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55 Bougie Things That Make Everything Look Better

Make life better, easier, and more stylish.

by Maria Cassano
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In some ways, modern life is easier than ever. In other ways, it’s so unnecessarily complicated. Luckily, there are many innovations that simplify getting dressed, self-care routines, and sprucing up a home. Whether you’re looking for time-saving beauty hacks, chic clothes that feel like pajamas, or easy design elements that transform your home, these bougie things make everything in your life look better — with way less cost or effort than you’d expect.

1A Cord Box That Looks Like A Stack Of Books

When it comes to disguising cord clutter, it doesn’t get much more brilliant than this decorative cable management box, which comes in 11 design options. While it looks like a stack of books that you can place on a shelf or under a lamp, it’s roomy enough for a power strip and has cut-outs so you can feed wires through. It’s also structured and water-resistant with a magnetic closure.

  • Available sizes: Standard — Large
  • Available styles: 11

2A Plumping Hair Serum That Has Reviewers “So Impressed”

“I've never had a product this affordable work this well on my hair,” wrote one reviewer who is “so impressed” with this pumping hair serum. “Not only does it smell quite good but it gives my hair a TON of body.” Infused with hyaluronic acid, it aims to hydrate, volumize, and reshape dry or fine hair, all without feeling greasy or weighing it down.

3Chic Shoe Bins That Hold Up To 16 Pairs In Less Space

If your current shoe storage system isn’t working for you, give these shoe organizer bins a shot. They’re made from structured, fabric-covered boards that hold up to 16 pairs when assembled, but fold flat when they’re not in use. They also have faux-leather handles, mesh side pockets, and transparent zippered lids so you can keep out dust while viewing your entire footwear collection.

  • Available styles: 4

4A Bow Sweater That Elevates Your Go-To Outfit

“It’s incredibly soft and comfortable,” one reviewer raved about this slouchy sweater — but while it feels like loungewear, it looks like a chic designer find. Its horizontal-stripe texture, V-neck back, and decorative bow elevate your outfit, whether you’re tucking it into a high-waisted skirt or throwing it on with leggings.

  • Available sizes: Small — XX-Large
  • Available styles: 13

5A Large Jute Basket To Hide Clutter In Plain Sight

Woven baskets are an interior designer’s best friend. Not only do they look like an intentional design element, but they also hide your clutter in plain sight. With a 58-liter capacity, this jute hamper is big enough for clothes, blankets, pillows, and toys, and it has reinforced handles so you can transport everything from room to room.

  • Available styles: 14

6Seamless Thongs That Feel Like Wearing Nothing

These high-waisted seamless thongs are a reviewer favorite for a reason: They’re stretchy, silky, and breathable with a cotton gusset and no tags or seams to show through clothing. “These are the best!” wrote one reviewer who compared them to high-end brands like Victoria’s Secret. “It’s like having nothing on.”

  • Available sizes: X-Small — XX-Large
  • Available styles: 7

7A Tiny Trash Can That’s A Game-Changer For My Car

As someone with an extremely small car, this tiny trash bin has been a game-changer. It fits in most cup holders and has a push-spring lid to collect and contain wrappers, receipts, and other small pieces of trash while I’m on the go. It also comes in tons of color options and includes a roll of 40 disposable mini trash liners.

  • Available styles: 24

8A Jewelry Stand That Organizes & Elevates Your Vanity

Organize and elevate your vanity, dresser, or bedside table with this jewelry stand, which comes in your choice of five color combinations. The ceramic base holds rings, watches, earrings, and cosmetics, while the metal T-bar gives you a place to hang necklaces and bracelets. According to reviewers, it’s beautiful and well-made — especially for the price.

  • Available styles: 5

9An Under-Eye Concealer With Skin-Care Benefits

Since it’s both skin care and makeup, this Palladio under-eye brightener simplifies your routine while helping you look well-rested and ready to face the day. Available in three shades, the color-correcting pigments neutralize dark circles, while caffeine reduces puffiness, peptides plump the under-eye area, and vitamin E hydrates and nourishes.

  • Available styles: 3

10Patches That Support Heavy Earrings & Protect Piercings

“No more droopy earrings!” wrote one reviewer who called these Lobe Wonder patches a “game-changer” and “nothing short of miraculous.” Clear and hypoallergenic, they stick onto the back of your earlobe to add structure to torn piercings, protect holes from stretching, and better support heavy earrings. Just apply one behind your ear and stick the earring post through.

11A Scratch Eraser Kit To Make Your Car Look Like New

You don’t have to spend hundreds (or thousands) of dollars on a new paint job. “My 10-year-old car looks like new again,” one reviewer wrote. This scratch-eraser kit comes with a clear-finish formula that removes light scratches, scuffs, and paint transfer marks, plus a buffing attachment that fits most electric drills and a microfiber cloth for a shiny finish.

12An Acne Cream For Your Butt, Thighs, Back & More

Despite its name, you can also use this butt acne treatment cream on your thighs, back, shoulders, and elsewhere on your body. It’s formulated with 2% salicylic acid for exfoliation, tea tree to fight bacteria, and chamomile to soothe irritation. It also has hyaluronic acid for moisture and a lactobacillus ferment to balance the skin’s microbiome.

13Bronzing Drops I Add To My Foundation Or Wear Alone

Instead of switching to a new makeup shade whenever I get a tan, I add a few of these weightless bronzer drops to my foundation and voila — a sunkissed glow that actually matches my complexion. It also doubles as skincare that illuminates a bare face, granted it has mineral pigments for a subtle shimmer, vitamin C to even skin tone, and glycolic acid to improve texture.

  • Available styles: 3

14A Wireless Push-Up Bra You Forget You’re Wearing

Bras don’t have to feel like a compromise, and this comfortable push-up bra proves it. Instead of underwire, it supports with a jelly band, 3-D molded cups, ultra-stretchy fabric, and adjustable straps with a U-shaped back. “You literally forget you have it on,” one reviewer wrote. “It is buttery soft and just so cozy.”

  • Available sizes: X-Small — 3X-Large
  • Available styles: 16

15An Eyebrow Serum For Thicker, Fuller Brows

Infused with biotin, vitamin B5, and a combination of peptides, this nourishing eyebrow serum is designed to encourage growth for thicker, fuller brows. It comes with a doe-foot brush for easy application, and buyers are impressed: “Glides on, dries with no residue, and the results are fast. I saw new hair growth in two weeks,” one reviewer wrote.

16Wavy Glass Straws That Are Cool, Practical & Eco-Friendly

They’re eco-friendly, they’re affordable, they’re reusable, and they make your drinks look so much cooler — what’s not to love about these wavy glass staws? According to reviewers who gave them a near-perfect 4.8-star rating, not much. This set includes 10 different colors, all made from shatter-resistant glass that’s dishwasher-safe — plus two thin wire brushes to easily clean the insides.

17An On-Trend Yet Timeless Cardigan Made From 100% Cotton

Picky about your fabrics? This slouchy cardigan is made from 100% cotton, so it’s soft, breathable, and skin-friendly. Thanks to its functional buttons, you can wear it closed as a V-neck sweater or open as a cozy layering piece; either way, its deep-V neckline and lantern sleeves make it a trendy yet timeless addition to your wardrobe.

  • Available sizes: Small — 3X-Large
  • Available styles: 21

18A Color-Changing Projector That Instantly Sets The Mood

With its crystal glass shade and USB-powered light, this ambient projector creates aurora-like patterns on your walls and ceiling. It comes with a remote control so you can adjust the brightness, set automatic timers, and choose between 18 color options. While it makes a great night light for kids, adults also use it to level up their gaming setups or unwind during evening routines.

  • Available styles: 3

19Faux-Suede Sneakers That Look & Feel Expensive

Despite their low price tag, these fashion sneakers look and feel a lot more expensive than they are, according to reviewers. Their faux-suede color-block upper mimics popular brands like Adidas, their rubber outsole offers traction and shock-absorption, and their cushioned insole feels comfy and supportive for travel, commuting, and running errands.

  • Available sizes: 5.5 — 11
  • Available styles: 8

20Extra-Large Pimple Patches That Cover Your Chin, Nose & More

Multiple reviewers deemed Dots for Spots the best pimple patches they’ve ever used because they heal blemishes fast and actually stay put overnight. In addition to its hydrocolloid base to suck out the gunk, they also have niacinamide, witch hazel, and tea tree oil to unclog pores, soothe irritation, and fight bacteria. These Mega Dots are extra big to cover most of your chin, cheek, or nose.

  • Available styles: 3

21A Set Of Tools For Long-Lasting Full, Realistic-Looking Brows

“Amazing,” one reviewer wrote about this two-in-one brow set. “Application is quick and precise,” and “each stroke mimics real hair, giving a natural look.” Available in seven shades, the set includes two double-sided tools: a brow pen with a precise brush tip on one end and a four-prong forked marker on the other, and a grooming tool that combines a tapered brush with a spoolie.

  • Available styles: 7

22An Oversized Blanket Scarf That Feels Like Cashmere

Wish you could wear a blanket out in public? This oversized scarf is the next best thing thanks to the densely knit material that “feels like cashmere for a fraction of the cost,” as one reviewer wrote. Get it in your choice of five plaid patterns with tassel edges, all of which would make a stylish addition to your cold-weather outfits.

  • Available styles: 5

23Styling Clips That Lift Hair At The Roots

These hair styling clips are designed to boost volume at the roots while styling or air drying. Their upright design has tangle-resistant teeth that lift follicles at the crown and ventilation holes for use alongside a diffuser. “These have helped so much with volume!” wrote one reviewer who raved about the quality and how well they stay put.

  • Available styles: 2

24An Elegant Cover That Updates Your Doorbell Chime

If your old-fashioned doorbell still works, but doesn’t look as trendy as it once did, this decorative chime cover can help. The wooden box fits most doorbell chimes and has a Corinthian-inspired design that looks like wall art. In between the cutouts, it also has black mesh fabric to keep out dust while letting the sound filter through.

25Clear Adhesive Tabs That Repair Vertical Blinds

These blind repair tabs have earned an average 4.6-star rating from over 15,000 reviewers because they’re clear, effective, and easy to apply. They’re compatible with almost any style of vertical blinds to patch rips and holes at the top of each slat, and they come with alcohol prep pads to help the peel-and-stick design adhere more securely.

26A Lightweight Raincoat With Stylish Cinches To Keep You Dry

Made from waterproof polyamide, this lightweight raincoat keeps you dry while you’re hiking, traveling, commuting, or walking the dog. It also cinches at the wrists and has two drawstring cords (one at the hem and one at the neck) to keep out the rain, plus it has deep pockets for storage, an adjustable hood for coverage, and a vented back for breathability.

  • Available sizes: Small — XX-Large
  • Available styles: 4

27A Detailer Tool To Remove Fur & Lint

Chom Chom makes one of the most viral lint rollers on the internet, but this detailer tool is designed for hard-to-reach places in your car or on your furniture. Its versatile design offers four tools in one: a large comb for embedded fur, a small comb for fine lint, a pointed tip to reach into crevices, and a smooth edge for a lint-free finish.

28An Under-Eye Stick That Soothes & Brightens

This under-eye stick is designed to help your eyes look bright, smooth, and well-rested — both now and later. In the short term, it has caffeine to diminish dark circles and squalene to moisturize. For the long term, it contains retinol to reduce wrinkles and hydrolyzed collagen for plumping. Its balm-like formula is also fast-absorbing and easy to apply.

29Clips That Turn Any Bra Into A Racerback

Each order of these bra clips come with two designs (adjustable bands and plastic clips) to turn almost any bra into a racerback. By cinching the straps together, they create better support, stop the straps from slipping off your shoulders, and hide your bra underneath tanks and other tricky necklines.

  • Available styles: 2

30A Versatile V-Neck That’s “Incredibly Soft”

According to one reviewer, this V-neck top feels “incredibly soft to the touch” and has a versatile silhouette that “wonderfully coordinates with everything.” You can dress it down with leggings for lounging around, throw it on with your favorite jeans for running errands, or tuck it into high-waisted skirts and wide-leg slacks for work.

  • Available sizes: Small — 3X-Large
  • Available styles: 26

31Toilet Bolt Covers That Make A Statement

Replace your cracked, rusty, or outdated caps on your toilet bowl with these bird bolt covers. They’re made from ceramic for easy cleaning and corrosion-resistance, they have a wide opening that’s compatible with most bolts, and they come in four metallic color options to complement your bathroom fixtures.

  • Available styles: 4

32A Vintage-Style Area Rug That’s Machine Washable

While it looks like an heirloom piece, this washable area rug is made to withstand modern-day inconveniences. Its colorful print is water-resistant to wipe away stains, its tufted weave resists shedding and pet fur, its non-slip backing stays put despite high traffic, and its low-pile design fits in the washing machine so you can easily keep it clean.

  • Available styles: 7

33Organic Cream To Soften Cuticles & Grow Nails

Made with shea butter, beeswax, and essential oils, Badger’s Cuticle Care cream is designed to soften and nourish dry, splitting skin around the nails while supporting stronger nail growth. The ingredients are certified organic, and the metal tin is recycled for sustainability. “This stuff is amazing!” wrote one reviewer whose hands were “looking so much better” within a week.

34A Keratin Mask For Dry, Damaged Hair

Shoppers have given this keratin mask an average 4.5-star rating after more than 6,000 reviews because of how soft and manageable their hair felt after one use. Using collagen, biotin, and coconut oil, it aims to deep-condition damaged strands to boost shine and strength while minimizing breakage, frizz, and split ends. It’s suitable for all types of hair, including color-treated.

  • Available styles: 3

35A Wooden Box That Stylishly Hides Away Your Clutter

With its textured chevron pattern and tasseled bead, this decorative wooden box makes your clutter look organized and intentional. Place it on your entryway table to collect keys, sunglasses, and mail, on your bedroom dresser for jewelry and perfume, on your nightstand for supplements and creams, or on your countertop as a catch-all for junk.

36Professional-Strength Face Pads For Deep Exfoliation

“This product has literally changed my life!” wrote one reviewer who’s always struggled with acne and uneven skin tone, but now, “my face has never felt smoother.” Using 20% glycolic acid, these resurfacing pads deeply exfoliate the skin, aiming to improve texture, increase moisture, and reduce wrinkles and blemishes. The formula also contains green tea, calendula, and antioxidants to soothe and protect.

  • Available styles: 4

37Stylish Skinny Belts That Stretch For A Great Fit

The best thing about these skinny belts? Since they’re primarily made from stretchy elastic, they always fit like a dream without having to fuss with clasps and holes. The second-best thing? The leather accents and gold-tone interlocking buckles elevate any outfit, whether you use them to dress up jeans, secure slacks, or cinch dresses.

  • Available sizes: XS — 2XL
  • Available styles: 11

38Double-Sided Wardrobe Tape In 3 Pre-Cut Sizes

Slipping straps, gapping buttons, tricky necklines, billowing skirts... This Nippies double-sided tape fixes all of the aforementioned and more. The medical-grade adhesive is strong enough to prevent wardrobe malfunctions, yet safe on skin and residue-free to avoid damaging fabrics. The strips also come in three pre-cut sizes, all of which fit in a compact envelope for travel.

39A Holy Grail Cream For Glass Skin

“Holy grail for glass skin,” one reviewer wrote about Medicube collagen jelly. It contains hydrolyzed collagen for plumping, niacinamide to shield the skin’s moisture barrier, and hyaluronic acid for softness and hydration. “Hands down the best skin product I discovered this year,” wrote another reviewer who said that it has “exponentially improved” their skin so it’s “glowing.”

40Wipes That Clean & Protect Your Car Interior

Since they’re safe on vinyl, leather, plastic, rubber, glass, and wood trim, these professional-grade interior wipes are designed to clean and protect virtually any surface inside your car, truck, or RV. Yeah, they remove dust and debris, but they also leave an invisible, UV-resistant layer that guards against wear, discoloration, and fading.

41A Hanging Bedside Organizer For Accessible Storage

Using metal hooks and velcro straps, this bedside organizer latches onto most bed frames, headboards, and bunk beds to offer accessible storage, even without a side table. In addition to a roomy interior for devices and reading material, it also has front pockets for glasses, pens, and remote controls, and an elastic mesh side pocket for a water bottle.

  • Available styles: 10

42An Exfoliating Mitt That’s So Satisfying To Use

Using a double-sided textured fabric that fits over your hand and secures around your wrist, this exfoliating mitt aims to buff away dead skin, prevent bumps and ingrown hairs, and leave your body feeling soft and rejuvenated. “This mitt will exfoliate years off of you!” wrote one reviewer. “You won't believe all of the skin you'll see in the tub.”

  • Available styles: 3

43Corner Grippers That Keep Your Rugs Flat & In Place

Rolling or runaway area rugs getting on your last nerve? These corner grippers stick to your rugs and grip all types of floors to reduce corner curling, slipping, and movement. They’re weatherproof so you can use them indoors or out, and according to reviewers, they’re worth every penny: “These things work WONDERS,” one reviewer wrote. “We use these on all of our rugs.”

44Lace-Trimmed Under Shorts For Coverage & Comfort

Get coverage and reduce chafing underneath skirts and dresses with these under shorts. They’re seamless to prevent lines, stretchy and breathable for comfort, and trimmed with lace for style and extra length. “These are beautiful, silky soft, fit perfectly, and feel deliciously decadent on,” one reviewer wrote. “I’ll never wear [bike] shorts again.”

  • Available sizes: Small — XX-Large
  • Available styles: 13

45A Blurring Powder That Controls Shine, But Keeps The Glow

Apply this blurring powder over full-coverage foundation, tinted moisturizer, or a bare face. Either way, it controls shine, absorbs oil, and blurs pores for a matte finish, but it still retains your glow and prevents over-drying with hyaluronic acid. It also comes in a portable compact with a puff applicator and a mirror.

  • Available styles: 3

46A Fan-Favorite Cream That Hydrates, Firms & Boosts Cell Turnover

This isn’t your average moisturizer. Yes, Cetaphil Skin Activator provides up to 48 hours of hydration for dry skin, but its clinically proven formula also aims to firm wrinkles and boost cell turnover on the face, neck, and chest. “Actually does what it says,” wrote one reviewer who now believes the hype — “and it’s totally unscented,” so it’s suitable for sensitive skin.

47Lace Panties That Combine Functionality With Sultry Style

Functionality in the front, sultry style in the back — it’s no wonder these cheeky lace panties have earned thousands of five-star ratings. The V-shaped waistband is stretchy and seamless for invisible comfort, while the sheer lace back offers breathable coverage. They also have a cotton lining inside for skin-friendly protection.

  • Available sizes: X-Small — XX-Large
  • Available styles: 7

48Solar Lights That Sit Flush Against The Ground

Thanks to their flat design that sits flush against your lawn or landscaping, these solar ground lights look like they were professionally hardwired and installed by an electrician. In actuality, you can stick them in the ground in seconds, and their solar panels will absorb sunlight during the day and turn on automatically at dusk. They’re also waterproof, weather-resistant, and won’t get in the way of a lawn mower.

  • Available styles: 2

49A Soak-Off Nail Set For Easy Gel Removal At Home

When you’re trying to remove gel or powder manicures on your own, these soak-off clips are so much easier than trying to wrap your fingers in aluminum foil. (Trust me, I’ve tried both.) In addition to 10 clips in your choice of five colors, this set also includes two nail files, a metal scraper, a nail cleaner brush, and lint-free pads for your favorite remover.

  • Available styles: 5

50Adhesive Silicone Bras With Built-In Lift Tabs

Open back? Tricky neckline? No desire to wear a bra? These seamless nipple covers are made from skin-friendly silicone with washable, reusable adhesive and built-in lift tabs, so they offer invisible support without any straps whatsoever. They also come with fabric flower pasties for outfits that call for minimal coverage.

  • Available sizes: Small — XX-Large
  • Available styles: 3

51A Charging Station That Streamlines Your Devices

Whether you charge your devices on your bedside table, work desk, or countertop, this bamboo organizer streamlines the visual clutter and makes the area so much more functional. It’s large enough to hold most power strips, has cut-outs for wires and cords, and helps you file your phones, tablets, and e-readers horizontally with its adjustable dividers.

  • Available styles: 3

52Stackable Storage Bins Made From Bamboo

They help you streamline your cabinet or pantry, but these storage bins are so stylish, some reviewers leave them out on their countertops. Made from bamboo with a stackable design to save space and side handles for portability, they’re a great way to display and dispense fruit, vegetables, snacks, and dry ingredients.

53Leather Cable Cords That Make A Statement

Made from premium leather with brass clasps, these cable cords are as much of a statement piece as they are a functional organization accessory. Use them to keep your charging cords, power cables, and headphones neat and tangle-free, whether you’re traveling for business or trying to keep your work desk clean.

  • Available styles: 3

54A Pleated Bedskirt To Hide Clutter & Dust

Maybe you use your under-bed area for storage, or maybe you don’t vacuum under there as much as you’d like. Either way, no one has to know thanks to this 14-inch bed skirt. It’s made from wrinkle-resistant, machine-washable microfiber with a pleated design for a crisp, classic look, and you can get it in four colors and five sizes to suit any bedroom.

  • Available sizes: Twin — California King
  • Available styles: 4

55An All-In-1 Brow Gel That Tints, Defines, & Volumizes

“Like a magic wand for my brows,” one reviewer raved about Elizabeth Mott tinted eyebrow gel, which has a water-resistant formula that fills, defines, shapes, volumizes, and covers, all at the same time. “The tinted version is a game-changer; it fills in those little gaps for a natural, fuller look, saving me precious time in the morning.”

  • Available styles: 6