Weird New Things Under $25 On Amazon That Make You Look Hotter

For a put-together lip look that’ll last all day long, check out this clever lip product that’s a cross between a lip stain and a lip liner. With the thin applicator tip, apply the product to the edges of your lips and let it sit for 10 or 15 minutes. Then, peel it off and you’re left with a wash of pigment that’ll stay put all day long. The product comes in a handful of different shades, is less than $15, and is infused with hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid — that’s probably why it’s Amazon’s number-one best-selling lip liner.

• Available shades: 10

You’ve probably seen these facial patches all over your social media feeds lately — but do they actually do anything? The thousands of positive reviews on Amazon point to yes. The facial patches are designed to stick onto your forehead and in between your eyebrows overnight so you wake up to smoother skin without the need for injectables. The patches couldn’t be easier to apply — just wet them and wait for them to get tacky — and this box comes with 144 patches.

A finishing powder that won’t dry you out? It’s not too good to be true with this blurring powder by K-beauty brand Laneige. Instantly absorbing excess oil on your face while blurring imperfections, the ultra-fine powder has a smooth, semi-matte finish and is formulated with blue hyaluronic acid for a hydrating, non-drying finish. It comes with a velvet puff for easy application, and it’s Amazon’s number-one new release in face powders.

If you’re a lip gloss fan, take your juicy pouts a step further with this plumping lip stick from K-beauty brand Nature Republic. Infused with real honey for hydration, the gloss has an instantly plumping effect and a juicy texture that’s glossy, but not sticky. While it looks great on its own, this unique gray color is also fantastic at toning down bright lip stains and lipsticks while it adds extra shine and plumpness.

Love the look of falsies but don’t love the tedious application process? This magnetic eyelash set is for you. Instead of applying with eyelash glue, these false eyelashes are magnetized. Just place the top and bottom pieces in the applicator and clamp it shut on your lash line — the lash strips magnet together so they stay put all day long without the need for glue. And the lashes have a classic cat eye shape, meaning they’re shorter at the inner corner and longer at the outer edge.

While it comes in a funky applicator that makes it look like a little deodorant, this On-The-Glow Blush by Pixi is designed to make reapplying blush a breeze (because anyone who wears blush knows that it almost never stays pigmented all day long). The blush stick has a pH-reactive pigment so it gives you a flush of color that’s unique to you, while its aloe vera and ginseng help to hydrate and revitalize your complexion.

• Available shades: 4

You’ve probably heard all about COSRX’s snail mucin essence, which is beloved for its 96% snail mucin formula that works to intensely hydrate and repair the skin. Now, amp up the hydration even more with these snail mucin sheet masks. The gel sheet masks are opaque upon application, but turn satisfyingly clear after a few hours as your skin absorbs the snail mucin, collagen, and other hydrating ingredients, leaving you with ultra-glowy skin after just one use.

This hair identifier spray looks pretty silly when you first apply it, as it clings to all the little hairs on your face and turns them snowy white so you won’t miss any while you’re dermaplaning (aka shaving your face to promote smoother skin and, in turn, a more even makeup application). The mist even comes with four dermaplaning tools, and the entire set is no more than $10.

It sounds weird, but this raspberry hair vinegar is actually fantastic for your hair’s health. The pH-balancing scalp treatment gently exfoliates and clears scalp buildup while clarifying, soothing redness, and encouraging healthy hair growth. The rinse has a convenient nozzle applicator and couldn’t be any easier to use — after shampooing, massage it into your roots, rinse, and then condition like usual.

Get your most even, radiant makeup base ever with this Thank Me Later primer by Elizabeth Mott. The color-correcting primer neutralizes redness with green pigments for a more even skin tone — so it works well both alone and under makeup. It functions as a skin care product, too, as it’s formulated with niacinamide for brightening, hyaluronic acid for hydration, cica for soothing, and ceramides for strengthening your skin’s barrier.

Add instant sultriness to any outfit with this four-pack of strappy cage bras. Made of a comfortable, stretchy spandex, each cage bra in this set has a different style depending on what kind of look you’re going for — and they turn any top into a going out piece. They have adjustable straps so one size fits most, and reviewers rave that they’re comfortable and fit well.

Need to tone your hair quickly (and don’t have time for a full purple shampoo session)? Check out this toning leave-in spray by Matrix. The spray is full of indigo pigment that counteracts yellow and orange tones to neutralize brassiness upon application. But it doesn’t stop there — the spray also contains nourishing ingredients like vitamin E to soften, smooth, and hydrate your hair.

Look that much more put together and polished with this illuminating nail concealer by Londontown. Especially great when your nails are damaged from a recently removed gel manicure, the polish has a translucent glow and a subtle tint that neutralizes yellow tones and conceals scratches or imperfections — kind of like foundation for your nails. The polish is easy to apply, dries quickly, and comes in a few different colors.

• Available colors: 5

E.l.f.’s lip exfoliator just got even better with a brand new formulation — and some delicious new scents. The product is made with exfoliating sugar suspended in ultra-nourishing ingredients like jojoba oil, shea butter, and avocado oil to leave you with your softest pout ever that’s perfectly prepped for a super-smooth lipstick application. In addition to this brown sugar scent, it also comes in versions like coffee, coconut, and cotton candy.

What’s better than an effective, nourishing eye cream? One that comes in adorable packaging, of course. This hydrating eye stick is formulated with five types of peptides and amino acids that help increase skin’s elasticity and improve skin barrier health. The stick has a silky, balm-like texture that makes it especially suitable for dry skin types, as well as a nice fresh scent and cute polar bear packaging, too.

Never pay for expensive eyelash or eyebrow tinting again with this lash and brow tint set that lets you do it at home for less than $20. The set comes with everything you need to tint both your brows and lashes, including dye, application tools, and protective pads. The color is designed to penetrate deep into your hair’s shaft for color that lasts up to four weeks, and the whole process takes no more than a few minutes.

Amazon’s number-one best-seller in hair rollers, this satin heatless curling set continues to be so popular — in fact, it’s sold over 80,000 times in the last month. It’s under $15, and it’s incredibly easy to use. Just place the roller on your head, wrap your hair around it, and secure with the included scrunchies before you go to sleep to wake up to perfectly bouncy, voluminous waves.

If your teeth have ever felt scuzzy or your breath has seemed a little less-than-fresh when you’re not home, you know it can feel unpleasant. That’s where these teeth wipes come in. Each one has a texture to it to scrub your teeth clean, and they’re infused with menthol and peppermint oil to give your breath a refresh. They’re great in a pinch, because no water is needed.

For a whitening toothpaste that actually works, check out this purple toothpaste by Colgate. According to a two-week study, it removes up to 95% of daily surface stains for an enamel-safe whitening solution that leaves you with a visibly brighter smile. It has micro-polishing action for even better stain removal, and this three-pack makes the toothpaste super affordable — each tube comes out to around $5.

For your smoothest lipstick application ever, invest in these lip scrubber brushes. Made with soft, textured silicone, each brush is double sided — use the finer side to gently scrub away flakey dry skin, and use the side with the larger bumps to stimulate blood flow. The brushes mean you’ll never have to apply lipstick to flakey lips again, and for only $5 for a set of three, they’re so affordable.

This Rescue Balm +Red Correct is a step up from Hero Cosmetic’s original balm, as it’s made with color-correcting green pigments to counteract redness. The balm is designed to soothe blemishes with antioxidants and peptides to expedite healing time. But it’s a great multitasker, too, as it also works to soothe dryness and irritation of all kinds, and can function as a tone-evening primer before you apply your makeup.

Add a wash of color while you give your lips a shot of intense nourishment with this color-changing lip serum oil by Wonderskin. The brand behind the viral lip stain, this lip treatment is a cross between a serum and a gloss. It’s pH-activated to turn into a custom shade of pink upon application, meaning it’ll look slightly different, but equally gorgeous, on everyone.

Batiste is known for making some of the most popular dry shampoos on the market. But did you know they make a sweat activated version, too? It sounds strange, but reviewers are raving. Apply the dry shampoo to second- or third-day (or beyond) hair to absorb excess oil and freshen your locks. Then, when you work out and sweat, the product’s fragrance bubbles pop and release a new burst of fragrance. Now you won’t feel like you have to wash your hair every day just because you’re working out.

Seal moisture into your skin all night long with one easy to use product: this collagen wrapping mask. The mask applies like a gel, but then dries down to form a barrier over your skin, kind of like a sheet mask or a slugging product, but easier and cleaner for nighttime use. Then, in the morning, the dried wrapping mask peels off in one satisfying sheet, leaving behind skin that’s brighter, firmer, and more hydrated.

Swap out your usual hair elastic for this gold charm-adorned option. You can add multiple elastics to textured braids and sleek bubble ponytails, but the jewelry-like hair ties also elevate a classic ponytail – no hair skills required. Each set comes with five elastics, and you can even choose from different metal designs.

• Available styles: 11

This jelly cream has been picking up steam on TikTok for a while now, and for good reason — the product is refreshingly hydrating and works to visibly boost your skin’s glow. The moisturizer is full of humectants like hydrolyzed collagen, occlusives like squalane, and brighting ingredients like niacinamide for an all-around powerhouse product.

These press-on nails are made of actual nail polish — which is probably why they look so natural (and so much more elevated then standard press-ons). The set comes in a couple dozen different colors and styles, but this milky pink shade is so timeless. It comes with 16 nail sizes to ensure the perfect fit on each finger, and they adhere with the included adhesive tabs. The set also comes with a prep pad, a nail file, and a cuticle stick so you can get a salon-worthy manicure in minutes.

• Available colors: 23

If you’ve been seeing these collagen overnight masks all over your social media but haven’t tried them out yet, this is your sign to pick up this four-pack. The gel sheet masks apply opaque — then, as your skin absorbs the ingredients over the next few hours, they satisfyingly turn clear. They’re packed with nourishing ingredients like hyaluronic acid for hydration, low molecular weight collagen, and nine types of peptides, and each mask comes out to just around $5. You can wear them while you sleep, but they’re also great for long flights.

Keep the sensitive skin around your eyelids clean and help relieve symptoms of dry or itchy eyes with the help of these individually packed eyelid wipes. Each one helps to remove oil, debris, and other gunk from the sensitive area, all while soothing and refreshing thanks to powerhouse ingredients like tea tree oil, hyaluronic acid, and aloe vera. One reviewer wrote, “I love the refreshing feeling I get after using these wipes on my eyelids. I use them first thing in the morning, and my eyelids feel a lot lighter afterwards.”

Slugging has never been so easy with this snail moisture slug stick by TonyMoly. The product comes in easy-to-apply stick packaging, and it seals in moisture when you use it as the last step in your skin care routine. It’s formulated with hydrating ingredients like snail mucin and glycerin, along with occlusive ingredients, like petrolatum and squalane, to lock in that hydration. It even contains peptides and green tea and cica extracts, too.

For ballet flats, loafers, or any other shoe you don’t want socks to be visible, these no-show socks have your feet covered (without anyone else noticing). The set comes with six pairs of no-show socks, each one made with a blend of natural and synthetic fibers that feel soft on your feet for all-day wear. The socks also feature non-slip rubber strips along the heel and metatarsal to ensure they never slip or roll down as you walk.

• Available sizes: 2
• Available colors: 7

Looking for an alternative to shaving or waxing? This hair removal device uses something called nano-crystalline technology that allows you to painlessly remove hair as you move the handheld tool in circular motions (without applying any pressure!). Because it doesn’t require any shaving cream or gel, it’s also great to pack in your bag when traveling.

• Available colors: 7

If you haven’t tried out the soap brow trend, consider this your sign to do so. It might sound funny to brush soap through your brows, but soap’s waxy texture means it works as a fantastic brow styler for sculpted, smudge-proof, neat-looking brows. This soap styling kit comes with a tin of soap formulated specifically for your brows, leaving them groomed and feathery without any accidental suds, along with two spoolies for precise styling.

Get a flawless, trendy layered necklace look with the help of this clasp. You simply hook each end of your necklaces on it, and it will help to keep them evenly spaced and tangle-free. It only adds 0.75 inches of length and is plated in yellow, white, or rose gold to seamlessly blend into your accessories.

• Available styles: 11

Not your average skin serum, this exosome serum by Medicube delivers ultra-potent ingredients to your skin to smooth your complexion and reduce the look of enlarged or cogested pores. It’s made with a patented micro needle-shaped exosomes to deliver ingredients more deeply into your skin, like niacinamide for brightening and AHAs for gentle exfoliation. The new serum already has some glowing reviews, too, with users raving about its effectiveness and value.

This hairbrush has an ergonomic handle and head, so it’s comfortable to hold and run through your hair. it has boar-free bristles that will glide through your hair, reducing breakage and painful brushing. It has a vented design, which means it’s just as suited for wet hair as it is for dry.

Not only is this bra super-comfortable with its silky-soft fabric and seamless design, but it’s versatile, too. Thanks to its convertible shoulder straps, the seamless bra can be adjusted to work with halter, racerback, and open-back clothing, or even removed entirely for strapless tops and dresses.

• Available sizes: S – XL
• Available colors: 3

Exfoliate your skin and get nice and prepped for a shave with the help of this bar. It has exfoliating beads in it to scrub your body, but they’re made of jojoba and castor oils to help soothe your skin (and not clog your drains). After you buff away dry skin, this bar’s other ingredients like aloe and shea butter will help keep you feeling nice and soft.

Don’t neglect your feet as part of your body care routine! These foot peel masks couldn’t make exfoliating the soles of your feet any easier. Forget about pumice stones or cheese graters — just slip these foot masks on for 60 minutes, remove them and wash your feet, and your calluses and dried skin will slowly peel off over the next one to two weeks, leaving you with the softest soles ever.

Like micellar water for your hair, this rice water shampoo is lightweight and cleansing without being too stripping. The shampoo fortifies hair with ingredients like rice extract, ceramides, biotin, and peptides, leaving you with hair that’s both cleaner and healthier. Reviewers love how the lightweight product sets them up for a bouncy blowout, and it costs under $10.

Elevate your looks in a snap with this body chain — and while it adds a sultry touch to bikini looks while you’re on vacation, you can use it for much more. Add some sparkle to outfits with deep V-necks or crop tops since the chain hangs from your neck down and around your waist. Its cubic zirconia gemstones are sparkly and durable, so you don’t have to worry about getting the chain wet at the beach or the pool.

• Available colors: 3

As essential as a lash curler is for defined eyes, it’s not exactly conducive to compact spaces like your makeup bag or purse. This mini curler was created to pump up lashes, minus the clunky handles. Small enough to fit in your pocket, the travel lash curler still works with all eye shapes, and it comes fitted with a silicone pad to protect your lashes against breakage (plus, a spare silicone pad).

• Available colors: 2

If your slicked-back top knots and sleek low ponytails could use some help in the polished department, you need to try this hair wax stick. A single swipe smooths baby hairs and frizzy flyaways into place, while ingredients like avocado oil, castor seed, and vitamin E nourish hair. It’s also completely undetectable, as dozens of Amazon reviewers assure that it doesn’t flake or leave any residue behind either.

From wide leg pants to flowy summer dresses, a leather belt can instantly elevate your look. This set of two gives you multiple ways to style an outfit, but it won’t cost you more than $20. No matter what color leather you opt for, the belts are decorated with gold metal hardware for a more expensive-looking finish, but they have an elastic band for a more comfortable fit.

• Available sizes: 22” – 45”
• Available options: 12

French manicures continue to be the most timeless, classic nail look decade after decade. And now, achieving that expensive-looking manicure at home is easier than ever with this French nail stamper kit. The kit comes with two silicone stampers in two different sizes — just pick up white nail polish (or whatever color you’re using for your tips) with the stamper and stamp it onto your nails for precise French tips for less than $10.

Dealing with an uneven-looking complexion? Turns out, you don’t need to go to a dermatologist or subject your skin to exfoliating peels every week. Instead, you can usr this kojic acid soap that helps promote clearer, brighter, more even skin with continued use. You get two bars of soap — each of which lasts ages — for just $15, so it’s an incredible value.

This body oil pulls double duty — it hydrates and nourishes your skin with its nourishing vitamin-E-packed fomrula. But it also adds a bit of shimmery glow to your skin that’ll leave your skin looking so glowy. Put a little on before you go out and you’ll be glowy, hydrated, and ready to go.

This vegan and cruelty-free coffee scrub is so luxurious. Pull it out when you’re in the bath or the shower and rub it gently into your skin. It’ll exfoliate your skin, sloughing off any dead cells, and leaving behind fresh, clean, and soft skin. This is also formulated with aloe vera, and coconut and jojoba oils to soothe and hydrate.

Whether actually going strapless with a strapless dress makes you uncomfortable or you’re just looking for ways to switch up a staple look, these rhinestone-embellished straps can help. The fuss-free straps include metal clasps on each end that allow you to swap them out with your convertible bras. Plus, each set comes with three different strap colors (black, silver, and rose gold) to give you more styling options.

• Available sizes: 3

Dry shampoo for the win! This dry shampoo powder is easy to apply and quickly works to absorb any oil or moisture that is making your hair look dirty. Pat a little bit along your roots and it’ll absorb oil quickly. This even comes in multiple different colors so you can match the shade of your hair. Best of all? This formula adds a little volume to your hair, as well.

To perk up tired eyes, this gel formula is infused with caffeine and peptides to immediately take down puffiness, as well as yerba mate extract to brighten dark circles. Fragrance-free, cruelty-free, and vegan, the eye gel also works to keep the delicate skin around your eyes hydrated and plumps up fine lines with three types of hyaluronic acid.

Sunglasses add an instant cool factor to any look, and this cat eye design also happens to be right on trend. The polarized lenses reduce eye strain and provide UV400 protection from UVA and UVB rays. The tortoiseshell design featured here is a classic option, but the sunnies come in bolder blue and yellow shades if you want something more statement-making. And at less than $20 each, you can stock up if you’re someone who constantly misplaces their sunglasses.

• Available styles: 10

This acne-fighting sheet mask bubbles up into a rich foam as it works, using charcoal powder to draw out pore-clogging debris and bacteria. To gently exfoliate away dead skin cells that can also contribute to acne, the mask includes papaya fruit extract, and ingredients like allantoin and hyaluronic acid to soothe and moisturize. There are also more moisturizing and brightening takes on the foaming face mask if you’re trying to target another skin concern.

• Available options: 4

Ruffle-trimmed socks are having a moment, and there’s no trendier way to wear them than with a pair of loafers. This $15 set gives you six pairs of ruffle socks in a range of neutral colors that suit any outfit choice or styling preference. They also come in brighter colors if you want to switch things up.

• Available options: 8

Clay masks are great for absorbing excess oil, but this kaolin clay formula throws in a few extra ingredients to improve the look and feel of skin after one 10-minute treatment. Papaya fruit extract and succinic acid help to exfoliate dead skin cells that can contribute to dullness and even acne, while tea tree extract and centella asiatica extract calm redness – be it from current breakouts or other irritation. There’s even panthenol and glycerin in the mask to leave skin feeling baby-soft once you rinse it off.

Many volumizing shampoos can actually dry your hair out in the long run (that’s because they often contain stronger clarifying ingredients). Not so with this beauty award-winning formula from Boldify, which gives limp hair a lift while keeping it nourished with amino acids, panthenol, and hydrolyzed rice protein. The volumizing shampoo is still able to remove oil and buildup that can contribute to flat hair, but it doesn’t contain any harsh sulfates, so it’s even safe for color-treated hair.

Acne is frustrating no matter where it pops up, but sometimes the treatments formulated for your face aren’t strong enough to tackle breakouts on your back, chest, or butt. This daily lotion uses a higher concentration of azelaic acid to clear out clogged pores, exfoliate, and even lighten acne redness and post-inflammatory marks. The active ingredient is gentler than traditional acne-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid and retinoids, but the leave-on lotion also contains squalane and jojoba oil to moisturize.

Massaging your face with ice may sound incredibly simple (and it is!), but it can bring some major benefits to your face in just minutes. Not only can ice rolling help to bring down puffiness and reduce inflammation, but the colder temperature also works to constrict blood vessels for a temporary radiance that includes smaller-looking pores. This handheld tool was developed with two different mini rollers (a ball-shaped roller for areas like the under eyes and jawline and a flat-shaped roller for areas like the cheeks and forehead) that are ideal for a facial massage and can be stored right in your freezer.

• Available colors: 2

Never let panty lines ruin an outfit again with this six-pack of seamless thongs. A great value at less than $15, the thongs are made of a buttery-smooth polyamide and elastane blend for ample stretch, and feature cute scalloped detailing on the edges.