“I use it several times a day and could not be without it!”
Reddit useru/socuebakaskedther/AskWomencommunity: “What are some life-changing products you wish you found earlier?”
Women quickly chimed in to share the purchases they just can’t get enough of.
Here’s what they revealed:
1.
“A wake-up light/sunrise alarm.
I have the hardest time waking up.
I always have, and always will.
Fed up, my friend was like, ‘Here, take this.
If you feel it is of value, pay me back.
If not, pass it along to someone else, and don’t worry about the money.’
I paid them back for it and more.”
u/bureaucatnap
2.
It used minimal electricity and was super easy to clean."
u/sumslev
3.
“For my fellow anxiety-folks: TTY.
You get connected to an operator who relays your message to whoever you gotta call.
It works like texting.
It has helped me make a lot of phone calls with ease.”
u/occipetal
4.
“Clinical strength deodorant.
And, learn to put that stuff on AT NIGHT BEFORE BED.
At night, it sinks in and that’s how it works!
Also Glysomed hand cream.
It smells like a granny but you only need to use it once at bedtime.
It makes your hands soft, even if you’re an overwasher like myself!”
u/big-tunaaa
5.
I still have access to more books than I could possibly ever read!!
I have the Kindle Voyager.
They don’t make it anymore, but it’s still going strong!"
u/Outside_Apricot7200
6.
“A bidet.”
u/JackdailyII
“That’s what I was going to say!
It totally saves on toilet paper, plus it’s way cleaner.
I’ve convinced at least four other people to get bidets.”
I’m always nicely clean.
Also, it was a huge bonus when we had that pandemic-related toilet paper shortage!"
u/oregonchick
7.
“La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm.
This stuff heals pretty much anything within 24 to 48 hours.
I use it on ingrown hairs or breakouts I (stupidly) messed with.
I wish I would’ve found it sooner!”
u/brazlsocrgirl18
8.
I’m short and have weird ear/balance issues.
After taking a rough fall in Yosemite a few years back, I got some.
Game changer, even for easy walks/hikes.
They help me keep pace with my tall husband and remain steady on uneven terrain.
Plus steep descents are so much easier and more stable.
My husband doesn’t have to stop, turn around, or assist me on higher steps or rocks.
I just stabilize myself with the poles, and down I go."
u/redjessa
9.
“Leatherman Wave+ multitool.
It goes in my checked luggage on every flight and my backpack for every camping trip!”
u/MerryMunchie
10.
“An electric kettle.
It’s a game-changer in my kitchen.
I had not realized how often super-fast boiling water comes in handy (in addition to tea).
I use it several times a day and could not be without it!”
u/mermaidinthesea123
11.
“Nutritional yeast and chia seeds.
u/Turbulent-Green
12.
They make clothing so much more comfortable for me.
I hate wearing bras and don’t really need to.”
u/Katetothelyn
13.
“A heated vest and heated thermal underwear if you live where it snows or travel to cold places.
I have very little body fat and poor circulation, so I’m often cold.
I splurged on these things before my last winter trip to Scandinavia, and it was a GAME CHANGER.
14.“Waterpik.
I like to put some mouthwash mixed with water in the chamber.
Also, a tongue scraper.
Wild I went so long without one, and no one said anything about my breath?”
u/Easteuroblondie
15.
“Snug Rug (blanket with sleeves).
u/WrestlingWoman
16.
I work in a pharmacy and have limited breaks.
It makes my day a lot easier without worrying about changing out pads or tampons.
They’re kind of pricey, but they’re worth it for me!
I put on a clean pair in the morning before I go to work.
I’m good all day and change them out when I get home.
I usually work nine-hour days, and I’ve never had any leaks or odors.
If you end up getting them, I recommend sizing up.
I’m a size 14/16 and generally wear an XL or 1x depending on the brand.
But, I got a 2x in the Thinx.
They seem to be a tighter fit.
u/ExtremePotatoFanatic
17.
“Darn Tough socks.
They cost about $25 but have a lifetime warranty.
Get a hole in them, mail them to Darn Tough, and they will replace them!”
“A back scratcher and interdental brushes.
Both are really cheap.
They’re also easier to use than floss, in my experience.
Get a multipack in a couple of different sizes and replace the brush when the bristles start to fray.
NEVER use a bigger size than can comfortably fit.
You shouldn’t need to use any pressure to get it between your teeth.
It will make a massive difference, trust me.
Get a back scratcher because they’re great.
We have four of them conveniently placed around the flat.
I hardly ever leave the house, so it’s not an issue for me.”
u/ChronicApathetic
19.
“Benetint by Benefit.
I swipe it across my lips for some color and my cheeks for a quick blush.
I dab it with my fingers.
It takes me 10 seconds and I use it every day!”
u/Macncheesesounds
20.
“An air fryer.
I’ve had one for a few years now.
It’s perfect for frozen fries/tater tots/hash browns.
It only takes 10 minutes to get them perfectly crispy and soft in the middle.
It’s a modern miracle!”
u/CrazyIrina
21.
“Denture cleaning tablets.
They’re great for cleaning drink bottles.”
I thrifted a bottle mat that works great for making sure moisture doesn’t get trapped at the bottom.
I let them sit for about 20 minutes before rinsing/using a brush to remove any stains.
There are no harsh smells like a lot of other bathroom cleaning products.”
u/strongasfe
22.
They pay for themselves after maybe two periods and they are so comfortable!”
u/SaintedStars
23.
“A high-frequency wand for my stubborn acne nodules that still pop up now and then.
I would have had to cancel so many plans and would have had scars and hyperpigmentation without it.
Best $30 spent in my life.”
u/sadsledgemain
24.
I’ve been using mine for almost 10 years.
This would have made my life way easier in my early 20s."
u/Mardiacum
25.
“Febreze Small Spaces.
They’re PERFECT, especially for small bathrooms.”
u/bxrxixox
26.
“Those Hero pimple patches.
I havent popped a pimple in years.”
u/sinkingcorg
27.
“A silk hair bonnet to sleep in at night!
I BARELY have to brush my hair in the morning now.
My hair stays so soft and silky for days.
The bonnet keeps it cleaner (of course, wash your bonnets!)
and is less damaging than scrubbing around on a pillowcase.
I even have a satin pillowcase, which did not do nearly as well as my bonnet.
Wish I got one 10 years ago!”
u/TeishAH
28.
“WRINKLE RELEASE SPRAY.
I’ll say this on every thread I see like this because it greatly changed my life.
It’s less than $5 a bottle.
It got rid of my two-hour ironing session for all my work clothes.
Plus, it makes your clothes smell good.”
u/memesupreme83
29.And: “A Squatty Potty.
My butt has never been so happy.”
u/abnorml1
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