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It’s finally here: end of 2020. While we say goodbye to a year like no other, we look back on the products that have made the last 12 months a little brighter. This year, readers have purchased items to make life more efficient, look better on video calls, and of course, provide well-deserved personal grooming. From hot sauce to hand cream, check out the products Underscored readers loved the most in 2020.

Reader’s favorite article of the year was the ingenious LifeStraw Portable Water Filter, which removes 99.9% of waterborne bacteria and protozoan parasites – without iodine tablets or bulky purifiers.

Add vintage vibes to the bedroom or office with this Apple Watch stand, which looks like a regular Mac monitor. Elago’s stand is made from scratch-resistant silicone and is also compatible with Apple Night table mode of the watch.

Energizer Max AA + AAA Battery Combo Set

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It’s always a good idea to have extra batteries on hand! Power all your devices with this combo pack, which comes with 24 AA and 24 AAA batteries.

Esarora Ice Cream Roller

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This unassuming little ice cream roller is one of our favorite products of the year, thanks to its ability to do everything from deflating your face to relieving muscle tension.

Dash Quick Egg Cooker

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Prepare perfect eggs every time with Dash’s foolproof egg cooker, which can boil up to six eggs at a time. It also comes with nifty accessories for poaching, jamming, and omelet making.

Swedish cellulose eco-friendly terry cloths

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You can reuse Swedish tea towels multiple times and simply throw them in the washing machine to refresh them, making them an eco-friendly and economical alternative to paper towels. Check out our full review of Swedish tea towels here.

TubShroom Ultra Edition

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A life changing product for anyone with long or thick hair, the TubShroom is an easy way to avoid annoying drain plugs. This stainless steel edition is easier to clean than its rubber counterpart, so we think it’s worth upgrading.

Slice Ceramic Blade Safety Cutter

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This ultra-sharp little blade makes everything from opening packages to scrapbooking easier and safer. And because the blade is ceramic, it will never rust either.

Viktor Jurgen neck massage pillow

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Although labeled as a neck massage pillow, this popular shiatsu massager can also be used on the back, feet, and abdomen, and you can even attach it to a car headrest for relief when of your travels. It features deep kneading massage knots and optional heat.

PowerWave holder for Anker wireless charger

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This versatile charger / stand from Anker lets you power your phone in portrait and landscape orientations, and even works through protective cases. It is also compatible with almost all models of smartphones.

10 inch Emart Selfie Light Ring

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We considered this to be the best ring light of 2020 based on its convenient tripod mount, 11 brightness levels, and three light modes, all of which add the ultimate flattering glow to your selfies and conversations. video.

Oxo Good Grips 3-in-1 Avocado Slicer

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This nifty “divide, pit and slice” gadget makes it easier than ever to prepare your avocado toast every morning.

Sondiko Butane Torch

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Whether you use it to sear steak, caramelize crème brûlée or make a festive flamboyant cocktail, this kitchen torch will add a gourmet finishing touch to meals. It also features a safety lock and adjustable flame, so even novice chefs can cook at home up a notch.

Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer and Volumizer

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A stressed perennial favorite and a true TikTok feel, the Revlon One-Step creates sleek, voluminous hair without having to juggle a heavy brush and hairdryer at the same time.

One of the likely reasons AirPods were a bestseller in 2020: There are no pesky cords that get tangled in your goggle straps! They’re just great headphones too, delivering high-quality sound and up to five hours of listening time on a single charge.

Dermal Korea Collagen Essence Sheet Mask Combo Pack

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Give your skin a little lift after a tough year with this Sheet Mask Combo Pack, which includes 16 masks designed to brighten, clarify, hydrate and soothe.

MyQ smart garage door opener

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Upgrade almost any existing garage door opener with MyQ, which allows you to open and close your garage from your smartphone. You can add up to three additional users to your account, and the MyQ app will even alert you whenever you accidentally leave the garage open.

O’Keeffe’s Working Hands Hand Cream

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A year of intense hand washing calls for intense hand cream. O’Keeffe’s bestselling Working Hands not only soothes dry skin, but also creates a protective barrier on the surface of your skin. Check out our list of other dermatologist approved hand creams here.

Hot Sauce Truff Gourmet

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One of Underscored’s picks for the best hot sauce you can buy online, Truff’s Black Truffle Infused Sauce will add a seriously spicy and flavorful touch to your favorite foods.