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55 Weird New Things For Women Under $25 That We're Loving Right Now
Our shopping editors are obsessed with these odd-but-brilliant products.

Amazon is a treasure trove of weird-but-genius discoveries — and ahead, you’ll find over 50 of the latest and greatest. From slightly strange but oh-so effective beauty products, to fun little things that’ll make daily life feel more whimsical, this list is brimming with new finds that are guaranteed to impress. Best of all? They each cost less than $25.
1A Lifting & Hydrating Sheet Mask For Your Jawline
This stretchy chin strap may look like something you’d wear after a surgical procedure, but fear not. The painless product is really a hydrating and firming treatment that’s comparable to the sheet masks you love so much for your face. It pairs compression technology with ingredients like hyaluronic acid and seaweed extract to temporarily firm and define the look of your jawline in about 30 minutes.
2Single-Use Deodorant Wipes To Keep You Smelling Fresh On The Go
Individually packaged and small enough to fit in your back pocket, these deodorant wipes are convenient for quickly freshening up after a long flight, gym sesh, or in between the office and cocktail hour. The hypoallergenic and aluminum-free wipes use mandelic acid and tea tree oil to eliminate odor, and they come in three different scents (as well as a fragrance-free option).
- Available options: 5
3A Foaming Cleanser That Also Works As A Hydrating Mask
A rich, creamy texture is combined with ingredients like collagen extract, kaolin clay, niacinamide, and fruit extracts to keep skin feeling moisturized and plump — even as the hybrid skin care product clears pores of debris. Use it as a quick, three-minute mask when you want to give your skin a pick-me-up, or reach for it nightly as part of your cleansing routine. Once you add water, the cream formula transforms into a cloud-like foam cleanser that can be used on its own or as the second step in your double cleansing routine.
4A Snack Tray For Your Stanley Cup
If your Stanley cup is your number-one sidekick, this detachable snack tray will solidify its place in your routine. Designed to sit securely over the lid, the bowl features four compartments that you can fill up with snacks for game day, picnics in the park, or just your average day in the office. Plus, because the tray is made from silicone, you can toss it in the dishwasher at the end of the day.
- Available colors: 5
- Available sizes: 2
5A Peel-Off Lip Stain That’ll Last You All Day Long
The bold, shimmery finish of this color-shifting formula might look a little intimidating at first, but stay with us. Once you let it dry down, it acts like a lip mask that you can peel right off to reveal a much subtler lip stain. The more natural-looking color that it leaves behind promises to remain transfer-proof the whole day (even through meals), and it’s formulated with ingredients like squalane and panthenol to help prevent any dryness.
- Available shades: 3
6A Cuddly Critter That Holds Onto Your Razor
If you keep your razor precariously balanced on the edge of the tub, here’s an effective solution that’s also super cute. The silicone sloth (or puppy, or, penguin, or cat) is waterproof and fitted with a peel-off adhesive that you can stick onto your shower wall. Capable of holding your towel or loofah, too, the multipurpose hook can also be used to hold smaller items in your kitchen, or hold your keys.
- Available options: 6
7An Overnight Mask That Uses Salmon Sperm & Caviar To Get Skin Glowing
This face mask combines multiple trends, but it also comes backed by more than 15,000 five-star ratings on Amazon for its efficacy. First, the hydrogel sheet mask was designed to be worn overnight, becoming transparent as your skin soaks in the serum. Then, there’s the serum itself, which was formulated with PDRN (aka DNA fragments extracted from salmon sperm) and caviar extract to strengthen the skin barrier and leave you with a glow by morning.
8A Flexible Claw Clip That Won’t Dig Into Your Scalp
Claw clips are the ultimate styling hack when you’re short on time, having a bad hair day, or just want to wear your hair back. But keep them in too long, and the spiky clips can dig into your scalp and leave you with a headache. Not so with this flexible claw clip, whose pliable design prevents discomfort (even when you’re lying down) and won’t break.
- Available colors: 5
9A Cotton Tissue Box Cover In A Pretty Block Print
For the detail-obsessed, slipping one of these cotton covers over a cardboard tissue box serves as a clever decorative touch in any home or office space. The covers come in several colorful prints that you can tie in with your bath towels, or use them as a jumping-off point for the rest of your bathroom décor.
- Available options: 5
10A Turmeric Mask To Help Fade Hyperpigmentation While You Sleep
When you want to target unwanted hyperpigmentation and general unevenness in your skin tone, this peel-off mask works hard while you sleep to brighten and moisturize. Kojic acid and turmeric root extract are the mask’s key ingredients, but there’s also niacinamide, vitamin C, and retinol to improve skin tone and texture. Then, to restore moisture, the mask includes skin care favorites like glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and collagen extract.
11Supportive Stickers That Make Dangly Earrings More Comfortable
Prevent damage and discomfort to your ear lobes the next time you opt for an oversized hoop by letting these sticker-like patches do the heavy lifting. The clear adhesives were designed to sit undetectably behind your lobe, providing support to your earring to protect your ear lobes from sagging and stretching.
12A Makeup Primer With A Jelly-Like Texture
Primer makes all the difference when it comes to a smoother makeup application and longer-lasting finish. But it doesn’t have to be a major monetary investment when you switch to this drugstore primer whose jelly texture and dewy finish (thanks in part to niacinamide and vitamin C) perfectly complements its juicy watermelon scent.
13A Cat Hook For Your Headphones
This tiny cat accessory not only adds some personality to your work station, but it serves a practical purpose, too. Designed to adhere to your computer monitor, the cat’s tail doubles as a hook for your headphones. Despite its tiny size, the animal accessory holds items up to 1 pound, and it comes in a dog option, too.
- Available options: 4
14A Travel-Friendly Way To Keep Flyaways In Place
This mascara-sized wand is about to become your new secret weapon for slicked back ponytails and polished buns. Once you’ve got your style in place, the mini wand lets you comb a clear gel through flyaways and baby hairs, smoothing them into place without leaving behind any residue. The cruelty-free and vegan gel is even formulated with hair-nourishing ingredients like glycerin, spirulina protein, and snow mushroom extract, so it won’t leave your hair dried out or damaged.
15A Cute Computer Accessory That Provides Your Wrist With Cushiony Support
It may take its inspiration from a mousepad, but this cat paw-shaped mat is for your wrist. While you use your mouse to click and scroll throughout the day, the silicone gel-filled pad provides cushiony support to minimize wrist fatigue.
- Available options: 7
16An Algae-Infused Face Mask That Cools Inflamed Skin
This face mask starts as a green powder, but once you add water and mix it up, it builds into a rich gel that feels immediately cooling as it hits your skin. The cryotherapy effect lasts for 10 minutes, and works to soothe irritated skin and take down redness with ingredients like algae extract and melon fruit extract.
17Silicone Covers That Keep Jarred & Canned Food Fresh
The next time you’ve got an open can of food going, store any unused portion in the refrigerator with one of these silicone lids. The flexible cover fits securely to keep canned and jarred food fresh, but it’s also easier to remove than your traditional twist-off lids. Amazon reviewers especially recommend the dishwasher-safe lids for storing cans of pet food.
18A Forehead Patch That Helps Prevent Wrinkles From Forming
Pop this forehead patch on while you’re hanging out around the house or just before bed for a noninvasive way to help treat unwanted wrinkles. The hypoallergenic and residue-free patch sticks to your skin, helping to prevent you from making the repetitive movements that contribute to wrinkles in the first place, while temporarily smoothing out the appearance of existing fine lines. Plus, it was designed to be washed and reused.
19A 25-Pack Of Disposable Drain Covers
Never worry about a clogged shower drain again when you have this hair catcher as a backup. The stick-on drain cover is slotted with smaller openings than your typical drain cover to keep the water flowing without letting hair slip through. Each drain sticker uses a waterproof adhesive to keep it in place for several weeks, but it was designed to be peeled off and thrown out once you’re done.
20A K-Beauty Lip Mask That Moisturizes With Salmon Sperm
If you swear by salmon sperm (PDRN) in your skin care routine, this K-beauty brand is bringing the trendy ingredient to your lip care with this mask. The candy-colored balm floods lips with hydration and naturally gives them a plumper appearance by pairing PDRN with shea butter, collagen, and peptides. Though it was formulated to leave lips with enough moisture to last overnight, the glossy finish means you can wear the mask during the daytime, too.
21A Scented Pen That Makes Journaling More Relaxing (& Fun)
Whether you’re writing out your morning to-do list, making a gratitude list before bed, or taking notes throughout the day, this diffuser pen lets you set the mood. Each pen is infused with a blend of essential oils that are dispersed as you write, using adjustable tabs that let you control how intense you want the fragrance to be. Of course, the most fun way to customize the pens is with the scents themselves, which include options like calming herbs, refreshing citruses, and sweeter fragrances like Cinnamon Roll and Strawberry Milkshake.
- Available options: 17
22A 2-In-1 Face Mask For Smoother Skin In 5 Minutes
There are two masks housed in this tube, which swirl together to give you double the results. As the gray clay mask clears pores and absorbs excess oil with ingredients like salicylic acid and kaolin clay, the blue cream mask ensures skin stays hydrated with hyaluronic acid and madecassoside — and it does it all in just five minutes.
23Strawberry-Shaped Globes That Water Your Plants For You
If you struggle to keep your houseplants alive, these strawberry-shaped globes will help you out. More than just a cute decoration, the borosilicate glass strawberries act as watering devices that gradually release water once you stick them into potted plants. Because each globe holds enough water for three to seven days of use, they’re also a great houseplant hack for when you’re traveling.
24An Exfoliating Mask For Your Derrière
When you want to pamper the rest of your body, this multipurpose formula can be used in-shower as a five-minute exfoliating mask or as a fast-acting scrub that you can rinse right off. As its name implies, the charcoal and clay mask helps to clarify and brighten the skin on your derrière, but it works on your legs, arms, and back, too.
25A Doughnut-Shaped Pillow That Protects New Ear Piercings
If you’ve ever tried to sleep with a new piercing, you know all too well how painful it can be to try and sleep on your side. That’s exactly what makes this doughnut-shaped pillow so genius, which includes a cutout that cradles your ear without touching your piercings (yes, even cartilage piercings). Amazon reviewers confirm that the pillow is comfortable and soft, and it’s small enough to carry with you when you’re flying.
- Available colors: 4
26Pimple Patches That Look Like Squishmallows
Okay, so you may never be excited about a breakout brewing, but these Squishmallows-themed pimple patches do make the healing process a whole lot cuter (and faster, too). Each hydrocolloid patch seals out bacteria and prevents you from picking at zits, while ingredients like salicylic acid, niacinamide, and centella asiatica extract help to clear pores and reduce inflammation for less angry-looking blemishes.
27A Pretty Lamp That Works As A Candle Warmer
This colorful glass lamp adds a retro vibe to any room, but it really stands out because it functions as a candle warmer a for flame-and smoke-free way to release the fragrance. The base of the lamp is a glass plate meant to hold your candle directly under the light, and the lamp features four brightness settings that also control the intensity of the candle’s fragrance.
- Available options: 5
28A Non-Greasy Balm That Smooths Rough Feet
Smoother feet don’t get much easier than this exfoliating balm that comes in a travel-friendly stick applicator that’s less messy than your typical lotion. The fast-absorbing balm uses urea and salicylic acid to help remove dry skin and stubborn calluses, but it moisturizes, too, with ingredients like coconut oil, aloe vera, and green tea leaf extract.
29Nautical Cocktail Picks For Your Next Party
These anchor-shaped cocktail picks are a must-have for seaside cocktail parties. But even if you’re not dining near the sea, the picks still offer a fun, nautical vibe that’ll get guests talking. Each set comes with six anchors for holding your cocktail garnishes in place, as well as a mini muslin storage bag.
30A Serum That Soothes Breakouts With Sea Kelp
For those who are acne-prone but sensitive to popular active acne-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide, this serum takes a gentler approach. The daily serum uses ingredients that are generally considered sensitive skin-friendly, like neem extract and niacinamide, to help kill acne-causing bacteria and regulate oil production. Meanwhile, the serum calms inflammation from existing breakouts with sea kelp.
31Stained Glass Window Film That Creates A Rainbow Effect
This stained glass-inspired window film injects a bit of magic into the everyday, as it creates a rainbow effect once the sun shines through. Looks aside, the frosted film serves as a DIY window treatment for more privacy; plus, it helps to block out UV rays that contribute to furniture fading and skin damaging. And because the film is static cling, there’s no sticky adhesive left behind on your windows once you remove the faux-stained glass design.
- Available options: 12
32A Makeup Stamp For Faking Freckles
If faux freckles are part of your regular beauty routine, this freckle stamp lets you create a natural-looking sun-kissed look, faster. The multi-prong stamp dots five freckles at once, using a tinted formula that’s waterproof once it dries down.
- Available shades: 4
33Coffee Mugs With Matching Cloud-Shaped Saucers
These ceramic mugs and coordinating cloud-shaped saucers may not be the “clouds in my coffee” that Carly Simon was singing about, but they make for a great start to your morning. The bright colors are a cheery way to serve up lattes, matcha, or yogurt parfaits, and they’re dishwasher safe so you don’t have to worry about handwashing them.
34Under-Eye Patches That Are As Smoothing As They Are Sweet
Under-eye patches are an easy way to perk up tired eyes with minimal effort. And while Patchology offers multiple options, these cake-themed eye gels might just be their most fun design yet. Most importantly, they’re effective when it comes to depuffing and hydrating the delicate skin around the eyes, using sweet-inspired ingredients like marshmallow root extract and sugarcane extract. Just be warned, the cake batter-scented patches may leave you craving a sweet treat.
35Individual Cases To Keep Your Jewelry Organized (& Free From Knots)
The smaller size of these jewelry cases makes them a convenient way to pack up your favorite pieces while you’re traveling. But they really shine as a way to organize your necklaces and bracelets, providing a separate compartment for every chain so that you never have to struggle with tangles.
36A Travel-Friendly Shampoo That Won’t Spill In Your Bag
You don’t have to worry about TSA rules or spill disasters when you pack up this shampoo bar for your next trip. The plastic-free and more environmentally friendly option doesn’t compromise on efficacy either, with its blend of moisturizing and strengthening ingredients like argan oil, hydrolyzed oat protein, and panthenol. Despite its solid formula, the shampoo works into a rich lather once you combine it with water, and it’s fragranced with sweet notes of toasted vanilla and macadamia milk.
37A Portable Hand Heater That’s Rechargeable
There comes a point every winter when even your layers of cashmere can’t keep you warm. To keep your fingers from feeling totally frozen, whether you’re running errands or tailgating a big game, have a few of these mini hand warmers in your bag. The rechargeable devices are small enough to slip into your glove, but they deliver eight hours of continuous heat with three different temperature settings to choose from.
- Available colors: 7
38A Cute Kitchen Accessory That’s Actually Useful
It’s hard to resist a cute kitchen gadget, but these giraffe-shaped kitchen tongs are also incredibly practical if toast is part of your daily breakfast routine. The wooden tongs are a safe way to remove items from your toaster, but they can be used to toss a salad, too. You can store the handwash-only accessory in a drawer when it’s not in use, but both the giraffe and bunny design stand up on their own if you want to leave them out on display.
- Available options: 2
39A Mess-Free Exfoliator That Preps Lips For Color
In case you didn’t already know, prepping your lips with a scrub and balm will give your lipstick a smoother base to latch onto. This scrub stick has both steps covered with a mess-free formula you can swipe directly over your lips. Sugar granules provide a gentle exfoliation that removes dry, flaky skin, as shea butter and algae extract leave lips smooth and ready for your lip color of choice.
40Toiletry Covers That Prevent Luggage Leaks
If you refuse to travel without your full beauty lineup, these colorful covers are about to become your constant travel companion. The stretchy rubber sleeves were designed to fit snuggly over liquid skin care, makeup, and hair products, preventing leaks and larger spills in carry-ons and even checked luggage.
- Available options: 2
41A Moisturizer Balm Formulated With Skin-Boosting Salmon Sperm
This twist-up balm stick offers a slightly less messy way to apply your nightly moisturizer. Aimed at plumping up the skin and improving elasticity, the moisturizing balm includes a mix of shea butter, vitamin E, and PDRN extracted from salmon sperm. It also supports a more even skin tone overall with brightening extracts like licorice and turmeric, as well as carrot seed oil.
42A Weighted Jump Rope That Can Be Made Cordless
You can use this as a traditional jump rope, but it’s especially convenient for working out in smaller spaces, thanks to its cordless design option. The battery-operated jump rope tracks all of your stats for you with an LED screen that, once set with your weight, displays the duration of your exercise, the number of jumps, and the calories burned. And when you want more of a challenge, the jump rope comes with separate weights you can add into the handles.
- Available colors: 4
43Body Lotion That Comes In Squishy, Heart-Shape “Bursts”
These tiny pink hearts smooth into a body lotion once you “squish” them onto your skin, giving you a moisturizing solution that’s as cute as it is convenient when you’re traveling. Formulated with skin-softening glycerin and vitamin E, the lotion hearts are also scented with a cherry almond fragrance.
44A Salad Jar That Makes Packing Your Own Lunch More Convenient
Instead of dealing with oversized containers, this salad jar was designed to take up less space and make meal prepping easier. The jar style keeps ingredients separate until you’re ready to mix them up, and it includes an additional side opening to make it easy to eat without having to transfer your salad to a separate plate or bowl. It comes with a tiny salad dressing compartment that fits under the lid, too, so everything really is packaged in one compact space.
45A Double-Sided Brow Pen Inspired By Microblading
There’s no pain or commitment involved with this microblading-inspired brow pen that features two tips to create hair-like strokes meant to mimic the microblading technique. Available in more than a half a dozen shades to best match your brows, the waterproof formula can be dispensed through the multi-prong pen tip for filling in sparse spots or the curved, precision pen tip at the opposite end that helps with the smaller details.
- Available shades: 9
46Noodle-Shaped Candles For The Pasta-Obsessed
These noodle-shaped candles are best appreciated on the cake (or cannoli) of a pasta connoisseur, but everyone will get a kick out of the unique design (even if they can’t name all of the pasta shapes). Birthdays aside, the candles also make for a fun addition to any pasta- or Italian-themed event.
47A Cleansing Oil That Removes Waterproof Makeup Without Drying Out Skin
Any skin type can benefit from this makeup-removing cleansing oil, but its moisturizing formula is especially helpful for those with dry skin who can’t stand that stripped, squeaky clean feeling heavy-duty cleansers can sometimes leave behind. Olive oil melts away makeup and sunscreen as it softens skin, but the cleanser also contains rice extract and a blend of botanicals that gently exfoliate and clean out the pores. Then, to soothe and restore moisture, you’ll find ingredients like centella asiatica extract, ceramides, and shea butter.
48Floor Protectors For Your Furniture That Look Like Cat Paws
These cat paw socks aren’t for your legs, but for your chair’s. They help to keep your hardwood floors free from scratches and allow you to move furniture around without any squeaky dragging sounds. The knitted socks feature stretchy elastic that allows them to be used on multiple types of furniture, including tables and chairs with round, square, and rectangular legs, and they’re machine washable when it’s time to clean up.
49A Bedazzled Lip Balm Holder For Your Car
Keeping track of your car lip balm just got a whole lot easier (and sparklier). This tiny bedazzled holder was created just for lip products (as long as they’re cylindrical in shape, that is), using an adhesive that lets you stick your gloss by your steering wheel, so it’s always in reach. Keeping solid balms and lipsticks upright automatically mitigates any mess from melting, but the holder is also insulated help prevent melting in the first place.
- Available options: 8
50Specialized Brushes For Thoroughly Cleaning Bottles & Lids
Your emotional support water bottle probably isn’t as clean as you think. To reach every nook and cranny of your water bottle and harder-to-clean lid, you need a mini brush like this brightly colored floral find. In addition to its smaller size, the multipurpose tool actually features three different brush types to make it easy to scrub bottles, glasses, and the detailed spaces along lids and pacifiers.
- Available options: 5
51A Firming Eye Serum With A Cooling Effect
If you mean serious business when it comes to your under-eyes, this firming serum uses retinal (a faster-acting form of vitamin A) and bakuchiol (a gentler alternative to retinol) to firm skin and reduce dark circles. A blend of caffeine, ceramides, collagen, and a peptide further help to improve the texture and tone of the delicate skin around the eyes, all while delivering soothing moisture that’s further enhanced by the cooling rollerball applicator.
52A Double-Sided Jar That Makes Eating Pickles Less Messy
This double-sided glass jar provides a leakproof way to temporarily separate pickles from the brine, keeping your hands from getting messy and your pickles fresh in between uses. Because all of the components are dishwasher safe, it’s easy to clean, and the jar can also be used to store other vegetables or fruits — with or without liquid.
- Available options: 6
53A Polish Gripper For More Control When Painting Your Nails
This tiny tool may not look like much, but Amazon reviewers rave about its ability to make painting your own nails easier. The silicone cover fits over the top of your nail polish bottle, giving you a more supportive grip, whether you struggle with precision painting or have dexterity issues.
- Available colors: 4
54A Versatile Cap That Turns Your Lip Balm Into A Keychain
Another way to ensure your lip balm is always within reach, this cap accessory lets you turn tube-shaped balms and glosses into keychains. The keychain-caps shown here were made specifically for Aquaphor tubes, but several Amazon reviewers note they work with other brands like Vaseline and Laneige, too.
- Available colors: 4
55A Statement-Making Handbag For Less Than $30
If you’re a big fan of a statement-making bag, this Amazon find gives you a new design to add to your rotation for less than $30. An oversized gold safety pin gives the bag a bit of edge, and also serves as a handle for a clutch. But if you prefer a shoulder strap, the handbag still comes with a gold chain for more versatility.