Just 26 “Little Treats” To Buy Yourself If You Could Use A Budget-Friendly Pick-Me-Up
Good Molecules
Good Molecules creates simple, effective skincare products using science-backed ingredients.
Promising review: "Amazing price! Amazing hydration! I used to have an issue with my concealer creasing and looking dry and this was life-changing." —Sandra
Get it from Amazon or Ulta for $6.
Promising review: "It’s precious! The colors change slowly through a variety of hues. It’s pretty good at detecting dark and light, and casts an ample but not startling amount of light. What else can I say but adorable?" —Michaela
Get it from Amazon for $5.99.
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Glamnetic is a small business that specializes in magnetic lashes and uniquely-designed, reusable press-on nails.
Promising review: "I saw these all over my TikTok FYP and was so curious to try them. The Mariposa nails are the first ones that I have tried and they are absolutely beautiful, and just after two days I have gotten so many compliments. The glue holds super well and the application process was super simple. I don't think that I will ever get acrylic nails again, as a set like this would likely be three times the price." —Leslie and Paige
Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (available in 44 colors/designs).
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Promising review: "The perfect non-name-brand ring you can find honestly. I wasn't looking for a Cartier knock-off when I found this ring, but I have had people ask me if it's the real deal. I honestly love this ring though, the sizing was accurate, it is weighted well, none of the 'diamonds' have fallen off, and it hasn't tarnished! I've worn it daily for almost a year now and it has held up well. It has some very small scratches on it, but that's typical of most rings. For the price, I am super happy with this ring and I honestly can't believe how well it has handled everything I've put it through." —Eva Richterkessing
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in sizes 5–12, three finishes, and two styles).
Urban Outfitters
PS: Even if you don't own an Instax camera, there are other creative ways to use this! One reviewer uses it as a place to store stickers and another uses it for business cards.
Promising review: "I love this item and it's not cheap quality (IMO). I also gave a similar one as a gift and it was a hit." —BM2025
Get it from Urban Outfitters for $15 (available in two styles).
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Promising review: "I play with slime as a stress reliever. This slime has a fun texture and a really nice smell. It's clear/ transparent to begin with, and the more I stretch it, the more it takes on a pearl look. The mix-ins are very cute, too! Love these!" —Kathleen VanderPloeg
Get the pack of eight from Amazon for $16.99.
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Promising review: "You can't tell it's not solid gold. I've worn this every day for nearly a month, and it still looks fantastic. This is, I think, my fourth or fifth Pavoi purchase (specifically for their gold-plated jewelry) in the last year or so, and honestly, I won't order any other brand. Pavoi gives Vermeil a run for their money. The quality is that good. I've yet to have a single piece change in color, chip, or tarnish. All look just as good as the day I got them." —Candy H.
Here's what BuzzFeeder Emma Lord has to say:
"For what it's worth, Pavoi — the company behind this piece — has gone TikTok viral time and time again for its classic, modern, and expensive-looking pieces. I personally own almost all my "daily wear" jewelry from Pavoi and swear by it. Everything is so easy to accessorize and makes my outfits look and feel so much more put together, and the pieces are so durable that they're easily worth twice what I paid. Check out the rest of Pavoi's line of jewelryfor more options, including earrings, bracelets, and anklets!"
Get it from Amazon for$14.45 (available in two finishes and two other styles).
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Promising review: "Travel with ease!! Before this product, I would take all my supplement bottles with me in my purse which took up an unnecessary amount of room. Now with this product, I can travel easily with all my daily supplements. Takes up minimal space in my purse and actually encourages me to take my daily supplements. Not to mention I love the color and style. Can fit up to nine of my largest size capsules." —Kaci Allen
Get it from Amazon for $7.99(available in four styles).
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Promising review: "I have Fenty Cherry Treat, a lip oil from Dior, and several other brands that were $20 or more…and the NYX Fat Oil is better! Same consistency as the others, but a little more color, which is a good thing. About as long-lasting as any other thick lipgloss. It’s always awesome to find a less expensive [option] for the high-end products I like." —Jennifer
Get it from Amazon for $8.97+ (available in nine shades).
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Promising review: "I bought this based on a review in a BuzzFeed article. I have long, thick, curly hair and use this maybe once a week. I get a ton of compliments every time and I absolutely love the way my hair feels afterwards. So amazingly soft. I use it in the shower and usually wash my hair and then towel dry it. I put a small amount in my hair, mostly on the roots. Let it sit while I shave my legs and then rinse it out and comb through with a wide tooth comb. I allow my hair to air dry and bam, amazing hair. This will forever be part of my hair routine now." —m. damocles
Get it from Amazon for $7.80.
Read our review of Elizavecca CER-100 Collagen Coating Hair Protein Treatment to learn more about why one BuzzFeeder calls it, "the miracle product I've been searching for."
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JoyJolt is a small business that makes all sorts of homewares.
Promising review: "I saw these wineglasses on TikTok and had to order them. They are perfect! Will be purchasing again as gifts for my friends!" —diana
Get a set of two from Amazon for$18.95.
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Promising review: "Just got these today and put a set on after I showered. Left them on for about 40 minutes and when I took them off I could already see results! I was so surprised as I usually don't have much luck with products like this. The dark circles I have under my eyes were brighter and the area already looked tighter/taut. I'm not sure if the results are temporary or if it'll just keep getting better but we shall see... Definitely recommend and will be purchasing again." —Kirst
Get them from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in boxes of 10, 20, or 30 pairs).
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Promising review: "These are AMAZING! I highly recommend them. They look so luxurious and expensive. I've gotten a lot of compliments on them already. 10/10!" —Hayley Ghormley
Get them from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in 11 finishes, two-packs, and an XL size).
Here's what BuzzFeederEmma Lord has to say:
"I use this on my skin and definitely have noticed results! While it didn't help kick my all of stubborn pre-period hormonal acne, it has done *wonders* with reducing redness on my face, particularly around my nose, and in dealing with my pores. Since I started using it, my primer and foundation goes on a whole lot smoother, and I'm struggling a whole lot less to cover my pores. After using it a few weeks, I read the advice of one reviewer to put this on when your face is slightly moist from washing, rub it in, let it dry, and then put your moisturizer on top of it — I've found that it's what got me the best results!"
Promising review: "So I have been using this for a month and I have to say — AMAZING. It really has helped my dark spots, which are also tied to my hormones. So the fact that it lightens them and keeps them from getting dark again during my period is a testament to the power of this stuff. Plus, this stuff just keeps going!! One pump is enough for my face, or two for my face and neck. Because of this it will last! It works amazingly well and considering how much you get, this is an amazing product. I highly recommend it." —JH
Get it from Amazon for $16.99.
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Many reviewers said they find themselves drinking more water when they have a straw, and the fact that it's so dang cute doesn't hurt either!
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Jenae Sitzes says, "I finally decided to hop on board the hype train for these big tumblers and am already obsessed with my Simple Modern one! I opted for the mint green color and it's as pretty as I'd hoped in person. The fact that this has both a straw and a handle means I end up carrying it around with me and drinking WAY more water than I did before. BTW! I highly recommend getting straw covers to protect against dust and germs — as pictured above, I got cute cloud ones (like these), and they work perfectly!"
Promising review: "If you have been wanting a Stanley cup, believe me, save yourself some money and get this cup! You will end up with a better cup than the Stanley! I have dropped/tipped over this cup a couple of times and only a couple of drops of water come out. If I did that to my Stanley, water got everywhere! And this cup keeps the water so cold. And if you purchase silicone straw toppers, it keeps the water even colder! Also, it fits in my car cup holder, and my Stanley really didn’t. Love this cup!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in two sizes and 28 colors). Also available in a style without the handle!
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Promising review: "Soooo pretty. It’s 100% a Swarovski [alternative] for so cheap. Looks exactly like the photo and I wear it every day." —Trysten Walters
Get it from Amazon for $21.45+ (available in two styles, three colors, and three sizes).
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It's formulated with hyaluronic acid and squalene for a boost of hydration!
Promising reviews: "This stuff is so legit I’ve gone through three bottles. Adds the perfect glow to your skin! Sometimes I use it under foundation and sometimes I use it solo with a bit of concealer. I will never not repurchase it for the price and how beautifully it sits on the skin. This stuff is viral for a reason!!" —mapagill
"If you like Charlotte Tilbury's Flawless Filter, this is leaps and bounds better! Just buy it. The coverage is better, [it] makes my skin have the most amazing natural glow! The colors run with a more warm/yellow undertone which worked great for me! Spend a fraction of the price and just get it, you will be happy you did!" —Amazonreview
Get it from Amazon for $14 (available in 12 shades).
Urban Outfitters
Get it from Urban Outfitters for $8 (available in two styles).
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For reference, the Laneige lip mask contains 20 grams of product, while each of these measures 5 grams, or 15 grams for the entire set. So even with product sizes taken into account, these are a much better deal!
Promising review: "It’s been four months since ordering this, and it’s now part of my nightly routine. I can’t go to bed before putting this on. I highly recommend this! And it’s worth it to get the three-pack. The flavors are not overly sweet, and I think my favorite is the berry. I like it more than the Laneige night lip mask. For me, Laneige absorbs pretty quickly, and in the morning, I feel like my lips are dry again. With these, my still lips feel moisturized in the morning. It has a thicker consistency. I used to get dry/peeling lips pretty often as I’m outdoors/in the ocean a lot. However, since incorporating this into my routine, I haven’t had peeling lips in a long time. Loooove these!" —Angela
Get it from Amazon for $9.90 (available in four combos).
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You cansee a similar one on TikTok!
Promising review: "I was really debating buying the $95 one but figured I spent enough on the bag, so I decided to just get a replica for the cherry. I’m so glad I did! It looks almost exactly like it except for the slight change in hardware color. The quality seems great, and it looks sturdy. I love it! It really gives the bag an extra nice touch." —Oriana Pineda
Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in two colors).
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Promising review: "I have curly frizzy hair and this stuff is like magic for my blowouts. Bought this in the travel size for a trip to Florida and fell in love. It protected my hair from the humidity so well. Purchased the full size bottle immediately after I got back. Best. Product. Ever." —SamSam24
Get it from Amazon or Sephora for $12+ (available in two sizes).
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Promising review: "I LOVE the look of pimple patches on myself (as weird as that sounds) and absolutely hate the semi-clear ones, since they just draw my eyes to something that’s SUPPOSED to be invisible. So I easily fell in love with the Starface pimple patches — but the issue with those is they’re SO expensive and don’t work at all. THESE, however, have immediately sucked everything out of my face. I love them and literally wear them all the time. So many people have complimented me, saying, 'Oh my gosh, I love how you just wear stickers on your face; it’s adorable.' These also work as [an alternative to] the TikTok Shop ones that are really popular right now and are cheaper! 10/10 from me :)" —evalyn evoke
Get a pack of 240 patches from Amazon for $9.99 (available in four designs/shapes as well as multipacks).
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It comes with four sponges with different cross-stitch designs, a frame, and suction cups.
Promising review: "I love these! Especially the frame it comes with, didn’t expect that. I gave some as a gift and my parents love them so much they don't want to use them." —honest reviewer (:
Get it from Amazon for $22.45.
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Promising review: "I love this so much that I bought it in red and then green and then in beige. I gifted it once; I have used one as a gift bag for a fisherman friend with lure inside; and I use one as my travel bag — it holds all of my electronics: earbuds, cords, chargers perfectly. The TSA agents always laugh and comment on it. It's sturdy and well made yet charming and reminds me of an old school retro time. The sewn-on can opener is adorable!" —Secret Squirrel
Get it from Amazon for$18.99+ (available in 10 colors).
Promising review: "I love this little tray! It sits on my nightstand and helps to organize smaller items without taking up too much room. I have another one on our coffee table downstairs and it always receives compliments because it’s so unique!" —Brogan
Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in seven styles).
Promising review: "They look insanely real, and I get a ton of compliments on them. Everyone always thinks my husband surprised me with tulips (my favorite flower) and is shocked to learn these are not real. I have several of them throughout my house, and plan to buy more because they are great!" —Abbey S.
Get them from Amazon for $19.99+(available in many colors).
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