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The 70 Weirdest, Most Genius Things Under $35 On Amazon
Clever products that make life better, easier — & more fun.
Sometimes, you need to freshen up to glow up — and every item on this list offers a genius and unexpected way to make your life easier and better. There are home items to make cleaning faster and improve organization; up-and-coming beauty products with effective ingredients and fun packaging; and even helpful items for your vehicle. Prepare for your friends to ask where you got it all.
1This Charging Adapter Kit That’s Also A Phone Stand
You can replace a jumble of cables with this compact charging adapter kit so you have everything you need for every device (including Lightning, USB-A, and USB-C connections). Each cord is built to last up to 10,000 plug-ins. When closed, it can act as a phone stand. It’s also available in navy in the listing.
2A 2-Pack Of Legging Organizers With Rubber-Coated Clips
While 10 pairs of leggings take up nearly an entire drawer, they’ll hardly make a dent in your closet space when hung on this legging organizer. The set comes with two hangers so you can hang up all your workout and lounge bottoms. Each pair will be easy to access and won’t be damaged since the strong clips are coated in rubber.
3This Bracelet Helper Tool That Won’t Scratch Your Jewelry
Thanks to this bracelet helper tool, you’ll never have to ask a friend to fasten a clasp again. It works with not only bracelets, but also necklaces, watches, zippers, and more. The ends have a rubber coating to protect against damage and it’s small enough to keep in your bag.
4This Effective Dryer Vent Cleaner With A 3-Foot Hose
Attaching this dryer vent cleaner to any vacuum gives you the power to reach nearly 3 feet inside your appliance to remove lint and buildup. This quick task can help prevent a fire and make your dryer more efficient.
5An Illuminating Nail Concealer Made With Lime Tree Extract
This nail concealer is not a polish (although the beautiful shades are buildable), yet it’s so much more than just a base coat. It’s made with botanical oils and extracts (like porcelain flower and lime tree) and optical brighteners to neutralize discoloration and leave a subtle glow.
6A Pair Of Clever Metal Tools To Clean Your Hair Brush & Vacuum
With zinc alloy teeth, this brush-cleaning tool can cut through knots and tangles to quickly remove hair from the bristles of your hair brush. And because the set comes with two pieces, you can use the other one to remove any hair wrapped around the roller of your vacuum.
7These Microfiber Lens Wipes That Double As Travel Pouches
Since these microfiber pouches come in a pack of four, you’ll be able to protect your glasses, watch, and more all at the same time. They’re ultra soft to leave lenses free of streaks without any risk of scratching delicate surfaces.
8This Popular Overflow Drain Cover For Deeper Baths
This overflow drain cover creates a tight seal over a tub’s overflow drain to give you a deeper bath to soak in (it does have its own overflow function for safety). It works with various kinds of drains and has racked up more than 50,000 five-star reviews on Amazon.
9An Angled Detergent Holder With Nonslip Feet & A Drip Tray
This detergent holder will do all the heavy lifting for you — literally. It has rubber feet to keep it secure and provide the perfect angle at all times so that you can easily fill a cup. It comes with a Velcro strap to keep the bottle firmly in place and a molded drip tray to keep your counters clean.
10These Handblown Glass-Watering Bulbs That Last For 2 Weeks
Whether you’re going on a trip or just want to ensure your plants have a steady supply of water during a busy week, this pair of handblown glass self-watering bulbs can make sure that your greenery stays healthy for up to two weeks at a time. Plus, they’ll add a bit of whimsical color to each pot.
11A Floating Caddy That Can Be Installed In Seconds
If you want to boost storage space and organization in your bedroom, office, bathroom, or elsewhere, this adhesive floating caddy will come to the rescue. It has two compartments that are large enough to hold a phone or some skincare products and two hooks so you can neatly hang your chargers, glasses, or keys. Other styles are available in the listing to create a custom storage solution.
12Some Car Seat Gap Organizers That Come In 4 Finishes
This pair of car seat gap organizers can keep your sunglasses, charger, wallet, lip balm, and more at hand while you’re driving. By seamlessly fitting in the gaps of your seats, they will prevent anything from falling through the cracks. Choose from four finishes in the listing.
13A Metal Fruit Basket With Separate Tiers
Made of strong and durable metal, this fruit basket can hold lots of fruits, vegetables, or other snacks. And to keep your bananas from getting damaged, there is an attached hanger at the top. Keep the two tiers stacked or separate them to keep one in your cabinet and one on your counter.
14These Mini Spatulas That Can Be Used For Food & Beauty Products
While jam and frosting may be the first things that come to mind when you hear the word “spatula,” you’ll quickly realize that you can use this mini spatula set to get out every last drop of your favorite face serum or eye cream. The set comes with a 6- and 12-inch spatula to reach into even deeper jars.
15These Cooling Eye Pads With A 4.5-Star Overall Rating
This set contains 48 highly rated cooling eye pads to use over plenty of at-home spa nights. The pieces don’t just look like cucumber — they’re formulated with cucumber extract (as well as several vitamins and minerals) to help rejuvenate and even out your complexion over 15 minutes.
16This Moisturizing Hair Mask Made With Egg Yolk & Macadamia Oil
While this mayo hair mask may look like it should be spread on a sandwich, it’s actually a blend of shea butter, macadamia seed oil, and egg yolk that will revive dry and brittle hair. It is designed to hydrate, reduce split ends, and even help with frizz.
17These Silicone Dishwashing Gloves That Double As Veggie Scrubbers
You can go from rinsing fruits and veggies to cleaning dishes to taking hot pots and pans out of the oven with these heat-resistant silicone scrubber gloves. The soft bristles are gentle on delicate surfaces and help to lather soap quickly to get the chore over faster.
18A Flexible Freezer Tray That Doubles As A Baking Pan
This silicone freezer tray may look like it’s made for ice but each slot is designed to hold a half cup of leftovers, broth, chopped fruit for smoothies, or other food. It’s safe to put in the microwave or even the oven to bake mini loaves and other pre-portioned foods (it’s heat resistant up to 415 degrees).
19These Silicone Face Mask Applicators With An Exfoliating End
In addition to keeping your fingernails free of product, this pair of silicone face mask applicators also keep tubs and jars of products free of germs from your hands. Use the spatula side to scrape containers and apply products to your face and the brush side to remove the mask and gently exfoliate your skin. They’re even dishwasher safe for cleaning.
20This Flexible Fashion Tape That Comes With 3 Sizes Of Strips
Whether your silk tops keep slipping off your shoulder or you want to secure a plunging neckline, this fashion tape will keep any piece of clothing in place. The strips move with your body and don’t hurt when removed at the end of the day. The set comes with 32 strips (18 thin, 10 medium, and four wide).
21These Zippered Storage Bags That Let Your Clothes Breathe
Made of a soft woven fabric, this three-pack of breathable woven zippered storage bags is much easier to store than bulky plastic bins. They can be slipped under your bed or stacked in the back of your closet so that your extra blankets and seasonal clothing are out of the way but still easily accessible. They have strong handles, sturdy zippers, and see-through windows so you don’t have to search through each one to find what you need.
22This Compact 3-In-1 Cleaning Brush With So Many Uses
This multi-functional brush is made of three parts — one fine-bristled brush to get into narrow grooves, one slim brush to reach corners, and a picker to easily remove parts for better reach. Use it to clean your water bottle, tumbler, thermos, smoothie container, and more.
23A Foot Peel Mask Made With Fruit Extracts
Put down the buffer and put on this foot peel mask; it does all the work for you as its blend of fruit acids and extracts slough away dead skin and dry patches. And since they fit like a pair of socks, you can move around the house as they work their magic. This set comes with two pairs in a peach scent, but other options are available in the listing.
24These Adjustable Bedsheet Straps For A Wrinkle-Free Bed
Your bed will look as neat and tidy as a hotel’s with these sheet straps. The metal clips attach to each corner of your fitted sheet to keep it from slipping off or coming loose and shifting as you sleep. They are adjustable to fit all mattress sizes.
25This Dish Drying Mat That Conveniently Rolls Up
Whether you’re tired of your bulky drying rack taking up space or you simply have a small kitchen, this roll up dish drying rack is a game changer. With a sleek, compact design, the stainless steel rack hangs over your sink and rolls up once you’re done. Coming in five different sizes, it can also be used as a trivet for hot dishes.
26These 2-In-1 Tongue Cleaners With Nonslip Handles
These tongue cleaners are two-in-one tools that let you brush and scrape away buildup to freshen your breath. The handles are nonslip and comfortable to hold and the set comes with four cleaners.
27These Rose-Shaped Ice Molds With No-Spill Funnel Lids
Even classic cocktails will feel fresh when you use this rose ice mold to top them off. The beautiful shape is easy to pop out of the silicone mold and it comes with a lid with built-in funnels for easy filling. It is microwave-, oven-, and dishwasher-safe and can also be used to create molded chocolate, jello, pastries, soap, and more.
28A Bubbling Clay Mask With Green Tea & Lavender Extract
This bubble clay mask is made with charcoal powder and a blend of green tea and lavender extract to effectively help clean your skin and reduce excess oil. It bubbles on the skin, which reviewers report is tingly and refreshing.
29These Deep-Cleaning Face Scrubbers That Gently Exfoliate
To give your skin a little extra TLC, try these silicone face scrubbers. The soft bristles help remove oil, makeup, and other pollutants from pores while also gently buffing away dead skin. There are two styles of bristles: one for facial exfoliating and cleansing, and one for facial massage.
30These Dip Clips That Hold Sauces On The Road
Prevent those spilled-ketchup-in-your-lap moments with these genius dip clips that hold your sauces. They work by attaching to AC vents, and the five-in-one size accommodates dips of various shapes. Plus, they’re Shark Tank-approved.
31A Silicone Beauty Blender Holder With A 4.8-Star Overall Rating
This highly rated beauty blender holder will keep your makeup sponge clean and dry while traveling or when it’s rolling around a drawer. It has holes for ventilation and since it’s made of flexible silicone, it’s easy to fit into any cosmetic bag. It’s compatible with many shapes and brands of sponges and blenders.
32These Fun Wine Charms Available That Also Come In Cat, Pineapple & Other Fun Designs
These wine charms are made of flexible silicone that can securely sit at the rim of your glass to help you keep track of which drink is yours. They come in a bunch of different eye-catching shapes in the listing, like cheese wedges, cats, sunglasses, and pineapples.
33This Adjustable Measuring Cup For Wet & Dry Ingredients
This adjustable measuring cup will save you a ton of space in your kitchen. Unlike other measurement tools, this one works for wet, dry, and semi-solid ingredients and has imperial and metric units — no conversion needed here. This cup can meaure up to 2 cups but the listing also has adjustable measuring spoons and scoops of various sizes.
34A Weatherproof Tool Mount That Can Hold 35 Pounds
Thanks to the hooks and spring-loaded slots in this weatherproof tool mount, you can store lots of different cleaning tools and equipment off the ground. It’s sturdy enough that it can hold up to 35 pounds.
35These Cute Wool Balls That Speed Up Drying Time
Swap out your dryer sheets for this six-pack of wool dryer balls, which also happen to look like adorable penguins. By physically separating your clothes as they tumble, they can reduce drying time and even prevent wrinkles. Each one is free of fragrance and is made to last for up to five years.
36This Nourishing Green Tea Mask Designed For Sensitive Skin
This green tea mask is designed specifically for sensitive skin and is made of 95% naturally-derived ingredients like kaolin clay, organic aloe, and Irish moss. The formula is designed to reduce redness and irritation, and restore moisture in just 10 minutes.
37These Heel Socks Lined With A Moisturizing Gel
These heel repair socks are an easy way to repair dry and cracked skin. They can work while you sleep thanks to the silicone gel pads within that contain vitamin E and jojoba, and olive oil. The set comes with two pairs so you’ll have a backup clean set available.
38A 4-Cup Batter Dispenser That Keeps Counters Clean
This batter dispenser won’t drip so that you can create perfect pancakes and keep your counter clean. It can also be used to make cupcakes. The dispenser holds four cups of batter, is easy to refill, and only takes one hand to operate.
39This 2-Pack Of Portable Chargers That Rapidly Charge Phones
Power up your phone on the go with this two-pack of mini portable chargers. With a compact size, it fits easily in pockets or bags. Each power pack has enough capacity to fully charge a smartphone for one full charge cycle. These handy chargers will come in handy while traveling — and they work on both iPhones and Androids.
40An Electric Makeup Brush Cleaner That Also Spin-Dries
This electric makeup brush cleaner will make a tedious (but crucial) task a lot faster. It comes with everything you need to leave each tool free of buildup, including a bowl for washing and rubber collars to attach brushes of many sizes. You won’t even have to wait for them to dry — a few seconds of spinning will check that off the list as well.
41This Wine Glass Holder That Makes Bath Time Extra Luxurious
Take “me time” to the next level with this wine glass holder that sticks to your shower wall. No suction cups or adhesives are needed, the silicone simply grips onto glossy surfaces from glass to mirror, marble to metal. It’s waterproof and good for use in the kitchen, on boats, or even attached to the side of coolers during outdoor hangs.
42An Electric Lighter That Even Works In The Wind
Free of an open flame, this electric lighter is rechargeable via USB and will automatically turn itself off after seven seconds for safety. The small-but-mighty tool can even work in the wind and it is more than 7 inches long to reach into deeper candles.
43A Submarine-Shaped Tea Steeper You Can Clean In The Dishwasher
The wide opening of this submarine-shaped tea steeper makes it easy to refill it with your favorite blend and it has a hook that clips to the rim of your mug. The food-grade silicone is a breeze to clean since it can be placed in the dishwasher.
44An Eyeliner Stamp With Smudge-Proof Results
If you love the look of a dramatic eye but don’t exactly have a steady hand, this eyeliner stamp will bring your vision to life. Just press down for a well-pigmented cat eye that will stay on all day. This stamp creates a 10-millimeter wing but there is an 8-millimeter version available in the listing as well.
45This Rechargeable Table Lamp With Touch Control
This wireless table lamp is available in a bunch of finishes that’ll vibe with any aesthetic. The lamp is rechargeable via USB (it lasts for 48 hours per charge), so you can use it in spots without a nearby outlet. Simply tap it to turn it on or off, and to set it to one of three brightness levels.
46An Acrylic Sunglasses Rack To Store Your Collection Safely
Instead of leaving your sunglasses by the door where they can get lost, keep them displayed on this acrylic sunglasses rack. It’ll not only make it easier to decide which pair best matches your outfit of the day but it will also keep them safe from getting scratched or broken.
47This Sparkly pH-Based Lip Balm Enriched With Ceramides
This glimmer lip balm uses pH technology to transform into the most flattering pink shade for you while nourishing your lips with jojoba oil and rich ceramides. The formula is free of phthalates, parabens, and sulfates.
48This Hanging Purse Organizer With A 360-Degree Swivel Hook
While this hanging purse organizer has deep pockets to hold all your favorite bags, it can also be used for extra towels, scarves, and more. The clear covers and the 360-degree swivel hook make it easy to see everything you have. It’s available in four colors in the listing.
49A Knife & Cutlery Drainer With A Water-Collecting Base
This cutlery drainer has three separate sections, two of which can hold miscellaneous utensils and one that is made up of 10 slots to keep knives in place and protected. Any excess water will fall into the removable bottom compartment to keep your counter dry.
50A Dishwasher Magnet With A Near-Perfect Rating
This dishwasher magnet acts as a label for each load so that everyone will know if the dishes inside are dirty or clean. Even if your appliance isn’t magnetic, it comes with an adhesive-backed magnet that allows you to use it. It’s also chicer than similar magnets with a design that works in any kitchen.
51This Weatherproof Draft Stopper With 3 Layers
This pair of door draft stoppers is simple to set up but each one has three silicone layers to effectively keep cold air out in the winter and hot air out in the summer. Light, noise, and even pests will also be reduced. You can apply the self-adhesive pieces to both interior and exterior doors.
52This Highly Rated Paper Towel Holder You Can Use With One Hand
Free up some counter space by mounting this paper towel holder on the wall or underneath a cabinet. What makes this model unique is that the quick-release knob on the end offers the perfect amount of resistance to tear sheets off with one hand while still allowing you to change rolls easily. It has earned an impressive 4.8-star overall rating after more than 10,000 reviews.
53This Lip Treatment That Contains A Super Moisturizing Hawaiian Ingredient
Made with the brand’s signature Hawaiian kukui nut oil, this lip treatment is rich in fatty acids and vitamins A, C, and E. In other words, it more than does the job when it comes to restoring and moisturizing chapped lips. “*Literally* overnight it fixed everything I’ve been spending years trying to improve,” one reviewer wrote.
- Available shades: 6
54A Battery Organizer With A Built-In Tester
This battery organizer lets you see everything that you have in stock in one swoop. It has 93 open spaces and extra room to hold the included tester. It can be slipped in a drawer (or cabinet) or mounted on the wall.
55This Hanger Safe That Resists Fire & Water
This document pouch has a multilayered fiberglass design that’s covered in a silicone lining. This combination will keep all your valuables safe from both fire and water. It has two interior pockets and a top hook to be hung discreetly in your closet. Use it to store cash, passports, birth certificates, and anything else you want to keep from getting damaged or stolen.
56These Nipple Covers For Tops (Or Days) A Bra Won’t Work
You don’t need to finagle with bra straps or double-stick tape for unusual tops — just press on a pair of these smooth silicone nipple covers. They’re virtually invisible under clothing, and have a powerful yet skin-friendly adhesive that keeps them in place up to 12 hours. Rinse, pat dry, and use again.
57These Grippy Cable Ties To Help Keep The Cords Straight
If you’ve got many a cord cluttering your drawers, these cable ties are a clever way to keep order. They come in a rainbow of hues so you can color-code your gear to know what’s what at a glance, and you can also write on the labels for even more clarity. Furthermore, they keep everything neatly tucked together with a grippy, hook-and-loop surface you can reuse over and over.
58A Rotating Makeup Organizer That Comes In Several Shades
This two-tier rotating makeup organizer will not only tidy up your vanity but it will also give it a touch of elegance. It comes in various colors (like amber and green) in the listing and has either gold or silver handles so you can move it between rooms. A three-tier version is also available.
59This Car Organizer With A Built-In Security Flap
If your friends constantly have to push aside a pile of your stuff to get in the passenger seat, you may want to invest in this car organizer. It can strap onto the seat of any model and it has multiple compartments and pockets so you can keep your laptop, water bottle, notebooks, and even pens in place. A security flap can be placed over the top so it’s not obvious to those walking by what you have stored inside.
60A Lint Roller That’s Both Chic & Reusable
Take a lint roller, but make it chic with this reusable gel roller. Coming in a sleek rollerball design and in stylish colors, this roller uses gel to trap fuzz — this also makes it washable and reusable. Its compact design makes it easy to stash in your purse, desk drawer, or gym bag. No more sticky papers to wrangle.
61This Gadget That’ll Make At-Home Manicures Easier & Less Messy
At-home manis can get messy quickly and nothing ruins a pamper session like a tipped bottle of nail polish. That’s where this nail polish holder that suctions onto almost any smooth surface comes in. You can adjust the angle 180 degrees and the silicone material adjusts to fit almost any polish bottle.
62This K-Beauty Face Wash That Shoppers Are Obsessed With
Reviewers are obsessed with this rice water face wash from K-beauty brand The Face Shop. Meant to cleanse your face while leaving it brighter and smoother, the formula is rich in vitamins A,B, and E. Those nutrients work to enhance your skin’s natural glow while evening tone. You can use the cleansing oil on its own or as part of a two-step routine with the cleansing foam. “I was skeptical about whether this would really make much of a difference but wow!” one reviewer raved. “I have incredibly dry skin and this takes its appearance to the next level!”
63This Fan-Favorite Moisturizing Scrub You Can Use On The Body & Face
When there’s a skin-care product that’s strong enough for the body but gentle enough for the face you know you’re on to something special and this body scrub is one of those. “I have been using this for two weeks now and I LOVE it! It doesn’t irritate my face or anywhere on my body. It gently exfoliates and leaves it looking and feeling so much better. I will be buying this regularly,” one shopper wrote about the turmeric scent, but it also comes in coffee, brown sugar, Himalayan salt, and charcoal varieties.
64A Long-Lasting Product That’s As Good As Much Pricier Primers
“I didn't notice any difference between this item and more expensive ones,” one Amazon shopper wrote about this popular face primer that comes in lots of varieties to suit your skin’s needs like a green-tinted redness corrector, a blurring and demi-matte SPF30 formula, and a dewy lavender brightening version.
65This Eyelash Curler With More Than 25,000 5-Star Reviews
This durable eyelash curler is less than $20 but still comes with 2 replacement pads and a storage bag. You also get to choose from four finishes including a rainbow one. And how well does it work? Well it has certainly impressed more than 25,000 shoppers who’ve given it five-star ratings including one shopper who wrote: “I bought this after owning Shu Uemura eyelash curlers for the past 10 years. My current curler broke, and I thought I try a more reasonably priced replacement. I read the reviews and decided I’d give it a try. I had incredibly low expectations of being wow’d, but I actually was. It work very well on deep set eyes, it grabs your lashes just right to create THE BEST curl that literally lasts all day. No crimping or pinching of the lash at all.”
66These Extra-Long Silicone Oven Mitts That Are Water Resistant
Upgrade your kitchen with these extra-long silicone oven mitts with an impressive 4.8-star overall rating. They’re slip resistant and come in two lengths, both that are long enough to cover your wrists. Plus, because they’re water resistant, you can easily rinse them clean when you need. Choose from 11 colors.
67A Best-Selling Reading Light You Can Wear Around Your Neck
Repositioning your reading light every few pages will be a thing of the past after you get this neck reading light. Three lighting settings mean that it’s just as suitable for late-night reading as it is for hands-free lighting while you’re working on a DIY project. Plus, it’s USB-C rechargeable and each charge lasts for up to 80 hours.
68A Best-Selling Veggie Chopper With 4 Versatile Attachments
Spending most of your cook time dicing tomatoes and spiraling zoodles will be a thing of the past once you add this vegetable chopper to your kitchen. It comes with four stainless steel blades to dice and spiralize various produce, and the handy blades do so with just one quick motion. This chopper is a cult favorite on Amazon with bestseller status and over 76,000 five-star reviews.
69This Squalene-Infused Powder To Fill Out Your Hairline
If you have patchy, thin, or balding areas on your scalp or simply want to cover up some unwanted gray hairs, this hairline powder can help fill it in with a natural look. The powdery formula is infused with squalene to give you a smooth look — no greasy residue or dry flakes. It’s easy to apply with the included applicator and comes in over a dozen shades to match your hair.
70An Easy-To-Apply Cuticle Cream With Japanese Seaweed
Get softer cuticles easily with this cuticle cream. The best thing about this particular cream is that it comes in a squeezable tube with a brush applicator on the end, so you can neatly apply it with one hand and one swipe. It’s incredibly nourishing, too, with fan-favorite moisturizing ingredients such as Japanese seaweed, shea butter, and rice bran oil.
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