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    36 Under-$20 Products To Try In 2022 That Just Really Truly Work

    So long, wrinkled blouses.

    1. Hero Cosmetics Hydrocolloid Mighty Patches prevent picking and ~drain~ those zits at maximum speed — because what do we want joining us on our next outing? Not a pimple. Slap this transparent sticker on before bed (or during the day TBH) to reduce painful pimple swelling, stat.

    2. And! Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch Surface Patches treat cluster breakouts (cc: that special time of the month in which your jawline is shown no mercy) with the same medical-grade hydrocolloid formula. All you'll have to do is peel and stick.

    reviewer photo of the patch

    3. A compact Dash juicer because we demand OJ fresher than the prince of Bel-Air. This easy-to-use gadget holds up to 32 ounces of liquid and is equipped with adjustable pulp control, aka *you* can decide whether or not you want to eat orange bits between sips (#pulpisgross).

    reviewer photo of blue and white juicer with lime juice inside

    4. NatureLab Tokyo Perfect Repair Treatment Masque uses an impressive formula of bamboo stem cells, smart keratin, and an antioxidant-rich oil blend to enrich each strand with some much-needed TLC. Why not give yourself the gift of ~splitting up~ with split-ends?

    hand holding jar of mask

    5. A bottle of Drop It, a natural sulfate and tannin remover that you can ~drop~ in your Ikea wine glass to halt hangovers in just 20 seconds. Resume your nightly Monstober DCOM tradition with some red in hand, knowing you won't wake up to a monster headache.

    6. A compression foot sleeve reviewers swear helps with chronic heel pain and plantar fasciitis. Simply slip this on under your socks and voilà! You'll be able to walk 500 miles (and maybe even 500 more) sans discomfort.

    Reviewer in a black compression sock that covers from the bottom of the toes to the top of the ankle

    7. Reusable silicone straws for guzzling down iced coffee with gusto. The secret perk of this particular set? Cleanliness! Snap closures mean you can open the straws in half to ensure they're dry and gunk-free! Just give 'em a good wipe down. No more "cleaning" brushes required.

    8. Downy Wrinkle Releaser fabric spray because yes, that button-down is at the bottom of the hamper and yes, you should have washed it yesterday. But did you? No! Here's a quick solution.

    before and after reviewer images of a wrinkled button down becoming wrinkle-free

    9. A multi-purpose basket that expands to fit your sink *and* collapses so it can be shoved right back into a tiny kitchen cabinet. Cleverly designed with draining holes, this tool is perfect for straining pasta, washing fruits and veggies, or even drying some dishes. You know the metal colander you have now? The one that takes up more space than its worth? Ahem. We think it's on its way out.

    10. Plastic organizers to prevent your intimates drawer from turning into a junk drawer. Do you hear that? It's the sound of your expensive underwire crying tears of relief, knowing they'll no longer be shoved into a corner and ruined in the process.

    drawer with two plastic dividers separating bras and underwear

    11. A soundproofing strip because that upstairs neighbor is practicing tap dance routines, your roommate has been blasting the same '90s Spotify playlist since 7 a.m., and I can really go on but don't want to. Buy the damn soundproofing strip. You're welcome.

    12. Reusable K Cups about to save you so much cold hard cash. Not only are these practical puppies *so* much better at reducing waste, but they're also compatible with all Keurig machines and guarantee good joe every time.

    reviewer holding up the purple reusable filter

    13. A tiny Bluetooth FM transmitter adapter if your car isn't old, it's just...an antique. Hands-free calling and *finally* getting rid of that annoying aux chord are yours for the taking: Plug this into your utility port/cigarette lighter, connect your cell, and voila. So long having to listen to radio talk shows too early in the morning because you can't stream Spotify.

    reviewer holding quarter next to bluetooth adapter

    14. A liquid-free, reusable rolling screen cleaner because it's about time you saw what your phone, laptop, and tablet looked like pre- permanent fingertips. A few quick swipes = no more smudges staring back at you whilst you binge the newest Netflix true crime series.

    15. A TheraBreath oral rinse that will have you looking up at the heavens, the word "thanks" on your lips. Why? Because this stuff will actually (according to over 11,000 reviewers) get rid of morning breath, Cady Heron, as well as keep your breath fresh for a much longer period of time. That's why.

    model holding up green bottle with orange cap

    16. A vent cleaning brush because YES, that vent needs to be cleaned once in a while. Clogged vents = longer drying times = higher utility bills = less money in your bank account for Uber Eats.

    reviewer photo of dust next to black bristled brush

    17. A handheld electric milk frother that makes it easy to whip up your very own, typically very expensive drink at home — and quickly. This stainless-steel whisk truly has so many darn uses: Let your mouth water at the thought of cappuccinos, lattes, hot chocolate, matcha, milk shakes, and more.

    coffee in a mason jar with text "favorite milk frother"

    18. Nip + Fab Glycolic Acid Fix Daily Cleansing Pads scream "scram" to scars, acne outbursts, dullness, and fine lines. Use the textured side of these pads to exfoliate, and then FLIP! The opposite side will polish, smooth, and soothe your complexion with a hefty helping of witch hazel.

    19. A cooktop cleaning kit to help your oven look as clean as the day Home Depot delivered it to your doorstep. This works to cut grease stains and burnt cookie deposits like a knife, cleaning your cooktop surface more efficiently than any of the multi-surface sprays you've been using until this point.

    20. Cerave Hydrating Facial Cleanser earns all the overwhelmingly positive TikTok praise it gets. This is moisture balancing, has a lotion-like consistency (which is *chef's kiss* for sensitive skin), and is packed with ceramides and hyaluronic acid — aka your complexion is about to take a ride on the moisture-sans-pimple train.

    reviewer with visible acne and redness on jawline on the left and visibly less acne on the right

    21. A TubShroom drain protector invented by a wizard to catch all the hair in your shower (the kind that inevitably leads to clogs). Just think of this magic weapon as your new bathroom bodyguard *and* an easy way to avoid emergency phone calls to your plumber.

    reviewer photo of orange tubshroom with hair

    22. Neutrogena Anti-Residue Clarifying Shampoo — because that 10 pounds of dry shampoo you used two days ago is still trapped in your roots. Trust me. It didn't exactly run away. This anti-residue wash deep cleans build-up that would otherwise lead to lack of body, excessive grease, and *gulp* stringiness.

    a clear bottle and cap with the text "Neutrogena Shampoo anti-residue formula"

    23. Kiss nail adhesives for the person who'd rather do one million push-ups than wait for lacquer to dry. With these, you just peel, press on, and that is it: no more sitting in salon chairs, no more bed sheet marks because the polish never properly dried. Reviewers swear they also last for at least three weeks — I think that says enough.

    reviewer wearing red press-on nails

    24. A power scrubber kit equipped with three different-sized attachments, each one perfect for the corners, floor, and door of your shower. This takes off years of accumulated build-up in just mere minutes, doing a better (and faster) job than you would have been able to do by hand. To quote the poet that is Daft Punk: this is just better, faster, and stronger.

    25. A no-scrub Wet & Forget cleaner to make "cleaning" as easy as one, two, spritz. This no-rinse product should be used weekly to keep your shower free of mildew, which basically means it will take all of two seconds to feel like you've deep-cleaned the place in which you bathe.

    26. A water-based tile pen that makes deep cleaning grout feel like filling in the pages of an adult coloring book. Consider mold banished after a few swipes of this nontoxic formula, which releases anti-bacterial agents with each pass.

    27. A Conair fabric defuzzer for removing accumulated lint and pilling, because no one has to know about the 250 times you washed and wore those Lululemon leggings. A few swipes of this = your most beloved wardrobe staples will look newly plucked from the racks of your favorite store.

    reviewer wearing blue leggings with visible pilling on the left leg and no pilling on the right

    28. Bread Hair-Wash is *chef's kiss* for curl types 3A–4C. It stimulates scalp health with sensitive-friendly ingredients like argan oil, aloe vera juice, and lemon tea tree oil for a squeaky clean that won't dry out or tangle your tresses.

    29. A Rain-X glass treatment for the rain, sleet, and snow that would otherwise collect on your car window and reduce visibility. This basically works to repel water and makes windshield wipers feel all but unnecessary.

    Reviewer's car to show how one half of their windshield is clear, while the other untreated half is covered in raindrops

    30. A tiny knife sharpener since that knife of yours can barely slice through bread, let alone a steak. This features two sharpening options (coarse and fine), and is designed with a nonslip base to ensure that it stays put whilst in use.

    31. An effective Safari comb for easily removing the gunk and fleas hitching a free ride on your pet! That's right, my friends. The black debris in the below cup is all *clears throat* fleas. If you're in the mood for waltzing though a rabbit hole, I highly recommend the review photos for this product.

    reviewer photo of green comb next to cup filled with water and fleas

    32. AJ Crimson Lipstick may just be the last lipstick tube you want to buy. Ever. The formulas are ultra pigmented without being overly drying, so rest assured your pout will have the perfect pink wash of pink — no 80 layers of moisturizing balm required.

    model swatching various shades of lipstick

    33. A watering funnel to make you feel old because plant funnels at 26 > beer funnels at 26. The amount of water that has pooled on my floor rather than into the roots of my ZZ... ridiculous, quite frankly! This is effective, takes up no extra space, and doesn't look like an eyesore.

    water being funneled into plant

    34. E.l.f., Illuminating Eye Cream that provides your peepers with jojoba, vitamin e, and cucumber — meaning you dark circles and fine lines will begin to be gone. Luxe eye creams usually cost around a trillion dollars, so finding a holy grail item like this for ~$10 is basically like striking gold.

    the blue jar of eye cream

    35. Insect traps for your plants, aka the likely culprits behind the flies, gnats, and various insects that very much showed up to your house without an invitation. Attach each sticky strip onto an included stake, stick 'em in your plant, and that's it! Just remove the trap when it's full of insects. Yum.

    36. La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 Balm is a multi-purpose balm suitable for face, body, lips, and hands. A nonsticky combination of shea butter and glycerin soothes irritated skin in a jiffy — and despite how moisturizing it is, reviewers swear that it doesn't cause breakouts. Not all heroes wear capes.

    before and after photo of reviewer on left with visibly red skin labeled "8:41pm" and on right, visibly less red skin labeled "10:47pm"

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