20 of Amazons Best Selling Beauty Items under $20

I love to hate Amazon…

But as much as I prefer to shop local and small, sometimes you just need things delivered quickly and at a great price.

So, we scoured the site to find what is most loved at an affordable price on Amazon. Some of these items are well known and others are obscure but they all have very high ratings (and lots of them!)

FYI — prices are accurate and items in stock as of time of publication.

1. An invigorating Body Scrub to slough off those dead skin cells making your skin soft and glowing. With 7 delicious scents to choose from.

Rating: 4.3/5 // (4,735 global ratings)

Price: $8.99

Promising review: "A beautiful smell with some exfoliating action gentle enough for sensitive skin. The oil is super moisturizing, making it easier to apply lotion after your shower (if you even need to after that) and you won't need to use as much lotion - win win. It's an all over the body experience and totally affordable. Highly recommend.”

Tip: Exfoliate your skin weekly during the winter months and use a scrub like this before any self-tanning regimen!

2. A plant based & cruelty free body lotion- WITH SPF perfect to use right after that body scrub you just did!

Rating: 4.5/5 // (14,292 global ratings)

Price: $11.33

Promising review: “I like this because I use it as everyday lotion. It is not greasy and it is unscented. I have not burned ONCE this summer and I do a lot of yardwork and have baked in the sun at several sports events. Is a good price for a huge bottle - my husband uses it too and we still have half a bottle after the entire summer!”

Tip: Use this after a bath or shower and it will soak in better and leave your skin feeling more hydrated

3. A super hydrating hair mask to make those strands extra silky and nourished

Rating: 4.5/5 // (45,642 global ratings)

Price: $12.95

Promising review: “First of all, it smells absolutely amazing. Second, my hair is extremely soft. Third, my scalp has never given me problems in 24 years of life but recently due to medication and the weather, my scalp has been dry and itchy. When I put this mask on my hair I felt so much relief and refreshed. I would have kept it on longer if it wasn’t so late in the night. I will be making sure I never run out of this product and will recommend it to everyone I know.”

Tip: Leaving this on for 3-4 minutes is great- but if you have the time to leave it on longer, your hair will be rewarded!

4. A set of microfiber hair towels to reduce breakage and dry your hair faster

Rating: 4.6/5 // (51,214 global ratings)

Price: $12.96

Promising review: “I'm so happy with these hair towels! You really can't beat the price for what you get out of it. I have naturally straight hair and I've been dealing with terrible frizz for years after I wash and air dry it. After some research online, I discovered that microfiber towels can help tame the frizz instead of using just your regular old towel, so I bought these and they've helped so much. After I use this towel on my hair, I also add 4 drops of jojoba oil into my hand and spread it through the length of my hair and that's been helping too. This combination is saving my hair right now and I couldn't be happier! Give these towels a try, they're a great deal and for me they've really done the job.”

Tip: These come in a two pack so give that second one as a gift if you’re feeling generous!

5. A Dead Sea mud mask to take your skin from dull to glowing!

Rating: 4.5/5 // (43,337 global ratings)

Price: $16.95

Promising review: “I have been looking for a clay mask for a while. I don't like using the trendy cloth ones. Don't we already have enough ‘disposable’ single use items? Anyhoo, this goop is amazing. Only a thin layer is needed and I have a feeling this tub is going to last a while. I put it on while coloring/conditioning my hair and let it dry for at least 30 minutes. I use a warm washcloth in the shower to gently exfoliate and wipe it off. The lavender smells delicious to me and adds a little more relaxation to my "spa time." It seems to clean well. Whether it will cure your skin problems, I can't say. But it smells nice, washes off easily and leaves my skin feeling a little more sparkly without adding to non-biodegradable trash.”

Tip: Prep your skin with steam or a warm towel before using to open your pores

6. A super popular facial spray to refresh and perk up your skin throughout the day

Rating: 4.5/5 // (57,789 global ratings)

Price: $7.00

Promising review: “Ever since I’ve added this to my skin care routine, my skin has looked so alive and refreshed. It also works well with the products that I use. It gives the moisture power an extra boost for my face :) This is now one of my essentials list forever.”

Tip: Keep this in the fridge for extra refreshing power!

7. A set of Tweezers designed to keep those tiny hairs in check

Rating: 4.4/5 // (54,933 global ratings)

Price: $7.50

Promising review: “Bought these tweezers after trying a couple of other brands (one name brand) that either didn’t hold onto the eyebrow hairs, or simply cut them without plucking. These work perfectly without cutting the hairs or pinching my skin. They are a little more expensive than some others, but soooooo much better than any others I’ve tried in the last 3 years. I’ve been tweezing my brows for a LONG time and now need tweezers for maintenance, so it’s usually on smaller brow hairs that are harder to get, so I’m very happy now! These tweezers work great!“

Tip: Tweezers dull and lose their grip overtime, so investing in a new pair is recommended once this happens

8. Facial Razors because if you aren’t shaving your face, you are behind the times!

Rating: 4.6/5 (161,733 global ratings)

Price: $5.67

Promising review: “The best purchase! I love this facial razor. It is so sharp and cleans so well. I’ve tried so many other facial razors, the quality of this one doesn’t even compare to the other ones. It’s also great to keep in your purse as an on-the-go easy hair removal.”

Tip: Use a facial oil like squalene or rosehip prior to using to the blade glides easier and is less irritating

9. A set of makeup sponges- perfect for dry or wet use- multiple color options available!

Rating: 4.4/5 (83,503 global ratings)

Price: $8.99

Promising review: “Oh, my goodness! These are the absolute best freaking beauty blenders ever. I have always bought expensive ones from Ulta and Sephora. I was gifted these for Christmas and they are far cheaper and last longer. I use Johnson and Johnson baby soap to remove makeup stains. They are gentle on the skin, easy to clean, and most importantly blend makeup impeccably! I 100% recommend it!”

Tip: Run these under water to plump them up to help with flawless application

10. A facial exfoliant that gets rid of your dead skin cells without using harsh brushes or scrubs

Rating: 4.6/5 (76,222 global ratings)

Price: $13

Promising review: “I’ve been using this product for only about 3 weeks and have seen an incredible change in my skin. In ONLY 3 WEEKS my pores are smaller, my skin texture is so smooth, and my blackheads are going away. I feel like my skin is somehow both much less dry and less oily from using this. At first I did experience some of the “purging” that some people refer to when their acne flares up and some increased flakiness, but that went away after about a week. Now when I get a pimple it usually is on the way out the next morning if I use this exfoliant the night before, and the flakiness is gone. My sensitive skin does not react to this at all, I haven’t experienced any redness, itching, or burning.”

Tip: The product listed here is a smaller trial size so perfect if you are looking to try something first. Always patch test a product like this before slathering all over your face to ensure you don’t have a bad reaction.

11. Pimple patches so you don’t pick at your skin and can wake up blemish free- with over 100,000 reviews!

Rating: 4.5/5 (111,922 global ratings)

Price: $12.99

Promising review: “Imagine having an important day coming up, and the night before, a disrespectful pimple pops up. You want to pop it, but we know that doesn't always turn out how we intended. These bad boys right here will have you all the way together. You place it on before bed, absorbing all that nasty stuff. Wake up, peel it off, and it's like nothing was there. (now, if only they sold these for life struggles. Mighty patch, put it on, and all your life struggles will be gone! Eh, a girl could dream, I guess. Lol) If you want to save yourself from scarring, bleeding, and people staring 👀 at the planet growing on your face, buy yourself some Mighty patches.”

Tip: Make sure you face is clean and dry when putting these on

12. An ice roller to help depuff and boost circulation

Rating: 4.3/5 // (4,335 global ratings)

Price: $14.99

Promising review: "Stays cold! My last roller did not. I love to hold the roller under my eyes to help brighten and tighten skin. Great for a day you didn’t get great sleep and have bags. I use it day and night. The coolness becomes addictive.”

Tip: If you suffer from headaches and migraines, this product can also help with giving you some relief

13. A Top-rated dry shampoo for when you don’t have time to wash your greasy roots!

Rating: 4.6/5 // (13,522 global ratings)

Price: $11.49

Promising review: "I LOVE LOVE LOVE this dry shampoo. I have LONG and THICK black hair. The roots get super oily and the ends dry out. 😣 I have tried so many dry shampoos from L'Ange to Nexus to Not Your Mother's. I have gone through entire cans of brand-new dry shampoo bottles without any luck. And then I found Batiste. A few shots of this in my roots and my hair looked fresh all over again. It leaves my hair so soft and freshly blown out looking! Super impressed.”

Tip: It also comes in formulas for blonde and brown hair and it’s great to keep a travel size with you in your purse!

14. Hair ties that hold your hair and don’t snag

Rating: 4.5/5 // (58,516 global ratings)

Price: $7.99

Promising review: "This saved my hair! I have super thick, super curly, super coarse hair. Regular hair ties pull my hair out all the time, they give me headaches because of how tight I have to wrap them to feel secure. The best part? THEY DON’T LEAVE A CREASE!
I've been ordering these since 2019 and I will never go back. I've tried other Kitsch products and loved them just as much. Seriously. I have these in my car, my purse, my desk, my bedside table, my bathroom, my kitchen, my laptop bag, the diaper bag. I go nowhere without them. I added them to my Subscribe and Save because I either lose them or they get stolen by my friends. It’s okay! I'm willing to spread the love to everyone!”

Tip: If they get stretched out over time, use a hairdryer on a low setting to get them back to their original shape!

15. Lip balm for everyday use that is 100% natural and smells like a dream

Rating: 4.9/5 // (4,877 global ratings)

Price: $9.56

Promising review: “I cannot express how much I love this product. I don’t feel like I am slapping wax on or smearing chemicals on my lips. It never fails to give me moisturized and soft lips. I am a creature of habit and are unfamiliar with their other flavors(?) scents(?) And truly love the simplicity of this one.”

Tip: This three pack ensures you can keep one at work, in your purse and on your nightstand!

16. A shampoo massager for your scalp to help stimulate your follicles and get a deeper clean

Rating: 4.5/5 // (128,902 global ratings)

Price: $8.98

Promising review: "I love this thing. It's so much easier to work product into your scalp and it feels great. It's lightweight but doesn't feel that cheap, and the spikes are soft enough that they don't hurt but firm enough that they work really well. I have a lot of thick hair and this does the job. I'll have to buy another since my boyfriend loves it so much he steals it from me every time we shower. Definitely recommend!”

Tip: this helps with removing buildup as well- so paired with a clarifying shampoo you will see amazing results

17. A volumizing mascara with almost 10k reviews

Rating: 4.6/5 // (128,902 global ratings)

Price: $8.98

Promising review: “This is my go-to mascara for volume. Unless you get waterproof, it’s going to smudge a bit in super humid, sweaty conditions. But it washes off easily with face wash, so you can’t have it both ways. Gentle on my lashes, too.”

Tip: Curl your lashes first with an eyelash curler for even better results

18. Cuticle oil for the healthiest & prettiest nails

Rating: 4.7/5 // (112,318 global ratings)

Price: $8.44

Promising review: “I usually research products extensively before buying, but I impulsively bought this based on price &description, which was fortunate because I love this cuticle oil. The scent is extremely mild so it's great for those who are smell-sensitive and it's got a thicker oil consistency that feels incredibly moisturizing. I have very dry skin and nails (and hair, eyes, you name it) and this oil really "sticks around", as it were. Some cuticle oils have a thinner consistency that soaks in immediately, which can be convenient for going about your day, but they don't provide the deeper nourishment truly dry skin and nails crave. This one does and at a fantastic price. Highly recommend.”

Tip: Pop some in a fillable nail pen to keep in your purse or at work so you can reapply throughout the day

19. An organic body oil that will work wonders on your dry skin

Rating: 4.5/5 // (33,943 global ratings)

Price: $12.74

Promising review: “I bought this to use for my guasha for my face and I have super sensitive skin so I was so nervous to use it thinking I would break out! I started using it on my legs first and I could see a huge difference in a couple weeks. Once it got cold outside my face was getting chapped so I said what the heck let's do it, I use it morning and night and let me tell you I have no more break outs my complexion is the best it has ever been!!! This stuff lasts so long as well I use about 10 pumps a day and I am only half way done with the bottle and have been using it for 3 months! It is not greasy it absorbs beautifully! DEFINITELY WORTH THE PURCHASE!!”

Tip: This can be used on the face, body and scalp

20. A hydrating under eye cream in stick form to keep those bags at bay

Rating: 4.8/5 // (790 global ratings)

Price: $19.99 (with coupon)

Promising review: “I was looking for a gentle retinol eye treatment since I started noticing fine lines under my eyes. I came across this retinol stick and decided to give it a try. I've been using it for about a week and a half now and have noticed an immediate difference. Especially when I have makeup on. My under eyes look smooth and hydrated and my makeup under my eyes doesn't look dry or cakey. I will definitely get another one when this one runs out.”

Tip: Use it morning and night to see results faster!