1. 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 $13.
99 . 2. 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).
3. 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. 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 a two-pack). 4.
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 the scalp and ends before I wash my 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.
21 . 5. Good Molecules Yerba Mate Wake Up Eye Gel with a cult following cuz of how well it freakin' works.
It'll help quickly minimize swelling and puffiness, so you won't look *nearly* as tired as you feel. You'll look awake even when you're hanging on by a thread and iced coffee. Promising reviews: "I love this product and have noticed a huge difference when using it consistently.
I am on the younger side and don’t have the worst under-eye bags, but on those occasional mornings when my eyes are puffy with somewhat visible dark circles, this product definitely does the trick! Honestly love all the Good Molecules products." — Hayden Smith "Saw this on TikTok and decided to give it a try since the price was amazing. OMG, buy it.
I’ve always had dark circles under my eyes and now fine lines and crow's-feet. While this doesn’t completely eliminate my dark circles, the fine lines are really diminished . It wears extremely well under makeup and doesn’t feel cakey, or like there’s a ton of product on.
" — K.Grant Get it from Amazon for $5.99 .
6. And 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 $9.90+ (available in two styles and a two-pack). 7.
A pack of Crest 3D Whitestrips that'll have you *totally* understand why Chip Skylark sang so loud and proud about his shiny teeth. 🎶 Your shiny teeth will twinkle, just like the stars in space 🎶 after about 22 days of using these babies, and best of all, you'll get 44 strips! That's enough for 20 regular treatments and two one-hour express treatments. Promising review: " I haven't used Crest Whitestrips in over five years.
Since then, my teeth have stayed really white, and I frequently get compliments or questions about how I got my teeth so white. I decided to get a box to boost the whiteness of my teeth. Wow, I was shocked at how much these have improved! Before, the strips were really flimsy, hard to remove from the package, and really hard to keep on your teeth — the old ones would slip or bunch up.
These are such an improvement! The new strips are removed easily from the plastic they are on. The strips are REALLY adhesive! These will not budge! Since I've purchased them, I've only used them about four times, and I can already notice a difference. Other people have noticed, too.
I think these are well worth the money and work as good as a professional treatment. I have had friends who have done professional treatments and their teeth are not as white as mine. I highly recommend these to anyone who wants a brighter/whiter smile!" — Vanessa5o5 Get them from Amazon for $16.
99+ (available in a 28- or 44-pack). 8. A pack of 240 pimple patches because a pimple is NOT ruining our day, babe! These patches use hydrocolloid material to help absorb all the gunk and tea tree oil and salicylic acid to speed up the pimple-healing process without picking or popping.
Abracadabra, psh, what pimple? Reviewers are comparing these babies to the ever-so-popular Starface patches . Promising reviews: "Better than Starface!!! These stick extremely well and actually pull out and absorb the gunk. Plus, they come with soooooo many.
" — chey "I love these and wish they had them around when I was a teenager! I literally use them as facial decorations in addition to hiding blemishes, and my teenage son has no problem wearing them because they effectively minimize zits!!" — Monica Get a pack of 240 from Amazon for $6.99 (available in five shapes/colors and in a six-pack). 9.
And a pack of nose pore patches that'll banish all the gunk and excess oil 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 . 10. Kahi Wrinkle Bounce Hydrating Multi-Balm , a TikTok-viral gem that's a lip balm, eye cream, neck cream, and makeup base, andddd will help you get that glass skin look that's just *chef's kiss*.
The effects will have your skin looking spellbindingly radiant, vibrant, moisturized, and ~lifted~ because there's collagen and natural Jeju fermented oil in this exquisite little potion. Promising review: "OK! So I was skeptical at first, but honestly, this stick is life-changing!!! In a matter of minutes, my skin felt hydrated and plumped. After an hour, still hydrated.
No greasy after feeling, very light, and you can feel your skin hydrated and absorbing. I love the fact that you can use it on your eyes, lips, and wrinkles!! Game changer for me. I will def try the others!" — Kristy Get it from Amazon for $22.
99+ (available in seven styles). 11. 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 it. 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 smoothly 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 . 12. A BaByliss titanium flat iron (1.
25") that'll give you bone-straight, sleek, shiny hair. It heats up quickly, delivering some seriously fabulous salon-quality results. Oh, heyyy, it's me! So I've been getting my hair done by the same woman for over 10 years, and recently, she's been taking fewer and fewer appointments and spending more time with her family.
So now, it's suuuper hard to get an appointment with her cuz she's living her best life atm. (I'm talkin' months of no appointments.) She stopped working in a shop and takes a few people at her house when she feels like it, but sis stays on vacation.
And I love that for her and totally understand, but I don't trust anyone else with my hair, so a few years ago, when she started to slow down on appointments, I started to take note of everything she used on my hair. I got the Chi products she used, but I still wasn't getting that salon lewk that I was craving. So the next time I went, I saw her flat iron — this flat iron — and decided to look it up.
After reading amazing reviews, I splurged and got this, and let me just say, not a single regret. In the GIF above I had just straightened and curled my hair for the first time with this and omg the shineeee, the way my hair moves..
.it looked and felt exactly like when my hairdresser does my hair. I love this thing, it gets hot quick and gets my hair straight as a pin quickly as well.
It has made a HUGE difference in how my hair looks after straightening it, and I recommend it to absolutely everyone. It takes me wayyy less time to straighten my hair now. Get it and thank me later.
Get it from Amazon for $189.99 (available in three sizes and colors and with a curling iron). 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 it. 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, my 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 $31.90. 14.
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 works *so* well, 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.
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 whiteheads 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 . 15.
A waterproof, vegan Nyx brow pencil — a super skinny pencil that'll allow you to create hair-like strokes to sculpt and fill in any areas that are sparse. One side has a little spoolie, annnndd it's so so affordable, it'll def become a go-to beauty product. One thing about me, honey, I'm cheap.
Frugal as heck and proud. Now, don't get me wrong, the high-end brow pencils are great, but this one is just as good *if not* better, in my opinion. This started out as just a *I just paid my bills, and my ABH pencil ran out, so I gotta get something affordable* brow pencil, but this definitely has become my go-to.
I know this stuff is good cuz I used to work at a summer camp. Pool, water slides, TONS OF SWEAT, every single day of the summer. I'd come home, concealer — gone, nose contour — gone, but my brows? They weren't going ANYWHERE.
I always had brows at the end of the day. It also lasts me through sweaty workouts. I do not buy the expensive brow pencils anymore, and I don't miss 'em, not one bit.
Promising review: "This color is the perfect match for my brows. I like that it has a finer point to it which makes it easier to get it exactly where you want, even if it's in a tight space. I'm not sure if this is advertised as being waterproof or not, but it lasts all day in the Florida heat, even with sweat dripping down my forehead.
The quality is excellent, and the price is great as well." — StFrancisCatFoster Get it from Amazon for $7.79+ (available in 12 shades).
16. A heat-activated anti-frizz treatment to apply before you blow dry. With anti-humidity technology, sorcery, and moisture repellent, it works kinda like a mini keratin treatment and seriously DELIVERS some incredible results.
Oh, and Chris Appleton, celebrity stylist to both Kim Kardashian and J.Lo, swearssss by this stuff. Promising reviews: This product is incredible — just WOW.
In all my years of existence, I was never able to tame my naturally curly hair into a sleek, silky, frizz-free look until now. I don't know what kind of magical sorcery went into making this product, but this stuff is amazing. — Lillee45 "It's not just a TikTok fad; it really works! You MUST blow dry your hair in order for it to work, but sooo worth it.
Shiny, strong hair with heat protectant! Lasts 1–2 showers without need for reapplication. No scent!" — Shay Rooney Get it from Amazon for $12+ (available in two sizes). And check out this version for curly hair and this extra strength version ! 17.
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Moisturizing Face SPF 60 Serum — a genius mix of a priming moisturizer and sunscreen, perfect for all the summer makeup looks you wanna do. If you're awful at protecting your face from harmful UV rays, this lightweight, non-greasy potion is 1,000% 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 with no pilling, no heavy or cakey feeling. It's def lightweight but provides great protection." — Emily Haynes Get it from Amazon for $11.
59 . 18. Or a Kopari Sun Shield On-The-Glow Sheer Sunscreen Stick with SPF 40, vitamin E, bisabolol, and ginger root extract that'll make putting on sunscreen way easier to remember cuz shining bright like a diamond is obvi on your summer to-do list.
If you love to sparkle in the sun like a Cullen, this is def made for you. If they sell out, it's cuz *I* bought 'em all. Here's what BuzzFeed editor Elizabeth Lilly has to say about it: "Note that some reviewers gave it fewer than 5 stars bc it has a LOT of glitter in it, and they desired a mere shimmer.
This thing will make you sparkle like a Twilight vampire. I kept this in my bag and reapplied it throughout the sunny day as needed. It went on smooth and cool, and didn't feel greasy despite my ~hourly application.
It's pricier than my beloved Neutrogena solid SPF but it's extra fun for a music festival or sultry vacation." Get it from Amazon for $29 . 19.
Eos Shea Butter Vanilla Cashmere body lotion that TikTok is going wild for at the moment. And rightfully so — this stuff smells too good to be true. It's lightweight, will deliver a whole lotta long-lasting moisture, and will surely make its way up to the top of your favorites list.
Take a peek at it on TikTok ! *TikTok made me buy it* and I can confirm it's worth the hype. It smells AMAZING. I haven't stopped buying it since the first time I did.
I also tried the Fresh + Cozy scent and it smells absolutely divine, too! Try these, they will not disappoint. Promising review: "Heaven-sent for your skin; heavenly scent to enjoy. This feels absolutely amazing going on.
Gets absorbed quickly for a lotion rich with oil. Doesn't leave a greasy feeling, as long as you give it a minute or two to fully absorb. The scent is, for me anyway, like aromatherapy.
It smells like an iced sugar cookie and is a great base layer for fragrance. Very relaxing. " — Dragonheart Jo Get it from Amazon for $3.
99+ (available in seven scents and two-packs). 20. 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. It also keeps you hydrated with rosehip oil and is cruelty-free! Mix this into your moisturizer, wear it under makeup, or use it as a spot treatment — this stuff is super versatile! 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 YOU, BLUME! xoxo" — Kaitlin A. Get it from Blume for $28+ (available in two sizes) or Amazon for $26 21.
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 . 22. A mattifying, waterproof On Til' Dawn One/Size setting spray that Beyoncé used at her Renaissance concert in the pouring rain at her DC show.
And Queen B's face was still beat *absolute perfection* through the downpour. Yeah, this stuff has magic in it for sure, sign me up. One/Size is a queer- and Filipino-owned business founded by makeup expert Patrick Starr to ensure that makeup is really one size fits all, as it should be.
Y'alllllllll — wheeeewwww, let me collect my thoughts, I am shooketh. I *finally* got my hands on this a few weeks ago (it's always sold out!), and all I can say is Patrick Starr is a witch; there's no convincing me otherwise. Whenever I use this, I can go an entire day, and my makeup doesn't move at all and there's literally no oil to be found on my face.
I have expensive setting sprays I love but by the end of the night, I usually have some shine on my face, which seems like no big deal but as an oily girly, I hate that, I look greasy 🤮. But this stuff is a magical holy grail. No shine formed against me shall prosper.
I see why Beyoncé uses this. I kept hearing the hype around this, but it is a bit pricey, so I kept putting off buying it. This is worth every bit of hype and every single penny.
And I'm frugal! I will find a nice, affordable alternative and run with it forever because some big name-brand products do not work for me, and I hate spending a lot of $$ for 💩 results. If I recommend any name-brand product, it'd be this. I love this stuff, and I will forever eat that price and buy this now.
Big fan. Get it from Sephora for $17+ (available in two sizes). 23.
And a One/Size blurring setting powder which I'm, like, 98% sure Fiona and Cordelia Goode from AHS: Coven conjured up. Silky smooth, poreless-looking, matte skin for up to 14 hours?! Where's the cauldron that this was made in? I love love love this stufffff, omg. My skin is oily oily (gotta say it twice for emphasis) and I have spent my entire teen/adult life looking for products that'll make me matte and KEEP me matte.
I've tried so many setting powders and literally none can compete with this one. This powder is a serious bad B. I mean, pores? Nonexistent.
Oily shiny face? Not up in here. I'm gagged every time. Just call me a walking IG filter, 'kay, it's that good.
Patrick, I could kiss you for this freakin' powder. I've tried the translucent, ultra peach, and pink shades and they're all totally gorgeous, I can't pick a fave. Not cakey and no flashback! Looks just like my skin!! Get it from Sephora for $18+ (available in two sizes and seven finishes).
24. A Chi Thermal Care kit that includes shampoo, conditioner, and the Beyoncé of serums/heat protectants — Chi silk infusion. I am literally shooketh every single time I use these products.
I mean, just look at the before and after of my hair! Am I a witch? 'Cause the magic I did on my hair with this little potion, whew! You see that shine? That volume? That bounce? Babyyyy, my hair is FLAWLESS. Witchcraft, right? Oh, and if you could feel it?! HONEYYYY, so, so soft and silky . It is seriously bone-straight and looks and feels soooo healthy ! And my hair is NATURAL (other than the obvious blue dye); I haven't used relaxers or keratin treatments in over 10 years .
Now, I am by no means a hairstylist, and nothing tops their magical hands, but sweetieeeee, these products blow my mind . This trio does what needs to be done, and like, I did it — I delivered these results. Nothing has ever made my hair look like this unless a stylist was styling my hair .
And when I step out of my house, you cannot tell me I'm not the most fabulous person in the world — I'm literally Beyoncé . My hair flows and bounces as if I have a personal fan in front of me, and I CANNOT keep my hands out of my hair . The shampoo and conditioner help get ALLLL the product buildup out of my hair and leave my hair feeling squeaky clean.
Then, I add my serum (before blow-drying and again before straightening), and BAM — I'm flawless . The combo of all three is just *chefs kiss*, and they help protect my hair from heat damage. If you want a magic wand to set everything off, invest in the BaByliss straightener ! My hairdresser uses it, so I grabbed one too, and now I always look like I just stepped out of the salon.
Get it from Amazon for $17.90 . 25.
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, so A+ for this because the assignment = totally understood.
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). 26. A bottle of professional-grade callus-removing gel that'll quickly get rid of all that thick, hard skin.
Holy guacamole, these results! Mind-blowing and magical. 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. Want to know more? Check out our full Lee Beauty Callus Remover write-up ! 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..
.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 (available in a two-pack). 27. Lottabody's super fluffy mousse — a lightweight option that'll help your curls 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 has a great consistency.
The scent is light and pleasant, and this is my new go-to for both freshly washed hair and the day after re-boost. So glad I found this!" — Tonii Get it from Amazon for $3.98+ (available in a two-pack).
28. A jar of Cécred moisturizing deep conditioner that deserves 10s across the board. If you've been looking to resurrect your dull, dehydrated hair, then you've come to the right place.
With 12 moisturizing butters and oils, squalane, and hyaluronic acid, this little magical concoction will work overtime to bring your hair the hydration your thirsty locks need. OMG OMG OMG. I finally got my hands on this, and I've never been more excited to try a product in my life.
I mean, IT'S BEYONCÉ! I am verrrry picky about what I put in my hair, so I was slightly nervous because I didn't wanna hate it. I had boho braids in and took them out Tuesday and knew there was no better time to try this conditioner. I tried it and — seriously just put me on a subscription, I need this forever.
I washed my hair with this and, literally, magic. There was so much gel in my hair, and I kept shampooing with my normal shampoo to try and get these globs of gel out of my hair, but I couldn't get it out. I put this in, left it on for 15 minutes, brushed through my hair before rinsing, and it helped easily remove all the built-up gel.
Plus, my hair felt so freakin' soft. I normally have to put a billion products in my hair after washing, but because I was getting my hair done again the next day, I couldn't, and I was worried my hair would feel grossly dry and ick, but my hair was so hydrated without ANY other products. I was floored.
It didn't feel like it was just sitting on my hair; it felt like it was actually infusing itself into my curls. And my hair felt smooth and soft as butter. I loved this stuff, and I can't wait to try more from this line.
Beyoncé really did her big one. Get it from Cécred for $15+ (available in two sizes). 29.
Nars radiant creamy concealer because a buildable, lightweight, long-lasting (up to 16 hours) concealer sounds like the ultimate makeup dream. Your under-eyes will be nice and bright even on those days when you only get, like, four hours of sleep. Plus, it has magnolia bark and grape seed extracts to help cover acne and calm redness, so likeee, what more could you need outta this little baby? Take a look at it on TikTok .
HuffPost Shopping writer Haley Zovickian is a fan of this concealer and says this: "I have used this concealer for YEARS and truly do not have enough good things to say about it. I have dark under-eye circles and hormonal, often cystic acne that I like to conceal with makeup, but at the same time, I don't like the feeling of heavy products on my face, which is often what's recommended for skin like mine. This concealer covers up my blemishes no matter how angry they may be and brightens my skin while still feeling lightweight and like my skin can breathe.
Plus, it lasts all day! I can't recommend this product enough, and I'll be using it for as many years as Nars makes it!" Promising review: "This is my holy grail. This is the only concealer I have ever used for two years! It blends seamlessly into the skin and works if you have no blemishes or if you do have acne . I can’t recommend it enough.
" — sesh2death Get it from Sephora for $15+ (available in 29 shades and two sizes). 30. A bottle of Vince Camuto perfume that'll enchant you with its sweet aroma and notes of white freesia, pear leaves, and sandalwood.
One wear will have you head over heels *in love* with this beautiful scent. I have this, and I'm simply in love. I am perfume-obsessed; I have way too many bottles.
But this has been my go-to scent this summer; it is BEAUTIFUL. If I had to guess what heaven smells like, it'd be this perfume. I've gotten a ton of compliments on this stuff.
It's elegant, it's soft, and it's gorgeous — from the bottle design to the smell. The scent isn't overpowering and it's lasted me all day anytime I've worn it. I kiss this bad boy every time I use it, it's that freakin' good.
Get it from Macy's for $98 or Amazon for $84.74+ (available in two sizes). 31.
A set of seriously amazing, splurge-worthy Irresistible Me invisible clip-in extensions so you can magically have long, luscious locks without waiting forever to grow them. These are 100% human hair, and the base is made from silicone rather than being fabric-stitched, so they won't add any bulkiness and will blend *seamlessly* with your tresses. Where's Alex Russo? Cuz these extensions are straight-up wizardry.
That's me above. I got to try these recently, and I'm so in love. I've been wearing clip-ins for 10 years, so I've tried 'em all.
These reign supreme, like Fiona Goode. My hair is like an inch longer than SHOULDER LENGTH and these invisible clip-ins blend so well with my hair even though they're 24" long and my hair is like 12" long. I used my Chi shampoo, conditioner, and serum and flat ironed with my BaByliss Pro flat iron , and my curly hair got as bone straight as these silky extensions.
I was a Bellami girly through and through until their seamless extensions literally started breaking at the weft after only having them a year. These are quality, and the weft is so thin that it doesn't add any bulkiness to your hair. Def recommend trying these, currently obsessed.
They look so natural and feel amazing in my hair. Get a set of ten from Irresistible Me for $99.90+ (originally $179; available in 14"–28", two densities, and in more colors here ).
32. Or 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, sadly, I 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 ).
33. 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).
BuzzFeed editor Kayla Boyd wrote an in-depth Essence Lash Princess mascara review . 34. A hydrating serum concealer that'll brighten up those dark circles and help you cover redness and blemishes.
The hyaluronic acid in it will help keep your skin looking supple and smooth and it'll feel weightless on your skin. Plus, this stuff gives you such a natural finish people won't even know you're wearing makeup. Tower 28 is an LA-based, Asian woman-owned small business that creates nontoxic, vegan, and cruelty-free beauty products for all skin types.
Promising review: "I'm OBSESSED! I’ve been using this concealer since a friend showed it to me a few weeks ago — went out and bought it IMMEDIATELY. The color match is perfect, and it's easy to apply — with a brush, sponge, or your hands. The finish is the perfect mix of hydrated/slightly dewy but not shiny — I have huge pores, and this makes me glow without making them look bigger/sitting in them (or my fine lines).
..a huge feat! The coverage is perfect: medium but easily buildable.
It's much cheaper than any other concealers worth mentioning, and I like it way more than Kosas, which has slightly fuller coverage, but the texture just doesn’t work well with my skin/cakes in creases a bit. I wore it on a long bike ride and I’m definitely prone to sweating makeup off, but it was still covering up my dark spots! Overall, I’m HUGELY impressed, though not surprised. All other products I’ve gotten from Tower 28, I love.
" — kellcoll Get it from Sephora (available in 20 shades) or Tower 28 (available in 19 shades) for $22. 35. An Ogx leave-in conditioning cream to apply to your towel-dried hair for a magic trick.
*Voila*, defined, bouncy curls that'll put a little extra pep in your step because of the way your curls bounce when you walk. Promising review: "Absolutely love this stuff! It's the one hair product I have to have. I rotate shampoos and conditioners but have never found anything to put on damp hair that I like as much as this.
It says it's for curls, but works great on straight hair, too. " — Bunco Queen of the Universe Get it from Amazon for $7.97 .
36. 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, but 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 multipacks).
37. A pretty as heck hydrating lip gloss with ~multidimensional~ sparkles for a lightweight, eye-catching pout. You can also wear it on your eyelids for a perfectly intergalactic look.
Wonderskin is a small biz that specializes in cosmetic and skincare products. Promising reviews: "At first I was like..
.what!? Blue lip gloss?? But this stuff is soo cool! It adds a really pretty dimension to the lips and has a unique liquid-y texture. I hate when lip gloss is super sticky, so I loved this!" — Tara Velasquez "This shade is so pretty.
You can add it over a lipstick or wear alone. It also feels great on my lips and isn’t sticky at all. Great product, with very cute small sparkles.
" — Analisa Valdez Get it from Amazon for $23 (available in three shades). 38. A bottle of the beloved Elizavecca hair treatment that contains ceramides and collagen that'll give your hair shine and make it smooth in just five minutes, no spell required! Keeping you flawless even if you don't have much time or don't feel like doing your hair.
Plus, I hear this stuff has Olaplex shaking. Promising reviews: "Not gonna lie, I was skeptical that this could help me. A few months ago, I decided I could bleach my hair.
I burnt it to such a crisp that I’ve literally been wearing it up under a cap. That worked when it was winter, but now it’s warm, so I needed a solution. I saw this product highly recommended on other sites, and the reviews were good.
S I ordered a tube. I've used it twice now, and OH. MY.
LANTA. For months, my hair has felt like crunchy noodles, ready to snap at a moment's notice. After one treatment (left in about 15 minutes after shampoo, before conditioner), my ends feel soft!! After the second time washing with it, it actually moves like it’s not damaged, and it is visibly SO much healthier.
Like seriously, IDK how they bottled witchcraft, but I’m going to continue to use this product even when my hair grows out. An absolute magical miracle potion! I seriously prepared myself to explain to the world that it doesn’t work. But instead, I have the healthiest hair I’ve had since being a home hairdresser.
10/10 for less than $10. Picture from left to right (blonde above): my hair before using this, my hair after the first treatment, and my hair after the second treatment. — Beth Check out BuzzFeed's full review of the Elizavecca hair treatment for more deets! Get it from Amazon for $7.
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