I’m a Shopping Editor and I Use These 15 Amazon Finds Under $45 Every Day

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I’m a Shopping Editor and I Use These 15 Amazon Finds Under $45 Every Day

From a $6 concealer for no-makeup makeup days to an emotional support tumbler.

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Byrdie / Alli Waataja

As a shopping editor, I’ve got a list Amazon finds that get me through the day feeling put together and, yes, pampered. No gatekeeping here, I’m sharing the self-care staples under $45—including pimple patches, a mug warmer, and house shoes–I actually use, plus a few other buys I swear by.

From a Byrdie-beloved NYX concealer that makes anyone look like they didn’t stay up all night watching The Real Housewives to a must-have sweatsuit set that’s equally appropriate and cozy—years of experience truly validate these purchases.

Hydro Flask All Around Travel Tumbler

Hydro Flask All Around Travel TumblerHydro Flask All Around Travel Tumbler

Amazon

$40

$35 at Amazon

Surprise, surprise, Gen Z’s favorite accessory made our list. Even better: It’s currently on sale in multiple colors, so you have a discounted option to match any aesthetic. Stay hydrated between meetings while never, ever settling for room-temperature water.

NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP HD Studio Photogenic Concealer Wand

NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP HD Studio Photogenic Concealer WandNYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP HD Studio Photogenic Concealer Wand

Amazon

$6 at Amazon

You won’t often find me in full glam while working from the kitchen counter, dinner table, bedroom desk, couch… but this NYX concealer (awarded “Best Budget” in our best concealer roundup) always lives right in the fold of my laptop just in case I need a quick touchup pre Zoom meeting. A little undereye swipe helps me look more awake than I ever truly am.

MEROKEETY Oversized Batwing Sleeve Lounge Sets Casual Top Sweatsuit

MEROKEETY Oversized Batwing Sleeve Lounge Sets Casual Top SweatsuitMEROKEETY Oversized Batwing Sleeve Lounge Sets Casual Top Sweatsuit

Amazon

$43 at Amazon

The new business casual is a cool, monochromatic sweatsuit, and I couldn’t be happier about it. This set is the perfect example, as the top is comfy yet appropriate, while the bottoms (which will never be seen on camera) allow you to blast the heat as you bunker down in your cozy living room all winter long. You feel put together and adorable, prepping yourself for the restricting office wear you save for your one to two visits a week.

Joomra Pillow Slippers

Joomra Pillow SlippersJoomra Pillow Slippers

Amazon

$30

$20 at Amazon

My one-bedroom apartment in NYC has one major rule: Outdoor shoes come off at the door. But that doesn’t mean I’m going barefoot, either. I’m all about house shoes, and these slides are the crème de la crème. Pair with socks on a colder day, or rock as is if that’s you’re style—they’ll help anyone feel put together and supported during a full day’s work.

Lime Crime Freckle Pen

Lime Crime Freckle PenLime Crime Freckle Pen

Amazon

$15 at Amazon

Another effortless beauty hack—a freckle pen is the easiest way to cover blemishes and give your face some natural color and dimension while working at home. Sure, you may not have left the house in days (really, it’s time to pencil in a walk…), but your Zoom mates would never know.

COLOR WOW Style on Steroids Texturizing Spray

COLOR WOW Style on Steroids Texturizing SprayCOLOR WOW Style on Steroids Texturizing Spray

Amazon

$28 at Amazon

Raise your hand if your hair tends to fall flat like mine. Here’s a solution: Sleep in some heatless curlers (this set by Kitsch is my go-to), and finish the look off by spraying Color Wow’s texturizing spray upward into the waves. Now you have instant volume that took no time or energy—and the formula feels lightweight and natural, leaving behind zero crunch.

Briogeo Scalp Revival Dry Shampoo Powder

Briogeo Scalp Revival Dry Shampoo PowderBriogeo Scalp Revival Dry Shampoo Powder

Amazon

$25 at Amazon

I love Briogeo’s dry shampoo. Voted “Best for Oily Hair” in our roundup of best natural dry shampoos, this pick is made of 98% natural ingredients, clarifies the scalp (helping to get rid of impurities and buildup), and supports hair growth. With this pick, you can feel really good about reviving your hair on days it needs some TLC.

Mighty Patch Original from Hero Cosmetics

Mighty Patch Original from Hero CosmeticsMighty Patch Original from Hero Cosmetics

Amazon

$11 at Amazon

When I’m not going full glam at home, I love to pile on pimple patches. Mighty Patch was ranked “Best for Scarring” in our best acne patches roundup, and that’s the truth. Made with hydrocolloid, which boosts healing and prevents acne scarring—I’m working hard at my job while also working hard to clear up blemishes or leftover signs of them.

VOBAGA Coffee Mug Warmer

VOBAGA Coffee Mug WarmerVOBAGA Coffee Mug Warmer

Amazon

$25 at Amazon

Caffeine is always a game of balance for me. Yes, I need it first thing in the AM, but finishing that full cup before noon often brings on distracting and uncomfortable jitters. Enter this sweet pink coffee mug warmer. It’s like an assistant I can actually afford, keeping my cup perfectly hot and fresh all day long.

LANEIGE Lip Glowy Balm

LANEIGE Lip Glowy BalmLANEIGE Lip Glowy Balm

Amazon

$18 at Amazon

This product has over 20,000 ratings on Amazon—but allow me to chime in, too. Lips need extra love in the winter, making this pick a no-brainer. It’s hydrating (shout out to the formula’s murumuru and shea butters), glossy, and comes in several delicious flavors. Need I say more? You’ll be reapplying all day long; just remember not to use your Zoom screen as a mirror.

Other Amazon Finds I Love

  • Tower 28 SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray $28
  • Kitsch Satin Hair Scrunchies $8
  • boscia Fruit Acid Foot Peel Mask for Baby Soft Skin $18
  • Reusable Glass Drinking Straws $6
  • LA JOLIE MUSE Candles $28
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