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It’s in your nature to treat yourself...

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.

Sometimes, a tiny, serotonin-boosting delivery is a necessity — and what can you say? It's in your blood! We found a treasure trove of budget-friendly picks that help satisfy that shopping itch without the buyer's remorse. Whether you're looking for an intensive hair mask, some viral vanilla body lotion, or cute office supplies, there’s a low-stakes win waiting for you. From hydrating lip care to tiny desk toys, these affordable finds can brighten your day.

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: "Bought for working out because I’d rather use my cup than water bottles, and honestly, I was surprised to see that it works. The straw is longer than expected. The only flaw is that the straw is hard to get in if you have ice already in your cup." —lisa

Get two from Amazon for $9.99 (available in two color combinations).

It comes with 60+ stickers, including some puffy stickers.

Promising review: "The intersection of stickers and sassiness may be where my heart lies. These stickers *definitely* speak to me. They are hilarious and such a joy to use. The stickers are easy to lift from the sticker book, but since they're large, they need to be peeled carefully. They stay put once applied. I'm so glad I found these delightful stickers, and I highly recommend them to other sass lovers." —CaraN

Get them from Amazon and Brass Monkey for $8.

There are three sizes of Band-Aids in each box.

Promising review: "How great are these?! I bought a box for myself, and love them so much that I bought a couple more as gifts(!) and one more for myself. Now, when I have a boo-boo, I can cover it with pretty flowers! And since they're Band-Aid brand, they stay on well, too! Strong and Pretty at the same time." —Connie191

Get two boxes of 30 bandages (60 bandages total) from Amazon for $7.54.

I've been bleaching my dark-brown Asian hair blonde for almost 10 years, and while I'm fortunate that my hair is pretty strong, it definitely needs some moisture and softness added back after a root touch-up. I'm very loyal to my current routine, so I was skeptical that this product would work as well, given the price — less than $10! — and the fact that you only need to leave it in your hair for a minute. Well, I could not have been more wrong! I truly see and feel the difference when I use this mask: My hair is softer, it's easier to blow-dry and style it, it's smoother (frizz is a big concern for me, especially when it's humid), and it just *looks* healthy. The delicious scent is an added bonus! I test a lot of products, so it's not often that I love something enough to buy it when I run out. This, though? This I will definitely be buying when the tub is empty!

This is designed for use with cream and liquid makeup.

Promising review: "This is actually a really unique product you can use for either concealer application and blending, or like a cream lippie. It’s really good for concealer, especially if you layer different products like color correctors underneath your concealer, because it doesn’t absorb anything like a brush or sponge would. DON'T DAB IT THOUGH; ONLY GLIDE IT OVER YOUR SKIN A FEW TIMES!!!!!!!!!!!" —Molly

Promising review: "These nail stickers are sooooooooooo cute!!!!!!! The stickers are super thin and of good quality! It could be easily removed from the sheet using the tweezers given in the package (as long as you get the hang of it, it might take one or two tries), even if you accidentally stretched, bent, or pulled the clear edge part of the nail stickers, it is barely noticeable after putting on one or two coats of clear top coat. The package contains two sheets of stickers, one with solid mouth colors and the other with half-clearish, Jell-O-looking mouths. (The one I used on the picture is the Jell-O mouth one.) It also comes with a tweezer that is easy to use after getting the hang of it. Definitely worth the price!!!!!" —Angela W.

Get 50+ stickers from Amazon for $8.95 (available in two other styles).

Fun fact #1: This book makes an appearance in Knives Out. When Daniel Craig's character Benoit Blanc is in the bathtub, Cain's Jawbone is one of the books strewn around the tub!

Fun fact #2: I got this for my dad for Father's Day because he's big into brain games, and he told me he's really enjoying it! 

Promising review: "Bought this for my husband for Christmas, and he loved it! He loves books, brain teaser metal puzzles, and usually has the bad guy figured out before the halfway point of a movie. So this was perfect for him. He just started it. But if anyone can solve it, I’m pretty sure it’s him." —Pernina Doyle

Promising review: "Guys, in just a little over a month, my feet have had SUCH a transformation that I haven't seen in over 10 years. 😭 I'm only 30, but I've had problems with my feet since I was a teen. I've always been so insecure about them for obvious reasons. My feet literally shredded sheets! I've tried so many products I've lost count! None of them did anything. Wasted time, money, and hope! But this product — it's given me my feet back. 😭 I don't have to wear socks EVERYWHERE anymore! I will never buy another product!! My favorite part is that I don't have to put nasty creams on my hands to rub into my feet anymore, either. I love the large lip balm–type tube because of this!" —Amber Reynolds

Promising review: "These DIY 3D sticker scene books are such a fun and creative activity! The stickers are high-quality, reusable, and easy to work with. I love how many different scenes there are to make, and the little details are adorable. It’s relaxing, great for stress relief, and perfect for both kids and adults. A wonderful gift idea or activity to keep everyone entertained!" —Ella

Promising review: "This is a lovely fragrance! Totally worth the money and lasts a lot longer than I expected. When I first sprayed it, I smelled the burst of creamy vanilla with a nice touch of lemon. Think lemon dessert, not a harsh lemon. Once it dried down, I realized it smelled exactly like Pink Sugar. I like that fragrance, so I’m happy with it." —Olivia

The Perky Pencil is a small business based in Ohio.

Promising review: "Shipped quickly and the sticker is exactly as pictured. It's so cute, I love it! I can't wait to put it on my Kindle." —Mariah Mourer

Get it from The Perky Pencil on Etsy for $3.50.

Promising review: "I bought these for my Ray-Ban sunglasses, and they work perfectly! ❤️" —BMosqueda

Get a pack of 15 from Amazon for $6.99 (available in six colors). 

Promising review: "I needed something to hold sunglasses in my car that wasn't a cup holder or the passenger seat — this worked perfectly! At first, I found it kind of tricky to open and close, but after a few uses, it's become super easy to use! I like that the part that closes is slightly longer because it makes it easier to pull it down. Several people who have ridden in my car have asked about it and found it cool! I feel like this will also be helpful for holding parking passes or receipts if needed." —M

Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in four colors and multi-packs).

Promising review: "This was such a great purchase. Well worth the cost and super cute yet functional. The size is perfect in the outlet and allows for another thing to be plugged in underneath it if needed. The amount of light it puts off is neither too bright nor too dark. It has a pink hue, which my daughter loves. I really love how easy it is to use. You simply plug it into the outlet, and the heart does the rest. When the room is bright, the light is off and is a cute pink heart; when the room goes dark, the light automatically comes on by itself." —Kimme

Get it from Amazon for $6.88+ (available in four colors and a two-pack).

MegaStored is a small business that sells a variety of interesting tchotchkes.

Get it from MegaStored on Etsy for $7.95+ (available in two sizes).

The Emerald Wren is a small business based in Arizona.

Promising review: "The stickers are perfect! Bought two so my friend and I can match, and we’re obsessed. Now we can spread the good word about a man and his ex-girlfriend’s cat. 🖤" —Laura

Get it from The Emerald Wren on Etsy for $4.

Promising review: "This is one of the most adorable world's smallest games you can get. The playability is there, and the travel potential is excellent. You can pop this in your pocket and go anywhere. We bring it to restaurants and airports, and sometimes even just play at home with it, even though we have a regular-sized Bananagrams. World's smallest does a really good job of quality considering the size of these items. I'm glad I took a chance on it. Fun for any age that can spell. Not difficult to use, even with the hand and wrist issues I have. This would make an excellent gift for anyone who likes gaming." —Niki Torres

I influenced myself to buy this after putting it in so many posts, and DAMN! I've really been missing out, I guess! When I say that this stuff is nongreasy, I mean this stuff does not feel greasy at all. As a morning shower-er, I need my lotions to absorb quickly so I'm not all slick and oily while I'm getting dressed before work. The feeling of slipping into pants with greasy, lotioned legs is a sensory experience that is just *gags*. This lotion feels thick and luxurious but soaks in pretty quickly, leaving behind only softness and a divine scent that lasts for hours. I'm not a vanilla-scented girlie, so I went with fresh + cozy, the perfect balance of sweet and musky. Trust me when I say that I will be buying more of these when I run out.

Promising review: "Heaven sent for your skin; heavenly scent to enjoy. This feels absolutely amazing going on. It absorbs quickly for a lotion rich in oil. Doesn't leave a greasy feeling, as long as you give it a minute or two to fully absorb. The scent is, for me anyway, like aromatherapy. It smells like an iced sugar cookie and is a great base layer for fragrance. Very relaxing." —Dragonheart Jo

Get it from Amazon for $9.97 (available in other scents and packs).

Promising review: "When I initially bought it, I was nervous that the brass color wasn’t going to match with my Coach bag, but once it arrived, it was perfect; it looks almost like the real one and doesn’t feel cheap at all, I’m very happy with my purchase, and I'd 100% recommend this to someone looking for an alternative to the Coach cherry charm!" —Veronica G.

Promising review: "I typically hate lip scented products, so this was my first one in years, and I did not regret it! First off, the packaging — cute! Benophie with the hand sniffing. Second, the scent is nice. As they state, they are scents that already exist, and just Bridgerton repackaged. I do not mind! I see Bridgerton, I buy. And for price?! Great. The scent is strong at first, but it does go away fairly quickly, which I appreciate. Third, the lip balm actually helped my chapped lips! They stay fairly for a long time on the lips but don’t give the glossy bomb-glastic shine like a Vaseline product. It would be good for winter or summer, depending on how thick you lay it on! I might be a Nivea convert. Had to get Benophie in anticipation of Season 4! 🩵🤍 This one leaves no tint or shimmer, FYI. Going to buy the Pollin one RN! Recommend!" —RxieByTheBay

Get it from Amazon for $3.59 (available in 10 flavors and a bundle).

Check out a TikTok of the E.l.f. tubing mascara in action. 

BuzzFeed writer Emma Lord says, "I am not a new human to the tubing mascara game, and in fact readily spent $26 on the famous OG blend from Blinc every time it needed replacing. I didn't even love it for the length half as much as the fact that tubing mascara like this genuinely never smudges, but can I just say — regardless of price, the E.l.f. tubing mascara formula blows all the others I've tried out of the water. It gives me way more length and volume than other brands, slides on so much more easily, stays put ALL day, and never, ever smudges. My favorite part, though, is how gently and easily it comes off with soap and water. In the past, other mascara removals have felt rough on my lashes, but this comes off so fast that I'm like ??? was I even wearing mascara a minute ago?? Anyway, I hesitate even writing this review because I want to gatekeep the hell out of this before it sells out, but the world needed to know. I'm a big fan of the brown shade (which is what I'm wearing above!), but it also comes in black and soft black."

Get it from Amazon for $8 (available in three shades). 

Promising review: "I’m so glad I picked up these mushroom bookmarks! I had high hopes, and they absolutely lived up to them. The designs are so cute — it’s hard not to smile every time I open my book. I was especially impressed by the quality; the material feels sturdy and smooth, not flimsy at all. They slide in and out of books easily, without causing any damage, and the vibrant colors really pop. As someone who reads a lot, I appreciate both the fun factor and the practicality that these add to my reading routine. They’re not just bookmarks — they’re little pieces of joy in my day. I’m definitely recommending these to all my book-loving friends. They’re a perfect combination of style and function!" —Capri

Get a set of four from Amazon for $8.99.

Each mini jar contains 38 lotion bursts, and is a great size for stashing in your purse for moisture on the go. Just be mindful about keeping it somewhere warm, as the lotion bursts may melt and clump together.

Promising review: "OK, but I love these? They smell so good, and they're so convenient. I was worried they'd be like gummy or leave a weird skin or something, but that's not a problem at all! The whole cute little lotion pop rubs into the skin. I've found they're the perfect size to get my hands and up to my elbows when I'm hecka scaly, and all the way up to the shoulders when I'm less dry. And there's no residue! No greasy feeling! Just soft and hydrated and awesome. If they come out with more scents besides this and lavender, I'm buying them for sure. And less chance of spilling in a bag and ruining things!!" —AllyBelle

Get it from Amazon for $7.47 (available in two scents).

Promising review: "This necklace is a steal for the price! I bought it last summer and have been wearing it nonstop ever since, and it is still in perfect condition. I have gifted this to numerous friends, and I get compliments on it all the time. It looks great alone or paired with other necklaces." —Lexi Wharem

Get it from Amazon for $8.99 (available in seven other styles).

Promising review: "I’ve been using this lip mask for a really long time as an overnight mask. I get very chapped lips when I sleep, and I usually make it worse by biting my lips in my sleep. This is the only lip mask I’ve found so far in years that actually lasts the entire night and into the morning. It feels thick and nourishing, and I LOVE the smell of the pink one. I honestly use it all the time. During the day, I usually stick to thinner lip products, but I’m sure this would be fantastic for daytime use also." —Danica

Promising review: "I love it. I brought it for my desk, and I’m in love with my little froggy. It comes already assembled. The color is true to the picture, and it is just so cute! It even rocks back and forth, which is fun and useful when you need to fiddle with something." —Amber

Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in six styles).

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

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