60 Weird-As-Hell Products With Over 4.5 Stars On Amazon That Are Actually Life-Changing
These highly rated products may seem odd at first glance, but they’re actually quite practical.

One of the best ways to figure out if a weird-as-hell product is actually brilliant is by checking out the ratings and reviews. When real people praise something that you wouldn’t believe actually exists, that’s when you know it’s good and worth your hard-earned money. From skincare products that revolutionize your routine to home goods that make everyday tasks a breeze, here are some products that reviewers cannot get enough of.
01A Zooming Garlic Chopper That Does The Job In Seconds
All you have to do is add some naked garlic inside this chopper and start rolling it. This cool kitchen tool minces it to your desired texture in seconds — more rolling gives you a finer chop. Meanwhile, it keeps your hands from smelling like garlic for the rest of the day. The compact design is easy to store, and the whole thing is top rack dishwashe- safe for easy cleaning.
02Absorbent & Soft Face Washing Headbands With An Alien-Like Design
Made of 100% microfiber fleece, these face washing headbands are super soft, comfortable — and most importantly — absorbent. Beyond protecting your hair from water and moisturizer, these pieces are sure to make you smile thanks to their quirky alien-monster design.
03Gel Nail Strips That Cure In The Sun Instead Of Under A UV Lamp
These gel nail strips go on like fake nails but instead of curing underneath a UV light, they cure in the sun. Though curing times may vary, as long as the UV is higher than 3, the nails will cure beautifully, giving you a salon-worthy look in minutes at home. The set even includes a prep pad, nail file, and wooden stick for cuticles.
04An Iridescent Fidget Spinner Ring With A Sand Blast Finish & Cutouts
If you’re looking for a fidget spinner that’s also fashionable, check out this ring. It has an iridescent coloring with a sand-blasted finish and cutouts that are endlessly satisfying to touch. The outer layer can be spun over and over again while the bottom layer stays put on your finger. It’s made of titanium stainless steel and is designed to last.
- Available sizes: 6 – 10
- Available styles: 12
05Collagen Cream Capsules With Salmon DNA To Even Out Skin Tone
This face cream is packed with collagen, niacinamide, and salmon DNA that work together to boost hydration, even out skin tone, and reveal your naturally glowing complexion. It has a capsule formulation that bursts on your skin to help it absorb faster and more effectively than cream-based moisturizers.
06Wine Filter Bags That Remove Sulfites & Histamines
All you need it to place one of these tea bag-looking filters into your wine glass for three minutes and watch as it removes sulfites and histamines to help reduce headaches and hangovers from drinking. The best part is that they’re individually packaged so you can take them with you to parties and bars to improve your wine drinking experience.
07A Highly Rated Whale-Shaped Butter Dish With Tablespoon Markers
This butter dish has a 4.8-star rating on Amazon, and that’s just the beginning of its tale (or, tail). Yes, it has an absolutely adorable whale shape, with the spouting blowhole acting as a handle. It’s also quite useful — inside, there are tablespoon markers for easy use, which a lot of similar butter dishes lack, making this quite clever, too.
08Cotton Self-Steaming Eye Masks Infused With Soothing Lavender
These eye masks are made of soft cotton that’s skin-friendly and hypoallergenic, infused with lavender to help you relax. Upon opening, the steam is activated, getting up to 114 degrees to feel warm but not too hot. They last for about 30 minutes to help soothe your eyes, replenish moisture, and encourage relaxation.
09A Discreet Under-Cabinet Jar Opener That Works On Any Lid
With 21,000-plus five-star ratings, this under cabinet jar opener is the clear winner when it comes to making your life easier. “Throw out the rubber ‘jar lid openers’,” wrote one reviewer. “This simple device is truly amazing - with only the slightest amount of effort EVERY jar lid opens effortlessly.” It works on nearly any jar up to 5 inches wide, and it mounts to the underside of your cabinet with adhesive tape or screws, making the install easy.
10A Squishy, Rechargeable Night-Light With A Cute Animal Shape
This night-light is made of a soft, squishy silicone material, which makes it super satisfying to touch when you tap it to control it. This lamp is a great soft evening light for kids rooms or for your office — it’ll make you smile no matter where it is. And it has three brightness modes and a 30-minute timer, which makes it great for evenings.
11A Memory Foam Knee Pillow With A Breathable Bamboo Cover
This knee pillow was made with side sleepers in mind. It attaches to your leg with a soft elastic band to keep it in place while you’re sleeping, and it sits between your knees or thighs, restoring your spine’s natural alignment, which can help ease back pain, improve circulation, and relieve pelvic hip pressure. “Love this pillow,” one reviewer raved. “It stays in place more than a regular pillow and is cooling. 100% recommend.”
12Extra-Large, Food-Grade Silicone Forks With A Nonslip Grip
These cooking forks are made of food-grade silicone that feels like baby pacifier material so it’s flexible and comfortable to hold. They’re great for everything from whisking to serving salads or pasta dishes. They have a nonslip grip and even have a hole in the handle for extra easy storage.
13Reusable Microfiber Cleaning Cloths On A Tear-Away Roll
If you’re looking to replace paper towels with something more environmentally friendly, these microfiber cleaning clothes come on an easy, tear-away roll, so you can keep them handy. Unlike paper products, they can be washed and reused up to 50 times. They can absorb up to five times their weight in liquid and can be used for drying dishes, washing windows, wiping down counters, mopping up spills — you name it.
14A Big Door Sign To Tell People If They Should Enter Or Leave Your Alone
Inspired by the look of a vintage record, this sign mounts to your door and has six different messages to tell people whether you’re out of office, in a meeting, not to be disturbed, etc. It can be applied easily with double-sided tape, and it allows you to easily display your status so visitors can very easily see it. “I ordered this to let visitors know my status and it makes me feel good knowing that people know where I am, and what I am doing at the time. If you have an office with a door, this is a must have.” one reviewer raved.
15An Apple Watch Charger With A Built-In Multi-Color Night-Light
This Apple Watch charging stand has a built-in night-light with seven different colors to choose from. The head has an adjustable angle so you can position the watch to the easiest viewing spot including Apple’s “nightstand mode.” It’s just a great way to keep your nightstand or desk clutter free while still keeping your devices ready to use.
16Scraper Tools With A Narrow Side, Wide Side & Grooved Design
These tools might look inconsequential, but they’re actually “great and super practical,” according to one reviewer. “Don't be like me and spend years wrecking your nails scraping off price tags. Just get this tool. It is so useful and I have one upstairs, downstairs, and at work. This particular product is heavy duty and excellent.” Each tool has one narrow end, one wide end, and a groove design in the center that makes it easy to hold, scrape, and pull. It can be bent without deforming and can be use for everything from removing price tags and barcodes to opening paint jars and cleaning gunk out of narrow areas.
17Wall-Mounted Hooks With A Sculpturarl Design That’s So High-End
If you want your wall hooks to look like sculptures dancing around your wall, you have to check out these bird-shaped ones. They mount with wings and look like they’re flying while they hold up to 35 pounds of your jackets, coats, umbrellas, bags, backpacks, and more. Great for virtually any space around the house, the hooks have an antique black finish.
18A Bug Zapping Racket With A High-Voltage Grid Between 2 Safety Meshes
This bug zapping racket has built-in purple LED lights that attract mosquitoes and flies so you can zap them right up. It has a high-voltage grid in between two safety meshes that are safe to touch so you don’t accidentally zap yourself. It can last up to four months on a single charge. “Great for swatting mosquitoes and flies,” one reviewer raved. “Easy to hold while reading book in one hand swatter in other hand.”
19Compressed Cotton Towels That Expand With Only Water
When compressed, these individually packaged towels are about the size of a quarter. However, once you add water, they expand to 8.7-by-7 inches so you can refresh your face and body on-the-go. They’re made of 100% cotton and are reusable for cleaning after you wash your face or hands with them. They’re especially great for bringing to the airport, the beach, or on a camping trip.
20Lip Balm Holders For Your Keychain With Funky, Colorful Patterns
If you never want to be without your lip balm, these holders make sure you have one on your keys no matter where you are. The fabric holders have little slits that keep your lip balm in place, with strong keychains to attach to your keys or purse for easy access on the go. Plus, they come in really fun and funky colors and patterns, so they’re also a nice accessory.
21Nearly Invisible Blister Bandages That Are Flexible & Long-Lasting
These blister bandages sit nearly invisibly on your heel, arch, toe, or wherever else you’re sacrificing pain for beauty. They go on strong and are ultra-thin so you won’t even realize they’re there but they’ll stay on all night so you can focus on partying and socializing without worrying about your feet. They’re water-resistant so they even stay put if you sweat.
22An Exfoliating Nonslip Shower Mat With A Mesmerizing Design
This nonslip mat is made of a soft loofah material so it can go inside the shower to add stability without preventing water from draining. There are no bulky suction cups, instead it has a lattice nonslip backing that grips the surface of the shower. There’s so much cushioning, it feels great on your feet and even has a gentle exfoliation effect.
23Portable Lint Rollers With Easy-To-Carry Cases For Traveling
These portable lint removers have a waterproof inner roller that attracts and traps pet hair, crumbs, and lint from clothing, furniture and carpets. They’re lightweight and portable and even come with convenient carrying cases so you can keep yourself looking fresh no matter where you are.
24Full Contour Eye Masks Made With Retinol & Niacinamide
Reviewers are loving these eye masks because of how moisturizing and lifting they are. “After applying, the area feels hydrated without stickiness. Used 3 boxes now, fine lines and puffiness visibly reduced. More effective than basic hydrating eye masks,” one shopper raved. This is because they’re packed with collagen, retinol, and niacinamide, which work to boost, hydrate, lift, and tone the sensitive skin around your eyes.
25Smudge-Proof Fridge Door Handle Sleeves With A Velcro Fastening
If you’re sick of constantly cleaning off the fingerprints, food smudges, water drips, and sauces on your refrigerator door handle, check out these cool sleeves. They have a Velcro fastening that makes them easy to add, remove, and adjust, and they’re machine-washable to make cleaning a total breeze.
26Disposable Toilet Seat Covers In Individual Travel Packs
With a 4.7-star rating on Amazon, these disposable toilet seat covers come individually packed so you can easily bring them with you while you’re traveling, out and about in the city, or anywhere you might be sharing a toilet with strangers. They have adhesive strips on the bottom so they stay put on the toilet seat, and they’re extra large so they cover the entire surface and then some.
27A Brush For Your Garbage Disposal With A Long Neck & Rounded Head
This brush has a long neck and a 3D rounded head that’s specifically designed to get into the nooks and crannies of your garbage disposal. The stiff bristles can help break up and clean out caked on debris and nasty gunk so they can easily wash away the next time you run the disposal. And it has an extra long ergonomic handle.
28Transparent Waterproof Sticky Notes With So Many Uses
Whether you like to annotate your novels, or you’re editing someone’s essay, these transparent sticky notes will be a game-changer. Each colorful sheet is see-through, so you can mark up your reads without actually writing in your books, and they work with ballpoint pens, pencils, and oil-based markers. Bonus: they’re waterproof.
29A Car Seat Cushion Packed With Supportive Memory Foam
This car seat cushion not only adds some slight height while you’re driving, but it’s packed with memory form to make sure your back, legs, and neck are supported. It has rubber dots on the bottom so it doesn’t slip and slide around, and it’s ventilated to keep you comfortable and cool. Pro tip: it can also be used on your desk chair or dining room chair.
30A Foldable Sink Cover That Adds Space & Helps Clean Makeup Brushes
“Game changer for a small space,” one reviewer raved about this sink cover. “Folds easily for storage. I use this when getting ready. Holds heavy hot rollers and all the makeup things. 10/10!” This sink topper is made of heat-resistant silicone and lays securely over your sink to give you more counterspace while you’re getting ready. Plus, the textured and hole-filled surface is great for cleaning of makeup brushes.
31Portable Soap Sheets That Lather Up When You Add Water
These portable soap sheets need only water to get into a nice lather so you can take them with you anywhere — camping, the airport, work, you name it. They’re naturally moisturizing and dissolve quickly to help you stay clean while keeping your hands feeling nice and soft. They also smell amazing, like orange, lavender, and tea tree oil.
32A Candy-Colored Flat Wall Charger With 4 USB Ports
“This multi charger is worth every dime,” one fan raved. “The quality and capacity is well worth the price. Charges fast and easy to travel with and ports are easy to use.” It has a flat surface so it can be used behind couches and furniture without bending or damaging the cords. And it has four USB ports built-in so you can charge up to four devices at one time while only taking up one outlet.
33Pearlescent Press-On Nails That Last Up To 2 Weeks & Are Reshape-able
These pearlescent nails have a shimmery finish that looks like you got an expensive manicure when really you attached them on with nail glue in your own home. They apply in seconds, last up to two weeks, and are reshape-able to customize the fit exactly the way you like it. The premium plastic material won’t chip or fade, and the light-catching finish is stunning.
34A Silicone Car Trash Can That Fits In Your Cup Holder
Keep the garbage under control in your car with this silicone trash can. It has a slim body that fits nicely in your center console cup holder for easy access. It can hold 15 ounces of garbage and has a top that stays closed to keep your car from smelling like whatever is inside. It’s also heat resistant if your car gets hot in the sun. “Made of sturdy material and takes up little space in the console. Handy for quickly disposing of small wrappers and debris while driving,” one reviewer raved.
35Oil Absorbing Facial Sheets With A Built-In Single Dispenser
These oil absorbing sheets are made of high-quality silky soft film that effectively absorbs excess oil from the skin leaving you with a matte finish that doesn’t cause dryness. Each pack has 50 sheets in a clever dispenser that makes it easy to travel with them for a refresh on-the-go. The sheets don’t tear or shred while you use them, they just change color.
36Battery-Powered Camping Lights With 3 Brightness Levels
These battery-powered lantern lights are great for everything from a camping trip to a backyard barbecue to happy hour on the beach. They have three brightness levels to choose from and have a frosted silicone finish that’s easy on the eyes during the day and at night. They emit light 360 degrees around and have hanging hook. “These lights work so well and I love the three brightness level options,” one reviewer raved. “Great for camping, emergency situations, or even use as a night light.”
37An Electric Spin Scrubber With 6 Heads & A High-Speed Motor
Talk about life-changing — this high-speed spin scrubber removes the sweat, elbow grease, and dread from cleaning your kitchen and bathroom. It has six heads that are each designed for different things: a corner brush for crevices, a cloth brush for glass, etc. It’s totally waterproof, and it can run for up to 180 minutes on a single charge. “It's very easy to use, powerful, and saves tons of time when cleaning,” one reviewer wrote.
38Airplane Phone Holders That Can Clasp To Nearly Any Surface
If you’re watching something on your phone on an airplane, you need one of these holders. It clasps onto nearly any surface and can be rotated 360 degrees to customize the viewing angle to exactly the way you want it. But the best part is their versatility. “I’ve found it surprisingly effective in more unconventional settings, like attaching it to a towel rack or shower caddy to watch videos while getting ready,” one reviewer raved. “The strong grip and adjustable arm ensure your phone stays secure, even in less traditional locations.”
39Keratin-Packed Hair Serum Capsules Made With Vitamin B5 & Silk Protein
“This serum is amazing for smoothing and softening my hair before styling—just a small amount goes a long way,” one reviewer raved. These hair capsules are jam-packed with vitamin B5, keratin amino acids, and silk protein to restore damage, deeply hydrate, strengthen, smooth, and increase shine. Just pinch the top, twist, and evenly distribute onto your hands, massaging the oil from the tips to mid-length. You can even do it on vacation because they’re individually packaged.
40A Best-Selling Glass & Wood Incense Holder With A Built-In Ash Catcher
This incense holder is what people might call genius because of the stylish, modern, and functional design. The incense stick hangs upside down from a golden rod and burns the scent while the glass container catches any falling ash to keep your space clean. Reviewers also like the modern design. One shopper wrote, “It looks so elegant and beautifully minimal, it truly adds a peaceful and stylish touch to my space.”
41An Organizer With Pockets & Slots For Your Car’s Sun Visor
This car organizer has five card slots, a sunglass clip, an outer mesh pouch on the outside; inside, there’s one huge zipper pocket with two pouches and four elastic bands. All that is to say — it can hold so many essentials, keeping them close at hand while you’re driving. It even comes in a few colors if you’re interested in matching your car’s interior.
42A Fidget Roller That Fits In Your Hand & Operates Silently
This fidget roller is compact enough to sit in the palm of your hand and works silently to keep your hands occupied while promoting focus, encouraging concentration, and relieving stress. It’s also great for limiting habits like nail biting because your hands are being engaged in the stimulating rolling motion.
43Moisturizing Gel Heel Sleeves Packed With Vitamin E, Shea Butter & Aloe Vera
These moisturizing gel heel socks are made of a ventilated material that allows your feet to breathe, while the heat in your body activates the gel to release vitamins, minerals, and butters onto your skin to help your feet look and feel softer and smoother. They can be worn anywhere from 20 minutes to all night while you’re sleeping.
44A 3 Pocket Caddy To Hold Your Phone & Coffee While Traveling
This caddy uses a hook-and-loop closure to mount onto the extended handle of a rolling suitcase, giving you an extra hand while you’re traveling to hold your phone, coffee, water, passport — you name it. Plus, when it’s time to board, it folds up super compactly so you can add it to your personal item without taking up too much space.
45Repairing Hand Masks Infused With Prebiotic Oat & Shea Butter
This repairing hand masks uses ultra restorative prebiotic oat and shea butter to leave your hands feeling soft and smooth. In just 10 minutes, the masks balance and restore the skin’s natural skin barrier. All you have to do is wear the pre-lotioned gloves for up to 10 minutes, and you’ll have skin as smooth as a baby’s bottom.
46A Gentle Pumice Stone Toilet Bowl Cleaner With An Ergonomic Handle
This pumice stone toilet bowl cleaner has over 18,000 five-star ratings, making it a must-have for your bathroom. It’s really tough on stains, grime, marks, and unwanted water deposits without scratching your surfaces. The ergonomic handle is easy to maneuver, and it has a case that you can use to store when it’s drying.
47An Exfoliating Body Scrubber That Stretches & Pulls
This body scrubbing cloth has a flexible design that allows it to be stretched and pulled to reach every spot on your body — even your back. It cleanses, exfoliates, and massages the skin to help soap lather more deeply and help your skin absorb moisturizer and serums after the shower more effectively. “This saves me money on soap because the lather it produces takes just a couple pumps for my whole body,” one reviewer wrote. “The exfoliation is epic and I can finally reach my entire back. Also dries very quickly and is such a cute pattern!”
48A Magnetic Wire Rack To Store Dryer Balls & Laundry Accessories
This magnetic wire rack can attach to the side of your washing machine or other appliance to hold dryer balls and other laundry accessories, keeping them close at hand for easy access. Pro tip: you can also put a small trash bag inside and use it as a bin for lint and other laundry-related garbage, which is why it has the elusive 4.9-star rating.
49A Silicone Makeup Brush Holder With A Side Magnetic Closure
Talk about brilliant products with good ratings — this makeup brush holder is made of silicone and has a magnetic closure that keeps everything inside while you’re traveling. With 4.5 five-star rating, this holder is silicone and super easy to clean in case makeup spills on it. And it has a ton of space inside so you can keep all your brushes in one easy-to-grab spot.
50Fun Patterned Silicone Lanyards That Hold Your Airpods
If your AirPods are always falling out of your ears and getting lost, these silicone lanyards are for you. They come in a bunch of colors and patterns to choose from and are made of stretchy silicone that slips seamlessly around the earphones with a magnetic attachment to keep them in place. “I love these! My airpods don't stay in well. If they fall out of my ears, they don't fall on the floor now,” one reviewer explained.
51A Heat-Resistant Stovetop Cover With A 4.7-Star Rating
Made of durable, heat-resistant, and dishwasher-safe silicone, this cover can sit on top of your glass top electric stove to not only give you a ton more counter space to work with while you’re meal prepping but also protect the surface from scratches, scrapes, and stains. Plus, it has a textured surface, so it works great as a dish drying rack. “Never knew I needed this until I bought it!” one reviewer raved. “Now I can set a bowl on it and not worry about harming the stove top.”
52An Exfoliating Scalp Brush With A Finger Hole For Easy Handling
This scalp brush can be used dry or wet to gently massage the scalp, removing flakes and build-up, encourage circulation, stimulate hair follicles, and keep your hair looking and feeling great. It even has an ergonomic finger hole to make it easy to maneuver around your scalp.
53Foldable Sheet Organizers One Reviewer Called “Sturdy But Breathable”
“I love how they give a uniform look to the closet,” one reviewer raved. “They keep everything folded, labeled, and easy to access. No more hunting for matching pillowcases or struggling with top sheets tangled in the back of the shelf.” These organizers can hold a complete sheet set and feature a window to see what’s inside and a label so you always know what size you’re about to pull out of the linen closet. Plus, they fold up for easy storage when you’re not using them.
54A Silicone Splatter Screen That’s Heat-Resistant
Think about how dirty your kitchen countertops get after cooking up some bacon on the stove. That’s where this silicone splatter screen comes in. Simply balance it on top of your pans while you’re cooking, and the holes allow ample ventilation, but the silicone catches splatters of grease and prevents it from getting all over your kitchen — or your clothes. “I was afraid if if the holes were big enough to let you use it a drain that the grease would also splatter out-but it doesn't,” one reviewer wrote. “Even hubby noted it was easy to clean.”
55Under Bed Storage Containers With Wheels & A Plastic Window-Like Top
If you’re not taking advantage of all the storage under your bed, you’re missing out. These containers are on wheels so they’re easy to push and pull, and they have a plastic zipper top that not only keeps things inside from getting dusty but makes it easier to see what you’ve got at a glance. They’re great for out of season clothes, linens, extra pillows — you name it.
56Dental Floss Pick Holders One Reviewer Called “Essential For Everyday”
Talk about brilliant products you didn’t know existed. These plastic cases each hold 10 included dental floss picks so you can easily travel with them or take them on-the-go. “I think I have these little packets in every bag I use,” one reviewer raved. “Lunch Bag for work, Toiletry bag when traveling, Purse, Car, etc. [...] Definitely recommend.” The set of 14 comes in two colors and help make your travel easy and more sanitary.
57A Desk Organizer With A Built-in Headphone Hook
“I purchased this to hold my pens and scissors and needle felting needles which are in a homemade pin cushion cup,” one reviewer wrote. “It is very sturdy and easy to attach to my standing desk. It's very helpful and versatile.” The under desk organizer has three compartments — one of which even has a slide slit to fit the arm of a mug — and a hanging hook on the bottom that’s perfect for getting your headphones out of the way.
58A Yoga Mat Bag With A Built-In Wet Pocket & Water Bottle Pouch
If you’re a yoga or hot yoga fan, this bag might just change your life. It fully covers your yoga mat to keep it clean and safe from the elements with a drawstring closure. And it has a waterproof zipper pocket on the bottom that’s great to store wet clothes or towels as well as a pouch on the outside to hold your water bottle. “I was caught in the pouring rain the other day going to yoga class and the bag kept my mat and clothes dry,” one reviewer wrote. “It has a carry strap that fits comfortably over your shoulder for the handsfree experience.”
59A 10-In-1 Hair Mask That Only Need 1 Minute A Week
This moisturizing hair mask from fan-favorite brand Dove is a must-have if you’re looking for smooth, shiny, shampoo-commercial-worthy locks. “Since the first application, this mask and its intensive repair system have transformed my hair. I felt my hair softer, more manageable, and visibly stronger in just one minute of use,” one reviewer raved. The hyaluronic acid serum works in minutes to regenerate hair protein strength and leave your hair looking and feeling softer and smoother.
60A Sturdy Under-Sink Mat That Can Save You From Disaster
This silicone mat has raised edges, making it a game-changer when it comes to keeping the area under your skin clean and leak-free. “It lays flat and looks clean, but more importantly, it protects the wood underneath from spills or leaks,” ,” one reviewer raved. “We’ve already had a small leak and the mat caught everything without any damage to the cabinet. Super simple but super effective - definitely glad we picked this up.” It has a waterproof design with a slightly textured surface that keeps your cleaning supplies and toiletries from slipping and sliding around. Plus, it comes in a dozen colors — from neutral gray to vibrant pink.