
In my opinion, the best gifts are so clever, the recipient probably hasn’t seen them before, but useful enough that that they don’t just sit on a shelf. I’ve put a list together of all the fun gifts that are selling out on Amazon because they’re so freaking genius — and because thousands of five-star ratings prove that useful gifts are the best gifts.
When I say “clever,” I’m talking about cool finds like this weighted eye mask made from 100% natural jade stones that feels so good on your face at the end of a long day. I’m also talking about a little silicone tool that hooks onto your oven rack to pull baking racks out while keeping your hands safely away from high heat — perfect for your favorite home cook. Or what about a mini portable fire pit that you can take anywhere — camping, beach hangs, or just to the backyard — and that lights with a single match?
Possibly the most clever gift on this list is a weather-predicting instrument — it’s shaped like a cloud, but it’s filled with special liquid and crystals that change along with the atmospheric pressure. It also makes for a minimalist decor accent that looks great on any windowsill, desk, or bookshelf.
As long as you grab these ridiculously awesome gifts before they’re sold out, I promise your gift recipient won’t already have them. And the best part is — they’ll find them super helpful.
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An Insulated Banana Keeper Bag For More Than Bananas
This adorable little banana keeper bag comes in yellow to match your bananas or in green to match your leafy green veggies. It’s insulated with aluminum film to prevent over-ripening and is super airtight with the drawstring. This is an easy way to slow down the ripening process of your bananas for up to two weeks.
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This Beer Mitten That Keeps Your Hand Warm & Your Drink Cold
This cozy beer mitten is perfect for outdoor parties and tailgating. The mitten keeps your hand warm but has a separate attached compartment for holding your beer (or canned drink of choice). The striped pattern comes in red, green, and variations of navy blue, and multiple reviewers have reported they love this for chilly football games.
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A Mini Fire Pit Built For Campfires On The Go
This mini fire pit measures about 6 inches across, so it’s easy to stash in a bag. Think of it as an on-the-go campfire that you can take anywhere and easily pack. The flame lasts for up to 2 hours and is smokeless, the pit itself is made from super sturdy micro cement lined with stainless steel for safety, and the included extinguisher lid helps you put out the fire when you’re done enjoying it.
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This Hand-Blown Candy Bowl That Looks Like An Unzipped Bag
This durable, hand-made glass candy bowl is a unique gift — or countertop decor piece for your own kitchen. It’s made from hand-blown borosilicate glass and looks just like an unzipped snack bag. It’s dishwasher-safe, and many reviewers have even reported using it as a fishbowl for their small aquatic pets.
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A Weather-Predicting Instrument That’s Shaped Like A Cloud
This weather-predicting instrument is a cool addition to your windowsill with its storm cloud design and sleek wooden base. The cloud itself is filled with a unique liquid that crystallizes depending on how cloudy, stormy, or sunny the day will be, making it a fun gift for the amateur meteorologist in your life.
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These Food Savers That Hug Your Avocados & Keep Them Green
For less than the price of lunch, you get two sizes of these avocado food savers that hug your avocado halves and keep them green. The BPA-free silicone grips to the avocado, and each saver even has a unique pocket design that pops out if you don’t have time to remove the pit before storing.
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This Bedside Caddy With Zero Installation & Faux Leather Accents
So many reviewers love using this bedside caddy as a compact storage option if their space doesn’t have enough room for a nightstand. It comes in two shades of gray, and you can slide it right under the mattress, or — if you’re hanging out in the living room — under your sofa cushion to hold your remote. It comes in multiple sizes, including a larger style with a unique tissue box pocket.
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These Stretchy Discs That Strengthen Your Hands
Even if your hands get super strong using these finger exercisers, you won’t break them, because reviewers report that the material is how sturdy it is. “First thing I noticed when I got it was how THICK the material is. I don’t think I could rip it with my fingers if I tried,” wrote one reviewer. This three-pack has color-coded light, medium, and heavy tension levels, so you can keep using them as your hands get stronger and stronger.
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This 100% Silk Pillowcase That’s Gentle On Skin & Hair
Those who prize their beauty sleep will love this 100% mulberry silk pillowcase, which features a super smooth fabric that reduces friction while you sleep so that it’s gentler on skin and hair. Choose from options with a concealed zipper (like the one featured above) or with an envelope-style closure. The pillowcases come in three sizes and 24 colors.
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This 30-Pack Of Collagen Eye Masks Made With Real Gold
So many reviewers can’t stop talking about how these collagen, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin C eye masks leave their skin so soft. Even better, they’re infused with 24-karat gold to improve circulation and expel toxins. This 30-pack even has over 1,500 five-star ratings, with reviewers regularly stocking up on them for gifts.
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A Natural Brown Sugar Body Scrub In A Chic Container
Instead of covering it up with wrapping paper, you might want to just wrap a bow around this brown sugar body scrub that comes in a chic container. It exfoliates with 100% natural brown sugar and glycolic acid to leave skin soft and smooth, while the addition of sweet almond oil deeply quenches dry skin.
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A Pour Over Gooseneck Kettle That Gives You A Mess-Free Pour
Become an at-home barista with this pour over kettle that makes it easier to get your best brew. This kettle has a gooseneck that lets you pour the perfect amount of hot water without a mess, and it even comes with a built-in thermometer that lets you know when you water has reached the best temp for your coffee.
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This Sun Visor Extender To Block Out Glare On The Road
For loved ones who spend countless hours in the car, consider giving them a sun visor extender. The nifty extender can block even more glare than the car’s build-in sun visor. Plus, it easily tucks away into the visor and out of the way when it’s no longer needed.
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These Foodie Dice That Help You Decide What To Have For Dinner
If you hate meal planning, this foodie dice game means you’re not in it alone. Grab your new meal planning best friend — five wooden dice that are covered in different proteins and vegetables — and let them help you decide what to cook (or order) for dinner. The set includes dice with cooking methods, seasonally appropriate produce, grains, proteins, and bonus ingredients.
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A Ring Light That’ll Put Your Best Face Forward
This ring light would make an excellent gift for anyone who wants to step up their selfie game or upgrade their lighting on video calls for work. It’s designed to clip onto mobile phones and laptops alike, and it offers different color temperatures and brightness settings, which they can adjust to suit their preferences.
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This Beach Towel That’ll Keep Everyone Covered And Dry
Once you find the right beach towel, you can give yourself permission to donate or toss the others. And, well, this might be the one. This towel is lightweight and can be packed down to easily fit your suitcase. But, the most impressive part about this particular towel is its absorbency. It can hold up to seven times its own weight in liquid. Impressive.
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This 12-Pack Of Mini Candles That Look Like Succulents
This set of mini cactus and succulent candles is perfect for anyone who loves plants or adorable candles (or both!). While the unscented candles truly are on the size scale of tealights, they can burn for 3 to 4 hours each — and since you get a dozen of them, they’ll last you a long time. They come packaged nicely so you won’t even need to wrap them if you choose to gift them — as one reviewer put it, “the packaging is so gorgeous with even cute little bows on top.”
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These Salt And Pepper Shakers That’ll Elevate Every Meal
Are you starting to get into cooking? Or, are you hoping to find small touches to help you upgrade your kitchen? These salt and pepper shakers are both cute and helpful. (Isn’t functional decor the best?) These have been designed to minimize spills and to keep your salt and pepper fresh. The set is especially great for peppercorns and pink Himalayan salt, both of which require grinding to be fully enjoyed.
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The Water Bottle With Time Markers To Encourage You To Hydrate
This water bottle features time markings and super encouraging affirmations to keep you on your daily water-drinking schedule. On top of getting you to drink enough water, this 64-ounce bottle is shatterproof, BPA-free, and comes with a leakproof lid and carrying handle. It comes in 11 colors, including two gradient options.
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This Makeup Brush Made With High-Quality Bristles
Not only is this kabuki makeup brush made with high-quality synthetic bristles, but they’re also packed densely together, which can help keep powders from shaking off onto your clothes. It’s also surprisingly versatile — use it for applying liquid foundation, setting powder, or even when blending contour.
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A Hammock Chair For Indoor & Outdoor Lounging
Nothing beats the joy of swinging leisurely in a hammock — and this hammock chair makes it easy to recreate the relaxing experience at home. The chair is not only sturdy and space-efficient, but it’s also a breeze to hang up indoors or outside.
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This Nifty Kitchen Tool To Make Homemade Whipped Cream
Do you know someone who is a baking wizard or simply loves to top their drinks or desserts with a generous dollop of whipped cream? This cream whipper tool is sure to please. It uses a CO2 cartridge to dispense the whipped cream, and it comes with three decorating tips so that they can experiment with different shapes.
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A Murder Mystery Game With Over A Thousand Fans
This isn’t a quick and simple murder mystery game because it has over 50 evidence and photo documents, three mysteries, and plenty of reviews that say it takes a couple hours to play (but it’s so fun, it’s totally worth it). One reviewer raved, “I loved these! Definitely a great gift and perfect for a party or girls night!!”
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This Faux Leather Book That’s Actually A Place To Hide Valuables
Grab two or three of these faux books with a vintage-style faux leather design to hide away small items right there on your bookshelf. It has gold-tone “pages,” and one reviewer loved that it matches the “old library/study” look of their office where they use it to keep receipts and bills.
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A Set of 4 Invisible Floating Shelves For A Minimalist Design Accent
These invisible floating shelves create a modern and minimalist bookshelf wall, but many reviewers also love them for displaying plants and small decor items. They come in a four-pack in your choice black or white, and one reviewer raved, “Everyone always asks about them and where I got them. Great buy! Would also make a great gift for avid readers.”
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These Grilling Skewers & Kebab Baskets That Prevent Lost Veggies
Keep shrimp, veggies, and meat from falling between the grill grates with this pack of skewers and kebab baskets. If you want to go traditional, grab the two skewers and spear your ingredients, but for a convenient upgrade, pop open one of the four wood-handled baskets and place your food inside — they’re perfect for for smaller proteins and vegetables that might otherwise fall off a skewer.
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A Weighted Eye Mask Made From Real Jade Stones
This reusable eye mask is weighted and cooling to promote relaxation, and it’s even more soothing if you keep it in the refrigerator. The mask is made from 100% natural jade stones, complete with a beaded trim. Keep this in the fridge and use it when you have puffy eyes, sinus issues, a headache, or eyestrain after a long day of work.
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These Cooling Facial Tools That One Reviewer Called “Magical”
These compact and cooling stainless steel facial tools are perfect for an at-home spa day, and each one has a unique gel inside that keeps them super cold. Run them along your face to reduce swelling, tighten pores, and ease irritation. They can also be used to chill down a glass of wine fast.
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An Oil-Absorbing Stick That’s More Eco-Friendly Than Blotting Sheets
Instead of buying, using, and throwing away oil-blotting sheets, grab this reusable oil-absorbing roller from REVLON. It’s made from absorbent volcanic stone, which reduces shine and mattifies skin. It can be used with makeup or on a bare face, and you can pop the roller out and wash it with gentle soap for a refresh.
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This Ceramic Garlic Baker For Fresh-Roasted Garlic
This ceramic garlic baker makes it easy to season and roast fresh garlic, and it’s both oven- and microwave-safe. Just place your garlic bulbs inside the glazed interior and pop in the oven. Made from terra cotta, it has a garlic-shaped handle, so it looks super nice on your kitchen counter when you’re not using it.
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A 6-Pack Of Terra Cotta Stakes That Water Plants For You
These terra cotta plant-watering stakes are perfect as a gift for plant parents who are frequently out of town — or for anyone lacking a green thumb. After placing a stake in the soil, just fill an old wine bottle with water and insert it upside down into the stake. Water will slowly be released into the soil through the terra cotta, keeping the plant happy and hydrated.
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The Ceramic Butter Holder With A Lid That Doubles As A Cutting Board
This ceramic butter dish keeps butter nice and cold, and when you’re ready to serve breakfast or dinner, you can flip it over and use the wooden lid as a cutting board for slicing. The lid also has a small cutout for storing the included butter knife, and this dish comes in four colors like white, turquoise, and red.
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This Versatile Egg Maker For Sandwiches Or Egg Bites
This compact egg maker comes with one large nonstick silicone cup for egg sandwiches and four small cups for those delicious little egg bites you see at coffee shops. It has over 5,500 five-star ratings, comes in three colors, and one reviewer raved, “It is easy and quick, plus you can make cheesecake bites with this!”
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A Hydrating Cream That’s Chock-Full Of Snail Extract
Snail extract is rich in antioxidants that can help hydrate skin, and this serum is absolutely chock-full of it. Shea butter and organic aloe give it an extra-moisturizing boost, and the formula is completely cruelty-free — so there’s no need to stress about how the snail extract was harvested.
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A Roll-Up Mat That Saves Puzzles With Up To 1,500 Pieces
Lay down this puzzle mat on the table before you start your next big puzzle project because if you don’t finish, you can roll it up without messing up your progress. The mat is made of soft felt and comes with an inflatable tube that helps gently hold all the pieces in place.
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This Comfy Pillow With Cooling Memory Foam
Stuffed with shredded memory foam, this Snuggle-Pedic pillow is a real treat for weary heads. It has amassed a 4.3-star overall rating after more than 22,000 reviews, and it’s beloved by shoppers for its comfortable support that suits all kinds of sleepers. It’s also designed with a breathable bamboo cover to help you stay cool through the night. As a plus, is machine washable.
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This Tubing Mascara That Instantly Adds Volume To Lashes
Mascara is a must for many fans of beauty products — and this tubing mascara from Elizabeth Mott is formulated with carnauba and beeswax to add volume to lashes without weighing them down or smudging throughout the day. What’s more, the mascara is certified cruelty-free by Leaping Bunny.
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These Packing Cubes That Help You Fit More Into Your Suitcase
Running out of space in your suitcase? Not a problem when you have these packing cubes, as they’ll help you fit even more stuff into your bag so that you can bring that dress and those shoes. Each order also includes a bonus laundry bag — a must-have for separating dirty clothes from clean ones.
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A 5-Pack Of Reusable Straws That Are Actually Easy To Clean
This five-pack of BPA-free reusable plastic straws has finally solved the cleaning problem. These straws snap apart, so you can rinse the inside or place them in the dishwasher. The set comes in muted neutrals or a brightly colored pack.
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These Magnetic Bookmarks In Fun Colors
These sleek and minimalist bookmarks clip onto the pages with magnets, holding your spot without damage. They’re small enough to not block any text, and they come in the best pastel shades — and you can choose the color combination you like most (there are more than a handful to choose from).
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A Microwavable Pasta Cooker That Reviewers Call “Easy” & “Fantastic”
This pasta maker frees up stove space for your pasta sauce while your noodles cooks in the microwave in only 12 to 13 minutes. With more than 1,000 five-star ratings, it’s dishwasher-safe and has a unique design that won’t boil over. One reviewer raved, “Makes perfect al dente pasta, and the holes in the lid make for easy measuring.”
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This Pitcher Lets You Make Fresh Cold Brew At Home
Buying jugs of cold brew from the store can be expensive, so why not save yourself some money and make your own at home using this pitcher? It’s made from tough borosilicate glass, with a precision-cut filter to help keep grounds out of your mug. Plus, the airtight lid helps keep your brew fresh until you’re ready to sip.
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This Silicone Oven Rack Puller That Keeps Hands Away From Heat
Keep your hands safe when baking with this silicone oven tool that’s designed to help you slide trays into place or even pull out your oven rack. Plus, this go-to helper for extra baking safety is heat-resistant up to 645 degrees Fahrenheit and has a hanging hook for storage.
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This Ultimate Bathroom Or Kitchen Drying Rack
Pop this drying rack next to your bathroom or kitchen sink for your linens, sponges, dishcloths, and more. Along with three racks and a tray, it has an easy-to-empty drain pan on the bottom that keeps water from pooling everywhere.
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A Foldable Bamboo Toilet Stool That Looks Way Nicer Than Most
This toilet stool folds up when you’re not using it, allowing you to stash it away, but the bamboo finish makes it look way nicer than most, so you might not even mind keeping it on display. The stool fits around your toilet, and it comes in light wood, dark wood, and white finishes.
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This Sleek Waterproof Phone Mount With A Touch Screen-Sensitive Window
Mount this waterproof phone holder to your shower wall or kitchen backsplash because it has a strong seal you can rely on and is 100% leakproof. Plus, you can still use your phone to text, scroll through your recipe, or change your YouTube video, and the design is super elevated and sleek.
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The Aerator That Helps Improve The Flavor Of Cheap Wine
Pop this aerator into any bottle of cheap wine, and it can help enhance its flavors as it pours through — regardless of whether you prefer sipping on red or white. Silicone rings around the base create a leakproof seal, while the tapered spout helps keep any drips to a minimum.
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These Chic Glass Water Bottles With Stainless Steel Caps
Toss it in your bag to stay hydrated throughout the day or toss it in the fridge filled with a homemade salad dressing. Any way you choose to use them, these glass water bottles will look great and stay closed. Plus, they’re dishwasher safe for easy cleaning.
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This 12-Pack Of Reusable Bags For Big Errand Runs
This 12-pack of reusable and washable nylon bags comes with multiple prints and colors, so you can separate and color-coordinate all of your groceries. You can choose from an animal pattern pack or a turquoise and gray printed pack. Plus, these large bags hold up to 50 pounds each and come in a zippered carrying case.
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These Sleek Matte Black Coasters That Absorb Condensation
This pack of matte black coasters comes with a minimalist matching holder, and the best part is — they absorb the condensation from your glass. What that means is that instead of liquid pooling on top, these coasters hold the moisture in. Plus, they air dry on their own, and you can wash them in the dishwasher.
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This Camping Pillow With An Ultra-Soft Cover
The trick to backpacking is to pack as light as possible, making this camping pillow a smart choice. It compresses down into a convenient drawstring pouch that you can loop onto your bag, yet fluffs up to 4 inches thick once removed. Plus, its microsuede cover feels incredibly soft against skin.
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A Supportive Back Pillow For Bathtub Lounging
Take your relaxing bubble bath to a whole new level with this supportive back pillow that can sink right into the tub with you. Made from thick and plushy AirMesh, this pillow will help relieve discomfort which can result from laying down in the bath without a headrest. And this pillow has quick-dry technology thanks to its amazing ventilation, so you won’t have to worry about mildew.
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This 2-Pack Of Heat-Resistant Mats With So Many Uses
Choose from six colors, including classic white and even bold purple, in this two-pack of multipurpose silicone microwave mats. Perfect as trivets, grabbing hot items, or as covers for preventing microwave splatter, they’re heat-resistant up to 475 degrees Fahrenheit, BPA-free, and have nonslip bottoms. One reviewer raved, “I use these every. single. day, I’m not kidding.”
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These Insulated Coffee Mugs That Help Keep Drinks Warm
Not only are these mugs made from rust-resistant stainless steel, but their insulated walls also help keep hot drinks warm for way longer than those ceramic mugs you’ve likely been using. They’re also safe to send through the dishwasher — and you even have more than 10 fun colors to choose from.
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A Waterproof Phone Holder That Mounts To Your Bike
Navigating the streets on a bike can be tough as is, but this phone holder makes it all the easier. It attaches to a bike frame with adjustable straps, and protects your phone within a waterproof encasement so you can use it rain or shine. The transparent screen is also responsive to touch, making it easy to change routes on your map. An extra pocket allows you to store other small essentials, too. Think: keys, cards, and cash.
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This 5-Pack Of Self-Warming Eye Masks With A Magical Star Print
Relax with these dreamy star print eye masks that self-warm to soothe tired, irritated eyes. Each one only takes 30 seconds to heat up and will stay warm for up to 20 minutes. Plus the ear loops guarantee your relaxation isn’t disturbed by your mask falling off. One reviewer raved, “These are a holy grail item for me. Dry eyes. Headaches. Spa moments.”
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These Dispensers That Are Perfect For Olive Oil
Olive oil, vinegar, cooking wine — these dispenser bottles are perfect for all of them and more. The dark amber glass helps protect everything inside from UV light degradation, while the flip-top lids on the pour spouts help prevent spills if they ever get knocked over. Each order also includes a funnel to help you fill them up without any mess.
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This Shampoo Brush That Massages Away Dirt
Add a dollop of shampoo to this brush, then gently massage it into your scalp to wash away dirt and grime. The silicone bristles are gentle on skin — and each order even includes a second interchangeable head that you can use to massage the rest of your body.
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A Flat Whisk That Beats The Traditional Style
One major perk of the unique design of this stainless steel flat whisk is that it’s easier to hand-wash than a traditional whisk. Some reviewers even say that it’s much more efficient, and one even wrote, “It is SO much better than a regular whisk, especially with eggs. I actually get excited every time I get to use it.” Use this for stirring batter, blending cream, mixing sauces, and more.
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These Memory Foam Slippers With Cozy Sweater-Like Uppers
Grab these memory foam slippers lined in plush sherpa with uppers that look just like your favorite sweater. The machine-washable slippers have durable nonslip soles, and one reviewer raved, “They are perfectly form-fitted to my foot now and have so much support. Hard enough sole to take the dog outside in the morning. Good quality.”
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