60 Weird-As-Hell Products On Amazon That Are Actually Life-Changing

60 Weird-As-Hell Products On Amazon That Are Actually Life-Changing

Next time you fly, pack along this phone holder so you can watch a movie or read on your phone without propping it up or holding it throughout the flight. This folding, compact stand fits easily in your carry-on and holds your phone upright by clipping to the tray table or seat back. At home, it will clip to a cabinet or table so you can follow a recipe or instructional video while you work.

The classic hair band is an easy way to contain and style your hair. But when it clashes with your sunglasses, the plan falls apart and becomes annoying. This hair band is designed with a curve that gets out of the way of your eyewear so you can have your hairstyle and wear your glasses, too. It comes in lots of colors and there are several multi-pack options.

Turn a bottle of wine into an intriguing gift by putting it in this wine puzzle. Your recipient will have to solve the puzzle before obtaining the wine prize, which makes your gift twice as fun. “My husband and his drinking buddy had a great time trying to solve this,” said one reviewer. “Finally got the next-door neighbor, an engineer, involved.”

Flushable wipes feel great and get you clean. But they aren’t really flushable and will clog most plumbing and septic systems. This toilet paper spray turns your TP into a truly flushable wipe and it does it without introducing harsh chemicals to your personal care routine or the environment. It comes in seven gentle scents.

Is this ear hole pillow weird? Yes. Will you be grateful for it when you sleep through the night without crushing your ear piercings into your skull or jamming your earbuds into your brain? Also yes. The pillow is also rendered in a deliciously comfortable gel-cooling memory foam. “Bought this when I got my first ear piercing,” said one reviewer. “But it’s way better than that. It’s great for sleeping on your side with earbuds in your ears.”

If you bake your next batch of brownies in this brownie pan with dividers, you won’t have to fight over who gets the crunchy edge pieces because all of them will have edges. Your brownies will emerge from the oven perfectly cooked — because the carbon steel is terrific at distributing heat — and already cut into perfectly cut pieces.

Your pet will soak up the attention and tactile pleasure of the rubber-tipped pins on this gentle de-shedding brush. Meanwhile, brushing your pet keeps that fur from blanketing your bed, couch, and carpet. This brush is easy to use, too, because you can push a button to clear it of fur. “Works really well on my long-hair Persian,” said one reviewer. “It helps take off excess hair and make her shedding a little more manageable.”

Take a few minutes to indulge your skin and senses with this rosé facial sheet mask. The face-shaped sheets are soaked in resveratrol (from grapes), strawberry extract, and hyaluronic acid to deeply moisturize your skin while detoxifying it. Like a glass of rosé, it is best served chilled, so stash them in the fridge. “I absolutely adore these,” said one reviewer. “Life changing.”

Struggling to get hot dishes out of a small oven or microwave with hot mitts can be quite dangerous. This dish plate gripper is a better option in many situations. The stainless steel gripper holds the dish firmly while you hold the ergonomic heat-proof handle. “No more burnt fingers getting pans out of toaster oven/air fryer,” said one reviewer. “Has a great grip.”

Snap this handy phone case onto your iPhone. It will protect your phone and make it more useful. A pop-down kickstand lets you stand the phone on edge and disappears when you fold it away. A MagSafe ring adds this magnetic feature to your phone so you can snap it to compatible car mounts, wallets, and other accessories.

The grill is hot. The steaks and burgers are handled. But what about the veggies, fish, and smaller pieces of meat? These reusable grilling pouches are an easy way to grill delicate foods or to keep your special-diet contribution to the grill safe from sticking to the grates or falling into the fire. They are roomy and won’t stick.

Why not add some whimsy to your cooking experience? These pot holders look like teeth are biting on your pan. The silicone will protect your hands from the heat and the chompers will make everyone laugh. What’s not to love? “You can't help but ‘talk’ with them,” said one reviewer. “[And] they actually work for grabbing metal pot handles, etc.”

When your favorite water bottle or thermos is too big to fit in your car’s cup holder, this cup holder expander will fix that. Install it into your existing cup holder and set your big beverage container into it. It holds firmly so your bottle is secure and within reach. There are three size options and two colors. “I've been letting my 40-oz water bottle roll around on my passenger seat [...] for too long,” said one reviewer. “This thing has changed my life for the better.”

Turn your couch or bed into a safe place for snacks and beverages by dropping this cup cozy there. It brings the cup holders and organization to your relaxation zone. It will keep several beverages — including mugs with handles — upright and provide a place to drop the remote or your phone without losing anything in the cushions or blankets.

It is a well-known fact that vampires despise garlic. Less well-known is Gracula, a vampire-themed garlic twist crusher that channels that negative emotion into action. Drop your garlic cloves into the base. Twist Gracula’s toothy head. Your garlic will be minced to pan-ready perfection. It works well for ginger and other spices, too.

This clever magnetic paper towel holder lets you position a roll of disposable cleaning cloths wherever you need them. Stick it to the grill, the refrigerator door, the side of your camper, in the bed of your truck, or anywhere that’s metal. The two-piece designs makes it easy to fit to any size towel.

When a migraine threatens, puffiness takes over, or you need a moment to chill, relax with this facial mask on your face. Chill it in the fridge to depuff and calm your skin or reduce the fury of a headache. Warm it in the microwave and it relaxes you and helps your skin absorb serums and treatments. It comes in five colors and attaches with Velcro straps.

When you aren’t feeling a full-on color in your manicure but want to conceal imperfections and look groomed, paint on this nail concealer. It gives your nails a bright, sheer coat of color that is subtle but buildable. It is free of parabens and loaded with botanical oils that rejuvenate and nourish your nails.

Stay out of the sun and get a sun-kissed glow anyway with these self-tanning drops. Mix a few drops into your favorite moisturizer and apply it as usual. Your skin will glow as if you spent the weekend jetting around LA in a convertible. Your skin will love the grapefruit, chia seed, and avocado oils while your style acquires just-back-from-the-coast vacation vibes.

Don’t miss a single post, message, or headline when you head into the shower. Put your phone in this waterproof shower phone holder and stay connected and entertained. Your phone will stay dry. You will be able to use the screen. It will mount to the wall or stand on a surface. It comes in black or white. “I can listen to music or watch YouTube videos while in the shower,” said one reviewer. “This little device changed my life.”

Instead of getting your hair, arms, and sleeves soaking wet when you wash your face, don this spa headband and wristband set. The fluffy microfiber of the flexible headband gently holds your hair away from your face and absorbs water. Use it for spa treatments or when applying makeup, too. The stretchy wristbands stop water from running down your arms. The set comes in 33 colors.

This three-pack of magnetic vent covers lets you easily control the heat and air conditioning in your home so you don’t have to sit in an icy blast of hyper-cooled air or heat rooms that no one is using. Just stick them over the vent to stop the air at that spot. Choose the size that fits your vents and solve this problem fast. They come in brown or white.

Apple cider vinegar is loaded with acetic acid, which is reputed to help your body absorb carbohydrates, burn fat as fuel, and curb your appetite. But you don’t have to choke down the vinegar to get these benefits. These apple cider vinegar capsules deliver as much acetic acid in one serving as you can glean from a tablespoon of vinegar. “This product has changed my life,” said one reviewer. “This supplement gives me [so] much more energy and focus.”

When your feet need some TLC, pull on these moisturizing heel sleeves and let your cracked, calloused heels soak in the mineral oil and vitamins infused into them. Just wear them daily and your feet will recover, soften, and heal. “These are truly amazing!” said one reviewer. “They work so well and they are so comfy. I thought it would feel weird being that it only covers part of your feet. Nope!! So worth it. My heels are finally healing.”

If painting your nails tends to result in more mess than mani, try this nail polish grip. Mount it onto the top of your nail polish bottle. When you paint with it on the brush handle, you will have more control and precision. It’s easier on your hands, too. They come in four colors.

Hate it when people sitting next to you start glancing to see what you are doing on your phone? This privacy screen will stop that. With this on your phone, the screen is only visible to people looking directly at the screen. Everyone side-eyeing it will see blue or purple — depending on their angle. It also makes the phone screen more scratch-resistant.

How do you pack jewelry on a trip without ending up with a tangled mass? This travel jewelry case. It has three compartments so you can keep rings separate from chains and create an organization system that helps you find what you want. It closes up into a compact, packable package that you can toss into a suitcase. It comes in 10 colors.

When you take your toiletries along on a trip, cover them first with these toiletry skins. When you arrive, the clothes in your checked bag won’t be slathering in conditioner, even if the bottle leaks. They are easy to deploy and allow you to pack your full-sized product without worry. “I bought these for a cruise,” said one reviewer. “Two of my products leaked, but both stayed within the confines of the rubber helmet. [...] Think of it as a condom for your shampoo bottle.”

Enjoy that glass of red wine or coffee without worrying about marring your smile by packing along these teeth-whitening stain erasers. The leak-proof packaging is designed to fit in your everyday carry without leaking. And the hydrogen peroxide formula will prevent stains from setting while noticeably whitening your teeth. “Of the tooth whitening devices I've tried,” said one reviewer, “this is the most convenient, best tasting, and fairly easy to use.”

Set this whimsical bit of art on your desk or entryway and make everyone laugh. This ceramic planter looks like Wall-E holding a shoe. A bit of faux greenery is sprouting from the shoe. You can collect all 10 of these Disney Pixar sculptures to complete your display.

Stick these magnetic rings to your fridge, filing cabinet, or desk so you always have a fidget toy within reach. When you are losing your attention in a meeting or having trouble focusing, flip them, twirl them, and spin them to give your fidgety fingers something to do while your mind focuses. They come in four colors. “A lot of fun,” said one reviewer. “Most importantly, they're quiet so I can use them in the office without bothering others.”

Is there anything better on a hot day than a cold beverage loaded with tiny ice cubes that transform that drink into a cool moment of refreshment? You will need tiny ice cubes for that experience, and this ice cube tray makes lots of them. The kit is designed to make getting the cubes out of the trays and into the included storage tray easy. Just invert the tray and press on it. All the cubes drop into the bin.

Create amazing desserts and breakfasts by serving everything from pie filling to fruit and yogurt in waffle bowls. You will need this waffle bowl maker to do it. Pour in the batter. Close the lid. In just a few minutes, you will have a bowl-shaped waffle ready to fill with ice cream or other treats.

If you rely on a beauty sponge for applying and blending your makeup, you need a way to bring it with you when you travel. This beauty sponge holder is the system you want. The vents allow your sponge to breathe and dry so bacteria isn’t trapped and growing on it. Meanwhile, it keeps the sponge clean and away from your other packed belongings. This is a pack of two and they come in 11 colors.

With this set of beauty spatulas on hand, you can stop shaking, banging, squeezing, and inverting your beauty product containers. Reach in with the tiny spatula head and scrape out the last little bit of that expensive product with the flexible silicone head. This is a pack of two in two sizes. They come in four colors.

How often do you reach down to give the bottom of your feet a good scrub? It’s too much trouble, right? But it’s a good idea to get your feet clean and it feels terrific. So drop this foot scrubber mat into the shower to make foot scrubbing part of your everyday routine. The long silicone fingers make fast work of the job while the multiple suction cups hold it steady. It comes in seven colors.

When your bedroom allows no space for a bedside table — or you sleep in the upper bunk — this bedside tray saves the day. Clamp it to the bed frame and set your phone, charger, water bottle, and whatever else you need to keep bedside. There is a channel for your charging wire, a cup holder, and room for a book or tablet. It comes in four colors.

Drop this clever brush, pick, & floss dental cleaning kit into your everyday carry so you can refresh after any meal, no matter what happens in your day. A brush on one end allows for a quick after-meal toothbrushing. A floss pick secreted into the handle ensures you don’t have spinach in your teeth. The whole thing is disposable so you can toss it and carry on.

You don’t have to give up an entire dresser drawer for your bra collection. This bra hanger will keep 20 bras, tanks, or other strappy garments at the ready in your closet. You don’t have to fold them and, if you hand wash your underthings, they will dry while stored. Genius. “I have a lot of [expensive] bras,” said one reviewer, “[this] allows me to hang them to hold their shape without taking up too much space.”

If you have to choose between a standard spatula and this Splatypus jar spatula that is both adorable and functional, why would you choose anything else? It looks like a platypus. Its beak gets the last bit of mayo or PB out of the jar — and spreads it beautifully — with ease. You can name it if you want. (There is also a cat option.) “About as cute as you can get,” said one reviewer.

Keep this neoprene cup sleeve handy so your to-go coffee doesn’t burn your hand or leave a wet mess in your cup holder. The 4-millimeter thick material is durable and offers ample insulation for hot or cold drinks. And the patterns are pretty while letting everyone know what drink belongs to you. It comes in six sizes and 189 patterns.

Love layered necklaces? Don’t love detangling them? Add this necklace layering clasp to your rig and you can have the layers without the struggle. Clasp the chains to it instead of to their clasp. Then snap it closed magnetically. It separates them while you wear them. “Game changer for layering,” said one reviewer.

Instead of tossing your expensive fresh herbs into the fridge drawer where they will quickly wilt and rot, install them into this herb keeper. It will keep their feet wet so the leaves stay hydrated. But it won’t let the herbs themselves sit in water. Your herbs will last for weeks and be easy to access from the fridge door.

Enjoy a delicious and exciting at-home facial by applying this carbonated bubble clay mask. It gently exfoliates and cleans your skin with white kaolin clay and charcoal while it foams up and scrubs your skin clean. “This mask was so fun!!!” said one reviewer. “It made my skin feel amazing!!! I hate touching my face but I couldn't stop after using this mask!”

If the thought of chopping onions and vegetables stops you from cooking dinner, pull out this vegetable chopper and let it do all the work. The four blades turn your veggies into ribbons, spirals, or two sizes of diced pieces with little effort from you. Then it stores the prepped ingredients in the catching bin.

Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea anywhere you can get hot water and coffee grounds into your mug with this brewing straw. Add the hot water and grounds (or tea leaves) to your mug and stir with the stick. A filter in the straw keeps the particles from getting to your mouth. “Does an excellent job of filtering out the coffee grounds and the silicone mouthpiece has a good mouth feel,” said one reviewer.

Add a boost of focus to your liquid energy by brewing up this mushroom coffee. With Lion’s Mane mushrooms and Yacon added to the coffee grounds, it touts the ability to keep you awake and focused on the task at hand. “I feel like the mushrooms in the coffee are healing me on the inside, and giving me more energy to do my daily activities,” said one reviewer.

Forget the constant reapplying of lip color. This lipstick lasts for up to 16 hours. And it won’t smudge, bleed, or feather while you wear it. The tube also includes a shiny lip gloss so you can add some moisture on top of that color. It comes in 24 colors.

Instead of hefting a big laundry detergent bottle, mount the biggest — and most economical — bottle available into this holder organizer to create a soap dispenser in the laundry room. It holds the bottle at the right angle, grips the top of the dryer or a shelf, and allows you to press a button to get the detergent you need. It comes in 11 colors.

When your favorite button-down is annoyingly tight around the neck, pull out one of the collar extenders and give yourself some breathing room. They add up to an inch of room so you can button that top button without gasping. “Life changing!” said one reviewer. “Saved a whole wardrobe from being canned due to quarantine weight gain!”

This tongue scraper is the tool you need to add serious mouth cleaning to your daily routine. It easily removes the white layer that accumulates on your tongue, improving your breath, the taste of food, and your oral health. The ergonomic handles are easy to hold and the stainless steel scraper is easy to clean.

If you have to do dishes — and they are hard to avoid — why not make it fun? This dish brush looks like a bearded gnome. You can chat with it, use the sturdy bristles of its beard to scrub plates clean, and enjoy the process more because you have fun toys. It comes with a cute tray.

This plug-in night-light is so much more than gentle, nocturnal illumination. It’s a bouquet of odd flowers that grace your bathroom or bedroom with magical beauty. Just plug it in and it will turn on when the room is dark. This is a two-pack.

You don’t have to hope for a breeze to cool you off. If you pack your own, it’s guaranteed. This portable neck fan will blow a steady breeze at you as you go about your day. The bladeless design won’t catch your hair and it is so light you will hardly notice it is there. It’s rechargeable and comes in eight colors.

This collapsable colander is genius. Drop it over the sink to rinse fruits and vegetables or drain the water from the pasta. Then fold the handles in, collapse it down, and stick it in a drawer. It won’t eat a cupboard like your old-school colander and it doesn’t need you to have a third hand to stop it from tipping over. It also stands on its own and comes in six vibrant colors.

Free up some cupboard space by pairing down your mug collection and adding these stackable coffee mugs to your counter. Four mugs fit into the footprint of one, stacking tidily within the metal rack. There are two color options and the speckled design is so cute.

Give your poor overworked hands some love by pulling on this pair of repairing hand mask gloves. Filled with oat and shea butter, they moisturize without leaking on your clothes or requiring that you stop using your hands. “My winter hands were gone after one use,” said one reviewer. “After you take them off and massage the serum into your hands, there’s no greasy feel.”

Stash some wipes, supplies, or other necessities right next to the toilet in this toilet paper holder with a secret compartment and a shelf to set your phone on. The TP holder is easy to load. The compartment hinges closed. And it comes in six colors. It comes with all the necessary mounting hardware.