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40 Genius, Cheap Things That Have Insanely High Ratings Because They Make You Look So Much Better

Little upgrades that make a big difference.

by Andrea Gale
40 Genius, Cheap Things That Have Insanely High Ratings Because They Make You Look So Much Better
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While tracking down the perfect wardrobe essential is deeply satisfying, it's just as much fun to discover fashion hacks. Think of this list as a closet cheat code: 40 genius, cheap things with incredible ratings that'll make you look so much better. From accessories and styling tools to clothing, every gem listed here will upgrade your look for less. Scroll on for the finds you need to know about — and that you may not be able to live without.

1A Multipack Of Seamless Thongs That’ll Disappear Underneath Clothing

Visible underwear lines aren’t a worry with this highly rated multipack of thongs. The low-rise, seamless design will disappear under clothing, and the high-cut leg has the energy of vintage ‘80s lingerie.

  • Available sizes: X-Small — X-Large
  • Available colors: 16

2A Rechargeable Fabric Shaver That Revives Sweaters

This rechargeable fabric shaver can take a sweater from scraggly to stunning in seconds; its tiny, rotating razor-sharp blades collect unwanted fuzz and trap it in the base for easy disposal, leaving your sweaters instantly refreshed. The compact, handheld design is small enough to pack up in a suitcase, too.

3A Game-Changing Makeup Protecting Hood For Getting Dressed

If you apply makeup or style hair before getting dressed, this chiffon hood will be a game-changer. The transparent fabric fits loosely over your head, with a zipper closure to help keep it in place as you slip on over-the-head garments. It’ll keep your makeup and hair intact — and your clothes makeup-free.

  • Available colors: 2

4A Comfy, Zipper-Free Pair Of Dress Pants For Office Days

An essential for in-office days, these pants get a hefty dose of comfort from stretchy fabric and a lightly compressive pull-on waistband, while a flat front and functional front and back pockets offer plenty of polished structure. Shoppers adore the balance, because as one reviewer raved, “they feel like lounge pants but look like dress pants.”

  • Available sizes: 6 — 18 (including short sizes)
  • Available colors: 11

5A Luxe Silk Pillowcase To Protect Your Hair & Skin

When you consider all the things this silk pillowcase can do, the budget-friendly price becomes even more incredible — so it makes sense that over 16,000 shoppers have given it a five-star rating. The genuine Mulberry silk can help skin retain moisture and reduce hair frizz. (And the sumptuous fabric will feel like a luxurious bedtime treat.)

  • Available sizes: Standard— King
  • Available colors: 42

6An Eyeliner Stencil That Makes The Perfect Cat-Eye Achievable

It’s never been easier to nail the perfect cat-eye than with the help of this eyeliner stencil. The silicone wand extends to a thin and flexible fishtail-shaped paddle that aligns with the corner of your eye; all that’s left to do to effortlessly trace along the edge for a smooth, neat line. Plus, the bottom doubles as a spoon for your fave skin cream.

7A One-And Done Tank With A Built-In Shelf Bra

Getting ready for a workout — or just a casual day — is simplified with this sleek one-and-done tank; crafted from a soft fabric with plenty of stretch, the high-necked racerback design features a built-in shelf bra, negating the need for an extra layer. Removable pads offer customizable coverage.

  • Available sizes: XX-Small — X-Large
  • Available colors: 11

8A Set Of Nipple Covers And Body Tape For Going Bra-Free

Cost-effective and comprehensive, this breast tape kit is the set to have on hand anytime you’re planning to wear a dress or top with a plunging neckline. It includes five petal-shaped nipple covers and a roll of medical-grade double-sided tape that you can use to create invisible lift that will last even through heat, sweat, and dancing, so you can comfortably go bra-free.

9A Pair Of Convertible Earrings From A Cult-Favorite Brand

Cult-favorite brand PAVOI designed these earrings, which harbor a stylish secret: You can wear them connected as double-link drop earrings, or separate them to wear as single hoops in each ear. Hypoallergenic and crafted with 14-karat gold plating with real cubic zirconia, this quality two-for-one accessory instantly expands your options — without depleting your bank account.

  • Available colors: 3

10A Pair Of Low-Cut Socks With Over 54,000 5-Star Ratings

Over 54,000 Amazon shoppers have given these socks a perfect rating: The low-cut design disappears under shoes, and the silicone heel grip helps keep the socks in place. The cotton and spandex design comes in a package of four — a half weeks’ worth of socks for less than the price of lunch out.

  • Available sizes: 5-8 — 8-11
  • Available colors: 8

11A Twin-Pack Of Ultra-Durable Tights

Manzi crafts its (surprisingly affordable) opaque tights from a 70-denier fabric that’s designed to be durable and run resistant — and Amazon reviewers say this two-pack really delivers. Over 9,000 shoppers have given the high-waisted, mildly compressive design a glowingly perfect rating; one fan raved about how they “never had a worry about them getting runs or holes.”

  • Available sizes: X-Small — X-Large
  • Available colors: 3

12A Convertible Bra That Accommodates Plunging Necklines

Perfect for tops or dresses with a daring neckline, this push-up bra features light padding and a supportive band to offer subtle lift — all while remaining invisible underneath deep V-necks. The design features hook-and-eye closure, with convertible straps that can be worn as a racerback for even more versatility.

  • Available sizes: 34B — 40C
  • Available colors: 2

13An LED Light To Accelerate Tooth-Whitening

Enhance the results of your tooth-whitening products with this clever LED light that inserts like a mouth guard; the high-intensity blue light works with your teeth whitener to safely and quickly remove stains, without increasing tooth sensitivity. The handy design can even be plugged into your smartphone if you don’t have access to an outlet.

14These Best-Selling Reusable Nipple Covers That Come With A Travel Box

As effective as they are sustainable, these reusable nipple covers are crafted from a flexible matte-finish silicone that grips to your skin for up to 12 hours, even in heat and humidity. Backed by over 27,000 five-star ratings, the set comes with a handy travel box for those out-of-town events.

  • Available sizes: Small — Large
  • Available colors: 5

15A Set Of Cubic Zirconia Studs With Comfy Flat Backs You Can Sleep In

Crafted from hypoallergenic titanium, this set of studs features glittering cubic zirconia guaranteed to catch eyes, with flat backs that provide comfy wear. So popular that over 22,000 shoppers have awarded these earrings a five-star rating, the set includes multiple sizes so you can change up your look, or mix-and-match to your heart’s content.

  • Available colors: 5

16A Portable, Adorable Iron That Doubles As A Steamer

It might look adorable — and it is — but this tiny iron is also incredibly effective. Powered by steam, the tank holds enough water for up to eight minutes of steaming, heats up in just 20 seconds, and has a rotating handle so you can use it vertically as a steamer, or horizontally as an iron. The compact size can easily be popped in your luggage, if you’re traveling for an event and want to be sure you look polished.

  • Available colors: 4

17A Purse Insert To Help Your Bag Keep Its Shape

Think of this purse insert as a sort of foundational undergarment for your handbag: It fits into the base of the main compartment of your purse to prevent sagging and provide instant, invisible structure. There are options available with pockets as well, to organize even the messiest bags.

  • Available sizes: Medium — X-Large

18A Pack Of Wipes To Instantly Clean Leather

These wipes are an easy and ridiculously budget-friendly way to keep all your leather pieces looking their best. Use them on your shoes, bags, jackets, and even furniture. The gentle, nontoxic formula safely removes dirt and leaves leather refreshed.

19A 2-Pack Of Liquid Latex Cuticle Guard For The Perfect Manicure

This smart liquid latex nail polish cuticle guard dispenses with the need to clean up your work following an at-home manicure. All you have to do is paint the nontoxic formula around your nails — anywhere you don’t want to see polish — and then continue on with your manicure. When you’re finished, simply peel the latex off for the easiest, mess-free manicure ever. You get two bottles in a pack for all your mani-pedi needs.

20An Eyebrow Pen That Mimics Individual Hair Strokes

The fine, four-point tip of this eyebrow pen mimics individual hair strokes à la microblading — but at a far more affordable price point. The waterproof and smudgeproof formula is buildable, so you can create as subtle or dramatic a brow as you like.

  • Available colors: 8

21A Stylish Quilted Bag You Can Wear Two Ways

In a quilted waterproof fabric, this bag is already ideal for travel — your passport and other essentials will be protected from rain, and the double-compartment design makes for effortless organization. Included are an adjustable crossbody strap and a wide, adjustable waist strap so you can wear the bag two ways; it’s like getting two purses in one.

  • Available colors: 4

22A Fur Removal Tool To Keep Pet Owners Looking Polished

Pet owners, take note: This handy pet hair lint roller removes pet hair from clothes and furniture without the need for any sticky strips. Over 128,000 shoppers have awarded it a five-star rating; one enthused, “We loved this so much that we started buying more for family and friends who also have pets,” adding that they “have all agreed this is the best thing ever to get out all the fur!”

23A Shoe Cleaning Kit That Really Works

The Pink Miracle Shoe Cleaner Kit is a game-changer for reviving your footwear. As shopper raved about this handy kit, “The cleaner effortlessly tackles stains and scuffs, leaving my shoes looking refreshed and almost brand new.” The nontoxic formula is safe for use on most material, whether leather or cloth, and comes with a handy scrub brush to make breathing new life into your favorite shoes as quick and easy as possible.

24A No-Heat Curling Headband For Damage-Free Hair Styling Overnight

Curl your hair without any damaging heat with this curling headband. The easy-to-use, minimal design is comprised of a rod wrapped in soft velvet, which you’ll place at the top of your head before wrapping your hair around it. Bow-tie ends and included hair elastics and a hair clip make it easy to keep strands in place as you wait, and it’s soft enough to sleep in.

  • Available colors: 7

25A Set Of Teeth-Whitening Strips That Brighten Your Smile Without Bleach

A smile is the ultimate goes-with-everything accessory, and this set of teeth whitening strips can get yours in dazzling condition without the use of potentially harsh, irritating bleach. The nontoxic, peroxide-free formula uses essential oils for seriously noticeable results, and daily use of the strips over two weeks can result in teeth up to 14 shades whiter — which explains the 18,000 five-star ratings.

26A Natural Oil Blend That Promotes Hair Growth

For soft, full hair, consider adding this hair treatment to your routine; the natural oil blend contains rosemary and castor oil along with coconut and olive oil, working to help stimulate follicles, promote growth, and deliver seriously shiny results that shoppers can’t stop raving about. One fan reported that “Not only has it stimulated hair growth and reduced hair loss, but it has also strengthened and nourished my hair.”

27A Pair Of Wrinkle-Free Pants In A Classic Silhouette

Anyone can see why these Lee pants have earned over 12,000 perfect ratings: The classic straight-leg silhouette is one you’ll wear season after season, and they’re crafted from a wrinkle-free fabric that’ll look polished even after sitting at your desk all day. The mid-rise design features a zipper fly and two slant front pockets, and they’re even available in your choice of inseam for a tailored fit.

  • Available sizes: 2 — 20 (including short and long sizes)
  • Available colors: 13

28A Leave-In Treatment To Keep Blond Hair Looking Fresh

A must for keeping blond tones fresh, Sun Bum’s leave-in treatment uses blue spirulina and violet extract to help eliminate brassiness and leave hair looking bright. The light, spray-on formula contains argan oil to ensure hair feels touchable and soft, no rinsing required.

29A Pack Of Stain Removal Pouches You Can Stash In Your Purse

These portable stain removal pouches aren’t just for parents. The water-based, nontoxic formula is free of any perfumes or dyes, safe for the majority of washable fabrics, and it even works on difficult food and grass stains. The packets — you get 25 in an order — are easy to stash in a purse or backpack for effective, on-the-go stain fighting.

30A Set Of Ultra-Absorbent Microfiber Hair Towels

This two-pack of hair towels will quickly become a must-have part of your hair-care routine; they’re crafted from a soft, ultra-absorbent microfiber that can help reduce both frizz and drying time, and are gentle on wet hair. The easy-to-use twist-and-loop design features a button to hold the towel in place, and has been awarded a five-star rating by over 43,000 shoppers.

  • Available colors: 18

31A Makeup-Removing Towel That “Works Like Magic”

When combined with water, the minuscule fibers of this makeup-removing towel suction up dirt and cosmetics, without the need for a makeup-removing solution. As popular as it is sustainable, it’s won over 10,000 five-star ratings from Amazon shoppers. “It works like magic” raved one, who added there was “no need to double cleanse after using it.”

  • Available colors: 9

32A Sustainable Set Of Makeup Blotting Pads

As an eco-friendly alternative to blotting papers, consider these BEAUTYBLENDER blotting pads; the sponge-y surface effectively soaks up excess oil and mattifies skin, while the material can be washed for re-use as often as you like. Their compact case can easily be popped in a purse or kit for travel. You get two blotting sponges in a set.

33A Pack Of Sweat-Absorbing Pads To Protect Your Clothes

Protect your tops from sweat with these handy sweat-absorbing pads. The discreet design is made to disappear under clothing, and features one side covered in a strong adhesive that sticks to the armpits of your tops, and another side made of a soft, non-irritating material to soak up moisture, and keep you looking fresh. With 64 pads in a pack, you’ll be stocked for a while.

34A “Bird Nest” Hair Clip You Can Use So Many Ways

There are so many ways to style this bird nest hair clip, its low price is a little unbelievable — but that only adds to the appeal. The claw-like design adjusts from approximately 2 to 5 inches to accommodate a variety of hair thicknesses and styles, and it’s covered in a soft velvet that would look gorgeous nestled around a ponytail. You can even wrap hair around the clip to create an instantly bumped-up bun.

  • Available colors: 8

35A Time-Saving Curling Iron You Can Use On Damp Hair

Think of all the time you can save with this wallet-friendly Remington curling iron; with the help of hot air and a perforated ceramic and titanium barrel, it allows you to curl your hair while it’s still damp, reducing your hair’s exposure to heat. Two heat and speed settings allow you to find your favorite temperature; don’t be surprised if you reach for this multifunctional styling tool constantly.

36This Pack Of Adhesive Dots And Strips For A Secure Silhouette

When you’re wearing a top with a plunging neckline, or a skirt with a sky-high slit, you’ll want to have these fashion tape dots and strips on hand. Crafted of double-sided tape, they’re safe for both skin and fabric, and a quick and easy way to keep clothing in place; they’re bound to become one of your secret weapons.

37A Belt Loop Keeper To Extend The Life Of Your Belts

If you’ve got a belt without a keeper — or one that’s a little too long — don’t toss it. Instead, add this belt loop keeper. For less money than you’d spend to replace the belt, it keeps the end of your accessory looking tidy, and it’s available in a variety of finishes so you can find the best match for your belt.

  • Available sizes: 35 — 40 millimeters
  • Available colors: 15

38A Set Of Magnetic Pins To Keep Scarves And Hijabs Secure

This eight-pack of magnetic pins allows you to keep scarves and fabrics securely in place without making any unnecessary holes in the garment, and allows them to be easily popped on or taken off. They’re more than merely effective, though — the gleaming metallic finish adds an understated touch to finish your look.

39A Fast-Drying Waterproofing Spray For Shoes & More

Not only can this waterproofing spray be used to protect shoes, outerwear, and hats from moisture and stains, it also works fast — the formula dries in under half an hour. Treated garments can stay protected for up to a year before needing another treatment. It’s a safe, affordable way to extend the life of your favorite pieces.

40A Set Of No-Tie Laces For A Clean Finish On Shoes

Once you’ve got these elastic shoelaces in place, you don’t ever have to worry about tying your shoes again. The stretchy material features a “memory fit” that conforms to the unique shape of your foot, and features a screw lock closure that can be worn closed or open, depending on your preference.

  • Available colors: 29