10 practical and useful Daiso products you never knew you needed

10 practical and useful Daiso products you never knew you needed
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If you are a frequent shopper at Daiso, you would know that it's pretty difficult to walk out of the budget store empty-handed. Everything seems so irresistibly affordable at $2 per item and you end up spending more money than intended.

Although we admit that they sell a lot of frivolous stuff, you can also find plenty of useful products that are pretty nifty. Here are 10 items to keep a look out for on your next trip to Daiso.

ACCESSORY STAND

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This tree-shaped accessory stand will not only look cute on your dressing table, but it is also a great way to display your earrings so that you can easily choose which pair to wear every day. Besides hanging jewellery, you can also use it as a memo holder to display important notes and messages on your work desk.

SKIN REFRESHING SHEETS

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Don't have the time to shower after an intense fitness class? Use these sheets to wipe down your body instead of just using a towel. These can remove perspiration, odour and stickiness so that you can feel instantly refreshed and ready for your next appointment.

RECYCLE SCISSORS

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If you are actively recycling at home, you can use these scissors to cut up plastic bottles and paper cartons, and to remove the plastic labels from bottles. It will help reduce bulk and make it easier for you to organise your trash.

SILICONE CLEANING BRUSH

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This egg-shaped brush can be used to clean dirty makeup brushes, and to scrub away dirt from socks, collars or cuffs. Of course, for hygiene reasons, don't use the same brush to clean your makeup tools and your clothes!

SALAD CONTAINER

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Need to eat more greens? Pack a salad in this nifty container and bring it to work or carry it around with you if you need to be out for appointments. A fork and salad dressing compartment is attached to the container making it easy for you to have your salad on-the-go.

MILK FROTHER

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If you are a coffee lover and want to enjoy something fancier than 3-in-1 coffee at home, you can use this battery-operated milk frother to create milk foam and make your own cup of cappuccino or latte.

COOLING HEADACHE PATCH

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The next time you feel a headache or migraine coming on, paste this cooling gel patch on your forehead for some relief from the pain and discomfort. For an even stronger cooling effect, chill it in the fridge beforehand.

PEN STAND

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This space-saving container is great for organising and displaying the pens on your desk, but it also works just as well for displaying makeup items like mascaras, eyeliners and liquid lipsticks. You will be able to see all the items at a glance and take out what you need easily.

PERSONAL ALARM

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Singapore might be safe, but it still doesn't hurt to carry around a personal alarm with you in case of an emergency. Just remove the pin on top of the device to sound the alarm and put the pin back in to switch off the sound. You can even use it as a mini flashlight by pressing the button in the middle of the device.

COMPRESSED TOWELS

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Feel iffy about using the towels in hotel bathrooms on your face because you worry that they might not be clean? Bring along these compressed towels to wipe your face on your next trip or staycation so you can have peace of mind.

Locate a Daiso store nearest to you here and discover things you never knew you needed.

This article was first published in CLEO Singapore.

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