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It’s like a double boost of serotonin — a little treat and not having to spend a ton of money to obtain it.

As a deputy editorial director on the BuzzFeed Shopping team with almost a decade in the lifestyle and service journalism sphere, I use my shopping editor eye to find and vet products across a variety of categories, including lifestyle, home, beauty, fashion, pets, cleaning, travel, aging, and more.

Treating yourself shouldn’t mean draining your bank account, especially when a few little treats can instantly lift your mood. We found tons of budget-friendly products that bring so much joy for so little money, whether you're tackling daily annoyances or just in the market for a little serotonin boost. Ahead, reviewers swear by everything from a game-changing callus-removing gel and a viral collagen hair mask to a charming hamster-shaped mouse and a double-layered workout set that looks way more expensive than it actually is.

Promising review: "These hair clips are really good quality. My hair is a couple of inches past my clavicle, about 4 inches past, and medium thickness. The clip holds it very securely. I think these clips could hold thin or thick hair. Thank you for a fabulous product." —Debra DeMattei

Get two from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in 12 designs).

Promising review: "Never liked blush until now. I’ve tried so hard to wear blush, but it always looked wrong on me, no matter what color or brand. I got [Glistening Peach], a pink color that is so subtle it's almost imperceptible, but it does something. I can put it on in seconds with no mirror, and it will still look good." —Wednesday

Get it from Amazon for $5+ (available in seven shades).

Promising review: "My hair used to be really soft, and then I discovered hot tools and hair dye. While my hair looks good, I really miss the soft texture. This works so well. There are no instructions on the box, but I washed my hair with my usual shampoo, towel dried it, worked about two quarter-sized dollops through my hair, let it sit for 20 minutes, and then rinsed it out. I went to bed with wet hair, which usually results in my hair being kind of tangled and rough-looking, but I woke up, and my hair was as soft and silky as it was before I started coloring it. I'm totally in love with this product. I have long, fine hair, but this doesn't leave it greasy or weigh it down. I'll definitely buy again." —Ellie

Read our Elizavecca CER-100 Collagen Coating Hair Protein Treatment review to learn more about why my colleague calls it "the miracle product I've been searching for."

Get them from Amazon for $18.99 (available in 15 other fun prints).

Promising review: "I have been using Hello Unicorn deodorant for several years now. It smells nice. It does not break me out or cause any skin irritation. It works all day, even when I am doing yard work in the middle of summer. I love that the ingredients are natural, and it doesn't have aluminum like so many other deodorants. It costs a little more than some deodorants, but it is worth it to me to not have a rash under my arms and that it works as well as it does." —Phil

Get them from Amazon for $12.55 (available in other scents).

Promising review: "We cannot BEGIN to tell you what a lifesaver this is! We have two old fiberglass tubs with vinyl shower enclosures that, no matter what amount of scrubbing we have done with everything from bleach to cleanser to vinegar and baking soda, would NOT come clean. After I took my shower last night, I sprayed down the tub and walls. Within minutes, all the built-up water deposits, dirt, and grime began to melt away in front of my eyes. I left it on overnight, and when I got up this morning, it did not look like the same tub and shower. This product is a godsend, especially for old folks like us who have difficulty getting down on our hands and knees and scrubbing anything. More importantly, it performs as advertised. We plan on using it as part of our weekly cleanup routine. This is truly an overnight sensation!" —Amazon Customer

Check out BuzzFeed Shopping contributor Sam Wieder's Wet & Forget review to learn more.

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two scents).

Promising review: "I didn’t even know relief like this existed before now. For me, the worst part about nearing 40 is absolutely the hardened heels. They are so uncomfortable...forget unsightly, I don’t even care about that. My heels weren’t cracked and ugly or anything...just hard and uncomfortable. I had tried everything to soften my heels and get some relief from the annoying feeling, but nothing had worked. Finally, I saw this in a BuzzFeed article about items you must try! I was NOT disappointed. One bath later, and I’ve lost that quarter-inch thickness of just hard, dead skin on each heel. As I was scraping, I could see the dead skin accumulating on the scrubber, and I was blown away. My feet feel amazing! I’ve been waiting for this for 10 years...I am so happy I gave this a try." —Lacey C.

Check out BuzzFeed Shopping contributor Jasmin Sandal's Lee Beauty Professional Callus Remover Gel review to learn more!

Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in three scents).

Promising review: "I got this as a stocking stuffer for my girlfriend, and it now lives on her desk at the nurses' station to amuse her and her coworkers on slow days or when they need a break from the seriousness of the hospital. Even the non-cat people loved it!" —Alex G. Gann

Promising review: "These have to be the coolest things I have ever purchased. I have them in an empty wine bottle. I will be buying many more to cover the entire bottle in wax." —Bre

Promising review: "This product is amazing. I've always had acrylic or dipped nails because my real nails have always been brittle and have always broken and peeled. I decided to give my nails a break and wanted to try and grow them out. I can't even believe the outcome! They are stronger than ever and growing! I really wish I had taken a before pic to show the difference!" —JOE D.

Promising review: "We're going on three years now with this lil guy, and he's still functioning like he's straight out of the box. It's small and light enough to take on trips to the cafe and super easy to set up. It works wonderfully and looks cute, too. If you use it in public, you will definitely get a few compliments your way." —C

Get it from Amazon for $16.83+ (available in five colors).

Promising review: "I am absolutely in love!! The shape of the highlighter itself makes it so easy to glide over the paper. Super smooth. The colors are sooooo beautiful! It’s not often that what you see is truly what you get. I am very satisfied :)" —Sung Han

Get a six-pack from Amazon for $8.99 (available in two color combinations).

Promising review: "This is one of the cutest mugs I’ve gotten from Anthro in a while! Perfect size and and perfect for fall. Came well packed and the mug looks pretty sturdy." —CSAE

Get it from Anthropologie for $18 (available with a golden retriever or terrier design).

Promising review: "Extra satisfied with this purchase!! I ordered it for a trip to Florida. I wore hair extensions and was worried that the hat would be too small for my head, but it fit perfectly. There is also a ribbon inside the hat under the band that you can use to tighten/adjust if needed. Soft straw and flexible enough to mold to your head in the humidity and heat. I ordered the khaki color, which is perfect and neutral for any beach or outdoor vacation. I also purchased a few cute brooches to attach to the band to upgrade it a bit. It's easy to flatten out the brim if it gets wrinkled, although I haven't had to adjust the top part of the hat yet. I was a little hesitant at first, but so happy with this hat. Will def get good use out of it this summer." —Tlikey

Get it from Amazon for $25.99 (available in 11 colors and 3 sizes).

Promising review: "Where has this been all my cat-loving life? Sticky rollers work fine for clothes, but this is the only product that has ever COMPLETELY removed all the cat hair from my bed. I have a long-haired 20-pound tabby, and if you run your hands up his back a few times and fling the hair everywhere, it looks like it's snowing — he never stops shedding, no matter what I do. After using the ChomChom, I can put on a black dress and roll around on my bed and not get a single hair on me. It's absolutely amazing. Everyone is getting one for Christmas, even if they don't have a pet. I don't care, it's THAT good." —DH

Check out BuzzFeed editor and cat owner Chelsea Stuart's ChomChom review to learn more!

Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in four colors and a portable style for on-the-go use).

Shakalo is a small business based in San Diego.

Promising review: "We recently moved to a beach area, and we are constantly there. This item has changed our entire lives! It lasts decently long (depending on how much you use it), it smells super good (not at all like baby powder), and it's super effective. It has saved me from vacuuming my car at least 1–2 times a week. I even use it on my dog's paws and bellies to make sure they're taken care of, too. I will definitely be buying the refill and another baggie to have exclusively in the car." —Gabbs Uresti

Promising review: "I would use hairspray to hold my eyebrows, and throughout the day, I would sweat through it, and it wouldn’t last. I tried this because the price was great, and I’m glad I did. This product is awesome. I’ve had it on my brows for a nine-hour shift, and they are still in place! It doesn’t dry and get flaky, nor does it feel uncomfortable on the skin. Lastly, I use brow powder, and this does NOT affect the look of the powder, nor does it smudge it. I will FOREVER buy this product." —Shelby

Get it from Amazon for $8.45+ (available in five shades).

Promising review: "Amazing difference! My lab puppy scratched up the trim and doors in our house. This stuff works like magic and holds up so well! Will always have this on hand! If I could give more than 5 stars, I would!" —Dkn

Promising review: "I’ve got to say, I am absolutely in love with this little rabbit lampshade finial in antique brass! It’s super cute and just adds so much character to this vintage lamp I found at a thrift store. I gave it a little makeover with a new shade, and this finial is just the perfect finishing touch. The little rabbit pops up just over the lampshade, so you can see it from anywhere in the room. It’s just so cool and makes me smile every time I see it!" —Aiden

Promising review: "I love lists. Usually, I don't use paper calendars because the squares are either too small or too "timed appointment oriented" for my listy lifestyle. Sometimes, I just need to write down a lot of information on a certain day. This calendar is organized just right. I love that you can start it at any time of the year. The paper quality is really heavy and smooth, so pens don't bleed through. Cuz on the back of each calendar page? More space for lists!" —Sonya W

This is designed to slide over headboards up to 1.5 inches thick, but reviewers say it will stretch for larger headboards.

Promising review: "Great little headboard lamps. Make reading before going to sleep a joy. No more trying to find the right light angle. Love them, so I decided to get a couple for my husband." —Gurpreet

Get it from Amazon for $32.99+ (available in three styles).

Promising review: "We’ve had a stinky disposal for some time. I’d try running ice through it and cleaning the plastic flap at the top with little success. I ran it this morning with a packet of this cleaner, and so much dark gray stuff came up on the disposal side, and even more gray stuff from the second sink! I was really surprised by how much gunk came up. I ran a second packet, and it all came up as blue foam, so I think I got it all. Will run monthly to keep up the maintenance, but could not be happier." —Amazon Customer

Get a pack (good for four uses) from Amazon for $3.62.

Promising review: "Our delightful kitty, Skittles, will not be contained by ordinary window screens. She's shredded four of them that blocked her favorite escape routes. In about a minute, she can make a cat-sized hole, and she's outta here. It's been a nightmare here in South Florida. We can't open our windows on hot nights because every flying and crawling critter comes right in through the giant holes in the screens. In desperation, I bought this to see if it would help. I installed the Pet D-Fence screening about a month ago. Little Skittles has made a couple of runs at it, but so far, it's completely unscathed. I have a good feeling about this. The Pet D-Fence screening is slightly more opaque than regular screening, but that means nothing to me because regular screening won't survive one night. So far, I'm very happy!" —verygooddog

Promising review: "My 4-month-old loves these! He loves his hands and feet and these are the perfect toy for him!" —michaela

Promising review: "This product is something I didn’t know I needed. It’s like the creator crawled into my soul, found the deepest desire of my heart, and then invented it. If you think I’m being dramatic, you should try soggy cereal and then eat cereal from THIS bowl. I’ll take 30 more, please, and hand them out as gifts." —Sarah F.

Get it from Amazon for $7.59+ (available in three colors and packs of two or three).

Promising review: "Great favor and topping and could be used on many things. Drinks, ice cream, and much more. Great size for the money. I use it on my iced coffee." —mark

Many reviewers say that this set runs small, so consider sizing up for a more comfortable fit.

Promising review: "Love this set! As a thick thigh girly, I was surprised to find that the bottoms didn’t roll up or down. Material is compressive, but also breathable. Definitely will be purchasing more colors!" —R

Get it from Amazon for $32.98+ (available in women's sizes XS–XL and 21 colors).

ArtByAnnaEm is a small business based in Yellow Springs, Ohio, and run by Anna, an artist and children's book illustrator.

Promising review: "Such a gorgeous piece of art. It gives me Frog and Toad vibes, and I was so excited to give this to my partner. It was no surprise that they absolutely adored it! I love that it came framed, so I didn’t have to worry about finding a frame. I will absolutely buy from this shop again! 💕" —Kate Gardner

Get it from ArtByAnnaEm on Etsy for $7+ (available with or without a frame). 

It comes with two stands/caps and six adapters to fit any size bottle. Just make sure it's a bottle that can actually be squeezed, since it won't work with totally solid bottles.

Promising review: "Life-altering. I will never fight with a pump bottle again. As soon as it gets difficult to pump anything out of any bottle, I will waste no time in 'flipping it.' I'm so glad someone created this. Upside-down bottles are such a small annoyance in life, but this simple solution really means a lot. 100% worth the price." —Amazon Customer

Get a pack of two stands and six adapters from Amazon for $15.99.

BuzzFeed Shopping contributor Katy Herman says, "I personally am an Orly devotee as well — I love pretty much all their products that I've tried, and their polish bottles have an excellent grippy handle. After seeing the amazing reviews for the base coat, I tried it, too, and I was blown away. The product calls itself "rubberized," which is a great way to describe the not unpleasantly sticky way it leaves your nails ready to better stick to polish. The major bonus is that with this, my clumsy self is able to do a better job of painting my nails to begin with. Because of said rubbery stickiness, my polish brush doesn't slip all over the place or over the edges of my super-short nails. I'm able to do a way cleaner, more precise job, which then lasts longer, too. With this and the brand's top coat, I'm now able to take it for granted that my nails will stay looking pretty good for close to a week. That's way longer than usual for me, so TL;DR: This is an all-around win-win and a *must* buy." 

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BuzzFeed Shopping is service journalism first: our writers and editors spend all day shopping so you don’t have to, vetting products, fact-checking brand claims, and surfacing what actually helps in real life. We center readers over revenue, recommend products with authenticity (using real experiences, not ad-speak), and reflect our diverse audience, inclusive of a variety of price points, people, and needs. We cut through fake deals, favor useful info over glossy fluff, and recommend both budget and splurge options with context so you can decide what’s right for you — and still have a little fun along the way.

The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.