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    50 Brilliant Purchases Under $50 That Will Elevate Your Entire Life

    From TikTok-famous cleaning hacks to acne-fighting skincare and more.

    1. These houseplant insect traps that will be easy peasy to pop into the soil of your pots. They work like magnets to catch little buggers who dare to mess with your plant babies.

    2. This foot file to leave your feet feeling even smoother than your pedicurist could make them feel — minus the tickle attack from the pumice stone.

    3. This eco-friendly pet hair roller that doesn't need any sheets or refills, so you can use it again and again without having to break out the vacuum cleaner.

    4. These spiky dryer balls that will make sure your pillows stay fluffy when you wash them — and cut down your drying time.

    5. This mascara that'll give you lashes so dramatic, no one will believe you when you tell them you bought it for less than $5 on Amazon.

    6. This selfie ring light that'll provide studio-quality lighting to all of your photos — because it's 2021 and it's ALL about getting the best picture possible for your grid, ya feel?

    7. This cord organiser to keep your wires tidy, so that you remain tangle-free and fancy.

    8. This watercolour paint set that'll give you everything you need to create a masterpiece.

    9. These LED strip lights, so that you can finally turn your room into a TikTok filming haven.

    10. This garlic press, that'll make adding the quintessential ingredient to every dish imaginable, easy.

    11. This set of peelers that'll help you prepare your veggies in any way you like.

    12. This three-in-one soil tester, so that there'll be no guessing games involved when you're taking care of your plant babies.

    13. This rotating mandolin slicer to make slicing and dicing veggies even easier.

    14. This no-scrub gel stain remover that will destroy your mould and mildew problems.

    15. This baking mat, so that you can roll everything out to the perfect size.

    16. This handheld milk frother so you can have cafe style foam without having to leave your house.

    17. This sink shroom, so that you don't have to worry about your drains clogging up because this guy will catch all the gunk for you.

    18. This set of essential oils, which you can use to create a cocktail of scents that will help calm you down, soothe your senses or even get you ready for bed.

    19. These scrub attachments for your drill, so that you never end up having to scrub on your hands and knees for hours.

    20. This squeegee, so that the next time you shower, you can pretend you're auditioning for the part of "window cleaner" and end up with a sparkling screen.

    21. This pack of microfibre cloths that absorb water without scratching surfaces or leaving streaks.

    22. This wine stain remover so you can sit back, relax, and ENJOY your red wine without having any fear whatsoever about what might happen if a spill occurs.

    on the left, a white blanket with a purple wine stain, and on the right, the same blanket, now completely free of the stain

    23. This bath sponge that'll help you remove so much dead skin, you'll begin to wonder how you've been carrying it around for so long.

    24. This time-marked water bottle, because water breaks are just as important at home as they are in the office.

    25. This hot air brush that makes it easy for you to give yourself volume and dry your hair without it getting poofy as heck.

    26. This six-minute diary, which will allow you to focus on mindfulness if you're feeling a little out of your head with everything that's going on.

    27. This pack of reusable meal prep containers, which will keep you from spending half an hour in the kitchen, wondering what to make for lunch.

    28. This Thayers Witch Hazel that will soothe and tone your skin on a truly magical level.

    29. This humidifier and diffuser, so you can create a safe and snug environment, ideal for relaxing and going to bed.

    30. This Aztec Secret Healing Clay that I encourage you to try if you have problematic skin.

    31. This self-groomer for your furry friend, which will allow them to brush themselves like the independent felines they are while keeping them from messing with your furniture legs.

    32. These Sound PEATS wireless earbuds, which are perfect if you're tired of constantly getting your wires tangled when you're attempting to work out in your tiny apartment.

    33. This knife sharpener that will ensure your tools are in tip-top shape.

    34. These Face Halo makeup remover cloths that can clean your face with just water and little-to-no scrubbing.

    35. This magic double sided tape that doesn't leave any sticky residue on your walls or surfaces, but can be used to free up space in your kitchen or bathroom.

    36. This body fat scale that you can connect to your phone, so you can understand the ins and outs of your body if, like me, one of your goals for self-isolation is to get ripped.

    37. This indoor thermometer that also measures humidity, so that you can better understand your air quality.

    38. This stylish pair of blue light blocking glasses because as much as we're trying not to, we're definitely spending a lot more time looking at screens.

    39. These Cosrx acne pimple patches that you can use during all your virtual meetings without anyone catching on to your beauty routine.

    40. Or these Avarelle Acne Cover Patches that are formulated with tea tree oil and calendula oil (to heal and shrink zits faster) AND come in two shapes, so you can easily treat and shrink clusters of pimples all at once.

    41. This all-in-one mandoline slicer, so you don't have to spend heaps of time preparing your vegetables.

    42. This photo printer, so you can finally make that collage wall you've been thinking about for ages.

    43. This hair strengthener by Olaplex, because we're all expressing ourselves with hair colour right now and I, for one, am HERE FOR IT.

    44. This handheld body massager, because while we may tell ourselves that a couch is a viable working space, our back has other stories to tell.

    45. This light therapy Neutrogena acne spot treatment, which uses dermatologist in-office technology (no UV rays!) to treat mild to moderate acne.

    46. This menstrual cup that will minimise waste as well as the ridiculous amount of money women are expected to pay for something they can't control.

    47. This coffee warmer that'll keep your cuppa fresh and warm, so you can enjoy it while gazing out the window, pretending you're in a music video and missing your ex-lover.

    48. This Vitamin C serum that will absorb right in and give you the glowing skin you've always wanted, even if you're the only one who will see it.

    49. This compact slow cooker that will help you finally tackle the absolute delight that is low and slow cooking.

    50. And finally, these resistant sports bands that will make training a little more fulfilling.