The 26 Affordable Things That Changed Our Daily Lives For The Better As 40ish Women Who Are So Very Tired
by The Candidly Team
It really feels like now that we’re over 40, we should know about the good stuff. The teeny tiny things and small edits that make our lives exponentially easier and more enjoyable.
The good salt that makes people ask what on earth you put on your exclusively salt and peppered veggies. The grown-up towels. The only suitable dupe for a Dyson hair dryer. Things like that.
We’ve accumulated a 26-item list of such things. All affordable. Most on Amazon. Every single one of them a quality-of-life-improving level of good.
Let’s begin.
1. Kitsch Ice Roller
Most beauty gadgets we buy end up collecting dust after a few uses because we don’t have the time or patience to continue. But this one is a pleasure. Ice rolling is like a soothing, invigorating, headache-relieving facial. It’s almost as if we can feel ourselves depuffing in real time, as the blood starts to circulate and our cheeks get that little wintery flush that makes us look … well, younger frankly.
Price: $18
2. FHI Heat UNbrush
How this wasn’t invented sooner baffles the mind. Something called Anti-Static Bristles™ smoothly glides through knots and tangles with zero pain and lots of silkiness. Also, the vents in the back allow heat to come through when styling.
Price: $18
3. SereneLife Bucket Towel Warmer
This is one of those things you think you don’t need but once you own it, you can’t imagine life before it. We’re ready to live our lives with warm towels. Join us.
Price: $87
4. DesignWorks Ink The Good Scissors
We love it when the prettiest of things are also the most functional.
Price: $29
5. Frost Buddy To-Go Buddy
No one actually enjoys that last watered down third of an iced coffee. But slip any cold drink, cup and all, into this sleeve, and it will keep the ice from melting and everything staying fresh to the last sip. Also major bonus is no perspiration rings left all over the house.
Price: $40
6. Walking Pad Treadmill
Walking is magic. We’re talking on a fountain of youth level. This makes it far more possible for us to do it. Plain and simple.
Price: $70
7. Squatty Potty
Supposedly our bodies were designed to squat not sit. But we didn’t take this product seriously until a proctologist recommended it. Turns out, both biology and our proctologist were very right about this one. Easier to “go” and be on our way.
Price: $25
8. Bombas Women's Quarter Sock 4-Pack
We were told these were the best, best, best socks years ago, but we just couldn’t bring ourselves to spend more than 50 cents on a pair of socks. In reality, all those sucks sucked, and these ones are incredibly comfortable. We actually feel more inclined to exercise when we have them on.
Price: $56
9. RK Royal Kludge R75 Mechanical Keyboard
The elevated keys make the most muffled and deliciously soft, quiet, “creamy” sound that brings you closer to inner peace.
Price: $60
10. Bumble and bumble Gentle Shampoo
The scent is so luxurious. we’d buy it for that alone. But the formula itself has the most balanced way of not stripping your hair while still leaving it squeaky clean and super shiny, all a godsend on our suddenly dry and brittle hair.
Price: $35
11. Being Frenshe Soothing and Hydrating Body Serum Stick with Magnesium
Another magical thing we actually use because it’s so easy - a doable way to do self-care if you will. Each scent has been formulated to soothe and calm and melt away stress on a level like you just drew a bath and lit a $175 candle.
Price: $17
12. Uqora Complete Regimen
Our bladders need extra care after 40, and we know women who swear by this as a a way to stave off UTIs.
Price: $80
13. Hanskin Pore Cleansing Oil
Our life-changing (wildly affordable) K-Beauty routine starts with this liquid gold cleanser. So, so delicate and yet, it mops out our pores and manhandles our blackheads like nothing else.
Price: $27
14. Aquaphor Lip Repair Lip Balm with Sunscreen
We mustn’t forget about SPF on our lips. And you won’t once you own this because the glossy hydration is addictive.
Price: $5
15. Renessy Organic Silk Pillowcase
If anti-aging and preserving your precious (possibly thinning if you’re post-40) hair is top priority, a silk pillowcase is essential.
Price: $42
16. Boie USA Loop Body Scrubber
Anti-microbial, easy to clean and gives you a gorgeous lather, so you actually feel clean instead of germed up by your loofah.
Price: $10
17. Lenoma Under Cabinet Lighting with Remote
You won’t believe how that soft little light illuminating your counters will make such a world of difference. It will look like you hired an interior designer, not to mention your mood will mysteriously improve.
Price: $44
18. Crosize 8 Pcs Microfiber Spa Wrist Bands for Women's Washing Face
The water seeping down our arms and wetting our pajama sleeves is one of life’s tiniest hells. Just get these and no more. Genius!
Price: $9
19. Pure Enrichment PureRadiance Luxury Heating Pad
For our backs 25 days a month and our lower bellies the other 5. Right?
Price: $40
20. Lumify Redness Reliever Eye Drops
For a look that says, I’m not stripped of hydration, stressed, allergic, or operating on 4 hours of sleep.
Price: $21
21. Billie Razor Starter Kit
There must be a best one out there. This is the best one.
Price: $10
22. Clean Skin Club Clean Towels
To replace that bacteria-riddled damp towel you’ve been drying your freshly cleaned face on.
Price: $18
23. Nodpod Gentle Pressure Sleep Mask
Everything we read has convinced us that sleep is like 67% of health. We promise to get better at it, starting with this. Pure bliss - like a weighted blanket but for eyes.
Price: $34
24. Zulay Kitchen Executive Series Milk Frother Wand
We just saved you $1825 on annual lattes. And your quality of life/ coffee won’t go down an inch. You’re most welcome.
Price: $25
25. The Original MakeUp Eraser
We had no idea how much makeup residue we were leaving behind until we got this towel.
Price: $20
26. Fur Shave Cream
At last, a glorious shaving cream. Ring the bells! Sound the alarms! Fill up the Christmas stockings. Or just buy this and put it in your shower.
Price: $32
At The Candidly, we try a lot of stuff so you don’t have to. We only recommend things we truly love, and that we think you’ll love, too. All products are chosen independently by our creative team, and all details reflect the price and availability of products at the time of publication. If you buy something we link to, The Candidly may earn a commission.
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