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60 Bizarre Things Under $20 That Are Cool As Hell On Amazon

by BDG Commerce
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Some of the best things on Amazon are the ones you didn’t even know you needed—until you see them and suddenly can’t check out fast enough. And we’ve found so many weird but undeniably cool finds, from problem-solving gadgets to oddly satisfying knickknacks — and they’re cheap as hell. Whether it’s a glow-in-the-dark toilet bowl light, a tiny vacuum for your keyboard, or a cult-favorite beauty tool, these budget-friendly picks are fun, functional, and just the right amount of strange.

01These Cute Air Vent Clips That Double As Air Fresheners For Your Car

These air fresheners for your car add some bling and decorating to your otherwise boring, blank air vents. What really makes them stand out is the little opening in the back, where you can add the included lightly scented pads. If the included fragrance isn’t your thing, reviewers note you can use your own cotton and essential oils for a customized scent.

02Foaming Clay Mask That Bubbles Impurities Right Out Of Your Pores

Skincare should be fun—and effective. This bubbly clay mask combines detoxifying charcoal and exfoliating white kaolin clay to deep-clean pores without drying your skin. Infused with CO2, it foams into a fizzy cloud of tiny bubbles that lift dirt and oil from beneath the surface. Just apply, watch it foam, rinse off, and reveal smoother, softer skin.

03A Stylish Shower Mat With An Exfoliating Loofah-Like Texture

This shower mat not only jazzes up the floor of your tub with its pretty print, but it also helps to exfoliate and cushion your feet with a loofah-like texture. It has rubber on the bottom to keep the mat from moving around while still promoting drainage without using suction cups.

04Led Tulip Lamp That Doubles As Flowers With A Glow-Up

Why choose between flowers and mood lighting when you can have both? This LED tulip lamp looks like a real bouquet by day and casts a soft, romantic glow by night. With lifelike petals and a sleek faux-porcelain pot, it’s perfect for cozy home vibes, wedding decor, or adding a floral touch without the watering schedule.

05A “Mop” That’s Essentially A Giant Lint Roller For Your Floors

I hate to tell you this, but hair, crumbs, dirts, and other debris are hiding in your carpets and floors. This mop helps to pick up seen and unseen dust with just a few swipes. It has extra-large sticky sheets attached to it that essentially work like a giant lint roller to effectively and efficiently clean your floors.

06Freezer Block Maker That Turns Leftovers Into Space-Saving Bricks

Messy freezer bags, meet your match. This clever gadget holds gallon-sized bags upright for easy filling, then shapes food into slim, stackable blocks as it freezes. The silicone bands expand with the food, making it easy to pop out once frozen. Perfect for soups, sauces, and meal prep, it saves space and thaws faster when you’re ready to reheat.

07An Adorable Cereal Candle That You Can Play With

This cereal-scented candle might just be the ultimate sweet-smelling candle. It comes with a white base that looks like milk and colorful little wax cereal pieces that you can place to customize your cereal bowl. The fun design also comes with three wicks and a reusable bowl and spoon. If cereal isn’t your favorite treat, this soy blend wax candle also comes with fish shaped crackers, trail mix, or yogurt designs.

08This Vented Tray That Lets You Make Bacon In The Microwave

Bacon for breakfast doesn’t have to be a messy, complicated affair — because this microwavable bacon grill exists. The ridges along the tray allow fat to drip away from the bacon while the vented cover helps prevent grease splatters. You can also use it to heat up other foods, like sausage and pizza slices.

09An Easy-To-Use Nylon Protector For Makeup-Free Tops

This getting-ready hood might look a little strange, but it’s honestly the easiest way to keep your tops makeup-free. The lightweight chiffon-like mesh fabric feels super gentle, and it blocks any foundation from staining the neckline of your shirt when you pull it on. It also has a zipper on the back, so it’s easy to put on before getting dressed.

10A Doughnut-Shaped Pillow To Make Sleeping With Pierced Ears More Comfortable

Whether you don’t like the feeling of your ear squishing against your pillow or you have a lot of piercings you don’t want to take out every night, this pillow will be a game-changer for side sleepers. It has a doughnut-like shape, and your ear goes in the center so you can sleep comfortably through the night. It has an adjustable amount of filling, too, so you can fill it to your comfort.

11These Booty Wipes Made With Soothing Aloe Vera

Treat sensitive areas with the care they deserve with these booty wipes formulated with soothing ingredients such as aloe vera and vitamin E. Every package comes with 80 pH-balanced wipes which are made without alcohol, parabens, or fragrance. They’re sewer and septic-safe and are perfect for taking on the go to feel hygienic wherever you are.

12The Portable Soap Sheets That Only Need Water For A Rich Lather

These soap sheets are great for always keeping on your person — because you never know when that public restroom will be out of soap. Unlike hand sanitizer, these sheets are ideal for traveling, because they’re solid until wetted, when they turn into a lathering, antibacterial soap. They’re available unscented or in refreshing fragrances like lemon and lavender.

13These Easy-To-Install Toilet Bowl Caps That Are So Cute

Toilets aren’t typically seen as cute or fun, but these toilet bowl caps make at least part of your toilet a little bit of both. They cover those otherwise unsightly toilet bolts, and they’re really easy to install. They come in the shape of adorable little frogs as well as mushrooms, turtles, and fish.

14This Comfy Wearable Remote To Scroll On Your Phone

This genius remote control is specifically for scrolling on TikTok or reading a book on your phone. Prop up your phone, slide on this wearable ring-like remote, and use the simple arrow buttons to scroll or turn the page. The wearable design is even perfect for turning up the volume of your podcast when you’re working out.

15The Salty Pens That Give Major Attitude

This hilarious ballpoint pen set not only writes smoothly but also delivers some saucy sayings written along the length of each pen. Each set comes with 12 multicolored click pens each with some choice, salty words that say what you can’t necessarily say out loud. Give them out to friends or keep them for yourself to choose daily the pen that matches your mood.

16This Paracord Handle To Easily Carry Your Flask Water Bottle

This strange yet clever paracord handle securely wraps around your wide-mouth water bottle to make it supremely easy to tote it along wherever you go. Made of sturdy braided ropes, the handle fits a range of different-sized bottles from 10-ounce to 64-ounce and includes a handy metal carabiner as well. Customize your style with 12 available colors such as black, pink, or teal.

17This Scalp Massager With 12,000+ 5-Star Reviews

Grab this easy-to-clean scalp massager to use on hair-washing day or simply for a relaxing head massage after work. The compact design comes with a little handle on top to make this brush even easier to use. It has earned 12,000-plus five-star reviews on Amazon.

18Flower-Shaped Mini Cutters That Make Unboxing Oddly Adorable

Who knew utility knives could be this cute? These mini flower-shaped cutters slice through boxes, letters, and crafts with a stainless steel blade that retracts for safety. Lightweight and pocket-sized, they’re perfect for everyday tasks. Plus, the built-in hanging hole lets you clip them to keychains or bags—because practical tools deserve a little personality.

19A Non-Abrasive Glass Foot File That’s Comfortable To Hold

This glass foot file is gentler on your feet than metal scrapers while still being efficient, and it’s way easier to clean than an old-school pumice stone. Beyond its head material, the shape of this file is comfortable to hold so you can shed away that dead skin with relative ease.

20An Easy-To-Spray Leave-In Conditioner That Can Help With Hair Growth

This caffeine-packed leave-in conditioner comes with a spray-on formula, so it’s super quick to spritz it on after you wash your hair. This easy-to-use mist also comes with ginseng and vitamin E to help prevent hair breakage and encourage growth — not to mention it even helps out with detangling. The formula is also finished with a bit of hair-lengthening biotin.

21A Tinted Lip Oil That Reviewers Rave About

“The tint is beautiful, super long lasting and the oil keeps my lips hydrated and super soft for a long time. [...] It took care of dead skin on my lips,” wrote one fan about this lip oil. It’s formulated with raspberry fruit extract and comes in lots of shades in the listing.

22This Car Safety Hammer That Helps In Emergencies

This extremely well-priced emergency escape tool might turn out to be the best money you’ve ever spent. It features a dual-headed hammer — with a pointed and flat end on either side — made of Tungsten hardened steel and designed to break a car window. There’s also a built-in seatbelt cutter to help quickly free you if you get stuck. Best of all, this small tool takes up barely any room when stored.

23This Cult-Fave Illuminating Face Primer

This illuminating face primer has tons of fans on Amazon. One shopper wrote, “I use it even when not wearing makeup makes your skin look great and almost glow.” The formula is paraben-free, non-greasy, as well as waterproof and sweat-proof.

24A Comfortable-To-Hold Brush With A Genius Detangling Design

The bristles on this brush might look a little different than your classic hair brush because they’re completely bead-less — that means they won’t hurt your scalp. Instead, they have a cone shape that easily glides through tangles and separates them instead of ripping through them, which leads to less frizz and broken ends. At the same time, the colorful, and comfortable-to-use ergonomic handle will look adorable in your haircare drawer.

25This Snail Mucin Moisturizer With 12,000 5-Star Reviews

This repairing cream is made with nourishing 97.5% snail mucin, and there’s a reason why you’re seeing it everywhere and why this cream has 12,000 five-star reviews. It also has green tea, vitamin E, aloe, and even hydrating shea butter that all work with the snail mucin filtrate to create a seriously moisturizing cream. Meanwhile, this highly concentrated snail mucin treatment won’t clog your pores — yay.

26Mattress Lifter That Saves Your Back During Sheet-Changing Struggles

Swapping sheets doesn’t have to wreck your shoulders. This ergonomic mattress lifter slides between your mattress and box spring, holding it up so you can tuck sheets without heavy lifting. Lightweight yet durable, it works with mattresses up to 1,000 pounds. Plus, its handle design gives you more control, making solo sheet-changing faster and easier.

27A Car Trunk Organizer That Helps You Get Your Ride In Order

If you’ve got loads of things rolling around your car, this trunk organizer can help straighten things up. Made from sturdy cloth, it has three interior compartments and multiple organizing pockets for smaller items. And when you need your trunk for suitcases or other bulky items, the organizer folds down into a compact size.

28These Clear Sticky Notes That Come In 7 Colors

If you like to write in your books but want to spare the actual pages, stock up on these sticky notes. Unlike classic notepads, these have a transparent design, which makes them great for adding your own thoughts and notes to cookbooks, text books, instructional manuels, and do-it-yourself guides. They work with all kinds of writing utensils, too, including pencils, markers, and oil-based pens.

29This Lash Comb To Perfect Your Mascara Routine

This little comb with gentle stainless steel bristles is the easiest way to separate globby mascara. It comes with a long and slightly curved handle to make it even easier to use right after your usual lash routine. When you’re all done, pop on the protective cover before tossing it in your makeup bag.

30A Splatter Screen To Confidently Cook Without Popping Oil

It’s so worth keeping this rust-resistant splatter screen in your kitchen because it keeps your stovetop grease-free when you’re cooking. The stainless steel mesh keeps all of the oil inside, so you can confidently cook bacon or stir fry veggies without worrying about oil popping on you. Whenever you need to remove it to check your food, this screen has little built-in feet to keep it off your counter.

31A UV Flashlight That Detects Hidden Pet Stains

If you know you’re dealing with some dried pet stains but you can’t nail exactly where they are, reach for this UV flashlight that will show you the way. The blacklight illuminates dry stains and even includes an adhesive mount to place directly above your stain remover spray bottle, so you can take care of business in one go.

32A Compact Strainer That Clips Right Onto Your Pots

This silicone strainer might look like only half a strainer, but it actually clips onto your bowls, pots, and pans, so you won’t even miss the other half. It has a large spout to easily drain your pasta water — and you only need to use one hand to do so. Meanwhile, the sturdy, non-stick design will ensure that noodles or steamed veggies won’t fall into the sink.

33These Necklace Extenders That Blend Into Your Jewelry

You’ll reach for these jewelry extenders all the time because they have a double lobster claw clip design that’s so easy to pop on necklaces and bracelets. You can choose from gold-tone or silver-tone options, depending on the jewelry you’re wearing that day. You also get four size options to create your perfect necklace length.

34A Trendy, Highly-Rated Can Cooler That’s Totally Drip-Free

This popular can cooler is a must for those skinny hard seltzer cans because it keeps it perfectly chilled — just peep the 4.7-star rating. It looks super aesthetic at the same time with its selection of over two dozen trendy colors and ombre designs. The double-wall stainless steel design will keep your beverage colder for 12 hours and is completely condensation-free, so it won’t drip everywhere.

35These Nail Polish-Removing Clips With An Easy-To-Use Design

You’ll honestly feel so professional with these little nail polish-removing caps (plus, you won’t have to book a pricey nail appointment or fuss with weird pieces of foil). Simply add a cotton pad and your go-to remover in each one to soak off polish, including gels. They have a super easy clip-on design, so they’ll stay perfectly secure until your polish is all gone.

36A 12-Pack Of Compressed Sponges That Look Like Fruit

These non-scratch sponges are great for everyday cleaning or doing the dishes by hand, and they’ll make you smile while you scrub because they’re designed to look like tropical fruits. They come compressed to save space before use, and each sponge has a little rope on top so you can hang it from your sink to dry.

37A Memory Foam Travel Pillow With A Plush Yet Portable Design

This breathable micro-suede travel pillow comes with a drawstring bag, so it’s easy to compress, carry, and pack in your suitcase. This memory foam pillow has a classic rectangular pillow shape to make it way comfier for camping or airplane naps than one of those neck pillows.

38These Overnight Oats Jars With Built-In Spoon Holders

You’ll have everything you need for a breakfast snack, or lunch on the go with this pair of mason jars. Each one features a leakproof lid and a built-in spoon holder (the spoons come included). Each container can hold an impressive 24 ounces of food. Choose from a few different colors, sizes, and set sizes in the listing.

39A Lightweight, Quick-Drying Hairbrush With 38,000 5-Star Ratings

Brushing your hair is necessary, but it can hurt. This hairbrush has flexible bristles so it can comb deeply and detangle without pulling on your strands and causing pain to your scalp. It has a ventilated head and ergonomic handle for comfortable use, which is why it has 38,000 five-star reviews on Amazon.

40A Rosemary- & Biotin-Infused Shampoo To Strengthen Your Locks

This shampoo is made with powerhouse ingredients like rosemary extractm biotin, and mint to revitalize your hair, making it look fuller and longer while feeling so much stronger. It’s also made with tea tree oil, which helps to soothe your scalp, making this a really powerful shampoo at a good price.

41This Appliance Sliding Tray For A Tidy Countertop

This easy-to-use sliding tray makes it so much easier to use those bulky appliances that are too annoying — and heavy — to move. Pull the little handle on the front, and this silver-tone tray will roll right to the edge of the countertop. It also comes with a non-slip pad on top to keep your blender secure and in place when you roll it out.

42This Egg Cooker That Requires Basically No Effort

This egg cooker looks adorable enough for hosting brunch, but it’s also practical enough for breakfasts before work. It comes with the accessories you need for perfect poaching, boiling, and even omelet making — all you have to do is measure a little water. It takes minutes and is super lightweight, so pulling it out for eggs before work won’t be a huge hassle.

43A 2-Bladed Messaluna Knife With Convenient Covers

This mezzaluna knife is great for making chopped salads for lunch or prepping veggies and dicing meat quickly. Unlike other rocking knives, this one has two 6-inch stainless steel blades for efficient cutting. And don’t worry about storing this in the drawer, it comes with covers for those super sharp blades.

44A Highly Rated Fabric Shaver That Works Quickly

It’ll be so weird to see how much lint and pilling comes off of your clothing and furniture with the help of this fabric shaver. Unlike similar items on the market, this one has six blades, so you can work quickly. It is effective on a wide variety of fabrics including wool, cotton, and synthetics.

45This Bacon Grease Container That Stores Delicious Cooking Fat

Instead of tossing that succulent cooking fat or storing it messily in a jar, pour it into this bacon grease container that’s designed for the job. It’s constructed of stainless steel and includes a fine mesh strainer to filter out larger food bits. The spout makes it easy to pour the fat into the pan for the next gourmet meal and you can pop the whole thing in the dishwasher for effortless cleaning.

46These Sticky Pads To Secure All Of Your Car Essentials

These clever sticky pads will stick right to your car’s dashboard to keep your phone in place, or you could place them on the kitchen countertop for slippery appliances. Wherever you use them, their extra-thick gel design will keep all of your essentials perfectly secure. It’s also super easy to clean off any dust or crumbs to keep them sticky.

47A Cult-Fave Makeup Sponge Reviewers Can’t Get Enough Of

While this makeup sponge looks like a small lemon, it actually doubles in size when you wet it. Reviewers rave about the quality. One fan wrote, “It truly blends like a dream- and the shape of this sponge allows me to reach even the hardest spots (under eye area, nose contour, etc). I love them so much I’ve repurchased multiple times to have backups.”

48These Animal-Themed Sheet Masks That Seriously Help Your Skin

These sheet masks may look like a fuzzy llama or magical unicorn, but the serums inside genuinely help out your skin. Each mask has a different botanical formula to soothe, moisturize, hydrate, nourish, and/or firm up your skin. And all the while, you’ll look like a silly little otter or panda.

49A Tumbler Lid Organizer That Stores Up To 10 Pieces

Get your cabinets in order with the help of this organizer. It gets those pesky tumbler and water bottle lids stacked neatly and vertically, saving space in your kitchen and ensuring you can always find the right lid for your to-go coffee mug. One reviewer wrote, “Such a simple way to organize lids. Most of the time, these drink lids become clutter in a drawer. Matching them to the right cup is a chore. Now I am to put these lids in one place and easily find the right lid quickly.”

50An Adorable Pet Carrier With A Super Comfy Fit

This carrier for small cats and dogs up to 10 pounds has a sling bag design that’s comfy enough to wear for long walks or even through the airport. Each one is made with a large pocket perfect for storing your essentials and even features a safety strap that you can attach your pet’s leash to in order to keep them even more secure while you’re on the move.

51A Multi-Use Hair & Body Oil With Real Flowers In The Bottle

This body and hair oil is made with deeply nourishing ingredients like honeysuckle, sweet almond, and apricot. Together, these things not only smell amazing, but they also help to soften, soothe, and moisturize your skin and strengthen your hair. Each bottle also has real jasmine flowers inside, which is a simply luxurious touch.

52This Hilarious Looking Steam Cleaner For Your Microwave

Wiping down your microwave can be a nasty task, but this cleaner makes it really, really easy. Just fill this mama’s basin with water, vinegar, and lemon, put on her wig, and then microwave her for seven minutes. The steam will help to loosen up any crud and gunk so you can do a quick swipe of a paper towel for a clean looking and smelling appliance.

53This Laundry Spray That Gently Removes Stains

Before you toss out that favorite pair of pants covered in spaghetti sauce, reach for this laundry spray that will lift the stain without harming the material. It’s formulated with gentle, nontoxic ingredients that are free of chlorine, bleach, and phosphates, and even works on old stains as well as fresh ones. So, say goodbye to those grass, wine, oil, rust, and coffee stains and reclaim treasured clothing.

54Foldable Hanger That Tames Chaotic Closets With Surprising Efficiency

Closet chaos is no match for this genius hanger. With 20 hooks, it holds tank tops, bras, scarves, and more—minus the tangled straps. Its foldable design saves space when not in use, making it perfect for tight closets and dorm rooms. Plus, the rotating hook and sleek wood finish add both function and style to your wardrobe.

55Super Low-Effort Exfoliating Foot Masks

These exfoliating foot masks have a zero-effort design because you simply wear them like socks for one hour. They come with a botanical acid formula to peel away painful calluses and dry old skin over the course of a week or two without having to pull out any annoying-to-use skin exfoliating tools (I’m looking at you — intimidating foot file).

56Invisible Ring Sizers That Stop Slipping Without A Jeweler’s Bill

Loose rings don’t have to slide into oblivion. These clear silicone ring guards snug up your bands without permanent resizing. Perfect for weight fluctuations or seasonal shifts, they fit rings up to 6mm wide. Just loop, trim, and wear—no tools, no damage. Plus, they’re soft, comfy, and practically invisible, so only you know they’re there.

57A Teeth Whitening Pen That Is Perfect For Sensitive Folks

This whitening pen is a fan-favorite teeth whitening treatment that is so easy to use. This pen features 9% hydrogen peroxide to whiten teeth fast. In fact reviewers say they notice a difference in just a few uses. “Easy to apply, after about 60-90 seconds you can stop looking like a clown and close your lips and there is no funny taste from the product. Seems to whiten after just two applications. I would recommend for sure,” says one Amazon reviewer.

58Power Scrubber Drill Brushes That Make Deep Cleaning Weirdly Fun

Turn your power drill into a grime-fighting machine with these nylon scrubber attachments. Five brush shapes tackle everything from grimy grout to car wheels—without scratching surfaces. The extended attachment reaches tight spots, so no more awkward scrubbing. Just attach, drill, and watch soap scum, dirt, and stains vanish with surprisingly little effort.

59This Batter Bowl That Helps You Bread Anything Cleanly & Quickly

Whip up fried chicken or beer-battered cod in no time flat using this breader batter bowl that keeps the mess neatly contained. The bowl is made with two layers — a base that contains your seasoning and bread crumbs and a top layer where you place your meat, fish, or vegetable. The top shelf is designed with slats so that when you close the box and shake vigorously, your ingredients are coated evenly and thoroughly to create the perfect crust.

60This Silicone Utensil Set That Won’t Damage Your Cookware

Avoid scratches on your pots and pans with these silicone cooking utensils. The five-piece set helps you ladle, scoop, and flip food with ease, and the silicone heads — which come in eight colors — won’t cause damage to your nonstick cookware. These utensils wash easily with a bit of soap and water, and the acacia wood handles have built-in holes so you can hang them up in the kitchen.