55 Weird But Genius Things That Make You Feel 10x Bougier

55 Weird But Genius Things That Make You Feel 10x Bougier

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Sometimes the bougiest things are also the most unexpected, which is why it’s worth thinking outside of the box when you want to make little life upgrades. For example: you probably wouldn’t go looking for a bag charm that’s also a flashlight, but now that you know it exists, you’re probably already scrolling to find it. This list is full of genius things that will make you feel fancy AF even if you’re on a budget. So go ahead, cover your bathroom window with peel-and-stick stained glass, and start using wine-infused toner pads. Everything on this list is $40 or less, so you can shop with abandon.

1Gel Pens That Will Perk You Up

This set of clicky pens comes loaded with black gel ink that’s not only smudge-proof, it’s also scented. Each of the six pens has a different coffee-inspired scent like mocha and roasted hazelnut, so the smell alone will give you a little productivity boost. They also have cute coffee cup illustrations on the outsides.

2A Comfy Tablet Stand

This lap pillow is not only soft and supportive, but it also has space for a drink, a snack, and your phone or tablet. It also has built-in elastic pockets for holding smaller items like chargers or pens, and makes watching your favorite videos or reading in bed or on the couch so much more comfortable.

3Caviar & PDRN-Infused Eye Patches

Biodance is known for its wildly popular hydrogel sheet masks, and now they make under-eye patches, too. These have a unique diamond texture that grips your skin so they won’t slip or slide around, and they’re infused with caffeine, caviar, and powerful PDRN to help reduce under-eye bags and dark circles.

4Moisturizing Heel Socks

These heel socks are infused with highly moisturizing ingredients like olive oil and vitamin E that will keep your heels soft and free from cracks and calluses between pedicure appointments. Just slip them on while you sleep, read, or watch TV and enjoy the results. They’re made from a soft and stretchy fabric, and come in a bunch of colors.

5Softening Hand Masks

If your hands tend to get dry and cracked, these moisturizing gloves are going to be a game changer. They’re sold in a pack of four and are infused with a blend of shea butter and coconut oil that’s not only super hydrating, but also smells incredible.

6Instant Stained Glass

This window cling film installs in seconds and can be removed and repositioned without leaving behind any sticky residue. It’s a fabulous alternative to blinds if you need a little extra privacy or protection from harsh sunlight, and since it looks like legit stained glass, it’s also bougie AF.

7Adorable Pimple Patches

Instead of picking at blemishes, put these adorable pimple patches on them so your skin can heal in style. Each pack comes with 72 hydrocolloid acne patches in sweet pastel-colored shapes like hearts, clouds, and flowers. They’re infused with salicylic acid and tea tree oil and come in a convenient travel tin.

8A Color-Changing Lamp You Can Take In The Shower

Yes, you can take this lamp in the shower, so your weekly reading in a bubble bath routine is about to get so much more vibey. The lamp features adjustable brightness and multiple color modes that can be changed with a simple tap, and it’s durable enough to withstand heavy rain if you want to use it outside.

9Self-Heating Eye Masks

These aromatherapy eye masks are a game-changer if you’re on a plane, since they block out light, release stress-relieving essential oils, and gently heat up for the ultimate portable relaxation experience. They come in scents like lavender and chamomile as well as unscented options, and are sold in a pack of 16.

10Candles That Look Better As They Burn

These wacky candles change colors as they melt, creating spectacular wax drips that you’ll be obsessed with. Each candle contains eleven or more colors, and no two are exactly alike. These tapers will burn for up to 30 minutes each and are sold in single-color as well as multicolor variety packs.

11Bougie Toe Separators

Upgrade your at-home pedicure routine with these fancy pearl toe separators. They’re made from soft, comfortable silicone with decorative faux pearls and come in a 16-piece set of individual separators so you can customize the fit in a way that feels good on your feet.

12A Cheeky Toilet Brush

You probably don’t think about your toilet bowl brush until it’s unavoidable, but this adorable cherry-shaped brush will make you actually look forward to cleaning your bathroom. “This cherry shaped toilet brush is well made and super cute. I never though I would be complimented on a toilet brush but here we are!” wrote one fan.

13A Minimalist Mug Warmer

This low-profile mug warmer is the perfect way to keep your coffee or tea at the perfect temperature for sipping without adding another bulky electronic to your desk. It has three temperature settings as well as an automatic shutoff function, and it also works great as a candle warmer.

14A Strap That Turns Your Phone Into A Clutch

There are few things as annoying as wearing an outfit with no pockets and having to carry your phone in your hand the whole night, which is where this genius phone strap comes in. It’s designed to work with just about any smartphone, and can be adjusted to work as a wristlet or a crossbody strap.

15A Cute Start Button Cover

If your car has a push start button, consider this your sign to decorate it. This adorable start button cover is made from durable resin, and comes in both matte and translucent color options. It attaches using self-adhesive backing, and will make your car feel so much cuter.

16A Low-Profile Scent Diffuser

This tiny aromatherapy diffuser will make your house smell amazing without taking up a ton of space. Just plug it directly into any wall outlet and it will dispense up to 30 days worth of high-quality aromatherapy in scent options like lavender, teak, and forest walk.

17Travel-Friendly Face Cloths

These tiny tablets turn into full-sized washcloths when you run them under water, so they’re great for taking your skincare routine with you when you travel. They’re about the size of a piece of hard candy and come in individual wrappers, so you can toss a few in your purse so you always have one on hand.

18Wine-Infused Toner Pads

Toner pads are an easy way to remove excess dirt and makeup from your skin while also getting in some gentle exfoliation. These are infused with red wine and reservatrol to make your skin look extra bouncy and glowy, and they’re gentle enough for daily use.

19A Little Bird That Makes Perfect Pies

Instead of making a slash in the middle of your perfect pie, why not use this adorable stoneware pie bird? It’s designed to help steam escape naturally, which prevents a cracked top crust, and it gets bonus points for looking super cute. It’s also a great inexpensive gift for avid bakers.

20The Perfect Pedicure Sandals

These pedicure sandals are way more comfortable than the flimsy plastic flip flops they give you at the nail salon. They’re made from supportive foam that feels like walking on a cloud, and have built-in soft fabric toe separators that will keep your polish from smudging before its fully dry.

21Macarons That Hide Your Small Valuables

This multi-pack of mini macarons is perfect for things like pills, makeup, and jewelry while you’re on the go. They’re sold in a pack of 16 with a variety of colors, so you can come up with an organizational system that makes the most sense for you.

22Aromatherapy Shower Steamers

Your daily shower routine will feel so much more luxurious when you use this one simple hack—crack open a shower steamer and place it just outside of your shower’s direct spray. The tablet will dissolve, releasing soothing or energizing aromatherapy scents that will help you take on the day.

23A Tray That Keeps Shower Steamers In Place

If you decide to start incorporating shower steamers into your routine, it’s worth investing in a shower steamer tray. This silicone gadget sticks to the wall or floor of your shower and keeps the steamer tablet in place, so it doesn’t accidentally fall down the drain before it’s fully dissolved.

24A Cable Management Box That Looks Like A Book

Instead of letting messy cables clutter up your coffee table or media stand, get a cable management box. And if you’re getting a cable management box, you might as well choose one that will enhance your home’s decor. This one looks like a stack of coffee table books, and is a great landing place for vases or picture frames.

25Retro Whitening Toothpaste

This retro whitening toothpaste can make your teeth up to 2.9x whiter after just one use, which is pretty impressive. It has a unique purple formula that makes whites look brighter, and it comes with a metal key so you can squeeze out every last drop.

26Peel-And-Stick Wallpaper

Wallpaper is great way to dramatically impact the look and feel of a room, but using traditional wallpaper is both expensive and time-consuming. This peel-and-stick wallpaper is a great alternative since it’s basically a giant sticker. It’s made from durable vinyl, and comes in sheets of varying sizes.

27A Keychain-Sized Makeup Mirror

There’s nothing worse than trying to touch up your makeup in a dark space where you can’t actually see, so add this lighted compact mirror to your keychain. It offers both standard and magnified views as well as warm-toned light that gives you a better view. The compact is also USB-C rechargeable.

28Deodorant Wipes You Can Toss In Your Tiniest Purse

“These are absolutely essential to have. They are the perfect way to freshen up in a pinch,” wrote one fan of these genius deodorant wipes. They’re sold in a pack of 50 individually-wrapped wipes in a variety of scents like mint, rose, and cucumber.

29A Genius Tool For Slicing Melon

Instead of grappling with a melon and a chef’s knife, get this clever melon-cutting tool. It has ergonomic handles that are comfortable to hold and give you the right amount of leverage. Just slice your melon in half, then press the cutter down and plate your perfect slices.

30Silk Peptide-Infused Sheet Masks

This hydrogel sheet mask is infused with 24-karat gold and silk peptides, making it one of the most luxurious things you can put on your face. It dries down quickly so you can sleep in it to lock in the all the glow-boosting benefits and wake up with your best skin.

31A Hack That Makes Economy Feel Like Business Class

This foot hammock is one of the best, cheapest, and easiest ways to make an economy airplane seat feel more comfortable. Just slip it over the back of your tray table, then close it back up. The sling will give you extra space to fully stretch out your legs, so you can get a good night’s sleep on that redeye.

32A Bag Dispenser That De-Clutters Your Kitchen

If your kitchen drawers are cluttered with busted-open cardboard boxes of zip-top bags, it’s time to take back your space. This bag dispenser is designed to hold multiple boxes of plastic bags in different sizes, so you can easily grab one at a time without making a mess.

33A Wine Caddy For Bubble Baths

If you like to enjoy a glass of wine in your bubble bath, this is the accessory your bathroom is probably missing. This caddy sticks to the wall using a strong suction cup, and is compatible with everything from stemware to beer cans and bottles of shampoo.

34Skincare Made With Truffles

This unique serum makes your skincare routine so much simpler, since it has a spray bottle that makes it easy to apply. It has over 5,700 perfect five-star ratings on Amazon from fans who say it’s soothing, hydrating, and works equally well with or without makeup.

35A Tote Bag That Pours Wine For You

This cute striped tote is perfect for your next beach day or park picnic, since it has a hidden wine dispenser inside. Just pour in up to two bottles of wine or your favorite homemade cocktail, then dispense it on the go through the spout in the side.

36Bath Pearls That Make You Look Extra Glowy

Drop a handful of these tiny Calgon pearls into your next bath and emerge with smooth, glowy skin. They’re infused with ingredients like Vitamin E, collagen, and radiance-boosting pearl powder that will make you look like you just stepped out of the fountain of youth instead of your bathroom.

37The Ideal Sleeve For Iced Coffee

Avid iced coffee drinkers know how annoying it is to walk around with a to-go cup dripping with condensation. This one is specifically designed for cold drinks, and comes in all the same sizes as the cups from your favorite coffee shop so you can sip in comfort and style.

38Decorative Bra Straps

Sometimes there’s no getting around visible bra straps, so you might as well show them off. These decorative straps are made from adorable embroidered flowers, and can be swapped onto any bra with removable straps. They’re so cute you might find yourself specifically buying tops and dresses that let them stand out.

39TSA-Friendly Travel Soap

If you’re trying to keep your bulky liquid items to a minimum when you travel, try these paper-thin soap sheets instead of a standard bottle of body wash. They come in a pack of 300, so one box will definitely last for your entire trip.

40A Soothing Ice Roller For At-Home Facials

Pop this ice roller in the freezer at night and wake up to an energizing facial massage in the morning. It has a textured design that feels amazing on your skin, and it comes in a convenient carrying case so you can take it with you when you travel.

41A Chic Water Dispenser

Instead of refilling your bedside carafe or water bottle from the sink, get this chic countertop water dispenser instead. It’s compatible with most five gallon water bottles and is a space-saving, aesthetically pleasing alternative to traditional bulky water dispensers. It’s equally great for home or office use.

42A Bag Charm That Doubles As A Flashlight

Instead of digging around for your keys in your purse at night, turn on this genius flashlight bag charm. By day, it looks like a cute heart charm, but when it gets dark you can give it a squeeze and illuminate the inside of your bag so you can actually find your stuff.

43A Chunky Little Water Bottle

If you’re the kind of person who believes that a cute water bottle will help you meet your hydration goals, you’re going to love this chunky water bottle. It has an adorable design with a top handle that’s comfortable to hold and a charm, and it can hold up to 22 ounces of water.

44A Towel Rack With Space For A Scented Candle

This towel rack also doubles as a place to put a scented jar candle, so it definitely deserves a space in your bathroom. It comes with all the hardware you need to install it, and is available in antique brass, gold, and black finishes.

45A Popular Collagen Serum

This collagen serum is made by the same company known for its wildly popular sheet masks, so you know it’s going to be good. The serum comes in a convenient mist bottle that makes it easy to reapply throughout the day to keep your skin looking hydrated and bouncy.

46Scented Jewels For Your Car

If you want to make your car look and smell incredible, then you should get a set of these scented air vent clips. They come in pretty bedazzled shapes like bees and sunflowers, and each one has space for a scented tablet that will disperse through you car when you turn on the heat or A/C.

47A Shimmery Under-Eye Balm

Amazon shoppers have given this brightening under-eye balm over a thousand perfect five-star ratings. It’s infused with caffeine and hyaluronic acid, and comes in three different subtle shimmery shades that will compliment your skin tone and help make tired eyes look energized and refreshed.

48A Rice Dispenser That Measures For You

This countertop dispenser can hold up to 11 pounds of rice, and it comes with a convenient measuring cup that makes the whole thing easy to use. It’s also great for things like cereal or even powdered laundry detergent, so you might want to stock up on a few and use them throughout your home.

49A Pillow That’s Also A Tablet Stand

“Love this! Perfect size to prop up my phone, kindle, iPad and strong enough to hold up thick books!” wrote one fan of this cushioned tablet stand. It comes in three different colors, has a soft suede-like cover, and has a ton of space for charging cables and other small items in the storage compartment.

50A Body Spray That Banishes Breakouts

If you’ve ever dealt with body breakouts before, then you know how tough it can be to apply healing products to hard-to-reach places. This genius spray makes it easy to reach your back and shoulders, and it’s formulated with 2% salicylic acid for maximum effectiveness.

51An Electric Kettle You Can Take To Work

As long as you have this portable kettle, all you need to have a hot beverage or make instant noodles or oatmeal on the go is a single power outlet. It has a 13.5-ounce capacity, a convenient top handle for carrying, and can boil water in 12 minutes or less.

52An Essential Reading Accessory

This wooden thumb ring helps keep your book open to the right page, making it way easier to comfortable hold even thick, heavy books with just one hand. “Great for note-taking, cookbooks, ritual tomes, or just everyday voracious reading. I never write reviews, but this deserves one,” wrote one fan.

53The Best Way To Clean Your Makeup Brushes

Cleaning your makeup brushes by hand takes forever, and it’s not exactly the most effective way to remove product buildup. This electric brush cleaner does the job in less than five minutes, and it uses unique spinning action to deep clean inside of your brushes instead of just cleaning the surface.

54A Better Way To Pack Salads

If you tend to avoid packing salads because they always end up soggy and hard to eat, you’ll love the salad pod. It has a unique leakproof design that lets you easily layer and mix ingredients, and it comes with a separate dressing capsule so your greens won’t be sad when you get to your desk.

55Hooks That Keep Your Car Clear Of Clutter

This set of four headrest hooks is a simple way to keep your car cleaner and free from clutter. Just pop them onto the front headrests of your car and you’ll have a place to hang coats, bags, and other items that would otherwise just end up on the floor.

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