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23 Unique Products For The Advanced-Level Shopper

For people who are sick of seeing the same old stuff over and over again.

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by Rebecca O'Connell BuzzFeed BuzzFeed Staff

As a BuzzFeed Shopping editor, my goal is to find all the products actually worth buying.

1. Hot Streak, a unique party game that lets the whole party place bets on racing mascots. Players can guess the winner, along with weirder side bets, like if they think a certain mascot will run right off the board. Once the bets have been drawn, it's up to the cards to decide who wins the pot. 

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Promising review: "One of our top favorite games of 2025. Hilarious fun for the whole family." —Trent Shy

Get it from Amazon for$39.99.

2. A wearable CVS receipt scarf poking fun at the notorious waste of paper. But wait a minute — there are some solid coupon deals on here. $3 off Gillette razors? 👀

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Promising reviews: "I got it for laughs, but I was amazed by the quality. I have received a lot of laughs from people and got it as a gag. I was amazed at how soft and comfortable it is, particularly for such a low price. It is lightweight but functions well at keeping me warm. The length and size are typical for a normal scarf." —Jamie Larson

"'m 6'1 and it is the perfect length. As you can see from the photo, the length is fine. The print is really sharp. Funniest thing about this scarf is that the reciept is for a pack of altoids mints. Really warm fleece." —Jonathon Baxter

Get it from Amazon for $23.95.

3. A bow-adorned straw topper offering a darling way to keep your reusable straws protected from the horrors of the outside world. No brushed shoulder or subway air will be touching your drink today! 

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Promising review: "I love this straw cover. It’s adorable! The color is true to what is advertised. It fits over my straw well and compliments my water bottle. Highly recommend!" —Aimee Budge

Get a set of three from Amazon for $3.99 (available in four color combos, plus larger sets).

4. An 18-karat gold-plated mood ring that's an adult spin on the version you picked out after a particularly traumatizing dentist visit. Now you can enjoy a color-changing ring *without* getting a cavity filled to earn it.

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Honeycat is a California-based, woman-founded small business that sells costume jewelry. 

Promising review: "I don't know what else to say except I think that this is the best gift I've bought myself in a long time. I now know what to give someone I love. The personal note with the ring in my package also made me very happy. People love it, and I get a lot of compliments." —Vivian

Get it from Amazon for $26 (available in sizes 4–11 and three colors).

5. Runamok Sparkle Syrup to make breakfast more magical. No one will notice how lopsided the pancakes are if they're shimmery...

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You can also mix this into cocktails for some sweetness and shine. 

Promising review: "I used to be a normal person. I’d pour regular maple syrup on pancakes like a peasant, not knowing that a sparkly revolution was waiting for me in a tiny, magical bottle from Vermont. Then someone gifted me a sampler of Runamok Sparkle Syrup. Cute, I thought. Novelty, I assumed. WRONG. That was the day my taste buds were bedazzled and my breakfast standards skyrocketed beyond repair. This syrup glistens like it was hand-harvested from a unicorn’s tears. It turns pancakes into a party. Waffles into wizardry. Coffee? Now it’s a glittery potion of joy. I put it on fruit just to make it feel fancy. I even caught myself contemplating a drizzle on roasted carrots. (Don’t judge me, I didn’t do it. Yet.) Yes, it’s pricey. But so is therapy. And honestly, this syrup might be cheaper in the long run. Buy it. Ruin yourself for lesser syrups." —Eric

Get it from Amazon for $19.95 (also available in other styles like vanilla, chocolate, and coffee). 

6. Squishy Goliath Jelly Blox worthy of starring in an ASMR video. The blocks connect like Duplos, but with the added bonus of not hurting your foot if you step on one. Stretch 'em, play with the encased confetti-like pieces, and then build a gummy-like castle worthy of Candyland.

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If you want to share the blocks with your kids, these are great for ages 2 and up. 

Promising review: "Excellent travel toy! I was skeptical that these would lose their stick after being cleaned, but they are actually not sticky at all. More like a silicone texture, and they clean so easily with soap and water. Very durable! My daughter’s cousins, ages 3 and 5, also absolutely loved these on our vacation! Definitely a must-have in your child’s travel bag!" —Annie

Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $16.99.

7. A Compartés x Panda Express fortune cookie chocolate bar anyone will feel *ahem* fortunate to try! The creamy white chocolate comes packed with actual Panda Express fortune cookie chunks, although sadly no lucky numbers.  

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Get it from Compartés for $13. 

8. A Capri Blue Volcano-scented multipurpose cleaner — yes, that's right, the signature Anthropologie scent — to make cleaning feel extra rewarding. Now you can clean and leave behind a luxurious scent that'll have guests looking at your home in a new light. Was it always so chic in here? 

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Promising review: "This stuff smells SO good! Like a sweet, sugary citrus, but not overpowering so, just a light fresh scent. The smell lasts forever. I used a kitchen towel to wipe my counters down and then hung the towel up and the next day I could still smell it when I walked into the kitchen. For the scent alone, I would purchase this again! As for cleaning ... it is not a disinfectant, it is just a general multipurpose cleaner, so I wouldn't use it to clean toilets or anything like that. It does a WONDERFUL job at cleaning and cutting grime and grease though. It actually surprised me! It doesn't leave residue or streaks but does leave a clean shiny surface. The bottle is plenty big. The only con is that the spray mechanism doesn't work the greatest. Sometimes it sticks. I use glass spray bottlesso I just put it in one of those to solve that issue. Overall, definitely recommend!" —Joshua

Get it from Amazon for $16.

9. A miniature Stanley tape measurer keychainso you no longer have to wonder how tall something is and try to guesstimate with your hands. This would come in clutch when furniture shopping or calling out a date for lying about their height (JK, JK).  

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It can measure up to 3 feet, so it's better for measuring smaller things.

Promising review: "I thrift a lot and often wish I had a measuring tape to compare picture frame sizes, furniture, etc. This has come in handy so many times. It can attach to your keychain/bag, or you can keep it in your car for such an occasion." —KB

Get it from Amazon for $7.67.

10. A pack of fruit-themed sensory stickers you can stick anywhere from your notebook to phone, ensuring you always have a nice texture to pet. How sweet!

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Get a pack of four from Amazon for $14.95.

11. A no-bake Kracie Popin' Cookin' DIY candy cake kitthat requires only basic Play-Doh skills to master. You can whip up mini candy ice cream cones and cakes worthy of the Tiny British Bakeoff by just modeling the edible clay.  

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Promising review: "The moment the package arrived, my daughter wanted to make it. So we did, and it was super fun. Tasted pretty good, easy directions, and all parts came in great condition. Next time I'll need to buy a multipack and hide packs of it before my daughter sees them, lol. Otherwise she wants to make them all right away. She loved it, and I'm so going to order more someday for her." —Lesley

Get it from Amazon for $9.20.

12. The Sims, now as a board game! Up to five players can create their own character arcs by moving around the board and collecting matching "Simbols." The cute Plumbob tokens are honestly enough to get me to buy this!

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Promising review: "If you are a Sims player, this is a MUST. It’s so much fun seeing all the icons and funny things drawn from the game. I love it!" —Rebecca

Get it from Amazon for $10.62.

13. Death Valley Nails' new Dust to Dust collection featuring polishes that are made with minerals (rocks, sand, dirt, bone, etc.) foraged from specific locations. When you wear these colors, you're wearing a piece of somewhere like Tuscon, Arizona or the New York Catskills.

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Don't forget to shake the bottle before applying because the larger chunks sink to the bottom. Grab the left color here and the right color here. 

Get it from Death Valley Nails for $14 (available in 18 colors).

14. Canadian Oreosin a special cinnamon bun flavor in case you're sick of the American offerings. The cookies have a nice spiced taste, and the insides taste like cinnamon bun icing! 

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Promising review: "This is the best Oreo flavor I have tried. I don't know why it's not in US stores. It arrived fresh, and it tastes how I remember." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $6.29. 

15. Moodmatcher's color-changing lipstick that starts Elphaba green and then reacts to the pH of your skin to create a Glinda-approved pink. The truly magical formula defies grav— I mean, time by staying on all day, even after eating and drinking. 

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Moodmatcher is a small business that specializes in color-changing lipstick. 

Promising review: "This color is beautiful and shows up differently on everyone. The thing that I like most about this product is that it stays on all day, even after eating several meals. I have to use a microfiber cloth to remove it at night!" —Rasheda

Get it from Amazon for $6.59 (also available in nine other colors). 

16. Thumby, a teeny-tiny handheld gaming console that comes pre-loaded with five retro games, like Snake, Pong, and tennis. If you're a total tech whiz, you can code your own games using MicroPython!

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They can also download user-made games and play with other Thumby owners.

Promising review: "I recently got my hands on the TinyCircuits Thumby, and it's been an absolute delight. Despite its minuscule size, the build quality is impressive. It feels sturdy enough to hang on a keychain without worries about damage. While the controls can be a bit challenging for those with larger hands, it's a minor trade-off for its compactness. The screen quality is surprisingly good for such a tiny gadget. Text is clear and readable, and the display responds well during gameplay. The Thumby is a fantastic choice." —Richard

Get it from Amazon for $30.49+ (available in four colors). 

17. A Lenox Spice Village x Printfresh totefor anyone who's sad they can't afford to score the whole collection of ceramic jars. At least now you can have a cute bag featuring all the classic buildings. Even the gorgeous chive townhouse is on there!

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Get it from Lenox for $18. 

18. Mintia Cold Smash, ultra-powerful mints from the Japanese beer brand, Asahi. Reviewers say these pack a serious punch, making them perfect for people who want more minty bang for their buck. 

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Promising review: "Better than gum or any other mints! I tried these for the first time in Tokyo a year ago and fell in love with them right away. Everyone I give one to also loves them! When I ran out, I had to buy more on Amazon. Will definitely buy again...and again, lol." —Andrew

Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $13.88.

19. A portable Bluetooth speaker with a shocking amount of features: You can cast images from your phone, design your own pixel art, set timers, listen to the radio, and even play pixel games. 

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The TV-shaped speaker comes with over 100 display images, FM radio, a white noise setting, and over 15 mini-games. You can make pixel art to display with a corresponding app or access a pixel art gallery to check out what other artists are creating. 

Promising review: "This is the cutest and most amazing Bluetooth speaker that I’ve ever had. But it’s more than that. It’s a clock; it has sleep sounds and alarms. You can find cool creations that people have made that you can set as your clock face. The look is absolutely amazing. It’s extremely easy to use. The sound quality is so good, and it’s so loud for such a small speaker! The build quality is amazing, and I’m telling you right now this speaker is definitely a must-have; it’s the perfect gift." —Tabitha

Get it from Amazon for$55.99+ (available in four colors). 

20. Brand new Nerds *Juicy* Gummy Clusters that are a fun spin on the cult-classic. They're essentially Gushers covered in Nerds, which is every sweet tooth's dream come true.  

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Get a bag from Amazon for $3.97.

21. Pickle cashews because real brineheads know that literally anything tastes better with a little dill and garlic flavoring. Warning: Only open this bag if you're prepared to eat all 5 ounces because reviewers say these are capital T tasty. 

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Promising review: "These are so freaking good! I really wish I had gotten more than one, or they came in a bigger bag, because oh my gosh! If you're questioning whether to get these or not to get them, and you like dill pickle flavored stuff, I would say get more than one!" —Felicia

Get it from Amazon for $3.97 (also available in five other flavors like apple cider donut and rosemary sea salt, plus multipacks).

22. A neat lamp with a ferrofluid display that jumps and dances to the rhythm of their music, even if it's uhhh, music you would never dance to. The LED has an eight-hour battery life and comes with a magnet, so they can make their lil' blob groove even when there's no music playing. 

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Reviewers note that this works best when displayed upright (as seen in the photos).

Promising review: "I bought this item for work. It works great and responds to voices and low sounds by jumping around. Larger sounds make the ferrofluid dance and turn into a star shape. It didn't take too long to charge this morning and has been fun to watch throughout the day. Its almost like having your own personal jellyfish aquarium." —Craig T.

Get it from Amazon for $99.

23. Itty-bitty, collapsible storage crates in soothing pastel colors to give your knickknacks the vinyl record treatment. Listen, you don't have to throw away your mountain of pilfered condiment packets, but they'd look a lot nicer in one of these. 

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Promising review: "These are so cute and very easy to set up. I have my hairclips and scrunchies in them. I love that they are stackable, so they don't take up too much space. They're about the same size as my hand, so they're relatively small. They're good for storing little things like mini hand lotions and hand sanitizer. If you're thinking about getting them, I highly recommend them!" —Dog_Mom

Get a pack of six from Amazon for $9.99 (also available in two other sizes and six colors). 

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