Retail Picks: Items Tested and Endorsed by the BuzzFeed Canada Shopping Squad in January
In the ever-evolving world of consumer goods, it can be challenging to navigate the vast array of options available. To help simplify this process, BuzzFeed editors have curated a list of diverse items that cater to various lifestyle needs, from beauty and grooming to home care and leisure. Here's an overview of these thoughtfully selected products, many of which have received positive reviews and are popular among shoppers:
Beauty and Grooming
- Vaseline Tub: A classic petroleum jelly used for moisturizing, healing, and protecting skin, making it a staple in many households.
- Fenty Beauty Blotting Powder Compact: A compact powder by Rihanna's brand designed to reduce shine and set makeup with a natural finish, especially useful for those with a shiny T-zone.
- CoverGirl Blush: Affordable, pigmented blush products providing a pop of color to the cheeks for a fresh, lively look.
- Got2b Glued Spiking Wax: Strong-hold hair wax popular for creating edgy hairstyles or spikes without flaking or residue.
- Fable & Mane Pre-Wash Hair Oil: A nourishing hair oil applied before shampoo to hydrate and protect hair, promoting healthier strands.
- Volumizing Blowout Mist: A hair product designed to add volume and texture before blow-drying, giving a fuller and more styled look.
Home Care
- Windex Multi-Surface Cleaner: A versatile cleaning spray suitable for glass, countertops, and various other surfaces, known for streak-free shine.
- Scrub Mommy Sponge: A highly rated cleaning sponge with different textured sides for scrubbing and gentle washing, often praised for durability and versatility.
- Cordless KitchenAid Food Processor: A portable, battery-operated food processor ideal for chopping and mixing without needing a power outlet, making it a useful addition to a kitchen tool arsenal.
Leisure and Entertainment
- Marvel Mazes Book: A fun activity book featuring maze puzzles themed around Marvel superheroes, great for kids and fans looking for a break from coloring books and journals.
- Block Puzzle Game: A casual mobile or physical puzzle game that challenges spatial reasoning and problem-solving skills, great for stress relief and entertainment.
Personal Care
- Colgate Charcoal Toothpaste: Toothpaste infused with charcoal intended to whiten teeth and promote oral health with a fresh taste, recommended for those who want to whiten their teeth without causing sensitivity.
- A journal edition of "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck": A special edition of Mark Manson’s bestseller, combining the book’s wisdom with journaling prompts for self-reflection.
Home Organization
- Rotating Acrylic Organizer: A clear, rotating storage solution ideal for makeup, office supplies, or craft materials, helping keep spaces tidy and accessible.
- Aesthetic Organization Products: Items like chic storage bins, decorative trays, minimalist shelves, and other stylish solutions for tidying and enhancing home or office spaces.
Practical Gadgets
- A balloon pump: A manual or electric pump designed to quickly inflate balloons for parties and events, saving time and effort.
- A wireless charger: A device for charging smartphones and compatible gadgets without cables, enhancing convenience and decluttering spaces.
For those seeking more detailed information about specific product models or where to buy them, feel free to ask!
- The Scrub Mommy sponge is recommended as an upgrade to the popular Scrub Daddy sponge, with a rougher side for scrubbing and a softer side for cleaning.
- CoverGirl blush in the shade Pink Candy is recommended as a dupe for the popular Dior Backstage blush in Rosy Glow.
- A reusable silicone swab is suggested for applying glittery and creamy products, with a grippy end for brow products and a chiseled tip for cleaning up eyeliner.
- Immersion lights with a sensor camera are suggested for projecting colors from your TV onto your wall, adjustable brightness, mode, and music syncing.
- CoverGirl skin tint offers light coverage and nourishment, feeling more like a moisturizer than a heavy foundation, and is suitable for achieving the "no-makeup" makeup look.
- A cordless Waterpik is recommended as an effective alternative to regular floss, using water to clean between teeth and below the gum line.
- A wireless charger with a flip-up stand is suggested, allowing for YouTube video viewing while charging a phone, and capable of charging two devices simultaneously via a USB-C outlet.
- A volumizing blowout mist is recommended for a boost in hair volume and softness.
- Fable & Mane pre-wash hair oil is suggested for fighting damage, thinning, and dryness, and for strengthening roots and hydrating the scalp.
- A rotating acrylic organizer is suggested for organizing beauty products of various sizes.
- When wanting to protect and maintain the health of their skin, individuals may find the Vaseline Tub and Fable & Mane Pre-Wash Hair Oil beneficial additions to their beauty and grooming routine, as well as the Colgate Charcoal Toothpaste for oral care.
- For those searching for ways to enhance their home, lifestyle, and leisure activities, items such as the Cordless KitchenAid Food Processor, Marvel Mazes Book, Rotating Acrylic Organizer, and Aesthetic Organization Products offer practical solutions, entertainment, and organization that cater to diverse needs.
