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29 Things That Have No Right To Be This Whimsical And Cute
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We hope you love our recommendations! While every product is independently chosen by our editors, BuzzFeed and our publishing partners may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. You can read more about how our affiliate partnerships work in our Editorial Standards & Ethics Guide. Including a Smiski plushie, stackable candles, and some tights for people who were obsessed with bugs as kids. *taps mic* Is this thing on? OK, here we go. Here are a bunch of things that have no right to be this whimsical and cute. Nope, no other reason than that! Ahead, you'll find pure dopamine, ranging from quirky kitchen gadgets to novelty beauty finds that reviewers swear by. Whether you're hunting for a unique gift idea like a jelly frog soap or looking to upgrade your routine with a French press and hydrocolloid patches, these picks prove that being functional doesn't have to mean being boring. Each mini jar contains 38 lotion bursts, and is a great size for stashing in your purse for moisture on the go. Just be mindful about keeping it somewhere warm, as the lotion bursts may melt and clump together. Promising review: "OK, but I love these? They smell so good, and they're so convenient. I was worried they'd be like gummy or leave a weird skin or something, but that's not a problem at all! The whole cute little lotion pop rubs into the skin. I've found they're the perfect size to get my hands and up to my elbows when I'm hecka scaly, and all the way up to the shoulders when I'm less dry. And there's no residue! No greasy feeling! Just soft and hydrated and awesome. If they come out with more scents besides this and lavender, I'm buying them for sure. And less chance of spilling in a bag and ruining things!!" —AllyBelle Get it from Amazon for $7.47 (available in two scents). Promising review: "I'm actually extremely happy with these! They're great and seem like they'll hold up for some time. Might handwash them just to be extra sure that they don't fade or anything. Overall nice!" —Mirtha Get them from Amazon for $12.99 (available in seven other prints). The milk and creamer set pictured above is also available for $14.48. Promising review: "This product is cute and functional. My husband uses this every day to make my coffee (I'm spoiled). It's cute, and I love it!" —anonymous Get it from World Market for $29.99. And if you like this vibe but prefer pour-over, you can grab the pour-over maker for $29.99. Frolic Creations is an Orlando-based small business. Promising review: "To the seller and creator of this item, THANK YOU SO MUCH. I may sound silly when I say this, but it’s the truth: froggy soap has boosted my serotonin SO MUCH. Ever since I bought my froggy soap, I can definitely see a change in my mood. Not only has it been a serotonin booster for me, but it has also been a bonding experience. Everyone in my family knows about the beloved frog." —Maddison Liddick Get it from Frolic Creations on Etsy for $16.99. It comes with six candles in the following scents: Berries of the Forest, Aperol Spritz, Moroccan Mint Tea, Oolong Tea, Rose Mint, and Suede Peony. (And yeah, OK, Suede Pony is probably an ice cream flavor I actually would never want to see created.) This is designed to fit the FLISAT kids' stool. Promising review: "Adorable and comfy. Very nice stool cover and cute!" —Sophia Get it from Ikea for $7.99 (also available in a zebra style). Promising review: "I typically hate lip scented products, so this was my first one in years, and I did not regret it! First off, the packaging — cute! Benophie with the hand sniffing. Second, the scent is nice. As they state, they are scents that already exist, and just Bridgerton repackaged. I do not mind! I see Bridgerton, I buy. And for price?! Great. The scent is strong at first, but it does go away fairly quickly, which I appreciate. Third, the lip balm actually helped my chapped lips! They stay fairly for a long time on the lips but don’t give the glossy bomb-glastic shine like a Vaseline product. It would be good for winter or summer, depending on how thick you lay it on! I might be a Nivea convert. Had to get Benophie in anticipation of Season 4! 🩵🤍 This one leaves no tint or shimmer, FYI. Going to buy the Pollin one RN! Recommend!" —RxieByTheBay Get it from Amazon for $3.59 (available in four flavors and a bundle). DeCosta 3d Designs is a small business based in Virginia. Promising review: "Great communication from seller. Super service and super item!" —Kathryn Get it from DeCosta 3d Designs on Etsy for $24.95. Promising review: "I saw them and immediately needed them in my life. Super cute and great for summer ice cream." —Sarah Get a set of four from Anthropologie for $38. Promising review: "These nail stickers are sooooooooooo cute!!!!!!! The stickers are super thin and of good quality! It could be easily removed from the sheet using the tweezers given in the package (as long as you get the hang of it, it might take one or two tries), even if you accidentally stretched, bent, or pulled the clear edge part of the nail stickers, it is barely noticable after putting on one or two coats of clear top coat. The package contains two sheets of stickers, one with solid mouth colors and the other has half clearish, Jell-O-looking mouths. (The one I used on the picture is the Jell-O mouth one.) It also comes with a tweezer that is easy to use after getting the hang of it. Definitely worth the price!!!!!" —Angela W. Get 50+ stickers from Amazon for $7.95 (available in two other styles). Promising review: "Not only do these towels effectively dry your hands, but they also add a touch of whimsy to your decor. They are great for small bathrooms with limited space." —Lisa Naegele Get a set of two from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in five colors). Promising review: "I love it. I brought it for my desk, and I’m in love with my little froggy. It comes already assembled. The color is true to the picture, and it is just so cute! It even rocks back and forth, which is fun and useful when you need to fiddle with something." —Amber Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in five styles). Get it from Brooklinen for $39.20 (originally $49; available in four colors). Promising review: "These are cute, but don't underestimate them — they actually are very effective at shrinking pimples overnight. I definitely saw a 70% reduction in redness and size. I was pleasantly surprised! (No patch removes them 100% unfortunately.) Also, the case is magnetic, it's made very well considering most patches don't even come with a case at all!! I've used at least a half dozen brands, but with varying success. Some burn and leave a red mark, but this didn't for me, and I have sensitive skin. Overall, a great buy!" —PeacefulSeraph Get three sheets from Amazon for $15+ (available in seven styles). Stone Fruit is a jewelry brand run by sisters Mackinley and Taylor Hill. Get it from Stone Fruit for $195 (available in women's sizes 4–9 and a gold vermeil style with a peach moonstone center stone for $225). Promising review: "These DIY 3D sticker scene books are such a fun and creative activity! The stickers are high-quality, reusable, and easy to work with. I love how many different scenes there are to make, and the little details are adorable. It’s relaxing, great for stress relief, and perfect for both kids and adults. A wonderful gift idea or activity to keep everyone entertained!" —Ella Blobhouse is a small business based in Portland, Oregon. Gesine Kratzner is the artist behind these adorable worry warts and dozens of other quirky characters. Promising review: "My little worry wart is so so cute! I just love Wilfred — he is sitting on my desk under my lamp, gazing at me with his buggy little eyes. He makes me smile whenever I look his way :)" —JoyceAlice Get it from Blobhouse on Etsy for $12+ (available in seven styles and as a full set). Promising review: "My gal was immediately smitten with these kittens! These nail files are the cat's meow! Functional AND adorbs!!! We both purr-sonally recommend them!" —OBX Ben Get a three-pack from Uncommon Goods for $16 (available in puppy or kitten designs). Promising review: "Bought for a whimsical, cottage-y themed apartment, as a desk/slide table lamp. The neck is adjustable, so you can shape it and point the light where you need it. The light color can be cool or warm, which is very versatile. Warm for ambiance, but cooler and brighter for actual task work. The shade is plastic, not glass. But I don't see an issue with that. If it were glass, I might not feel comfortable moving it around as much. It's sturdy and useful as well as looking cute." —A.K. Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in eight colors). Promising review: "Absolutely love these. My daughter’s toilet was missing the original caps, so I thought I would give these a try. They are so nice looking!! She loves them. Great quality and fits perfectly over the screw. Going to buy some for my bathroom now! Buy it, you won’t regret it." —Valentine Girl Get a pair from Amazon for $15.58 (available in seven other styles). Ashley Percival is an artist and illustrator who lives in the UK. Promising review: "What great quality. BEYOND pleased. I love my poodles, and it looks fabulous on my art wall." —Susan Reynolds-Luna Get it from Ashley Percival on Etsy for $42.53+ (available in eight styles and sizes). Check out a TikTok of the mini ceramic bathtub in action. Promising review: "I ordered two of these. One I used as a regular soap dish in my tub. It has holes for drainage, which is a plus. I also used it as a cute plant decanter. I placed some succulents in it, and voila...the cutest planter for my bathroom." —Diane Sheehan Get it from Amazon for $8.99 (available in six colors). Camp Hollow is a small business based in Utah that makes amazing porcelain creations. Promising review: "I love everything we've gotten from Camp Hollow. The Kiwi charm has such character!" —Kelly Get it from Camp Hollow on Etsy for $30 (available in two chain lengths). Get it from Urban Outfitters for $46 (available in two styles). Promising review: "Omgawd!! I LOVE this big little water bottle so much!! It looks like a little kettlebell. It's incredibly cute and holds 4 cups of water. It's not going to fit in the cup holder in my car, but oh well, and it is bulky, but I can work with it. So far, no leaking, no spilling, and ice cubes last for a while. (I enjoy ice cold water. I know many people don't.) The straw pops up when I unscrew the cap, and there's a cute holder for the cap so it won't get lost. While it is a pricey water bottle, for my intents and purposes, it's worth it. Highly recommend it." —Mimi Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in 10 colors). Promising review: "This was such a great purchase. Well worth the cost and super cute yet functional. The size is perfect in the outlet and allows for another thing to be plugged in underneath it if needed. The amount of light it puts off is neither too bright nor too dark. It has a pink hue, which my daughter loves. I really love how easy it is to use. You simply plug it into the outlet, and the heart does the rest. When the room is bright, the light is off and is a cute pink heart; when the room goes dark, the light automatically comes on by itself." —Kimme Get it from Amazon for $6.88+ (available in four colors and a two-pack). 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