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60 Bougie, Cheap Things You Never Knew Existed That Are Pure Genius

These expensive-looking, budget-friendly finds are total game-changers.

by Amanda Pellegrino
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They say that the best things in life are free, well that isn’t strictly true — the best things in life are cheap, clever things you never knew you existed. There’s nothing better than finding expensive-feeling products that don’t cost you and arm and a leg. From decor that doubles as unique storage solutions to skincare that will have you looking and feeling your best, these cheap things will have you asking yourself, “how have I gone my whole life without it?”

01A Dry Body Brush That Exfoliates & Reveals Smooth, Glowing Skin

This dry brush is covered in soft vegan bristles that you brush in upward strokes before a shower to help remove dry skin, help blood circulation, reduce ingrown hairs, and firm up skin to reveal your naturally glowing complexion. It has a bamboo base and slightly elastic handle to make it easy to hold and maneuver.

02Super Modern Magnetic Soap Holders That Save Space

These magnetic soap holders have a bamboo base that mounts to the wall and rounded corners that look so modern and spa-like. Each piece comes with a magnet you stick into a bar of soap and attaches to the base, holding it upside down to keep it dry and help it last longer, all while looking like a magical floating bar.

03Spray-On Body Milk With Vegan Collagen & Nourishing Botanicals

Milky moisturizer is all the rage right now, and this spray-on lotion makes it easier than ever to apply from head to toe. It’s packed with collagen to firm up your skin, hyaluronic acid and glycerin to deeply hydrate in a way you can really feel, and other soothing, nourishing floral and botanical extracts.

04Golden Coffee Spoons With A Stunning Leaf Design

These coffee spoons are made of gold-colored food-grade stainless steel which use a mirror-polishing process to stay bright and smooth while you stir your brew. They make your morning coffee feel incredibly expensive and feature a leaf design on the end that’s intricate and modern.

05Soothing, Mineral-Rich Bath Salt Harvested From The Dead Sea

This mineral-rich bath salt is harvested straight from the Dead Sea so you can feel like you’re treating yourself to a spa at home. It’s packed with nutrients and minerals that help soothe muscles, relieve stress, detoxify the skin, and deeply hydrate. Just dissolve 1 cup of salts in a warm bath, soak for 20 minutes (or more) and rinse.

06Beachy Smelling Hair Perfume To Refresh & Deodorize

With a scent that mixes citrusy lemon, soft orchid, and warm amber, this hair perfume immerses you in a beachy vacation every time you spray it. It works to neutralize odors at a molecular level, so it’s great to spray after a workout or before you head out for the night to give yourself a little refresh. If beaches aren’t your thing, this comes in other fragrances like tart cherry and violet.

07A Reading Pillow Stuffed With Shredded Memory Foam For Extra Comfort

This reading pillow is stuffed with shredded memory foam to give you ultimate comfort and support while sitting up and reading, watching TV, or hanging out. It has a modern corduroy cover that’s breathable and luxuriously soft (and removable in case of accidental spills). It even has a little pocket on the side to hold your remote, e-reader, etc.

08Waterproof, Heat-Resistant Trivets That Look So Chic

These triangular trivets are waterproof and heat-resistant up to 500 degrees, giving you the perfect spot to hold cups, pots, pans, and hot dishes that looks good and protects your surfaces from water rings and heat stains. They come in high-end colors that are slightly muted to look great in any aesthetic.

09Collagen-Packed Chin Masks That Can Lift & Firm Skin

These chin masks strap around your ears and use hyaluronic acid, collagen, retinol, and vitamin E to improve elasticity and help lift your jawline and neck in just 20 minutes. They’re really soft against your skin, so they’re seriously comfortable while you’re wearing them even though they might look a little strange.

10A Bright Night-Light That Lets Off A Cool Reflective Glow

This night-light has two crystal-like balls on the top and bottom, so when it’s turned on, it projects a stunning geometric glow on your walls. It has three brightness levels and lets off a daylight white glow. And it has a dusk-to-dawn sensor so you have light exactly when you need it.

11A Lip Exfoliating Balm That Is Easy & Mess-Free To Apply

This lip exfoliator is packed with jojoba oil, shea butter, and avocado oil to deeply nourish, moisturize, and protect your lips. Of course, the sugar is also exfoliating to remove dead and flaky skin, priming your lips for color or a night mask. Unlike other lip scrubs, this one comes in a lipstick-like tube, so your fingers don’t have to get all messy when you apply it.

12Mini Metallic Highlighters In Stunning Pastel Colors

These aren’t your childhood highlighters. These chisel-tip ones feature eight stunning pastel colors with a metallic finish that shimmers and shines. The color goes on smoothly and doesn’t smudge, smear, or bleed through the page because it dries so quickly. Bonus: they have a small rectangular shape that’s easy to hold.

13A 5-Minute Hair Mask For Glossy & Smooth Hair

This hair mask has a rinse-off formula that’s infused with glycolic acid to deeply hydrate and lock in moisture for long-lasting hydration, leaving your hair glossy, soft, and luxuriously smooth. It has a buttery soft feel and only needs to be left on for five minutes to get the job done.

14A Color-Changing Clip-On Desk Light With A Cute Mushroom Shape

This clip-on desk light has a flexible gooseneck arm that can be adjusted to direct light exactly where you need it. It has two color temperatures, 10 brightness settings, and five colors to choose from and set the scene in your space. Just clip it onto your desk, headboard, bookshelf — you name it.

15Nail Polish That Instantly Fixes Smudges & Nicks

The second my nail polish smudges or nicks, I compulsively remove the entire manicure, so this instant smudge fix is going to be a game changer for me. With one brush stroke, it revives the color while fixing and erasing smudges, dents, and nicks, leaving your nails looking as flawless as when you left the salon.

16Stained Glass Privacy Film With A Stunning Floral Pattern

This window privacy film has a stunning floral design that reflects light to create a shimmering abstract glow around your home. It attaches to your window using just water and static electricity so there’s no sticky glue. It’s a great way to give yourself some privacy without blocking natural light.

17A Gentle Glass Foot File With An Ergonomic Shape

Get your feet as silky smooth as they are straight out of a pedicure with this glass foot file. It has a non-abrasive design that gently scrapes dead skin, calluses, and roughness off your feet, leaving them soft, smooth, and ready for vacation. Plus, it’s reusable and easy to travel with for smooth skin on-the-go.

18A Vanity Mirror With Built-In LED Lights & 3 Color Temperatures

This vanity mirror has built-in LED lights that are dimmable and changeable between three color temperatures so you can put on your makeup and feel like a star. It has a compact tabletop size that doesn’t take up a ton of space but still allows you to see your entire face, neck, and shoulders.

19Terracotta Pucks That Help Make Brown Sugar Last Longer

These terracotta pucks work to lock moisture inside your brown sugar container, allowing everything to stay fresh much longer. Simply soak a piece in water and then add directly into the brown sugar to avoid hardening. They also work for marshmallows, bagels, cakes, cookies, and other foods that need a little moisture to thrive.

20A Crystal Lotus Candle Holder That Shimmers & Shines

This candle holder features crystal lotus leaves around an oversized hole that’s perfect for displaying a tealight, pillar candle, or votive candle. When burning, the light shines on the crystal until it shimmers and glows, instantly elevating your tablescape to create a luxurious vibe for any dinner party.

21A Refreshing & Brightening Under-Eye Stick That Glides On

This under-eye brightening stick comes in a handy lipstick-like tube, and it glides right on without a greasy feel. It is infused with a ton of nourishing ingredients like caffeine, hyaluronic acid, squalane, and niacinamide to make your under-eye area look firm, smooth, and bright — so you look rested, even if you’re not.

22A Stunning Makeup Bag With So Many Pouches & Pockets

This makeup bag changed the way I travel. Not only does it have pouches and pockets for everything — skincare, makeup, toiletries, you name it — but it fully opens up so you can see everything inside, which is a game-changer. There’s even a clear zipper pouch for makeup brushes and a handle to grab and go.

23Moisturizing Multi-Use Dry Oil That Makes Your Skin Shimmer

Give yourself a glow whether you’re dressing up for a party or heading to the beach for the day with this shimmering oil. It’s made with plant oils and vitamin-E, which are designed to illuminate and soften your skin without a greasy feel. It leaves you with a slightly shimmery glow all over your body — from your hair to your feet.

24An Acupressure Mat & Pillow That Can Help Relieve Tension

This acupressure mat and pillow features over 10,000 precision spikes that target pressure points all over your body to help boost blood circulation, promote deep relaxation, and alleviate muscle tension. You can lie down on the mat, use the pillow on your bed, or stand on it to target pressure points where you need some relief.

25Lip Oil That Reacts To Your pH Levels For A Personalized Color

Get ready to have your mind blown: this lip oil is pH-activated so it goes on clear and creates a personalized color that’s perfect for you and you alone. Along with adding some color to your lips, it’s infused with hydrating shea butter, enriching avocado oil, and protective vitamin E to leave your lips looking plumper and feeling softer.

26Crystal Whiskey Glasses That Rotate On The Wooden Coaster

These thick-walled whiskey glasses are absolutely gorgeous and come with a fun party trick: they spin 360 degrees on their walnut wood coaster to mix the drink and impress your friends. They’re made of finely crafted crystal with a gorgeous ribbed pattern that looks so expensive — no one will believe you got them for this price.

27A Modern Spiral Bedside Lamp That Looks Like A Work Of Art

This might shock you, but this spiral masterpiece isn’t a sculpture, it’s a light. The bedside lamp has a cool abstract design, a chrome plated surface, and a touch-activated base with an LED light that’s dimmable and has three color temperatures, so you can adjust it to the time of day you use it.

28A Tiny Comb That Removes Clumps In Your Eyelashes

This tiny comb has curved stainless steel teeth that can be brushed through your eyelashes to remove clumps and excess mascara for a totally seamless look. It even comes with a protective sleeve that makes it easy to travel with so you can have beautiful eyelashes no matter where you are.

29Handwoven Cable Management Boxes With Matching Lids

What makes these cable management boxes different is that they’re made of handwoven rattan cord to add a chic but rustic vibe to your office or bookshelf. They have open sleeves on the side sfor wires to enter and exit, as well as lid so you can place lightweight knickknacks on top.

30Vitamin-Boosted Resurfacing Pads That Deeply Exfoliate & Clean

These glycolic acid pads can be used daily to deeply clean the skin while exfoliating, hydrating, and restoring the skin’s natural moisture barrier. Each one in this 50-pack is made with green tea, calendula extract, and vitamins B5, E, and C, which all work together to help protect the skin from future damage.

31A Ultrasonic Jewelry & Glasses Cleaner That Works With 1 Touch

Fill this cleaning pod with water and cleanser, and the ultrasonic frequency pulses the liquid to remove dirt, grime, and other icky things from your jewelry or glasses in just three minutes. It has a one-touch start and a ton of safety features like overheat protection.

32Liquid Highlighter That’s Packed With Dewy Ingredients

This liquid highlighter was made to give your skin a soft-focus filter effect in real life. It’s packed with skin-loving ingredients like hyaluronic acid and squalane, which moisturize and smooth out your skin effortlessly. It’s great to use on it’s own for a light makeup day or over other products for an added glowy touch.

33A Cocktail Shaker With A Built-In Strainer, Reamer & Jigger

This cocktail shaker set has everything you need to make yourself and your guests feel like you’re having a drink at a fancy resort. The shaker has a built-in bottle opener, reamer, strainer, and measuring jigger for ease of use. The whole set is durable with plastic, silicone, and stainless steel materials.

34Space-Saving Hangers That Hold 5 Pairs Of Pants Vertically

These hangers can hold up to five pairs of pants vertically, keeping them neat and wrinkle-free while saving you a ton of space in the closet. They’re made of solid European beechwood with a nonslip coating that keeps your pants from sliding off. And the hook rotates 360 degrees so you can get everything you need.

35A Stainless Steel Eye & Facial Massage Roller That Is So Soothing

This eye roller is made with stainless steel and has a cool, sleek shape that makes it look like a thing of the future. The roller ball at the top rotates 360 degrees and has an ergonomic shape that can be used under the eyes to improve blood circulation, plump, and refresh the delicate skin there. Plus, the roller ball detaches from the handle for easy cleaning.

36A Bar Light That Mounts To Your Computer Monitor

This light mounts to the top of your computer monitor to lessen the contrast between your bright monitor’s screen and your dark desktop’s surface. It doesn’t create glare on your computer — instead it just makes it easy to see your keyboard, mouse, notebook, etc. It has three color temperatures and a customizable brightness.

37Repairing Hand Masks For Intensive Hydration In 10 Minutes

These repairing hand masks from fan-favorite brand Aquaphor only need to be worn for 10 minutes to see results. They’re packed with avocado oil, shea butter, and other powerful ingredients that work together to deeply hydrate everything from your palms to your cuticles, so your skin’s natural smoothness can shine through.

38Aesthetic Drawer Organizers That Come In 4 Convenient Sizes

These drawer organizers come in four sizes so you can mix and match them like a game of Tetris to fit perfectly inside your bathroom, kitchen, or vanity drawers. The set of 20 has an ombre color effect to not only keep your space clutter-free but also add an eye-catching touch while doing it.

39Decorative Garage Door Hardware To Add Some Vintage Appeal

If you have an ordinary garage door that you want to look way more high-end, don’t pay for an expensive renovation — just get these decorative hardware pieces. The set comes with four hinges and two handles in a decorative iron finish that magnetically attach to the door to add some vintage curb appeal to your home.

40Spray-On Magnesium Oil That Aids In Muscle Recovery & Relaxation

This pure magnesium oil comes in a convenient bottle that you can spray directly onto your muscles, delivering it directly to a cellular level that can help soothe muscle recovery, leg cramps, migraines, and other aches and pains. It’s also a great way to help yourself relax before bed. Not sure whether or not it works? It’s backed by over 20,000 five-star ratings.

41Highly Rated Water Bottle Shelves To Keep Your Cabinets Tidy

If you have a water bottle collection for every occasion, you need these storage shelves. The plastic shelves have room to hold six water bottles horizontally, so you can easily grab the one you want when you’re on your way out the door. They’re clear so as to blend into your cabinets, and they’ve earned an impressive 4.8-star rating on Amazon.

42Illuminating Primer For A Natural, Radiant Glow

Reviewers said this illuminating primer, “goes on smooth with just a hint of glow,” which is perfect if you want something natural that still packs a punch. Ultra hydrating, the primer is lightweight, non-greasy, and buildable so you can wear it under makeup as a primer or over foundation for some effortless highlight.

43An Automatic Motion Sensor Trash Can With A Chic, Modern Look

Let me introduce you to the most aesthetically pleasing trash can I’ve ever seen. With a ribbed design and golden accents, you might want to display this bin in your bathroom instead of hiding it away. It’s motion-activated so it automatically opens when your hand is over the detector. Bonus: it’s totally waterproof, which makes it great for high humidity areas.

44A Hanger With 20 Hooks To Hold Tanks & Bras While Saving Space

This hanger is a total game-changer when it comes to storing clothes and saving space in the closet. It has enough hooks to hold up to 20 tank tops, bras, or sports bras, without taking up too much space or using a ton of hangers. The hanger rotates 360 degrees so you can grab your pieces with ease.

45Restorative Body & Hair Oil That Smells Divine

This body and hair oil is packed with honeysuckle, sweet almond, and apricot extract. Not only does it smell incredible, but these ingredients have antibacterial power and tons of fatty acids that work together to hydrate, soften, and improve the look of your skin from head to toe. You can use it for anything — to soften your cuticles, to refresh your face before bed, to reduce hair frizz, or to moisturize your legs after a shower.

46A Jewelry Clasp To Hold Up To 3 Necklaces At Once

If you want to get on the jewelry layering trend but don’t know where to start, this clasp is so helpful. It can hold up to three necklaces at once, giving you one easy way to put them all on and have them evenly spaced and tangle-free. Plus, it comes in multiple finish options to match your jewelry preferences.

  • Available styles: 11

47Flower Arranging Tools To Create Professional-Level Bouquets

I hate when I buy flowers and they look so good as a bouquet but then when I put them in a vase they spread out and look meh. That’s where these arrangers come in. They come in three different sizes to match the opening of the vase, and they simply sit on top, bending over the sides to hold things in place. Then you add flowers into the holes, and it helps them stay upright instead of drooping to the sides.

48Retinol-Packed Lotion That Makes Your Skin So Soft & Smooth

This body lotion has over 23,000 five-star ratings on Amazon, because as one reviewer put it, “This product leaves my skin smooth, soft and healthy, a noticeable improvement. It absorbs quickly and has a light scent, very subtle.” With a rich, creamy, and decadent formula, this body lotion is packed with retinol to visibly restore moisture in your skin, leaving it looking and feeling plump, soft, and smooth.

49Modern Rechargeable Wall Sconces That Light Up When You Need It

These wall sconces look incredibly expensive and high-end but they’re actually a totally budget-friendly way to light up your space. They’re rechargeable, which gives them a seamless, built-in appearance. They can either operate on a motion sensor or turned onto night mode — either way, you’ll get effort-free lighting exactly when you need it. In case of emergencies, the lights can be removed from the base for a handy flashlight.

50A Stylish Coffee Bar Mat That Absorbs Liquid & Dries In 10 Seconds

This mat can go underneath your coffee bar to keep coffee and tea stains from penetrating your countertop. It’s super absorbent and dries completely in just 10 seconds to leave your kitchen looking and feeling clean and clutter-free. It comes in a bunch of fun patterns and it can be cut to size to meet your exact needs.

51Caffeinated Eye Gel Packed With Yerba Mate To Really Wake You Up

This fan-favorite eye gel is packed with caffeine and yerba mate, which work to protect and nourish the sensitive skin under your eyes — all while making you look and feel more awake and refreshed. Unsurprisingly, it has reviewers raving. “I noticed a visible difference—my dark circles started to fade, puffiness went down, and my under-eye area felt smoother and more hydrated,” one shopper explained.

52A Sleek Pill Organizer With Separate Morning & Night Compartments

This pill organizer has 14 compartments — a separate a.m. and p.m. for each day — to make sure all your medications and supplements are organized, dry, and safe. It even has a separate descicant chamber that works to keep protect your pills from moisture that might make them sticky or melt. And it has a sleek metal carrying case for traveling.

53A Waterproof Teak Shower Stool That Sits Neatly In The Corner

If you need more storage in your shower, this teak stool is a chic way to get it. It has a luxurious look that feels like you’re in a spa and it’s a great place to hold your toiletries or give you a place to put your foot while you’re shaving. And it has nonslip rubber foot pads on the bottom to keep it sturdy even if the ground is wet.

54A Stylish Lunchbox With A Layer Of Long-Lasting Insulation

Who says a lunchbox has to be boring? This one comes in dozens of chic colors and patterns — from a modern checkered to ‘70s-inspired florals — so, it looks so fashionable while keeping your lunch temperature controlled. It’s fully insulated and leakproof with a zipper closer to keep everything inside secure.

  • Available styles: 39

55Lovely Scented French Soap That’s So Moisturizing

Made with shea butter and argan oil, these natural bars of soap will make you feel like you’re in a spa in France. First of all, they smell amazing with a cherry blossom scent. Second, they give you a luxurious lather that goes on buttery soft and feels so soothing on your skin. And third, they’re deeply moisturizing to have your skin soft and smooth before your eyes.

56A Glass Pitcher That’s Slim Enough To Fit In The Door Of Your Fridge

The brilliance of this pitcher lies within the shape — it has a flat and narrow design that allows it to fit into the door of your refrigerator. It has a translucent textured base that looks so cool and golden accents that make it look luce. And it has a wide mouth that makes it easy to clean and add fruits, veggies, and herbs to your water.

57Cute Chenille Hand Towels That Absorb Quickly & Dry Fast

These chenille hand towels are adorable and effective. They come with adhesive hooks to hang them on the wall of your bathroom or shower, and they’re great for wiping your hands off after you wash them. Made of microfiber, the towels have a shaggy chenille feeling that’s super absorbent and dries really fast.

58A Golden Soap Dish Shaped Like A Claw Foot Bathtub

Give your bar of soap a cool place to land on your counter with this golden claw foot bathtub holder. Not only is it adorable but the style, finish, and design make it look so expensive. It can also double as a place to store jewelry or knickknacks. It’s made of ceramic, and it’s really easy to clean.

59An Extension Cord That Covers The Outlet For A Seamless Look

What makes this extension cord a brilliant problem-solver is that it not only has a 3-foot wire that allows you to better reach the plugs, but the base completely conceals the outlet to look totally seamless on your wall. It can help reduce the look of clutter and mess in your space, which is why is has a 4.7-star rating after 57,000 reviews.

60Faux Leather Placemats With 4 Matching Coasters

These faux leather placemats look so high-end on your table while providing protection from heat rings and water stains on your table. They’re waterproof and make dinner clean up easy. Plus they come with four matching coasters that make for a really pretty and clean tablescape when you host.