Cool Things Under 20 Dollars We’re Feeling in January 2023: Cheap Style, Tech, and Home Goods
Despite rising costs on just about everything, you can still find some really cool things under $20. No, we’re serious. That Andrew Jackson in your pocket can be traded in for some excellent wardrobe staples, fruitful fitness gear, and homely home upgrades. Our monthly roundup of cool things under $20 this go-around includes a kill-proof plant, luxury-like gloves, and cheap-as-hell earbuds, and once you’ve window shopped this month’s picks, catch up on the 20-under-$20 picks below from previous months to enjoy an ever-growing cache of editor picks from Under-$20s past.
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Schott x Grateful Dead printed cotton bandana
Add a touch of red to your wardrobe.
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Only NY MTA hard hat keychain
If the subway keeps acting up, you might just have to go down there yourself to fix it.
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The Sill desert rose
Take care of your little green friend and be rewarded with some beautiful flowers.
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Food52 Our Everyday organic extra virgin olive oil
Once you try some real-deal, excellent olive oil, you can’t go back to the cheap stuff.
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Goodfellow & Co herringbone gloves
These gloves look like they should cost 10 times as much.
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Uniqlo round mini shoulder bag
Your go-everywhere, hold-almost-anything bag.
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Noodle & Boo Ultra-Fresh linen mist
One spritz is all it takes—to get fresh-smelling linens.
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Barton Elite NATO watch strap
Instead of buying a new watch, sometimes all it takes to make it feel like you have a new timepiece is by swapping in a new strap.
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Nometo 925 sterling silver rope chain bracelet
Accessorize on the cheap.
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Hims hair loss solution
Become your own Chia Pet. This hair loss solution will help revitalize hair follicles so your hair grows back thicker and fuller.
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Grove Co. microfiber cleaning cloths
Sometimes a paper towel is just wholly unncessary.
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Sur La Table acacia wood bottle stopper
No screw top, no problem.
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Graf Lantz merino wool coasters
Merino wool makes a surprisingly great material for a coaster. And it looks good.
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JLab GO Air earbuds
Apparently you can get really good earbuds for under $20.
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Ignik Outdoors foot warmers
Don’t get a case of cold feet.
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Matador travel ear plugs kit
That screaming baby on your flight can’t bother you when you’re plugged up with these.
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Zippo chrome lighter
A lighter that doubles as a fidget toy.
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Tech Deck Toy Machine fingerboard
Nothing beats the satisfaction of nailing an ollie on a Tech Deck.
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Ecotools jade roller
Once you start rolling your face you’ll never look back.
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Ursa Major Morning Mojo bar soap
Your morning showers just got a whole lot better.
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Trade coffee subscription
Whether you’re a coffee snob or just a caffeine junkie, Trade’s unmatched selection of independent coffee roasters will upgrade whatever’s in your mug.
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Le Labo lip balm
Probably the cheapest thing you can get from Le Labo is also the most essential, especially for the dry and cold weather ahead.
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Urban Outfitters initial charm necklace
In case you ever forget what your first name starts with.
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Nike Dri-FIT reversible headband
Don’t sweat the small stuff.
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Gerber Mini Paraframe serrated knife
A worthy addition to your everyday carry essentials—just don’t recreate the knife fight from West Side Story.
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MoMA primary recycled leather cardholder
For the person who likes to travel light.
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Uniqlo U crew neck short-sleeve t-shirt
No other sub-$20 tee can come close to the fit of the almighty Uniqlo U t-shirt.
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Then I Met You Living cleansing balm travel mini
Double cleansing is the way to go.
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Duofold thermal baselayer pants
Underneath your excellent pair of denim should be a pair of super-warming thermal underwear.
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Proraso shaving cream
A shaving cream that makes it feel like you’re getting a straight razor shave in Italy.
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Rothco genuine USN wool watch cap
A beanie that’s good enough for the Navy is good enough for your precious head.
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Chums original cotton eyewear retainer
Never again will you be looking for a pair of misplaced glasses.
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Williams Sonoma winter forest room spray
An artificial Christmas tree doesn’t have to mean you lose out on that Christmas tree smell.
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PopSockets
As phones get bigger, they’re getting harder to hold. Popsockets solve that.
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Oxo Good Grips garlic press
This garlic press makes it easier to double, triple, or quadruple the garlic in the recipe that calls for just one clove of garlic.
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BIC EZ Reach pocket lighter (2-pack)
Quit burning your finger when trying to light that sweet scented candle.
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Supergoop! Play acai SPF 30 lip balm
Fight dry and cracked lips with lip balm that comes with the added protection of SPF, because cold weather doesn’t negate UV rays.
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Hanes short sleeve Beefy T (2-pack)
We’ll always rave about Japanese- and USA-made tees, but nothing beats a two-pack of classic Hanes Beefy tees.
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Compartés coffee crunch chocolate bar
Halloween’s over, time to switch back to stocking-worthy chocolate.
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Poketo geometric sticky notes
Don’t be a square—get some fun sticky notes you’ll actually pay attention to.
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Ikea Fejka faux monstera
Even if you don’t have a green thumb, you can still bring some greenery to your living situation.
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West Elm dried lavender bunch
One whiff of this, and your troubles just seem to disappear.
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Neutrogena Norwegian Formula hand cream
Something about this Norwegian formulation makes light work out of softening dry, cracked hands.
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Cultiver pure linen wash cloth
Your face has never met a softer wash cloth.
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Fantastic Cities coloring book
Adults want to color too, y’know.
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Tanner Goods air freshener
Bring the scent of the Pacific Northwest to your car.
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Wren Flock bandana
Sweat rag, impromptu face mask, hand towel—the functionalities are endless.
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All Citizens classic boxer brief
Your regular reminder to get some new undies.
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Bombas cushioned no show socks
Outta sight, outta mind.
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Garsum sticky trap
Throw one of these in each of your indoor plants and say goodbye to all those pesky gnats.
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Carhartt loose-fit heavyweight short-sleeve pocket t-shirt
A sick tee shouldn’t break the bank.
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Conair fabric defuzzer
Give your sweaters new life.
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Piecework Aries puzzle
Quick puzzle session, anyone?
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Gibson Sensations 16-piece flatware set
Throw away those disposable utensils for something you won’t be embarrassed to lay out at your next dinner party.
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Urnex Dezcal
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Outdoor Voices OV club crew sock
Let the people know you’re doing things.
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Snow Peak titanium spork
You never know when you’ll need to nosh on the road.
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GIR flexible silicone spatula
You do, in fact, need multiple kinds of spatulas.
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Mercado Famous Jamón 50% Iberico
The upgrade your charcuterie board needs.
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Quince Mulberry silk beauty sleep mask
Lights out, and sweet dreams.
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Material Kitchen the air whisk
Whip up some meringues, eggs, and cake batter with ease.
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Our Pantry cherry tomato arrabbiata
Let Our Pantry make dinner for you tonight.
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OffLimits Zombie pandan cereal
Those sugary cereals of your childhood have nothing on OffLimits. The DTC brand’s cereals taste just as good (even better, perhaps) with way less sugar.
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Nguyen Coffee Supply Hanoi coffee
Robusta coffee is where it’s at if Nguyen Coffee Supply has anything to say about it.
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The James Brand x Field Notes (3-pack)
Your most important ideas deserve to be written down in print.
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East Fork cake plate
These handmade plates are perfect for portion control, whether you want a handful of chips or a slice of cake.
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The Klog Soft Shield pimple patch
Got a gnarly whitehead? These patches will suck out all the bad stuff and make it disappear before you know it.
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Tracksmith Trackhouse tube sock
Whether you’re running or lounging around the house, these socks have you covered. Literally.
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Graza “Sizzle” extra virgin olive oil
It took surprisingly long for someone to sell olive oil in a squeeze bottle but at least it’s finally here.
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Athletic Lite
A non-alcoholic light beer that tastes a lot like your favorite full-booze light beer.
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Earlywood 11-inch flat wood spatula
If you want to cook like J. Kenji López-Alt, you can start by getting a flat spatula like the one he uses.
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Momofuku chili crunch
This stuff tastes good on basically everything whether it’s eggs or just straight up on white rice.
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Chilewich easy-care mini basketweave placemats
Adding a placemat to your dining table just brings you one step closer to feeling like you’re dining out.
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Open Kitchen by Williams Sonoma apron
We don’t want you to ruin your ‘fit while you’re cooking.
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Rumpl shady pouch
Most sunglasses cases: giant, bulky, refuse to fit anywhere that sin’t your car’s center console. Rumpl’s sunglasses case: puffy, cool, AND it comes in three colors.
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Muji handy shredder
Like a pasta maker for your all your sensitive documents.
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Pulltap’s waiter’s corkscrew
What the professionals actually use (uh, professional waiters, not professional drinkers).
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Liqiuid I.V. hydration multiplier
This electrolyte-packed drink mix is not only great for maximizing your hydration, it’s also really tasty.
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Thayers facial toner
Made special for the brand using a proprietary alcohol-free formula, guaranteed to give you all the radiance with none of the sting.
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