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    28 Things Under $50 That People Actually Swear By

    "Best $50 I ever spent." —me, these reviewers, and maybe you

    1. A hair styling treatment that'll condition, strengthen, add volume, and polish your locks right after you hop out of the shower, ultimately cutting out a bunch of other products that can be time consuming. Simply apply on damp hair, style, and go!

    A before photo with flatter, dryer-looking hair and an after photo showcasing voluminous, shiny hair after using the product

    2. A memory foam seat cushion to save your butt and back from the wrath of chairs, road trips, and anywhere you do a lot of sitting.

    Memory foam seat cushion placed on a car seat

    3. A pair of versatile go-to leggings you can rock with your favorite accessories, running errands, or on the couch. What I am trying to say here is, why wear jeans ever again?

    4. A squatty potty that'll adjust your position and relax the right muscles so you can pass poo comfortably. Life gets busy, you do(do) not need to deal with bloating and constipation on top of it.

    Squatty Potty placed at the foot of the toilet to show that it can easily slide under

    5. A cult-favorite mascara to add volume and length to your lashes with a few flicks of the wrist, making those minimal makeup days even easier.

    Before and after showing the lengthening effects after using the mascara

    6. A portable blender bottle so you can blend fruits and veggies on the go. Smoothies? Anywhere you are? Breakfast every day? Yes, you can have it all.

    7. A roll-up drying rack, because countertop and sink space is IMPORTANT real estate that must be utilized efficiently. Amen.

    Drying rack placed across the sink with glasses placed downward and drying

    8. A Glossier Milky Jelly cleanser you can use on dry skin as a makeup remover, or on wet skin as a hydrating face wash. Either way, sorry to your other skincare products that'll never see the light of day after you bring this baby home.

    9. A deep conditioning mask that'll revive dry hair with its Argan oil, collagen, B vitamin, and rosehip oil formula. It's like a hydrating drink of water but for your head. *Ahhh.*

    Lifestyle shot of a stack of Briogeo's deep conditioning masks

    10. A powerful steamer that basically brings the fancy spa straight to your home. Now you can lure those pesky blackheads out without having to pay for an expensive facial.

    11. An adjustable wood organizer for transforming your cluttered desk into a trendy space you *won't* mind working at all day.

    12. A fuzzy fleece jacket that'll upgrade the leggings you've been wearing to your most successful OOTD post yet.

    Model wearing fluffy fleece jacket with leggings

    13. A cooling eye gel for giving the skin around your eyes a refresh. It's packed with vitamin C, ginseng root, and coffee extract that can help with the appearance dark circles.

    14. Water resistant, wireless ear buds to get you through commutes, workouts, and the noisy neighbor who likes to host a wrestling match in their apartment every night.

    Reviewer photo of ear buds and their sleek charging case

    15. A teensy vacuum...made for your PORES. Seriously, all that ~poor~ dirt, grease, and dead skin doesn't stand a chance. Say it with me: It's time to move on out, you pesky blackheads!

    16. A brush spinner that'll clean up every last bit of makeup from even the dirtiest brushes AND then dry 'em — all in less than a minute. And to even *think* we've been cleaning our brushes BY HAND this entire time.

    Lifestyle shot of the brush spinner being used to clean a makeup brush. Model is holding the spinner with a makeup brush attached as it spins the brush in a small bowl with cleaning solution.

    17. A pollen-, dust mite-, mold-, and pet dander-busting detergent that just might make all the difference if your regular allergy medicine just can't do the job on its own.

    Lifestyle shot of the allergen wash

    18. A dry shampoo POWDER (!!) so you can ditch the shower and end up with hair that *looks* like it just got a fresh wash. Hey, nobody has to know it's going on day three...or five.

    19. A set of WILDLY popular microfiber sheets (seriously, they have over 63,000+ positive reviews!) you'll be thinking about crawling back into the second you leave them.

    Paisley patterned sheets on a bed

    20. An Amazonian clay foundation (with SPF 15!) for balancing complexion and creating a flawless matte finish that won't cake or crease.

    21. A powerful nail strengthener formulated with hydrolyzed wheat protein and calcium to prevent breakage and make your nails harder and longer. It can be used by itself as a stand-alone treatment or as a base coat alternative.

    A reviewer's before photo of damaged, bitten, and brittle nails side-by-side with their after photo with strong, long, and painted nails

    22. A compact hair roller that'll remove ALL the pet hair embedded on your sheets, clothes, and upholstery — something anyone with a fur baby knows is no easy feat.

    23. An all-natural de-frizzing smoothie cream for thick and curly hair that'll reduce breakage and hydrate so your curls can live their best life.

    Shea Moisture's Curl Enhancing Smoothie cream

    24. A set of transparent, shatter-resistant, leak-proof, air-tight leftover and lunch containers so your leftover or meal prep game becomes and actual reality (and your soup or salad dressing never ends up seeping anywhere it's unwelcome).

    Glass containers stacked on each other holding different foods inside a fridge

    25. A heated shiatsu-massage pillow because work was a nightmare, the car wouldn't start, you spilled your coffee, and you just need some dang relaxation and something to work out those knots. This'll help.

    26. A wireless phone charger for keeping your phone juiced up without the hassle of cords. After all, you are the life of the group chat so it's CRUCIAL that your phone be charged at all times.

    27. A faaaaancy smart notebook that'll capture your best doodles, lists, and thoughts where you can then upload them all to your computer. Now it's easier than ever to spam your family chat with your amazing talent.

    28. A clay mask sworn by more than 3,700 Sephora customers (really, it has *that* many positive reviews!) to help with stubborn acne and clogged pores.

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