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50 Weird Things You Didn't Know About That Make Looking Hot So Much Easier

Beauty hacks & style accessories that are certified confidence-boosters.

by Jasmin Sandal
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Enhancing your everyday look sometimes requires thinking outside the box. Ahead are products that you may not have ever considered adding to your day-to-day routine that can make a huge difference. Whether you’re looking to switch up your morning skin care to achieve an effortless glass-skin glow, or perhaps you need travel-friendly products that’ll keep you looking put-together while on the move, this list of unexpected gems will leave you looking and feeling your best.

1A Dual-Ended Eyebrow Pen For An Instantly Fuller Look

This dual-ended eyebrow pen mimics the look of real hair so that you can effortlessly create a fuller shape in the most natural-looking way. Whether you want to fill in patchy areas or achieve a microbladed aesthetic, with its precise, ultra-fine brush tip and a four-forked tip on the end, this tool makes sparse-looking brows a thing of the past.

  • Available colors: 7

2An Under-Eye Balm With Caffeine & Retinol

No need to use your fingers with this caffeine under-eye balm. In a lipstick-shaped applicator, it’s conveniently compact and easy to apply directly to the skin. Simply glide it on as a first step before makeup or (on no-makeup days) to help hydrate and refresh the look of sleepy under eyes. It’s formulated with retinol, which can help promote skin turnover.

3A Leave-In Conditioner Spray That Doubles Up As Hair Perfume

Multitasking at its finest, this spray-on leave-in conditioner serves as both a hair hydrator and a perfume. This fragrance is formulated with gentle ingredients that won’t strip your hair of moisture (like many other perfume-specific sprays can). Instead, this is enriched with vitamin B5, which helps with dryness and aims to repair damaged strands while boosting shine. As for the scent, you can grab it in various notes — including floral, citrus, or vanilla orchid — to leave a lasting impression every time you flip your hair.

  • Available scents: 5

4A Forehead-Wrinkle Reducing Patch That You Wear Overnight

Ditch the needles and pricey procedures with this forehead wrinkle patch. Designed to sit comfortably on your skin and help with the appearance of fine lines, this reusable mask is flexible and stretches across your head, leaving no residue behind. Wear it as you sleep to prevent movement and frowning, or use it during the day to help keep your muscles relaxed. It’s received high praise from hundreds of shoppers who note the almost-immediate results; “You will see a difference after the first use!!!” one raved.

5A Color-Changing Lip Oil To Create Your Own Unique Shade

Activated by your skin’s natural pH level, the Wonderskin color-changing lip oil is basically beauty witchcraft. Once you apply it, it transforms into a flush of color that’s tailored just for you, in your own unique shade of lippy. Non-sticky, it combines avocado, apricot, and jojoba oils, along with shea butter, to hydrate your pout and leaves a subtle tint that lasts, according to hundreds of happy shoppers.

  • Available colors: 6

6An Ear Lobe Support Patch To Help With Heavy Jewelry

Protect torn or stretched lobes from further damage and wear your jewelry safely with ear lobe support patches. In a pack of 120, this nifty creation features an adhesive that you stick on behind your ear before putting on your earrings. These also help keep studs secure and prevent them from drooping.

7Medicube Collagen Cream In A Lightweight Hydration-Boosting Jelly

Get that glass-skin glow with Medicube’s collagen cream. Formulated with niacinamide, squalane, and hyaluronic acid in a jelly-like consistency, it can help boost skin elasticity and hydration, leaving a luminous glow. After cleansing and toning, apply this and pat it in for absorption. Reviewers say it works well under makeup and has made a difference to the texture of their skin, leaving it soft and plump.

8Aveeno Hand Masks To Soothe Dry Skin Fast

These Aveeno lotion-enriched masks can provide instant relief and hydration to your hands. Formulated with nourishing ingredients like triple oat and shea butter, these skin saviors will repair cracked skin and flaky cuticles, offering a spa-like experience every time. In just 10 minutes, they work to help moisturize those who identify as chronic hand-washers or anyone who wants to reverse the effects of harsh climates that expose their skin to roughness.

9Teeth Wipes For An On-The-Go Clean Feel

Remove buildup from your teeth on the go with these disposable wipes. They’re sized to fit your finger, so you can go in and conveniently “brush” your teeth without the need for a toothbrush or running water. With a textured surface infused with a mint flavor, these can instantly freshen your mouth and breath after eating and drinking.

10A 68-Piece Ring Set For Endless Accessorizing

You’ll never get bored of decking your hand out with this vast — I’m talking 68-piece — collection of rings. Featuring various designs and sizes made of gold-plated materials, some adorned with pearls and shining crystals, they ensure all your fingers receive the same amount of attention.

  • Available colors: 8

11No-Show Socks For Discreet Coverage

Pop these super-thin no-show socks on and watch them vanish beneath your shoes. No more appearances from your socks in ballet flats, sneakers, and loafers; they’re available in packs with multiple pairs of nudes and neutrals, made from smooth, breathable materials. They’ve even got a heel grip to prevent them from falling down.

  • Available sizes: 5–9 — 9–12
  • Available colors: 7

12A Body Moisturizer Stick For Mess-Free Hydration Anywhere

Take care of dry skin with the Hanni moisture stick. Created in a solid glide-on applicator, it can be used anywhere from the shower to your car. It hydrates rough patches and texture, mess-free. With ingredients like coconut, glycerin, and cocoa seed, it’s formulated to protect your skin barrier and can be used to target the areas that need it most — no extra work or liquid lotions, just smooth, silky skin.

13Press-On Nails For Salon-Worthy Manis From Home

Forget taking trips to the nail salon; Glamnetic’s press-on nails make it easy to achieve a fresh mani from home — one that won’t chip or get smudged within seconds. Available in various snap-worthy designs, the kit comes with everything you need to prep and apply the nails. It includes 30 sizes that can be adapted to fit your nail beds and secured with the included glue, then filed to achieve your desired shape. How handy!

  • Available colors: 12

14Triple-Huggie Earrings To Cast The Illusion Of Multiple Piercings

The magic in these triple-huggie earrings lies in their ability to create the illusion of multiple piercings with a single stud — no additional holes needed. They look extremely high-end, featuring yellow gold-plated and silver finishes that are encrusted with sparkling stones. Perfect for everyday wear, they’re such a simple and easy way to make you look put-together.

  • Available colors: 33

15A Seamless Push-Up Bra That’s Actually Comfortable To Wear

Supportive and comfy, this wireless bra offers seamless hold that’ll go undetected beneath layers. The cushy cups provide a push-up effect that supports without discomfort or agitation, along with a U-shape back that dips and a longline front that offers coverage reminiscent of a hug around your rib cage. Adjustable straps complete this gem for a perfectly customizable fit.

  • Available sizes: X-Small — 3X-Large
  • Available colors: 16

16An Automatic Curling Wand That’ll Create Instant Definition

Receive the princess treatment with this automatic curling iron wand. With four temperature settings to suit different hair textures, this U-shaped barrel works once you insert your hair and automatically twirls it — no prior curling experience needed! And don’t worry, this won’t tangle your hair either; it’s built with an innovative motor to prevent hair from getting stuck.

17A Collagen Body Spray To Instantly Moisturize Dry Skin

For those who love instant gratification, Pacifica’s collagen body milk spray instantly boosts your skin’s hydration. This hyaluronic acid-formulated spray will save you time and combat dryness within seconds. The results? A smooth, even tone and a dewy glow.

18A 4-Pack Of Chest Patches To Wear Overnight

For an area that can sometimes be overlooked, these reusable patches are designed to help moisturize and revitalize the décolletage area. They’re comfy to wear overnight and can help reduce creases and wrinkles that set in and develop as you move around during sleep.

19A Sunscreen Compact For Easy Reapplication Of Sun Protection

This mess-free compact sunscreen and puff applicator make shielding yourself from rays easy and fun. With SPF 50, this provides a high level of protection without the need to lather lotions and creams. It’s perfect for on-the-go applications and re-application. You simply pat the formula onto the puff and apply it for full coverage over your face, with no white cast left behind.

20A Bottle Of Bronzing Drops For That Year-Round Glow

Achieve a year-round sun-kissed glow, sans the need to sit in said sun, with Pacifica bronzing drops. Its formula is enriched with vitamin C for skin brightening and can help improve skin texture over time through the inclusion of glycolic acid. Streak-free and blend-able, it can be used alone on your skin or mixed into your moisturizer or foundation for an added dose of shimmer.

  • Available shades: 3

21A Set Of Elastic Headscarves For An Influencer-Inspired Look

Forget fussing with and tying headband scarves — get this set of elastic bandanas that come pre-shaped, ready to swoop over your head for an instant Insta-worthy aesthetic. They come in varying designs in a snug fit that won’t budge, but will still sit comfortably on your head without smushing or ruining your ‘do. Stretchy and stylish, they’re available in more than a dozen cute styles.

  • Available colors: 16

22A Best-Selling Dual-Ended Eyeliner Stamp To Create The Perfect Wing

Perfect the sleekest cat-eye look imaginable with the cult-favorite The Flick Stick eyeliner stamp. It makes achieving wings less of a worry because you line this up where you want it at the edge of your eye and press down. Boom. Gone are the days of trying to make both eyes match. This does all the work for you. If you want to add further flair, that’s where the pen tip comes in. Finesse it to your preference, and you’re done.

23A Top-Rated Bar Of Soap Formulated To Help With Dark Spots

Infused with hyaluronic acid, shea butter, and vitamin E, this kojic acid soap is designed to help improve the appearance of dark spots and uneven skin tone. You can use it anywhere on your body; its combination of ingredients (vitamin C, retinol, and collagen) is intended for use on wet skin with warm water to keep your skin hydrated, resulting in a glowing complexion. Over 50,000 people have given this a whirl, with thousands rating it five stars for effectiveness.

24A Heated Eyelash Curler For At-Home Lash Lifts

Hundreds of shoppers claim to love this heated eyelash curler — one dubbed it “the best creation ever” for giving their lashes a naturally lifted look without tugging or pulling. Portable and compact, this takes just a few seconds to heat up and safely curls lashes with its ergonomically rechargeable design, which is safeguarded by a heat-sensitive silicone pad. Place your lashes within the slot, close to the root, press and hold, and voilà! Instant lift that lasts up to 24 hours.

25A Multiuse Balm Stick For Ultra Convenient Skin Care

It doesn’t get better than a multiuse skin care product — like the Kahi all-in-one balm — to streamline routines and save time in the long run. This simplifies steps by combining moisturizing and priming properties into one handy stick applicator. It contains the buzzy PDRN (salmon-derived DNA), along with collagen, which are designed to help plump and restore your skin’s barrier.

26Teeth-Whitening Strips That Show Results In Just A Week

Coffee and wine drinkers rejoice — these teeth whitening strips are here to assist you on your smile-brightening journey. These don’t require the use of LED lights or any bulky trays. Including a total of 7 treatments, these easy-to-apply strips comfortably conform to your teeth, and reviewers confirm that they won’t leave you with tooth sensitivity, only a whiter, brighter smile.

27A Hair Spray That Boosts Volume & Fullness

Bounce and volume can easily be achieved with Boldify’s hair texture spray. It provides a light hold without the crunch, thanks to its alcohol-free blend of sea salt, algae, and kelp extract, which help with shine, fullness, and definition. Spritz it onto clean, damp hair at the roots and air- or blow-dry for added lift.

28A Face Mask Specifically Designed For Your Chin & Neck

These collagen face masks are specifically designed to loop around your ear and target the skin around your jawline and neck. Formulated with retinol and hyaluronic acid, this sits tightly against your skin to help snatch, smooth, and brighten. With regular use, reviewers have noticed a softer, more moisturized appearance.

29A Non-Aerosol Dry Shampoo Powder You Can Dab Into Oily Roots

Refresh greasy roots with this easy-to-use dry shampoo powder. Its targeted applicator and cushy puff make it easy to sprinkle and dab your way to cleaner-looking hair — even if wash day is overdue. Enriched with biotin and black ginseng, it’s formulated to help boost scalp and root health as it soaks up oils. Perfect for traveling, it’ll fit right in your handbag.

  • Available colors: 6

30A CropTuck Waistband Tool For Quick, At-Home Wardrobe Fixes

For anyone who needs to make fast alterations to tops and layers, you need this CropTuck waistband tool. It eliminates the need for permanent changes to hemlines, as it slips beneath your clothes, stretches around your waist, snaps, and secures to roll under, tuck, and crop lengths seamlessly. An ingenious invention that’ll add “tailor” to your resume of skills.

  • Available sizes: Small — X-Large
  • Available colors: 8

31A Roll-On Eye Brightener To Cool & De-Puff

Something that could reverse the signs of little sleep? This under-eye roll-on elixir. From its cooling applicator to its ingredients, including caffeine, hyaluronic acid, and retinol, it soothes, hydrates, and can help de-puff tired-looking under eyes. A tip: Pop it in the fridge to activate its snazzy cryo-cooling effect and roll on a restful glow.

32A Teeth Whitening Pen For Brighter Smiles On The Go

Achieving a whiter smile on the move is made easy with MySmile teeth whitening pens. Easy and quick to use, the treatment is applied through a precision brush that allows you to target each tooth. Click the top to dispense the mint-flavored gel and apply from anywhere.

33Body Shimmer Oil For The Finishing Touches That’ll Get You Noticed

So, you’ve handled your face makeup, but what about your arms, shoulders, and collarbone? If they’re on full display with your strappy silhouettes, you’re going to want to apply this shimmery body luminizer that’ll take your whole look to another head-turning level. With its included fluffy brush, you can use this on areas that’ll catch the light (and any onlookers’ attention) for a year-round sun-kissed sparkle you can achieve in seconds.

34A Top-Rated Hairline Powder To Create A Fuller Look

For immediate, on-the-go coverage of gray hair and sparse-looking areas, this highly rated hairline powder helps create a naturally fuller look. With its included puff, the rich pigment powder can be dabbed along hairlines and updos. Over 30,000 people use this as their secret weapon to flawless, fuller-looking hair.

  • Available colors: 14

35A Digital Wax Warmer For Easy At-Home Hair Removal

Waxing novices, don’t fret — this digital wax warmer kit is beginner-friendly and has everything you’ll need to remove unwanted hair effectively. It includes a warmer pot, silicone bowl, two sets of wax beads (one recommended for the face and the other for the body), and wooden application sticks. Quick to heat up, the wax takes only 10 minutes to melt, while the pot’s “automatic keep warm” setting preserves the ready-to-wax texture. Ditch your razors and give this a go — over 27,000 people have already.

36A Portable Steamer To Combat Wrinkly, Creased Clothes

Don’t let a wrinkled top ruin your entire look. Creases and wrinkles in your finest fits will fear this portable steamer. It’s small and compact enough to carry on the go and fit in your bags, while its steam power is mighty enough to penetrate wrinkles on a wide range of fabrics, including delicate blouses to thicker materials.

37A 2-In-1 Cheek & Lip Tint To Save You Time In Your Routine

Create the viral “sun-burned” look across your cheeks and bridge of your nose with this creamy two-in-one cheek and lip tint. Buildable and pigmented, this blend-able stick creates a natural-looking flush that adds the adorable finishing touches to your full-face or no-makeup-makeup look. Easy to apply, it reduces the number of products you’ll need to carry and use in your routine, as it works just as well as a lip product as it does a blush.

  • Available colors: 6

38An Eyelash Comb To Take Care Of Clumps

Say goodbye to spider lashes with this effective eyelash comb. Designed to separate lashes and mascara clumps with its fine-tooth stainless steel comb, it’s the magical product that’ll reverse the application of too much makeup or wonky lashes after a restful night’s sleep. Fanned out and defined, this will instantly elevate your lash game.

39The Revlon One-Step Brush For Salon-Worthy Blowouts At Home

Get the Revlon One-Step Volumizer Brush and you’ll never book an expensive blow-drying appointment again. This easy-to-use, time-saving device will be a godsend for your routine — trust me, I have one. It’s the kind of invention you won’t be able to live without after you use it once, because it smooths as it dries and cuts styling time in half. Plus, it doesn’t require messing with several attachments to detangle and boost volume — it does it all in one go.

40A Static-Free Volumizer Hair Brush With A Near-Perfect Star Rating

Use this wide-tooth hair brush to boost your hair’s volume as you blow-dry. It’s designed to defeat static and detangle strands without pulling, while being compact enough and light to carry with you everywhere. One five-star shopper raved, “[...] it does exactly what it's supposed to. My hair has so much volume when blow-drying with this brush.” Try it for yourself and watch it work its magic.

41A Vitamin C-Enriched Balm For Easy Complexion Brightening

Applying skin care has never been easier than with the Kahi Extin C Balm, which is infused with brightening ingredients to roll on an instant glow. With its compact size in a mess-free stick, it’s perfect for applying under your eyes and or really all over your face. Dewy hydration, with the added benefit of helping reduce the appearance of dark spots on the go — what could be better?

42A Bubbling Clay Face Mask That’s Been Described As “A Facial In A Jar”

The One Bad Motha’ Foamer from Elizabeth Mott is a clay mask designed to penetrate deep into pores and help remove impurities. Once you apply a thin layer of the white kaolin clay onto your face, its formula bubbles up and starts to detoxify. Easy and ridiculously fun, reviewers say it leaves their skin feeling clean (without stripping). One shopper described it as “a facial in a jar.”

43A Quick-Dry Polish Remover That Acts Like Masking Tape For Your Nails

Dubbed as “latex tape,” this ingenious, quick-dry nail polish can be applied around the skin of your nails as a barrier for paint job mistakes. Apply it around your nail beds before starting your mani. It dries within a couple of minutes, and then any smudges or spills that appear can easily be peeled off with this translucent coating. It works while you’re doing nail art with regular or gel polish.

44An Anua 3-Step Skin Care Kit For That Glass-Skin Glow

With this three-step kit from the TikTok-viral Korean skin care brand, Anua, achieving the coveted glass-skin glow just became a heck of a lot easier. With its famed pore-control cleansing oil (step one), deep-cleansing foam (step two), and niacinamide serum (step three), you’ll have everything you need to clean and brighten your skin. Together, they’re designed to help gently rid your skin of impurities, smooth its texture, and deliver results fast, as this shopper confirmed: “After using it twice a day for a month, the improvement is remarkable.”

45St. Tropez Self Tan Face Mist For A Gradual Glow On The Go

Lightweight and packed with hydrating hyaluronic acid, the St. Tropez Self Tan Face Mist makes achieving a natural-looking, sun-kissed glow effortless. With its feather-light application, streaky, uneven looks will be a thing of the past. Once spritzed, its formula absorbs quickly and gradually builds to a light golden hue, suitable for any skin tone. Shoppers give this top marks and note its beginner-friendly, fool-proof process.

46A Small Round Brush With Over 25,000 Amazon Ratings

Small but mighty, this small round blow-dry brush proves big doesn’t always mean better. Its lightweight grip makes styling your hair feel like less of a hassle, while its hollowed-out design means speedier drying times. Its bristles are infused with ions intended to be gentle on strands, helping to reduce static. Over 25,000 people have put this to the test, and a majority approve of its detangling and smoothing abilities.

  • Available sizes: 6 (bundle sets available)

47Waterproof Bra Inserts You Can Add To Bras & Bikinis

Create a cleavage moment with these double-sided padded bra inserts. These feature a unique waterproof design that sticks inside bras, bikini tops, bandeaus, or any other style you’re wearing and may want an added boost. They’re reusable and stay in place all day, as shoppers attest.

  • Available colors: 4
  • Available sizes: A/B cups — C/D cups

48A Magnetic Necklace Clasp To Avoid Tangles

Wave ta-ta to necklace tangles with this magnetic clasp, invented to attach to multiple styles and help you achieve the coveted layered look stress-free. It’s designed to be water- and sweat-resistant, and works like a dream to keep your necklaces from twisting together and getting caught in your hair.

  • Available colors: 3 (multipacks available)

49A Heatless Curling Set For Damage-Free Definition

Create voluminous curls with the Kitsch Satin Curling Set. No heat required, this now-viral hair hack helps you wrap your strands without damage and cleverly creates waves and definition that you’d think a professional could have done. Use them anywhere, anytime; it essentially sits on your head like a crown, so you can wear it as you’re playing Passenger Princess or while getting your beauty rest. Shoppers have raved that this produces frizz-free curls that last.

  • Available colors: 15

50A Fast-Acting Stain Treatment Spray You’ll Love

Watch splatters and spills vanish before your eyes with this stain treater spray. Best applied to clothes and fabrics before washing, simply spray and rub this into even the most stubborn, caked-in messes. This happy shopper put it best: “I’ve used it on strawberry stains, spaghetti sauce, and even markers, and it took everything right out. I love that I don’t have to soak the clothes—I just spray, toss in the wash, and the stains are gone.”

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