AliExpress Bargains #4

This is my fifth such post about bargains I found on AliExpress and eBay, (I use AliExpress for everything apart from cosmetics since it's often cheaper than eBay, while I use eBay for buying K-Beauty). Previous posts are here: link 1, link 2, link 3 & link 4, plus wishlist 1 and 2. Prices are the ones I paid, so they might be different from the link. Some links will eventually stop working, so just put the name/description of the product in the AliExpress search engine.

Planets Sticky Notes

There are several versions of planet sticky notes, I have Earth and Sedna. These are classic cheap sticky notes, so those with not the best adhesive, but they sure look pretty. All the stationery arrived in 22 days and were bought from the same seller.

$0.84, link

Watercolour Sticky Notes

Just another pack of sticky notes, this one is in a pink watercolour print that only the most basic Instagram girl would buy. There are a few more options and shapes.

 $0.68, link

0.5mm Mechanical Pencils with a Polka Dot and Paris Design

Just simple mechanical pencils, there really isn't much to say except they work great and are very pretty.
$1.23, link

Multi-purpose Ballpoint Pen with a Screwdriver, Level, Ruler and Smartphone Stylus

The most used item I got, though I use everything, but this became my ultimate tool. It's a pen, ruler, scale, screwdriver and stylus in one, so truly a multipurpose product, but I use it as a stylus most. I never had one before, I'm kicking myself now because I hate texting, that also includes replying on Instagram because of those stupid keyboards where I always make mistakes, but this makes it a lot easier. Easier to write, erase and most importantly quickly locate the spelling mistake. I also use it as a pen, but it loses colour so fast, I think it's because I don't store it downright. It's also very handy as a ruler and you get two versions of small screwdrivers which are perfect for tiny screws in watches and other small devices. 

$1.79, link

Invisible Ink Pen with a Black Light

I got this on a whim just because I wanted to see if it works. It's a regular sharpie that is almost invisible when you write with it, there's only a hint of green tint that not easy to spot. On the cap of the pen is a black light which makes the text visible. You can also draw on skin with it. The colour I got was random.

$0.50, link

Nebula/Galaxy Washi Tape 

This exists in a many patterns, but it's a classic washi tape with not the best sticky properties, however, it's decent.

$0.82, link 

Washi Tape with a Makeup Pattern

This one also exists in many versions, but this is the only proper makeup one. Like another white washi I got a while ago, it's a bit see-though, but the pattern is pretty.

$0.93, link

Rose gold children's sunglasses

I'm petite so I ordered the child size version of these, though regular ones exist too and these are also available in many colours. I waited two months for these and I ordered them when there was some actual sun, but since it's been so gloomy in the past months I haven't had the chance to see if they are any good in strong sunlight. The glass is dark grey most of the time, only in stronger light it reflects pink, while the frame is gold. They sit very high on my nose, obviously since they are made for small children's noses, but they can be adjusted. The size fits me ok, maybe they are still a bit wide, but they are much better what I can get here, with the notable exception of H&M's kids department. They don't feel flimsy or fragile, they just feel like the stuff you can get in our shops.

$5.85, link

Keyboard Memory Soft Pad for Elbows and Wrists

I've had this for quite a while now and I use it all the time, including writing this. It's not as soft and fluffy as I expected, in fact the foam isn't a memory foam and it should be thicker, but it makes using both the keyboard and mouse more comfortable. The bottom part has a non-slip rubber mesh, in the middle is a regular foam and the top is covered with a microfibre blanket-like material. My cats also find it the height of their day if they manage to win a place on the mat for a nap. It could be better and thicker, but I'm not complaining too much. It took about a month to arrive, a few days less.

$3.49, link

Beetle Car-Shaped Computer Mouse

I got this as a birthday gift for someone, so I don't have it myself, but I can report back that it's being used with no problems. It's a wireless mouse that despite the shape actually sits nice in the hand. Also the front lights are on when you're using it which makes it even more cool. The battery compartment is under the roof of the car, as is the USB wireless receiver that you then plug into the computer. Batteries aren't included, but it needs two AAAs. Both buttons on the bonnet work fine and the wheel too. As gimmicky as it looks, it's actually a nice little thing. I specifically looked for a Beetle old-timer shape because it's an inside joke, but most of these are shaped as a sports car and cheaper than what I paid. All versions come in several colours. It took a month and a half to arrive.

$8.88, link

Classic Rubiks Cube

I'm so impressed by this. I wanted a decent rubiks cube since my old one was falling apart, but nothing in shops here was under 15 € and I'm not paying that much for a toy (I went everywhere. Tedi had a cheap one, but it had emojis - yuck. I did get the small one for my keys for a euro, but it sticks like crazy). This is almost exactly the same as those 15 € cubes and for a fifth of the price. It spins in every direction with such ease, it never sticks and the stickers are really good quality, so nothing is coming off as on my old one. I've solved it hundreds of times so far and it's still like new (I play with these every time I'm nervous or bored or when I need a break, so basically pretty much every day). I'm really happy with this buy and I really recommend it, AliExpress also has a ton of different versions, I'm thinking about buying a clear/see-through one. It arrived in a month to Slovenia, but it was wrongly delivered to someone else, so I waited an extra week.

$3.14, link

60cm 5 in 1 Portable Collapsible Light Round Photography Reflector

I've been using my home-made reflector throughout my seven years of blogging, but it's small and only has one surface type. This one is considerably larger with a 60 cm circumference and you can use it 5 ways:

- White: the one I use most because it give the most neutral reflection that doesn't affect colours. However, it's not as reflective as silver, including my home-made silver one, so that's a bit of an issue for me, though with my camera is still capable of doing great pictures even in bad lighting, but for phone photography it'd be too weak.

- Silver: Originally I though I'll be using this one most because it's just a bigger version of mine, however, I noticed it makes my pictures look cool and then I need to fix the colours too much, so I avoid it.

- Gold: this one gives a lot of warmth to the pictures, it's a very noticeable yellow cast, so great for those photos where you have an item that pulls the picture quality down because it the camera thinks the whole set it then cool. It came in handy a few times,

- Black: not much use for this one as far as my photography is concerned. It absorbs the remaining light on the side you set it, so you have stronger shadows.

- The fifth is the central panel which is white, but semi-see though. I don't use it much, but I assume it gives a softer effect.

It's got a system with zippers, so you dress the central panel and then turn it the way you want it. I came folded and with a mini bag, so it's portable, but I must have the intelligence of a rock and a strength for a baby bird because I haven't been able to twist/fold it back yet. I use it a lot for my photography, but I hate it doesn't stand firmly like my home-made one and it falls down a lot, which is a reason for many I-give-up/I-need-a-bloody-break/angry outbursts during my several hour long photography sessions (I really need a stand and other accessories). These are more meant for portrait photography where you have an assistant who holds the reflector. Shipping was lightning fast for AliExpress, it took merely 9 days (it was sign for).

8.88$ link 

Puppy Slippers

I could easily buy this here, but I went to every such shop in my town and there was nothing that wasn't for children (we so need Primark here). Like the computer mouse it's was a gift for someone and I don't have them, but I ordered size 9 or L, which is EU 40, but it fits size 42 fine. The soles are rubber and they feel comfy enough, though not like some that are super fluffy. They took a month to arrive.

US $13.99, link to the shop

Have a great day!