60 Of The Coolest & Most Useful Things Under $25 You Can Buy For Yourself
The best little treats you can add to your cart.
You don’t have to wait for a holiday or your birthday to get what you really want. On this list, you’ll find dozens of the coolest and most useful products to buy yourself that can brighten up a dull day. Plus, everything costs less than $25 — with many things in the $5 to $10 range — so you don’t have to wait for a little treat yourself moment.
01A Hair Wand For A Sleek, Slick Look
This isn’t a mascara wand for your lashes — it’s actually designed for your hair. The smoothing wand will help tame frizz, flyaways, and baby hairs for a sleek, slicked-back look (that’s not greasy or heavy). As a bonus, it’ll hold all day long and also hydrate thanks to ingredients like shea butter and jojoba oil.
02A 3-Piece Kit To Fix Snagged & Pilled Sweaters At Home
You can fix snags in sweaters and other clothes on your own thanks to this three-piece repair kit — no sewing skills necessary. “You will save a lot of money when you use these tools to restore/maintain your clothing's appearance,” wrote one fan. The set also comes with a comb to remove excess lint and fuzz.
03Thick Exfoliating Gloves For Ultra Smooth Skin
Slip on these exfoliating gloves in the shower, then rub your hands all over your body for deep, thorough exfoliation. The end result? Shockingly smooth and soft skin. The set includes four gloves that are made with thick nylon fibers to get the job done. They’re machine washable as needed.
04An Organizer That Rotates For All-Around Access
This rotating organizer may be compact, but it can hold an impressive amount of items. Use it in the bathroom for hair accessories, on your desk for supplies, in the living room for chargers and remotes, or anywhere else you need some extra storage. It has four sections in total (two open on top and two drawers). A three-layer version is also available in the listing.
05A Deeply Hydrating Nail & Cuticle Balm Stick
Swipe this oil balm onto dry nails and cuticles to restore them to perfection. The product is infused with aloe, safflower oil, and vitamin E oil to work wonders when it comes to nourishment. Use it on bare nails or over nail polish.
06Shoe Cleaning Wipes That Work Instantly
Whether you just got back from a hike or spilled something during dinner, these shoe cleaner wipes will restore your kicks to nearly brand new. The wipes contain a concentrated formula of soap, oils, and conditioners to work, and they’re dual-sided — one side is smoother for a gentle clean, while the other is more abrasive to get in deep. The set comes with 12 individually-packaged wipes that are great to keep in a bag for fixes on the go.
07A Fun-To-Use Car Cleaning Gel
This car cleaning gel is a best-seller on Amazon, proving it performs as promised. Press it into spots all over your vehicle — from your console panel to cup holders to door handles, and more — and it’ll pick up dirt, crumbs, and other debris. It’s reusable until it turns black; keep it stored in the included jar.
08A Scalp Massager That Removes Buildup
This scalp brush is a true multitasker. When paired with shampoo, it gives you a better clean, removing dead skin, dandruff, and debris. Plus, it stimulates your scalp (to possibly help encourage hair growth) and also gives an awesome massage.
09Calf Compression Sleeves That Can Help Prevent Soreness
These calf sleeves provide optimal compression and support — they’re ideal for athletes, pregnant people, travelers, or those with conditions like shin splints or varicose veins. “I'm on my feet all day and this product truly helps prevent my legs from becoming sore,” wrote one shopper. The sleeves are infused with copper to wick away sweat, keeping you dry and comfortable.
10A Time-Saving Makeup Brush Cleaning Bowl
You likely aren’t cleaning your makeup brushes enough. To simplify this task, use this cleaning bowl that features four textured spots on the bottom to easily remove leftover product from your tools. The bowl is made from sturdy silicone that collapses flat for storage.
11A Boredom-Busting Fidget Ring That’s Also Beautiful
When you’re feeling stressed or even flat-out bored, this fidget ring can help; it boasts four small spinners to keep your fingers busy. When not in use, this pick looks like a regular (yet pretty) ring, since it’s adorned with cubic zirconia crystals. “Love the comfort, style, quality. The spinners move easily,” wrote one fan. The ring is nickel-free and hypoallergenic.
12Low-Cost Pimple Patches That Reviewers Love
“[T]hese hydrocolloid patches work like magic, drawing out all the gunk overnight while reducing redness and inflammation,” wrote one fan who goes on to call the spot treatment patches a “lifesaver for tackling pesky pimples.” Wear the patches for six to eight hours to best improve the appearance of pimples without any damaging popping.
13A Foot Massage Roller That Feels Amazing
Sore feet after a long day? Roll your feet on this foot massager for instant soothing of your aches — the sturdy plastic nubs and curved design get the job done. Also included is an extra-firm spiky ball for deep pressure massage wherever you need it most.
14A 2-Sided Organizer For Tons Of Accessories
Nowhere to effectively organize your accessories? This double-sided holder has space for hair clips, headbands, sunglasses, and so much more — the clear pockets and bands are a versatile dream. Use the swivel hook at the top to securely hang it from your closet rod.
15Cute Hand Warmers That Heat Up In Seconds
These cute pandas will warm up in just seconds (there are three heat levels) to make your hands toasty. They’re comfortable to hold, the battery lasts up to 20 hours, and they’re quickly rechargeable using the included USB-C cable.
16Handy Cleaning Pads To Get Fingerprints Off Your Screens
Get the annoying fingerprints and smudges off your electronic screens with these four cleaning pads. They’ll work on all touchscreen devices (including your phone and tablet), and the soft microfiber cloth won’t cause any damage. Use the elastic strap for comfortable holding.
17Well-Designed Veggie Peelers That Protect Your Fingers
Veggie peelers tend to be tricky to use. But these specific ones slip onto two of your fingers for way better control — this feature makes them safer to operate, too. The three peelers have stainless steel blades that are rustproof yet durable.
18A Daily Guided Journal To Support Your Well Being
Bolster your wellness goals by utilizing this self-care journal, which will help you instill positive lifestyle changes. It has spots to set goals, practice gratitude, plan self-care activities, and tons more. Three colorful sticker sheets are included for a little extra fun factor.
19Wall-Mounted Glasses Holders You Can Install 2 Ways
Keep better track of your sunglasses and glasses by storing them on these acrylic holders when they’re not on your face. The pair of holders mount directly on the wall with adhesive or screws, and each one has six individual slots for a dozen pairs in total.
20A Sleek Charging Stand For Your Phone
Made from sleek yet sturdy aluminum, this charging phone stand looks stylish but functions even better. Use it to efficiently charge any MagSafe-capable electronic — put your charger into the hole, then place your device on it for power. Rubber pads in the center and on the base offer added protection.
21A Dual-Sided Magnet To Remember The Dishwasher Status
If you can never keep the status of the dishes in the dishwasher straight, this small magnet is a quick fix. Flip it to display either “dirty” or “clean” accordingly. It’ll magnetize directly to your appliance, though if you have a nonmagnetic dishwasher, use the adhesive metal piece to secure it.
22Magnetic Clasps To Get Jewelry On & Off Easily
Tricky jewelry clasps? Attach these magnetic pieces to turn them into a magnetic clasp for effortless on and off. “I actually stopped wearing some necklaces until I got these. East to use--strong magnet,” wrote one commenter. This particular option includes six gold clasps, but different sets (including other finishes) are available in the listing.
23Under-Cabinet Lights With A Warm Glow
Add ambiance and illumination to your kitchen, bathroom, or other locations with these rechargeable under-cabinet lights. The two light bars put out a warm white glow, and the brightness is adjustable as you see fit. In motion-sensor mode, they’ll flip on automatically when movement is sensed within 10 feet.
24Curved Hangers To Safely Store Your Bag Collection
The smooth, curved design of these bag hangers allows you to hang up your purse collection in a closet to prevent dents or other damage. The set includes 10 hangers, each of which can support up to 30 pounds. The hangers also work with tote bags, backpacks, and other similar items.
25Oven Liners That Are Dishwasher Safe
Rather than straining your back to scrub your oven whenever food drips onto it, place down these oven liners. They can be cut to the precise size and shape needed and once dirty, they can be cleaned in the dishwasher and reused again. The liners are heat resistant up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
26A Handy Light-Up Mirror For Your Vehicle’s Visor
It’s so annoying when a vehicle’s sun visor doesn’t have a mirror — or when the one it does have is small and basically unusable. Enter: This visor mirror. It’s held in place with dual straps, and it features 60 built-in LED lights (that can be set to different color temps and brightness levels) so you can actually see what you’re doing.
27Shockingly Effective Hair Serum For Shinier Locks
Each of these 40 capsules is filled with hair serum that’ll leave your locks silky, shiny, and soft after just a single application. The product is formulated with a bunch of vitamins, as well as avocado, macadamia, and argan oils that bring the hydration. The serum is suitable for all hair types.
28A Foot Scrubber Mat With Tons Of Cleaning Bristles
Get your feet squeaky-clean without even bending over thanks to this scrubber mat. It features hundreds of bristles for major cleaning power, and it’s held in place with 148 sturdy suction cups.
29A Lip Scrub Made With Hawaiian Sugar & Kukui Oil
Made with Hawaiian cane sugar, this lip scrub will gently remove dead, dry skin from your lips, leaving them positively smooth. Shea butter and kukui oil help to provide all-day hydration. “All it takes is a little of this amazing product and you immediately will see and feel the difference,” wrote one commenter. The formulation is vegan and cruelty-free.
30Spray For Thicker, More Voluminous-Looking Hair
For thicker, more voluminous hair in seconds, this textured spray is your answer. The lightweight formula won’t leave behind any sticky, gunky residue, and it’ll hold all day long. As if all of that isn’t enough, this pick also contains vitamins and minerals to make your hair shine.
31A Heatless Hair Curling Set Anyone Can Pull Off
This six-piece set has everything you need to pull off heatless curls like you see on Instagram. This includes a satin curling rod and dual scrunchies to secure it, plus a wide-tooth comb, detangling hair brush, and clip to finish the look.
32A Makeup-Removing Towel That Works With Just Water
When paired with water, this makeup eraser towel will remove all products from your skin with a swipe; even stubborn waterproof mascara will come right off. Once dirty, toss it in the washing machine to restore it, then use it again. It’ll last through about 200 washes.
33A Weird-Looking Tongue Brush For Fresher Breath
Improve your oral hygiene routine with this tongue brush. It features soft yet durable bristles that’ll reach the deep crevices on your tongue to remove buildup and freshen your breath. The nonslip rubber grip on the handle is comfortable to maneuver. It comes with a small case for travel.
34A Refillable Perfume Bottle You Can Carry Anywhere
Fill this perfume bottle with your favorite scent, then spritz it on throughout the day whenever you need a refresh — the miniature bottle is travel-friendly. It’s designed to hold about 60 or so spritzes, and it’s simple to fill; no messy dropper or funnel necessary.
35A Space-Saving Organizer For Leggings, Towels & More
With 24 individual storage pockets, this hanging organizer is perfect for leggings, T-shirts, jeans, and any other clothes that need organizing. The pockets are transparent, so you can grab whatever you need at a glance.
36A Compact Makeup Pencil Sharpener That’s Mess-Free
Sharpen your lip liner, brow pencils, eyeliner, and all other makeup pencils with this pencil sharpener. It features carbon steel sharpening blades to make your pencils perfectly pointy. And all of the shavings will collect in the bottom for dumping later on.
37An Adjustable Ring Light For Well-Lit Video Calls
Up your selfie game with this ring light that clips directly onto your phone, laptop, tablet, or other similar-sized electronics up to 1.25 inches wide. Set it to daylight, white, or warm white modes and dim it as needed to achieve the perfect lighting situation. It’ll run for up to two hours per charge on the brightest setting.
38Makeup-Cleaning Sponges That Work In Seconds
Clean your makeup brushes in seconds and without any water thanks to these cleaning sponges. Just gently swipe the brush back and forth on one of the sponges (two come in the set), and it’ll be as clean as the day you bought it.
39A Handy Magnetic Pickup Tool With A Light
Drop nails, bolts, or other small pieces during DIY projects or earrings that rolled under a dresser? Use this magnetic pickup tool to grab hold of them — it extends in length to reach almost anywhere. It even has a built-in light. “This is the handiest little thing ever! Great for getting into hard to see places,” wrote one shopper.
40A Desktop Dry-Erase Board For Notes
Rather than wasting money on a bunch of single-use sticky notes or notepads, grab this dry-erase pad for your desk to jot down your thoughts. The pad is propped up so your keyboard can slide underneath it, and regular dry-erase markers will work well on the writing surface. It’s also magnetic.
41Smooth, Silky Pillowcases That Are A Steal
Turn your bed into a sleeping oasis by slipping one of these satin pillowcases on your favorite pillow. They’re smooth, soft, and silky — and as a bonus, they’re much gentler on your hair and skin. Two pillowcases come in the set and they’re available in tons of shades in the listing.
42A Travel Mirror With Rechargeable Lights
With its folding design and lightweight nature, this makeup mirror is perfect for travel. It boasts 72 built-in LEDs that can be set to bright white, warm, or cool, and also dimmed to your liking. The mirror will run over an hour on a full charge; it’s rechargeable via USB.
43A Wall-Mounted Holder To Organize Scrunchies
Store all of your scrunchies and hair accessories in this narrow acrylic holder. It mounts on the wall (double-sided adhesive comes with it), and the U-shaped slot on the front allows you to easily grab whatever item you want to wear in your hair.
44A Personal-Sized Blender For Smoothies On The Go
Make single servings of smoothies, shakes, and other favorites in this personal blender. It’s petite yet powerful, crushing ice and frozen ingredients without falter. Create your concoctions directly in the BPA-free drinking jar (it holds 14 ounces), and use the included lid to sip on the go.
45A Professional-Level Callus Remover
A best-seller on Amazon with 37,000-plus five-star reviews, this callus remover works shockingly well, removing dead, dry skin from heel to toe (just follow it up with a pumice). It gives spa-like results from the comfort of home — and it takes just five to 10 minutes to do so.
46Pull Chains To Distinguish Between The Light & Fan
Utilize these pull chains on your ceiling fixture to remember which chain controls the fan and which one controls the light to end mix ups. “These are hands down one of my FAVE chain pull designs! They are super cute, sturdy and functional,” wrote one commenter.
47A Blurring Makeup Primer That’ll Last All Day
In line with its name, you can thank me later for recommending this face primer, which will keep your makeup from budging all day long. The lightweight formulation is made with ingredients like shea butter and green tea to soften and smooth your skin — it has a semimatte, velvety finish.
48A Laptop Stand For Easier Viewing & Better Cooling
Prop up your laptop, tablet, or other device for easier viewing with this silicone stand — this also prevents it from getting overheated. It’s three-sided with each one featuring a different incline level. This pick also functions as a protective case for a tablet pencil or stylus, as well as a straight-edge ruler.
49Gold-Plated Earrings You Can Wear In 2 Ways
These link earrings can actually be worn two ways — use a single link for a shorter hoop or connect two of them together for a dangly moment. Either way, they’ll look mad expensive, despite their budget-friendly price point. The earrings feature 14-karat gold plating to shine, and they’re available in yellow gold, rose gold, white gold, and two-tone versions in the listing.
50Jar Openers You Can Operate With One Hand
Even the most stubborn, stuck jars are no match for these jar openers. Simply mount one of them underneath a kitchen cabinet, then stick any jar (up to 5 inches wide) in the V-shaped opener to remove the lid — it takes just one hand to operate. Your order comes with two openers.
51An Extra Vehicle Console For Drinks & Your Phone
Why do cars never have enough cup holders? Luckily, this console pocket is a quick fix. It slides between one of the front seats and the center console, creating two extra cup holders, plus a storage pocket for your phone, sunglasses, etc. Despite its position, the console won’t impede the vehicle seat. It comes in six colors in the listing.
52A Small, Slim Wallet For The Essentials
When you only need to carry a few cards — like your ID, a credit card, etc. — and some cash, break out this slim, small, and stylish wallet made from vegan leather. It even has a compact coin pocket with a zipper. RFID-blocking technology keeps your private information secure. Choose from six colors in the listing.
53The Coolest Galaxy Projector For Under $20
Shine a spectacular galaxy scene on your walls or ceiling with this LED projector. Pick from six light modes, 15 vibrant colors, and six speeds to customize the vibe — you can also choose whether or not you utilize the frosted globe over the whole thing.
54A Practical Toothbrush Holder That’s Actually Chic
This toothbrush holder has two compartments for your toothbrush, paste, and other must-haves, but it’s also chic enough to serve as a decor element. Place it in on your counters or even mount it on the wall using the included adhesive strips. Green, black, and white options are all up for grabs in the listing.
55A Compact Password Book With Space For 300+
If you can never remember any of your digital passwords, this discreet password book is a simple way to organize them all. And thanks to its hiding-in-plain-sight nature, it’s much more secure than a note in your phone or sticky notes attached to your computer. It has space for 300-plus passwords, and they’re organized alphabetically using the easy-to-locate tabs.
56Clear Shields To Protect Your Couch From Cat Scratches
We love our furry felines, but they can wreak havoc on furniture. These clear shields will make a big difference, protecting your couches from scratches and other damage. They’re extra-large (at 17 by 12 inches in size) to cover a large area and six are included for various problem spots.
57A Leave-In Conditioner For Smooth, Shiny Results
Spritz this leave-in conditioner on your strands to eliminate frizz, detangle, and add moisture and shine. The product is formulated without sulfates, mineral oil, parabens, and more — and it’s safe for all types hair, including color-treated.
58A Protective Case For Your Vehicle Key Fob
Keep your vehicle’s key fob in this leather case for protection and to avoid losing it — use the metal buckle to secure it to your key ring, purse, or other similar spots. The front of the case is transparent, so you don’t have to pull out the key to unlock your car door.
59Cute Ball Towels That Absorb Water So Well
These fuzzy ball towels are equal parts fun and functional. They add a cute element to your bathroom or kitchen, but they also absorb water shockingly well (since they’re covered in spongy chenille) to dry your hands quickly. A gray and a white towel are included in the set.
60An Office Supplies Pouch That Doubles As A Phone Stand
Store pencils, highlighters, sticky notes, and other office supplies in this canvas pouch, which has a wide zippered opening so you can see everything at once. It can be positioned upright, and the material is easy to wipe clean. The front doubles as a phone stand as needed.