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Amazon's Selling A Ton Of These Weird, Cheap Beauty Products That Work So Freaking Well
Amazon's Selling A Ton Of These Weird, Cheap Beauty Products That Work So Freaking Well

Strange yet spectacular.

by Alexa Vazquez
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If surprising and affordable sound up your alley, these off-the-beaten-path products will be welcome additions to your beauty routine — and they may even become new favorites. So, if you’re ready to add some totally unique beauty finds that won’t break the bank into your arsenal, keep scrolling for some of the weirdest, cheapest products on Amazon — and, most importantly, they all work so freaking well.

01
An Exfoliating Lip Brush To Help Smooth Dry Lips

Before applying lipstick, it’s a good idea to prep using these exfoliating lip brushes. Just add water or a hydrating lip product to one side of the dual silicone brush head and rub it in a circular motion to help soothe dry, cracked lips and help your lipstick apply smoother. Plus, it’s way less messy than a traditional lip scrub.

02
These Moisturizing Heel Sleeves With Aloe Vera & Shea Butter

They may look like toeless socks, but these breathable heel sleeves are actually designed to help alleviate dry, cracked heels. They have a gel lining that works with the heat from your skin to release nourishing oils and vitamins like aloe vera, vitamin E, and shea butter. For an extra intense treatment, apply moisturizer before slipping these on.

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A Cream Designed To Strengthen & Condition Nails, Hands, & Feet

To help condition and strengthen your hooves (aka your nails and cuticles), try a slather of this Healthy Hoof moisturizer. Infused with ingredients like beeswax, castor oil, and lanolin, this product helps to moisturize dry cuticles and can even promote nail growth. Best of all, you can use it all over your hands and feet for an ultra-hydrating treatment.

04
A Flat-Top Brush To Seamlessly Apply Foundation

Your makeup is only as good as the brushes you use to apply it, and oh, is this flat-top makeup brush good. A best-seller, this flat, dense brush is ideal for seamlessly buffing foundation into the skin — and since it’s large it covers lots of real estate really quickly. It comes with its very own case to boot.

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This K-Beauty Cream Packed With Snail Mucin

This repair cream is packed full of a K-beauty ingredient that has taken the beauty world by storm — snail mucin. In addition to that, it’s formulated with vitamins E and B5 as well as green tea, which work together to help hydrate skin and brighten its appearance. Plus, it’s noncomedogenic so it won’t clog pores.

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A Powder-To-Foam Cleanser For Brightening & Exfoliation

Looking for an exfoliator you can use on the regular? This powder-to-foam face cleanser is just the thing. The formula is made with papaya enzymes, and it contains loads of vitamins A and C. Plus, it’s designed to gently buff away dead skin while helping brighten your complexion. It’s also free of parabens, sulfates, and phthalates.

07
This Big Set Of Whitening Strips Ideal For Sensitive Teeth

A lot of us would like a whiter smile — and I think it’s fair to say none of us want that to come with painful sensitivity. Enter these unique teeth whitening strips made without the typical hydrogen peroxide and harsh bleaches that can damage tooth enamel. Utilizing ingredients like coconut oil, lemon peel oil, and Dead Sea salt, these strips help deliver a sparkling white in a nontoxic and even nourishing way.

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These Nose Patches That Can Absorb Oil Overnight

In my book, the best scientific invention of our generation has to be facial patches — like these hydrocolloid pore patches which are designed specifically for your nose. Just pop on a patch before you go to bed and it will act to soak up excess oil from your pores. In the morning, you’ll likely be amazed at all the gunk it’s absorbed from your skin.

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A Bubbly Face Mask With Clay & Charcoal

Having a good face mask in your skin-care drawer is a must, and this carbonated bubble clay mask is a unique option. It’s formulated with carbonated clay (that’s responsible for its foamy bubbles) and charcoal to help extract dirt and bacteria from your pores to leave skin soft and glowy.

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A Clear Balm That Enhances Your Natural Lip Color

Apart from being super freaking cute and aesthetically pleasing, this lip balm is way more than just a way to keep your lips hydrated. The balm, which is embedded with a real chrysanthemum, goes on clear but uses pH-matching technology that merges with your natural lip color to deliver a natural-looking stain.

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A Detangling Brush That You Can Use On Wet Or Dry Hair

Regardless of your hair type, you can use this detangling brush wet or dry to get out stubborn knots in a breeze. It has flexible bristles that promise to glide through your hair pain-free and without causing any damage. Furthermore, it’s designed to gently massage your scalp and has an ergonomic handle that’s easy to hold.

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A Stainless Steel Tongue Scraper For A Fresher Mouth

It may sound odd, but using a tongue scraper to help remove buildup has some amazing benefits, making it an oral care product you may have never known you needed. The U-shaped design, made from rust-proof stainless steel, is easy to use daily to help freshen breath and maintain overall mouth cleanliness.

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A Ring That Holds Your Nail Polish For At-Home Manis

If you’re sometimes your own manicurist, you know that neatly painting your nails is no easy feat. That’s why this wearable nail polish holder ring is such a game-changer. Made from silicone, this ring is designed to securely hold bottles of any shape and provide easy access to your polish while preventing possible spills.

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A Primer For Your Hair That Doubles As A Heat Protectant

You use primer on your face so why not on your hair? Run this hair primer through strands to help hydrate and smooth split ends and impart a sleek and shiny look. The lightweight formula is infused with herbal extracts and proteins and doubles as a heat protectant for blow-drying and styling.

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This Fluffy Face Mask Made With Egg Whites

This face mask has a totally unique formula that includes a mix of protein-packed egg whites and lots of other powerhouse ingredients like niacin, magnesium, and amino acids. It also works to absorb excess oil and sebum while exfoliating the skin to help leave it soft and smooth. It’s especially ideal for those with oily or combination skin.

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A Pack Of Biobased Disposable Towelettes For Better Face-Washing

After cleansing your face, the last thing you want to do is wipe it dry with a dirty towel from your bathroom. That’s why this pack of unscented towelettes is so genius. They’re super soft and absorbent for effective drying, and can also be used in conjunction with any makeup remover or cleanser.

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This Hair Mask That Comes In A Faux Bottle Of Mayo

This may look like a bottle of tasty mayonnaise, but it’s actually an enriching hair mask packed with egg yolk extract, macadamia seed oil, and shea butter. In addition to being super hydrating, it helps smooth hair for a silky-soft look and has a delicious vanilla and shea butter scent as an added bonus.

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The Exfoliating Brush That Helps Smooth Your Whole Body

To prep your skin for shaving, waxing, or self-tanning, be sure to use this exfoliating brush. Gently massage it over your armpits, bikini line, or anywhere else to help minimize irritation and even reduce bumps and ingrown hairs. With its firm, flexible bristles, this brush is also ideal for removing dead skin cells and promoting circulation.

19
A Lip Oil That Delivers A Glossy, Hydrating Glaze

Lip oils are all the rage these days, and this one does not disappoint. It has a semi-sheer, tinted glaze that brings a super juicy, glossy look to the lip. The squalane-based formula is designed to deliver 12 hours of hydration and looks great on its own or layered over matte lipstick for a high-shine finish.

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The Citrusy Cleansing Balm That Effortlessly Removes Makeup

You may have seen this cleansing balm thanks to its TikTok-viral status. It transforms from a buttery-soft solid to a silky-smooth oil that effortlessly removes makeup, SPF, and dirt without stripping your skin. The formula also contains Japanese pearl barley, which is thought to brighten and hydrate the skin.

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An Exfoliating Towel That Smooths Skin In The Shower

You can use this exfoliating shower towel on every inch of your body to scrub away oil and dirt and help smooth rough patches. It’s made of woven, quick-drying nylon that’s abrasive enough to exfoliate but gentle enough for those with sensitive skin. It also luxuriously lathers up your body wash.

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This Cooling Gel Face Mask That Feels *So* Good

If you’re low on sleep or just need a little pick-me-up, this cooling face mask — that’s stored in the fridge or freezer — will feel so refreshing. Perfect for a self-care day, this mask is designed to help soothe puffiness, inflammation, and even migraines.

23
An Eco-Friendly Shampoo Bar Packed With Rice Water Protein

Not only is this shampoo bar a more sustainable shower option, but it’s also loaded with rice water protein in addition to amino acids and vitamins B, C, and E. These are thought to help balance the pH of your hair, which can aid in making hair stronger and longer and prevent future breakage.

24
A Leave-In Hair Treatment That Helps Detangle & Condition

Spritz this leave-in hair mask all over damp hair and when it dries, it will look like you just stepped out of the salon. Not only does it help make detangling a breeze, but it also works to condition dry ends, protect against heat, and revive color-treated hair thanks to the blend of milk proteins, vitamin A, and fruit extracts. As a bonus, it has a yummy vanilla-coconut scent.

25
The Glowy Serum That Doubles As A Makeup Primer

Whether you use this viral serum as a part of your skin-care routine or as a primer before applying makeup, you’re sure to end up with an ultra-glowy look. It’s made from a blend of amino acids, niacinamide, and vitamin C to help brighten, along with hyaluronic acid and vitamin E to help quench thirsty skin.

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An Electric Face Spatula That Feels Like A Spa Treatment

You could take a trip to your local spa or you could use this electric face spatula instead. It has two textured, silicone heads designed to deep clean your skin to effectively prep for skincare. But wait — there’s more: It also helps remove unwanted blackheads and improve the absorption of products, all while providing a gentle, skin-treating massage.

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Some Exfoliating Pads Loaded With Glycolic Acid

These best-selling resurfacing pads are designed to encourage cell turnover — which can reveal smoother, softer skin — while also helping improve skin texture. The pads are infused with 20% glycolic acid in addition to hydrating vitamin B5 and green tea, which is thought to be anti-inflammatory. They feature a textured surface for added exfoliation.

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The Clear, Pimple-Treating Patches You Can Wear All Day

Whoever designed these pimple patches deserves a prize. Just pop one of these circular, hydrocolloid patches onto an unwanted blemish and it will work to suck up excess oil and gunk (what it extracts can be shocking) and keep you from picking at your skin. Since they’re translucent, you can even wear them out and about while they’re working.

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Some Foot Peel Masks That Treat Dry, Cracked Feet

Slide these foot peel masks on like a sock, wear them for 60 minutes, and within the next two weeks your feet will peel to reveal smoother, softer skin underneath. These are perfect for treating dry, cracked, and callused feet, and they come in a variety of delicious scents.

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This Herb- & Oil-Infused Leave-In Hair Tonic

With ingredients like aloe vera, nettle, and horsetail, this herb- and oil-infused leave-in hair tonic is designed to detangle hair while infusing hydration and shine. The brand says it also helps promote circulation in the scalp, which can encourage hair growth. This variety includes a lush fragrance oil that imparts a subtly herbaceous scent.

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A “Zombie” Face Mask Designed To Hydrate & Tighten Pores

This pack of face masks is perfect for giving your skin a unique pick-me-up. Its formula is designed to deliver eight benefits in one treatment, which includes balancing pH, brightening the appearance of skin, and more, according to the brand. Ingredients include albumen — which is found in egg whites — as well as aloe vera and Centella asiatica.

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A Derma Roller For Microneedling Treatments At Home

This derma roller is topped with 540 titanium microneedles that, when rolled across the skin, mimic the effects of a professional treatment for far less. It’s thought to increase the absorption of products for maximum effectiveness while exfoliating away dead skin cells for soft and glowy skin.

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A Headband & Wristband Set To Keep You Dry While Washing Your Face

There’s almost nothing more annoying than washing your face and having water run down your forearms or get into your hair. That won’t be a problem anymore thanks to this clever head and wristband set. It’s made from ultra-absorbent terrycloth to help keep your shirt and hair dry.

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These Tiny Spatulas To Get Out Every Last Bit Of Product

To use up every bit of your favorite skin-care or makeup products, you can use these handy beauty spatulas which come in two different sizes. They each have a flexible silicone head that allows you to get into hard-to-reach nooks and crannies in various product bottles so you can get your money’s worth.

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An Adorable Scrub Stick To Treat Unwanted Blackheads

Apart from being so freaking adorable, this blackhead scrub stick is designed to absorb excess sebum and gently exfoliate pores to treat unwanted blackheads, whiteheads, and blemishes. To use, massage over damp skin focusing on the T-zone. Infused with Dead Sea salt and black peat water, this K-beauty scrub stick is fun, simple, and effective.

36
A Glowy Blush With An Easy-To-Use Applicator

From their popular Halo Glow line, this blush wand from e.l.f. is another slam-dunk product. It has a cushion-tip applicator that easily distributes a glowy pop of color to your cheekbones. Whether you use it as a blush topper or on its own, this wand will create a radiant flush that’s the perfect complement to any makeup look.

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A Clarifying Toner Infused With Snail Mucin & Hyaluronic Acid

This gentle toner is an all-star product with so many perks — the formula is designed to help counter unwanted breakouts, soothe irritation, hydrate skin, and more. It contains a whopping 95% snail mucin in addition to fan-favorite cica, is suitable for all skin types, and promises not to clog your pores.

38
A Big Foot File For Baby-Soft Feet

The age-old adage, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” may just be referring to this classic foot file. For use on wet or dry feet, this stainless steel file works to buff away dead skin to revitalize dry and cracked heels. Instead of heading out for a pedicure for smoothing, this lets you take matters (literally) into your own hands.

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A Scalp-Massaging Brush That Helps Reduce Unwanted Flakiness

This scalp brush, which comes with two different heads, works to exfoliate your scalp to help reduce unwanted flakiness and promote circulation. It can be used on wet hair to create a luxurious lather in the shower or on dry hair for a relaxing scalp massage when paired with an oil.

40
A Cooling Under-Eye Stick With The Cutest Polar Bear Packaging

To help depuff and brighten skin, use this eye stick to deliver a calming, cooling sensation that feels so refreshing — especially if you pop it in the fridge first. It’s made with Icelandic mineral water and moss along with seaweed extract and hydrating hyaluronic acid. As an added bonus, the packaging is absolutely adorable (and small enough to take on the go).

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A Gadget That Makes Cleansers Into Light & Airy Foam

You can now transform any face or body cleanser into a luxuriously fluffy, foamy texture with this Marshmallow Whip Maker. Apart from creating a lightweight whipped texture, using this gadget can even make cleansers last way longer. Just add a small amount of your favorite cleanser, add some water, and pump away.

42
These Reusable Lash Clusters That Look Like Eyelash Extensions

You could spend a pretty penny getting lash extensions, or you could apply these lash clusters for a fraction of the cost. With a variety of lengths and curl types to choose from, these lightweight clusters allow you to create a wispy, fluttery look to your lashes that suits your unique eye shape.

43
A Nail Concealer For Luminous, Smooth-Looking Nails

You’ve heard of under-eye concealer — get ready for nail concealer. Yup, this illuminating nail concealer helps impart a natural yet polished look with one to two coats for bright and smooth-looking nails. It has a milky color that’s sheer yet buildable, delivering a subtle and sophisticated hue that looks amazing on all skin tones.

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A Body Scrub To Help Smooth Out Rough Skin

Like a pumice stone for your body, this body scrub helps treat rough skin caused by dryness, keratosis pilaris, or acne. The formula, which is a mix of glycolic acid, lactic acids, vitamin E, and pumice beads, works to exfoliate and buff away dead skin cells to encourage a smooth, supple feel.

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This Gentle Cleanser Made With Rice Water & Ceramides

This rice water foam cleanser makes a great second step to your double-cleansing routine. It’s designed to remove dirt and grime as well as residue from SPF, sebum, or makeup — and since it’s formulated with lush rice water, it’s said to provide lots of moisture rather than stripping your skin.

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These Nail Clips That Help Remove Stubborn Gel Polish

If you’ve ever gotten a gel manicure, you know how hard it can be to remove the polish at home. These nail clips make it way easier (and less messy). Just soak cotton pads in the polish remover of your choice, slip them into one clip at a time, and clip them on. Let them sit for 10 minutes, then you can easily scrape away the polish using a cuticle pusher.

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Some Shiny Glitter You Can Put Just About Anywhere

Whether you’re going to a music festival or a concert, this body glitter is sure to make you stand out from the crowd. Suitable to use on your hair, body, or face, this gel-based formula is full of holographic shimmer and chunky glitter and comes in an array of eye-catching shades.

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A Volumizing & Lengthening Mascara That Comes In A Set Of 3

Never run out of mascara while on the road with this three-pack of volumizing mascara travel minis. With a corset-shaped brush that’ll allow you to reach every lash and fiber technology that makes application a breeze, your lashes will look long and strong. Each mini includes a water-based formula with lightweight ingredients like carnauba, beeswax, candelilla, and tribehenin, which won’t weigh you down. The product is also cruelty-free and promises not to smudge or clump.

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A Dual Lip Balm That’s A Tint & pH-Activated Hybrid

When you swipe the red and orange side of this color change balm across your lips, you’ll be left with a subtle cherry-pink sheen. If you opt for the blue side, you’ll find a shade that perfectly complements your skin tone thanks to pH-activated technology that adjusts to your lips’ natural color. The balm is also infused with nourishing jojoba oil to keep your lips (or cheeks!) supple and hydrated.

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These Large Hydrocolloid Patches You Can Put Anywhere On Your Body

You can literally put these hydrocolloid patches anywhere on your body — from your chin to your back to your booty — to help treat unwanted pimples whenever and wherever they pop up. Absorbing gunk and oil trapped within blemishes, this patch is over 2 inches long and covers a lot of real estate.

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