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The 50 Cheapest, Most Clever Things Taking Off On Amazon

The internet’s buzziest finds, all in one place.

Written by Natalie Gale
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If there’s one thing our shopping editors love, it’s giving you the inside scoop on what’s hot on Amazon right now (after all, the site is home to plenty of life-changing products, but finding them often requires a fair bit of research). On the list below, you’ll find home improvement products that’ll help you organize every space in your house, kitchen gadgets that are so handy, hair care hacks you never knew existed, and so many more things in between. Read on for 50 of the cheapest, most clever things taking off on Amazon right now.

1This Handy Tool That Helps You Put On Bracelets

You know how hard it is to put on a bracelet by yourself? This clever tool solves that problem for less than $10. The jewelry helper tool is super easy to use — just pinch the end of your bracelet with the tool's clip, hold the tool in the hand wearing the bracelet, and fasten the clasp with your free hand while the tool holds the bracelet steady. The compact metal tool is easy to travel with, and its plastic tip won't scratch your jewelry.

2This Insulated Set That Keeps Wine Chilled All Day Long

Have chilled wine anytime with this wine chiller gift set. The eight-piece set comes with a 750-milliliter insulated bottle, two insulated wine glasses with caps, a funnel, and a cleaning tool — all for under $20. It's perfect for bringing a bottle of rosé to the beach or the pool, as it’ll keep it chilled with its vacuum-insulated stainless steel and allows you to avoid poolside glass. And the set comes in 13 different trendy colors.

  • Available colors: 13

3This Compact Organizer For Ziploc Bags, Rubber Bands, & Other Kitchen Essentials

This compact Ziploc organizer will keep your kitchen drawers tidier for just around $15. The plastic container has slots for both gallon-size and sandwich/snack bags, along with a compartment for extras like rubber bands, toothpicks, or clips. It even comes with stickers to identify which size is in which slot. It's no wonder the organizer is racking up five-star ratings — reviewers especially love how it saves space in their drawers.

4This Silicone Case To Keep Your Makeup Brushes Protected When You Travel

Amazon reviewers can't get enough of this silicone makeup brush holder — it's compact, easy to clean, and goes for less than $15. Its flexible silicone body helps it fit easily into your toiletry or travel bag and stay clean and separated from the rest of your makeup. The holder comes in 15 colors, and is great for organizing other small toiletries like lipsticks, Q-tips, floss picks, and more.

  • Available colors: 15

5These Adorable Watering Globes For Happy, Healthy Plants

For long trips away or for plants that need constant moisture, consider grabbing these plant watering globes — a set of two goes for less than $20. Cute enough as decor on their own, the bird-shaped watering globes deliver the right amount of moisture to the roots of houseplants. All you have to do is fill the globe with water, wrap the tip in a paper towel to prevent dirt from getting in, and push it down into the plant's soil.

6These Reusable Cotton Rounds That Are So Easy To Wash

This 20-pack of reusable cotton pads comes with its own little laundry bag and goes for no more than $10 total — no wonder Amazon has sold over 10,000 in the past month alone. Made out of bamboo (one of the more sustainably grown materials), cotton, and polyester, the rounds are soft on your face yet durable in the wash. Not only will they help you remove makeup or apply toner, but they’ll allow you to save money on disposable cotton rounds, too.

7These Cute Silicone Covers That Protect Your Drinking Straws

Amazon's number-one best-seller in drinking straw dispensers, these silicone straw covers come in a pack of six for less than $10. The adorable little charms slide onto the top of your straw to keep it clean while you're not drinking, and they're easy to wash by hand or in the dishwasher. They come in endless colors and themes, too, like cats, flowers, and Valentine's Day.

  • Available colors: 21

8These Press-On Nails That Look Professionally Done

These gorgeous press-on nails give you the look of a gel manicure in mere minutes, and for less than $15. Made of real gel polish, the nails have a flexibility that makes them gentle on your nail beds and durable, too. Each set comes with everything you need for application — extra sizes, nail glue, adhesive tabs, a nail file, and a cuticle stick. They come in several super trendy colors, and they've sold thousands of times in the last month.

  • Available colors: 14

9This Genius Holder For Your Spoon & Lid For Cleaner Counters As You Cook

This clever pan lid holder is like a spoon rest, but even more handy. It holds a cooking spoon to keep messes off your counter, but it also props up a pot or pan lid while it's not in use so you'll never again search for somewhere to put a hot lid in a pinch. The stainless steel tool is easy to clean, has been flying off the shelves, and goes for under $10 — so how can you go wrong?

10This Rechargeable Reading Light That Clips Onto Your Book

This book reading light is rechargeable, has five brightness settings, goes for under $20, and has been racking up the five-star ratings on Amazon lately (it even boasts a coveted 4.8-star overall rating). The light's LED beads help evenly distribute the light on your book's page, and it has three temperature settings: an amber setting for filtering out blue light at night, a natural light setting, and a cool light setting.

  • Available colors: 5

11This Silicone Face Scrubber To Give Your Skin A Deeper Clean

Silicone face scrubbers have been all the rage lately — they're soft and gentle on the skin and won't harbor bacteria. And at just around $8, this cleansing tool from I Dew Care is one of the best silicone face scrubbers out there (it’s also one of the cutest). One side is perfect for giving yourself a facial massage while cleansing, and the other side's small silicone scrubbers work to ever so gently exfoliate your skin.

12This Car Cupholder Expander For Traveling With Large Bottles

Fit large water bottles like Nalgenes, Hydroflasks, and YETIs into car cupholders with this genius car cup holder expander. The contraption fits into your cupholder and is secured with a twist of the top. Then, you can put a large bottle into the top while the expander keeps it firmly in place. The tool goes for under $30, and it's sold thousands of times in the last month.

13This Root Touch-Up Spray For In Between Salon Visits

Touch up your roots in seconds with this root concealer spray. The pigmented spray covers up unwanted grays (or light roots) in a flash, making it look like you just came from the salon. The spray lasts for days yet comes out easily with shampoo, and comes in five different colors. And lately, it’s been racking up the five-star reviews on Amazon.

  • Available colors: 5

14These Leakproof Containers For On-The-Go Dressings & Condiments

Finally, an easy way to take salad dressings and sauces on the go. These stainless steel sauce cups come with leakproof silicone lids so you can confidently throw them in a lunchbox for crisp, non-soggy salads. They're also great for holding small portions of nuts, candy, or other condiments. This shockingly affordable set of six goes for under $10, and over three thousand Amazon customers have purchased them in the past month.

15This Hangable Toiletry Bag With Space For Literally Everything

In the market for a new toiletry bag? Check out Amazon's best seller in the category. This hanging toiletry bag comes with a hook and has four different roomy, zippered compartments, some of which are even big enough for full-size toiletries. It has an extra front pocket and convenient carrying handles, and it goes for less than $30. It's no surprise the bag's been awarded over 40,000 five-star Amazon ratings.

  • Available colors: 12

16This Cleverly Designed Pantry Organizer With An Adjustable Height

This adjustable pantry rack is the perfect way to keep all of your cans, boxes, and other pantry staples organized but accessible. The C-shaped organizer has a non-slip surface and an adjustable height so you can fit items up to 10 inches tall underneath. With its clever, space-maximizing design, it’s great for the bathroom or garage, too.

17This Nail Strengthener That Gives Your Nails A Healthy, Sheer Pink Sheen

For a sheer pink nail polish that'll help repair nails post-gel manicure or give you that quiet luxury vibe, check out this strengthening polish by Nail Aid. Made in the U.S., the vegan polish has both keratin and biotin to help nails grow stronger, and it also works well as a base coat or top coat to help a colored manicure last longer. The best part? It's under $5.

18This Beloved Pet Hair Roller That Never Needs Refills

Removing pet hair has never been easier than with the Chom Chom pet hair remover and lint roller. And Amazon shoppers agree, having awarded the product over 100,000 five-star ratings and bought it over 70,000 times in the last month alone. The reusable roller collects pet hair with just a few swipes — then, press the release button to empty the hair into the trash. At under $30, the roller will save you money in the long run, too, since it doesn't use adhesive sheets.

19These Large Pimple Patches For Clustered Breakouts

Regular pimple patches just not cutting it when you have a cluster of breakouts? That's where these larger Rael pimple patches come in. Made with medical-grade, highly absorbent hydrocolloid, the patches gently draw out fluid from breakouts and protect the area at the same time for optimal healing. The 10 patches in this pack come out to just around a dollar each, and they've been sold over 3,000 times this past month.

20This Clever, Reversible Dishwasher Magnet

This dishwasher magnet is as cute as it is handy. The double-sided magnet says "Come in, we're clean" on one side and "Sorry, we're dirty" on the other, so the whole household can quickly check if they can throw in a dirty spoon, or if the dishwasher needs emptying. The magnet costs less than $10, and it's been racking up thousands of positive ratings and reviews on Amazon.

21This Face Washing Set That Keeps Your Arms & Hair From Getting Wet

Make your face washing routine so much more luxurious for less than $10 with this headband and wristband set. The cute, puffy, headband gently pushes back your hair so it won't get in your way, and its sturdy design makes it easier to put on than a stretchy headband. Then, the fleece wristbands prevent water form running down your arms while you wash — a complete game changer. And the set comes in over 20 fun colors and prints.

  • Available colors: 21

22This Super Versatile (& Affordable) Mini Rice Cooker

Perfect for dorm rooms or small apartment kitchens, this mini rice cooker is actually a little powerhouse. At under $25, the appliance can cook rice and other grains like quinoa, and it can also slow cook soups, stews, and other one-pot recipes. It has a 2-cup capacity, perfect for making individually portioned meals, and it even comes with a rice paddle and a measuring cup. Reviewers call it a "workhorse" and have given it over 30,000 five-star ratings thus far.

  • Available colors: 8

23This Wallet Pouch That Adheres To The Back Of Your Phone

Leave your bulky wallet at home (and your purse while you're at it) with this three-pack of stick on phone wallets that hold your credit cards, ID, and cash. The rubber wallet comes with adhesive tape to stick easily to the back of your phone, and its non-slip material means your cards will never slide out. The wallet's been purchased thousands of times in the last month, and at just around $6 for three, it's ultra affordable.

24This Detangling Brush That Amazon Reviewers Rave About

Brush your (or your kids’) hair with no breakage or pain with this best-selling detangling brush that’s beloved by Amazon buyers. The glide-through brush's one-of-a-kind design works on wet or dry hair and is suitable for all hair types. It has gentle, no-tug bristles and an ergonomic handle design, and it's less than $10. And its reviews speak for themselves — it's racked up over 50,000 five-star ratings to date.

  • Available colors: 10

25This Butter Crock That Keeps Room-Temp Butter From Spoiling

Soft, spreadable butter that doesn't go bad on the counter? It's true, and it's achievable with this butter crock. Simply fill the crock with butter, fill the base with water, and place the closed crock on the counter. The water creates an airtight seal that helps prevent spoilage, so you can have room-temp butter whenever you need it. The large capacity crock holds about a stick and a third of butter, it looks chic left out on the counter, and it's under $20.

  • Available colors: 5

26This Tech Organizer That Makes Traveling Easier

Need help organizing your cords and other tech accessories in one place? That's a trick question — who doesn't? This handy travel tech organizer does just that for less than $20. It has elastic bands, zippered mesh pockets, and even a special SD card slot. The organizer makes throwing all your essentials into your work bag a breeze, and it's just as good for keeping things organized around the house.

  • Available colors: 7

27These Food-Safe, Easy To Use Wine Glass Markers

Amazon’s number-one best-seller in glass markers, this eight-pack of wine glass makers will help guests identify their glasses at your next dinner party. The food-safe pens write with ink that washes off easily when the party is done, so folks can write their name (or whatever they want) on their glasses or even plates. The pack has sold over 4,000 times in the last month, and the markers only come out to around $1 each.

28This Ice Roller For Refillable Cryotherapy & Soothing Face Massages

It turns out that cryotherapy is more than just a passing wellness trend — it can help you reduce inflammation, redness, and puffiness, and improve your skin’s overall glow. And at under $10, this ice roller is the perfect way to DIY your own cryotherapy treatments at home. Just fill it with water or anything else you want, like rose water or green tea, pop it in the freezer, and apply it all over your face in the morning to soothe and depuff your tired skin.

  • Available colors: 9

29The Only Lighter You’ll Ever Need To Buy — & It’s Flameless

Never waste money on disposable lighters again with this rechargeable electric lighter. Instead of an open flame, this clever contraption uses a plasma arc to ignite candles, making it totally wind proof and splash proof. It has a safety switch, a flexible neck, and a battery indicator, and it’s surprisingly no more than $10. It’s been flying off the shelves recently, too — over 10,000 people have bought one in the past month alone.

  • Available colors: 8

30These Wine Filters That Can Help Reduce Next-Day Headaches

Think that an easy, cheap way to reduce wine-induced headaches sounds too good to be true? Think again. These wand filters, when swirled around in a glass of wine, help remove the wine’s histamines and sulphates, and according to Amazon reviewers, they really do work. They’ve racked up thousands of five-star ratings lately, and a three-pack will set you back less than $15.

31This Convenient Little Shelf That’s Actually An Outlet Plate

This outlet shelf is the best contraption you never knew you needed. The tiny, compact shelf is part of an outlet plate, making installation a breeze and providing a little ledge to place a gadget like Google Home or your phone while it’s charging. It’s also the perfect extra spot to place a speaker or an electric toothbrush charger — the possibilities are endless. And at lesss than $15, it’s no wonder Amazon buyers have been snapping this up.

32These Portable Soap Sheets That Just Need A Little Water

These antibacterial soap sheets will give you squeaky clean hands anywhere there’s water. The liquid-free sheets, when combined with a bit of water, create a foamy lather, so they’re perfect for camping, traveling, or just stashing in your bag to make sure you always have soap on hand. This variety pack comes with five scent options: sweet orange, lavender, and tea tree. And they’re incredibly cost-effective — the pack of 300 sheets is less than $15 total.

33These Magnetic Measuring Spoons With A 4.8-Star Amazon Rating

These clever measuring spoons couldn’t be more functional. The eight-piece set includes all sizes, from quarter teaspoon to one tablespoon, as well as a handy leveler for precise measurements. They’re dual-sided, with one end for measuring liquids and one thinner end for dipping into jars of powder, and they’re no more than $20 total. And the best part? They’re magnetic, meaning they’ll stick to each other for compact storage and so you’ll never lose on in your drawer again.

  • Available colors: 2

34These Microfiber Scrunchies That Were Designed For Wet Hair

Dry your hair faster and keep it out of your face at the same time with these microfiber hair drying scrunchies by Kitsch. The terrycloth scrunchies are super gentle on wet hair and work to absorb excess water while it’s tied back in a bun. Pro tip: they’re super convenient for throwing your hair up after the gym, spa, pool, or beach. They’ve been racking up the five-star ratings and have sold over a thousand times in the last month, and a set of two is less than $15.

  • Available colors: 5

35This Highly Rated Shoe Cleaner That’s One Of The Best On The Market

Make your shoes cleaner than you ever thought possible with this Pink Miracle shoe cleaner kit. The cleaner is concentrated yet gentle, containing saddle soap along with oils and conditioners. And since a little goes a long way and the soap comes with a scrubbing brush, it’s super cost effective, too. It works on any washable fabric, like leather, vinyl, canvas, and suede, and it’s gotten over 20,000 five-star ratings on Amazon.

36This Affordable Food Processor That’s Great For Small Kitchens

Amazon buyers can’t get enough of this vegetable chopper and mini food processor, having purchased it over 10,000 times in the last month alone. The powerhouse chopper can process food just as well as a full-size appliance, while taking up a fraction of the space. And at around $20, it’s a fraction of the cost, too. The processor’s three-cup capacity makes it perfect for chopping veggies, crushing nuts, and making salad dressing and sauces like pesto.

37This Clever Phone Holder For Flights & More

How handy is this little airplane phone holder? It’s designed to clip onto the back of the seat in front of you on a flight, making it a breeze to watch downloaded shows and movies. And it’s good for more than just on airplanes, too — it can help you hold up your phone while you’re cooking, at your desk, or on a layover between flights. And since it’s only around $10, you can’t go wrong.

38These Refillable Bottles For Traveling With Your Favorite Cosmetics

Never waste money on expensive travel-size toiletries again with this pack of four refillable travel bottles. The silicone bottles are squeezable, hold a TSA-approved 90 milliliters each, and come inside a convenient, compact case. They have wide mouths, making refilling them super easy, and they cost just $10 for the whole set. It’s no wonder they’ve become Amazon’s number-one best-seller in refillable squeeze bottles.

39This Handy, Mess-Free Dispenser For Pancakes Or Cupcakes

This pancake batter dispenser is about to make baking so much easier. The clever contraption has been selling like hotcakes (pun intended), with over 3,000 purchases in the last month. The container has a wide opening, making it easy to fill with batter for pancakes, cupcakes or muffins. Then, simply squeeze the handle to dispense the perfect amount of batter with no drips or messes. Reviewers love how easy it is to use and clean, and have awarded it thousands of five-star ratings.

40This Cute Fanny Pack With An Adjustable Buckle Strap

A fanny pack that looks chic? It really is possible. This fanny pack is made of a durable, premium nylon material with gold hardware and a simple, elegant design. While it’s only 7 inches wide, it has a surprisingly large capacity, along with an extra front pocket and an adjustable buckle strap. Wear it around your waist or across your body — it’s especially great for travel. It has thousands of five-star ratings, and it’s surprisingly under $20.

  • Available colors: 50

41This Easy To Use Spiralizer That Turns Veggies Into Noodles

Another kitchen gadget that’s impressively affordable: this four-in-one vegetable spiralizer. Since you can use it to make zucchini noodles or other low-carb pastas at home, it’ll pay for itself in no time. The spiralizer can be fully disassembled and put in the dishwasher, and while it’s razor sharp, it’s perfectly safe to use with a non-slip finger guard. Reviewers rave about how easy it is to use, giving it positive review after positive review.

42These LED Lights You Can Stick Anywhere

These genius LED puck lights will make it look like you installed new lighting fixtures in your home for less than $25. The puck lights in this three-pack will stick anywhere you need them — like in a closet, under the kitchen cabinets, on your stairs, in a drawer, or even in your car trunk. They have a warm glow, great for nighttime use, and their accompanying remote can control their brightness or set them on a timer. And they have over 25,000 five-star ratings on Amazon to boot.

43This Bonnet That’s Fully Lined With Satin

Keep your hair protected while you sleep with this satin bonnet. It has an adjustable elastic band and enough room to fit all hair lengths. It’s been flying off the shelves recently, with over 10,000 sales in the last month. It comes with a matching satin scrunchie, is reversible, and is sold in 14 cute colors.

  • Available colors: 14

44Amazon’s Best-Selling Car Vacuum That’s Powerful & Lightweight

This handheld car vacuum is about to be one of the best Amazon purchases you’ve ever made. Don’t believe me? Just check out its 160,000 five-star Amazon ratings or its 20,000 sales in the past month. Amazon’s best-selling handheld vacuum, it’s compact enough to stash in your car but powerful enough to suck up all the car’s dirt and debris. It comes with three different attachments for detailed cleaning, and its cord is a whopping 16 feet long.

45This Silicone Tea Infuser That’s Both Useful & Sparks Joy

Ideal for tea enthusiasts, this loose leaf tea infuser is named “Nessie.” Shaped like a tiny, adorable version of the Scottish lake monster, Nessie acts like a spoon, too, stirring in honey or milk while it holds your favorite loose leaf tea. The infuser is under $20 and made of dishwasher-safe silicone, so you can use it over and over again. Buyers love how it’s both cute and functional, and have snapped up more than 2,000 of them in the last month.

46This Powerful Humidifier That’s Compact & Portable

This affordable portable humidifier is a game changer for dry skin or dry climates. It holds over 8 ounces of water and is perfect for bringing in the car, keeping on your desk during the day, or placing by your plants — it even has a night light, making it great for children’s bedrooms. It’s ultra quiet and releases up to eight hours of cool mist at a time, plus, it’s less than $25.

47This Light-Up Mirror That’s Small Enough To Fit In A Baguette Bag

How cool is this pocket mirror? It’s only 3 inches long and is studded with LED lights inside for perfect makeup application even in dark places. It has two mirrors inside, one that magnifies and one that doesn’t, it magnets shut, and it comes in 17 different colors. It’s so lightweight that you can keep it in your purse without noticing, and since it’s under $10, it’s no wonder that it’s sold over 4,000 times in the last month.

48This Clever Gadget That Makes Jar Opening Easier Than Ever

Never again struggle to open a tight jar with this jar opener. The genius contraption mounts underneath your kitchen cabinet, so it’s ready to help you open a jar or bottle whenever you need it. It provides a non-slip grip that latches onto any lid, and it’s coated in zinc to prevent rust. It’s beloved by Amazon customers, having sold over 7,000 times in the last month, and at just around $15, it’s a total steal.

49These Bed Straps That Hold Fitted Sheets In Place

If you toss and turn in your sleep, you’re probably all too familiar with the struggle of fitted sheets popping off in the middle of the night. It turns out you can say goodbye to that problem forever (and for less than $10) with these bed sheet straps. The handy holders, which come in a set of four for each corner of your bed, grip onto your sheets and provide extra tension, meaning they’ll stay in place all night. And according to the reviews, Amazon buyers say they work beautifully.

50This Wireless Doorbell That’s Trending On Amazon

These clever wireless doorbells are a major upgrade from traditional ones. This set comes with two bells and a receiver, and each bell can be configured to ring with a different tone so you can tell which door is being rung. They’re great for more than just the home, too — use one in your small business, or in the classroom if you’re a teacher. And since the entire set is only around $10, it’s no wonder this has been super popular on Amazon recently.