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    31 Products That Aren't Expensive — But Their Results Will Make You Feel Rich

    For those of us who enjoy the finer things in life, even though our wallets have other plans.

    1. A mini bottle of touch-up paint to mask any scratches or scuffs on your walls and furniture. You'll look like you just dropped hundreds of dollars on a custom paint job, and you'll definitely get that security deposit back!

    Hand holding a bolding of the touch-up paint
    A before-and-after photo showing a chipped wall being repaired with the touch-up paint

    Promising review: "Thank god this exists! Over the years, my sloppy 'hair-dying job at home' has left several spots on my white bathroom walls. This is exactly what I was looking for. If you're unsure which color to use (no need to be an exact match for this type of touch-ups), you can contact the company and they'll send you a color chart for free.

    This is like a whiteout for the imperfections. I didn't want to have to paint the entire bathroom for some small spots, but those spots were bothering me for certain. Now I don't even know where those spots are anymore, and the walls look normal. This is such a lifesaver." —mrsj

    Get it from Amazon for $14.95 (available in 13 shades).

    2. A pack of special silicone cups so you can enjoy perfectly poached eggs every morning like you would if you had your very own live-in personal chef.

    A set of four silicone egg poaching cups with raw egg inside sitting in a pot of water
    A cooked poached egg split in half with egg running out of the middle, placed on top of a piece of toast and spinach

    Promising review: "My wife loves poached eggs and I never knew how to make them, only eggs over-easy, omelets. So, I researched the procedure and found these Cozlife egg poachers highly rated and simple. After three sets of faultless poached eggs, my wife is very happy." —OceanAveBoy

    Get a set of four from Amazon for $10.97.

    3. And an avocado slicing tool and pit-remover that'll make it so much easier for your private chef (a.k.a. you) to make avocado toast for the seventh time this week. If you have the slicing skills of Kendall Jenner, this is an absolute must.

    Model using avocado tool to slice open avocado
    reviewer photo showing their perfectly sliced avocado on a plate

    Promising review: "High quality. The feature that sets this apart from cheaper tools is the pit remover. I actually cut my palm and needed stitches removing a pit with a knife. Then someone told me about tools like this. The slicer part also works fine for me and saves a lot of time over manual slicing. Cleanup is simple. Run water over it in the sink. Then, put it in the dinnerware basket in the dishwasher. Great gift idea!" —W.S.

    Get it from Amazon for $11.95.

    4. E.l.f.'s Poreless Putty Primer to help your drugstore foundation feel like a fancy high-end brand... like, so high-end that you can't even get it at Sephora. Just apply a thin layer, give it 30 seconds to absorb, then apply your foundation and watch as it basically becomes a real-life Instagram filter.

    reviewer with their makeup done
    reviewer holding the tin of beige colored primer

    Check it out in action on TikTok here!

    Promising review: "I saw this on TikTok and thought I'd take a chance. I have sensitive skin and have to watch what I use. I LOVE this product! Goes on smooth and you don't need to use a lot. I put it on before I put on my foundation. Makes a huge difference. Highly recommend and will buy again!!" —Leslie Mattingly

    Get it from Amazon for $8.50.

    5. An OGX air-dry leave-in cream so you can get perfectly tousled waves without the use of any styling tools — so it's essentially a bottle of pure magic. It's perfect for fooling everyone into thinking you just came from a fancy salon when you barely had time to even brush your hair.

    Reviewer showing results of using OGX air-dry cream
    Reviewer after using air dry cream

    According to reviewers, this cream will add a slight bit of volume to thin, fine hair or enhance the waves in those with thick, curly hair.

    Promising review: "I'm so grateful that I found this product. My hair is wavy and frizzy. Every once in a great while my waves resemble curls but the frizz is always there. I've only used this product one time so far and I never want to be without it. I put some on after towel drying (no brushing) my hair, and my waves actually resembled curls! It wasn't instant so I was skeptical but after about 15 minutes I caught a glimpse of my hair in the mirror and I was amazed. It looked styled rather than a ratty mess. I slept on it and it still looked great in the morning!!!" —mich0610

    Get it from Amazon for $6.97.

    6. A stuffed burger press to seriously upgrade your grilling game to Michelin-star levels. This gadget creates a perfect little pocket in your patty that you can stuff to your heart's desire.

    Man using a burger press placed on a cutting board
    Burger cut in two halves, revealing a center stuffed with cheese and peppers

    Promising review: "Love to grill burgers and my wife loves to stuff our veal/lamb/pork/beef burgers with all sorts of cheeses and veggies. Problem has been that sometimes the burgers crumble on the grill and don't look so appetizing when served. No more. The burger press burgers are loaded up but look just perfect when plated or laid on a big roll. And I don't have to worry about them on the grill. You can really load them up and they cook perfectly. Simple but great product." —Jerry O'Connor

    Get it from Amazon for $14.95.

    7. A cord organizer with an adhesive sticker you can place on the back of your stand mixer (or any other appliance!) so you'll have a place to wrap your cord instead of letting it dangle all over your counter. The first step to feeling $Rich$ is to get rid of all clutter. Minimalism is expensive, just ask Kim Kardashian.

    Before-and-after showing unorganized cord on the left and wrapped cord on the right using attachment
    3DHome Solutions/Etsy

    Promising reviews: "This little thing works so well at containing the cord. It makes my mixer all neat and tidy. I love this!" —Isabelleosborne21

    3D Home Solutions is a small Etsy shop based in Frisco, Texas.

    Get it from 3D Home Solutions on Etsy for $8 (available in three colors).

    8. A pack of cooling, hydrating eye gels infused with 24K gold — it doesn't get any more luxurious than that. You can put these on 15 minutes before that early morning weekly meeting, then toss off right before you click on the Google Meet link.

    Reviewer wearing under eye patches by Le Gushe
    Reviewer's eyes after using masks

    Promising review: "First of all, amazing deal for the price! Secondly, they work amazing!! I have issues with tired eyes and I used the patches for about 30 minutes after I washed my face, while I was in the shower, then took them off when I did my makeup, and my under-eye was so moisturized and rejuvenated!" —Tiara Baker

    Get a pack of 20 pairs from Amazon for $14.47.

    9. A L'Oréal repairing hair treatment that takes just eight seconds — yes, eight seconds! — to repair damage, restore shine, and have you looking like a glossy magazine cover come to life. Apply it after shampoo but before conditioner and let the amino acids and "lamellar water technology" work their magic to smooth your hair without weighing it down.

    Reviewer showing hair before using 8 Second Wonder Water
    Same reviewer showing hair after using 8 Second Wonder Water

    Promising review: "I don’t usually do reviews on products, but for this one I absolutely have to. I have 3c type hair and struggle with a lot a breakage, unmanageability, and moisture. When my mom mentioned this product to me, I didn’t take her seriously because of the simple fact that we have two completely different hair textures. I never would have thought this brand would work on my hair ... I have never in my 22 years felt my hair like this. I feel like I have a completely different head of hair. This product is so amazing and I will FOREVER be using this product in my hair regimen." —Theressa Hailey

    Get it from Amazon for $7.69.

    10. wrinkle releaser and fabric-freshening spray to get rid of all those creases and crinkles so you'll look just as crisp and clean as a $100 bill.

    Reviewer holding wrinkled T-shirt
    Reviewer holding unwrinkled shirt after using wrinkle release spray

    Promising review: "This is literally like an iron in a bottle. It's fantastic. This morning my shirt had a crease from being folded but I didn't have time to change, so I misted just one spray on the shirt, shook it out while I was wearing it, and the crease was gone. I cannot express how much I love this! I spray it over my shirts and shake them out a couple of times then hang them up and they are completely wrinkle-free, and it smells like everything just came right out of the laundry, which is also a plus." —Kayla

    Get a pack of two from Amazon for $15.94.

    11. A conditioning spray by Honest that'll detangle unruly hair with a blend of argan oil, shea butter, and quinoa extract. It also smells like a blend of orange and vanilla, so you'll be smelling and looking like an expensive snack from an exclusive café.

    Reviewer photo of hair before using detangling spray
    Reviewer photo of hair after using detangling spray

    Promising review: "This stuff is a holy grail product for me for a reason I wasn’t expecting! I bought this to keep in my beach bag for days out on the boat. My hair is always a tangled mess by the end of the day, so I thought this would help. It definitely helps with tangles, but it also has tamed my frizz so well that I use it every day now! I spray it on right out of the shower and comb through. I have also sprayed it on dry hair on days when I didn’t wash my hair. It’s fantastic!" —Chelsea

    Get it from Amazon for $5.99.

    12. A Maybelline Dark Circles Treatment Concealer — it proves you don't have to spend a lot of money for high-end results. It's perfect for when you need to fool everyone into thinking you got a full night's sleep, when in reality you were up watching Is It Cake? all night. 

    Check it out on TikTok here

    Promising review: "Throughout high school I never knew how to do makeup. But then I heard this product was the absolute best on TikTok. And trust me, they were not lying. It has really good coverage and hides my 'raccoon eyes.' And the best part is that a little bit goes a long way. So if you’re starting out or want to try something new I definitely recommend you try this out." —Liela Lee

    Get it from Amazon for $5.89+ (available in 18 shades).

    13. bottle of Goo Gone foaming spray, which is basically a multi-million dollar kitchen renovation in a $7 bottle. It's specifically designed to win the fight against the greasy nastiness that's been living on your oven door for far too long now. 

    Reviewer photo of dirty oven before using Goo Gone cleaner
    Reviewer photo of dirty oven after using Goo Gone cleaner

    Promising review: "Wow! A degreaser that actually works! I love the foam, which starts to work immediately on my stove top as well as cookware and other kitchen surfaces." —P. Webb

    Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in two sizes).

    14. liquid lipstick you can wear for a whopping 24 hours without any caking or flaking, so you can say goodbye to constantly touching up your lip color every time you take a much-deserved coffee break. The formula is so silky smooth you'll basically feel like you're coating your lips in money — even though it cost you under $10.

    Reviewer holding Super Stay 24 lipstick
    Reviewer wearing Super Stay 24 lipstick

    Reviewer above is wearing the shade Keep Up The Flame!

    Promising review: "This goes on and stays on! I love this lipstick line and plan on buying several more colors. The Blush On is a perfect mix of red and pink in my opinion and does favor the pink side of the color spectrum, which I absolutely love. Apply the lipstick, wait two minutes (if you put your lips together after a min before the moisturizer, they can stick together and ruin your look), apply the moisturizer, and you are good to go. I typically only have to apply the moisturizer one or two times throughout the day depending on how much I eat or drink. Love this line!" —BestlaRose

    Get it from Amazon for $7.38+ (available in 45 colors).

    15. A bathroom cleaner made with natural ingredients to leave your tiles shining and your tub as sparkly as a fancy hotel's. Plus, it's free of fumes and synthetic dyes, so you won't have to worry about any mid-chore headaches.

    Reviewer's shower floor before using Better Life cleaner
    Reviewer's shower floor after using Better Life cleaner

    Promising review: "I have an old shower/bathtub. I tried name-brand shower cleaners and bleach to try to clean the soap scum off the tiles and tub. I had no luck, and I would cough and get sick because of how strong the smell was. I thought I would try this to save my lungs. I sprayed my entire shower and left it for about 15 minutes. Came back and rinsed off the walls, and they were shiny! I've never had such a clean shower. The smell is amazing and subtle. All I smell is tea tree, and it didn't affect me at all. The price is also a good deal since the bottle is pretty large." —Amber Erwin

    Get a two-pack from Amazon for $12.34 (available in two sizes).

    16. A granite and stone cleaner that will not only have your countertops looking ready for the pages of Architectural Digest, but it also kills 99.9% of germs and bacteria.

    Bottle of Weiman granite and stone cleaner
    Reviewer photo of cleaned kitchen counter

    Promising review: "This is my go-to granite cleaner, and I’ve tried a lot! Actually gets counters clean without a film or streak and not a lot of elbow grease." —Lori

    Get it from Amazon for $6.37 (available in three sizes and multipacks).

    17. A pack of cleaning tablets to clean your dishwasher for you, because I bet you didn't know you should be cleaning it. These will break down lime and mineral buildup so your dishes shine bright like a diamond — even the ones you only spent $1 on.

    Promising review: "After using this product, I am happy to report that my $5 investment saved me over $500. I was ready to replace my dishwasher due to super cloudy glasses, residue, and just not getting clean. Then, I became aware that the water softener no longer was doing its job, so I had the rental company replace it. Dishwasher performance improved somewhat. I decided to do two more loads before deciding to purchase a new one. Then I saw a product test review for Affresh in a magazine. I was ordering some stuff from Amazon anyway, so I added that to my order. When it came, I tossed one of the tablets into the bottom of the full machine, per instructions, and ran the regular cycle. I did not expect the results I got! My glassware that I thought was permanently etched and ruined came out like new. Same with cutlery. The difference is unbelievable. I will use this faithfully on a monthly basis, as recommended. I can even put it on my subscribe and save order, so I will get a new pack every six months. I am amazed!" —Sheila

    Get a pack of six from Amazon for $8.54 (also available in a pack of 12).

    18. An exfoliating glove with immediate results you can actually see — seriously, the dead skin just clumps up and rolls right off of your body. It's like a fancy spa treatment, without the fancy spa prices.

    Reviewer with shower mitt on hand
    Reviewer's arm with dead skin

    Promising review: "I have very thin and light body hair so any form of removal (shaving, waxing, etc) usually leaves me with a lot of ingrown hairs. I've tried body scrubs and washcloths and neither really do a great job. I saw this product recommended by a dermatologist on TikTok and thought I'd try it, it's amazing! I also have very sensitive skin and this mitt doesn't leave my skin irritated at all." —Kat

    Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (also available in a two-pack).

    19. A bottle of CND Essentials nail and cuticle oil that will have your hands looking as shiny and flawless as they do when you leave the salon. Go ahead and tip yourself while you're at it.

    Promising review: "Found it on TikTok and I’m so pleased with the results. My nails are getting stronger and growing. And the best of all, not chipping. Love it." —sidna saavedra

    Get it from Amazon for $8.50+ (available in four sizes).

    20. A bottle of Elizavecca Hair Treatment with an expensive-sounding ingredient list for such a low price. Its blend of ceramides and collagen will add smoothness and shine to your hair in just five minutes, making it perfect for those of us who care about our hair but not enough to devote extra time to it.

    Reviewer with curly hair holding a strand of it out
    Reviewer after using hair treatment

    This is designed to work on all hair types, with reviewers with 2b to 4c curls mentioning it worked for them! 

    See it on TikTok here.

    Promising review: "I saw this on TikTok, and in between other comparable products that were four times the price, I decided to bite the bullet and buy this — let me tell you, best decision ever! I shampooed my hair, then heavily massaged this in, from ends to scalp. The carton says 5-20 minutes... But I ended up leaving it in for two days! And after washing it out, my hair was so shiny, bouncy and CURLY! My curl recovery journey has been long, but this has helped restore so much vibrance and shape to my hair. My mom has been stealing it from my bathroom every couple of days, after having similar results on her hair. Going to need to buy a few more to ward her off." —curlyhead3

    Check out BuzzFeed's full review of the Elizavecca hair treatment for more deets!

    Get a bottle from Amazon for $7.90.

    21. Or a TGIN miracle hair mask made with honey and olive oil that's basically a professional hair treatment in a $15 tub. Tons of reviewers with type 3 and 4 hair say it works wonders for maintaining curls.

    model holding the circular tub of hair mask
    Before: a reviewer with loose heat damaged curls // After: the same reviewer with tighter curls after using the hair mask

    Tgin is a Black woman-owned business based in Chicago.

    Promising review: "This product is AMAZING! I'm a hairstylist with curly hair, and I have now incorporated this product into my personal and professional lineup. I have been suggesting it to some of my clients. It's great for all types of hair, but it works especially well for natural hair. Also, it works well for all sorts of hair damage." —dcdaigle

    Get it from Amazon for $14.99.

    22. OR! A deeply conditioning hair mask with castor oil and biotin to promote hair growth and papaya to reduce shedding. You can leave it on for up to an hour for maximum results, so go ahead and throw on a sheet mask while you're at it and live your best luxurious life.

    Promising review: "My scalp felt invigorated after applying. I left the masque on overnight and when I rinsed the next morning my scalp felt refreshed and clean. I actually think this product also aided in elongating my curls. Hair looks hydrated as well! I plan to use every two weeks." —Dawn M.

    Get it from Amazon for $15.99.

    23. A jewelry-cleaning stick to quickly add some bling back to your fanciest rings. You can use it on basically any of your accessories that need a good sprucing-up — and it's impressed over 33,000 reviewers.

    Promising review: "This little pen brush is incredible! I wasn't sure if it would work well on my emerald engagement ring, since it's mostly advertised for diamonds, but I thought I'd give it a try. I have been wearing the ring since getting engaged in October, and even though I had it cleaned at the jeweler's in April, it just didn't seem as bright as it was when it was new, and I thought it would just always be a little cloudy. But after cleaning it once with the Dazzle Stik, I was blown away by the difference — it looks as bright and sparkly as when I first got it! I'm so glad I didn't buy an ultrasonic cleaner, since this is so much less expensive and easier and gentler. It took me less than a minute to clean, and I can do it whenever I want! And it's honestly better than when the jeweler cleaned it. So thrilled!" —KFray

    Get it from Amazon for $8.89 (also available in various packs).

    24. cruelty-free lengthening mascara that's under $5 but gives results that are worth at least $500.

    buzzfeed editor's eyes before and after using the mascara
    another view of the buzzfeed editor's eyes with one having mascara on it and looking much longer than the  other
    Kayla Boyd / BuzzFeed

    Check it out on TikTok here.

    BuzzFeed editor Kayla Boyd swears by this mascara and said: "As someone who isn't a big fan of false lashes (the glue irritates my eyes and I'm terrible at applying them) this budget-friendly holy grail does the trick for both lengthening and volumizing my lashes. It uses a conic shape fiber brush to help the mascara apply evenly without getting too clumpy. Plus, it's cruelty-free!" Peep more deets in her full Essence Lash Princess mascara review.

    Promising review: "I saw a recommendation on TikTok and thought for $5, why not?! I love this mascara! I have used other high end brands of mascara and this honestly gave me more volume and length! I recommended it to two other family members and they love it too!" —Hannah

    Get it from Amazon for $4.99.

    25. jar of conditioner for your cutting board so you can make every single part of your kitchen look magazine-ready at all times. The blend of coconut oil and beeswax will keep it protected, bright, and shiny.

    Jar of The Happy Hive Cutting Board Conditioner
    Before and after results of using The Happy Hive Cutting Board Conditioner
    The Happy Hive / Etsy

    Promising review: "This conditioner is easy to apply and has no fragrance. I've used it on cutting boards and spoons and they look great. A little goes a long way!" —M.C.

    The Happy Hive is a small Etsy shop based in Williston, Vermont.

    Get it from The Happy Hive on Etsy for $13.

    26. professional-worthy nail buffer with a three-sided design that'll have you flashing your shiny nails to absolutely everyone you come in contact with. Use the silver side to clean the surface and smooth out ridges, then flip over to the blue side to stimulate nail growth, and then end with the white side to buff and add a protective sheen.

    Reviewer's nails before using nail buffer
    Reviewer holding buffer

    Promising review: "I bought this a little skeptically, but it works exactly as advertised. My nails were as shiny as polished marble floors, and even now, five days later, they are still smooth and shiny." —Kristen N.

    Get it from Amazon for $13.95 (also available in various packs).

    27. A grout ink pen to take the space between your tiles from grimy to shiny in a few simple swipes — because nothing ruins a bathroom's aesthetic like nasty grout. You'll be so glad you didn't drop the money on a professional cleaning after using this.

    Reviewer photo showing tiles before using grout ink pen
    Reviewer photo showing the same tiles after using grout ink pen

    This won't clean your grout but it'll make it look brand-new.

    Promising review: "I was pleasantly surprised by how far these went. I did the entire floor of my large master bathroom plus a little of the shower with one pen. It is pretty forgiving and you have quite a bit of working time before it dries completely. This was not a quick task, but it went faster than I thought it would. I was worried the white would look too bright, but it just makes everything look so much cleaner. Very happy with this product!" —Jenelle

    Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in two tip sizes).

    28. glass cleaner so you can remove any stubborn hard water spots and have your shower doors looking so clean you might accidentally walk into them. I assume that what's rich people do every time they walk in their bathrooms.

    Reviewer's shower door before using cleaner
    Reviewer's shower door after using glass cleaner

    Promising review: "This product works beautifully. I tried a lot of products to remove the hard water from my glass shower. I have to admit — the first time I used it with a cloth, it was not very effective. The second time I used a nonabrasive sponge for glass. It turned out beautiful, just like the first day the glass was installed." —EJP

    Get it from Amazon for $9.99.

    29. A beloved car interior cleaner — it'll basically make you feel like you dropped some serious dough on a brand new ride. It even provides UV protection to help stop fading and discoloration.

    Promising review: "This does exactly what I wanted — clean all the interior surfaces of my car while not leaving any residues, streaks, or strong odors. I first used this on my 4-month-old Grand Cherokee Trailhawk that was CAKED in dust (inside!) from a recent off-road adventure. The Total Interior cleaner cleaned all my surfaces — dash, screen, leather seats, etc., without leaving any streaky residues or strong odors, good or bad. After things settled, my car looked and smelled new again!" —T. Porter

    Get it from Amazon for $10.97.

    30. An Eden BodyWorks leave-in conditioner made with coconut oil and shea butter that not only moisturizes, but also helps clump curls together for some impressively bouncy volume. It's the closest you can get to having a live-in hairstylist for $8.

    Reviewer showing hair after using Eden BodyWorks leave-in conditioner
    Reviewer's hair after using Eden BodyWorks leave-in conditioner

    Eden BodyWorks is a Black woman-owned business established in 2004 that specializes in natural products to nurture, restore, and maintain hair. Reviewers with 2A through 4C hair mention it working well for them!

    Promising review: "This product is soooo moisturizing! I have type 4b/4c hair with some 4a in the front and I’m low porosity, and my hair loves this product! The consistency is really nice and it smells good too. You don’t need a lot either." —Shanteshia

    Get it from Amazon for $8.

    31. And a cooktop cleaning kit that can chip away at burnt-on messes and make your ceramic cooktop look as shiny as a celebrity's (because let's be honest, they never actually use them).

    The kit comes with a bottle of cleaner, a cleaning pad, and a heavy-duty scraper that are all designed to break down burnt-on foods and tough stains.

    Promising review: "This works amazingly! I hadn't thoroughly scrubbed my glass cooktop in years — I only wiped them down with random multi cleaners which never seemed to do much. Then a friend recommended this product — AMAZING! The included scrubbers and scrapers really make the difference. As others have said, it will leave your cooktop shiny and new — even marks that had been on there for years came almost completely off: 98% better." —B. Swartwood

    Get it from Amazon for $11.49+ (available in two options).

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