30 Walmart Products You’ll Probably Love As Affordable Alternatives To Expensive Versions

30 Walmart Products You’ll Probably Love As Affordable Alternatives To Expensive Versions

BuzzFeed-Shopping·2024-02-20 15:10

1. The Revlon One-Step hairdryer/round brush combo — if you're like me and late to the hot brush party, this one is well worth the price and goes toe-to-toe with That One Big Competitor. I did my research on this, and so many humans prefer this to the more expensive counterpart! TRY IT. It's SO easy to use.

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If I can use it, I PROMISE you can do it. I'm hair stupid, but this makes me look hair brilliant.

Promising reviews: "I absolutely love this. I blow my hair dry with it and works great. I have the big Revlon brush which I love but once I cut my hair it didn't work well so I purchased this small one. It is perfect." —Linda

"Definitely can get your roots straight. Works for naturally curly hair. I didn't need to use a flat iron." —M

Price: $33.87

2. A crossbody travel bag so you can look like all the cool kids with an even ~cooler~ price.

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Promising reviews: "This little bag holds a lot. Stylish for the price. I like that it has a pocket that fits against your body and a larger one for all your other stuff. I’ve started wearing it everyday!!!!" —Neesie

"I usually try to fit everything in my pockets but they’re usually pretty small, this is hands down the best purchase if you don’t like to have a purse when going out." —Alexandra

Price: $10.84 (available in three colors)

3. And a pair of sunglasses that will trick people into thinking you are wearing a much fancier brand than you are.

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Promising review: "Favorite sunglasses ever! I love the shape and color of these sunglasses! They look so much more expensive than they were. Ive bought three pairs to keep in my vehicles and purses." —Alliannie

Price: $11.97

4. A combo firming/SPF moisturizer that will do double duty for your skin and your wallet.

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Promising review: "I love this moisturizer especially now that it has an SPF of 30 in it. I've been using the Regenerist line for years and will continue to do so." —LadyTrainer

Price: $24.99

5. A refreshing bath gel here to remind you of a cult "rainbath" favorite and even comes in the same fancy bottle!

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Promising review: "My skin has been super dry. I thought about purchasing the name brand but the price point was far better for the equate brand. It works great. My skin has been feeling much better since using this body gel." —Des

Price: $6.97

6. A single-serve Keurig that can make coffee, lattes, and cappuccinos at home with a price that is literally impossible to argue with.

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Promising review: "I bought this for my wife because she wanted a milk frothier so bad so she could have latte's at home, so I bought her this Keurig, and she makes coffee and lattes every single morning and they are always PERFECT! It's like we went to Starbucks and got our coffee, but we didn't. We made it at home!" —Danyelle

Price: $99

7. A rich moisturizing cream with algae extract, vitamin E, and squalane that makes this a 3-in-1 wonder for your face and your piggybank.

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Promising review: "My favorite. After a few days of using it, you will feel the difference." —Jennifer

Price: $17.97

8. A fitted blazer because boss babe style never goes out of style, and neither does this price point. (OMG. I'm buying them all.)

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Promising reviews: "Utterly shocked how much I loved this blazer. I'm a bit of a snob when it comes to blazers, and really didn't have good expectations of Eloquii. But this one pleasantly surprised me. Definitely worth the price. Get your normal size, I followed the measurements and ended up with a blazer that was too big." —Tahirah

"Love the blazer! I really like the tweed color pattern. High quality fabric. The blazer is well made and has a nice lining. The blazer fit is perfect. Looks great with jeans and dresses." —Tammy

Price: $29.99 (available in sizes 14–28 and two colors)

9. A pot of E.l.f. cleansing balm because we shouldn't spend more money on removing the makeup than applying it.

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Promising review: "I absolutely love this product! I wear full-face makeup daily and this makeup melting cleansing balm removes it like nothing else! My skin feels soft and hydrated but not oily. This also does not leave a nasty film-like texture on my skin after use, either, which I highly appreciate. It even removes lash glue with ease!" —Lexis

Price: $11

10. A smart thermostat that connects to Wi-Fi, your phone, and works with Alexa and Hey Google so you can monitor your energy usage without the high price tag.

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Price: $78.99

11. An indoor/outdoor home security camera with two-way audio and night vision so you can see what's up at a steep discount from those other guys. Less money per unit means more cameras which means more security and peace of mind for you!

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Promising review: "I love it. It's 4K, it has night vision, it has speaker to talk, color and night vision, light status, and the ability to put your SD card in the slot to record and look at your past activities." —Daniel

Price: $29.99 (originally $35.98)

12. An ottoman with hidden storage perfectly on trend and maybe even better than its competitors because of the storage factor??? We love pretty things that can hide other pretty things when your living space needs a quick tidy.

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Promising review: "So cute! Love this ottoman and it has great storage inside. Took about 10 minutes to add the legs." —Ottoman

Price: $54.18

13. A fancy floor mirror to either check your 'fit or make your small spaces look larger. We've all seen the influencers with these, we've all wanted them, but now we can actually buy them at this honey-start-the-getaway-car price.

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Promising reviews: "First off… FIRE! It's so beautiful !! You can hang this on the wall or let it stand on its on! The gold rim gives it such a classy look. I love it. I'm thinking about ordering a second one for my walk-in closet. 😍😍" —Roni

"Couldn't believe how nice these were for the price. Purchased three of them to hang on the wall and they look great." —Nadine

"I LOVE my mirror it's the perfect size for my room. Gives my room a nice modern and sleek look. I'm honestly grateful to have this mirror!!" —Lauren

Price: $59.99 (available in two colors)

14. A classy wooden vase screaming "I have a personal shopper and they chose this for my Architectural Digest celebrity home YouTube video," but at an impulse buy amount of dollars we can all get behind.

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Promising review: "This item is made by the Mar's family. The wood is soft, lightweight and exactly what it looks like in the picture! I just could not be happier! I have a very dark wood interior, cabin style so I'm using light items on the walls to brighten it up. Loving this vase like you cannot imagine!" —Jansey

Price: $19.94

15. And a leaning ladder shelf to put it on because this style is timeless and also EVERYWHERE and you don't have to drop a sack of gold to join the party.

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Price: $113.70 

16. An outdoor acacia wood bench upon which you can sit demurely and fend off questions about how much you paid for said bench. (People *will* guess higher than the answer. Just let 'em.)

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Promising review: "Works great as a coffee table or a bench with cushion. Well made and easy to assemble. Quick shipping too. Beautiful wood." —Workingmom

Price: $214.55

17. Some cute pajamas that call to mind angels and fancy undies without the not-so-secret price tag attached.

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Promising reviews: "I've always been completely opposed to long pant pajamas, but these things changed my mind! This brand is so soft and so easy and comfortable to wear that I am a okay with long pants for the first time in my life!" —Drea

"I'm plus-size and I love them! It's hard to find inexpensive pjs in plus sizes so this is amazing." —flgal

Price: $16.98 (available in sizes S–3X and in eight colors)

18. A set of two seashell-shaped accent chairs even Ariel would be jealous of, but you don't have to go all the way to Atlantica to get it and you don't have to be a princess to afford it.

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Price: $369 for two (originally $509.99)    

19. A mid-century–style bed frame and headboard because the fancier the bed frame, the more luxurious the sleep.

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Promising review: "Beautiful bed for a great price! This bed is beautiful! Exactly as pictured, and the velvet headboard is so soft. The instructions were clear and it was one of the easiest pieces of furniture to assemble (it took my husband and I about an hour and a half to finish). We’ve had it for a week now and it feels very sturdy. I did a lot of shopping around before deciding to purchase this one, and you really can’t beat this bed — it has the look I wanted AND it’s for a great price." —Christine

Price: $167.99+ (available in sizes full–king and four colors)

20. An accent cabinet that will have you feeling like Gatsby for a whole year without needing to come from old money to buy it.

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Price: $139.99

21. A totally tubular mascara I personally ran back to after trying a more expensive brand's tube mascara, because this one is SO MUCH BETTER. It adds volume and length, and the step one serum makes you feel good about putting it on your lashes daily.

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Promising review: "This mascara is a game changer! I get tons of compliments and people asking where I get my lashes done. I love how it washes off so easy and doesn't turn my face black with smudges. Application tip: apply the white primer then immediately apply the black mascara. Do each lash section separately so the white primer is still wet when you apply the black mascara." —Rachael 

Price: $10.12 (available in two shades)

22. The perfect slouchy joggers all the athletic labels are loving right now, but with the kind of price that says, "I'll take one in every color, please."

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Promising review: "I am typically not a 'sweat pant' gal, but these are so soft and comfortable. I purchased the matching hoodie to go with it and find myself lounging in them often. I can dress up with a puffer vest and jewelry and Birks or stay casual with my favorite tennis shoes. Buying in several colors now." —Paula 

Price: $12.63+ (available in sizes XS–3XL and in seven colors)

23. A sling bag with pockets for days so you can squirrel away all the bills you saved from getting this bag.

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Promising review: "I knew I wanted a sling bag earlier this year, but wasn't sure how big, so I bought a pretty small one from Target. It "worked," but I had to stop carrying my sunglasses and other things because it was TINY. This one, conversely, is the PERFECT size, plus it has plenty of pockets to organize things just the way I want them for easy access. The color is gorgeous and the "leather" looks nice. So pleased with my purchase!" —Emily

Price: $19.97+ (available in 16 colors)

24. A pair of overalls that are already saving you money by how dang affordable they are, but ALSO these babies are all-season friendly. Still cold and blustery where you are? Sweater up! Getting a bit more springlike? Graphic tee it down! Your cost per wear is plummeting.

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Promising review: "I've been looking for overalls for a while now, but the cute ones are expensive, $100–$200, and don't look that comfortable. I ordered these thinking they'd just be ok and I could at least wear them around the house. They're amazing, and I can't wait to wear them. The denim is very soft and drapes nicely, and the cinched waist keeps them from looking frumpy. I usually wear a large in pants, so I ordered these in a large and they're perfect." —sshirley00

Price: $24.94 (available in sizes S–XXL) 

25. A kid's stainless-steel spill-proof water bottle that looks a lot like the tumblers the adults keep fighting over, but in kid-friendly prints that are so cheap you can be the best guardian/fun aunt/foster parent/grandparent/sibling/cool next-door neighbor ever for less than an Andrew Jackson.

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Promising reviews: "This cup is more than we expected! My nine-year-old wanted to get a Stanley, and this was the next best thing. We will order another one in a different pattern next!" —Meghan

"It is 100% spill proof, throw proof, drop proof, this cup is hands downs the best we've found. We have spent so much money on cups, and so blessed with this cup being what it says it is. Did I mention it keeps the drink cold for 18 hours without ice?" —Felicia

Price: $12.98 (available in three patterns)

26. And a pair of puffer ankle booties you can also get for less than $20. So you can look even cooler when you're handing out those water bottles like a strange hydrating Santa.

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Promising review: "I absolutely love these booties. They are perfect for taking my granddaughter out in the snow to play. Kept my feet warm and dry." —Angel

Price: $15.83 (originally $42; available in sizes 6–11 and two colors)

27. A set of dual tip brush pens (with a bonus adult coloring book!) because as someone who buys art supplies on the whim of her latest FYP trends, we gotta save money on these things where we can to support the next hyper-fixation.

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Promising review: "I love these markers! I haven't been able to stop using them! I would request these markers for anyone who's looking." —Alyessia

Price: $27.99

28. An all-in-one scanner and printer — LET ME TELL YOU SOMETHING. I put off owning (another) printer for a long time because they always broke on me and cost a bajillion dollars. But I've had one similar to this for almost a year with zero issues, and it's literally the nicest thing ever to scan docs and print stuff without running to a friend's printer or UPS Office. It's also got a tiny desk footprint and looks like a little sleeping Wall-E robot when not in use.

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Promising reviews: "The Canon PIXMA printer delivers impressive print quality with vibrant colors. Its user-friendly interface and wireless capabilities enhance convenience." —Kes

"When I saw this printer I didn't really believe with the price it will work good,so I decided to give it a try and I never regretted buying this.I love it and it works perfectly well👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾" —Prince

Price: $39.99 (originally $49)

29. A seven-pack of picture frames, because spending more money on the frame than you did on that cute Etsy print is painful. I literally get frames every time I'm at Walmart because they're cheap, minimalist, and often come in packs like these so I have extras on hand for my next impulse art buy or photo-hanging session!

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Promising review: "I thought since the price was so inexpensive that maybe they would look cheap, but they added to the paintings. I am very pleased with this product. I teach a painting class for seniors and they were pleased with the price and looks. Not fancy, but looks good." —louella

Price: $23.95+ (available in two styles)

30. A floor lamp, because if you've been to the big furniture stores lately and looked at how much their lamps cost... OOF. This one is cute, HAS SHELVES, and is affordable enough that you can get a matching set (or three!) for your home.

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Promising review: "This lamp is exactly what I was looking for. Looks exactly as pictured. I put it together all by myself- that's how easy it was to assemble. The only tool you need is a tiny wrench which is included. It does come with a light bulb, but it was very small and not very bright so I didn't use it. I put in a brighter LED bulb and it's perfect." —Michelle 

Price: $44.95

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