65 Weird Things With Over 4.5 Stars On Amazon That Are Cool As Hell
These strange little treasures are backed by tippy top-tier ratings.
When scrolling through Amazon, I urge you to not write off strange products because sometimes they’re actually pretty amazing. In fact, they can be so amazing that reviewers won’t stop obsessing about them and giving them glowing reviews. To prove these unicorns exist, I’ve gathered weird things on Amazon that are cool as hell and they’re backed by near-perfect ratings.
01Dual-Sided Lip Brush Tools That Gently Exfoliate Lips
These lip brush tools are designed with dual-sided silicone heads. One side gently exfoliates and removes dry skin, and the other provides a soothing massage that can improve circulation. They can help your lips feel smoother and softer and help your lip balm absorb more efficiently and make it easier to apply lip stains or lipstick.
02Fun & Practical Microfiber Slippers That Lift Away Dust & Hair While You Walk
Not only will these microfiber slippers feel great to walk around your house in, they’ll also pick up dust and hair. They’ll keep your floors clean in between vacuuming and sweeping. They’re also absorbent so they can be used to wipe up spills. Oh, and the sole is detachable so you can just toss them in your washing machine when they get dirty.
- Available sizes: 4-5 — 9.5-10
- Available styles: 17
03Transparent Sticky Notes That Are Waterproof
Instead of highlighting or underlining text in books or important documents, use these transparent sticky notes instead. They allow you to jot down reminders, highlight important text, or take notes without ruining books or blocking text. They stick well to surfaces without leaving behind sticky residue and they’re waterproof. They work best with ballpoint pens, pencils, or oil-based markers.
04Meat Shredder Claws With Over 22,000 5-Star Ratings
Designed with sharp, durable nylon blades, these meat shredder claws allow you to quickly shred meat while keeping your hands safe. The handle keeps your hands away from the blades and protects them from heat. They’re heat-resistant up to 475 degrees and dishwasher-safe. They’re faster and safer than trying to use your bare hands or forks.
05A Foldable Phone Stand With An Adjustable Height
This phone stand folds away so compactly, it can easily be stored in your desk drawer, bag, or even your pocket — making it easy to travel with or carry. It can prop your phone up vertically or horizontally and accommodate any phone, and it’s designed with a weighted base so it won’t easily tip over. Plus, you can adjust the height for a more comfortable viewing experience.
06An Adjustable, Bendable LED Neck Reading Light With Bestseller Status
This best-selling LED neck reading light provides hands-free lighting while you’re reading, doing repairs, knitting, and more so you can focus light where you need it. It’s designed to fit around your neck and is flexible so you can adjust the fit and the angles of the beams. It has three color options and six brightness levels. Plus, it can last up to 80 hours on a single charge depending on the setting.
07Clip-On Sauce Holders For Your Car That Prevent Spills
If you regularly eat in your car, you’ll love these clip-on sauce holders, which are designed to attach to your car’s vents. They can accommodate most sauce cups from popular food chains or you can dispense sauce packets into them directly. Now, you won’t have to juggle your food and sauces in your hands so you can eat comfortably and reduce the risk of spills.
08Long-Lasting Shoe Deodorizers That Are Shaped Like Bananas
These shoe deodorizers are shaped like bananas, which makes them look cool and a bit weird but also allows them to fit perfectly into your shoes. They’re designed to neutralize odor and absorb moisture to keep your shoes fresh. They’re crafted from natural cotton and contain chemical-free ingredients like salts, minerals, and plant extracts. Best of all, they can last up to a year.
09Silicone Makeup Sponge Holders Designed With Vents
Keep your makeup bag tidy with these makeup sponge holders, which can accommodate makeup sponges and puffs in various shapes and sizes. They’re made of soft silicone that’s durable and won’t deform. Plus, they feature vents on the sides to encourage air flow so your sponges will dry quickly.
10A Dishwasher-Safe Electric Lunch Box So You Can Enjoy Warm Meals Anywhere
Cold lunches are easy to carry on-the-go, but they can be get boring fast. This electric lunch box allows you to enjoy warm meals just about anywhere — no microwave needed. It’s designed with a dishwasher-safe spill-proof lid and a removable inner container. It also features a handle so it’s easy to carry. Just plug in the detachable cord to heat. Oh, and the cord conveniently wraps around the base for tangle-free storage.
11Easy-To-Apply Glittery Freckles That Come In 9 Colors
Give yourself a trendy, dazzling look with these glitter patches, which give you a sparkly freckled look. They’re super easy to apply, just peel off the backing and let them set with a wet towel (think of how you’d put on a temporary tattoo). Just because they’re easy to apply doesn’t mean these aren’t durable; they’re waterproof, so you can rock these sparkles as long as you’d like.
12Wine Cups Filled With Freezable Gel To Keep Drinks Cool
Pop these wine glasses in your freezer to allow the special gel they’re filled with to freeze. They can keep drinks cool for a long time and unlike ice cubes, they won’t dilute your beverages. They feature insulated silicone bands to keep your hands comfortable and to provide a nonslip grip. They’re made of BPA-free plastic, so they’re not as fragile as glass.
13Washable Cleaning Gloves That Lock In Dust Particles
Use these microfiber cleaning gloves to wipe various surfaces around your home to remove dust with just your hands. They’re designed to pick up dust particles and lock them in so they don’t fall off while you’re cleaning. They can be used wet or dry and with or without soap. Oh, and they’re machine-washable so they’re easy to clean.
14A Ceramic Jewelry Dish That Looks Like An Aloe Plant
Place this ceramic jewelry dish on your nightstand or entryway table. It’s designed to look like an aloe plant, which plant provides a place for you to store rings, and the dish at the base is perfect for earrings, necklaces, and other small accessories. It’ll help you keep your home tidy and prevent you from losing your jewelry since it provides a designated spot to store your items.
15Unique Silicone Bookmarks That Look Like Sprouts
Ditch boring and flimsy paper bookmarks for these silicone sprout bookmarks instead. They’re durable, flexible, and squishy enough to fit in between pages. They also look really cool in your books — like plants sprouting. One reviewer wrote, “These little guys are sturdy and work great as bookmarks. They don't fall out of your book easily, and are just adorable to look at.”
16A Drawstring Cosmetic Bag That Lays Flat When Opened
There’s no need to empty everything or rummage through your makeup bag to find what you need with this drawstring cosmetics bag. It can lay flat when opened so you can see your things and access your items easily. It’s designed with a lip to keep everything contained. Then, just use the drawstring to pack everything back easily.
17A Set Of 6 Measuring Cups That Look Like Russian Nesting Dolls
These measuring cups are so unique. They look like Russian matryoshka dolls so they’ll look great on your counter when they’re not in use. Plus, they nest in each other so they’re easy to store compactly. The bottom and tops of the “dolls” are flattened to they’ll stand upright while you fill them. They’re made of durable, heavy-duty BPA-free plastic.
18Best-Selling Blackout Curtains You Can Customize To Suit Your Room
If you’re a light sleeper, these blackout curtains will be a game-changer; just peep the tk five-star reviews. These curtains block 85 to 99% of light coming into your room, and are also insulated to keep your home at the ideal temperature. They come in over 50 colors and over 30 sizes to suit your style and needs.
19A Unique Cat Mug With A Removable Tea Infuser
If you’re a cat lover who also enjoys drinking tea, you’ll love this cat tea mug. The cover is designed to look like a cat’s head and the handle is a cat tail. It features a fish-shaped tea infuser for loose leaves that can be removed so it’s easy to refill and clean. The cup is made of high-quality borosilicate glass and the base, handle, cover, and infuser are made of durable wheat straw.
20A Color-Changing Smart Light Bulb That Can Sync To Music
Upgrade your home with this smart light bulb. It features 16 million color options to choose from and can be controlled with Alexa, Google Home, or an app on your phone. It can even be set to sync to music. Plus, there’s a timer function that allows you to set a schedule so it’ll automatically turn on and off when you need it to.
21A Stainless Steel Soap Bar That Removes Tough Odor From Your Hands
Wash your hands with this stainless steel soap bar to remove tough odor after handling ingredients or various foods while cooking like fish, garlic, and onions. When you rub it against your hands, it releases iron ions which decomposes the molecular structure of odor — it’s science. It includes a holder with a drainage hole to store the bar and allow it to dry.
22A Pen-Shaped Electronic Cleaning Brush With 8,000 5-Star Ratings
This electronics cleaning tool is designed with dual ends. One end features a brush to clean away dust, dirt, and debris, and the other end is designed with a silicone wiper to get into tight spaces. It’s ideal for keyboards, cell phones, cameras, and more. Plus, it’s about the same shape and size of a pen so it barely takes up much space, and it’s easy to take with you.
23A Quirky Ravioli-Shaped Spoon Rest Made Of Stain-Resistant Silicone
Designed to look like a large ravioli, this spoon rest is definitely a conversation starter that will get a lot of attention when you have guests over. It’s the perfect size to hold various utensils to keep your counter mess-free. It’s made from durable silicone that’s stain-resistant and dishwasher-safe.
24A Keychain Lip Balm Holder That’s Elastic
Made with stretchy elastic, this lip balm holder can accommodate lipstick and lip balm tubes in a variety of shapes and sizes. It features a keyring so it can attach to your keys, wallet, or purse to ensure that you always have lip balm with you and prevents it from getting misplaced. Oh, and it’s available in 16 fun designs.
25Durable Hook-&-Loop Storage Straps With Handles
Use these straps to wrap and store cords, hoses, ropes and more. They feature an easy to use hook-and-loop design that securely wraps items so they’re neat and easy to store without getting tangled. They’re made with a durable, heavy-duty, weather-resistant material that can support up to 100 pounds depending on the size you choose. Plus, they’re designed with handles so they they’re easy to hang and carry.
26Reusable Dish Scrubbers That Are Dishwasher-Safe
Made from remnant cotton fibers and a non-toxic hardener, these scrubbers are durable and designed to clean multiple surfaces like nonstick pans, ceramic, glass, marble, stainless steel and more. Although they’re rugged enough to remove tough stains, they won’t scratch surfaces. Oh, and they’re easy to clean — just pop them in your dishwasher.
27A Popular Meat Shredder With A Clear Cover & Ergonomic Handles
Designed with a base and lid with sharp spikes, this meat shredder can pull apart and shred meat in seconds. The lid is transparent so you can clearly see the consistency of the meat to know when it’s shredded the way you like. It features ergonomic handles that are easy to grip, and the base has antislip strips so it won’t shift while you’re using it. It keeps your hands safe from the sharp spikes and the hot meat. It’s heat-resistant up to 356 degrees and is dishwasher-safe.
28Cute Cat Hand Towels With Snap Buttons To Keep Them In Place
Add this fun cat towel to your kitchen on bathroom because it’ll add some personality to your home. It looks so cute, and the paws are designed with snap buttons that allow it to hang on to towel rods or your oven’s handle so it’ll stay in place. It’s super absorbent and soft. And, it’s available in a bunch of styles — you might be able to find one that looks just like your cat.
29An Easy-To-Use Egg Cooker With More Than 100,000 5-Star Ratings
This egg cooker takes the guesswork out of preparing eggs the way you like them. It can make up to six eggs in soft, medium, or hard-boiled firmness as well as poached and scrambled eggs and omelets without you having to babysit a stove. All you have to do is fill the base with water, choose your setting, and let it get to work. Oh, and all the non-electric parts are dishwasher-safe.
30A Popular LED Dog Collar That Provides Up To 1,000 Feet Of Visibility
Keep your pup safe during late night walks with this LED dog collar that has over 15,000 five-star ratings. According to the brand, it can provide up to 1,000 feet of visibility so your dog is easy to spot in the dark. It’s rechargeable and can last up to eight hours. And, it’s waterproof so you don’t have to worry about it getting damaged in the rain.
31A Silicone Under-Sink Mat With Raised Edges To Catch Spills
Place this silicone mat under your sink to contain leaks and spills. It’s designed with raised edges and can hold just over 3 gallons of liquid. It’ll protect your cabinet from water damage and make it easy to clean up messes or spills. Shoppers are thrilled that it’s easy to clean and durable. By the way, it available in 10 sizes so you can get the right fit for your cabinet.
32Convenient Floral Tissue Boxes That Fit In Your Car’s Cup Holder
Since these tissue boxes are shaped like cylinders, they can fit in you car’s cup holder. They’re space-saving and easier to store than square or rectangle tissue boxes. Plus, they come in boxes with cool printed designs that add some personality to your car. And, they have over 7,000 five-star ratings.
33Cool Color-Changing Night-Lights That Turn On When It’s Dark
Designed with dusk-to-dawn sensors, these night-lights only turn on when it’s dark. They’re designed with eight color options and three lighting modes. They can be set to one vibrant color, color-changing mode, or soft white. Plus, they feature a unique bubble design on the clear acrylic element that makes them stand out.
34A Rolling Massager That Freezes For Cooling Relief
The stainless steel and cold gel in this massage roller work together to keep the head chilled for 20 minutes while you roll this piece over your muscles to soothe and massage your body all at once. It glides with ease and is compact enough — and fast-cooling enough — to toss in your gym bag and keep it on hand at all times.
35A Memory Foam Foot Rest That Conforms To Your Feet
Made with premium memory foam, this foot rest is designed to conform to the shape of your feet. It’s great for under your desk since it elevates your feet, which the brand claims can improve circulation, spinal alignment and posture, and reduce fatigue. It can also be flipped over to provide a rocking motion that’s relaxing. By the way, it has over 20,000 five-star ratings.
36A Clever Clip-On Strainer That’s A Breeze To Use & Store
This silicone strainer can clip-on to any round pot, pan, or bowl so you can strain directly from whatever dish you’re using. Not only does it save time, it also saves space since it’s more compact than a traditional colander. It’s BPA-free, dishwasher-safe, and heat-resistant. I think it’s worth mentioning that it has over 8,000 five-star ratings.
37Decorative Mushroom Toilet Bolt Cover That Are Easy To Install
Use these ceramic decorative bolt covers to hide ugly toilet bolts in your bathroom. There’s no complicated installation process — just place them directly over bolts to hide them. They’re available in a variety of styles like mushrooms, turtles, frogs, and more. This small touch will add a whimsical vibe to your bathroom that’ll transform your space without much effort.
38A Mess-Free Tofu Press With 2 Pressure Levels
Instead of using paper towels and plates to drain tofu, this tofu press offers an easy and mess-free solution. It’s designed with two pressure levels that allow you to drain moisture from tofu in as little as 20 minutes. All of the moisture collects at the base so it’s easy to drain, and it’s designed to maintain the shape of tofu blocks.
39A Cult-Favorite Spray Bottle That Creates A Fine Mist At All Angles
This spray bottle can be used to dispense water for plants, hairspray, cleaning products, and more. It dispenses an aerosol-like spray without a pressurized container. It sprays a continuous fine mist with a gentle squeeze at all angles — even upside-down. Reviewers reported that it doesn’t leak or clog. With so many great specs, it’s no wonder it has more than 88,000 five-star ratings and bestseller status.
40A Long Cotton Oven Mitt With A Dachshund Design
This oven mitt is designed to look like a dachshund dog and is one long piece to better protect your arms when gripping a casserole dish out of the oven. It’s heat-resistant up to 482 degrees to protect your hands from hot dishes and pans. Plus, it’s a breeze to clean — just pop it in your washing machine.
41A Handy Organizer That Slips Onto The Car Sun Visor
With a large zippered compartment, a slip pocket that can handle your phone (and more), a glasses clip, card holder slots, and a pen clip, this organizer packs tons of storage into a compact space. It slips right onto your car’s sun visor to keep essentials handily in reach.
42The Collapsible Trash Can You Can Hang Where You Need
It’s so much easier to keep a space tidy if you have a trash receptacle nearby. That’s where this clever hanging trash can comes in. It has two hanging arms so you can attach it to a cabinet door, drawer, car seat pocket, and more, and it collapses to under 2.5 inches wide when not in use.
43A Clever Bottle Brush You Can Boil To Clean
This bottle brush is more than meets the eye — which is saying a lot. Its unique angled handle lets it easily rotate to clean inside bottles, while the colorful silicone scrubbers are removable so you can take them off and boil them (because there’s no point cleaning anything with a grimy brush).
44A Storage Caddy You Can Hang From The Bedside Or Couch
With six pockets of different sizes — so your book and tablet, remote controls, glasses, phone, and more have a home — this hanging storage organizer is ideal for tight spaces. It’s especially useful for bedrooms without space for a nightstand, a couch far away from a coffee table, or really anywhere you just want to keep things at arm’s length.
45The Luggage Scale With Almost 54,000 Perfect Ratings
One of the more annoying airport conundrums is finding out you’ve overstuffed your bags, and now must pay the price (quite literally). You can prevent that from happening again by slipping this luggage scale over your suitcase’s handle, then lifting. Its LCD display quickly and easily displays weights up to 110 pounds — and the boatloads of perfect ratings indicate it does the job.
46Bunny-Shaped Tongs That Help You Handle Toast
Avoid burning your fingers on the toaster — or sticking unsuitable utensils in there — by opting to use these toaster tongs to get out your goodies. Made from nonslip and heat-resistant beech wood, this bunny can also be used to flip meat and serve little appetizers, and it’s practical and adorable, too.
47A Magnetic Ironing Mat That Sticks To Your Washing Machine
Forego fumbling around with an ironing board and go for this smart magnetic ironing mat. Powerful magnetic edges ensure it stays in place on your washer, while the wide, cotton-covered surface is gentle on fabrics. And it even has a silicone rest to safely place a hot iron.
48The Scrub Brush That Looks Like An Adorable Gnome
Add some fun to the kitchen — that’s also very practical — by way of this Beardy scrub brush. His brush is made of sturdy bristles that are effective at scrubbing away crud while being gentle on cookware, and his hat is even an ergonomic handle.
49Wall Clips For Plants So You Can Art Direct Their Vines
Create stunning greenery arrangements across your walls with these clever plant clips. This set comes with 60 clips and adhesive stickers for the backs — just stick them where you like and close the tops around your vine. The wide centers have plenty of space, which also makes these ideal for creatively tidying cords.
50Veggie Peelers That You Wear On Your Fingers
These finger peelers are a clever upgrade to traditional peelers — or (gasp) a paring knife. Comfy rubber grips slip over two fingers, letting you slide the stainless steel blade down your produce with ease. Ergonomic, lightweight, and rustproof, this four-pack of peelers is poised to level up your meal prep.
51Knee Pads That Add Luxe Cushioning To Your Yoga Mat
If you’ve got knees, elbows, or wrists that don’t love only a thin yoga mat between them and the floor, these pads are a great investment. They offer over half an inch of foamy cushioning, and have a nonslip surface so you can maintain a secure grip while doing your poses.
52The Cuticle Oil Pen With Nearly 8,000 5-Star Ratings
Dry, peeling cuticles and brittle nails are no match for this fan-favorite cuticle oil pen. Loaded with nourishing ingredients like jojoba oil and vitamin E, this gentle yet effective formula is designed to restore skin and nails and seal in moisture, all in an easy-to-use pen.
53Cushy Pads For A Comfier Seatbelt Experience
If you’ve got a seatbelt that rubs or digs in, more than being an incredible nuisance, it can also be unsafe. This set of two seat belt pads slip over most straps with ease, and securely fastens with Velcro. The foam lining and soft cover provide plush, comfy cushioning between the belt and your skin.
54Bra Hook Extenders That Give You More Breathing Room
If you have any bras that are too tight for comfort, don’t toss them. Instead, grab this affordable set of three bra extenders. They attach to the loops on your bra, adding 2 inches of length. Simply slip your bra’s hooks into the appropriate loops here, and presto — your favorite bra now fits like a dream.
55Absorbent Handkerchiefs Perfect For The Gym & Outdoor Adventures
Sweaty days are no match for these absorbent handkerchiefs. Made of high-performance microfiber the brand says absorbs seven times its weight in moisture — and dries 10 times faster than normal towels — these let you discreetly and effectively dab away sweat and moisture. They’re machine washable and odor-resistant.
56Office Chair Armrest Pads With Comfy Memory Foam
Seriously level up your office chair by slipping on these memory foam armrest pads. These ergonomic pads slip onto most armrests (check the brand’s storefront if you require a different size) and are comfortably soft, with enough memory foam firmness to relieve pressure on your arms.
57Solar String-Light Bumblebees To Decorate Your Garden
Add a solid dose of whimsy to your garden or outdoor space with these adorable bumblebee string lights powered by the sun. Just stick the spike topped with a little solar panel into the ground, let the sun charge these up during the day, and they’ll emit a beautiful soft glow at night.
58Compressed Cotton Face Towels That Expand In Water
These disposable compressed towels are ideal if you’re traveling, camping, or have sensitive skin that benefits from clean towel use. The individually wrapped towels come in at under 1 inch by half-an-inch when dry, and when soaked in water, they expand to an impressive 7-by-9-inch size.
59A Microwave Bag For Perfectly Cooked Potatoes
Baked potatoes are delicious, but cooking them in the oven takes tons of time. This microwave potato bag creates a perfect steamy pocket that gets the job in just four minutes. It’s washable and reusable, and it’s also great for cooking corn on the cob or warming tortillas and bread.
60A Curved Dish Squeegee That Lets You Scrape Up All The Stuff
This surprisingly handy flexible squeegee has a curved end ideal for getting out every bit of whatever’s in your bowl, while the straight end gets flat surfaces like countertops and sinks squeaky clean. The ergonomic grip is comfy and nonslip, even when wet. It’s also backed by a 4.6-star rating after over 5,000 shoppers weighed in.
61Space-Saving Hangers That Hold 8 Bras Or Tanks Each
Bras and tanks can easily get chaotic in drawers and on shelves — opting for these clever space-saving hangers is an easy way to streamline your clothing. Each hanger in this two-pack holds eight bras or tanks, and is constructed of durable metal with rubbery tips on the edges to protect your items.
62Reusable Baking Cups That Don’t Require A Muffin Pan
This set of 12 silicone baking cups is ideal for baking delicious muffins — and they’re sturdy enough that you don’t need a muffin tin to use them. They’re microwave-, oven-, freezer-, and air fryer-safe, and they can be popped in the dishwasher or hand-washed and reused again and again.
63Gel Heel Sleeves That Help Hydrate Dry, Cracked Feet
Dry, cracked, and calloused heels have met their match with these unique gel socks. The gel is infused with hydrating ingredients including shea butter and aloe vera, treating dry, chapped skin in as little as one 20-minute session. Use them with your favorite moisturizer for even more hydrating power.
64This Pot Lid & Pan Rack That Keeps Cabinets So Tidy
Pot lids and baking sheets are among the more awkward kitchen items to store — unless you have this adjustable organizer. There are seven dividers you can configure depending on what’s best for your setup, while the powder-coated steel construction is easy on cookware. Nonslip feet keep the base in place, while the open design helps keep even round lids secure.
65A Wearable Blanket Sweatshirt With A 4.8-Star Rating
Getting cozy has never been easier. Just slip on this highly rated wearable blanket like it’s a gigantic hoodie. It’s complete with a front kangaroo pocket and a comfy oversize hood. Made of ultra-soft double-sided flannel, it’s ideal for lounging on the couch or being the absolute coziest while walking your pup.