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1. COSRX's Snail Mucin Repairing Essence gives dullness and dehydration a serious talking to with — yes 😌 — 96% snail sludge (that's harvested in a *100%* ethical and environmentally friendly way). Thanks for sharing the goods, friends! 🐌
Promising review: "I don’t know my life before this product. I found the Mizon snail products drying, but this one is life-changing. I can see my acne scars fading so quickly. You can overnight results and visible results in just a week. I am so impressed." —Diana
Get it from Amazon for $19.13.
2. L'Oreal Paris Makeup's True Match Lumi Glotion delivers a sunkissed, natural glow even if you CAN'T STAND the sun and would rather fake it than sweat your buns off outdoors in pursuit of a tan.
Promising review: "Life changing! I am obsessed with this product! Please do not discontinue it ever!!! it gave me confidence and a bright glow! Thank you L'oreal!!!! 5 stars!!!!!!" —Danielle M Nohr
Get it from Amazon for $12.32+ (available in four shades).
3. CeraVe's Hydrating Facial Cleanser combines hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and glycerin to rid your pores of makeup, dirt, and excess oil while also locking in moisture. It's certainly no secret, but if you've been looking for a sign that it's time to finally try it, consider this it. ⬇
Promising review: "I wish I had found this face wash as a teenager. I don't have bad acne by any means, but as a teenager I had my share and then some. I envied clear-faced girls and was constantly on the lookout for a face wash to improve my skin. But being that I have dry skin, I always wound up drying out my skin even more and causing MORE acne. A few months ago, I tried out this face wash and I will probably never buy another, honestly. The fact that I could wash my face without it being dry and uncomfortable afterwards was life changing. The way that two-in-one shampoos never really quite condition, in my experience 'hydrating' face washes always failed to hydrate. Until I tried CeraVe, that is." —Salma
Get it from Amazon for $13.84+ (available in two sizes).
4. Venus Visage's Teeth Whitening Pen can brighten your smile by four to eight shades with regular use. Whether your stains are due to coffee, tea, more coffee, wine, yet more coffee...or soda, this is sure to help.
Promising review: "Life changing. I am so beyond impressed with this little pen. I didn't have very high expectations when I ordered it, but there were so many good reviews, I decided to give it a shot. You have to wait two to three uses to really see the difference, but holy cow!! Not only has it whitened my teeth, but I've seen a noticeable difference over time, too. This stuff is awesome and one of the best purchases I've made in a while. If you're on the fence about it, don't be. Just buy it." —Avelyst
Get it from Amazon for $18.95+ (available in packs of two and four).
5. Lee Beauty's Callus Remover eliminates the hard skin on your hooves (ahem, :::clears throat::: feet) if you're too terrified to face the glorified cheese grater at your local salon.
Promising review: "Life (or at least foot) changing! I’ve had AWFUL full-foot calluses since middle childhood (sports, long distance running, etc), and they have always been impossible to get rid of. This thing worked like a (gross) charm! My feet are baby soft again. I’ve recommended this to all my friends!" —Rachel Smith
Get it from Amazon for $15.19.
6. A tube of Essence's Lash Princess Mascara gives you a falsies-level look for less than 5 bucks. It seems questionable, I know, but for confirmation you need only to look at the 234,000+ 5-star reviews!!
BuzzFeed editor Kayla Boyd tried this out and raves:
"As someone who isn't a big fan of false lashes (the glue irritates my eyes and I'm terrible at applying them) this budget-friendly holy grail does the trick for both lengthening and volumizing my lashes. After you've given it a minute to dry, it lasts all day long and doesn't smudge or fade. It seriously gives the effect of false lashes without the discomfort."
Promising review: "LIFE CHANGING. Been using this for years. Was disappointed when Target stopped carrying it but I was SO happy to find it on Amazon. I’ve tried every high-end and drugstore mascara and nothing beats this one. it comes off with ease yet stays on when I cry or have an allergy attack. Looks amazing, dries quickly, and lasts. I will never stop purchasing this. Nothing makes my lashes look this long and luscious." —Shannon Heck
Get it from Amazon for $4.99.
For more info and review pics, check out Kayla's full Essence Lash Princess Mascara review!
7. First Aid Beauty's KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub gets rid of pesky "chicken skin" — AKA those tiny bumps clinically known as keratosis pilaris — with glycolic and lactic acids as well as pumice buffing beads. After a good scrub down, the results will make you feel like you got a legitimate chemical peel!
Promising review: "I saw a dermatologist recommend this on TikTok and I figured I’d give it a try. I have had red bumps on the back of my arms for as long as I can remember and have tried many things, so I didn’t have very high expectations. After one use, I could already see a difference! It says to use one to two times a week but I use it every other day, and I use CeraVe's lotion for rough and bumpy skin after and now my red bumps are almost nonexistent. This product has truly been life changing and I would recommend to anyone struggling with red bumps! 10/10!" —Sydney
Get it from Amazon for $12+ (available in three sizes).
8. Elizavecca's Cer-100 Collagen Coating Hair Protein Treatment will run you just $7 bucks and reviewers claim it delivers results just as impressive as another brand that may or may not rhyme with ~PolaFlex.~
Promising review: "I’ve tried everything — expensive salon products, specialty products, natural remedies, etc. NOTHING HAS WORKED. I have ridiculously thick, course, curly, damaged, and dehydrated hair. For a few months I’ve debated cutting it all off because it’s so damaged that it gets knots that I have to rip or cut out because there’s just no brushing it. I thought my hair was done for and it put me into a deep depression. I saw this in a Facebook ad and thought it was cheap enough to give it a try... Y'ALL, LIFE CHANGING. I’ve used it twice now — once a week (when I wash my hair) — and just two uses have provided me with enough shine, health, and calmness that I have hope for my hair. I cannot believe this $8 product beat the $60 hair mask I purchased!!!!" —Amanda
Get it from Amazon for $7.90.
BuzzFeed Shopping contributor Bek O' Connell has this and loves it! Check out her full Elizavecca Protein Hair Treatment review for more info.
9. Cosmedica Skincare's Hyaluronic Acid Serum visibly plumps, hydrates, and smoothes skin at SUCH a deliciously affordable price, you won't cry when it's time to repurchase it.
Promising review: "AH-MAZING. I bought this so I could start doing micro-needling at home. I read on the box that it was safe for everyday use so I started using it under my vitamin C serum twice a day. MY FACE LOOKS AMAZING. It also feels amazing, but the looks are more important to me. People have complimented my skin. Usually my face is red and I have large pores under my eyes. Well, those pores are smooth as a baby's butt. Buy this, it's literally life changing!" —Laur Laur
Get it from Amazon for $14.98+ (available in three sizes).
10. Aveeno's Daily Moisturizing Body Oil Mist promises noticeably smoother skin in just a week thanks to vitamin E and fatty acid-rich ingredients like oat and jojoba oils. PS: Reviewers with sensitive skin (and even eczema) say it's a winner for them too.
11. Peach & Lily's Glass Skin Refining Serum is packed with peach extract, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and peptide complexes — all of which help your skin look brighter, dewier, smoother, and just downright radiant. Apply a small amount after you cleanse and tone your face but before you moisturize!
Peach & Lily is an Asian– and woman–owned small business that specializes in Korean skincare products made of natural and toxin-free ingredients.
Promising review: "At 42 years of age I can honestly say that this product has been life changing. I use it following my toner and my Peach & Lily essence and moisturizer. I have gotten SO many compliments on my skin! This product is one I will continue to purchase for as long as they keep making it." —Kristen U.
Get it from Peach & Lily or Ulta for $39.
12. La Roche-Posay's Hydrating Gentle Cleanser was made for sensitive faces as its milky formula preserves your skin's natural protective barrier and pH level.
Promising review: "Life changing for rosacea! After suffering from acne and rosacea for three years, this is the best face wash I have used to date. I have researched tons of different washes and I think the search is finally over. This is not an exaggeration — after using it for one day, my pustules from rosacea were gone. There is still some redness but the redness is MUCH better than it ever has been since being diagnosed with rosacea and seems to be getting better each day I use the wash. I highly recommend for anyone with sensitive skin or rosacea." —Nicole C.
Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in two sizes).
13. Blume's Meltdown Acne Oil can help clear skin without depleting moisture. The nourishing rosehip, blue tansy, tamanu, and black cumin seed formula can be used as a spot treatment or mixed into your moisturizer for a full-face treatment.
Blume is a woman– and POC–owned small business based in Canada that specializes in cruelty-free, vegan, and environmentally friendly products for skin, body, and period care.
Promising review: "This oil changed my life and saved my self esteem. I started suffering from adult acne a few years ago. Prior to this, I had never had a single breakout and then bam, suddenly I had normal and cystic acne all over my face and upper back. I tried everything. I spent thousands of dollars on product 'guaranteed' to clear up acne but nothing worked. I was desperate at this point. My self esteem was completely gone. I came across Blume by chance and I almost didn't try it thinking it would just be another let down but I decided to just go for it and I'm so glad I did. In just a couple of months, my acne was completely gone and the dark spots started fading. I feel good in my own skin again. I cannot explain how amazing this product is. This oil was life changing for me. I will always be a Blume customer!!" —Bobbie T.
Get it from Blume for $28+ (available in two sizes).
14. Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream delivers on its promise to tighten and soften skin and give you an all-over glow, but really, reviewers seem to stick around for the intoxicating scent!
15. Bio-Oil is sure to come in clutch for anyone who spent their teen years picking and prodding at pimples. If you were left with acne scars and skin damage as a result, it'll swoop in and encourage new collagen production and help with elasticity.
Take it from BuzzFeed shopping writer Emma Lord:
"FWIW re: scars, this stuff really works. I had thyroid surgery a few years ago and Bio-Oil took me from looking like I'd stumbled out of the Red Wedding to virtually no detectable scar within a few months. All I did was apply it once in the morning and once at night."
Promising review: "I have combination skin and it's been so hard to manage. Every moisturizer I would use wouldn't moisturize my dry patches and would leave the oily parts of my skin even worse than it started. This stuff changed my life. My face is consistently hydrated and it takes away all of the oiliness. It smells wonderful and leaves my skin very soft. I've also noticed a significant difference in my scars. I've only been using it for a week and it has already worked wonders. If you have combination skin, this is a great product to add to your skincare routine." —alex
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in two sizes).
16. Revlon's Oil-Absorbing Volcanic Face Roller works just like your go-to oil-blotting sheets but it doesn't create any extra waste! Just roll the mattifying stick all over your T-zone (or anywhere else that gets greasy) and soak up excess oil.
In case you're wondering — no, the volcanic roller doesn't mess up your makeup. And once you've given your face a quick touch-up, just twist off the top of the roller to release the stone and give it a wash before your next use.
Promising review: "I work in a warehouse. My face gets super oily. I bought this thing and it's life changing. Whenever I can feel the oil, I give my face a swipe. Boom, oil free. This thing is amazing." —Aurora Coy-Smith
Get it from Amazon for $9.83+ (available in two colors).
17. Jack Black's Intense Therapy Lip Balm protects you with vitamin E, natural emollients, and SPF 25 because yes — you can sunburn your kisser and no, I don't recommend it.
Promising review: "This little $10 tube has changed my life. For going on 12 years, I've had almost nonstop chapped, cracked, and peeling lips. It doesn't seem to matter the season or even be related to time spent outdoors. I'd just learned to live with it and cringe when I'd see close ups of my face. I happened upon a post in a women's hiker forum and this brand was heavily recommended. For the first time in many years I can smile without my lips hurting and can eat without them burning. It stays on even after brushing my teeth. It's so nice to feel soft lips again after all these years." —Bluebearee
Get it from Amazon for $10 (available in six flavors).
18. Cocokind's Mymatcha All-Over Moisture Stick is a versatile lil' product you can use on your lips, under eyes, and dry spots. The hydrating formula is packed with coconut oil, sunflower oil, and vitamin E which are gentle on your skin barrier as well as caffeine-rich matcha which can help relieve puffiness.
Check out a TikTok of the matcha stick in action.
Promising review: "Life changing. I have dry skin — especially on my face. As a middle-aged woman, I am always trying to figure out ways to moisturize! Also, I’m very particular about textures. If something is heavy or greasy — HARD PASS. This product is AMAZING. It gives you luxurious moisture without a greasy feel. I use it all over my face and my skin feels amazing. I bought more for Christmas gifts because the price is shockingly good for such an amazing product!" —Leslie Palmer
Get it from Amazon for $8.09+ (available in two formulas).
19. Neutrogena's Hydro Boost Water Gel gives your skin a big ol' gulp of hydration with a hyaluronic acid-based water-gel formula. Use it at night, and you'll wake up with baby-soft skin.
Promising review: "LIFE CHANGING!!! I loved this product from the first time I used it! I couldn't believe the instant transformation of the feel of my skin. I will never change my moisturizer again. NO LIE... your face will feel as smooth as a baby's! I couldn't believe it felt that way after ONE use. I just ordered their eye cream as well and their face cleanser is AWESOME. They both have a clean, soft scent. Smells like a spa treatment. Neither are greasy. They soak into the skin so smoothly. GET IT NOW and never look back! You wont regret it!" —Karen D.
Get it from Amazon for $15.29.
20. NYX's Pore Filler acts like an IRL filter as it blurs pores and fine lines and leaves you with a smooth complexion.
Check it out on TikTok here!
Promising review: "This is a life-changing product for me. I have HUGE visible pores that really age my face, as well as incredibly acne-prone skin that makes me break out from just about every product. I've started to use NYX Pore Filler on my face with some regularity, and it doesn't seem to cause any irritation or breakouts. It does an AMAZING job filling in and smoothing out my face texture. The difference to my skin consistency is astounding. My skin looks so smooth when I use this product." —Jenny Penny
Get it from Amazon for $10.77.
21. Similarly, E.l.f.'s Poreless Putty Primer glides onto skin and fills in pores so your foundation goes on smooooooooth. This baby also has ultra-hydrating squalane so you don't have to worry about drying or cracking.
Check it out in action on TikTok here!
Promising review: "This is life changing. I never really found a primer I liked before but this is the best product!! For the price it's great, and also the product spreads so well you don't need a lot. I would wear this primer without foundation because its makes your pores look instantly smaller." —Nikki
Get it from Amazon for $9.
22. Mighty Patch pimple spot treatments speedily pull the pus out of your most worrisome whiteheads. (Sorry, that was a gross sentence, but it is what it is. 🤷♀️) Before you head to bed, just slap the dots right on any zits, and they'll work their magic overnight.
Check these out on TikTok here!
Promising review: "I never had acne when I was younger, I got acne when I was in my twenties and I have no self control to not pop and pick them. My skin takes forever to heal, like two to three weeks of a scab because I pick it all the time. THESE ARE LIFE CHANGING. They hydrate and heal my scabs in two to three DAYS. They pull gunk out — even if I already popped a zit and washed my face. Truly I’m in love with these. I told my friends all about them! When I first heard of acne patches I thought 'I’ll never pay money to make a zit go away' but these are affordable and effective." —Chipper2
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
23. Finishing Touch's nick-free Flawless Hair Remover keeps ya smooth as a dolphin without any additional need for shaving, waxing, or epilating. Reviewers who are used to razor burn and ingrown hairs say it's a lifesaver.
Promising review: "5/5 stars — Life-changing, life-saving, MUST ORDER NOW! What words can I use to make everyone KNOW they MUST ORDER THIS!!?? Seriously, I have never had an experience like this. It is so, so, smooth, fine to the touch, glides across your skin and really removes the hair! I figured out it works best when used in a circular pattern or on the diagonal slide. I have THE WORST, most SENSITIVE SKIN of anyone I’ve ever known. It truly hurts when I shave my legs and there’s a lot of little bumps that spring up afterwards, as if I’ve used a dry disposable razor with no lubricant. So, I procrastinate when it comes to this bc it’s such an ordeal AND ALWAYS HAS BEEN! You will never find anything worth more than this lil' jewel!" —ThePages87
Get it from Amazon for $28.49.
24. Eden BodyWorks Coconut Shea Curl Defining Creme styles thick curls and coils without any crunch so you don't walk out of your bathroom looking like an NSYNC-era Justin Timberlake.
Eden BodyWorks is a Black woman-owned business established in 2004 that specializes in natural products to nurture, restore, and maintain hair. Reviewers with 2c–4c hair mention it working well for them!
Promising review: "Life changing for my hair type! I have natural tight banana curls that frizz up like nobody's business. My hair strands are fine but there's a lot of it, it's very dense. All my life it's been difficult to manage. Normal hair styles and cuts aren't normal options for my hair type. In the nineties, I discovered frizz buster and couldn't imagine life without it. However, it left a slippery residue and my hair wasn't for touching for decades. Now I have Eden BodyWorks Coconut Shea Curl Defining Creme! My hair soaks it up, there's no residue, it makes the curls more defined and less frizzy. Thank you for this product!" —Jalla
Get it from Amazon for $10.79.
25. Radha Beauty Rosehip Oil addresses all sorts of skin concerns (think: blemishes, fine lines, age spots, and scarring) thanks to its natural vitamin-, antioxidant-, and essential fatty acid-filled formula. If you're trying to combat more than one issue and want to keep your routine simple, try this baby out!
Promising review: "I've tried so many products for skincare ranging from your over-the-counter brands like Olay to more high-end brands like Shiseido. I've also tried coconut, jojoba, grapeseed, geranium, lavender, and argan oils. My skin could be described as a combination of oily and dry; I get dry patches on my cheeks and chin, but I have a slightly oily forehead and nose. After I discovered a bottle of rosehip seed oil at the market, I began to use it. Within 2–3 weeks I noticed my skin was softer and healthier looking, my wrinkles were finer, and my age spots were getting lighter — even my mother asked me if I was using makeup to cover my 'freckles.' Rosehip oil has CHANGED MY LIFE and I'll be sticking to it for a very long time!" —Uyen V.
Get it from Amazon for $13.46.
26. Kenra's Platinum Blow-Dry Spray allows you to cut your drying time in HALF and acts as a thermal protectant and frizz tamer all the while. It's now racked up over 16,500 5-star reviews as well as a following on TikTok, sooo safe to say it's universally loved.
Promising review: "This blow-dry spray is life changing! Seriously. I cut my time in half when I use this product. I have a mixture of 4a + 4b hair textures." —Lisa Lang Blakeney
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in three sizes and packs of one or two).
27. Lovoir's Winged Eyeliner Stamp was made for those who LOVE the look of winged liner, but can't help but shake like a leaf when attempting to paint them on. Now, you can stamp 'em on and call it a day.
Check it out on TikTok here!
Promising review: "If you thought achieving the perfect winged look was impossible you should order this product. I was hesitant at first, afraid to waste money on another beauty gimmick but this liner stamp idea is life changing. People always told me I just need to practice and eventually I could master a winged eye. Well, I practiced and no. I tried YouTube, tape, and even spent $20 on that stupid little silicone guitar pick-looking thing. I'd given up, content to just keep my eyeliner within the lines for the rest of my life. But then I bought this. Don't get me wrong, you still need a little practice, but this product is a game changer! I feel so unstoppable, it even motivated me to write my first amazon review!" —Caitlin K.
Get it from Amazon for $14.97 (available in three sizes).
28. Milani's Make It Last 3-in-1 Setting Spray and Primer is a godsend for sweaty bbs everywhere. Spray it on after you're done with your makeup and it'll lock in your look for 16 hours — no creases, smudges, or streaks in sight.
Promising review: "Let me start off by saying that I have EXTREMELY OILY SKIN. Like, I’d have to blot, fix, and powder my face several times a day so my makeup never really looked all that good by the end of the night. I also work in the service industry so I’m constantly running around and working up a sweat. After trying a number of sprays/ methods I finally came across this stuff and I’m never looking back. This stuff is AMAZING!!! My makeup lasts all the way from 7 a.m. till I go to bed and that’s even after long shifts WITHOUT BLOTTING. I just do my makeup and spray my face with this stuff and I’m good to go. I know it sounds wild but this is life changing; it leaves my skin matte and after maybe four to five hours instead of greasy I have a nice glow." —Adriana
Get it from Amazon for $9.35+ (available in four styles and sets of two).
29. La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 Balm nourishes rough, dry, and irritated skin with tiger grass — a medicinal plant that aids with cell growth. And if you have sensitive skin, I have extra good news. This formula is *so* gentle, it can be used on babies as young as 1 week old!
Promising review: "I’ve had super dry skin on my face for years and nothing has helped as much as this product. My skin stopped flaking off and being red. It even helped fade my acne scars a bit. I will never buy another moisturizer again. Truly life changing. My skin is GLOWING." —Amazon reviewer
Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in two sizes).
30. Juno & Co.'s Clean 10 Cleansing Balm combines the powers of pearl barley and vitamin E to brighten skin, reduce hyperpigmentation, refine texture, and remove impurities (or, say, 10 layers of mascara).
Check out more viral TikTok beauty products that actually work!
Promising review: "I have been struggling to remove waterproof mascara without rubbing the heck out of my eyes with cotton rounds, makeup wipes, and makeup erasers for years. I've used lots of the classic makeup remover liquids and micellar water. This beauty balm is amazing! It is like rubbing non-greasy vaseline or thick lotion into your eyelids and it takes everything off. It is so gentle you can even open your eyes with it smeared all over. If I use waterproof mascara and waterproof eyeliner, I may have to do a second round of the beauty balm, but to save product I sometimes just blot my eyes with a warm, wet makeup eraser. I rarely write reviews, but this beauty balm has changed my life." —molivya
Get it from Amazon for $14.24.
31. Grace & Stella's Spray All Day is a pick-me-up in a bottle. The refreshing rose water, collagen, and hyaluronic acid mix reduces redness and oiliness while balancing your pH level. You can spritz it on bare skin or use it as a setting spray when you finish your makeup.
Promising review: "I randomly received this product in a FabFitFun box two or so years ago and it is seriously life changing! I mist it on my face every morning and feel so refreshed. It helps moisturize my skin. Whenever someone asks me what I want for my birthday or Christmas, I suggest this product so I always have stock. HIGHLY recommend!" —Erin
Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in two sizes).
32. Garnier's SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water works as a cleanser and makeup remover. Use it in the a.m. and p.m. to hit refresh on your face before applying your regular moisturizer and serum.
Promising review: "After 35 years of acne, this product changed my life! It may not be this to others, but for me it’s a godsend. I’ve dealt with non-stop, persistent acne for 35+ years. I’ve used almost every cleanser (acne fighting and regular) on the market and had been using witch hazel the last few years. I got this two months ago and my acne has all but disappeared! I wear so much less makeup now. I wish I would have found this decades ago!" —Pam Park
Get it from Amazon for $8.52+ (available individually or in a pack of two).
33. Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant helps scrub away dead skin cells, leaving behind clear pores and a bright complexion. Apply it morning and night (after your cleanser and toner), and it'll leave ya lookin' as radiant as Ben Affleck when caught by the paps holding a whole tray of Dunkin' iced coffees.
Promising review: "Ever since getting off of birth control, I’ve had terrible hormonal cystic acne on my cheeks. I felt like I tried everything and nothing was working for me. Adding this product to my skin care routine has truly been life changing. I always see results even after one use." —elisabeth
Get it from Amazon for $39.90.
34. Maybelline's Instant Age Rewind Concealer erases dark circles, redness, and acne. If a full face of makeup isn't for you, but you would like a lil' bit of convenient, easy-to-use coverage, check it out.
Promising review: "I have struggled with dark circles under my eyes all my life. I have looked for a concealer that would blend well and cover for my whole life. I am 39-years-old. This product has changed my life. I put it under my eyes and on my lids. Then I apply a light amount of setting powder to set the formula. It is just watery enough to blend quickly and dry quickly, but it is completely opaque. And I really think, in combination with my skin care regimen, it has helped to diminish the look of my dark circles completely over time. I have never just gone through tubes of product over and over again, because I use it so much and love it so much, but I have with his one. It truly has been my Holy Grail concealer and I hope to never be without it. Try it, it really is great!" —Amazon reviewer
Get it from Amazon for $8.36+ (available in 18 shades).
Want more? Check out a BuzzFeeder's full review of Maybelline's Instant Age Rewind Concealer.
35. Vivienne Sabó's Cabaret Première Mascara both lengthens lashes *and* lifts them so you can toss your time-consuming curler and falsies in the trash.
Promising review: "Life changing. No, seriously — I was tired of mascara that clumped or flaked or was hard to get off and took my lashes with it. I tried cheap and expensive store brands. No luck. So, after reading reviews, I decided to take a risk and try this one. Oh my gosh. I'll never use another kind. Called my sister up and told her she had to buy this stuff! Doesn't smear, doesn't clump, stays on all day and gives my eyelashes the perfect balanced look — just thick and long enough. The lack of burning sensation is just an added bonus. I had no clue that my eyes were sensitive and just figured all mascara makes your eyes burn. Nope. This is my one and only kind, from now on!" —catherine moreno
Get it from Amazon for $13.95+ (available in brown and black).
36. Laneige's viral Lip Sleeping Mask keeps your lips nice 'n' soft no matter the season and the fact that it smells like candy? Well, that certainly doesn't hurt!
Promising review: "This lip mask is AMAZING!! I have struggled with very dry lips for most of my adult life. I used all kinds of different brands of lip balm and applied it all the time but it never helped. Then I saw an episode of Pawn Stars where Chumlee mentioned that he uses a nighttime lip mask...I had never heard of such a thing!! So I searched and came across this stuff and it has legit been life changing lol. I apply a good amount every night before bed and by the morning it's all soaked in and my lips are sooo soft and smooth. No more cracks. No more pieces of lip peeling up and getting all crunchy. If you have problems with dry lips, I 10/10 recommend you buy this immediately!!!" —Bonnie Myers
Get it from Amazon for $24 (available in four scents).
37. Bestland's Finishing Stick looks like a mascara wand, but it's actually for the hairs on your head! If flyaways are something that bug you, give your hairline a good swipe and watch them be tamed without a fight.
Or if you have textured hair, a 24-hour edge tamer (but reminder: No one has to lay their edges — it's a personal choice!).
Promising review: "Omg this product is life changing!! I have so many flyaways and hair that will stick up at the top of my head. It’s something I’ve pretty much dealt with all my life and this product is amazing at keeping all that hair down. Seriously one of the best things I’ve ever bought from Amazon." —Briana Hafer
Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in packs of one or two).
38. Coty Airspun Loose Face Powder — a $5 translucent setting powder — delivers results SO good that one reviewer says it's on par with Laura Mercier's, which goes for 8x the price!!!
Promising review: "THIS STUFF IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! I have naturally really oily skin which drives me wild because no matter what I use or how good my makeup looks, throughout the day my skin will start getting oily and my makeup starts to look terrible. When I put this on after I do my makeup in the morning, though, my skin stays powdery soft all day. No shine. I'm so happy I found this product. I don't normally write reviews but this product is life changing." —jessica
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in six shades, two sizes and also a two-pack).
39. Garnier Fructis' Sleek & Shine Intensely Smooth Leave-In Conditioning Cream keeps your hair smooth and frizz free for up to three days thanks to a formula rich in argan oil. That way, you don't have to worry about washing, drying, and styling every day of the week.
Psst! You can use this on DRY hair *and* would you just look at that price!
Promising review: "I have been using the product for about 12 years. It is life changing and I never had a bad hair day since. I simply wash and condition my hair and comb it out in the shower. I then towel dry and add about 1.5 tbsp of this product to my hand and work it through my hair, starting at the bottom. I use very little near my scalp. I then air dry, maybe putting a clip in near my forehead to get more volume there while it’s drying. I wash my hair every three days. I love it so much. And very cheap!!!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $3.99+ (available in various sizes and sets).
40. Elizabeth Mott's Thank Me Later Eye Shadow Base ensures your lewk stands the test of time and doesn't crease, smudge, or fall victim to oiliness just minutes after you're done applying it.
Promising review: "Life changing! This has made such a difference. I always used concealer as a base for eye shadow but by the end of the day, my eyelids got progressively more oily and my eye shadow was essentially gone. Using this primer, my eye shadow looks fresh all day and all night. It's hard to believe! I use the smallest amount as it spreads easily. This little tube will last a long time." —ThriftyBeauty
Get it from Amazon for $12.59.
41. Touch in Sol's No Poreblem Primer smoothes out pores and uneven textures so your foundation goes on without a hitch. With green tea extract, the formula also energizes your skin while it's at it. 🍵
Touch in Sol is a small, POC-owned brand from South Korea that aims to make makeup fun and exciting!
Promising review: "There's a reason Korean skincare is the best in the world, and that's because it works! I've been using lots of Korean skincare this year and it's changed my life. So I tried this out and immediately fell in love. I used this on my acne-prone skin and it didn't bother it at all. My pores and pock marks are pretty much invisible with this primer, which is a first. A few people said the smell was bad but I didn't mind it. Highly recommend! One bottle lasts a long time. I will definitely buy more! 😍" —Amanda panda
Get it from Amazon for $13.34.
42. And Thayers' Witch Hazel Facial Toner tightens up pores, reduces redness, and keeps oil production in check with rose petal water, witch hazel extract, and aloe vera. As far as curb appeal goes (or counter, if you will), we also love that the bottle looks like it came from an old-timey apothecary.
Promising review: "I have combination skin and have struggled as an adult to find products that don’t dry my face or make it too oily and cause a breakout. This product is on the money! I love the smell and it is very gentle on my face. No burning and my skin feels so clean and healthy after use. I usually use Cetaphil cleanser first or any other dermatologist-recommended cleansing agent. Then I apply this toner immediately after cleansing. So happy I found this — it has been life changing." —EmSG
Get it from Amazon for $9.02+ (available in six scents).
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