36 Practical Products Under $25 That'll Improve Your Life This Spring

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Olay Super Serum Body Wash (the body wash version of Olay's cult favorite facial Super Serum) — this is so soothing it's basically gonna feel like giving your dry skin a niacinamide-forward bottle of red, with notes of shea butter and a whiff of collagen peptides that'll treat your ~full body~ to 24-hour hydration. Ahhh, drink that all in.
A quick-dry anti-chafing "Fresh Breasts" lotion that uses tapioca starch, oatmeal, and glycerin to practically evaporate sweat in a second. If your poor ol' underboobs ache from sweat and friction, this'll prevent and help heal the chafing, itching, and rashes that hit once the weather starts warming up.
A hidden fly trap you plug into an outlet when you have flies, fruit flies, moths, or gnats crawling around. The little light lures bugs by up to 400 feet (!!!) and the sneaky design means this thing'll be blastin' bugs by the dozen without ruining your room's clean aesthetic.
A crack weeder tool, because the first thing you seem to see ~springing~ up in your yard each year is...weeds. This tool is designed to get those basically immortal weeds that practically grow THROUGH your concrete sans plant-killing chemicals. It fits into tiny, tight spaces and snatches up that unsightly stuff!
A Java Sock that'll do the two most important things for your beloved iced coffees (or...other drinks. I know people drink other drinks!) 1) It'll keep that caramel almond milk cold brew cold for ages — hours, according to reviewers — and 2) It'll keep your drink from sweating into your cupholder or all over your desk. It's a cruel twist of fate that iced coffee sweats as much as we do in the spring and summer.
A longline sports bra so your outfit can say "Lululemon" even if your bank account is saying "no new clothes at all." This top-tier top is a hit with reviewers because it's suitable for so much: outdoor workouts, gym use, *and* casual wear. Its lightweight design is breathable but sturdy and supportive without being too compressive, making it a stunning staple both at work and working out.
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Moisturizing Face SPF 60 Serum that'll do its very darndest to protect your skin (without a white cast) no matter how much you're out in the sun this spring and summer. Reviewers rave about using this as a priming moisturizer. Any way to sneak some SPF into your makeup routine is a real win. My pasty self is buying this as we speak. Seriously.
A pack of wall plant clips (a whopping SIXTY of them, in fact) sure to delight pothos-lovers who have vines wrapped around every nook and cranny of their living room, just waiting for the day when they can spread out around the room. These gentle clips are paint-safe and sticky on the back, so you can display vines without using nails or aesthetic-killing clips.
Medicube's "Zero Pore" Pads, a beloved Korean skincare secret with a magical mix of lactic and salicylic acid that'll redefine what "smooth" means to your skin. The dual-textured toner pads both exfoliate and refine your pores, making your face feel positively silky soft.
A paraben-free self-tanner with a mouse texture so you can apply the product evenly (unlike thicker lotions that leave distinct lines behind). With this, you'll get that summery glow without even needing to step outside.
L'Oreal illuminating moisturizer infused with glycerine and shea butter — if you're looking to add a lightweight alternative to your thick foundation and want an extra *glow*, then you're gonna adore this! Reviewers say it's basically like if Glossier's Futuredew and Drunk Elephant's Bronzing Drops had a brilliant, beautiful skincare baby.
A bottle of Better Life all-natural tile and tub cleaner that'll make spring cleaning your bathroom easier, banishing soap scum, mold, mildew, rust, and hard water stains from tired, worn-down tiles.
Londontown "Nail Veil" Protectant formulated with glycolic and lactic acid, biotin, and nitrocellulose to strengthen and protect your nails while elevating their natural look. There are several tint colors available, so you can find a shade that best fits your skin. It's basically like adding a nourishing foundation...to your fingernails.
SweatBlock antiperspirant wipes with a clinical strength formula that'll last up to seven days (!!!) for folks who get seasonal depression whenever the sun has them sweatin' it for no good reason.
A set of reusable microfiber mop pads so you don't have to worry about running out of disposable pads right when you need them most. Save some time and money with these extra-thick microfiber versions and easily wipe away the mud and pet fur spring leaves behind.
I Dew Care "Tap Secret" mattifying powder shampoo, because warmer weather means you can no longer simply hide your bedhead under a beanie. This fast-acting, non-aerosol formula soaks up greasy oil from your roots and leaves your hair looking fuller and, honestly, like you just got a blow-out. Skip the time and money at the salon and treat yourself to this instead!
Or Monday Haircare Dry Shampoo with a gorgeous gardenia scent and a formula that'll give you the same satisfying clean your hair needs with a lil' keratin treatment thrown in. This'll help protect against the frizz and breakage spring humidity inevitably brings. Plus, the packaging'll make your bathroom counter look beautiful all on its own.
A bottle of Angry Orange Pet Odor Eliminator, a fan-favorite among pet parents, this odor-eliminating spray is gonna lift stains from carpet and furniture while *also* pulling out the odor that is often left behind.
A daily planner to help you track school schedules, chores, and even your water intake if your spring cleaning goals this year are more about cleaning up your cluttered mind. Thanks, A-types, for finding a way to keep the house clean *and* stay hydrated...with a planner.
A versatile veggie chopper that'll help you prep (and clean up!) with speed that feels downright magical. The interchangeable blades just pop out, then just throw them right into the dishwasher. This'll be a game-changer for any dinner parties or BBQs you host this spring and summer.
Thank Me Later Eye Primer from Elizabeth Mott with an easy-as-pie application process, just use your ring finger to apply a pea-sized amount of the product onto clean, dry eyelids. After 30 seconds, it should be dry and ready for your makeup! This stuff is heaven-sent for anyone who spends way too much time on their smokey eye to have it sweat off the minute they hit the dance floor during wedding season.
A silicone clip-on strainer that's dishwasher safe, attaches to any size pot or pan, and is designed to save a bunch of space in your kitchen cupboards. It's pasta salad season, folks!
A jar of The Pink Stuff (the internet's favorite cleaning product) that'll spring clean everything from your faucet to your toilet tank to blotches in your bathtub (and it works *outside* of the bathroom too — spiffy). Move over, firefighters; I want a calendar of THIS sexy stuff and its shiny results.
A foaming garbage disposal cleaner to spring clean your rental's sink before your landlord decides to dispose of your deposit. And when I say, "clean out your sink" I really mean...toss in some foam and let it do all the work. That chore is way too gross to do yourself.
An exfoliating mitten for preventing ingrown hairs, reducing KP, and smoothing out your skin this spring. If you're getting ready for summer by positively slathering yourself in tanning lotion, this is a great first step for keeping your coloring uniform and smooth.
A travel brush with a hidden compartment sure to be looked upon with envy by your overpacked travel buddies as they desperately try to find some open space on the counter of your hotel bathroom. Trying to fit seven people in two rooms has not worked out as well as your friends thought it would. But hey, *you've* got a brush with enough room for toothpaste and tampons! You're doing great.
A 52-week tear-off meal planning pad framed by poppies and posies that'll have you wishing you remembered cursive so your grocery list looked as pretty as the rest of your planning pad. This is basically the adult version of putting drawings on the fridge...might as well make it fancy!
A bottle of professional-grade callus-removing gel (with over 40,000 five-star reviews!!) to get your neglected feet sandal ready — to use this spiffy stuff, just presoak your feet, apply the gel, let it sit, and rinse. Then watch in wonder as you scrape off *years* worth of calluses.
And a bottle of *extra strength* Lee Beauty Callus Remover for tackling the gnarliest of cracked calluses using a formula that's both powerful and protective of extra aching skin. The reviewer below recommends this for runners, as it's able to manage painful calluses without taking away from the added protection they provide active feet.
A Revlon volcanic stone face roller that'll absorb excess oil on your face as you swipe it away *without* ruining your makeup. Now that this exists, there's no better product to have in your bag when the summer sun brings back your extra oily skin. Oil blotting sheets WISH they were this sexy. Keep your makeup looking great all day with this OG TikTok beauty sensation.
A set of "wine wands" for cheap-box-wine-loving fiends who don't want their boozy spring brunches turning into hangovers. Simply swish these in a glass of wine, and in three minutes, those pesky sulfates and histamines will be removed. Then...poof! They've become hangover-free drinks thanks to these real-life magic wands.
A button-activated compact windproof travel umbrella at such a great price, it may be worth stocking up! Make sure you've got one in your car, your tote bag, your office...anywhere some unexpected wet and windy weather might rain on your parade.
Catrice "Instant Awake" Under Eye Brightener (made with a *chef's kiss* mix of hyaluronic acid and shea butter), which became a knockout success once reviewers started raving en masse about the product's instant invisible coverage. If you're looking for quick and easy results that suggest you don't even require sleep...you've come to the right brightener.
An herb keeper that'll prevent your refrigerator from becoming a graveyard for well-intentioned grocery purchases.
Nyx's Lip IV Hydrating Gloss Serum for people who are sick and tired of their lip glosses lacking color, their lip balms lacking interest, and their lipsticks drying out their lips. This acts as a gloss, lip stain, and balm all in one for up to 12 hours of happy, hydrated, and good-lookin' lips!
EOS's Shea Butter Vanilla Cashmere body lotion sure to be the TikTok obsession you *too* are about to be obsessed with. This lightweight formula provides a soothing and long-lasting moisture barrier so your skin feels silky. Which is great, as it's what we want lotion to do, but people are also losing it over how great this smells...many are comparing the scent to $$ brands like Philosophy. Nice.