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Amazon's Selling A Ton Of These 65 Things That Are Shockingly Cheap

Amazon's Selling A Ton Of These 65 Things That Are Shockingly Cheap

These buzzy — and budget-friendly — finds are rocketing up the charts.

by Jessica Booth
Amazon
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It’s natural to feel wary about an item that seems like it should cost a lot more — it can feel too good to be true. But when those items are backed by thousands of perfect ratings and reviews, it’s hard to argue. Amazon is packed with these kinds of best-selling products, designed to make your daily routine a little easier. I’ve searched through the site to collect the cheapest items shoppers love the most.

01Handy Headrest Hooks With Over 45,000 Perfect Ratings

These headrest hooks, which come in a pack of four, promise to help keep your car tidier, and it’s hard to argue when they’re backed by more than 45,000 five-star ratings. These hooks go around the headrest of your car seats, offering a convenient spot to hang your handbag, shopping totes, sweatshirts, hats, and more.

02Double-Sided Fashion Tape To Help Your OOTD Look Fab

Whether you want to prevent a wardrobe mishap or tailor your clothing a bit, this double-sided tape will come in handy. The small strips are a cinch to apply to your skin or the fabric, and the adhesive is gentle yet strong enough to firmly hold all day. “It holds clothes in place perfectly, and when you’re done with it, it comes off easily—no hassle at all!” one shopper wrote in a five-star review.

03The Cutest Tiny Waffle Maker For Adorable Breakfast

“There are few items on Amazon for under $10 that are as fantastic as this mini waffle maker,” one shopper wrote in a five-star review. They aren’t the only one who loves this mini waffle maker, which has thousands of similar five-star ratings. Perfect for making four-inch snack-sized waffles, this inexpensive item is easy to use and clean, small and compact, and adorable to look at.

04A Compact Wireless Lamp To Bring Anywhere

This compact mini lamp is the home accessory you never realized you needed. It folds up to a small size, with a lightweight feel that makes it easy to move from room to room. It also comes with a carry case that makes it very travel-friendly. It’s battery-powered and rechargeable, so there are no wires to worry about, and the brightness can easily be adjusted.

05Cute Apple Watch Bands With A Stretchy Fit

Swap your standard band for this set of four braided Apple Watch bands — they’re a quick and inexpensive way to elevate the look and make it more unique. The set comes in four different colors (with 19 colorway options), so you can change the band with your mood, and they have a soft and stretchy feel that’s comfortable to wear all day. “I love how much it stretches,” one shopper wrote in a review, also noting that they’re not itchy.

06The Fan-Fave Lotion With A 4.7-Star Overall Rating

Made with seven different nourishing oils and butters, this shea butter body lotion is designed to leave skin feeling hydrated and so soft. It’s available in scrummy scents like warm vanilla or tropical coconut. And despite being super moisturizing, this still has a lightweight and nongreasy feel, with a mess-free push-top nozzle. One shopper has called this their “go-to” lotion for its fast absorbency into the skin, adding, “it feels like a little treat every time I use it.”

07A Satin Headband Set For Curls Without Heat

Thousands of viral social media posts have been devoted to heatless curling sets like this one. Made of a soft satin, this headband is meant to be worn overnight, secured with the included scrunchies, to give you heatless curls that require almost zero effort. And according to Amazon shoppers, it really does work. “I woke up to the most fabulous curls after removing it,” one shopper wrote in a review.

08A Makeup Primer With More Than 28,000 5-Star Ratings

This inexpensive face primer is an Amazon customer favorite thanks to its ability to help smooth skin so it’s perfectly prepped for makeup. It’s made with hydrating shea butter and refreshing green tea and cucumber, with a lightweight feel and demi-matte finish. One shopper raved about the “long-lasting” formula, saying, it “keeps my makeup in place all day long.”

09A Brightening Concealer That Helps You Look More Awake

If your goal is to brighten circles under your eyes, then you should give this cult-favorite concealer a try. The formula (available in four shades to work with your skin tone) helps conceal and brighten at the same time, leaving your under eye area with a nice glow. Ingredients like hyaluronic acid and shea butter make it hydrating and nourishing so that your skin doesn’t feel dry through the day.

10The Cult-Fave Korean Jelly Cream For A Glass Skin Glow

Packed with powerhouse ingredients like collagen, niacinamide, and squalane, this jelly cream is meant to help hydrate and strengthen skin while imparting a dewy glow. The unique texture, which feels lik a cooling gel, is fun to apply and use as well. “Seriously magic,” one shopper raved in a review, while another added, “[This] makes my skin super hydrated and glowy.”

11Budget-Friendly Makeup Brushes With Over 38,000 Perfect Ratings

Makeup brushes can be surprisingly pricey, but this makeup brush set is extremely budget-friendly. It comes with 18 pieces in total, including brushes that work with foundation to ones that can help you accomplish the most detailed eye makeup looks. Shoppers call them “high-quality,” “so soft,” and “a good deal.”

12Dainty Gold Bracelets That Look More Expensive Than They Are

Stylish, delicate, and pretty, these slim gold bracelets are bound to become a jewelry staple. They come in a pack of six, with styles like paperclip and rope bracelets, and can be worn together in a stack or on their own. Shoppers have sworn these look more expensive than they are, with one reviewer sharing, “I have been wearing these nonstop, shower, pool, sleeping, etc. for the past 3+ months and they still look as beautiful today as they did [when I got them].”

13A Compact Charging Bank That Takes Your Phone From 0 To 100

This compact charging bank is a must for anyone who’s out of the house for many hours at a time — or just obsessively uses their phone. The handheld size makes it easy to toss in any bag, and it has fast charging capabilities that can power up an iPhone 15 fully two times. It also offers a USB-C port that can be used to charge a phone even while the bank itself is charging.

14A Highly Rated Jewelry Cleaner To Keep Your Pieces Sparkling

Save yourself a trip to the jeweler and start cleaning your jewelry at home. This powerful jewelry cleaner makes it easy, leaving your pieces sparkling like brand new after less than a minute. This is safe to use with any jewelry, including diamonds, and is backed by hundreds of positive reviews. “A quick dip (like 5-7 seconds!) into this stuff and the tarnish is gone with absolutely no scrubbing or brushing,” one shopper swore.

15The Easy Food Scale With Over 120,000 5-Star Ratings

With tons of impressive reviews, this food scale is one of the most popular on Amazon. It supports five different units of measurement, can weigh up to 11 pounds of food, is made of easy-to-clean stainless steel, and has a clear screen with bright LED lights that are simple to read. Lightweight and slim, it’s also a breeze to store.

16An Extendable Brush That Helps Keep Your Windshield Clear

An extendable handle and pivoting head allows this cleaning brush to wipe down every inch of your car’s windshield, inside or out. It extends to reach challenging spots, and comes with several reusable microfiber cloths you can wash as needed. Plus, it can be used on any glass surface that needs cleaning.

17A Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm For Everyday Use

This lip balm feels nourishing like a lip treatment, but has a sheer tint perfect for everyday wear. It’s made with hydrating ingredients like shea butter, hyaluronic acid, and goji berry extract, and is available in five different subtle shades for just a hint of color. The squeeze tube is easy to use and as a bonus, this costs less than a latte, making it super affordable.

18A Small Luggage Scale That Prevents Big Airport Headaches

There’s plenty to stress out over when it comes to travel — the weight of your luggage doesn’t need to be part of it. This little luggage scale is inexpensive and worth the money — it quickly and accurately measures your luggage for you so you don’t have to worry about whether or not you’ve over-packed. It’s handheld and small, so you can easily take it with you while you travel.

19A Sleek Charging Station For Multiple Devices

Create a hub in your home for three tech devices with this sleek charging station. There’s room to power up your phone, Apple Watch, and AirPods at once, all in a small footprint for your bedside table or counter. Since it only uses one wire, it looks a lot less jumbled than three different chargers. “The charging speed is impressive,” one shopper wrote in a review, while another added that they love the “lovely sleek design.”

20Silky Pillowcases With More Than 218,000 5-Star Ratings

Satin pillowcases can be pricey, which is why it’s natural to question the inexpensive ones. But more than 200,000 Amazon shoppers have given these a five-star rating for their “smooth and soft” silk-like feel that creates “a truly indulgent sleep experience.” The envelope closure makes them easy to put on and take off, and they come in a pack of two and are available in 35 different colors.

21Dimmable Night-Lights That Give Off A Subtle Glow

Add a little extra glow wherever you need with these backlit nightlights. They’re small and plug in without covering the entire outlet, and have a subtle look to them. They have a 13-foot range and give off a warm, comforting glow, with an auto-mode that allows them to turn off at dawn and on at dusk on their own. You can also adjust the brightness as needed.

22The Viral Cleaning Paste With Over 154,000 Perfect Ratings

There’s a good chance you’ve seen this bright pink cleaning paste on social media at least once, and it’s just as popular on Amazon. You only need a little bit of this powerful and concentrated paste to clean pretty much anything, from dirty stovetops to greasy pans to hard floors. It’s made with quartz and plant-based ingredients, and since a little goes a long way, it will last you a while.

23Highly Rated Tablets That Deep Clean Reusable Bottles

Sorry to report this, but your reusable water bottle probably needs cleaning. These cleaning tablets make that super easy: Just drop one in the bottle, fill it with water, and let it sit for 15-20 minutes before rinsing it out. They help clean stainless steel water bottles, get rid of any buildup, and freshen up odors, and are backed with a 4.6-star rating. “It’s great to know that they are made with natural ingredients and are non-toxic,” one shopper noted.

24A Unique Glass Callus Remover With A 4.6-Star Rating

Get super-smooth feet from the comfort of your own home with this highly rated glass foot file, which costs considerably less than the average pedicure. Gentle and nonabrasive, it still effectively sloughs away dead skin and callouses, leaving behind softer heels and feet. The shape makes it comfortable to hold in your hand, and it won’t leave scratches behind.

25Luxe Gold Eye Masks That Won’t Break The Bank

These gold eye masks are impressively budget-friendly and shoppers swear they “provide noticeable results.” They’re individually wrapped, making them ideal to use in a gift basket or for traveling. Designed to rejuvenate the under-eye area, they help you look more refreshed and less tired, and have a soft and squishy feel that makes them comfy to wear.

26An Absorbent Mat That Keeps Countertops Stylish & Clean

These chic countertop mats are highly absorbent and really versatile. They’re great for using under things that could potentially leak, like a coffee machine or drying rack, and are easy to wipe down as needed. You can choose between 18 different colors and prints, and they have a rubber backing that keeps them firmly in place.

27Cleaning Spray That Helps Keep Screens Streak-Free

Tech screens can get dirty and fingerprint-y fast, especially those that are in constant use. This screen cleaner kit comes with everything you need to keep them clean and streak-free: a spray bottle of cleaner and a soft microfiber cloth to wipe it all down. “It does a great job on cell phones, laptops, monitors and televisions,” one shopper wrote. “Very effective cleaning power, and doesn't leave behind a streaky mess.”

28A Reusable Lighter With More Than 19,000 5-Star Ratings

Consider this your official sign to swap your traditional lighter for an electric lighter like this one. There’s no open flame, so it feels a bit safer, and it’s also wind-proof and splash-proof, making it a breeze to use outside as well. The long battery life is impressive, the long, flexible neck is so handy, and it’s easy to charge with the included USB cord.

29A Sleek Holder To Keep Your Car Documents Organized

Certain documents should always be in your car, and this wallet-like holder makes it a cinch to keep them organized and in reach. There are three larger pockets for documents like your registration and insurance information, as well as three card slots for things like your ID and other useful cards. It’s available in 14 different colors and the slim size makes it easy to keep in the glove compartment.

30An Aesthetic Water Bottle That’s Rocketing Up The Charts

If you’re on the hunt for a new water bottle, consider this stainless steel water bottle. Durable and sturdy, this option is double-walled and vacuum sealed to keep drinks cold for up to 24 hours. It’s leak-proof, with a soft silicone spout that is pleasant to drink from, a built-in carry loop that makes it easy to take on the go, and pretty muted colors that are just nice to look at.

31A Handy Car Charger That Powers 4 Devices At Once

This retractable car charger has loads of features that come in handy. Two retractable cords (one USB-C and one USB lightening cord) extend out to 2.6 feet make it easy for backseat users to power up their devices, meanwhile, USB-A and USB-C ports allow other users to plug in their charging cords, meaning this can charge up to four devices at once.

32A Cuddly Fleece Blanket With Luxurious Texture

Toss this super-soft throw blanket over a couch or bed to give any room a cozy feel. It’s made of a comfy and luxurious microfiber material that is both lightweight and snuggly, making it ideal for pretty much any season. The cool striped design that makes it visually interesting, and when purchasing, you can choose between 27 different colors and eight sizes.

33Highly Rated Vanity Lights That Stick On To Mount

The right lighting is key when doing your makeup and getting dressed, so these vanity lights (which come with 10 bulbs and a 4.5-star rating) really come in handy. With their stick-on backing, they’re incredibly simple to apply to any mirror, with retractable wiring and USB power that make them portable and ideal for traveling. There are three color temperatures and 10 different levels of brightness, so you can achieve the glow you’re looking for.

34A Continuous-Mist Spray Bottle For Hair Styling & More

Surprisingly chic and simple to use, this spray bottle dispenses a fine, even, continuous mist that’s unexpectedly useful. You can fill it with water, hair products, skin-care products, or cleaners — basically anything you need to spray. “The bottle itself is adorable and great quality, but the way it sprays the water with such a fine mist is the best part!” one shopper wrote in a review.

35Budget-Friendly Mascara With Over 260,000 5-Star Ratings

With more than 260,000 perfect reviews, it’s safe to say that this mascara, in a set of three, is a total best-seller. A few swipes help define and separate your lashes while offering plenty of volume and a nice black color. Shoppers have called it “phenomonal,” said it “really does give the false lash look,” and raved that it gives them “long, lush, and beautiful” eyelashes. Even better? This pack of three costs less than lunch.

36A Versatile Colander That Clips Onto Any Pot

A convenient space saver, this unique strainer is designed to clip to the side a pot or pan for draining. It’s not as big or bulky as your typical colander, making it easier to store. It’s made of a heat-resistant silicone (up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit) and has a universal design that allows it to work with basically any cookware.

37Floral Air Vent Clips To Freshen Up Your Car

Who says your car’s interior has to be boring? Add a few pops of color with these whimsical — and lightly scented — flower clips, which come in a pack of six. These easily clip into the air vents to give your car a bit more personality and make it feel more fun. The have a very subtle fragrance that helps make your car smell better too.

38A Trunk Organizer For A More Orderly Space

With more than 32,000 five-star ratings, this car trunk organizer is a go-to for Amazon customers looking to keep their car cleaner. It features nine compartments and some pockets to securely contain a variety of items. The hook and strap system that keeps it from falling over when the car is in motion, and it also folds flat for easy storage when not in use.

39A Digital Thermometer For Perfectly Cooked Meat Every Time

There’s no need to question whether your meat is cooked to your liking when you have this meat thermometer. It can read the temperature in just about three seconds, with a lock function that keeps the reading on display. It is waterproof for easy cleaning and the backlit LED design makes it so simple to see in any lighting condition.

40A Versatile Phone Mount For Hands-Free Use In The Car

This car phone holder is perfect for keeping your phone screen secure and on display in your preferred method. It has a suction cup that mounts it to the dashboard or windshield, along with a clip so you have the option to secure into the vent as well. The universal design allows it to hold almost any phone with a sturdy grip.

41Mini Trash Cans That Fit In Your Car’s Cupholders

Don’t allow garbage to accumulate in your car. Instead, add these mini trash cans: They’re small enough to fit in your car’s cup holders and give you just enough room to throw out small items that could otherwise leave the space looking messy. The pop-open cover makes them super convenient, even for drivers, and they come with little bags as well.

42A Cleverly Designed Fork Pickle Lovers Need

This flexible condiment fork comes with a caddy that can be wrapped around your favorite jar of pickles, keeping the fork at the ready for the next time you want a snack. It has super thin, sharp tines that effectively grab onto and pull out a pickle, and actually works really well without making a mess.

43Highly Rated Tinted Balm Shoppers Call “Incredible”

Inexpensive and backed by a 4.6-star rating, these tinted lip balms come in a pack of four and will quickly become something you reach for everyday. They’re loaded with moisturizing ingredients like castor oil, beeswax, cocoa butter, coconut oil, and aloe vera, all of which hydrate and protect your lips. This variety pack includes different berry tones that each offer a subtle tint, but are also available in 18 other options.

44Mesh Laundry Bags With A 4.7-Star Overall Rating

These mesh laundry bags will help make you an absolute laundry pro. They come in a pack of five different sizes, and are perfect for holding delicate items that you want to keep nice in the washing machine or dryer. The auto locking zipper prevents it from opening up during a cycle, while the zipper cover prevents potential snagging.

45Leather Sunglass Clips To Keep In The Car

Compact and a breeze to use, these sunglass holder clips will come in handy whenever you’re in the car. They come in a set of two, so you can keep two pairs on the driver’s side visor, or spread them between the driver and passenger sides. They’re made of soft leather, clip seamlessly onto the visor, and use a magnetic clasp to keep sunglasses in place.

46An Easy-To-Fill Oil Dispenser You Can Use 2 Ways

Forget trying to wield the big plastic bottles oil comes in. This reusable oil dispenser is much more conducive to cooking and preparing food — without a big, oily mess. It can be used to pour out portion controlled amounts of oil in a steady stream or to create a fine mist of oil. The glass makes it easy to clean, and the handle gives you a sturdy hold when using it.

47Coasters That Keep Your Car Cup Holders Neat

Car cup holders tend to collect dust, grime, and liquid — but these car cup coasters are a great way to prevent that. Made of flexible silicone, they are washable, easy to get in and out of the space, and handily collect any mess. They come in a pack of four, and they’re available in 15 different colors.

48A Lightweight Tablet Stand You Can Use Anywhere

There are so many different ways to put this pillow stand to good use: It can prop up your tablet whether you’re streaming a video in bed or reading a recipe in the kitchen, or it can be used with an e-reader or Kindle while you’re lying down. The pillow-like foam is comfortable and soft, but it’s still lightweight enough to move around with ease or even stow in a suitcase when traveling.

49An Electric Scrub Brush To Make Cleaning Easier

Grab one of these electric spin brushes to make deep cleaning the house a little less labor-intensive. With two different powerful modes, this brush has an extendable handle that allows you to get into spots you normally might not be able to reach. It also comes with four different heads, which are ideal for a variety of surfaces including shower walls, tile floors, and sinks.

50A Hair-Finishing Gel That Keeps Every Strand In Place

At first glance, this hair finishing stick might look like a mascara brush, it’s actually a double-ended flyaway stick meant to help comb stray hairs into place for a sleek updo or frizz-free style. The soft bristle brush helps tame hair down, while the comb-like side brushes everything into place. The gel formula inside is nongreasy to keep hair slicked back without looking or feeling icky.

51The Easiest Bottle & Jar Opener To Keep On Hand

Stop struggling to open stubborn jars and bottles. This two-in-one jar and bottle opener is a breeze to use, even for those with mobility issues. Just place the lid inside, and twist the whole thing to get it off. Eight different rings allow this to fit on jars of all sizes, with a rubber lining that offers a firm, nonslip grip. The bottle opener attachment works as a hanging hook. One shopper described it as “highly functional and ergonomic.”

52A Dry Brush For Massaging & Exfoliating Skin

Dry brushing is meant to help exfoliate dead skin cells and rejuvenate skin, and this body brush lets you do it at home. The sturdy boar bristles feel gentle but still get rid of dead, dry skin while helping to unclog pores. It has the bonus of feeling like a little massage as well. “After using it for a few weeks, my skin feels noticeably smoother and more radiant,” one shopper swore in a review.

53Sturdy Claw Clips In Aesthetic Neutral Tones

Not all claw clips are created equal, and these stand out for their sturdiness and ability to securely hold lots of hair. “My hair is long and I couldn’t find a clip until now,” one shopper wrote, noting that these are “huge.” Another added, “If you have heavy hair, go for this one.” They come in a set of six in versatile neutral tones, and two pretty shapes that look good with everything.

54A Heat-Resistant Cover For Your Electric Stove

This electric stovetop cover is perfect for protecting your stove and adding extra “counter” space to your kitchen. Made of flexible silicone, this is heatproof up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, easy to wipe down, and a breeze to fold up to stash away. Grooves throughout and a raised edge allow it to double as a dish drying mat, or you can just use it as extra space when doing meal prep.

55The Cutest Tea Infuser For Cat Lovers

This cute cat tea infuser is the perfect gift for anyone who loves adorable and practical decor. Fill it with the loose leaf tea of your choice, then stick it in your mug and fill it with hot water. The long handle (or tail) keeps it from tipping over or moving, and the whole thing is made of flexible, heat-resistant silicone.

56Doorknob Shields To Help Keep Walls Scratch- & Dent-Free

These silicone stoppers are one of the easiest ways to protect your walls from getting damaged by a door, drawer, or even large piece of furniture. With a firm bounciness and durable feel, these prevent those objects from banging into walls, eliminating the possibility of a scratch or dent. They’re transparent and subtle, and are sold in a pack of six for a low price point.

57Flexible Cutting Mats That Make Cleanup Easier

Transferring chopped produce from the cutting board to the bowl almost always ends with some pieces falling to the floor. Keep the mess to a minimum with these convenient flexible cutting mats. They’re made of a super-lightweight material that makes them easy to fold into a funnel-like shape for less messy meal prep, and they can be wiped clean in seconds. This set of three comes in three sizes.

58Magnetic Dry Erase Boards That Help You Stay Organized

Stay on top of your busy schedule with ease when you start using these dry erase boards. They come in a set of three: one monthly calendar, one weekly planner, and one daily planner. Write out tasks that need to get done right away or in the future, as well as dates to keep note of, then erase as needed. These come with six different colored markers and everything is magnetic, so they can all easily be hung on the fridge.

59Best-Selling Reusable Kitchen Cloths You’ll Use Every Day

With more than 43,000 five-star ratings, these Swedish dish cloths are an Amazon customer favorite — and for good reason. They’re reusable and washable, so they’re more sustainable than single-use paper towels. Their impressive absorbency and high-quality feel also makes them more efficient than thin paper towels, whether you’re wiping down countertops or cleaning a pan. They can be thrown in the washing machine for easy cleaning, and dry quickly.

60A Versatile Clip-On Book Light So You Can Read Anywhere

I spent months unnecessarily struggling to read books in the dim lighting in my bedroom before buying this mini book light, and my only wish is that I purchased it sooner. The flexible design and clip make it easy to set this up in the way that is most comfortable, whether that’s on your book or next to it. It gives off a nice warm light with three color temperatures and adjustable brightness, is a breeze to control, and can be recharged as needed. Plus, the small and lightweight size makes it ideal for travel.

61Easy To Install Puck Lights That Upgrade Any Room

These puck lights are a simple way to elevate any room in your home. They add a nice warm glow — great for a dim staircase, a cabinet that feels too dark, a pantry, or even just the hallway. They come in a pack of six and have an adhesive backing that makes them so simple to install, with motion sensor technology that makes them feel effortless to use.

62A Cushy Mat That Won’t Slip Around The Shower

You won’t find any suction cups on the bottom of this bath mat: Instead, it has a lattice-like backing that makes it nonslip and steady, even when the water is running. The loofah-like texture is surprisingly soft and feels great under your feet, almost like a light massage, and it’s easy to clean. Choose between six different colors and five sizes to find your perfect pick.

63Grill Bags That Make It Easy To Cook Veggies & Delicate Food

These reusable mesh grill bags make it simple to create a full meal all on the grill. Pop your food — it’s especially nice for veggies, fish, and shrimp — inside, then throw them on the grill to cook. They cut down on mess by containing the food and offering a bit of a barrier. They are heat-resistant and come in a set of two, and clean-up is easy with soap and water.

64A Memory Foam Bath Mat That’s A Breeze To Clean

This plush memory foam bath mat makes a nice addition to any bathroom or kitchen space. Not only does it offer a warm and cozy vibe, but it also keeps you more comfortable when you pop out of the shower or tub. It’s super-absorbent, dries very quickly, and can be tossed in the washing machine for easy cleaning. Choose between 22 different colors and six sizes.

65A Sleek Shower Organizer To Corral Your Products

With lots of room for your favorite products, this shower organizer set is a solid addition to any bathroom space. It’s made of durable stainless steel, allows water to easily flow through so it doesn’t build up and lead to mold or gunk, and it’s easy to install. Two hooks are great for smaller items, and it comes with a matching soap dish as well.