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The 50 Weirdest Things Trending On Amazon With Near-Perfect Reviews

Perfectly weird products backed by reviewers.

by Cianna Garrison
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Amazon can be an unexpected goldmine. And by gold, I’m referring to the retailer’s weird but awesome products that are both quirky and useful. From satisfying home items to unexpected self care offerings, these odd products are racking up near-perfect reviews for a reason. Reviewers have made it clear — these products have earned their impressive star ratings and reviews through their surprisingly functional designs. So why not join the ranks and snap up some of these unusual but useful picks?

01A Memory Foam Lumbar Support Pillow For Proper Sleep Posture

This ergonomic lumbar pillow may help promote healthy spinal curvature while you sleep. Made of comfortable, conforming memory foam with adjustable height, this pillow can be used to cushion your lumbar spine if you’re a back sleeper or put under your waist if you’re a side sleeper. Reviewers rave about its pain-relieving design.

02A Textured Glass Hair Eraser That Exfoliates Skin & Banishes Hair

This hair eraser looks odd at first glance, but plenty of reviewers swear by its exfoliating, hair-removing power. If hair removal is your game, rub its textured glass surface in circular motions over your legs, arms, or underarms to gently banish hair and exfoliate your skin. Once finished, rinse it clean. “My legs were smoother than when I shave with a blade,” wrote one reviewer. “My leg hairs were at least a half-inch long, and it took them off like nothing. I did my arms dry, and I saw the hairs falling into the sink. I had absolutely no skin irritation.”

03Moisturizing Sleep Socks That Hydrate Dry Heels Overnight

These dreamy, open-toed moisturizing socks might not look dreamy, but they’ll sure feel it. Wear them overnight, and their infusion of jojoba oil, vitamin E, and olive oil will go to work hydrating dry heels and soles. They’re reusable, hand-washable, and have 14,000 glowing reviews.

04Solar Garden Lights Shaped Like Colorful Roses

These rose lights will transform your outdoor space into a total vibe. Each bundle has four roses, a solar panel that provides up to 15 hours of color-changing lights, and weatherproof protection. Watch as each rose cycles through seven pretty colors. Pro tip — bend the stems and leaves to make them look more realistic.

05A Set Of Toilet Bolt Covers Shaped Like Turtles

If you don’t like seeing the floor bolts on your toilet, these unusual toilet bolt covers might be your next favorite buy. Made of high-quality glazed ceramic, their clever design has a deep hollow so you can slip them over your toilet’s bolts. Once on, they look like turtles resting peacefully on your toilet’s base.

06A Brilliant Legging Organizer That Holds 24 Pairs Of Leggings

Keep your leggings neat and tidy with this legging organizer. Designed to hang over your door with the included hooks or inside your closet with the included strap, each side features 12 clear PVC pockets for maximum storage and visibility. Its breathable Oxford cloth will keep your leggings neatly wrapped, wrinkle-free, and ready to wear.

07A Dr Pepper-Scented Candle That’s Weirdly Nostalgic

This weird yet nostalgic Dr Pepper candle really smells like the famous soda, according to reviewers, and it looks just like a can, too. Its clean-burning soy wax is highly fragrant (even when the candle is unlit). And, of course, its cherry notes will remind you of that fruity, unique smell of the Doctor.

08A Memory Foam Car Seat Cushion To Reduce Driving Pain & Fatigue

Designed to keep you comfortable during long car rides, this seat cushion has a high-density memory foam that supports your legs and back. Its ergonomic wedge shape props you up and promotes a healthy posture, which may help prevent hip and lower back pain and reduce bodily fatigue from sitting.

09A Pack Of Utility Knives For Opening Boxes & More

You might not realize how often you need to grab a knife or a pair of scissors to open packages, letters, or miscellaneous items. These utility knives solve the problem. Their compact, retractable design is easy to store safely in your purse or pocket. And reviewers love their effective, high-quality carbon steel blades.

10An Adjustable Measuring Cup For Dry, Wet, & Sticky Ingredients

This adjustable measuring cup is a champ for measuring wet and dry ingredients, including sticky items like honey. It features a liquid measurement side, a dry ingredient side for precise measurements, and a rotating body with a built-in silicone disc that scrapes the sides clean. Its dishwasher-safe body can measure up to 2 cups. One reviewer raved, “I use this regularly for things like mayonnaise and peanut butter. They push right out without leaving stuff behind that is difficult to get out of a normal measuring cup. Works well for normal liquid and non-liquid items as well.”

11Cozy Cartoon Frog Slippers With Memory Foam Insoles

These frog slippers have a cute, cartoony appearance and a cushy slide design that reviewers love. The insoles feature thick memory foam and a low-back heel for a cloud-like, comfortable feel. Their textured fabric is cozy yet breathable, which is perfect for wearing for hours around the house. “These slippers are amazing,” one reviewer wrote. “The quality is excellent, and they feel incredibly comfortable. The face of the frog on the slipper is so cute and adorable. I love it.”

  • Available sizes: 4 — 10
  • Available styles: 3

12No-Pressure Headbands That Are Ideal For Glasses Wearers

These no-pressure headbands were designed for those who wear glasses, or are prone to headaches, thanks to their U-shape bend. A great value at just $10 for a pack of six, the headbands come in a few different color sets, and in both matte and glossy finishes.

13Magnetic Glasses Holders For Your Car Visor

A number-one bestseller on Amazon, these magnetic glasses holders have been racking up the five-star reviews lately. They have a simple magnetic design that clips onto any car visor to keep your sunglasses easily accessible, and they’re made of a sleek leather material. Choose from black or gray, and packs of two or four.

14A Sticky Roller For Your Floors

Like a lint roller for your floors, this sticky “mop” is designed to pick up all the leftover pet hair, lint, and fuzz that your vacuum misses. Especially handy for carpet — but usable on any type of floor — the roller comes with 30 extra-large sticky sheets, and once you run out, you can pick up refills on the same Amazon page.

15An Ice Pack Cap With A 4.6-Star Rating After Nearly 40,000 Reviews

After almost 40,000 reviews from shoppers like you, this ice cap has a stellar 4.6-star average rating on Amazon. More than just a mask, its large surface area fits like a cap, covering your face and the circumference of your head for 360-degree soothing cold. Use it to combat headaches, migraines, or facial tension.

16A Chic Preserved Flower Night-Light

This night-light looks like a chic crystal ball, but it offers an aesthetically pleasing golden glow instead of telling your future. Crafted from resin and preserved flowers, it looks like a work of art, from its beech wood base to its shiny globe. Press the switch to enjoy soothing uplighting on the flowers.

17A Compact, Travel-Size Eyelash Curler

This tiny eyelash curler is compact enough to fit in your toiletry bag, and though it looks slightly different than most other eyelash curlers, it’s just as easy and intuitive to use. It comes with a bonus pad that’s stored inside, it’s sold in both black and pink, and it costs less than $15.

18Foot Peeling Masks For Spa-Worthy Exfoliation Results

Formulated with 17 fruit and veggie extracts, these foot peeling masks feature exfoliating ingredients like glycolic acid. These TikTok favorites also have soothing aloe vera and glycerol. Soak your feet for 10 minutes, pop the booties on for an hour, wash your feet, and your dead, dry skin will start sloughing off in a week. One happy shopper wrote, “I get callouses on my feet [because] I go barefoot whenever I can [...] These worked like a dream! Only takes one hour, and the dead skin will literally start to fall off in days.”

19Oven Liners That Are Dishwasher Safe

Never have to deep clean your oven again thanks to these dishwasher-safe oven liners that’ll catch all the grease and crumbs from your food. Sold in a pack of four, the non-stick liners are trimmable and suitable for use in all types of ovens (up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit).

20An Ink-Free Label Maker With 15,000 5-Star Reviews

Over 15,000 reviewers rave about this label maker, remarking on its easy-to-use, speedy design and excellent printing quality. Use its companion app to design labels (with over 1,000 symbols and fonts) to organize everything from your kitchen to your bathroom. Best of all, it uses thermal printing, so it’s totally ink-free and never needs cartridges.

21The Silicone Splatter Screen With A Space-Saving Design

This silicone splatter screen is top-rack dishwasher safe and easier to store than metal screens, which is why reviewers love this weird find. It folds in half for space-saving storage (or easy access to food in your pan). Slip it over 10- to 12-inch pans, and it’ll prevent oil pops while releasing steam.

22A Humorous Sheep-Shaped Toilet Paper Holder For Spare Rolls

Humorous and practical, this sheep-shaped toilet paper roll holder will store a spare roll on your countertop or floor and look adorable doing it. Its clever, 3-D design has two components — a leg holder base for the roll and a sheep head that fits inside the roll. One reviewer wrote, “Adds a silly touch of whimsy to our guest bathroom. Plus, it makes it easy to ensure that there’s always an extra roll of toilet paper available in there. They make cute little hostess gifts, too.” This is a set of three.

23Absorbent Microfiber Handkerchiefs For Workouts & More

Because these microfiber handkerchiefs absorb up to seven times their weight, they make great companions for the gym, hiking, and more. And according to the brand, they also dry quickly — 10 times faster than cotton towels. Plus, they’re odor-resistant, anti-microbial, and machine-washable. Unsurprisingly, they’ve earned a 4.6-star average rating from over 5,000 reviewers.

24Hair Ties That Look Like Bracelets

There’s no easier way to ruin an outfit than with that ubiquitous black hair tie that’s always on your wrist. Instead, pick up these colorful hair ties that look like bracelets. They look especially cute layered, and go well with other gold and/or silver bracelets, too. Plus, this order comes wirh 48 hair ties for around $10, so it’s an amazing value.

25A Highly Rated Night-Light That Mimics A Flicking Fire

This tiny flame lamp is an unexpected take on a night-light. Its highly rated design has two settings — a bright mode and a secondary mode that mimics a flickering fire. Use the flickering mode for ambient light during gaming, studying, or bedtime. P.S. — its silicone and plastic body is basically indestructible.

26The Electric Callus Remover With 37,000 5-Star Reviews

With over 37,000 perfect reviews and multiple reviewers calling it a game-changer, this rechargeable electric callus remover is a safe bet to upgrade your foot care routine. Choose from three roller types and two speeds to meet your needs, and it’ll gently and effectively remove dead skin and calluses.

27Aesthetic Coasters For Your Car’s Cupholders

Coasters, for your car? Genius. This set of car coasters is designed to slot inside your car’s cupholders to prevent hard-to-clean messes and spills. Made of an ultra-absorbent material, the coasters come in all sorts of fun, colorful designs, from marble-inspired to geometric.

28Playful Fuzzy Hand Towels That Are Ultra-Absorbent

Designed to look like hedgehogs, these fuzzy hand towels have a multitude of microfiber strands that resemble their quills. But aside from their cute design, they’re quite practical. Their ultra-absorbent strands dry your entire hand (even between your fingers) and soak up 30% more water than traditional towels.

29An Overflow Drain Cover To Make Half-Full Baths A Thing Of The Past

Never settle for half-full baths again with this bathtub drain cover that looks like a cute sea creature. It does still have a hole at the top to prevent any accidental flooding, but it covers up your overflow drain enough so that you don’t have to worry about the water draining once you’ve finally filled the tub up to your liking. It’s got a couple of thousand five-star ratings, and it comes in a few different fun colors.

30Eco-Friendly Compressed Sponges That Are Odor-Free

Because of their porous cellulose material, these compressed sponges dry out quickly after use, preventing unpleasant odors from building up. Soak a flat, dry sponge and watch it expand to its full size. Their thin profile saves space, and they’re entirely biodegradable at the end of their lifetime. One reviewer raved, “My favorite sponges! They never stink, last a really long time, and are compostable. And you can put them in the dishwasher if they get dirty.”

31Sandals With Built-In Toe Separators For At-Home Pedicures

Designed for at-home pedicures, these toe-separator sandals have padded fabric toe separators built in to keep your toes spaced out. Use them to keep your toenail polish smudge-free. They may also help relieve foot pain by promoting better body alignment, while their durable, shock-absorbing foam soles support your arches.

  • Available sizes: Small — X-Large
  • Available colors: 12

32A Silicone Faucet Mat That Keeps Your Sink Area Clean

Put this faucet mat around your kitchen faucet to keep your sink area clean and free of water spots. Its clever design catches drips and guides the water into your sink so your faucet area stays dry. Its spacious surface is also perfect for storing dishwashing sponges and brushes.

33Vitamin Holders Shaped Like Macarons

How adorable are these macaron-shaped storage containers? They’re ideal for storing pills, but are also handy for holding jewelry and other small items. Best of all, you’ll get 16 for under $15, so you can hand out a few as gifts.

34A Foldable Sink Cover That Gives You Extra Counter Space

This sink cover has a near-perfect star rating for its clever design that turns a bathroom sink into extra counter space. Unfold it and lay it over your sink. Once on, it can hold up to seven pounds of items. It can even hold hot tools — it’s heat-resistant up to 480 degrees Fahrenheit.

35A Funny Microwave Cleaner That Steam Cleans Your Microwave

This microwave cleaner might look hilarious, but reviewers can’t stop talking about its cleaning power. Add vinegar and water to the mama’s body (by removing her hair), then replace the top and microwave her for seven minutes. The vinegar-filled steam will loosen any grime, so you can easily wipe it away. One happy shopper wrote, “I followed the instructions, turned it on, and walked away. I came back thinking I’d had to scrub for hours, and IT WIPED CLEAN THE FIRST TIME. Totally mind-blown.”

36Cute Slippers That Clean Your Floors

No, these aren’t just cute slippers — they’re slippers that function similarly to a duster or dry mop to clean up your floors as you putter about the house. Take your pick from over 15 fun, animal-themed designs, including bunnies, bears, foxes, and frogs.

  • Available styles: 17

37An Exfoliating Bubble Clay Mask With Over 11,000 Rave Reviews

This bubble clay mask is so soothing and literally bubbles after you apply it. A mix of carbonic acid and clay exfoliates while gently bubbling and “massaging” your skin. Its charcoal powder specifically targets blackheads, while green tea and lavender extracts soothe your skin for a clean, glowy finish.

38A Cord Concealer Kit That Hides Unsightly Cables & Plugs

Hide unsightly cords and plugs with the best-selling Sleek Socket. It comes in lengths of 3, 6, 8, and 16 feet and can be used with several plugs at a time. The slim, flat cover ensures you can use it in tight spaces, and it’s achieved a 4.7-star overall rating on Amazon after over 45,000 shoppers weighed in — most of which gave it a perfect five-star rating.

39Solar String Lights Shaped Like Whimsical Honey Bees

These string lights feature 20 adorable plastic bee lights with an impressive average star rating of 4.5 stars after over 8,000 reviews. The whimsical honey bees get their power from a solar panel, providing hours of battery-free light. Arrange the bees around flowers or plants to make them look like they’re visiting your garden.

40A Portable Water Flosser With A Space-Saving, Collapsible Build

This water flosser’s compact, portable design makes it easy to take on trips or store in small bathrooms. Its water tank collapses for space-saving storage, making it smaller than a 6-inch smartphone. Charge it via USB-C, fill the tank with water, attach a nozzle, turn it on, and choose from three pressure settings.

41A Glass Foot File To Painlessly Buff Away Calluses

Get baby-soft feet painlessly with this popular glass foot file from Bare August. You can use it on wet or dry skin and it will gently buff away rough patches and thick calluses without causing any irritation or pain. It’s sold in pink and teal, has a user-friendly handle, and boasts thousanda of five-star Amazon ratings.

42A Soft Weighted Lap Blanket That’s Perfect For Travel

Made from soft crystal velvet fabric and 7 pounds of evenly distributed glass beads, this weighted lap blanket gives you soothing relaxation in the car, on your couch, or while traveling. At nearly 2.5-feet long, you can wrap it across your lap or on your torso for targeted comfort. Choose from eight rich colors. One reviewer raved, “It travels well, even in your personal bag (if it’s bigger.) It will fit in a small carry-on [...] The texture’s really nice, and it’s blessedly easy to wash compared to bigger weighted blankets.”

43The Handy Car Trunk Organizer That Declutters Your Ride

This trunk organizer will help you declutter your ride and keep everything tidy. Clip it onto your backseat, and use its two velcro pockets, four mesh compartments, and two open pockets to store your first aid kit, jumper cables, trash bags, and other necessities. P.S. — it has a near-perfect rating after over 24,000 reviews.

44Extendable Car Mirror Squeegees To Uncloud Your Rearview Mirrors

These mirror squeegees might be the car accessory you didn’t know you needed. Designed to extend up to just over 3 feet, their retractable build allows for compact storage and makes it easy to reach your rearview mirrors without leaving your seat. Use them to remove fog, rain, and condensation clouding your view.

45Colorful Labels For Your Cables & Cords

Label your cables so you never get them confused again with this clever, colorful cable labels. Sold in a pack of 36 for under $20, you can write on them (or use a label maker) and attach them to your cables so you know which is which. Simple, but genius.

46Discreet Door Stoppers That Protect Your Walls From Handles

After over 15,000 reviews from shoppers, these door stops have a 4.5-star average rating that speaks to their effective design. To install them, find the spot on your wall centered with your door handle, clean it, and adhere the protector onto the spot. Their PU rubber is discreet and will easily prevent wall damage.

47A Handy Diffuser For Your Flashlight

Whether you’re an avid camper or require a flashlight for work purposes, this flashlight diffuser is bound to come in handy. Your order will come with three different diffusers to create bright white light, warm light, or red light, and they’re made of a stretchy silicone diffuser that can slide right onto most flashlight heads.

48Cleaning Brushes With 360-Degree Rotating Heads

These highly rated cleaning brushes feature 360-degree rotating heads to reach tight crevices like grout lines, around your faucets, inside window tracks, and more. Their stiff yet flexible bristles easily tackle dirt without becoming misshapen. And you can conveniently store them, thanks to their hanging holes.

49Bands To Keep Your Bed Sheets Neat & Organized

Not only do these bed sheet bands keep your sheets neatly stacked together, but they also come with size labels so you’ll know which is which when you go to grab a fresh set. One Amazon shopper commented, “It's exciting to find a product that you didn't realize you have needed your whole life. This is one of those! It has made it so much easier to make sure you are getting the right size sheets for the right bed and it keeps them together.”

50Plastic Cable Organizer Boxes That Neatly Store Cords & Bricks

With these plastic cable organizers, you can keep all your cables and charging bricks in one spot. Each box features seven adjustable dividers to store cords and bricks and 10 cable ties to neatly wind up cords. Customize the compartments to suit your needs, then secure the boxes with their lids to conceal the clutter.

51Fairy Lights That Come With A Remote Control

When it comes to enhancing your ambience, fairy lights are a must — and this order comes with two packs of 33-foot fairy lights that also come with a remote control. Made with durable copper wire and strung with teeny-tiny LED lights, the lights come in both warm white and bright white versions.

52A Tool For Your Tastiest Meat Ever

Meat tenderizers like this one help break down all the tissue in your meat for tastier, less chewy meat — and they’re also handy for using before marinating (so the marinade penetrates more effectively). A must for any meat lover or avid griller, this tool has amassed over 7,000 five-star Amazon ratings thus far.

53A Cute Dish Brush Shaped Like A Gnome

Make doing the dishes a bit more fun with this gnome-shaped scrubbing brush. His hat is the handle, his beard is the brush itself, and his blue outfit is a tray in which to store the brush. “It works very well, as it should. And holy heck it's adorable. I love it so much. Pretty perfect size to fit in your hand too,” commented one Amazon shopper.

54A Car Safety Tool That Can Cut Seatbelts & Break Glass

Everyone who drives should own this car safety hammer. It functions as an emergency escape route as it’s strong enough to break glass, if needed. It also has a seatbelt-cutting mechanism, and it can be used as a normal hammer, too.

55A Car Charger That’s Retractable

This clever retractable car charger ensures even people in the backseat can have access to their devices while they charge. It’s designed with two different types of charging ports and can charge up to four devices at a time.

56A House-Shaped Tea Bag Organizer

How cute is this tea bag organizer? Designed to resemble a little house straight out of a fairytale, it fits most types of tea bags that can be procured through the front “door.” It’s a perfect gift for tea lovers, and it looks just as cute on display as it does tucked away in a cabinet.

57A Vase That Looks Like A Real Heart

Amazon shoppers have called this vase a “great accent piece,” “beautiful,” and “very detailed” — and it’s bound to get a conversation started, too. Designed to resemble a real heart, it has several different openings to fit all manner of flowers.

58A Hilariously Fun Card Game

Whether you decide to play this card game with drinks or water, this hilarious 21-plus card game challenges you and your friends to dares. If you complete the dare, they drink — if you fail, you drink. One reviewer says, “Got this as a white elephant gift last year. It was an instant hit! We actually played it a few more times after.”

59A Bottle-Cleaning Tablet That’s Easy To Use

It’s highly likely you’re not cleaning your water bottle often enough. But it doesn’t have to be a difficult chore. These bottle-cleaning tablets are easy to use — just fill your water bottle with warm water, pop in the tablet, and let it sit for 15 to 30 minutes. Then wash it out and you’re good to go.

60A Shampoo Cap That Contains Aloe Vera & Vitamins

Sure you can use any shower cap to prevent your hair from getting wet on no-wash days. But why not try this shampoo and conditioning cap, which is infused with aloe vera and vitamin E, to condition your hair without any water. You can even pop it in the microwave for 20 minutes if you want a warm, relaxing experience.

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