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    33 Products So Affordable *And* Useful, You'll Want To Buy A Bunch Of Them

    No-tie laces, a cult-favorite Essence mascara, and more products you'll adore for their price *and* usefulness.

    1. An Essence waterproof mascara for wow-worthy lashes that cost less than $5 and won't get flaky. It'll help lift and sculpt lashes, thanks to conic-fiber brushes that'll gently coat tiny lash line hairs and add a little volume to them.

    2. A cleaning paste that's popular on TikTok and will save you so much time — it'll tackle stubborn stains on your stove, bathroom sink, kitchen tiles, and more messy surfaces at home. No more scrubbing and wiping for hours.

    3. These flexible curling rods to help you create beautiful curls without using hot styling tools. Leave these rods overnight and take them out in the morning for ah-mazing "I just went to the salon" hair.

    4. A pack of Drop Stop gap fillers because you've wasted precious energy trying to fish out your cellphone, freshly ordered fries, and pens from that awkward space in between the car console and front seats 😩. Place one of these squishy barriers in between both areas and you'll be good to go.

    Reviewer's picture of their black car seat gap fillers in their front seats

    5. A comfy posture corrector to help you slouch less over time. It's designed to help align your back, so you can gradually go from wearing it for 30 minutes to one to two hours a day to help improve posture. It's also adjustable, so it won't dig into your chest or shoulders.

    A customer review before and after photo of them wearing the posture corrector

    6. A disposer foaming cleanser because when was the last time you ~actually~ cleaned out eggshells and other scraps from your kitchen garbage disposal without taking an hour? It's easy to use and looks like a mini volcano erupting from your sink. Your stinky drain will thank you for this foamy (and super-clean) treatment.

    7. Mighty Patches that'll help diminish the cluster of zits on your jawline, back, and neck. These large hydrocolloid strips absorb pus and can minimize the appearance of breakouts within SIX HOURS. They'll also stay on your skin and not come off, thanks to durable tapered edges.

    8. Reusable mesh bags so perfect for farmer's market trips. They're handmade, fit lots of produce, and have comfy handles. The best part? You won't have to use a flimsy plastic bag again when you need to stock up on fruit and veggies.

    9. And a bag handle holder to make sure your groceries don't end up all over the sidewalk in transit. Carry multiple bags at a time without cramping up your shoulder, arms, and fingers.

    10. Toilet fizzy bombs because your toilet is quite stinky and you need to freshen it up. Toss one of these babies in the bowl and it'll leave behind a pleasant eucalyptus scent. They also contain baking soda that'll help eliminate stains and mask gross odors. 💩

    wood container filled with white toilet fizzy tabs

    11. Cable savers so you don't have to say goodbye to your frayed laptop or phone charger. These babies help extend the life of lightly damaged cables and wires. ('Tis not the season for tech repairs.)

    12. A color-depositing conditioner because you won't have to use DIY hair dye kits or spend lots of money on salon appointments to upkeep your do. It's semipermanent and helps boost the vibrancy of color-treated strands every time you wash your hair.

    13. A set of Bed Bands that'll make sure your fitted sheets stay in place on your mattress. If you're done waking up in tangled bedding, these babies will prevent you from constantly fixing your sleep setup.

    14. Reusable toe covers with over 2,000 positive reviews for a reason: These babies help protect blisters, corns, and ingrown toenails while they heal. You won't have to expose your toes or deal with flimsy bandages during the process.

    15. A set of reusable food huggers that'll help keep your fave fruits and veggies fresh in the fridge. You'll get to eat leftover apple halves and save canned greens without having to deal with a leaky (and wilting) mess.

    mint green food huggers on sliced pepper, lemon, and jars of honey and walnuts

    16. A surface cover to make your boring countertops look *way better* than they did before. Everyone will be asking, "Did you redo part of your kitchen?!" when IRL, you just stuck on this marble-print adhesive and didn't get expensive renovations.

    17. An Onset soap eyebrow kit for fluffy, groomed brows that'll stay in place and go with whatever makeup you're wearing. This eyebrow pomade nourishes baby hairs and gives your arches a natural look without feeling too sticky.

    reviewer showing before, after application, and complete with filled-in brows

    18. A moisture meter that'll help you worry less about watering your plant babies too little or too much. Stick the 7.7-inch probe into any plant to get a water reading at root level and you'll know right away if it's too wet, too dry, or just right.

    19. A makeup-correcting stick because you were in a rush applying makeup and messed up your eyeliner, mascara, or lipstick (OOPS 😬). Thankfully, you can use this ~magic~ tool to easily take it off with one swipe and remove the evidence. Plus, it's portable enough to fit in a cosmetics bag or purse for on-the-go touch-ups!

    Model using the stick to correct eyeliner
    Amazon

    Promising review: "Why didn’t someone think of this sooner? For years, I’ve been using Q-tips dipped in makeup remover to remove little goofs or mistakes. This is so much better and portable! Erases waterproof mascara marks around my eyes easily. Must-buy product!!" —Katherine Riordan

    Get it from Amazon for $7.97

    20. A pair of adjustable elastic laces to turn a pair of sneakers into comfy slip-ons that'll be so easy to take on and off. Gone are the days of you stopping in the middle of a run or walk to tie flimsy shoelaces. Now you can move at the speed of light without tripping or falling over.

    21. Gorgeous hair clips that'll easily secure bangs in place *or* add some sparkle to a low bun or braid. You'll probably want to ditch your boring bobby pins, because these gems will look so amazing in your hair!

    model wears multi-colored glittery hair clips in hair above low bun

    22. And a pack of colorful claw clips to make styling hair less of a project. Create a '90s-inspired do and prevent loose strands from falling in front of your face.

    23. A reusable wine condom because you only want one glass of vino and want to save the rest of the bottle for future happy hours. This fun stopper will prevent wine from going bad and you'll be glad you didn't have to deal with a stubborn cork getting stuck.

    24. A Luminoodle LED lighting strip to elevate your TV-watching experience. It provides a backlight setup, so you can enjoy sharper images, better color contrast, and less eyestrain.

    A reviewer's TV: hazier and too bright in some places before, and sharper and clearer with the backlighting after

    25. An iced coffee holder because it'll carry your iced coffee (or gingerbread latte!) while you're out and about. Just slide your cold drink into this cute accessory and you can finally open doors and hold shopping bags without dropping anything.

    editor holding an iced coffee in a sleeve with a long handle by the hand
    editor using the handled holder to walk down the street with iced coffee
    Emma Lord/BuzzFeed

    VIS Paradise Goods is a Florida-based small business that sells personalized goods and sustainable essentials, including reusable cutlery and straws!

    BuzzFeed editor Emma Lord loves this carrier and said: "I own one of these myself and love it for the convenience of texting on the go! These even have a holder for a straw if you happen to get iced coffee or bubble tea and don't want to stick the straw into the drink just yet. I've found this to be very sturdy and easy to use, plus they're a fun conversation starter — people always want to know where I got it!" 

    Get it from VIS Paradise Goods on Etsy for $12.10+ (originally $13.25+; available in five colors and 16 option designs). 

    26. Light saber chopsticks so you can enjoy takeout ~in a galaxy far, far away~ (aka the kitchen). These babies glow and grip well on sushi and noodles, making your lunch break a fun and mess-free experience.

    27. A snout soother stick for your doggo's chapped nose. This vegan balm contains hempseed oil, grape-seed oil, jojoba oil, and vitamin E that help heal crusty and dry spots. Rub onto their snout two to three times a day for some relief.

    on left: bulldog with crusty snout. on right, same bulldog with clearer snout after using the soothing stick

    28. A blind spot mirror so you can see if there's another car coming *before* you back out of a parking spot or switch lanes on a highway. It rotates 360 degrees and you can easily adjust it to fit different-sized car mirrors. No more second-guessing yourself when you're driving.

    29. A set of gold under-eye masks to help minimize puffiness and dark circles. You may have stayed up late watching your fave TV show or TikTok videos, but these soothing pads will help you look a little less tired the next day.

    BuzzFeed writer Jasmin Sandal with wears gold under eye masks
    Before-and-after picture showing dark circles/bags on left and less puffiness on right after using same gold under-eye masks
    Jasmin Sandal/BuzzFeed, www.amazon.com

    BuzzFeed writer Jasmin Sandal loves these masks and said: "I decided to put these golden gems to the test after coming off of a red-eye flight with practically no sleep. After cooling them off in the fridge (which is what was suggested on the packet), I applied them to my purpley, puffy eyes, and...w-o-w. Not only did I feel like I was receiving some kind of royal treatment (because, gold), but after 20 minutes, my under-eyes appeared brighter and any fine lines that were once lingering had vanished! After wearing these I didn't feel compelled to apply concealer either, which is usually my go-to to disguise dark circles — and I even felt confident enough to go bare-faced for the rest of the day." Get the full deets in her gold under-eye mask review (it's #13).

    Get 15 pairs from Amazon for $17.91.

    30. Colorful resin coasters so you can keep your dining table in good condition and avoid gross drink stains. If you're done wiping off wine rings, you'll appreciate having something durable (and pretty!) to place your glasses on.

    31. A LifeStraw Personal Water Filter to help you get clean drinking water on camping trips and avoid bringing plastic bottles. Whenever you're in the great outdoors, this tiny device captures unwanted impurities (including bacteria) and allows for easy sipping.

    model users blue LifeStraw to drink water out of stream

    32. A Duvaid duvet cover changing accessory you'll love because swapping bedding will be a breeze. If you dread the process of placing a duvet inside a duvet cover, this handy tool will come to the rescue after you do laundry.

    33. And a keyboard cover to protect your MacBook keys from accidental drink spills. If you like to sip on hot coffee or drink from a water bottle next to your laptop, this tech accessory will give you peace of mind while you type away.

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