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40 Genius Items That Are Most Added To Amazon Wish Lists
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The Internet is filled with copious amounts of things that you really want to impulsively buy after a few glasses of wine, but probably shouldn't (at least not all at once). Consequently, wish lists are a glorious thing to keep track of all the things you want but your bank account can't allow yet, and Amazon's Most Wished For page is a particular goldmine of items that people are dying to get their hands on.
If you're looking for some gift ideas or a trendy new purchase, this is the place to find it. It's where people bookmark all those genius gadgets, beauty products, and housewares that are definitely worth waiting for, so it's an awesome place to shop around and see what other folks are falling in love with at the moment.
Here's how it works: Amazon tallies up how often a product is added to wish lists and registries and puts it in list form for your viewing pleasure. The page is updated daily, so things are constantly changing, though there are a few products that have been there for months, indicating that people just can't get over how damn awesome they are. It's also broken up into categories, so you can find something as specific as "the most wished for women's jumpsuit," should you want to. Here are some of the coolest items that have been at the top of the charts lately.
2. This Brush And Straightener All In One
AsaVea Hair Straightening Brush, $39, Amazon
One of the hottest tools on the market right now, the AsaVea Hair Straightening Brush has professional ceramic plates, bristles that brush and straighten simultaneously, and an adjustable temperature to suit all hair types. Needless to say, people are saying things like, "Easy to use. Would highly recommend this to friends or buy as a gift!"
3. Create A Soothing Environment At The Drop Of A Hat
Cowboy Cap Mini Portable Air Humidifier, $10, Amazon
This cowboy-hat shaped device turns virtually any water bottle, or even your standard glass of water, into a cool-mist humidifier. Reap the benefits (think: relief from cold and flu symptoms, more moisturized skin and lips, and fewer headaches from dry, stale air) at the drop of a hat (literally). Simply place the hat on a water bottle or in a filled glass of your choice, plug in the USB cable, and breathe easy again. The fact that it's both portable and affordable means you can buy one for anywhere you might need relief, including home, work, or on-the-go.
4. Wake Up As Naturally As Possible With This Elegant Light
Philips Wake-Up Light, $104, Amazon
This innovative Philips wake-up light helps you to realign your circadian rhythm as naturally as possible. The warm yellow glow mimics the sun and helps you wake up gradually in the morning, contributing to a better mood and a more satisfying sleep. It's got five different relaxing sounds, too.
5. Transform Your Feet With This Revolutionary Product
Electric Callus Remover, $25, Amazon
For feet that need a little extra love, an electric callus remover is just the thing to help them feel soft, smooth, and ready for even the most open of shoes. It's easy and efficient, meaning you'll have pedicure-worthy feet without splurging on a trip to the nail salon.
6. Create The Perfect Desk Space Wherever You Go
Bamboo Lap Desk Stand, $27, Amazon
Awesome for correcting posture and creating a desk where you don't have one, this bamboo lap desk stand has a thoughtful design that makes it easy to use your laptop anywhere. It has a durable build from natural bamboo, slats to help cool your computer, an integrated mouse pad, and three different slots for your tablets and devices.
7. A Bath Mat That Massages Your Feet As You Scrub
DonHill Antislip Massage Bathtub Mat, $17, Amazon
This 100 percent vinyl bath mat securely suctions to the bottom of your bath to prevent dangerous slips and falls. The textured surface and pressure points also double as soothing massage for tired muscles as you shower. And you don’t have to worry about mildew or mold— the mat has small holes that drain water or it can go through the washing machine for a deep clean.
8. A Pack Of Cards With Positive Messages To Inspire You
I Can Do It Cards, $18, Amazon
This unique card deck has 60 different cards with uplifting affirmations on romance, health, creativity, and more. They’re designed to inspire you throughout the day or whenever you need an encouraging word. One inspired Amazon user said, “The artwork is beautiful, simple and elegant, and the words really resonate with you.”
9. This Smart Companion For Voice-Activated Control
Countless people (myself included) are obsessing over the Echo Dot, a tiny little companion that's voice-activated to play your music, check the weather, order you a pizza, read your schedule, and help you organize your life. It's part of the Alexa family and can also be hooked up to your lights, shades, speaker systems, thermostats, and other smart gadgets for a home that's entirely personalized to you.
10. From Clearer Skin To Whiter Teeth - This Is An All-Around Problem Solver
Moody Zook Activated Charcoal Powder, $10, Amazon
Charcoal is the current darling of the beauty world, and for good reason: It can help with a multitude of beauty issues. This activated charcoal powder is made from coconut shells, giving you an all-natural option for things like teeth whitening, skin exfoliation and pore cleansing. You can even mix it with coconut oil (or an essential oil) to help treat acne or insect bites, remove makeup, and even address minor first-aid issues, making this a medicine-cabinet staple.
11. This Set Of Professional And Durable Bamboo Makeup Brushes
EmaxDesign Kabuki Bamboo Brushes, $12, Amazon
These EmaxDesign Kabuki bamboo brushes are crazy popular right now, because they're extremely soft, super durable, blend beautifully, and come in a set of twelve pieces for everything from foundation to brows.
12. A Personal Diffuser That Doesn't Require Water Or Heat
AromaAllure Waterless Essential Oil Diffuser, $22, Amazon
The AromaAllure essential oil diffuser uses zero water and zero heat to fill your space with the relaxing scent of your favorite blend. Instead, it uses a quiet fan diffuser alongside batteries, a USB port, or an adapter. Since it's palm-sized, it's great for bedside tables or keeping you rejuvenated during work.
13. This Genius Little Compact Mirror With Bright Lights
LED Lighted Compact Mirror, $20, Amazon
Such a simple idea, yet so genius. This LED lighted compact mirror has a regular mirror and a magnification mirror, but the part that's really cool are the LED lights that illuminate your face, allowing you to do your makeup perfectly on-the-go.
14. These Compression Packing Cubes So You Can Take More On Your Trip
Gonex Packing Cubes, $24, Amazon
These packing cubes streamline travel prep by organizing clothes and compressing bulky items so you can fit even more into your suitcase. The cubes are made from smooth nylon fabric with ventilated mesh cloth that lets you see the items you’re packing. Sold in sets of three with Gonex’s small, smallest, slim, medium, or large carriers available, these cubes come in six vibrant colors.
15. A Spiralizer That Turns Veggies Into Noodles
5 Blade Vegetable Spiralizer, $20, Amazon
Ideal for anyone who's looking to creativity incorporate more vegetables into their diet, the 5 Blade Vegetable Spiralizer lets you make noodles, terrines, ribbons, spirals, and slices out of your favorite vegetables, so you never get bored with a low-carb diet. It's easy to clean and even easier to use, so reviewers are flipping out about it.
16. Great Portability Without Compromising On Sound
Ailihen Lightweight Foldable Headphones, $13, Amazon
People are loving these Ailihen headphones, because they're lightweight and foldable without compromising on sound. The comfortable ear pads have excellent noise-cancelling functions, there's a 360-degree pickup microphone, and they've got built-in controls that you can use to end or answer calls, as well as switch to the next song.
17. This Sound Machine With A Cult Following On Amazon
Big Red Rooster BRRC107 Sound Machine, $15, Amazon
More than 3,000 reviewers swear by this sound machine. It plays six natural sounds, including rain, brook, thunder, white noise, ocean, and summer night and comes with optional timers to help you fall asleep or can run all night long to help mask background noises. It’s powered by both batteries and an AC adaptor making it an easy travel companion.
18. Safely Shave Your Clothes To Look Like New Again
Conair Fabric Defuzzer, $12, Amazon
For clothes in need of a quick refresh, keep an inexpensive fabric defuzzer on hand to remove all the annoying lint, fuzz, and pilling that makes your clothes look old and tired. Safe to use on most fabrics, the defuzzer is a laundry-room staple to give new life to your clothes. It's easy, it's fast, it's effective, and it's definitely cheaper than a whole new wardrobe.
19. Never Find Unwanted Hair In Your Bathroom Drain Again
TubShroom Drain Protector, $13, Amazon
The TubShroom Catcher isn't for everyone – unless you have hair and/or think unclogging bathroom drains is pretty gross, in which case, do yourself a favor and go buy one. It's guaranteed to catch every single hair, keeping your shower clog-free without toxic chemicals, expensive plumber bills, or your going on Fear Factor. Just pop it into your drain to get started, and hair will wrap around the catcher for ridiculously easy clean-up.
20. Brush Your Way To Better Breath With Charcoal
Twin Lotus Active Charcoal Toothpaste, $11, Amazon
Move over, mint: Charcoal is the new must-have toothpaste ingredient. This triple-action charcoal toothpaste cleans teeth, kills bacteria, and gets rid of bad breath in a natural way. Reviewers rave about their teeth looking whiter, too, and love how their mouths feel fresh and clean without any artificial flavors and ingredients.
21. A Multi-use Towel That Dries Incredibly Quickly
Youphoria Outdoors Quick Dry Travel Towel, $13, Amazon
Unlike a terry cloth or cotton towel, this quick-dry travel towel is made of microfiber, which dries up to ten times faster without being any thicker, so it’s still easy to roll up and store. The microfiber dries so quickly that it can even be used for moisture-wicking, keeping you nice and dry.
22. Easily Act As Your Own At-Home Barista
Stainless Steel Handheld Electric Milk Frother & Spoon, $10, Amazon
Spending too much on your coffee addiction? Become your own barista with this electric milk frother, which adds frothy foam (hello homemade cappuccinos) to your beverage in under 20 seconds. Its tiny-but-mighty motor can even beat eggs, whip cream, and mix liquids with powders like baby formula, protein, and certain medicines. And, it even comes with a spoon.
23. Give Your Hands Extra Protection In The Kitchen
Stark Safe Cut-Resistant Gloves, $11, Amazon
Looking to audition for Top Chef? These cut-resistant gloves are a must-have in an budding cook's kitchen. Whether you're chopping, slicing, or dicing, these gloves protect your hands need without compromising dexterity. They can also be used for grating cheese, cleaning knives and blades, and anywhere your hands and fingers might need a little extra protection. Simply throw them in the washing machine to clean.
24. A Self-Help Book That Turns Your Problems Into Victories
“The Obstacle Is The Way” Book, $20, Amazon
With messages that have inspired countless celebs from rappers to professional athletes, The Obstacle Is the Way draws its concepts from ancient Greek philosophy to turn your pain and adversity into victories. It champions the idea of embracing every hardship as an opportunity to learn, grow, and become a better person. The book even uses concrete examples of real-life success stories, like that of Amelia Earhart and Steve Jobs.
25. A Set Of Sheets Mask For Every Day Of The Week
Ariul 7 Days Mask Set, $16, Amazon
If your skin isn't feeling its best there's no easier way to perk it up than seven days of consistent sheet-masking. This seven-pack contains a week's worth of green tea masks with soothing, hydrating, and anti-inflammatory properties. They're also available in avocado, lemon, pomegranate, tea tree, aloe, and bamboo water — as well as a pack with all seven varieties.
26. Fight Food Odor Naturally And Effectively
BUOCEANS Retinol Moisturizing Cream, $13, Amazon
Crafted with hyaluronic acid, jojoba oil, and green tea, this retinol moisturizer aims to reduce puffiness, deeply hydrate, and keep your complexion looking rejuvenated and radiant. The fast-acting and non-greasy formula is cruelty-free and can double as a nighttime moisturizer. Reviewers say that despite the nourishing ingredients, their skin "absorbs it nicely without oily traces."
27. An All-Natural Eye Gel That Reduces Under Eye Puffiness
Majestic Pure Blue Eye Gel, $17, Amazon
Crafted with Mediterranean blue alga extract, this natural eye gel aims to reduce puffiness around the eye and diminish dark circles while making skin look rejuvenated and radiant. The fast-acting and non-greasy formula is fragrance-free and can double as a facial moisturizer. Reviewers say this lightweight gel really can fade circles and make your eyes look more refreshed and awake.
28. A Massage Roller That Gives Your Skin Instant Relief
Flora’s Beauty Pro-Nu Ice Massage Roller, $11, Amazon
This roller applies gentle but consistent pressure to your skin wherever you need it to reduce pain and inflammation and to improve blood circulation. It’s particularly helpful after a facial treatment like a chemical peel, but you can use it on a daily basis to wake up the area around your eyes. The roller’s cooling effect gives you instant relief anytime your skin is burning, too, whether it’s irritated from shaving or you have a sunburn.
29. Display Your Travel Stories In Style
Scratch Off World Travel Tracker Map, $28, Amazon
If you've got a nasty case of wanderlust, this scratch off world travel tracker map is a genius idea. It allows you to scratch off the places you've been, revealing bright colors and vibrant flags, so you can display your travel story on any wall of your home.
30. This Hands-Free & Mess-Free Inverted Umbrella
Sharpty Inverted Umbrella, $18, Amazon
This inverted umbrella is innovative for a whole bunch of different reasons: it folds up without getting everything wet, it's got a C-handle for a hands-free design that you can even text with, and it's double-layered so it stays sturdy even through the worst weather. And it comes in more than 20 colors and prints, including plaid, flowers, and a rainbow.
31. This Two-In-One Horn And Safety Light For Your Bike
FineGood Skull Electric Bike Horn, $10, Amazon
If you know someone who's an avid biker (or you are yourself), then this skull bike horn makes for an awesome gift. It has four different clear sounds to ensure your safety around pedestrians or cars, it's got a bright safety light for after dark, and it's really easy to install on just about any handlebar.
32. This USB-Rechargeable Bike Headlight & Super Loud Horn
Rechargeable Bike Headlight & Horn, $12, Amazon
If you know someone who's an avid biker, or you are yourself, then this rechargeable bike headlight and horn makes for an awesome gift. It makes five super loud horn sound to ensure your safety around pedestrians or cars, it's got a bright safety light for after dark with three settings (solid, fast-flashing, and slow-flashing), and it can be easily recharged with the included USB.
33. Putty When Wet, Durable Glue When Dry
Sugru Moldable Glue, $19, Amazon
With almost 700 great reviews, Sugru Moldable Glue sticks to aluminum, steel, ceramics, glass, wood and some fabrics to fix just about anything you can think of. It's a putty-like consistency when wet, but when dry, it becomes waterproof, UV resistant, electrically insulating, and dishwasher proof. Talk about a multitasker.
34. These Eco-Friendly Portable Showers In A Packet
GoodWipes Deodorizing Biodegradable Wipes, $8, Amazon
These sanitary body wipes are hypoallergenic and enriched with vitamin E to keep your skin clean and soft no matter where you happen to be. They're basically a portable shower in a packet for events like camping, music festivals, or sporting events, and reviewers can't stop talking about how refreshing and gentle they are.
35. A Bamboo Cutting Board That’s Shaped Like Your Fave State
Totally Bamboo State Cutting Board, $20, Amazon
Whether you’re from Alabama or Wyoming, or even Upper Michigan or Oahu, you can get a bamboo cutting board in the shape of your home state, region, or territory. They’re made of organic Moso bamboo, which is known for its durability, density, and for being a completely renewable resource. The cutting boards are strong enough to be used for cutting vegetables and other food prep, but they’re also classy enough to use as a stylish serving tray.
36. Discover Your Family History At Home
23AndMe DNA Test, $79, Amazon
Your body has around 20,000 genomes, according to the latest scientific research, and this home DNA test will help you make sense of yours. In six to eight weeks, you'll learn more about your ancestry, find DNA relatives, and possibly even find out if you're part Neanderthal (or at least if you have Neanderthal DNA). The company also makes an enhanced DNA test that reveals health and wellness information.
37. These Tweezers Designed To Remove Ingrown Hairs
TweezerGuru, $10, Amazon
Whether your tweezing an ingrown hair or trying to archive the perfect eyebrow arch, precision is key, which is why the extra-long tips of these innovative pointed tweezers are carefully aligned with calibrated tension to give you even more control over hair removal. Made of stainless steel, these tweezers are easy to clean and durable so you’ll never need to invest in a pair again. With almost 2,000 five-star reviews, you’ll want to make space on the counter for these tweezers.
38. A Funny Game From The Makers Of Cyanide & Happiness
Joking Hazard, $25, Amazon
From the genius minds behind the hit web comic Cyanide & Happiness comes Joking Hazard, a game in which three or more players compete to build the funniest comics they can. The game comes with over 300 hilarious panel cards that form totally ridiculous situations, and reviewers are saying things like, "This game exceeded my expectations. The group I played with was laughing to hard we were crying! It's raunchy, irreverent and just freaking awesome." If you're getting a little tired of playing Monogamy or cards, pick up this brilliant game.
39. A Lumbar Support Roll With Almost 2,000 Reviews
OPTP Original McKenzie Lumbar Roll, $22, Amazon
Thousands of reviewers swear by this lumbar cushion for back pain relief at the office, in the car, and on planes. Made of high-quality foam, this lumbar roll is covered with a moisture-wicking polyester cover and buckles to any chair or around the waist to promote proper spine alignment and posture while sitting. It also comes in both standard and firm density options.
40. Improve The Skin All Over Your Body With This Brush
Bamboo Body Brush, $16, Amazon
You probably scrub your body in the shower, but it turns out that a dry body brush can do wonders for your skin. The 100 percent natural bristles gently exfoliate dry, dead skin away while stimulating circulation, leaving skin soft, glowing, and rejuvenated. It can also be used in the shower. Just add your favorite body wash.
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