Five Below’s beauty aisles are having a major moment, packed with viral fragrance finds, prestige-inspired makeup, skincare dupes, and $5 body-care steals. From Glossier and Rhode lookalikes to scents shoppers are making repeat trips for, these are the 20 finds getting the loudest buzz.
1. Surface Trace Eau de Parfum – $5
Surface Trace has become one of Five Below’s biggest fragrance talking points thanks to comparisons with Glossier You.
- What It Is: A soft, skin-like fragrance designed to wear close to the body.
- The Dupe: Frequently compared with Glossier You.
- Why It’s Buzzing: A June Reddit discussion pulled more than 240 upvotes, with shoppers reporting special trips to Five Below just to track it down.
- Buzz Rating: 10/10
- Worth Grabbing? Absolutely. This is one of the first scents I’d check for before it disappears from the shelf.
2. Vaile Forbidden Cherry Eau de Parfum – $5
This inexpensive cherry fragrance is building the kind of fan base normally reserved for much pricier perfumes.
- What It Is: A sweet, dark cherry-forward eau de parfum.
- The Comparison: Fits squarely into the popular luxury cherry-fragrance trend.
- Why It’s Buzzing: A perfume-community post calling it a new “signature scent” generated roughly 280 upvotes, and shoppers continue recommending it in Five Below fragrance discussions.
- Buzz Rating: 9.9/10
- Worth Grabbing? Yes, especially if you like rich, fruity fragrances.
3. Hale Lip Protector Lip Tint – $4
Five Below shoppers immediately noticed the resemblance between this affordable lip tint and one of beauty’s most viral lip products.
- What It Is: A tinted, glossy lip treatment.
- The Dupe: Inspired by Rhode Peptide Lip Treatment and Peptide Lip Tint.
- Why It’s Buzzing: TikTok comparisons helped push the Hale collection into the spotlight, while Rhode-focused Reddit discussions attracted significant attention.
- Buzz Rating: 9.8/10
- Worth Grabbing? A strong pick if you want the Rhode look without the Rhode price.
4. Hale Lipstick & Dewy Blush – $4
The Hale collection keeps leaning into Rhode-inspired beauty, and this blush may be one of its most recognizable releases.
- What It Is: A creamy blush designed to give cheeks a glossy, dewy finish.
- The Dupe: Commonly compared with Rhode Pocket Blush.
- Why It’s Buzzing: TikTok creators have compared shades including Cinnamon and Moonlight with Rhode colors, while Reddit shoppers say the inexpensive formula performs surprisingly well.
- Buzz Rating: 9.7/10
- Worth Grabbing? Yes if you love creamy, glowy blushes.
5. Surface Glow With It Cream Blush – $4
If you like the watercolor-cheek look of Glossier Cloud Paint, Five Below has a very affordable alternative.
- What It Is: A blendable cream blush available in shades such as Fluff, Bounce, Flash, and Midnight.
- The Dupe: Glossier Cloud Paint.
- Why It’s Buzzing: A direct Reddit comparison earned more than 130 upvotes, and the product has been featured in beauty-dupe coverage outside social media as well.
- Buzz Rating: 9.6/10
- Worth Grabbing? One of the better makeup buys in the current Five Below lineup.
6. Vaile Pistachio Dream Eau de Parfum – $5
Pistachio fragrances continue to dominate perfume trends, and Five Below has joined the craze for just five bucks.
- What It Is: A sweet gourmand fragrance with a creamy pistachio profile.
- Why It’s Buzzing: Five Below recently showed more than 120 purchases in a seven-day period, while Reddit fragrance fans continue mentioning it in layering and recommendation threads.
- Buzz Rating: 9.5/10
- Worth Grabbing? Definitely if you love sweet gourmand scents.
7. Surface Glossed Up Dry Body Oil – $5
Surface didn’t stop at perfume—the matching body products are helping turn the fragrance into an entire layering routine.
- What It Is: A lightweight dry body oil meant to add shine and fragrance.
- The Inspiration: Part of Five Below’s Glossier-style Surface collection.
- Why It’s Buzzing: Shoppers discussing Surface Trace quickly began picking up the coordinating oil for scent layering.
- Buzz Rating: 9.4/10
- Worth Grabbing? Yes, particularly if you already own Surface Trace.
8. Surface Trace Body Butter – $5
Shoppers who love the Trace fragrance are increasingly grabbing the matching moisturizer too.
- What It Is: A rich scented body butter.
- Why It’s Buzzing: Social posts describe shoppers returning to Five Below specifically for the body butter after trying the fragrance. Reddit shoppers have also called it one of their favorite Surface products.
- Buzz Rating: 9.3/10
- Worth Grabbing? A smart buy for fragrance layering.
9. Lazy Days Tinted Lip Treatment – $4
Five Below’s Lazy Days line is one of the retailer’s most obvious plays on viral prestige beauty.
- What It Is: A tinted conditioning lip balm.
- The Dupe: Inspired by Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm.
- Why It’s Buzzing: Beauty publications have highlighted it as a headline Five Below dupe, while shoppers continue debating how close it really comes to the original.
- Buzz Rating: 9.2/10
- Worth Grabbing? Worth trying for $4, although reviews on texture are mixed.
10. Hale Lip Contour – $3
This $3 lip liner is another Rhode-inspired product getting plenty of attention from shoppers.
- What It Is: A contouring lip pencil designed to define and shape the lips.
- The Dupe: Inspired by Rhode Peptide Lip Shape.
- Why It’s Buzzing: TikTok exposure sent curious shoppers to Reddit asking how well it compares with the real thing. Some reviewers find it drier, but still impressive for the price.
- Buzz Rating: 9.1/10
- Worth Grabbing? At $3, it is an easy product to experiment with.
11. Lazy Days All Nighter Hydrating Mask – $7
Five Below has moved beyond $5 makeup and fragrance with a skincare dupe targeting one of Summer Fridays’ best-known products.
- What It Is: An overnight moisturizing face mask.
- The Dupe: Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask.
- Why It’s Buzzing: It was prominently featured in a Five Below beauty-dupe comparison video that surpassed 100,000 views.
- Buzz Rating: 9/10
- Worth Grabbing? One of the more interesting skincare dupes to test.
12. Lazy Days Dewy Dream Face Moisturizing Gel – $7
Five Below’s Lazy Days collection now includes an entire skincare routine rather than just lip products.
- What It Is: A lightweight hydrating gel moisturizer.
- The Dupe: Inspired by Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Gel Cream.
- Why It’s Buzzing: It appeared alongside premium skincare in highly viewed YouTube comparison content and continues gaining attention as the Lazy Days line expands.
- Buzz Rating: 8.9/10
- Worth Grabbing? A promising budget moisturizer for shoppers who prefer gel textures.
13. Daily Facial Spray With Hypochlorous Acid – $1
One dollar may be the most surprising price anywhere on this list.
- What It Is: A facial mist containing hypochlorous acid.
- The Dupe: Frequently compared with Tower 28 SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray.
- Why It’s Buzzing: Beauty creators and deal pages have highlighted the massive price difference, with shoppers talking about stocking up.
- Buzz Rating: 8.9/10
- Worth Grabbing? At $1, this is one of Five Below’s most curiosity-inducing skincare finds.
14. Amora Makeup Meltdown Milk Cleanser – $5
Amora has become another recognizable Five Below dupe brand thanks to its colorful skincare packaging.
- What It Is: A milky facial cleanser designed to dissolve makeup.
- The Dupe: Inspired by BYOMA skincare.
- Why It’s Buzzing: Beauty publications and YouTube reviewers have repeatedly included it in Five Below dupe roundups.
- Buzz Rating: 8.8/10
- Worth Grabbing? A solid budget cleanser to test if you like gentle, milky formulas.
15. Dani Beauty Sunkissed Bronzer Drops – $5
Bronzing drops remain huge on social media, so it is no surprise Five Below created its own version.
- What It Is: Liquid bronzing drops that can be mixed into moisturizer or foundation.
- The Dupe: Inspired by Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi Drops.
- Why It’s Buzzing: Social posts repeatedly place the two products side by side, making the Five Below version one of the retailer’s most recognizable skincare-makeup dupes.
- Buzz Rating: 8.7/10
- Worth Grabbing? A fun $5 alternative if you want to test the bronzing-drop trend.
16. Solar Flare Sun Bliss Body Care Set – $7
Five Below’s Solar Flare line has become practically synonymous with affordable Sol de Janeiro-inspired body care.
- What It Is: A scented body-care collection built around tropical gourmand fragrances.
- The Dupe: Inspired by Sol de Janeiro.
- Why It’s Buzzing: The collection continues appearing in YouTube comparisons, haul videos, and Reddit threads where shoppers specifically mention buying it as a lower-cost alternative.
- Buzz Rating: 8.6/10
- Worth Grabbing? Yes for anyone who loves sweet body mists and creams.
17. Flawless Dreamy Complexion Setting Spray – $3 Mini
Five Below has a prestige-inspired option even for the final step of your makeup routine.
- What It Is: A setting mist intended to help makeup last longer.
- The Dupe: Inspired by Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray.
- Why It’s Buzzing: It has appeared in viral Five Below dupe videos and social posts devoted specifically to Charlotte Tilbury alternatives.
- Buzz Rating: 8.5/10
- Worth Grabbing? The mini size makes it an inexpensive way to test it before committing to anything bigger.
18. Amora Glow Niacinamide Liquid Blush – $5
Skincare-meets-makeup products remain one of beauty’s biggest trends, and Five Below is tapping into it.
- What It Is: A liquid blush featuring niacinamide.
- The Dupe: Compared with Glow Recipe Niacinamide Dewy Flush.
- Why It’s Buzzing: Beauty publications have singled it out as another Five Below prestige lookalike, while the $5 price keeps it accessible for trend-driven shoppers.
- Buzz Rating: 8.4/10
- Worth Grabbing? A good pick for anyone who likes a luminous cheek rather than a powdery finish.
19. Dani Beauty Hydro Jelly Cleanser – $5
Another Dani Beauty find is getting noticed for looking remarkably familiar to prestige-skincare shoppers.
- What It Is: A jelly-textured facial cleanser.
- The Dupe: Inspired by Drunk Elephant Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser.
- Why It’s Buzzing: Beauty sites have specifically compared the $5 version with a prestige cleanser costing several times more.
- Buzz Rating: 8.3/10
- Worth Grabbing? Worth considering if you enjoy gel and jelly cleansers.
20. Elixir Marshmallow Fluff Eau de Parfum – $5
This sweet fragrance looks like it could become Five Below’s next major perfume hit.
- What It Is: A sugary gourmand eau de parfum built around a marshmallow-inspired scent profile.
- Why It’s Buzzing: It has appeared prominently among Five Below’s newer beauty products, has shown signs of selling out, and similar social listings are attracting strong interest.
- Buzz Rating: 8.2/10
- Worth Grabbing? One to watch—and probably one to grab early if you spot it.
