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    39 Beauty Products That Are Worth Every Penny

    A little list of beauty products that never disappoint.

    1. Tangle Teezer Hair Brush is a gift from the gods for those of us who have shed a tear or two during the detangling process. It has a unique design and ergonomic shape that allows for a painless hair-smoothing process with minimal hair loss involved.

    2. Neutrogena Clarifying Shampoo is a must-have to get rid of residue build-up (the result of stylish and conditioning products). Regular shampoo doesn't always do the job, but this product can help remove all that extra gunk.

    The shampoo

    3. Cetaphil Pro Clay Mask is destined to become your holy grail face mask. This 100% natural calcium bentonite clay digs deep to remove impurities and buildup on your skin that would result in painful acne.

    4. Glossier Brow Flick creates dream brows with just a few swipes. The tinted, sweat-resistant formula makes hair appear thicker while still looking soft and natural.

    BuzzFeed Shopping reviewer showing one eyebrow bare and the other filled

    5. Diane Fromm Flexible Curling Rods give fabulous waves sans the harm that you'd get from using a separate hot curling iron (bye bye heat damage!) after straightening — just 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.

    6. Vis Viva Beauty Adjustable Satin-Lined Beanie to keep your locks silky and your head warm. This adorable cap can be worn outside, while lounging, and to bed.

    Model wearing the grey fabric bonnet

    7. The Crayon Case Contoursition Palette 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 that'll convince everyone you're a pro-MUA.

    8. A Slip Silk Pillowcase that won't tug at your skin or leave your hair feeling like a tangled mess. This will ensure sweet dreams every night.

    The silk pillowcase in pink

    9. Maybelline's Instant Age Rewind Concealer — it's mask-friendly because it goes right under your eyes to hide dark circles and bags. Plus, it takes seconds to apply and blend because of the handy sponge applicator.

    10. Seche Vite Base and Top Coat Polish turns your fingers into hands worthy of a mani cam on the Oscars red carpet. It dries fast and reduces chipping so you can stretch out time between appointments.

    Reviewer's freshly-done nails with five-star Amazon caption "the best base/top coat I've ever used"

    11. The Flick Stick 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.

    12. Versed Day Dissolve Cleansing Balm is made with soothing eucalyptus oil and vitamin E to remove waterproof makeup that won't budge, getting rid of dirt and excess oil to leave you with clean skin sans residue.

    Model's hand holding a jar of the cleansing balm

    13. Kulfi Beauty Kajal Eyeliner makes it super easy to create bold or subtle looks that will last all day because this formula won't flake or crease. The liners come in five beautiful shades and are made with aloe vera and vitamin E, making it gentle on skin.

    14. Bomb'd Aesthetics Foaming African Black Wash addresses face and body blemishes with one fabulous product. This two-in-one liquid soap and cleanser exfoliates, removes dirt and oil, and soothes skin with a blend of shea butter, cocoa, and plantain skin ash.

    The face wash

    15. 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.

    16. CeraVe Moisturizing Cream replenishes dry skin with essential ceramides so you can say goodbye to dry, flaky, itchy skin in just four weeks. It's great for all skin types and is suitable for face *and* body!

    Reviewer's before and after of their red complexion and then clear complexion

    17. Haus Laboratories Lip Gloss delivers a glossy tint that makes your lips look shiny without feeling sticky (all thanks to a creamy texture). There are 31 amazing shades from bold colors to subtle nudes... and you'll want them all.

    18. Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer & Styler delivers a salon-worthy 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.

    BuzzFeed Shopping reviewer's before-and-after of her 4C curls on the left and her hair blown out on the right

    19. Glossier Cloud Paint delivers a highly pigmented dose of color to your cheeks. This liquid blush blends out beautifully and is perfect for a natural everyday makeup look.

    20. Mighty Match Pimple Spot Treatment battles blemishes and stops you from picking at your face, which just causes further inflammation and more bacteria. These grab the goo out of your zit while you binge Netflix or get some beauty rest: simply apply the sticker to the pimple and in six hours, your uninvited guest will have reduced in size (or disappeared altogether).

    Reviewer's before and after of pimple patch on acne and then pus-filled patch

    21. DHC Velvet Skin Coat ensures your makeup goes on flawlessly because it blurs your pores and helps your complexion feel soft as silk. It's perfect for oily skin because it will give you a matte finish without making your skin look dry, plus it's tiny enough to toss in your bag in case you need a midday touchup.

    22. Cirepil The Original Blue Wax aims to make at home waxing quick and painless. These high-quality beads gently wrap around head-to-toe hair allowing for easy breezy removal and no wax strips needed, meaning you'll save some dough without compromising quality.

    Reviewer's before and after of hairy armpit, the hair-covered wax strip, and then bare armpit

    23. Ilia Color Haze is a two-in-one lip and cheek tint in a convenient package. It's perfect for on-the-go touchups because of its compact size — just toss it in your bag and reapply whenever you need to.

    24. Radha Beauty Organic Rosehip Seed Oil can be used from head to toe for combatting dryness, blemishes, and wrinkles. On lazy days, this one bottle can act as your full hair and body moisturizer.

    Reviewer's before-and-after of broken-out cheek and then clear cheek with caption that says "just wow"

    25. 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.

    26. Ecotools Makeup Cleaner is made from plant-based ingredients without any phthalates, petroleum, and perfume. This shampoo will make your tools look brand new no matter how long it's been since you've washed them.

    Reviewer's before and after of their makeup sponges dirty and then totally clean

    27. Dr. Jart+ Focuspot Blemish Micro Tip Patch touts itself as a micro-needling alternative because of its pointy tips infused with hyaluronic acid, vitamin B3, and peptides that dig deep into acne spots. The ingredients moisturize skin, reduce the appearance of blemishes within two weeks, and it's completely painless!

    28. Bold Uniq Purple Hair Mask reverses any of those DIY hair dye mistakes. It's perfect for gray, bleached, or streaked hair because it tones down yellow hues.

    Reviewer's before-and-after with brassy, yellow curls and then platinum blonde curls

    29. Bread Hair Oil gives your hair shine without weighing it down or making it feel sticky. It's perfect for absolutely all hair types and has a delicious strawberry scent.

    30. Vivienne Sabó Paris Mascara will give you phenomenal volume that won't flake or dissolve. Plus, it's cruelty-free and buildable, so you won't get the spider lash look.

    Reviewer's before-and-after of their natural light eyelashes, and then full lashes after mascara

    31. CurlMix Lavender Wash + Go System comes with a shampoo, conditioner, moisturizer, and gel — basically it's a one stop shop for all your wash day needs. The formula is lightweight and features hydrating ingredients like aloe vera, grapeseed-, avocado-, and flaxseed oil.

    32. Mented Semi-Matte Lipsticks is a game-changing range of nine nude shades that's actually perfect for anyone but especially deeper hued guys and gals. They'll give you a "your lips but better" look that won't budge, plus they're vegan, paraben-free, nontoxic, gluten free, cruelty-free.

    Three models with different skin tones wearing a dark brown nude shade

    33. Adwoa Beauty Baomint Deep Conditioning Treatment melts into your hair so that the shea butter, pear oil, and pumpkin seed oil can work its magic on your scalp. This helps with appearance of split ends, adds moisture, and speeds up the detangling process.

    34. bareMinerals Loose Powder Foundation SPF 15 feels like Tinker Bell applied your makeup with a light but magical touch. It's a buildable coverage powder formula with a natural finish that stays put. It blurs redness and acne and lasts all day — sign me up!

    The face powder

    35. Batiste Dry Shampoo quickly removes excess oil from your roots so you can stretch out the time between your next blow-dry session. Now you can sport that ~va va volume~ and avoid heat for a while without anyone noticing that it's not fresh from the salon.

    Reviewer before and after photo of dry shampoo results

    36. Beauty Bakerie Instabake Aqua Glass Foundation — just a tiny drop of this stuff will blend out beautifully on your skin. It'll give you a full-coverage look without looking cakey.

    Model holding the foundation with 13 shade swatches on their arm

    37. Voloom Volumizing Hair Iron lifts your roots and thickens your tresses with their unique checkerboard ceramic plate design. You can use it just like a regular flat iron — adjust the temperature, then glide the iron through small sections of your hair until you get your desired results.

    Reviewer's picture with flat hair and then volumized hair starting from scalp

    38. Herstyler Hair Repair Serum contains argan oil and aloe vera that wraps around your strands to help repair them. The mixture seals split ends, moisturizes dry hair, acts as a heat protectant, and absorbs quickly so it won't weigh your mane down.

    Reviewer's before and after of frizzy hair and then smooth hair

    39. Biossance Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream vanquishes fine lines, dryness, and dark circles. More impressively, this formula was developed with concealer and powder in mind so its a match made in heaven. Dab this creme under your eyes before makeup for a flawless application.

    The eye cream

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