Thirty-four noteworthy Amazon Canada purchases guaranteed to satisfy your shopping desires
From a pink hot chocolate mix that magically turns pink to a hair dryer that helps achieve an effortless bouncy blowout, here are some practical and eco-friendly products under $20 that are readily available in Canada.
Food and Beverage
A packet of white hot chocolate mix magically transforms into a delightful pink drink when added to hot water or milk, offering a rich, creamy texture and a sweet taste reminiscent of a birthday cake.
Outdoor and Survival
The LifeStraw filters 99.999999% of bacteria and parasites from water, making it an ideal companion for outdoor adventures.
Skincare and Beauty
A tin of heavy-duty foot cream works hard to heal and repair dry, cracked skin, creating a protective barrier that seals in moisture. A strawberry-scented lip balm by Softlips reacts to the pH level of your skin and tints your lips a unique shade of pink. A jelly eye mask offers a mini facial after a long day, being infused with seaweed extract and hyaluronic acid to soothe and hydrate the skin in just 15 minutes. A moisturizer by Boscia leaves the skin looking smooth and moist like a glazed donut, drying down quickly to allow for multiple applications.
Cleaning and Organization
A pack of all-natural cleaning wipes can remove salt stains from favourite boots, working on various materials like suede, rubber, fabric, and nubuck. A lid organizer keeps the tops of containers upright in cupboards, featuring adjustable dividers that can hold small, medium, and large lids. Reusable paper towels, large bowl covers, and natural loofah soap dishes are great alternatives to single-use paper towels, plastic wraps, and loofahs, respectively.
Home and Garden
A pedicure sponge gently buffs away dead skin on tootsies, returning moisture to feet. A humidifier fills the air with moisture to combat stuffiness. A pack of fertilizer spikes provides indoor plants with a much-needed dose of nutrients, being suitable for any indoor plants and requiring replacement only once a month (or every two months during the winter).
Personal Accessories
A hair finishing stick catches flyaways without the need for hair gel. A pack of velvety scrunchies have hidden zippers to store small items like keys or lip gloss, making them a practical accessory for those without bags or pockets. A pair of blue light-blocking glasses are great for reducing eye strain, irritation, and stopping headaches for those who spend most of the day staring at a computer. An anti-fog cloth keeps specs from clouding up while wearing a face mask, and can be used on any glass surface to remove dust and fingerprints.
Reusable Products
Some recommended reusable products under $20 available in Canada include:
- Reusable paper towels priced around $19 USD (~$27 CAD), offered in various patterns and useful for reducing single-use paper towel waste.
- Large bowl covers made to replace plastic wraps, priced at $14 USD (~$20 CAD).
- Reusable cotton swabs like LastSwab, which cost under $20 USD and are designed for repeated use up to 1000 times, significantly reducing plastic waste compared to disposables.
- Mini plastic-free hair ties priced at about $9.99 CAD, providing a sustainable alternative to plastic bands.
- A natural loofah soap dish priced at $8.99 CAD, a small reusable item for reducing plastic bathroom waste.
Home Improvement
A pair of shoe mats provide a place to store dirty shoes, promoting better airflow for faster drying. A sock organizer can hold both adult and kid socks and is machine washable. A pair of floating shelves can help make the most of vertical space.
Health and Wellness
An electric lint remover gently removes stray fibres from sweaters and blankets. A bubbling face mask by Cake Beauty deep cleans the skin with aloe, willow bark extract, and an AHA fruit complex. A 2-in-1 bag clip and measuring spoon is an ideal accessory for coffee bags, allowing for accurate measurement and maintaining coffee freshness.
Miscellaneous
A little slicer can quickly and safely cut through tape, paper, or plastic packaging, featuring a small ceramic blade that won't get dull or rust and is almost impossible to cut your fingers on. A gel toilet stamp sticks to the inside of the toilet and cleans it with each flush. A pair of towel scrunchies can absorb excess water from tresses, preventing the need to go to bed with wet hair, and are made with a soft microfibre material that won't pull on strands or make hair frizzy. A pack of Schitt's Creek-inspired vinyl stickers can give a device a mini makeover, being waterproof and adhesive enough to stick to various surfaces.
Technology
A pair of screen protectors made of extra durable tempered glass can save a phone screen from cracking if dropped. An anti-fog cloth keeps specs from clouding up while wearing a face mask, and can be used on any glass surface to remove dust and fingerprints. A pair of blue light-blocking glasses are great for reducing eye strain, irritation, and stopping headaches for those who spend most of the day staring at a computer.
These products serve as practical eco-friendly alternatives for everyday needs and are priced accessibly while helping reduce single-use plastic and paper consumption.
A tin of strawberry-scented lip balm beautifies and tints lips uniquely, offering a skincare product under $20. A pack of reusable paper towels provides a cleaning solution for various surfaces and is a sustainable choice for home and lifestyle, available under $20.
