Affordable Treasures Adored by BuzzFeed India in 2020, Numbering 20 and Costing Under ₹500
In a year marked by challenges, finding comfort and solace in simple pleasures became more important than ever. From beauty essentials to lifestyle must-haves, certain items stood out as favourites among consumers, as recommended by the editors of various publications. Here's a round-up of some of the most popular beauty and lifestyle products of 2020.
### Beauty Products
1. **Glossier Balm Dotcom** – A versatile balm that offers hydration and soothing properties for the lips, making it a cult favourite. 2. **The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%** – Known for its acne-fighting and skin-balancing properties, this serum was widely recommended. 3. **Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Foundation** – Praised for its wide shade range and long-lasting formula, this foundation was a go-to choice for many. 4. **CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser** – A gentle and effective cleanser that suits all skin types, making it a popular choice. 5. **Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Weightless Foundation** – Selena Gomez's inclusive foundation, known for its lightweight formula and natural finish. 6. **Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask** – A popular choice for overnight lip hydration, this mask promises soft and nourished lips in the morning. 7. **Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz** – A brow pencil that delivers natural-looking brows with precision and ease. 8. **The Metallic Highlighter from Maybelline in the shade 'Molten Gold'** – A highlighter that provides a blinding glow, making it a favourite among makeup enthusiasts. 9. **The Hair Cream by Arata made from flaxseed and olive oil** – This hair cream adds the perfect amount of moisture and hold to your hair. 10. **The Smudge-Me-Not liquid lipstick in the shade 'Divine Praline'** – Enriched with Vitamin E, this lipstick applies smoothly and dries with a matte finish. 11. **The Vedic Line toner and moisturizer combo** – Designed for mixed to oily, acne-prone skin, this duo is a popular choice for maintaining clear and hydrated skin.
### Lifestyle Products
1. **Hydro Flask Water Bottles** – These bottles keep your drinks cold for up to 24 hours and hot for up to 12 hours, making them ideal for staying hydrated. 2. **Scented Candles from Bath & Body Works** – These candles create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in your home. 3. **Instant Pot** – A versatile kitchen gadget that simplifies meal prep, making it a trendy choice for busy households. 4. **Weighted Blankets** – These blankets provide a sense of calm and promote better sleep, making them a popular choice for stress relief. 5. **Journals and Planners like The Happy Planner** – These tools encourage organization and mindfulness, helping to manage the challenges of the year. 6. **The compact chopper** – This chopper requires minimal effort to perfectly chop vegetables, making meal prep a breeze. 7. **The travel coffee mug made from biodegradable bamboo fibre** – This eco-friendly coffee mug enhances the taste of regular coffee and is a sustainable choice. 8. **The wilderness-themed Thank You cards** – These cards are perfect for year-end gifts, adding a touch of nature to your greetings. 9. **The tiny microfibre cleaning brush** – This brush is perfect for cleaning laptops and other electronics, ensuring they stay clean and free from dust. 10. **The pack of pain relief patches** – These patches provide instant relief from cramps, leg, and back pain. 11. **The Berry Blast Fruit Tea** – This caffeine-free tea is very fruity and refreshing, making it a popular choice for relaxation. 12. **The battery-powered fairy lights** – These lights have copper wiring that bends and folds, making them a versatile choice for decorating your home. 13. **The Aloe Vera gel** – This gel soothes and moisturizes the skin without leaving it oily, making it a popular choice for skincare. 14. **The Caramel flavoured coffee powder** – This coffee powder tastes exactly like Starbuck's Caramel Macchiato, making it a popular choice for coffee lovers. 15. **The Rose Green Tea from ONLYLEAF** – This green tea has a fresh and natural taste, making it a popular choice for tea lovers. 16. **The Green Tea sunscreen from Plum** – This sunscreen is perfect for combination to oily skin types and doesn't leave any white traces behind, making it a popular choice for skincare and sun protection. 17. **Tea and coffee blends** – These blends were among the items that helped make 2020 bearable, providing comfort and relaxation during challenging times. 18. **The adjustable phone holder** – This holder is handy for binge-watching shows in bed, making it a popular choice for entertainment. 19. **The Rose Green Tea from ONLYLEAF** – This green tea has a fresh and natural taste, making it a popular choice for tea lovers.
These products were selected based on their popularity and positive reviews, making them worth considering for those looking to upgrade their beauty and lifestyle routines. For a more detailed look at the BuzzFeed Staff's picks, you can check their official site archives or their 2020 round-up articles.
- For those seeking fashion-and-beauty gifts under 500 INR, the Glossier Balm Dotcom and The Vedic Line toner and moisturizer combo are in-shopping-giftideas worth considering.
- The endofyear is a perfect time for indulging in new year lifestyle essentials like Hydro Flask Water Bottles and the adjustable phone holder for added convenience.
- If you're shopping on Amazon India, the Amazon giftguide can provide recommendations such as the Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz and the Aloe Vera gel for skincare.
- For international shoppers, intlcomtent websites feature popular beauty and lifestyle products like The Metallic Highlighter from Maybelline and the Instant Pot, making your in-shopping-wortheveryrupee worthwhile.
- Among fashion-and-beauty items, the Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Foundation and the Lifestyle Products like The Hair Cream by Arata have been recommended by various editorials in 2020 IndiaComTent articles.
- The food-and-drink category offers options such as the Caramel flavoured coffee powder and the Berry Blast Fruit Tea, perfect for making the festive season delightful.
- Home-and-garden products, like the Scented Candles from Bath & Body Works and the travel coffee mug made from biodegradable bamboo fibre, can help create a cozy atmosphere for the upcoming new year celebrations.
