60 Weirdly Genius Things That Fix Your Grooming Problems

Overgrown roots are annoying but, at times, inevitable. This inexpensive hairline powder can help you get through the days before you get into the salon. Available in more than 15 shades, this helps mask roots while blending with your hair for a seamless look. The powder puff applies smoothly and evenly. “Covers instantly!” one shopper raved. “This is an amazing hair product. It works exactly as described. The color match is perfect.”

What makes dermaplaning tricky is that you can’t always see all of the super-fine baby hairs you’re trying to get rid of, meaning you can miss patches as you go. That’s why this hair identifier spray is a game-changer. It highlights the hairs on your face so you can remove each and every one, while also reducing friction and moisturizing skin in the process.

If you’re trying to wait it out until wash day, this lightweight perfume is your best option. It deodorizes and banishes any sweaty or stinky odors without leaving a residue behind, leaving your hair smelling much cleaner. You can choose between 10 scents, including options like warm sugar or pistachio latte.

While these disposable teeth wipes may not be a substitute for actually brushing your teeth, they do make an excellent option when you don’t have access to a toothbrush or even a sink. Slip these on your finger and give your teeth a gentle rub to remove buildup and freshen your breath, no water or toothpaste required. They’re great for using on the go and come in a pack of 100.

Ingrown nails can be tough to deal with, which is why you may want to grab this slanted nail clipper. The angled tip makes it easy to trim into the nail groove without hurting yourself, and the super sharp blade allows for easy cuts. The downward base also means you don’t have to press quite as hard to get it to work.

Get rid of callouses without a trip to the nail salon by using this callus remover gel. It softens dry, dead skin in just a few minutes, especially if you apply it after soaking your feet in warm water or taking a shower. “I bought this so I could save money on pedicures, and it did NOT disappoint,” one shopper wrote in a review. “This stuff melts calluses like they owe it money.”

You’ve been warned: Don’t brush your damp hair without first using a leave-in conditioner, preferably this one. Made with hydrating and strengthening ingredients like ginseng, biotin, and caffeine, this leave-in spray gets rid of knots and tangles, fights frizz, and helps reduce breakage. And with more than 49,000 five-star ratings, it’s also a certified fan-favorite.

There’s a reason hypochlorous acid spray is having such a moment right now. This soothing skin-care product can calm irritated skin, reduce redness, and keep skin balanced. It’s also excellent at preventing breakouts, and reviews are really positive. “Not only was my skin less red, it also felt much more refreshed and less irritated and itchy,” one shopper wrote. “Dry spots on my face quickly faded, and it was obvious the product was helping.”

Ingrown hairs are a pesky side effect of hair removal, but they don’t have to be. Help prevent them from happening and clear up existing irritation with this ingrown hair treatment. It’s packed with powerhouse ingredients like niacinamide, BHA and AHA, all of which can help hydrate and smooth skin. The roll-on applicator makes it so easy to apply.

You don’t need harsh adhesive strips to clear out your blackheads when this scrubbing stick exists. It’s loaded with a marine complex that helps to suck impurities and gunk out of your pores in a much gentler way. Using it is so easy too — just glide it over your skin and it works its magic. It doesn’t hurt that it’s shaped like a cute little octopus either.

If you have naturally curly hair, you need a brush made for your hair type, and that would be this curl defining brush. The vented design allows it to easily glide through strands to detangle, dry, and smooth, while the edge-tooth design helps you separate your curls to add definition. You can use this for loose waves or tighter curls — it works in so many ways, and comes in more than five different colors.

Designed to deep clean unhappy scalps, this scrub and shampoo in one features probiotic-infused sake water to help balance the scalp’s microbiome, with hyaluronic acid to help hydrate skin and strands. It’s color-safe and is designed to be used once or twice a week to help detoxify, refresh, and soften both your hair and your head.

Shaving the sensitive skin in your bikini area (or sensitive skin anywhere) can lead to burning, itching, and ingrown hairs. Follow up shaving or waxing with this after shave spray. It’s made with moisturizing ingredients like oat kernel and chamomile extracts that help to soothe skin, calm redness, and prevent further irritation. There’s no fragrance and a little goes a long way.

Nothing feels as icky as walking into a public bathroom and realizing there is no soap left. Keep these soap sheets on hand for those situations (or just to have when traveling or hiking). These dissolve into soap under running water and give your hands a thorough cleaning. They are individually packaged and compact, so you can take them anywhere, and they come in several scents.

Tackling a breakout on your back (or bottom) can feel basically impossible. While you might not be able to thoroughly reach the problem area, you can definitely hit it with some product. This bacne spray is made with salicylic acid to clear pores, and aloe and cucumber to soothe redness and irritation. A fine mist and spray nozzle make it a breeze to apply in even the most challenging spots.

There are so many times these compressed towels can come in handy. They’re perfect for traveling, using at sports games, at the beach, camping trips, and more. These are so tiny they can easily fit in your pocket, and they’re made of 100% cotton for a soft, breathable feel. Use them to wash and/or dry your face and hands, then toss them when you’re done. One pack comes with 100.

Whether you’re prepping your skin for self-tanner application or just want it to feel softer, these exfoliating mitts are essential. The textured fabric gently exfoliates and visibly removes dead skin as it works, and they fit comfortably over your hand. They dry very quickly, are easy to clean, and actually feel really nice on your skin. Plus, they come with little loops for hanging.

These aluminum-free deodorant wipes are a must-have for the times you need to freshen up but don’t have access to a shower. They can help wipe away sweat, get rid of body odor, and leave you feeling a lot cleaner in a flash. They’re safe to use all over your body (yes, even for under-boob sweat) and have a light cucumber scent that isn’t overpowering.

You don’t have to spend time or money at the nail salon to get a beautiful manicure. These press-on nails look like a real gel mani but are so much easier and faster to apply. These are made with gel nail polish for a very natural look and each set comes with several different sizes so you can find what looks best on you. Choose between more than 35 different styles, from a simple white manicure to bold stripes.

Ultra-dry skin calls for something more intense than your everyday hand lotion. This urea cream is packed with 40% urea, along with shea butter and coconut oil, and pulls double duty — not only does it gently exfoliate dead skin, but it also leaves a soft, refreshed, and smooth feeling behind. It’s great on feet as it can get rid of callous buildup, and can be used anywhere on your body where you’re noticing dry, patchy areas.

A standard pack of wipes isn’t exactly portable — it’s usually oddly bulky and hard to fit in a purse. But for the times wipes are necessary, these travel wipes are the best choice. They come in eight packs of six folded wipes, which are small and compact but unfold to a normal size. These are flushable, strong, and unscented, so they’re great for sensitive skin and any area of your body.

Razor burn is never a pleasant feeling, especially when it’s happening around your bikini area. Whether you’re shaving or doing an at-home wax, follow up your hair removal process with this triangle mask. It’s designed to be used in your bikini area with a convenient triangular shape, and ingredients like aloe vera help to soothe bumpiness and irritation, reduce ingrown hairs and discoloration, and leave skin hydrated.

This sebum softener is a gentler alternative to traditional blackhead removing products. Instead of pulling or squeezing, it actually melts and extracts sebum from the pores. Let your pores open up with a steam or warm water, add the solution to the large cotton pad it comes with, and place the pad across your nose and face. Let sit for about 10 to 15 minutes, remove the pad, and gently wipe away the sebum for a refreshing, clean feel.

There’s a reason this hydrating face mask is such an influencer favorite. It’s made with powerful skin-care ingredients like niacinamide, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid, which help to brighten and hydrate, while locking in moisture. You can use a thin layer as a traditional moisturizer or apply it more thickly to use as a mask — just wipe off with a warm cloth or leave on overnight. This is perfect for hydrating during long hauls.

These pimple patches are made with medical grade hydrocolloid that sits over your pimple to suck the gunk right out. This not only makes the zit much less pronounced and obvious, but also reduces redness and irritation to calm the whole area. Put one on and leave it for a few hours or even overnight — they’re transparent and practically invisible, so you can even leave the house in the them.

No room in your carry-on for your cleanser? Opt for something much smaller with these cleansing melts. Each one looks like a tiny tablet, but when rinsed underwater, it transforms into lather that cleanses skin thoroughly. They’re gentle and fragrance-free, so they work just as well for sensitive skin. These come in two packs of 32 tablets each, so they’re bound to last you a pretty long time.

Is there anything hypochlorus acid can’t do? In this skin repair spray, it helps to clean wounds and cuts while also helping the skin recover faster. It’s a natural option made without additives or harsh chemicals, so it feels gentle when sprayed onto an injury. It provides quick pain relief, is suitable for sensitive skin, and is easy to take with you.

Made with invigorating ingredients like eucalyptus and peppermint, rounded out with epsom salt, rosemary, and more, this tea tree oil soak helps to soothe and refresh dry, sore, and even smelly feet. It also helps calm irritation or rashes, softens callouses, and leaves behind an invigorating, fresh-scented effect. Just add it to a basin of warm water, put your feet inside, and sit back to relax.

Chances are good you’re probably applying lotion all over your body, but skipping your back. Instead, use this lotion applicator, which was created for that very purpose. The long handle allows you to get to those hard-to-reach spots, while the smooth pad spreads the lotion without letting it drip off. It comes with four pads that can be cleaned and reused.

If toilet paper just isn’t doing it for you, then you may want to consider installing this bidet attachment. It’s small, easy to install, and barely changes the way your toilet bowl looks. Double nozzles include two sprays for your front or rear, and you can easily adjust the water pressure to your liking. There’s also a self-clean feature that makes this easy to maintain.

If you’re still precariously propping your foot up on the shower wall to shave, take heed. This shower foot rest is so much safer, not to mention a lot more comfortable. It has a textured surface to prevent your foot from slipping and sits on an angle to give you easy access. A little pocket is the perfect spot for stowing your razor and shaving cream, and the nonslip feet keep it firmly in place.

If you feel like your breath needs a refresh throughout the day, keep these mouthwash packets on you. Each strip contains just enough mouthwash for one use, and they are so small, lightweight, and compact that you can take them anywhere, whether that’s to the office or on an airplane. These come in a pack of 20, and have a refreshing, minty taste and smell.

Dry feet are unpleasant to deal with and to look at. The easiest way to change that is to wear these heel socks. They’re infused with moisturizing gel made up of jojoba oil, vitamin E, and olive oil, which deeply hydrates the skin without you having to put in any effort. Just slip them on and wear them for a few hours, or even overnight, and when you take them off, you’ll be surprised at how soft your feet are.

Roots that won’t cooperate can turn your bouncy blowout into a flat style — literally. These roller clips have a gentle hook and loop fastener and can lift hair at the roots without creating a crease. They add some much-needed volume and work best on dry hair, and there’s no heat required.

Instead of trying to pack a bottle of makeup remover, reach for these micellar wipes. Soft, gentle, and hydrating, these wipes are soaked in micellar water that removes makeup and bacteria, cleanses skin, and doesn’t require rinsing. They come in a pack of three, with 30 wipes in each pack, so just one should get you through a trip. Choose between a few soothing scents, like coconut or rose.

Nail fungus might not be pleasant, but it’s more common than you might think. If you’ve noticed something funky going on with your toenails, this nail fungus pen might be the easiest way to deal with it. Made with organic ingredients, the solution works to attack the fungus and prevent infection while also clearing up discoloration or damage. It doesn’t burn or feel uncomfortable, and the marker-like applicator makes it so easy to use.

Think about trying to curl your hair without heat — those curls would likely fall flat pretty quickly. That same concept can be applied to your lashes, which is where this heated eyelash curler comes in. It uses a gentle heat to curl your lashes for a fuller look that lasts for hours. Use it to prep your lashes for mascara or just for longer-looking lashes on their own. It’s small, easy to hold, and compact enough for travel.

Achieve the smooth, slicked-back updo of your dreams with this taming wand. Made with hydrating botanicals, this styling cream helps smooth down frizz and flyaways without leaving hair oily, greasy, or crunchy. The spoolie wand makes it incredibly easy to use even for precise application, and it’s also compact, so you can keep it on you for touchups throughout the day.

These mini toothbrushes are so convenient, whether you’re traveling, camping, or just like to brush throughout the day. Each toothbrush is pre-loaded with toothpaste in the bristles, and if you pull off the bottom, it becomes floss and a pick to get teeth extra clean. You don’t need water to brush or rinse, making these ideal for any situation.

Few things are worse than looking down 20 minutes after a manicure and realizing you completely smudged a nail. Instead of needing to get the nail redone, try using this smudge fix polish. It helps to smooth any imperfections, leaving behind a fresh, shiny look. It can also help if you’re using polish to fill in a dent or crack — it smooths out the whole nail so it looks seamless.

Gorgeous hair isn’t about just treating your strands — it’s also about the condition of your scalp. This hair vinegar rinse cleanses your scalp deeply to remove buildup, excess oils, and dandruff, leaving your head feeling incredibly clean and less itchy. It helps balance sebum production, leaves natural oils so hair stays healthy, and delivers a nice, fruity scent. Your hair should look worthy of a shampoo commercial after just one use.

If you tend to sweat a lot, keep these compact towels on hand. They’re made of an ultra-absorbent, lightweight microfiber fabric that wicks away sweat and oils and dries quickly. They’re small enough to fit in your bag or even your pocket, so they’re perfect for taking on the go when traveling, hitting the gym, or going for a walk. These come in a pack of five and you can choose a range of colors.

This color-correcitng primer is a light green shade, and it might feel weird to put that on your face, but trust: This makes a huge difference. The green shade helps neutralize redness, so this calms red, blotchy skin and leaves it looking much more even-toned and smooth. It also hydrates, preps skin for makeup, and helps that makeup stay on for hours. There are six other formula variations to choose from as well.

Give dirty hair a quick refresh with this dry shampoo powder. It’s an excellent nonaerosol option, made with corn starch to absorb excess oil so that hair looks more matte and clean. It also helps to boost volume — just rub it into your roots to add texture and lift. The convenient powder puff applicator makes it so simple to use and also travel-friendly. Plus, you can choose between a classic powder, blonde, or brunette.

Before you spend a lot getting your eyebrows professionally done, try this dual-ended brow pen, which fills in sparse brows and creates a microblade-like look. One end features a four-prong tip that creates realistic, hair-like strokes for a natural full look. The other end is smaller and angled, so it can get into small spots and help with shaping. You can choose between five colors to get the most natural look.

These cleansing balm pods are a game-changer if you travel often. Each pod is enough for one use, and they come in a pack of 16. These are so much easier to pack than a standard size cleansing balm (and they’re carry-on friendly), and they work to dissolve makeup without stripping skin. The oil-to-balm cleanser gets rid of every trace of makeup as you rub it into your skin, won’t leave you feeling dry or tight, and brightens skin after use.

Think of this foot lotion as deodorant for your feet. Even a small amount helps to absorb sweat and prevent it from getting too stinky, while also softening feet. It never leaves behind a greasy or oily feeling. “This lotion works as soon as you use it,” one shopper raved. “Now, my shoes aren't ruined in a week because of sweaty smells, and I'm not afraid to take my shoes off, if needed.” They added, “This has been a life changing product for me.”

Body acne isn’t quite as easy to deal with as the hormonal acne that pops up in the same spot every month. This body wash, however, may help make a difference. It’s packed with benzoyl peroxide, an acne-fighting ingredient that helps to clear blackheads, reduce redness, and remove excess oil. You can use this all over your body in the shower.

Professional teeth whitening procedures can be pricey. These teeth whitening pens, on the other hand, come in a pack of three for an excellent price point, and get the job done nearly as well. These easily remove staining, take only about one minute to apply, and are gentle enough to be used on a daily basis. “I love how they bring instant shine and brightness to my teeth with just a few applications,” one shopper wrote.

For clean at-home maicures that look professional, this liquid latex polish is a must. You apply this to the skin around your cuticle, let it dry for 30 seconds, then start doing your nails. It creates a barrier so that any smudged polish gets on the cuticle guard rather than your skin. When you’re done, peel off the latex and you’ll reveal a truly perfect manicure.

Don’t skip a good foot scrub in the shower — this exfoliating foot mat makes it so easy to do every single day, and as a bonus, it feels like a massage for tired feet. The silicone bristles offer gentle exfoliation to help get rid of dead skin without irritation. The bottom has suction cups to keep this firmly on the floor so there’s no chance of slipping, and it’s available in five colors.

Don’t let one eyeliner smudge ruin your whole look or have you redoing all your eye makeup. These makeup removing swabs are cleverly designed to make precise makeup removal so simple. The swab is preloaded with makeup remover and the small tip makes it easy to get into hard-to-reach spots. With three packs of 24 swabs, these should last a long time.

Add oomph to your hair with this thickening spray. A few spritzes in damp hair delivers perfectly tousled texture and a volume boost. It’s lightweight so won’t weigh down strands, and doesn’t leave behind any kind of sticky residue. “I have baby-fine, straight, natural blonde hair that never holds a curl or any volume, and this spray really helps,” one shopper wrote. “It’s super lightweight, doesn’t weigh my hair down, and adds a nice boost of volume and texture.”

Getting rid of excess facial hair doesn’t have to mean irritating waxing or shaving. This eyebrow and facial trimmer is designed to remove fine hairs all over your forehead, cheeks, upper lip, and chin, as well as to trim your brows. The compact size and intuitive use makes it easy enough even for beginners — just pick the right tip, then go in slow, circular motions to remove peach fuzz and fine hairs. It’s precise, with a built-in LED light so you can see, and is totally painless.

Even the skin on your butt needs a little extra love sometimes. This butt-shaped sheet mask sounds hilarious, but it actually works. Made with plant-based collagen, it helps leave skin back there feeling soft and plump, with a smoother appearance. The shape makes it surprisingly comfortable to wear, and it’s the perfect thing to use before spending the day in your bathing suit.

Once you get used to using a bidet, it’s hard not to use one. But since you can’t guarantee every bathroom will have one, you can opt to bring your own. Enter this portable bidet, which comes with its own carry bag and is small enough to stuff in your tote. The design makes it so easy to use when you’re holding it upside down, and the continuous water stream is cleansing and comfortable.

A full set of makeup brushes can take up too much space to travel with. Instead of leaving necessary tools behind, opt for this four-in-one makeup brush. It includes four tips: a blending sponge that can also be used for brows, angled brush for foundation or bronzer, a small eyeshadow brush, and a precise brow and eyeliner brush. The soft and fine bristles allow you to blend with ease, and it’s much easier to take on the go.

If you feel like your cleanser or makeup remover just isn’t cutting it when it comes to getting a truly deep clean, try adding this cleansing oil to your routine. Lightweight but very hydrating, this gets deep into pores to get rid of sebum buildup and clings to makeup to remove every last trace of it. It doesn’t leave behind an oily residue like you might think, and won’t leave skin feeling stripped or dry either.

It’s easy for skin too start looking shiny in the middle of the day. To avoid that glossy look without disrupting your makeup, keep these blotting tissues in your bag. They’re made of lightweight rice paper and can absorb excess oil in seconds. Simply press them gently against the shiny area to leave it looking matte. This pack comes with 40 tissues and is small enough to fit in your pocket.

You don’t have to be a pro to trim your own hair at home when you have this clip set. These smartly designed clips slide in over hair and make it an absolute breeze to snip off long bangs or to create layers in your hair. “Creaclip is such a weird gadget but it works!” one reviewer wrote. “I was very skeptical and apprehensive when I first tried it, but it’s so easy to use once you get the hang of it.”