50 Clever Products That Have Been Wildly Popular For Years (& You'll Wish You Got Them Sooner)

If brushing your hair hurts, you are probably ripping the strands right out of your head. This gentle detangling brush is different. The flexible cone-shaped bristles untangle knots rather than pulling at them so that brushing doesn’t hurt and your hair stays intact. It is gentle enough to use on wet hair. “This brush is a miracle,” said one reviewer. “It [...] detangled my hair without any pain at all. I wish that I had [discovered it] sooner.”

Listen to the news while you shave. Bring tunes into the tub. This waterproof shower speaker connects easily to your phone and delivers sounds to the shower — or to the bath, pool, or great outdoors. It can be fully submerged and will keep on playing in the water. And it’s small enough to pack along on any adventure.

Before you apply mascara, give your lashes a quick comb with this eyelash separator. It straightens everything out, puts lashes in the right direction, and separates them so the mascara covers individual lashes instead of creating all-day clumps. “I’m able to get my eyelashes to look amazing and not clumpy,” said one reviewer. “I get compliments on my lashes all the time.”

Ready for a genius meal-prep hack? This silicone freezing tray lets you take that leftover stew, curry, or soup you made and turn it into single-serve meals you can heat up later — much later. Just pour that deliciousness into the four compartments, put the lid on, and freeze. When you don’t have the energy to cook, you will have plenty of ready-made meals to microwave.

End your battle with the clogged shower drain STAT. Drop this hair catcher into the drain. The top pops up, making it look like a decorative little mushroom while the vertical strainer traps hair that tries to get down the drain. It lets water and soap scum, through though. Pull it out occasionally and remove the trapped hair (not covered in scum) and go on with your life.

This strange foot peel mask has something like a cult following — nearly 50,000 five-star ratings, photos, long reviews, etc. The experience is weird, like a snake shedding its skin but people love it. It’s also easy: Spend an hour or so chilling with your feet in the sock-like mask. Wash it off and live. In a week to 10 days, your snake shed will start to slough off, leaving you with baby-soft feet. “It works,” said so many reviewers.

Simplify your morning routine with these microfiber hair towels that gently wick water away from your hair. Wrap your hair in one — they secure with a button — as you get out of the shower. “I can’t believe I didn’t order these sooner!” said one reviewer. “I throw one of these on my head while I’m getting ready and it keeps my hair out of the way as well as drying it.

Trust the Amazon hive mind! Over 115,000 people rave about this pet hair roller, many saying it is the tool they had been looking for to keep their home and wardrobe free of pet hair. The fabric-like brush quickly removes fur from any surface when you roll it back and forth, depositing it in the trash chamber behind the roller.

Don’t fight it. This neck reading light is the tool you want when turning pages is what you want to do after everyone else wants the lights out. It will also be your favorite thing when you work on your car, plumbing, or any other task that makes you wish someone would hold a light for you. It is two lights — each with its own dimmer and light color options — connected by a gooseneck that goes around your neck. Genius.

This small kitchen scale that does grams or ounces excels at making food prep easier. Weigh ingredients, instead of measuring them, and you will whip through the assembly. Tare out a bowl and add flour. Tare the bowl and flour then add sugar. Everything goes so much faster — including the cleanup — that you will wonder why you didn’t use a scale sooner.

Popcorn is one of the most tried-and-true snacks. This microwave popcorn popper makes that so easy. Add kernels and oil (or no oil) to the bowl and microwave. A perfect snack every time. “And it's such a breeze to clean,” said one reviewer. “Just throw it in the dishwasher. [...] I only wish I'd gotten it sooner!”

This pair of satin pillowcases will look beautiful and luxurious on the bed. But the reason you want them is that they are like a hair and skin treatment that happens while you sleep. The gentle, slick fibers of the satin makes for a smooth and non-absorbent surface that won’t catch your hair or hold face oils so that when you wake, you won’t have bed head or pillow wrinkles. They come in so many gorgeous colors, too.

Why end every day with an irritating struggle to fit a tiny plug into a hard-to-find port? Plug this wireless charger in one time. Every night after that, you can simply drop your phone onto it, wait for the perimeter to briefly illuminate to let you know it is connected, and go to sleep. It works with any phone that's capable of wireless charging.

The only way to know if a steak is cooked the way you want it is to use a meat thermometer. The same is true for the turkey, candy, baby formula, and so many other things that need to be a specific temperature. This digital meat thermometer is the one you want. The clear and bright screen makes it easy to see. A chart printed on it tells you what number you are looking for. And it’s magnetic so you can stick it to the fridge or grill.

Drive safely by putting your phone in this car mount that puts the screen where you can glance and tap it without taking your eyes off the road or your hands off the wheel. It mounts to the dash, windshield, or air vents so it fits most cars. The arm telescopes and the cradle rotates so you can get it into precisely the position you want.

If you have ever dropped your phone or keys in the gap between the front seat and the console in your car, you know that this gap organizer will save you from ever having to experience that frustration again. Instead of a black hole that randomly eats your belongings, it provides a handy pocket that keeps sunglasses, cash, and other essentials at hand. This is a two-pack.

Turn your favorite facial cleanser into a fine whip that gently deep cleans your skin and feels delicious at the same time with this simple whip maker. Just drop your cleanser in — whether it’s a gel, powder, or liquid — and pump the top. “It turns your cleanser or soap into a nice foam that lathers so well and washes off with ease,” said one reviewer. “It also saves you money, because you don’t need to use as much soap!”

It takes an extra second to give your lashes a squeeze in this high-quality eyelash curler, but it makes a world of difference. The soft pads are easy on your eyes and the smooth hinge makes the process accurate. “Love this eyelash curler!” said one reviewer. “No pinching of the eyelid and it curls my lashes so easily. Wish I would have found it sooner!”

Whether you fill it with hot coffee or tea or an icy treat, this insulated tumbler lets you take your time sipping because it holds your beverage at the temperature you poured it for hours. And it doesn’t look like a thermos. It looks like an elegant tumbler. Want to take it on the road? Pop the flip lid or straw top on, depending on your drink, and go. It comes in six colors and four sizes.

This simple headrest hook is a surprisingly excellent upgrade for your car. Just snap it onto the headrests and you have a handy place to hang your purse, grocery bags, or backpack. It keeps your bags from sliding around and spilling and keeps them within easy reach. This is a pack of four.

This backlit makeup mirror has every feature you need in a vanity mirror. The built-in LED lights let you see in the light you are going into rather than the dimness of your room. It magnifies by two times and three times so you can easily see everything you need to. And it folds up so you can take it with you when you travel.

You might not realize how much you hated opening cans with a manual can opener until you have enjoyed setting this electric can opener on top of that can, pressing a button, and watching it do the work. It spins around the top of the can, cutting away the lid from the side. When you lift it off, the lid comes with it. And there are no sharp edges to slice a finger on.

When you want to sip a soda, energy drink, or beer in a slim can, drop the can into this insulated can cooler so there’s no rush. The double-wall stainless steel will keep your drink cold for hours. And you won’t wonder if that’s your beverage or someone else’s because you can pick from 32 colors so it will clear which one is yours. “I can throw a drink into it in the morning, put it in my purse and when I'm ready to drink it about noon it is still cold as if I just pulled it out of the fridge,” said one reviewer.

Avoid a trip to the hospital next time you are working with a knife in challenging circumstances by donning this pair of cut-resistant gloves. They are stronger than leather, breathable, and offer a grippy surface so you don’t lose control of the blade. You can wear them on either hand. “I ordered these gloves after getting three stitches in my hand cutting an apple,” said one reviewer. “Wish I had ordered them sooner.”

Cooking bacon is much easier than you think. Microwave bacon comes out great and doesn’t leave you with a hard-to-clean pan full of bacon grease. And this microwaveable bacon grill makes this chore even easier. The bacon sits on raised ridges that catch the grease in channels. To clean up, pour your grease into a storage container and drop the grill in the dishwasher. It works well for sausage, pizza, and other foods, too.

Cutting a pizza can be surprisingly difficult, especially if you like a crispy crust and object to having the toppings dragged out of place. This pizza cutter wheel makes it much easier by putting a sharp, rotating blade directly under your hand so you have leverage. The handle protects your hand and snaps apart so you can drop it into the dishwasher.

Use these packing cubes to create order in your suitcase the next time you travel and you will wonder why you ever struggled with a bag you needed to unpack in order to find a pair of socks. There are eight pieces designed to hold your clothes in categories — small for underwear, medium for tops, and large for pants. There is even a makeup bag, laundry bag, and shoe bag. There are 17 colors.

That colander that eats a cupboard and does only one thing is now unnecessary. This pot strainer is small enough to tuck into a drawer and does that same task better. Clip it to the side of the pan and pour the water through it to drain pasta or vegetables. It’s flexible so it fits all your pans and goes into the dishwasher. It comes in five colors.

There is always one spot that doesn’t have enough plugs. This outlet extender fixes that. Plug it into an outlet. Twist the center screw in to keep it secure. Now you can plug six standard plugs and two USB plugs into that outlet. It also has an adjustable dusk-to-dawn night light.

These Swedish dishcloths are here to help you give up paper towels. They are just as absorbent as paper towels and flexible in your hand the way cloth or paper towels are. But these are durable enough to use repeatedly and, when they get too dirty, you can toss them in the laundry and use them some more. When they are spent, they biodegrade.

The trick to keeping your car clean is to anticipate and thwart the moments when it gets messy. This car trash can is an important ally in that effort. Attach it to the console or a seat. Line it with the included plastic bags — or use a grocery bag — and instead of tossing trash into the back seat, throw it in here. There are pockets for sundries or extra bags, it’s waterproof, and your car will stay clean.

Your famous shredded pork will be so much easier to prep if you tap your inner animal and grab these shredder claws. They give you bear-like power to tear through the meat, shredding what would have taken a long time the old way — and hurt your hands — in a few, painless seconds. They are great for picking big pieces of meat off the grill, too.

A sharp knife makes all food prep more pleasant and this handy knife sharpener makes honing that blade easy and accessible. Suction it to the counter, drag the blade through the sharpening slot a couple of times, and get back to work. Your blade will be honed to a dangerous edge.

Stop carting those fluffy, difficult-to-dry towels to the gym and campsite. These quick-dry towels take up less space in your bag, absorb more water faster, and dry quickly. This is a set of three: a face towel, a body towel, and a hair towel. Choose from eight colors.

These LED stair lights turn on — illuminating your path — as you climb or descend the stairs. Then they will turn off a few minutes after they no longer detect movement. They run on batteries so they require no wiring and draw very little power so those batteries last a long time. They are the perfect light for the interior of a closet or a dark cellar, too. This is a three-pack.

Take care of your fine washables or just keep all your socks together so they don’t get eaten by the dryer monster by tucking them into these mesh laundry bags before you toss them in the wash. This is a set of six in two sizes so you can protect everything from sweaters to lingerie.

Don’t let the brooms and mops take over an entire closet. Relegate them to the closet door and free up some space with this mop and broom holder. You can snap five long-handled tools into the clips and hang six dusters, hand tools, and rags from the retractable hooks.

The ice you make in these easy release ice cube trays won’t taste like whatever is in the freezer. They won’t spill when you place the trays in there either. They have cleverly designed lids that are easy to put on snugly — to keep water in and flavors out — and also easy to remove when everything is frozen. This is a four-pack and they come in seven colors.

Make quick work of meal prep with this vegetable chopper that can render an entire onion into minced pieces in one gesture. Just choose the blade that creates the shape you want — ribbon, spiral, or diced (large or small) — then snap it in and guillotine the lid closed. The catch tray holds onto your prepped food until you are ready to use it.

Purses and bags are space hogs in the closet. Or they were before this hanging purse organizer. It keeps eight purses off your shelves and within reach. It keeps them clean, too. Just hang it from the closet rod and slide the purses in. “My closet shelf space tripled and my purses are now neatly stored and hanging thanks to this,” said one reviewer. “Wish I would have stumbled across it sooner.”

Clean makeup brushes are essential to healthy skin. But cleaning them is such a chore. This brush cleaner makes it much easier. Just fill the basin with cleanser and water, fit your brush into a rubber collar, snap the collar into the spinner, and dip the brush into the basin. When you press the button the brush spins quickly in the cleanser to get clean. Lift it out of the liquid and spin it again to dry it. Done!

Cooking at home is so much easier than going out if you have the right tools. And right up there at the top of must-have tools are these silicone baking mats. Roast meat or vegetables. Bake cookies. Air fry some crispy potatoes. You can skip the grease because nothing will stick to the pan. And instead of cleaning the pan afterward, drop the mat in the dishwasher.

Keep your hands — and forearms — safe from burns by donning these silicone oven mitts. The silicone coating on the hand area adds extra protection and the long arms keep you from getting nasty arm burns. “Replaced my dollar store oven mitts with these recently,” said one reviewer. “I don't know why I didn't get these sooner! The last ones I had were thin and would burn your hands within seconds.”

Turn every shampoo into a delightful spa experience with this scalp massager and shampoo brush. It comes with two screw-on massager heads so you can get just the sensation you like. And it doesn’t only feel good. The action exfoliates and stimulates your scalp to get rid of dandruff and promote hair growth.

This milk frother can turn any milk and coffee combo into a delicious foamy beverage in seconds. But once you have it in the kitchen you will discover so many uses for it you will wonder why you didn’t buy it sooner. Whip up some salad dressing. Mix powders. Make bullet coffee. You could even invent some frothed cocktails.

You don’t have to sacrifice an entire drawer to your knife collection. This knife organizer will store them neatly and safely in a small portion of a drawer because the two-tier design uses the space so wisely. “Holds 14-15 knives and is very practical!” said one reviewer. “I love this idea and wish I got this sooner!”

Forget those paper baking cups that stick to your food and are always used up when you want to make muffins. These silicone baking cup liners will always be there, are nonstick so they won’t tear up your creations, and have so many other uses you might need more than one set. “I have bought more for outside my kitchen and I use them for many other things,” said one reviewer.

This cuticle cream is the answer to your hangnails, weak nails, and so many mani problems. It is infused with minerals from Japanese hot springs, seaweed, aloe, vitamin E, and rich emollients to soak in quickly and do amazing work. “Very impressed with this,” said one reviewer. “It absorbs quickly and doesn’t leave a sticky residue. I’ve only used it for a few days & can already see a difference.”