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    43 Products Under $50 You'll Probably Wish You'd Bought Years Ago

    Once you find out these exist, you'll never look back.

    1. These organic super soft cotton pads designed with a special leak technology to trap fluids and prevent overflowing. They're super absorbent and you get to be friendly to the environment? Sign me up!

    2. A fun '70s-inspired créme nail polish that lets you ring in the warmer seasons with vigor! These colors are perf for your vintage Polaroid photoshoot.

    3. A 10-in-1 leave-in spray that (and don't ask me how) literally does everything you'd need in a hair spray, including conditioning, detangling, heat protecting, preventing breakage, smoothing, controlling frizz, boosting shine, and strengthening. Also, that's not even the whole list. Yep.

    two of the spray bottles of leave-in conditioner

    4. A beverage chiller perf for this summer — now, when you need a quick cup of iced coffee to perk you up for that Zoom meeting, your fresh, hot cup can be cooled in under ~two minutes~ without having to dilute it with one too many ice cubes. Whoop-whoop!

    coffee being poured from the chiller

    5. A rich Prima niacinamide serum with 100mg of hemp CBD to calm, reduce redness, discoloration, and texture, and a hydration complex to brighten, refine pores, and even skin tone. It'll really perk up your skin and leave you with 72-hour intense hydration and a wonderfully luminous complexion!

    The serum

    6. A memory foam pillow specifically designed for stomach sleepers so you can sleep easy on a pillow made just for you. The gel-infused filling and ventilation holes also regulate your temperature so if you're also guilty of constantly flipping to the cool side, you don't need to worry about that anymore either. Sleeping doesn't have to be so complicated!

    model resting on pillow

    7. A lovely personalized Disney Starbucks tumbler so you can have a piece of Disney magic with every sip of coffee!

    8. A portable personal blender so you can have yummy smoothies for breakfast every morning — and you can drink right out of it!! Which means you save counter space and dish/mug-washing effort. Bulky blenders are so last century.

    9. A cuticle oil that'll condition and strengthen nails and soften cuticles so you can show off those pretty hands and nails when you're filming your nighttime routine with no insecurity! We all deserve that 😌.

    before and after of reviewer's nails looking brittle, then looking clear and strong after using oil

    10. An intense First Aid Beauty face cream if you're always dealing with stressed, dry, red skin. It's loved by almost 6,000 reviewers so you know this stuff's not fooling around! Ingredients like oatmeal, shea butter, and allantoin reduce redness and soothe your irritated complexion, leaving it soft and smooth. Where was this cream your whole life?

    11. A powerful plunger if your bathroom situation gets a little...stalled sometimes. It's stronger than traditional plungers and made to tackle especially stubborn ~obstacles~ so the next time you run into a block, you'll have a buddy to help!

    the plunger being used in a toilet

    12. An super cuddly orthopedic dog bed that comes with an attached blanket to mimic your own bed if your furry friend likes to burrow into your side when sleeping. This bed gives them their own space and keeps them warm and you won't accidentally smush them when rolling over; plus, reviewers say the design to make them feel more secure works well! That's one less worry for you!

    puppy in the dog bed

    13. A gorgeous, long-lasting, and affordable e.l.f. Cosmetics liquid glitter eyeshadow so you can shimmer and sparkle through the seasons as much as you want.

    14. A tube of Lanolips, a multipurpose balm that'll work ~wonders~ for your super chapped, flaky lips. It uses lanolin (a holy grail natural ingredient) to super-hydrate any cracked areas like lips, cuticles, and elbows and ensure the flakiness doesn't return. You'll never leave the house without this again!

    before and after of extremely chapped flaky lips, then smooth non-chapped lips after use

    15. A beautiful plant-themed growth journal to track your personal development and goals both big and small. Its whimsical full-color illustrations of florals and botanicals make the simple act of opening it inspiring.

    16. A hot air brush so you can get the blown-out look without having to spend an extra hour blow-drying and straightening. Cut that time in half with this efficient tool and use that extra half hour for something more useful!

    17. A no-spill dog bowl with a floating base to ensure your lil pal can drink without wetting their mouth, don't drink too fast, or splatter water everywhere and make more of a mess for you. A win for everyone involved!

    dog drinking from the bowl

    18. A box of environmentally friendly dishwasher detergent pods for lazy nights, which, let's be real, is almost every night. No worries — your plates will be sparkly clean!

    19. An all-natural Sichuan chili sauce that'll give your food that hot, spicy flavor your life has been — I mean, your meals have been missing. Heck, put it on ice cream — who's judging? Go bold or go home!

    20. A rechargeable and flexible lighter that's long and simple and gives you an easy, less dangerous way to light your fave candles or a gas stove. It also protects your hand from the flame and lasts long too!

    the flexible lighter

    21. An AuraGlow teeth-whitening kit to make whitening teeth easy and free of a painful (and expensive) visit to the dentist! One treatment only takes 30 minutes.

    reviewer's before and after of stained yellow teeth, then clean whiter teeth after use

    22. A stainless-steel bougie water bottle you'll never want to live without again! The double-walled insulation, leak-proof flip 'n sip lid (so you don't have to keep unscrewing the cap), and that gorgeous artwork will pull you in to drink water! Plus, it doesn't do that thing where the water tastes stale after a few hours. Fun fact: it can hold an entire bottle of wine. Bougie indeed!

    23. A Drunk Elephant scalp scrub to exfoliate dead skin cells and all that product buildup from your dry shampoos and sprays. It also relieves dry, irritated scalps with AHAs and BHAs, and uses plant oils and a multi-amino acid blend to ensure your scalp stays nourished and flake-free. We stan!

    the bottles

    24. A white noise machine because it'll play soothing ambient sounds to lull you into a sense of calm. It'll help you sleep deeper and help you focus during the day when afternoon traffic gets on your nerves. This'll drown out outside noises and with 10 sounds; you'll find your sweet spot!

    the white noise machine

    25. A zero-waste hand balm bar that deeply hydrates your hands and defends against blue light so you get the softest, most holdable hands ever 😇. Pro-retinol (vitamin A) helps improve wrinkles with daily use, leaving a silky feel. No single-use plastic bottles needed and the natural lavender scent is so calming. It's super fun to use!

    the hand bar

    26. A dough whisk because baking is supposed to be fun, not stressful! This will help you cut through thick dough, prevent sticking, and reduce pressure on your hands due to its comfortable grip. A must-have for your baking ventures!

    the whisk whisking chocolate chip cookie dough

    27. A storage box for all those pesky cables, cords, and loose wires you're always tripping over. This doubles as a charging station for your devices too (and of course, looks nice in your room)!

    28. A Fresh rose facial toner if toners always irritate your skin. This one refines pores and clears acne *without* doing that. It's specifically designed to give super dry skin a drink of hydration with rose fruit extract, rosewater, and angelica leaf extract. Also, it has 🌹real rose petals🌹 if you wanna feel luxurious.

    the two toners in different sizes

    29. A Nodpod sleep mask because it has a comforting pressure, almost like a weighted blanket for your eyes, that'll relax you and help you get the kind of sleep you've been missing for ages.

    two people wearing the sleep mask

    30. A vegan Versed serum that'll let your skin rest while it does all the work. This serum will help clear acne and excess sebum, decongest pores, and soothe redness with willow bark while niacinamide brightens!

    a drop from the stopper falling into bottle

    31. An extra-durable sponge that's designed to last for MONTHS so if you're a scrubber, you don't have to worry about having to replace it right away or any weird smells. You get to save money and get rid of that tough grease!

    the sponge sudded up

    32. A bottle of Glossier Solution that'll be nothing short of a blessing for acne-prone skin! Three acid groups — AHA, BHA, and PHA — work their magic together to clear off dead skin cells, fade scars, and leave your complexion glowing. Reviewers love it for maintaining clear skin free of hyperpigmentation.

    33. A charging stand for keeping your phone, AirPods, and Apple Watch all in one place and conveniently charging together without dealing with a ton of different wires tangled by your bed!

    the charging stand holding two devices

    34. This ~magical~ pack of Miracle-Gro water storing crystals if you're not great with plants. This will help prevent you from over- and under-watering, while also reducing ~water stress~ and protecting your plants from heat and drought. Magic indeed!

    35. A skin scrubber that uses high-frequency vibration to exfoliate and remove makeup residue, blackheads and whiteheads, revamping your dull skin! This makes maintaining a clear skin tone, acne breakouts, and excess oil much easier and turns it into a luxe experience.

    36. A silicone drain cover that'll catch everything *before* it goes down the drain. No garbage disposal? No problem!

    the drain cover

    37. A supportive bralette loved by the DD+ community for its barely-there fabric and its ability to provide ongoing lift and structure with no discomfort to be felt! Underwire? What's that?

    a model wearing the bralette

    38. An electric milk frother so you can spoil yourself every morning with a cafe-quality latte or mocha without having to step out for it. So yummy!

    39. A water bottle waist pack to hold your water bottle, keys, wallet, and phone while you're out running. This way, you can keep yourself hands-free but also properly hydrated!

    the belt holding a bottle

    40. A Moroccanoil curl cream because it's about time you start taking care of those pretty curls! This works as a leave-in conditioner to help your ringlets become soft, touchable, and bouncy with a powerful blend of argan oil, vitamin E, and antistatic agents. Nonfrizzy curls? Yes, please.

    41. A pair of super, super comfortable sneakers reviewers with wide feet swear by — who said you need to settle for squished toes and and bunions for life? These stylish bbs are lightweight and you can wear them all day without getting sore or sweaty feet. A holy grail!

    reviewer wearing the sneakers in white

    42. An odor-removing gel you can use to nix all the nasty, annoying odors that come out of your kitchen, trash, bathroom, and your pets! This *absorbs* the smells instead of just masking them and it lasts up to 60 days so you can be at ease.

    the tub

    43. A bamboo bath mat because this one isn't a mold-fest that'll allow mold, bacteria, mildew, and other such things to fester. Icky, yes? No worries — your precious feet will remain safe and clean with bamboo.

    Your feet to your new wide-width sneakers: