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Apr 08, 2023

22 Cheap Things To Treat Yourself To Right Now May 2023

We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but

We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed collects a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page.

A $4 color-changing lippie, unique pop culture merch, the perfect portable charger, and more under-$25 goodies that basically already have your name on 'em.

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Check it out on TikTok.

Promising review: "This is such a pretty pH color lipstick, viral for a reason — it's very pretty to look at, it's not sticky at all, and the more you layer it, the darker the pink shows up. The only thing I don't like is the scent in it, I can almost taste it a bit. It's nice to have in my purse if I need a quick color while I'm out in case of sudden dinner plans or a meeting, because you can control the color saturation to how light or bold it is." —Kristina Bumbelow

Get it from Amazon for $3.99.

Whenever I have opted to treat myself to a surprise box, I've always felt a bit disappointed — I didn't get the collectible I wanted, or the quality of the item was super meh, or the two seconds of fun opening was not worth the price tag, or all the above. Not so with these! My boyfriend surprised me with one after I admired the Mini Brands foods he had on his shelf, and it totally made my day! Each toy is packaged really securely in its own compartment of the sphere, so it's a longer and more satisfying opening experience (the "unboxing" video I made to send to my BF was two minutes long!) and you get multiple goodies in the form of shiny, adorable, perfectly-proportioned versions of things you see at the store! It also took several minutes to put the little cart that came in mine together, so that's more entertainment (though I don't think all of them have the cart) — all for less than what a lot of character-themed surprise boxes cost. And now the goodies look soooo cute on my shelf. I'm a knickknacks girlie who was obsessed with toy food as a kid (and may still be today...) so these were perfect for me, and they're also a super thoughtful "just because" prezzie to give to a friend or S.O.!

Get it from Amazon for $9.99.

For best results, soak your feet in warm water each day!

Promising review: "I’ve ordered some of these before (different brand) and my foot was like slightly peeling but not like the review pics. So, I was hesitant to buy these but I’m on day 4 and when I got out of the bath I was shooketh!! My foot looked like a small feral animal tore my skin up LOL it actually works!!!!! I would add a pic but no free feet pics : ). I am actually so eager to see when all the skin is off, it is really tempting to pull it but I’m following the rules!" —Sarah

Get it from Amazon for $15.95 (available in four scents).

You'll get four bottles, two jars, two spray bottles, two scoopers for transferring creams, a funnel for transferring liquids, a cleaning brush, a page of labels, and a clear bag to hold 'em all.

Promising review: "This is essential for flying! I fly pretty often throughout the year and after having numerous leakage issues with regular plastic travel containers, decided to go the silicone route and am so glad I did. I love that this set includes different sizes of bottles and tools to help fill/empty them so reusing them is a breeze and there is no wasted product. The variety of colors is great so I can easily tell apart my toiletries, even without the included labels! Love this set and highly recommend it!" —Hennie S.

Get it from Amazon for $16.95.

Get the bunny or the axolotl from Amazon for $20 (available in more styles here).

This North Carolina-based small business has genuinely some of the best millennial-fave pop culture stickers I have EVER seen.

Get it from Crafts By Tessa on Etsy for $4.25.

It works on any material that can handle being wet/scrubbed lightly.

Promising review: "I don't write a lot of reviews but I am so impressed by this stuff I just had to. Holy crap I never thought it would be possible to get the white bottoms of my shoes white again. I've tried soap and water, makeup wipes, etc.. but this Pink Miracle stuff is MAGIC! It took me all of five minutes to get both shoes clean to the point where the almost look new again. And that was at least three years' worth of discoloration. Super easy, works great, I'm so glad I found this stuff." —Cary G.

Get it from Amazon for $18.97+ (available in two sizes).

It also comes with a tiny illustrated book of facts!

Promising review: "I bought this for my brother and thought it would be a great desk item for him. It is tiny but has a loud sound when you 'slam' the door! Super funny to make this tiny door look like a huge angry gesture when slamming it! I would recommend this." —gluestick

Get it from Amazon for $10.71.

Promising review: "With four sounds that you just can't make with a human body, this little gadget is exactly what every G.O.A.T. needs! I attached this to a massive poster card and surprised my dad at a restaurant recently. No one at the other dining tables had any idea where the inhumane screaming was coming from all night. This is an excellent device for scaring unsuspecting people while they relax. 100% something you would give to the small children of someone you do not like. Though not tested, I imagine this would also be a useful tool to bring with on blind dates: if whatever is being said by your date annoys you, respond only with a variety of goat noises and refuse to talk for the rest of the night. Worth its weight in gold!!" —Emily

Get it from Amazon for $9.99.

It's made by a small business!

Promising review: "I first saw this product on TikTok and I knew immediately that I needed it. I just moved into a new apartment and I didn't want to be how I used to be, where I’d just let hair go down the drain and plug it eventually, or peel it off of the drain after each shower. It works great but I probably need some practice with it. I currently just floss my hair through it so it will hold them and there are a few stray hairs that don't stick. I would recommend to anyone who is tired of putting your loose strands of hair on the shower wall." —Cari Schwartzkopf

Get it from Amazon for $14.95.

Promising review: "Simple, cute, and helps everyone in the house know if the dishes are clean or not. Comes with a stick on piece of metal if your washer isn't magnetic." —Brittany Brooke

Get it from Amazon for $7.99.

Promising review: "Disney kitchen dream! How could you not love these?? So freaking adorable! Would definitely recommend to any Disney lovers!" —Corrinne

Get them from BoxLunch for $19.90.

Promising review: "Love this, bought another one the exact same day for my dad to keep with him in his car for emergencies. All the cords you need are attached. So convenient. I used it for 12 hours at Disneyland and still have plenty left in the tank to use two other times. 10/10 recommend." —Breanna

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in seven colors).

Promising review: "I hate putting my hands near any caked-on foods when rinsing for the dishwasher and I hate touching washcloths or sponges, so this was exactly what I needed. The flower design is super cute. Sometimes I wish the bristles were a little bit tougher but it still works pretty well." —Taylor Lewis

Get it from Amazon for $12.99.

Check it out in this TikTok! These cuties are made by a small biz that specializes in truly fabulous punch needle coasters and pillows.

Promising review: "I bought these for my daughter for Christmas. She loves them. They are very cute and well-made." —Sharon

Get it from Shiro Design Studio on Etsy for $15 (available in 12 styles, and you can contact the shop for custom colors — also available in more styles here).

Remember to avoid eating or drinking for 30 minutes after use.

Promising review: "Hardly ever do I review but this time, sheesh! This product blew me away after only three uses! First off, it's easy to use! I've tried a ton of products for teeth whitening and all have been either inconvenient to use, or make you wear a mouthguard etc. This is a PEN/brush! Hold it like a writing pen and twist up for the solution, the solution feeds through onto the brush (which is actually the size of a tooth) and you just brushstroke on dry teeth as you are smiling! It dries on and you rinse off. Magical! I've seen a noticeable difference after only using this for three days!! My husband even said 'WOW your teeth look amazingly white.' I'm a smoker/tea drinker/coffee drinker too! I noticed the difference but never said a word to my husband about it, he's a firm believer that nothing like this ever works...LOL. Well boy oh boy this product changed his mind instantly! He already swiped my other pen and has been using it too. We see the difference and are very satisfied. What's even more awesome is the price! Remarkable difference and it lasts! If I could give this 1,000 stars this would have earned 1,001, know what I mean?!" —Lisa E.

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $19.99.

This Dallas, Texas-based shop specializes in monogrammed goodies, especially for bachelorette parties.

Promising review: "These bags are adorable! I purchased 12 for a group trip to Mexico and they were perfect! They are sturdy, hold more than expected, and the zipper is not flimsy. The monogram is adorable!" —Amy Greenstein

Get it from SprinkledWithPink on Etsy for $11.99+ (available in two sizes, 14 colors, and 20 monogram colors).

It comes with a cleaning brush!

Promising review: "I love this bottle. It is easy to clean daily and fun to challenge my husband to drinking more fluids as he needs to. We try to beat each other to the finish line. My husband has difficulty drinking plain water and with this as he can see hourly how much he consumes — a great motivator as his doctor ordered him to drink more water." —lyb

Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in 11 colors).

Promising reviews: "This little utensil is adorable, and quite practical. When I saw it on TikTok I knew I had to have one. You simply put a slice of lemon in and pour out the juice. It looks so pretty sitting on the table and comes in very handy." —Dian Marchese

"Beautiful. They are definitely not for heavy use but they get the job done. They would look great with a tea set. They are very aesthetically pleasing." —Jael

Get it from Amazon for $5.39.

Promising reviews: "It's really cute to save up for vacations, etc. It also comes with five backgrounds so you can change it whenever. Great buy.✨" —Chantaye

"I gave this to my daughter for her Disneyland fund. It is really cute and has different paper backgrounds for the back of the bank." —Cathy

Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in three styles).

This Kechi, KS-based small biz also stocks a variety of shower steamers you can pair with this if you don't already have a fave kind!

Promising review: "Product works well to prolong usefulness and effectiveness of shower steamers. Actually saves money on the products long term and is beautiful and works very well. Easy to clean and refresh. Easy to relocate but remain secure in its location. Very pleased with this product." —Mandylinda

Get it from Kechi Bath Co. on Etsy for $6.02 (available in four styles).

Confetti Boutique is an adorable and affordable woman-owned shop based in Owensboro, Kentucky.

Get them from Confetti Boutique for $20.

The reviews used in this post have been edited for length and clarity.