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50 Weird But Genius Things You Didn't Know About That Make You Look Hot As Hell

These picks may be bizarre, but they’ll also get you looking hot AF.

by Jessica Booth
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When it comes to beauty, skin care, and accessories, there’s almost no limit to how bizarre the products can get. I’ve curated this list of truly weird items — that are also totally genius — to get you looking hot as all hell. From PDRN serum to blingy bra straps to chin masks, these picks will give you a serious glow-up without needing to drop cash on a vampire facial.

1A Hydrating Slug Stick To Swipe On For Glowing, Nourished Skin

This clever balm is a slugging stick that offers a unique way to help lock in moisture. Made with ingredients like 24-karat gold and snail mucin, it’s designed to hydrate and repair skin. Centella asiatica also helps ease inflammation and reduce redness. Swipe it on at the end of your skin-care routine as a finishing step.

2Golden Facial Massage Rollers That Vibrate

Massaging your face can help ease inflammation, leave skin feeling softer, and aid in applying skin-care products. This massager set comes with two face rollers: one 3-D roller massager with two heads, and a T-shapde roller. These are battery-powered to vibrate gently for the full effect.

3Collagen-Infused Sheet Masks In Wild Colors & Prints

Packed with moisturizing ingredients like collagen, hyaluronic acid, and algae extract, these sheet masks are meant to hydrate your skin after just 20 minutes of use. But the best part just might be the cutest and most colorful designs that just make them more fun. “I am so happy with the way my skin feels plumps, soft and smooth after using these,” one shopper wrote in a review. “No burning, no redness, no itching - just supple, hydrated skin.”

4Mixable Bronzing Drops For A Realistic Sun-Kissed Glow

With more than 7,200 five-star ratings, these bronzing drops are an Amazon favorite, and it’s not hard to see why. They act as a subtle self-tanner that builds over time, giving you a glow that looks natural and radiant. The formula is infused with vitamin C for extra brightening. You can add it to your moisturizer or foundation, or just use it on its own.

5Glowy, Hydrating Essence Packed With Vegan PDRN

Take your skin-care routine to the next level by adding this super hydrating essence to your product lineup. It’s packed with Korean ginseng-derived PDRN to help restore and firm skin, along with hydrating ceramides to leave behind a glowing, rejuvenated look. It has no scent or residue, so you can use it whenever you need a boost throughout the day.

6A Heated Eyelash Curler For Longer-Looking Lashes

Eyelash curlers help make lashes look fuller and longer — one trick to making them work even better has always been to warm them up a bit. That’s why this heated eyelash curler is so fabulous. It uses low heat to keep your lashes in place and curl them even more. It’s fast, rechargeable, and portable, and gentle to use.

7Manuka Honey Lip Gloss For Hydrating, High-Watt Shine

Lip gloss can feel sticky, but this one is an exception. While it leaves behind a shiny finish, it actually feels hydrating, thanks to ingredients including Manuka honey and oils. “It has a perfect shimmer to it, it’s like a sheer lipstick,” one shopper wrote. “It’s not sticky at all, it just gives you that perfect natural glowing lip.” Choose between 21 different pretty shades.

8Moisturizing Body Oil That Gives Skin A Gorgeous Shimmer

This shimmering body oil is perfect for days you want to show off some skin. It’s made with super moisturizing ingredients like vitamin E and cocoa butter, and while it is a body oil, it doesn’t feel overly oily or sticky. It absorbs right into the skin, leaving behind a subtle shimmer that glows in the sun and has a bit of a blurring effect.

9Collagen Cream With The Coolest Jelly-Like Texture

This unique moisturizer doesn’t feel like your typical cream. Instead, it has a surprisingly pleasant jelly-like feel that makes it oddly fun to use. Powerhouse ingredients like collagen and niacinamide help leave skin hydrated, smooth, and glowy, and it absorbs nicely without feeling sticky.

10Temporary Stain Liner That Precisely Defines Lips

Lip liner is an easy and accessible way to define your lips and make them look fuller, but can be annoying to reapply all day long. That’s where this peel-off lip liner comes in: It acts a stain that lasts for hours. Apply this, let it sit, then peel it off to reveal a color that withstands eating, drinking, and chatting, making a long-lasting, flawless look simple.

11Skin Care-Enhancing Serum With A Microneedling Effect

This powerful serum is designed to be the first step in your skin-care routine, as it can help enhance absorption of your other products. Its tingling formula includes centella asiatica and hyaluronic acid, and is designed to smooth and refresh like microneedling. One shopper summed it up: “We’re talking improved texture, visibly clearer skin, and that snatched, post-facial tightness.”

12Faux Bangs That Clip On For An Instant New Look

Everyone has thought this at least once: “Would I look good with bangs?” Skip the guesswork — or permanent change — and opt for a temporary update with these clip-on bangs. Available in 15 different shades and options, these clip in easily, match hair seamlessly, and give you the look of bangs with the option to remove them the second you want.

13A Soft, Inexpensive, & Versatile Makeup Brush

Makeup brushes can be pricey, but this kabuki brush costs less than a cup of coffee and still has a professional look and feel. Made of thousands of super soft bristles, this has a light curve and can work with everything from powder foundations to liquid highlighters to self tanner. It’s easy to hold in hand, offers even application, and helps blend makeup effortlessly.

14Foaming Gel Toothpaste Designed To Leave Teeth Squeaky Clean

If you your current toothpaste isn’t cutting it, it may be time to try this toothpaste gel. It helps to get rid of plaque buildup while also creating a barrier teeth to help prevent it from coming back. It’s also ideal for sensitive gums. “This stuff not only works, but it truly is just short of a miracle product [...],” one shopper raved. “This stuff literally had tartar I’ve been trying to be rid of for months FALL OFF AFTER ONE USE.”

15A Hat You Can Actually Wear Over A Ponytail

Tucking your hair into a baseball cap doesn’t always have the adorable and stylish end result you’re after. This ponytail cap is an exception. There’s a flexible hole in the back that allows you to tie hair up into a high ponytail, for more volume and bounciness. It’s available in 42 different colors and styles, and has an adjustable strap for extra comfort.

16A Vitamin Treatment To Help Curly Hair Look & Feel Amazing

If you have curly hair, this vitamin treatment pack can be a game changer. Made with nourishing vitamin C, it helps to remove mineral buildup, extend the life of hair color, and prevent discoloration. All of this can help make curls look bouncier, shinier, and healthier. “I absolutely love this for my hair!” one shopper raved. “It really seems to make my curls more defined and keep frizz at bay.”

17Heel Socks Infused With Softening Gel

These moisturizing heel socks are an easy way soften the skin on your feet. Each sock is filled with hydrating gel that includes ingredients like vitamin E, shea butter, and aloe vera. You can slip this on and wear them for a few hours or overnight, allowing the gel to absorb into the skin to soften it. The vented outer part of the sock prevents feet from overheating and makes them comfy to wear.

18A Hair Dryer, Styler, & Brush All In One

There’s a reason this popular Revlon styling brush has more than 49,000 five-star ratings. It simplifies getting ready in the morning, acting as a hot tool that dries hair while simultaneously brushing it out and styling it. A swiveling cord and large shape makes it even easier to use, allowing you to achieve a fresh blowout look in minutes.

19Glass Hair Primer Spray That Protects From Heat Damage

If you plan on blowing out or styling your hair with hot tools, heat protectant spray should be an essential. This has a thermal-activated formula to help protect hair against damage, while also leaving strands shinier, smoother, and less prone to frizz. It’s lightweight and doesn’t leave a greasy feeling behind, and also works to repel humidity to keep hair looking fab no matter the weather.

20Sparkly, Water-Resistant Sunscreen That’s So Fun To Use

This glitter sunscreen is a lot more fun than your average fare, with a bright color and sparkling finish that make it a conversation starter. It rubs in clear and leaves behind a subtle shimmering effect, and more importantly, it has SPF 50 to protect against harmful UV rays, and is water-resistant for up to 80 minutes.

21A Scrubbing Tool To Help Leave Skin Super Clean

This little scrubbing tool is meant to make it easier to get a deep clean on your face from the comfort of home. The spatula-like head turns water into steam to help open up pores, working to force blackheads, oil, and dirt to come out — and it feels really amazing to boot. A separate mode helps to apply skin-care products, while another mode massages for the most relaxing finish.

22Hair Powder In A Variety Of Shades To Cover Up Roots

This hairline powder makes it so easy to disguise visible roots while you’re waiting to get to the salon. Available in a variety of different shades to match your hair color, it helps conceal unwanted grays, overgrown roots, and fine areas. It offers instant coverage, can last for up to 48 hours, and doesn’t leave behind an oily, greasy, or powdered look.

23A Callus Remover With More Than 41,000 Perfect Ratings

You don’t have to splurge on a pedicure every time your feet need extra love. This callus remover gel can make a huge difference when it comes to keeping feet soft and looking good. Simply soak your feet in warm water for a bit, apply this gel to calloused areas, then buff with a pumice stone. You’ll exfoliate away dead, dry skin, for softer, smoother feet.

24Clever Spray That Makes It Easier To Spot Baby Hairs

Dermaplaning your face can feel impossible and borderline dangerous when you can’t see the super fine, tiny baby hairs you’re targeting. This spray helps you see hairs clearly while also acting as a protective layer that helps to reduce friction and moisturize at the same time. It even comes with four facial razors, so has everything you need for smoother skin.

25A Contoured Facial Massage Tool To Help Smooth & Tighten Skin

This facial massager tool uses both light therapy, mild heating, and vibration to massage the face, helping to lift, smooth, and tighten your skin. The curved head fits the contours of the face nicely, and you can choose between seven different light colors. It’s super easy to use and recharge, and the compact size makes it easy to store.

26Wraparound Sheet Masks Designed To Firm Facial & Neck Skin

These unique sheet masks aren’t just meant to be hydrating (although they are). They’re also meant to help lift and tighten the skin on both your face and your neck. One is worn underneath your chin, another is tucked behind your ears, and the other is worn over your face. Give them at least 20 minutes, and you just might look absolutely snatched when you remove them.

27Bronzing & Hydrating Drops That Leave Skin Glowing

A sun-kissed look can do wonders for your complexion, but if you don’t want to spend time outside, this face drops set is the next best thing. One tube contains bronzing drops, while the other is a hydrating and brightening gel. You can mix them together to create a customized bronzed color for your skin that leaves it looking tan, fresh, and moisturized.

28Creme-To-Mist Conditioning Spray That Helps Get Hair Silky Smooth

This leave-in conditioner spray will quickly become a staple in your post-shower routine. Spritz it onto damp hair to help get rid of knots and tangles, while controlling frizz and leaving strands softer and smoother. It’s designed for every hair type and is free of ingredients like parabens, sulfates, and minerals.

29Caffeine-Loaded Eye Masks To Help Brighten & Refresh

Help skin look instantly more energized and refreshed by using these caffeinated eye masks. Made with a collagen-infused gel, these help hydrate the under eye area, while also working to tighten, brighten, promote circulation, and reduce puffiness. They feel relaxing, and they’re so inexpensive — at this price, each pair comes out to less than $1.

30A Detangling Brush With Over 37,000 5-Star Ratings

The unique design of this lightweight detangling hair brush makes it perfect for eliminating knots and tangles without hurting. The tens of thousands of happy reviews say it all. “I don't usually leave reviews but this one is worthy of one because what is this magic??!!!” one shopper wrote. “[...Not] only did it untangle my knots, but I felt ZERO pull on my head.”

31Invisible Pimple Patches To Help Zap Away Blemishes

Don’t let a newly bloomed pimple stop you from going out and feeling your best. These pimple patches, in a huge set of 72 pieces, cover up the blemish while also actively helping it disappear. The hydrocolloid layer helps pull liquid and gunk out of your pimple to minimize redness, while collagen helps soothe and hydrate. Plus, they’re invisible and discreet.

32Disposable Towels To Ultra-Cleanly Remove Makeup

These clean towels are super soft and smooth and perfect for washing your face. They can help remove makeup, offer gentle exfoliation, and feel great against your skin. They’re perfectly thick, and they’re disposable — because they’re only used once, they don’t hold onto grime, bacteria, and other icky things.

33Chin-Lifting Sheet Masks That Can Help Skin Look Tighter

These chin-lifting sheet masks hook behind the ears and sit right underneath your chin and jawline to help hydrate and firm up the area. Made of cotton, they’re loaded with collagen peptides, 24-karat gold, and retinol to help treat and sculpt. They offer a comfortable feel and are easy to take off and put on.

34Strengthening Shampoo With An Amazing Rosemary Scent

This strengthening shampoo is loaded with nourishing ingredients like rosemary, biotin, and tea tree oil. It works to refresh your hair, soothe the scalp, moisturize, and keep hair looking so shiny. As a bonus, the mint and rosemary smell is nothing short of amazing.

35A Small Electric Razor To Keep Your Face Super Smooth

Keep your face smooth, soft, and completely hairless with this electric face razor. The double rotating head makes it so easy to use, even if you’ve never done so before, while a powerful motor and stainless steel blades help get rid of every hair. Replaceable heads make it possible to use on other parts of your body, and it’s easy to recharge.

36A Realistic Eyebrow Pencil For Creating Full-Looking Volume

Before you splurge on a microblading appointment, try this unique eyebrow pen. The cleverly designed four-tip brush creates realistic, hair-like lines that make brows look fuller with one swipe. It’s also super easy to use, even for beginners, and it costs much less than going to a professional. You can choose between four different shades.

37Golden Hair Ties That Double As Bracelets

These clever bracelet hair ties make it easy to add a blingy bit of sparkle to your ponytail or your wrist. Designed with gentle elastic that firmly holds hair without causing damage, they comes in a set of three — you can even choose from different elastic colors to match your hair.

38Toning Pads Packed With Glycolic Acid To Brighten Skin

Swipe these toning pads over your face to get a deep exfoliation for ultimately smoother, softer, and brighter skin. Loaded with glycolic and salicylic acids, they help even skin tone and boost collagen. Other nourishing ingredients include vitamin C and niacinamide to help make skin glow from the inside out.

39Teeth-Whitening Treatment You Add Directly To Your Toothpaste

If your teeth need a little brightening, but you don’t want to spend on a professional treatment, this whitening gel can be a great alternative. It’s so simple to use: Just add one pump onto your toothpaste and brush as you normally would. It helps remove stains and brighten teeth, and is safe for sensitive teeth and gums.

40A Foot Peel Mask That Makes Dead, Dry Skin Fall Off

This foot peeling mask might just be the best way to get super soft and smooth feet at home, with almost no effort. Wear these booties for about 30 minutes, then remove and wait — over the course of a week or two, the dead skin on your feet will fall off in sheets and pieces. Disgusting? Kind of, but also oddly satisfying.

41Sparkling Bra Straps You Won’t Want To Hide

It’s almost inevitable that your bra straps will be visible in at least one top or dress you own, and if going braless isn’t an option, these replaceable straps are a fabulous solution. They’re covered in rhinestones for sparkle and shine, so they look a lot cuter than your typical bra strap. These come in a set of three pairs, and are so easy to use.

42Pretty Ear Cuffs That Don’t Require A Piercing

There’s something about an ear cuff that’s so much more chic and edgy than a normal earring. This pack of ear cuffs comes with nine different styles and can be used even if you don’t have any piercings. Simply slip them over the curve of your ear and go — they level up your look with almost zero effort involved.

43A Keratin-Infused Deep Conditioning Mask For Damaged Hair

Powerhouse ingredients like keratin, biotin, and collagen make this mask amazing for damaged hair, helping restore nutrients and improve strength. Meanwhile, coconut oil adds plenty of hydration without weighing down hair. “Best money ever spent!!!” one shopper wrote, adding that after just one use, “My hair is so soft, shiny and feels like it came back to life!”

44An Eye Cream Applicator & Massager In One

Keep this handy eye roller tool nearby to indulge in a little self care and skin-care all in one. The double-ball shape allows it to neatly fit the shape of the eye without pulling, rotating 360 degrees to thoroughly massage the eye area. You can use this warmed or cold, and it can even help you apply skin-care products more effectively.

45A Vitamin C-Packed Overnight Mask To Help You Wake Up Looking Refreshed

Packed with refreshing vitamin C, this overnight face mask is a simple way to help keep skin looking soft and smooth. Niacinamide and glycolic acid work to exfoliate and brighten, so when you wash it away in the morning, dead skin cells wash away as well. It smells good, feels great, and promotes maximum radiance.

46A Hyaluronic-Infused Overnight Lip Mask With Subtle Tint

Wake up to smoother, softer lips by applying this lip mask right before bed. Made with hydrating ingredients like hyalronic acic and shea butter, along with collagen, this balm works to deeply moisturize and restore to leave lips soft and looking plump. And thanks to its subtle tint and glossy texture, you can wear it in the daytime too.

47A Glowy, Buildable Multistick For Lips & Cheeks

This multifunctional lip and cheek stick is an excellent addition to your makeup bag thanks to its versatility. Swipe this over cheeks for a natural-looking blush or on lips for a touch of color — you can even use it as a bit of eye shadow. One reviewer wrote, “Goes on smooth and creamy. Blends easily. Only need to use a small amount for nice color!”

48Retinol-Packed Eye Balm To Help Refresh & Smooth Skin

This retinol eye stick may not cost as much as some fancier products, but it’s nicely effective. Swipe this along your eye area and watch as it helps smooth out skin and leave the area looking more refreshed and awake. It’s hydrating, the lipstick-like applicator makes it so easy to apply anywhere, and it’s conveniently compact.

49Highly Rated Thickening Shampoo That Helps Boost Volume

Sometimes your hair could use a little boost, and this thickening shampoo provides just that. The lightweight formula helps remove oil and buildup that weighs hair down without stripping moisture, leaving behind deeper-cleaned scalp. Biotin in the formula helps encourage extra volume, so your hair feels light and clean and looks bouncy and fresh.

50A Compact Pen That Helps Whiten Teeth Fast

This teeth whitening pen costs a fraction of the price of a professional whitening treatment and works impressively well. Apply this to your teeth once or twice a day, depending on how fast you want to see results. It’s made with hydrogen peroxide to help leave teeth whiter and brighter, and is so simple to apply.