65 Cool New Things Under $30 That Are Seriously Genius

This jewelry cleaner is a gentle yet effective solution that will restore your favorite jewelry pieces to their OG condition (without visiting the jeweler). Its formula is nontoxic, biodegradable, and designed to be safe for everything from delicate gemstones and diamonds to gold and silver. Use the included dip tray, polishing cloths, and brush to easily clean, buff, and polish your jewelry.

If you get genius ideas in the shower, this waterproof notepad will help you jot them down before you forget them. The notepad comes with two pencils and three suction cups, so you can keep them handy in your shower. Water will simply roll off the paper, keeping your notes intact.

When applied, this lotion forms an invisible barrier on your skin — locking in natural moisture while keeping irritants out for up to 12 hours. Apply it to your hands to protect them from things like frequent handwashing, irritating hand sanitizer, and more. The best part is it’s nongreasy and formulated to leave skin more hydrated with every use.

Get damage-free curls with this heatless curling headband, which requires no hot tools or blow dryers. It’s made from soft satin, so it’s easy to wear overnight or as a daytime accessory while you wait for your hair to curl. Wrap your hair around, secure it into place with the two scrunchies, and reveal gorgeous, effortless curls in a few hours.

This budget-friendly bookshelf holds up to 15 pounds with its chic floating design that won’t add too much visual clutter to your wall. It comes with easy installation hardware, and its sturdy metal design hides right behind your stack of books or decor.

Use this adorable dinosaur watch stand (compatible with various Apple Watch models) to conceal your watch charger and hold your smart watch in place while charging. Its soft silicone body includes a cable cutout for threading the charging cable inside, plus a flat surface for holding your watch on top of the dino’s belly.

This mini reading lamp is designed to clip right over your headboard, so you don’t have to turn on a huge lamp (or overhead light) for your nightly book. It’s a breeze to set up with its simple clip-on design, so you can also move it around the house.

This stylish jewelry organizer looks like a pretty clutch and easily keeps your favorite pieces of jewelry safe and organized (without taking up a ton of space). Unroll it, and the inside houses two zippered pockets for bracelets, anklets, or other accessories, plus a removable ring band and a secure strip for earrings. Its luxe velvet finish also comes in Millennial pink, red, and blue. One reviewer raved, “This thing isn’t too big or too small — just right for packing a few different earring options, plus rings and bracelets and necklaces. There are snaps inside that let me secure important items, and everything just rolls up neatly. The material is soft but durable.”

A playful desk accessory, this cowboy boot phone stand will make you feel super on-trend while using your phone hands-free. These cute pink cowboy boots cleverly prop your phone up vertically or horizontally so you can stream, tap, and scroll without holding your phone. This pair also comes in a more neutral brown.

This projector will transform your room into a galaxy of colorful light and sound. Sync the lights to music using Bluetooth or opt for one of 25 white noise sounds (like piano and ocean waves). The cozy lights are also customizable — choose from 10 colors, four brightness levels, and four rotation speeds using the remote control.

This brush holder is made of durable but flexible silicone that can keep your brushes clean and organized at home (or during travel). Its spacious interior fits up to two large brushes or up to eight small brushes. Simply squeeze the holder to add or remove brushes when needed, and its magnetic closure will keep contents secure.

This monster-themed kitchen gadget is the only thing you’ll need for pasta night because it works as a noodle spoon and a cheese grater. It can stand up by itself on the counter, and it goes in the dishwasher when you’re done serving your pasta and freshly grated cheese.

Save serious space with this inexpensive cutting board that doubles as a strainer. One side features a durable plastic cutting board surface, while the other has an integrated collapsible strainer. Its smart design allows you to chop, wash, and rinse — without ever moving the board from over your sink. You can even remove the strainer and use it on its own.

This chic glass tumbler comes in 40 fun colors and is the perfect solution for on-the-go hydration. Its durable glass interior holds 32 ounces, while its exterior features soft, nonslip silicone on its sleeve and handle, making it comfy to carry (without worrying about shattering). And since it has a wide mouth, you can use it for fruit-infused water, boba, and more. One happy shopper wrote, “This tumbler is PERFECT [...] This is easy to fill, easy to clean, doesn't keep the flavor of any liquids I pour into it, and doesn't even drip when I carry it sideways when full.”

This double-sided cutlery brush makes it safer (and easier) to hand wash knives. Just add soap and wedge a knife blade in between the bristles, then hold the scrubber by its nonslip surface. It will scrub both sides of the blade while keeping your fingers away from the sharp edges. One reviewer raved, “I used to cut myself frequently while washing my knives. It is so easy to clean them now! Just swish your knife through the brush, and you're done!”

This baseboard cleaner extends up to 4 feet, making cleaning hard-to-reach baseboards and molding a breeze — without having to bend or strain. It features a lightweight aluminum handle to make scrubbing even easier. Meanwhile, the flexible swivel head rotates 360 degrees, making it easy to maneuver at any angle. Plus, it comes with two washable microfiber pads.

Keep everything you need within reach with this silicone cup holder, which wraps securely around your sofa’s armrest (no matter its size). Thanks to a removable inner piece, it fits everything from beer bottles to wine glasses and coffee mugs. You can also use it to hold your remote or phone.

This compact humidifier makes improving indoor air quality easy without taking up too much space. Plug it in via USB, and choose between two mist modes. It’s designed to run for up to eight hours while staying whisper-quiet. In fact, reviewers have rated it an average of 4.7 stars, with many commenting on its quiet noise level.

Stick this foot scrubber to your shower floor via its strong suction cups (it has over 100), then enjoy an oddly soothing foot scrub from its flexible silicone bristles. Its textured surface is designed to effortlessly get all the crevices of your feet — removing dirt and dead skin for a thorough clean.

These adorable cat pens feature gray, tuxedo, and tabby cat pen caps, cat designs on the body of the pens, and a budget-friendly price for how adorable they are. Uncap the little cat on top, and enjoy a smooth writing experience with a precision fine tip for notetaking, sketching, and journaling. Reviewers consistently praise these cute feline pens for their ink flow and smooth writing performance.

Applying this nail strengthener daily (or as a base coat before nail polish) may help your nails become stronger. It’s thanks to a blend of nourishing and moisturizing vitamins B5 and C and alpha hydroxy acids. Plus, if you have nail damage like chipping, peeling, or cracking from acrylic manicures, this may help eliminate breakage and improve your nail texture. One reviewer raved, “My nails have broken putting on pants, brushing my hair with my fingers, unzipping my backpack, etc. I wore this nail polish twice, and within two weeks, my nails are long and don’t break.”

This expensive-feeling face mask features hydrating hyaluronic acid and anti-inflammatory licorice root extract to moisturize and rejuvenate your skin. AKA — it can wake up your face and add a supple glow. Simply apply it to freshly cleansed skin using the included brush, leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes, and wash it off.

Use these handy little nail polish remover clips to effortlessly remove gel polish and other stubborn manicures. Simply open each clip and stick cotton pads saturated with polish remover inside. Then, attach them to your nails and let them sit. After 10 to 15 minutes, remove these comfortable clips (and any leftover polish) with a scraper tool.

This stainless steel wine opener has a fun, quirky pirate theme and everything you need to open wine and beer bottles. On one side of the pirate’s body is a foil cutter, while the other houses a corkscrew. The “head” also has a built-in beer bottle opener.

This fun holographic body glitter features a long-lasting, fast-drying formula that you can apply without any adhesives or primers. Bonus — it’s also designed not to feel sticky. It’s gentle and nonirritating, so you can sparkle all day (and night) long, whether applying it to your face, body, or hair. Grab it in six vibrant colors. One reviewer raved, “The best body glitter, you can layer it on for more effect and it doesn't feel cakey or sticky. Stays on through a night of dancing or a day of sunshine!”

This two-tier electric food steamer lets you stack different ingredients to quickly cook a full meal, and it’s super budget-friendly. Add your choice of meats, veggies, eggs, and other foods to each tier, then simply turn the dial to your desired cook time. It holds up to 5 quarts of food at once.

This waterproof bath pillow is an absolute breeze to set up because there’s zero inflation required. It also easily sticks onto any tub type via strong suction cups. Its two-pillow design offers a large cushion for your back and shoulders and a smaller cushion to support your neck as you soak.

Slather some of this cleansing balm onto your face until it transforms into an oil, then massage it into your skin before rinsing away its luxe formula. Its 10 ingredients are formulated to leave your face feeling fresh. While Japanese pearl barley hydrates and brightens, antioxidant-packed vitamin E can help soothe and rejuvenate skin.

Not only does this portable LED night lamp have a sleek design that’s a modern nod to Art Deco, but it also has a rechargeable battery that can last for up to 48 hours. AKA — you can move it around the house without hiding wires. It also has an option to connect to an outlet. Simply tap the touch sensor to choose between three brightness levels. “These lights are very good quality and look really pretty on the table,” wrote one reviewer. “Highly recommend! All my friends at our dinner party are ordering these lights for their table at home.”

Embrace your own custom shade with this color-changing lip oil that reacts to your skin’s pH for a genius custom color. It has a lightweight, nonsticky formula that somehow still gives a high gloss finish. Basically — your lips will look sleek, plump, and hydrated. And its formula is actually nourishing, with vitamin E, avocado oil, and shea butter.

This unique cleansing powder formula doubles as a face wash and a face mask. Simply mix a bit of the gentle powder with water to form your ideal texture, apply it, and its rice extract will gently hydrate while it exfoliates your skin. Meanwhile, alpha-arbutin brightens, and ceramides help hydrate the skin after cleansing. It also contains lactic acid for additional daily exfoliation that’s formulated for sensitive skin.

These eyeliner pens have two sides to help you get the perfect, smudge-free wings — a precision lining end and a stamp end. First, stamp on your wings, then fill the rest of your liner in with the precision end. They also feature candelilla and carnauba wax that are formulated so your liner will last all day.

This illuminator is infused with glycerin and shea butter to hydrate your skin while literally giving you a glow-up. It’s available in five shades and can be worn alone, under foundation, or on targeted areas for contouring or bronzing. Plus, this budget-friendly glowy find has earned a 4.5-star average rating after over 40,000 ratings. One happy shopper wrote, “I apply it under makeup, and it gives my face such a pretty glow [...] What I love about this is that it’s not greasy and still adds a nice glow. 10/10 would recommend!”

Whether you want to freshen up after the gym or feel fresh while traveling, these shower wipes will come in handy. They feature a dual-sided design — an exfoliating side to scrub away sweat and dirt and a smooth side for a gentle cleanse. Plus, their ingredients — aloe, cucumber, chamomile, and vitamin E — are designed to be gentle on the skin.

This travel steamer is designed to handle every fabric from silk to wool to cotton, making it a go-to for banishing wrinkles while traveling. Although it is lightweight and portable, it still delivers 1200 watts of power and takes just 45 seconds to heat up. Its tank holds enough water to deliver up to seven minutes of steam, too.

If you prefer to remove body hair, this post-shaving solution can prevent ingrown hairs, razor bumps, and irritation caused by shaving or waxing with a quick application afterward. Roll it onto an area after shaving, and its fast-drying formula will reduce redness and irritation all over your body (including on commonly shaved areas like your underarms, bikini line, and legs).

This leave-in silk protein cream has powerful ingredients that can tackle the damage caused by coloring and hot tools. Simply apply some to damp hair, or you can even use some as a heat protectant. Its ingredients, like rosemary extract and vitamin B5, are formulated to nourish your hair, while hydrolyzed silk proteins will coat strands to protect them from UV damage and breakage.

These stainless steel wine glasses are a go-to for outdoor entertaining because they’re virtually unbreakable and have double-walled insulation to keep your sips at an ideal temperature. They also come with leakproof plastic lids with easy-slide tops to keep bugs and dirt out of your favorite wine. Plus, the nonslip bottom grips so the glasses stay steady on any surface. One happy shopper wrote, “I love these insulated wine glasses! They are lightweight and easy to hold because of the outside finish. Love the lid for keeping out flying bugs when you’re outside. I don’t worry about setting it down and breaking the stem.”

This laptop cooling pad features a low-profile, ergonomic design to rest your laptop on while working so it stays cool and protected. Rubber pads will hold laptops up to 16 inches securely on its surface. Then, simply plug it in via USB, and the fan will circulate to keep your laptop cool while the ventilated grill ensures proper airflow.

This genius waterproof AirTag holder allows you to keep track of your pup — anywhere, anytime. Just stick an AirTag in the case and screw it onto your dog’s collar. Its durable plastic and silicone design encases the AirTag to protect it from the elements (and your pup’s scratching and biting) without being bulky or heavy.

This magnetic whiteboard calendar features a weekly schedule layout with Monday through Sunday and plenty of space to write in daily tasks. It also has a sizable “Notes” section for remembering miscellaneous things. Included are four fine-tip dry-erase markers and an eraser with magnets to store on your fridge.

This knife sharpener is specifically designed to extend the life of any knife and effortlessly restore dull blades in a few minutes. Simply secure it onto a surface via the suction cup base. Then, run a knife through the sharpener — its cutting edge will be razor-sharp in only three to four strokes. One reviewer wrote, “Amazing little sharpener. It gets knives sharp enough to cut paper like a razor.”

This best-selling portable car vacuum comes with a built-in LED light to easily see all of the crumbs underneath or between car seats. You also get a brush, crevice tool, and hose to help vacuum up every inch of the car. Plus, you also get washable filters and a storage bag for the trunk.

This cup holder expander fits nearly any car, thanks to its adjustable base designed to grip one of your cup holder slots securely. Once installed, it won’t block the other cup holder, and its interior retaining tabs make it easy to remove your water bottle — without loosening the base. It fits large bottles up to 40 ounces.

For well under $30, this bra hanger will drastically improve how you store your bras. It features a space-saving design with 20 foldable, rotating hooks, which you can even fold inward while storing items to save extra space. Load each hook with bras, tank tops, spaghetti straps, sports bras, and more.

Feed your house plants with these clever instant plant food tablets, which require no mixing or measuring. Just drop a tablet into some water to dissolve it. Its formula is perfect for revitalizing plants, thanks to a mix of essential nutrients that can promote healthy growth. One tablet feeds one large plant or several small ones for up to three months.

If you get headaches from drinking wine, these clever wine purifier drops may solve the problem. Their formula contains three ingredients (food-grade hydrogen peroxide, natural egg white protein, and sunflower lecithin) designed to reduce headache-triggering tannins and sulfites — without altering the wine’s taste. This tiny bottle also has enough for up to 55 glasses of wine.

Keep your air fryer sparkling clean with these reusable silicone liners, which fit inside 3- to 5-quart air fryers. Stick one inside, and it’ll trap grease and crumbs, so you don’t have to scrub the fryer basket. They’re heat-resistant up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, so they’re also perfect for your oven. Plus, they’re top-rack dishwasher safe.

Use this shower scrubber with an extendable handle (up to 4.8 feet) to clean your shower without bending over. The top rotates 180 degrees, making it easy to scrub tiles at any angle. The set includes three brush attachments — a scrub brush, a microfiber pad for delicate surfaces, and a scrubber sponge. One reviewer raved, “WOW, this has made cleaning fun! The brush is very stiff and can really scrub those hard spots. The scrubber and the micro cloth are a dream [...] This has been a lifesaver for cleaning up high.”

This pumice scrubber will help you scrub down porcelain surfaces in your bathroom, including stained toilets, bathtubs, and sinks. Its tough texture can easily scrub away mineral deposits, rust, and hard water stains without scratching surfaces. Just use it with water, then let it air dry in the drip-free storage case.

No more stumbling into the bathroom at night — this genius toilet light has a motion sensor that activates the light when you enter. Add batteries and attach the flexible arm to the side of your toilet. Then, set the light to a single color (choose from 16) or use the carousel mode for fun color-changing lights.

Upgrade your laundry game with this spacious laundry backpack that can hold two to three full loads of laundry. It features extra-wide, adjustable shoulder straps, a mesh front pocket to carry your laundry soap, and durable, waterproof cloth. AKA — it’s perfect for transporting laundry to and from the laundromat or your laundry room.

These sneaker deodorizers are compact enough to fit anywhere, like gym bags, lockers, or hall closets. Twist each ball to activate the scent, then stick them directly inside your shoes to tackle odors — their scent lasts over 2,000 hours. You can also adjust the intensity of the smell via the clever twist mechanism.

With this four-in-one travel brush set, you’ll have all the makeup brushes you need in one spot. The small brushes (a lip brush, eyeshadow brush, and blending brush) fit inside one end of the travel case, while the other end houses an angled powder brush. Each brush features soft, synthetic fibers perfect for full-face makeup.

If you don’t want to finish a bottle of wine, this vacuum wine stopper is designed to help preserve a bottle’s freshness for weeks by minimizing oxidation. Attach it to your open bottle, pump the stopper to remove air, date the wine at the top, and store it. Its silicone also provides a leakproof seal.

Since this chic rechargeable diffuser is completely portable and waterless, you can keep it in your car or travel with it. Remove the expensive-looking wood-grain cover to add a few drops of essential oils to the hidden pad, then reattach the cover and turn it on. Its battery operates for up to 5.5 hours.

Easily repair ripped window screens with this budget-friendly (and genius) screen repair tape. All you need is a pair of scissors to cut the tape to size. Then, clean your screen, remove the backing, and apply the tape adhesive-side down. Its triple-layer adhesive will stay put through tough weather like rain, wind, and snow.

This three-in-one universal lid can fit all of your pots and pans with 10- to 12-inch diameters, thanks to the various edges on the silicone rim. It’ll save you precious cabinet space, and its tempered glass and silicone can handle high temperatures (while the knob stays cool to the touch). Meanwhile, an integrated steam vent releases steam as you cook.

Scrub away dead skin with these exfoliating mitts instead of a messy sugar scrub. Use them up to four times monthly to remove dead skin and buildup while preventing ingrown hairs. Their viscose material is fast-drying and designed to give you the maximum amount of exfoliation without irritating your skin. “You can literally see the dead skin sloughing off of your body as you scrub,” wrote one reviewer. “I love going to Korean spas, and this is just like the same thing they use to scrub your dead skins away! Leave your skin so soft.”

Take these travel phone holders with you to use your phone hands-free wherever you are. Their secure clamps easily attach to airplane tray tables and household furniture, or you can fold them to use them as a stand. Thanks to their 360-degree rotating design, the holders make it easy to view your phone at any angle.

This aesthetic and budget-friendly handheld UV light will make your at-home manicures feel so professional. Its head features built-in UV light beads and a five-times-magnifying lens for fast, even curing of gel polish, rhinestones, and nail extensions. Use the button to choose between three timer settings, from 10 to 60 seconds.

This lip exfoliator gently buffs away dry skin while nourishing your lips with avocado oil, shea butter, and jojoba oil. Apply it over your lips in small circular motions, then wipe the excess off with a tissue to reveal soft, hydrated lips. Follow up with lipstick or chapstick for extra hydration.

This wine bottle-shaped gadget is actually a super chic way to brew your own cold brew at home — without a ton of effort. It has a built-in strainer for coffee grounds, a pour spot on top, and a wine-like cork to keep it fresh between glasses of cold brew. It also only takes 8 hours (or overnight) in the fridge to brew your cold brew in this impressive bottle.

If you prefer to shave, this shaving butter comes in a handy soap bar format, so you can apply it mess-free in the shower. Its hydrating formula is also designed to prevent clogged-up razors, so you can stop wasting blades or ruining your razor with shaving cream. It’s also residue-free on your skin.

This genius hairbrush cleaning tool comes with two different bristle options to sweep away grime and left-behind hairs and a pointed end for deep cleaning your brush. It’s also designed to work with soapy water to really get all of your hairbrush bristles clean.