55 Weird New Things Under $30 On Amazon That Are Legitimately Amazing

Sometimes, the most unexpected finds turn out to be total game-changers. Amazon is full of quirky little treasures that may seem unusual at first glance but are actually brilliant additions to your life—and they’re all under $30. From genius gadgets to oddly satisfying home hacks, these weirdly wonderful items have earned rave reviews for a reason. Ahead, discover 55 surprising products that might just become your new favorites.

A Portable Lamp With A Carrying Handle & Dimmable Brightness

This portable lamp is about to be the most handy purchase you’ve made in a long time. The handheld lamp gives you extra light wherever you need it, and it’s especially helpful when you’re dining outdoors at night or camping — but it works just as well on your bedside table, too. Its leather ring makes it easy to carry, and it has a dimmable brightness and three different temperature settings. Pro tip: it’s also fantastic as a night light in children’s rooms.

A Claw Clip That Looks Like A Stack Of Books

This adorable hair clip, designed to look like a stack of books, makes the perfect gift for the book lover in your life — or yourself. Made of durable acrylic with a strong spring, the claw clip is strong enough to hold any hair type securely. It comes in two different color options — one that’s pink and purple and one with more colorful, warm hues — and it’s under $10.

• Available colors: 2

This Cute Hand Cream That Looks & Smells Like A Strabwerry

This strawberry hand cream from K-beauty brand TonyMoly is Amazon’s number-one new release in hand creams. The adorably packaged hand cream is lightweight and keeps you hands moisturized but not greasy, and, according to shoppers, it smells just like strawberry candy. Plus, it’s no more than $12. What’s not to love?

These Turmeric Cleansing Pads That Promote Smoother, Brighter Skin

Amazon’s number-one new release in makeup cleansing wipes, these turmeric face scrub pads give you a gentle yet thorough clean. They’re formulated with hydrating ingredients like glycerin and chamomile, along with brightening turmeric and vitamin C. Designed to be used on damp skin, the pads give you a satisfying lather and leave you with a noticeably brighter, more energized complexion. Plus, they’re perfect for travel.

This Compact Side Table With A Built In Basket And Charging Station

Searching for a highly functional nightstand that’s great for small spaces? Look no further than this side table with a built-in charging station. The table plugs into the wall and has two outlets and two USB chargers that are tucked away in case something spills on the table. It comes with a basket on the bottom for extra storage, it has rust-resistant steel legs and an easy-to-clean particleboard top, and it comes in five different color options.

• Available colors: 5

This pH-Activated Lip Oil That Develops Into A Custom Shade Of Pink

Cult-favorite brand Wonderskin is known for its lip stain that went viral on TikTok. But its new lip oil is just as innovative, using a highly refined form of shea butter at double the industry standard level for a product that’s intensely nourishing. The Lip Rehab serum oil comes in both a clear and a pH-activated color, giving your lips a custom pink tint upon application. Combining all the best parts of lip gloss and lip oil, it’s neither too tacky nor too runny — and it’s just $20.

• Available colors: 2

These Silicone Cowboy Boots That Prop Up Your Phone

How adorable is this phone stand? These hot pink cowboy boots are made of a slip-resistant silicone that holds your phone up at the perfect angle, whether you’re working at your desk, watching a video, or following a recipe in the kitchen. The phone stand measures less than 3 inches tall and 3 inches wide, and it looks just as cute when it’s not in use, too. And it’s no more than $10.

• Available colors: 2

This Sofa Armrest Tray That Adds A Sturdy Tabletop To Your Couch

Maximize your living room space with this clever sofa armrest tray. The tray’s strong hinges help it attach onto any any size armrest, even ones that look too small or too big. The tray gives you a secure, handy spot to place drinks or snacks, without having to worry about them tipping onto the couch. And it pretty much adds a side table in spaces that are too tight for a traditional side table. Made of a durable acacia wood, the tray is easy to clean and looks attractive, too.

• Available colors: 3

These Travel-Friendly Pads That Turn Into A Foamy Cleanser With A Little Water

These new cleansing melts by Olay have already racked up some fantastic reviews, and it’s clear why — they work up into a super rich lather of micro bubbles in just a few seconds for a deep clean that leaves your skin feeling cleansed, toned, and refreshed. The pads go for less than $20 for a pack of 64, and they’re perfect for traveling, too, since they’re waterless. Reviewers say that they leave your skin feeling clean and soft, and that they even remove makeup.

These Silicone Storage Containers To Reduce Food Waste

Reduce both food waste and plastic waste all in one go with these silicone storage wraps. Perfect for storing half-cut produce like avocados, tomatoes, lemons, and onions, the leak-proof containers give you a tight seal with an elastic, food-grade silicone membrane that also allows you to see what’s inside. The containers are easy to clean, and super affordable, to boot — this set of four will run you no more than $10.

These Eye Patches That Use Pumpkin To Nourish & Brighten

Gel eye patches actually do wonders at smoothing and brightening the under-eye area almost instantly. These “Plump-kin” eye patches from K-beauty brand Tonymoly use real pumpkin extract, which is high in vitamins A, C, E, and enzymes that gently exfoliate. The patches also contain hydrating hyaluronic acid and retinol, which increases skin cell turnover, for under eyes that are noticably less dull and dry after a 15-minute application.

A Nonslip Bath Mat That Exfoliates Your Feet

Thank to it’s porous, quick-dry material, this bath mat doesn’t hold water, preventing the formation of mold and mildew. And in addition to its nonslip and quick-draining properties, it also has a loofah-like texture that gently exfoliates your feet as you shower. Choose from a few sizes and colors in the listing.

This Hair-Thickening Spray Made With Sea Salt & Kelp

Add volume to any style in a flash with this hair-thickening spray. It’s formulated with sea salt, algae, and kelp to add thickness in less than one minute without a sticky or crunchy feel. It works for all hair types.

This Gently Exfoliating Powder That Functions As A Face Cleanser Or Mask

This two-in-one rice enzyme powder can work as either a cleanser or a mask, depending on how much water you use — but either way, it leaves you with a smoother, brighter complexion thanks to its nourishing ceramides, exfoliating lactic acid, and its brightening alpha arbutin. To use as a mask, mix one tablespoon of powder with one tablespoon of water until it forms an elastic texture that can spread over the skin. Or, to use it as a cleanser, mix half a tablespoon of powder in wet palms until it forms a lather that will gently exfoliate and hydrate, leaving you smooth and glowing.

This Affordable Set Of Pastel Highlighters & Gel Pens

Elevate your notebook and planner game with this 12-piece set of highlighters and pens in pastel colors. Gentle on the eyes, the highlighters come in colors like pale pink and mint green rather than fluorescent yellow, and their water-based ink won’t bleed through paper. The gel pens all write in black ink but are pastel colored on the outside, and their quick-dry ink reduces smudging. Each pen and highlighter comes with a pocket clip, and they come out to less than $1 each.

A Peel-Off Collagen Mask For Smoother, Glowier Skin

This peel-off wrapping mask might seem funky, but it’s so satisfying to use. Just apply the mask and let it sit for 20 minutes as it dries down — then, you’ll be able to peel it off, leaving behind brighter, more hydrated skin. The mask has a low-molecular collagen blend that helps increase skin’s elasticity, and its lactobacillus ferment helps strengthen the skin’s barrier. And reviewers rave about the product, saying it reduces the appearance of pores and gives skin a softer, more even texture.

An Eyelash Comb That Comes With A Cover

Make any mascara look even better with this eyelash comb. It has delicate stainless steel tines and comes with a cover to keep it clean and safe between uses and during travel.

This Overnight Gel Mask For More Hydrated, Bouncy Skin

This collagen mask you can wear overnight has been flying off the shelves, and for good reason. The jelly-like sheet mask provides super intense overnight nourishment, creating a barrier over the skin while you sleep to lock in hydration. The mask contains low-molecular weight collagen to help boost skin’s elasticity, and this part is so satisfying — the mask applies white, but when you wake up in the morning and peel it off, it’ll be clear.

These Cable Clips That Keep Cords Organized & Accessible

These clever cord organizers will prevent you from ever having to fish around for a phone charger cord that’s fallen off your desk, and they keep your space more organized, too. The cable clips stick to most surfaces, including desks, nightstands, walls, or even your car’s dashboard, with an acrylic adhesive that removes without a residue. The clips open and close with a spring mechanism so you can easily place or remove a cord with one hand — but you don’t need to remove a cord each time you use it, since the clips are wide enough that the cords can slide through.

An Electric Callus Remover With 37,000+ 5-Star Reviews

Save time with this popular electric foot callus remover. It comes with interchangeable heads in three grit levels, a brush for cleaning, and a wire for charging it.

A Compact Travel Case For Both Jewelry & Makeup

This joint makeup and jewelry travel bag will help you travel elegantly, rather than throwing all your makeup or jewelry in one pouch and hoping for the best (we’ve all been there). The bag’s top tier is made with transparent PVC that’s stiff enough to provide structure, and means you can easily see what you’re trying to access. The bottom tier has slots for jewelry or other small, delicate items, along with a mirror for on-the-go touch ups. The case even comes with a transparent makeup brush pouch, and it’s under $15.

• Available colors: 2

This Hair Identifier Spray For Smooth, Easy Facial Shaving

Have you seen these hair identifier sprays on TikTok? They make your face look pretty funny when you first apply them — like a container of flour just exploded on you — but it’s all worth it, because the spray makes it easy to see your facial hair when you’re dermaplaning. The spray also adds a protective layer to the skin to reduce friction for a smoother shave. And this hair identifier spray comes with its own shaving tool, all for under $30.

A Korean Face Mask With Peptides & Collagen That You Mix Up At Home

This DIY face mask from Mediheal seems like it belongs to a professional esthetician — but it costs less than $10. The mask comes with a pack of powder and an ampoule of liquid, along with a mixing container and a spatula with which to mix and activate the product before applying it to your face. The mask uses peptides and low-molecular weight collagen for a smoother, more nourished, and firmer looking complexion after just one 15-minute use.

This Label Maker That Connects To Your Phone

Make labels in a snap with this Bluetooth label maker that you use with an app on your phone. The compact label maker measures no more than 7 inches long so it’s easy to stash in your bag or desk and print labels anywhere you need them. The label maker prints with thermal technology, so you don’t have to rely on toner — and once you connect to the app, you can print labels in dozens of different fonts and languages.

A Slugging Stick Made With Snail Mucin & Gold

Another new innovative K-beauty product? This moisturizing stick that makes slugging so easy. Slugging is just adding a thick, occlusive layer as the last step in your skin care routine. You can slug with Vaseline (petrolatum), but a product like this one can give you even more benefits — it has petrolatum, but it also has ceramides and peptides to help strengthen your skin barrier, as well as snail mucin, squalane, and adenosine for even more hydration and nourishment. Plus, its stick form makes it perfect for traveling — say goodbye to dry plane skin!

These Customizable Name Tags For Stanley Cups

The perfect gift or party favor, these 3-D printed Stanley name plates are fully customizable. They use 3-D technology to print the name of your choosing into the tag — which is designed to fit snugly onto 14-, 20-, 30-, and 40-ounce Stanleys, so they stay put without any adhesives or tools required. They’re less than $10 each, and you can choose the color, too.

• Available colors: 8

These Salicylic Acid Pimple Patches In Fun, Colorful Shapes

These pimple patches come in three different sizes and colors — and they’re some of the most affordable pimple patches on Amazon. The hydrocolloid patches help to gently draw excess fluid out of pimples that have come to the surface, reducing a pimple’s size and appearance overnight (literally). Formulated with salicylic acid, these patches go above and beyond by helping deliver the active ingredient to pimples that are buried further under the surface.

These Stackable Snack Boxes With 4 Different Compartments

These snack containers make snacking on the go so much easier — and healthier, too. Each box has four half-cup compartments, perfect for cut up fruit, veggies, nuts, and treats. Each box comes with a lid and is microwave safe and dishwasher safe. The boxes are stackable for easy storage, and this set comes with five boxes, each one in a different color.

• Available colors: 2

A Back Seat Organizer That Folds Flat

Keep your back seat organized in your vehicle with this car seat organizer. It has multiple sections and mesh pockets to keep everything neatly divided and in place so it doesn’t end up rolling around your vehicle. It folds flat when not in use.

This Mini Flashlight With A Built-In USB Charger

Never be without a flashlight in an emergency (even if your phone dies) with this mini flashlight. The flashlight has a pretty powerful 50 lumen output, and it’s rechargeable with a built-in USB so you don’t have to worry about an extra cable. The compact flashlight weighs less than an ounce so you won’t even notice it in your bag or glove compartment. And it has a magnetic base that attaches to any metal surface for hands-free illumination.

These Moisturizing Heel Socks Made With Grapeseed Oil

Heal cracks and dryness with this set of two pairs of moisturizing heel socks. They’re enriched with grapeseed oil and vitamin E and stretch to fit most feet.

A Night Light That’s Filtered Through A Crystal For A Calming Glow

Swap out your boring night light for this crystal night light that looks so much cooler. The light from the lightbulb is filtered through a slice of geode crystal, giving your space a nicer ambience and a calming glow. The night light has both a manual setting and an auto on/off setting to turn on a dusk and off at dawn, and it comes in four different colors to match whatever vibe you’re going for.

• Available colors: 4

A Charging Car Phone Mount That Installs 2 Ways

Keep your phone handy on the road with this MagSafe car mount that wirelessly charges your phone as you drive. It lets you choose between installing it by clipping it to your air vents or mounting it on the dashboard. It comes in three colors in the listing to blend in with your vehicle’s interior.

A Highly Rated Magnetic Ironing Mat

You don’t need a dedicated ironing board taking up space in your home with this ironing mat. It contains magnets, letting it stick to the top of your washer or dryer for convenience. It even has a silicone spot to place the hot iron between uses. It has a 4.5-star overall rating on Amazon.

These Dishwashing Sponges That Look Like Ravioli

These adorable kitchen sponges that look like ravioli are super dense and absorbent, so they’re just as great at cleaning as regular boring sponges are. Their small size makes them the perfect fit for your hand while you’re scrubbing, and they’re super cost-effective, too — this pack comes with half a dozen sponges for no more than $10.

A Set Of 50 Clips That Help Increase The Hanging Space In Your Closet

Since these hanger clips help you save space in your closet for no more than $5, how can you resist? The hooks help you connect hangers onto each other by stacking them vertically so you can fit more in your closet. The hooks are simple, stable, and work with all kinds of hangers. And since they come out to just a few cents each, it’s no wonder they’re flying off the shelves at Amazon.

An Outlet Concealer With A 3-Foot Cord

Streamline any space with this sleek and ultra thin outlet concealer. It has a 3-foot-long cord that lets you hide ugly chargers and plugs behind furniture for a seamless look. It also comes with cord-concealing tracks that stick to the wall.

A Set Of Adorable Cable Ties Shaped Like Mushrooms

In the market for cable ties? Forget about boring ones and instead grab these mushroom cable ties for less than $10. Made of flexible zinc wire coated in silicone, the ties come in a set of two — one pink and one orange. The cable ties are great for keeping your cords more organized, whether they’re tucked away in a drawer or tangled together by your desk, and they add a bit of whimsy to your office space, too.

This Salty Hair Texturizing Spray That Smells Like Vanilla

A texturizing sea salt spray that also scents your hair with vanilla? Yes, please. This salt spray is made of just a few simple ingredients and gives you hair all-day volume and texture — so you can get that effortlessly tousled look whenever you want, no trip to the beach required. The product is simple, effective, and less than $20.

An Extending Over-The-Sink Colander

Drain pasta and rinse fruits and veggies with ease using this over-the-sink colander. It stretches from 14 to 19 inches to fit over a variety of sinks and cleaning it is as easy as popping it in the dishwasher.

A Bottle Brush Made With Silicone Bristles

Sick of fraying bottle brushes? This cleverly designed bottle cleaner is made with silicone bristles that can flex to clean a variety of bottles and tumblers. Even better, it can be popped in the dishwasher for cleaning.

A Vacuum-Powered Dryer Vent Cleaner

Built-up lint can make your dryer less efficient and pose a risk of fire. This dryer vent cleaner attaches to your vacuum to make it fast and easy to suck it all out. The tube is flexible to reach deep within your machine.

A Popular Water-Based Stain Remover

With 46,000-plus five-star reviews, stains don’t stand a chance against this water-based stain remover. It works on coffee, wine, food, and even set-in stains. It’s made without sulfates, dyes, perfumes, and chlorine.

This Dishwasher-Safe Food Masher

Break up ground beef or mash foods like potatoes or beans with this nylon food masher. It’s safe to use on nonstick pots and pans, and it’s even dishwasher safe.

A Plumping & Glow-Boosting Lip Gloss From A Buzzy K-Beauty Brand

The perfect versatile lip gloss to throw into your bag, this plumping lip gloss has it all — a subtle shimmer, a tiny bit of tint, and a glossy, hydrating shine. The pink color has no plumping effect, while the purple has a bit of a plumping effect and the blue is the strongest. The glosses are certified vegan, and they’re great for layering on top of other lip products for a little extra oomph.

• Available colors: 3

A Car Cup Holder That Can Provide A Sturdy Grasp On Larger Drinks & Water Bottles

If your cup holder isn’t up to the task of handling larger Stanley, Yeti, Owala, or other popular water bottles, this cup holder expander will do the trick. The adapter will stay secure as you easily insert and remove bottles, so you don’t have to worry about spills or mid-trip malfunctions. Even better, it’s designed so that you can use two side-by-side in one console so that you and your passenger will both be able to sip happily.

The Adhesive Nipple Covers That Actually Stay Put

For a bit of coverage instead of — or in addition to — wearing a bra, these silicone nipple covers are a popular choice, boasting more than 30,000 perfect ratings. Made of flexible silicone, they have an adhesive design that stays put all day, but they’re easy to remove when you’re ready to take them off. And they come in two sizes and five colors so you can find the best match.

• Available sizes: Small (fits A – C cups), Large (fits D+ cups)
• Available colors: 5

This Pet Hair Remover For Tough-To-Reach Places

The Chom Chom roller is Amazon’s best-selling pet hair remover — but did you know that the brand makes a detailer, too? The Chom Chom detailer helps you get into the cracks and crevices that the roller can’t, pulling up hair stuck in tough places like between the couch cushions. It gives you four ways to clean, with a large comb for embedded fur, a small comb for fine fur, a pointed end for crevices, and a smooth edge to get all the last bits of fur. It’s especially handy for keeping stashed in the car, too.

These Reflective Fly Fans To Deter Bugs When You’re Eating Outside

Keep flies away without bug spray with these convenient fly fans. The fans’ reflective pattern deters bugs because of the way it scatters light, as does the light breeze the fans create. Each fan has a blade circumference of 17 inches to repel flies up to 8 feet away, and the bendy necks mean you can adjust the fans’ heights. Designed like cute little houses, they’re perfect for placing on the table when you eat outside to keep bugs away from the food, and they also have hooks on the bottom so you can hang them, too.

This Lumbar Support Pillow Made Of Adjustable Memory Foam

If you’ve been feeling like your back could use more support at night, this lumbar pillow may be able to help. Made with supportive memory foam, it has a removable cushion so you can customize the height to your needs. And the cover is both removable and machine washable so you can keep it clean.

The Clip-On LED Book Light With Customizable Settings

You’ll always have an easy way to read or craft into the night with this LED book light. It features a lightweight design with three color temperatures and five brightness levels, so you can always get it just how you like it. And it’s USB-rechargeable, with a battery life that can last you up to 80 hours on a full charge.

The Hydrating Under-Eye Patches That’ll Make Your Skin Feel Pampered

Treat your skin to a little TLC with these under-eye patches, which feature a hydrating formula and a pleasant strawberry scent. With five pairs in a set, they’re formulated with powerful ingredients like hyaluronic acid, resveratrol, and strawberry extract. And they can help soothe inflammation, brighten, and minimize the appearance of puffiness and dark circles.

This Car Trash Can That You’ll Wish You Bought Sooner

These clever car trash can comes with a leakproof magnetic lid to keep contents out of sight and smells contained. Plus, it can hold up to 4 gallons for truly wrangling your mess (although there are also 1-gallon and 2-gallon options within the listing). You’ll love that it comes with 20 disposable liners to get started tidying right out of the gate.

A Set Of Lid Cleaning Brushes For Getting At Hard-To-Reach Grime

We all know about the importance of cleaning our water bottles — but what about those tough-to-clean lids? That’s why this set of lid cleaning brushes is an absolute must-have. Each brush has a hard-bristled brush on one end, a soft-bristled pipe cleaner brush on the other, and a stiff piece of plastic that pops out and can lift hard-to-pry-open lids. The brushes are great for more than just water bottles, also scrubbing tough-to-reach grime in lunch boxes, veggie peelers, keyboards, fans, tea kettles, and baby bottles.

This Adhesive Strip Of LED Lights For Better TV Viewing

Whether you’re looking for that home theater experience or you want to make your WFH setup more eye-friendly, these adhesive LED lights are just the thing. The 39-inch strip comes with warm-glow lights that can be adjusted via the remote control (and charged up via USB). Choose from 15 ambient colors and 10 brightness modes. One shopper noted, “I used this item as bias lighting behind my computer monitor. […]I think it is much easier on the eyes, and I enjoy having it on while I play games at night.”

• Available options: 10