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May 28, 2023

27 Items Reviewers Say Deserve More Than 5 Stars August 2023

We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed collects a share of sales and/or other compensation

We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed collects a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page.

We're pretty sure 10 grandma stars is the equivalent of 100 regular stars.

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My colleague Amanda Davis swears by this spray. Check out her Foot Matters Shoe Stretch spray review (#46) for more deets!

Promising review: "It deserves 100 stars. I wish I found it years ago. This product is slightly life-changing, and I'm not kidding!! I can't tell you who the years when I've had to abandon the shoe for a rubbing in the wrong spot or it being really close to fitting but just something not quite right. I got a really great deal on an expensive pair of sandals; they were gorgeous yet a tiny bit tight and the leather was firm. I was about to send them back, but loved them so much I thought maybe there was a product? It perfectly softened and stretched the sandals. I've since used for a few different pairs of shoes with fabulous results. Best purchase!!! Nothing better than comfortable shoes!!!" —Clm75

Get it from Amazon for $9.99.

Promising review: "If I could give this product 6 stars, I would. My husband and I use it almost every day. We have three furry dogs and six fluffy cats, which makes for A LOT of hair. We were using a lint roller before we bought our ChomChom Roller. The lint roller didn't work very well and had to be replaced. We have had our ChomChom Roller for months and it still works just as well as it did when we first got it. We can actually invite our friends over now without worrying about all the pet hair." —Morgan Willis

Get it from Amazon for $24.99.

Promising reviews: "OMG! The smell is amazing! I've had people follow me to ask what I'm wearing. The scent lasts most of the day. No need for perfume. Yes, it's a great moisturizer, but it's the scent that keeps me coming back for more. 100 stars!!!" —Autm88

"I am 60 and I could not get rid of the cellulite on my legs. I started using this product six weeks ago and can noticeably see a difference. I apply morning and evening, before bed for optimal results. It goes on smooth and has a creamy, non-sticky feel. The smell is dreamy, and even my husband has commented on the improvement. Make sure you apply in a circular motion for optimal coverage, absorption and circulation." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $22+ (available in two sizes).

Promising reviews: "If I could give this more stars I would!!" —Timothy Pilkington

"I have smelled [Cheirosa '62] on other women in public and have been too scared to ask what it was they were wearing. I bought this on a whim on the Prime Day sale and was FLOORED. It’s equal parts summer/beachy with an almost coconut vanilla essence but also gives cozy fall vibes as well. I can’t stop smelling my own hair, this stuff is amazing." —Caralina Casperson

Get it from Amazon for $24 (available in five scents).

Promising review: "I would give this 6 stars if I could. I don't actually put clothes hangers on this...instead, the bar makes a very handy place to simply drape pants, shirts, jackets, you name it. They don't get wrinkles or anything. It's a handy space-saver and helps keep my apartment in order without spending a bunch of time dealing with clothes." —M. Smucker

Get it from Amazon for $16.97.

Promising review: "I would give 100 stars if I could. This is the best purchase I’ve ever made. Our bedroom is always at LEAST 10 degrees hotter than even just right outside the door in the hallway during summertime. Within minutes of installing the room started cooling down and within an hour the room is now cooler than the hallway. It’s so easy to set up and worth every cent." —Claire

Get it from Amazon for $69.99.

SlumberPod is a woman-owned small business that appeared on Shark Tank.

Promising review: "My granddaughter likes the room dark for naps and night sleeping. I bought this for my daughter to try on their family vacation. It worked great. The baby was able to take her normal long naps without having to worry about the room being too light. It was perfect for their trip and the pouch on top for her monitor and fan was awesome. Just like being in her home bedroom. I highly recommend for travel. Easy to set up and travel with. I give10 grandma stars on this item." —Dee DeGlopper

Get it from Amazon for $179.99+ (available in three colors and with or without a fan).

Promising review: "If I could give 100 stars I would. I moved to the country and HORRIBLE community well water. I mean HORRIBLY scaly. So bad, we don’t drink it. Anyways, my stainless-steel fixtures show how bad the water is and they are always SO spotty and NOTHING I have used (up until this point) helped. I came across this stuff. And I said what could it hurt? I just used it to see how it works — 30 seconds — that’s all it took to literally remove all the scaling in my shower and fixtures without me scrubbing a thing! I couldn’t even get the whole shower sprayed before it started working for me!!! This stuff is perfection and I have FINALLY found the only product I will ever need to clean everything in my home. And the price??! You can’t beat it. You really can’t. My experience as a cleaner ranges from the 10 years as a professional cleaner at a hospital to being a stay-at-home mom of boys. So lots of experience. And lots of failed products...but this stuff is the best product I have ever used in my life." —DMM

Get it from Amazon for $7.49.

Promising reviews: "This is the best bathroom cleaner I have ever used. I love it. If I can give it 100 stars I would. 😊" —Ruben

"We cannot BEGIN to tell you what a lifesaver this is! We have two old fiberglass tubs with vinyl shower enclosures that no matter what amount of scrubbing we have done with everything from bleach to cleanser to vinegar and baking soda would NOT come clean. After I took my shower last night, I sprayed down the tub and walls. Within minutes, all the built-up water deposits and dirt and grime began to melt away in front of my eyes. I left it on overnight, and when I got up this morning, it did not look like the same tub and shower. This product is a godsend, especially for old folks like us who have difficulty getting down on our hands and knees and scrubbing anything. More importantly, it performs as advertised. We plan on using it as part of our weekly cleanup routine. This is truly an overnight sensation!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $20.52 (available in two scents).

Promising review: "I think out of the hundreds of products I've bought, I've written maybe five reviews. Most of those were bad reviews. 😅 THIS review, is like the 10 gold stars of reviews. I LOVE THIS EYE CREAM! I have a pretty nasty bag under only one of my eyes. Within four days, that bag is GONE! I don't know how, but it is. The area around my eyes is softer than it's ever been. Even makeup looks amazing now. It no longer settles in those pesky fine lines. I wish I could find a cream that made my entire face this soft. I microneedle, I've done TCA peels, I'm obsessed with Korean skincare, but NOTHING has ever given me such results as this eye cream. The area around my eyes feels like silk. BUY THIS EYE CREAM! You won't be disappointed." —Emily Hunter

Get it from Amazon for $12.97.

Promising review: "This product deserves more than 5 stars. It is such a help. I am 76 and we have an 18-inch Sterns and Foster mattress, so you know it's big and heavy. I am 4'11". It is really difficult to change sheets and I do this each week. I am so picky about how the bed is made that my husband doesn't like to help. (He is 80). I changed sheets last night and these mattress lifters were a gift from above. I can't believe how neat and tidy my bed was after using these. What a big help! I am so grateful to have found these extra hands. I have two of these and recommend them as a set because I tried with just one and two make it so much easier." —Scrapbook girl

Get it from Amazon for $26.95.

Promising review: "Can I give more than 5 stars? This mat is amazing! I was skeptical, but for the first time ever kitty litter wasn’t tracked all over our house. We have two cats and have tried lots of other mats, and none of them have ever worked. This one catches all the kitty litter and it’s super easy to shake it out and clean too. Not sure how I ever lived without this!" —Katherine Henle

Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in two sizes and in three colors).

Promising review: "I have used Kerasal for three days and fungal [damage] is 95% gone! Very-easy-to-use dispenser that eliminates mess during application. You can apply yourself effortlessly. Gonna tell other family members with toe nail problems about this! I would give it 10 stars if there was room!!!" —Dennis Downing

Get it from Amazon for $17.37.

Promising review: "I used this topper for several months before vacationing and sleeping in a hotel bed. I found myself unable to have a good nights rest throughout the entire trip and instead spent evenings missing my mattress topper and wondering if it missed me also. Would give it 6 stars. It’s my favorite item in the room and will be the first item I save in the event of a fire." —FK

Get it from Amazon for $157.36+ (available in sizes Twin–California King and in two-inch and three-inch sizes).

Promising review: "I'd give this 100 stars! I use this EVERY DAY. I don't know how I ever lived without this thing. Hair and small pieces of conditioner just cling to the sides. It easily wipes clean with a paper towel. It's nice to have the tub actually drain fast because it isn't clogged with hair. I'd have to say this is probably one of the best purchases I have ever made." —cbear

Get it from Amazon for $11.99.

Promising review: "I give this 100 exploding stars. I am NOT at all mechanical and this was so easy to understand and use. I had my low tire filled within five minutes after opening the box and reading the instructions. Thank you so much!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in four colors).

Promising reviews: "I’m sad I can only give 5 stars. I’d give 10 if I could. The most comfortable shoes I have ever owned. Ever." —Sandijo

"These are the most comfortable shoes right out of the box! No need to break them in, they are the best. Hey Dudes are true to size. Definitely going to order more." —Caigesmama

Get them from Amazon for $32.97+ (available in women's sizes 4–12 and 26 colors/prints).

Promising review: "I love this curtain. We had been looking for something to cover this odd-shaped window in my son's room for years. Everything we tried was only temporary and did not allow him the option to let light in when he wanted to. We've used sticky window covering that stuck directly to the glass but fell off over time. This curtain is awesome. Not only did we not have to put any holes in the wall it was super easy to install. I highly recommend this product. I'd give it 10 stars if I could." —RachelleJ

Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in 10 sizes and 15 colors).

The earplugs also come with a carrying case and eight different ear tips (XS–L) to ensure the perfect fit.

Promising review: "If I could, I'd give these 10 stars for comfort. I have very small ear canals and have always struggled with earplugs. They're usually too big and difficult to insert properly. And once they're in, I can't sleep in them more than a couple nights without my ears getting sore. These are different. The smallest tips are just right and they insert perfectly as you twist. They also come out easily by twisting. They are not totally noise canceling, but they're just right in my opinion. I mostly use them while traveling and sleeping hotels. They block noise enough to allow me to sleep but not so much that I can't hear my alarm in the morning. And I haven't noticed any soreness even after wearing for nearly a week. Definitely recommend!" —Nicole G.

Get it from Amazon for $24.95 (available in nine colors).

I recently started a prescription retinoid and have been dealing with a lot of dryness, especially around my nose. This is a can't-miss step in my nighttime skincare routine because it moisturizes and soothes so I don't end up with cracked, peeling, sensitive-to-the-touch skin. It is thicc (to echo the reviewer below) so I would never wear it as a daytime moisturizer or under makeup, but it's fantastic as a night cream.

Promising review: "I wish I could give this a gazillion stars! My dry and dehydrated face absolutely loves this stuff. It has made my skin look so much more supple, and it calmed down some weird breakouts on my face that I'd been dealing with for a while. This is the best beauty-related purchase I've made in a good 20 years. I will buy this for as long as I live. The price is so friendly, too! I LOVE THIS!!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $15.99.

Promising review: "No other products would work for me when I get nasty cold sores, but this has been the only thing to noticeably help, and the patch itself, if you catch the cold sore before scabbing period, literally cant even tell its there. I would give it 10 stars if I could" —Cheyenne

Get a pack of 15 from Amazon for $11.83.

Promising reviews: "Highly recommend.... Wish I could give more then 5 stars!!' —Leslie D.

"I bought the small and the large on a whim to have something to put my hair bands and scrunchies in. They are just the right touch of color on my vintage vanity." —Miranda Lawrence

Get it from Amazon for $11.89+ (available in three sizes).

This starter kit gets you the diffuser head and one vial of Feliway; refills are also available on Amazon. In addition to this kit, please make sure you're still following best practices for introducing new cats.

Promising review: "I wish I could give this 10 stars! We added a third cat to our crew and one of my cats was very unhappy. Her personality went from fun, sweet, and playful to angry and marking her territory in the house. After about 25 days, we noticed that she had stopped marking and seemed so much happier! After a couple of months, she is back to herself and even more sweet! I have a few throughout the house and am adamant to keep up on ordering the refills. They do get pretty warm while they are plugged in, so keep that in mind." —rigbyroad

Get it from Amazon for $24.73.

Promising review: "FINALLY a solution to my falling shower curtain. Works like a charm and super easy to install! Looks attractive against our white subway tile in our guest bathroom! Rated 10 stars if I could give it!" —Jean Berghaus Harris

Get two from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in two sizes and three colors).

Cup Cozy Pillow is a family-owned small business.

Promising review: "This is easy to move around in bed. It holds more than you'd expect and is very convenient. I wish I'd had this years ago. I LOVE it and would like to give it more stars." —Grandma B

Get it from Amazon for $34.99 (available in a variety of sizes and colors/patterns).

Promising review: "Believe me when I say I know salad spinning. I used to teach salad spinning classes at the Sorbonne. What sets this spinner apart is the speed. An impressive amount of speed will happen if you get a good pump going. Your lettuce will look like a Marlboro man after using this. If I could rate this 6 stars I would!" —Annoyed

Get it from Amazon for $29.99.

Promising review: "I had an amazing time for my birthday. I created a taco bar and this product is awesome. Instead of 5 stars, I give it 100 stars!" —Shea

Get it from Amazon for $29.99.

The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.