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65 Weird New Things On Amazon That Are Legitimately Amazing
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Every day, hundreds — thousands, even — of new products are dropped on Amazon. And when it comes to online shopping, there’s nothing more exciting that stumbling upon an enticing-looking product that you haven’t seen before. That’s exactly what you’ll find on this list: over 60 recently launched products that you’ve probably yet to encounter. They’re all clever, practical, and a little bit weird — and many of them are — dare we say? — life changing.
1This Compact Side Table With A Built In Basket And Charging Station
Searching for a highly functional nightstand that's great for small spaces? Look no further than this side table with a built-in charging station. The table plugs into the wall and has two outlets and two USB chargers that are tucked away in case something spills on the table. It comes with a basket on the bottom for extra storage, it has rust-resistant steel legs and an easy-to-clean particleboard top, and it comes in five different color options.
- Available colors: 5
2A Claw Clip That Looks Like A Stack Of Books
This adorable hair clip, designed to look like a stack of books, makes the perfect gift for the book lover in your life — or yourself. Made of durable acrylic with a strong spring, the claw clip is strong enough to hold any hair type securely. It comes in two different color options — one that's pink and purple and one with more colorful, warm hues — and it's under $10.
- Available colors: 2
3This Sofa Armrest Tray That Adds A Sturdy Tabletop To Your Couch
Maximize your living room space with this clever sofa armrest tray. The tray's strong hinges help it attach onto any any size armrest, even ones that look too small or too big. The tray gives you a secure, handy spot to place drinks or snacks, without having to worry about them tipping onto the couch. And it pretty much adds a side table in spaces that are too tight for a traditional side table. Made of a durable acacia wood, the tray is easy to clean and looks attractive, too.
- Available colors: 3
4A Portable Lamp With A Carrying Handle & Dimmable Brightness
This portable lamp is about to be the most handy purchase you've made in a long time. The handheld lamp gives you extra light wherever you need it, and it's especially helpful when you're dining outdoors at night or camping — but it works just as well on your bedside table, too. Its leather ring makes it easy to carry, and it has a dimmable brightness and three different temperature settings. Pro tip: it's also fantastic as a night light in children's rooms.
5A Nonslip Bath Mat That Exfoliates Your Feet
Thank to it’s porous, quick-dry material, this bath mat doesn’t hold water, preventing the formation of mold and mildew. And in addition to its nonslip and quick-draining properties, it also has a loofah-like texture that gently exfoliates your feet as you shower. Choose from a few sizes and colors in the listing.
6This Hair-Thickening Spray Made With Sea Salt & Kelp
Add volume to any style in a flash with this hair-thickening spray. It’s formulated with sea salt, algae, and kelp to add thickness in less than one minute without a sticky or crunchy feel. It works for all hair types.
7This Cute Hand Cream That Looks & Smells Like A Strabwerry
This strawberry hand cream from K-beauty brand TonyMoly is Amazon's number-one new release in hand creams. The adorably packaged hand cream is lightweight and keeps you hands moisturized but not greasy, and, according to shoppers, it smells just like strawberry candy. Plus, it's no more than $12. What's not to love?
8This Label Maker That Connects To Your Phone
Make labels in a snap with this Bluetooth label maker that you use with an app on your phone. The compact label maker measures no more than 7 inches long so it's easy to stash in your bag or desk and print labels anywhere you need them. The label maker prints with thermal technology, so you don't have to rely on toner — and once you connect to the app, you can print labels in dozens of different fonts and languages.
9These Silicone Cowboy Boots That Prop Up Your Phone
How adorable is this phone stand? These hot pink cowboy boots are made of a slip-resistant silicone that holds your phone up at the perfect angle, whether you're working at your desk, watching a video, or following a recipe in the kitchen. The phone stand measures less than 3 inches tall and 3 inches wide, and it looks just as cute when it's not in use, too. And it's no more than $10.
- Available colors: 2
10This pH-Activated Lip Oil That Develops Into A Custom Shade Of Pink
Cult-favorite brand Wonderskin is known for its lip stain that went viral on TikTok. But its new lip oil is just as innovative, using a highly refined form of shea butter at double the industry standard level for a product that's intensely nourishing. The Lip Rehab serum oil comes in both a clear and a pH-activated color, giving your lips a custom pink tint upon application. Combining all the best parts of lip gloss and lip oil, it's neither too tacky nor too runny — and it’s just $20.
- Available colors: 2
11These Colorful, Stylish Night-Lights With Light Sensors
These night-lights offer what’s promised: easy illumination when it’s dark, set off by a sensor that automatically turns on at dusk. They also have a few unique aspects like a ring design that looks so modern and elevated and a colorful palette that adds personality to any space.
12A Warming Mat To Keep Spreads Of Food Warm
The perfect companion for your next party or gathering, this electric warming tray keeps food warm while it’s spread out on the table, and is especially helpful during large functions. The 2-foot mat is covered in a graphene heating film that transfers heat quickly and safely, and is known for its long lifespan. The best part about the warming mat is its portability — it rolls up when it’s not in use, and comes with velcro straps and a storage bag for easy travel.
- Available colors: 2
13This Stone Bath Mat That Dries Super Quickly
A bath mat made of stone? This might actually be the best bath mat you’ve ever owned. Made of super absorbent diatomite stone, it dries super quickly and doesn’t feel cold to the touch. It comes with a non-slip mat and a sanding tool for easy care, and it works super well underneath your drying rack in the kitchen, too. It comes in four different marble designs, and at less than $40, it looks so much more expensive than it really is.
- Available colors: 4
14This Minimalistic Cube Lamp With Adjustable Brightness
This funky table lamp looks right out of a museum, but it's less than $40 on Amazon. The black and gold geometric lamp has an adjustable brightness and an adjustable temperature control, too, so you can make the light warmer or cooler. The lamp plugs into the wall, and it even comes with a solid wood base so you can display it propped up on its side — making it look even more like an art installation.
15These Travel-Friendly Pads That Turn Into A Foamy Cleanser With A Little Water
These new cleansing melts by Olay have already racked up some fantastic reviews, and it's clear why — they work up into a super rich lather of micro bubbles in just a few seconds for a deep clean that leaves your skin feeling cleansed, toned, and refreshed. The pads go for less than $20 for a pack of 64, and they're perfect for traveling, too, since they're waterless. Reviewers say that they leave your skin feeling clean and soft, and that they even remove makeup.
16These Silicone Storage Containers To Reduce Food Waste
Reduce both food waste and plastic waste all in one go with these silicone storage wraps. Perfect for storing half-cut produce like avocados, tomatoes, lemons, and onions, the leak-proof containers give you a tight seal with an elastic, food-grade silicone membrane that also allows you to see what's inside. The containers are easy to clean, and super affordable, to boot — this set of four will run you no more than $10.
17These Eye Patches That Use Pumpkin To Nourish & Brighten
Gel eye patches actually do wonders at smoothing and brightening the under-eye area almost instantly. These "Plump-kin" eye patches from K-beauty brand Tonymoly use real pumpkin extract, which is high in vitamins A, C, E, and enzymes that gently exfoliate. The patches also contain hydrating hyaluronic acid and retinol, which increases skin cell turnover, for under eyes that are noticably less dull and dry after a 15-minute application.
18A Genius Tool That Prevents Burns
This genius little gadget makes burning yourself when retrieving things like pans and bowls from the toaster oven, microwave, or stove a thing of the past. It’s made of durable stainless steel with a stay-cool handle that’s easy and effective. “I have used these for a while now and absolutely love them,” one shopper wrote.
19This Affordable Set Of Pastel Highlighters & Gel Pens
Elevate your notebook and planner game with this 12-piece set of highlighters and pens in pastel colors. Gentle on the eyes, the highlighters come in colors like pale pink and mint green rather than fluorescent yellow, and their water-based ink won't bleed through paper. The gel pens all write in black ink but are pastel colored on the outside, and their quick-dry ink reduces smudging. Each pen and highlighter comes with a pocket clip, and they come out to less than $1 each.
20A Peel-Off Collagen Mask For Smoother, Glowier Skin
This peel-off wrapping mask might seem funky, but it's so satisfying to use. Just apply the mask and let it sit for 20 minutes as it dries down — then, you'll be able to peel it off, leaving behind brighter, more hydrated skin. The mask has a low-molecular collagen blend that helps increase skin's elasticity, and its lactobacillus ferment helps strengthen the skin's barrier. And reviewers rave about the product, saying it reduces the appearance of pores and gives skin a softer, more even texture.
21An Eyelash Comb That Comes With A Cover
Make any mascara look even better with this eyelash comb. It has delicate stainless steel tines and comes with a cover to keep it clean and safe between uses and during travel.
22This Overnight Gel Mask For More Hydrated, Bouncy Skin
This collagen mask you can wear overnight has been flying off the shelves, and for good reason. The jelly-like sheet mask provides super intense overnight nourishment, creating a barrier over the skin while you sleep to lock in hydration. The mask contains low-molecular weight collagen to help boost skin’s elasticity, and this part is so satisfying — the mask applies white, but when you wake up in the morning and peel it off, it’ll be clear.
23These Cable Clips That Keep Cords Organized & Accessible
These clever cord organizers will prevent you from ever having to fish around for a phone charger cord that's fallen off your desk, and they keep your space more organized, too. The cable clips stick to most surfaces, including desks, nightstands, walls, or even your car's dashboard, with an acrylic adhesive that removes without a residue. The clips open and close with a spring mechanism so you can easily place or remove a cord with one hand — but you don't need to remove a cord each time you use it, since the clips are wide enough that the cords can slide through.
24An Electric Callus Remover With 37,000+ 5-Star Reviews
Save time with this popular electric foot callus remover. It comes with interchangeable heads in three grit levels, a brush for cleaning, and a wire for charging it.
25A Compact Travel Case For Both Jewelry & Makeup
This joint makeup and jewelry travel bag will help you travel elegantly, rather than throwing all your makeup or jewelry in one pouch and hoping for the best (we've all been there). The bag's top tier is made with transparent PVC that's stiff enough to provide structure, and means you can easily see what you're trying to access. The bottom tier has slots for jewelry or other small, delicate items, along with a mirror for on-the-go touch ups. The case even comes with a transparent makeup brush pouch, and it's under $15.
- Available colors: 2
26This Hair Identifier Spray For Smooth, Easy Facial Shaving
Have you seen these hair identifier sprays on TikTok? They make your face look pretty funny when you first apply them — like a container of flour just exploded on you — but it's all worth it, because the spray makes it easy to see your facial hair when you're dermaplaning. The spray also adds a protective layer to the skin to reduce friction for a smoother shave. And this hair identifier spray comes with its own shaving tool, all for under $30.
27An Easy-To-Hang Organizer That Can Hold 24 Pairs Of Leggings
This hanging organizer has 24 clear compartments, which makes it uniquely great for holding leggings, T-shirts, shorts, and even crafting supplies. It can be hung up two ways: with the included strap over the bar in your closet or with two hooks for over-the-door storage.
28A Slugging Stick Made With Snail Mucin & Gold
Another new innovative K-beauty product? This moisturizing stick that makes slugging so easy. Slugging is just adding a thick, occlusive layer as the last step in your skin care routine. You can slug with Vaseline (petrolatum), but a product like this one can give you even more benefits — it has petrolatum, but it also has ceramides and peptides to help strengthen your skin barrier, as well as snail mucin, squalane, and adenosine for even more hydration and nourishment. Plus, its stick form makes it perfect for traveling — say goodbye to dry plane skin!
29These Customizable Name Tags For Stanley Cups
The perfect gift or party favor, these 3-D printed Stanley name plates are fully customizable. They use 3-D technology to print the name of your choosing into the tag — which is designed to fit snugly onto 14-, 20-, 30-, and 40-ounce Stanleys, so they stay put without any adhesives or tools required. They're less than $10 each, and you can choose the color, too.
- Available colors: 8
30These Salicylic Acid Pimple Patches In Fun, Colorful Shapes
These pimple patches come in three different sizes and colors — and they're some of the most affordable pimple patches on Amazon. The hydrocolloid patches help to gently draw excess fluid out of pimples that have come to the surface, reducing a pimple's size and appearance overnight (literally). Formulated with salicylic acid, these patches go above and beyond by helping deliver the active ingredient to pimples that are buried further under the surface.
31These Stackable Snack Boxes With 4 Different Compartments
These snack containers make snacking on the go so much easier — and healthier, too. Each box has four half-cup compartments, perfect for cut up fruit, veggies, nuts, and treats. Each box comes with a lid and is microwave safe and dishwasher safe. The boxes are stackable for easy storage, and this set comes with five boxes, each one in a different color.
- Available colors: 2
32A 4-Pack Of Adjustable Belts To Keep Luggage Secure & Identifiable
Make your luggage more distinctive and keep its contents secure with these belts. They’re made of durable nylon and have a classic seatbelt-like buckle design, so they can be adjusted to fit your exact suitcase. These belts come in eight different colors to stand out as much — or as little — as you want.
33A Microwave Bacon Cooker That Won’t Make A Mess
With a vented lid that preserves the crispiness but contains the oil splashes, this bacon cooker is cleverly designed to make the task easier and more delicious. With more than 7,000 five-star ratings, shoppers seem to agree that it works.
34A Hilarious Hand Towel That Looks Like A Puppy
This hand towel is the perfect weird home addition for any dog parent (or fan). It looks like an adorable pooch, with his front paws doubling as a snap-on hanger for the towel rack. Perfect for drying hands in the bathroom, this towel comes in a few popular breed designs like golden retriever, corgi, and poodle.
35A Night-Light That’s Filtered Through A Crystal For A Calming Glow
Swap out your boring night-light for this crystal night-light that looks so much cooler. The light from the lightbulb is filtered through a slice of geode crystal, giving your space a nicer ambience and a calming glow. The night-light has both a manual setting and an auto on/off setting to turn on a dusk and off at dawn, and it comes in four different colors to match whatever vibe you’re going for.
- Available colors: 4
36A Sleepy Cat-Shaped Lamp With 16 Colors
Made of soft silicone, this lamp looks like a sweet sleeping kitty, which makes it an adorable thing for bedrooms or offices. It operates via tap, and this lamp can be changed between 16 different colors and two brightness levels for customized lighting.
37A Tabletop Fire Pit For Indoor Or Outdoor Use
Bring the fire pit indoors (safely) with this tabletop fire pit that’s no more than $40. The stone fire pit provides a smokeless flame as it burns isopropyl or ethyl alcohol, and each use gives you over an hour of burn time. It’s great for giving your outdoor dinners a little more ambience, or for making s’mores inside when the weather isn’t so great. And it even comes with an extinguisher and two roasting sticks.
- Available colors: 4
38A Highly Rated Magnetic Ironing Mat
You don’t need a dedicated ironing board taking up space in your home with this ironing mat. It contains magnets, letting it stick to the top of your washer or dryer for convenience. It even has a silicone spot to place the hot iron between uses. It has a 4.5-star overall rating on Amazon.
39These Dishwashing Sponges That Look Like Ravioli
These adorable kitchen sponges that look like ravioli are super dense and absorbent, so they're just as great at cleaning as regular boring sponges are. Their small size makes them the perfect fit for your hand while you're scrubbing, and they're super cost-effective, too — this pack comes with half a dozen sponges for no more than $10.
40A Set Of 50 Clips That Help Increase The Hanging Space In Your Closet
Since these hanger clips help you save space in your closet for no more than $5, how can you resist? The hooks help you connect hangers onto each other by stacking them vertically so you can fit more in your closet. The hooks are simple, stable, and work with all kinds of hangers. And since they come out to just a few cents each, it's no wonder they're flying off the shelves at Amazon.
41An Outlet Concealer With A 3-Foot Cord
Streamline any space with this sleek and ultra thin outlet concealer. It has a 3-foot-long cord that lets you hide ugly chargers and plugs behind furniture for a seamless look. It also comes with cord-concealing tracks that stick to the wall.
42A High Frequency Facial Wand With Different LED Light Settings
Sold over 5,000 times in the last month alone, this facial wand improves your complexion and has glowing reviews to back it up. The device uses high frequency waves to reduce inflammation and help increase collagen production, but the product doesn't stop there. Its seven different colors of LED lights each target a different concern, and the device's curved edge helps you massage your skin care products into your face for deeper absorption.
43A Glittery Portable Charger That’s The Size Of A Lipstick
Keep your phone powered up all day long with the help of this portable charger. The best thing about this charger is its compact size, it’s just 3 inches long and weighs 3.4 ounces. It has a built-in USB-C charger to power Android phones, new iPhones, and other gadgets, so you don’t need any other wires or blocks.
44This Salty Hair Texturizing Spray That Smells Like Vanilla
A texturizing sea salt spray that also scents your hair with vanilla? Yes, please. This salt spray is made of just a few simple ingredients and gives you hair all-day volume and texture — so you can get that effortlessly tousled look whenever you want, no trip to the beach required. The product is simple, effective, and less than $20.
45A Cult-Favorite Face Mask That Bubbles As It Works
With powerful actives like charcoal and green tea extract, this clay mask is effective at deep-cleaning skin without drying it out. However, what sets it apart and makes it such a cult icon is the fact that it has a fun, bubbling effect while it works.
46A Bottle Brush Made With Silicone Bristles
Sick of fraying bottle brushes? This cleverly designed bottle cleaner is made with silicone bristles that can flex to clean a variety of bottles and tumblers. Even better, it can be popped in the dishwasher for cleaning.
47A Vacuum-Powered Dryer Vent Cleaner
Built-up lint can make your dryer less efficient and pose a risk of fire. This dryer vent cleaner attaches to your vacuum to make it fast and easy to suck it all out. The tube is flexible to reach deep within your machine.
48A Popular Water-Based Stain Remover
With 46,000-plus five-star reviews, stains don’t stand a chance against this water-based stain remover. It works on coffee, wine, food, and even set-in stains. It’s made without sulfates, dyes, perfumes, and chlorine.
49A Sponge Holder That’ll Bring A Smile To Your Face
Prevent soggy sponges while also keeping it close at hand with this sponge holder. The suction attaches securly to flat surfaces like walls, sinks, and more.
50These Helmet-Shaped Toothbrush Covers With Vent Holes
These toothbrush covers are funky and fun, with a helmet shape that allows you to easily store your toothbrush from by sliding it through the face shield. Yes, the face shield really opens and shuts. The sides have vent holes to allow your toothbrushes to dry while still keeping them protected from the elements.
51A Car Cup Holder That Can Provide A Sturdy Grasp On Larger Drinks & Water Bottles
If your cup holder isn’t up to the task of handling larger Stanley, Yeti, Owala, or other popular water bottles, this cup holder expander will do the trick. The adapter will stay secure as you easily insert and remove bottles, so you don’t have to worry about spills or mid-trip malfunctions. Even better, it’s designed so that you can use two side-by-side in one console so that you and your passenger will both be able to sip happily.
52The Adhesive Nipple Covers That Actually Stay Put
For a bit of coverage instead of — or in addition to — wearing a bra, these silicone nipple covers are a popular choice, boasting more than 30,000 perfect ratings. Made of flexible silicone, they have an adhesive design that stays put all day, but they’re easy to remove when you’re ready to take them off. And they come in two sizes and five colors so you can find the best match.
- Available sizes: Small (fits A - C cups), Large (fits D+ cups)
- Available colors: 5
53This Pet Hair Remover For Tough-To-Reach Places
The Chom Chom roller is Amazon’s best-selling pet hair remover — but did you know that the brand makes a detailer, too? The Chom Chom detailer helps you get into the cracks and crevices that the roller can’t, pulling up hair stuck in tough places like between the couch cushions. It gives you four ways to clean, with a large comb for embedded fur, a small comb for fine fur, a pointed end for crevices, and a smooth edge to get all the last bits of fur. It’s especially handy for keeping stashed in the car, too.
54These Reflective Fly Fans To Deter Bugs When You’re Eating Outside
Keep flies away without bug spray with these convenient fly fans. The fans’ reflective pattern deters bugs because of the way it scatters light, as does the light breeze the fans create. Each fan has a blade circumference of 17 inches to repel flies up to 8 feet away, and the bendy necks mean you can adjust the fans’ heights. Designed like cute little houses, they’re perfect for placing on the table when you eat outside to keep bugs away from the food, and they also have hooks on the bottom so you can hang them, too.
55This Lumbar Support Pillow Made Of Adjustable Memory Foam
If you’ve been feeling like your back could use more support at night, this lumbar pillow may be able to help. Made with supportive memory foam, it has a removable cushion so you can customize the height to your needs. And the cover is both removable and machine washable so you can keep it clean.
56The Clip-On LED Book Light With Customizable Settings
You’ll always have an easy way to read or craft into the night with this LED book light. It features a lightweight design with three color temperatures and five brightness levels, so you can always get it just how you like it. And it’s USB-rechargeable, with a battery life that can last you up to 80 hours on a full charge.
57A Fairy Light Curtain That’s Water-Resistant
Make any space a little more magical with this USB-powered fairy light curtain. Since it’s water-resistant, you can even use it outside. There are 8 modes so you can customize the experience.
58This Car Trash Can That You’ll Wish You Bought Sooner
These clever car trash can comes with a leakproof magnetic lid to keep contents out of sight and smells contained. Plus, it can hold up to 4 gallons for truly wrangling your mess (although there are also 1-gallon and 2-gallon options within the listing). You’ll love that it comes with 20 disposable liners to get started tidying right out of the gate.
59A Set Of Lid Cleaning Brushes For Getting At Hard-To-Reach Grime
We all know about the importance of cleaning our water bottles — but what about those tough-to-clean lids? That’s why this set of lid cleaning brushes is an absolute must-have. Each brush has a hard-bristled brush on one end, a soft-bristled pipe cleaner brush on the other, and a stiff piece of plastic that pops out and can lift hard-to-pry-open lids. The brushes are great for more than just water bottles, also scrubbing tough-to-reach grime in lunch boxes, veggie peelers, keyboards, fans, tea kettles, and baby bottles.
60This Adhesive Strip Of LED Lights For Better TV Viewing
Whether you’re looking for that home theater experience or you want to make your WFH setup more eye-friendly, these adhesive LED lights are just the thing. The 39-inch strip comes with warm-glow lights that can be adjusted via the remote control (and charged up via USB). Choose from 15 ambient colors and 10 brightness modes. One shopper noted, “I used this item as bias lighting behind my computer monitor. [...]I think it is much easier on the eyes, and I enjoy having it on while I play games at night.”
- Available options: 10
61An Organizer That Keeps Your Socks Paired Up
Laundry has just gotten a little easier with this sock organizer that keeps your pairs together. Each one can clip in nine pairs at a time, and every order comes with two.
62Retractable Charging Cords With 3 Connector Types
You’ll always have the right charger handy with this cord that has USB Type-C, Lightning, and Micro USB plugs. Better yet, it’s retractable to be ultra compact for travel and also to prevent tangles.
63A 2-Pack Of Meat Tenderizers That Also Help With Marinating
These unique meat tenderizer tools virtually guarantee you’ll never have to deal with toughness again. They have tiny needles that tenderize, and the small holes they create are perfect for allowing marinade to soak in more deeply. Just as good, they can help reduce cooking time.
64Multitool Utensil Rest That Keeps Your Counters Clean
Ditch your spoon rest and opt for this cooking utensil rest instead, which has so much more space for all your tools. Made from nonslip silicone, it boasts multiple slots for spoons, tongs, and more, as well as a larger holder that keeps your pot lid upright. It’s easy to clean with just a rinse, but can also be put in the dishwasher.
- Available colors: 6
65A 2-Pack Of Motion-Sensor Lights That Illuminate Your Keyhole
Getting into your house after dark is so much easier with these keyhole lights. These light automatically turn on when they sense motion, so you can see the lock, then they turn off on their own after five seconds. All it takes is one AA battery to operate each light and they install with adhesive backing.
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