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60 Weird, Cheap Things That Make You Look So Freaking Good

Breakup with boring skin care and outfits.

Written by Cianna Garrison
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Self-care is an important part of your day, so you don’t waste your time on just any boring product. As a shopping writer, I know all of the weird yet amazing skin care and beauty products that are also budget-friendly. So, I’m spreading the know-how with a list of items that will make you feel (and look) seriously good. From cleverly unique beauty products to finds that will make your outfits look more put together, feel free to add a few items to your cart — you won’t be gasping at high prices here.

01This Genius Eyelash Comb That Separates Eyelashes Post-Mascara

Eliminate mascara clumping for good with this stainless steel eyelash comb. Use it to comb through stuck-together lashes, and your eyelashes will look perfectly curled and polished. It also catches any random mascara clumps or flakes, and it’s easy to wash off when you’re done. One happy shopper wrote, “This works so well and really makes my lashes look full. I have good lashes anyway, but this separates the clumps from the mascara and elongates and curls them at the same time. I'm obsessed!”

02This Trending Exfoliating Towel For Perfectly Polished Skin

Use this viral exfoliating towel in the shower, and you definitely want to throw your loofah away. Its rip-resistant fabric features two threads — a thinner thread for lathering soap and a thicker, textured thread for exfoliating — so you can get the perfect clean every time. It also has a large design, so you can exfoliate hard-to-reach areas.

03A Moisturizing Snail Mucin Cream With A Brightening Finish

This snail mucin moisturizing cream is a fan-favorite and super moisturizing. It’s packed with an impressive 97.5% snail mucin, and this luxurious-feeling cream will add a brightening finish to your skin care routine. It’s also formulated to deliver vitamin-rich hydration to your skin, thanks to ingredients like vitamins B5 and E, green tea, aloe, and jojoba oil.

04These Best-Selling Foot Peel Masks That Remove Calluses In Just 2 Weeks

These impressively soothing foot peel masks will fix up calluses to reveal moisturized feet in just two weeks. They feature a coconut-scented formula of fruit acids and extracts that can gently remove dead skin — just wear these disposable booties for an hour. Plus, nearly 50,000 Amazon shoppers have given them a five-star rating.

05This Cute Pore Scrubbing Stick To Quickly Exfoliate Your Pores

Use this cute octopus-shaped pore scrubbing stick three to four times per week to remove excess sebum and gently exfoliate your pores. Ingredients like taurine and dead sea salt are formulated to hydrate and exfoliate without irritating the skin. After cleansing, simply roll the mess-free stick in a circular motion over damp skin, then rinse your face.

06A Popular Nail-Strengthening Cream For Impressive-Looking Nails

This nourishing nail-strengthening cream will be your new secret for impressive-looking nails. It’s packed with moisturizing ingredients like jojoba oil, coconut oil, shea butter, and even vitamins. It nourishes and strengthens your nails to prevent further breakage. Massage some onto your cuticles and nail beds up to three times a day, and your nails will thank you.

07A Clever Root Touch-Up Powder That Lasts Up To 48 Hours

If you prefer to touch up roots between appointments, it’s an absolute breeze with this hairline powder with a puff applicator on the lid. Simply get some of the powder onto the puff and pat it where you want it. The formula deposits color that lasts up to 48 hours, and its texture won’t feel sticky or weigh down your hair.

  • Available colors: 14

08This Adorable, Cooling Eye Stick That Moisturizes Tired Eyes

This hydrating eye stick is filled with a blend of Icelandic mineral water, sea moss, seaweed extract, and niacinamide to soothe tired, dry skin. Simply spread some balm on your under-eye area to deliver mineral-rich hydration, which can brighten or even help out with any unwanted puffiness.

09This Non-Sticky Lip Oil That Gives An Impressive, Subtle Stain

Apply some of this revitalizing appleberry lip oil to your lips and enjoy a subtle color tint and plumped appearance. Its unique oil texture isn’t sticky because it’s formulated to moisturize dry lips with sunflower seed oil, raspberry fruit extract, apple seed oil, and jojoba oil. What you will get is a luxe, silky shine.

  • Available colors: 11

10This Quick Whitening Pens That Provide 360-Degree Whitening

While regular whitening strips don’t reach all the nooks and crannies of your smile, these teeth-whitening pens allow for 360-degree coverage. They’re formulated to be enamel-safe and they’re seriously quick to sweep on. Simply brush the precise pen on and wait roughly 20 seconds before you relax your mouth. One applicator is equal to 14 whitening strips and can whiten your teeth by four to eight shades.

11A Gentle Pre-Shave Exfoliating Bar To Help Prevent Ingrown Hairs

If you prefer to shave, this pre-shave exfoliating bar has exfoliating beads that buff the skin and prepare it for a close shave. These beads are made of jojoba and castor oil, so they’ll also feel moisturizing and soothing as they exfoliate. This luxurious bar also has hydrating aloe and shea butter to soften dry skin. Plus, this clever bar is also formulated to prevent painful razor bumps and ingrown hairs.

12This Easy-To-Use Microneedling Roller For Glowy Skin

This easy-to-use derma roller is designed to exfoliate your skin while also giving you a perfectly glowy finish. The surgical stainless steel needles provide a gentle and even microneedling experience. You can also pair this exfoliator with your go-to vitamin C serum for extra glowiness.

13These Hydrocolloid Dots To Easily Handle Painful Pimples

These pimple patches are packed with hydrocolloid, which works quickly to extract painful pus in as little as six hours. Wash your face, apply one to a blemish, and wear it overnight. The patch can help speed up healing time but also to reduce irritation. It’s also safe to say they’re a shopper favorite — they’ve earned over 24,000 five-star ratings.

14A Reusable Pet Hair Remover To Eliminate Fur On Clothes (Or Sofas)

This fan-favorite reusable pet hair remover is such an easy way to keep your clothing lint- or pet fur-free. Instead of sticky tape, its red fabric interior collects pet hair when you roll it back and forth over a surface. It’s also easy to empty it with the push of the fur-compartment button. So say goodbye to Fido’s stray hair and keep your outfits (and couches) looking clean.

15A Hair Wax Styling Stick That’s A Best-Seller

This best-selling hair wax stick has a blend of castor oil, vitamin E, and beeswax formulated to prevent frizz and flyaways. At the same time, it’s designed to add 24-hour moisture and shine to your look. A little goes a long way with this portable wax — just slick it where you want it and go. Plus, it’s earned an impressive number of five-star ratings —over 27,500 to be exact.

16A Fan-Favorite Overnight Lip Mask Duo That Treats Chapped Lips

These honeypot-shaped overnight lip masks are formulated with honey and cherry blossom extracts with matching scents. They’re also packed with beeswax (which may help reduce inflammation) and hydrating vitamin E. Apply some at bedtime to treat chapped or dry lips and restore moisture to your pout. Plus, over 3,000 reviewers have rated these adorable lip masks five stars.

17This Game-Changing Sculpting Formula For The Laminated Brow Look

Create perfectly laminated and set brows with this super clever wax-like gel and sculpting tool. The game-changing formula goes on like wax but dries like gel to set your look. It comes with a dual-sided brush to create different looks, and its water- and sweat-resistant formula dries clear with a matte finish. One reviewer raved, “This stuff is no joke. It will hold your brows up ALL DAY. It’s an absolute necessity for me now. A little goes a long way [...] Prepare to be obsessed.”

18These Genius Skin Care Towels To Help With Redness & Sensitivity

Ditch your washcloths for these absorbent makeup-removing towels designed to be odor- and bacteria-free. You can use these extra large and super gentle towels to wash your face, remove makeup, or even clean your skin care tools. This best-selling pack also eliminates the risk of skin redness or sensitivity caused by bacteria from damp, overused washcloths.

19This Durable (But Gentle) Fashion Tape To Hold Clothes In Place

Those hard-to-wear outfits won’t give you trouble when you use this double-sided fashion tape to keep them in place and comfy. The tape is safe for delicate fabrics because it’s designed to be skin-safe and leave zero residue behind. Simply remove the backing on a strip, apply it to your clothing, and adhere the other side to your skin. One reviewer raved, “Was sticky enough to get the job done but not too sticky that it ripped my skin taking it off. I will definitely stock up on these!”

20This Glass Foot File That Gently Removes Calluses & Dead Skin

Buff away dead skin on your heels with this glass foot file that gently targets calluses with its genius etched glass texture. You can use it wet or dry, and when you’re done, cleaning is easy — just rinse, let it air dry, and put the lid on.

21These Instant Sneaker Sponges That Fix Dirt & Shoe Scuffs

That scuff you thought you could never buff out of your shoes is no match for these sneaker cleaner sponges. Just add water, use the white side to gently banish dirt and scuffs, and its micro-scrubbers will leave your shoes sparkling clean. To finish, wipe your shoes with the orange side of the sponge to wipe away any remaining marks.

22This Genius Bracelet Tool That Helps You Fasten Your Jewelry

Stop struggling with fasteners, and use this bracelet tool to pop on your favorite jewelry super quickly. Simply clamp one end of a bracelet or necklace with one hand. Then, take the fastener in your other hand and secure it onto the other end. Remove the clamp, and you’re done.

23These Best-Selling Nipple Covers You Can Wash After Wearing

If you prefer full coverage, ditch the uncomfortable underwires for these reusable nipple covers with a gentle and totally seamless design. The easy-to-wash material is skin-like and doesn’t shine, so it blends well with whatever you’re wearing. You can also wear them in any weather — the adhesive backing is heat- and sweat-resistant.

  • Available sizes: 2
  • Available colors: 5

24A Strengthening Scalp Oil With Luxurious Rosemary For Hair Growth

This rosemary and mint scalp oil features a blend of more than 30 essential oils and adds a healthy shine to hair. Its infusion of biotin can help strengthen hair, and its rosemary essential oil is even formulated to promote hair growth. Use it once a week for spa-worthy scalp treatments or as a part of your daily routine.

25This Rice Water Cleansing Oil That Removes Makeup & Hydrates Your Skin

This trendy cleansing oil is formulated with fermented rice water to create a hydrating and brightening formula. It’s designed to lightly cleanse and remove makeup while depositing antioxidant-rich jojoba oil and moisturizing rice bran oil. Plus, the light and clear rice water formula adds a super refreshing step to your routine. One reviewer raved. “I use this twice a day and it makes my skin soo glowy. I have really dry skin and I really believe that it moisturizes it. I feel like it gives me an almost glass skin look. The scent is so amazing too, exactly like flowers and rice water.”

26This Lash-Enhancing Serum That Promotes Stronger, Thicker Lashes

When applied to your lash line daily, this lash-enhancing serum is designed to strengthen and grow your eyelashes within two weeks. Use it for four to six weeks for longer, fuller eyelashes. It dries clear and won’t flake off, so it won’t get in the way of your makeup looks. It’s also formulated to be safe to use with contacts or falsies, and 33,000 shoppers have rated it five stars.

27This Best-Selling Lip Stain With A Satisfying Peel-Off Formula

This hydrating peel-and-reveal lip stain works in just a few satisfying steps. First, apply the fun blue-tinted formula and let it dry. Once it's dry, spray on the activator and peel off the blue mask to reveal perfectly stained lips in your color of choice. Plus, this game-changing activator process allows for 10-hour waterproof wear.

  • Available colors: 20

28These Silky Satin Pillowcase To Take Care Of Your Skin & Hair

Swapping regular pillowcases for this set of satin pillowcases may help you prevent hair breakage while you sleep. It has a silky texture designed to prevent fabric creases on your face and isn’t too drying on your skin or hair, so you’ll sleep comfortably. And you might notice an improvement in your hair health to boot.

  • Available colors: 36
  • Available sizes: 5

29This Volumizing Eyelash Curler With Gentle, Replaceable Pads

While other curlers tug at your lashes, this eyelash curler has a silicone pad to prevent any discomfort. Its 40-degree arc is designed to fit all eye shapes and lash lengths, so you can get a voluminous curl every time. It also comes with two refills of the gentle pads and a storage bag. One reviewer wrote, “I don't wear mascara, but I wanted to try out an eyelash curler because I have long eyelashes, but they grow straight. I used this, and it looks like I'm wearing mascara [...] Does a great job at curling and is amazing for the price.”

30This Refreshing Dry Shampoo With An Easy Puff Ball Application

A few quick pats of this dry shampoo powder can reduce up to 90% of oil, so you can give your hair a perfectly fresh look in between shampoos. Its biotin-rich formula is designed to add vitamins to your scalp while also giving your hair a mattified appearance and a volume boost of up to 7%.

31This Moisturizing Cream To Get Cuticles & Nails Back On Track

Apply some of this clever cuticle cream onto dry cuticles to instantly restore dry or cracked cuticles. Its blend of Japanese hot spring minerals, aloe vera, and vitamin E is formulated to moisturize overworked hands. Plus, when applied daily, you may notice an impressive improvement in your cuticle health in as little as two weeks. One reviewer wrote, “This cuticle conditioner serum is very nourishing and moisturizing. I have dry hands and cuticles. A couple applications of this and they looked smooth.”

32This Exfoliating Facial Sponge That’s Gentle Enough For Everyday Use

This facial sponge is designed to remove deeply embedded dirt and oil to give your face a super deep clean. It can banish excess sebum and blackheads with its textured material. Plus, the precise shape makes it easy to use this clever sponge around your nose. Use it daily to gently buff away dead skin cells, makeup, and dirt. One reviewer called this daily facial sponge a “life-changing product.”

33A Long-Lasting & Humidity-Proof Hair Treatment That Repels Water

It doesn’t matter if you have naturally straight, wavy, or curly hair — this best-selling supernatural spray is formulated to humidity-proof all hair types. It impressively prevents frizz, and one application lasts through up to four hair-washing days. Spray its lightweight formula onto damp hair, then activate it via blow drying. Then, when your hair gets wet, water will simply beads up and roll off.

34This Genius Lotion For Perfectly Moisturized Hands

This gentle lotion has a nongreasy formula that offers clever protection against frequent handwashing, hand sanitizing, and other irritants for up to 12 hours by giving you “invisible gloves.” Slather some onto your hand once or twice a day to moisturize, soften, and protect your hands as if you wore cleaning gloves all day. One reviewer wrote, “I have very bad dry skin on my hands, and this stuff clears it up in less than 2 days. I haven't used any other lotion that works as well. And it is NOT greasy.”

35This Lightweight Eyeshadow Primer That Enhances Eyeshadow Pigment

Apply a pea-sized amount of this eye primer to each lid and do your makeup. Your eyeshadow’s pigment will seriously pop. Its nongreasy formula features luxe ingredients, like pearl powder, and prevents creasing or fading, so your look will stay fresh all day. But best of all, it’s formulated to not feel heavy on the eyes.

36This Nourishing Foot Repair Lotion Formulated To Help Calluses

This game-changing foot repair lotion is formulated to deeply moisturize and tackle calluses at the same time. The tea tree oil-rich formula targets painful calluses. Meanwhile, its additional ingredients, like renewing salicylic acid and moisture-rich shea butter, nourish cracked or dry skin anywhere — including on your elbows and hands.

37A Moisturizing Snail Filtrate Serum For A Glowy Nighttime Routine

This snail serum features ingredients like hyaluronic acid, moisturizing aloe, and 97.5% snail mucin, which may help brighten and add glowiness. Its fragrance-free moisturizing formula gives you a dewy glow after just a few drops. Plus, it’s super easy to pop on underneath your favorite nighttime moisturizer.

38These Impressive 24-Karat Gold Eye Masks That Brighten Tired Eyes

To brighten up tired eyes, apply these glittery gold eye masks to delicate under-eye skin. The formula is packed with vitamins B3, C, and E, and hyaluronic acid to add moisture and deliver nutrients to your skin. Because these luxe-feeling masks are individually wrapped, you can also pop them into a travel bag.

39This Game-Changing Cloth That Removes All Your Makeup With Water

Simply run this genius makeup eraser cloth under water to remove everything from waterproof mascara to foundation to lipstick. Its antibacterial, machine-washable fabric is designed to be safe for sensitive skin. Plus, one of these game-changing skin care cloths lasts for three to five years, so you won’t have to buy makeup remover wipes again.

40A Chic Glass Nail File To Smooth Rough Edges

This glass nail file is cleverly designed to prevent chips, splits, and even peeling nails. Its luxe glass construction is double-sided so you can use it in either direction. It’s also easy to wash between nail sessions and has earned top marks from the over 20,000 reviewers who rated it five stars. “This is the best nail file I have ever used,” one reviewer wrote. “Just the right amount of grit to do light or heavy filing. My nails feel healthier after just one use.”

  • Available colors: 10

41This Sugar Lip Scrub For Softer Lips

Use this Hawaiian cane sugar scrub on your lips to gently remove dry, dead skin for a professional-looking lipstick or gloss application. It also doubles as a moisturizer, thanks to its shea butter and kukui oil. All you need is a pea-sized amount to polish dry lips and reveal a refreshed pout.

42This Leave-In Primer For Your Hair

Whether you’re blow drying, straightening, or curling your hair, this hair primer is the leave-in treatment you’ll want to add to your routine. Its five-in-one formula hydrates, repairs, polishes, and adds shine — all while protecting against heat (a must). Eight herbal extracts also guard against split ends and heat damage — a major plus.

43This Panda-Themed Tubing Mascara To Prevent Flaking, Fading, Or Running

This tubing mascara wraps each lash in a water-resistant, tube-like casing rather than coating lashes with pigment. Its flake-free formula is smudge- and sweat-proof — and you don’t even need to use makeup remover to wash it off. When you wash your face, the “tubes” of mascara slide off without fuss.

44This Breathable Cover To Keep Makeup Off Your Clothes When You Get Dressed

Grab this makeup-protecting hood because the fear of getting makeup smeared onto an expensive dress or ruining your brows when getting dressed is real. Fear not — this machine-washable makeup protector is made of soft and breathable chiffon that zips over your head to keep your makeup on your face and off of clothing while you get dressed.

45A Silicone Exfoliating Brush That Helps Prevent Painful Razor Bumps

If you prefer to shave, this genius pre-shave exfoliating brush will help prevent painful razor bumps. Its silicone bristles will gently exfoliate the skin as you glide it over your legs or arms, and they’re sturdy enough to hold up to a lot of use. Use it up to two times daily (wet or dry).

46A Bubbly Carbonated Clay Mask To Deep-Clean Pores

This clay mask is infused with CO2, which turns into a lightweight, bubbly foam when you apply it. Its blend of white kaolin clay and charcoal works together to gently exfoliate and remove dirt and bacteria. When you rinse it off, you’ll reveal clean and refreshed skin. Its brand is Leaping Bunny-approved and woman-owned to boot. One reviewer raved, “I was not disappointed! I had a blackhead for months that I could not get rid of. Since using this product it is completely gone!”

47This Purple Hair Mask That Tones & Moisturizes

Sometimes bleached hair needs a little refresh, and this purple toning mask will do just that (while also cleverly moisturizing your hair). Ingredients like soy protein, vitamin B5, and moisturizing oils help regenerate dry or damaged hair while you await the perfect shade. Plus, it’s formulated to work on all shades of blonde or silver and removes brassy or yellow tones from strands.

48A Soothing Turmeric Scrub That Brightens & Exfoliates

This turmeric body scrub is packed with hydrating coconut and jojoba oil, plus shea butter, to tackle dead skin while delivering moisture. Meanwhile, the skin-soothing turmeric can help brighten your skin. Its sugar and salt mixture gently exfoliates, and its collagen may give you a plump, radiant glow.

49A Mattifying Makeup Setting Spray That’s Uniquely Hydrating

Lock that look into place with this makeup setting spray, for a soft, matte finish that will last all day. Its weightless formula doesn’t feel heavy and is designed to prevent creasing and smudging. And while you might assume mattifying means drying, reviewers love the lightly dewy look this spray provides.

50An Illuminating Lotion That Doubles As Contour Or Highlight

This best-selling Lumi lotion instantly adds a radiant glow to your skin thanks to hydrating glycerin and shea butter. Apply it all over your face with or without foundation for just a light glow. To use it as a bronze contour, opt for a deeper shade than your skin tone. One reviewer raved, “Sheer, lovely color glides on leaving my skin glowing and healthy, so moisturizing. This will soon be on auto-delivery, I don't want to be without it!”

  • Available shades: 4

51This Electric Makeup Brush Cleaner That Gets Brushes Squeaky Clean

This electric makeup brush cleaner is designed to clean and dry your brush in a minute, making it that much easier to actually clean your brushes. Using it is simple — attach a rubber collar to your brush, fill the bowl with water and your favorite soap, and press the button. Continue to raise and lower the brush, then let it spin to dry.

52A Chic Shampoo Bar With Rice Water Protein

This aesthetic shampoo bar is formulated with rice protein water to help repair damaged hair, add strength, and boost shine while it cleanses. One of these adorable bars replaces up to two bottles of liquid shampoo, making this a super eco-friendly option. Even better? It is safe to use on color-treated hair.

53A Portable Clothes Steamer That Removes Wrinkles From Every Outfit

Keep your clothes wrinkle-free with this handheld clothes steamer, which packs an impressive 700 watts of power in a portable, travel-friendly design. Its 9-foot cord allows you to move freely as you remove wrinkles and refresh delicate fabrics like wool and silk. Plus, one run cycle lasts for up to 15 minutes to tackle your entire outfit.

54This Heatless Curling Set That Gives You Damage-Free Curls

This heatless curling set can help you achieve damage-free, voluminous curls — wet or dry. Clip the flexible curler around your head, wrap your strands around it from the top down, and secure the curler with the included scrunchies. Plus, the satin material is gentle on hair and soft enough to sleep with.

55A Professional-Grade Callus Remover That Doubles As A Moisturizing Treatment

Get a pedicure-like experience at home with this best-selling and fast-acting callus remover gel. How it works: Soak and dry your feet, and then apply some of this gel to painful, callused feet for 10 minutes. Pair it with your favorite pumice stone to reveal softer, revitalized, and moisturized skin without a ton of scrubbing.

56A Caffeine-Rich Gel To Wake Up Your Under Eyes Every Morning

This eye gel has ingredients like antioxidant-rich yerba mate and caffeine to make your under eyes feel super awake in the morning or during a mid-day slump. It’s also packed with depuffing peptides and plumping hyaluronic acid to leave your under eyes perfectly glowy. It’s gentle enough that you can use it daily. One reviewer raved, “Great product that has me feeling awake and moisturized, I feel like this has definitely improved my overall complexion by using this as part of my routine!”

57A Clever Tea Tree Oil Body Wash To Soothe Irritated Skin

This body wash contains peppermint oil and tea tree oil, formulated to reduce irritation and calm sensitive skin. It also soothes itchy skin and moisturizes dry areas with ingredients like aloe vera, olive oil, and vitamin E. Reviewers also report that it can soothe painful acne spots.

58A Luxe Oil-To-Gel Body Wash That Leaves Behind Glowy Skin

For soft, well-nourished skin, this hydrating body wash has an oil-to-gel formula that’s so silky and luxurious. It has a blend of soothing sea buckthorn, rosehip, and jojoba oils that leaves behind a glowy finish — just like your favorite facial skin care products.

59This Glide-Through Detangling Brush With Gentle, Flexible Bristles

As the flexible bead-free bristles of this detangling brush glide through hair, they’ll gently separate tough tangles without painful pulling. Plus, the bristles are firm enough to retain their shape but soft enough to give you a light scalp massage while brushing. Thousands of reviewers sing its praises, with one reviewer saying, “I love how brushing my hair feels.”

60This Compact Ice Roller Designed To Calm Skin & Help Headaches

Keep this ice roller in the freezer and pull it out when you need to soothe your face or sore muscles. This compact roller won’t take up a lot of space in the freezer, and it’s the perfect size to glide over your shoulders, arms, legs, or face for cooling relief. Plus, its chilly design may help reduce inflammation, while the roller can even help with headaches and sore muscles.