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50 Weird, Cheap Things On Amazon That'll Impress The Hell Out Of People

They’ll impress *you* too.

Written by Erin Celletti
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50 Weird, Cheap Things On Amazon That'll Impress The Hell Out Of People
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If you’re anything like me, you’re always on the lookout for awesome finds that won’t break your budget but are still cool as hell. Things like sprays that instantly remove clothing wrinkles, a paracord handle for your favorite water bottle, and night-lights that look like flickering candles. So, we’ve scoured Amazon to find these 40 things that are a little weird, definitely cheap, and sure to impress everyone you know — all at the same time.

1

This Highly Rated Hair Mask Inspired By Guacamole

Give your hair some serious TLC with this guacamole whip hair mask packed with nourishing ingredients including avocado, argan oil, gardenia extract, and honey. Ideal for dry or damaged hair, the mask will nurture split ends while tackling dry scalp without weighing your hair down. It’s a fan favorite, boasting a 4.7-star overall rating on Amazon.

2

These LED TV Backlights That Are A Real Vibe

Add some ambiance to your TV experience with these LED lights that stick right to the back of your monitor. The dimmable lights may actually help reduce eyestrain and even headaches by balancing your light intake for optimal viewing. They’re easy to install, too, thanks to the included 3M adhesive.

  • Available options: 10

3

A Pro-Grade Facial Peel You Can Do At Home In Seconds

Give your skin a healthy refresh with this professional-grade glycolic acid gel peel. This formula aims to stimulate collagen production, smooth skin, and minimize hyperpigmentation by encouraging cell regeneration. Each bottle contains 20 complete treatments for a budget-friendly price (especially when compared to med spas). Not to mention, the light gel formula won’t drip or cause a mess like its liquid counterparts.

4

The Night-Light That Flickers Like A Candle

Plugging into any standard outlet, this flameless candle night-light is an elegant alternative to standard models, adding some elevated decor without the hazards of real flames. It has a built in dusk-to-dawn sensor that activate the light in dim conditions, then deactivates it when the sun comes up.

5

This Fleece Blanket With A Soft, Shaggy Feel

Snuggle up and indulge in some serious comfort with this shaggy fleece blanket, available in an impressive 19 colors and three different sizes: throw, twin, and queen. Featuring 4-centimeter fibers on one side and a skin-loving faux mink reverse, these blankets are luxurious yet durable — meaning they won’t fade, pill, or shrink. Plus, they’re machine washable and easy to care for.

  • Available sizes: 3
  • Available colors: 19

6

These Sponges For Your Sneakers That Will Leave Them Looking Brand New

Keep your sneaks fresh with these compact cleaning sponges. Just add water and the unique, dual-layer technology will help eliminate scuffs, dirt, and other stains without the need for harsh rubbing. One side features micro-scrubbers that naturally disintegrate with use, while the tougher orange end finishes the job.

7

This Handy Spray That Removes Wrinkles From Your Clothes Without An Iron

Give clothing wrinkles the boot without ever having to use an iron, thanks to Grandma’s Secret wrinkle remover spray. Just a few spritzes on pretty much any fabric will instantly remove creases, saving you tons of time ironing and lots of money on dry cleaning. It has a clean, spring-inspired scent and will quickly become a staple in your laundry routine.

8

These Reusable Swedish Dishcloths That Are Machine Washable

These multipurpose Swedish dishcloths are ultra-absorbent, so you can use them for cleaning countertops, washing dishes, and cleaning mirrors. They’re not only suitable for a variety of surfaces, including glass, but they’re also machine washable and reusable up to 100 times each. Plus, a 10-pack is designed to replace up to 150 rolls of paper towels.

9

An Adjustable Bakeware & Pot Organizer That Keeps Cookware Organized

Keep pots, pans, lids, and bakeware organized with this cookware organizer that takes full advantage of cabinet space. The bottom section adjusts from over a foot to nearly 22 inches, so you can use it with six to 10 dividers to store anywhere from five to nine items. Plus, the dividers are sturdy enough to hold heavy-duty cast iron or cutting boards.

10

An Over-The-Sink Dish Rack You Can Cleverly Roll Up

Get a little extra counter space back by ditching bulky dish racks — this roll-up drying rack fits over your sink and rolls up when you’re done. Its nonslip edges stabilize the rack, while the sturdy stainless steel rods support heavy pots, pans, and dishes without bending. Bonus: You can store it almost anywhere.

11

This Leakproof Car Trash Can That Fits 4 Gallons Of Waste

Sick of trash piling up in your passenger seat or side door? This car trash can will be a game-changer. It straps onto your console or the back of a headrest, so you’ll always have easy access. Plus, it holds four gallons of trash, so you don’t need to empty it after every drive. One reviewer wrote, “So many car trash cans are so small. Once you’ve put a couple of empty water bottles and fast food trash in it, it’s full. This is the perfect size to not only be useful but to not be in the way as well.”

12

This Chopper That Makes Cooking With Veggies Much Easier

With five interchangeable rotating blades, this vegetable chopper is a compact but mighty addition to your kitchen. The rubberized plunger provides a secure and powerful chop — the equivalent of six knife slices per push — and the nonslip rubber base keeps the whole thing sturdy. It easily disassembles and is dishwasher safe.

13

An Adorable Mushroom Funnel For Transferring Liquids

This foldable silicone kitchen funnel adds some fun and quirk to your kitchen, and also ensures that transferring liquids has never been easier or less messy. When unflipped, it looks like a cute button mushroom with white polka dots; when flipped, the stem fits right into the mouth of a bottle for easy transferring.

  • Available sizes: 2

14

The Filtered Straw That Brews Coffee & Loose Leaf Tea

This brewing straw features a screw-top filter on the bottom and a mouthpiece on the top, allowing you to enjoy loose leaf tea or coffee, without having to go through a complicated brewing process (just add hot water). Ideal for on-the-go use, it also comes with a cleaning brush and a cinch-top carrying pouch.

  • Available colors: 4

15

These Self-Tanning Drops That Give Your Face A Glow *Without* Sun Exposure

You don’t have to pay for a trip to St. Bart’s to get a vacation-worthy glow — just add a few of these self-tanning drops to your face. Made with a base of hyaluronic acid, the formula mixes perfectly with most moisturizers or serums to create a natural-looking tan. It’s streak-free, buildable, and non-sticky.

16

This Knife Sharpener With Coarse & Fine Slots

This knife sharpener is designed to extend the life of any knife. Choose from two slots: The coarse slot is perfect for renewing dull or damaged blades, while the fine slot will give sharp knives a quick touch-up. Its compact design is easy to hold, and its nonslip base keeps it from sliding as you sharpen.

17

These Genius Headrest Hooks For Hanging Purses & Grocery Bags

Keep your purse, backpack, or grocery bag from sliding around in the backseat with these handy headrest hooks. The universal design fits most headrests, and the durable plastic can handle bags up to 55 pounds. A pack of four is enough to put two on each headrest, and there are several colors to choose from.

  • Available colors: 10

18

A Face Cream With Snail Mucin As Its Star Ingredient

With an incredible 97.5% concentration of snail mucin filtrate, this skin cream by SeoulCeuticals delivers brighter and more hydrated skin with just a few days of use. Featuring natural and organic ingredients, the formula is enriched with shea butter, aloe, jojoba oil, and vitamin E for exceptional results. One reviewer raved, “Wow, smells and works amazing. Replaced my expensive moisturizer.”

19

A Bed For Your Kitchen Sponge That Makes Washing The Dishes More Fun

This adorable sponge holder makes it look like your sponge is a mattress when you’re not using it. But aside from its quirky and fun design, it’s also functional. Made from durable, BPA-free plastic, it’s slip-free and provides a snug fit for your sponge, and the slatted platform ensures proper draining.

  • Available styles: 3

20

This Silicone Scalp Massager That’ll Give You A Spa-Worthy Head Rub

Use this silicone scalp massager and enjoy a spa-worthy experience at home. Its ergonomic handle makes it a cinch to grip, even in the shower, and you can choose from two head attachments. The attachments screw onto the base with ease and may help increase blood flow to your scalp while decreasing build-up and dandruff.

21

A Microwavable Bacon Grill With Over 18,000 5-Star Ratings

Cooking bacon can be messy, but this microwavable bacon grill with 18,000 five-star ratings has a protective, vented cover that keeps grease from splattering everywhere. Its tray fits up to six slices of bacon, and recessed handles make it easy to remove from the microwave. It's also ideal for heating up pizza rolls or taquitos.

22

This Texturizing Spray That Gives New Life To Your Hair

Transform your hair instantly with this dry texture spray that adds volume and body, without any added stickiness. It’s infused with “bodifying” polymers to plump, texturize, and separates your hair strands, resulting in a fuller, fresher look with chic dimension. It’s cruelty-free, and smells really good too.

23

The No-Bulk Wall Mount For Your Google Mini

This smart speaker mount just might be the most unobtrusive way to store your Google Mini. Just pop your speaker into the frame, then plug it into the wall for a flush, wire-free storage solution. It boasts sky-high reviews on Amazon, with a 4.7-star overall rating.

24

This Bamboo Cheese Board & Knife Set In One

Made from 100% bamboo and featuring four stainless steel serving utensils, this cheese board is both elegant and functional. It comes with a detachable support stand to hold the knives upright, and also features grooves for crackers, olives, and more. Plus, the smooth wood surface won't stain or absorb odors.

25

This Color-Correcting Skin Primer That Balances Redness

Give yourself a great base for makeup with this color-correcting primer by Elizabeth Mott, a leader in K-Beauty. It’s infused with ceramides and hyaluronic acid for deep moisture, while the green pigment encapsulation technology works to balance out redness, dark spots, and other unevenness. The skin-nourishing formula also grips makeup for all-day wear.

26

A Wine Aerator That Brings Out The Best In Your Bottle

Elevate your wine experience with this two-pack of aerator pourers, designed by a sommelier. Each one infuses just the right amount of oxygen into your favorite wine, unlocking the hidden flavors and aromas. With a tapered rubber base that fits tightly in bottle necks, there’s no need to worry about spills as you pour, either.

27

These Chic Olive Oil Dispensers That Look Cool On Your Counter

A big upgrade from store packaging, this set of glass olive oil dispensers would look great on any kitchen counter. The weighted spouts offer the perfect, spill-free drizzle while the gold-tone finish provides an upmarket aesthetic. The kit also comes with a collapsible silicone funnel and both pre-written and blank labels.

28

These Cut-Resistant Gloves To Protect Your Hands During Dinner Prep

These cut-resistant kitchen gloves are designed to protect your hands while you prep dinner, and they even give your thumb, index, and middle finger extra protection while you chop. Although they’re tough enough to prevent cuts, they feature a lightweight material that makes them wearable for hours.

  • Available sizes: X-Small — X-Large

29

A Cherry-inspired Toilet Brush Because, Why Not?

This toilet bowl brush is both a functional and aesthetically pleasing addition to your bathroom. The “stem” brush is angled to get all the difficult-to-reach places, while the cherry base provides leakproof storage. It’s compact — just 5 inches wide — so it won’t take up too much space in your bathroom.

  • Available colors: 3

30

This Top-Rated Outlet Extender That Triples Your AC Outlets

Plug this outlet extender into a standard duplex outlet, and you’ll triple your AC outlets, plus add two USB-A ports. It’s also designed with a smart night-light that turns on automatically when ambient lighting dims. Plus, wide spacing between outlets, so you can fit bulky power adapters without blocking the other sockets.

31

The Eyeliner Stamps That Make It Easy To Perfect A Cat Eye

Not everyone is blessed with the ability to create a perfect liquid eyeliner wing, which is why these eyeliner stamps exist. Each dual-ended pen features a stamp at one end that creates a flick, along with a traditional eyeliner tip on the other end for the rest of your eye.

32

A Heated Hand Lotion Dispenser That Feels So Indulgent

Applying your favorite hand or body lotion just got even more luxurious, thanks to this heated lotion warmer and dispenser. Compact enough to sit on your bathroom counter, it heats lotion up in just about two minutes. It’s like an at-home spa experience whenever you need it.

33

These Teeth-Whitening Pens That Are Less Hassle Than Strips

Get professional whitening results, whether you’re at home or on the go, with these teeth-whitening pens. They get rid of surface stains quickly and easily while brightening the overall shade of your teeth. Plus, they take less time and effort than strips — just paint your teeth with the tip, smile for 20 seconds while the formula soaks in, and you’re done.

34

A Chic Twist On A Standard Doormat

Refresh your space instantly by giving your existing doormat an upgrade with this low-profile mat available in 13 different designs and colors. The perfect piece for your front step or entryway, it won’t get stuck when opening or closing doors and has a nonslip backing to keep it in place. It’s easy to care for, too, just toss it in the washing machine and tumble dry.

  • Available colors: 13
  • Available sizes: 5

35

This Candle Warmer Lamp That Does Away With Open Flames

Now you can enjoy the fragrant aroma of your favorite candles — without the flame — thanks to this candle lamp warmer. By using a halogen bulb, it offers a clean and efficient way to activate the wax without lighting the wick, resulting in less soot and less stress. You can also adjust the dimmer control, and enjoy the auto-shut off function for extra peace of mind.

  • Available styles: 10

36

A Makeup Brush Holder With A Cover To Protect The Bristles

Cosmetic storage is made beautiful, thanks to this makeup brush holder with a tinted, fluted cover, replete with gold-tone hardware. But it’s not just aesthetics — the cover helps protect makeup brush bristles from dirt and airborne germs. The holder itself has multiple compartments so you can also store eyeliner, mascara, and concealer tubes.

37

This Snap-On Collander That’s Impressively Easy To Use

This silicone pot strainer is a total game-changer when it comes to versatility — it fits any size bowl or pot. Its clever design is also a fan-favorite because it clamps securely onto the edges of a pot, so you can strain pasta or veggies with one hand.

  • Available colors: 5

38

This Rechargeable Selfie Ring Light With A 2-Hour Battery Life

Having a selfie ring light for work meetings or video chats makes all the difference in dark rooms. This rechargeable selfie ring light is not only portable, but it also has a two-hour battery life and can be used while plugged in. You can clamp it right on top of your laptop or phone and choose between three lighting modes.

39

This Memory Foam Travel Neck Pillow That Molds To Your Neck

Staying comfortable on trips can be challenging, but that’s where this memory foam neck pillow that molds to your neck comes in. Its semi-circular shape is designed to support your cervical spine. The velour cover is not only soft but washable, so you can keep it fresh for your next trip. Transporting it is easy, too — its elastic strap loops over your suitcase handle.

  • Available colors: 4

40

This Stainless Steel Pizza Cutter For The Perfect Slices

Keep your pizza perfectly uniform with this stainless steel pizza cutter with two large wooden handles. Set your pizza on a cutting board, then rock the cutter back and forth to cut through the crust—it’ll make a slice swiftly without requiring a lot of force. It also has a protective cover for safe storage.

41

This Under-Cabinet Organizer With An Easy Access Drawer

Stick this sliding cabinet organizer underneath your kitchen or bathroom sink to take advantage of unusable space. Assembly takes only a few minutes — just insert the support tubes into each slot and stack the bottom and top pieces. A sliding drawer on the bottom makes it easy to access items you need pronto.

  • Available colors: 2

42

An Ultra-Portable Mini Bluetooth Speaker That’s Waterproof

Listen to music literally anywhere with this ulta-miniature Bluetooth speaker is small enough to fit in a large pocket and weighs less than 7 ounces. Its high-performance driver and subwoofer are designed to deliver clear sound, and it’s also waterproof, so you can even take it with you in the shower. One reviewer wrote, “For such a small Bluetooth speaker, the sound on it is surprisingly really great! It’s simple to carry around since it’s so small.”

43

A Car Vent Phone Mount With A Universal Fit For Smartphones

No matter what smartphone you have, this car vent phone mount will extend to fit it. It attaches via a clip designed for horizontal air vents. You can also position your phone in any way that works for you by adjusting the support ring on the ball joint.

44

A Compact Digital Meat Thermometer With A 4.6-Star Average Rating After 11,000 Ratings

Grilling is easier when you can get a nearly instant temperature read using this digital meat thermometer. Its convenient buttons let you adjust its settings, and a well-lit LED screen means you can even read it while grilling at night. While you’re chilling and grilling, use the bottle opener to crack open a soda or brew.

45

This Car Cup Holder Expander That Fits Up To 40-Ounce Bottles

Finally, fit that bulky water bottle in your car’s cup holder by installing this car cup holder expander that adjusts at the base. Find the right size to secure it into a slot. Once the expander’s in, you can fit bottles up to 40 ounces in size, and you can even use two expanders at once.

46

These Terry Cloth Spa Headbands That Keep Your Hair Dry

These budget-friendly terry cloth spa headbands keep water and soap from getting on your hair while you wash your face or apply a moisturizing mask or serum. Gentle elastic makes them comfortable to wear, while a velcro closure allows you to easily adjust them to fit. “These are perfect for keeping your hair from getting wet,” wrote one reviewer. “You don't have to go over and under your head like you have to with some wraps, and these stay in place.”

47

A Silicone Faucet Drip Mat That Keeps Your Sink Dry & Organized

Slip this faucet drip mat around your faucet, and its clever drainage tabs will let water run off into the sink. With a 14-inch length, you get plenty of coverage, and its foldable wall means it fits a variety of sink sizes. Store your sponges, scrub brushes, and soap on the mat to keep them accessible and organized.

  • Available colors: 2
  • Available sizes: 5

48

A Best-Selling Pet Hair Remover That Reviewers Call “Impressive”

When you swipe this pet hair remover back and forth over a fur-covered piece of furniture, the hair will disappear like magic. After using the hair remover, a quick push of the button will open the compartment. Clean it out with a quick swipe, and it’s ready to use again. “I'm always impressed with how much hair it picks up,” wrote one reviewer. “We have a faux suede bench cushion that fur always seemed to be glued to. Not anymore [...] I've told every pet owner I know about this thing.”

49

This Conditioning Cuticle Cream With Over 5,000 5-Star Ratings

Over 5,000 five-star ratings on Amazon pretty much make this conditioning cuticle cream a fan-favorite buy. It nourishes your cuticles with ingredients like Japanese hot spring minerals, cocoa butter, shea butter, and aloe vera gel. It also has a super precise tip, so applying it to your cuticles is a breezy, mess-free process.

50

This Space-Saving Hanging Purse Organizer That Fits 8 Bags

Save shelf space with this hanging purse organizer that has eight spacious slots. It’s also a budget-friendly solution for towels, sheet sets, or other linens. With a 360-degree rotating hook, you can easily give it a turn to access the back, and the plastic front keeps dust from accumulating on your stuff.

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