Polygon Pick
The Polygon Picks badge is awarded to these special products that we believe can make our readers’ lives better. We’ve combined research and testing across a wide range of products on the market to hand pick these products out as exemplary and worthy of consideration. These are the products we love, and we hope you will too.
Tool Tree Scrubber Set, $99.99
If you’re tired of disposable, pastel-coloured sponges and hygiene products, the Tooletries Scrubber Set is your solution. This set contains four durable silicone scrubbers that can be used for cleaning and exfoliating, each with its own hook so you can attach them to different surfaces in your bathroom.
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Arcade Button Light Switch Plate, $9.99
Nothing beats pushing a big plastic button in. This arcade style light switch accent easily installs onto any flat rocker light switch without any rewiring and is available in a variety of great colors.
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Homesick Scented Candle, $44
If you’ve ever wondered what the Death Star smells like, Homesick has developed a collection of amazing scents themed around the Star Wars film’s most famous locale. Grab one of these soy-based candles, light it, and the scent of a galaxy far, far away will fill your bathroom.
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Concord Aerospace Fixture, $49
Concord Aerospace makes a variety of fun switch designs inspired by the same hardware that put man on the moon, and anyone with minimal electrical knowledge can swap in one of these robust panels to give your vanity light the same prestige as a Saturn V rocket.
Concord Aerospace
Ruggable Bath Mat, $129
Bath mats get dirty quickly. Instead of burning out your next bath mat, consider purchasing a machine washable mat from Ruggable. Every 22″ x 32″ mat is soft, absorbent, and replaceable with Ruggable’s non-slip bath mat pad.
Rugged
LEGO Stud Wall Hooks, $11.99
Even if you’re the only person using your bathroom, there’s probably not enough space to hang all your delicate clothes. If you need extra hanging space, these LEGO studs can be attached to most bathroom surfaces with screws or adhesive tape. They come in a variety of sizes and colors.
Lego
Nightmare Before Christmas Jar, $35.50
What’s this? A set of three ceramic containers inspired by the stop-motion masterpiece, “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” These decently sized jars are perfect for storing small items found in any home medicine cabinet, like cotton balls, wolf’s bane, and dental picks.
Amazon
D&D Shower Curtain, $56.94
Roll for hygiene! This polyester, machine washable shower curtain features illustrations from the classic first edition Dungeon Master’s Guide to D&D, and is said to give you advantage on all cleanliness checks.
Red Bubble
Star Trek Bathrobe, $69.99
Cozy up with your phaser in this adorable, plush bathrobe modeled after the commander’s uniform from Star Trek: TNG. This fleece bathrobe has lots of fun details, including an embroidered command badge and a pip on the collar, so everyone knows who’s in command.
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Silent Hill Makeup Brush Set, $44.99
Phoenix Rising Cosmetics has had some great geek collabs in the past, but their Silent Hill makeup brushes might be their most inspired yet: This set of five crimson makeup brushes features characters from the iconic horror franchise, including Robbie the Rabbit and Pyramid Head.
Phoenix Rising
D20 Bath Bomb, $17
GeekyClean’s scented bath bombs come packaged in beautiful canvas bags and come in a variety of D&D inspired scents, including Witch Bolt and Misty Step, but the coolest feature of these bath bombs is a set of hidden polyhedral dice that are revealed once the bath bomb melts in the tub.
Geeky Clean
Cute Mushroom Night Light, $5.99
Normally, you don’t want to put mushrooms in a humid place, but this nightlight is an exception. A bathroom nightlight is a must. If you have to go to the bathroom late at night and don’t want to turn on the light and flashbang your eyes, this is the perfect choice. What could be cuter than a little mushroom light? —Julia Lee
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Sailor Moon Pressed Powder Set, $26
ColourPop always releases amazing collaborations. I see a lot of different products, like cute eyeshadow palettes, gel liners, glitter gels, but my favorite Colourpop product is their powder highlighter. It’s super shiny and the Luna and Artemis vibes in this set just make my brain happy. –JL
Colour Pop
NES Cartridge Tissue Cover, $34.99
Until Kleenex officially announces its collaboration with Nintendo, these 3D printed tissue covers from Etsy are your next best option. These nostalgic covers come in a variety of styles that resemble classic NES cartridges and are sized to fit a cube-shaped tissue box.
Ötzi
Philips Hue A19 Color Bulbs, $49.97
Among the many reasons I installed Philips Hue color light bulbs in my bathroom, my favorite is being able to shower with mood lighting. And having adjustable bulbs means I can brighten the lights when my partner and I are working on some fine detail in the mirror, or dim them when I need to go to the bathroom at 3am. It also makes me feel like I have a lot more control over the bathroom in my tiny Brooklyn apartment that I can’t renovate. —Chelsea Stark
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Window Film, $12.99
Opening your windows is a great way to keep that trademark musty smell out, but if you don’t want to give your neighbors a free look, Etsy has a ton of geeky window films that are renter-friendly and allow for privacy for your business.
Ötzi
Tooletries Silicone Tin Holder, $15.99
One of the few things that can improve your mood during a long soak in the shower is a cold drink. If you like sipping on a canned drink while you bathe, check out Tooletries’ silicone can holder. This easy-to-clean holster will stay securely in place on most tiled surfaces and will easily hold a standard 12-ounce aluminum can.
Amazon
Ampere Shower Power Pro, $99
Sure, you can listen to podcasts on your phone or a Bluetooth speaker, but if you want to join us in 2024, check out the Amprere Shower Power speaker. This speaker attaches to most standard showerheads and is powered by the water flow, so you don’t need to charge it. The Shower Power Pro also comes equipped with a 360-degree speaker and app-controlled RGB lighting.
Ampere
Bamboo Bath Tray, $33.99
A bath tray is the perfect way to organize your self-care while soaking in the bath. This foldable bamboo tray is available in a variety of finishes and can expand to fit tubs up to 42 inches wide. The tray surface offers multiple ways to place your phone, tablet, wine glasses, and more, keeping them from accidentally getting submerged in water.
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