1. A serum-boosted skin tint that’ll give you a lightweight, sheer finish for a fresh-faced, *no makeup* look. If you feel like foundation is just way too heavy and want something a bit more glowy and natural, you should def check this beauty balm out. Oh, it’s giving skin for sure.
Sephora
I just got this in the mail on and oooooh! It’s giving skin. I have always worn foundation through the summer and idk why. The combo of sweat, oily skin, and just being miserably hot is not fun. I wanted a lighter, more natural coverage and went on the hunt for a BB cream. TikTok is my source for finding basically everything and this is what kept coming up on my feed when I searched for a skin tint. I normally love ABH products so I wasn’t worried about if I was gonna like it. But y’all, I love ittt. It feels and looks like I have nothing on my skin. I was taking pictures of myself the other day and realized that, especially in the summer, I don’t *love* the way that foundation sits on my skin. It looked like I was wearing pounds of cake-y makeup and I do not like that. But my pics wearing this?! It just looks like I just have the world’s best skin. This is *chef’s kiss*. I kinda think I’m a skin tint girly now, to heck with foundation.
Get it from Amazon (available in 13 shades), Ulta (available in 16 shades), or Sephora (available in 16 shades) for $42.
2. A K-Beauty zero sebum drying powder to help keep oil under control, whether it’s on your face or in your hair. This stuff really said *Oily skin? Take a look around. Do you see her anywhere? NEWS FLASH, you’re not gonna*.
Promising review: “My T-zone produces so much oil that the government would seize it if they found out. I gave up on blotting papers because I had to use so many during the day. I resigned myself to carrying around stolen fast food napkins, so I could blot through the day. I decided to try this powder thinking that if it didn’t work, then I would only have wasted $7.00. Imagine my surprise when this powder revealed itself to be the greatest method of oil absorption known to mankind! This powder is amazing. I dust it on my T-zone before I go out the door and I am good until I leave work. What sorcery is this!? If I am out late, then I only need to reapply once. It smells like a pain relief patch (like Tiger Balm or Icy Hot) but it 100% does the job. The smell doesn’t linger, so it’s no big deal. I have now become so obsessed with this product, that not even a restraining order will keep me from it. This could absorb an oil spill.” —Mel
Get it from Amazon for $7.50+ (available in two styles and in a two-pack).
3. A pack of nose pore patches that’ll cast a spell to banish all the gunk and excess oil from your nose as you sleep. Your nose will be smoother than you could have ever dreamed of.
Promising review: “It had to be said. These things are disgusting, that’s why you should buy them. Squeeze part of your nose skin. Do a bunch of little pustules come out? Yeah, if you put one of these puppies on at night, you wake up, and that is all trapped inside that weird film. I dunno how it works. It’s probably sorcery.” —Jack Sawyer
Get a seven-pack from Amazon for $9.98.
4. An E.l.f. lip balm that’ll have you like *wait, are we sure that this isn’t Laneige in a disguise?* These hydrating, nourishing lippies are packed with ingredients your pout will ~love~ like shea butter and hyaluronic acid, and they’ll give you an ever so sheer tint. Plus, you could get all five for like, the same price as ONE of the name brand ones.
Promising review: “This lip balm is a great alternative if you do not want to pay a ton of money for the Laneige and Summer Fridays lip balms. It is super moisturizing and left my lips super smooth and soft. One of the best e.l.f. products I have tried and it is a wonderful price. Even though it is pretty small, it lasts a good amount of time. I would definitely recommend.” —Lance Z.
Get it from Amazon for $4 (available in five styles).
5. Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Moisturizing Face SPF 60 Serum — a genius mix of a priming moisturizer and sunscreen, perfect for all the makeup looks you wanna do. If you’re awful at protecting your face from harmful UV rays, this lightweight, non-greasy potion is 1000% what you need. Pack three steps into one — priming, hydrating, and applying sunscreen without any annoying white cast.
Promising review: “I’ve gone through several sunscreens to wear with make-up and this has been the best for me. I’m a simple girl. I apply this with vitamin C cream, let it absorb then apply my It Cosmetics CC cream. It acts like a primer for me, and my CC glides nicely over it, no pilling, no heavy or cakey feeling. It’s def lightweight but provides great protection.” —Emily Haynes
Get it from Amazon for $14.12.
6. Tape-in extensions that’ll turn you into Rapunzel but without the magic flower Mother Gothel needed. It’ll look like it’s *literally* growing out of your head, so you can be all *why, yes, my hair did magically grow overnight*. You’ll be able to do SO many styles, ponytails, buns, half up, half down; these babies can do it all.
You’ll need 2–3 packs depending on thickness and you’ll get 20 tapes in each. And check ’em out on TikTok!
Okay, so, who’s gonna tell me this isn’t my hair? I am OBSESSED with these tape-in extensions. I *just* got them professionally installed for my birthday last week and they are simply perfection. So so versatile! I’m a clip-in girly but I got these and even though it’s 98 degrees (no Nick Lachey) outside in Maryland, I could not wait for fall to put them in. These are so so freakin’ beautiful, seamless, and it looks like it’s growing out of my scalp. I do recommend that if you have curly hair, get the curly ones for summer! I have to take these out next week because the tape-ins are straight (I’m kicking myself for not getting the curly ones), my hair is naturally curly, I’m sweating bullets, and I wanna go to the pool without having curly hair and bone straight extensions after. So I sadly have to take ’em out early, but please believe when the temperatures drop in October, these are going right back in my head for all of fall and winter. I only want to use tape-ins from now on, clip-ins are lovely, but these?! Top tier. I used about two and a half packs for my thick hair which TOTALLY shocked me (I got four packs cuz I thought I’d need more). If you like extensions, I highly suggest trying these out!
Get a pack of 20 tape-in extensions from Irresistible Me for $119.90+ (originally $179; available in 14″–28″ and in two base styles; also available in more colors and a 3a curly texture).
7. A jar of Brazilian Bum Bum body cream made with a caffeine-rich guarana extract formula to help smooth and tighten skin. People are in loooove with this stuff and some reviewers even just use it as, like, a perfume. Yeah, it smells that good thanks to pistachio, salted caramel, and vanilla.
Promising review: “I bought this for the first time a few years ago to replace the body lotion I had previously used for years and years. While more expensive, I was willing to try Bum Bum cream based on the previous reviews. And it has not disappointed! Not too thick. Not sticky. And the smell is amazing. I get told many times a week how good I smell.” —Libby Solomon
Get it from Amazon for $22+ (available in three sizes).
8. A tube of the cult-favorite Essence Lash Princess Mascara so good, people will ask you “are those your lashes?” This mascara def brings as much drama as Cathy did on Dance Moms.
Promising review: “First Swipe: The Sorcery Begins
I delicately applied the mascara, chanting ancient incantations under my breath. The wand glided through my lashes like a broomstick on a moonlit night. Suddenly, my lashes elongated, defying the laws of physics.
🌈 Second Swipe: Rainbow Realness
The second coat was where things got wild. As the wand swept through my lashes, they shimmered with all the colors of the rainbow. I gasped. Was this mascara made from crushed fairy wings? My lashes sparkled like a disco ball at Studio 54. I half-expected a tiny leprechaun to pop out and offer me a pot of gold. 🌟
🌪️ Third Swipe: Tornado Lashes
By the third swipe, my lashes had reached tornado status. They spun faster than a DJ at Coachella. Birds circled overhead, mistaking my eyes for a vortex to another dimension.
🔥 Fourth Swipe: Fiery Drama
I hesitated, but went for it. The fourth coat was like setting my lashes on fire (in a good way). I strutted around my room, feeling like Maleficent’s chic cousin. 🔥
🌟 Final Verdict:
This isn’t just makeup; it’s a portal to fantastical realms. Wear it to your next Zoom meeting and watch your colleagues wonder if you’ve been studying dark magic during lunch breaks. Plus, it’s waterproof — I tested it by crying during a rerun of The Notebook and my lashes remained unscathed. 💧” —Firecrotch
Get it from Amazon for $4.99 (also available in a three-pack and in two colors).
9. Plus Essence’s Volume Booster Lash Primer, infused with nourishing, moisturizing mango butter and acai oil that’ll help take your lashes to a whole new level of volume. Pair it with your fave mascara for the lashes of your dreams.
Just apply it until you see a thin, white layer and then let it sit for 20–30 seconds before putting on mascara.
Promising review: “Saw this primer recommended on TikTok and they were right. Let it dry before mascara application, and it does wonders. Adds volume! Stays all day.” —JC
Get it from Amazon for $4.99 (available in a three-pack).
10. A super pigmented E.l.f. camo liquid blush that’s apparently giving Rare Beauty a run for it’s money *sips tea*. This long-lasting, buildable, easy to blend little potion will have you coming back to purchase more and more cuz of the gorgeous, soft, dewy finish you’ll get. And that price definitely isn’t bad either.
Promising review: “This stuff is no joke. I like to use one product for my full face for a quick makeup routine as eyeshadow, blush, and highlight all at once. When I tell you I need exactly two dots for my whole face I couldn’t be more serious! Has a different, more glossy texture than a Rare Beauty blush but the pigment is much stronger. Comes off very dewy and kind of glossy but can be made matte with powder. The only thing I will say is that if you overwork it, there can be small lifted spots which happened to me when I first tried it because I used too much then had to try to blend so much. Already purchased another color. Love E.l.f. makeup!” —oscar Julian zapotitla
Get it from Amazon for $7 (available in nine shades).
11. A fabulous lip-plumping gloss set for some seriously luscious lips. This stuff has to have some Dr. Strange magic in it because it morphs your lippies into Angelina Jolie’s. Ooh-la-luscious.
You’ll get one lip plumper and one minty sleeping mask for your lips.
Promising review: “I’ve used a lottttt of different lip plumping products. Currently, I use this one, a $40 one from Lancer, and Lip Injections by Too Faced and honestly, no cap, I prefer this one out of them all. I actually see the biggest difference with this one and it doesn’t feel awful like the Too Faced one. 10/10 would recommend.” —Autumn Nelson
Get it from Amazon for $9.98.
12. A Cosrx snail mucin serum to help improve skin hydration and soothe damaged skin. Yep, snail mucin is a Korean skincare product made from snail slime. Sounds ick but your skin will totally fall in love the second you use it. Hmm, wonder if this is why SpongeBob had Gary the pet snail — skincare benefits.
*All Cosrx products are dermatologist-tested, cruelty-free, and have no parabens, sulfates, or phthalates.
Corsx is also a Korean skincare brand.
Alright friends, I am here to confirm that the hype surrounding this stuff is SO real. My skin is now ra-di-anttttt! It’s never looked better. My only regret is not taking before and after pics but I broke up with dull skin and welcomed glass skin into my life with this. I also bought this for my cousin for Christmas, she’s obsessed, a friend slept over and I let them use this, they’re now obsessed, it’s definitely worth a try and it feels so ~soothing~ on the skin. If snails didn’t freak me out, I’d kiss one for this magical mucin.
Promising review: “This is a great product. It’s not sticky and has no smell. It’s my favorite product to use with any other skincare product. Very gentle and helps with acne. Will be a regular in my skincare routine.” —C
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
13. A Truly Beauty boob polish made of an acai and retinol concoction that’ll help smooth your skin, reduce the appearance of fine lines and stretch marks, and brighten, firm, and tighten your booby skin. Bestie, I’m sure your tatas already look *absolutely amazing*, but if you’ve ever been intrigued by these beautiful jars at Ulta (🙋🏽♀️🙋🏽♀️🙋🏽♀️), give this a try! And if anyone compliments your boobs you can be like “oh yeah, I had ’em polished.”
Promising review: “I was super skeptical of all these pretty beauty products when they popped up on my FYP, but I figured I’d give a few a try and BOY am I glad that I did. The polish smells amazing, and it’s such a nice little way to indulge in some self care in the morning before work, after a long day, or whenever you need. The texture of the polish is super smooth, and the color is really pretty. I don’t use it every day, but when I use it more often I definitely notice a difference. My skin is softer, boobs are perkier, and honestly the ‘tightening’ and ‘perking’ effect does kind of make them look bigger. They’re certainly looking and feeling their best! Would absolutely buy again. I just ordered my second jar because I was running out!” —Melissa R.
Get it from Truly Beauty for $32 or Amazon for $31.79.
14. A hydrating eye stick to help reduce dark circles, lines, and puffiness while delivering moisture without oils. Sensitive skin friends, this one’s for us. People may start to think your goldfish are Cosmo and Wanda because these results are jaw dropping.
It’s from a Korean-owned biz!
Promising review: “I HAD to write a review. I use this in the morning and night after my whole face routine and putting on moisturizer. I don’t have dark bags however, my under-eyes do get a bit puffy and I was noticing fine lines. DUDE, those fine lines are fading. Last night I went to a party and woke up looking like the crypt keeper, and this stuff normalized my creepy zombie eyes in about 20 minutes. It’s $9. Do yourself a favor and buy it.” —Jasmine Deatherage
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
15. And an under-eye brightener because you aren’t sure if you’ll ever actually not be exhausted, but you can def stop looking like it. It’s ~enriched~ with shea butter and hyaluronic acid to give your dark circles a more radiant look. The pinkish tint helps balance out the blueish tint under your eyes as if you said a spell to make your dark circles *poof* away.
The color adaptive formula is designed so one of two shades will work on any skin tone.
Promising review: “Took years off my eyes! This product is so reasonably priced. I came across a TikTok promoting this and decided to take a chance since the price was super reasonable. My eyes looked brighter in a good way, and the concealer worked so well that I felt I looked younger. I got compliments from friends asking what I did differently with my makeup. I recommend it.” —Placeholder
Get it from Amazon for $6 (available in two shades).
16. Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen that can also be used as your makeup primer, offering broad-spectrum SPF 40 without feeling greasy or leaving a white cast. I know, I know, trying to make sure you wear sunscreen on your face can be a pain, especially if you wanna wear a full face of makeup butttt, that’s why this baby is so perfect! A win if I ever knew one.
Natalie Brown / BuzzFeed
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Natalie Brown says, “I have oily, acne-prone skin and use a prescription retinol to control things, which means I MUST use sunscreen on my face every day. My mom, who had been using this Supergoop stuff the whole time, got me a bottle of this cult-favorite for Christmas last year (moms do know best sometimes!!). I couldn’t be happier with it! A dime-size amount covers my entire face, because it’s translucent it leaves absolutely no white cast, and 10 minutes after putting it on, my face just feels like I applied a little bit of a nice moisturizer or makeup primer, not anything that’s grease-central, like sunscreen usually is. It does pill if I put it on too soon after my morning topical acne prescription, but as long as I give that script about five minutes to sink in, I have no issues. I’ve been impressed by the way my matte foundation glides over it, looks with it, and lasts with it.”
Get it from Amazon for $18+ (available in four sizes and in two-packs).
17. Mane Club One Hit Wonder — a 10-in-1 spray that LITERALLY does it all, but won’t cost you the price of 10 products. Like, you know how the witches in AHS: Coven had to pass all of the Seven Wonders tests to become the Supreme? Yeah, this stuff is the Fiona Goode of hair products. It’ll detangle, take care of frizz and split ends, and provide heat protection (up to 445 degrees).
The formula contains ~cannabis sativa seed oil~, which works to moisturize and hydrate without adding a bunch of weight.
Mane Club is a California-based small biz that specializes in cruelty-free, vegan haircare products.
Check out how one user transforms their straight hair into waves using One Hit Wonder in this TikTok! And check out our Mane Club 10-in-1 spray review for more deetz!
Promising review: “I have A LOT of hair, but it’s super fine, so anything ‘moisturizing’ makes me a grease pit all day. LOL, this stuff is magic! So lightweight, I ALWAYS get compliments when I use it. It makes me feel like I just walked out of a hair commercial. The smell is also divine. Will be my new holy grail.” —Shannon Jaffee
Get it from Amazon for $9.95.
18. Mielle’s (TikTok-famous) Rosemary Mint strengthening oil made with biotin and moisturizing oils like jojoba, rosemary, and mint that can help stimulate and nourish your scalp while also strengthening and promoting hair growth at the root. A magical potion that’ll help prevent damage with a dash of faith, trust, and pixie dust in it.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, some researchers have found rosemary oil to be as effective at encouraging hair growth as Rogaine! And read more about how biotin could help with the fullness of hair at Cleveland Clinic.
Promising reviews: “Legit magic in a bottle. Wish I could order this stuff by the gallon. Took a chance on this because I was desperate, having already spent so much money on luxury and drugstore products with little results. I use this as a pre-treatment on scalp and ends before I wash hair. Scalp has improved dramatically. I feel like there’s not as much breakage/fallout, and my ends are fuller. (This is after like six months, but my scalp was better immediately.)” —Claire Blanchard
“I hardly write reviews…but this one deserves to be written about!! My hair was falling out a LOT, and somehow just with the FIRST application onwards, I started seeing less fall. And now, after four months, I can see hair growth as well, and my hair is already looking thicker!! And I’ve been using it only once a week.. just a few drops and massaging in. Omg, how can anything be so simple and yet so effective!!! Amazing! Amazing!!! Whoever invented this… hats off!!” —Dee
Get it from Amazon for $9.43.
19. A bottle of Meltdown acne oil for anyone with acne-prone skin. This reviewer fave helps reduce acne, redness, and inflammation, and fade acne scars, all while preventing future breakouts as if by magic. It also keeps you hydrated with rosehip oil and is cruelty-free! Mix this into your moisturizer, wear under makeup, or use it as a spot treatment — this stuff is super versatile!
Blume
Blume is a women-owned, POC-owned small business based in Canada that specializes in cruelty-free, vegan, and environmentally-friendly products for skin, body, and period care.
Check out a TikTok of the Meltdown Acne Oil in action.
Promising review: “This stuff is AMAZING and MAGIC. I ordered more out of fear of running out. All acne and fade products have dried or broken out my skin further but this stuff clears my skin, makes it glow, and hydrates it. Beyond beyond obsessed. THANK U BLUME! xoxo” —Kaitlin A.
Get it from Blume for $28+ (available in two sizes) or Amazon for $26.50.
20. A so dang good Coco & Eve foam self tanner that’ll deliver you some jaw-droppingly magical results. Thor may be the god of thunder, but you, my friend, will be the bronze-y god/goddess of the sun, without even needing any sun.
Promising review: “I’ve used tanning beds for a couple years, I know they’re bad, I just HATE self tanning or spray tans and their results. Therefore, I didn’t think this product would be anything special, but I’m desperate to be tan all the time. I applied it with a mitt, let it sit overnight, and rinsed it off the next morning. AMAZING natural results. NO STREAKS! I also work out frequently, sauna and everything, and it doesn’t melt off or look spotty. 10/10 and will be using all the time. I got the color ‘dark’ and it worked perfectly. But next time, I might get Ultra dark! Love it. Makes me feel confident, I’m never using a tanning bed again.” —Larrisa D.
Get it from Amazon for $38 (available in three shades).
21. A pack of 50 cult-favorite Clean Skin Club Clean Towels that are actually reaaaaaally multitalented. You can use ’em to take your makeup off with cleansers and makeup remover, use them to dry your face, to wet and remove face masks, and even to clean your skincare and makeup tools. Your wash cloth could have some bacteria on it, especially if you’re using it a few days in a row. Use these babies instead and toss the funky rag to the side.
Clean Skin Club is a US-based small biz specializing in hygienic, vegan, and cruelty-free skincare products.
Promising review: “I absolutely love these. I saw these on TikTok and bought them. I will be buying more. They are great for my face. Really soft and VERY durable and strong, even when wet. You can wash your face [with it] or just dry your face, either way, it’s the best option.” —Sahara
Get a pack of 50 from Amazon for $17.95+ (available in other multipacks).
22. A styling mousse to help define your curls without flakes and crunch, keeping them soft to the touch. Hogwarts might send you a letter after the magic you work on your hair with this stuff. Calm the frizz, up the lightweight moisture.
Thank God It’s Natural is a Black woman-owned small biz based in Chicago, Illinois that specializes in hair products.
Promising review: “This is my favorite for my curly, 3a–3c, medium-coarse, very dry hair. This mousse makes my hair soft and bouncy and it holds the curl well. My hair does not get as dry and frizzy as it used to. This gets reactivated easily with the Curl Refresher Spray, and my curls last for days.” —ShaniAZ
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
23. Or Lottabody’s super fluffy mousse — a lightweight option that’ll help your hair air-dry into some super perfect hair. If you want tamed frizz, defined curls, and soft wraps, look no further, your fairy godmother has arrived and she’s surprisingly a bottle of mousse with coconut oil in it.
Promising review: “I have permed hair with 3b curls, and this is the best mousse I have found! It does not leave my hair sticky or stiff, it’s very moisturizing, and the foam is a great consistency. The scent is light and pleasant, and this is my new go-to for both freshly washed hair or the day after re-boost. So glad I found this!” —Tonii
Get it from Amazon for $3.98+ (available in a two-pack).
24. An Anua heartleaf pore-clearing cleansing oil that’s perfect for all skin types and will effectively get rid of makeup residue, blackheads, and sebum while also helping prevent your pores from clogging up. In fact, it’s so effective, some reviewers say you can actually see the gunk and oil leave your face. You’ll be kinda grossed out by the ick seeping out of your pores while also being totally in love with the results and shooketh by the way it literally did a magic trick on your face. Blackheads, be gone!
Oh! Anddd reviewers say they use this as a step in their double cleansing routine. What the heck is that, you may ask? Well, double cleansing is a method of cleansing your face twice — first with an oil-based cleanser, and then again with a water-based cleanser to help get all the gross stuff out of your pores.
Promising review: “This is my first time ordering an oil-based cleanser and I’m so glad I purchased this one. I originally saw this product on TikTok and wanted to see what the hype was all about. After using the cleanser on my dry face for 2–3 minutes, I could see my white- and blackheads on my fingers. I was a little hesitant to try oil cleansing because I have acne-prone skin, however, my face has never looked better. After each use, my face is as soft as a baby’s bottom and my scarring doesn’t look as deep! The cleanser has a light clean scent. Not super strong! I am currently pairing this cleanser with the Anua heartleaf soothing toner to achieve glass skin. #glassskinera” —Myshel Cagle
Get it from Amazon for $17.69.
25. A sulfate-free biotin shampoo with over 33,000 5-star ratings from people swearing by its effectiveness. It works on all hair types, including colored hair. This stuff can help stimulate hair growth and make your hair look thicker with regular use. Starting to believe Mr. Potter had something to do with this one.
Read more about how biotin could help with the fullness of hair at Cleveland Clinic.
Promising review: “I can finally see my baby hairs growing back after a couple of washes! My hair began to fall out last winter from stress/poor diet, and I have seen a DRAMATIC improvement from when I first started using this product a year ago. My diet hasn’t improved much and like everyone else, I am still under a lot of stress, so I can sincerely say this product is the closest thing I’ve found to magic in a bottle. I typically use the shampoo every other day along with the biotin conditioner three times a week. I’ve been buying this shampoo for almost two years now, and I wouldn’t know what to do without it.” —Chelsea
Get it from Amazon for $11.95+ (available in four sizes, and in a two-pack).
26. An Elizabeth Mott eye primer to help lock down your eye makeup and have it lasting longer than the Energizer Bunny. This base will have your shadow looking as bold, pigmented, and vibrant as ever.
Elizabeth Mott is a Korean American woman-owned biz!
Promising review: “I wanted to use this for a while before I reviewed. I bought this about a month ago. My go-to brand was discontinued, so I’d been trying different things and ending up disappointed — until now!! I scrolled past this one and it had good reviews, so I decided to give it a try. I’m so glad I did! I live in Ohio where it gets pretty hot and humid. I can mow my lawn, end up covered in sweat, and my eyeshadow is still perfect! I recently went to a Metallica concert and got gross and sweaty, but my eyeshadow was perfect! It goes on smooth and dries instantly! I will never buy another brand of primer! I’m definitely ordering again!! I wish I could give this more than 5 stars!!” —Shannon Wilson
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
27. And an Elizabeth Mott face primer — a K-beauty pore-minimizing miracle to help control your oily skin and keep you shine-free. Lock in your look with this bad boy and avoid having your makeup move and shift around. Then later, at the end of your day, when you see how good your makeup *still* looks, you’ll seriously be thanking this stuff.
Elizabeth Mott is a Korean American woman-owned biz!
Promising review: “Guys, it’s 3:23 a.m. in NYC right now and I’m up writing a review :)! THIS PRIMER IS PERFECT!! Talking about ‘Thank Me Later’.. NO THANK YOU NOW!!! When I got home to wash my makeup off I had to soap up my face about two times and then go in with my cleanser, lol!! I LOVE ITTTTT!!! I sweat a lot and I have bangs right now and this is for keeps! Even when I dab my face a little, my makeup still stayed on.” —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $18.20+ (available in four styles and in a bundle)
28. An illuminating moisturizer by L’Oreal to help enhance your skin’s natural ✨glow✨. It’s a perfect, lightweight alternative to heavy foundations.
Promising review: “This is a great product to buy if you are looking for that minimal, glowy skin look. With the hot weather, I’m trying to hold back from putting on makeup and this gives me that subtle glow I have been looking for without feeling heavy on my face in the heat. My skin doesn’t look dull and it leaves me feeling confident without having to put on any other makeup.” —Victoria
Get it from Amazon for $13+ (available in five shades and in two-packs).
29. A painless, mint-flavored teeth-whitening pen that’ll give you results after the first use since this is obvi sorcery. You’ll be able to blind people with your smile with the help of this little magic pen that’ll remove years worth of stains on your teeth. Someone cue Chip Skylark, cuz after seeing your smile you’ll be singing 🎶 my shiny teeth and meeee 🎶.
Promising review: “Hardly ever do I review but this time, sheesh! This product blew me away after only three uses! First off, it’s easy to use! I’ve tried a ton of products for teeth whitening and all have been either inconvenient to use, or make you wear a mouthguard etc. This is a PEN/brush! Hold it like a writing pen and twist up for the solution, the solution feeds through onto the brush (which is actually the size of a tooth) and you just brushstroke on dry teeth as you are smiling! It dries on and you rinse off. Magical! I’ve seen a noticeable difference after only using this for three days!! My husband even said ‘WOW your teeth look amazingly white’. I’m a smoker/tea drinker/coffee drinker too! I noticed the difference but never said a word to my husband about it, he’s a firm believer that nothing like this ever works…LOL. Well boy oh boy this product changed his mind instantly! He already swiped my other pen and has been using it too. We see the difference and are very satisfied. What’s even more awesome is the price! Remarkable difference and it lasts! If I could give this 1,000 stars this would have earned 1,001, know what I mean?!” —Lisa Edwards
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $18.95 (available in other multipacks and in a single-pack).
30. A nail veil concealer that’ll help smooth and hide any imperfections (if you even have any, you perfect little human, you). This sheer, buildable polish will magically have your nails looking like you just came fresh out of a salon.
Promising review: “I never thought I’d see the day that you could use a regular nail polish that wouldn’t chip off within two to three days of applying it. Well, the day has arrived and this nail polish is it! This stuff is amazing — like magic, it doesn’t chip. I have worn mine for up to three weeks with no chips. Plus, it comes off with regular nail polish remover and it doesn’t destroy your natural nails. No more professional manicures for me. With this and their cuticle remover, I’ve got it made! Highly recommend!” —DLM
Get it from Amazon for $20 (available in nine colors).
31. An eyeshadow color removal sponge so you can dig into the brighter colors you’ve been avoiding in your favorite makeup palette. If you stick to neutrals because cleaning your makeup tools is a pain, this’ll let you experiment with the pinks, blues, and greens you’ve always wanted to play in. Pull up that Pinterest makeup board and get to work at recreating your saved bold look, cuz cleaning your brushes has never been easier.
Check out what BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord thinks of this awesome little tool: “I picked up this color removal sponge from Amazon after hearing about this hack on TikTok and can testify that it actually works SO well. I’m *so* bad about cleaning my brushes (I know…shameful) and this makes it super easy to clean a brush in a matter of seconds. So even if I’m trying to do a *slightly* more elaborate eyeshadow look for the day, this makes the process of switching colors as quick and painless as possible. Also, it’s *super* lightweight, and I’ve already tossed it in my bag and brought it on vacation with me. This is one of those products I won’t be traveling without in the future if I plan on doing eyeshadow at any point — and it means you only need to pack one or two eyeshadow brushes!“
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in a four-pack).
32. Joesoef’s sulfur soap that’ll help with some of your skincare woes, like acne, blackheads, and clogged pores. Sulfur, *a key ingredient in this lil’ miracle bar* is an antibacterial and anti-fungal that’ll help you say hakuna matata to all of your skincare problems.
Joesoef Skin Care is a small biz that specializes in anti-acne skincare products.
Promising review: “I recently saw a dermatologist talk about those clogged pores on and around your nose. If they are of uniform size, they aren’t blackheads. She suggested using a sulfur soap to get rid of or minimize those stubborn clogged pores. This has a slight sulfur smell, it is not overwhelming and it disappears when dried. It works! My pores are much smaller. After applying and drying, moisturize.” —Sandy G
Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in two scents and in multipacks).
The reviews used in this post have been edited for length and clarity.
