I'm looking at a few on amazon and wondered if there were any brands or versions anyone would say they had good experiences with?

Lovemybubbles.com

I really like the silicone pads they use.  They also have some with hip and butt padding with tummy control.  I lost some weight so I need new ones.  I will be ordering another pair soon.

I am really self conscious about the way my back condition has deteriorated my left butt cheek and have been wearing padded panties for about 7 years. These ones are pretty inexpensive  and hold up wash after wash (hang to dry):

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Women-Butt-Lifter-Body-Shaper-Buttock-Booty-Enhancer-Padded-Panty-Underwear-Y31-/152661558343?var=&hash=item238b568447:m:mifWPVXhTdtwPTNVNPnPozw

They are light enough to wear over my regular panty and even out my  butt enough that I feel comfortable in yoga pants.