
60 Kooky Things On Amazon That Are So Damn Genius & Cheap
These wacky finds will change the game for very little coin.
How many times have you discovered something on Amazon that looks absolutely kooky but then you realize it might be the most genius thing you’ve ever seen? Constantly? Same. Amazon is full of wild products that solve problems you never knew had a solution. There are decor pieces that double as storage, kitchen tools that feel like you’re hacking the system, and bizarre-seeming skincare that you’ll wonder how you went so long without. Here are our favorite kooky things that are actually so damn genius — and best of all — cheap.
01A Jar Scraper With An Ergonomic Cat-Shaped Handle
If it never feels like you can get the last bit of peanut butter, jelly, mayo, or ketchup out of the container, this scraper gets the job done. It has a unique curled design that helps get deep into the corners of the jars to help you get out every last drop. Then you can use the same scraper with an ergonomic cat-shaped handle to spread it directly onto your sandwich.
02A Mayo-Like Hair Mask Made With Nourishing Egg Yolk Extract
Made with egg yolk extract and macadamia seed, this ultra conditioning hair mask works to hydrate your scalp, reduce split ends, and tame stubborn frizz. A K-beauty essential, this mayo-inspired egg yolk in the mask has soothing properties that helps make hair look shiny and healthy. Plus, it comes in a really fun condiment-like bottle.
03A Flickering Campfire-Inspired Night-Light That You Can Adjust
Inspired by the vintage look of an old kerosene lamp, this night-light isn’t just adorable, but it’s totally functional, too. It has two color temperatures — a brighter light and a candlelight mode with a flickering flame effect — and it’s dimmable to customize the brightness to your needs. It also has a 15-minute timer setting to automatically turn off once you’re fast asleep.
04A Squid-Shaped Overflow Drain Cover With 8 Suction Cups
This overflow drain cover looks like a little octopus attached itself to your bath to allow you to soak deeper for longer. It has eight strong suction cups and a hole on top that can add up to 4 inches of water to your bath so your shoulders and knees can soak at the same time. It even works on all drain types — snaps, toggles, or linear.
05Trendy Hydrocolloid Pimple Patches That Work Fast
These star-shaped pimple patches are jam-packed with 100% hydrocolloid, which absorb gunk, reduce the appearance of inflammation, and shrink spots. Plus, the colorful stars look adorable while clearing up your skin and have become quite trendy.
06A Ceramic Diffuser That Doesn’t Use Electricity, Batteries Or Heat
This diffuser looks adorable on your desk and makes your space smell amazing. All you have to do is add five to six drops of essential oil directly into the puppy’s bath. The ceramic absorbs the oil and spreads it around without water, heat, batteries, or electricity. It’s so easy to use, you can put it literally anywhere.
07A Chenille Dog That Looks Like A Toy But Is Actually A Towel
This shaggy dog-shaped chenille microfiber towel was designed to look like a plushy but is actually super useful for drying your hands or surfaces in an adorable way. Between the soft texture, cute ears and tail, and plush feel, this adorable towel actually adds to your home decor instead of taking away from it.
08Mini Cat Figurines That Stick To Your Dash With Glue Stickers
Spice up your drive to work or the grocery store and add some fun to your dash with these adorable car figurines. The kitties are super small and use adhesive glue stickers to mount to your dashboard, rearview mirror, door panel, or anywhere else you could use a little more fun. “Adorable cats!” one reviewer raved. “They stick very well and are perfect additions to my car.”
09A Snail-Shaped Headband That’s Made Of Soft Coral Fleece
If you need a better way to keep hair out of your face while you’re doing a mask or washing makeup off, check out this adorable snail-shaped fleece headband. It’s super stretchy and soft, so it’s easy to pull on and feels great against your skin. Plus, the microfiber material absorbs water so it doesn’t get in your hair.
10A Duck-Shaped Soap Dish That Self-Drains Directly Into The Sink
This soap dish has a brilliant design — simply keep your bar of soap inside, and there are two holes in the bottom that collect excess water and drain it through the duck’s beak directly into the sink. This way, your soap bar stays dry and there’s no extra clean up for you. Plus, the ceramic duck is so silly, it’s sure to start some conversations in your bathroom.
11Giraffe-Inspired Toaster Tongs Made Of Non-Conductive Wood
Stop reaching your fingers into the toaster and burning yourself and use these toaster tongs instead. Made of non-conductive wood, the tongs have a handle as long as a giraffe’s neck and an ultra thin design that allows you to reach deep into the toaster and pull out your bread without feeling the heat.
12Super Fine Food-Grade Glitter That’s Vegan & Allergen-Free
This edible, food-grade glitter powder can be added to anything — Champagne, cake, ice cream, you name it — to turn your food into expensive-looking masterpieces. It’s vegan and allergen-free and completely safe to eat. According to reviews, it lights up your food without any taste. “I got it for cocktails but have now used it in frosting, coffee, and even a yogurt bowl because why not,” one reviewer wrote. “It’s super fine, so it blends right in without any grit, and the sparkle is legit. like, light-catching without being tacky.”
13Lightweight Hand Cream Made With Softening Strawberry Extract
It’s not just the adorable strawberry-shaped carrying case that makes this hand cream stand out. The ingredients also pack a powerful punch. It’s made with strawberry extract, which works to strengthen skin’s elasticity and nourishing shea butter that softens and protects dry hands from future damage.
14Colorful Pill Containers Shaped Like Macarons Straight From France
Say bonjour to your new favorite pill containers. These colorful ones are shaped like delicious macarons and come in eight assorted colors. They measure 1.7 inches in diameter and can hold multiple pills, but they’re also great for storing jewelry while you’re on-the-go. With 16 of them in this set, they’re great for so many things.
15An Adorable Weighted Draft Stopper Filled With Natural Washed Sand
This draft stopper is shaped like an adorable puppy who’s diligently guarding the bottom of the door from drafts, bugs, noise, dust, and more. It weighs 2.2 pounds and has seven sandbags inside so it stays grounded and weighted evenly throughout. It has hooks on either end to help you carry or drag it away from the door when you want to use it.
16A Silicone Cereal Bowl That Looks Like Spilled Milk
Who wouldn’t want to have a little fun and eat your morning breakfast out of this cereal bowl? Made of squishy but sturdy food-grade silicone, the bowl has a cool uneven design that looks like someone splashed milk. It’s microwave- and dishwasher-safe and the ideal size for cereal, ice cream, chips, and more.
17A Peel-Off Lip Liner Stain That’s Water-Resistant & Long-Lasting
This lip stain goes on evenly and peels off easily to give you water-resistant, transfer-proof color that’s long-lasting and show-stopping. Apply to the lip line, leave on for up to 20 minutes, and peel off with the included tweezers. It adds just the right amount of color to your lips for 24 hours — making this so fun to use and so easy.
18UVA-Blocking Window Film With A Botanical Vibe
This window film can turn any window into a work of art. It not only adds privacy to your space but it does so while allowing light to shine through and create a stunning colorful effect in your space during the day. It does block UV rays to protect things from fading. It only uses water and static cling to install so there’s no sticky residue left behind.
19A Mini Basketball Hoop That Separates Eggs Yolks From Whites
This mini basketball hoop clamps onto the edge of a bowl and makes separating egg yolks from egg whites as easy as cracking an egg. Use the edge of the backboard to puncture the shell then pour everything into the basket. The egg whites will naturally fall into the bowl while the yolk will stay in the basket.
20Durable Tire Valve Clamps That Glow In The Dark At Night
These tire valve clamps have a titanium alloy bottom and duck-shaped resin that twist onto most car, motorcycle, and bicycle tires. The greatest thing is that the fluorescent material absorbs sunlight during the day and glows in the dark at night, to not only protect the air valve but also give you more visibility in the dark.
21Compact & Portable Utility Knives In A Pastel Flower Shape
Who says things like utility knives have to be boring? These come in pastel floral shapes that are positively delightful, and they have strong retractable stainless steel blades that won’t rust or break easily. You can use them to slice open envelopes or boxes, cut tape or paper, or help with other DIY projects and crafts around the house.
22Edamame Keychain Fidgets With 3 Beans Inside
These edamame-shaped keychains are great fidget toys because of the way they allow you to open and close the shell or squeeze the three inner beans out. Great for when you’re bored, stressed, or struggling to concentrate, these fidget toys can help. Plus, they’re also an adorable way to show off your favorite protein-packed snack.
23A Supportive Travel Pillow With A Cozy Hood
This travel pillow is basically two-in-one. First, it has memory foam support for your back, shoulder, neck, and chin. And second, it has a built-in hood that you can pull over your eyes to basically act as a sleep mask. It has a contoured shape that conforms to your body so you can try and find some comfortable sleep while you’re traveling.
24A Microwave Cleaner That Uses Steam To Remove Gunk
All you have to do is fill this adorable dinosaur with white vinegar and water, run the microwave for up to seven minutes, and watch as it steams away tough grease and stains, making it easier than ever to wipe away gunk. You can even add a squeeze of lemon if you want an extra fresh scent.
25A Blackhead Scrub Stick Made With Deep-Sea Marine Plant Extracts
This pore scrubber works to absorbs excess oil, exfoliate, and remove blackheads and whiteheads without irritating your skin. It’s packed with deep-sea marine plant extracts and purifying charcoal, and the solid balm melts with the head of your skin into a gel to penetrate pores. “It left my chin extremely smooth and I can't even see a single white head on it anymore, after using it I cleaned my face again with my soap and continued my skin care with my serums and moisturizer and my skin feels soooo soft,” one reviewer wrote.
26Silicone Can Sleeves To Turn Beer Into Soda
Whether you’re tailgating, picnicking, camping, or at a sporting event, sometimes it can be useful to hide what you’re actually drinking. These silicone sleeves look like soda and slip neatly onto 12-ounce cans to cover and disguise what’s actually underneath. They’re discreet and easy to add and remove so you can swap it for the next can when you’re done.
27Colorful Claw Clips That Look Like A Stack Of Books
Calling all book lovers: These bright and colorful claw clips look like a stack of books and can bring your reading obsession to the next level. Not only do they look fab, but they’re made with premium plastic that’s ultra durable and a strong spring that works on thick or thin hair without pulling or damaging.
28A Ravioli-Shaped Spoon Rest With A Near-Perfect Rating
This ravioli-shaped spoon rest is made of durable and heat-resistant silicone that catches extra spilled sauce before it clings to your counter or stovetop. It measures about 4-by-4 inches, and it’s dishwasher-safe so when you’re done cooking you can be done cleaning, too. No wonder it has a 4.8-star rating on Amazon.
29A Reusable Mesh Hood To Protect Over-The-Head Tops From Makeup
This mesh hood has a breathable, airy design that wraps around and zips in the back to fully enclose your head and face. This way, when you put on over-the-head shirts or dresses, you won’t get that unsightly makeup stain on the collar. It also keeps your hairdo from getting damaged as you pull things over it.
30A Squid-Like Citrus Reamer With An Easy-Twist Handle
This citrus reamer has an ergonomic, octopus-shaped handle that makes twisting and juicing so much more comfortable. It’s made of BPA-free materials with a pointed end and a ribbed design that helps get every last drop of citrus — it works on everything from clementines to grapefruit.
31Reusable Eye Patches That Work For Cold Or Warm Therapy
These reusable cucumber-inspired eye patches come in two designs — a round full eye, or a half-circle for underneath your eye — and can be used hot or cold to reduce puffiness, soothe fatigue, alleviate headaches, or help your skincare products absorb more deeply. Plus, they’re made of BPA-free, latex-free material that can be used over and over again.
32A Bird Toy That Flaps Its Wings & Chirps To Keep Your Cat Entertained
This itty bitty bird toy flaps its wings and chirps, allowing your cat some self-play time that will have her entertained for a long time. Once it’s turned on, the fluffy sandpiper teases the cat, welcoming all the swats, bites, chews, and chases that your pet is willing to give. There’s also a catnip pouch inside the belly to further entice your cat to play.
33Ghost-Shaped Toilet Bowl Caps Made Of Durable Porcelain
Give yourself and your guests a ghostly surprise in the bathroom when you use these adorable toilet bowl caps to cover the unsightly bolts on the base of your toilet. They’re made of durable ceramic and can work to not only add some whimsy to your space but also cover up any grime, grease, and rust that’s accumulated there.
34Fruity Lip Glosses With Adorable Bunny Packaging
This set of three lip glosses are packed with vitamin E to soften and moisturize the lips while adding a subtle pop of color for high shine, glossy finish. They last a long time and come with different fruity scents to choose from. Plus, the bunny-shaped caps are adorable and make it easy to take them with you for a refresh anywhere.
35A Scrubbing Dish Brush With An Ergonomic Dog-Shaped Handle
The dog shape of this dish brush might make it kooky, but the durable bristles and ergonomic handle are what make it genius. The bristles are strong and sturdy to last through many, many washes. And the handle fits into your palm for the best angle to scrub. Plus, it comes with a matching dish to keep it in to avoid a mess on your counter.
36Zombie-Inspired Face Masks That Have A “Noticeable Lift & Tightening Effect”
“Incorporating [these face masks] into my weekly skincare regimen has been a game-changer,” one reviewer raved. “I can't emphasize enough the positive transformation I've seen in both the texture and overall appearance of my skin.” That’s because it’s made with albumin found in egg whites that lift the skin, centella extract to moisturize, and aloe vera to soothe. It goes on for fifteen minutes and tightens into a stiff, zombie-looking paste that you can use a wet cloth to remove.
37A Colorful Night-Light That Projects A Galaxy Onto The Wall
If you’re looking for a customizable night-light that really sets the vibe before you go to bed, this is the one. It has nine color modes to fit your mood or decor, and it has a dual projection design that illuminates up and down, creating a spectacular galaxy-like effect on the wall. It even has a dusk-to-dawn sensor so you don’t have to turn it on.
38A Relaxing Frog Statue That Holds An Incense Stick & Catches Ash
What makes this incense holder brilliant is that when you’re not using it, it just looks like a weird but fun statue. Then, when you are using it, it can hold your incense stick in its mouth and catch falling ash with its long legs. It even comes with 45 incense sticks so you can focus on relaxing, working, or getting ready for your day.
39A Rubber Duck Inspired Apple Watch Holder To Help Save Space
Inspired by classic rubber ducks, this charger stand sits on your nightstand saving space while propping up your smart watch. It is made of premium silicone that won’t scratch your device, and it has a cable groove on the bottom to organize your charging cables neatly for minimum visibility.
40Velvet Hair Scrunchies With An Expandable Birds Nest Design
These structured hair scrunchies have a soft velvet texture that slides into hair without damaging, pulling, or breaking and a birds nest design that expands for a customizable tight or loose fit. The scrunches provide a secure hold while adding volume with a nonslip design that won’t fall out or droop over the course of the day.
41A Porcelain & Wood Butter Dish With A Quirky Duck Lid
You’ll be excited to display this butter dish on your counter — not hide it away. It has a chic wooden base and a porcelain lid with a duck-inspired design of black eyes and a little smooth beak that doubles as a handle. The 7-by-4.7-inch design means it can hold wide or narrow sticks of butter, and it’s easy to clean.
42A Wash-Off Face Mask With A Scent & Texture Inspired By Ice Cream
Inspired by fan-favorite ice cream flavors (like this one which smells like mint chocolate chip and has a soft sorbet-like texture) this wash-off face mask is packed with glacier water, aloe vera, and cocoa seed extract to sooth and refresh your complexion. It only needs to be left on for 10 to 15 minutes to get the job done.
43Ravioli-Shaped Sponges That Expand When Wet For Ultra Absorbancy
While these ravioli sponges might look realistic — they even come in a pasta bag — don’t be fooled: they actually pack a real punch when it comes to cleaning dishes, wiping down your counters, or leaving your stove mess-free. They’re compressed so they expand when wet and can tackle tough stains.
44An Elephant-Shaped Mug With A Built-In Used Tea Bag Holder
This mug is absolutely brilliant for tea lovers. Not only does it have an adorable elephant-inspired design complete with big ears and a long trunk, but it has a built-in spot to put your used teabag to prevent over steeping. It’s made of high-quality ceramic and designed to withstand high temperatures.
45Mouse Pads With Patterns & Fringe That Look Like Fancy Rugs
These mouse pads are so trendy right now, thanks to their magic carpet look. From their old-school patterns and their fringy ends to their nonslip rubber bottom that protects your desktop from scratches, these mouse pads are a useful and cute thing to have on your desk. They’re a great way to decorate that’s also functional.
46A Cult-Fave Eye Stick Made With Soothing Icelandic Ingredients
This hydrating eye stick was designed specifically to soothe, brighten, and de-puff the sensitive area under your eye. The key is the ingredients: Iceland mineral water, niacinamide, and Iceland moss and seaweed extract. They’re such high-quality that they work together to make your skin feel amazing without being overpowering.
47A Silicone Keyboard Cover Designed For People With Long Nails
I type with the tops of my fingers so I never let my nails get too long. But with this keyboard cover, I can make them as fancy and long as I want without sacrificing my ability to type. Made of strong silicone, it fits seamlessly over all keys and has high raised keycaps that give your long nails a lot of space.
48A Plushie Air Freshener That Comes With French Essential Oils
This might just look like a cute plushie rabbit, but it’s actually an air freshener for your car. It’s hand-stitched with jacquard fabric with a two color splicing texture that looks expensive and high-end. And the essential oils included are infused with spices imported from France and come in a dropper bottle for easy application.
49Viral Seal-Inspired Sheet Masks With 7 Different Benefits
These viral sheet masks are a total hit and the key is what’s inside. The set of seven are made of 100% cotton and infused with a different key ingredient, from soothing aloe to firming pomegranate, to lifting caffeine. And, because they’re made without alcohol or parabens, they’re safe for all skin types, whether you’re dry, oily, or a combination of the two.
50A Water Droplet-Shaped Fidget Toy That’s Filled With Sparkles
This fidget toy is shaped like a water droplet and can be squeezed, splashed, stretched, squished, and tossed around the room to help you ease stress, improve concentration, and focus your mind. It has a glittery surface and it’s filled with sparkle gel, which is a fun addition while you’re using it.
51Colored Curve Pens That Write Normally & Create A Cool Decorative Line
These pens come in eight different colors and have a normal fine tip on one side and a cool roller ball on the other that creates all kinds of fun decorative lines that are great for underlining and highlighting. They don’t smear, fade, or skip, and they dry quickly so they don’t bleed through the page. And they come in a storage case so you can take the whole set with you.
52A Handheld Whip Maker That Turns Your Cleanser Into Fluffy Foam
This whip maker is a genius invention that turns your favorite cleanser into a fluffy foam so you can feel like you’re at an expensive spa while doing your daily skincare. It can be used with gel, liquid, or powder cleansers — just add a pea-sized amount, fill with water, pump up and down, and cleanse away.
53Cocktail Glasses Shaped Like Birds With A Funnel For A Mess-Free Fill
Want to really impress your guests with your quirky personality? Serve wine or cocktails in these incredible bird-shaped glasses. They’re made of lead-free crystal, so they’re durable, and they have a small round opening to drink from. They even come with a funnel to easily pour your cocktails in and two straws if that’s more your drinking vibe.
54Dinosaur Night-Lights With A Warm White Hue & A Rainbow Mode
These dinosaur night-lights are the perfect way to add a little subtle fun to your nighttime routine. Each has eight color modes, a warm white mode that’s glare-free for daily use, and a rainbow mode that alternates between eight colors. It has a dusk-to-dawn sensor, too, so you can let it do it’s thing without having to turn it on and off daily.
55A Sparky, Softening Lip Balm That Gives You A Perfect Pink Pout
This lip balm may look clear, but it reacts with your body’s natural pH levels to give you a perfect, subtle, and customized pink tint. It also has a bit of glitter and shimmer in its formula, which adds a playfulness to your look. And, best of all, it has a delicious vanilla scent.
56Soft Meat-Themed Doggy Chew Toys That Squeak & Crinkle
This set comes with nine different meat-themed dog toys that all fit inside the adorable plushie pig that’s soft enough for your puppy to cuddle with. There are pork brains and pork chops that squeak as well as bacon and sausage that are stuffed with crinkle paper. Plus, the pig’s sealed belly can be used to hide treats to stimulate your dog’s natural hunting instincts.
57Bedazzled Air Vent Clips That Can Beautify & Hold Air Freshener
These air vent clips can be used for two things. First, they can be used to simply add some fun personality to your car — they’re bedazzled, well-made, and easy to clip onto any air vents. Second, they come with solid fragrance scents that sit in the back of the figurine and disperse essential oil into the car.
58A Charcoal Clay Mask With A Mud-Like Texture That Bubbles
This face mask is packed with green tea extract, charcoal powder, and lavender extract to deeply penetrate pores and leave your skin looking and feeling amazing. It has a mud-like texture that goes on smoothly and evenly, and it starts to bubble up and carbonate when exposed to oxygen, which deeply exfoliates.
59Correction Tape Roller Pens That Apply Smoothly & Dry Instantly
These correction tape rollers are as easy to use as a pen, rolling out smooth and even white tape to help you erase what you’ve written and rewrite it. They dry instantly so you don’t have to wait, and they work on most paper surfaces. Plus, they come in such easy-to-use applicators you can pack them and take them anywhere you might need a correction.
60Vintage-Looking Vinyl Coasters With A Ribbed Texture To Collect Water
These vintage-inspired vinyl coasters not only look cool and add a ‘70s vibe to your space, but they have a ribbed design that collects condensation droplets to protect your wood furniture from water stains and heat rings. They’re super durable and add some old-school charm to your space that really make a statement.