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55 Bougie Things Trending On Amazon That Are Shockingly Cheap
You won’t believe these prices.
Looking to indulge in a little retail therapy? Then you’ve come to the right place. If you’re in the mood to splurge — without actually splurging — this list of bougie things from Amazon that only look expensive will be right up your alley. Ahead, you’ll find luxe home finds that are bound to impress your guests to plenty of chic clothing and accessories, all for less than $40 a pop. Happy shopping.
1This Chic & Spacious Toiletry Bag That Folds Down Flat
Upgrade your old toiletry bag with this large capacity cosmetics bag to keep everything organized and clean — because your makeup and skin care products deserve it. Made of PU leather, the water-resistant bag measures no more than 10 inches across, but it still has a huge capacity and plenty of inside pockets. It also has a convenient carrying handle and a double zipper, and folds down flat for easy access.
- Available colors and styles: 19
2This Illuminating Skin Balm That’ll Make It Look Like You Just Got A Facial
For an instant I-just-left-the-spa glow, check out this Glow Skin Balm by MISSHA. The multi-use product works as a moisturizer, primer, and luminizer, giving you a natural-looking glow whether you wear it under makeup or on its own. It's chock full of fantastic ingredients, too, including squalane, glycerin, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and ceramides. It smells like its number-one ingredient, rose water, and it’s surprisingly under $15.
3These Silk Flowers That Look Like Real Hydrangea Blossoms
Give the impression of fresh flowers with none of the effort or money with these faux hydrangeas. The silk flowers are impressively real-looking, with white silk petals, green plastic stems, and faux leaves. This set comes with six stems of flowers for less than $20 in total, and while this white shade looks so elegant and chic, the flowers come in 20 different colors, from natural-looking blues and greens to statement-making blacks and reds.
4A K-Beauty Eye Cream That Amazon Shoppers Swear By
Looking for an effective eye cream that feels luxurious, but doesn’t cost hundreds? Then this snail mucin eye cream by Seoul Ceuticals is for you. The iconic brand is known for their affordable and accessible K-beauty products, and this eye cream is no exception, with a high-end feel and a low-end price tag. It's packed with nourishing ingredients that hydrate the delicate under-eye area, like snail mucin, coconut oil, rosehip oil, and aloe, and it even has vitamin C to brighten.
5A Tinted Lip Treatment Made With Hawaiian Botanical Ingredients
Made with botanical ingredients from Hawaii, Hanalei's lip treatment balm soothes and moisturizes lips for an instantly softer pout. The balm is chock full of natural oils like kukui nut oil, grape seed oil, and shea butter, and it's rich in fatty acids and vitamins A, C, and E. It even has a subtle pink tint, making it the perfect everyday balm for both moisture and tint.
6This Pilates Ring To Boost Your At-Home Workouts
Elevate your at-home Pilates workouts with this Pilates ring, which will help you get the most out of your session and make it feel like you're in a fancy studio while you're at it. The authentic ring is made from crack-resistant fiberglass, comes in three colors, and makes it easy to sneak in an at-home workout whenever, wherever.
7This 4-Pound Tabletop Firepit For Less Than $35
It sounds too good to be true, but it's not — you can actually have a real firepit for under $35 with this mini tabletop firepit. The stainless steel firepit measures just around 14 inches long by 7 inches wide, and has a ceramic wool wick that burns bioethanol without any ash, soot, or smoke, so you can even use it indoors. But if you're using it outside on your patio table, it has two windshields and weighs only 4 pounds, so it's easy to take camping for instant s'mores.
8A Bamboo Bath Caddy That Holds All Your Bath Time Essentials
Bath time is about to get so much more bougie with this expandable bath caddy tray. Made of bamboo, the tray has slots for absolutely everything you might need while indulging in a long, relaxing soak — it has slots to hold a phone, book, and tablet upright, places for wet soap and washcloths, and a slot for your wineglass so it won't tip over. The caddy goes for less than $30, and it's an Amazon bestseller.
9This Wine Decanter That's As Beautiful As It Is Functional
Impress dinner guests with your wine game with this crystal wine decanter. The carafe maximizes the surface area of liquids that are poured in, which gets red wine ready to drink faster by helping it to open up more quickly and by softening its tannins. Plus, the decanter is like a piece of fancy table decor all on its own.
10These Gold Eye Masks To Perk Up Tired Eyes
Add some luxury into your morning routine with these gold jelly eye masks. Calling themselves an "energy drink for your eyes," the patches use skin-loving ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and amino acids to hydrate and brighten the under-eye area, making you look more awake and rejuvenated. The patches go for less than a dollar per pair, and if you don't believe their efficacy, check the reviewers' before and after pictures — the results speak for themselves.
11A Ceramic Oil Dispenser That Looks Like An Objet d’Art
Stop leaving your cooking oils in the plastic containers they come in, and upgrade to this chic ceramic dispenser bottle instead. Not only does it look so much more attractive, but it also has a covered spout for pouring control and to eliminate any drips. The bottle's handle gives you a built-in grip while pouring, and it’s dishwasher friendly and less than $20.
- Available colors: 16
12This Silk Eye Mask For A Better Night’s Sleep
Another affordable luxury? This silk sleeping mask. Made of 100% mulberry silk, the eye mask attaches securely with an elastic band, giving you near-blackout conditions. And the mask does more than block light for a sounder sleep — the silk material helps protect the skin around your eyes and even protects your lash extensions, too.
- Available colors: 14
13A Complex Eau De Parfum That's Surprisingly Affordable
Turns out you don't have to shell out hundreds of dollars to smell like you're wearing a designer fragrance, since Le Monde Gourmand makes some fabulous perfumes that go for under $30. Their Santal Supreme scent is fresh, woody, and sophisticated, with notes of vetiver, sandalwood, violet, fig, and musk. It's billed as a “wearable woody scent that's sure to turn heads,” and you can even collect the matching hair and body mist and body oil.
14A Satin Pajama Set For A More Luxurious Bedtime Routine
These satin pajamas will make your bedtime (and morning) routine feel so much more luxurious, and at less than $30, they're surprisingly affordable. Made of a lightweight satin fabric, the PJs have a comfy elastic waist and piping that makes them look so cute and sophisticated — you can even wear the shirt as a daytime top. The pajamas are machine washable, and they come in a whopping 30 different colors and prints.
- Available sizes: Small — XX-Large
- Available colors: 30
15This Vitamin C Serum That's Super Effective But Still Affordable
A dermatologist-recommended ingredient time and time again, vitamin C is a total powerhouse, as it helps to promote a brighter, more even complexion and ward off free radicals that break down your skin's collagen. This high-quality vitamin C serum by Naturium delivers a boost of vitamin C to your skin along with hyaluronic acid and vitamin E, all for just around $20. Packaged in an opaque, airtight bottle to keep it fresh, it contains a highly stable form of vitamin C and is both cruelty-free and vegan.
16This Intensive Overnight Lip Treatment Made With Açaí & Vanilla
Laneige's lip sleeping mask has had the spotlight for a while now — but for a more affordable alternative that feels just as luxurious, check out Mario Badescu's lip mask with açaí and vanilla. It smells delicious, sure, but it works even better than it smells, cocooning your lips in a hydrating and nourishing blend of shea butter, coconut oil, and squalane so you wake up to plump, smooth lips each morning.
17An Affordable Yet High-Quality Tennis Bracelet That's Super Popular On Amazon
Tenniscore is back and bigger than ever, and what better way to embrace the trend than with a tennis bracelet? PAVOI makes Amazon's number-one best-selling tennis bracelet, dotted with cubic zirconia stones in a yellow, white, or rose gold setting. The bracelet comes in either 14-karat gold-plated or 18-karat gold vermeil options, both of which are durable and suitable for everyday wear — and the former will run you less than $20.
18These Scented Drawer Liners That Keep Your Clothes Smelling Fresh
Add a touch of indulgence to your wardrobe with these scented drawer liners that'll keep your clothing smelling fresh even if it's been sitting in the drawer for weeks. Infused with an English lavender scent, the paper liners are non-adhesive so they're easy to remove. The liners come in a handful of different pretty designs, and this set comes with six 14-by-19.5-inch liners that are easy to cut to any size, all for under $20.
19This Satin Midi Skirt That's So Fashionable & Easy To Wear
A super wearable wardrobe staple, satin midi skirts look so chic but pair well with practically any top you own — from form-fitting bodysuits to faded band T-shirts to chunky sweaters. This leopard print midi skirt takes the chicness up a notch, though it’s sold in 13 other colors and prints, too. At right around $25, it looks so much more expensive than it really is.
- Available sizes: X-Small — X-Large
- Available colors and prints: 14
20A Rich Hand Cream That Smells Like Almond Croissants
L'Occtaine is known for its luxe hand creams that are made with nourishing shea butter, and their almond hand cream delivers all that moisture with an irresistible almond scent that’ll remind you of a Parisian bakery. The cream has a non-greasy finish so you can use it any time of day, and it goes for less than $15.
21This Electric Warming Lamp For Safer Candle Burning
Burn your candles without any open flame with this candle warmer lamp. The clever lamp is designed to safely heat up the top layer of candles so they release their scent without any smoke or soot — simply place your candle on the base and turn on the lamp. It has three brightness settings so you can control the amount of heat, and it has an auto-off function, too. The lamp even looks nice when it's not in use, and at less than $30, it's surprisingly affordable.
22The Perfect Everyday Crossbody Bag
This crossbody bag hits all the right points — it goes with almost every outfit, it has an adjustable shoulder strap, and it costs under $25. It even has a little tassel and gold hardware for some extra oomph, and at less than 9 inches wide, it's the perfect size for a night out (and it'll keep your hands free). And if that's not enough, the bag comes in 25 different colors.
- Available colors: 25
23This Chic Glass Carafe For Keeping Water By Your Bedside
Elevate your bedside situation with this pretty glass carafe, and you'll feel like you're at a fancy hotel every night. The 26-ounce water carafe comes with a 12-ounce cup that fits perfectly over the top, so instead of remembering to bring your water bottle to bed every night, you'll have a carafe of water ready to go by your bedside. The carafe comes in eight different colors to match your style, and costs less than $20.
24These Gold-Plated Teardrop Earrings That Look Incredibly Expensive
These chunky gold teardrop earrings cost under $15, but they look like they cost 20 times that. The gold-plated earrings are hypoallergenic and durable, and their simple yet eye-catching design makes them just as great for dressing up for nice events as for elevating your everyday outfits.
25The Coziest & Most Luxurious Socks To Ever Exist
Slip into something a little more comfortable when you're lounging around the house with these fuzzy socks made by luxury loungewear brand Barefoot Dreams. (There's no reason elevated loungewear shouldn't include nice socks, too.) And unlike colorful fuzzy socks, these come in neutral colors and look nice paired with leggings, so you don't need to relegate them to just wearing at home. They're super thick and warm, and cost less than $25.
26A Mirrored Vanity Tray With Endless Uses
Pull your vanity together in a snap with this mirrored tray. The rectangular tray gives you an elegant way to store jewelry, perfume, skin care products, and other trinkets, keeping everything organized and in one place but still visible and accessible. The tray has a mirrored base, a metal frame, and a felt bottom so it won't scratch your dresser, and it can also be used to upgrade your coffee station or to hold a candle and plant on your coffee table, too. Choose from gold, rose gold, silver, and black.
- Available colors: 4
27These Silky Pillowcases For A More Luxurious Night’s Sleep
Add even more luxury to your bedtime routine with these satin pillowcases — a set of two goes for less than $10, so if you've been meaning to snag a satin pillowcase, now's the time. Unlike cotton, satin pillowcases won't absorb excess moisture from your skin and hair, so you'll wake up with smoother skin and fewer tangles. If that doesn't sell you, these are Amazon's number-one best-selling pillowcases, and they have over 200,000 five-star ratings.
28An On-Trend Statement Ring That Looks Expensive, But Isn’t
This braided ring by Pavoi makes a statement without making a dent in your wallet. The gold ring features a croissant-style domed twist, and is chunky without being too oversized. It's customizable, too — it comes in 14-karat gold plated and 18-karat gold vermeil options, in yellow, white, or rose gold, but no option will run you more than $35.
29This Gold Under-Eye Mask That’s Packed With Nourishing Vitamins
An eye mask made with real gold? That's right — this gold under-eye mask is packed with nourishing vitamins to hydrate the delicate skin under your eyes. This pack comes with 15 pairs for for less than $15, so they're surprisingly affordable, too.
30A Heavy-Duty Canvas Tote With An Embroidered Initial
Amazon's number-one best-seller in women's totes, this canvas tote bag features reinforced stitching, a stiff bottom board for support, and an embroidered initial of your choosing. It makes the perfect favor for bachelorette parties, bridal showers, or birthdays since it's so useful — it's made of 100% heavy-duty cotton canvas, so it's durable enough to use again and again at the beach or while shopping.
31This Battery-Operated Picture Light That Mounts To The Wall
Add a new light fixture to your living space without spending a fortune with this wireless picture light. The battery-operated light mounts to the wall and shines its LEDs down onto the photo, painting, or print below it. It comes with a remote control that allows you to dim it, put it on an auto-off timer, or change the light from cool to warm. And since it's made of plastic coated in aluminum to look so much more expensive than it really is, the light costs under $30.
32This Crystal Whiskey Decanter With Matching Tumblers
Your bar cart will look so much more elegant with this crystal whiskey decanter set on it. The set comes with a 34-ounce decanter for whiskey (or whatever spirit you prefer) with a glass stopper, along with six matching 9.5-ounce tumblers. Crafted in Italy, the set looks super expensive, but surprisingly costs just around $30.
33A Knit Bodycon Midi Dress That's Both Elegant & Comfortable
Made of a textured knit material, this bodycon dress is both chic and versatile. Sold in 19 colors, it's perfect for day-to-night wear, as it looks just as cute with flat sandals as it does with heels, and Amazon reviewers emphasize that it's both cute and comfortable.
- Available colors: 19
34These Ice Cube Ball Trays For Making Fancy Coffees & Cocktails At Home
Make expensive-looking drinks at home with these ice cube ball trays. The three-tiered tray makes up to 99 ice balls at a time, each of which measures about an inch in diameter, so you can elevate all your at-home iced drinks. Use them for cocktails, mocktails, iced coffee or tea, or even just water — you can even freeze berries in them for super bougie beverages. Plus, the whole set is no more than $10.
35This Hair Serum That Boosts Strength, Softness, & Shine
It turns out that serums aren't just for your skin. These hair serum capsules deliver a highly effective shot of nourishing ingredients to your hair — keratin amino acids penetrate your hair for increased strength, silk protein increases hair's moisture and shine, and vitamin B5 repairs damaged strands and protects from heat and UV rays. The serum's individual capsules mean the ingredients stay fresh and effective for longer, and while they look so high-end, you can snag 30 capsules for less than $25.
36A Wide-Brimmed Hat That Rolls Up For Easy Travel
You'll look so bougie at the beach with this oversized floppy hat, and you'll protect your face from the sun while you're at it. The UPF 50+ straw hat has a 5.5 inch brim to help you stay cool and out of the sun, and it's as cute as it is protective, with a big bow on the side and 12 different color options. The hat even rolls up, making it easy to travel with, and it'll run you no more than $25.
37This Reusable Cutlery Set Made Of Rose Gold-Plated Stainless Steel
Bringing your own reusable cutlery has never felt so fancy. Instead of using flimsy wooden or bamboo utensils, check out this reusable stainless steel set. It comes with one fork, one knife, and one spoon, and they twist apart to fit in a carrying case that's only about 3 inches wide. This rose gold option looks so bougie, but the utensils also come in silver, rainbow, or blue.
- Available colors: 4
38This Velvet Jewelry Box With Designated Slots For All Your Valuables
How do you store your jewelry right now? If the answer is piled on a dish or tangled on a hanger, you might want to take a look at this jewlery box. The two-layer box is lined with velvet and looks so high-end, but it's no more than $25. the elegant organizer has designated slots for everything, like hangers for necklaces, boxes for bracelets, slots for rings, and even trays for earrings. You'll never again struggle to find a specific necklace or matching earrings, and all your valuables will stay safe and scratch-free.
39These Glass Food Storage Containers With Flat, Stackable Lids
For a more aesthetically pleasing pantry, get your dry goods out of the plastic bags and cardboard boxes they came in, and into these glass food storage containers. The containers come with flat bamboo lids with airtight silicone seals so you can stack them on top of each other to optimize your pantry space. This set comes with seven jars in all different sizes for less than $30 in total, so you can get a perfectly organized pantry without spending much.
40These Glass Spice Jars For A More Aesthetically Pleasing Spice Cabinet
Make your spice cabinet so organized and fancy-looking with these glass spice jars. Each jar in the 24-piece set has a 4-ounce capacity and comes with a bamboo cap and a two-in-one lid. The set also comes with a funnel for easy refilling and three styles of pre-made labels with a whopping 164 spices each. And at less than $30, the entire set is impressively affordable.
41This Set Of Copper Mugs For At-Home Moscow Mules
Take your home bar situation to the next level with this set of copper mugs, which are traditionally used for Moscow mules. The set comes with four 16-ounce copper mugs, four copper reusable straws, and four wooden coasters. Reviewers love the quality and durability of the mugs, and the entire set (which comes with a bonus copper shot glass, too) goes for under $35.
42A Comfy 2-Piece Set That Channels Old Money Vibes
Matching sets give you an instant boost of chicness, and this two-piece set is no exception. The set is as comfortable as loungewear thanks to an elastic waist on the shorts, but makes you look so put together with its wavy piped hem and square neckline. Wear it as bougie loungewear, to cover up your bathing suit on the way to the pool, or to take your look from day to night while you're on vacation. And the best part? Though it looks like it cost a few hundred, it’s less than $40 on Amazon.
43This Super-Luxe Oil Blend For Your Hair, Skin, & Nails
This rosé oil, a blend of five skin-loving oils, comes in the most gorgeous packaging, and it even has certified-organic rose petals in it. But it's not all about the looks. It contains sweet almond oil, apricot oil, argan oil, vitamin E, and rose essential oil, which contain tons of antioxidants and fatty acids to keep your skin smooth, clear, and nourished. You can use it all over your body, and the 4-ounce bottle goes for less than $30.
44This Rattan Tray With A Gorgeous Mother Of Pearl Inlay
This decorative tray adds structure to countertops, dining tables, and coffee tables, but it's so pretty that it can function as decor all on its own. The rattan tray features a gorgeous mother of pearl inlay, adding a touch of elegance to any surface — and you can even hang it on the wall, too. The tray measures about a foot wide and is great for holding fruit, snacks, decor, or other miscellanious items, and only costs around $30.
- Available colors: 5
452 Pairs Of ‘90s-Chic Sunglasses That Look Expensive
These glamourous sunglasses come at a super low price — less than $20 for two pairs, to be precise. The retro glasses have a '90s look to them, with simple rectangular frames along with gold detailing at the temples that makes them look so bougie. They filter out 99% of UVA and UVB rays, they come with a microfiber cleaning cloth and a case, and they have 26 different colors available.
- Availagle color combinations: 26
46A Rose Quartz Facial Roller For Boosted Circulation & Reduced Puffiness
Elevate your self care routine with this facial roller that helps reduce facial puffiness by increasing lymphatic drainage. The roller is only around $20 and is super easy to use — just roll gently from the middle of the face outward, and then from the top down. Pro tip: keep it in the fridge for a boosted cooling and de-puffing effect.
47A Set Of Pink & Gold Coupes For Cute Cocktails At Home
Never again drink champagne or cocktails out of plain old glasses. These delicate coupes go for less than $20 for a set of two and are so chic, with their clear pale pink color and luxe gold rim. Use them for champagne toasts or to elevate your at-home cocktail game with martinis, gimlets, daiquiris, and cosmopolitans — and they look so cute just sitting on your bar cart, too.
48This Makeup Mirror With Built-In LED Lights
Don't settle for sub-par bathroom lighting to do your makeup anymore, and invest in this under-$25 makeup mirror instead. The fold-out mirror comes with four different magnifying options, along with LED lights with adjustable brightness. You can power the lights with either a USB charger or four AAA batteries, making the mirror easy to take on the go, too.
49This Wax Warmer That's A Cross Between A Night Light & An Air Freshener
Like a night light but so much more luxe, this plug-in wax warmer gives your home a fresh scent without any open flame. The warmer plugs directly into an outlet, emitting a light that warms up a wax tablet that you place inside. You'll never again have to rely on cheap looking plug-in air fresheners, and you'll get a pretty ceramic night light, too. You can swap out the wax with new frangrances every time, and the whole thing is under $20.
50A Toile Pillowcase That Looks *So* Elegant & Classic
This elegant pillowcase, made of 100% cotton, adds a touch of opulence to your living space. The throw pillow cover measures 20 by 20 inches and features an eye-catching blue and white toile design. It's easy to care for (just toss it in the washing machine) and has an invisible zipper closure. And this expensive-looking pillow cover will run you just around $15.
51These Braided Sandals That Add Polish To Any Warm Weather Outfit
Replace cheap flip flop with shoes that look so much more elevated but will still run you only around $25 with these braided sandals. The braided faux leather upper is soft and squishy, ensuring you won't get blisters, and the cushioned latex insole keeps the shoes feeling comfortable on your feet all day long. Perfect for everyday wear and fancier outfits alike, the sandals are easy to slip on and off and come in 10 different colors.
- Available sizes: 6 — 11
- Available colors: 10
52A Makeup Setting Spray That Prevents Smudging & Shine
An often overlooked makeup step, setting spray helps your look stay super fresh throughout the day, even if you applied your makeup hours ago. And this best-selling setting spray by Elizabeth Mott goes a step further — it has a matte finish, which is great for controlling shine if you have an oily or combination skin type. It really works to keep your makeup from smudging (check the before and after pics if you need proof), and the bottle is only around $15.
53This Preppy-Chic Sports Dress That’s Giving Tenniscore Vibes
Want to look like you just came from the country club? Then you need this chic sleeveless tennis dress. It's sleek and cute enough to wear out and about during the day while you're running errands, but it'll take you straight to the tennis or pickleball court afterwards with its soft, moisture-wicking material. It comes with a pair of matching shorts that go underneath, too, with a pocket on each side — one right side up for your phone, and one upside down pocket for balls.
- Available sizes: X-Small — XX-Large
- Available colors: 15
54These Elegant, Beaded Coasters With Fun Designs
How fun are these beaded coasters? They look like they could be designer, but this pack of four will run you less than $20. While this playful option comes with four different styles of cocktails on an elegant ivory background with gold edges, the coasters come in a handful of other colors and patterns, too.
- Available designs: 10
55A 7-Day Set Of Reusable Makeup Pads That Remove Makeup With Just Water
Forget about wasteful makeup wipes and switch instead to these Makeup Erasers. The microfiber pads are designed to remove makeup and sunscreen with nothing but water, and they've even been proven to be two times more effective than makeup wipes. This set of seven comes with a mesh laundry bag, and they'll pay for themselves in no time since you can reuse them over and over.
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