These problem-solving finds under $10 prove you can still spend a little and get a lot. (Amazon)
People often wax nostalgic about the good old days when $10 went a long way. Well, guess what: It still can — you just have to know where to look. (Hint, hint: try here.) Better yet, start with our favorite $10-and-under finds from Amazon below. For just a few buckaroos, you can charge your iPhone with a flexible Lightning cable, baby your hair with a mini detangling brush or get your sweat on with these resistance bands. Of course, there's more where that came from. Happy shopping!
These K-beauty bestsellers have taken social media by storm thanks to their exfoliating properties. They contain ingredients like white willow bark, citric acid and botanical extracts to target enlarged pores, blackheads, whiteheads and excess oil, which promotes a smoother complexion with smaller-looking pores. They're currently down to their best price in months.
Ready to upgrade your blow-drying experience without shelling out for a pricey Dyson? Reviewers say this sleek styler is a comparable alternative for a fraction of the price. It quickly dries hair without harsh heat to leave you with silkier, stronger strands and comes with attachments for smoothing, styling and diffusing. Oh, and this price is its lowest yet.
Not even waterproof mascara can stand up to this stuff — no scrubbing, rubbing or pulling to remove every bit of makeup.
Made from silicone, Stasher storage bags are reusable pouches designed to replace disposable zip-top bags. Choose from 22 colors and prints.
"I never thought I would have an opinion on a baggie, but here we are," wrote a rave reviewer. "I have five of these, one for each day of the week. I make my husband a sandwich to take for lunch every day, and these baggies have made a world of difference. They hold up extremely well, they’re easy to wash and dry, and they keep his sandwiches extremely fresh!"
A detangling brush is the first step to saving your thinning locks. This mini brush, loved by over 12,000 shoppers, is just the right size for tucking into your purse. It's available in more than 20 colors and prints, and over 4,000 have been bought in just the past month.
"This little brush is super for detangling hair without breaking hairs and with no pain!" gushed a beauty enthusiast. "Wet or dry, it works so well — even on difficult tangles. Good for all ages. Size is perfect for home or travel."
Say goodbye to stubborn blemishes and stray hairs with this 3-piece precision tweezer set. It includes two stainless steel blackhead remover tweezers for targeting acne and clogged pores with accuracy, plus a sleek pink ingrown hair tweezer designed for precise eyebrow shaping and facial hair removal. Each set comes in a compact case for easy storage and travel — perfect for keeping your skincare routine on point, wherever you are.
"A great buy," declared a fresh-faced fan. "I love the container it comes in because I’m always misplacing my tweezers. It’s cute, and removes hair perfectly!"
Keep spills from ruining your day with this pocket-sized secret weapon against sudden stains. This set includes 2 boxes of 10 individually wrapped wipes, perfect for tossing in your bag, wallet, or desk drawer. Whether it’s coffee, wine or sauce, these wipes lift stains in seconds and are tough on messes but safe on washable fabrics. Over 10,000 were bought in the past month.
This shopper wrote: "Great travel size! I like to put a few packets in my car and purse just in case. I have also packed them on my carry-on to the airport!"
Stay connected and fully charged with this 4-pack of 6-foot Apple Certified Lightning Cables. Each cable features an original 8-pin connector with built-in smart-chip protection, while the durable four-core copper wire ensures quick power delivery. Compatible with a wide range of Apple products, these extra-long cords give you the freedom to charge and use your device comfortably from the couch, bed or desk.
This highly-charged fan wrote: "The length is perfect — not too short, so I have flexibility when charging. The cables have held up well with daily use and haven’t frayed or worn down like others I’ve tried in the past. Best of all, I never get that annoying 'not compatible' message, which gives me peace of mind that it’s working correctly with my device. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a durable and dependable charger."
Level up your brow and lash game with this No.1 bestselling 3-piece precision grooming set. It includes an eyelash separator to remove clumps and fan out lashes, a double-ended spoolie and comb for taming brows and lashes and a professional angled brow brush with spoolie for precise shaping and definition. Whether you're removing mascara clumps or sculpting the perfect arch, this set has all your beauty bases covered.
This reviewer, with her eye on quality, gushed: "One kit lash and brow wonder! This is a great set for your lashes and eyebrows! Soft bristles and durable. All you need for perfecting your lashes and brows!"
Vive la resistance! Upgrade your fitness routine with this 5-pack of high-quality resistance bands that’s soft to the touch, non-toxic and durable. Each band measures 59" x 5.9" and comes in color-coded resistance levels from 5 to 30 lbs (yellow to gray), giving you a full range of intensity for everything from stretching and yoga to Pilates, physical therapy, and strength training. These versatile bands target arms, legs, glutes, and core, helping relieve joint pain and improve overall mobility—at home, at the gym, or on the go.
"Works wonders, so easy to use," said this champion reviewer. "I have a reconstructed rotator cuff. Grip is perfect length is just right stretchability and 100% thickness is perfect. Workout is definitely effective."
Is the glare from your alarm clock keeping you up at night? Nix it with these stick-on LED covers, which come in a pack of over 100 in different shapes and sizes to fit over lights on your microwave, router, power strips, chargers and other gadgets.
"Hello darkness, my old friend," wrote a fan. "I love these. I cannot sleep with any light. It absolutely drives me nuts. I need blackout curtains and can't even deal with the littlest of light from electronics. So far I've used these on surge protectors, my printer and my modem. They work great and it looks so much better than a piece of electrical tape ... I truly had no idea how much joy these little blackout stickers would bring me."
If you find yourself always pushing your glasses into place, so much so that it's become your signature move, then this is the thing for you. Apply the wax liberally to eyeglass arms and nose bit, and you'll suddenly see the world a whole lot differently.
"Nerdwax really works! " gushed this fan. "My glasses were creating a red spot on my nose and making it sore. I went to the eyeglass store and they said to go see a dermatologist. I did and they pointed a finger back at the glasses. So I searched the net and decided to try this. Inexpensive but effective, I'm so pleased."
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
