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1. A five-piece pastel polish set because everyone knows those are the official colors of spring. You can switch between the shades if you get bored and want to try out a different hue.
Promising review: "This nail polish is so durable! I’ve had it on (two coats and a clear coat) for four days and there are no chips at all, even after traveling, attending a wedding, exercising, and more. I’m so impressed because I’ve never heard of this brand but it’s amazing. Will be buying again!" —Erin Sullivan
Get a set of five from Amazon for $18.99 (also available in five other collections).
2. Olaplex No. 7 Bonding Oil acts as your hair's own personal security guard by protecting it from sun damage and frizz from the humid spring weather, all while preserving your natural or dyed hue. Plus, it's lightweight and works on a variety of hair types.
Promising review: "I have had my eye on this product for about a year. I saw great reviews but was hesitant to buy it because it’s not 'curly girl friendly.' I ended up getting it after running out of my last oil and it’s AMAZING. It doesn’t make my hair greasy and my hair looks shiny and is so soft. I can’t wait to see how it helps my damage in the long run." —EliseKush
Get it from Sephora for $28.
3. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Fresh Wear Powder Foundation feels like Tinker Bell applied your makeup with a light but magical touch. It's a full-coverage powder formula with a matte finish and stays put! It blurs redness and acne and lasts all day without melting in the spring heat.
Promising review: "I really love this so far. It blurs my pores and provides medium to full coverage. It does't transfer at all. It also has a faint pleasant fresh sent that I really enjoy, and it feels very lightweight on the skin. This might be my new holy grail foundation!" —Alyeisia
Get it from Amazon for $9.75+ (available in 20 shades).
4. A RevAir Hair Dryer works its magic from root to tip on all hair types (1a–4c). This genius straightener gives a salonworthy blowout with just one tool: Drop your hair section by section into the device, hold for up to 60 seconds, and await the jaw-dropping results (you won't feel any heat or tension at all!).
I own this amazing device and it is the best straightening product I've ever tried. It has always been impossible for me to straighten my curly roots with a traditional blow-dryer, so I always had to flat iron my hair afterwards. I have naturally curly hair so all that heat has resulted in a lot of damage. With this product, I don't have to do that anymore. My hair is straight from my roots to my ends after using this. I also love that I can't feel the heat on my scalp at all! I have thick 3c hair and doing my entire head takes about 10–15 minutes. The device can take a little getting used to but MyRevAir and YouTube have tons of helpful tutorial featuring people with all different hair textures and types successfully using the dryer. (Psst...You can also use this to instantly dry dreads, braid-outs, twist-outs, or stretch your natural hair in minutes!).
Promising review: "I am amazed at the results of my hair after using my RevAir. I have always had the worst shrinkage and couldn't find a way to stretch out my hair when I did a twist. This is revolutionary; not only did it stretch my hair but my twist-out was popping!" —Marquet S.
Get it from RevAir for $399.
5. Lovoir Winged Eyeliner Stamp creates the perfect winged eyeliner every 👏 single👏 time👏. AND it will last! Whether you're sweating, swimming, or crying, you can confidently wipe your eyes without fear of messing up your purr-fect cat-eye.
Promising review: "I just want to make my morning routine as easy as possible. i love winged liner but I don’t have the steady hand for it without mistakes. This makes the perfect and consistent wing every time. Love it! I ordered the 10mm and now I’ll have to try the 12mm!" —Julie B
Get it from Amazon for $14.97 (available in three sizes).
6. Tower 28 Daily Rescue Facial Spray soothes dry, irritated skin with just one spritz. It's safe for all skin types because it doesn't contain any alcohol, oil, or fragrance.
Tower 28 is a woman-owned small business based in Los Angeles. The founder, Amy, started the brand after working 15+ years in the beauty industry. Despite her career, she was unable to find a solution for her skin issues until she created Tower 28. The company specializes in non-toxic, vegan, cruelty-free beauty products that are safe to use on all skin types.
Promising review: "This product is perfect for refreshing my skin throughout the day and calming my redness. As it only contains three ingredients, it’s so calming for my super sensitive skin. I keep it in my purse at all times for whenever my skin needs a pick-me-up. This product has truly helped me. I see a major difference." —travis3145
Get it from Sephora for $28 (available in two sizes).
7. Elizavecca CER100 Collagen Coating Hair Protein Treatment reverses heat damage by coating your strands with a blend of ceramides and collagen. The duo also protects your mane from damage caused by harmful relaxers, dyes, and bleach — if you switch up your look just as often as your underwear during the warmer months, you're going to want to stock up on this miracle in a bottle.
Promising review: "I love this hair treatment. I went to the salon a few months ago and had a Japanese Silk Magic Straight Perm and Brazilian Keratin treatment done. My hair is very damaged from all of the bleaching, coloring and chemical treatments and I iron my hair two to three times a week. I use this collagen treatment for overprocessed hair about one to two times a week and I can really see the difference. My hair is noticeably less frizzy after air drying and it feels moisturized, soft and silky. It also smells really nice. It's a small bottle, but a little goes a long way on my hair, which is mid-bicep length." —Narina A.
Get it from Amazon for $6.70.
8. E.l.f. Poreless Putty Primer is made with squalane and blurs your pores to help your complexion feel soft as silk. It's perfect for oily complexions (especially on muggy spring days!) because it provides a matte finish that doesn't look dry, plus it's tiny enough to toss in your bag in case you need a midday touchup.
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." —Y. C.
Get it from Amazon for $8.50.
9. Hot Tools One Step Dryer Volumizer delivers a quick salonworthy blowout for a fraction of the cost. It pays for itself after just one use because it cuts blow-drying time in half *and* doesn't require a round brush.
Promising review: "First, let me start off with saying I have always HATED styling my hair. I’m not good at it and it takes WAY too long to do. My hair is fluffy/frizzy, and I have a lot of it. It takes me about 20–25 minutes to dry it with a normal blow drier. When I’m done with drying, it’s normally so frizzy and crazy that I MUST flat iron, or else it looks like I just woke up. Flat ironing would take me another 20 min or so, so we’re looking at 45 min total to do my hair. Nope. I don’t have the time or patience for all that, unless I’m going out at night. And then I discovered this Hot Tools miracle. I’ve only been using this a little less than a week, but it’s changed my hair life and I am telling all my girlfriends. It’s reduced my time from 45 minutes to 10. TEN!! Not only that, I don’t have to flat iron my hair, which saves time and heat exposure to my fine hair. The end result is SO smooth." —BayAreaShopper
Get it from Amazon for $45.04 (three different sets available).
10. Flexible curling rods give fabulous waves sans heat so you won't have to suffer during a hot spring day just to get perfect ringlets. Roll your wet or dry hair into the rods for a few hours — these are soft and comfortable enough to wear overnight *or* during the day.
Promising review: "Tried these for the first time yesterday. They were super easy to use, not horrible to sleep on and easy to take out. Curls were full and fell nicely. I didn't have to untangle hair or pull to get these rods out. Please know I am a 30 something year old who has no hair skill at all so these are great for women like myself who throws their hair in a ponytail and goes because they lack skill." —Alyce Heifner
Get it from Amazon for $18.41.
11. Lanoplips Ointment 101 kicks dry skin to the curb. This cruelty-free cult fave can be used on everything from brows to toes; it uses vitamin E and other moisturizing agents to cure dry lips, cracked skin, tame unruly brows, and ease itching caused by psoriasis and eczema.
Promising review: "This stuff does not just sit on top of your lips and make them slimy — it actually absorbs and makes them feel like baby-soft skin. Not sticky at all and no shine so it's great to go outside around the lip where the dryness is without showing. In winter especially, my lips are red and irritated and stinging from the dryness and I have to keep applying lip goo all day. This stuff, one application and they feel soft for hours even after eating. Use it at bedtime and they are perfect the next a.m." —pltrn
Get it from Amazon for $13.59 (available in four scents).
12. Bed Head Wave Artist delivers deep beach waves to give everyone major hair envy. The ceramic-coated iron heats up to 400 degrees to give every strand some seriously sculpted ripples without any frizz or friction.
Promising review: "I'm always skeptical on new hair tools, as I've been burned many times (pun intended). However, I kept seeing posts about how great this tool is, so I bought it. I love it! My hair is to my waist and very thick and naturally curly, and it worked very well. It took me about 15 minutes to wave all my hair. The tool is light and has a comfortable grip. I use the highest heat setting and hold it on my hair for five seconds on each portion of the section of hair I'm working on. The waves can hold for days. The one trick is finding out how to style it the way you want, for the look you want. A great tip I learned is to flip the tool each time you use it on a section to alternate the way the waves face, it makes the waves look more natural! I highly recommend." —Ana V
Get it from Amazon for $25.01 (available in two colors).
13. Revlon Volcanic Face Roller allows anyone with oily skin to test out absolutely any foundation or look. This tool absorbs shine in seconds without messing up your makeup. Pass this magical wand over any greasy areas of your face instead of packing on more powder, and you'll be amazed at the results.
The face roller is reusable! Just twist the ring to pop out the stone, then wash it with a mild soap/cleanser and let it air dry after every use.
Promising review: "This rolling device is like pure magic. Or voodoo?! You simply roll it around your oily areas and BOOM the oil magically vanishes into the ball never to be seen again! This is an item that #tiktokmademebuyit for sure! I saw a video on TikTok and immediately went on the hunt only to be disappointed that this item was sold out everywhere! I eventually got added to a waiting list here on Amazon and once they had it in stock again, they charged my card and sent it my way! If you have the chance to purchase this and you have oily skin, get yourself on the waiting list if you need to and just kick it until it shows up. You will be pleased. Thank me later." —Veronica Cooper
Get it from Amazon for $12.74 (available in two colors).
Check out this TikTok video by @revlon!
14. Kajal Eyeliner makes it super easy to create bold or subtle spring looks that will last all day because it won't flake or crease. The liners come in five beautiful shades and are made with aloe vera and vitamin E, so it's gentle on skin.
It's also cruelty-free and vegan!
Kulfi Beauty, affectionately named after a type of South-Asian ice cream, is a South Asian woman-owned beauty brand that makes products to celebrate and empower the diverse needs of their culture.
Promising review: "Love the eyeliner. It's the best I have ever used. It goes on smoothly, neatly, and easily. It still looks good at the end of the day." —Charlotte A.
Get it from Kulfi Beauty for $20 (available in five shades).
15. Annatato Eyebrow Soap creates fluffy brows à la Cara Delevingne without having to get them professionally laminated. Once you apply the product, your look is set even on a hot, humid, or rainy spring day,
Promising review: "I had been on the hunt for a product like this for the longest time. I have full eyebrows with hairs that don't seem to want to say in place. I came across this product, and at first, I was hesitant to buy it. I didn't think it was going to work but let me tell you, I've been having good eyebrow days because of this product. The application process is easy and the soap doesn't dry as fast, so you have time to brush your eyebrow hairs to the desired style or fill in your eyebrows. This soap doesn't leave a white residue. I've used this soap for my flyaways too that are hard to tame. I highly recommend this soap, not only because it's so inexpensive, but also because it works! I will be making another purchase before they sell out." —Nallely Gonzalez
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $7.99.
16. Beauty By Earth Self Tanner so you can fake that all-over sun-kissed glow even on a cloudy spring day. Best of all, it contains aloe, shea butter, and it's buildable so there won't be any Oompa-Loompa orange on your legs.
Promising review: "I am a self-tanner junkie. I have tried every brand because I love a year round summer glow. Recently I have been switching up all my beauty products to non-toxic, paraben free and it has done wonders for my skin, but it was so hard to find a good self tanner, until this one! Beauty by Earth provides a very natural tan color and pleasant smell. There is none of that orange skin and awful smell. My husband always used to comment on how he hated my self-tanner and has not said a word since I got this one! I have been using this product since the summer and it made me seamlessly retain that glowing look. No one noticed a difference!" —Christinou
Get it from Amazon for $25.48 (available in two colors and two sizes).
17. The Crayon Case Contoursition Palette is the perfect gem to add to your spring makeup bag because it turns beauty novices into Michelangelo with super easy-to-follow face sculpting instructions. Add this to cart and soon you'll be sporting a contour worthy of the results in a plastic surgeon's office.
The Crayon Case is a small Black-woman owned business founded by New Orleans entrepreneur and influencer, Supa Cent. The brand creates school supply-themed makeup products for eyes, lips, and face.
Promising review: "This contour palette is bomb for the price! I am really pale and use Ross and Raven to contour and bronze. I’ve used the darker highlight as an eyeshadow and it’s gorgeous. I would recommend this to all skin tones!" —Sarah
Get it from The Crayon Case for $19.80.
18. Benefit Cosmetics "Goof Proof" Brow Pencil makes it look as if you were born with dream brows. The waterproof formula won't budge or flake even with rain, water, or tears.
Promising review: "I really like this product because it's very easy to use and looks very natural. I'm not really good at putting makeup on especially when it comes to putting eyebrows but this brow pencil helps me a lot. Good for beginner. I bought 10 of these and still using them. A must-try!" —AlexisMatias
Get it from Sephora for $24 (available in 12 shades).
19. Elizabeth Mott Thank Me Later Eyeshadow Primer turns your eyelid into the perfect canvas — no more creasing or muddy eyeshadow that looks a mess because of oily lids. This nongreasy, pearl powder-packed formula will make sure your smoky eye stays put all day long.
Promising review: "OK, so I never write reviews. I am lazy. I avidly research and study reviews before buying anything, but never actually take the time to write them myself. I am an AVID Nars eye primer fan, and have been for years. My eyelids are oily and I always had mascara transfer issues until I started using the Nars primer. I have tried every eye primer on the market, and nothing had ever compared to Nars. UNTIL THIS. I am shocked that a product from an unknown-to-me company for only $15 blows Nars out of the water. I love this stuff. It feels good, dries quickly, colorless, only takes a small amount, lasts all day (I work 12-hour shifts, so that's 16 hours in makeup at least!), etc. etc. etc. I don't know what else I can say about this product other than I am shocked and will now be a die-hard fan. I love it." —Bucket
Get it from Amazon for $13.68.
20. Maybelline Cheek Heat Gel-Cream Blush delivers a highly pigmented dose of fun spring color to your cheeks. This liquid blush blends out beautifully and is perfect for a natural everyday makeup look.
Promising review: "I was skeptical about this but decided to try it since the price is so good. I had read that it is a good dupe for Cloud Paint and I agree. This is very pigmented, spreads easily, and is a decent size (.27 oz vs. .33 for Cloud Paint). And it's one-third of the price." —Heather Kulper
Get it from Amazon for $5.98 (available in six colors).
21. E.l.f. Sheer Slick Lipstick in Black Cherry glides on smooth and feels like a hydrating balm. You'll get a subtle sheer plum tint that gives you a 'my lips but better' look.
Promising review: "Ever since this pandemic, I don’t find myself using bold colors anymore let alone matte lips. I will wear lip stains, colored lip balms, and of course lip gloss. This product is almost a combination of the three above. It doesn’t stain lips badly, and it is very pretty and moisturizing on lips! I suggest getting cherry slush. It’s a light red stain with some coral undertones. Very nice!" —Peanutbutter92
Get it from E.l.f. Cosmetics for $5 (also available in seven other shades).
22. L’Oreal Paris Elvive 8 Second Wonder Water revamps your hair quicker than you can say "abra cadabra!" This rinse-out treatment uses a blend of moisturizers and amino acids to reverse winter dryness and damage in time for spring, making your tresses feel light as a feather while looking shiny and feeling silky.
Promising review: "This is the best hair product I have ever purchased. It truly lives up to its claims. I have thinning, coarse hair and was stymied by its proclivity to frizz and its cotton candy texture. After one use of Wonder Water, my hair was shiny and the frizz and flyaways disappeared. Friends even remarked at how great my hair looked — something that has never happened to me. The only product I can compare this to is Olaplex, which is almost as effective, but five times as expensive and much more time consuming to use. Applying Wonder Water is foolproof (the exact amount to use with each application is marked on the container) and it only takes eight seconds to work. Initially I thought that Wonder Water was too good to be true, but I am already midway through my second bottle and I continue to be delighted." —Maureen Bolton
Get it from Amazon for $8.97.
23. Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick is perfect for anyone tired of re-applying their lipstick after every sip or kiss. It glides on evenly and settles at a matte finish that won't dry your lips out. Finally, a lippie that won't smudge or budge.
Promising review: "Wow! See ya later expensive matte lips. This matte lip has been the lipstick of a lifetime. I found it in looking for a Kylie Lip Kit dupe and this quality far surpasses any Kylie matte lip and then some. I hatedddd how dry my lips felt with the Holly Berry Kylie matte lipstick on it and I also wanted something that would be food, drink and kiss-proof on my wedding day. It does just that! You have to use a makeup wipe and with pressure, scrub to remove it. For some, that may be a turn off but it stays put for hours and doesn’t budge or smudge. Name a lip that does both all day. I’ll wait." —Janelle Friedman
Get it from Amazon for $7.98+ (available in 35 shades).
Read our full review of the Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick here.
24. Coty Airspun Powder does a lot more than just set your makeup — it can diminish fine lines, cover blemishes, make your skin appear smoother, and absorbs oil all day long.
Promising review: "This product is amazing!! I did get the wrong color initially for my skin tone and had to return but even then, it applied and set my face so well! I have looked into multiple setting powders and generally they are pricey so I opted for this one instead but it did not disappoint! I actually ended up getting the Kat Von D setting powder later in my Sephora birthday gift but this powder trumps it. I still use it over that one and will continue to. Also an amazing value for money — they give you a lot and it will last you a long time. Love this powder!! Don't waste your money on those other brands!" —Zebarth
Get it from Amazon for $5.72 (available in four colors, two sizes, and as a single or two-pack).
25. E.l.f. Cosmetics MintMelt Cooling Primer uses a combo of hyaluronic acid and antioxidants to create a hydrating gel that will cool your skin on a hot spring day and help your makeup glide on flawlessly. Plus, it has a delicious sweet mint scent!
Promising review: "All I can say is E.l.f., please don’t ever discontinue this primer. I’ve just recently started getting back into makeup and this was the first primer I bought and it’s unlike any primer I’ve ever used. I’m surprised I like the jelly-like texture and I like that it’s tacky so my makeup sticks throughout the day. Seriously I will buy like 20 if I ever find out they plan on discontinuing this." —evelynford
Get it from E.l.f. Cosmetics for $8.
26. Tatcha Silken Pore Perfecting Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35 provides your skin with protection from UVA and UVB sun rays. The solution dries to a matte finish and blurs pores, plus it's packed with silk extract and wild rose to combat redness and make your skin feel as soft as a cloud.
27. A lavender-scented dry shampoo powder to quickly remove excess oil from your roots in pinch. Now you can sport that ~va va volume~ in between blowouts and no one will notice that it's not fresh from the salon (or shower).
Promising review: "I love that this is a powder and not a stinky aerosol spray. That also means that this lasts MUCH longer. I use it every other day when I don't wash my hair since I have very oily roots. I've been using it for almost a month and barely any is missing out of the bottle. A little goes a long way." —R.G.
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in two sizes).
See what won best dry shampoos on BuzzFeed Reviews.
28. Stack Brush BFF acts as your personal on-the-go glam squad when you need a touch-up. Remove the cap and powder your face, add blush, or blend your makeup, then toss it right back in your bag — no cosmetic case needed!
This small biz specializes in innovative, on-the-go makeup essentials and is known for their compact and customizable beauty product stacks.
Promising review: "Such a great little brush! So versatile. One of those makeup basics everyone should have. My adult daughter spotted mine in my makeup bag and immediately wanted one for herself." —Shawn Morgan
Get it from Subtl Beauty for $20.
29. Grace Eleyae's adjustable satin-lined hats help combat spring frizz, preserve your hairstyle, and keep your locks silky. This adorable cap can be worn outside, while lounging, and to bed.
Grace Eleyae is a Black woman-owned brand that originally debuted in 2014 after the founder experienced excessive breakage due to not having protection for her hair after an eight-hour road trip. The line specializes in silk- and satin- lined headwear that can be worn throughout all seasons as sleep, lounge-, and outerwear.
I personally own one of these amazing caps and it has changed my life. My scarf never stayed on my head throughout the night so I always experienced frizz in the morning. I adjust this cap with the hidden drawstrings and haven't experienced that problem since I started using it. The cap is also perfect for rainy, windy, or humid days. A traditional hat without the satin/silk allows the humidity to seep under and cause major frizz or leave me with the dreaded 'hat hair.' With the Grace Eleyae cap, I can style my hair before placing the cap on and when I get to my destination and take it off, it looks exactly as I styled it.
Get it from Sephora for $20 (available in four colors).
30. KVD Beauty Tattoo Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner makes it super easy to create bold or subtle looks because of the fine micro tip. It's also flake- and crease-proof, so it'll last all day.
This baby's fade-, melt-, crack-, and run-resistant finish has earned over 12,000 5-star reviews so you know it's worth the $$$! AND its pigmentation demands the word "black" to be redefined — it's that satisfyingly dark. Plus it's cruelty-free!
Promising review: "This is the best liner EVER. I went to Sephora to purchase this after I saw all of the great reviews on here — you chicas were right, this liner is phenominal. The tip allows very detailed and precise lines; it's very easy to make a subtle thin line or even a cat-eye. It lasts, too. I wore it on a hot humid New York day where I was helping host a gathering and this did not budge not one bit." —lovelivelaugh
Get it from Sephora for $23 (available in two shades).
Check out our full review of the KVD Beauty Tattoo Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner!
31. Kristin Ess Rose Gold Temporary Tint delivers a dose of bold, beautiful color to hair — no commitment (or bleaching!) required. Spray it on wet or damp tresses and enjoy a fun spring look that will last through at least one to three shampoo sessions.
Promising review: "I absolutely love this stuff. There's no commitment and no staining the hair. It is literally a put-in-and-wash-out product. I have platinum-blonde hair and there was no tint of pink left behind or anything. I love this stuff! It's gives you rose-gold pink hair, so beautiful." —Lee
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $23.98.
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