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29 Under-$10 Buys You’ll Want This Summer

Summer days might be drifting away, but there’s still (affordable) fun to be had!

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by Ashley Schumacher BuzzFeed Contributor

I am a contributor who has been writing for BuzzFeed Shopping for over two years with an emphasis on home goods, parenting items and toys, beauty products, and anything that can make your day-to-day life run a little smoother.

1. A Mega affordable Wet N Wild hydrating lipstick that's like...less than $2?! In this economy??? Literally try whatever shade you want at that price, tbh. Reviewers say they like the pigmentation and how it feels on the lips, too, so what are you waiting for? Your new signature summer lip look awaits!

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Promising review: "Good, nice, and affordable. I love everything from this brand; it works better than other super expensive products. I highly recommend it." —Rubiola

Get it from Amazon for $1+ (available in 21 shades and multipacks).

2. A pack of reusable metal straws if you love the concept of cutting back on plastic in our oceans but *hate* paper straws (🙋‍♀️). Give yourself an on-the-go upgrade that comes with a case, a cleaner, and a keychain to make it as easy as possible to throw these in your bag ~and go~. 

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Promising review: "My family used these for a trip to California and Disneyland. They are portable and come with a carrying case, along with a brush to clean the straw. The tips of the straw were soft. I prefer these over paper straws any day. There is no taste with these, and I love that they are reusable. There were many colors, so I could divide them up among my family, and there was no confusion as to whose straw was whose. Love them.💜" —Heidi Velasquez

Get a four-pack from Amazon for $8.55+(available in five color combos and a six-pack).

3. A Degree clinical strength deodorant with up to 96 hours of sweat and odor protection, so no matter if you're cavorting through your fam's summer vacay or just want to run to the grocery store in the million-degree heat without breaking a sweat, YOU CAN.

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Promising review: "I have been using this deodorant for a while now, and it has become a staple. The clinical strength formula kept me dry and odor-free for well over 24 hours, even on the most active days. The Summer Rose scent was light and pleasant without being overpowering. The soft, solid formula went on smoothly and did not leave white marks or residue on clothing. I kept repurchasing because it consistently worked better than anything else I had tried. Highly recommend for anyone looking for all-day protection." —BusyMommyOf5

Get it from Amazon for $5.87 (clip the coupon on the product page to get this price).

4. A handheld hummingbird feeder if you've made "Come look at this bird!" at least half of your personality. Summer is PEAK hummingbird season, so help lasso your inner Disney Princess *and* know you're contributing to keeping the local hummingbird population hydrated by putting this in your cart yesterday.

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Promising review: "Love these little hummingbird ring feeders. They work. Already had one female and male come." —Michelle

Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in six colors and multipacks).

5. A jar of O'Keeffe's Healthy Feet foot cream to keep your feet in tip-top sandal shape. People SWEAR by this stuff no matter how cracked their heels, so be sure to slather it on and let the miracle potion do its thing while you sleep.

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Promising review: "I have battled problems with my feet for over 25 years. Due to my obsessive running, I had infections and cracked feet that were painful and ugly. I have spent thousands of dollars with doctors trying to heal my feet. After the doctors did all they could do, my feet were better, but I could not completely eliminate the dryness and cracking. I have tried dozens of creams, pedicures, rasping, wrapping, and on and on. After one month with this cream, my feet look normal. Because of my schedule, I put the cream on after my morning shower and then put my socks on for the day. After 25 years, I have normal feet! I wanted to share this information with others like me who have struggled with their feet like I have. Give it a try!" —E. H. Jones

Get it from Amazon for $7.97 (available in five sizes and various multipacks).

6. A floral mesh top ideal for layering beneath short-sleeve shirts and dresses to give any outfit a POP of style. Plus, it's breathable: No sweaty and constrained arms here!

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Promising review: "I’m so happy with this long-sleeved mesh shirt! It’s perfect for layering and adds a stylish touch to any outfit. The size fits true to size and isn't too tight. The quality is great — lightweight yet durable, and it’s comfortable to wear all day. I love how breathable and versatile it is, making it ideal for any season. Overall, it’s a great addition to my wardrobe!" —Shannon Hudge

Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in sizes XS–XL and 10 colors).

7. A box of floral Band-Aids because summer paper cuts and ouchies suck, but at least you can cover them with a cute Band-Aid as a reward for being so brave. 

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Promising review: "These Band-Aids have the normal Band-Aid terrific quality, but they also have a delightful design so that they are so much easier to use when needed for young children. I hope to have this box for a long, long time, but realistically, they will be needed either for myself or for another. The design is whimsical and perfectly appropriate for both children and adults." —M

Get it from Amazon for $3.77.

8. A limited-edition EOS Marshmallow "Super Balm" lip treatment because if you can't have s'mores for every meal, at least you can *taste* like you do. Moisturizing, delicious, and wickedly cheap? Grab a couple so you don't run out!

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Promising review: "My new must-have! My number one go-to for healing lips was Carmex. This beat it. I love the consistency (very creamy/smooth), it’s not heavily flavored or goopy, and it obviously smells amazing. It isn’t overbearing and also doesn’t keep coating your mouth like the Eos stick balms (still great, but more wax)." —Breanah Shirazi

Get it from Amazon for $4.97 (also available in a two-pack).

9. A window privacy film featuring a stained-glass look for turning unseemly windows into stunning sun catchers that give you privacy and pizzazz.

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Promising review: "I can't tell you how surprised and delighted we were at the rainbow effect this film has. I bought it to make a window overlooking the street more private, and I thought I would appreciate seeing the rainbow colors on the window itself. But then, when the light was shining on it at the right angle, it cast these beautiful rainbow colors on the wall. So I bought a second roll to put on one of our master bedroom windows that overlooks our neighbor's patio so I don't have to draw the curtains. In the morning now, the light comes in at just the right angle to pass through the rainbow prism and cast beautiful rainbow colors on the wall." —J.B.

Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in four colors and 14 sizes).

10. A tube of mess-free roll-on Icy Hot Nighttime Relief for those evenings when you've played hard and now you want to rest hard with a cooling mix of menthol and relaxing lavender. This one has a lil less menthol than the original Icy Hot roll-on so you can get the same sweet Icy Hot relief without *quite* as much tingling when you're snuggling down to sleep. 

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Promising review: "I live with chronic lower back discomfort and the Icy Hot combo is perfect for me. The originalmade it hard for me to fall asleep because of how intense it was, but it was perfect for the day. The Nighttime Recovery was able to help me relax and get to sleep peacefully and without distraction. Great combo!" —Squid

Get it from Amazon for $7.98. 

11. A floral cover-up so versatile, you'll wonder how you ever lived without it. It's a great way to add a quick pop of color to an otherwise neutral outfit and can quickly dress up just about any combo in your wardrobe. 

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Promising review: "I am so big into this look. I now have four of them, all in different colors and lengths. I got the XXXL just to be on the safe side, and there is plenty of fabric if I want to cross the front and belt it. It falls to mid thigh in the back (the front curves upward). The first time I wore it, I got a LOT of compliments. I am very, very happy with this!" —annieb

Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in sizes S–3XL and 22 colors/prints).

12. A TikTok-renowned "Soft" perfume rollerball if you want to smell like cookies fresh from the oven (!!!) for less than the price of your morning coffee. Plus, this is SO easy to toss in your bag to give yourself a quick scented power-up on hot summer days. (Especially when you might have already sweated off your perfume!) 

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Promising review: "Like so many, I found this scent on TikTok. I was a bit skeptical at first but finally got around to trying it. First off, this scent smells amazing! Almost every time I've worn it, I receive compliments. It has a sweet smell, almost like warm cake or sugar cookies with a hint of lemon. With such an affordable price, I would definitely recommend this to anyone curious about trying it." —Chrissy

Get it from Amazon for $5.50.

13. A Dr. Teal's Strawberry Serenade Epsom salt soak one reviewer saysreminds them of the strawberry shampoo they used as a kid. This one is a limited-edition blend of strawberry, basil, and orange, so if you want to really ~bliss out~ your self-care routine, make sure you throw it in your cart before it's gone.

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Read more about how an Epsom salt soak can help relieve muscle pain, stress, and inflammation at the Cleveland Clinic.

Promising review: "I absolutely LOVE this scent! Reminiscent of the '70s Wild Strawberry Musk, it's a treasure to soak in a hot bath with Strawberry Serenade. I feel like I'm being transported back in time while my aches and pains slowly start to fade and relaxation begins... I would love to see this scent become unlimited and more products like candles and lotions become available!!! ;)" —The Rusty Redhead

Get it from Amazon for $5.87 (also available in a two-pack).

14. A bug bite suction tool to relieve itchy bites and stings from insects out for their big summer ouchie hoorahs. No need to broadcast that you forgot to reapply bug spray to the whole world: Those meddling insects can ~suck it.~ (Or at least your new tool can!)

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Promising reviews: "We love these! I buy more every year because i end up giving them away to people when we go camping! We keep one everywhere, in the car, the beach bag, the camping supplies." —G G

"I saw this one on the Shark Tank and ordered it right away. When I go on vacation the bugs love to bite me all over. This tool uses suction to take the venom right out of the skin taking away all of the irritation and redness. I was surprised at the suction power of this tool, it felt like it was working immediately. There are two sides to the tool, but I always used the larger side. In a week on vacation at the beach we used it about a dozen times. It worked every time and if I had more i easily could have sold them along the beach. Another Shark Tank gold item!" —Kevin B.

Get it from Amazon for $9.97+ (available in six colors).

15. A plant-approved moisture meter to give you an EXACT read on what's going on with your fave monstera beneath the soil surface. Whether you're an under-waterer or an over-waterer, this handy go-go-gadget tool will help take the guesswork out of finetuning your plant's schedule. 

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Promising review: "This item is great. I can check how wet my plants are down where the roots are. So no more overwatering! It is very accurate. This works great!!" —Terri Carlson

Get it from Amazon for $7.19+ (available in three colors).

16. A clip-on umbrella light that will really "wow" your guests next time you have everyone over to eat dinner or have drinks ~al fresco~. Perfect if you want to shed some light on the charcuterie board without ruining the outdoor ambience. 

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It has three different brightness options so you can set *~the mood~* perfectly. It also requires AA batteries, so be sure to pick those up as well.

Promising review: "This light is great!!! It has three settings to adjust the amount of brightness you need. The lowest level is great for just sitting around your patio table and having a couple of drinks with friends. Brightest setting is PERFECT for playing cards! We play cards a few times a month. We decided to try and play outside. There are two 70+-year-olds who did not complain that they couldn’t see. So, works great in my book! 😁" —Mandie Jordan

Get it from Amazon for $9.95.

17. A versatile tank top that’s breezy, basic, and somehow still makes you feel like the main character in the grocery store self-checkout line. 

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Promising reviews: "I just love this brand. It's 65% cotton and has plenty of designs to pick from. I will be ordering more. These are very, very comfortable. Love the comfort and quality for the price. Because I'm on a very fixed budget. 10 star in my books." —Sheryl

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in sizes XXL–6XL and 22 colors/prints).

18. A pack of Arm & Hammer deodorizing grooming wipes that'll help get rid of muddy paws and deodorize and clean up any icky things your four-legged pal may have gotten into while frolicking at the local pup hangout. (Anybody else's dog insist on rolling around on dead worms on the pavement? Just mine? Cool.) This will keep them ick-free *and* smelling nice even in the sweaty, hot summer months. 

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Promising reviews: "These wipes are amazing. Extra large, durable, and smell great. Perfect for me to clean my pup's coat and paws with when we get back from the dog park." —My Cart to Yours

"Our pup loves being outside and we live in high summer humidity so I use sheets often. He's only 11 weeks so many trips outside while training. I really like how large these sheets are, I only need one to wipe him down." —Idvega

Get a 100-pack from Amazon for $7.99 (also available in a300-pack).

19. An instant foot peeling spray for the smoothest feet, so you can feel extra good about that new pair of fuzzy socks you're going to wear to bed tonight. Just spray, rub, and clean your way to baby-smooth toes and give your feet the summer-sandal pampering they deserve.

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Promising review: "This product delivers exactly as promised and is incredibly easy to use. I suffer from dry skin and often apply various products to soften my feet. With this, I simply spray it on and immediately massage it in with my hands. The dead skin comes off effortlessly. There's no waiting time, and it's gentle on the skin. It leaves my feet feeling exceptionally soft. This has quickly become my new favorite thing." —KimT

Get it from Amazon for $6.89 (also available as a two-pack).

20. A pack of Bottle Bright tablets because your emotional support water bottle probably doesn't get a good scrub nearly as much as she should and these tabs will remove stains and odors with no scrubbing from you!

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Simply fill your dirty mug with water, add a tablet, let it fizz for 30 minutes, and then rinse.

Promising review: "I seriously can't believe how well these little tablets work. I had the most disgusting Hydro Flask coffee mug — I tried everything. Bottle brush, different kinds of soap, vinegar, EVERYTHING, and there was still a seemingly impenetrable layer of black sludge inside. It grossed me out so much that I bought ANOTHER Hydro Flask to replace it. Eventually, they both turned black inside, so I tried these little magic tablets. I let a tablet sit in each of my mugs for an hour or two, and the black sludge rinsed out completely, without even needing to scrub. They look brand new. What a magical product. No weird smell or taste afterward, either. I liked it so much that I used it on another Hydro Flask, which I primarily use to store my Bloody Mary mix in the fridge. I couldn't put anything else in it because it would always taste like spicy tomato juice. Bottle Bright to the rescue! No residual smell or taste anymore. AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING." —Amazon Customer

Get a 12-pack from Amazon for $7.99.

Check out our closer look at these Bottle Bright tablets for more incredible before and afters.

21. The Pink Stuff for those impossible messes that need some elbow grease and then some. Clean up just about everything from sketchy (literally) wall drawings, to summer muddy garden boots, to the pots and pans you'll use to serve guests, and let them marvel at your magical cleaning powers. 

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Promising review: "Oh my gosh — this stuff is a life changer! I used it to thoroughly clean my fiberglass shower. Nothing else would have done the job, and this product restored my shower to nearly new condition in just one use. We’ve since cleaned a weird, chalky film off our garage door, removed wall markings, and cleaned my storm door. We’ll never be without a jar (or three) of this stuff. Worth every penny." —Nancy F.

Get it from Amazon for $5.97.

22. A jewelry-cleaning brush that's basically here to make the jewelry you already have in your trinket tray feel ULTRA LUXE in the easiest way possible: Just twist, brush, and ✨dazzle✨ your way to sparkly feels-like-new luxury. 

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Twist the bottom of the pen to dispense the fluid and brush onto the gem to clean! Especially great if you need to clean off all that extra sunscreen you've been using. (Look at you go!)

Promising reviews: "Saw this product on TikTok (I know lol). I didn’t think my ring was that dirty as I haven’t had it for a year yet, and it wasn’t until my wedding band came in that I realized how dirty my ring was. One quick clean with this and my ring looks better than brand new! Will be repurchasing when this one runs out." —David Barnes

"Once I rinsed my stone, the original sparkle was revealed; it looked just like the day I received it! Even the silver mounting was left shiny and undamaged. My ring is not expensive by any stretch by the imagination, but this cleaner made it look like a million!" —Joyce S.

Get it from Amazon for $9.48.

23. An Elizavecca CER-100 Collagen Coating Hair Protein treatment if your hair could use an at-home boost after heat or sun damage. Lots of reviewers call this the miracle mask, and for less than $10, I'm willing to take those odds. 

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Read our Elizavecca CER-100 Collagen Coating Hair Protein Treatment review to learn more about why my colleague calls it "the miracle product I've been searching for."

Promising review: "I have 4c hair and was looking for a protein treatment for my thin and fragile hair. I had recently used a product in my hair that had so much alcohol in it that it wreaked havoc on my hair, leaving it pretty damaged. I was skeptical about this product because I had never seen anyone with my hair type use it. Boy, was I wrong to doubt this product; it left my hair looking and feeling beautiful. I highly recommend it to anyone with natural or curly hair." —Therese-Claire

Get it from Amazon for $6.99.

24. An easy-to-hold detangling brush because all the hair potions are GREAT, but if your everyday tools (cough, cough, your dingy brush you should've thrown away six months ago) are sabotaging your efforts... it's time to level up. This one won't rip out your precious strands and is designed to be small for on-the-go brush-ups. 

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Promising review: "This is one of the best brushes I’ve ever owned. It’s the perfect size and super gentle on curly hair. I love that I can brush my hair easily and fast with no pain and my hair does not break. I highly recommend getting this brush." —Veronica E. 

Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in three colors). 

25. An Aquaphor lip repair balm with shea butter and jojoba oil formula to soothe even the crustiest of lips. Suffer no more by throwing one of these in your bag and keeping one by your bedside to cover any and all dry lip emergencies. 

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Promising review: "My lips have been extremely dry this fall, to the point where they were cracking and stinging. I’ve tried a bunch of balms, but this one has been the most effective so far. It goes on smoothly, isn’t sticky, and actually stays on instead of disappearing after 10 minutes. Within two days, my lips felt soft again, and the peeling stopped. I like that it has no strong scent and doesn’t burn when my lips are already irritated. I’ll definitely keep one in my bag and one at home." —Bobby Gonzalez

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $8.29.

26. A pair of high-waisted biker shorts if you want a sporty look to go with your fave tees, or want some beneath-the-skirt anti-chafing superpowers on your side so you don't get chub-rub while you're just living your life. (No, thank you.)

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Promising review: "I can't believe how much I love these shorts. They're truly buttery soft. I want to wear them all the time. I haven't worked out in them yet because I'm enjoying them too much as lounging shorts... But they're not see-through or anything, so I'm sure they'd be fine for a workout, too. If you're questioning buying these, do it!! They fit perfectly." —Jamie Florack

Get it from Amazon for $6.49+ (available in sizes S–4XL, various colors, and in multi-packs).

27. A travel-size Poo-Pourri that you spritz in the toilet before you go and uses ~magic smell science~ to keep any undesirable smells trapped in the bowl. It's like air pre-freshener, and this travel size is perfect for keeping in your bag! Great for summer travel with kiddos, too, who might be overly conscious of using the toilet for #2 away from home.

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Promising review: "I like this spray. It smells really good and it's small, but great to put in your purse in case you go into someone's house and use their bathroom and don't want to leave a smell. I love this brand so much, I went online and got a bigger bottle. I would highly recommend it because it really works great." —kiara

Get it from Amazon for $4.97+ (available in larger sizes and multipacks).

28. A compact eight-compartment pill organizer for keeping your vitamins and pills SUPER organized, but *also* for any small doodads you don't want getting lost in your bag. Jewelry, small hair clips, that one little charm you bought at a souvenir shop, will *all* be safe and snug in this eight-compartment latching case!

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Promising review: "My husband and I travel a lot and take a number of prescription drugs. It was always a hassle accessing our medication when needed, so I purchased this organizer to make things easier. I used a label maker and labeled each little compartment and it has performed wonderfully. I highly recommend this organizer to anyone who travels and needs medications throughout the day." —Jacqueline

Get a three-pack from Amazon for $5.99.

29. A pair ofgorgeous kitchen shears because my life was changed when I realized you can use scissors on anything: Chicken breasts, those annoying stumpy parts of lettuce, shrimp tails, tomatoes. Nothing is stopping you from using scissors instead of a knife, and these will have you clipping your way to kitchen glory ~in style~ for all those fresh summer salads you'll be making for a while.

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Promising review: "I had a toddler I have to cut everything up for, and these scissors have made my life INCREDIBLY easier. I cut PB&J into perfect squares and grapes into three pieces effortlessly with these scissors. It cuts chicken and other meats simply. They’re sharp, safe, and so affordable too. Don’t look elsewhere; these are the best!" —Adrian 

Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in four colors).

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