60 Cheap Things That Make You Look Hotter That You Never Knew Existed

There are nourishing lip balms, and then there’s this serum-oil hybrid that doubles up on the conditioning benefits while leaving behind gloss-like shine and color. To help smooth and prevent dry lips, the serum includes a higher concentration of shea butter and antioxidant-rich ingredients like avocado oil, jojoba oil, and apricot oil. Because it works like a reparative treatment, you can wear the lip serum overnight, but the range of juicy colors is ideal for daytime use.

• Available shades: 6

Whether you’re a face shaving pro or totally new to the hair removal method, this face mist and razor kit simplifies the process (formally known as dermaplaning, FYI). The razors are a smaller size for more precision along areas like the forehead and the cheeks, and because they’re disposable, you’re able to get a close shave every time. But the real standout here is the panthenol-infused face mist, which hydrates skin and turns peach fuzz a snowy white to ensure you don’t miss a single spot.

Smooth lips not only look fuller and healthier, but the even surface helps keep your lipstick in place longer, too. If you’re not a fan of physical lip exfoliators that typically use sugar crystals to mechanically buff away dry skin, try this lip serum instead. The chemical exfoliator uses a PHA and several AHAs to gently break down dead skin cells and increase moisture content at the same time.

When your usual concealer isn’t enough to camouflage dark circles, it’s time to bring in the brightener. This brightening concealer serves as a color-correcting primer, using pink pigments to cancel out purple and blue hues in the skin for a more even base. Ingredients like squalane, panthenol, and hyaluronic acid keep the delicate skin around your eyes hydrated, so you can still layer your concealer on top for full coverage without any creasing or caking.

• Available shades: 3

A unique way to apply your lip liner, this vegan and cruelty-free formula starts out as a dark-colored liquid. Once it dries down, you can peel the film right off to reveal your lip color of choice — either as a defining liner or all-over color. Either way, the lip liner was designed to give you the staying power of a stain, but it’s infused with hyaluronic acid and vitamin E to wear comfortably all day long.

• Available shades: 10

This body exfoliator uses traditional ingredients like glycolic acid and salicylic acid to break down dead skin cells. But its solid formula and stick applicator lets you swipe on the exfoliating ingredients exactly where you need them, so you can target larger patches of KP bumps or smaller areas of skin that are prone to ingrown hairs.

You don’t need the skills of a professional makeup artist when you have this eyeliner stamp in your arsenal. The genius eyeliner is double-sided, and pairs a traditional liquid liner pen with two wing-shaped stamps that give you instant cat eyes without any struggle to even things out. The liquid formula is also waterproof, so you don’t have to worry about any smudging or transferring once it sets.

Like foundation for your legs, this lotion adds coverage that washes off at the end of the day. The water- and transfer-resistant formula was designed to quickly cover up freckles, veins, and discoloration while keeping skin smooth with ingredients like panthenol and vitamin E. Amazon reviewers confirm that the leg makeup can be applied to other areas of the body, too, and it comes in a spray-on option if that’s more your speed.

• Available options: 12

A heated eyelash curler can help with everything from a better lift to longer-lasting definition, which iss especially helpful for anyone with straight eyelashes that are harder to curl. This heated lash curler comes in a mini size that’s travel-friendly and easy to use. Most importantly, the rechargeable tool offers two temperature settings that heat up in 10 seconds (the silicone pad will change color to let you know when it’s ready to use) for sky-high lashes every time.

This nail treatment pen lets you consolidate your cuticle care into one clever tool. The multipurpose pen features a cuticle pusher tip that can be used to gently scrub dead skin from the nail beds and push overgrown cuticles back. Then, with a few twists, the pen dispenses a blend of jojoba, sweet almond, and rosemary oils to support nail health and prevent cracked cuticles and hangnails in the future.

For an unconventional way to accessorize, this leg chain is sure to make a statement at your next music festival or night out. The $10 piece lets you draw more attention to a thigh-high slit with layers of rhinestone-embellished chains that are attached to a single, adjustable elastic band.

• Available options: 4

This tiny towelette is small enough to fit in your makeup bag, but once you unfold it, you’ll find that it’s saturated in a tanning solution that covers the entire body. The travel-friendly tanner goes on clear and won’t stain your clothes, delivering a streak-free fake tan that develops after several hours and lasts up to a week. For a deeper tan, you can reapply the next day, just be sure to wash your hands right after using the towelette to avoid stained palms.

There’s no lengthy wait time with this in-shower hair treatment, which can be rinsed out after just eight seconds. The liquid hair mask was designed to be massaged through the lengths of the hair, leaving it noticeably shinier and softer in one treatment. The formula is sulfate-free and silicone-free, so it’s safe for color-treated hair, and each bottle is conveniently labeled with “dose” markers on the back to let you know just how much product you should be using.

This beauty award-winning mascara gives you two formulas in one for your most dramatic lashes without falsies or extensions. The double-sided mascara starts with a white primer that lengthens lashes and keeps them conditioned with jojoba esters. Then, there’s the classic black mascara at the opposite side of the tube, which uses a fine-tooth wand to separate lashes as it maximizes volume.

You don’t need any fancy products to depuff your skin in the morning when you have an ice roller handy. The aesthetician-loved treatment only takes a few minutes to help lower inflammation and reduce swelling in the skin, and it’s also readily accessible. This $10 ice roller can be stored in your freezer and massaged over your face whenever your skin needs a quick boost. The roller head is also removable, making the tool easy to clean in between uses.

For finer hair types that want to make strands feel fuller without loading up on the dry shampoo and texturizing sprays, try this volumizing shampoo. The daily shampoo uses a proprietary complex that includes ingredients like biotin, hydrolyzed rice protein, and amino acids to give hair more body without weighing it down. It’s sulfate-free, so it’s safe for color-treated hair, but the shampoo is still effective when it comes to removing the oil and buildup that can contribute to flat hair.

Whether your skin has always been on the sensitive side or you’re dealing with a temporary bout of irritation, this moisturizer can help. The fragrance-free moisturizer was formulated to help repair skin overnight, using ingredients like allantoin, panthenol, and ceramides to soothe redness and replenish the skin barrier.

If you struggle to apply spot treatments and exfoliating lotions to breakouts on your back, this acne body spray will be your new go-to. The alcohol-free formula uses a 2% concentration of salicylic acid to slough away dead skin cells and unclog pores without drying out your skin. The spray-on applicator lets you mist the treatment on from any angle, so you can use it to target breakouts on your back, chest, or anywhere else body acne tends to pop up.

The deep U cut and push-up effect of this bra makes it a solid choice when worn alongside V-neck tops or a dress with a plunging neckline. But it also features convertible straps that give you six ways to wear the bra, including crisscross and halter styles. The bra comes in several neutral and brighter colors, and you’ll find a range of sizes, from 32A to 42D.

• Available options: 8
• Available sizes: 32A – 42D

This dome-shaped lip liner is a slightly larger size, which makes it easier to overline your lips. Paired with a matte finish and a blurring technology that creates a soft-focus effect, the lip liner instantly exaggerates the size of your lips. The liner is lightweight, doesn’t require any blending, and comes in eight lip tone-inspired shades to make lips look naturally fuller.

• Available shades: 8

With this balm stick, you can refresh tired under-eyes in a few quick swipes. The hydration stick feels cool to the touch and was formulated with a cushiony texture that glides over skin, so you can apply it on clean skin or over makeup without disturbing your foundation and concealer. The portable stick counts birch sap as its hero ingredient, but it also includes more common ingredients like aloe vera, vitamin E, and hyaluronic acid.

If poor lighting is messing with your Zoom meetings or TikTok content, this ring light has you covered. The LED ring light is a compact size, but it features three color modes and five brightness levels to adjust the lighting however you like. The rechargeable tool uses a clip attachment that was designed to be compatible with all phones and laptops for more versatility.

Makeup primer gets a major upgrade with this multitasking formula that color corrects as it blurs pores and creates a long-lasting base for your makeup. While the multicolor formula may be pretty to look at, the swirl of green, lavender, and peach pigments was selected based on the color-correcting technique, which works by neutralizing redness, sallowness, and dullness in the skin. The original primer shown here works best on fair and medium skin tones, but there’s also a color corrector for deeper skin tones and a shimmer-infused version if you want some added sparkle.

• Available options: 3

Your curling iron is wreaking havoc on the health of your hair (especially if you’re not using a heat protectant). But if Victoria’s Secret bombshell curls are part of your signature look, you can get the same effect with this non-damaging satin curling set. Wrap sections of your hair around the satin-covered rod, secure it in place with the satin scrunchies, then it’s off to bed to wake up with frizz-free curls in the morning.

• Available options: 12

For glowing skin that never looks greasy, there’s this clever face oil whose milky texture and fermented plant oils deeply hydrate without leaving skin slick. While the fragrance-free oil leaves skin looking radiant right away, it also boosts brightness with continued use, thanks to niacinamide and lactic acid-rich goat milk.

A few drops of this scented oil are all it takes to restore moisture after shaving and soothe irritation. The cruelty-free and vegan formula uses ingredients like jojoba oil, baobab oil, and grape seed extract to leave skin ultra-soft after shaving, but it’s the glazed doughnut scent that Amazon reviewers rave about most.

Inspired by the multicolor click pens from your childhood, this makeup pen gives you four products in one portable tool. The color-coordinated pen includes a classic black eyeliner, light brown brow pencil, champagne highlighter, and neutral-pink lip liner — all you have to do is click the one you want.

• Available options: 3

For the DIY beauty girls, this lash lift kit lets you get a semi-permanent curl for without the help of mascara or falsies. The comprehensive kit comes with everything you need for five full lash lift treatments, including individual packets of the lash lifting and setting lotions. Amazon reviewers agree that the more you practice, the easier it is to master, especially as the kit includes step-by-step instructions with photos.

When gray roots start to show up weeks before your next salon appointment, this tinted powder was created to blend in with your hair color for a temporary fix that shampoos right out. The mineral powder can also help to bulk up a sparse part line or areas where the scalp becomes visible when you slick hair back into an updo. The tiny compact is convenient for traveling and on-the-go use, and it comes complete with a double-sided brush for precision application.

• Available shades: 8

Blondes no longer have all the fun when it comes to keeping color fresh at home with toning products. For brunettes with highlights or balayage, this color-boosting shampoo uses blue pigments to cancel out orange tones and brassiness. The blue shampoo also leaves color-treated hair shiny and soft with a blend of green tea leaf extract, rosehip oil, panthenol, and hydrolyzed keratin.

For those who wouldn’t dream of skipping their nightly retinol application on their face, this lotion brings those same benefits to the rest of your body. In here, encapsulated retinol is paired with cocoa butter and squalane to moisturize your skin right away as it smooths texture, evens tone, and firms skin over time. The only downside is you’ll need to be extra diligent about wearing SPF.

If foot peels and manual files freak you out, consider giving this electric foot file a try. The handheld tool comes with detachable sandpaper pads that buff away dry skin with the press of a button. The device plugs into an outlet, so you don’t have to worry about batteries or recharging, and each file comes with coarse and fine sandpaper pads to customize the intensity of every treatment.

This lip liner was developed with faking a fuller pout in mind. First, it comes in a range of neutral shades that are ideal for undetectably overlining your lips. But more impressively, the retractable lip liner is formulated with ginger root extract and peptides to plump up lips right away and with continued use.

• Available shades: 8

Juicy, plumped up skin is easily achievable with this pink K-beauty face cream. The jelly texture blends in quickly and feels lightweight on skin, but it’s packed with nourishing ingredients that deliver a serious glow. While niacinamide helps to brighten, it’s the combination of hydrolyzed collagen and PDRN (fragments of DNA extracted from salmon sperm) that improve elasticity for firmer, smoother skin.

Anyone can benefit from keeping these travel-friendly, disposable towelettes on hand. But the gentle towels are especially ideal for those with acne-prone skin, as they guarantee a bacteria- and residue-free way to dry your face. The towels have a thicker texture that helps to absorb excess oil, as well as a raised dot pattern for gentle exfoliation when used alongside your cleanser.

For a dewy finish that really lasts, there’s this balm-like primer, which creates a filter-like effect on your skin. In addition to locking makeup in place, the creamy primer blurs fine lines and pores and gives skin a lit-from-within glow that comes courtesy of its moisture-rich formula that includes shea butter, squalane, and five types of hyaluronic acid.

Mix a few of these bronzing drops in with your favorite sunscreen or moisturizer, and enjoy a soft, golden glow that immediately perks up your skin. The serum-like drops pull double duty as skin care, too, by brightening the complexion over time (and adding some additional antioxidant protection) with vitamin C.

This overnight mask starts as a pink gel that dries down to a translucent film you’re meant to peel away in the morning. While you sleep, the surprisingly breathable mask locks in moisturizing ceramides and hyaluronic acid. But the brightening results you’re left with when you wake up are all thanks to the mask’s tranexamic acid and niacinamide, which work together to deliver a more even skin tone.

If a strapless top or open-back dress makes it impossible to wear your usual bra, you don’t have to give up the support entirely. This boob tape kit comes with multiple ways to add coverage without any visible straps or clasps. In addition to nipple covers and a set of more supportive silicone pasties, the set also includes a roll of sweat-resistant boob tape that you can position multiple ways for more lift.

A little bit of strategically placed highlighter is all it takes to give eyes a more wide-awake appearance. This double-sided pencil gives you two ways to define your eyes, with a matte highlighter on one end and a shimmery highlighter on the other. Both pencils give you a cream-colored formula that brightens when blended under the brows, at the inner corners of the eyes, or along the cupid’s bow.

• Available shades: 2

When too many back-to-back gel manicures have left your nails dried out and brittle, it’s time to bring in a reparative treatment. This keratin-infused formula helps to strengthen nails and brighten discoloration with a gel-like finish that even has a slight pink tint to it. Of course, if that’s not enough color, you can apply a regular polish on top.

Apply these adhesive strips to your face at night (or whenever you have several hours to spare) to smooth out unwanted fine lines. The medical-grade adhesive strips work by preventing the facial movements that cause wrinkles to form in the first place. Each set comes with just under 200 pre-cut strips that were designed to target the forehead, the 11 lines between your brows, and laugh lines.

For a smoother shave and less irritation, prep your skin with this exfoliating scrub. The cruelty-free and vegan formula uses sugar to mechanically buff away dry skin and lift hairs prior to shaving. But it’s also infused with grapeseed oil, jojoba oil, and tea tree oil to add some extra moisture to the skin and soothe inflammation even before you start shaving.

This unique hair treatment starts as a packet of powder-like crystals, which transform into a paste once you add water. In just five minutes, you’ll be left with hair that’s softer and shinier. The secret behind its success is a vitamin C complex that helps remove minerals in hard water that can buildup on hair and contribute to damage. The treatment is cruelty-free and vegan, and you only need to use it once a week to maintain results.

If you want to get in on the beef tallow trend, this moisturizer is an Amazon-favorite with more than 2,000 five-star ratings. The vanilla-scented cream has a rich, whipped texture that seals in moisture with fatty acid-rich tallow derived from cows. While the brand notes you can use the moisturizer on the face and body, you’ll definitely want to do a patch test first, as studies are mixed regarding the risk of experiencing irritation when using beef tallow topically.

This color correcting gel starts out clear, but encapsulated pigments immediately start working to even out your complexion as you smooth the product over your face. You only need a small amount to illuminate your skin, and Amazon reviewers also rave that the hyaluronic acid- and centella asiatica-infused formula offers plenty of hydration for the ultimate dewy finish.

• Available shades: 4

For less than $20, you can get a salon-quality manicure without ever leaving your house. This press-on set was designed to give you a gel finish that’s quick to apply and can last you for several weeks. Each set comes with everything you need to complete your manicure (including 16 different nail sizes and two types of adhesive), and you can choose from dozens of solid colors, glazed finishes, and nail art-inspired designs.

• Available options: 42

You’ve probably already heard that the products you apply to your face should be making their way to your neck and décolletage, too (even if you don’t always abide by this rule). For a less expensive way to look after the skin on your chest, try these adhesive pads, which work by smoothing your skin while you sleep. The set includes four patches that are made from medical-grade silicone to seal in moisture without causing irritation, and each patch can be reused 30 times.

For your next night out, add some sparkle in an unexpected way with this body jewelry. The rhinestone-embellished bra chain works best alongside tank tops with plunging necklines and halter strap dresses, but you can also pair it with bikini tops to make festival or beachwear looks more fun.

• Available options: 12

This hair finishing stick is small enough to fit in your pocket, but it gives you two ways to smooth down baby hairs and frizz that are messing with your slicked back updos. One side of the wand holds a spoolie brush, while the other contains a mini comb — both of which hold a clear gel to keep hair in place. Plus, the smaller size means you can even use it to tame unruly brows in a pinch.

Most eye patches only have the under-eyes covered, but this inventive mask gets your eyelids, too, and the entire surrounding eye contour area. The circular patches are made from a gel material that gently adheres to the skin while providing a cooling effect. Aimed at hydrating and firming the delicate skin around your eyes, each patch is saturated in a concentrated solution that contains hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and PDRN.

Whether you’re sightseeing in a sunny locale or just going about your normal summer commute on the subway, this mini fan is a lifesaver. The collapsible fan is small enough to fit in your purse, but once it’s charged up, it gives you 19 hours of cooling time. With more than 50,000 five-star ratings on Amazon, the travel-friendly fan also has a built-in flashlight.

You can use this minoxidil foam to help grow the hair on your head, but we’ve seen multiple dermatologists recommend it as a solution for regrowing overplucked brows (including Dr. Lindsey Zubritsky, M.D.). You’ll want to use a toothbrush or even a spoolie for the most precise application possible, as the minoxidil solution can cause unwanted facial hair growth if it spreads to other areas. And yes, the men’s and women’s 5% minoxidil formulas are identical.

Another must-have product we borrowed from the pros, this exfoliating toner has several uses beyond resurfacing the skin on your face. According to Dr. Zubritsky, the fragrance-free and alcohol-free toner doubles as a pre-shampoo treatment to remove oil, flakes, and product buildup for a healthier scalp. But the glycolic acid-infused formula also fights foot odor, smooths dry lips (when paired with Vaseline after), and reduces KP bumps and post-shaving irritation (she recommends putting some of the toner in a spray bottle to make the application easier for the latter).

A contour stick may just be the easiest way to create the illusion of more sculpted cheekbones or a slimmer nose. With its retractable applicator, this contour stick lets you swipe on bronze color exactly where you want it. Infused with pistachio oil and vitamin E, the contour stick has a creamy texture that quickly blends in with the help of a brush (or your fingers), but it still has a matte finish.

• Available shades: 4

When you’re looking to give your skin a quick boost, this sheet mask works in 20 minutes to enhance radiance. Ingredients like niacinamide, allantoin, and adenosine soothe redness and help brighten skin while glycerin and hyaluronic acid increase hydration. But the real star of the show is PDRN (the currently trending ingredient derived from salmon sperm), which stimulates collagen and elastin production as it hydrates.

This brow tool is like two pens in one, thanks to its double-brush tip that was designed to create wispy, hair-like strokes in a single flick. The brow pens uses a tinted ink that’s waterproof and transfer-resistant, making it ideal for filling in sparse spots or drawing in full arches.

• Available shades: 8

Tooth sensitivity is a thing of the past when you switch from whitening strips to this whitening pen, which allows for precision application. The hydrogen peroxide formula can be used twice daily, and because it only takes 60 seconds to dry, it’s great for preventing stains on the go.

Developed by a dermatologist, this silicone stick creates a protective barrier over skin that’s healing from cuts, scrapes, and blemishes to reduce the risk of scarring. Safe for sensitive skin, the targeted treatment also includes onion bulb ferment, centella asiatica, and bisabolol to reduce redness and offer some soothing benefits. The stick applicator was also carefully thought out, as the massaging motion needed to apply the silicone formula helps with healing scars, too.

If you feel like your self-tanning lotion or foam leaves your skin sticky no matter how long you let it dry before getting dressed, this powder is the solution you’ve been waiting for. Like a setting powder for your tan, the talc-free formula absorbs excess moisture and oil. It even comes with its own mini brush for the most seamless application.