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The 65 Weirdest, Most Popular Things On Amazon This Year

The 65 Weirdest, Most Popular Things On Amazon This Year

Weird and popular don’t always go together, but for these products, the terms go hand in hand.

Written by Amanda Pellegrino
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Some of the most popular things on Amazon are everyday essentials — plain tees, toothpaste, water bottles, etc. But some of the best finds are the things that are ridiculously popular and kinda weird. There’s a ton of functional decor that’s both eye-catching and problem solving around the house, weird lighting options that you can adjust to fit your mood, and skin care products with strange but powerful ingredients you never thought to try. Here are 65 of the weirdest and most popular things on Amazon this year that you’ll want to “add to cart” real fast.

01Cute Cable Protectors That Prevent Wires From Bending & Fraying

If your charging cables always manage to tear, fray, and break right at the end, then these protectors are for you. With an acrylic base decorated with playful designs like florals, checkers, fruits, these cases snap around the end of your cable (compatible with most Apple products) to keep them secure no matter how many times you wind and tug.

02Blendable, Skin Tone-Matching Foundation That’s Lightweight

Over 5,000 people gave this foundation a five-star review, and it’s clear why. First, it has Smart Shade technology that goes on white and slowly releases pigment as you rub in to transform into your perfect shade. It has SPF 15 sun protection and a medium coverage finish that’s blendable.

03Picking Fidget Toys Made Of Silicone & Beads

These fidget toys are a compact and lightweight way to help ease your mind, support focus, and potentially reduce skin picking or fidgeting behaviors. They’re made of silicone and beads that can be picked out to help occupy your hands and focus your mind by giving you a repetitive motion to think about.

04A Customizable Zodiac Sign Candle With 35 Hours Of Burn Time

Made of soy wax and aromatic herbs, this candle was specifically designed with each individual astrological sign in mind, encouraging you lean into your destiny and become harmonized with your zodiac. Whether you’re a gemini or a scorpio, each candle has a customized scent and design of chic industrial tin with a top to easily put out the candle without a waxy mess.

05A Pencil & Notecard Holder Shaped Like A Dumpster Fire

Add a funny touch to your desk with this dumpster fire pencil and notecard holder. The dumpster-shaped case features three pre-divided compartments — great for pens, pencils, paper clips, you name it — and comes with orange and yellow note cards shaped like flames.

06A Refreshing Citrus Butt Mask That Tones & Brightens

Packed with lemon peel, cucumber, orange peel, and grapefruit, these citrus masks give your butt a brightening, moisturizing, and refreshing face lift. Simply apply one mask to one cheek, leave on for 10 to 15 minutes, and peel off. It’s that easy to even skintone, reduce the appearance of redness, and reveal your naturally radiant skin.

07Transparent Sticky Notes That Won’t Bleed Or Smudge

The key to these sticky notes is that they’re transparent so you can place them directly on top of your notebook, textbook, favorite novel — you name it — and take all the notes you need without losing sight of the paper or marking on your pricey books. They won’t easily bleed and work with a variety of writing utensils, which makes them super convenient.

08Compact Toothbrush Holders With A Beachy Design

These mini toothbrush stands are decorated with a beachy design — with shells and sea stars in the light blue acrylic — so you can keep your toothbrush sanitary while adding to your bathroom decor. They’re super small so they don’t take up much more space than the brush itself, and they have a small hole in the bottom that allows excess water to properly drain.

09A Soft Silicone Night-Light With 7 Tap-Controlled Colors

This adorable cat-shaped night-light is made of soft silicone so it’s cuddle-friendly, and it has seven adjustable color options that can tap between so this light looks exactly how you want at night. It has no hard angles or edges, and the silicone can be wiped down easily to clean. Bonus: It charges via USB so you can place it anywhere.

10A K-Beauty Snail Mucin Serum That Brightens, Smooths & Plumps

This K-beauty serum is packed with 97.5% concentrated snail mucin — you read that right — that works with the hyaluronic acid, vitamins, and minerals to even skin tone, firm skin, smooth texture, plump, and restore your skin’s natural glow. It goes on super lightweight without leaving any sticky residue behind. (And don’t worry, the brand claims that the mucin is ethically harvested.)

11Self-Warming, Steaming Green Tea Eye Masks That Are So Soothing

These disposable eye masks have a steam heating and temperature control technology that warms them up to 113 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes, and they do so without the use of a microwave or anything else. To use, simply slip a mask over your eyes, and the result will be so moisturizing, soothing, and softening.

12A Convenient, Rolling Garlic Chopper That’s Dishwasher-Safe

Chopping garlic is about to get so much easier with this convenient little tool. Simply add your peeled garlic to the clear plastic chamber and roll it around. The sharp internal blades with chop up the garlic exactly how you like it without your hands getting near the blade. Roll it for a short period for coarser garlic or longer for a fine chop. It opens completely for easy adding and removing, and the whole thing is dishwasher-safe.

13Trendy Star-Shaped Pimple Patches That Reduce Redness

These adorable star-shaped pimple patches not only reduce the appearance of acne but also look super cute on your face at the same time. They’re made with 100% hydrocolloid that, when placed on the zit for six-plus hours, absorbs pus, which can help reduce redness and shrink unwanted blemishes.

14Retractable Box Cutters With A Cute Cat Paw Design

These retractable box cutters are the definition of form and function working hand in hand. They have an adorable cat paw design on one end and super sharp alloy steel blades inside that easily slice through cardboard, paper, and plastic. Each one has a convenient button that retracts the blade when you’re not using it to keep it secure and safe.

15Expandable, Reusable Facial Sponges In A Storage Case

All you have to do is add water to these paper-thin sponges, and they instantly expand in thickness, making them great for removing makeup, exfoliating, and cleansing your face. They’re super soft and disposable, making them ultra sanitary, though you can wring them out and reuse them for travel. Bonus: these heart-shaped pieces come in an adorable storage case, making them even better for on-the-go use.

16Detailed Silicone Ice Pop Molds Shaped Like Spooky Zombies

These silicone ice pop molds are as much fun to make as they are to eat. The set of four molds turn your popsicles into adorable and super detailed zombies. The handle — shaped like the zombies’ pants — has a drip guard to keep your hands clean. And when you eat the treat, you reveal the surprise skeleton-shaped stick inside.

17A Small, Easy-To-Use Tool That Helps You Put On Bracelets Solo

Putting on bracelets alone can be so hard — but not anymore with this clever helper. It acts as a third hand. Just put one end inside the rubber-tipped claw, wrap the bracelet around your wrist, then use your other hand to fasten the clasp, and you’re good to go. Its small design means you can slip it into your jewelry case and take it with you anywhere.

18A Popular, Extra-Long Jar Scraper With A Cat-Shaped Handle

Make sure you get every last drop out of your jars of peanut butter and jelly with this specially-designed scraper. It has a narrow, 8-inch long spatula that can fit into even narrow jars to scrape out and then spread your favorite foods. And, if that’s not enough, it has an adorable cat-shaped handle.

19Soft, Absorbent Head & Wristbands With Silly Snail Eyes

These adorable face washing accessories will make you smile while you take your makeup off at the end of the day. The set comes with soft coral fleece headbands and wristbands that keep water from soaking your hairline or dripping down your forearms while you wash your face. Plus, they have adorable snail antennae on top that look absolutely adorable on.

20A Fork & Whisk Hybrid That Whips, Mixes & Strains

Known as a “Fiskie” — a.k.a. a fork and whisk combo — this clever kitchen tool has four rounded prongs that look like a flat whisk. Because it’s handheld, the Fiskie stirs, whisks, mixes, scoops, stabs, strains, and way more. It’s safe to use on nonstick pans and glass, so it’s great for scrambling eggs, mixing a protein shake, mashing avocado — you name it.

21Colorful, Transparent Highlighter Tapes That Are Removable

These highlighter tapes are a brilliant solution if you need to take notes or remember certain things but don’t want to write in a book or textbook. They’re totally transparent, have the same footprint as a highlighter, but they can be easily removed when you’re done without leaving any residue behind. They won’t bleed if you write on top of them and are water-resistant.

22Adorable, Rechargeable Hand Warmers With A 20-Hour Battery Life

Keep your hands and fingers toasty with these rechargeable hand warmers shaped like adorable pandas. They have three adjustable heat levels that range from 95 to 131 degrees, and they have a 20-hour battery life on a single charge. The ergonomic design sits perfectly in the palm of your hand and works great in pockets or under gloves.

23An Exfoliating Pre-Shave Soap With Jojoba & Castor Oil-Infused Beads

Made by fan-favorite shaving company Billie, this bar was specially designed to be used before you shave to exfoliate and smooth, which helps prevent ingrown hairs after shaving. It’s packed with jojoba oil, castor oil beads, aloe, and shea butter, to buff away bumps and roughness while leaving your skin nourished, softened, and clean.

24Color-Changing Night-Lights With Dusk-To-Dawn Sensors

Each one of these night-lights plug into an ordinary outlet to make sure you have visibility exactly where you need it. They have eight vibrant color options, a soft white that’s great at night, and a color-changing mode that spins through all of them. It also has a dusk-to-dawn sensor so it automatically turns on when you need it most.

25A Caffeine- & Retinol-Packed Eye Stick That Firms & De-Puffs

Packed with caffeine, retinol, hyaluronic acid, and collagen, this cream stick was specifically designed for the delicate area under your eyes to firm, soothe, and tighten to reveal your naturally glowing complexion. It goes on buttery smooth and comes in a lipstick-like case so you can refresh anywhere.

26A Silicone Foot Scrubber With Nonslip Suction Cups

This silicone scrubber uses super strong nonslip suction cups to adhere to the floor or wall of your shower. It features flexible bristles that target pressure points in your foot or back to not only cleanse, lather, and scrub but also massage. Plus, there’s a hanging hole to easily dry between uses.

27Handy Ultraviolet Flashlights With A Palm-Sized Design

These special flashlights use ultraviolet rays to help you identify pet urine, bodily fluids, scorpions, other bugs, and so you can get a much more thorough clean. Each one has a super compact design made of high-quality aluminum that you can take with you anywhere you go.

28A Hydrating Cuticle Oil Infused With Real Dried Flowers

Taking care of your cuticles is one of the best and most effective — yet often overlooked — parts of nail care. This nourishing oil is infused with dried flowers to deeply hydrate, soften, and condition your cuticles while repairing hangnails and tears and strengthening your nails. Plus, it comes in dozens of scents — from strawberry to lily — that smell absolutely amazing.

29A Popular, Lightweight Neck Light With 3 Colors & 6 Brightness Levels

Lightweight and convenient, this LED reading light can be worn around your neck to give you targeted light exactly where you need it. It has three color temperatures — yellow, warm white, and cool white — and six brightness levels that are fully adjustable. On one charge, it has a battery life of anywhere from six to 80 hours depending on which brightness level you’re using. It’s no surprise this handy gadget has over 97,000 five-star reviews.

30pH-Balanced Booty Wipes That Are 100% Biodegradable

These flushable wipes are pH-balanced and infused with vitamin E and aloe to make you feel fresh and clean with every wipe. They’re a great consistency — not to wet and not too dry — and they have an extra long size that means you need less to get the job done. Best of all? They’re septic- and sewer-safe, so you can flush them.

31Colorful Plastic Dip Holders That Clip To The Side Of Your Plate

These little dip holders securely clip to the side of your plates, bowls, or serving platters so your favorite dips, sauces, and spreads are easily accessible without getting all over your plate. They’re great for hosting a party — just add all your veggies on a larger platter then fill one clip with hummus, one with ranch, one with guacamole for have mess-free snacking.

32A Powerful Skin Scrubber With 17,000 5-Star Ratings

With four modes, this super popular skin spatula scrubs the surface of your skin to remove oil, deeply cleanse blackheads and whiteheads, apply moisturizer and serum for greater absorption, and massage skin to reduce puffiness. It comes with two removable heads and should be applied to wet skin.

33A Pepper Tool That Quickly & Neatly Removes Core, Stem & Seeds

This pepper corer makes meal prep and chopping so much easier and mess-free. Simply press the stainless steel blades with angled edges into the top of the pepper and it pulls out the stem, core, and seeds in one fell swoop so you can get to stuffing or cooking the pepper without worry.

34A Dinosaur-Shaped Apple Watch Stand That Hides Your Cable

This adorable Apple Watch charger stand is made of premium silicone shaped like a cute little dinosaur. It’s compatible with most Apple Watch series and has a cable cutout in the bottom to help you with wire management to keep your nightstand or desk clutter-free.

35A Bubbling Activated Charcoal Clay Mask That Cleans & Softens

Packed with activated charcoal and CO2-infused white kaolin clay, this mask bubbles against your skin after it’s applied to deeply exfoliate and remove impurities and dirt, which leaves your skin refreshed and glowing. It comes with a little spoon to make application easy and mess-free.

36An Adhesive Suction Cup Phone Mount That You Can Use Anywhere

With 24 super strong suction cups, this silicone pad attaches to your phone or phone case so you can mount your phone to any smooth surface to take selfies, film get ready with me videos, or just watch videos hands-free. It comes in over 20 colors, and the nonslip silicone pad has strong adhesive backing that’s super easy to install.

37A Finger & Hand Massager That Targets Pressure Points

This clever two-in-one tool was designed to massage your hand and fingers, targeting pressure points and stimulating blood flow to ease stiffness, soothe joint pain, and aid in recovery. One side features two rollers that you can use for a 360-degree massage of individual fingers, and the other side has one roller that targets areas in your palm and wrist for a deeper massage.

38Color-Changing LED Puck Lights Controlled Via Remote

The best part about these puck lights is that they’re remote-controlled and battery-operated so you can put them in areas that might not be accessible to an outlet. (Think: in your closet, around the garage, under kitchen cabinets, around the stairs.) They have 16 adjustable colors and can be installed with strong 3M tape or screws.

39A Hair Wax Stick That Tames Flyaways & Frizz Without Grease

Great for all hair types and styles, this wax stick is the secret to a super fashionable slicked back bun. The wax goes on buttery smooth — whether you apply it mess-free with the stick or with your fingers for a lighter touch — and it washes out easily when you’re done.

40A Mushroom-Shaped Baking Soda Holder For Your Fridge

All you have to do is add baking soda inside this adorable mushroom-shaped deodorizer and pop it into your refrigerator. Then, it works to eliminate any smells from meat, fish, dairy, leftovers, spices, and more. Plus, it’s super compact so you don’t need to worry about it taking up valuable fridge space.

41A Soap-Saving Bag That Creates A Luxurious Lather

The brilliance of this soap bag is the way it helps you lather up and preserve the life of your bar of soap. Simply place a bar of soap inside, and the textured surface lathers up and scrubs your skin. This bag is also ideal for multiple small pieces of soap so nothing goes to waste — and it fits perfectly in your hand for a deeply satisfying cleanse.

42A Cute, Nonslip Headband That’s Curved For Glasses-Wearers

Glasses-wearers unite, this headband is for you. With a super clever U-shaped design, the headband looks normal and trendy from the top but swoops backwards behind your ear to avoid your glasses. It’s super lightweight, features a nonslip tooth comb, and won’t pinch or add pressure to the side of your head while wearing.

43Strong Stainless Steel Pizza Scissors That Double As Servers

Where pizza rollers can be awkward to hold, difficult to penetrate all the way through dough, and impossible to clean, these pizza scissors solve all those problems and more. They have stainless steel blades with a curved shape and a flat bottom that slides underneath the pizza to cut it through. These are easy to use with one hand, and the blades come apart for sharpening and cleaning.

44A Soothing Ice Roller That Can Help Soothe & Brighten Skin

The head of this facial roller is made from a gel-filled oval. Just pop it into the freezer, and it becomes icy cold, so you can glide it over your face to soothe your skin, tighten pores, and get an all-over glowier appearance. It’s fun to use and so handy, which is why it has a 4.7-star rating on Amazon.

45A Viral Water Bottle Bag With 2 Zipper Compartments

Why hold your water bottle in one hand and a purse in another when you can turn your drinkware into a purse with this chic carrying bag? It fits perfectly around your 40-ounce tumbler, and the bag also features a large zippered pouch for your phone, a small zippered pouch for cards and cash, and a carabiner for your keys, so you can leave the house with just one hand full.

46A Discreet Bamboo & Fabric Basket That Holds 12 Rolls Of Toilet Paper

Keep your extra toilet paper accessible but out of sight with this chic basket. It has a waterproof, breathable base with a bamboo frame and a top that can act as a shelf for every day use. Inside, the basket can hold up to 12 rolls of toilet paper. It’s super lightweight, and when you’re not using it, it folds to store.

47A Confidential Roller Stamp Designed To Blackout Text

If you want to keep a text confidential but you don’t have a shredder or incinerator, check out this super easy-to-use stamp. Just swipe it over old shipping labels, important documents, family records — anything on non-glossy paper — and the overlapping text on black ink covers your documents to make it unreadable.

48Smudge-Proof Eyeliner Pens That Create The Perfect Cat Eye

Get the perfect cat eye every single time, no matter your sturdiness or skill, with these ridiculously clever eyeliner stamps. Available in a set of two — one for the left eye, one for the right eye — the stamps have two sides. One is a classic eyeliner pen to highlight your lash line, and the other side is a pre-shaped cat eye to finish up your look perfectly and evenly.

49A Toilet Night Light With 16 LED Color Options

If you’re tired of going to the bathroom in the dark in the middle of the night, check out this clever night-light. It mounts to the inside of your toilet bowl, and the motion sensor detects body heat and automatically turns on when you enter the room. It has 16 color options and a five-stage dimmer to adjust the brightness to your needs.

50 Sweat-Absorbing Handkerchiefs That Are Ultra Soft

Become a handkerchief person with these super durable and machine-washable microfiber hankies. They’re absorb sweat well and dry super quickly, making them great to have on-hand at the gym or any time you’re outside. They’re small and soft, making them so easy to toss in your bag and use.

51A Microwavable Bacon Grill That Traps Grease & Prevents Splatter

This microwaveable bacon grill cooks up to six pieces of bacon in minutes. It has a clever ribbed design that elevates the bacon so excess fat drips off, leaving the bacon crispier. And it comes with a ventilated lid that prevents grease from spraying all over the inside of your microwave.

52Portable, Reusable Stainless Steel Cutlery That Fits In Your Pocket

Take your own stainless steel cutlery wherever you go with this convenient set of three. The fork, knife, and spoon each come in three parts which quickly snap together in seconds when you want to use them and dissemble to easily store in the included travel case. They’re great to use whether your camping or just looking to use less single-serve plastics when you’re getting food to-go.

53Fun Animal Sheet Masks With A Variety Of Benefits

This set of six adorable sheet masks each look like a different animal — from a llama to a unicorn — to add a little fun to your skincare routine. Compatible with all skin types, each mask focuses on something different, whether it’s hydrating and brightening or moisturizing and lifting. Reviewers note they’re great for spa days with friends.

54Wooden Appetizer Plates That Clip Onto Your Wine Glass

If you’ve ever found yourself at a party with too few hands to hold your wine and your apps, these really clever wooden plates are for you. Made for exactly this circumstance, they feature a hole in the side designed to hold onto your wine glass so you can eat whatever’s on the plate without balancing anything.

55Fuzzy Fruit-Shaped Hand Towels That Are Wildly Absorbent

These fuzzy ball-shaped towels marry aesthetic and whimsy thanks to their subtle fruit-shaped design. Made of absorbent microfiber chenille, they were designed to get in between your fingers and make drying your hands easy and fast. The set of two comes with string to hang in your bathroom or kitchen to add an eye-catching (and functional) touch to your space.

56A 16-Ounce Silicone Water Bottle That Collapses For Storage

If you hate when an empty water bottle takes up all that space in your purse, check out this collapsible bottle. It holds up to 16 ounces when fully open and collapses to just 5.3 inches tall when you’re done, so you can toss it in your backpack. It’s super lightweight, has a leakproof chug cap, and is dishwasher-safe to easily clean.

57A Solar-Powered Garden Light Shaped Like A Fairy’s Home

Turn your garden, patio, or yard into a fairytale oasis with this adorable solar-powered light. When fully charged, it can work for hours, glowing through the doors and windows so it looks like someone tiny is cozying up inside. It measures just 6 inches tall and 4 inches wide so this giftable piece fits almost anywhere in your yard.

58A Makeup Brush Cleaner That Also Hangs Them Dry

This silicone basket is everything you need to clean, dry, and store your makeup brushes. First, after adding soap and water to the basin, rub your brushes against the different textured bottom to clean large, small, dense, and fine bristles. Then stick the handles into the slots on the bottom and hang the brushes upside down to properly dry. This basket also can be turned vertically to display your brushes on the counter.

59A Whimsical Beverage Hoodie With Liner To Keep Drinks Cool

This adorable can koozie has everything your favorite sweatshirt does — a hood, functional drawstrings, sleeves, and a cute pocket — but in a miniature beverage size. It has two layers of thermal insulation that keeps your drinks cold. It fits 12- and 16-ounce cans or bottles, and it prevents condensation from dripping down your hand or on a table.

60A Cute, Best-Selling Crochet Kit That’s Great For Beginners

If you’re looking to explore a new hobby, this beginner kit has everything you need to get your crochet journey started. It comes with pre-started yarn, a crochet hook and needle, stuffing, eyes, and a step-by-step video guiding you through creating your own little crochet buddy. It comes in a range of adorable designs from a narwhal to a penguin.

61A Nonstick Grill Pan With 3 Pre-Divided Sections

This 11-inch nonstick grill pan has three pre-divided sections so you can cook an entire meal without worrying about cross flavoring or timing. The large section has raised ridges to leave grill marks and remove excess fat, while the two smaller sections have recessed circles that are great for eggs, pancakes, and more. It works on gas, ceramic, electric, and induction stoves.

62A Portable Cereal Cup That Doesn’t Require A Spoon Or Bowl

For all you cereal lovers out there, this cup is a brilliant way to have your cereal and eat it, too — no matter where you are. Simply pour milk into the outer portion of the cup, add cereal into the completely separate inner portion, screw on the cap, and with each sip you get a little milk and a little cereal — keeping it fresh and non-soggy for your entire meal.

63A Stylish Vase Made Of Thick Glazed Ceramic

Whether it’s displaying flowers or not, this vase looks like a work of art. With a modern and simple design showcasing a figure’s waist, hips, and butt, the vase is made of thick ceramic with a nonslip bottom to make sure it doesn’t scratch your surfaces. It can be used with stems, succulents, faux plants, and more.

64Colorful, Long-Lasting Bike Lights With Bestseller Status

Install these waterproof lights on the wheels of your bicycle and look super cool while keeping yourself visible and safe as you’re riding around town. They run on AAA batteries and have a life of over 40 hours. They fit on all standard bike wheel sizes, the lights change colors so you’re always stylin’ while you’re ridin’.

65Durable Keychain Clips In A Cute Heart Shape

Don’t settle for boring carabiners when you could have these adorable heart-shaped clips instead. Made of aluminum alloy with a pastel plating, they’re super durable and look cute at the same time. They have a spring gate and are lightweight and wear-resistant, making them great for backpacks, water bottles, luggage, and way more.

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