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If You Like A Good Bargain, You'll Love These 50 Cheap, Clever Things On Amazon

From your closet to your kitchen, you’ll wish you knew about these earlier.

by Maria Cassano
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Whether it’s clothes, housewares, or gadgets, Amazon has it all. While I love the fact that I don’t have to leave my house, it’s not just about the convenience. Amazon has tons of clever things that save time and effort, and they’re significantly more affordable than they’d be in a department or convenience store. Scroll on for 50 things shoppers can’t stop raving about.

1This Light-Up Compact Mirror With Magnification

A compact mirror is a handy thing to have — but an LED compact mirror that magnifies your reflection is a “travel must-have” and a “lifesaver,” according to Amazon reviewers. You can opt for battery-operated or rechargeable, but both designs fit in your pocket and hinge open 180 degrees with two magnification panels.

  • Available styles: 14

2These Stylish Wooden Utensils That Won’t Scratch Your Cookware

These olive wood utensils aren’t just a handy set to have in your kitchen. When placed in a stylish holder, they’re also a decorative accent piece thanks to their hand-crafted design and woodgrain patterning. Each one includes a spoon, a corner spoon, a flat spatula, a curved spatula, and a slotted spatula.

3This Monitor Stand That Adds Storage Space & Improves Posture

Make more space on your work desk while also improving your posture. This two-tier acrylic monitor stand creates storage underneath for your keyboard, devices, and office supplies — plus it raises your screen up several inches to encourage a more ergonomic sitting position.

  • Available sizes: 12”x7.3”x5.5” — 18”x8”x5.5”

4These Fleece-Lined Leggings That Are So Warm & Cozy

I’m wearing these fleece-lined leggings as I write this article. I originally bought them so I could stay warm on winter walks, but they’re so soft, stretchy, and comfortable that they’ve become a go-to staple in my loungewear wardrobe. I also love that they have three pockets: two on the thighs and one in the waistband.

  • Available sizes: X-Small — 6X
  • Available styles: 25

5A Slim Cart That Creates Storage In A Narrow Space

Slip this narrow cart beside the countertop, next to the toilet, in an unused corner, or between the washer and dryer. Its three tiers and movable hooks offer space for bottles, cans, and tools, while its four wheels and built-in handle boost accessibility.

  • Available sizes: Slim — Standard
  • Available styles: 5

6Some Best-Selling Coasters For Your Car’s Cup Holders

Protect your car’s interior, stop cups from sliding, and make spills significantly easier to clean up with these best-selling cup coasters. They’re made from flexible PVC that’s easy to rinse clean and their 2.77-inch diameter fits most standard cup holders. Depending on which set you choose, they can also add a pop of color.

  • Available styles: 7

7This Travel Mug That Brews & Insulates Your Favorite Drink

This brewing travel tumbler makes some of the most “delicious coffee” and “loose-leaf tea” Amazon reviewers have ever had. It’s designed for on-the-go use thanks to its reusable mesh filter, insulated interior, and easy-sip leakproof lid. Just add a few scoops of coffee grinds or tea leaves, pour in hot water, remove the filter, and go.

  • Available styles: 4

8This Under-Sink Organizer That Makes A Cluttered Space “Feel So Much Better”

“This helps my very tight and cluttered undersink feel so much better,” one Amazon reviewer wrote about this cabinet organizer. “Finally I can find things.” Its two-tiered design boosts storage while allowing room for plumbing, and the bottom tier slides out so you can grab the shampoo or cleaning supplies in the back.

9These Hangers That Boost Your Closet Space

Thanks to their vertical design, these space-saving hangers can hold up to five pieces of clothing at once, maximizing the storage in your closet. I use them to hold skirts, but you can also use them for jeans, trousers, leggings, dresses, and more. Since they’re made from metal and have rubber on the clips, they can support a lot of weight without bending or snagging.

10These Thermal Socks That Are The Warmest & Coziest Reviewers Have Ever Worn

A number-one best-seller, these Hot Feet thermal socks are “the warmest, softest, coziest socks” reviewers have “ever worn.” The thick material insulates body heat while also remaining stretchy and moisture-wicking. Some wear them inside winter boots, while others have used them to replace their house slippers.

  • Available styles: 15

11Some Sleek Leather Cord Clips That Keep Your Wires Organized

Use these cord clips on your headphones and charging cables to keep them neat, portable, and free from tangles. They’re made from leather (in your choice of a few different colors) with a metal snap closure for ease of use.

  • Available styles: 5

12A Folding Coat Rack That Slips Over Your Door

This over-the-door hook provides impromptu storage to hang your coats, steam a shirt, or air-dry a dress. Its notches can hold up to six hangers at once while its folding design ensures that it stays out of the way when it’s not in use. Best of all, it slips over most doors without the need for drilling or damaging adhesives.

  • Available styles: 2

13Some Motion-Sensing LED Lights You Can Stick Anywhere

Because they’re battery-operated and install in seconds with the included adhesive tape, you can stick these LED lights virtually anywhere, including on steps, inside closets, underneath cabinets, and along hallways. They detect motion up to 10 feet away and turn on for 30 seconds, plus they also come with mounting hardware for a sturdier, more permanent installation.

14This Food-Prep Tool That Makes Chopping Faster, Easier & Safer

Amazon reviewers have written that this best-selling vegetable chopper is the “best thing [they] bought for [their] kitchen” because it makes cooking so much “faster, easier, and safer.” The interchangeable blades let you chop, dice, slice, spiralize, juice, and separate all of your ingredients from vegetables to eggs, while the bottom section catches, measures, stores, and transfers.

  • Available styles: 3

15This Cult-Favorite Balm For Dry, Irritated Skin

Fragrance-free, allergy-tested, and dermatologist-recommended, La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 is designed to soften, soothe, and hydrate dry, irritated skin — and it’s gentle enough for babies as young as two weeks old. “The only thing that is currently saving my face,” wrote one Amazon reviewer who uses it on chemical burns and peeling.

16A Sleek Bath Mat Made That Won’t Get Soggy

Instead of fabric — which often remains damp, may grow mildew, and requires washing — this stone bath mat is made from diatomaceous earth. As a result, it absorbs water and dries in less than a minute, according to the brand. It’s also non-slip and always looks neat and chic in your bathroom.

  • Available styles: 3

17A Clip-On Desk Organizer That Holds Mugs, Pens, & Headphones

Clip this cup holder and headphone stand onto the edge of your desk to minimize clutter and create a sturdy, designated spot for your stuff. The padded container (available in six leather-like designs) holds office supplies and mugs with a cut-out for the handle. The hook underneath swivels 360 degrees to fit most sizes of headphones.

  • Available styles: 6

18This Chic Marble Toothbrush Holder With A Divider

Unlike your average toothbrush cup, this marble organizer has a bamboo divider in the middle so you can separate your toothbrush, toothpaste, cosmetics, makeup brushes, and more. You can also opt for a larger five-slot design for more storage.

  • Available styles: 3

19An Elegant & Practical Way To Store Your Soap

Unlike standard soap dishes, which often create a pool of water underneath, this brilliant soap tray has a tapered design that allows moisture to drip directly into the sink. As a result, your soap bar lasts longer and you don’t have to clean up scummy, mildewy messes.

  • Available styles: 2

20This Glossy, Tinted Lip Balm That Rivals Summer Fridays

Tint and hydrate your lips at the same time while also achieving a glossy finish. This moisturizing tinted lip balm uses shea and cupuacu butters to create a hydrating, lacquer-line sheen. Reviewers compare it to Summer Fridays and love that it’s a one-step beauty product that helps them look more put-together with minimal effort.

  • Available styles: 2

21This Organizer That Hangs On To The Back Of A Plane Or Car Seat

If you commute or travel often, this bag is such a useful tool. Its six pockets and two loops hold and organize your devices, reading material, passport, headphones, and charging cable, while its flap anchors it into the seat pocket in front of you on planes and in cars. It also has a strap that attaches to rolling suitcase handles and it’s slim enough to fit in most totes and briefcases.

  • Available styles: 2

22A Brilliant Cup Holder For Your Luggage

This travel cup holder slips onto most telescoping luggage handles. It then offers three pockets to hold your coffee cup, water bottle, and phone. That way, you can travel through the airport with two free hands and still have your Starbucks nearby.

  • Available styles: 26

23A Whitening Product That Actually Works, According To Reviewers

These teeth-whitening treatments have racked up thousands of five-star ratings. Made with 44% carbamide peroxide divided into three syringes with dispensing lines, Amazon reviewers have called the formula the “very best whitening product” for teeth because it’s “strong and it works.”

24These Best-Selling Adhesive Pasties For Strap-Free Coverage

Nippies nipple covers are a best-seller because they provide coverage underneath outfits that aren’t conducive to bras — or for people who don’t want to wear bras. The reusable adhesive is skin-friendly but stays in place for up to 12 hours, even in the face of heat, sweat, and movement — while the tapered silicone material (in your choice of several skin tones) remains invisible underneath clothing.

  • Available sizes: Small — Large
  • Available styles: 5

25This Eco-Friendly Shampoo Bar That Removes Brassy Tones

I use the rice water version of this shampoo bar for growth and I love it, but Kitsch’s purple shampoo bar is designed to remove brass and yellow undertones from blonde, gray, and white hair. It also aims to cleanse, strengthen, and boost shine, all in a convenient, plastic bottle-free bar form.

26A Rechargeable LED Headlamp In A Warm, Stylish Beanie

This rechargeable LED beanie keeps your ears warm, illuminates several feet in front of you, and looks significantly more stylish than your average headlamp. It comes in tons of colors and patterns, the stretchy acrylic fits most people, and reviewers love it for nighttime hiking, camping, jogging, tinkering, doing DIY jobs, and walking the dog.

  • Available styles: 36

27These Silicone Earplugs For Concerts, Work, Meditating, Or Sleeping

These soft silicone earplugs are designed to reduce noise without causing discomfort. Some reviewers use them to protect their hearing at concerts, block out distractions at work, or create a peaceful environment while meditating — but according to reviewers, they’re also great for sleeping. “I’m a side sleeper and these are comfortable all night,” one wrote.

  • Available styles: 9

28This Coffee Canister That Locks In Freshness & Releases CO2

Sold in three different sizes, this coffee canister locks in freshness with a locking lid, rubber seal, and layered stainless steel base — plus, it has a valve that releases carbon dioxide to keep your beans fresh You can also log the expiration or purchase dates with the wheel on the lid.

  • Available sizes: 11oz — 22oz
  • Available styles: 7

29These Protective, Stackable Containers That Hold Up To 28 Eggs

These reusable egg trays protect up to 14 eggs each with their sturdy, shatter-resistant construction. That said, they also come with flat lids, which allow you to stack both containers vertically to save space in your refrigerator.

30A 18K-Plated Pearl Necklace That Makes A Statement For Less Than $15

The chain is plated in 18K gold, the pearl pendant has a unique baroque shape, and the toggle is in the front for accessibility and style. “I wear this necklace all the time and [it] always gets several compliments,” one Amazon reviewer wrote — despite the fact that it costs under $15.

  • Available styles: 7

31The “Most Effective Face Mask” Reviewers Have “Ever Used”

These SKIN1004 Zombie Packs went viral on social media because of the way they look during use — but according to Amazon reviewers, they might be “the most effective face mask” they’ve “ever used.” The formula (which contains albumin from egg whites) aims to improve texture, minimize pores, soothe breakouts, and balance your skin’s pH levels.

32Some Adjustable Drawer Dividers You Can Use To Create Custom Storage

Create custom storage in your drawers thanks to these adjustable dividers. Since they’re made from bamboo with spring-loaded extenders and scratch-resistant rubber pads, they allow you to create designated sections without damaging your furniture and without the need for tools. You can use them for everything from kitchen utensils to clothes.

  • Available styles: 3

33These Vent Clips For Hands-Free Dipping On The Go

Saucemoto Dip Clips consist of a vent clip that fits most vehicles, a food-safe ramekin, and a five-in-one frame that holds most sauces and condiments from major food chains. As a result, it offers a hands-free, drip-resistant method for dipping and eating on the go.

  • Available styles: 5

34This Elegant Multipurpose Stand That Holds Books & Devices

This multipurpose stand is made from durable, lightweight bamboo and has four different notches so you can adjust the angle. Amazon reviewers wrote that it makes studying, reading a recipe, or participating in a video call “so much easier.” Use it to hold cookbooks, textbooks, tablets, or laptops.

35This Weekender Duffel Bag That Keeps You Organized

Whether you’re heading to the gym, working an overnight shift, or going away for the weekend, this travel duffel bag has plenty of features to keep you equipped and organized. Its roomy main interior contains smaller organizational pockets and sleeves, while the waterproof bottom section is great for shoes or used clothes. It also has an adjustable shoulder strap and a sleeve that slips onto your luggage handle.

  • Available styles: 5

36A Snail Mucin Cream That Repairs Skin Without Feeling Greasy

Snail mucin (also called snail secretion filtrate) aims to soothe irritated skin and repair the moisture barrier with its lightweight, gel-like consistency. This COSRX Snail 92 repair cream contains 92% of it, and Amazon reviewers wrote that it’s “amazing” for sensitive complexions because it makes their skin “feel so hydrated without feeling greasy.”

  • Available styles:

37A Multi-Use Beauty Oil That Reviewers Are “Obsessed” With

This multi-use rose oil contains rose petals in a blend of apricot and sweet almond oil. Reviewers are “obsessed” because it smells so amazing, but they also love its versatility: You can use it to moisturize your face, hydrate your body, smooth your hair, or soften your nail beds.

  • Available styles: 3

38This Waterproof Pet Blanket That Protects Your Furniture

Comforting your pet and protecting your furniture don’t have to be mutually exclusive. This protective pet blanket has a reversible sherpa-fleece texture, so reviewers say their cats and dogs are drawn to it like a magnet. That said, its waterproof interior catches mud, moisture, and accidents while its machine-washable design makes for easy cleaning.

  • Available sizes: S — King
  • Available styles: 8

39This Affordable Organizing Tool For Your Cutting Boards

Cutting boards are an essential kitchen tool, but they’re notoriously challenging to store. This cutting board organizer holds up to three boards vertically, so you can grab the one you need without causing the others to topple over. The brand also sells designs with larger widths and more slots.

  • Available sizes: 1/2” Width — 1” Width
  • Available styles: 3

40Some Bamboo Cutting Boards That I Use Multiple Times A Week

I’ve had these bamboo cutting boards for over a year now, and I use them every time I cook (which is multiple times a week). The bamboo is sturdy and knife-friendly, the ridges trap moisture before it can roll off, and the side handles make it easy to transfer my prepped ingredients. The set includes three sizes to suit most chopping tasks.

  • Available styles: 3

41This Shark Tank Invention That Fills The Gap Next To Your Car Seat

Crumbs, dust, coins, your phone — the gap between your seat and your center console tends to collect things. The Drop Stop (as seen on Shark Tank) slips over your seatbelt buckle to fill that gap with adaptive neoprene, which fits most vehicles. Each order comes with two Drop Stops, a slip-resistant pad for your dash, and an LED credit card light.

42An Expandable Bamboo Organizer That Fits Most Drawers

Use this bamboo drawer tray to organize tools, kitchen utensils, and office supplies. Its expandable design spans up to 19.6 inches to fit most drawers, while its large slots keep bigger items separate and contained. It also has slip-resistant feet to keep everything in place.

  • Available styles: 4

43This Efficient Kitchen Tool You Didn’t Know You Needed

One Amazon reviewer called this mezzaluna chopper their “new favorite kitchen utensil [they] never knew [they] needed.” Its rounded design has two stainless steel blades, which rock back and forth in a bowl or on a cutting board to quickly and safely chop lettuce, vegetables, herbs, nuts, and chocolate.

  • Available styles: 3

44A Digital Meat Thermometer That Ensures Your Food Is Cooked To Perfection

A digital kitchen thermometer is one of those affordable things you’ll reach for constantly because it really does make your life easier. Simply insert the metal prong into food to get an accurate temperature reading on meat, bread, or candy. This one is waterproof with both Fahrenheit and Celsius modes.

  • Available styles: 3

45These Warm, Grippy Touchscreen Gloves That Don’t Get In Your Way

These best-selling touchscreen gloves have more than 50,000 reviews on Amazon. They’re made from a stretchy knit fabric that keep your hands warm, but their formfitting design, grippy palms, and touch-sensor fingertips let you drive, hold your devices, and even use touchscreens without problems.

  • Available sizes: X-Small — XX-Large
  • Available styles: 24

46This Cup Holder Expander For Large Water Bottles

If you’re passionate about hydration, you know first-hand that most cup holders aren’t designed to hold high-capacity reusable water bottles. Fortunately, this adjustable cup holder adapter slips into your vehicle’s cup holder and extends to fit bottles up to 3.8 inches in diameter, including popular brands like Hydro Flask and Yeti.

  • Available styles: 2

47Some Storage Organizers For Bulky & Seasonal Things

These reusable storage bags make it significantly easier to organize and store bulky bedding or seasonal clothes. They’re made from non-woven fabric with dual zippers, handles, and they have a transparent panel so you can see what’s inside. As a result, you can stash them in the closet, garage, attic, or basement without having to worry about dust and mildew.

  • Available styles: 4

48These Structured Shoe Bins You Can Stack Any Which Way

Customize your shoe storage with these stackable shoe bins, which have a snap-tight design so you can create towers in whichever configuration works best for your closet or entryway. While they’re structured to protect your best pairs, they also have holes for ventilation and they fold up when not in use.

  • Available sizes: Large — XX-Large

49Some Scented Drawer Liners That Protect & Freshen

These scented drawer liners don’t just look pretty and protect your furniture; each one is also infused with French fragrance oils to keep your linens and clothes smelling fresh. They install without damaging adhesives and can be cut to size.

  • Available styles: 7

50A Humidifier, Diffuser, & Mood Light In 1

The 2-liter tank adds moisture back into the air for up to 50 hours, hydrating skin and relieving sinus issues. You can also add essential oils, which turn this cool mist humidifier into a diffuser — and the optional mood light creates a soothing atmosphere or functions as a night light.

  • Available styles: 2