55 Cheap Things With Near-Perfect Reviews That Make You Look So Freaking Good

You won’t find a harder working piece in your wardrobe than this bodysuit. Available as a set of two for less than $40, the V-neck bodysuits are double-lined and buttery soft, so you can wear them on their own with shorts, jeans, and skirts. You can also wear one of the neutral-colored bodysuits for extra coverage under thinner dresses or as a base layer in the colder months.

• Available colors: 11
• Available sizes: S – XL

If you’re already a fan of cream blush formulas for their versatility and easy application, you’ll want to add this unique formula to your collection. The color-adjusting cream blush reacts to your skin’s pH to create a custom pink flush of color that can be used on cheeks and lips. The vegan and cruelty-free formula includes ingredients like castor seed oil, aloe vera, and fruit extracts to make it hydrating and easy to blend.

• Available shades: 4

This hair accessory looks like a decorative scrunchie, but it works more like a claw clip to firmly secure hair in place without digging at the scalp. The clips are adjustable to work for thinner and thicker hair types, and the velvet material ensures that your hair never slips out of place.

• Available options: 10

To add an unexpected detail to your workout wear, try this criss-cross sports bra, which pairs a twisted front with thinner crossed straps at the back. Available in dozens of colors to match with your favorite leggings or biker shorts, the sports bra is made from a blend of nylon and spandex for a buttery-soft feel that still remains stretchy.

• Available colors: 53
• Available sizes: XXS – XXL

For combination and oily skin types, this daily toner works to minimize the appearance of pores without stripping the skin. The alcohol-free formula uses niacinamide to regulate oil production and reduce inflammation, while ingredients like hyaluronic acid, chamomile extract, and ceramides keep skin hydrated.

You don’t have to be headed to Coachella or Lollapalooza to rock this western-inspired belt, but it certainly makes for the perfect finishing touch to any festival look. The metal belt comes in a variety of gold, silver, and gemstone-embellished designs, each one using an extension chain for an added detail that also makes the belt more adjustable.

• Available styles: 17
• Available sizes: 4

A fake tan is certainly better for your skin than a tan that comes from baking in the sun, but it’s not enough to keep you protected from UVA and UVB rays — unless you’re using this self-tanner, that is. The drugstore moisturizer gradually adds a glow to your face with continued use, while providing immediate protection from the sun with SPF 20.

• Available shades: 2

Even though it’s less than $20, this sculptural cuff bracelet adds a luxe finish to both formal outfits and everyday wear. If gold doesn’t match you metal preference, the statement-making bangle is also available in a silver option, and you’ll find several other designs to choose from, too.

• Available styles: 11

For glossy lips that stay hydrated all day long, a lip oil is key. This drugstore find comes with a plush, oversized applicator to quickly coat lips in a nourishing oil that’s packed with squalane, raspberry seed oil, and rose hip oil. Whether you choose classic clear or one of the tinted options, the oil delivers glass-like shine, and multiple Amazon reviewers confirm that it doesn’t leave lips feeling sticky or tacky.

• Available shades: 14

This ring-adorned crop top lets you channel your favorite early 2000s pop star, but it can really be worn in any casual setting, either on its own or layered under a blazer. A blend of synthetic fibers give the crop top some stretch, but Amazon reviewers recommend sizing up for a better fit.

• Available colors: 14
• Available sizes: XS – L

To take the guesswork out of applying your SPF, Naturium’s face sunscreen uses a cap that also serves as a measuring device, thanks to its quarter-teaspoon dip (you should aim for a half teaspoon to fully protect your face and neck from the sun, FYI). Ideal for dry skin, the daily SPF combines chemical sunscreen filters with moisturizing ingredients like argan oil and squalane, as well as brightening niacinamide and vitamin C.

For an extra way to accessorize, add an anklet. This 14-karat gold-plated design uses an adjustable chain for a better fit and a lobster clasp if permanent jewelry isn’t your thing. Choose one of the delicate chains for a subtle finish or stack several of the charm-adorned anklets for a more hippie-chic aesthetic.

• Available styles: 33

Because of its sharpenable tip, you can also use this cream eyeshadow as an eyeliner (especially if you’re going for a softer, more blended look). Either way, the stick applicator lets you draw color right where you want it, while the creamy formula makes it easy to blend with your fingers or a brush. Another perk of using a stick? You don’t have to worry about any eyeshadow mess in your purse or makeup bag.

• Available shades: 11

For vacations spent lounging by the pool (or ocean), this body chain makes for a fun addition to your outfit. The 18-karat gold-plated chain is one-size-fits-all, but it can be adjusted from 31.5 inches to 37.4 inches. Once you’ve soaked up enough sun, you can even layer the chain up as a necklace.

• Available styles: 15

When you want color that really lasts, a lip tint like this K-beauty bestseller has you covered. Available in a range of fruit-inspired shades, the formula is also infused with fruit extracts to help keep lips nourished. The versatile tint goes on sheer but can be built up for more pigmented color, and Amazon reviewers especially love its weightless texture and non-sticky finish.

• Available shades: 4

Socks may not be the most exciting part of getting dressed, but they can still be styled to inject more personality into your look. This set of socks, for example, was designed with a stretchy fabric that allows you to wear them more ways. Pull them all the way up for a sporty knee-high sock, try them at the calf for more coverage with pants, or scrunch them at the ankles for workout wear. You’ll get three pairs of white socks in this set, but you can also choose from color-coordinated multi-packs.

• Available colors: 8

For filled in brows, fast, this drugstore pencil is an Amazon favorite with more than 10,000 five-star ratings. The ultra-small tip makes it easy to create tiny, hair-like strokes along the brow that can quickly be blended in for the most natural finish with the built-in spoolie at the opposite end. The brow pencil is retractable, so you never have to worry about sharpening it, and it’s available in 10 shades to color match every hair color, from light blonde to black.

• Available shades: 10

Never worry about panty lines again with this no-show underwear that’s both stretchy and seamless for the perfect fit. For less than $30, you’ll get five thongs that come in color coordinated sets that range from neutrals to holiday-themed.

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

There are currently more than 20,000 five-star ratings on Amazon for this $6 face serum that works to reduce excess oil and improve the overall skin tone. Niacinamide and zinc PCA are the hero ingredients that work together to boost radiance (without adding grease!) and reduce pore visibility. The serum is free from silicones, oils, and alcohol, so you don’t have to worry about it contributing to breakouts or secretly stripping your skin, and it’s also cruelty-free and vegan.

This patterned robe makes for an easy beach cover up that’s especially fun when worn over neutral colored swimwear. It’s available in dozens of stylish patterns, and because the robe is lightweight, it can also be worn to perk up your denim shorts and T-shirt uniform.

• Available colors: 28

Dry, flaky skin is immediately transformed to its softest state with this post-shower body oil. Packed with more than a dozen nourishing ingredients like kukui seed oil, meadowfoam seed oil, and squalane, the cruelty-free and vegan body oil quickly sinks into the skin, leaving behind a dewy glow. And for those who love a good fragrance, this one combines tropical notes of pineapple and coconut.

• Available scents: 5

Even when you’re wearing something as simple as a T-shirt and jeans, a belt can add some polish and serve as a stylish accessory. This black leather belt is a classic choice with its gold buckle, but it also offers you more styling options, as it’s reversible with brown leather on the opposite side — all for less than $20.

• Available colors: 6
• Available sizes: 4

Make skin look immediately more luminous by swapping your usual morning moisturizer for this hybrid formula. Best for dry skin types, the moisturizer and makeup primer hydrates skin with ingredients like coconut water and quinoa protein, but it also creates a luminous effect while it blurs pores and keeps your makeup in place longer.

If you love the casual, yet chic finish of a sweater tied over your shoulders, this faux sweater creates the same style without the bulk. Made from a knitted blend that’s lightweight and soft, the shawl can be tied over your shoulders or around your waist.

• Available colors: 9

The sculpted effect of this chin mask may be temporary, but it makes for a great skin prepping treatment ahead of a night out or any special occasion. Formulated with collagen peptides, hyaluronic acid, and 24-karat gold to moisturize and plump up skin, it’s the combination of caffeine and the strap design of the mask itself that helps to temporarily tighten skin and create a more lifted appearance along the jawline.

This set of bodysuits makes for an easy way to add some color into your wardrobe rotation. The square neck and ribbed design is flattering on everyone — even more so because of the smoothing and shaping effect at the waist line, according to Amazon reviewers.

• Available colors: 32
• Available sizes: S – XXL

Hot styling tools often come with a hefty price tag, but this wave styler offers many of the same benefits for less than $50. First and foremost, the clamp barrel lets you achieve mermaid waves without any special skills, but the styler also uses tourmaline ceramic plates to reduce frizz and amp up shine. Plus, it offers multiple heat settings to help protect your hair (start on the lowest setting to see how your hair handles the heat first, and always use a heat protectant).

Painting your nails at home is one thing, but attempting nail art is a whole other story. For those who prefer something fancy — even when they’re going the DIY route — this press-on set lets you master the French manicure with ease. Each set comes with 28 press-on nails for your most natural match, as well as your glue, a manicure stick, and a file to adjust the shape. Though it only takes minutes to glue the nails on, they’ll stay in place all week long.

To add an elegant twist to your half-up, half-down hairstyles, all you need to do is clip in one of these bows. Slightly oversized and made from satin for a more luxe look, the hair bows come in dozens of colors and styles to match any outfit.

• Available colors: 23

Waiting 10-plus minutes for an in-shower mask to work isn’t convenient when you’re pressed for time. This drugstore formula gets massaged through your hair for just eight seconds before being rinsed out, leaving hair noticeably smoother and softer, thanks to ingredients like hydrolyzed wheat protein and vitamin E.

Another way to fake a more polished finish, this detachable collar makes it look like you’re wearing a button-up shirt under your sweater. Not only is this a great way to eliminate bulk, but it also helps you stay cooler while still looking professional in the warmer months. The faux collars are easy to keep in place because they use adjustable straps, and they’re made of cotton, so you can hand wash at home.

• Available options: 7
• Available sizes: M – L

With this tinted nail treatment, you don’t have to decide between giving your nails a breather so they look better in the long run and having them look polished right away. This strengthener is great for bolstering fragile nails, combining nail bonding technology with a sheer pink tint to protect your nails while giving them a healthy glow.

Just like exfoliating the skin on your face or body results in a smoother surface, prepping your lips with a gentle scrub creates a more even canvas for your lipstick. This lip exfoliator uses sugar to remove dry skin and flakes, but it also replenishes moisture and naturally plumps up lips with ingredients like coconut oil, shea butter, and marula seed oil. It’s even infused with a sweet coconut scent, though you can choose from other classics like peppermint and vanilla, too.

• Available scents: 4

This gold cuff-adorned elastic may very well be the most effortless hair accessory to have in your arsenal. Wrap one around your ponytail to add polish to any look, or place a few through braided styles for a bolder statement.

This jelly-like face cream looks more like a science experiment with its pink capsules suspended throughout, but Amazon reviewers rave about its ability to plump up skin and leave it glowing (don’t worry, they also confirm that it has a lightweight, non-sticky texture). Salmon DNA PDRN is the hero ingredient in here, which sounds slightly confusing, but is said to be DNA that’s extracted from salmon sperm. Popular in South Korea for its ability to boost collagen production and fade unwanted hyperpigmentation, the salmon DNA PDRN is combined with more traditional skin care ingredients like niacinamide and hyaluronic acid to further hydrate and brighten.

The paddle brush attachment on this hot styling tool pops right off to serve as a blow dryer to prep wet hair for an at-home blowout. Once your hair is damp, you can use the silicone-cushioned brush to smooth through hair and boost shine. The styling tool features a low heat setting for finer hair types and a high heat setting for thicker hair, as well as a cool shot button to help set your style and lock out frizz — all for less than $50.

Strategically blending in a touch of contour can have a major impact to your finished makeup look, helping to create the illusion of a more sculpted jawline and chiseled cheekbones. This under $10 find gives you an easy-to-blend liquid formula via a cushion-tip wand that dispenses just the right amount of product to dot or swipe along targeted areas. The cruelty-free and vegan contour wand is even infused with squalane and sunflower seed oil for a creamy finish that doesn’t cake.

• Available shades: 5

Whether you’re in a pinch or an in-office treatment isn’t in your budget, these $20 teeth whitening strips can leave you with a brighter smile in just 30 minutes. Hydrogen peroxide is the active whitening ingredient in these enamel-safe strips that also promise to minimize tooth sensitivity — even when you use the strips back-to-back for the full 14-day treatment. They also get bonus points from Amazon reviewers for the flavor options, which include the coconut featured here as well as classic mint and fruity flavors like strawberry and watermelon.

• Available flavors: 8

For sensitive skin that could use some extra soothing, this daily serum contains a blend of aloe vera and super greens like pea peptides, kale leaf extract, and spinach leaf extract. While those ingredients help to calm redness, copper peptides, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid work to hydrate and firm.

If you love the look of white sneakers, but don’t love how hard it is to keep them looking white, this fabric cleaner is about to make things a whole lot easier. Safe on fabrics like mesh, leather, and suede, the concentrated formula uses saddle soap and conditioning oils to erase dirt and stains with just a few drops. It even comes with a mini fabric brush to help get the job done.

You can’t repair hair damage over night, but you can apply a few drops of this leave-in treatment to instantly smooth split ends and add shine. The weightless formula can be used on wet or dry hair, and it counts hydrolyzed silk and panthenol as the key ingredients behind its ability to improve the look of hair and prevent future damage.

This crop top is made with a blend of nylon and spandex that is both stretchy and supportive enough to serve as workout wear. The square neck and long sleeves also make it a versatile piece that can be worn in more casual settings with jeans or denim shorts.

• Available colors: 9
• Available sizes: S – XL

Lip liner is key for faking slightly fuller lips and even helping to make your lipstick last longer. This creamy formula glides over lips to deposit color that’s smudge-proof and waterproof without being drying. Because it’s retractable, it doesn’t require any sharpening, but you will find a mini sharpener on the opposite end that can be used to keep the tip ultra-precise.

• Available shades: 19

For the perfect finishing touch to resort wear, slide this turban into your hair. The twisted headband is oversized and comes in a variety of solid colors and louder prints to complement any look. We’re also giving it bonus points for giving your hair and scalp some extra coverage from the sun.

• Available colors: 11

Rough, unkempt cuticles will ruin any manicure (not to mention, they make it impossible for polish to adhere correctly). In addition to using a cuticle oil every night, you can apply this exfoliating cream on a weekly basis to get rid of dry skin. A blend of AHAs and BHAs buffs away the dead skin that can lead to hangnails, while ingredients like cupuacu seed butter, avocado oil, and green tea leaf extract restore moisture.

These round clips are a quick way to cinch oversized dresses or tops at the waist. The excess fabric will hide the clear clips, which can quickly be removed. You can even use the clips to fasten sarongs and robes for beachside looks.

This clay mask has more than 70,000 five-star ratings on Amazon for its ability to clear pores out in a single 10-minute treatment. Multiple reviewers compare the DIY mask to a “spa treatment,” noting that once it’s rinsed off, skin feels noticeably softer.

From traveling abroad and hiking to chasing after your kids (in style, of course), this chain lanyard keeps your phone by your side and hands-free. The crossbody style gives the lanyard an elevated look, but it’s made with welded metal to keep your phone secure. You can even use the chain to help make your phone easier to find in your handbag.

• Available colors: 6
• Available sizes: 3

Bring the poolside vibes to the everyday with this tropical cocktail-scented body scrub that’s infused with the same ingredients behind its fragrance. Sugar and pineapple extract work to exfoliate, while coconut oil moisturizes and softens the skin. In addition to the ingredients that inspired the scrub’s scent, you’ll also find more skin-smoothing oils like avocado, sweet almond, and evening primrose.

• Available scents: 30

If you find traditional hair pins lacking when it comes to keeping hair in place, consider these velvet-coated pins instead. Not only do the microfiber texture and rounded ends of the pins grip the hair better, but both factors also contribute to a more comfortable pin that doesn’t scratch at or dig into the scalp. Each set comes with 20 bobby pins (10 large and 10 small), and you can choose from five different colors to blend seamlessly with your hair.

• Available colors: 5

For dry hair that needs an extra reparative boost, try swapping your usual conditioner for this concentrated formula. Golden capsules that the brand refers to as Pro-V Pearls help to strengthen hair with bond-building lipids that quickly work while the conditioner sits in in your hair for several minutes. Once rinsed out, multiple Amazon reviewers shared that they noticed shinier hair and less frizz.

The scrunch seam on the back of these leggings is actually a clever design trick meant to create the illusion of a more lifted, rounded derrière. You can wear the flare-leg pants to run your weekend errands, but the moisture-wicking and breathable fabric also makes them a solid choice for your next gym sesh.

• Available colors: 15
• Available sizes: XS – XXL

Professional makeup artists love using makeup sponges to “bounce” foundation and other liquid makeup formulas into the skin for the most seamless finish possible. By while a single prestige sponge can set you back $20, this set gives you six pink makeup sponges for under $10.

Strapless bras are a necessary evil when you’re wearing something with a low-cut back, halter neckline, or entirely strapless. This silicone version makes the strapless bra more comfortable and more supportive with its medical-grade adhesive layer and magnetic clasp that adds some lift. You can choose from seven neutral colors for the most seamless finish, several of which even come with a bonus pair of adhesive nipple covers.

• Available colors: 7
• Available sizes: A – G

For at-home touch-ups in between pedicures, this under-$10 find can be sprayed on your feet to keep them soft and smooth. Designed to work like a peeling mask (without having to actually sit with booties on), the spray-on formula exfoliates dead skin while keeping feet moisturized with ingredients like coconut fruit extract and aloe vera.