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These Weird Things Under $25 Have Thousands Of Obsessed Reviewers
Slightly strange, but oh-so brilliant.
If you love to shop, there’s nothing better than stumbling upon a slightly strange product that actually has the ability to improve or enhance your life. That’s the case with the 55 products on this list: they’re all a little weird, a lot brilliant, and, best of all, cost less than $25. And in case you’re skeptical about any of them, they also each have thousands of rave Amazon reviews to back them up.
1This Viral Peel-Off Lip Stain That’s Amazon’s Number-One Best-Seller
This TikTok-viral lip stain by Wonderskin is Amazon's number-one best-seller in the category, and for good reason. It’s less than $25, and its unique formula gives you a transfer-proof and water-proof stain that lasts all day long — just apply the stain (it'll go on blue!), let it sit for 30 seconds, and gently wipe it off to reveal a long-lasting lip tint underneath. Reviewers vouch for the product, too, noting that it's easy to use and that the stain really does last all day. long And if you want more info, check out what one of Bustle's beauty editors had to say.
- Available colors: 16
2A Kitschy Mug That’s Actually So Functional
This adorable coffee pot mug is more than just a cute gift for coffee lovers — it's a super convenient way to drink your morning coffee, with its ounce markers on the side and its lid that helps prevent spills and keeps your coffee hotter for longer. It holds up to 20 ounces so you won't have to refill it to get your caffeine fix, and it's convenient for iced coffee and tea, too. Plus, reviewers have given it almost exclusively five-star ratings.
3These Handy Soap Sheets You Can Stash In Your Bag
Get clean anytime you have water with these handy soap sheets. The antibacterial sheets dissolve into a foamy soap with just a bit of water, making them perfect for when you're using a public restroom, camping, traveling, or going to the beach. Easy to stash in your bag, the sheets are so concentrated that you get 100 in each small package — and this set comes with three packs, each in a different scent, so you'll get 300 uses for less than $15.
4These Fun Packets That Make Your Fire Change Colors
Amazon shoppers love these Magical Flames fire color packets that make outdoor fire pits turn otherworldly colors. Great for camping trips and outdoor fire pits, the packs are low-effort and high-reward — just one pack gives you green, blue, pink, and purple flames for up to an hour at a time, and this affordable set comes with a dozen packs for no more than $15. Reviewers note how easy they are to use and how the kids love them, giving them almost exclusively five-star ratings.
5An Eco-Friendly Shampoo Bar Made With Good-For-Hair Rice Water
Known for their viral heatless curlers, Kitsch makes some other fantastic hair products, too, including this rice water shampoo bar. The sulfate-free bar helps you cut down on your single-use plastic waste while gently cleansing and strengthening your hair with rice proteins. Reviewers swear by it, too, noting that it leaves their hair noticeably shinier and fuller looking.
6This Handy Page Holder For Book Lovers
How clever is this book page holder? The small wooden gadget helps you hold open a book with just one hand, making it the perfect gift for book lovers or teachers. The lightweight holder has a hole for your thumb while its wings hold open books of any thickness, and it comes in five different sizes, too. It goes for no more than $10, and so far, it’s racked up almost exclusively five-star ratings for its craftsmanship and comfort.
- Available sizes: Mini — X-Large
7These TikTok-Viral Face Masks That Give You Smooth, Firm Skin
For an affordable face mask designed for all skin types, check out the Zombie Pack by K-beauty brand SKIN1004. This set comes with eight masks that you mix yourself — so eight powders and eight activators — and that deliver a noticeable hydrating and lifting effect after one 15-minute application. The mask contains albumin, a protein derived from egg whites that helps the skin repair itself, and adenosine, which helps give you smoother looking skin. Amazon reviewers swear by it, and it’s also gone viral on TikTok several times over.
8These Cheese-Shaped Wine Glass Markers That Also Double As Conversation Starters
Bust out these wine glass markers shaped like cheese at your next wine night or dinner party, and they’ll be an instant hit. The adorable silicone markers measure no more than an inch long so they won’t interfere with your sipping, and each unique marker means your guests will never confuse their wine glasses again. Reviewers rave that the charms are a party favorite, and they’ve racked up almost 100% five-star ratings.
9A Jar Of Affordable Under-Eye Patches From A Viral Snail Mucin Line
You probably know COSRX’s snail mucin line for its Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence or its Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream. Snail mucin is known for its calming, hydrating, and repairing properties, and now, you can reap its benefits underneath and around your eyes. The under-eye patches deliver concentrated snail mucin and niacinamide to your skin, and they even come in two different sizes.
10These Adorable Sprout-Shaped Bookmarks
Another perfect gift for the book lover in your life? These cute plant bookmarks that look like little sprouts. Made of soft, flexible silicone, the non-traditional bookmarks keep your place wherever you left off, and they look so cute on the bookshelf, too. And since they’re sold in a six-pack, they come out to less than $2 each.
11This Creamy, Firming Face Mask Made With Egg Whites & Clay
Here’s another mask that uses that star ingredient found in egg whites — albumin — and it’s pretty affordable, too. It uses bentonite clay to draw out excess sebum, albumin to promote firmer skin, and hyaluronic acid and glycerin for extra hydration so your complexion is left revitalized, not stripped. The product has thousands of five-star ratings to back it up, too, and it has a satisfyingly creamy texture.
12A Cute & Functional Silicone Utensil Holder
This funny little utensil holder is just as functional as it is cute, making it the perfect hostess gift. Red the Crab is a utensil rest that can stand on the counter, sit on a pot, or even function as a steam releaser by sliding between a pot and its lid. It’s made of food-grade silicone, it holds almost all types of cooking utensils, and it’ll keep you from constantly having to clean a traditional spoon holder.
13These Peel Pads Made With Red Wine To Promote Clearer, Brighter Skin
An affordable product that gives you chemical exfoliation, physical exfoliation, and hydration? Yes, please! These peel pads from Neogen are the perfect once-weekly exfoliator to make sure your skin is turning over and looking as glowy as possible. They contain glycolic acid along with hydrating hyaluronic acid, and the pads’ 100% woven cotton construction gives you a bit of satisfying gentle exfoliation, too. Reviewers say that their skin texture looks noticeably smoother and more refined in the morning, too.
14This Fun & Functional Pencil Holder With Note Pads
Make your desk setup a little more exciting with this funny desk dumpster pencil holder. The realistic-looking dumpster has a lid as well as graffiti and stickers, and it even comes with flame-shaped notecards, too. But it also gives you a handy spot to stash pens, pencils, markers, clips, and other miscellaneous office supplies. Reviewers love how the holder is both fun and functional, and it’s racked up thousands of five-star ratings.
15These Biodegradable Face Towels That Can Help Reduce Breakouts
These Clean Skin Club face towels aim to give you a more hygienic replacement for drying your face, since bath towels tend to harbour bacteria that can contribute to breakouts. The single-use wipes are ultra gentle and super affordable, coming out to around $20 for a two-month supply. In a clinical study, 100% of users saw an improvement in their skin barrier and a boost in their overall skin health, while 94% saw a reduction in skin oiliness and 88% saw a reduction in skin redness. Plus, the face wipes have sold a whopping 100,000 times in the last month alone.
16These Glass Watering Bulbs For Your Houseplants
Amazon’s number-one best-seller in self-watering stakes, these clear glass self-watering bulbs are essential for any houseplant lover. They give plants a steady dose of water according to what the plant absorbs, so you won’t over or under water. They’re especially great for making sure your plants stay hydrated when you go out of town, and this pack of two bulbs goes for under $15.
- Available colors: 4
17A K-Beauty Essence That Uses Beans To Promote Brighter, Smoother Skin
Reviewers love this simple, nourishing essence from K-beauty brand Mixsoon — it’s even sold over 5,000 times in the last month. The essence contains fermented botanicals like soybean, barley, pomegranate, and Korean pear, and it gently exfoliates, hydrates, and brightens. One Amazon reviewer wrote, “This is a new skincare holy grail, 100% worth the hype! My skin feels so soft, smooth and hydrated after every use. This is at the top of my repurchase list!”
18A Sunset Lamp That Totally Changes Your Space’s Mood
This viral sunset lamp is another Amazon product that gets you so much bang for your buck — it’s less than $20, and it lets you set any sort of mood in your space, with 16 different color settings. The discreet lamp measures less than 9 inches tall and weighs less than a pound, and its head can be rotated 360 degrees to get any angle or size halo you want. The lamp even has four mode settings and a remote control, and some reviewers say this is the best sunset lamp they’ve ever used.
19This Glass Foot File For Non-Abrasive Dead Skin Removal
Step up your foot care game with this foot file that helps you gently buff away dead skin. The non-abrasive file is so much less intimidating than those cheese grater files, and since it’s designed to be used in the shower, it helps you with daily callus maintenance — follow it up with the brand’s foot scrub and foot butter for best results. Reviewers note that it gives you huge results, but it still feels really gentle on your heels.
20A Ravioli-Shaped Spoon Rest
Another adorable kitchen gadget that’s racked up almost nothing but five-star ratings, this ravioli-shaped spoon rest keeps your countertops clean while providing a cute conversation starter. Made of silicone and measuring around 4 by 4 inches, the spoon rest has a concave center so you can avoid countertop drips, and it’s super easy to wash since it’s dishwasher safe. Plus, it’s under $10.
21This Overnight Sheet Mask That Becomes Transparent As You Sleep
This ultra hydrating overnight gel mask has been flying off the shelves at Amazon recently, and for good reason — reviewers say it really lives up the hype. The gel sheet mask goes on white and, over the next several hours, slowly turns clear as your skin absorbs its ingredients like hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and collagen peptides, visibly smoothing and plumping the look of your skin as you sleep. Plus, each mask comes out to less than $5.
22This 4-Pack Of Long-Lasting, Reusable Scrubbers
Save money while reducing waste with these long-lasting dish scrubbers. Made of remnant cotton fibers and a non-toxic hardener, the scrub pads are designed for use on any surface — they’re safe on non-stick pots and pans, but they’re also tough enough to clean any other surface in your home, from countertops to floors to bathtubs. They’re great at cleaning built-up grime, too, and you can easily clean them by throwing them in the top rack of the dishwasher. It’s no wonder they have almost exclusively five-star ratings.
- Available colors: 2
23This Soothing Blue Face Cream That’s Amazing For Red, Irritated Skin
This soothing moisturizer by Dear Klairs is super calming and hydrating — and it has both the reviews and the ingredients to back it up. Reviewers say that it’s great for sensitive skin since it helps to soothe and calm inflammation and redness. It’s packed with good-for-skin ingredients like hyaluronic acid, ceramides, peptides, cica, and glycerin, along with deeply nourishing shea butter and beeswax, making it a great night cream. Plus, it comes out to just around $10 per ounce.
24These Period Undies That Are Comfortable & Lightweight
Absorbent period undies that are no more than $15 per pair? It’s not too good to be true, and these Bambody period underwear have some fantastic reviews, too. They have the absorbency of up to four regular tampons, they’re soft and breathable, and you can just throw them in the wash after you use them. They work just as great for bladder leakage or postpartum use as they do for regular periods, and reviewers say that they don’t feel thick or bulky.
- Available sizes: XX-Small — 3X
25These Foot Masks That Magically Peel Off Dead Skin & Calluses
These highly rated foot peel masks by Dermora have racked up tens of thousands of five-star ratings on Amazon — and now you can grab them in a cost-effective four-pack with a calming lavender scent. The peel couldn’t be any easier to use: Just put them on clean feet and wear them for an hour, then rinse off the excess product, and your dead skin and calluses will effortlessly peel off over the next week or two, almost like magic.
26This Combo Night Light/Plug-In Wax Warmer
Replace your boring nightlight with this bougie-looking ceramic one — that doubles as a wax warmer. Since the wax is easy to swap out, you can infuse your home with whatever scent matches your mood. The light turns on and off with the flick of a switch, giving you the ambience of a nightlight and the smooth, smoke-free scent of a wax warmer. Plus, it has almost 10,000 five-star ratings on Amazon.
- Available colors: 7
27This Hair Powder That Adds Instant Fullness To Your Roots
Want to add instant volume to thinning hair? It’s so easy to do just that in seconds with these hair fibers by Boldify that’ll run you no more than $10. The hair fibers come in a powder form and bind to your hair strands upon application, filling out the look of thin roots or a thinning hairline. They stay in place all day long — and til your next hair wash, actually — and come in 14 different natural colors. And reviewers are obsessed, having awarded them over 19,000 five-star ratings so far.
- Available colors: 14
28A Non-Slip Tray Table That Goes On The Arm Of Your Couch
This clever couch arm tray table is actually a great investment, as it turns the arm of your couch into an extra piece of furniture for no more than $25. The bamboo tray grips onto the arm of your couch with sturdy handles, high-quality stainless steel hinges, and a non-slip backing, so it’s not going anywhere even when you stack it with drinks, plates, phones, iPads, or remote controls. Reviewers second the sturdiness, and like how it’s big enough to hold a laptop, too.
29A Washable Towel That Removes Makeup With Just Water
Forget about wasteful makeup wipes and invest instead in the Makeup Eraser towel. It takes off your makeup with nothing but water and, according to reviewers, it isn’t too good to be true. The soft, microfiber fabric, when you wet it and rub it all over your face, gently lifts all the makeup, sunscreen, dirt, and oil off your face, and it’s machine washable and endlessly reusable. Reviewers rave about how well it works, even on sensitive skin.
- Available colors: 19
30These Clever Car Organizers That Slide Between Your Seats
Here’s a product you’ve probably never heard of before, but won’t realize how you lived without — these car seat gap organizers. The thin pockets slide into the gap between your car seat and the center console, giving you a handy spot to store sunglasses, cash, pens, chargers, receipts, or lip balm, and making sure you never loose anything down that crack again. The organizers in this two-pack come out to less than $10 each, and reviewers note that they’re well-made, too.
- Available colors: 4
31This Affordable Mask With Gently Exfoliating Pumpkin Enzymes
Brighten and resurface skin with this Pumpkin Powerhouse face mask by Bliss. The mask is under $15, but you get a ton of bang for your buck, according to Amazon reviewers. The mask uses AHAs and pumpkin enzymes to gently resurface your skin, while rice powder provides more gentle physical exfoliation and hyaluronic acid ensures your skin doesn’t dry out.
32These Brown Sugar Savers Made Of Food-Safe Terra Cotta
Keep brown sugar from hardening and becoming unusable with this super handy product — these brown sugar savers are make of food-safe terra cotta, and all you have to do is soak them in water, pat them dry, and place them in your bag or jar of brown sugar, keeping the sugar in granular form rather than a hardened brick. You can even use the pucks dry to draw moisture out of bags of chips, crackers, or spices, and this two-pack goes for under $10.
33A Set Of Scrunchies That Double As Discreet Pockets
Velvet scrunchies are great for staying put in your hair with the extra grip that their fabric gives them. But these scrunchies take it a step further, doubling as a little storage pocket, too. They have discreet zippers and can fit cash, lip gloss, or another valuable, making them perfect for a night out when you have limited pocket space. Reviewers say they’re super handy and work well for the beach or the gym, too.
- Available colors: 6
34This Repairing Hair Mask With Real Avocado
This guacamole hair mask might sound a little strange — but reviewers rave about how soft it leaves their hair, and it’s sold over 3,000 times in the last month alone. It’s packed with hair-loving ingredients like avocado, argan oil, and honey. Apply it on damp hair for five minutes or so once a week to let it work its magic, helping to repair dry or damaged strands and leave you with healthier, shinier locks — and a delicious scent, too.
35This Funny, Microwaveable Heating Pad Scented With Lavender
How adorable is this “Menstruation Crustacean”? The shrimp-shaped heating pad is designed specifically to help relieve period cramps. Just microwave it for a minute or so to heat it up, and it’ll give you long-lasting warmth for use on period cramps or anywhere else you might need it — no batteries or cords needed. It even has a nice lavender scent, and reviewers have given it almost exclusively five-star ratings.
36This Collapsible Water Bottle Made Of Silicone
This collapsible water bottle can actually get smaller when you’re not using it, making it a great companion for hiking or camping. The clever bottle is made of food-grade silicone and folds like an accordion, expanding when it’s full and collapsing when it’s empty. It comes in eight different colors, and reviewers love how it’s lightweight and comes with a clip so you can hang it off a bag or backpack.
- Available colors: 8
37A Clever Hanger So Your Handbag Never Has To Touch The Ground
This bag hanger clip might be the most useful thing you invest in all year, and it’s less than $20. The handy clip gives you a hanging hook for your pocketbook wherever you need it. Use it to hang your bag on the passenger seat of the car, or the edge of the table when you’re at a restaurant — it’s especially handy for public restrooms. The hook snaps closed when it’s not in use so you can keep it around your wrist or your bag’s handle, and it’s racked up over 10,000 five-star ratings to date.
38This Handy Condiment Fork For Cleanly Spearing Pickles & More
Attention pickle lovers: this condiment fork is a total game changer. The handy fork attaches to your jar of pickles so you can easily spear a pickle anytime you want one, without having to dirty a fork or stick your fingers into the jar. The fork has sharp, stainless steel prongs for easy spearing, it works well for other jarred snacks like olives, and it costs less than $10.
39A Chiller That Instantly Turns Hot Coffee Into Iced Coffee
And here’s a product for iced coffee lovers: this instant chiller. The Hyper Chiller gets you freshly brewed iced coffee in 60 seconds — just brew hot coffee using your favorite method and then pour the hot coffee into the Hyper Chiller to cool it instantly without watering it down. It’s no more than $25 and it can chill any other beverages, too, like wine, soda, or water. Also, it has over 14,000 five-star ratings.
40This Cleaning Gel That Gets Dust Out Of Tough Spaces
It’s easy to forget about the dust in hard-to-clean spaces like fans or car vents. But with this cleaning gel, it’s even easier to clean out the dust in seconds. This clever putty-like gel gets dust and dirt out of the trickiest of spaces, like car cup holders (or anywhere else in the car, really) or keyboards, and it’s safe to use on all surfaces. Reviewers love how effective it is to use, and it’ll run you less than $10.
41A Breader Bowl To Get Perfectly Coated Meats & Veggies
Here’s another ultra handy gadget to make your life easier — the Better Breader Bowl. It helps you bread meats and veggies in seconds, cutting down on kitchen prep time and leaving you with perfectly seasoned food. Just place your breading and seasoning in the base, place your pre-moistened food on the rack, and shake everything up to get your food perfectly coated. It works well for seasoning meats before they go on the grill, too, and it’s no more than $15.
42This Japanese Face Cleansing Powder That Comes In Single-Use Pods
When your face really needs a deep cleanse — especially when you’re traveling, camping, or otherwise on the go — this Japanese powder cleanser is bound to come in handy. Packaged into single servings, the powder cleans with exfoliating enzymes and absorbent charcoal, while it soothes with hyaluronic acid and amino acids. It activates with water, turning into a rich foam that cleans away excess sebum and grime, and each use comes out to less than $1. Plus, the cleanser has thousands of positive reviews to back it up.
43These Magnetic Clips So You’ll Never Again Drop Your Reading Glasses
Never again lose your reading glasses or accidentally drop them by keeping them in your shirt’s collar with these glasses clips. The magnetic clips attach onto any sort of clothing, from shirts and jackets to pants and even swim shorts, keeping your glasses securely on you while you’re not using them. And since they’re magnetic, they work on fridges or filing cabinets, too.
44This Soft Headband With Cat Ears For Face Washing
Keep your hair clean and dry while you wash your face while you add a little charm to your morning routine with this face washing handband that costs no more than $10. The adorable headband has cat ears, and it’s made of a soft, stretchy microfiber that stays securely on your head and keeps your hair out of the way. Reviewers rave about it, too, for its softness and functionality.
- Available styles: 10
45This Set Of Markers & Wax Sticks To Touch Up Furniture Scratches
If you don’t have the time or expertise to re-stain furniture, fear not — this kit of wood markers will whip scratched furniture into shape in no time, and it costs no more than $10. The kit comes with eight markers, eight wax sticks, and a sharpener. The different shades give you the perfect match whether you’re disguising scratches and stains on oak, cherry, walnut, or mahogany, and reviewers note that the wax sticks effectively fill in even larger scratches.
46These Tiny Compressed Towelettes That Are Surprisingly Durable
Keep a few of these Portawipes compressed towelettes on you wherever you go, and you’ll always have a hygienic wipe on hand. Just add a few drops of water to the tablet so it expands, and it becomes an impressively strong and durable single-use wipe you can use on your hands, in the bathroom, around the kitchen, or anywhere else. And you’ll get 100 compressed towelettes in this package that’s less than $15, so it’s an amazing value.
47A Boob Tape Kit That Comes With Silicone Nipple Covers
Perfect for keeping you supported and secure no matter what you’re wearing, this boob tape kit has glowing reviews for its ease of application and its strong adhesive. Since you can apply it however you need, it works with deep V-necks, open backs, and one-shoulder tops alike, giving you lift and support without a bra. The kit comes with two rolls of tape, silicone and satin nipple covers, a travel pouch, and even a skin patch test, all for less than $10.
48This Cute, Rechargeable Night Light & Phone Stand
How adorable is this duck night light? Perfect for nurseries and children’s rooms, the light has three different brightness settings and turns on and off with a tap. It has a 30-minute timer function and even doubles as a phone stand — you can prop your phone in the duck’s legs for hands-free viewing. The lamp has a rechargeable battery, is less than $20, and has almost completely five-star ratings.
49A Silicone Cleansing Tool For Gently Exfoliating Your Skin
Elevate your cleansing game with this silicone cleansing tool from I Dew Care that’s as gentle as it is effective. The double-sided tool, when you use it with a cleanser, gently exfoliates your skin on the top side and massages it on the opposite side to help increase blood circulation. The tool is easy to clean and reuse, it goes for less than $10, and reviewers love how soft it is.
50This Automatic Drink Pump For One-Handed Dispensing
This handy drink dispenser is about to be an invaluable addition to your kitchen. The pump fits into bottles and jugs so you don’t have to do any heavy lifting each time you need milk for your cereal or glass of juice — the cap fits snugly onto any size bottle, and it has a trigger to automatically dispense the liquid inside with one hand. Reviewers love it, saying it’s well-designed and convenient, and it’ll run you less than $20.
51These Towel Balls Made Of Absorbent, Quick-Drying Chenille
These funky little balls are actually hand towels that absorb up to 30% more liquid than regular towels. They double as cute decor, and their spongy chenille material is quick drying, so you’ll never again have to dry your hands on a damp hand towel. The set of two goes for right around $15, and reviewers agree that they do work better than regular towels.
52This Exfoliating Face Mask That’s Powered By Rice
For an affordable face mask that leaves you with smoother, softer skin, check out this rice mask by I’m From. Enriched with vitamin B1, B2, and rice water, the mask also has rice bran and rice powder which work as super gentle chemical exfoliants that gentle slough off dead skin and impurities, revealing a brighter, more radiant complexion. Reviewers love how gentle is it and how nice it smells, too.
53A Magnetic Pick Up Tool That Doubles As A Hands-Free Flashlight
This multi-use magnetic tool is the perfect addition to any tool box. It has a flashlight on one end and a magnet on the other, so you can shine an extra hands-free light wherever you need it while you’re working. Its flashlight end is magnetic, too, and it has an extendable neck, and it also works as a magnetic pickup tool, extending into hard-to-reach places to pick up dropped screws or keys. The tool costs no more than $20, and it has almost 16,000 five-star Amazon ratings.
54An Effective Natural Deodorant Made With Activated Charcoal
As seen on Shark Tank, this natural deodorant with activated charcoal by PiperWai is aluminum-free and has a gender-neutral sent. And, according to reviewers, it really does work — some reviewers even call it their favorite deodorant, noting that the fragrance keeps them feeling fresh all day. The product’s activated charcoal absorbs smells and sweat, and the products anti-inflammatory shea butter keeps skin happy and healthy.
55These Sneaker Sponges For Cleaning Your Shoes On The Go
Amazon’s number-one best-seller in shoe cleaners, these Sneakerasers are like magic erasers for your shoes. Specially formulated to eliminate scuffs and dirt from your shoes, the sponges have two sides — add a little water and the white side is made of a cleanser that naturally breaks down as you rub it on your shoes, and the orange side rubs away any remaining marks or debris. The sponges in this 10-pack come out to around a dollar each, and they’ve sold over 20,000 times in the last month.