Just 29 Things From Amazon You Need To Be Introduced To

Just 29 Things From Amazon You Need To Be Introduced To

BuzzFeed-Shopping·2025-06-04 05:05

1. A ~cat-a-pult~ to, well, pelt people with mini cat figures. Yep. 

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Promising review: "I got this as a stocking stuffer for my girlfriend, and it now lives on her desk at the nurses' station to amuse her and her coworkers on slow days or when they need a break from the seriousness of the hospital. Even the non-cat people loved it!" —Alex G. Gann

Price: $9.85

2. A storage pillow so you can maximize space by hiding blankets, clothes, bedding, towels, stuffed animals, and other soft clutter. It's great for small spaces like RVs, dorms, tiny homes, boats, and more!

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Promising review: "I have a tiny camper and needed to store our 1-inch latex bed toppers rolled up during the day. They are 30 inches by 80 inches. I bought two of these storage pillow covers. The mats fit perfectly, and I even have room to spare, which makes the process easy. I love the neutral color and the quality of the materials. With putting the mats in and taking them out daily I needed it to stand up to daily use. After months, they are holding up beautifully. The zipper is smooth and strong. We need pillows in our camper for back support anyway so these now serve that purpose as well. Great purchase and worth the cost as I avoided getting them custom made like I thought I would need to do." —Harvey Kaplowitz

Price: $49.95 

3. A pack of pee pads for monitoring your pup's health — it's not like they can use their words to tell you when something is wrong. These absorbent pads have a color-changing layer that can alert you when you to potential issues, like a UTI or dehydration.

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You might recognize these pads from Shark Tank!

Promising review: "My senior dachshund was diagnosed earlier this year with a urinary tract infection; she had not shown any symptoms, and it was caught with her yearly exam testing. These pads are something I can now use a couple of times each week to monitor her urinary tract health. They are attractive, sturdy, and absorbent. I also appreciate they are a generous size. While this obviously does not replace vet care or monitoring of other symptoms, this is something to help you proactively be aware of potential issues with your dog. I recommend!" —Old Blush

Price: $24.99 for 20 pads

4. A doorbell cover because a delivery person always seems to drop by the minute your little one has gone down for a nap. Or maybe your dog goes absolutely bonkers when the doorbell rings...and then ofc it's always a random solicitor selling something you don't want. 

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This works on any type of video or standard doorbell. Stickers are included.

Promising review: "Caring for my mom, who has Parkinson's and dementia, I’ve had to deal with startling sounds like the doorbell, which can be really distressing for her. The "Fits Any Doorbell, Rotates-a Dual Purpose Sign" has been a game-changer. This sign is easy to install with no tools needed and fits perfectly on our doorbell." —Donna

Price: $19.99

5. A silicone ring protector that'll give you peace of mind when you're at the gym, allowing you to wear your rings while exercising so you don't have to stick them in an unsupervised gym locker while also protecting your band from scratches. 

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Promising review: "I ordered this for my wife after I just about died, realizing the potential harm her ring faced each time we were at the gym. 😵 It works PERFECTLY, fits true to size, and covers her wedding band AND engagement ring!" —Jordan Neumann

Price: $24.95+ (available in six colors and multipacks)

6. Laneige's Neo Blurring Powder — a skin-smoothing, pore-blurring, ultra-fine powder if your skin is oily, oily, oily. This semi-matte powder absorbs the shine but leaves your ~glow~ untouched without feeling dry or cakey on your skin.

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Promising review: "I loved this setting powder. It blurred my pores and blended my makeup so well that even my husband noticed. Wow! I will be buying more before people find it and sell it all out, hehehe." —Charlotte Laim 

Price: $25 

7. A weekly keyboard planner to help you organize your tasks and visualize the work week. It's undated, so you can use it only when you need it instead of buying a dated planner and then feeling like you've wasted money because you only filled half the book.

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Promising review: "I love lists. Usually, I don't use paper calendars because the squares are either too small or too "timed appointment oriented" for my listy lifestyle. Sometimes, I just need to write down a lot of information on a certain day. This calendar is organized just right. I love that you can start it at any time of the year. The paper quality is really heavy and smooth, so pens don't bleed through. Cuz on the back of each calendar page? More space for lists!" —Sonya W

Price: $9.62

8. A smudge-correcting clear nail polish so it's NBD when your painstakingly painted mani gets crinkled because you *thought* your nails were fully dried but learned they were most definitely still slightly wet after you buttoned up your pants.

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Promising review: "This refreshes my worn-out manicure very well. I apply this as a topcoat over my old manicure. It respreads and smooths out the polish and leaves it fresh and shiny. It's a bit pricey, but it does save me a lot of time and trouble not having to repolish my nails." —SoniaSophia

Price: $20

9. A expanding shower liner for anyone whose shower feels like a 1-by-1-foot box. *raises hand* This genius liner curves away from your body so you feel like you have more space and you're not constantly pushing away a shower curtain that blows toward you.

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Promising review: "Wow! This is exactly what I was looking for! I have a tiny bathroom in an old apartment building with an untreated window that needs to be covered with a shower curtain inside my shower. Every time you'd shower, you would be attacked by curtains from both sides. That is until I purchased this curtain. It gives so much more room in the shower, like a curved shower rod, but without all that hardware and work associated with it. It's weighted enough so it doesn't move. I'm no longer attacked by my shower curtains. I 100% would purchase again" —Brittany Hopkins

Price: $39.95

10. A pack of carborundum sponges because these are the heavy hitters you'll want for stains and gunk that no other sponge is strong enough to handle.

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Promising review: "Nice and thin. You'll find so many more uses for these around the house than just getting stuff off the underside of cookware! I had hard, scaly water deposits on the glass surrounding our powder room faucet (one of those fancy, highfalutin modern-looking things). I've tried everything for 4 years to get this stuff off. One day I thought, maybe i'll try my sponges. Took it all off super easily!!!! Faucet looks like new. My only rec is to spot-test your item first before using it because it will scratch certain surfaces if you scrub too aggressively (for example, it gets the burned-on, weird stuff off of the bottom of my fave Our Place pan, but I rubbed too hard in one spot and it took the color right off lol)." —Hoarder

Price: $7.99+ for eight (available in two sponge thicknesses).

11. A Pikk-it tool that'll remove tangled hair that's lodged in your vacuum head and totally messing with your vac's absorption powers. (And ofc your fingers can't reach the hair!) You can also use it to detangle hair from the bristles of your hairbrush.

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Promising review: "Between me (medium long hair) and my overly fluffy cat, a lot of hair and fluff was continually getting caught up on the roller brush of my vacuum. I dreaded vacuuming because it took so long to pull and snip the hairs wrapped up on the roller brush out with scissors. Not anymore! This silly, little, inexpensive thing works great! Super quick to remove all the hair/fur — in virtually a minute, then back to vacuuming with my lovely Miele vacuum." —MKS

Price: $8.99

12. A hair identifier spray to make your monthly dermaplaning session as pain-free as possible. Now, you can be sure that you're shaving all the peach fuzz. And reviewers say the spray helps the razor glide more smoothly.

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Promising review: "The power of the hair identifier's spray is unmatched. Once you spray in any direction that has hair, it automatically identifies the hair that needs to be removed. It is easily sprayed on and easily wiped off. No extra residue. Comes with four blades, and I say these blades are soft and gentle yet get the job done. Not sure why no one ever thought of coming up with a hair identifier spray. Great value and smells like baby powder. Great quality." —Karine

Price: $9.99

13. A space-saving ceramic folding griddle so incredibly well designed that you'll swear some magical wizard made it. There's a built-in drip tray for grease and two temperature zones, meaning you can at different temperatures! Eggs on one side, bacon on the other. Meat on one side, veggies on the other. You get the idea!

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Promising review: "I love how spacious yet compact this griddle is. It’s big enough to cook for the family but folds up neatly for easy storage. The non-stick surface works perfectly — nothing sticks, and cleanup is super quick. The dual temperature controls are a nice bonus, letting you cook different foods at once. It’s a simple, reliable tool that makes cooking so much easier!" —SAMAS

Price: $59.99 (available in four colors) 

14. A Grim Steeper silicone tea infuser for the person who feels ~dead~ until they've had their morning tea.

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Promising review: "My best friend loved this for her birthday. She loves Halloween and tea, and this was such a cute and perfect gift." —Harley Nixon

Price: $12.99

15. A pair of flowy shorts because spring is here, and it's time to free your legs from the prison of long underwear and tight pants.

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Promising review: "I purchased this to wear over my bathing suit for an upcoming trip to Florida. It's so cute with a flowing feel to it. I plan on wearing it not only to the beach but for afternoon outings and casual dinners. The fabric is good quality and can be paired with flats, heels, or even sneakers. The skort feels very comfortable and looks great on. I may even treat myself and purchase different colors!" —JoAnne Schiavone

Price: $25.99+ (available in women's sizes XS–XXL and 18 colors)

16. A pack of Lego highlighters that'll make the slog of note-taking or studying feel a little more fun. They're also a great fidget toy!

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Promising review: "Absolutely love these. The colors are bright and don’t fade. Perfect for any ADHD student. Having these to fiddle with and stick together during class is a lifesaver. Keeps my attention on the lesson, and I don’t need to bring anything else to class that doesn’t look like school materials. I have gotten lots of compliments." —Natalie kehr

Price: $14.99

17. An airtight Deli ProKeeper if the sensory experience of pulling a piece of slimy ham from a damp deli meat package is *shudders* enough to make you no longer hungry for lunch. This container is designed to extend the life of your deli meats and cheeses and has a grooved bottom, meaning your turkey isn't sitting in its juices. 

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Promising review: "These work really well to keep deli meat and cheese fresh. They lock pretty tightly, which can be difficult to open for older adults or children, but I prefer that because it really locks out the air. They stack nicely in the fridge as well." —Suzanne Buza-Snead

Price: $27.99

18. A vacuum LED light to show you all the pet hairs, spilled kibble, human crumbs, kitty litter crystals, and dust bunnies that you probably didn't even notice were lurking on your "clean" floors.

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Promising review: "I love being able to see all the dog hair on the floor. Makes vacuuming so satisfying." —Andrea H.

Price: $17.99

19. A screen-cleaning brush so you can tackle your grime-covered mesh screens that leave you wondering if you're seeing a twig or a crack in the glass. Maybe there's a dead bug clinging to the outside of the screen, and he's been there for so long that you've named him. (Everyone say hello to Carl!)

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Promising review: "Our screens are on a second-floor balcony. There really isn't any good way to clean the outside of the screens. Luckily, the fibers on this screen cleaner are small enough that they seem to fit through the screen and clean both sides. I'm sure it doesn't clean the outside as well as it does the inside, but any help is always appreciated. I was actually shocked at how much dirt came off of the screens with this very simple tool. I used it wet with a small amount of dish soap, and it worked really well. I also appreciated that after I was finished I was just easily able to rinse and dry the screen cleaner for future use. A simple tool at an excellent price." —BonjourBeautyByAmy

Price: $19.99

20. A DIY mosaic candle holder for some screen-free fun and a cute piece of decor when you're all done! This kit comes with all the materials you need — you just have to supply the creativity when it comes to deciding where to place the tiles.

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Promising review: "Easy to do and got beautiful results. I wish I could find the glue and the grout used in this kit (I don't know the brand, so I can't purchase them) — they are great. Really sparked my interest in doing mosaics." —annette

Price: $19.99

21. A wig dryer stand because waiting hours (or even days) for your freshly washed wig to dry is not the move. Instead of hanging your wet wig on the bathroom door handle, place it over the mannequin head, insert the dryer, and let the ventilation holes dry the hair faster than you thought possible.

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Note that you should not use heat settings on your dryer while using this wig stand. Also, please don't leave the wig stand unattended for too long if the hair dryer is plugged in and running!

Promising review: "10/10. I can't see myself drying my wigs any other way moving forward. What took 2–3 days for my wigs to air dry now takes minutes. I more than likely won't use it for styling, but that option is available." —Stacy

Price: $38.99+ (available in three colors)

22. A no-tools-required dual-showerhead that'll make tandem showers a romantic experience instead of fighting with your partner because someone is roasty toasty under the showerhead, and the other person is shivering in the back of the tub. Parents love this thing for getting kids in and out of the shower without fights over the water.

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Boona is a small business on a mission to make showers more enjoyable, whether you're showering alone or with a partner. 

Promising review: "This is a high-quality product that’s straightforward to install. The water pressure is incredible! It’s like a brand-new shower. You can adjust which showerhead the water comes out of individually or both simultaneously. It’s a game changer for our kids, so they don’t fight over the water anymore!" —Taylor 

Price: $299 (available in three colors and as a single showerhead)

23. A tiered maxi dress with adjustable tie straps if you're looking for a comfy and chic option to don on an upcoming vacation, a weekend brunch, or just running errands.

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The dress runs big, so you may want to size down depending on how loose of a fit you want.

Promising review: "So cute and comfy, roomy pockets, washes well, easy to steam or iron! Great dress! I love the tie straps because you can adjust the neckline! there are small darts and it worked for my large bust. Looks so high-end! will be wearing this nonstop!" —Vanshika

Price: $49.99 (available in women's sizes S–XXL and 18 colors)

24. A pair of loafers to score major Dr. Martens vibes at a fraction of the cost. Reviewers rave about how comfy these shoes are — so comfy, in fact, that they don't have a breaking-in period.

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Promising review: "I’ve been trying to find loafers that aren’t so hard and uncomfortable (and that fit my size 6 feet well), and these are perfect! I wish they had a shiny style, too, but they are great for work and being on your feet all day. Durable bottoms that are nonslip. Highly recommend these!" —Katie

Price: $45.99+ (available in women's sizes 6–11 and 18 colors)

25. A portable cocktail maker tool so you can sip on something more imaginative than your typical vodka soda. Use the corresponding app to list the ingredients you have, pick your cocktail (or mocktail), select the number of servings, and then follow the app instructions, which will tell you exactly how much liquid to pour. No more measuring cups!

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Promising review: "I waited a few months after my purchase to leave a review, and honestly, Bartifier has completely transformed my at-home cocktail experience. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced mixologist, this tool makes crafting the perfect drink easy and fun. The best thing for me is that the interface is user-friendly with clear instructions." —Amazon Customer

Price: $39.99

26. A ceiling fan carbon filter for grabbing dust, pollen, smoke, dander, and other allergens as the fan spins. It sticks to the fan blade and is unnoticeable — but you may notice the difference in the air!

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Promising review: "I wasn't sure what to expect when purchasing these, but now they are a staple in every room of our house. Within three days the air smelled more crisp and was easier to breathe in our home. So simple and effective!" —Haylee Marez

Price: $19.99 for a three-pack

27. A spinning water bottle organizer because your extensive collection of jumbo water bottles is taking up an entire shelf in your kitchen cabinet. This lazy Susan-style water bottle holder can accommodate up to six 40-oz. Stanleys, Starbucks tumblers, and more.

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Promising review: "I have three daughters, which means I have a ton of Stanley cups. They do not fit in my cupboard, so we bought this to see if it would help. It is quite big on the counter, but we put it in the corner, and that seems to fit. Does hold the cups perfectly, and has helped clean out my cupboard a little bit." —Mara Mobley

Price: $24.99+ (available in six colors)

28. A Maybelline volumizing brow mousse that'll fill in sparse brows, fluff up thin brows, and tame curly brows for natural-looking, full brows — all day long.

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Promising review: "So quick and easy to get full fluffy brows! It does it all in one. Gives them volume, holds them nice without being over-tacky and stiff, and darkens them. So easy in the morning before work. Takes a couple of swipes, and I am ready to go." —jessica alexandra

Price: $13.99 (available in six shades) 

29. The LoudCup — a very, very, very loud cup — if you scream yourself hoarse at every sporting event. This double-walled insulated cup has a built-in horn (yep!) so you can cheer for your favorite team from the NFL, NHL, or just your kid's high school soccer team.

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Promising review: "I’m that loud, obnoxious mom at my son’s baseball games now, and it’s hilarious. It keeps it cold for a while but I don’t expect forever because it isn’t metal. The quality is great. You just have to be careful not to break the clips. I gifted one to my friend for her birthday, and she loved it too." —Jonathan Burgos

Price: $24.95 (available in nine colors)

The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity. 

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