50 Cheap, Brilliant Things On Amazon That Make You Look Better In Less Than 1 Minute

To help disguise unwanted under-eye circles, go in with this pink-toned brightener before you apply your foundation and concealer. The rosy shade serves as a color-correcting product that neutralizes dark purple and blue tones on lighter skin tones, while the peachy-orange color is better suited for darker skin tones. You only need the smallest amount of product to get the job done, and it’s also formulated with smoothing ingredients like hyaluronic acid and shea butter to prevent creasing throughout the day.

• Available shades: 2

Possibly the most effortless addition to your makeup routine, this lip oil adds the slightest tint of color with its ultra-glossy formula. The non-sticky oil is packed with squalane, apricot oil, avocado oil, jojoba seed oil, and pomegranate oil to keep lips feeling moisturized and plumped up, and it’s also cruelty-free and vegan.

• Available shades: 7

You don’t need to hang out in the shower for an extra 15 minutes to achieve healthier-looking hair. This water-like treatment was designed to be massaged through your hair after shampooing, and takes just eight seconds to give you silky, shiny hair. A fan favorite on Amazon with more than 25,000 five-star ratings, the rinse-out treatment can be used on all hair types. It also comes with a precision-tip applicator as well as dosage marks on the bottle for easier application.

This toner works both immediately and over time to brighten skin for a lit-from-within glow — even without makeup. After cleansing, the K-beauty toner delivers soothing moisture to the skin with ingredients like panthenol, hyaluronic acid, and ceramides. But the key ingredient is rice bran water, which is included in a 70% concentration and combined with niacinamide and vitamin C to help with improving the clarity and radiance of your complexion over time.

When it comes to getting a just-back-from-the-beach glow, these bronzing drops will help you out faster than a spray tan or a tropical vacay (they’re a lot cheaper, too). The drugstore serum, which pairs a subtle shimmer with a bronze tint, can be mixed in with your makeup or your moisturizer, or applied like bronzer. It’s available in three different shades to make it more customizable, and it includes skin care ingredients like sunflower seed oil, vitamin E, and raspberry seed oil to moisturize and add antioxidant protection.

• Available shades: 3

To perk up your curls with just one product, this leave-in cream uses a combination of babassu oil, murumuru seed butter, coconut oil, avocado oil, pomegranate extract, and honey. Amazon reviewers note that you can use this on just-washed hair or to refresh hair that hasn’t been washed in days (just be sure to mist your hair with a bit of water first). Many reviewers also cite it as a favorite product for curly hair because it isn’t greasy and heavy.

Even on no-makeup days, you can create the illusion of more wide-awake eyes with a lash curler. This stainless steel option was designed with an angled arc that works to lengthen and curl lashes on all eye shapes. The curler is fitted with an elongated silicone pad to prevent pinching the lids or breaking off lashes, and it comes with two replacement pads and a satin travel pouch for storing the tool when it’s not in use.

For just $10, you’ll get three non-slip headbands, each made with a plush padding for comfort and covered in velvet for an elevated look. They’re the easiest way to dress up an otherwise basic hair style or add a bit of preppy-chic polish to your look, and Amazon reviewers report that they’re comfortable, too.

• Available options: 5

The next time you wake up with a puffy face, have this ice roller ready to go in your freezer. A few minutes of rolling the icy tool along your face (using upward and outward motions) will help to reduce inflammation and even create a temporary brightening effect by constricting blood vessels. This ice roller uses a detachable head to make it easier to clean in between uses, and it can be purchased on its own or as part of a set with a gua sha tool for more ways to get in on the facial massage trend.

• Available options: 3

This may look like your average mascara wand, but the clever tool was actually designed for your hair. Capable of slicking back flyaways and stubborn baby hairs with a single swipe, the hair finishing stick’s miniature size also makes it easy for on-the-go use. Infused with coconut oil and jojoba oil, the clear formula adds moisture and hold for a more polished updo.

If statement earrings aren’t your thing, these mini cuffs are a more practical choice that’ll add a touch of understated glamour to both casual and dressy outfits alike. Available in 14-karat yellow, rose, or white gold, the hypoallergenic earrings get a dose of sparkle with cubic zirconia embellishments. Plus, they’re less than $20.

• Available options: 4

These collagen-infused under-eye masks are super-convenient when you need a refreshing boost in the morning because they’re entirely hands-free — you can wear them while you do the rest of your hair and makeup, or while you make coffee and eat breakfast. The hydrogel patches deliver an immediate cooling effect to the skin below your eyes, helping to soothe, moisturize, and reduce puffiness with ingredients like caviar extract, adenosine, allantoin, and chamomile flower extract. Each jar comes with 30 pairs of eye masks for multiple uses.

Pet hair and fuzzies will never get in the way of a polished outfit again, thanks to this mini lint roller. No matter what type of clothing you’re wearing, the adhesive sheets will pick up everything from hair to crumbs with just a few swipes. The retractable lint roller was designed to be compact enough to store in your bag to keep your clothing clean when you’re traveling, but it can also be used on furniture.

This illuminating cream has accrued more than 30,000 five-star ratings on Amazon for the many ways that it can be used to enhance your skin. Infused with a soft shimmer, the drugstore product can be used on its own as a tinted moisturizer for your face and body, mixed in with your foundation for a more radiant finish, or strategically blended along the high points of your face. It’s formulated with good-for-skin ingredients like shea butter and adenosine, and it comes in five different tinted shades to choose from.

• Available shades: 5

A pair of white sneakers always seems like a good idea – until they get dirty. That’s where these tiny, circular sponges come in. Each sponge uses a patented shoe-cleaning technology that removes scuffs and dirt from shoes with the addition of a little water. Use the textured white side to do the scrubbing on your average stains, and tackle tougher marks with the orange sponge on the opposite end.

Gua sha enthusiasts swear by its ability to relieve facial tension and even create a temporary lift to areas like the jaw and eyelids as you move the tool in upward and outward directions. This stainless steel gua sha does just that, plus, it’s easy to clean and has a cooling effect on the skin that can help to soothe and reduce puffiness. Pro tip: store it in the fridge for even more noticeable depuffing results.

Clinique’s Almost Lipstick in Black Honey has gone viral because it looks amazing — and slightly different — on everyone. The berry color may look like a bold lipstick choice, but it’s more like a tinted balm once you swipe the moisturizing formula onto your lips. The darker hue also transforms once you apply it, adjusting to the color of your lips for a flattering shade that complements your skin tone. The bestseller even includes ingredients like castor seed oil and vitamin E help to keep lips feeling smooth throughout the day and impart the slightest hint of shine.

If it’s silky-soft hair that you’re after, this leave-in treatment can be used on wet or dry hair to immediately transform it. Hydrolyzed silk is the key ingredient, which creates a smoother finish as it nourishes dry hair to help prevent future breakage and unwanted frizz. Though it’s moisturizing enough for curly hair, the treatment is also light enough that it won’t weigh down finer hair types.

When you want to instantly add polish to your look, this bracelet watch from Anne Klein is perfect. The dainty watch features a crystal display lens, and Amazon reviewers note that it’s easy to make adjustments because you can remove links without needing any tools. It looks super expensive, so nobody will ever believe you got it for less than $30 on Amazon.

• Available colors: 9

Despite what all of the brow filling and fluffing products out there would have you believe, you don’t need a multi-step brow routine. This brow pomade is a completely clear formula that was created to brush brows into place and add natural volume with the help of the angled spoolie that’s included. A fragrance-free soap wax is what gives this staying power, but it won’t leave behind any residue or flakes.

Deodorant marks can quickly wreck an outfit, and they’re also annoyingly difficult to remove. That’s where this tool comes in: You can use the sponge when it’s dry to wipe away deodorant streaks, or dampen it first for marks that are especially stubborn.

This concealer has nearly 150,000 five-star ratings on Amazon for its multi-tasking abilities that range from brightening unwanted under-eye circles to contouring the cheekbones for a more sculpted effect (you’ll want to choose a darker shade if it’s the latter that you’re after, FYI). The sponge tip applicator dispenses the formula with a few clicks so that you can apply it directly onto your skin, and it’s formulated with ingredients like glycerin, peptides, and vitamin E to prevent it from creasing.

• Available shades: 21

Yes, as its name suggests, you can tie this scarf around your neck for an easy way to add a pop of color, as well as a touch of preppy-chic elegance, to your look. But the scarf can also be tied around your handbag, woven through an updo or braided hairstyle, or worn as a headscarf à la Grace Kelly. It’s made of 100% mulberry silk, but it goes for less than $20 on Amazon.

• Available patterns: 50

This clever little product can cover up unwanted roots and even create the illusion of fuller hair. The tinted powder works to seamlessly blend into the hair and volumize sparse areas using a formula that’s infused with nourishing squalane. The powder is water-resistant and promises to stay in place for up to 48 hours (or until you shampoo), and each of the 14 shades comes in a mirrored compact with an applicator sponge for on the go touch-ups.

• Available shades: 14

Most makeup setting sprays include alcohol as a main ingredient, which can be drying or even irritating to sensitive skin types. But this complexion mist from Pixi helps to set makeup while also adding a luminous glow to your skin, courtesy of moisturizing ingredients like avocado oil, propolis extract, panthenol, and grapeseed oil. To help soothe skin, there’s also lavender oil and rose flower oil in the facial mist, as well as niacinamide, which also contains brightening benefits.

If you’re looking for the most comfortable bra possible, Amazon reviewers are convinced this wireless bra from Calvin Klein is it. Made from a buttery-soft microfiber, the bra is seamless and lightly lined with molded cups, so it won’t even show through under your clothes. It’s available in a racerback cut that’s perfect for keeping bra straps hidden when wearing tank tops, and the bra also comes in a range of neutral and pastel colors.

• Available sizes: XS - XL
• Available colors: 20

For an instant brightening and depuffing boost, try this best-selling Garnier eye serum. The tiny size is designed to target the under-eye area, reducing puffiness with its cool metal tip as you roll it in outward and upward directions. As you move the roller across your skin, it dispenses a brightening and moisturizing serum that includes ingredients like glycerin, caffeine, and vitamin C.

You can make any outfit appear more expensive and polished by ensuring that it’s wrinkle-free, and you don’t need an ironing board to do it. This portable steamer was created with traveling in mind, but it’s also great for anyone in an apartment or smaller home who’s short on closet space. Despite its smaller size, the tank holds enough water to give you 15 minutes of continuous steaming, and it’s safe to use on fabrics like chiffon, silk, wool, cotton, linen, and nylon.

To enhance your brows in under a minute, this tinted gel works to fill in sparse spots as it brushes unruly brow hairs into place. A film-forming polymer technology in the formula is what gives brows a fuller appearance, but it won’t clump up or flake off throughout the day.

• Available shades: 6

Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but the price tag that comes with them? Not so much. Luckily, you can sparkle at a more affordable price, thanks to cubic zirconia pieces like this tennis necklace. Inspired by more expensive diamond jewelry, the necklace gives you a classic design that’s available in silver, gold, or rose gold plating. Wear it on its own for a dainty way to accessorize, or layer it with your other favorite necklaces for a more casual look.

• Available metals: 3
• Available styles: 11

Rather than waste time redoing your slicked-back updo until you get it perfectly smooth, you can create a sleek finish the first time around with this hair wax stick. The easy-to-use product lets you swipe right over baby hairs and flyaways, locking them into place with a formula that includes nourishing ingredients like castor seed oil and coconut oil. The lavender-scented wax stick leaves hair with a semi-matte finish that looks polished but not greasy, and it also doesn’t leave behind a noticeable residue.

To amp up the benefits of your facial massage, consider keeping this reusable face mask in your refrigerator. Filled with moldable gel and beads to keep it cold, the mask can help reduce inflammation in just about a minute or two — especially when you pair it with the included jade facial roller. The multi-purpose mask can even be used as a heating pad to relieve headaches (just throw it in the microwave for a few seconds).

• Available colors: 4

To give fine hair a boost, sprinkle a bit of this volumizing powder through your roots. The powder is completely transparent, so it won’t leave behind any white streaks or residue like a dry shampoo would, but it immediately gives hair major lift. Because of its ability to add texture, it’s great to use for creating braided hairstyles, too, and it even contains a few moisturizing ingredients to prevent the powder from drying out your hair.

You can treat your skin while you wear your makeup with this hybrid formula from NYX. Part serum, part concealer, you can use the product to spot-treat areas, like your under-eyes or any blemishes that you want to cover up, or you can apply it as an all-over foundation. Either way, ingredients like centella asiatica extract, green tea leaf extract, and tremella mushroom work to moisturize, soothe irritation, and disguise redness.

• Available shades: 16

A curated set of jewelry helps to take the guesswork out of accessorizing so that you can be out the door faster. This set of bracelets combines four different styles meant to complement one another no matter how many you decide to wear. The bracelets are adjustable to allow for customizable length, and the set featured here is plated in 14-karat gold.

• Available styles: 17

Keep your blonde color looking its best in between salon appointments by incorporating a purple shampoo into your routine. The violet pigments in the formula help to counteract brassy tones that can mess with your expensive blonde color. This particular formula also restores moisture and shine to over-processed hair with ingredients like hydrolyzed milk protein and fruit extracts, for healthier-looking hair all around.

These individually packaged wipes are ideal for storing in your purse or car to keep your shoes clean when you’re on the go. Each wipe is saturated in a formula made up of saddle soap and conditioning oils, and has an abrasive side for more durable shoes like sneakers, and a smooth side for delicate fabrics like leather.

This foaming cleanser has a paste-like texture at first, but with a little water, it quickly transforms into a rich foam that breaks down impurities. Meanwhile, ingredients like glycerin, rice bran oil, and rice bran extract prevent skin from feeling stripped by restoring moisture — and, best of all, they promote a noticeably (and instantly) more radiant complexion.

Though this charm was technically designed to serve as a keychain, it can also be used to add a fun, customized touch to your purse. It comes in black, silver, and gold, and you can choose from any letter you want.

• Available options: 71

This little pink tool will give you pedicure-worthy feet without having to book in at the salon. Designed to fit comfortably in the palm of your hand, the file uses etched glass, which may sound intimidating but actually helps to buff away dry skin and calluses without scratching at your skin or leaving cuts behind. The foot file is easy to rinse clean, and it also comes with its own protective lid for storing in between uses.

When you want to enhance your natural curls, this leave-in product works to define and moisturize your curls for hair that’s still soft to the touch. The creamy formula was designed to be scrunched through damp hair, with ingredients like coconut oil and shea butter enhance softness and shine.

This genius little clip lets you convert your regular bra into a racerback style that keeps your straps hidden. Many Amazon reviewers also praised the clips for providing support and lift, noting that the plastic clip is surprisingly sturdy and comfortable.

• Available options: 10

Prepping your skin is key when it comes to getting a flawless finish with your makeup, and this multi-tasking primer does it all. Silicone ingredients help to blur enlarged pores and create a smoother canvas for your makeup, while silica works to mattify shine. You only need the smallest amount of product to properly prep your skin, and the primer is also free from fragrances and dyes.

Claw clips have had a major comeback over the past year, and this set gives you multiple ways to get in on the trend. The pearl embellished clips add a more dressed-up feel than your typical plastic version, and they come in four different sizes for mastering half-up hairstyles and twisted updos.

You can use this leave-in spray as part of a full toning routine that includes a purple shampoo and/or conditioner, but it can also be used on its own when your color needs a quick refresh. Violet pigments work to neutralize unwanted orange tones in highlighted hair (whether you’re brunette or blonde), while nourishing ingredients like glycerin help with detangling, softening, and adding a glossy finish.

If you wear glasses, one of the best tips for ensuring you look polished from head to toe are these eyeglass wipes that remove smudges from your lenses. The pre-saturated wipes were designed to dry quickly, and they also promise not to leave behind any streaks or residue. Plus, you can use them on your screens, too.

If you want to upgrade your usual ponytail, this tiny styling tool from your grade school years is all you need. Also called a topsy tail, the plastic tool lets you easily thread your hair through the loop to create multiple updos and braided looks. You can choose from several color combos, but each set includes two different-sized tools to serve various hair types and lengths, as well as to help achieve different hairstyles.

• Available colors: 3

If you’re layering on foundation and concealer to cover up redness — be it from a skin condition like rosacea or a pimple — you’re doing it wrong. Instead, diminish redness from the start by prepping your skin with this green-tinted primer. The mint green color activates as you blend the primer into your skin, camouflaging redness and promoting smoother skin (and therefore prepping your skin for makeup) in the process.

No matter how careful you are with your handbag, it can take a serious beating as you go about your day-to-day life. These textured wipes come pre-moistened in a cleansing solution that’s tough on scuff marks, dirt, and residue, but gentle enough to be used on delicate leather handbags. You can keep the 28-count packet at home to clean all of your handbags, but it’s also compact enough to store in your bag and wipe away stains as they happen.

Next time your outfit feels a bit lacking, throw on a pretty pashmina scarf like this one. Even if you’re in a simple sweater and jeans, it’ll instantly add a more stylish (and cozy) touch to your look. This one is sold in 28 pretty colors, and it feels similar to cashmere. Plus, over 6,000 Amazon shoppers have left it a perfect five-star rating.

• Available colors: 28