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1. A hydrating Laneige lip mask that'll keep your lips nice 'n' soft throughout the winter months when they tend to get dry and cracked.
Promising review: "If you suffer from chapped lips, or wake up to super dry lips, I highly recommend this product. It's very soft, a little goes a long way and lasts throughout the entire night. My lips always feel so soft and smooth. Been using it for a year, will never go back!" —Kelly
Get it from Amazon for $22.05+ (available in four flavors).
2. A Juno & Co. cleansing balm which combines the powers of pearl barley and vitamin E to brighten skin, reduce hyperpigmentation, refine texture, and remove impurities (or, say, 10 layers of mascara).
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Promising review: "I LOVE THIS PRODUCT!!!! I found it on TikTok, and OMG!! It works so well. I don't have to sit there and rub the crap out of my eyelashes to get the waterproof mascara off. I will admit, it doesn't take 100% of the makeup off, but about 95% of my makeup comes off. It is not water-resistant, as emulsifying it with water helps take the makeup off. I have not found a better makeup remover, and yes, that includes micellar water (which also works well but leaves my skin feeling oily). With this cleansing balm, my face feels hydrated and smooth. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT!!!!!!!! 1,000/10 would recommend!!!" —Deetje Frederick
Get it from Amazon for $12.29.
3. Some Mighty Patch Hydrocolloid Spot Treatments to speedily pull the pus out of your most worrisome whiteheads. (Sorry that was a gross sentence, but it is what it is 🤷♀️.) Before you head to bed, just slap the dots right on any zits and they'll work their magic overnight.
Promising review: "I do not claim to understand the science behind these tiny miracles, but they have changed my life. I spent my workday looking forward to going home and putting one of these bad boys on my newly erupted Mt. Zit and the overnight results were shocking. Not only is it grossly satisfying, but it saved me several days of walking around with a bloody crater in my face because my previous method of dealing with unsightly blemishes was to pick pick pick." — Adg
Get a pack of 36 from Amazon for $12.99.
4. A Mario Badescu facial spray you can spritz on whenever your skin is feeling tired or tight. It's infused with aloe, chamomile, and lavender which not only makes it smell lovely, but hydrates and rebalances skin fast. 🏃♀️
Promising review: "This is a worthwhile indulgence and great value for a luxury beauty product. The smell is exquisite and not overbearing or overly floral. I purchased this because I find the scent of lavender very soothing, and it helps me manage stress. The added bonus is that this actually feels as though it moisturizes and soothes my dry winter skin." —Melissa
Get it from Amazon for $7+ (available in various sizes and packs).
5. Some LilyAna Naturals' eye cream which targets dark circles and puffiness so everyone in the office will assume you got a full eight hours of sleep and definitely didn't stay up until 3 a.m. scrolling TikTok...
Promising review: "I LOVE THIS! I spent every weekend for about a month going to Ulta buying high-end face moisturizers and eye creams and then returning them because my dry skin had gotten soooooo bad on my face and especially under my eyes and nothing was helping! I am someone with super dry skin.....My eyes are still a little drier than I would like but this has helped tremendously and more than any other product. I was about to give up on even wearing concealer because it was looking so dry and crepey but my concealer is looking good again since I've been using this for a few weeks! I am also noticing a small change in my fine lines. Like others I started using this as a face cream as well and I could not live without this product! It is the most hydrating product for my face and eyes I have found and I have tried a lot!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $16.83+ (available in three sizes).
6. A smol, octupus-shaped exfoliating stick that gently removes blackheads, whiteheads, and excess sebum so your T-zone can get a much-deserved breather.
See it in action on TikTok here.
Promising review: "After just two days of use, this adorable little octopus has done wonders for me, smells great too. Here's how I used it: I wore down the stick just a little to where the texture from the salt is visible, scrubbed around on my face so there was plenty of product, and then I used my fingers to gently massage all the gunk away. Rinse, pat dry, and enjoy the softness. Highly recommended for people with sensitive skin like myself." —LuckLocust
Get it from Amazon for $12.50.
7. A trusty bottle of CeraVe body wash guaranteed to slough off tough, bumpy skin with the aid of exfoliating salicylic acid. Ofc, the ~gentle~ formula also contains hyaluronic acid and niacinamide to keep your skin hydrated and calm after the fact.
Promising review: "My 6-year-old daughter has keratosis pilaris, commonly known as 'chicken skin.' This year, it really flared up during warm weather, so I gave this wash along with lotion a try. Wow, I saw results after just a few uses, and after a couple of weeks, most of her bumps disappeared. Thrilled we skipped a trip to the dermatologist! Can’t beat this price for the results either." —Ashley Steigerwald
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
8. A bottle of Bio-Oil Multiuse Skincare Oil, which will come in clutch for anyone out there who spent their teen years picking and prodding at pimples. If you were left with acne scars and skin damage as a result, it'll swoop in and encourage new collagen production and help with elasticity.
Check out a reviewer's before-and-after TikTok here!
Promising review: "I swear by this product. Very effective on discolored skin due to scarring. I had shingles on my face brought about by stress because we were moving. It ravaged the lower right side of my face, and I was pretty sure it was going to leave terrible scarring. I bought this and started applying it when I started scabbing and still haven't stopped using it until now. I had my shingles in April, and it's August now. Check the 'before' and 'after' pics (above). It works." —twitch
Get it from Amazon for $8.92+ (available in three sizes).
9. A tub of TikTok-viral Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream that delivers on its promise to tighten and soften skin and give you an all-over glow, but really, reviewers seem to stick around for the intoxicating scent!
Promising review: “I never buy expensive beauty products for myself. This is the one exception. I got a little sample tub of it as a freebie, and I fell in love with it. It smells absolutely incredible, and the scent lasts for hours. Not only is it extremely moisturizing, but it's fast absorbing, which is perfect for someone like me who works with her hands all day. Plus, you don't have to use a ton of it at a time, so the tubs last a long time! This stuff is ABSOLUTELY worth the price, and I couldn't recommend it more!" —Starr
Get it from Amazon for $22+ (available in two sizes).
10. A bottle of Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant to help scrub away dead skin cells and leave behind such clear pores and a bright complexion, people will assume you get regular $100+ facials! Apply it morning and night (after your cleanser and toner) and it'll leave ya lookin' as radiant as Ben Affleck when caught by the paps holding a whole tray of Dunkin' iced coffees.
Promising review: "I have really dry eczema-prone skin, so most face products do not work well for me. This was not only super easy to apply, but made my skin extremely soft. It buffed away all of my dry dead winter skin without irritating it — it’s exactly what I needed!! Pro-tip: use a hydrating mask after applying this, that combo is the only cure for my flaky winter skin. I was planning on using this stuff weekly, but I’ve already used it two days in a row because it worked so well and is so non-irritating. I can already see this becoming a #1 staple in my skincare routine!" —Allie E.
Get it from Amazon for $13+ (available in two sizes and individually or as a set of two).
11. A jar of O'Keeffe's hand cream ready to swoop in and save your mitts after 20+ Purell applications. Keeping 'em clean is of the utmost importance, but if you already suffer from dry skin, hand sanitizer probs has you in a world of hurt.
Promising review: "I have a skin condition (related to eczema or psoriasis) on my hands that causes blisters, dryness, and cracking, especially during the winter. I used to scald my hands with hot water to get relief from the itching. I also used to keep bandages with me wherever I want to cover the bleeding cracks. The only things that has brought my condition under control are refraining from all caffeine and alcohol, limiting spicy food intake, and using O'Keeffe's after showering or washing my hands. It took about 30 years for me to realize these things and I'm glad I finally am able to manage my skin condition. O'Keeffe's has a protective barrier and works its way deep into the tissue to get at those thick calloused areas on my knuckles. I keep O'Keeffe's with me wherever I go and it's provided me with relief far better than anything else I've tried over or under the counter." —SoulRaker
Get it from Amazon for $8.48+ (available in packs of 1, 2, and 12).
12. An RoC Retinol Correxion Eye Cream that users swear by to address puffiness, dark circles, and fine lines. One reviewer says it took 10 years off of their face in just five days!
Reviewers say patience is the key with this cream! It might take a couple of months to see results. (Note: This product contains parabens.)
Promising review: "I don’t write reviews, and I'm a huge skeptic. This eye cream is awesome! I almost don’t believe it! The pictures are proof. I’ve been using it for three months. Twice a day! I am blown away by the results. It’s so affordable, and if you're like me, I’m not a huge skincare guru!! Amazing product! Very happy with it." —Vett
Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in two sizes).
13. Some La Roche-Posay Hydrating Gentle Cleanser which was made for sensitive faces as its milky formula preserves your skin's natural protective barrier and pH level.
Promising review: "Love this simple cleanser — it’s gentle and has a pleasant feel/faint smell. One bottle lasts me a long time — I use this followed by micellar water. Easy!" —Dan Shaffer
Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in two sizes).
14. A bottle of COSRX's Snail Mucin Repairing Essence as it addresses dullness and dehydration with — yes 😌 — 96% snail sludge that's harvested in a *100%* ethical and environmentally friendly way. Thanks for sharing the goods, friends! 🐌
Promising review: "So I have been using this for a month and I have to say — AMAZING. It really has helped my dark spots, which are also tied to my hormones. So the fact that it lightens them and keeps them from getting dark again during my period is a testament to the power of this stuff. Plus, this stuff just keeps going!! One pump is enough for my face, or two for my face and neck. Because of this it will last! It works amazingly well and considering how much you get, this is an amazing product. I highly recommend it." —JH
Get it from Amazon for $24.94.
15. An Elizavecca Milky Piggy carbonated bubble clay mask that exfoliates and detoxifies skin with a combination of carbonated water, collagen, green tea, charcoal, and clay. And the fact that it erupts in a face full of selfie-friendly bubbles after three to five minutes? Well, that's just icing on the cake.
Promising review: "I have used this mask twice, and so far, I love it. I have acne scars, enlarged pores, and blackheads, and after two uses, I can already notice a difference in the appearance of my skin. My pores look smaller already, and the blackheads are clearing. I have used everything on my face, and nothing has worked on my pores. I LOVE this mask. It looks so funny!" —jburge
Get it from Amazon for $13.50.
16. A Korean exfoliating mitt to scrub away dead skin leaving you ready for a biggggg night in of applying your fake tanner. And if that's not your thing — no worries — it also helps unclog pores, prevent ingrown hairs, and eliminate bumps caused by keratosis pilaris.
Promising review: "Right out of the box I could tell these mitts were going to be exactly what I needed. Excellent quality and easy to use! I’ve tried them twice already and my skin is now incredibly smooth! After I scrubbed my arm, I looked at the mitt and saw it was covered with dead skin cells. I’ll be buying more of these as gifts for girlfriends (in a fun spa gift basket)!" —Danielle Gill
Get it from Amazon for $5.50+ (available individually or as a pair).
17. K-Beauty brand The Saem's Iceland Hydrating Eye Stick which improves under eye elasticity and keeps bags at bay so no one will be the wiser if you nostalgia-binged The Angry Beavers (my fellow '90s babies — it's on Amazon Prime!!!) into the wee hours of the morning. Plus, it comes in a cutesy polar bear container and, I mean, that's enough to sell me.
How does this cute lil' guy work, you may be asking? It's filled with active marine ingredients like Icelandic moss, xylitol, niacinamide, and adenosine — that's how!
Promising review: "I love this so much! It's super hydrating and feels really nice under the eyes. Recently my eyes have been super puffy due to allergies and this has been helping. I would recommend putting it in the fridge before you use it so it's extra cooling. I think that this product is comparable to if not better than Milk Makeup's Cooling Water Gel Stick (which I have also tried)." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
18. Some soothing Aveeno bath treatment — with fragrance-free colloidal oatmeal — that'll come in particularly clutch if you deal with dry skin or eczema that's further aggravated by winter's harsh temps.
Promising review: "The colloidal oatmeal bath is amazing. It calms your skin and feels so soft and wonderful. I take mine and dissolve in a cup of warm water before putting it into the bath to avoid the clumping. As others have mentioned, if you pour it in the bath too quickly, it will clump (eventually dissolving). If your skin tends to develop hives or an itchy rash, this is exactly what you need. It's soothing and relieves the itching. The smell is pleasant (it really smells like oatmeal) and feels amazing on the skin. Highly recommend for soaking even if you just want a relaxing bath." —L. Macconnell
Get a box of eight from Amazon for $7.57.
19. A Neutrogena makeup removing eraser stick made to clean up mistakes so if you're having one heck of a morning, fixing up your failed cat-eye will at least be easier than ever.
Promising review: "Why didn’t someone think of this sooner? For years, I’ve been using cotton swabs dipped in makeup remover to remove little goofs or mistakes. This is so much better and portable! Erases waterproof mascara marks around my eyes easily. Must-buy product!!" —Katherine Riordan
Get it from Amazon for $9.49.
20. A bottle of Mario Badescu's iconic Drying Lotion which may come in a teensy tiny package, but don't let that fact trick you. When applied with a cotton swab and left on overnight, the long-lasting, fast-acting formula zaps zits and draws all sorts of impurities.
Promising review: "Reviews for this product (and most other acne-related products) are all over the spectrum as really good or really bad. That's normal, because products and specific ingredients work differently for everyone. Your skin texture, pores, natural pH, oil production, exfoliation, etc., etc., all impact how a product will work for YOU. I have had different variations of acne since I was about 12 years old. And that's another point...your skin and all of those factors change throughout your life. Age, climate, the air quality and environment where you live also impact your skin. And what you eat and drink has a HUGE impact as well! With that said, I will get off my soap box and get to the point! This product has worked VERY well for me. I have tried a LOT of different products, both over the counter and prescription. When I feel a blemish coming on, I dab it with this bottle of magic and it dramatically reduces how long it lasts AND how bad/big it gets. This is the only product I have ever used with this effectiveness, and I love it!!! I go to bed with multiple pink dots on my face almost every night (much to the chagrin of my husband!), and frequently those spots are close to non-existent in the morning. (TIP: Do NOT shake the bottle...the clear liquid and pink sediment are meant to be separated -- read the instructions!) Give it a try. I hope you love this as much as I do. If not, at least you tried, and hopefully you will find something that works for YOU." —Kellibelli1126
Get it from Amazon for $11.90+ (available in two sizes and individually or as a pack of two).
21. A 30-pack of hyaluronic eye patches that stimulate collagen production, reduce dark circles and puffiness, and restore elasticity. They're like $12 bucks but they're also gold, so they feel extra luxe.
Promising review: "Just got these today and put a set on after I showered. Left them on for about 40 minutes and when I took them off I could already see results! I was so surprised as I usually don't have much luck with products like this. The dark circles I have under my eyes were brighter and the area already looked tighter/taut. I'm not sure if the results are temporary or if it'll just keep getting better but we shall see... Definitely recommend and will be purchasing again." —Kirst
Get them from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in four styles/pack sizes).
22. A bottle of First Aid Beauty's KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub so you can get rid of pesky "chicken skin" — aka those tiny bumps clinically known as keratosis pilaris — with glycolic and lactic acids as well as pumice buffing beads. After a good scrub down, the results will make you feel like you got a legitimate chemical peel!
Promising review: "I've tried all kinds of lotions for the bumps on my arm, none have worked or helped even a little. The first time I used this product I noticed a difference within a day. By the second time using it, my skin is back to being so smooth with very few bumps. I have very sensitive skin so I'm weary about using new products in general, but this has not caused me any issues at all. Would recommend to everyone." —Amazon User
Get it from Amazon for $12+ (available in three sizes).
23. A bottle of Glow Recipe Mini Watermelon Glow BHA + PHA Pore-Tight Facial Toner which smoothes your complexion and refines pores to reveal glowier skin. Just slap some on after cleansing and enjoy Beyoncé-level flawlessness.
Promising review: "I am 53, had oily skin all of my life, and my pores are much more visible now at my age. This product completely changes how my skin looks with respect to my pores, and makeup looks wonderful on top of it. Have re-purchased many times!" —Johnna
Get it from Amazon for $15+ (available in two sizes).
24. A bottle of TruSkin vitamin C serum made to ward off wrinkles, even out dark spots, and help brighten your overall complexion with a 🍃plant-based🍃 blend of ingredients including hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, witch hazel, and jojoba oil.
Promising review: "I began using this product April of 2018. Two years later and my skin has been renewed!! I love this product so much. If you are of a darker complexion and have hyperpigmentation I would definitely recommend this product. It’s been a life saver ❤️❤️❤️" —Kiara
Get if from Amazon for $21.97+ (available in two sizes).
25. Some Acure Brightening Facial Scrub — with sea kelp and French green clay cleanses — which softens, detoxifies, and evens out skin tone when used three times a week.
Promising review: "I got recommended this by a friend, and OMG I fell in love with this scrub every single bead of it. Gently scrub and wash off with warm water. I so much love how my skin feels after rinsing!! Look so youthful and glowing!! More important is its vegan, cruelty free. You won’t believe how many good things that fit in one tube!!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available individually or in a pack of two).
26. And a box of pore-tightening, skin-lifting face masks that employ albumin (an ingredient extracted from egg whites) and aloe vera extract to visibly hydrate, lift, and brighten your complexion in just 15 minutes. Just FYI: Reviews say the tightening effect can be startling, but the results are worth it!
Promising review: "I have never written a review before, but I am compelled to do so now. Let’s start with what my 41-year-old face looked like. I had bumps, tiny bumps all over my skin, especially my forehead. My skin NEVER felt smooth even with the prescriptions I was given to help with these tiny bumps. Rosacea=bad, bad, bad. So bad that it was actually causing my cheeks to have what appeared to be thickening skin. Wrinkles, some that were quite deep. My pores were friggin huge and getting bigger day by day it seemed like. I know that it says to use this product every three days. I chose to go with every single day for the first box of eight. The results were so amazing, I decided on every day for the second box. Even more amazing results. EVERY SINGLE ISSUE LISTED ABOVE NO LONGER EXISTS!!!! I moisturize deeply after rinsing, and my face looks absolutely amazing. My face did not even look like this at 30. I am hooked, and I will be buying no less than three packs every single payday so I can stock up on this stuff in case they ever decide to quit selling it. If I had 10 stars available to rate, I would use them and more!" —Amazon Customer
Get a box of eight masks from Amazon for $25.
Reviews in this post have been edited for length and/or clarity.