If Aliens Landed On Earth Today They’d Have A Loooot Of Questions About These 31 Delightfully Weird Products

If Aliens Landed On Earth Today They’d Have A Loooot Of Questions About These 31 Delightfully Weird Products

BuzzFeed-Shopping·2025-06-16 05:05

1. Vacation's Classic Whip SPF 30, a wildly beloved "dessert for your skin" that feels so lightweight and decadent to apply that reviewers can't get enough of it. (No, REALLY. This is selling out all over 😭.) Not only does it feel ridiculously indulgent, but it's water-resistant and sensitive skin-friendly, so you'll be the sweetest AND safest treat. 

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Check out a TikTok of Vacation's Classic Whip SPF 30 in action. 

Note that the AAD recommends using at least SPF 30 and reapplying as needed for skin protection. You can read about sunscreen myths and facts from dermatologists for more information! 

Promising review: "Smells SO GOOD! This sunscreen smells so nostalgic and I love the whipped cream play. Makes me much more excited about putting sunscreen on. A little bit goes a long way, and it’s pretty thick on the skin. Breaks down into a lotion kind of and turned out to be too oily for my face specifically, but love it for my body. Will be buying this again!" —avery

Get it from Amazon (with a free air freshener!) for $23

2. A light up solar frog figurineto put in your garden or on your porch so when you come home from that "just one drink" dinner past midnight, this croaky lil' fella can lovingly judge you for it. 

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Promising review: "I love this! It’s well painted, and the solar light works great. It is the cutest thing on my patio table." —solowithpits 

Get it from Amazon for $20.98 (available in seven animals). 

3. A set of DEET-free handy mosquito-repelling bracelets for the ultimate in genius summer investments — these use essential oils, including citronella, to help stop those teensy vampires in their tracks. 

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Cliganic is a small business that specializes in all-natural personal care products. 

Check out a TikTok of the mosquito-repelling bracelets in action. 

Promising review: "I moved last year from Southern California to North Carolina. Bugs of all types have always been attracted to me but the amount of bites I got last summer was WILD. Someone gave me one of these types of bracelets to use one day and it seemed to work SOOOOOO I decided to buy myself an arsenal to prepare for this summer. I read the reviews and about 99% of them had great results. I've only used this bracelet twice but both times I was outside and un-touched. Delivery was very quick so that was a plus. I'm not fond of the smell, I'm hyper sensitive to smells, but I'd rather have the odor than being chewed alive." —Tracey Agopian

Get a ten-pack from Amazon for$9.99

4. Spooky Summer, another beloved stress relief coloring book from Southern Lotus, a brand that's made itself famous on TikTok for its cozy, relaxing, easy-to-draw themes. This one is full of happy little spooks enjoying their favorite summer ~haunts~. 

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Psst — Southern Lotus has a *ton* of other cozy stress relief coloring bookswith different themes in theirAmazon storefront

Another psst — you can pick up a cult-fave colored pencil set on Amazon! 

Promising review: "This is seriously the cutest coloring book ever! I love the spooky theme which really opens the door for creativity. The pages are single sided which is perfect for coloring with alcohol markers or paint!" —Sarahsmilecoloring

Get it from Amazon for $7.99

5. A"Gracula" garlic crusher, because you know what? If a 108-year-old vampire lurking moodily in the trees in the Pacific Northwest isn't going to fall in love with you and grant you immortality, one might as well make your life in the kitchen a little easier. 

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Promising review: "I love this little guy. I found him on a BuzzFeed list and had to have it as soon as I saw it! I’ve minced as many as five cloves in it in seconds. It’s a little tricky getting all of the garlic out once minced (I use a silicone basting brush to get most of it but I always use more than the recipe calls for anyway so it’s not a deal breaker). Cleanup is a breeze because he goes right in the dishwasher!" —Barbie

Get it from Amazon for $16.95

6. A set of TikTok-famous Globbles, which are about to be your favorite stress-relieving fidget toy. These colorful balls are squishy, stretchy, and stick to pretty much any flat surface you throw them at *without* leaving any messy residue. TikTokers have a blast tossing these at walls and ceilings to see the satisfying way they glom onto them. 

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Promising review: "I have bought these over and over again for gifts. My own children have played with these balls repeatedly. We even left one on the ceiling to see how long it would stay for. It lasted four months before we decided to take it down. Since they are so sticky, they get dirty pretty quickly. All you have to do is a quick rinse in the sink and an air dry, then you are good to go. Great for adults and children! Will be buying again." —Valerie Young

Get a set of six from Amazon for$10.99+ (also available in a pack of 16). 

7. And a wildly popular mini magnet "putty" fidget reviewers absolutely swearrrrr by for anxiety, stress, and boredom. These smooth, soft, itty bitty pieces are designed with a weak magnetism to ~glide~ around each other and let you build them into shapes, and are so versatile that you'll never run out of ways to tinker with them. 

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NOTE: Because of the magnets, you should only buy these if you are certain they'll stay out of reach of pets and small children! 

Promising review: "I bought this to add to my collection of office fidget toys as my employees like to come in and play with the things on my desk. It gives my staff a few minutes. They come in many colors, and I may buy more colors. If you’re like me and love textures, this is the toy for you. Just remember, not for small kids." —Jurgita Tumosaite 

Get it from Amazon for $14.44 (available in different sets). 

8. Death Wish Instant Coffee Packets so downright (dare I say, DANGEROUSLY) delicious that even the biggest coffee snobs you know might trade in their precious pour-overs. That is, if they can handle the 300mg of caffeine per cup 👀. 

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Check out a TikTok of the Deathwish Instant Coffee in action. (Also I read at least one review of someone PUTTING THIS IN THEIR MORNING SMOOTHIE, some of you are WILD.) 

Death Wish Coffee is a small business that specializes in coffee pods, grounds, whole beans, and more. 

Promising review: "So let me start by saying that this coffee is delicious and works if you’re someone like me who wants to stay awake. I work night shifts at a hospital, and in the mornings, when I get home, I’m quite tired and sleepy. I made myself a cup of coffee and waited for it to work. Now let me tell y’all!!! This coffee kept me awake for hours!! BOY, WAS I WOWED INDEED … best believe I went ahead and ordered three more boxes. This is now my to-go coffee if I need a BOOST!!!!!! If you like coffee and want to stay awake, then BUY THIS COFFEE!!! I’m happy I no longer have to take naps to get re-energized." —nancy

Get a pack of eight from Amazon for $10.99

9. A mini inflatable tube guy for your desk to cheer you on (or remind you to take a lil' dance break whenever you overwork yourself).

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Promising review: "OMG! I love this guy! These things, large and small, will ALWAYS make me laugh. My husband bought the desk version for me, and I can always count on it to make me laugh. My co-workers love it, too. People just stop by to turn him on for a quick pick-me-up. I would recommend getting the AC plug since batteries can run down fast. I think we should create a community of fellow air-dancer-havers and post clips of our little guys dancing to our favorite songs. Anyone in?" —Mark

Get it from Amazon for $11.66

10. A platypus jar scraping spatulaso you can get every!! last!! MORSEL!!! of your peanut butters, Nutellas, and mayos, just as international super spy and legendary hero Perry the Platypus would have wanted. 

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Promising review: "I have had this spatula since 2022. I reach for this one consistently above all of my other spatulas, and also use this instead of a butter knife for spreading. I absolutely love this tool. I have arthritis in one hand from a surgery, and the shape of the platypus also helps with that. It cleans off very easily, and still looks brand-new." —Thomas Norton

Get it from Amazon for$14.95

11. A set ofcowboy straw toppers to add some much-needed "yeehaw!" into your hydration regimen, and keep your straws safe from germs out here in the wild, bacterial west. 

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Promising review: "So SO CUUUTE! 10/10!! Good product and keeps my straw from getting bugs or germs on it! Plus, it’s really cute." —JennA

Get a set of four from Amazon for$5.99

12. A dimmable sad duck nightlight because sometimes you just have to look at this emotionally deflated creature on your desk and be like, "Welp. At least I'm doing better than that little dude." 

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Promising review: "I ordered this lamp because of its appearance. I didn't NEED a depressed duck lamp ... but it has totally filled a void in my life I didn't know existed. Everyone who sees it pokes it. The lamp is actually very functional. It's got a really nice set of brightness options and the glow is yellowish, which is much nicer than white in a dim/dark room. One thing that isn't mentioned in the description is that its legs are utterly floppy. It's terrific." —Literated

Get it from Amazon for $12.79.

13. Mr. Sketch Scented Watercolor Markers so all the foodies out there can finally sniff their beloved orange and mint pen tips to their heart's content without a teacher being concerned they're about to take a big honking bite out of it. 

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Promising review: "These are my favorite markers to use for anchor charts in my first grade classroom. The tips are great for writing nice, big letters. The smells are fantastic, although this pack had a few interesting scents, like nacho cheese. I will only use this brand." —KPorto28

Get a set of 22 from Amazon for$17.26

14. A blackhead remover anxiety relief toy perfect for anyone who likes to relax in the most bizarrely gross yet satisfying way possible. Reviewers mention this lil' dude helps give them relief from other less healthy fidget habits, like pulling and picking. 

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Promising review: "I have trichotillomania and really love these little guys. They help refocus my habit, and the pull is very satisfying and realistic. I've had to repurchase already, and I'll reorder more in the future. Can't recommend these enough, as I've been searching for this type of tool for a long time." —Danika Hill

Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in two styles). 

15. A bag of viral mango peeling candyyou may have seen some variation of if you're an avid member of CandyTok. These gummies peel like real fruit, so you can eat it "as is" or have an ~immersive~ candy experience unwrapping it first. 

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Promising review: "THE HYPE IS REAL. Yes, these are from TikTok. So so so good. I’m somewhat of a fruit snack connoisseur, and I can tell you these are my favorites. They taste like real mangoes and don’t have that super artificial fruit taste lingering in the back. Peeling them is also pretty fun, but they’re just as good eating them whole." —D. Ferguson 

Get a pack of three from Amazon for $8.99 (also available in other fruit varieties and sizes). 

16. A shaved sheep plushie that is so! darn! FLUFFY!!!! that you will not be able to resist the adorable siren call of zipping its fuzzy little "coat" on and off when your brain needs a cozy vacation. 

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Promising review: "I love him. He is so cute and so well-made. He is the perfect size and shape. I named him Banana Peel Son since his wool comes off like a banana peel. Adorable. Would recommend to everyone." —Aerebys Stare

Get it from Amazon for $8.99.

17. A pair of glowing lightsaber chopsticks to bring balance to The Force *and* to your sushi. 

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As you can see from the above GIF, I bought these for myself, and I love them to pieces. TBH, I use them as decor every bit as much as I use them to eat. Sometimes I just keep them in my work area to light them up during the day to feel fancy. They toggle back and forth between a bunch of different colors, like red, blue, yellow, purple, and multicolor, so you can either make them match *or* have a red and blue one together and bring ~balance~ to the Force.

Get it from Amazon for $11.97 (available in two colors).

18. A ~Magical Flame~ colorant you can use in your fireplace at home or in outdoor campfires to basically flex to everyone on Instagram that you are, in fact, a wizard now. 

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Magical Flames is a small business that specializes in color-changing fire products. 

Psst — do not roast s'mores or any other edible thing over this fire if you're using the colorant! 

Promising review: "This product is so easy to use. Just toss a packet into the fire and watch the flames change color. The colors were beautiful and received a lot of oooooos and ahhhhhhs. Surprisingly, it lasted for quite a while. We will enjoy this addition to our campfires this summer." —Debra L. Musselman

Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $13.59.

19. A set offrench fry clips that'll not only secure your food bags, but rest in their own little magnetic fry pouch that sticks onto the fridge. Just further proof that there is nothing the humble potato cannot do. 

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Promising review: "These are very cute, and I love the magnet holder to stick on my fridge so they are easily accessible. Not sure about the durability, haven't used very long." —Save the Bees

Get a set of 12 clips from Amazon for $14.90

20. A guided visual sloth "breathing partner"you can use for meditation and calm to shift your mindset. This is designed to guide you through either the popular 4/7/8 or 5/5 "calming breaths" to help reduce stress and anxiety, using colors that fade in and out softly as cues. Bonus: it's kid-friendly! 

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Mindsight is a small business that specializes in calming personal care and decor products. 

Promising review: "I’m a yoga teacher and I started using the sloth light in my classes to help guide breath work. My students love it and find it very helpful as a visual aid so I don’t need to do all the counting for them. Love this product!" —Robin

Get it from Amazon for $23.95 (available in two styles). 

21. A wildly popularGumby chew toy so beloved by pets and their owners alike that it's amassed over 41,700 5-star ratings. Reviewers love this lil' guy in particular because he is durable compared to other chew toys, comes in a shape great for playing and teething, and of course, because he is made in the likeness of our beloved Gumby. 

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Promising review: "It is sturdy with no small parts which could be swallowed by my dog. She loves the fact that Gumby's limbs are just the right size for her to chew on and she can carry easily carry this toy around the house. When she finally destroys it, I will purchase another!!! Worth it — I have seen other high-priced dog toys which do not begin to compare with this one's quality." —MomdBom9

Get it from Amazon for$3.90

22. A cow-themed cheese holderthat is, in fact, a Big Moooooooood. Not only is this an adorable and handy way to store your cheese slices, but tons of parents say it's been a real hit with the kiddos! 

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Each container holds 24 slices of cheese. 

Promising review: "I had an old Kraft cheese container from decades ago that finally broke, and I didn't think I would be able to find a replacement, but this is even better! My kids named it Daisy immediately. It is cute to have in the fridge or even bring out to the dinner table. Great quality and should last a long time." —Karen

Get it from Amazon for $9.96

23. A little tomato light reviewers love to cozify their kitchen space. Is it a fruit? Is it a vegetable?? Whomst can say, but whatever it is, it's adorable. 

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Promising review: "I was going to buy the $80 one from UO, and decided to look for cheaper alternatives. I'm really happy with this lamp! The little remote with light settings and timer features is a nice addition. If you're thinking about buying this, I'd recommend you do!" —Jules F 

Get it from Amazon for $29.90

24. A penguin-shaped egg cooker and holder that makes it ridiculously easy to make easy-, medium-, and hard-boiled eggs on the stove, *plus* keep them safe afterward. No more sticking your eggs back in the fridge and confusing them for the raw ones anymore — you can just pop the little penguins in there for storage. 

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Promising review: "Bought this for a serotonin boost because it’s ridiculously cute. Little did I know how utterly functional it is. No more cracking eggs while dropping them into the pot, no more fishing them out, no more putting them back into the damp cardboard carton where they inevitably are forgotten right next to the equally neglected bag of spring mix. Just in the pot, out the pot, into the fridge where they cutely greet me every time I open the door. Gives me five seconds of joy every time. Highly recommend." —Kitty M. 

Get it from Amazon for$19.90 (also available in a bear version). 

25. A small duck-themed salad bowlso there's no such thing as a Sad Lunch Desk Salad ever again — now at least you have *one* coworker who will always quack you up mid-meal. 

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Promising review: "I love this bowl for putting snacks in. It is good in the dishwasher and holds an okay amount of stuff. I love the cute face on it." —Mana McPhee

Get it from Amazon for $17.99

26. A unicorn head squirrel feeder because you know what the world needs?? More mildly terrifying TikToks and Instagram stories of hybrid creatures frolicking in your backyard. This is your task. Go forth, my friend. 

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Accoutrements is a small business that specializes in offbeat home and lifestyle products. 

Promising review: "This is both ridiculous and spectacular. It just might be my best Amazon impulse buy ever." —Meredith

Get it from Amazon for $19.58

27. An oat milk vase for anyone whose dairy intolerance is so well-known that it might as well just become part of the aesthetic.  ✨Put your flowers in this and make your local barista proud!!  

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Ban.do is a US-based small business that specializes in quirky accessories, home products, and stationery. 

Promising review: "I absolutely love this vase! It’s very cute and vibrant, just as pictured." —TexasPoonTapa 

Get it from Amazon for $28.95

28. A cherry toilet brush because yes, we apparently live in a day and age where a guest can emerge from your bathroom and full bodily say to you, "Oh my god, where did you get that adorable toilet brush??" 

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Check out a TikTok of the cherry toilet brush in action.

Promising review: "This toilet brush makes me want to clean my toilet. It is so cute, exactly what I wanted, and works perfectly!! Fits nicely into my bathroom decor. It was delivered in perfect condition and I've used it three times now. If you're thinking about buying this...do it!" —Michelle Maroon

Get it from Amazon for $18.99 (also available as an orange). 

29. A color-changing heat-reactive T-shirtfor anyone who's physically in the modern day, but emotionally still living in a Hypercolor shirt in the '90s. These don't just change color in the sunshine but in reaction to body heat, so you can put colorful handprints on yourself and make magic indoors, too. 

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Reviewers say if you're on the fence, size up! 

Shadow Shifter is a small business that specializes in heat reactive clothing — you can check out sizes for the whole family on their Amazon storefront!  

Promising review: "Best thing ever. Nice thick material — feels like a high-quality cotton T-shirt. The color change is expressive, impressive, and using a heat press to apply vinyl didn’t damage it at all. 10/10." —Suzanne mussen

Get it from Amazon for$27.95 (available in sizes S–3X and six colors). 

30. Built's "Puff Protein Bars" that are basically chocolate-covered marshmallows that also, by some witchcraft, have 17 entire grams of protein in them?? And NO weird aftertaste. If you are also someone who is in a perpetual state of "I need protein or I will bite someone's brain off," I am telling you, nothing in this WORLD will feel better than pulling one of these out of your bag. 

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Hello, I'm a walking cliché of Woman In Her Mid-30s Who Is Very Obsessed With Protein, since it took me three decades to realize I'm in a much better mood all day if I cram it in at every opportunity. I'm very, VERY picky about the protein bars I'll eat — Barebells and Nick's are my go-tos — and these Built bars knocked it out of the park! They have a truly marshmallow-like consistency and the most ridiculously satisfying texture and chewiness. The flavors I've tried have all been spot-on, and they don't leave any kind of aftertaste. I am perpetually out and about and in need of a snack, so I have one of these in my purse at all times! 

Get a pack of 12 from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in nine flavors). 

31. A set of glow-in-the-dark "tree elves" so the next time you take an enchanted midnight stroll through your front walkway to get home at night, you'll have a whole host of magical critters to welcome you back. 

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Promising review: "I have actually bought a couple of packs of these. I think they’re so cute and fit so well in a little plant or around the house. Sometimes, I like to let my friends pick out some little guys as members of their families.  Plus, did I mention how cute they are? And they glow in the dark very well." —Jen

Get a set of 20 from Amazon for $12.98 (available in green or green and blue as well as a set of 10). 

Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.

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