55 Genius, Cheap Things That Make You Look So Hot, So Quickly

A swipe of shimmer can instantly perk up your skin, and this travel-friendly highlighting balm lets you glow on the go. The retractable, gel-cream formula contains a mix of fruit extracts, aloe vera, and vitamin E, which help to moisturize the skin and give the balm an easy-to-blend texture. You can apply the highlighter to your cheek and brow bones, but it works along the shoulders and collarbones, too.

• Available shades: 4

To revive tired eyes while you go about your morning routine, these pink eye patches are infused with PDRN, fragments of DNA that are extracted from salmon sperm. The trendy ingredient is thought to help with collagen production, skin elasticity, and skin repair, among other things. Additionally, ingredients like niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and centella asiatica extract support the PDRN for more noticeable results, and each jar contains enough eye patches for 30 treatments.

Flyaways keeping you from a Bella Hadid-worthy slicked-back updo? This smoothing stick will keep even the finest of baby hairs flat. The wax stick can be swiped directly onto your hair, and uses multi-tasking ingredients like castor oil, sacha inchi oil, and rice protein to keep hair feeling smooth and moisturized.

A dab of this color-correcting balm is all it takes to camouflage red, inflamed blemishes. First, the green tint helps to neutralize red tones for a more even base, with or without makeup. At the same time, soothing ingredients like centella asiatica extract and aloe vera work to reduce inflammation. Even as your blemish heals, the niacinamide in the spot treatment will help to fade unwanted scarring and prevent future breakouts by regulating oil production.

Most hot styling tools are a proper investment, but this hair waver comes in at well under $100. The clamp barrel gives you tousled, beachy waves that don’t require any tricky curling techniques. It also helps to minimize heat damage by giving you five different temperature settings and a seven-second timer to prevent you from over-crimping any of your hair.

Post-cleansing, massage a small amount of this ampoule over your face, and you can visibly see the dead skin cells flake away. Rice water extract is the key ingredient in here, which serves to exfoliate and mattify excess oil while moisturizing skin at the same time. The ampoule contains several other moisturizers to minimize the risk of irritation, but it was also designed to be rinsed off, making it especially friendly for sensitive skin types.

This vegan and cruelty-free conditioning gloss revives dull hair in just 10 minutes, leaving you with commercial-worthy shine — whether your hair is color-treated or natural. The glossy finish will last up to 10 washes, and it’s infused with conditioning ingredients like babassu oil and vitamin E to leave hair feeling softer, too.

This earring set is less than $15, but multiple Amazon reviewers attest that they look “high quality.” With three sets of earrings included, you can mix and match the cubic zirconia-embellished studs and the dangling chains to create a customizable layered look. No matter how you wear them, the earrings are hypoallergenic to prevent irritation.

• Available styles: 5

Save time and money without giving up your beloved gel manicures by switching out your salon appointment for this press-on set. Created to give you an on-trend nail design and classic almond shape, the at-home set takes just five minutes to fit to your nails, and comes with everything you need to apply. Best of all, the press-on nails will last you about two weeks.

• Available styles: 8

Here’s the thing: as much as we love self-tanner, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a formula with a guide color that doesn’t feel slightly sticky (or smell slightly off-putting) as you wait for it to set. This express self-tanning foam gives you color in just one hour, so you can rinse it off and be on your way. The fast-developing formula is also ideal for last-minute plans when you don’t have time for an overnight tan.

This brow gel works harder than your average formula. In addition to providing a tint of color and mini fibers that immediately make sparse spots look fuller, the beauty award-winning formula is infused with a serum meant to enhance the appearance of your brows sans makeup. Nourishing ingredients like castor seed oil, sunflower seed oil, and panthenol are paired with a prostaglandin analogue to help nourish brow hairs and support growth with continued use.

• Available shades: 5

Lace trim adds a special touch to this otherwise classic bodysuit that pairs well with all of your jeans, skirts, and blazers. It’s made from a blend of synthetic fabrics to ensure plenty of stretch while still remaining soft against the skin, and details like the double-lining and adjustable spaghetti straps make the bodysuit more practical.

• Available colors: 19
• Available sizes: XS – L

Streamline your makeup bag without skipping any of your favorite steps when you add this multipurpose beauty balm to your arsenal. The travel-friendly formula is a creamy, shimmer-infused tint that can be used to add color and luminosity to the lips, cheeks, eyelids, collarbones, or anywhere else you want a dewy glow. The cruelty-free and vegan balm comes in a range of soft pink shades, each one containing good-for-skin ingredients like jojoba seed oil, olive fruit oil, and castor seed oil.

• Available options: 10

If your bikini rotation could use an extra boost, consider one of these waist chains. Available in a range of options — from delicate gold to more colorful beaded designs — the body jewelry lets you dress up any midriff-exposed look without taking up any extra space in your carry-on. Of course, you could layer it around your neck and rock it as a necklace, too.

• Available styles: 11

Smoother feet don’t require a trip to the salon — at least not when you have this spa-quality callus remover. The at-home formula was meant to be used alongside your foot file or pumice, and helps to remove dead skin (yes, even stubborn calluses) in minutes.

Sometimes, a good outfit is all the motivation you need to get to the gym. This sports bra looks like traditional workout wear from the front, but the back features a criss-cross style that adds some unexpected detailing to the sweat-wicking material. The only caveat? Amazon reviewers are divided as to whether the sports bra can hold up to high impact workouts, so you may want to save this one for your Pilates class.

• Available colors: 38
• Available sizes: XXS – XXL

Toning products are essential for keeping blonde hair bright in between salon appointments, and this purple mask knocks out brassy tones in under 10 minutes. As the purple pigments neutralize unwanted brassy tones, the mask’s keratin- and argan oil-rich formula conditions fragile, color-treated hair.

Up your anklet game with this layered chain design. The adjustable anklet has a built-in toe ring that makes it ideal for beach holidays, where shoes aren’t required. It’s 14-karat gold-plated for a more expensive look, and the anklet is waterproof, so you don’t have to take it off before swimming.

• Available styles: 4

Whether you’re just getting started on your gua sha journey or you’re a longtime devotee of the ancient healing technique, this set comes with everything you need for your practice. First, dab on your serum, which is packed with vitamin C and peptides and features a creamier consistency to pair well with your gua sha tool. Then, reach for your rose quartz stone to massage in your serum as you lift the skin and work to relieve muscle tension.

Piling on mascara can only get you so far. For extension-like lashes (and fast, at that), add as many of these tiny clusters to your lash line as you like. The smaller size gives a more natural finish than your typical strip lashes, and this lash cluster set comes pre-glued, so you don’t have to mess with any adhesive yourself. The faux lashes are made from silk fibers that feel lightweight, which won’t go unappreciated, as you can wear the lashes for up to 10 days straight.

To temporarily help sculpt your jawline without any massaging techniques (though that certainly helps, too), try this hands-free mask. It hooks over your ears and sits along your chin, helping to contour the jaw and moisturize the skin with seaweed extract and aloe vera for a firmer-looking appearance in less than an hour.

These serum ampoules offer a smarter way to travel, so you can get your checked bag through TSA without having to sacrifice any steps from your skin care routine. Each single-use vial contains a fragrance-free serum that brightens and moisturizes with ingredients like vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and panthenol.

When you want to give your hair a boost, sprinkle this volumizing powder through the roots. Completely transparent, the powder blends in with any hair color, creating lift on limp strands without leaving behind any residue. Because the powder adds some grit to the hair, it’s also a great prep product for tousled updos and braids.

Complement your morning cup of coffee with a second caffeine-infused formula: this face serum. Aimed at brightening and depuffing for a more energized start to your day, the serum contains a combination of antioxidant-rich caffeine and matcha green tea leaf extract, as well as niacinamide for more help with evening the skin tone.

This clever sponge secretly houses a rich body wash that becomes activated once you add water. Packaged to look like a cup of gelato, the body wash-infused sponge also smells like a sweet treat with creamy vanilla notes. Each sponge will last you 14 washes, which ensures you’re tossing your loofah before it becomes unsanitary.

• Available scents: 4

These silicone adhesives add coverage and lift to any braless look, thanks to tapered edges that let you pull the nipple covers up as you secure them to your skin. Because they’re completely strapless, the nipple covers work for backless dresses and tops, too, and they can be washed and reused multiple times without losing their stickiness.

• Available colors: 2
• Available sizes: 2

You don’t have to worry about separate contour brushes when you opt for this liquid contour, which comes in a mini size that’s convenient for keeping in your makeup bag. Each sculpting stick includes a built-in sponge on the cap that lets you precisely apply your bronze color exactly where you want. The gel-cream texture is also easy to blend in with your fingertips.

• Available shades: 7

From solid color dresses to more casual denim shorts, this waist chain offers a way to accessorize any look. The extended chain design gives you a layered style that looks more like jewelry than a belt, and it even comes in a rhinestone-embellished option if you want more sparkle.

• Available styles: 3
• Available sizes: S – XXL

This chunky lip pencil houses a creamy formula that leaves behind a glossy finish as it moisturizes lips with shea butter and vitamin E. Because of its hybrid formula, you never have to worry about it leaking into your purse, and it comes in multiple colors and shimmery finishes, just like a traditional gloss.

• Available shades: 10

If you love a statement earring, these clear adhesive patches are essential for preventing sagging ear lobes. Once placed behind your ear, the supportive patches work to inconspicuously take some of the earring weight off your lobes to make wearing chunky hoops and chandelier earrings more comfortable.

Whether you want to refresh your skin after a workout or set your makeup for the long day ahead, this multitasking face mist has you covered. Created by an esthetician, the cruelty-free and vegan mist includes moisturizing and soothing favorites like aloe vera, grape extract, and green tea leaf extract. The coconut scent featured here brings the tropical destination vibes, but the face mist also comes in lavender and gardenia options, which also include their own unique set of good-for-skin ingredients.

This bodysuit currently has more than 25,000 five-star ratings on Amazon for its versatility. You can wear it with jeans or a skirt for a more casual look, but thanks to its smoothing fabric, it also works as shapewear under your favorite form-fitting dresses. It works great under blazers and sweaters, too.

• Available options: 12
• Available sizes: XXS – 3XL

The skin on your face tends to get all of the glory, but this body serum gives the rest of your skin some attention, too. The targeted treatment works to brighten your overall skin tone with its combination of vitamin C, niacinamide, and licorice root extract. At the same time, salicylic acid, hyaluronic acid, and panthenol help to leave you with a perfectly smooth texture by exfoliating and moisturizing.

This stacked earring look is actually a single stud with three hoops attached. The huggie style is right on trend, and each hoop features a slightly different design to give you that effortlessly cool factor. The illusion earrings shown here are 14-karat yellow gold-plated (with cubic zirconia gemstones), but you can choose from dozens of designs in a mix of yellow and white gold plating.

• Available styles: 30

Next time you slip up with your cat eye or go a little too far with overlining your lips, grab this makeup remover pen to even things out. Rather than making you start from scratch, the eraser pen gives you a more precise method for taking away only the makeup that you want.

This Y2K-inspired corset top will be your new going out staple alongside a mini skirt and kitten heels. The fitted top features a mix of lace and sheer paneling with a bustier that highlights the décolletage for detailing that doesn’t require any accessorizing. Amazon reviewers also love that the top includes adjustable hooks at the back and adjustable spaghetti straps for a more comfortable fit.

• Available colors: 17
• Available sizes: XS – XL

For an ultra-gentle way to remove dead skin cells, skip the abrasive scrubs and use this peeling gel instead. Offering a unique way to exfoliate, the gel uses cotton cellulose to create a pilling effect that attaches to the dead skin that the papaya enzymes slough off. In addition to being alcohol-free, the peeling solution also contains ingredients like aloe vera, centella asiatica extract, and chamomile flower extract to soothe and moisturize your skin.

This set of bracelets comes with six different cuff styles that you can wear individually or stack up. If you like to switch up your style, you’ll also like that these gold bracelets were designed to be adjustable, so you can wear them on your wrist or as an upper arm cuff.

This green tinted primer may look a little odd, but that’s exactly what makes it so effective. Green pigments help to cancel out red tones from skin conditions like rosacea and acne, but they blend seamlessly with your skin tone. The color-corrector also works to calm inflammation and strengthen the skin barrier with ingredients like niacinamide, centella asiatica extract, and panthenol.

If your makeup looks shiny by midday, you probably already know how indispensable oil-absorbing sheets can be. Working to mattify skin without disturbing your makeup, this set of 300 sheets comes in a mirrored compact with a mini powder puff to better assist with getting rid of the grease.

Run just the smallest amount of this leave-in product through your hair, and watch as it transforms dry, frizzy strand into a glossy finish. Hydrolyzed silk is the hero ingredient that helps to seal split ends while also nourishing the hair to protect against further damage. You can use the leave-in on hair that’s already dry, but it also works well to detangle when you apply it on freshly washed hair that’s still damp.

This double-sided makeup stick gives you two cream products in one: a contour and a blush. Both formulas are made with murumuru seed butter, cupuaça seed butter, and tucuma seed butter to make them moisturizing and easy-to-blend, and you can also get creative with your application techniques by using the contour as a neutral eyeshadow and the blush as a matching lip tint.

• Available shades: 4

A lacy top and jeans make for the perfect going out look, no matter the season. This lacy tank is really a bodysuit that helps create a smoother silhouette. There’s no padding or built-in support in the bust, which some Amazon reviewers didn’t like, but it does include adjustable straps for a better fit.

• Available colors: 18
• Available sizes: XS – XL

If you always have a hair tie or two on your wrist, these decorative bands are a more stylish upgrade from your usual elastics. They include unique embellishments that perk up your ponytail, but they have the added bonus of looking like a bracelet when not in use.

• Available options: 6

The slightly oversized fit of this sweater makes it a cozy choice for fall, but the cropped cut and off-the-shoulder style also make it an excellent transition piece for the late summer months. Amazon reviewers love the sweater’s versatility, noting that it can be worn with jeans for a casual look or dressed up with a midi skirt, and the open neckline also lets you show off your favorite necklaces.

• Available colors: 17
• Available sizes: S – XL

Yes, the picture on the box is slightly off-putting, but this mask looks like any other at-home sheet mask once you apply it — it just happens to pack in more benefits. The two-piece mask takes its inspiration from cryotherapy by delivering a cooling effect that helps to refresh skin and take down puffiness. Each mask also comes with a separate ampoule of hyaluronic acid-infused serum that was designed to be smoothed over the skin before the actual mask to seal in all that moisture.

This bikini features fishnet overlay along the top and bottom, so it can take you from the pool to a music festival — just add your favorite jeans or skirt. The neon color is ideal for a statement-making festival look, but the swimsuit also comes in black if you prefer something neutral.

• Available colors: 2
• Available sizes: Large Plus – 4X Large Plus

From your favorite handbag to your shoes, these individually packaged wipes make it easy to keep leather clean. Pre-saturated and ready to use, the towelettes pair a non-toxic cleansing solution with a textured fabric to gently remove dirt without damaging your leather goods. The smaller size means they’re also convenient to keep one with you at all times for whenever a cleaning emergency pops up.

A weekly sheet mask is an easy way to sneak in a little extra self-care. This charcoal option complements any acne-fighting routine, as it helps to draw out impurities that can otherwise clog pores while keeping skin moisturized with mushroom extract and panthenol. Plus, it comes in more than a dozen other targeted options (like a brightening pearl and nourishing honey) to tailor to your skin’s needs.

• Available options: 18

Want to give lips a glossy finish that’s actually moisturizing? This lip oil gives you a more nourishing blend of jojoba seed oil, peptides, and fruit extracts to naturally plump up lips by restoring hydration. The high-shine finish is never sticky (even if you layer it on), and the lip oil comes in a full range of tinted colors and clear options for when you want to wear it over a pencil or lipstick.

• Available options: 19

The key to any good selfie is good lighting, and this pocket-sized attachment ensures you always have the right lighting. Despite its tiny size, the chargeable device gives you four light levels and five brightness modes to choose from. It was also designed to be easy to adjust, as it has a magnet that lets you quickly attach the light to your phone and detach it when you’re done.

When it comes to affordable skin care that still feels luxe, Embryolisse is a longtime favorite among makeup artists and estheticians. This newer face cream brings you even more benefits by smoothing and plumping up your skin with shea butter, hyaluronic acid, and nasturtium flower extract. But what really takes it over the top is its peachy, slightly shimmery tint that gives you a luminous complexion even without makeup.

Whether you’re sightseeing in Athens or just trying to survive your morning subway commute, this handheld fan will help cool you down. Small enough to fit in your purse, the compact fan lets you choose from three designs, all of which deliver up to 19 hours’ worth of cooling relief.

• Available colors: 6

This spritz-on oil just makes the TSA cut, but its multipurpose formula means it’s a traveling essential. Prickly pear, sweet almond, jojoba, safflower, and macadamia nut oils provide a versatile way to protect hair from sun and water exposure during the day and restore moisture to skin at night.

Protecting your lips from sun exposure doesn’t have to mean coating them in a balm that’s gritty and leaves behind a chemical taste. This dermatologist-created formula gives you broad-spectrum SPF 30 protection that you’ll actually look forward to using, thanks to its glossy finish and subtle mint flavor. You can layer the clear balm over your favorite lip color, and you’ll also love that it comes in a pack of two — meaning you can keep one in your purse and store the other in your beach bag.