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41 Hidden Gems You Can Find On Amazon That’ll Change Your Life

Sneakily smart products that will make your day a lot easier.

by Maria Cassano
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Absolutely nothing gets me more excited than a life-changing product at a reasonable price. The odds of finding that in a department store are getting slimmer and slimmer, but hidden gems you can find on Amazon? I stumble across at least one of those a day. Yeah, my local UPS guy probably wants to murder me, but the efficiency of my daily routine has improved tenfold; I can now shave without water and clip my pocketbook to any surface.

Because it's a one-stop shop for just about everything under the sun, Amazon has its fair share of everyday (read: boring) products like toiletries, furniture, and coffee cups. That being said, if you're willing to dig a little deeper, you can find cool Amazon products that will change your life, and you can normally get them for the most wallet-friendly price available.

With these weird but genius products, you can strengthen your Wifi signal in a second and prep your homemade guacamole in one bowl. You can thicken your lashes with a growth serum, and prevent blisters in that pair of heels that you bought for the style — not the comfort levels. Imagine a world like that, and then simply scan through these 41 products knowing that this utopia is only a purchase away.

1This Magnesium Spray That Seemingly Helps With Everything From Insomnia To Stress

Magnesium is supposed to be the fourth most abundant mineral in the body, and deficiencies can lead to cramps, sleep issues, high stress levels, and headaches. This Dead Sea magnesium oil helps all of those things, and since it's topical and your body can absorb as much as it needs, you don't have to worry about overdoing it. It's pure, sourced from the Dead Sea, and comes in a convenient spray bottle.

2These Long-Handle Silicone Scrubbers That Make Cleaning Water Bottles Easy

Have you ever tried cleaning your Hydroflask, Nalgene, Camelback, or another favorite water bottle just to discover it’s impossible to get a sponge or thicker scrub brush in there? The solution is these special silicone cleaning brushes, which feature a long handle, giving you incredible reach. The soft silicone bristles can easily slip into narrow bottle openings to get your bottles truly clean.

3This Drying Lotion That Helps Shrink A Pimple Overnight

If you ever wished a pimple would shrink overnight, there's Mario Badescu drying lotion. It uses salicylic acid to clear skin up, sulfur to draw out oil, and calamine to soothe and cool skin. Reviewers say this has helped a lot when they break out: "I have cystic acne with my menstrual cycle, and this is the only product I've found that clears that up over the course of a couple of nights...It's been a staple of my skincare routine for 4 years and will be for as long as it exists."

4A Gentle But Effective Way To Remove Nose & Ear Hair

Due to its dual-edge blades, open style slit that captures hairs, and powerful motor, this nose and ear hair trimmer is one of the best for hair removal. Just push one button on the device and watch the stainless steel blades work their magic inside your nose and ears — it’s even washable so both using it and cleaning it is super easy.

5This 5-in-1 Kitchen Tool That Will Open Everything From Jars To Bottles

Open bottles, jars, twist-offs, and two types of cans with the 5-in-1 kitchen tool — it even breaks the seal on wine. It’s ergonomically designed to grip and open most containers with minimal effort on your part — one rave reviewer put it plainly: “Effective, portable and cheap. And it works.”

6This 18-in-1 Wallet Tool That Ensures You’re Prepared For Anything

It’s the same size and shape as your average credit card, but the Wallet Ninja ensures that you’re ready for just about anything that comes your way. It has 18 tools that help you open beers, fix your eyeglasses, tighten bolts, open boxes, and even stand your cell phone up. It’s also made from incredibly strong heat treated steel.

7This Bulb That Helps With Melatonin Production So You Can Fall Asleep

While most bulbs emit blue light, which alters your circadian rhythm, this Lighting Science good night bulb supports your body's melatonin production, so you fall asleep faster and get a good night's rest. It creates a soft warm light for reading or for bedtime routines, and reviewers say, "This light actually helps me fall asleep at night!"

8A Brush With Unique Bristles To Easily Detangle Your Hair

Tangles and knots are no match for this detangling hair brush — it features unique cone-shaped bristles that work sideways through your strands to unravel them without pain. The brush has an ergonomically-shaped handle for comfortable holding, and there are various fun colors to choose from.

9This Blackhead Remover Kit That’s Way More Hygienic Than Using Your Fingers

Extract blackheads, whiteheads, and other blemishes with the help of this 10-piece kit. All of the various tools in the set are made from stainless steel to prevent rust, corrosion, and stains. And it even comes in an attractive storage case.

10This Memory Foam Pillow For All Types Of Sleepers

These memory foam pillows have a bamboo-polyester blend cover that promotes ventilation, keeping both sides of the pillow cool all night. The memory foam contours to the shape of your head and neck and supports you properly, no matter which way you sleep. These pillows won’t flatten overtime, either, ensuring you have the most comfortable snooze for as long as you have them.

11The Clips That Keep Your Purse Off The Dirty Floor

Putting my bag on a bar or restaurant floor skeeves me out like nothing else. The Clipa 2 hangs out on your handbag strap until you need it, and then it flips open and clips onto tables, chairs, bars, headrests, or anything else. It's also strong, durable, and comes in multiple colors.

12These Safe Odor-Absorbers That Actually Work

Freshen up any pair of shoes with these bamboo charcoal odor eliminators. They act like a big sponge; as air passes through, odor molecules are trapped, leaving your shoes (or anything else) smelling clean. They're also non-toxic and come in a big pack of twelve, so your everyday pairs of shoes will be odor-free in no time.

13The High-Quality Brushes That’ll Change Your Makeup Game

Made with quality, dense, and cruelty-free synthetic bristles these SOLVE makeup brushes will give you everything you need to perfect your makeup looks at an amazing price. Included in this kit are 16 brushes that will fulfill your every makeup application need, and they even come in a convenient travel case.

14A Back Stretcher That Helps Reduce Pain, Improves Posture, & Increases Flexibility

There are numerous benefits to using this back stretcher — it can relieve back pain from tight muscles and poor spinal alignment. Plus, it can help with your balance, flexibility, and more. The product boasts more than 1,400 five-star reviews on Amazon. One fan wrote, “I use these every day, they work wonders on my back, hips, and glutes. Order these now, your body will [thank] you!”

15A Pack Of Tactical Flashlights With Over 55,000 5-Star Ratings

These tactical flashlights are made from military-grade aluminum, making them durable enough to survive a 10-foot drop. They put out a remarkably bright beam of light (you can zoom the light in or out as needed), and they’re even water-resistant. Keep the flashlights in your car, backpack, or inside your home in case of emergencies.

16This Minimalistic Phone Holder That's Trending Like Crazy

This magnetic phone mount keeps your phone securely attached to your car dashboard so you can view your GPS easily and safely. Just use the adhesive backing to attach the magnets to the back of your phone and dashboard. It even has 360-degree rotation, so you can maneuver your phone to sit at the angle that’s ideal for you.

17A Hypoallergenic Shampoo For Your Makeup Brushes

You're always hearing that you should clean your makeup brushes regularly to prevent the spread of bacteria, but with what? This Ecotools brush shampoo, because it's eco-friendly, hypoallergenic, and really effective. A little goes a long way, and reviewers say it "cleaned off six years of makeup in about six seconds," leaving them super soft.

18This Bendy Cotton Strap That Adds Flexibility To Your Workout

This thick cotton stretching strap can improve your flexibility and balance from home without risking injury. It’s very beginner-friendly and even comes with both an instructional ebook. You can use it to accompany a standing yoga routine or workout, or you can use it separately to target specific muscles. The strap is lightweight, durable, and there’s two included in your order so you’ll always have a backup.

19These Magnetic Laces So You Never Have To Tie Your Shoes Ever Again

The Zubits magnetic solution threads through your existing laces to create a clasp that secures your shoes in a matter of seconds. The magnet is strong enough that they stay closed while you’re using them, and when you want to take them off, all you have to do is pop your heel upwards. They’re also great for kids and people with limited movement and they come in a bunch of different sizes and colors.

20This Genius USB Antenna Strengthens Your Wifi Signal

Slow internet? This handy WiFi adapter plugs right into your USB port to strengthen your signal and speed up your connection. This device is ideal for those who work from home, online gamers, and YouTube and Netflix aficionados who need HD video streaming. One five-star reviewer wrote: “The reception is strong and steady... I would definitely recommend this to everyone.”

21A Fruit Infuser Water Bottle That Will Help You Stay Hydrated

Water that’s infused with fruit tastes so much better — and this water bottle features an insert that can be loaded up with all of your favorites (think: lemons, berries, limes, and more). The bottle itself is made from plastic with a non-slip grip for easy holding and a convenient flip-top lid. It holds up to 32 ounces.

22These Aromatherapy Shower Steamers For An At-Home Spa Experience

Place one of these shower steamers on the floor of your shower and soon a delightful aroma will waft through the air to help you unwind. Included in the set are six steamers in various scents, including watermelon, menthol and eucalyptus, and grapefruit. They steamers are vegan and made from essential oils.

23An Aluminum-Free Deodorant Stick That Actually Works

This Native deodorant stick is made without aluminum, phthalates, talc, and parabens and actually works all day long. Its coconut and vanilla scent is sweet without being too overpowering, and the stick formula is cruelty-free. Even the sweatiest of Amazon reviewers love this brand, one even wrote: “Right now I’m a super happy girl about not having stanky pits after years of searching in [vain] for a product that delivers like Native does.”

24This Charcoal Blackhead Mask With Shockingly Good Reviews

This pore-purifying mask uses activated charcoal to suck out dirt, impurities, and blackheads from deep within your pores while balancing oily skin. To use, prep the skin with a hot towel to open up pores, then apply the mask. Wait about 10 or so minutes for it to dry before removal. Reviewers commented it works as well on your back as it does on your face.

25This Set Of Lip Glosses Infused With Vitamin E

This full-sized lip gloss set has 12 colors in different finishes and colors — think reds, pinks, and oranges — and also contain Vitamin E and Aloe Vera to moisturize and hydrate lips. They're also cruelty- and paraben-free, and most are buildable to an opaque finish.

26A Moisturizing Pink Mask With Niacinamide & Collagen

Winter skin is typically not the most moisturized if you live in chilly, dry climates. If your skin is suffering, this moisturizing mask is here to rescue it. This mask is made from ingredients like rose flower, papaya fruit, collagen, and niacinamide, and works to give your face a refreshed, hydrated glow. It’s cruelty-free, vegan, SLS-free, paraben-free, and suits all skin types.

27This Smoothing Serum That Tames Every Hair Type

This argan oil hair serum immediately gets rid of frizz and adds shine, whether your hair is oily, dry, curly, straight, or color-treated. It’s basically a universal way to immediately tame your hair when it starts to get a little wild. The serum is lightweight, so it won’t weigh you down or leave any greasy residue behind. In addition to the argan oil, aloe vera and vitamin E work together to leave your hair smoother and stronger.

28This Gel, Memory Foam Cushion That Won't Overheat

On the inside, this cooling seat cushion is made of a firm, gel memory foam cushion that hugs your butt and spine, and won't overheat. And, it even has a cutout for your tailbone, which helps to align your spine and correct your posture while sitting. With over 4,000 Amazon reviews and a glowing, 4.5-star rating, this cushion is a sure-fire purchase you're bound to love. But, if you don't it comes with a money-back guarantee, to boot.

29These No-Hassle Sheets That Are Insanely Soft And Ridiculously Affordable

Imagine how much better your life would be if your sheets were resistant to stains, fading, and wrinkles. This Utopia sheet set does all of that, and in addition, it's insanely soft and breathable all year long. "I ordered these by accident when I clicked One Click purchase," one reviewer admits. "Best mistake I made in a while. These sheets are so soft."

30This Brilliant Spray That Removes Wrinkles, Odors, & Static In Just A Few Spritzes

Need wrinkles gone in a flash? This wrinkle-removing spray will get the job done in just a couple of spritzes, and it will even help to remove odors and minimize static at the same time. It features a light scent that will make your newly “pressed” laundry smell nice and fresh.

31A Set Of 13 Different Knives That Even Comes With A Sharpener

This knife set comes with everything you need, including 13 different knives, a pair of kitchen scissors, a peeler, a knife sharpener, and a knife stand. Basically, it’ll make you feel like a professional chef in your own kitchen. The knives themselves are made of durable stainless steel that won’t rust afters years of use, and they boast a wide variety of uses beyond just chopping veggies, since some are specifically made to cut steak, slice pizza, and carve meat.

32This Smart Light That Gets Brighter When It Senses A Person

Whether it's in the bathroom, hallway, or bedroom, this Sensky Plug is insanely useful. It stays off all day to save energy, and turns on (or gets brighter) when it senses a human body or heat source at night. That way, you'll never again stub your toe while walking to the bathroom in the dark. It also turns off automatically after a minute of no detected movement.

33A Comb And Hair Straightener All-In-One

Rather than lugging around a hair comb and a separate flat iron, this genius mini hair straightener combines the two and shrinks them down, allowing you to achieve smooth and silky hair with one small, compact device. The iron features high-density comb teeth that detangle your hair while its advanced heating technology straightens and smooths, saving you time when you’re prepping for work or getting ready to go out at night. It has two temperature settings and is suitable to use on curly or frizzy hair, too. Overall, this hair brush is the perfect tool for folks who travel a lot or want something they can slide in their purse for midday touch-ups.

34This Rotating Organizer That'll Clean Up Your Vanity

This rotating organizer will transform your messy cosmetic bags and countertops into an organized dream. It features adjustable trays to hold various beauty products, including makeup, nail polishes, perfumes, lotions, and more. Give it a quick wipe-down to keep it looking good as new.

35This Machine That Cooks Your Eggs For You In The Morning

For people who'd love to eat eggs in the morning, but don't have the time, there's the Dash rapid egg cooker. It makes omelets, hard boiled, soft boiled, poached, and scrambled eggs, and all you have to do is crack them in and press the button — it'll automatically shut off when they're done. Also, since all removable parts are dishwasher safe, cleanup is a breeze.

36This Simple Mattress Cover Could Seriously Help Your Allergies

Why does this mattress cover have over 25,000 reviews? Because its hypoallergenic cotton terry surface protects against dust mites, bacteria, allergens, sweat, and other fluids. It's also noiseless, breathable, and has reviewers saying, "Wow, this has really helped me significantly with my allergies."

37This Natural Serum That Grows Out Your Lashes And Brows

Made from 100 percent pure castor oil, this eyelash growth serum is gentle, effective, and works on eyebrows, too. It's cold-pressed to preserve the omega-6 essential fatty acids and vitamin E, and it comes with ten free applicators. Reviewers say, "My lashes are thicker, darker, and longer after one month!"

38These Precious Yet Practical Cable Protectors

Prevent your phone or tablet charger from fraying, tangling, or breaking thanks to these cable protectors — they feature ridiculously adorable designs (including a penguin, hot dog, and avocado) as an added bonus, the cable protectors are compatible with iPhone and iPad charging cables. Also included in the set are 10 flexible spring-shaped cable savers.

39A Sleep Mask That’s Super Soft & Actually Stays On All Night

This ultra-effective silk sleep mask will offer you total blackout darkness, despite its lightweight and breathable feel. The strap is adjustable, too, so you won’t have to worry about it falling off of your head in the middle of the night. One five-star Amazon reviewer wrote: “I sleep with it every night, and apart from being able to sleep until the alarm goes off, I don't notice it at all. I am a convert, and recommend it for anyone who actually wants to be kept in the dark.”

40This Negative Ion Air Freshener For Your Car

If your car smells like smoke, the gym, or any other stale order, the FRiEQ car air freshener can help. It plugs straight into your cigarette lighter to release 4.8 million negative ions per centimeter, plus contaminants like mold, bacteria, and viruses. "Very surprised that it works so well," comments one person. "I'm getting a second one for a gift."

41This Phone And Tablet Stand That That Reviewers Are Raving About

This portable and lightweight phone and tablet stand can adjust to multiple different angles and is suitable for a tablet, phone, or e-reader. It's got a rubber grip on the bottom so it won't move, and the grip has rubber cushions as well so it won't scratch your device. One content Amazon reviewer wrote: “So impressed with this product. It is a very nice design and extremely well-made.”

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