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    53 Brilliant Buys Under $50 That Do Exactly What They Say

    These clever products solve so many common nuisances.

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

    4. 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.

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

    6. 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.

    7. This jewellery cleaning pen so you can give your precious gems a quick swipe of a pen to get them looking brand-new.

    on the left, the diamond on a reviewer's ring looking fogged up, and on the right, the same diamond now looking shiny and new

    8. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    20. 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.

    21. 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.

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

    23. 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.

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

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

    26. 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

    27. 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.

    28. This foot peel mask, which will make your calloused and dry feet as soft as a baby's bum in a week.

    29. This body fat scale that will let you know the ins and outs of your body, so you can better understand how to get healthier.

    30. This keyboard cleaning jelly to finally give your poor electronics a refresh after you've spent months eating your lunch over them.

    31. This webcam cover, so you can pick your nose as often as you want without worrying that you haven't exited a conference call.

    32. This electronic blackhead remover that will clear out your pores better than any mask or acne wash.

    33. These high-waisted workout leggings, which will solve the problem of where to put your phone when hitting the pavement.

    34. These face and eyebrow shavers, which will allow you to painlessly shave all those hairs that are spontaneously bursting out of your face.

    35. This rotating makeup organiser, so that you don't end up buying the same lipstick shade three times because it's fallen to the back of your drawer.

    36. This makeup bag that's perfect for those of us (ahem — me) who have a hard time packing their makeup away after using it.

    37. This handheld body massager, because giving yourself a massage is peak self-care and a great way to ensure you're good to go the next day.

    38. This portable charger, so you're never slowed down by the crappy battery on your phone again.

    39. This microfibre hair wrap that will dry your hair without damaging it, while keeping it out of the way for all your post-shower activities.

    40. This cleanser by The Ordinary, that'll remove dirt and makeup without compromising your skin's natural oils.

    41. This wood polish and conditioner that'll help restore your wooden furniture back to factory condition. Did you just get your entire house re-done by an HGTV crew, or are you just super good at picking out cleaning products?

    42. These foam shoe inserts that help stop blisters, which means you can actually enjoy wearing your favourite heels without worrying about limping for the duration of the night.

    43. This avocado tool that will make having avo on toast so much easier.

    44. A grooming brush to make the task of removing tangled, dead hair off your floof super quick and easy, and a heck of a lot cheaper than constant visits to the groomer.

    On the left, a dog with messy fur, and on the right, the same dog with their fur looking brushed and clean

    45. This kitchen cabinet paper roll dispenser, which will free up space in the cabinet under your sink.

    46. These plant food spikes to keep your plants fed for up to two months!

    47. This bag that promises to preserve the bunch of bananas you bought that you still haven't used for anything yet.

    48. This liquid latex, peel-off skin protector, which will make keeping your designs clean and crisp a cinch.

    49. This high efficiency face cleaner by Hylamide that's fantastic for anyone with dry-combo skin.

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

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

    52. This FlexiSnake so you can unclog your hair-filled drain by simply ~snaking~ this tool down there, letting it grab the hair, pulling it back up, and deciding whether you should be marveled at its abilities or gag.

    53. And finally, these silicone heel protectors, which will soften shocks to your feet and prevent cracked heels.