60 Cheap Things You Didn't Know Existed That Are So Damn Helpful

Bar soap has its pros, but one con is how slippery it can get in the shower. These exfoliating bags solve that issue: Pop the soap inside, then hold the bag instead of the slick bar. Not only is it more functional, but it also helps soap last longer, builds up great lather, and has a texture that offers gentle exfoliation to give you a deep clean.

These tiny blemish patches pack a punch. Designed for below-the-skin pimples, their hydrocolloid construction helps to pull out the gunk underneath the surface. This, in turn, helps make your zit disappear much faster, and helps soothe redness and inflammation at the same time. The transparent look makes them subtle enough to wear even when you’re out and about.

If your feet are in need of some TLC but you’re not on the market for a pedicure, try these heel socks. They are infused with a moisturizing blend of vitamin E, olive oil, and jojoba oil, which absorbs into your feet while you’re sleeping, helping leave heels feeling softer and smoother. Since they don’t cover your entire foot, they’re even ideal for people who hate sleeping with socks on.

This face oil is a game-changer for ultra-smooth dermaplaning, but that definitely isn’t the only way to use it. Made with argan and jojoba oil, this is hydrating and gentle enough to be used as a daily moisturizing oil, a shaving oil, or before your daily gua sha practice. It has a lightweight feel and absorbs nicely, so doesn’t leave an oily sheen or heavy feeling.

This clever keyhole light shines a beam of light exactly where you need it so you no longer have to juggle your phone flashlight and front door key while trying to get into your home at night. It’s made with bright LED lights that last, and works on a motion sensor, so it will go on in the dark once it detects movement, then off again on its own.

If your collection of leggings has taken over your drawers or closet, it’s time to try these legging organizer hangers. They come in a pack of two, and each has 10 sturdy clips to hang 10 pairs of leggings (or your clothing of choice). The clips provide solid hold, with rubber ends so they don’t damage your clothing. The end result is efficient and makes it easy to find what you need.

Stray hairs that escape in the shower can easily lead to a clogged drain, which can be both expensive and annoying to fix. Avoid that situation with these disposable hair catchers. They’re essentially mesh stickers that go over the train, trapping hair before it can go down. Every couple weeks, just peel it off and throw it out — you don’t have to worry about cleaning anything.

Cleaning the lint out of your dryer is a necessary task, and this dryer vent cleaning kit makes it so much simpler. This comes with a vacuum attachment hose made to fit most any vacuum — it then fits in the dryer to suck out lint and debris. The included brush gets even more out as needed. And at this price, consider this much, much cheaper than what you would be paying if all that lint led to a fire.

These under-cabinet lights are an effortless way to elevate the look of your kitchen, closet, entryway, and more. They have a convenient motion-sensor mode to turn on and off automatically when you’re near, though there’s an always-on mode, too. They’re dimmable and rechargeable, and installing them is as simple as sticking their magnetic bodies onto a metal surface or using the included adhesive.

There’s a reason TikTok can’t get enough of peel-off lip liners like this one: They create a lip-lining stain that lasts throughout the day, meals and drinks included. Put it on before you go out, let it sit for about 20 minutes, then peel off the film, and you’ll be left with flawless lip liner. This marker-like applicator is easy to apply, and the formula is infused with hyaluronic acid to keep it from being too drying.

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This smoothing treatment is an excellent way to help prevent ingrown hairs that may be caused by shaving or waxing. Ingredients like BHA and AHA help to exfoliate away dead skin cells, smoothing the area to help prevent ingrown hairs from occurring. The rollerball applicator makes it so simple to apply, and the fragrance-free formulation is designed to be sensitive skin-friendly.

This lash serum is made of only castor oil, and promises to strengthen your eyelashes to promote growth. The easy-to-use spoolie brush allows you to quickly apply this through your lashes or brows, while the more precise brush gets any hard-to-reach areas. “I've been using this religiously for 2 months every night and sometimes twice on the weekends and my lashes have definitely grown!!” one shopper promised.

Packed with powerhouse ingredients like glycolic acid, vitamin E, and green tea, these little resurfacing pads work to exfoliate away dead skin, leaving softer, more radiant skin behind. “It has transformed the feel and look of my skin,” one shopper raved. There’s 50 in one pack so they’ll last you a good while.

If you’ve ever tried to neatly fold and stack together sheets, you know it can feel virtually impossible. These bed sheet organizers, which come in a pack of four, are the genius solution. Just fold the sheet sets inside, and they stay carefully put together so they don’t get too wrinkly. Labels on the outside and a peekaboo window let you find exactly what you’re looking for at a glance.

Let’s be real: most of us wear our hair ties around our wrists whether they’re cute enough to do so or not. These hair ties, however, actually can double as a piece of casual jewelry. While their design makes it look like you’re intentionally wearing them as a bracelet, they are still stretchy enough to hold your hair up without slipping off.

These budget-friendly eye makeup tools are an essential for any makeup kit. The set comes with three brushes. One is double-sided with a spoolie and an brow makeup brush; another has a spoolie, brow brush and lash comb; and the last is an ultra-fine eyelash comb to define your lashes. Essentially, these are all you need for perfect brows and lashes.

These steam eye masks are almost as good as spending time at the spa. Once removed from the package and placed around your eyes, they slowly heat up to a pleasantly warm temperature that feels so soothing and relaxing. A light lavender scent adds to the experience. Not only will they literally put you to sleep, but they can also help ease inflammation to make you look a little more awake.

This nail concealer is pretty much an essential when it comes to creating a smooth, clean, bare nails look. The pearly, super-light shade covers up any imperfections, illuminating and brightening with just a subtle tint of color. The formula also helps to strengthen nails, so it’s pretty and productive.

If you do at-home dermaplaning and find that it can be difficult to see all of the tiny hairs on your face, give this hair identifier spray a try. It highlights every tiny hair on your face so you know exactly where to use your dermaplaning tool, offering an all-around more comfortable and successful experience. This set comes with spray and a bonus four dermaplaning tools.

This biotin- and rosemary-infused thickening shampoo is formulated to promote fuller-looking hair. Tea tree oil gently cleanses and soothes dryness for a refreshed, balanced scalp, while mint and nasturtium leaf extract help strengthen hair and deliver lightweight moisture. The result is hair that’s soft, resilient, and oh-so-lush.

These mop slippers might look silly, but they can make a huge difference when it comes to getting your floors sparkly clean. They’re made of soft microfiber that won’t scratch your floors, and they aid in cleaning the surface as you slide along it. This pack of five is size adjustable and you can easily clean them to reuse them.

This glass soap dispenser is exactly what you need to create an aesthetically pleasing look in your bathroom or kitchen. With a pretty leaf design and gold accents, it looks elegant and more expensive than it is. Even better: The foaming top turns any soap into a lightweight foam that feels so nice on your hands.

These retractable gel pens are a favorite for their smooth ink and vibrant colors. They come in a pack of 10 in a variety of bright shades (including basic blue and black), so they’re great for bullet journals or keeping notes organized. The best part, though, is the eraser at the end of each, which removes any trace of the ink to make these mistake-friendly.

These small disposable toothbrushes are perfect for taking on the go, whether you’re working or traveling. These are individually wrapped, each one already has toothpaste on the brush (just activate with water), and the other end is a floss pick. They’re pocket-sized and can be brought and used pretty much anywhere.

If you’re going to keep one beauty essential in your bathroom at all times, making it this moisturizing cream. Made with lush ingredients including olive oil, honey, royal jelly, and propolis, this all-purpose cream is hydrating enough to use as a regular moisturizer, or to help soothe scars, eczema, and stretch marks. It feels lovely on the skin and the large jar should last you a while.

Maintain smooth and callous-free feet at home using this unique glass foot file. The etched glass surface works to buff away dead, dry skin more gently than a rasp, and the design offers a comfortable grip. It’s easy to clean with a little water and soap, air dries really quickly, and can be used over and over again.

These lifting masks are essentially sheet masks for your chin and neck area — except instead of just hydrating, they’re also meant for strengthening and smoothing. The V-line mask is worn around your ears with straps that keep it tightly in place, and sits directly underneath your chin. It helps to snatch your jawline thanks to collagen and retinol.

This body scrub relies on both chemical and physical exfoliating agents to leave your skin as soft and smooth as possible. Glycolic and lactic acids help to clear pores and loosen the top layer of your skin, while pumice buffing beads actually scrub everything away. This offers that pleasantly rough texture you might be looking for in an exfoliating scrub, with no microplastics in sight.

Place this cleverly designed drying rack in the corner of your sink to create a little home for your soap, sponges, and cleaning brushes. It’s made of heavy duty stainless steel that won’t get rusty, water can easily drain through, and it’s dishwasher safe for easy cleaning. This minimizes puddles of water that can accumulate behind your sink and just feels efficient.

Skip the oversize, bulky laundry hampers and try this foldable laundry basket instead. It’s easy to maneuver thanks to side handles, and it has plenty of room inside. And when it’s not in use, it folds flats for easy storage. This can also be used for stylishly storing nearly anything, making it very versatile.

Traditional air fresheners are not exactly aesthetically pleasing, but this stone air freshener? It definitely passes that test. You can slip this over the visor in your car where it’s so subtle and even a little bit stylish. Plus, the luxurious scent promises to last for at least 30 days, and you can choose from a wide variety of options.

Side sleepers, this ergonomic knee pillow is the tool you didn’t realize you needed. Tuck this in between your legs before bed — it helps to align your spine, support the hips, and relieve pressure on your back, hips, and knees. You can also use this under your calves to elevate your legs. It’s firm but pliant thanks to its memory foam construction, and makes bedtime and lying down much more comfortable.

These divided organizers have to be the best way to keep your underwear and sock drawers neat and tidy. This set comes with three organizers, two that have 24 small cells and one with 16 larger cells. They are flexible and soft, easy to stuff into the drawer, and make it a breeze to find exactly what you’re looing for without making a mess.

This silicone stove cover is a smart way to make the most of the space in your kitchen, especially if it’s on the smaller side. It can go directly over a glass stovetop to create a more durable space for meal prepping and more. It’s heat-resistant and easy to clean, and when you need to remove it, you can just roll it up and stow it away.

This multipurpose makeup primer uses a blend of color-correcting shades to help leave your skin looking smooth and clear. The green color neutralizes redness and helps to hide blemishes, purple helps brighten, and peach illuminates your skin to leave it glowing. It works tohydrate and balance, creating the perfect surface for your makeup.

If you find yourself regularly digging through your seemingly bottomless bag to get what you need, then this purse organizer is absolutely worth the buy. It features three exterior pockets and 10 interior pockets, including a zippered pocket, and a detachable keychain. This instantly organizes any handbag and is available in a range of different colors and sizes.

Always have a tissue on hand when you grab this four-pack of car tissue boxes. These cylindrical tissue holders are designed to fit in the cup holders or door side pockets of your car, making them sleek and convenient. They also come in bright, colorful prints that add a pop of fun.

Before you drop a few hundred dollars on a tooth-whitening session, try adding this whitening booster to the toothpaste you already have. The gel is made with hydrogen peroxide, designed to lift stains and whiten all at once, leaving teeth looking brighter and shinier. It promises to be safe for sensitive teeth and can be used up to twice a day.

This hydrating body balm stick just might replace your regular body lotion. Made with coconuts, cocoa seed, glycerin, and fatty acids, this feels extremely moisturizing on the skin. The applicator, which is similar to deodorant, couldn’t be easier to apply — just swipe it on wherever you need a little extra hydration. It’s especially great for traveling or throwing in your gym bag.

Going sockless is essential with certain shoes (think ballet flats), but can unfortunately lead to stinky and sweaty shoes. Avoid that with these removable shoe liners. They have moisture-wicking fabric that helps prevent them from getting sweaty, and they are easy to take out and throw in the wash to keep them fresh.

This compact table lamp is surprisingly useful. Since it works with a rechargeable battery and is cordless, you can place it anywhere, whether that’s outside or inside. The dimmable light allows it to be used for function or to enhance ambiance, and the lightweight design makes it extra portable.

Gone are the days of precariously balancing one foot on the shower wall while trying to shave and stay upright. This shower footrest is exactly what the job calls for — a sturdy surface to prop up your foot so you can easily shave or wash. It’s small, has a nonslip bottom, and even has a pocket to stash one or two shower essentials.

These rotating shelves not only turn your plants into pretty decor, but also help ensure they get the sunlight they need. The shelves can rotate and pivot, so once secure to the wall, you can move them as needed, ensuring each one can catch the dayligh. The metal construction is waterproof and sturdy as well.

Dry shampoo can have a bad reputation for leaving behind white residue, which isn’t exactly the look you want, especially if you have dark hair. This dry shampoo powder is tinted so that it’s much less visible at the roots. It also effectively soaks up excess oil and gives a nice volume boost, making your hair look and feel cleaner and more refreshed.

Think of this sterling silver ring as an adult fidget toy. At first glance, it looks just like a pretty interlocking ring, maybe something like an infinity band. But you can actually spin the parts around, giving you something to do with excess energy you may want to burn off. It’s both subtle and effective.

This silicone mat is perfect for small bathrooms. You can place it directly over your sink, and it will create instant extra “counter” space — it’s especially good for makeup and other beauty products. It’s also heat-safe, so you can put your hot hair tools on it as well. There’s an opening so that you can still actually use your sink while it’s on, and it’s easy to wipe clean as needed.

One way to bring a little joy to your day is to take typically boring items and make them fun. These cat-shaped paper clips are one example — they’re cute, they work just as well as any other paper clip, and they’re colorful. These come in a set of 60 in a variety of different colors.

If you’re a glasses (or sunglasses) wearer, it can be basically impossible to wear a headband, too — unless you’re using these no-pressure headbands. The ends are curved so they sit above your glasses arms, and are designed to put less pressure on your ears and head to make them ultra- comfortable.

Between soap scum and puddles of water, the countertop area behind your sink can easily get messy. This silicone faucet mat fits neatly around the faucet, and makes an excellent spot to keep soap, sponges, and more. Drainage openings allow water to pour out into the sink instead of creating a slimy mess.

Both convenient and compact, this retractable clothesline deserves a spot in your laundry area. Mount one side to the wall, then attach the dock on the opposite wall — when you need the line, you simply pull out the cord and slip it into the dock. It can extend as long as 15 feet, can hold up to 40 pounds, and takes up almost no space at all. This is perfect for smaller spaces or for those who only need to hang clothes dry once in a while.

Tap into your inner Martha Stewart and become the most organized you’ve ever been with the help of this label maker. This little gadget works with an app on your phone via Bluetooth, allowing you to choose between hundreds of fonts and graphics to create any kind of label you want. Print it out, put it where it belongs, and never frantically search for anything again (maybe).

This cooling gel hat has earned more than 33,100 five-star ratings for its ability to offer much-needed relief when you have a headache or migraine. “This cap is a true lifesaver when a headache hits, and the cold-compression feeling is incredibly soothing,” one shopper raved. “It's so much more effective and comfortable than juggling ice packs on your head.” It feels surprisingly comfortable, and can be frozen and reused as often as needed.

Remove any trace of the tiny hairs that cover your face by using this facial hair remover. It’s gentle and precise, and using it is so simple: Just lightly swipe it over your face and the sharp blades will remove any hair in their path. This is rechargeable, and is roughly the same size as a lipstick, so storing it and taking it on the go is simple.

If you’re not using packing cubes to pack your suitcase, then you’re doing traveling wrong (sorry). These packing cubes, which come in a set of four, hold an impressive amount of clothing while double zippers along the edges compress the clothes down. These are neat and compact for your suitcase, and they have handles, so unpacking is a breeze.

This bath mat is proof that you can allow the most unexpected item to give you a pep talk every day. It’s bright, fun, and would put a smile on anyone’s face. Functionally, it’s also pretty much perfect: It’s soft under your feet, has an anti-slip backing so it’ll stay securely in place, and it’s machine-washable.

This stuffed animal body pillow might look like it’s for kids, but anyone will enjoy using it. It’s covered in a snuggly, fluffy fabric that makes it so easy to cuddle with, and the slightly firm surface offers just enough support. If you’re not into llamas, there are other animal shapes available as well.

This jelly mask might just be one of the most unique face masks out there. It comes as a green powder, and when mixed with water, takes on a jelly-like, rubbery consistency. It’s oddly satisfying to peel off when you’re done using it, and it should leave skin smooth and soft.

Keep your drawers and shelves in pristine condition with the help of these shelf liners. They have nonslip silicone points along the bottom to keep them in place, and they’re absorbent enough to keep moisture off the surface below. They’re also nice to look at, available in a range of different colors and prints.

This balm stick is ideal for giving dry feet a refresh when you don’t have time to soak them or do a scrub or rasp. It’s a concentrated blend of hydrating ingredients like aloe, shea butter, and vitamin E, along with refreshing tea tree oil and glycolic acid — everything works together to help exfoliate away dead skin while also moisturizing.

This foldable clothing rack is a space-saving option for small laundry areas, bathrooms, or closets. Once you stick it to the wall, you can pull out the rack part, which has room to hold several hangers. The stainless steel bar has a heavy duty feel, so it’s sturdy and built to last.