25-05-2025
27 Cheap Treat Alternatives To Trendy Name-Brand Items
Nyx Shine Loud liquid lipstick, aka the all-day liquid lippie you've been searching for for years. Just swipe on a layer of the deeply pigmented color, let it dry, and coat with the high-shine gloss on the other end of the tube. Once it's dry, it really and truly doesn't transfer when eating, drinking, or kissing — a miracle.
A plush blanket folks compare to the splurge-worthy Barefoot Dreams ones — but these are more aligned with your budget's dreams. Cozy, meet chic.
Briotech hypochlorous acid spray, a simple yet magical concoction reviewers swear by for everything from piercing irritation to rosacea to acne. Plus, it's super similar to the famous Tower 28 spray but HALF the price.
A classic and classy smocked cotton maxi dress complete with pockets to stuff full of summer sunshine. If a perfect sundress that gives Nap Dress energy for only $30 sounds good to you, look no further. You could ~scoop~ up all three colorways for less than the price of one Hill House dress. 🤑
A set of super-fine pens perfect for bullet journaling, color-coding, and giving your endless lists a little more ~pizzazz~. And the price is equally the math, it comes down to less than 50 cents a pop!!!
A tennis bracelet that could pass for real-deal crystal or diamonds — trust me. This beauty will look so stunning on its own or stacked with other bracelets, and you don't have to worry as much about losing it as you would a splurgier version!
A pair of endlessly reusable, nonstick Amazon Basics silicone baking mats (available with or without macaron templates drawn on 🙌) even the most dedicated bakers can count on. The proof is in the photo below — the results are identical to the much splurgier Silpat mat!
A go-everywhere fanny pack complete with an adjustable strap, pockets, and the ability to be worn in a trendy crossbody fashion. And yes, it could pass for a brand that rhymes with Blue Moo Melon.
E.l.f.'s hydrating Power Grip Primer, which reviewers say delivers expensive-quality (like *cough* Milk Hydro Grip), look-locking results for under 10 bucks. Because you deserve that makeup you worked so hard on to stay and slay TRULY all day.
A pretty and whimsical jewelry dish/ring holder sure to *ring* in tons of compliments and have people shocked you got it from Amazon and not Anthropologie.
Pus-absorbing, pimple-eliminating patches you can rely on to zap zits faster than you ever thought possible. And personally, I prefer them to the pricier Mighty Patch version!
Movie star–worthy, mirrored cat-eye sunnies at a "still waiting for my big break" price. Even if the rest of your outfit is a tee and sweats, these'll make your 'fit attract all the paparazzi. And you've had Quay sunnies on your wishlist forever, you could just get these now and save the rest of that $$ for a rainy day.
Or a pair of chic, somehow-only-$15 sunglasses that some folks say are comparable to a certain brand that rhymes with Shmay-Span.
And, because sunny season is upon us, one more option: amazingly inexpensive round sunglasses sure to have you looking and feeling groovy for a fraction of the price of their designer counterparts.
Bestselling wireless Bluetooth earbuds ideal for anyone who wants the AirPods experience but without the AirPods even just to have a great quality wireless headphone option they won't panic about losing on the subway. Some people even say these under-$30 picks are *better* than AirPods.
A pack of beauty sponges that have oodles of 5-star you get SIX of them for half the cost of a single Beautyblender. Hello to your best beauty routine ever, without breaking the bank.
Surprisingly comfy braided mule sandals available with 2- or 3-inch heels, so you can get the perfect height for you. These can be dressy or casual and will become a summertime staple — plus they could pass for the version by It brand Dolce Vita.
A roomy duffel bag that could pass for a trendy brand and will be here for you on every weekend trip, gym run, diaper change, and/or flight for the foreseeable future. It can even attach easily to your suitcase handle!
A collagen hair treatment thousands of people of all hair types love for making damaged strands look like new. Salon-worthy results for under $10? Don't mind if you do. And some people are even comparing the results to the cult-fave (and over three times the cost) Olaplex treatment!
High-fashion-looking chunky droplet earrings offering Bottega vibes without you having to spend Venet-all that cash.
A pack of denture cleaning tablets reviewers also love for cleaning out their fave drinking vessels — and you can get literally 10 times as many for less than the cost of a pack of Bottle Bright. We love a budget hack as much as we love a multi-use product!!!
Physicians Formula Diamond Dust setting powder if a glowy, luxe-looking finish to your face sounds good, and saving $30 by not buying the Fenty Diamond Bomb sounds even better.
A tear-off daily self-care calendar (giving Rifle Paper vibes) illustrated with pretty plants and room for to-dos, yes — but also more important stuff like what you're gonna eat, self-care plans, affirmations, and what you're thankful for. There's even a space for reflection at the end of the day! Lovely.
A set of satin pillowcases that not only look super posh, but are also gentler on your hair and skin than the regular pillowcases you have now. And um, did I mention you can get two for under $10?? 👀
A Nyx brow pencil you might wanna feast your eyes on if you love Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz but want to be better about your budget. While you shouldn't have to ~budge~ on great beauty products, you may not even be able to tell the difference if you switch to this cruelty-free pick that's less than half the price!
A compact and cord-free milk frother so you can treat yourself to Starbucks-worthy drinks at home whenever you want. Turns out you don't have to visit a $$$ hipster café (or use a $$$ appliance) to score a totally Insta-worthy morning beverage.
An incredibly affordable and cool pair of combat boots that are a super convincing Dr. Martens alternative if you're in the market for a totally trusty everyday boot without the splurge. Plus, the side zip means no constantly undoing and redoing the laces!
