40 Impulse Buys You’ll Forever Be Glad You Purchased

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A lasting love at first sight *does* exist, at least when it comes to online shopping.

1. 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. 

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 $13.87 (available in five shades).

2. A versatile veggie chopper that’ll help you prep (and cleanup!) with speed that feels downright magical. The interchangeable blades just pop out, then just throw them right into the dishwasher!

Promising review: “Makes life so much easier. I can’t imagine chopping onions or bell peppers by hand anymore, and it does so much more. This requires very little effort to cut through the food and it has a generous container.” —Amazon Customer 

Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in four styles and colors).

3. A foaming hand soap — this lil’ endorphin booster is sure to convince you to stay fresh as a daisy! Pump down once and the vertical foam applicator places a picture perfect flower on the palm of your hand. Precious. 

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Here’s why my BuzzFeed Shopping colleague loves it: 

“Not only is it super hydrating for my hands (LOL @ constantly hand-washing now and forever!), but the yuzu scent is also just calming and lovely, and I’m obsessed with how light and frothy the foaming suds are from the soap.” —Emma Lord

Promising review: “I will admit, I first saw this soap on TikTok and thought that it would be a nice soap to try since I do seem to be washing my hands all the time these days. I was so excited when I received it to give it a try, really just to see the pretty foam flower. I was very pleasantly surprised when I pushed down (twice) to get the foam to come out. Not only is the flower cute, but the foam is thick and luxurious and makes your hands feel totally moisturized after you wash them. The smell is very pretty and not overpowering at all. My teenager loves it too and is now finally washing her hands more like she is supposed to. I bought them for every bathroom in the house as well as the kitchen. I almost don’t want to recommend it so they don’t run out of stock!” —Audra Williams

Get it from Amazon for $21.

4. A portable ping-pong set that’ll turn your dining room table into *the* place to hang out (even when there isn’t a crumb of food around). My husband and I LOVE ping-pong and we got this set for our Brooklyn apartment. We *literally* play this every day. It’s turned our tiny dining room into the perfect WFH break room. 
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Set includes a retractable net, two paddles, three balls, and case. 

Promising review: “I got this for my son for Christmas. We don’t have a lot of space for a full ping pong table but I have a long dinning table that is perfect. This is easy to assemble and it changes up family game night. Great fun!!” —Heather Gould

Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in three set options).

5. An undetectable mouse jiggler for anyone working at home who need to stay “active” on Gchat, Teams, or Slack. Get this nifty gadget if you’d prefer not explaining to your team that you were M.I.A. so long because the chatty food deliverer wanted to know why you only ordered cream cheese rangoons and a large coffee for lunch. 

Promising review: “Like everyone else, I stumbled upon this product because of a TikTok I saw. Setup was extremely easy and I’m pleased to say that my Teams green light is on all the time now. Workers of the world, unite.” —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in eight styles). 

6. A tattoo aftercare salve to make both colored and monochrome tattoos look out-of-this-world lovely. This soothes, protects, and enhances the look of your ink, both fresh and faded.  

I use Mad Rabbit products on my own tattoos. Every product is vegan and cruelty-free (making it great on sensitive skin). I’ve recommended it to all my friends with tattoos. The soothing gel is lightweight and calming, the sunscreen is effective without feeling heavy, and the balm makes tattoos look gorgeous (my arm pictured above, left). I’m truly surprised by how well color pops with this stuff! 

Mad Rabbit was found by college friends Oliver Zak and Selom Agbitor after seeing a gap in the market for all-natural products to heal, protect and enhance tattoos. They pitched their tattoo salve in season 12 of Shark Tank.

Promising review: “Product was awesome. It rejuvenated a 5-year-old tattoo and made it look like new again. Mad Rabbit absorbed into the skin very easily without being greasy.” —Janson Ward

Get it from Amazon for $18.98.

7. A muslin blanket that’ll look chic in your space and keep you warm.

Promising review: “This is the perfect throw for summer nights as it is lightweight. Yet since it is muslin it will adjust to the climate so I’m sure it will be so cozy during the winter time. It’s beautiful and so soft and now I don’t have to steal my son’s blankets! It is so soft, cuddly, and beautiful.” —A&E

Get it from Amazon for $29.89+ (available in five sizes/styes and 12 colors).

8. A scrunchie/towel hybrid to help your hair dry faster without any heat tools! Reviewers love this as a shower-and-go solution when they have to leave the house with wet hair. We love a product that helps us with our busy schedules. 

Kitsch is a woman-owned accessory brand that was founded in 2010. They sell a wide variety of beauty products and hair accessories for all hair types. 

Promising review: “I ordered this because I was sick of keeping a towel on my head for so long while my hair dried, and if I didn’t have a towel, my shirt was soaking wet from my hair after a shower. For reference, I had very long, thick hair and it takes a while to air-dry — and I’m so happy I found this scrunchie! It’s a lot bigger in person than it looks in the image, which is great because it covers more of your hair to help dry it. No more heavy towels on my head or tight towel wraps.” —Meghan

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in four styles).

9. “The Clean Ball” — throw this cat-toy lookin’ thing into your purse or backpack, and it’s gonna catch all the crumbs and debris that accumulate at the bottom. I sure wish I’d known about this gizmo before going through my homemade granola phase. Amazon

Promising review: “Best invention! I purchased after seeing it in a TikTok video, and it works soooo well in my purse.” —Wenhether

*Another* promising review: “This little ball is genius!! Rolls around in my purse, which I live out of. It picks up a lot of lint, debris, or even crumbs. Easy to find with the bright pink. Just remove and wash and it’s ready to go again. The price was great and something I can use for years. If you live out of your purse this a must-have!!” —dj3biggs

Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in three colors). 

10. A 16-piece Brink House mix-and-match cutlery set that’ll add some color to all your meals, even if you’re partial to macaroni and chicken nuggets. 
The set includes four forks, knives, tablespoons, and teaspoons — all are dishwasher safe. 

Promising review: “I love love love these! The colors are awesome. They are sturdy. And they look great on the countertop.” —Alice A. Holt

Get it from Amazon for $34.99 (matching sets available at lesser cost). 

11. A milk frother for coffee connoisseurs who have ~bean~ wanting a tool that creates a rich, creamy froth for their daily drinks. 

Promising review: “All of my friends and family had this so naturally I had to get one and I am obsessed. Makes every homemade coffee taste like you went out and bought one. Very affordable and worth every penny. I love that is comes with a cute holder for it.” —Kayla Dillinger

Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in 28 colors).

12. An adjustable duster brush that’ll spruce up your window shades so well you just might notice you actually do have a view through those dust bunnies.

Promising review: “This product is AMAZING! You can clean both sides of two blinds at once and grip them firmly to get ALL of the dust off. Plus, it comes with five covers, so that no matter how dirty your blinds are, you’ll be able to finish dusting your whole house! I also love that you can wash the covers and don’t have to waste money on refills.” —Sarah

Get it from Amazon for $6.99.

13. A stuffed waffle maker — this applause-worthy appliance is designed with a deep, bowl-like griddle which 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. 

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 ones 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. 

14. An avocado pit planter so you can grow your own avocado plant if you don’t have a yard but gardening is in your roots. 

I own this! I have mine hanging in my kitchen windowsill. I’ve had it for ages and like the design for several things. I’ve successfully grown plants from avocado pits and I’m currently using it to regrow green onions. I buy green onions, chop up what I need for a recipe, throw the rest into this planter with water, and watch my green onions grow for future meals. It’s great! 

Promising review: “I am absolutely obsessed with this vase. I had been searching a long time for bigger vases with a narrow neck to grow my avocado plant, and this was exactly what I needed! The bottom is nice and wide and allows so much room for root growth. The glass is not real glass, it seems like it’s some type of high-quality plastic. But it still looks very nice!” —Alysia 

Get it from Amazon for $17.29. 

15. A pickle keeper and juice strainer — tip this over like an hourglass so you can eat pickles to pass the time *without* the juice making a mess. 

Promising review: “I love pickles and olives but hate the mess and pain of pickle/olive brine. I’ve been known to just drain it out of a jar immediately, even if that means having to throw away the pickles or olives sooner. I randomly discovered these containers from some online article, and knew right away I would be getting one. I now have two but plan on buying more. They’re just great. The only thing is, you need to be 100% sure you’ve got the lids on completely or you will have a disaster on your hands. Check and double check each time you are securing them. The tongs are useful just to have around for anything, too.” —Nick

Get it from Amazon for $13.95.

16. A foaming garbage disposal cleaner to clean out your rental’s sink before your landlord decides to dispose of your deposit.Amazon

Promising review: “Saw on TikTok (don’t judge) and automatically added to cart. So easy to use, takes probably a minute to fully bubble up and clean, and you’re left with a clean sink! I use with other drain cleaning products, but would 100% recommend for weekly maintenance.” —Jessica Hamilton

Get a four-pack from Amazon for $3.78 (available bagged or boxed).

17. A tomato knife that’ll make chopping up this pesky piece of produce tomat-oh so easy!

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Promising review: “I love this knife! I stumbled upon a description when I was shopping for a sushi knife. It was so cheap, I decided to take a chance. Wow. It is such a great little knife. Yes, it works perfectly on soft tomatoes. But, to be honest, I use it for many other fruits and vegetables. It is amazingly sharp, the serrated edge is very effective, and it has a great feel in my hand.” —Jane S. 

Get it from Amazon for $15.60.

18. 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!”Amazon

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 $12.16.

19. A collection of ombre nesting bowls hue will wanna get in your life stat! These non-slip bowls are dishwasher-safe, freezer-safe, food-safe, and BPA-free. 

Promising review: “I like the fact that these bowls are deep rather than wide so they don’t take up a lot of shelf space. The colors are beautiful. I threw all my old bowls with miss matched lids away!” —Lisa Jean

Get it from Amazon for $19.49+ (available in different set sizes and styles).

20. A charming waterproof shelf liner for impressing your friends with an aesthetic solution that’ll keep your shelves from getting gunky. Even opening the fridge is gonna be a delightful surprise at your place. Good on ya. 
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Promising review: “Very good quality liner. I love the daisy print and it is a good thickness. Super easy to cut (I used a box cutter). Definitely recommend!” —Karen

Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in eight sizes and four patterns). 

21. A pair of lovely silicone trivets with a soft, bendable design — making them great for placing hot dishes down *and* for taking those very dishes out of the oven before your meal. In a world where kitchens are already filled with gadgets and gizmos aplenty…get yourself a tool that does more than its fair share! 

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These are so darn good lookin’ you can just leave them out as coasters the rest of the time! 

Promising review: “I bought these as a barrier between the cold stone countertops and my morning cup of coffee and they definitely allow my coffee to stay warm longer.” —Kelly

Get them from Amazon for $12.95+ (available in six colors).

22. The Pink Stuff All-Purpose Floor Cleaner for folks who know The Pink Stuff could be the *only* stuff. Try out their floor cleaner and forget the days when spills and stains ruled your afternoons. 

In need of more from The Pink Stuff? Don’t forget to stock up on the classic while you’re at it! 

Promising review: “This is just what I wanted. I really like that there isn’t a residue left over on my floors. The smell is very simple and clean and now my floors look terrific.” —S.A. Milano

Get it from Amazon for $9.63.

23. 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!

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.

24. A Scrubbing Bubbles toilet cleaning stamp that’s easy peasy to put on *and* makes cleaning your toilet simpler than it’s ever been! Mostly because, with this, you won’t be the one cleaning your toilet.

Scrubbing Bubbles / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ie8Pubca84E, Scrubbing Bubbles

Promising review: “I was sooo skeptical and was confused about how they’d work but the gel solidifies and with every flush, suds wash through with the water and it really makes a fresh difference. Also the scent is light but really nice and fresh! I recommend these 100%! They’re super interesting but they do the job.” —Janet

Get six stamps from Amazon for $4.99.

25. A water bottle organizer that’ll give each and every one of your emotional support water bottles a cozy place to rest.Promising review: “This organizer is amazing!!! I always kept our surplus of water bottles in the small cabinet above our sink. Every time I took one out, three more would fall out. I am so glad I found this! It took 20 seconds to put together and forced me to purge some bottles I’ve been hoarding for far too long. Buy this immediately!!!” —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available with two or three shelves).

26. A bottle of Folex spot remover — this water-based cleaning spray is designed to dissolve ink, grease, dirt, pet stains, food, coffee, and even wine. So go ahead, get messy. Promising review: “I’ve been using this spot/stain remover for about 10 years now. It really is magic. I’ve removed numerous stains and spots with it over the years and have only come across two stains that it would not remove. Unfortunately, I don’t know what the stains were caused by, so can’t pass that along. I’ve used it on both carpet and upholstery, and it has never changed the color of either. I would definitely test it on an inconspicuous area first, though, as the directions state. And it’s so easy to use: Spray some on the stain, agitate it with your fingertips, then blot dry with a cloth or paper towel. You may have to let it sit on tougher stains for a few minutes before agitating and blotting, but I only had to do that once or twice. Definitely recommend.” —Alex

Get it from Amazon for $6.65.

27. A marble-patterned dish drying mat because in your home, even dirty dishes are sure to look lovely. Good on you. You must really intimidate your friends. Nice. Amazon

Promising review: “Matched our counters and almost blends in completely. We roll it up in the morning after all the dishes are dry. Great for smaller spaces with less counter space and protects the counter from water damage over time. Washed it in normal laundry cycle a number of times and it comes out clean as if new each time with no pilling. Spilled coffee on it on accident, sprayed flex, tossed it in the wash and it cleaned completely.” —Shopmindfully

Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in several colors/patterns).

28. A pair of YogaToes gemstone stretchers — a splurge-worthy impulse purchase made with hypoallergenic medical-grade gel, for folks who have hammer toe, bunions, plantar fasciitis, etc. Try tossing these in the freezer and treating your feet to a soothing, cooling treatment at the end of the day. Ahhh, I can feel the relief just thinking about that.Promising review: “It really does feel good to get your toes spread apart. It is, in fact, therapeutic and relaxing. I’m happy and I think I may get some as gifts. They easy to clean and pretty too! I am a tired mama and I will take all the self-care hacks I can get! Easy to put on. They also stay put even when doing little foot stretching movements like curling your toes.” —Amazon Customer

Get them from Amazon for $36.95.

29. A CovoBox that’s 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! Amazon Handmade

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).

30. A pretty stainless steel measuring cup set so every step of your baking process can be pretty as a picture. Amazon

Promising review: “These are beautiful! It’s a wonderful set! They are heavy duty and have a great expensive look without costing a fortune!” —K. LaNou

Get the eight-piece set from Amazon for $21.95+ (available in two colors).

31. 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 $21.99+ (available in six colors).

32. A cervical neck “pillow” that’ll provide ergonomic support, align your spine, and give you a much-needed vertebrae massage simply by lying down.

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 $19.99+ (available in five colors).

33. A three-pack of antibacterial paper soap sheets (300 sheets in all!) so you can make sure there’s soap ~handy~ wherever you go, despite how often you find empty soap containers in public bathrooms. 

Promising review: “I bought these to put into my bag/pocket to carry around just in case. Sometimes public restrooms do not have soap and that is extremely inconvenient. These come in super handy! One sheet is definitely enough for me and it’s so cool to watch it turn from a dry sheet of paper into sudsy soap with water added. I 100% recommend.” —woolymammoth

Get them from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in ten pack styles/sizes).

34. A spiffy K-Cup storage drawer — a fool-proof system that’ll be simple and chic even when your caffeine-deprived morning brain can hardly spell coffee, let alone make it. 

Each of these holds up to 36 standard-sized K-Cups.

Promising review: “I am so glad I got this. It makes for such great streamlined storage. Keeps things tidy and neat, and also helps me keep track of how many cups I have left to determine whether or not I need to add to my grocery list. It is very sturdy and I fit my machine on top. The top is very durable, hard plastic and does not buckle with the weight of the machine filled with water on top.” —tunisianswife

Get it from Amazon for $17.79+ (available in multiple styles).

35. A shower phone holder so you can binge-watch Love Island 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 five colors).

36. An LED flat plate — this is gonna help you read far into the night without disturbing the morning person snoozin’ beside you. They don’t understand what they’re missing, sleeping instead of devouring ACOTAR like their life depends on it. 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 $19.99 (available in two colors).

37. 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 instead of the cold wood floors beneath your feet.Amazon

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). 

38. 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.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 $15.49 (available in two colors).

39. A TikTok remote control ring so you can scroll through TikToks without touching your phone. You can even “heart” videos with it! Pair this with a neck mount and you can spend hours on your phone without your neck hurting from looking down that long. 

FYI, This nifty gadget also works with your Kindle and can use your camera to take photos or video from up to 33 feet away.

Promising review: “I have a TikTok obsession, and I am thrilled with this ring! I love how versatile it is, too, where I can flip book pages on my phone and go through music as well. It’s easy to use and set up if your follow the instructions.” —The Shopper around the Corner

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in six colors). 

40. 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).

Reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.