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50 Highly Rated, Cheap Things That Make You Look So Much Better

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by Maria Cassano
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More and more, I appreciate value and efficiency. I’m no longer willing to spend hundreds of dollars and hours of my day on my beauty routine — but that doesn’t mean I don’t want to look my best. Fortunately, Amazon has plenty of highly rated things that make you look so much better with minimal effort and without costing a ton from accessories that instantly elevate your outfits to tools that make getting ready a breeze.

01These Chain Extenders So You Can Customize The Length Of Your Jewelry

Right necklace but wrong length? These stainless steel necklaces extenders come in a pack of 10 (both silver- and gold-tone), so you can adjust the length of your jewelry depending on your outfit. Each end has a lobster claw clasp and the set includes chains that reach from 2 inches to 6 inches.

  • Available styles: 4

02Some Individually Wrapped Wipes To Clean Your Shoes On The Go

These individually wrapped shoe wipes have a textured side for scrubbing and a smooth side for polishing. They work on almost all material types (including mesh, fleece, canvas, leather, and nylon), and according to reviewers, they’re a must for white shoes: “Restores the white like they're brand new.”

03This Genius, Sweat-Wicking Alternative To No-Show Socks

Skip the socks and reach for these sockless shoe liners instead. The cut-to-size material slips inside your flats, sneakers, and loafers to create a moisture-wicking, no-show, odor-resistant barrier that adds a little bit of cushioning, too. When you get home, simply take them out and throw them in the washing machine so they’re fresh for next time.

  • Available sizes: Small — Large
  • Available styles: 4

04These $12 Sunglasses That Look Designer

These $12 sunglasses have UV400 protection lenses and a stylish, oversized design that mimics high-end brands. “My husband asked how much I paid for them because they looked so expensive,” wrote one reviewer who said they “feel like designer sunglasses.”

  • Available styles: 9

05This One-Step Secret Weapon For Disguising & Healing Blemishes

Made with green pigments to counteract red discoloration, this Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm is also designed to moisturize and soothe irritation — so it’s a one-step secret weapon for disguising and healing blemishes. It’s also vegan, non-irritating, and won’t clog pores.

06Some Gold-Plated Teardrop Hoops That Go With Everything

According to reviewers, these teardrop hoops elicit “lots of compliments.” That said, since they’re plated in 14K gold with a hypoallergenic interior and sterling silver posts, they’re affordable, lightweight, and gentle on sensitive ears.

  • Available styles: 6

07The “Best Brush” Reviewers Have “Ever Purchased”

This detangling brush has earned an overall 4.6-star rating from more than 38,000 reviewers on Amazon — and some have called it the “best brush” they’ve “ever purchased.” Using flexible massaging bristles and a spiral paddle that adapts to the shape of your scalp, it aims to detangle knots on any hair type or texture without pain.

  • Available styles: 12

08This Flyaway-Smoothing Hair Wax That’s “So Much Better Than Gels & Sprays”

This hair wax stick is “so much better than gels or sprays” because it’s “easy to use, works well, and doesn’t show up [on] dark hair,” according to reviewers. It contains nourishing ingredients (like beeswax, castor seed oil, avocado oil, and vitamin E) to smooth frizz and flyaways while leaving hair soft and shiny.

  • Available sizes: 1 Count — Pack of 4

09This Best-Selling Straw Visor With An Open Top For Your Ponytail

Shade your face and protect your skin without flattening your hair. This wide-brim sun visor has an open top for your ponytail with an adjustable velcro closure, plus it rolls up for compact travel in your suitcase — no wonder it’s a best-seller.

  • Available styles: 9

10These Best-Selling Makeup Brushes That Are Less Than $1 A Piece

You don’t have to spend hundreds of dollars to build a makeup brush collection, and this best-selling 18-piece makeup brush set proves it. Each one has a high-quality wooden handle, an aluminum ferrule, and silky, dense bristles made from synthetic fibers.

  • Available styles: 8

11These Skinny Leather Belts That Are Both Practical & Stylish

Cinch dresses, tuck a top discreetly, secure loose slacks, or elevate your jeans. These skinny leather dress belts are equal parts stylish and functional thanks to their interlocking metal buckles and sliding adjustable design.

  • Available sizes: Waist size below 37” — Waist size below 52”
  • Available styles: 22

12A Nail-Tech-Recommended Cuticle Treatment With Stellar Ratings

This cuticle care formula doesn’t just soften and remove excess skin around your nails; it also hydrates fingers and strengthens nails for improved growth. “As a licensed nail tech this is my fave stuff,” wrote one of more than 35,000 reviewers who gave it five stars.

  • Available sizes: 6 Fl Oz — 32 Fl Oz

13These Wipes That Keep Your Leather Clean & Conditioned

Keep your accessories looking great with these leather wipes that are easy to always have on hand. The set includes five for cleaning and five for conditioning, both of which are non-toxic and individually wrapped for portability. Use them on old and new leather, including shoes, purses, belts, furniture, and car upholstery.

  • Available styles: 3

14This Multi-Use Concealer I Use That Comes In Color-Correcting Shades

I use this Maybelline multi-use concealer for my quick, no-makeup makeup routine. Its crease-resistant formula hides dark circles and covers blemishes, while its sponge-like tip makes it easy to apply. It also blends well and stays put — all for $8. It comes in a range of skin shades as well as color-correcting tones designed to counteract under-eye darkness.

  • Available sizes: Pack of 1 — Pack of 6
  • Available styles: 23

15This Full-Body Spray That Soothes All Types Of Skin Irritation

Use this full-body hypochlorous spray to cleanse eyelids, soothe irritation, sanitize piercings, calm redness, heal rashes and bug bites, hydrate the scalp, or soften feet. Since it’s made from water, pure salt, and electricity, it’s safe on all skin types — even those with especially sensitive skin.

  • Available sizes: 3.4 Fl Oz — 1 Gallon

16This Intensely Nourishing Balm For Both The Face & Body

With an overall 4.6-star rating from over 6,500 reviewers, this Bioderma Atoderm intensive balm is hard to ignore. It’s designed to deeply nourish dry or irritated skin while fortifying the skin’s natural barrier. You can use it on both the face and body.

  • Available sizes: 6.8 Fl Oz — 16.9 Fl Oz

17A Liquid Exfoliant & Toner For A Brighter, More Even Complexion

Made with a blend of AHA, BHA, and PHA acids, this liquid exfoliant and toner aims to buff away dead skin cells and leave you with a bright, even complexion. “This stuff is amazing!” one reviewer wrote. “It does a wonderful job of exfoliating and leaving your skin so soft with no irritation.”

18This Backpack Purse That Looks Way More Expensive Than It Is

I am obsessed,” one reviewer wrote about this backpack purse, which has a water-resistant faux-leather exterior, a tassel zipper, self-standing nails, adjustable straps, and a roomy interior with multiple compartments. Another commented that it’s “very expensive looking” — even though it costs $20.

  • Available styles: 31

19These Affordable Extenders If Your Bras Are Feeling Too Tight

If your bras are feeling a little too snug, these bra extenders provide some extra wiggle room. They come in tons of popular color combinations and two- to six-hook designs, plus they have elastic bands for a comfortable fit.

  • Available styles: 41

20This Cult-Favorite Soothing Cream With Hundreds Of 5-Star Reviews

Repair your skin’s natural barrier with this Korean ceramide cream that aims to provide 120 hours of moisture. The formula is hypoallergenic for dry, sensitive skin, and according to reviewers, it’s non-greasy, doesn’t pill under makeup, and “beats most expensive creams” that cost $200. No wonder more than 800 shoppers have given it a five-star rating.

21This Shimmer Oil For The “Skin Of A Goddess” In Minutes Flat

Reviewers use this shimmer oil to get the “skin of a Goddess” in minutes flat. Its sparkly, illuminating formula has vitamin E and seed oils for hydration, plus it’s waterproof and long-lasting for an all-day glow. It even comes with a makeup brush for application.

  • Available styles: 5

22These Shoe Trees That Keep Your Footwear In Good Shape

Prolong the life of your shoes with these adjustable shoe shapers, which expand to fit women’s sizes between 8 and 12 and work for sneakers, boots, dress shoes, and flats. The plastic tip fills the toebox to maintain its structure in storage, while the pull ring helps you remove the shaper without damaging the shoe.

23A Set Of Gold-Plated Hoops So You Can Accessorize On A Budget

Snag this set of nine hoop earrings for less than $15 so you can accessorize without breaking the bank. All of them are plated in gold with a hypoallergenic, nickel-free base, and the set includes everything from delicate huggies to chunky twisted hoops. They also come in rose or white gold.

  • Available styles: 4

24These Pimple Patches That Heal Your Blemishes Fast

The next time you’re tempted to pick at a blemish, cover it with one of these pimple patches instead. The hydrocolloid absorbs the moisture while the transparent bandage creates the optimal environment for healing, so by the time you wake up, that zit is well on its way out.

  • Available sizes: 24 Count — 120 Count

25This Portable Pen That Gets Your Jewelry Sparkling Clean

Over 50,000 reviewers have awarded this Dazzle Stik an average 4.6-star rating because it gets their diamonds and precious stones “sparkling clean within minutes” and it “saves a trip to the jeweler.” Just apply the gentle polymer formula with the attached brush to remove dirt and reduce the appearance of scratches.

  • Available sizes: Single — 3-Pack

26A Red Wine Stain Remover I Bring With Me To Every Wedding

I bring this red wine stain remover with me to every wedding. Its non-toxic, pH-neutral formula is gentle on clothes, upholstery, and carpets, but tough on dark stains — both new and old. You can also opt for individually packaged wipes for on-the-go use.

  • Available sizes: 0.36 Fl Oz — 4 Fl Oz

27This Under-$10 Skin Tint That Gives You Glowy Light Coverage

If your skin is too dry for most foundations, this wet n wild Bare Focus tint is skin care and lightweight makeup in one. It contains 5% niacinamide for brightening, hyaluronic acid for moisture, and vitamin E for nourishment — all with buildable, sheer coverage for a glowy finish.

  • Available styles: 26

28This Stick Concealer That Comes In Ample Color-Correcting Shades

This NYX Professional Pro Fix correcting concealer comes in ample color-correcting shades, including green to neutralize redness, dark peach to help with discoloration, yellow to brighten the undereye, and apricot for dark circles. The medium-coverage formula is buildable and comes in stick form for easy application, plus it has hyaluronic acid for creamy moisture. It also comes in skin shades.

  • Available styles: 24

29The Holy Grail Of Tinted Lip Balms, According To Reviewers

Add moisture, tint, and shine in one simple step. This glowy lip balm has earned a 4.7-star overall rating because of its nourishing ingredients, portable size, subtle scent, and shiny finish. “I’ve been searching for the holy grail of lip balms and THIS IS IT,” wrote one reviewer who will “never go back to anything else.”

  • Available styles: 5

30This “Magic” Spray That Removes Wrinkles & Freshens Clothes

No time for ironing? No problem: Grandma's Secret wrinkle remover spray relaxes creases so your clothes look neat and freshly washed — plus it freshens odors with a springtime scent. “I keep a spray bottle at home and at work,” wrote one reviewer who called it “magic.”

  • Available sizes: 2 Fl Oz — 16 Fl Oz

31These $2 Makeup Blenders Reviewers Call Better Than The $20 Version

“Don’t waste your money on the expensive ones,” one reviewer wrote about these makeup blenders that cost less than $2 apiece — and countless others agree that they’re “better than a $20 Beauty Blender.” They’re made from latex-free foam that’s washable, tapered for easy application, and can be used with both wet and dry makeup.

32This Iron-On Adhesive So You Can Hem Clothes & Drapes Without Sewing

This iron-on adhesive lets you hem clothes and decor without breaking out the sewing machine. It’s super lightweight and adheres to most fabrics, including cotton, suede, wool, and corduroy. Get it in your choice of black or white and use it on everything from drapes to dresses.

  • Available styles: 2

33This Gold-Plated Layered Initial Necklace That’s Super Trendy

Initial pendants and layered necklaces are two of the biggest trends in jewelry right now — and this gold-plated letter necklace gives you both simultaneously. Each set includes a 16-inch satellite chain, an 18-inch box chain, and a tag pendant with your choice of 26 letters.

  • Available styles: 26

34Some Versatile Hair-Styling Tools That Cost Cents Each

Use these Topsy Tail tools to create wrapped ponytails, braids, and buns that look intricate, but take mere seconds. They come in a pack of 10, both large and small, and they break down to cents apiece. “Very economical!” wrote a professional hairdresser who keeps a few at each location to style clients.

35These Hair-Thickening Fibers That Instantly Fill In Thin Patches

Boldify Hair Fibers filler is designed to fill in unwanted sparse spots and patchiness, clinging to the roots for instant coverage. It’s also clump-resistant and stays in place until your next shampoo, even despite wind and sweat. “Best in class by miles,” one reviewer wrote.

  • Available sizes: 0.42 Ounce — 1.97 Ounce
  • Available styles: 14

36A Cheap Protein Treatment That Works Better Than Expensive Hair Masks

Despite the fact that it costs significantly less, one reviewer wrote that this Elizavecca hair protein maskworks better than Opalex.” In just five minutes, it coats strands in collagen and protein to repair heat-damaged or overly processed hair, and it’s designed for all hair types. No wonder it has gained quite the cult following.

37This Dry Shampoo Powder With A Mess-Free Puff Applicator

If you’re sick of messy sprays, this dry shampoo powder has a closed container and a puff applicator for easy, mess-free use. The powder is hypoallergenic, benzene-free, and designed to boost volume and soak up excess oil without leaving behind a white cast — but it also comes in brown for darker hair.

  • Available sizes: 0.12 Ounce — 0.24 Ounce
  • Available styles: 2

38This Unique Whitening Toothpaste That’s Infused With Vitamin B12

This fluoride-free toothpaste is infused with B12, so you can absorb the essential vitamin through your mouth to boost your body’s levels. The formula is also vegan, free from parabens, and aims to whiten teeth without peroxide. “This is simply the most perfect toothpaste ever made,” wrote one reviewer who raved about the taste, texture, and added benefits.

39These Peel Masks That Soften Callused Feet When Nothing Else Will

Reviewers who have “tried everything” to soften their feet raved about this foot peel mask, writing that it’s “literally the best AND easiest form of foot care [they’ve] used, period.” Just slip the booties onto clean feet, wear them for an hour, and throw them out; within two weeks, the rough, callused skin will peel off in sheets, leaving behind soft, smooth heels.

  • Available sizes: Regular — Large
  • Available styles: 8

40A Pressed Powder For A Blurred, Matte Finish

Blur pores and mattify skin with this pressed finishing powder. It contains pink-toned calamine to soothe the complexion, micro-pearls for a highlighted effect, and Acacia extract to prevent over-drying. “Literally from day 1 of use I am shook,” wrote one reviewer who called it a “game changer” for their oily skin.

  • Available styles: 6

41This Beachy Straw Handbag That Looks Much Pricier Than $20

With its straw-like texture and chic, structured edges, you'd never guess this beachy handbag costs less than $20. The interior is lined to securely hold your phone, wallet, and keys, and you can wear it as a handbag or a shoulder bag thanks to its circular handles and detachable strap.

  • Available styles: 10

42A Brow Tint & Filler That Applies Like Mascara

Like mascara for your brows, Elizabeth Mott eyebrow gel uses its cruelty-free, lightweight formula to tint, groom, cover grays, and fill in sparse areas. Its texture mimics real hair and resists water, sweat, and smudging. Plus, the short triangular brush makes it easy to apply.

  • Available styles: 6

43These Claw Clips With Elegant Pearl Designs

They’re as effortless as your average claw clips, but these pearl barrettes elevate your everyday or special-occasion hairstyles with their resin pearl designs. The clips themselves have durable teeth with alloy springs, and according to reviewers, they’re “surprisingly sturdy” and “hold a lot of hair.”

  • Available styles: 4

44This Hydrating Highlighter, Moisturizer & Primer In One That Gives You A Glowy Finish

Part moisturizer and part liquid highlighter, L'Oreal Paris Lumi Glotion has both shea butter and luminous pearls to give your complexion a glowy finish and lightweight moisture at the same time. “A little concealer and then this all over and I'm out the door,” wrote one reviewer who has stopped using foundation altogether.

  • Available sizes: Pack of 1 — Pack of 2
  • Available styles: 8

45A Nourishing Scalp Treatment For Build-Up & Irritation

Remove product build-up and soothe irritation at the same time with this scalp treatment with a hundreds of five-star reviews. The formula features AHAs and BHAs to exfoliate as well as rosemary and niacinamide to nourish. Plus, apple cider helps with tangles.

46This Purple Mask To Revitalize Strands & Counteract Brassy Tones

Deep-condition and remove brassy tones from light hair tones. This purple hair mask is (you guessed it) purple to counteract unwanted orange hues, but it’s also filled with nourishing, revitalizing ingredients like coconut oil, rosemary, and argan oil. “My hair never looked so good,” one reviewer raved.

47These Best-Selling Nipple Pasties For Invisible, Strap-Free Coverage

Reviewers (even those with bigger boobs) are “totally obsessed” with these number-one best-selling nipple pasties, which stick on using adhesive to give you bra-free, strap-free coverage. Since they’re made from silicone with tapered edges and they come in five skin tones, they’re super discreet under thin or sheer fabrics.

  • Available sizes: Small — Large
  • Available styles: 5

48This Tinted Lip Balm Made With Great Ingredients

Tinted lip balm is one of my favorite effortless beauty hacks; my lips feel healthy and moisturized, and I look more put together. This brand is made with ingredients like coconut oil, beeswax, and aloe vera, and this assorted pack comes with four shades: Plum, Crimson, Pink Champagne, and Shimmer.

  • Available styles: 18

49This Lip Stain That Lasts All Day Without Reapplication

A best-seller in lip stains, this peel-off lip masque is designed to give you low-maintenance, long-wear color in a matte finish. After letting it set for 30 seconds, simply wipe away the mask and enjoy waterproof, transfer-proof lips in your choice of ample shades.

  • Available styles: 28

50This 3-In-1 Steamer That Cleanses Pores, Humidifies & Warms Towels

“My face has been so soft and super clear,” one reviewer wrote. This three-in-one NanoSteamer uses ionic steam to penetrate and cleanse pores, but it also functions as a towel warmer and a humidifier for sinuses. Your order comes with a set of stainless steel extraction tools, too.

  • Available styles: 3