33 Products Reviewers Say Gave Them “Instant Relief”

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If mosquitos are sweet on you, this "Bug Bite Thing" that instantly reduces redness and itchiness is going to be your new BFF.

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Promising review: "Total comfort and instant relief from plantar fasciitis. I will order more." —mrs flores

Another promising review: "I have ordered several pairs trying to find the one that lives up to its hype, well this one is it. Super cushy, fits true to size — I ordered the mauvish pink colored one and love it. I will be ordering a black pair. I have a heel spur and planters fasciitis so regular flip flops bother me after wearing several hours, these do not. Very pleased with this purchase and highly recommend." —leah

Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in women's sizes 5–12 and 21 colors).

It also keeps its chill for hours and will immediately get chilly again when you soak it in water and repeat the process.

Promising review: "These are wonderful and work! Purchased to use for Disney trip and they were perfect. They have no chemical smell. You just add water and ring them out. Each comes with its own case and clip. Stayed cool for hours. Great for heat and nausea. Just wrapped around neck and instant relief!" —Christina Hatfield

Get a set of four from Amazon for $13.59+ (available in nine pack combos).

Bug Bite Thing is a family-owned small business established in 2017 that specializes in bug bite relief products.

This works on mosquitoes, bees, wasps, biting flies, sea lice, and more (although TBH, if this list of bugs gets any longer I may just stay indoors forever!!).

Promising review: "I cannot stress to you enough how much better this simple little tool has made my quality of life during summer in Ohio. It rains a lot. There are a lot of mosquitoes. I have horrific allergic reactions to mosquito bites. We're talking bumps swelling to the width of softballs within minutes of the bite. This tool doesn't make those bumps go away, but it stops the itch IMMEDIATELY. I was a huge skeptic; how could a little suction cure this agonizingly itchy allergic reaction? I'll be honest. I still really don't know how it does, but it provides instant relief that no pill, cream, or injection ever has ever achieved for me. If you live anywhere where insect bites are common, you need to own one of these." —Customer

Get it from Amazon for $9.95.

Psst — a lot of reviewers mentioned this also helped prevent peeling and itching!

Promising review: "I bought this product to take on our vacation. I am so glad I did. I got burnt on my lower legs and tops of my feet. I thought I had put enough sunscreen on. I didn't. That night I woke with my legs and feet both burning and itching. The instant I put this on I had relief. OMG I cannot say enough about this stuff. Buy it. Keep it on hand. Great product. Thank you Burt's Bees!" —D.S.

Get it from Amazon for $9.99.

Promising review: "This has been a lifesaver. My daughter was born and was labeled an aggressive eater and we were having latch problems because of it. She destroyed my nipples in a 24-hour period and my lactation consultant gave me the Medela stuff. It just wasn't helping much and my nipples were scabbed and bleeding. So I took to the internet to look for some magic cure and stumbled across this stuff. Lots of great reviews from bloggers and the reviews on Amazon seemed promising. So I ordered it and waited in anticipation. Once I received it I immediately applied it and felt instant relief! Fast forward a week later and I'm healed up! I still use it because the nips get dry but it's a godsend." —Victoria Davis

Get it from Amazon for $12.99.

Psst — a lot of reviewers swear by this for relief from the heat and for puffiness!

Promising review: "I was in the habit of rolling a cold can of soda on my forehead to help with tension headaches and sinus pain but that was cumbersome and not always cold enough. This ice roller works so well to ease the pain from sinuses and tension. It froze very quick and I felt instant relief. The rolling motion even cleared my sinuses and I could breathe better right away. I love this. Would highly recommend." —DT

Get it from Amazon for $15.19+ (clip the 15% off coupon on the product page for this price; available in nine colors).

Promising review: "I’m not typically one to write a review but these are so awesome I have to. I had a white head pimple the other day that was sore — like, it hurt — and I put one of these one and it was like instant relief. Left it on overnight and next morning it's all sucked out. The day after it's a little dry on the spot where I had a gross pimple the day before, but it's gone. So awesome. Worth it." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $11.97.

Promising review: "I used this stuff on the Appalachian trail and it works amazing. Like marble on marble and instant relief. A must-have for any trail hiker." —Draco

Get it from Amazon for $8.99.

FWIW re: scars, though, this stuff really works. I had thyroid surgery a few years ago and Bio-Oil took me from looking like I'd stumbled out of the Red Wedding to virtually no detectable scar within a few months. All I did was apply it once in the morning and once at night.

Promising review: "Provides instant relief for itching, growing pregnant bellies. I quite like the smell and love the fact that it is not very oily and doesn't leave oil stains on clothes. I use this on my face and sometimes for my hair as well. Calms frizzy hair and works great for combination skin. I love this product." —Rohan

Get it from Amazon for $10.14 (available in three sizes).

Promising review: "I don't typically write reviews, I’m lazy! I usually write them if something is really great or really bad. Well this product is really great!! It offered me instant relief with ease!" —Brooklynn

Get it from Amazon for $9.95.

I use one of these and WOWZA, it really helps you get extra mileage out of your shampoo. I have a whole lot of hair on my head so sometimes it's a struggle to feel like I've soaped up my whole scalp thorough, but this was a very effective way to spread out the suds and really get them to the roots. I was worried it might tangle in my hair, but it was totally fine on that front, too. I've noticed that my hair has been a little less greasy at the roots since I started using it. And I'm echoing a ton of reviewers here when I say it just feels reeeeeally, really nice.

Promising review: "I have dermatitis and when it strikes my entire head, not just scalp, hurts. After hearing it from a group about remedies for dermatitis, I bought this. One day when the pain struck again, I used this with my regular shampoo and washed. The massage gave instant relief and my headache was gone in less than 20 minutes. I would definitely recommend this product not just for people with my condition, but also for regular hair massages. Easy to hold, doesn't slip off the hand and soft enough on the scalp." —Ro

Get it from Amazon for $6.98+ (available in three colors).

Reviewers also use it to help cleanse buildup on their scalps, help with skin dryness, strengthen their nail beds, and just generally ~breathe in~ because it smells so darn relaxing.

Promising review: "I love my tea tree oil, the scent is pleasant and the multiple uses I get from this product is amazing. I use it for my dry scalp, knee pain, in my oil burner also place it behind the ears of my small niece who had a stuffy nose. Instant relief, you can't go wrong." —Kebble Edison

Get it fro Amazon for $9.95.

Promising review: "These were awesome! My entire family suffers from motion sickness, especially car sickness. My little one gets sick in the car on a regular car ride through the city. So I knew that a long road trip was going to be a disaster. I was amazed at how well these bands worked for everyone! Not one single person complained about being sick for 12 hours in the car. At one point I did have one child remove their bands because they said they were getting too tight. But after only a few minutes without them, a headache started to come on, so they immediately put them back on and the relief was instant. I have suffered for decades and now I know better. I will never travel without mine again!" —1SmartCookie

Get a set of two from Amazon for $8.53 (available in adult and children's sizes).

Promising review: "This cushion is really wonderful! I teach virtually and am in a chair for a good part of the day. I thought I needed a new chair to get help, but this cushion provides instant relief. I highly recommend it!" —Beth S.

Get it from Amazon for $42.45 (get this price by clipping the 15% off coupon on the product page).

Psst — you should consult with your doctor before trying anything new involving your neck/back area to make sure it's safe for you!

You can extra personalize the fit based on your needs, too, because there's not only the wraparound belt, but a secondary belt installed over it so you can control the compression you need in certain areas.

Promising review: "I have been having sciatic nerve pain for years due to inflamed sacroiliac joint. This belt helps tighten up my loose hips, I felt instant relief after I put it on. Since the pain is more from my left hip, I am able to use the elastic secondary belt to give more compression on that side. It's worth the price!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $27.99 (available in two colors and three sizes).

Promising review: "36-year-old. I have carpel tunnel and many other issues. These gloves provided me instant relief from shooting pain that is very distracting, painful, and hard to live with. Whenever the pain is at its worst, I wear these to provide instant relief. These gloves provide great relief while also not constraining blood flow. My circulation is not cut off at wrist or tips of fingers. When you first put on the gloves, wiggle them around your fingers to find what works for you as everyone's comfort level is different. I strongly recommend these gloves and will be buying a pair for my mom. I don't wear mine all day as I don't like to be dependent on medication or health products, but these things are amazing and a true blessing of relief. Thank you so much." —honest reviews only

Get a pair from Amazon for $12.97+ (available in three sizes).

Body Essentials Herbal Care is a Colorado-based, woman-owned Etsy shop established in 2015 that specializes in zero-waste hair and skincare.

Promising review: "Heard about this item with reserved hope... it has delivered above and beyond my expectations! Instant relief from burning carpal tunnel and muscle soreness. Will be a repeat buyer." —NS

Get it from Body Essentials Herbal Care on Etsy for $36 (psst — this item ships for free!).

This shampoo was designed to work for sensitive scalps, color-dyed, and chemically processed hair as well as for all hair types and textures, with reviewers with 3b-4c curls mentioning it worked for them.

Promising review: "Since school has been online for a good chunk on the year I started to develop dry scalp on my head. It was constantly burning and I even ended up scratching away a chunk of hair! I saw this and immediately bought it. OMG IT'S AMAZING. Instant relief, it makes your hair so soft plus it smells amazing. 20/10 would recommend for everyone with dandruff or dry scalp." —Taylor D.

Get it from Amazon for $14.41.

Promising review: "After five months of plantar fasciitis pain I finally went to a podiatrist. The doctor 'taped' my foot, prescribed anti-inflammation meds and said come back in three weeks. Also she said to remove the tape after three days. My poor foot liked the taping and didn't like it when I removed it. So rather than go back to the podiatrist every few days for a taping I looked on line and saw these sleeves and ordered a pair. It was instant relief. I have worn one every day since. Now it's still early so I cannot say it's a cure but it is very helpful! I will most likely still need physical therapy but at least now I can walk in the grocery store without crippling pain! I have been alternating the washing of the sleeves so I will be buying more of them." —Amazon Customer

Get a pair from Amazon for $16.95 (available in four sizes and nine colors).

It even comes with an adjustable strap if you're someone who tosses and turns in their sleep (or if you're using it to recover from an injury that may lead to limited mobility). Psst — a lot of pregnant reviewers and reviewers with arthritis pain and cartilage pain swore by this, too!

Promising review: "Last week I ordered this pillow. Some people know about my knee injury from over 10 years ago. On occasions I still walk with a limp and sometimes I can't sleep because of the pain. There is a strap you wrap around your leg to help keep the pillow in place. I sleep on my side so it's very comfortable when I'm sleeping. Definitely worth the buy. It gives me instant pain relief and sleep quality." —Dashinka

Get it from Amazon for $37.99.

Promising review: "Instant relief. The second I hit the on button, I was in heaven. Super comfortable and easy to use. You can position on your lower back, neck or shoulders. The heat is a great bonus. I felt like I was at my own personal spa." —Tasha P.

Get it from Amazon for $31.99 (get this price by clipping the 20% off coupon on the product page).

Promising review: "I don't think I can survive without this gel! Since becoming a mommy, my back and knee joint pain worsened and this gel gives me an instant relief! There are many gels out there but this works the best for me and also does for my mom. I highly recommend you try this!" —Problem Solver

Get it from Amazon for $11.95.

Promising review: "I'm a photographer/content creator, so I spend a LOT of time in front of a screen of sorts. I was experiencing a lot of eye pain and saw these, so I thought I'd give them a shot. Instant relief, y'all. Now, when I'm editing my photos, I do have to randomly look without the glasses on just to make sure I'm not making my photos too 'warm' but looking at a screen for a couple of seconds every so often is nothing compared to the HOURS I was staring at it before. Great glasses!!" —Shea

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $15.98+ (available in seven style combinations).

Promising review: "As soon as it put this one on it worked immediately!!! I was feeling anxious and stressed at work and I out this on and it was an instant relief for me! Love this!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $9.99.

Psst — a lot of reviewers with chronic constipation and other gastrointestinal issues that get them ~backed up~ swear by this!

Promising review: "This is the best invention ever. I was ridiculously constipated after giving birth via cesarean, and it had been one week since I went! The gas was killing me and nothing was working. My sister suggested the Squatty Potty because she loved hers. So I primed it. It arrived yesterday and as I reluctantly put my feet up on the Squatty Potty, the relief was instant. It relieved my gas and I had a BM immediately. It literally saved me from having to be put back in the hospital. GET THIS PRODUCT. It is a life-changer!" —turnthepaige

Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in two sizes).

Hello, my toenails are problem children for two reasons: one is that they're kinda thick, the other is that I'm a long-distance runner, which doesn't play nice with toenails. I bought this recently and the difference it made immediately was ENORMOUS. Like I usually dread approaching my big toenails because they are so thick, but these painlessly and seamlessly lobbed the tops right off; I was also able to ~gently correct~ a toenail that was starting to get ingrown, and help cut down a dead toenail that needed trimming but would have been painful to approach with a regular clipper.

Promising review: "I had an expensive pair from another brand and the spring kept snapping, hurting my hand. I took a chance on these and they are very sharp and pointed, easy to handle. I had an ingrown toe nail and got instant relief with these, they were easy to use and did the job." —Lana

Get it from Amazon for $8.99.

Promising review: "This spiky massage ball gives me instant relief on several painful parts of my body: neck, shoulders, injured elbow, pecs, etc. I've been using it for five days or so, and am now feeling less pain and more flexible. The Master of Muscle company is TOTALLY dedicated to ensuring customer satisfaction. If like me you are using tennis balls to massage and release some tension, pressure, and/or pain, I think you should try this Mauler ball. It is helping exponentially more than the tennis balls I was using." —James P.

Get it from Amazon for $9.97.

Psst — a lot of reviewers also swear by this for relieving eczema!

Promising review: "We have found nothing else compares to the effectiveness of this product. It feels a little heavy when first applied, but there is instant relief from painful cracked skin — and within minutes it has been largely absorbed, leaving clean and moisturized smooth hands. I'm buying the largest size available from now on." —Kitty

Get it from Amazon for $7.99.

Promising review: "I am so impressed with this mat! I currently experience complete back soreness/tightness + back pain. My calves will also knot up and not release for days at a time. I’ve been using it for five days now and have experienced so much relief, it's truly unbelievable! I actually want to ensure I wasn't giving the mat more credit than it deserved so I almost didn't use the mat this morning even through I have a painful jolt down the muscles of one side of my back — I decided to use it anyway because I didn't want the pain to worsen throughout the day. I’m glad I did because I felt instant relief in my back and neck." —tameeka williams

Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in 14 colors).

Promising review: "This product was an instant pain relief. The memory foam allowed for better nights of sleep and is very cooling. Since of purchasing a new mattress, I purchased this instead. Have not been disappointed yet. Easy to unpack and clean. My better half loves it as we both have improved sleep quality now." —Fitness Jock

Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in two or three inch depth and in eight standard bed sizes).

It comes in two pieces — one you can prop in front of your keyboard, and the other in front of your mouse.

Promising review: "Instant relief from achy hands/wrist! I love that this product helped my aching hands! My career requires typing 40 hours a week so I suffer from pain in my hands and wrist. Upon setting up these cushions, I was instantly amazed at how comfortable and essential this product was to ensuring proper hand/wrist coordination during typing." —Josephine Cardone

Get it from Amazon for $12.98 (available in eight colors).

Nodpod is a small business specializing in sleep-related personal care products.

Psst — you can also put it in the freezer, and the microbeads in the mask will stay cool for hours.

Promising review: "I love this, where have you been all my headache life??? The moment I feel any pressure while I'm sleeping I put this over my eyes and I get instant relief. I told my daughter who has the same sinus problem that I'm going to get her one. Works great and I love cooling effect it give, very soothing." —SueP

Get it from Amazon for $34 (available in eight colors).

Psst — it's even detachable to convert into a reading station (or create a hole for your arm if you're a side sleeper!).

Promising review: "I got this yesterday and I’m in LOVE! I got instant relief from my back and my stomach was sooo comfortable! I wish I knew about this pillow for my other two pregnancies. This pillow is soo comfy I would definitely recommend this to everyone!" —Nikki Torez

Get it from Amazon for $44.95 (available in 10 colors).

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