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55 Cheap Things Skyrocketing In Popularity On Amazon Because They Seem So Expensive
Luxury has never been so accessible.
There are a few ways to find that something on Amazon that looks way more expensive than it is. First, the materials — durable, classic materials like satin, glass, and ceramic can really look like you spent a pretty penny on them. Second, the colors — products that come in different colors are great so they can be curated to your needs. And third, the reviews — if something’s skyrocketing in popularity and getting a ton of shopper attention, there’s a reason. Amazon is packed with products like these — things that look super expensive that no one will know were actually so budget-friendly.
1A Round Mirror Tray With Stunning Crystal Accents
Because of its mirror design — featuring sparkling crystal accents around the perimeter; this tray can be used to elevate your charcuterie boards, display baked goods, house jewelry or skincare, or just act as a show-stopping centerpiece on your coffee table. The glamorous design mixes modern and classic styles to fit in with any decor.
2A Clacky Wireless Keyboard & Mouse With A Retro Rounded Design
Get the feel of a traditional keyboard while using your modern laptop when you connect this wireless Bluetooth one. It has super cool keys that are rounded in the edge for an eye-catching retro design, and the keys are satisfyingly clacky so you really feel like you’re working. Plus, it comes with a matching wireless mouse with a fun rounded design and whisper-quiet clicking.
3A Best-Selling Reed Diffuser With 6 Cotton Sticks & A Faux Flower
This reed diffuser set comes with six cotton sticks that you can add, remove, or adjust to control the strength of the fragrance in your home. It comes in a chic 6.7-ounce glass bottle and boasts a faux rose and leaves so it not only refreshes your home’s scent but also adds some eye-catching greenery to your space.
4Fragrant French Soap Enriched With Soothing & Gentle Ingredients
Each bar of soap in this set of five has a distinctly luxurious scent that will turn your shower time into spa time. Triple milled (which basically means water, air, and impurities are removed), the soap is packed with shea butter, almond oil, and argan oil to be decadently soft and cleansing, all while smelling so delicious.
5Best-Selling Cleansing Oil With That Removes Makeup & Impurities
Specifically designed with heartleaf and vitamin E, this K-beauty cleansing oil effectively cleanses to help remove makeup, excess oil, blackheads, sebum, and other pore congestion. Suitable for all skin types, it has a soothing effect on the skin and will leave your skin looking clean and glassy.
6Soft, Moisturizing & Gel-Lined Socks You Wear Overnight
All you have to do is slip your feet into these socks before bed and let the gel lining will give you a pedicure-like moisturizing treatment while you snooze. One size fits most, the socks are washable, reusable, and infused with fan-favorite skincare ingredients like shea butter, argan oil, vitamin E, and more.
7Color Correcting Face Cream That Brightens & Nourishes
This color correcting cream has a twisted combination of three pigments — purple lavender that counteracts sallow undertones, mint green that neutralizes redness, and peachy pink that brightens — for an overall even and color-corrected skin tone. It’s great to wear under makeup and designed for all skin types.
8Leather Wrap Bracelets With A Single Back Clasp
If you want the look of the cool bracelet layering trend without a ton of jewelry to clasp and unclasp, check out this wrap bracelet. It has six leather and alloy steel bracelets attached with a single back clasp, giving you the layered look without the hassle. It goes with anything and comes in a ton of colors and styles to choose from.
- Available colors: 44
- Available sizes: One Size
9Electric Salt & Pepper Grinders With A Blacklight To See What Comes Out
It’s obvious why these electric salt and pepper shakers are skyrocketing in popularity. First, they have a built-in LED blacklight so you can see how much is coming out while you’re seasoning. Second, you can program your grit size from coarse, medium, and fine. And third, they use a gravity sensor to automatically release seasoning when you hold it upside down.
10Satin Pajamas With A Long Sleeve Button Down & Extra Cozy Pants
Elevate your life in a big way for a budget-friendly price by swapping out old T-shirts and leggings with these luxe satin pajamas. The top has long sleeves, a button front, a V-neck collar, and a chest pocket. While the pants have an elastic waistband and an oversized fit. The pajamas have a cool contrasting hem that adds to the elegance.
- Available colors: 39
- Available sizes: Small — XX-Large
11A Concentrated Perfume Rollerball With An Amber Vanilla Fragrance
The best part about this perfume isn’t just the scent — we’ll get into that in a second — but also its portable size so you can refresh and smell fab anywhere you go. It has a warm vanilla scent with touches of spicy amber, decadent chocolate, sweet musk, and soft cocoa for a show-stopping, inviting fragrance.
12Ribbed Cotton Blend Crew Socks That Are Stretchy & Warm
Available in sets featuring bright colors, neutrals, and classics, these crew socks are made of a high-quality cotton spun with a slight elasticity that makes them stretchy, breathable, comfortable, and refreshing all day long. Get on the Gen-Z crew sock bandwagon with these classic socks that work great with sneakers, loafers, ballet flats, and more.
- Available sets: 5
- Available sizes: 5-9 — 9-11
13Golden Under-Eye Masks That Are Soothing & Brightening
There’s a reason these under-eye masks have bestseller status with over 25,000 five-star ratings: they work. They’re super gentle on the sensitive under-eye area, while still being powerful enough to help soothe, brighten, and tighten. Pro tip: keep them in the refrigerator for a refreshing, cooling sensation.
14A Bath Mat Made Of Super Absorbent & Purifying Natural Stone
Say goodbye to slippery, moldy, damp bath mats and hello to this one made of natural stone that’s super absorbent, stylish, and nonslip. It’s formed from fossilized earth that naturally deodorizes and absorbs water in just 60 seconds. It has a cool herringbone design and features two bottom pads that keep it secure on the floor.
15A Large Nylon Grocery Bag That Folds Up So Small
This roomy reusable grocery bag is made of durable, waterproof nylon; it can hold up to 44 pounds of stuff, so it’s prepared for those huge weekly food hauls. It comes in a variety of pretty and fun patterns in everything from vintage-style roses to quirky, colorful kittens. Best of all, this bag can be folded up super small into an interior pocket, so you can keep it on hand at all times for surprise shopping trips.
16Flameless Candles In Stunning Patterened Glass Votives
If you like the look and vibes of candles but you’re wary of having a live flame going in your home, check out these almost identical fake ones. Not only do the wax candles come in one of eight patterned glass votives that look super expensive, but the LED flames flicker like real candles to give you the experience without the danger.
17Glistening Argan Oil That Conditions & Nourishes Hair
Made with organic argan oil, this serum is a super powerful ingredient when it comes to helping repair damaged, dry, and frizzy hair. Just add a few drops to your palm and evenly distribute from roots to end to condition, nourish, and hydrate your locks, leaving you with healthier looking and more voluminous hair.
18Aesthetic Gel Pens & Highlighters That Don’t Bleed Or Smudge
With a super aesthetically pleasing design, these pastel-colored pens and highlighters are sure to be a great addition to your pencil case. The highlighters come in five different pastel colors and have a chisel top that can produce wide or narrow lines. The pens are filled with black water-based ink that’s smooth and satisfying to write with.
19A Popular Deep Cleaning Skin Spatula With 3 Heads
This skin tool gives facial-level results for a fraction of the price. It comes with three application tops and has four modes to cleanse, remove blackheads and other impurities, apply skin care products, and massage skin for a more lifted appearance. The brand recommends using two or three times a week for optimal results.
20A Trendy Saddle Bag With Shoulder & Crossbody Strap Options
It’s the unique asymmetrical design of this structured bag that makes it a must-have for your closet. Made of faux leather, the bag has a smooth metal zipper and an elegant saddle top design that not only looks trendy and cool but also fits your phone, keys, sunnies, wallet, and other essentials.
- Available colors: 11
- Available sizes: One Size
21Wall Sconces With A Wooden Base That Look Built-In
These wall sconces feature a wooden base and can rotate 360 degrees giving them a custom built-in look for a super budget-friendly price. They feature touch control and are dimmable to give you exactly how much light you need. The lights themselves can be removed from the base to charge and can last up to 30 hours at a time.
22Aesthetic Multicolor Hair Pins That Hold Your Updo Securely In Place
These hair pins feature a U-shaped design that can be used to deliver a stylish French twist to your updo easily and quickly. Made of high-quality plastic with rounded edges, they hold your hair up securely without pinching, pulling, tugging, or breaking your hair in the process, all while looking like cute accessories on their own.
23A Carafe & Glass Set With An Elegant Design
Few things feel more elegant than having a carafe and glass set sitting on your nightstand waiting to be used when you wake up parched. The carafe has a 27-ounce capacity and a super long stem that lets you pour without worrying about drips. Plus, the glass stores upside-down on top of the carafe to protect water from dust.
24Long-Wear Liquid Lipstick With A Shiny, No-Smudge Finish
This lipstick is from fan-favorite brand Maybelline, with over 36,000 five-star ratings. It comes in deep and vibrant shades of pink and red, giving you long-wear, non-smudging, non-transferring color with a thick and glossy finish. It has a flocked tip for precise application.
25Dainty Gold Bracelets That Are Perfect For A Layering Look
Layering necklaces, bracelets, and rings is all the rage right now, so hop on the trend without breaking the bank with this six-piece bracelet set. It comes with six styles — satellite, paperclip, rope, figaro, herringbone, and box — for versatile hand jewelry that you can wear together or separate. They’re waterproof, gold-filled, and come with 2-inch extenders.
- Available sets: 8
- Available sizes: One Size
26A Linen Bulletin Board With Crisscross Rope To Hold Photos
Great for above your desk or near your vanity, this linen bulletin board is an upscale, elegant version of the standard one to upgrade your space instantly. It has crisscrossed rope and golden buttons with a quilted design that can hold photos, cards, and other mementos. It’s made of medium-density fiberboard with a linen finish.
27A Slouchy Suede Shoulder Bag With A Matching Pouch
Made of faux suede that feels buttery soft and looks absolutely luxe, this shoulder bag has a cool slouchy style that manages to be trendy while fitting all your essentials comfortably. It has an oversized and monochromatic shoulder strap and comes with a matching pouch to keep your things organized inside.
- Available colors: 6
- Available sizes: One Size
28A Travel Steamer That Gives You 7 Minutes Of Steaming At A Time
Make sure your clothes are wrinkle-free no matter where you are with this portable steamer that’s lightweight and easy to travel with. It has a 120-milliliter tank that gives you up to seven minutes of steamer time before needing a refill. It heats up in just 45 seconds and has two heads — one of which can double as an iron.
29A Best-Selling Snail Mucin Essence That Firms & Hydrates
With over 55,000 five-star reviews, it’s easy to see this snail mucin essence is worth checking out. The active ingredient, concentrated snail mucin, works wonders when it comes to smoothing, soothing, deeply moisturizing, and leaving you with a glowing complexion.
30Gold Bookends With A Cute Hand Heart Design
Bring your favorite heart hand gesture to your bookshelf with these adorable golden bookends. The set of two weigh 2.64 pounds each and can stand on either side of your books, delivering you functional decor that your friends will be asking out. Plus, they have a nonslip base to protect your surfaces from scratches.
31A Lip & Cheek Stain For Creamy, Brush-Free, On-The-Go Application
Keep this lip and cheek stick in your bag so you can refresh your makeup no matter where you are. It goes on super smooth and weightless, great for adding on top of makeup throughout the day for a brush-free blend you can do at the office, at the bar, or anywhere. It comes in a few shades that are great for your lips and cheeks — and you can even use it as a subtle eyeshadow, too.
32Glass Candlestick Holders In 3 Unique, Eye-Catching Shapes
These candlestick holders have a cool, mismatched design that’s perfect to create a show-stopping, vintage-looking (but budget-friendly) centerpiece. Great for traditional taper candles, the holders are made of durable glass with smooth lines and stunning colors; they come in over a dozen shades.
33Gold Huggie Earrings With A Cool Snake Skin Pattern
What’s unique about these earrings is that they work as both statement pieces for a night out or everyday huggies you can wear 24/7. They have a super cool snakeskin pattern with a huggie closure, so there’s nothing poking the back of your ear. They’re super lightweight and crafted in 18-karat gold.
- Available styles: 10
- Available sizes: One Size
34A Diamond Cut Portable Moon Lamp That You Can Dim
If you’re night-light isn’t shaped like the moon, you’re doing something wrong. This one has a diamond cut acrylic design that shines light in all different directions for an added celestial touch. It charges via USB, has three color temperatures — natural, cold white, warm white — and it’s dimmable to adjust to your needs.
35Room Spray That Smells Like Eucalyptus, Fig & Sandalwood
If you’re looking for your home’s signature scent, look no further than this elegant and delicious room spray. With hints of refreshing eucalyptus, fig, and sandalwood, the room spray works on pillows, fabrics, upholstery, clothing, and more. A general room refresher, it sends a quick burst of fragrance around your home.
36Long-Lasting Wireless Bluetooth Ear Buds With Smart Touch Control
With nearly 50,000 five-star ratings, these ridiculously popular Bluetooth headphones give you super high-quality sound for a budget-friendly price. They have an LED display to show you how much power is left in the case and each individual headphone, and they have a 60-hour runtime on a single charge. It has smart touch control on the headphones themselves for ease of use.
37Stylish Silicone Trivets That Are Heat-Resistant Up To 446 Degrees
Made of durable and BPA-free silicone, these trivets have a stylish curved rainbow shape to hold your hot pots and pans and protect your surfaces from damage. They have a stackable design and look like clay sculptures when stored leaning on the backsplash. They’re heat-resistant up to 446 degrees and are dishwasher-safe for easy clean up in case of food spills.
38A Metallic Eyelash Curler With 2 Silicone Pad Refills
With a uniquely curved design and longer curl surface, this stainless steel eyelash curler matches the shape of your eye to curl them without tugging, pulling, pinching, or breaking. It comes with two silicone pad refills and a satin pouch to carry everything when you travel.
39Vintage-Looking Wall Hooks In 3 Cool Designs
These wall hooks are super easy to install in your entryway, mudroom, bedroom, or bathroom to give off a vintage-looking style on a budget. They have two holes to quickly install with screws and they can each hold up to 35 pounds of coats, bags, purses, towels, clothes — you name it.
40A Pashmina Shawl With A Stylish Fringe Hem
A classic and super versatile pashmina is a wardrobe essential to wear as a warm shawl over a dress at a wedding or wrap around your neck as a scarf on a cool day. This one is made of super soft fabric that’s warm, cozy, and truly expensive feeling. It has a stylish fringed edge and comes in a ton of colors.
- Available styles: 32
- Available sizes: One Size
41A Glass Planter Elevated On A Sleek Iron Stand
For a more modern style of planter, check out this glass one. It features a lightbulb-shaped vase that’s hanging off an iron stand to elevate it into an interesting and eye-catching piece of decor. The clear glass allows you to see the roots of the bud inside yet it’s watertight so you don’t have to worry about leaks.
42Broad Spectrum Sunscreen That’s Also A Tinted Makeup Primer
Get two in one when you use this sunscreen that doubles as a tinted makeup primer in three different shades. If you’re looking for a no-makeup-makeup kind of day, this 30 SPF sunscreen gives you a glowy, slightly tinted finish that you can wear alone or as a primer underneath your makeup. It’s non-greasy and great for oily, combination, and dry skin.
43A Durable Monogram Belt Bag With 2 Zipper Pockets
Get on the belt bag train with something more unique to you when you check out this monogrammed one. It’s available in a few colors with a letter patch on the front of your initial from every letter of the alphabet. It has one small zippered pocked and one large zippered pocket with a few inner pouches for further organization.
- Available colors: 6
- Available sizes: One Size
44Aesthetic Glass Dispensers For Your Bathroom Essentials
Instantly upgrade your bathroom by pouring your mouthwash, hand soap, micellar water — you name it — out of their store-bought containers and into these stylish dispensers. They have a glass base with golden weighted pourers that have an airtight seal that prevents spills. Plus the set comes with a silicone funnel, waterproof label set, and two small glasses.
45Ultra Luxe & Plush Socks That Feel Like Walking On A Cloud
These ultra plush socks are so flipping soft you’re never going to believe they cost so little. They manage to both feel like walking on a cloud while remaining breathable, lightweight, and sweat-wicking, which is great for cold days. They hit around mid-calf, and the reinforced top hem prevents them from slipping.
- Available styles: 6
- Available sizes: One Size
46A Candle Warmer Lamp With An Elegant Glass Shade
Give yourself the vibe and delicious scent of a candle without the live flame when you use this candle warming lamp. Simply place your favorite candle on the cool wooden base, turn on the lamp, and let it melt the wax slowly to release the fragrance around your home. The lamp is dimmable — which also controls the scent levels — and has a nonslip pad to prevent scratches.
47Teardrop-Shaped Hoop Earrings Plated In 14-Karat Gold
For a statement-making hoop that’s chic and subtle enough to wear every day, check out these earrings. They have a unique teardrop design that makes them thicker and wider at the bottom and thinner and more narrow on top. They also have an open design that you slide into your ear so there is no tricky post to deal with.
- Available styles: 8
4819-Ounce Mugs With A Smooth Matte Specked Finish
If you like to drink your coffee out of a mug as big as a bowl, I found the perfect morning accessory for you. These handcrafted ceramic mugs hold a whopping 19 ounces of coffee or tea and feature a smooth matte specked finish that’s effortlessly stylish and cute. Plus, they’re microwave-safe — for all those times you forget about your tea — and dishwasher-safe, too.
49A Motion Sensor Trash Can With Elegant Gold Accents
Who says trash cans can’t be elegant? This one has a narrow design that can easily slip next to your toilet or your vanity without taking up much space. It has a chic ribbed style with golden accents that really elevate it. It’s waterproof and has a motion sensor design that automatically opens then closes after five seconds.
50A Reversible, Soft Throw Blanket With A Near-Perfect Rating
Say hello to your new favorite blanket. This reversible one has ultra soft faux sherpa on one side and 1.5-inch shaggy fur on the other so no matter which side you’re cuddling underneath you’re going to be cozy and warm. Durable and versatile, the blanket comes in a ton of vibrant jewel tones and classic neutrals to fit your home’s aesthetic. It’s no wonder that it has a 4.7-star rating on Amazon after nearly 30,000 reviews.
51A Bamboo Cutting Board With Built-In Compartments & Grooves
One of the reasons this cutting board is skyrocketing in popularity is because of the three built-in side compartments that can store scraps while you’re dicing, hold dips for a charcuterie board, or keep your fresh chops separate while you’re cooking. It has a juice groove around the perimeter and is pre-seasoned with vegetable oil, so it can stand up to tons of cooking tasks right away.
52Cuticle Cream That Strengthens, Hydrates & Encourages Growth
One of the biggest hand care mistakes is focusing on your nails but forgetting about your cuticles. This cuticle cream makes it easy to keep them nourished, hydrated, and and strong to prevent rips, tears, and hangnails, because the rich formula is infused with hot spring minerals, shea butter, aloe vera and other powerhouse ingredients.
53A Best-Selling Decorative Tray With A Vintage-Looking Design
Shoppers are becoming obsessed with this decorative tray because of it’s vintage-looking style and durable design. It features golden edges and chic golden bows on either side. It’s great for holding jewelry on your vanity, skincare in your bathroom, or small finger foods for your next tea party.
54A Compact Jewelry Organizer With A Built-In Mirror
This compact jewelry organizer has seven ring slot rows, three rectangular compartments for bracelets and necklaces, and hooks for your earrings, which are cleverly hidden. It also has a middle slot with a built-in mirror, and the whole thing is covered in super soft velvet to keep your jewelry safe and scratch-free.
55A Burlap Table Runner With Classic Rustic Tassels
At 72 inches long, this table runner fits across most dining room tables to add a rustic touch to your impressive centerpiece. It’s made of linen with a burlap stripe in the middle that’s eye catching and elongating. It has adorable tassels that hang off the sides of the table yet is machine-washable in case any food spills on it by accident.