65 Cheap Things With Insanely High Reviews That Make You Look So Much Better

When your skin needs a boost, this rosy pink balm helps to moisturize with shea butter, hydrolyzed collagen, and PDRN (DNA fragments extracted from salmon sperm). The smoothing balm can be applied over your entire face or targeted along areas that you want to help give a plumped-up effect. Plus, because of its balm texture and compact size, you can carry it with you wherever you go.

With this assortment of hair clips, you can make any hairstyle look more stylish. The 20-piece set includes a mix of barrettes and embellished pins that can be used to add a touch of color to your everyday look or combined together for a more statement-making updo. Even with the comprehensive hair clip selection, the entire set is still less than $15.

• Available options: 9

Want more from your makeup primer? The multi-purpose find includes ingredients like coconut water, quinoa protein, and fruit extracts to moisturize and smooth skin for longer-lasting makeup. At the same time, micro pearls blur imperfections and leave skin looking more luminous.

This diamond cleaning solution has nearly 40,000 five-star ratings for its ability to restore sparkle in minutes. The pen-like applicator includes a brush tip that dispenses the cleansing solution with a few twists, making it just as convenient to polish your diamond earrings on the go as it is at home.

If you want even more sparkle from your makeup primer, this complexion booster gives you an instant glow meant to mimic a social media filter. Because it comes in a range of tints, you can also wear the liquid formula on its own for softer makeup days, or try dotting it along the high points of your face for a more natural lit-from-within effect.

• Available shades: 15

Whether you live in an apartment with minimal storage space or you want to keep your clothes pristine while you’re traveling, this handheld steamer is an essential tool. At less than 2 pounds, it’s compact enough to keep in your suitcase, but the steamer still holds enough water to give you 15 minutes of continuous steam time.

• Available colors: 5

After a week of loading your hair (and scalp) up with styling products and dry shampoo, indulge in this clarifying shampoo on wash day. Strong enough to eliminate buildup and excess oil, the foaming formula is sulfate-free to ensure it isn’t too stripping on your scalp and hair. Ingredients like panthenol and hydrolyzed soy protein deliver some moisturizing benefits, but the real star is rosemary oil, which helps to soothe scalp irritation, prevent breakouts, and potentially even promote hair growth.

The lace trim detailing of this underwear adds a pretty touch, but the thong design helps to minimize visible lines for everyday wear. Made from a blend of cotton and modal, the underwear prioritizes stretch and comfort, and it comes in a set of five to give you more color options.

• Available options: 6
• Available sizes: XS – XXL

Last-minute clothing crisis? This double-sided strip tape lets you play tailor in a pinch, offering you a temporary way to secure sliding straps, gaping necklines, and pant hemlines that are too long. The clear adhesive is virtually undetectable while you’re using it, but it was designed to be removed without damaging your clothes. The set of 36 double-sided strips also comes in a tin that’s small enough to throw in your purse for on-the-go emergencies.

Part lipstick, part lip gloss, this lip crayon gives you a pop of color with a high-shine finish. The creamy crayon smooths onto lips with its shea butter- and vitamin E-rich formula, where it mixes in a touch of shimmer with your color of choice. Because it’s more of an oversized pencil, the lip crayon makes it easy to line and fill your lips, and its shiny finish comes without any stickiness.

• Available shades: 10

You can wear this basic black bodysuit with shorts and jeans for an easy, everyday look that can be styled and accessorized a million different ways. But thanks to the bodysuit’s seamless sculpting design, it also makes for a great layering piece underneath dresses and shirts. You can opt for the thong design featured here, which works best when paired with denim, but the bodysuit also comes in brief and unitard cuts that are ideal when worn as shapewear.

• Available options: 11
• Available sizes: XXS – 3XL

The curly girls of TikTok swear by this beauty award-winning product that enhances all types of curl patterns without using silicones that can build up and eventually have the opposite effect. While chia and linseed oils help shape curls and shield them from humidity, coconut and babassu oils seal the cuticle and add shine. The styling cream can be used on damp or dry hair, and it’s infused with Ouai’s North Bondi scent that blends notes like bergamot, lemon, and rose de mai.

This set of neutral-colored headbands lets you accessorize any look without sacrificing on comfort. The thicker headbands feature padding and shape-memory plastic that provide more stretch for a more comfortable fit behind your ears. They’re sold in a three-pack, and are an easy way to dress up any casual or semi-dressy outfit.

• Available options: 5

A good beach cover-up is essential — not only for beach days, but for any sunny weather activity where bathing suits are required. This tie dye cover-up gives you a full-length option that uses a tie closure to make it easy to slip on and off for a quick dip in the pool. That said, it looks just as chic worn on the streets with a strappy tank top and jeans.

• Available colors: 41

An exfoliating body wash is the key to preventing a fake tan from turning patchy once it wears off. But anyone looking for smoother skin can benefit from this exfoliating body wash, which uses glycolic, lactic, malic, pyruvic, and tartaric acids to break down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together to reveal a more even skin texture and tone. Despite its powerful formula, the body wash is gentle enough to be used daily, and it’s free from common irritants like fragrance, parabens, and gluten.

If the usual clips don’t cut it when it comes to securing your longer or thicker hair in place, you’ll want to give this larger claw clip a try. The longer design is fitted with textured grippers, which give the checkerboard claw clip a better grasp on hair without digging into your scalp.

This set of white socks is perfect for pairing with your loafers when you’re putting together a polished look. But the slouchy style works just as well with sneakers for something more casual. The slouchy socks also come in a mix of neon colors and a stripe-trimmed pack if you’re not one for simple socks.

• Available options: 6

For those who take a more hands-on approach with their makeup, this highlighter stick lets you swipe shimmery color right where you want it. A creamy formula that includes jojoba seed oil and vitamin E means you can also use your fingers to tap the highlighter into your skin for a seamless finish, though you’re free to use a brush, too.

• Available shades: 17

Your pets might be cute, but leaving the house with pet hair all over your clothes? Yeah, not so much. This lint roller comes in a compact case that was made with traveling in mind, but its sticky adhesive is still effective when it comes to removing hair, lint, and dust from larger surfaces like furniture, too.

While you’ll need to use this serum on a daily basis for around three months to get noticeable results, the general consensus on Amazon is that it really works to promote lash and brow hair growth. Moisturizing ingredients like green tea leaf extract and panthenol are blended with several peptides — including one that’s combined with biotin — to condition hairs and support growth with just the swipe of a brush.

This set of three earrings was curated for stacking with its mix of a cubic zirconia studs and huggie hoops. The 14-karat gold-plated earrings are hypoallergenic to suit those with sensitive skin, and they come in a range of different designs. Plus, at less than $15 per set, you can splurge on a few of your favorites to mix and match.

• Available options: 19

Stop applying the self-tanning mousse or lotion that you use for your body on your face, and switch to these self-tanning face drops instead. Designed to be mixed in with your go-to face moisturizer, the tanning drops are formulated with moisturizing aloe vera and avocado oil, as well as brightening vitamin C. Your faux glow will develop over four to six hours after applying, and it’s totally customizable depending on how many drops you add.

• Available shades: 3

This wide brim hat can be a stylish accessory whenever you’re headed outdoors. But because its straw-like design covers your scalp and gives your ears and face more shade coverage, it’s especially ideal for pairing with your SPF to give you more protection from the sun on beach trips and pool days. When the hat is accompanying you on holiday travels, it can be folded in half to make it easier to pack.

• Available colors: 5
• Available sizes: M – XL

To streamline your beauty routine, you need products that can pull double duty. This makeup balm works in four ways with its shimmer-infused range of pale pink shades that can be blended onto the cheeks, lips, lids, or solely along the high points of your face. Jojoba seed, castor seed, and olive fruit oils add to the balm’s creamy texture, which is buildable in color and easy to blend with your fingers or a brush.

• Available shades: 5

To quickly smooth flyaway hairs into place, this mascara-size wand can be used at home and on the go. The frizz-taming wand is especially helpful for creating a polished finish for updos by pairing a tiny spoolie with a clear serum that uses argan oil and hydrolyzed wheat protein to slick hair in place without leaving any residue or greasiness behind.

For less than $20, this set gives you a pair of neutral-colored belts that can be swapped out to add a polished finish to a number of looks — from casual denim shorts and blouse combos to more formal dresses and skirts. Metal hardware at the buckle gives the belts a more elevated look, and you’ll find options that fit waists from 20 to 55 inches.

• Available options: 6
• Available sizes: XS – XXXL

These individual gel masks might just be the easiest way to wake up with glowing skin. The pink mask was designed to be applied after your usual toner or serum, turning transparent as its ingredients are absorbed while you sleep (or whenever you’ve got at least three hours to spare). Niacinamide, peptides, and hydrolyzed collagen all contribute to the mask’s brightening and plumping abilities, but it’s the salmon PDRN (aka fragments of DNA derived from salmon sperm) that’s hailed for improving skin tone and elasticity.

If bodysuits are a staple in your wardrobe (or you’re looking for pieces that you can throw on without much thought), this set gives you three colors for the price of one. The stretchy bodysuits feature a ribbed design with adjustable spaghetti straps, and can be dressed up or worn casually with a pair of jeans. In addition to the neutral set featured here, you’ll also find more colorful combos.

• Available colors: 17
• Available sizes: S – XL

To ensure your skin stays smooth regardless of the season, turn to this drugstore duo. The body butter and body oil can be paired together or applied separately, but both were formulated to get skin glowing. Glycerin, shea butter, and petrolatum are combined in the whipped body butter for a deeply nourishing formula that still feels lightweight. But when you want some sparkle with your moisture, add in the body oil, which is infused with a warm copper shimmer that immediately leaves skin glowing.

This clever set of coordinated bangles lets you pile on the jewelry without having it slide around, thanks to a magnetic clasp that holds the bracelets together. Comprising different textures and designs, the bracelet sets include a mix of leather, metal, beaded, and embellished styles.

• Available styles: 49

An eyeshadow palette that only includes shades you’ll actually use does exist — and it won’t cost you more than $15. This ColourPop creation gives you nine neutral colors in matte and shimmery finishes that can be worn individually or blended together for a more dramatic smoky look. The wearable shades work on all skin tones and eye colors, and it even has a shimmery pearl shadow that you can dab at the inner corners of the eyes or dust under the brow bone.

• Available options: 28

You don’t have to spend hundreds (or thousands) of dollars for a watch that elevates every look in your wardrobe. For less than $50, Nine West has introduced a mesh bracelet watch with a mineral crystal lens and rectangular case. This gold-tone design gets our top pick, but you can choose from several other gorgeous styles.

• Available options: 8

With this stick foundation, there won’t be any messes or worries about squeezing your foundation into your TSA-approved liquids bag. The matte finish formula has a creamy texture that glides right onto the skin, and delivers buildable coverage that can quickly be buffed in with a brush. Because of its cooler toned colors, the foundation stick can also be used for contouring or highlighting.

• Available shades: 30

If a leather belt doesn’t make a bold enough statement for your liking, consider this western-inspired metal belt that’s very on trend right now. Though it’s especially at home at music festivals, the belt comes in a range of silver, gold, and turquoise designs that can be styled (and adjusted with the extension chain) for almost any occasion.

• Available styles: 20
• Available sizes: 4

Sea salt sprays may be ideal for creating beachy waves that actually look beachy, but that key ingredient can also be quite drying. That’s why IGK created this texture spray, which still lets you to achieve tousled, piecey waves, just without the crunch. While zeolite helps to give hair volume and grip, the texture spray also uses hydrolyzed wheat protein for volume and glycerin and sunflower seed oil for even more nourishment.

You can make your workouts as challenging as you want with these adjustable weights. The Velcro straps make the weights suitable for ankles and wrists, and the weights themselves come in the form of 1-pound sandbags that you can add or remove from the individual pouches.

• Available colors: 9

To give your lipstick more staying power, reach for one of these lip liners (ideally, in a similar shade) to line and fill your lips with first. The waterproof formula is made with nourishing ingredients like jojoba oil and argan oil to help it smooth over lips, and the liner is retractable, so you never have to worry about needing a sharpener.

• Available shades: 9

If you want to help preserve your blowout and cut back on frizz at the same time, your pillowcase matters. Silk and satin pillowcases, like this one, work to reduce friction and absorb less moisture for hair that stays smooth and is less prone to breakage. A satin pillowcase is gentler on your skin, too — not to mention it feels a lot more luxe.

• Available options: 4
• Available colors: 18

Chapped lips don’t stand a chance with this overnight lip mask. Marine collagen, hyaluronic acid, shea butter, and coconut oil work to nourish dry lips, leaving them looking so glossy and plumped up, you’ll want to wear this in the daytime, too. Plus, the lip mask comes with a mini applicator wand to keep your fingers clean (and germs out!).

These plastic clips may not look like much, but they’re a genius way to adjust the fit of your bra without having to actually buy a new bra. In each set, you’ll find a range of clips in neutral colors that you can match to your bra. The set also comes with three adjustable bra strap holders that can be used to extend your straps or prevent them from slipping.

The humble body wash just got a major upgrade, thanks to Dove’s line of serum-infused formulas. This tropical-scented body wash uses a serum with a 3% concentration of vitamin C and exfoliating minerals to brighten your mood and your skin. It was co-created with dermatologists to be gentle enough for everyday use, but there are also hydrating, soothing and even sensitive skin-friendly body washes to try.

• Available options: 8

If you’re into the bag charm trend, a keychain with your initial on it is practically a requirement. This Lilly Pulitzer letter keychain also makes for a quick and easy gift with its cute tropical print, gold leatherette trim, and mini palm tree charm. It can be used to accessorize your purse or travel tote, or to simply hold your keys in one place.

• Available options: 15

Lip gloss aficionados will love this hybrid formula that’s less than half the cost of prestige brands. An oversized cushion applicator coats lips in a tinted (or clear) color of your choice that’s packed with nourishing apricot oil, avocado oil, pomegranate oil, and squalane. Despite its rich formula, the lip oil leaves behind a non-sticky, high-shine finish to rival your favorite gloss.

• Available shades: 8

From pilling sweaters and coats to bedding or fabric sofas that are covered in lint, this handheld fabric shaver will keep your belongings looking like new. The rechargeable tool uses a six-leaf blade to remove lint in seconds, but it comes with a protective cover that makes it gentle enough to use on more delicate fabrics like wool. As you use the fabric shaver, a tiny, removable container catches all of the lint for you to make cleanup easier.

• Available colors: 7

With a surge in scalp serums, oils, and exfoliating shampoos, it’s clear that scalp care is having a moment. And if there’s one product to add to your routine, it’s this rosemary and mint scalp and hair oil (at least according to the more than 80,000 five-star ratings on Amazon). The beauty award-winning oil can be used daily to help condition dry scalps with ingredients like jojoba seed oil, grape seed oil, and coconut oil. But perhaps most helpful is the rosemary leaf oil, which contains anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that have been shown to promote hair growth.

Once you’ve finished applying your makeup, dust on this loose powder to set your hard work in place and keep it there for up to 16 hours. The non-comedogenic setting powder won’t clog pores, but it will absorb excess oil for a shine-free finish. Though it comes in several tinted shades, the translucent powder featured here works on all skin tones, so you never have to worry about color-matching or a white cast.

• Available shades: 4

If you always keep a hair tie handy, this set doubles as jewelry when worn on your wrist. Of course, the metal-embellished elastics really shine when used to secure ponytails and braids by adding some flair to your everyday hairstyles.

• Available styles: 12

Trying to get acne, rosacea, or general irritation and redness under control can be a struggle. But spritzing your skin with this hypochlorous acid mist is an easy way to help calm things down. The active ingredient comes highly recommended by dermatologists for those with sensitive skin, as it’s antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory, meaning that it can reduce bacterial overgrowth and inflammation. It’s also great post-workout to assist in preventing breakouts and taking down redness.

No sunglass collection is complete without some aviators, and this under-$20 pair is no-brainer addition to yours. No matter which aviator sunnies you choose — they’re sold in eight different colors — each purchase comes with a cleaning cloth and velvet-lined storage case.

• Available colors: 8

A dime-size amount of this leave-in treatment through freshly washed, damp hair is all you need to pack in multiple benefits. In addition to smoothing hair and providing heat protection up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, the color-safe leave-in uses a proprietary conditioning complex that strengthens hair over time. Still need convincing? Sabrina Carpenter’s colorist, Laurie Heaps, says that she uses it to prep the pop star’s (and Redken ambassador’s) hair before styling.

From sneakers to leather boots, this shoe cleaning kit comes with everything you need to protect and polish up your favorite shoes. The cleansing solution and collection of brushes will remove dirt and stains from well-loved shoes, but you’ll also find a protective spray that shields shoes from dirt, stains, and water. While the whole kit is small enough for your travels, it does include an individually packaged wipe that comes pre-saturated in the brand’s cleansing solution for on-the-go use.

We all know that applying cuticle oil is important for boosting nail health and minimizing hangnails (and if you didn’t, now you do). But the greasy formula can make it less than appealing. Enter this roll-on cuticle oil, which uses a tiny rollerball applicator to disperse the nourishing formula right onto your nails. Apricot oil is the star ingredient in here, but jojoba seed oil and sunflower seed oil also work to keep your nails and cuticles moisturized while absorbing quickly.

If you consider your style to be more Blair Waldorf than Serena van der Woodsen, these hair bows are the perfect accessory for your polished blowout. This set gives you multiple colors to play with, and the ribbons come attached to a mini clip to make them easy to place in and remove from your hair.

• Available options: 27

As someone who experiences frequent breakouts, acne is never something I’d consider fun. But if you turn to pimple patches to speed up healing time (and keep yourself from picking!), these star-shaped hydrocolloid patches are undeniably cuter than your typical option. The mirrored compacts comes with 32 hydrocolloid patches, and they’re also available in a blue star shape that’s made with salicylic acid, too.

• Available options: 2

A crisp white button-up is a staple piece in any professional wardrobe, but this collar lets you fake a more formal look on days when it’s too hot to layer. Also great for eliminating a bulky appearance under sweaters, this detachable collar slides on under your arms with no sleeves or blouse to worry about.

• Available options: 7
• Available sizes: 2

This TikTok-viral contour ensures more precision with your sculpting color, thanks to its tiny sponge applicator. Rather than twist to dispense the color (which never seems to work correctly), this compact case has a built-in sponge on the lid that you can dip directly into the contour. The creamy liquid formula is easy to blend with your fingers or a separate brush, and it dries down to a matte finish for features that look more naturally chiseled.

• Available shades: 7

For fans of a French twist or effortless knotted style, this oversized hair pin will be your new go-to accessory. The U-shape secures updos without snagging or pulling at your hair, and the gold color is the perfect complement to both casual and formal styles.

• Available options: 3

This handcrafted body scrub reenergizes skin in two ways: first, sea salt helps to buff away dead skin cells for skin that looks and feels smoother. Second, Arabica coffee imparts an invigorating scent while adding more exfoliating and skin-brightening benefits. You’ll find ingredients like aloe vera and shea butter to leave skin feeling moisturized long after the scrub is rinsed off, and it even comes with a tiny wooden spoon to more easily scoop out your scrub.

• Available scents: 7

This two-in-one find lets you clean leather handbags, boots, and upholstery, while also helping to keep your leather goods protected for up to six months. There’s no measuring or mixing of cleaning solutions involved, as the leather care set comes with individually packaged wipes that are saturated in the leather cleanser, as well as conditioning wipes that were designed to be used right after.

These resurfacing pads certainly don’t skimp on the exfoliating powers, as they pack in a 20% concentration of glycolic acid to eliminate the dead skin cells contributing to clogged pores and uneven-looking skin. At the same time, a blend of green tea leaf extract, allantoin, and calendula extract work to soothe skin to minimize the risk of irritation.

If you’re into daintier jewelry pieces that you can layer, this pendant necklace does all of the work for you — once you’ve made your selection from the two dozen pendant designs, that is. The 18-karat gold-plated necklaces include two adjustable chains: one shorter chain that’s more minimal, and a longer chain that’s adorned with a pendant like the turquoise crescent moon featured here.

• Available styles: 24

Before you reach for the flip flops, make sure your feet are free of dry skin and calluses by using this at-home foot peel mask. The masks are more like disposable booties that come saturated in an exfoliating solution of lactic and salicylic acids. Though Amazon reviewers note that you’ll need to give it a week or two to see the full results, the peeling that takes place to get you there is impossible to miss, so you’ll know when it’s started working.

• Available options: 8

When it comes to beloved beauty products, razors aren’t usually ranking high on anyone’s list. But these disposable dermaplaning tools have nearly 150,000 five-star ratings from Amazon reviewers who confirm that the razors expertly remove peach fuzz for softer skin without any nicks or irritation. The set of razors can also be used to shape brows, thanks to the separate precision cover that gives the blade an even smaller working space.

For coverage under sheer or backless clothing that doesn’t involve a noticeable bra, pasties are a secret weapon. These silicone nipple covers use medical-grade adhesive that won’t irritate your skin but will stay in place. They come in five different skin tone shades to truly disappear under clothing, and at the end of the day, you can hand wash the nipple covers and keep them in the included storage case until you’re ready to use them again.

• Available options: 10
• Available sizes: 3

When you really want to keep your hairstyle intact overnight, try securing your hair in this satin bonnet before bedtime. Lined with satin on the inside, too, the stretchy style adjusts to fit your head comfortably and can be tied in place to ensure it doesn’t slip or slide off. You can also use the bonnet to keep your pillowcase clean on nights when you’ve applied a hair oil or other leave-in treatment before bed.

• Available colors: 10