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37 Inventions That’ll Make It Seem Like You’ve Got Skills

Life can be hard sometimes. Everyone wants to make it look like they’ve got it all together, but the truth is that most people are just faking it so people will be impressed with their superior life skills. And there’s definitely nothing wrong with that. In fact, I’m all for it, as my main goal in life is to impress the people around me without having to actually learn any new skills.

Luckily, these 37 products are tailor made for people like me who want the glory without putting in the work. Keep reading to discover some products that are sure to be your new faves.

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This Eyeliner Stamp That Gives You The Perfect Cat Eye

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Getting eye makeup to look good is a whole lot harder than it looks. Sure, those YouTube beauty bloggers make it look so easy, with their flawless eyeliner and matching eyebrows. But for common folk like the rest of us, we can use a little help every now and then. That’s what makes this Winged Eyeliner Stamp such a game changer. Just one quick step and I have a perfect Cat Eye.

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This Sushi Roller That’s Sure To Make A Splash

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Ah, sushi. It really is the Cadillac of foods. Sure, stepping out to a fancy sushi bar is the perfect way to spend a Saturday night, but would if you could impress your friends and family by bringing the sushi bar into your very own kitchen?
This BambooWorx Sushi Making Kit has everything you need to make five star sushi without getting a staggering bill afterwards. 
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This Breakfast Sandwich Maker That Does The Work For You

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Is there anything more enticing than the thought of a hot, cheesy, meaty breakfast sandwich immediately after waking up? Sure, you could drive all the way to the closest fast food establishment, wait in line, and then choke down a greasy lump of food in order to satisfy your breakfast sandwich craving, but you don’t have to, thanks to this Hamilton Beach 25475A Breakfast Sandwich Maker.

These Ampper Blind Spot Mirrors That Make You A Parallel Parking Master

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Okay, here’s the thing….I’m not a great driver. Sure, I can make it from point A to point B relatively unscathed, but when it comes to parking I tend to be less than confident in my skills. In fact, if I’m driving with someone else in the car, I flat out refuse to even attempt parallel parking. That is, I used to refuse to attempt it. Now that I have these Ampper Blind Spot Mirrors, I tend to seek out these types of parking spaces just to show off.

This Ravioli Maker That You’ll Use Constantly

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I know, I know. The thought of making your own pasta is a laughable thought, right? You barely have time to go through the drive through, let alone make pasta from scratch. But trust me when I tell you this, you’ll be making it weekly with this Bellemain Large Ravioli Maker. And just think of how impressed people will be when you serve them up some homemade ravioli!

These Packing Cubes That Make Packing 10X Easier

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I travel a lot, and no matter how hard I try my suitcase always turns into a jumble of clothes, shoes and toiletries by the time I get to my destination. So when a friend told me about these Packing Cubes, I bought them immediately. And now I make it a point to unzip my suitcase in front of my traveling companions just to rub my superior packing skills in their faces.

This Phone Camera Lens That Upgrades Your Cell Pics

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Take a minute to look through your photos on your phone. How would you describe them? Are they stunning enough to frame or put in a photo book? Or are they so blurry and dark that you can hardly tell who’s in them? With this Xenvo iPhone Camera Lens Kit Pro, your pics will be so stunning that they’ll look like they came from a $5,000 camera.

This Straightener That Works On Wet Hair

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Sometimes, my hair takes so much work to look presentable that I have the urge to just buzz it all off. From the blow drying to the straightening to the curling, it’s all just too much some days. Luckily, I found this Remington 1¾” Wet2Straight Flat Iron with Ceramic + Titanium Plates, which take my hair from sopping wet to sleek and straight in just one step.

This Measuring Cup That Gives You Exact Measurements

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Apparently, when baking, you want to be as precise as possible when it comes to measuring your ingredients. This is probably why my brownies tend to turn out chewy and my cookies are less “melt in your mouth” and more “stick to the roof of your mouth”. But this Urban Trend Reverso Primo Measuring Cup takes the guesswork out of it so your goodies taste as good as possible.

This Light Ring That Ups Your Selfie Game

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We’ve all had those days when we’re feeling especially attractive and want to document it for the world to see. The problem is, however, that most of the time our cell phone camera fails to capture our supreme beauty, and we end up looking disappointingly less stunning on film than we did in the mirror. That’s why you need this QIAYA Selfie Light Ring Lights LED Circle Light, which makes EVERY angle your best angle.

This Folding Board That Makes Your Closet Look Like A J Crew

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Folding is hard. That’s why, more often than not, my clean clothes tend to stay in the laundry hamper until I’m ready to wear them, which tends to cause some very attractive wrinkles. That’s why I could really use one of these Boxlegend V3 Shirt Folding Boards, which makes your clothes so perfectly folded that you’ll be showing your closet off to your friends and family every time they come over.

This Veggie Spiralizer That Makes Dinner Look Seriously Impressive

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You’ve probably heard about the current spiralized veggie noodle craze that’s been taking over restaurants and foodie blogger websites, and you’ve also probably tasted these delicious (and healthy) noodles for yourself. So why not make them at home with this Spiralizer 5-Blade Vegetable Slicer. Sure, it’s incredibly easy to make these fancy-looking swirls that look way more complicated than they are, but who needs to know that?

This Egg Cooker That Makes Breakfast A Breeze

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Do you know how to soft boil an egg? Or, even more complicated, poach an egg? I sure don’t. In fact, I can barely hard boil an egg, since they always seem to turn out way overdone and dry. This Elite Cuisine EGC-007 Maxi-Matic Electric Poacher, Omelet Scrambled Soft, Medium, Hard-Boiled Egg Boiler Cooker with Auto-Shut Off and Buzzer does all the work for you.

This Liquid Latex Barrier That Make Your Manicures Look Profesh

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When was the last time you did your nails yourself and had someone see them, gasp, and say “Oh my gosh, WHERE did you go? I love your manicure!” If the answer is “never”, well, you’re not alone. My nails tend to look pretty darn awful when I try to do them myself. But if you want to cancel all future salon appointment, this Nail Art Liquid Latex Barrier will be your secret weapon.

This Planner That Makes You Organized AF

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Like most people these days, I have a pretty tough time staying organized. If I want to stay on schedule I need to write a pretty thorough “To Do” list, and I tend to avoid doing that at all costs. But with this adorable and hilarious Knock Knock Get Your Shit Together Note Pad, I find myself coming up with excuses to make lists just so I can use it.

This Bartender’s Helper That Helps You Serve The Craftiest Of Cocktails

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My favorite part of going to a hip new restaurant isn’t usually the food, but trying out one of their delicious craft cocktails. I always wish I could recreate them at home, and invite my friends and family members over to enjoy one of my signature creations. Since I found this Bartender’s Cocktail Garnish Multitool, Peeler, Zester, Apple Corer, Strawberry Huller, my dream has become a reality.

This Cast Iron Skillet That’s Impressive And Affordable

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Cask iron skillets are one of those items that you invest in and use for years to come. While most are so expensive that you have to save up for years to even be able to afford one, sometimes you can find a killer deal. Like this Lodge 10.25 Inch Cast Iron Skillet, for example. The larger size makes it perfect for a variety of dishes, and the $14.88 price tag can be your little secret.

This Highlighter That Makes You Look Like A Makeup Artist

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Remember what I said about eye makeup being tough to perfect? Well, what I really meant was that pretty much all makeup is tough to perfect. That’s why it’s important to get products that make it look like you know exactly what you’re doing, even when you don’t. Like this Maybelline New York Facestudio Master Chrome Metallic Highlighter Makeup, for example. It gives you an angelic glow no matter how you apply it.

This Bun Maker Set That Helps You Make Sleek Updos

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Isn’t it annoying when you see someone with a stunningly sleek and perfect top knot with absolutely no clue how they were able to achieve it? Well, now you do, thanks to this Hair Bun Shaper Set, 3 Pcs Donut Bun Maker + 2 Pcs Foam French Twist Hairstyle Clip DIY Doughnuts + 1 Bag Hair Pin. Now YOU can be the one making everyone jealous with your perfect updo’s!

This Instant Pot That All Your Friends Will Swoon Over

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I can’t tell you how many times I’ve walked into a friend’s house and spotted one of these Instant Pot DUO60 6 Qt 7-in-1 Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cookers. Then I ask them about it and they go on and on about how much they use it and how much it’s changed their life. So I decided to get one for myself, and, guess what? It’s changed my life!

These Eyebrow Shapers That Give You Precise Brows

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I have a friend who has incredibly dark, thick hair whose eyebrows always look on point. I once asked her if she gets them waxed, and she looked at me with a smirk and said, “Nope, I do them myself. And if I didn’t, I’d have a unibrow.” I was shocked, considering how perfect they always look, and then she told me about these Noxzema Eyebrow Shapers.

This Herb Keeper That Keeps Your Herbs And Veggies Fresh

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This happens to me on a weekly basis: I get motivated to cook a complicated meal, buy a variety of fresh herbs, stick them in my crisper drawer and by the time I actually make the meal they’ve all withered and died. But with this OXO Good Grips GreenSaver Herb Keeper, my herbs stay fresh and my meals are so impressive that I’m actually proud to invite people over for dinner.

This Plastic Welder That Makes You A DIY Champ

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Don’t you hate it when things break around your house and you have no idea how to fix them? Here’s a DIY tip: Get this Bondic – Liquid Plastic Welder – LED UV Light Activated Bonding Tool and you’re no longer forced to throw stuff out. Plus, everyone will be super impressed when you tell them that you fixed it yourself. And probably a little shocked, too.

This Expandable Folder That Makes You An Instant Adult

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Let me guess: With your crazy schedule, you find it tough to keep track of all your important paperwork and you rarely feel like you’ve truly got it all together, right? Trust me, I know the feeling. But since I bought this Skydue Letter A4 Paper Expanding File Folder Pockets Accordion Document Organizer , I’ve felt more adult than ever, and it’s a very good feeling.

This Shower Scrubber That Will Make You Proud To Have Guests Use Your Bathroom

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Most of the time, when people come over to my house and announce that they have to use the bathroom, a sense of dread comes over me so profound that I almost black out. Okay, that may be a bit of an overstatement, but considering the usual state of my bathroom it’s not that far off. That’s what makes this OXO Good Grips Extendable Tub and Tile Scrubber such a life saver.

This Kitchen Scale That Makes Your Recipes Actually Turn Out How They Should

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Remember what I said about the importance of accurate ingredients when baking? I guess that notion is true for just about any recipe, which is why that Baked Zitti dish I made a few months ago that I just decided to “wing” turned out so poorly. This AmazonBasics Stainless Steel Digital Kitchen Scale with LCD Display not only makes your food taste better, but it also looks pretty darn impressive on your counter top.

These Shadow Shields That Give You A Mess-Free Smokey Eye

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The smokey eye look is the epitome of sexy and mysterious. It’s chic and sophisticated with a nude lip, but also striking and exciting with a bold lip. It’s hard to pull off, but when you can do it, it’s quite the achievement. Need a little help to make it work? Pick up some of these Shadow Shields by Michelle Villanueva. They’ll prevent the shadow from getting all over your under eye area so you look more like a hot celebrity than a raccoon.

This Wood Polish That Restores Wood Like A Pro

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I’ve always wanted to be one of those people who could pick up a piece of distressed furniture or home decor from Goodwill, bring it home, and give it a complete transformation. This is harder than one may think, and often takes the type of skills that I just flat out do not have. However, with this Howard FW0016 Feed-N-Wax Wood Polish and Conditioner, the only skill I need to being able to make a wiping motion to make a serious difference.

This Eyelash Comb That Sends Clumps Packing

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Have you ever done your eye makeup completely perfect (for once) but then ruined everything by layering on WAY too much mascara so you’re left with clumpy lashes that look stumpy and gross? There’s finally a solution for this irritating problem. This Docolor Eyelash Comb Curlers Makeup Mascara Applicator Eyebrow Grooming Brush Tool makes it look like you actually know what you’re doing when it comes to eye makeup.

This Electric Deep Fryer That Makes Frying Easy And Mess-Free

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Have you ever tried to fry anything in a pan? Unless you really know what you’re doing (which I do not), I would suggest against it. A few weeks ago I tried to make fried chicken in a skillet and nearly burned my entire house down. And no, the chicken did not turn out well. This is why I could use this Presto 05420 FryDaddy Electric Deep Fryer. It keeps the terrifying hot oil in an enclosed container so can fry things easily, safely and to golden perfection.

This Calligraphy Guide That Makes You Instantly More Impressive

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So you’re having a party, are about to send out your invitations, and want to add an extra bit of spice to the envelopes, correct? Might I suggest writing their names and addresses in an eye-catching calligraphy style? If that sounds like an impossible dream, don’t fret. This Lettering and Modern Calligraphy: A Beginner’s Guide: Learn Hand Lettering and Brush Lettering teaches you everything you need to know AND makes it fun.

This Clever Kitchen Tool That’s A Whisk And A Spatula In One

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File this one under the “Products That I Never Knew I Needed Until I Bought One” category. This Tovolo Better Batter Tool not only mixes your batter perfectly, but also scrapes the sides of the bowl while mixing so you get every last drop fully incorporated. Your cookies and cakes will turn out better because of this thing, and that’s worth a lot. Good thing it’s only $10.95.

This Cheese Slicer That Makes Your Slices Even (For Once)

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The other day I tried to slice some cheese and it did not go well. I’m not sure if my knife just wasn’t sharp enough or my technique was way off, but each piece was completely different looking. One would be medium thickness, while the next would be so thin it was almost see-through. It was frustrating, to say the least. This Chef’n Slicester Cheese Slicer is cleverly designed to ensure that ever slice is the exact same size and thickness.

These Funnels That Have A Million Uses

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Want to look like you really know your way around the kitchen? Buy these Icicle Funnel Collapsible Set of 2, Foldable Funnels for Liquid Transfer 100% Food Grade Silicone and leave them out on your counter tops for your guests to see. They’ll be thoroughly impressed by your culinary preparedness, and you’ll actually find that you use these things constantly. Plus you get two for under 7 bucks!

This Egg Timer That Gives You The Perfect Hardboiled Eggs Every Time

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If I haven’t gotten my point across at this point yet, allow me to say it one more time: I hate making eggs. Poaching, scrambling, hard boiling, frying…it’s all bad. I never know when they’re down, and they rarely turn out well. So I need all the help I can get. Thank goodness for this Norpro Egg Perfect Egg Timer, which makes me look like a master egg chef for under 7 bucks.

This Bread Maker That’s Insanely Easy To Use

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Have you ever made bread before? If the answer is “Of course not. I have a job. I have a life. I don’t have 12 hours to spend slaving away in my kitchen to make something that I could easily just buy at the store instead,” then you clearly have never tasted bread straight out of the oven. And with this Lekue Silicone Bread Maker, you won’t have to put your life on hold to enjoy freshly made bread, because it’s ridiculously easy.

This Bagel Maker That Turns Your Kitchen Into A Bakery

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You know what tastes a million times better than a grocery store bagel? A bagel from a bakery. And you know what tastes even better than a bakery bagel? A bagel that you make in your own kitchen that’s still hot and fresh. And if you’ve never experienced that joy, you need this Lekue Bagel Maker with 6 Individual Bagel Molds in your life. Trust me, you’ll never eat an inferior bagel again.