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    38 Cheap Things That People Actually Swear By

    Everything is under $25 and awesome.

    1. Colorful fine-tipped pens that have got the write stuff to make any office supply nerd's dreams come true.

    2. A roll-on headache and migraine relief stick, which I haven't stopped talking about it since I first tried it and I don't plan on stopping any time soon.

    3. Pus-absorbing, pimple-eliminating patches over 3,000 reviewers rely on to zap their zits faster than they ever thought possible.

    4. A game-changing wine gadget that's a stopper, pourer, aerator, filter, and re-corker all in one and a must-have addition for anyone who drinks wine. It's under $10, so wine not?

    Wine being poured from a bottle plugged with the gadget being used as a filter

    5. A ~sweet~ little clay bear who's more than just a cute face. Add water to him, and he'll soften brown sugar you'd thought had hardened past use.

    6. Microfiber makeup-removing cloths that'll get your whole face clean with — get this — just good ol' water.

    7. A massaging, exfoliating, and blood flow-increasing scalp brush over 5,000 (!!!) reviewers swear by to give you that feeling of someone deep shampooing your hair at a salon that you miss so much, not to mention help with dandruff and buildup, and even help encourage hair growth!

    A reviewer using the teal silicone brush on their wet, shampooed hair

    8. Coty Airspun loose face powder, a magical setting powder that over 9,000 (!!!) reviewers use to really, truly slay all day.

    9. Quite possibly miraculous water bottle cleaning tablets to give your sad, stained, go-everywhere mug a Mia Thermopolis-level makeover.

    Above, the brown stained inside of a mug. Below, the inside looking silver like new

    10. Glossier Milky Jelly Cleanser, a vegan, cruelty-free, and pH-balanced formula made with not one, not two, not three, not four, but FIVE hydrating skin conditioners so your face won't be left feeling like you've been sitting out in the Sahara.

    11. A genius dish squeegee sure to make anyone who has ever done dishes, touched icky leftover food, or struggled to clean up a countertop spill say, "Where have you been all my life?!?!"

    A hand using the rounded tool to scrape sauce off a plate

    12. The perfect, go-everywhere crossbody bag you've been searching for your entire purse-carrying life. Adjustable strap? Check. Room for all your crap? Check. Inside and outside pockets? Check. Cute design that's not too bulky? You guessed it, check. No wonder it's got over 4,000 positive reviews!

    13. Amazingly real-looking clip-in hair extensions, which have gone to ~great lengths~ to earn over 5,000 positive reviews.

    14. A game-changing pair of no-tie shoelaces you can use to turn any pair of shoes into comfy, perfect-fitting slip-ons and banish gross, hazardous dangling shoelaces forever. Just ask the over 6,000 positive reviewers.

    15. A stainless steel tongue scraper, aka the oral hygiene gadget you never knew you needed. Over 3,000 reviewers swear by it for helping with bad breath, eliminating bad tastes in their mouths, and keeping their tongue looking clean. And yeah, it sounds silly, but I'm not being ~tongue-in-cheek~.

    16. Pur Home multi-surface scrub cleaning powder, an eco-friendly, nontoxic, and paraben- and cruelty-free option that'll clean pretty much anything just as well as its far less natural competitors.

    A hand holding a tub of the scrub in the lavender scent

    17. Clever double shower hooks that'll allow you to hang and/or remove your curtain and liner separately. No wonder over 7,900 reviewers are hooked on them.

    18. The BH Cosmetics Opalescent Palette, a versatile mix of 24 matte and shimmer eyeshadows plus a large, handy mirror and pretty packaging. Oh, and did I mention it's less than $1 a shade???

    19. Carol's Daughter Goddess Strength leave-in conditioner, a cruelty- and paraben-free product formulated with castor oil and ginger to help reduce breakage of your gorgeous strands — it claims to make hair up to 15x stronger with a single use!

    20. Or an argan oil, vitamin E, and aloe vera hair serum perfect for breathing new life into damaged and dry hair.

    21. The Cat Dancer, a super-simple wire toy that's the under-$3 way to get your cat to perform the most hilarious antics of their nine lives.

    22. A natural shoe deodorizing spray made with lemongrass, mint, and tea tree essential oils that over 3,000 5-star reviewers say can save even those shoes so stinky, you'd considered banishing them to a deep circle of Hell.

    23. CND SolarOil, a low-key miraculous oil here to banish brittle nails and dry cuticles for good. ~Nailed~ it!

    24. A slow feeder dog bowl specifically designed for doggos who chow down wayyy too fast and end up upsetting their tummies. The raised edges inside not only look cool, but they make it impossible for Max to gulp up all his kibble in one bite.

    A reviewer serving their dog food in the purple bowl with a raised flower design

    25. An surprisingly roomy yet thin wallet with a RFID-blocking lining that's your heavy, bulky old wallet's worst nightmare — it's finally getting replaced.

    26. Mike's Hot Honey, a chili-infused honey that may make you realize you've been eating food wrong all your life — because pretty much anything is better with this stuff on it.

    27. The Honey Pot overnight pads, which aren't regular pads, they're cool pads — literally. In addition to being plant-based and made with pesticide-free cotton, they're formulated with mint, lavender, and aloe for a cooling, soothing effect that'll keep you feeling fresh and provide a nice scent that doesn't smell like the unidentifiable chemicals of other pads.

    28. Adjustable bed sheet fasteners to stop your fitted sheet from coming loose and twisting all over the damn place, once and for all.

    The three-armed strap, which looks like suspenders, clipped to the underside corner of a fitted sheet around a mattress

    29. Amazingly affordable (I'm talking under $3) Scotch Brite stainless steel scrubbers that'll basically pay for themselves with one very impressive use on your well-loved cookware.

    30. Wreck This Journal, a super creative book that allows you to do just that. Each page has instructions and space to do a different delightfully destructive thing — from spill your coffee on it to throw the journal in the air. It's the 2020 catharsis you need and deserve.

    31. A cruelty-free, vitamin E and jojoba oil-enriched tinted lip oil guaranteed to become your new everyday go-to, since it's so moisturizing and natural-looking. Yes, lip oil, I'm a ~pucker~ for you.

    32. A keychain-friendly car escape tool that could actually save your life in an emergency. This tiny miracle has both a seatbelt cutter and a window breaker to get you to safety ASAP.

    The small blue tool on a car keyring

    33. A cuddly plaid blanket scarf you can rock a bunch of different ways, from around your neck to over your shoulders to belted as a shawl. However you wear it, it's sure to have people checking out your great style.

    34. A $5 rust stain-removing spray that'll give you serious bang (and OMG-worthy results) for your buck. Trust me.

    Below, a tub covered in orange rust stains. Above, the tub with the stains almost entirely gone with the spray bottle of the product

    35. NYX Epic Ink eyeliner, a waterproof formula that'll make you wonder why you spent years dropping major $$$ on liquid liner when you can get a ~meow~velous cat eye or super ~fly~ wings that'll last all day with this.

    36. A long-sleeved T-shirt dress that seems basic, but is there anything basic about over 7,400 positive reviews? Didn't think so.

    37. A Cerama Bryte cooktop cleaning kit to get one of the trickiest surfaces in your kitchen looking cleaner than ever before. It has everything you need to ensure that those stains on your smooth-top range will be ~cooked~.

    38. A pack of Invisibobble hair ties that seriously stay put all day — no adjusting your pony as you work. Plus, they're gentler on your hair than regular elastics, so tossing your 'do in a messy bun for a bit doesn't mean you're doomed to have a crease in your hair till your next shower.

    The clear spiral hair ties and their packaging

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