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Oct 14, 2024

These 34 Products Are Secret Budget-Friendly Alternatives To Other Popular Ones

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Your bank account is going to send you a thank you card when you get hooked on this magical $10 setting spray and $4 Dior Lip Oil alternative.

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The color adaptive formula is designed so one of two shades will work on any skin tone.

Promising review: "Girlies with dark under-eyes, probs like myself, need to have a brightener! I used to spend $40 on Becca. This one is better in my opinion!! It’s very pigmented and covers blue hue in the corners of my eyes. It can be worn alone, but I prefer it under my concealer. It blends incredibly well. Very creamy and easy to apply. It will probably last me six months. A little dab goes a long way. It’s extremely buildable, too. I am just so in love. I’m a sucker for saving money, and this purchase just saved me over $30. I will recommend it to all my friends and family. Just BUY it!" —Caitlin Newcomb

Get it from Amazon for $6 (available in two shades).

Promising review: "I never write reviews, but this eye cream has made a difference on my under eyes! I’ve only been using it for a week and I would definitely recommend it. I’ve bought different eye creams (expensive brands) and never noticed a difference as fast as I’ve seen using this product." —Natalie

Get it from Amazon for $5.99.

Promising review: "Sojos have been my number one choice of sunnies for years now. Even if Ray-Bans were this price, I’d still choose Sojos. They are high end quality without the price tag, lightweight yet durable, truly polarized, fashionable, comfortable, the list goes on! They are the best of the best, don’t hesitate, just buy them!" —maggie

Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in eight styles).

These come with a wireless charging case that provides up to 14 hours of charge (with the earbuds able to play for four-plus hours with each full charge).

Promising review: "I previously had Beats headphones that broke within three months. I bought these to replace my Beats headphones, and will never turn back. These headphones are amazing. They have a very long battery life. I love the case they come with. I use them in the gym four days a week, and they have not become waterlogged. If you're looking for reliable headphones, I would highly recommend these!" —Tiffany

Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in five colors and two sizes).

iJoy is a small business that specializes in headphones and tech accessories.

Promising review: "They’re comfortable, hold a charge really well, and actually work really well in terms of noise cancellation. My daughter can be sitting next to me talking and I can barely even hear her. I almost prefer these in terms of sound quality to my Gen 1 AirPods as well. Easy to charge, easy to pair, very lightweight, and fit is adjustable. I’m very impressed with these headphones!" —Samantha H.

Get it from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in five colors).

Check out a TikTok of the E.l.f. tubing mascara in action.

I am not a new human to the tubing mascara game, and in fact readily spent $26 on the famous OG blend from Blinc every time it needed replacing. I didn't even love it for the length half as much as the fact that tubing mascara like this genuinely never smudges, but can I just say — regardless of price, the E.l.f. tubing mascara formula blows all the others I've tried out of the water. It gives me way more length and volume than other brands, slides on so much more easily, stays put ALL day, and never, ever smudges. My favorite part, though, is how gently and easily it comes off with soap and water. In the past, other mascara removals have felt rough on my lashes, but this comes off so fast that I'm like ??? was I even wearing mascara a minute ago?? Anyway, I hesitate even writing this review because I want to gatekeep the hell out of this before it sells out, but the world needed to know. I'm a big fan of the brown shade (which is what I'm wearing above!), but it also comes in black and soft black.

Get it from Amazon for $7 (available in three shades).

Promising review: "I received this yesterday. I adore it. I have also ordered it in dark gray. This knit is heavy and very substantial. It looks sleek and European chic with a heft like a St. John coat. This will be perfect with black slacks or even jeans. I am overjoyed by this purchase." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $33.99+ (available in women's sizes XS–XXL and 24 styles).

Promising review: "I have very wavy hair that doesn't like humidity. It frizzes and tries to re-wave itself whenever I've straightened and gone out in the humidity. I tested this out on a 10 minute walk this morning with my dog in 97% humidity and there was very minimal fly aways and very minimal, almost non-existent waves. This product is super lightweight and doesn't make my hair greasy, which I'm prone to. I'd rate this 10 stars if I could! The smell is nice, too." —Jaime

Get it from Amazon for $12.99.

Promising review: "Heaven sent for your skin; heavenly scent to enjoy. This feels absolutely amazing going on. Gets absorbed quickly, for a lotion rich with oil. Doesn't leave a greasy feeling, as long as you give it a minute or two to fully absorb. The scent is, for me anyway, like aromatherapy. It smells like an iced sugar cookie, and is a great base layer for fragrance. Very relaxing." —Dragonheart Jo

Get it from Amazon for $8.98.

Promising review: "This is by far my favorite lip gloss on Amazon. The lip gloss keeps your lips moisturized and plump throughout the day. Highly recommend if you haven’t tried already!" —Brianna Clark

Get it from Amazon for $3.99+ (available in four shades and in two-packs).

Promising review: "I absolutely love this top! It is stretchy, the color is exactly what it looked like online, and it’s super comfy. I love that I can push the shoulder straps down for an off-the-shoulder look to make it more elegant with a skirt or even wear it with shorts. It isn’t see-through at all! The fit is great because it stretches, so it has a range within the size. It’s not super thick, but definitely not thin or see-through." —Kendra

Get it from Amazon for $21.99 (available in women's sizes XS–XL and 11 colors).

Promising review: "Definitely had the glowy appearance while feeling weightless! Since it was a girl's night, I came home and went right to bed without removing my makeup. The blush, highlighter, some eye makeup, and brow filler stayed the whole time! Still have the dewy look! This stuff works SO well — will definitely be buying this instead of the Urban Decay Extra Glow, which is triple the price. You won’t be disappointed! Plus, it fits in my purse!" —Sadie

Get it from Amazon for $10.

Each pan comes with a wooden spatula and a steaming rack.

Promising review: "I like that it works just like a more expensive name brand pan. It fries and stir fries well, it has an awesome steam basket and strainer and rack. It looks nice and is lightweight. Overall a great purchase. Just buy it and skip that one pan!" —Linda S

Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in four colors and in a four-piece or six-piece set).

Promising review: "I have combination skin and the Tatcha Rice Wash is the only thing I can use. I was gonna spend my last few dollars on the Tatcha but then I saw this. With the price I thought if it doesn’t work, it isn’t a huge deal. I’m never going back, this is like the exact same thing and you barely need any, the scent is the only difference besides it being a bit thicker BUT THAT'S GOOD because it’s BARELY thicker AND that means even less goes a much longer way. This is a holy grail item. If you haven’t tried it, I soooo highly recommend." —Lingaling

Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in two sizes).

Lulu Candles is a US-based small business that specializes in scented candles and perfumes.

Promising review: "This is such a great candle that fills the room quickly with a really nice strong smell that is soothing and relaxing. I was looking for a less expensive Le Labo Santal 33 scent candle, and this one is very, very close! It's a bit stronger, but I love it! The shipment arrived fast, and I just love how fast it fills up the room without being lit for so long!" —Cristina Bertolotto

Get it from Amazon for $19.95+ (available in three sizes, in gift box options, in packs of two, and in a variety of scents).

This is designed to work on all hair types, with reviewers with 2b–4c curls mentioning it worked for them!

Promising review: "Like many others, I tried this as a replacement for Olaplex. Honestly, Olaplex never had a great effect on my hair and certainly wasn’t worth the price. This did an unreal job on my hair!! I was skeptical (tried a little bit first because I was petrified it would burn off my hair and I would end up bald!) but lo and behold, it was magic! My hair is so strong, silky, and healthy looking after just one use. Plus, you can’t beat the price! Have already ordered another box. I should also add I have curly/wavy hair that’s been colored to a light brown. Buy it!!" —BB

Check out BuzzFeed's full review of the Elizavecca hair treatment for more deets!

Get a bottle from Amazon for $7.40.

Promising review: "I’m obsessed with this hoodie. I’ve been looking for a warm, soft hoodie with a big hood for a long time. This quality is excellent and feels more expensive. It is an oversized fit. I usually wear an XL top and sometimes L. The large fit perfectly! I want one in every color now." —LindsayW

Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in sizes XXS–3XL and 45 colors).

LuxClub is a small business that specializes in soft, durable, luxury-style sheets.

Promising review: “LOVE THESE!! I was searching for a sheet set that would help me sleep more comfortably at night and found these. I have terrible hot flashes with night sweats and get up in the morning just miserable. Of course, these do not eliminate my hot flashes as no sheets will, but they definitely make my nights much more comfortable by eliminating wet bedding, and I definitely appreciate that! Aside from their moisture-wicking abilities, they are very soft, easy to look at, and launder extremely well. I would highly recommend these for anyone shopping for sheet sets and especially for anyone experiencing night sweats!!” —Shannon Warfel

Get it from Amazon for $27.95+ (available in sizes Twin—California King, with deep pockets, and in 37 styles).

Promising review: "If I could give this lip mask 100 stars, I would. What is there not to love about this product? It's beyond moisturizing and quite soft as you put it on, like butter. The scent has me perplexed. Not sure that's the correct word to use. I know that scent. It reminds me of something from the '70s or '80s. The scent takes me back, but to where I do not know. AAAA++++, it's a must-buy!" —Stina

Get it from Amazon for $7.

Promising review: "Bought these to replace some knockoff Doc Martens I had before, because they are versatile with many outfits — especially this past fall and winter. So far these have been comfortable, great during winter at work and at home, and while a little stiff at first they do get some flexibility over time. They are not a soft, pliable fake leather. It’s pretty straight. So if that’s what you’re looking for these are great!" —Valerie Mills

Get it from Amazon for $34.99 (available in women's sizes 5.5–10 and four styles).

Promising review: "Impressive. I researched a lot before choosing this Dutch oven. I had a Le Creuset pot for years. This OverMont product is stylish and big enough to hold a whole chicken or probably roast. On first cooking, we did jerk beef ribs and were pleased with the result. Heat distribution is excellent. Easy to clean with hot, soapy water. So far, so good." —NJM

Get it from Amazon for $59.99+ (available in three sizes and eight colors).

Shaperx is a small business that specializes in supportive, compressive bodysuits in a variety of styles.

Promising review: "I bought this on a whim, seeing it on TikTok, desperately looking for solutions, and was SHOCKED at how snatched it made me. My top fits perfectly now! I am sooo grateful I can wear this top to my event without it gaping between the buttons. Not only that, but so many clothes in my closet fit me again! I had a ton of silk blouses that were busting out between the buttons around the bust, and now they all look so smooth and fit perfectly." —lydia velichkovski

Get it from Amazon for $35.99+ (available in women's sizes XXS–5XL and 11 styles, including shorts and thong style)

Promising review: "I wanted this clock for the sunrise lighting affect and didn’t want to pay for the really expensive clocks. I think it’s aesthetically pleasing and has tons of options. It really does help you wake up softer with the sunrise light. It’s easy to use and a good value for your money!" —Brianna Hughes

Get it from Amazon for $35.99+ (available in two styles).

Promising review: "My backpack is absolutely essential for getting through my work day. It fits everything I need, from my laptop and charger to notebooks, pens, and even a snack or two. The compartments keep everything organized, so I’m never scrambling to find what I need. It’s comfortable to wear, even when fully loaded, making my commute a breeze. Honestly, I can't imagine my workday without it!" —kody craig

Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in two sizes and 19 colors).

Promising review: "The material is smooth and soft! Up close, the pattern is well-made and looks more expensive than the sweater really is. It’s well made." —Mel

Get it from Amazon for $33.99+ (available in women's sizes XS–XXL and 22 styles, including solid, striped, and colorblock).

Promising review: "I love this toaster! It has all the options I need: lifter, countdown timer, visual icon of the toast colors, and all the toast varieties anyone could want, from white to grain to bagel to waffle to English muffin to gluten-free. It not only has reheat and defrost options, you can even add more toasting time, too. Truly, it has all the bells and whistles anyone could want and is easy to use." —Tanya Feddern-Bekcan

Get it from Amazon for $50.13+ (available in six colors and in a four-slice toaster style).

Promising review: "Love this purse. The design is so cute I like that you can adjust the size of the strap. It fits a good amount in it, including my Kindle, which I love. Has enough pockets and goes with a lot of outfits." —Katie

Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in eight styles).

Promising review: "I ordered a few pillows on here because I didn’t want to spend Anthropologie money on their pillows. This pillow was a whole lot cheaper but the quality is good, colors are true to what is show on Amazon. Worth the cost for sure." —bk

Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in four sizes and seven styles).

Joy Jolt is a small business that specializes in modern and pop culture-themed drinkware and kitchen accessories.

Promising review: "Crate & Barrel look for less. These look and feel very high end — almost like a thin crystal." —Lauren

Get a set of two from Amazon for $15.16+ (available in three styles).

Promising review: "These slippers are amazing. They are so comfortable and look so expensive and high quality for the low price. Great for after the shower and wearing around the house and super easy to wash in the washing machine. I've had these for over a year, and they are still in perfect condition." —Sydney Nicole

Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in women's sizes 6.5–12 and four colors).

Promising review: "Super comfy. I usually don’t write reviews, I tried this first before buying Lulu, and these are the most comfortable leggings for every day and even for workouts. Highly recommended!" —Criselle Johnson

Get them from Amazon for $29 (available in women's sizes XXS–XXL, two inseams, and 21 styles).

Check out a TikTok of the Petcube in action.

Petcube is a California-based small business established in 2012 that specializes in interactive HD pet camera products.

It's also app-enabled and can send you instant notifications, sync with Amazon Alexa, and even access a vet on demand if you notice any weird behaviors.

Promising review: "Unbeatable for the money. I needed a way to keep an eye on a new 4-month-old puppy who kept digging holes in my yard. I didn't expect a lot for $39, but I was pleasantly surprised. The video is quick to get started and very clear, zoom is quick, and the night vision actually works. I haven't used any of the other features yet, but these alone make this a great value! Far exceeding what I expected." —Rick Grisham

Get it from Amazon for $31.99 (available in multi-packs and with a subscription).

Reviewers also use this for "emergency kits" for their car!

Promising review: "Best Amazon purchase in awhile. The bag is TSA-compliant which was the most important thing for me, but it is also well made, very sturdy, and the shape of it makes it easy to organize my liquids by laying them down rather than forcing them all to stand up. Even the packaging was beautiful. 10/10 would recommend." —RZ

Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in five sizes and four colors).

Promising review: "I love this oversize puffer vest! It is exactly how described. It is oversized for winter comfort. It is puffy with just the right puff. It has become a daily go-to. I enjoy it very much! I will be looking for another color to repurchase again. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for exactly what they have described." —Alyssa Anderson

Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in women's sizes S–XL and 10 styles).

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