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    24 Cheap Things To Treat Yourself To Right Now

    Beauty products that could pass for triple the price, whimsical decor, a head massager that'll change your life, and more under-$25 finds to light up your day.

    1. tennis bracelet that could pass for real-deal crystal — *swoon*. This beauty will look so stunning on its own or stacked with other bracelets, and you don't have to worry as much about losing it as you would a splurgier version!

    a hand with the bracelet on it
    Reviewer wearing it lower on their wrist

    Promising reviews: "Soooo pretty. It’s 100% a Swarovski [alternative] for so cheap. Looks exactly like the photo and I wear it every day." —Trysten Walters

    Get it from Amazon for $17.90+ (available in two styles, four colors, and three sizes).

    2. A dimmable duck light who is quite simply a very big mood. He is made of squishy silicone, seems 100% DONE with doing anything, has a 30-minute auto-shutoff timer feature and three brightness settings, and, yes, also features a drawn-on butthole. It's the little things.

    A light up duck laying on its side with a face of existential despair
    Amazon

    Promising review: "I ordered this lamp because of its appearance. I didn't NEED...but it has totally filled a void in my life I didn't know existed. Everyone who sees it pokes it. The lamp is actually very functional. It's got a really nice set of brightness options and the glow is yellowish, which is much nicer than white in a dim/dark room. One thing that isn't mentioned in the description is that its legs are utterly floppy. It's terrific." —Literated

    Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (also available in four other very cute designs).

    3. An E.l.f. glitter liquid eyeshadow that'll bring the party just as well as Stila Glitter and Glow, which happens to be *checks notes* quadruple the price. Everything is better with glitter, and everything is also better when you only have to pay $6.

    reviewer eyeshadow look with e.l.f. liquid glitter on lids
    reviewer holding e.l.f. liquid glitter shadow

    I don't even wear eyeshadow and this glitzy blue is tempting me....

    Promising review: "I love this glitter eyeshadow. I used to use Stila and this is so much more affordable and easy to spread without spotting. Definitely recommend getting all the shades, it is worth it for a pop of shimmer." —beautyandbeast

    Get it from Amazon for $6 (available in 11 shades).

    4. A tiny and sweet resin animal with real dried flowers embedded inside. You can choose from a bear, pig, cat, or penguin (or just go ahead and order all four). Say hello to your new desk buddy!

    round resin animals with different color flowers and gold flakes inside
    Mochi Berry Art/Etsy

    This Seattle-based small biz makes all kinds of cute lil' treats.

    Promising review: "I got all four of the little animals and the flowers inside of them are all beautiful." —Tasha

    Get it from Mochi Berry Art on Etsy for $8.50 (available in four animals).

    5. A go-everywhere fanny pack complete with an adjustable strap, multiple pockets, and the ability to be worn in a trendy crossbody fashion. And yes, it could pass for a brand that rhymes with Blue Moo Melon.

    Reviewer with black buckled fanny pack across their shoulder and chest
    Reviewer opening the fanny pack to show pockets on the inside

    Promising review: "I got this for work originally and now use it all the time! I didn’t realize it looks exactly like a Lululemon fanny pack that’s trending right now until someone complimented me on it! My best friend has the Lulu one and it does look exactly like it! The pockets on the inside and outside! It’s super spacious and I can fit a lot in it! Definitely worth it, if you don’t want to lug your purse around all day for errands!" —Melissa

    Get it from Amazon for $16.98 (available in 36 colors). 

    6. A head massager thingy that is so cheap, so simple...yet feels sooooooo good. Just trust me, you need this in your life.

    My boyfriend got a two-pack of head massagers like this and gave me one. We now use them on each other constantly and I am eternally grateful. I'm struggling to keep my description of how good it feels family-friendly, so that should give you an idea. It's awesome when you have a headache or just need to relax. The only downside is it WILL mess up your hair (especially if you have curls or textured hair, reviewers note) and may get caught if your hair is tangled, so use it gently. It's worth it!

    Promising review: "This was a great purchase. Relieves my headaches. Easy to use!" —elidita luna

    Get a set of two from Amazon for $5.99.

    7. Cutie lil' rainbow prism suncatchers you can hang in any room to treat yourself to a midday light show (aka serotonin boost).

    reviewer image of tiny rainbows reflected around a couch and room
    Reviewer image of a cat with a rainbow on it

    Promising review: "They actually were bigger than I anticipated which was actually pretty awesome. I hung them in the window of my office and it's beautiful when they catch light. Definitely worth the money when it puts a smile on your face." —Emmy Ann

    Get a set of two from Amazon for $7.39

    8. A must-have sticker for any Swiftie as we re-enter the 1989 era. It could even make the bad guys good for a weekend.

    hand holding passport sticker with text
    ShopCraftsbyTessa/Etsy

    This North Carolina-based small business has genuinely some of the best millennial-fave pop culture stickers I have EVER seen.

    Get it from Crafts By Tessa on Etsy for $4.25.

    9. A pack of whimsical mini cloud-shaped utility knives that are soooo much more pleasant to keep at your desk than a big ol' box cutter. Still, like with anything with a blade, be careful and don't let their cuteness ~cloud~ your judgment! 

    Model using a purple cloud shaped knife to open a package
    Set of cloud knives in various pastel colors
    Amazon

    Check them out on TikTok!

    Promising review: "I love these — sturdy, sharp with retractable blade. I keep them in different rooms for opening packages or breaking down boxes to recycle. Would recommend and buy again." —Amy Yasneski

    Get a set of six from Amazon for $8.99

    10. A terrific trio of lip sleeping masks boasting over 3,500 5-star ratings and a price tag less than half the cost of one tub of Laniege. Now that's a *chef's kiss* deal.

    Promising review: "I breathe through my mouth when I sleep and I often wake up with super chapped lips. I love Laniege’s lip sleeping mask but, it gets pricy when used daily. This product is the most amazing alternative for it at a FRACTION of the price! Laniege is $24 for just one and this is less than $10 for three?! THREE? Omg take my money. Highly recommend! —Nikz

    Get a set of three from Amazon for $9.90 (available in four scent combinations).

    11. An adorbs plush flower pillow to add a pop to your space. One of these bbs on your desk chair will remind you to ~stop and smell the flowers~ a bit instead of losing yourself in the hell of your inbox.

    Blue daisy shaped pillow perched on an armchair
    oversized pink and yellow versions on the floor of a child's bedroom

    Check 'em out on TikTok

    Promising review: "I bought these pillows to liven up my office space. They are whimsical and fun. The larger pillows would be great to set on the floor and sit with children or pets! Love these." —lovetoread

    Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in 17 colors and three sizes). 

    12. A so-cute-I'm-not-sure-it's-even-allowed s'more mug complete with a lid that not only adds to the ooey gooey adorableness, but also protects your precious morning (or afternoon, or evening...) bev.

    mug that looks like smiling s'more with graham cracker shaped base and lid
    BoxLunch

    Promising review: "This is one of the cutest mugs! And the top graham cracker is a lid, so great to keep your drink warm or keep it from getting contaminated. Highly recommend!" —mishorty13

    Get it from BoxLunch for $15.92 (originally $19.90).

    13. A vintage-inspired initial pendant necklace you may just wanna start wearing every day. It'd look great layered with other necklaces, and be equally great as a little gift to a pal to ~letter~ know how much you care.

    reviewer closeup of the initial necklace
    reviewer wearing the initial necklace layered with other necklaces

    Promising review: "TikTok made me do it. This piece of jewelry is one of my favorite go-to pieces. I wear this necklace maybe once or twice a week to work. It looks as if I’ve paid way more than what I did! I’ve received many compliments. It hasn’t turned but then again, I take it off before showering and I’m careful to not spay any perfume on it…but I do this with all of my jewelry (real or not). I do make a habit of wiping it with a jewelry cloth before storing it back in the bag that was supplied. I recommend this as a fun piece to add to your collection." —GiGi Of 6

    Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in 26 letters). 

    14. A bicycle-shaped pizza cutter with two stainless-steel blades that are ready to ride right through your 'za at your next get-together. I ~pedal~ your pals will want one, too.

    Soho Kitchen is a small, NYC-based business established in 2015 that makes fun, pizza-inspired home goods.

    Promising review: "My husband loooves pizza and I thought this would be a great gift for him. Both wheels can cut the pizza and it’s very easy to use. It’s also really cute! We keep it displayed in the kitchen when not in use." —Bia DeBoer

    Get it from Amazon for $19.95

    15. And to keep the pizza party going, some felt coasters from the same small biz. Low-key losing it over the fact that they come with a little pizza oven paddle, too — try topping that.

    pizza coasters pizza box and four pizza coasters with different toppings and paddle
    reviewer's mini paddle with the four coasters

    Promising review: "The cutest coasters ever! These are better than the pictures in the listings. Great gift idea and very good conversation pieces. This is also great if you have a pizza-themed room or space. The coasters are truly functional and space efficient. Highly recommend!" —Dara M

    Get the four coasters, paddle, and box from Amazon for $17.95.

    16. synthetic half wig no one will believe was under $25. Hello to a fabulous hairstyle switch up, minimal effort and $$$ — and no glue or lace! — required.

    me wearing a synthetic wig
    gif of me wearing wavy synthetic wig
    Jordan Grigsby/BuzzFeed

    BuzzFeed Shopping writer Jordan Grigsby raves: "Yep, that's me up there. I love a little synthetic wig because they're always like $20 so I can get like five of 'em and have five different hairstyles for the price of one human hair wig. My hair is shoulder length right now, which I love, but sometimes, ya girl wants a little Beyoncé type hair. I do clip-ins sometimes but they're a lot of work at times. Synthetic wigs are so easy, quick, and a great protective style. I don't like to put heat on my hair much, so I like to grab synthetic wigs in the exact style I want so I can go from straight to curly to wavy in a week without damaging my hair. I can also do my hair in like five minutes. 

    This wig is my current go-to, I'm obsessed. It's so freakin' cute and half wigs allow you to leave some of your hair out so it can look as natural as possible, which I love because I'm not really talented with the frontal style wigs and gluing 'em down (if anyone wants to teach me I'll love you forever). This wig is literally so easy to manipulate and I found it on TikTok! Remember this is synthetic so it won't last you forever. I just bought a second one after wearing my last one for, like, three months. Synthetic or not, it still looks and feels amazing and it's very full."

    Get it from Amazon for $19.53+ (available in nine styles).

    17. A cute bamboo serving spoon and fork set because you are anything but boring, so the things you use to serve your guests heaping portions of kale Caesar salad shouldn't be, either.

    cream serving spoon and form with colorful squiggly lines
    Goodful

    Get them from our Goodful shop for $24.

    18. A throwback-tastic Barbie flip phone acrylic keychain you can pop open to say "Hi, Barbie!" and show off to all your fave Barbies and Kens. Truly SUBLIME.

    hot pink keyring flipped open to look like cell phone with hi barbie on screen
    keyring closed to look like outer phone screen with incoming message
    Wandering Prop Guild/Etsy

    This small biz makes fun gaming-, pop culture-, and anime-inspired goodies.

    Pre-order it (ships in 3–4 weeks) from Wandering Prop Guild on Etsy for $12.

    19. A pack of slouchy socks, because it feels like every time you see celebs and influencers out and about on Insta, they're rocking the crew-socks-peeking-out-of-sneakers look. Why do these lend such a cool vibe to a look? IDK, they just do.

    reviewer wearing the white socks
    another reviewer wearing the socks

    Check out one way to style them on TikTok!

    Promising review: "The second these are out of the laundry, they're on my feet. The slouchy look is so cute and paired with a white tennis shoe — it’s my favorite thing to wear on my feet. They’re so comfortable, very soft, and they don’t leave marks on your legs like most such a socks do from being too tight." —Elisa

    Get a three-pack from Amazon for $21 (available in three color combinations).

    20. A fun Kirby hair claw so you can quickly and adorably toss your hair up when the Smash Bros. match starts getting heated.

    blue and gold hair claw with kirby and stars
    Hot Topic

    Get it from Hot Topic for $10.90.

    21. A crochet cover-up to turn the bikini you've been sporting the past three summers into a full-on ~outfit~ and score allll the attention at your next beach day. Might as well grab two colors, just to have options.

    reviewer in short sleeve v-neck cream open knit cover-up styled with hat and crocs
    different reviewer posing in cover-up

    Promising review: "Buy it! I get so many compliments on this. It is the perfect cover-up. Just don't forget to put sunscreen on under it! I have had it for over a year. I use the washing machine on hand wash in a bag and lay flat to dry on a dry rack. I store it in the bag it came in still because it snags on things so easily. I have packed it in a suitcase but still in its original bag for worry of snags. So far so good!" —Whitney Carter

    Get it from Amazon for $23.99 (available in women's sizes S–XL and in six colors).

    22. An adjustable mister you can hook right onto your hose to turn your currently way-too-hot porch into the ideal place to be on a scorching day. This wonder can bend into any shape your overheated lil' heart desires and help cool the surrounding area by up to 20 degrees!!!

    reviewer photo of a green mister outside by someone sunbathing
    reviewer photo of a blue mister attachment wrapped around a pole

    It even comes with a flower-shaped misting head you can swap in to make it look extra cute.

    Promising review: "Works exactly how I want it to. Provides a fine, cool most on the patio, allowing us to enjoy the backyard until sunset without breaking a sweat. Easy to set up. It was out of the box and cooling us off within minutes." —Debra L. Kusek

    Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (colors may vary).

    23. A set of three reusable silicone air fryer liners because the only thing that would make your beloved air fryer better is if you had to clean it less. Let these babies handle all the mess and leave your precious machine spotless.

    Check them out on TikTok!

    Promising review: "I bought these because I was tired of cleaning the whole air fryer container. These were bought on a whim for both mine and my boyfriend's parents, who each have an air fryer. They work great, keeping all greases and crumbs inside, and make it easier to clean. The only bad thing (and this may just be me) is the ridges/ripples on the bottom of the inside of the liner. When you try to wash it in the sink, don’t put the stream of water right on those unless you want to take a small bath. Other than that, these are fantastic. My boyfriend also says that it seems to make everything crispier, and we love that." Jordan Hixson

    Get a set of three from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in two sizes and four color combinations). 

    24. A wooden puzzle reminiscent of Tetris that's made for young kiddos, but can be fun for parents too. I mean, the challenge of filling the board with these blocks or just making fun designs with it sounds like a delight to me.

    The wooden puzzle
    Reviewer's child working on the puzzle following a leaflet that shows different diagrams

    Reviewers say this is a great toy for ages 3–12.

    Promising review: "Great for all ages. My 4-year-old loves this puzzle. It is also something she can play with her grandparents and aunts and uncles and they actually enjoy. Because you need to be strategic and often change parts you have done at the end, I think it is a good way to practice being flexible and persevering. It fits nicely inside a gallon zip-top bag for storage. We have given a few as bday gifts to her friends too." —Esher

    Get it from Amazon for $9.99.

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