 'Any survey of executive pay, generally there's a disconnect between what people see in their own checking accounts and when they see what executives, particularly for top Fortune 500 companies, earned,' said David Smith, a professor of economics at the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School. 'There's often discontent with the chasm between the rank and file and CEOs.' Zaslav became a symbol of that ire in 2021 when his compensation package was valued at $246.6 million, which included stock options tied to the merger. The value of his 2024 compensation was much lower at $51.9 million, but still higher than other executives such as Disney's Iger. Following the nonbinding shareholder 'say on pay' vote, Warner Bros. Discovery pledged to address shareholder concerns. Those changes are expected to lower Zaslav's future payouts. Similarly, Disney and Netflix in recent years have been hit with negative shareholder votes on the pay, leading to adjustments. Zaslav's target annual cash bonus opportunity will shrink from $22 million to $6 million after splitting Warner Bros. Discovery in two, separating studios and streaming services from linear cable networks, the company said. Zaslav's base salary would remain $3 million. 'We structured the new compensation packages to address shareholders' feedback by fostering pay-for-performance alignment,' Warner Bros. Discovery board chair Samuel A. Di Piazza Jr. said in a statement. While Warner Bros. Discovery worked on retiring $4.4 billion in debt through cost-cutting and launched its streaming service Max (which is being rebranded back to HBO Max) in 70 markets last year, the company also had some fumbles, including losing the NBA on its TV networks. 'It appears the board may have been out-negotiated,' said Lloyd Greif, chief executive of Los Angeles investment bank Greif & Co. 'They created incentives that did not directly translate into a higher stock price, or higher revenue and EBITDA growth' — referring to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. 'So,' he added, 'you have to look at the results and say, the board blew the call.' The company's compensation committee said it took into account Zaslav's performance across different goals including revenue, cash flow, enhancing the motion picture slate, cost controls, launching Max globally and securing talent. Warner Bros. Discovery's revenue in 2024 fell 5% to $39.3 billion, compared with 2023. Adjusted earnings excluding certain items fell 11% during that same time period. The stock price declined about 7% in 2024. 'It just sends a very bad message to your teams,' said Paul Verna, vice president of content at research firm Emarketer, adding that leaders should inspire their teams amid challenges facing the industry. 'It's very hard to do that when you're firing thousands of people but not really absorbing any pain yourself in your own compensation.' The committee saw the loss of the NBA U.S. TV rights as a positive, saying it resulted in a 'more efficient long-term relationship with the league,' according to the company's proxy filing. When the compensation committee evaluated those figures, it took out costs related to a joint venture called Venu Sports that was meant to launch in 2024 but was scrapped, as well as new sports rights programming and packages. That irked some groups, including ISS, though some executive compensation experts said it is not uncommon for companies to factor out some costs deemed to be out of the executive's control. The reverberations of the shareholder vote continue. It could cause the board to put pressure on the compensation committee to improve its performance or activist shareholders to target the company for a proxy contest, Lawrence Cunningham, director of the University of Delaware's Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance, wrote in an email to The Times. 'Shareholder votes on pay, even when non-binding, send a signal that can be important,' Cunningham wrote. 'A 60% no vote is huge.'