Clever Things That Make You Look So Good, You'll Wish You Got Them Years Ago

Packed into convenient capsules that are cracked open and squeezed into your hair, this hair serum is full of nourishing ingredients like hydrating silk protein, strengthening keratin, and repairing vitamin B5. They’ll help soften your hair and fight frizz to leave it looking silky and smooth with ease.

Don’t let dirty sneakers ruin a perfectly good outfit. These viral sneaker cleaning sponges live up to the hype, polishing and cleaning your shoes in minutes. The white side gets even white soles clean, leaving them much brighter than before, while the orange side helps swipe away any remaining marks.

When lotion isn’t cutting it, a hydrating body oil like this one is worth a look. Made with nourishing ingredients like cocoa butter and vitamin E, this promises to deeply moisturize skin and leave it softer and smoother. It has a scent that will remind you of summertime, and a really pretty, shimmery look that leaves skin glowing.

Think of this setting spray as makeup and skin care all in one. It’s made with good-for-skin ingredients, like niacinamide, and hydrates and provides oil control while also keeping makeup in one spot. The result is a soft, dewy look with a lightweight feel.

One shopper wrote that they were “impressed” with the quality, and added, “It locks in my makeup beautifully and keeps my skin looking fresh all day. The formula is lightweight and doesn’t feel sticky or heavy, which is a huge plus.”

This highly rated cuticle remover is a must if you do your own nails at home. Made with hydrating aloe and chamomile, it conditions and soothes your nails while breaking down dry, unsightly cuticles. It’s a breeze to use and gentle enough to use often. Earning more than 33,000 five-star ratings, shoppers have called it “magic in a bottle” and “a game-changer,” because it “works in seconds.”

You don’t need to go outside to achieve a sun-kissed glow when you have these bronzing drops in your kit. This tinted serum acts as a subtle, buildable bronzer, offering a warm glow that will make you look like you just got back from vacation. It’s hydrating thank to ingredients like sunflower seed oil and marula oil, and you can use it on its own or mix with your favorite moisturizer or SPF.

You don’t need a last minute visit to the salon for roots that are starting to show. This hairline powder, available in 14 different shades, is made to help conceal roots of almost any color, allowing them to blend more easily into the rest of your hair. The fine powder container comes with a soft applicator and mirror so that you can even use it on the go, and it helps add a full look to your hair, too.

A bestseller on Amazon with hundreds of thousands of positive reviews, these satin pillowcases are incredibly budget-friendly and are surprisingly great quality for the price. The silky feel can help cut down on frizzy hair and even be gentler on skin, and it also looks and and feels more luxe than typical cases. They come in a pack of two and are available in 39 different colors.

If your tried-and-true concealer isn’t doing the trick, give this brightening concealer a try. The pinkish-orange undertones may look unusual, but they actually help neutralize any blue and purple tones in under-eye circles, helping to impressively brighten up the area. This formula is hydrating, lightweight, and easy to blend out, and it’s available in four different colors.

Made with collagen, hyaluronic acid, and Iceland moss and seaweed extract, this eye balm is hydrating, firming, and refreshing. The stick balm formula makes it easy and quick to apply, even when on the go, while it has a lightweight and slightly cooling effect. It has a pleasant rose scent, and it doesn’t hurt that the packaging is adorable. Shoppers have said that it’s “moisturizing, but not greasy or oily” and leaves even dry skin feeling “supple.”

These minimalist gold earrings are giving polished and sophisticated, and they cost barely more than your everyday cup of coffee. Plated with 14-karat yellow gold over durable brass, they’re sleek and shiny with a touch of edge, and the double-crossed look is both trendy and always stylish.

Lip balm can be a great temporary solution for dry, chapped lips, but what you really need to make them soft in the long term is a lip scrub like this one. Made with Hawaiian sugar cane, this scrub gently exfoliates away dead skin, while the hydrating kukui oil helps make them softer and smoother. It smells good, feels great, and works fast.

Anyone who owns a cat or a dog knows that their hair gets on literally everything — including all of your clothing. This mini roller is great for grabbing tiny strands of pet hair off of clothes, upholstery, and furniture. Its grippy fibers collect fur and deposit it in back, which you can empty with the push of a button. This is reusable and travel-size so you can easily use it on the go.

Some tops and dresses require a bra that’s literally barely there). This adhesive strapless bra fits the bill, as it’s made of cups with no straps at all. It’s great for backless, strapless, off-the-shoulder, plunge, and halter tops, and the strong sticky backing is made to last for hours, no matter what you get up to. The V-shape and front buckle help give a little lift, and it’s washable and reusable.

When going to the salon feels like a chore, try these convenient nail strips. Made of a stretchy gel material, just pull them over your nail and file to the perfect size, then cure in the sun. You can choose between 12 available colors and designs. “They were super easy to apply and lasted through a beach trip,” one reviewer stated. “I am not easy on my nails at all, so the fact that they lasted longer than two weeks and one week of that involved building sandcastles, I'm impressed!”

Once you buy this callus remover kit, you really don’t need to splurge on pricey pedicures at the salon. It comes with a powerful callus removing gel, a stainless steel rasp, and gloves. Let feet soak in warm water for about 10 minutes, apply the callus gel for another 15 to 20 minutes, then rub vigorously with the rasp to get rid of dead skin in minutes.

This putty primer works as the ideal makeup base: It helps soften, smooth, and even out skin to create the perfect canvas for whatever makeup look you’re trying to create. It helps grip onto makeup really so that it will last all day without smudging or fading, and it’s infused with squalane for a boost of hydration.

If you’re going braless but feel like you want a little coverage, these nipple covers are a great option. Made of a soft silicone, these are comfortable and flexible, and have an adhesive backing that promises a 12-hour hold. They’re reusable and washable, with a seamless edge that won’t show through clothing. They also come with nonadhesive fabric pasties to keep nipples protected and are available in two sizes and four different colors.

Looking for a non-aerosol dry shampoo option? Try this dry shampoo powder, which is applied to the roots with a soft cushioned applicator. Corn starch helps to absorb oils, lavender oil gives some hydration and a subtle scent, and biotin nourishes and strengthens hair. This powder should leave your hair looking and feeling less greasy and much more refreshed.

Before you go out and buy a brand new bra to suit certain tops, try these clever bra strap clips. They cinch bra straps together, transforming your everyday bra into a racerback style. They’re discreet and come in a pack of three with several different color options. And since they’re so inexpensive, they especially come in handy if you don’t need a racerback bra often.

The right makeup primer helps smooth out your skin and gives makeup a better grip to last all day long. This stila makeup primer is is designed to even out tone, brighten, and illuminate, while offering a more refreshed look to skin. “It color corrects exactly like it says it will,” one shopper raved in a review. “My face is dewy-fresh with ‘healthy’ bit of color... but not made up. I love it!!!”

You’ll want to keep these pimple patches on hand for moments you feel a zit popping up. Each tiny patch is hydrocolloid, which helps pull gunk out and into the sticker, so that you can avoid picking and potentially scarring your skin. It helps reduce inflammation and redness that often accompany a pimple, and the translucent coloring makes it very subtle. With more than 129,000 five-star ratings, these are definitely a shopper favorite.

If your nails are dry and brittle, break easily, or barely grow, it’s time to give them a little love with this nail strengthening serum. Made with nourishing ingredients like keratin, collagen, and calcium, this serum helps to restore and strengthen nails. This can help prevent breakage and splitting while boosting growth. The polish-like form is easy to apply and it can be used twice a day.

Traditional eyelash curlers, while great, can be a little awkward to toss into a makeup bag. This compact eyelash curler is a travel-friendlier option, whether you’re going on vacation or just like to keep one on hand all the time. It’s easy to use and offers a really nice lift, and shoppers swear it works. “My eyelashes have never looked better,” one wrote, while another shared, “I swear it works better than the traditional curler.”

This dry texture spray comes in handy when your hair is looking a little limp but you don’t have time to wash and style. It imparts a nice texture that has a beachy vibe, and it helps lift roots and strands for much-needed volume. “This spray gives my hair a thicker, fuller look,” one shopper raved in a review, while another said, “This stuff lasts all day and you don’t really need to use a lot of it.”

Skip the pricey professional whitening treatment and try this teeth whitening pen first. When used twice a day for 10 minutes at a time, this can help get rid of staining and make teeth look whiter and brighter after just about two weeks. It’s easy to swipe on and is made with sensitive teeth in mind, and according to one shopper, is “quite impressive.”

If you haven’t cleaned your favorite jewelry at home yet, consider this your sign to do so. This jewelry cleaning kit comes with everything you need — cleaning liquid, a gentle brush to get rid of caked on gunk, a drip tray to make it easy to use, and a soft cloth for drying. It leaves jewelry sparkling and super clean, including diamonds, pearls, gemstones, and your most prized pieces.

You can easily jazz up old or boring shoes with these cute shoelace charms. They come in a pack of 12 that includes three different styles — there are glittery gems, posh pearls, and chic diamond-look styles included. They slip onto shoelaces to add instant glitz, and you can use a few on each shoe, or just one for a little decoration.

Pills and fuzz happen to lots of different fabrics, and while normal, it can cause your clothes to look old and worn. This fabric shaver and lint brush is an essential: The shaver depills sweaters, while the lint brush gets rid of pet hair and debris to leave items looking extra clean. This has interchangeable heads to handle different materials and is totally battery-free.

If you struggle with using a curling iron or wand, you may want to try this user-friendly heated styling brush. With a ceramic-coated barrel and gentle bristles, this works as a curling iron, straightener, and a normal, nonheated brush. You can use it to create blowout-like waves or curls, or to smooth hair that needs a little heat. It’s easy to adjust the temperature and it warms up fast.

These donut hair bun makers are the easiest way to create the most flawless bun in your hair. Simply pull one over your ponytail then wrap hair around the scrunchie — it sits in a perfect, sleek bun that will stay in place for hours. To make it even more secure, this kit comes with bobby pins and hair ties, and three different sized donuts for almost any hair length.

Sometimes even your favorite mascara can leave your eyelashes looking clumpy, which is definitely not the goal. Keep this eyelash comb on hand for those moments: Fine tines comb through your lashes to gently separate them and get rid of any clumps or bits of makeup. The ergonomic handle is easy to use, and the tines are made of stainless steel for a durable build.

Toss that old loofah and swap it for these body exfoliating gloves. The textured surface helps slough away dead, dry skin and these couldn’t be easier to use: simply slip them on in the shower and use them with your favorite body wash. This set includes four pairs, they’re easy to reuse and hang dry, and they’re super inexpensive.

Amping up the volume of your hair is one way to turn a boring style into something more glamorous. These volumizing hair clips make that easier to achieve. These look like rollers, but they’re designed to be clipped against your scalp so they lift the root in a really natural-looking way. Leave them in for about 20 minutes or longer (so, while you’re getting ready) and then take them out to reveal more voluminous hair.

This versatile convertible bra will come in handy with a variety of different tops and dresses, since the straps can be worn traditionally, crossed in front or back, as a halter neck, or totally removed for a strapless look. What really stands out, though, is the very low back band that makes it ideal for halter tops or backless styles. It’s wireless and seamless for a comfortable wearing experience, with removable pads that offer a slight lift.

A belt is one of those simple accessories that can pull together an entire look. These skinny belts, which come in a pack of three, are great for slipping over a dress to accentuate your silhouette or through the belt loops of your jeans to add a stylish accent. The elastic design has just the right amount of stretch to be comfortable, and the neutral colors and gold plated hardware make them feel chic.

Shaving and waxing might be quick, but they can also easily lead to painful and annoying ingrown hairs. These exfoliating pads are meant to prevent that from happening. Salicylic acid helps remove dead skin, which helps prevent hair from getting trapped underneath. Witch hazel helps to cleanse and soothe any irritation, while aloe vera helps hydrate.

If your blonde hair has started looking washed out or has an orange tint to it, you may want to give this purple hair mask a try. The purple and blue undertones can help neutralize and remove the look of yellow and orange brassy tones, giving your hair a nice boost of brightness in between dye jobs. It also deep conditions and hydrates, helping leave dry hair smoother and silkier.

Add this eyebrow serum to your daily beauty line-up to put some more focus on your brows. Made with botanicals like centella asiatica leaf extract and ginseng extract, the serum is meant to help create the look of fuller, thicker brows. The fine tip wand is very easy to use and a few swipes gets the job done. This can also be used on lashes.

If you want to avoid visible panty lines but don’t love thongs, try a pair of this seamless bikini underwear. These are made of an elastane blend that offers the perfect amount of stretch, and they are moisture-wicking for all-day comfort. Smooth, lightweight, and with cheeky coverage, these are practical and still really cute. They come in a pack of five and the price is hard to beat.

This set of four silicone cleansing brushes helps you add some gentle exfoliation to your daily face washing. The soft bristles help get rid of dead skin, makeup, and other grime without being too rough, leaving your skin feeling super clean and refreshed. They’re easy to slip onto your hand and they even feel a little bit like a facial massage.

If your face tends to get shiny throughout the day, keep this compact oil-absorbing roller on you. Made with real volcanic stone, it absorbs oil as it rolls over skin, getting rid of shine and leaving behind a mattifying effect. It won’t remove your makeup; it just refreshes and mattifies your look.

Make even the drapiest clothing feel more secure by using this double-sided tape. It’s made with a medical adhesive that offers impressive hold, keeping wandering necklines and shoulder straps firmly in place without irritating skin. This pack comes with three different sizes you can use for different items, and each one is very easy to apply. One shopper described them as “clear and very thin,” and they are virtually undetectable under clothes.

Few things are more annoying than putting on an outfit you were excited to wear, only to realize you accidentally got deodorant streaks all over it. That’s where these deodorant remover sponges come in. Rub them gently against the stain, and it should disappear in seconds. Made of a loofah-like material, it’s not too harsh or abrasive, and shoppers swear by them. “This sponge removes it all with a simple wipe,” one reviewer wrote. “It doesn't harm your shirts and works like magic.”

Get amazing skin while you’re sleeping by using this overnight face mask. It’s made with collagen and hyaluronic acid to help tighten and smooth, along with honey protein and propolis extract to help reduce the appearance of pores and even out skin, as well as give a glow. “When I peel it off in the morning my skin feels so soft and the lines on my face are less noticeable,” one shopper wrote in a promising review.

Perfect for days you want to achieve that snatched and sleek slicked-back style, this hair wax stick offers a strong hold and keeps frizz at bay. Flexible and buildable, this can be swiped over hair to keep it firmly in place while also adding a little bit of shine. It can also work to keep edges down and to help with wig placement.

Dry, cracked heels and calluses can use a little love in the form of these foot peeling masks. Just slip them on for an hour, and over the next couple weeks dead, dry skin will peel away in sheets, leaving softer skin behind. The peeling off can sometimes look a little gross, but is also oddly satisfying.

Some eye masks can get pricey, but this box of 25 depuffing eye masks comes at a fabulous price point. Ingredients like revitalizing caffeine, plumping collagen, and hydrating hyaluronic acid help eyes look brighter, more refreshed, and more awake. The soft, gel-like texture feels pleasantly cool on your skin, and the shimmery pink color is just fun.

Show your scalp some extra attention with this scalp scrub shampoo. Made with Himalayan sea salt and amino acids to help exfoliate your scalp, it works to get rid of product buildup, dandruff, and dry skin. The minty fresh scent is so refreshing and leaves your head invigorated and hair smelling amazing.

This square-neck bodysuit is a great basic to keep in your closet. It’s versatile enough to be dressed up or down, whether you wear it with jeans or a skirt. Made of a soft and stretchy cotton and elastane blend, it’s comfortable and lightweight, is available in loads of colors, and comes in long-sleeve versions as well.

• Available sizes: X-Small and XX-Large
• Available colors: 44

This cleverly designed waist band allows you to turn any top into a temporary crop top with very little effort. Just pull it over your waist and then tuck the clothing into it, playing around until you find the length and look you’re going for. It’s made of a soft, stretchy, and flexible material, has adjustable toggles, and a lightweight feel. You can pick between four different sizes and six colors.

This cleverly designed hot tool acts as both a curling wand and a straightener thanks to its clever twisted plates. Made of ceramic that glides smoothly against hair to help prevent damage, this can tame split ends and frizz. Designed to smooth hair while it works, this 12 different temperature settings and is easy to maneuver.

Packed with hydrating ingredients like coconut, avocado, and castor oils, this hair mask is meant to help strengthen and soften dry or damaged strands to leave hair silkier and softer. It’s gentle enough for color-treated hair and helps eliminate frizz and prevent breakage. “It smells and feels wonderful,” one shopper wrote in a review, and another shared it “definitely helped” with damage.

You can transform the overall look of almost any dress or shirt by using these simple dress clips. The flower-like design is meant to gather fabric in place, essentially cinching it in at the waist for a more fitted look. These are great to use with oversize clothing items that you want to give a little more shape to, as they won’t damage your clothing, and they are easy to put on and take off.

Like the look of a voluminous, perfectly messy bun, but don’t quite have the hair necessary to achieve it? Opt for this messy bun hair scrunchie, which is basically exactly what it sounds like — a scrunchie to hold your hair up, but looks like curly hair crafted into a mussed-up bun (kind of like mini extensions). It’s available in 30 different shades so you can find what you need.