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30 Beauty Products That Clearly Live For Drama, If Their Results Are Any Indication
I could sit here and write all the words to sell you on how great these are, but luckily for me, the photos say it all.
1. A lightweight snail essence (no snails are harmed in the making of this product, promise) that’ll deliver seriously good hydration, and can help brighten your skin and reduce/prevent acne.
Promising review: “My skin dries out severely during the winter, and I have to constantly use Vaseline to keep it moisturized (normal cream doesn’t work on me). Imagine my surprise when my SO tried to put snail goo on me. Eww!! I resisted for weeks, refusing to use this product as she constantly vouched for its abilities. After a month, I finally gave in, and boy, it was amazing! My hands feel more moisturized than ever for longer, and it doesn’t leave a disgusting, greasy feel like Vaseline. Take it from a once-nonbeliever: You have to try this. Even if it doesn’t work for you, you paid a fraction of what you would’ve paid for any other name-brand moisturizers.” —Kyoko Ozaki
Get it from Amazon for $17.45.
2. Teeth-whitening pens for brightening up those pearly whites with a quick swipe. No yucky gel, bright lights, or dentist trips required!
Promising review: “I bought this on a whim when I saw someone review it on TikTok. After using it several times over the course of a week, I immediately noticed the difference in the color of my teeth. I’m a smoker and a heavy coffee drinker. I’m finding that this product will be a lifesaver in terms of what my smile looks like. I would definitely recommend!!” —Mully
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $18.95.
3. A callus-removing gel that’ll give you the baby-soft feet you not only want but truly deserve.
Just presoak your feet, apply the gel, let sit for 5–10 minutes, and rinse! It’s recommended you go back in afterward with a foot file just to make sure no residue or dead skin is left behind.
Promising review: “I have the driest heels, and this is the ONLY product that has ever worked. Before I used this, my heels had some pretty deep cracks, and now they’re almost baby-soft again. BUT please follow the directions. I left it on my super-dry, thick-callused heels for only three minutes, and the calluses were literally melting off! Wonderful product! So glad I don’t have to go soak my feet in those tubs at the nail salon anymore.” —Kiki
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
4. A cleansing oil designed to clean makeup residue, potentially clear up blackheads and sebum, and help minimize the appearance of pores and acne. Its hypoallergenic and gentle formula plays well with sensitive and acne-prone skin, and many reviewers actually use it as a step in their double cleansing routine. Double cleansing = using an oil-based cleanser (like this one) and then a water-based cleanser afterward!
If you’re looking for a water-based cleanser to go with this one, reviewers love this pore-deep cleansing foam from the same brand for their double-cleansing routine!
Promising review: “I don’t usually leave reviews, but this product is the best cleansing oil EVER!!!!! It worked flawlessly after the first try, and I could actually see the results immediately!! My gosh, it’s lightweight and smells relaxing. Massage it to your skin for 5–10 minutes, and you can see the magic. I will definitely add this to my skincare routine. JUST GET IT!!!!!” —Vince
Get it from Amazon for $17.69 (also available in a light version for sensitive skin).
5. A wash-off face mask that’ll wake up your face in about 15 minutes — which is ironic, because you’ll look zombie-like while you use it. Get ready to take lots of before-during-after selfies!
The kit includes eight Zombie Pack sets (powder and activator) plus one applicator brush!
Promising review: “When you put it on, the smell hits you hard. As it is on your face, the smell is not too bad, and the mask tingles as it dries. Wash it off and reveal clean, smooth skin. Plus fun to take pictures looking like a cracked mess.” —raine
Get an eight-pack from Amazon for $24.49.
6. A TikTok-loved lotion made with guarana and cupuacu butter to bring smoothness and hydration to your skin. Best of all, it has a delish pistachio, salted caramel, and vanilla scent and is gonna have everyone you talk to commenting on how darn good you smell.
Caffeine can brighten skin and temporarily minimize the appearance of stretch marks and cellulite if that’s something you’re looking for in a product. Read more about the skincare benefits of caffeine at the Cleveland Clinic.
Promising review: “I am 60, and I could not get rid of the cellulite on my legs. I started using this product six weeks ago and can noticeably see a difference. I apply morning and evening before bed for optimal results. It goes on smooth and has a creamy, nonsticky feel. The smell is dreamy, and even my husband has commented on the improvement. Make sure you apply in a circular motion for optimal coverage, absorption, and circulation.” —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $24 (available in two sizes).
7. A nail and cuticle care solution for making your nails look fresh and healthy with consistent use over time — just apply a coat and let it wow you!
Promising review: “I had peeling, weak nails for years. Tried everything. I bought this in February. This size bottle lasted a bit more than a month with me religiously applying it two to three times a day. I was really seeing great improvement, so I bought another bottle in late March. By May, all the peeling had grown out and my nails were getting stronger every day. I then bought the big 4-ounce refill bottle because I never want to run out of it again! Cannot recommend this stuff enough!” —Diana
Get it from Amazon for $9.90+ (available in three sizes).
8. A Revlon hot air brush you can use to dry and style your hair at the same time! If you’re someone who is often pressed for time when getting ready, this wonderful gadget is a true game changer.
Promising review: “PURCHASE THIS NOW. YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT. I found this one on TikTok, saw the gal’s review, and had to buy it. I have thick hair, and it dries my hair in less than 15 minutes. PLUS, I don’t have to fuss with a straightener or a curling iron if I don’t want to!! It leaves my hair so soft and shiny and gives it SO MUCH VOLUME! I recommend this to ANYONE I talk to about it. Seriously, it’s my favorite styling tool. Seriously so in love.” —Sydney
Some reviewers with 4a–c hair like this brush, but others say it didn’t work — if you’re looking for something that was designed with coilier hair in mind, you may wanna check out the Revlon One-Step paddle brush.
Get it from Amazon for $35.99.
9. A moisturizing hair treatment with a cult following that’ll leave your locks looking shiny and silky in just eight seconds.
It’s recommended to use this 2–3 times a week on wet hair after you use shampoo — you can use one dose on fine/medium-textured hair and two to three doses on thick/curly textured hair, plus another dose on long hair. You can also use conditioner after if you’d like. Avoid applying to the scalp, and only apply to lengths!
Promising review: “OMG!!! Most amazing hair treatment I’ve ever used in my entire life. Most hair masks weigh my hair down, but since this is water, it makes it SO soft and bouncy. I’m obsessed and will keep buying. Holy grail.” —Natasha
Get it from Amazon for $10.97.
10. A dry shampoo powder that you simply tap onto your roots, shake the excess powder out with your fingertips, style, and be on your merry way. SO easy! Not to mention, thanks to the fact that it’s small and a powder (vs. an aerosol), it’s easy to pack on trips and bring through TSA or toss in your bag to keep on hand for daytime excursions.
Promising review: “I am so glad I gave this product a try, as it works amazingly well on my fine, oily hair. I have used almost every dry shampoo product on the market, and this is by far the best one yet. My hair looks beautiful, and I can now go nearly a week without washing (while still having absolutely gorgeous hair)! I used to have to wash my hair every other day when I was using my former favorite dry shampoo (and it made my scalp itch on day two). This product is definitely worth a try; it may soon be your favorite!” —Melanie Havert
Get it from Amazon for $18 (also available in brown).
11. An exfoliating glove for sloughing away dead skin so easily, you’ll be confused as to how you made it this long without owning this genius product.
Several reviewers say they just throw theirs right in the washing machine to clean it! They also make a smaller one designed for the bikini area and a long, narrow back scrubber for hard-to-reach areas.
Promising review: “MAGIC. HOLY CRAP I LOVE THIS MIT! This cleared up 80% of the ‘chicken skin’ I have INSTANTLY after one use. Also, it took off way more dead skin than any scrub I’ve ever used. I never write reviews, so I had to when I got this and loved it.” —Cheyanne
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (also available in a two-pack).
12. Bio-Oil, a cult-favorite skincare oil to help reduce the appearance of scars left behind by acne, pregnancy, injuries, or surgeries thanks to a powerful (but gentle) combo of vitamin A, vitamin E, sunflower, lavender, and chamomile oils.
My colleague Emma Lord swears by this! Here’s what she has to say about it:
“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.”
Get it from Amazon for $11.04.
13. A butt acne-clearing lotion because, yes, acne on the derriere *is* a thing, and if you’re reading this thinking you were alone in this struggle, we’re here to remind you, you’re not. Enter this product, made with pure plant extracts like Australian tea oil, to help target the root of this annoyance on your booty and help kick it in the ~behind~.
Promising review: “I’ve used this product for about two months now. I try to remember to apply at least twice a day. Not only is the skin clearer, but the overall texture is much smoother and softer. I highly recommend giving this lotion a try.” —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
14. A set of acne patches you can apply over a popped whitehead. Simply put the patch over a zit, let it sit overnight or throughout the day, peel it off, and watch it take all the pore-clogging gunk with it.
Read our Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch review!
I suffer from hormonal acne — it’s just something that I have come to terms with and will have to deal with for many more years to come, and while it’s not fun, these acne patches make it sooo much easier. When I have a pimple about to come to a head, I pop one of these babies on it before bed and then peel it off along with all the gunk it pulls out. It definitely helps speed up the process, and they’re gentle on my sensitive skin!
Promising review: “OMG! It actually works! My son gets really large acne breakouts that are really hard to heal. He put these on before bed and woke up to his large white pimples being gone! Like, completely gone. I usually pay $50 a visit to the dermatologist for 30 minutes for him to get extractions, which is pretty painful for him. We will be ordering more of these and using these instead!! If I could give more stars, I would!” —Amazon Customer
Get a pack of 36 from Amazon for $11.97.
15. And because we’re huge fans of letting hydrocolloid patches solve our problems, may we also recommend these overnight nose strips to help clean out popped zits taking up residency near your schnozz.
Promising review: “It’s gross in the most spectacular way. The amount of disgusting gunk that came out of my face was appalling, and I instantly gagged. However, my nose has never felt so clean and smooth for consecutive days. If you have oily skin, I definitely recommend washing your face first and applying it to the nose before moisturizing the rest of your face. If I could give this 10 stars, I would. Everyone is getting this for Christmas…maybe because it’s not cheap.” —Justina
Get 10 patches from Amazon for $16.55.
16. A dual-action AHA body scrub for buffing away red bumps on the skin’s surface. Use it one to two times a week for smoother skin — it’s like an at-home microdermabrasion treatment at a fraction of the cost.
Promising review: “I bought this after discovering that my ingrown leg hairs weren’t actually ingrown hairs, but KP. This product was very well reviewed and although I avoid gritty scrubs because of my sensitive skin, I thought I’d give it a try. Wow. I haven’t even finished the first tube and I’m seeing some amazing results just using twice a week. I am very impressed. This stuff really works. So happy to have beach-ready legs!” —Ghanimatrix
Get it from Amazon for $11.97.
17. Or a salicylic acid body wash that’ll not only cleanse and exfoliate your rough/bump skin surface, but will go a little deeper to unclog pores. Plus, it’s super gentle, so if your skin is acne-prone or errs on the sensitive side, this is a product you’ll want to keep in your rotation.
Promising review: “My 6-year-old daughter has keratosis pilaris, commonly known as ‘chicken skin.’ This year, it really flared up during warm weather, so I gave this wash, along with lotion, a try. Wow, I saw results after just a few uses, and after a couple of weeks, most of her bumps disappeared. Thrilled we skipped a trip to the dermatologist! Can’t beat this price for the results either.” —Ashley Steigerwald
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
18. A collagen hair protein treatment to help repair damage from things like heat, sun, and dye, just to name a few, because we want you to be able to do all the cool, experimental things with your hair.
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Read our Elizavecca CER-100 collagen coating treatment review for more deets!
Promising review: “I have 4c hair and was looking for a protein treatment for my thin and fragile hair. I had recently used a product in my hair that had so much alcohol in it that it wreaked havoc on my hair, leaving it pretty damaged. I was skeptical about this product because I had never seen anyone with my hair type use it. Boy, was I wrong to doubt this product; it left my hair looking and feeling beautiful. I highly recommend it to anyone natural or with curly hair.” —Therese-Claire
Get it from Amazon for $7.40.
19. A Maybelline concealer reviewers love for its excellent price point, smooth sponge applicator, and the fact that it provides great under-eye coverage on those mornings when you wake after broken sleep. It helps brighten up the area and brings a lovely glow to your gorg eyes. ✨
Promising review: “Throughout high school, I never knew how to do makeup. But then I heard this product was the absolute best on TikTok. And trust me, they were not lying. It has really good coverage and hides my ‘raccoon eyes.’ And the best part is that a little bit goes a long way. So if you’re starting out or want to try something new, I definitely recommend you try this out.” —Liela Lee
Check out our Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer review for more deets.
Get it from Amazon for $8.80 (available in 18 shades).
20. A natural lip plumper made with vitamin E and collagen designed to help give your kisser a fuller look, not to mention an added boost of hydration.
21. An ultra-hydrating lip balm rich in antioxidants, vitamin E, and green tea that your dry-as-heck lips are gonna be sure to savor.
Promising review: “I have tried many other lip products for my chronic chapped lips, and nothing has worked. Except for this stuff. This stuff is amazing! For the first time in months, my lips don’t hurt and aren’t bright red. I won’t buy anything else!” —Colleen H.
Get it from Amazon for $10 (available in six flavors and packs of three).
22. A bottle of dandruff shampoo, because you deal with enough flaky people in your life; there’s no reason you should have to deal with a flaky scalp, too.
Read more about ketoconazole shampoo at Cleveland Clinic.
Promising review: “This stuff is absolutely amazing. I was one step away from going to the dermatologist. I had severe dandruff that was so bad that I could shake my head, and it would come off. With just a few uses per week, I got rid of all my flakes. My scalp also stopped burning from dryness. My hair has never been healthier.” —Moo Moo
Get it from Amazon for $15.88.
23. Schick Silk touch-up tools perfect for painless, precise eyebrow shaping, cleaning up peach fuzz hairs on your face, and even clearing away dead skin. These little guys go a long way.
Promising review: “I suppose it’s my hearty German peasant ancestry, but I’ve always been a hairy girl. Plucking the more egregious of the thick black hairs is required at least two to three times a week. I’d been eying these razors for a while and finally took the plunge. I could not believe how easy and quick it was. After a couple of swipes down my cheek, I noticed that it was done. I thought it was going to take a lot more skill and time. So much easier than tweezers and depilatories!! Wow.” —Tara D.
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $5.94.
24. A Paula’s Choice liquid exfoliant designed to loosen dead skin cells, smooth and brighten up your skin, and even help reduce the appearance of enlarged pores.
Promising review: “This product helped clear my skin after I struggled with many other products. I was struggling with what I thought was milia on my forehead. I have tried exfoliating with all sorts of different products. I read a review on Reddit and thought I would give it a try. So glad I did. I put this on and saw results in one night. I honestly love how well this product worked for me.” —Nicole
Get it from Amazon for $14+ (available in two sizes).
25. An aftercare oil that may help reduce the appearance of keloids, bumps, and scars associated with new and old piercings.
Note: This product is not an overnight miracle. Apply this 2–3 times a day, be patient, and you may start to see the results.
Talk to your doctor before attempting to treat your keloid on your own, and learn more about keloids from Cleveland Clinic.
Promising review: “This product is amazing! Truly a miracle product. I had an AWFUL keloid forming near my nose piercing about six weeks after getting it done, and it was getting bigger and more irritated by the day. Nothing was helping. I bought this and started using it, and in less than two weeks, my huge keloid was completely gone! I was definitely skeptical and a little nervous when it didn’t seem to be getting noticeably smaller after a week, but then, the second week, it started totally disappearing, so give it some time to work if your bump is on the larger side. If you remain patient and apply it twice a day, it should do the trick!” —Jordan Caprigno
Get it from Amazon for $12.85 (also available in multipacks).
26. A fan-favorite E.l.f. Cosmetics primer to help reduce the appearance of pores AND assist in seamless makeup application. It’s a win-win.
The first time I used this, I couldn’t believe how well it worked. I mean, I had heard about how well it worked, but actually experiencing it was another level. This made my foundation go on so SMOOTHLY afterward, and I don’t really know how I managed to go this long without this amazing product in my makeup bag.
Promising review: “This is smooth, blends well with foundation, and feels good on the skin. Sets well with powder. I sometimes wear it alone for a little smoother look. Since it’s colorless, it doesn’t look like foundation. The price is great, and I’ve yet to see it in a store. I like that I can control how much to apply, and a little goes a long way. It appears to wash off well. Will be buying it again.” —MB
Get it from Amazon for $10.
27. A hydrating eye stick because it may help reduce dark circles and puffiness — but let’s be real, you’re mostly gonna want to buy this for the satisfying cooling sensation it’ll give your skin and the v cute polar bear.
Promising review: “I have always had serious dark circles and bags under my eyes, and this has really changed that for me. The results are incredible. The puffiness is gone. The dark circles are hardly noticeable. My sensitive skin has not broken out. I never write reviews, but this was so good that I had to write a review. This actually works.” —Ben
Get it from Amazon for $9.85+ (available in three formulas).
28. A brow glue soooo good, we should probably warn you one of the side effects will be bringing back the phrase “eyebrows on fleek” unapologetically. And you know what? We support it.
Promising review: “I would use hairspray to hold my eyebrows and throughout the day I would sweat through it and it wouldn’t last. I tried this because the price was great and I’m glad I did. This product is awesome. I’ve had it on my brows for a nine-hour shift and they are still in place! It doesn’t dry and get flakey, nor does it feel uncomfortable on the skin. Lastly, I use brow powder and this does NOT affect the look of the powder nor does it smudge it. I will FOREVER buy this product.” —Shelby
Get it from Amazon for $9.97 (available in five shades).
29. A L’Oreal powder foundation at an unbeatable price for newbie foundation wearers or anyone looking to switch from liquid foundation. It provides full coverage, a matte finish, up to 24 hours of wear, AND it’ll hold up to water, heat, and sweat (summer will be back eventually, ppl!!!).
Promising review: “I have purchased this three times in the color Sienna, and it is perfect! Totally worth all the hype on TikTok. This is a very emollient powder that sticks to the skin. I prep with sunscreen and then use this. The fragrance dissipates quickly. I noticed the actual powder is bouncy to the touch. Have not used the pelican or sponge it comes with. I like to use a powder brush. It gives me full coverage, and I look flawless all day. I also don’t need to blot. And I am very oily. Will certainly continue to repurchase. This is the best powder I have tried since Mac Studio Fix.” —Maria Webba
Get it from Amazon for $8.49+ (available in 13 shades).
30. A tattoo aftercare cream formulated with fatty-acid and antioxidant-rich ingredients to help moisturize and soothe newly inked skin.
Mad Rabbit is a small biz founded by college friends Oliver Zak and Selom Agbitor after seeing a gap in the market for all-natural products to heal, protect, and enhance tattoos. They pitched their tattoo salve in season 12 of Shark Tank.
Promising review: “Product was awesome. It rejuvenated a 5-year-old tattoo and made it look like new again. Mad Rabbit absorbed into the skin very easily without being greasy.” —Janson Ward
Get it from Amazon for $18.98 (available in two scents).
Reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.
