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- Lifestyle
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Sustainable Summer Swaps: Eco-Friendly Versions Of Products You Use Every Day
Reduce your carbon footprint with products from brands like Grosche, Lomi, Zwilling, and more. Using certain products is unavoidable. For example, cleaning supplies, laundry detergent, and something to drink water out of are all pretty non-negotiable items that you need. But that doesn't mean that you have to harm the environment while still stocking your house with the necessities of modern-day life. Many major companies are committed to improving the public's access to products that are made with clean ingredients, reusable, or are just simply better for the environment than what has come before them. We've scoured the web to find those companies, and their products, so that you can make some major swaps this summer, allowing you to do your part for Mother Nature. Here are a few of our favourite sustainable swaps for summer: If You're Deep Into Spring Cleaning, Here Are 15 Eco-Friendly Products Worth Adding To Your Cart Celebrate Earth Day With These 17 Eco-Friendly Essentials The Absolute Best Compost Bins You Can Get In Canada Right Now Disclaimer: The prices displayed are accurate at the time of publication. We'll do our best to keep them as up-to-date as possible, but you may see slight changes.
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15-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
I Spent *Hours* Scrolling Tiktok To Find These 28 Elite Products So You Don't Have To
We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page. Shopping · TG TikTok wasn't banned or else you may never have found out about these items. 1. A "Cup Claw" that'll help put an end to the horribly unfun game of trying to flatten out bra pads when they come out of the wash. It snags onto them like scissors so you can easily glide them back in and even them out. Come on, this is freakin' GENIUS. The Cup Claw / Via @thecupclaw / Via Cup Claw is a US-based, family-owned small biz that specializes in fashion tools. This'll snag onto your loose bra cup like scissors so you can squeeze it back into that tiny little hole that it belongs in. Easy peasy! If you wanna see it in action, check it out on TikTok! Promising review: "After so many lost bra pads, this has been a lifesaver. Instead of feeling immense amounts of frustration trying to get the pads back into place, this works like a breeze. It is simple to use, effective, and takes a lot of stress out of life. If you are tired of fighting with pads to get them smoothed out and back into place, I highly recommend this." — Wesley I. Get it from Amazon for $14.99. 2. A Grosche moka pot AKA a stove top espresso maker so you can brew up some delicious caffeinated beverages from the comfort of your own home. Plus, this machine to make unlimited drinks only costs about the price of what, five espressos from a coffee shop?? Check it out on TikTok! The reviewer demonstrates how they use it on the stove to make espresso for their lattes. Promising review: "Greatest purchase in the last five years!!! I have always been a coffee drinker, but I recently purchased a moka pot to make iced espressos during the summer. Quickly it became an everyday thing! I love this moka pot more than any other item in my kitchen, other than my actual coffee pot brewer! I had bought a cheap one elsewhere and that lasted about three weeks before falling apart. I spent a little more money for a quality product and have never looked back! I recommend this particular moka pot as it was slightly more than the cheap ones, but less than some of the bigger name brands. It has lasted me two and a half years now without ever giving me a problem. Definitely a customer for life." — A. Arvy Get it from Amazon for $31.62+ (available in 11 colors and four sizes). 3. A slim-profile, portable, ink-free Bluetooth printer you can connect to your computer, phone, or tablet to easily print black and white images on thermal paper. It's also great for people who are on the go and never know when they might need to print out a quick memo or article. Amazon Check out a TikTok of the portable ink-free Bluetooth printer in action. Heads up! This requires thermal paper to operate — grab 100 sheets on Amazon for $18.69! Promising review: "This specific printer is lightweight but very sturdy. The app is super easy to use; it's got a media library that has layouts and other clipart styles. The printer is also relatively quiet and I have not had any issues with loading the paper straight, you just have to be dedicated to inserting the paper. Do not be super gentle with the paper or it will print on the paper crooked. Customer support is awesome and the quality is nice and worth the price, in my opinion. The paper, as stated in other reviews, is costly however, I think not paying for ink evens it out." — Kapizanami Get it from Amazon for $75.99 (available in six colors). 4. Clinique Almost Lipstick Tinted Lip Balm in Black Honey to add a subtle yet cult-favorite color to your lips (and cheeks, and eyes, and wherever else you feel). The glossy shine you're about to get is going to transform your beauty routine forever. Amazon BuzzFeeder Emma Lord has this and says, "I was very adamant about not buying this for the longest time because I am stubborn about "expensive" beauty products, but this is worth every penny and then some. It's so lightweight and layerable, it's foolproof to apply, and I have yet to wear a single outfit it doesn't complement??? I love watching it instantly elevate a casual look or add simple elegance to dressy ones. I wear it every day now, and after weeks of use, I've barely made a dent. Also, and maybe this is just me, but I tend to get pigment on my teeth with a lot of lip products, and I've simply never had an issue with this magic stick." Anyway, watch this TikTok of someone using it on their lips AND cheeks, because I did and oops, this lipstick FELL into my cart." Get it from Amazon for $25 (also available in Pink Honey!). 5. An electric can opener designed to eliminate *all* the struggle associated with using a traditional can opener. This one is magnetized to attach itself to the rim of any can, then you press the button and it'll rotate 360 degrees and pop the whole top right off. No more jagged edges to cut yourself on!! 🙌🏼 See it in action on TikTok! Promising review:"This is the tool in our kitchen that I get excited to use every time! Years of using hand-crank can openers make me appreciate this small but mighty opener. It's so simple. Put your can up to it, hold the handle down, and voila! You now have an open can with NO sharp edges or twisted metal tags left behind." — Amanda Get it from Amazon for $32.96 (available in two colors). 6. A portable water dispenser for your desk or bedside table to help you stay ~extra~ hydrated during the hot months to come (without having to walk alllll the way to the kitchen). Just attach a water jug, tap the dispenser, and watch your cup fill up like magic. Amazon Check out a TikTok of the water dispenser in action. Promising review: "I love the convenience of having water in my room at all times during the day and night. The unit is quiet and I love that you can specify the desired water level in your cup. Honestly, this is by far my best Amazon order. I absolutely love it!!!" — Ricki Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in five colors). 7. E.l.f's Lash XTNDR Tubing Mascara which is super futuristic and ahhh-mazing for anyone with thin or fragile lashes. Instead of rubbing the living heck out of your eyes at the end of a long day ~desperately~ trying to get all the mascara off, this stuff just magically glides off in little tubes to save you all that struggle when you just wanna go to bed. Emma Lord/BuzzFeed Check out a TikTok of the E.l.f. tubing mascara in action. BuzzFeed writer Emma Lord says, " I am not a new human to the tubing mascara game, and in fact readily spent $26 on the famous OG blend from Blinc every time it needed replacing. I didn't even love it for the length half as much as the fact that tubing mascara like this genuinely never smudges, but can I just say — regardless of price, the E.l.f. tubing mascara formula blows all the others I've tried out of the water. It gives me way more length and volume than other brands, slides on so much more easily, stays put ALL day, and never, ever smudges. My favorite part, though, is how gently and easily it comes off with soap and water. In the past, other mascara removals have felt rough on my lashes, but this comes off so fast that I'm like ??? was I even wearing mascara a minute ago?? Anyway, I hesitate even writing this review because I want to gatekeep the hell out of this before it sells out, but the world needed to know. I'm a big fan of the brown shade (which is what I'm wearing above!), but it also comes in black and soft black." Get it from Amazon for $7 (available in three shades). 8. A stair-climbing Trolley Dolly designed to carry up to 150 pounds so you can stop lugging all your stuff by hand and taking a break every third step. TBH, I'm hoping your groceries aren't *that* heavy, but even if they are, you're all set to get 'em to your kitchen without having to take like three trips up and down the stairs. TG, 'cause it's exhausting and nobody's got time for that. Check out a TikTok of the Trolley Dolly in action. Promising review: "I was getting so tired of making several trips to my car to retrieve my groceries after each shopping trip. I saw this trolley on Amazon and decided to buy it. Best purchase ever. I now can bring all my groceries in with one trip to the car. I also love that its wheel design allows the trolley to climb my front steps, making it so easy for me. I have used it in the house to help me carry things upstairs, and the climbing feature makes it safe and easy." — m Robinson Get it from Amazon for $87.59+ (available in four colors and with a basket). 9. A dang-perfect Ninja cooler unlike any cooler you've ever seen before. With its special design the cold temps from the top transfer to the dry storage drawer on the bottom so you can keep food at the perfect temp without risking turning your sandwich into a soggy mess if you put it directly in the ice. Ninja Promising review: "We bought this 50-quart ice chest and got to use it here in Arizona on our boat this weekend. In over 100-degree temperatures, I was so impressed. It did exactly what it says! The dry cooler box kept our sandwiches nice and cold! It held a good amount of drinks with 20 pounds of ice. After two days in the sun, there was still a bunch of ice left! Best purchase ever! Definitely recommend!" — Leanne Get it from Ninja for $249.99 (available in four colors) or Amazon for $199.99+ (available in two sizes and three colors). 10. A set of moisture-wicking extra-soft cooling bedsheets because sometimes the air conditioning and fan aren't enough to stop you from waking up in a puddle of sweat. The ~vast~ array of colors is just the cherry on top. Sets come with a flat sheet, fitted sheet, and two pillowcases (with only one pillowcase included in the Twin size). Promising review: "These are the real deal!! I found them from a TikTok and my husband actually said after the first night, 'Let's just replace all of our sheets with these, they're so comfortable!' It's a beautiful blue and white pattern. They wash well and breathe at night — I am always hot but these stayed cool. Definitely buying more!" — Julia Monroe Get it from Amazon for $34.97+ (available in 45 colors, sizes twin-Cal King, and an extra deep pocket version). 11. A digital scale dispenser that stores your dry ingredients (sugar, flour, rice, etc.) *AND* dispenses them in the exact measurement you need!! This will save you time, effort, dishes, and the struggle of trying to get exactly 3/4 of a cup. You'll get nine containers with it. And see it on TikTok! Promising review: "This product is amazing!! Having the storage containers conveniently connect to the machine makes it very easy to use. Love how the containers look, plus, they keep everything fresh and I no longer have to use measuring cup after measuring cup for every single ingredient saving time and requiring less dishes to clean. The entire process is very mess-free and has made baking/cooking much easier. Not to mention the machine's accuracy, which ensures that as I follow a recipe I don't have to worry about using too much or too little of an ingredient." — reviewer Get it from Amazon for $399.95. 12. Londontown "Nail Veil" Protectant designed to give your nails a cute sheer tint while also helping protect them... basically giving that "old money" vibe while promoting nail health, a win-win. Amazon, Londontown is a small business that specializes in nail care products. Check out a TikTok of the nail veil in action. Promising review: "This nail veil is so pretty and perfect for a simple, bare nail look! It applies very smoothly, and one to two coats work well. With a top coat, it lasts almost perfectly for about five days, but chips are not very noticeable, so you can easily wear it for longer! I also feel confident in this brand's use of healthier, higher-quality ingredients, which makes it well worth the extra cost. My nails aren't left damaged by this product, and it has become my go-to when I don't have the time for a full-color look but still want my nails to look polished and pretty!" — Sofia K Get it from Amazon for $20+ (available in nine shades and a mini set). 13. A "Little Elf" gift wrap cutter you may have seen on Shark Tank. This gizmo is designed to save you sooo much hassle while wrapping presents. Traditional scissors can be so unreliable, sometimes you get that good ------ glide, but sometimes you get the dreaded ~~~~ cut. With this, you just slide the tube down the roll and you'll have a perfectly straight and even cut every time. Amazon Little Elf is a US-based small business that specializes in gift-wrapping accessories. Promising review:"I purchased this after seeing it on TikTok and it did not disappoint! It's an essential, I have already gifted to my best friend :)." — Amanda Daniels Geier Get a pack of two from Amazon for $13.99. 14. A cleverly designed weatherproof hide-a-key rock, a godsend if you tend to forget your keys and end up having to sit on the front porch for an hour while waiting for someone else to get home to let you in. Check out a TikTok of the key rock in action. Promising review: "This fake rock was exactly what I had been hoping to find. It blends in extremely well with the rock from my landscaping, and the key fits inside perfectly. The slide on the bottom was very easy to close as well. I definitely recommend it!" — P Gilroy Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in five colors). 15. Catrice "Instant Awake" Under Eye Brightener perfect for anyone who wants to trick everyone around into thinking they got a full nine hours of sleep when in reality they got maybe six. 😖 This stuff is basically the makeup of the future because it's designed with a color-adapting formula to help your bags ~disappear~, giving you instant coverage with a lightweight feel. The color-adaptive formula is designed so one of four shades will work on any skin tone. Promising review: "Took years off my eyes! This product is so reasonably priced. I came across a TikTok promoting this and decided to take a chance since the price was super reasonable. My eyes looked brighter in a good way, and the concealer worked so well that I felt I looked younger. I got compliments from friends asking what I did differently with my makeup. I recommend it." — Placeholder Get it from Amazon for $6 (available in four shades). 16. An airtight Deli ProKeeper so you can toss those ugly deli bags and store your precious meats and cheeses inside this to keep them fresh longer and maintain your ~aesthetic~ fridge vibes worthy of being in The Home Edit magazine. Promising review: "I bought this because I have the outlandish idea that my refrigerator will look just like those on TikTok, but I am pleasantly surprised to find that it keeps my cold cuts fresher for much longer than expected. It's large enough to hold a pound or more of cold cuts or cheese, which is a bonus. The sealing technology is superb and strong. At one point, I almost could not open the container due to the seal being so airtight. Not only does this product look good in my fridge, but it is saving me money, so definitely a win-win for me." — IrishEyes Get it from Amazon for $15.95+ (available in three styles). 17. A simple faux-diamond tennis bracelet that'll add some sophistication and ✨sparkle✨ to any outfit without the hefty price tag of name-brand versions like Swarovski. Promising review: "TikTok made me do it. I've been influenced. These bracelets are perfect." — A. Simmons For what it's worth, Pavoi — the company behind this piece — has gone TikTok viral time and time again for its classic, modern, and expensive-looking pieces. Check out the rest of Pavoi's line of jewelry for more options, including earrings, bracelets, and anklets! Get it from Amazon for $17.95+ (available in three colors, two styles, three sizes, and a two-pack). 18. A folding pill organizer to save some space in your bag by not having like eight bulky pill bottles rolling around. This has six small compartments for your little pills and a larger one for those hefty capsules and vitamins that are just wayy bigger than you want them to be. Promising review: "Where has this been all my life? I purchased this because I saw them all over TikTok. As someone with chronic illness, I honestly carry around like 10 different pill bottles for 'just in case' situations. This little pill box is a great size, I love that it's magnetic and each little compartment fits a good amount of pills. It won't fit a ton of Tums if that's what you're looking for, but the amount of space this has saved in my bag is amazing!" — Jasmin Salas Get it from Amazon for $8.99 (available in 11 colors, two sizes, and two-packs). 19. A turn table so you can stop knocking over all the stuff at the front of your fridge when you need to get the ketchup from the back. And it's not limited to just the fridge — you can use this in your pantry, bathroom, or anywhere else you find you may have a liiittttle too much stuff and not enough space. Check it out on TikTok here. Promising review: "So my fridge is usually packed, which means if something I need is in the back, I'm either unloading the stuff in front while trying to get to it or I try to magic claw it while trying to maneuver it over the top of everything else, while knocking over everything I so brilliantly decided not to take out. Anywho, this eliminates my bad decision-making because it spins around (keep in mind it's a rectangle) in a unique and brilliant heart-shaped track design which makes it possible. It's simple and though my words may not describe well enough, it works great and saves on a little aggravation. Every little bit helps!" — Jay Barnes Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in two sizes and two-packs). 20. Biodance's TikTok-beloved Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask that seemingly melts into your face to help firm skin, boost elasticity, *annnd* minimize pores overnight. Plus, it's just super satisfying to wake up and see the mask completely changing color and texture so you know all that goodness is really getting into your skin. Most reviewers recommend doing this treatment once per week. Promising review: "Caught wind of this on TikTok and decided to give it a whirl. Honestly, it's pretty solid! It really makes my skin look tight and shiny, like I just came out of a professional facial. It's an overnight mask, so yeah, it does have to stay on for a while, which is a bit of a hassle, but the payoff? Totally worth it. My skin feels more elastic, and the pores look minimized too. If you don't mind the long wear time, this mask could be a game changer for your skincare routine!" — Nala Get a set of four from Amazon for $19 (also available in a set of 16 and two other versions). 21. A pair of wireless over-the-ear headphones suuuuper similar to the AirPods Max but at a ~fraction~ of the price. Plus, they'll have your back the whole time you need 'em — with 10 hours of playtime so you don't go to hit legs at the gym only to realize you're gonna do it in silence. iJoy is a small business that specializes in headphones and tech accessories. These also feature premium cushion padding, a built-in mic with the ability to take calls, and pretty good noise blocking. BuzzFeed writer Emma Lord says, "I own a pair of these, and because I'm vain as heck and need to own all things pink, but I was decently surprised by how well they muffle noise! I feel like these are ideal for people who still want to hear some of the world around them (read: parents, people working in open offices), but still want to listen to their tunes comfortably. The charge on these goes for at least four hours (I haven't tried it beyond that yet), and the Bluetooth connects to my devices super easily. Excellent pair of headphones for the price point." Promising review: "These headphones surprised me. I thought they were not going to be as great because of how cheap they are, but the bass is amazing! The noise cancellation is so good that I can't hear anything. The volume is loud and sound quality is a win, and just how I like it. Very snug and comfy, recommend! Thanks TikTok, lol :)." — Chevelle Revero Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in five colors). 22. A space-saving yogurt organizer that can attach to the top or side of your fridge to utilize that otherwise wasted space for your vast collection of fruity snacks. Check out a TikTok of the yogurt storage rack in action. Storage Theory is a small business that specializes in home and office organizational products. Promising review: "Works great, wish I would have gotten more!! So very handy to have and see how many yogurts we have. Comes with two super-strong 3M adhesive stripes. Highly recommend product!!" — The Adams Family Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in packs of one or two). 23. A vintage-style 6-in-1 Bluetooth record player to add a little ~class~ to your room while also letting you jam out to vinyls, CDs, cassettes, the radio, OR any Bluetooth device. Like come on, that basically gives you the ability to listen to any song on planet Earth. Check out a TikTok of the vintage-style record player in action. Promising review:"I bought this as a gift for my husband. He truly loved it. The needle is very good, and the sound quality is wonderful. It can play records, cassettes, CDs, and the radio. It can also connect via Bluetooth. So many ways to play music. It is easy to use. The value was amazing. It is a little heavy, but the box is very sturdy, and I expect to last a long time." — MAREBARE Get it from Amazon for $95.73+ (available in seven styles). 24. Laneige's Neo Blurring Powder that'll help create silky smooth, poreless-looking, matte skin… I mean, come on, what kind of sorcery is this?! Amazon, 25. A roll of cost-saving reusable microfiber cloths so you can have the same vibe as ripping off a paper towel but know you're helping save the planet by not having single-use products. Each of these can absorb up to FIVE times their weight in water *and* can be washed and reused 50 times. Not only are you helping save the planet but also your wallet!! Amazon Check out a TikTok of the microfiber cloths in action. Promising review: "I have this problem where I can never find a clean microfiber towel to clean with when I need one... This solves that issue completely. Initially, I bought this for my car, but I started using it around the house and decided that I need one for the house AND one for the car. The towels are reusable, so you can throw them in the wash once you're done with the initial clean. Having them on a roll really does help me out because I know exactly where my cleaning towels are." — Jenny Get a roll of 75 cloths from Amazon for $24.99 (available in 12 colors and a roll of 150 cloths). 26. Our Place's " Dream Cooker" that takes the traditional kitchen gadget you love and makes it like 893 times prettier. You won't even feel like you have to stash it away when you aren't using it, which is great because you're gonna use this bad boy constantly. I mean come on, it can pressure cook, slow cook, sear, and sauté, so like why are you buying anything else?! Check out a TikTok of the multicooker in action. Promising review: "I normally don't write reviews. However, if I could give this pressure cooker a 10 out of 5 stars, I would. So far I've cooked a whole chicken, beans and rice, working on baby rack ribs, and a few other things. The best feature is all dishes I've cooked have taken no more than one hour. I have yet to try vegetables, but parsnips are in the near future as are beats. Only criticism would be to invest in some kind of trivet to keep the meat you're cooking out of the liquid. Planning on some lamb shanks in the very near future." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $199 (available in four colors). 27. A cult-favorite Drowsy sleep mask to help you get the ultra important blacked out sleep you need with the skin protection you want. The padded mask will keep light out while the silk exterior helps prevent skin creases. Even the back and sides are silky so you don't have to worry about waking up to a tangled mess of hair! Amazon Check out a TikTok of the sleep mask in action. Promising review: "I don't write reviews often unless I really love something, and let me tell you, this sleep mask is AMAZING. I'm a night shift nurse and was on the hunt for a good sleep mask. I'm mainly a stomach sleeper and occasional side sleeper and nothing I found was working. Until I found the Drowsy mask!! I was hesitant because of the price tag… but it is worth every penny! Invest in your sleep! T his mask is 100% blackout, the silk is soft and luxurious, and it doesn't put any pressure on my nose. I can sleep on my stomach comfortably with this mask on and it doesn't move. The strap is also adjustable and very comfortable. If you need a sleep mask, look no further, this is the one to get!" — Jolene Wahl Get it from Amazon for $79 (available in 13 styles). 28. A knife set that's wayyyy more aesthetically pleasing than whatever you have rn. It comes with all the knives you would need and reviewers rave that they are actually sharp and ready to handle all your cutting needs. Check it out on TikTok here. This set comes with a 12" kitchen knife, a 12.6" chef's knife, a 12.8" Japanese knife, a 9.3" utility knife, a pair of 7.9" kitchen scissors, and the universal knife block.
