Bold nail polish, The Office socks, yummy seasoning, and more under-$25 delights you deserve in your life in the new year.
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1. A super-sweet and inspirational mirror sticker here to boost your mood and confidence as you get your gorgeous self ready every morning this year.
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Promising review: “I love how easy it was to install. I love the size; was perfect and it’s something really positive to wake up seeing every morning in the mirror. I love it.” —rocknrolldramaqueen
Get it from Amazon for $1.99.
2. A shimmery, long-wearing Revlon eyeshadow hundreds of reviewers adore for its glam look, creamy texture, and smooth blendability. Get it *now* so it can be the foundation of your NYE look.
Promising review: “I *love* this eyeshadow. This shadow had to pass rigorous tests for me to love it. I have super dry eyes so powder shadow can be irritating, hence the search for a cream shadow. I am also prone to eczema flare-ups on my eyelids, so any stick shadows that require pulling or tugging to lay color down are off the list. This shadow goes on so smoothly I thought for sure it would just melt or fade, but it doesn’t. Against all recommended protocol, I left this on all night just to see how prolonged exposure would affect my sensitive skin. This morning the shadow was fairly intact and there was no sign of irritation. None. Yet it comes off easily with a micellar water cleanser. I have two colors, and highly recommend the product!” —RedAunt
Get it from Amazon for $5.40+ (available in 10 colors).
3. A game-changing wine gadget that’s a stopper, pourer, aerator, filter, and recorker all in one and a must-have for anyone who loves wine. It’s under $10, so wine not?
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Promising review: “Throw out the others, this is the one. I have a drawer full of wine pour spouts of varying designs. Some don’t fit all bottles, some leak while pouring, and some are so tall that storing upright in a refrigerator is difficult, and none seal completely. This spout/stopper seals completely and lets you lay the bottle on its side. The aerator allows air to move back into the bottle while pouring to avoid the ‘glug glug’ effect of other pour spouts. The strainer may filter large cork pieces, but is not fine enough for sediment. The portion of the corker that fits inside the bottle has fit every bottle I’ve tried it in, from standard-size bottles to the larger 1.5-liter bottles. It appears to be made from a flexible material that doesn’t add any unwanted taste to the wine.” —Jack Dallas
Get it from Amazon for $11.23.
4. Orly’s Synthetic Symphony nail polish, which is officially my fave shade I’ve tried this year (Orly’s Plastic Jungle is a close second). The electric purple is sooooo cool and different for all seasons, and it goes on super well and LASTS.
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I’ve gotten really into at-home manis this past year and have become an absolute Orly convert. Compared to other more “It” nail brands that begin with “O” — Opi and Olive and June? This outlasts ’em — really. Whether it’s their regular polish or their Breathable line, I find that the colors are gorgeous and rich, they go on smoothly even if you low-key suck at doing nails like I do, and they stay looking fresh for days — longer than any other polish I’ve tried. That means a lot coming from me, since I wash my hands constantly and am prone to picking at my nails and cuticles. With my track record, finding a polish that still looks pretty darn good after about a week is a massive win. The only exception to this is their glitter polish, but, like, when has glitter polish ever worked well outside of a salon?? Orly’s topcoat and remover are also the best I’ve ever tried, and their base coat rocks too. I love the rubbery, easy-to-grip handles on all their polish bottles. And this color in particular??? It is pretty and rocker chic and glam and quirky all at the same time (all the things a perfect shade of purple should be), and it is basically my aesthetic in a bottle. It feels really different from the myriad other purples in my collection, too, so I recommend it if you’re looking to stand out in 2022 ✨.
5. A cool but subtle sterling-silver beaded bracelet with beads that spell out “bad ass” in Morse code, because, um, that’s what you are. Plus, it’ll easily blend in with your other everyday jewelry.
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Promising review: “I bought this as a gift for my sister, who truly is a badass, but also has to work around prim and proper people. It can remind her of who she is while also sticking it to the people she’s always around at work. Bwhahahahaha!” —Haley
Get it from Amazon for $10.99 (also available in 15 other messages).
6. Some surprised-looking pig pens you and your coworkers are sure to go hog wild for.
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Promising review: “Oh my gosh these are so cute! I bought them as a gift. The pens write extremely smoothly and the ink flows quickly. There are four hot-pink and four light-pink pens. Very fine point, capped pen. For the price, unbeatable! Highly recommend.” —Kelly
Get a set of eight from Amazon for $8.99.
7. A sheet of peel-and-stick marble-effect paper to customize pretty much any of the surfaces in your home — from floors to countertops to drab pieces of decor — to make them look like they belong in a million-dollar listing. Not to mention give you a fun and Instaworthy project in the new year.
It can easily be removed and restuck if you don’t get it perfect on the first try (I feel you)!
Promising review: “So Pinteresting! I used this adhesive film to turn two cheap Ikea tables into less cheap-looking Ikea tables because I’m not made of money but I would like others to believe I am. Super simple to use and a ton of it for the price; I was really pleased overall. The pattern actually looks like marble, not a weird pixely repetitive pattern, so that’s great as well.” —Spencer House
Get a 17-inch x 78-inch roll from Amazon for $12.21.
8. A rawr-some dinosaur planter so your plant can go down in ~prehistory~ as having the cutest abode in all the land.
9. A double-sided silicone lip exfoliator brush you’re sure to wanna ~kiss up to~ to smooth out your dry winter pout.
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Promising review: “Love it!! The picture (above right) is just from brushing for a few minutes, then massaging in treatment with the other side (like they instruct you to). More color, super smooth, and I’m sure the treatment will absorb more efficiently ?. It’s a cheap tool that will make all the difference. Must-buy.” —Ray
Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in three colors).
10. A massaging, exfoliating, and blood-flow-increasing scalp brush over 7,000 (!!!) reviewers swear by to give you that feeling of someone deep shampooing your hair at a salon that you love so much. Not to mention this helps with dandruff and buildup, plus even helps encourage hair growth!
Promising review: “I’ve suffered with dry, flaking scalp for about a year now. I’ve used tea tree oil shampoo, dandruff shampoo, coconut oil, you name it. I finally read somewhere that exfoliating the scalp might help, but I was hesitant because years ago, I had a shampoo brush and it was very rigid and the bristles were fine and close together and it made my hair a tangled mess. Anyway, I saw this shampoo brush and it looked a lot more flexible, so I thought I’d give it a try and HOLY MOLY my flakes are gone! It’s made out of a silicone-type material and the little ‘bristles’ are flexible but still get the job done. I can literally brush my hair with shampoo in and it doesn’t get tangled. It’s amazing. Not only do I have zero flakes now, but I feel like using this does a way better job at working the shampoo in and getting your hair and scalp really clean. I have super thick hair and no matter how much shampoo I use or how long I scrub my hair, I felt like the back, underneath part of my hair would sometimes stay dirty. This brush gets all that.” —Meg R
Get it from Amazon for $7.58+ (available in three colors).
11. A LOLworthy fruit-shaped cat cap that’ll pretty much pay for itself in entertainment value with just one picture of your kitty (though you’ll be taking approximately 863, and they will probably all end up in next year’s Top Nine).
Promising review: “I would give these 10 stars if I could, but I’m sure Freya would give it a -3. I think she looks like an angelic banana, but she is not amused. I don’t believe this causes her physical discomfort, but her self-esteem has plummeted. Long story short, makes your cat look stupid, as planned. LOL.” —Amazon Customer
Get one in a random fruit from Amazon for $8.49.
12. A beautiful deck of rainbow playing cards you’ll love so much, you won’t be able to keep a poker face.
Promising review: “These cards are absolutely gorgeous, and the rainbow fan in our family was so excited when she saw them. They are almost too cool to play with, but then once you start using them you love them even more. Highly recommend for a fun deck of cards.” —ItsLiz
Get it from Amazon for $12.95.
13. Nyx Epic Ink eyeliner, a waterproof formula that’ll make you wonder why you spent years dropping major $$$ on liquid liner when you can get a ~meow~velous cat eye or super-~fly~ wing that’ll last all day with this.
Plus it’s cruelty-free!
Promising review: “I don’t usually write reviews, but I had to rave about this eyeliner because it’s amazing. This is my new favorite. I think the quality is even better than Kat Von D overall, plus it’s at least $10 cheaper. It basically fits all of the requirements I would want in my perfect eyeliner. It’s affordable, extremely black, opaque, easy to use, and waterproof, it stays on for a long time, and the tip is quite thin so you can get wings as sharp as a sword. I also usually have to use makeup remover and concealer to clean up my lines, but I barely need to do any maintenance with this. My cat eyes have been turning out so clean and beautiful. It bleeds less than most eyeliners I’ve ever used.” —Cat
Get it from Amazon for $7.56 (or $7.18 with the Subscribe & Save option).
14. Some absolutely OMGworthy Kevin spilling his chili socks so you can capture the iconic moment on your feet forever.
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Promising review: “Not only do I love the socks because they are hilarious, and when people see them and know what it is it’s even funnier, but the quality of the socks were shocking. Most kitschy socks I have are pretty low quality and have a terrible thin thread count, but these are great and comfortable. Buy them!” —Alyse_Luurtsema
Get them from Amazon for $13.95 (available in three colors).
15. A supportive padded cami that’s like a sports bra and crop top in one, so it’s ridiculously versatile. It’ll be your new fave workout top *and* a perfect layering piece for fancier outfits that you won’t even have to worry about wearing a bra with. Go ahead, get one in every color.
Promising review: “Exactly what I was looking for, and a great price! I ordered two colors and will be ordering more. These feel like Lululemon-quality material without the price tag. These tops fit perfectly. The colors are clean and gorgeous, exactly how they look in the photos. There is a built-in bra with padding so you won’t see any…peeking. I’m a personal trainer and I needed something that I could work out in, then throw a sweater over during training. I really couldn’t be any happier! Can easily be used as workout clothing, or even be dressed up for a night out.” —Lauren
Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in women’s sizes S–XXL and in 23 colors).
16. Super-spicy ground habanero powder you can use to (literally) heat up every dish you cook in 2022, from meat to veggies to rice to soup. May I also ~pepper~ in the fact that it’s kosher, non-GMO, and sourced from environmentally responsible farmers?
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It’s from a Black woman–owned brand that specializes in sustainably produced African spices, powders, and baking mixes.
Promising review: “Oh my!!!! I love this so much. The smell is so intense and the flavor is well preserved. The powder is of a dark color so I was worried the drying process might not have preserved the spiciness or flavor, but boy let me tell you. The flavor is superbly balanced with spiciness. I made scrambled eggs and muffins the first day and I love this so much. I’ve been looking for a decent habanero powder for a long time and I am so glad I found it!” —Da7mi
Get it from Amazon for $6.99.
17. Super-fun bejeweled bottle statement earrings that are sodamn cute and will add a ~pop~ to any outfit.
18. A clip-on ring light you can just pop on the top of your phone or laptop to help you take the best selfies (or regular pics!) of your life and look your best on video calls this year.
It is USB rechargeable and has three brightness settings!
Promising review: “I am a hair stylist and I was looking for something to improve my pictures on my phone to better show my work. I can say I am very pleased with the light and the results, and I love being able to charge it and go!” —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
19. A darling Dapper Animals Coloring Book for anyone who wants to try their hand at fashion design this year but thinks human models are a little overrated, TBH.
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In addition to the whimsical pages to color, the book also features color pictures of nine of the 30 animals in case you want some color-scheme inspo, plus pages on color theory and how to draw patterns to make your masterpieces especially Lourveworthy.
Promising review: “The pictures are absolutely adorable. All of the animals are dressed up and ready to go out. On the back of each page is a cute little quote too, so as you’re coloring the opposite page you can read it and get inspired. The pages are not perforated, which is always my preference, but the cuteness factor of this book makes that easily overlooked. The paper is a nice medium weight, not smooth, not too rough. I find that it works well for colored pencils. The lines are dark so you don’t have to guess where one starts or stops. There’s also more finished examples inside the back cover and some tips on doodling and patterns — great if you want to add some backgrounds to your pictures.” —Punk Rock Ruck
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
20. A charming snail soap dispenser you shouldn’t be slow to add to your cart — and don’t worry, you won’t have to ~shell~ out much dough for it. Listen, frequent handwashing is still very much going to be a part of life in 2022, so why not add some extra cuteness?
21. A teeny-weeny, adorable, retro-inspired Bluetooth speaker that’s the perfect mix of old-school style and high-tech design. Rock out to your favorite tunes or just amuse yourself freaking out over how tiny it is!!!!
It can also be paired with Amazon Alexa devices!
Promising review: “It’s so cute! I got it in flamingo pink, which my little one loves. It’s a shiny glossy finish, beautifully and elegantly made! It’s compact, small, and portable. Very pleasant and satisfying shape aesthetically! Large power-on, volume, and pairing-up buttons on the right underside and blue indicator light on the left. It’s easy to pair with a phone and a laptop by Bluetooth. The sound is incredible for such a small device! Plus the built-in mic is great for using at home or in the car. It’s very convenient to charge by using a Micro USB. I’m pleased with my purchase and would recommend to my friends.” —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $20.89+ (available in six colors).
22. A lovely and You-tiful sticker referencing one of the best shows of the past year, IMHO. It features the logo of Madre Linda’s finest establishment if you’re looking to get a ~killer~ carrot cake cupcake or be trapped in a glass cage in the basement.
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You’re welcome for conjuring the image of Theo eating that dang cupcake.
Get it from Rachelemarion on Redbubble for $2.57+ (available in three sizes and three finishes).
23. Brooklyn Botany’s amazingly affordable brown sugar scrub that smells sweet but is tough on dry, dead skin and acne, and costs about a tenth as much as a spa day.
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Promising review: “The holy grail of face and body scrubs. Oh my god this is the scrub of all scrubs! I absolutely love how soft this leaves my body and the scent is simply delicious. I use a spatula and put some on my hands, rub my hands together, and then I rub this scrub all over my body. I’ve use it on my face as well and it leaves me with a soft and glowing complexion. It’s gentle yet does a great job at removing dead skin cells. If you’re in the market for a face and body scrub that’s made of amazing ingredients like glycolic acid and moisturizes your skin and leaves it glowing, then this is it.” —Jatsbeauty
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
24. A clean/dirty dishwasher magnet to help you keep a cool head in 2022. You’ll be so glad you impulse bought when it saves you from yet another fight with your roommate because they threw their icky dinner plate in with the dishes you JUST. FREAKING. WASHED.
25. Peripera Ink Velvet lip tint, a bestselling K-beauty lip stain for a matte effect that makes a statement but is still subtle enough for every day. It just might feel better on than any other liquid lippie you’ve tried, too.
Promising review: “New holy-grail lipstick! I’m not normally one to write reviews, but I’m so pleased with this product that I felt obligated to! I even came back to grab a few more colors because the price point is great! I’m obsessed with matte lipsticks! What I’m not obsessed with is how most matte lipsticks leave your lips dry, cakey, and flaky! NOT THIS ONE. The texture of this product is phenomenal! So lightweight, it barely feels like anything is on my lips when it dries. Substantially more comfortable than typical lipsticks. Instead of intensifying the cracks in my lips, it smoothed right over them. It leaves my lips looking plumped and perfectly matte. A little bit of this product goes a long way so be sure not to apply too much! I’ve found applying a dab in the center of your lips and using your finger to spread and pat around gives the best effect! Highly recommend for anyone looking for a lightweight matte lipstick.” —kelsey
Get it from Amazon for $8.41+ (or $7.57+ with the Subscribe & Save option; available in 15 colors).
26. An absolutely inspired car dipping sauce holder that’ll clip to your vents so you can easily dip your drive-thru meal without spilling BBQ all over your seats or balancing ranch precariously on your center console. Where has this been your whole chicken-nugget-eating life???
It’s designed to be able to hold different sizes of sauce containers depending on whether you position them horizontally or vertically, and it even comes with a removable tray you can squeeze sauce packets into.
Promising review: “This is the best invention ever! I’m a sauce queen and this allows me to have sauce in my car without wasting it! Who ever invented this knows my love language!” —Quintana
Get a set of two from Amazon for $9.99 (available in four colors).
27. Eggs-cellent stud earrings sure to help you keep on the ~sunny side~ of life, even during dreary January weather.
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Promising review: “I love these eggs! The enameling is really smooth and high quality.” —Amazon Customer
Get them from Amazon for $12.99.
28. An expensive-looking faux-leather double circle belt you (and your fave jeans) will love so much you’ll wanna put a ring on it.
It’s got over 1,000 positive reviews!
Promising review: “This is my favorite belt! It’s perfect with jeans and I get so many compliments on it. I love that the double ring is sort of designer inspired, but not a complete knockoff of the Gucci belt. I highly recommend! I am typically a medium and the medium was perfect.” —Everyday Teacher Style
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in women’s sizes XS–XL and in 11 styles).
29. A glittery enamel pin that (literally) combines beauty and brains — just like your badass self — to inspire you to keep kicking butt in 2022.
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I have this cutie and it’s just as pretty IRL! It’s from an LA-based, woman-owned small business that makes all kinds of adorable pins, stickers, stationery, and tees featuring feminist artwork.
Get it from LittleWomanGoods on Etsy for $11+ (available with or without a bonus sticker sheet).
30. A huge mood of a note card and pencil cup set in the shape of the year 2021 — and by that, I mean a dumpster fire.
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Promising review: “This thing is amazing! I’ve bought nearly 10 of them for myself and coworkers to add a little flare to the office! :)” —Chris Ward
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
31. A beautiful acrylic and faux-pearl barrette that reads “Magic,” because honestly, is there a better word to describe you and the energy you want to channel with your style and everything else this year?
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These clips are from Black woman–owned, DC-based small business Fibs and Fables, which focuses on creating gorgeous hair accessories to help people of all hair types feel fabulous.
Get it from Fibs and Fables for $10 (available in two colors).
32. An absolutely hilarious Schitt’s Creek cake sticker ideal for celebrating birthdays, graduations, selling out motels, successful a cappella performances, or just getting through the year that was 2021.
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I’m honestly obsessed with this entire shop’s selection of Schitt’s Creek stickers that go deeper/more obscure than the references you see on most other merch!
33. And finally, a screaming goat figure, because if you don’t have one of them by now, it’s time to fix that and scream your way into 2022.
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Honestly, this is a very, very big mood, especially these days. Just press him and he lets out a shriek! He also comes with a little book of equally delightful goat facts.
Promising review: “This is one of those things you don’t know you need in your life until you see it. Yes, it may have been a late-night, altered-state kind of purchase that surprised me a bit when it showed up, but it’s one of the best things that’s ever happened to me. For just a few dollars, you too can receive an informational mini book full of goat facts to awe and impress your friends as well as a miniature screaming goat. If you’re a fan of the screaming goat videos on YouTube, this will be right up your alley. It sounds best when set on a hard surface like a table or desk, so the sound can echo. It’s just loud enough for coworkers to ask ‘did y’all just hear a screaming goat?’ Yes. Yes you did, Phil. If you’ve read this far, it’s been decided: You need this. This will be there for you longer than that dumb T-shirt you’re considering. This screaming goat will complete you. Better get one for your best friend too, while you’re at it.” —echobunny
Get it from Amazon for $7.70.
Treating yourself in the new year like:
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