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1. A super-gentle yet hydrating Cerave eye cream to perk up your puffy eyes and fool people into thinking you got a full eight hours of sleep last night. It contains hyaluronic acid for extra moisture and three essential ceramides to protect the delicate skin around your eye.
Promising review: "I've been embarrassed for years about the bags under my eyes, but with two preschoolers at home, stress, and mild insomnia, I didn't see a way out. This is like a little miracle tube. I use it before bed and then in the morning too. I use it even if I didn't wash my face. I've gone from looking like there are bruises under my eyes to looking normal again. I no longer feel the need to use concealer under my eyes on a regular basis. I highly recommend!" —Amber J.
Get it from Amazon for $5.50.
2. A Maybelline Dark Circles Treatment Concealer for when you need to fool everyone into thinking you got a full night's sleep, when in reality you were up watching Squid Game all night.
3. A cruelty-free lengthening mascara with a whopping 133,000 5-star Amazon reviews and some seriously impressive before-and-after photos. Oh, did I mention it's UNDER $5?!
4. A repairing hair treatment that takes just eight seconds to repair damage and restore shine. Apply it after shampoo but before conditioner and let the amino acids and "lamellar water technology" work its magic to smooth your hair without weighing it down.
5. A pack of multipurpose dermaplaning razors you can use to shape your eyebrows and remove fine hairs. You can also use it to remove any stubborn peach fuzz so your foundation will glide on more seamlessly than ever.
6. A hair-finishing stick with a unique mascara-like applicator to keep flyaways and cowlicks at bay when you don't have time to mess around with creams or serums.
Promising review: "I have super-fine hair with lots of breakage. No matter how I put my hair up I have bad flyaways. This stuff is great! So easy and it stays better and looks smoother than stiff hairspray." —Jill Stilfield
Get it from Amazon for $7.98.
7. A deeply nourishing hair mask with aloe vera and castor oil to tame frizz and add softness without weighing down your natural texture.
8. A medicated gel cleanser that uses the power of salicylic acid to banish breakouts and reduce excess surface oil by 47% — so you'll be looking matte and breakout free in no time. It also contains lipohydroxy acid to lightly exfoliate any dead skin, so this is basically like a brand new face in a bottle.
Promising review: "I have been using La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Acne Face Wash for cystic/hormonal acne, and it has seriously been the best product I have tried so far. I have very sensitive and dry skin, so I also follow up with an eye cream and moisturizer (because this product can be drying if you don't). This cleansing gel has completely changed my skin in just 10 days; it is more clear, smooth, and even toned. I think this product is great for all skin types that struggle with acne, as long as you follow up with the proper moisturizer/skin regimen according to your skin type." —Chelsea
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
9. A pack of cooling, hydrating eye gels with hyaluronic acid and collagen you can put on 15 minutes before that early morning weekly meeting, then toss off right before you click on the Google Meet link.
10. An eye primer to help your way-too-expensive eyeshadow actually last the whole day so you finally get your money's worth.
Promising review: "So let me start by saying I have used nearly every eyeshadow primer available. From high-end to low — Mac, Lorac, Urban Decay...they don't hold a candle to Thank Me Later. I have very oily skin. I use this primer and my shadow lasts a full eight hours or more. I could get maybe five or six out of the other brands, if I'm lucky. I got this as a sample in my Ipsy bag, and I had to buy the full-size product straight away! I couldn't be happier with my purchase. Thank you, Elizabeth Mott, for finally making a primer that lasts! I love this stuff!" —Melissa Mae
Get it from Amazon for $13.48.
11. An organic lip scrub — because winter is coming and your lips are about to get real flaky real quick. It's made with exfoliating bits of cane sugar crystals to slough away dead skin and mango seed butter to add some extra moisture.
12. A bottle of facial toner that proves products for acne-prone skin don't have to be overly harsh to be effective. This smooth potion uses a blend of witch hazel and aloe vera to control excess oil, tighten pores, and reduce irritation and redness.
13. Or a tub of blemish-clearing pads from the same brand behind everyone's favorite affordable toner. These little exfoliating wipes are alcohol and fragrance free, so you can swipe away to your heart's content without irritating your skin.
14. A leave-in conditioning spray with a whopping 10 benefits in one bottle. Just a few spritzes will condition, detangle, provide heat protection, hydrate, smooth, soften, control frizz, boost shine, and strengthen your strands.
Promising review: "I have fine hair that tangles very easily and has little to no volume. This stuff is a dream when it comes to untangling my hair. It is lightweight and does not weigh my hair down. Plus it smells fantastic!" —Caela D.
Mane Club is a small business specializing in cruelty-free, vegan hair products.
Get it from Mane Club for NYC for $8.
15. The impressively multitalented Mario Badescu Facial Spray to refresh your skin, perk up your makeup, and have you looking glowy and hydrated all day long. You can even spritz some in your hair when it needs a quick restyling!
16. A pack of Avarelle Acne Cover Patches you can quickly plop on any pimple and let the blend of tea tree and calendula oils shrink your zit in just a few hours.
17. Or a set of pimple patches so adorable you might be tempted to put one on even when you don't have a breakout.
18. A post-blemish rescue balm, because even though you know you really shouldn't pop that pimple, sometimes you just can't help yourself. Just drop a little dab on that popped blemish to add moisture, reduce irritation, and prevent scarring.
19. A bottle of Bio-Oil Multiuse Skincare Oil to help reduce the appearance of pesky scars thanks to a special blend of vitamin A, chamomile, sunflower, lavender, and vitamin E oils.
20. A jar of the reliably nourishing Nivea Crème to provide some love to the driest areas of your face and body. You can even use it as a creamy makeup remover instead of constantly buying those wasteful cleansing wipes all the time.
21. Aztec Secret Indian Bentonite Healing Clay to extract dirt and oil from your pores and keep your skin feeling its absolute best. It's basically like a reset button for those times when your skin needs a little extra attention.
22. The extremely beloved Mario Badescu Drying Lotion that looks like a tiny science experiment, but acts like a magical acne potion. Simply dip a cotton swab down into the pink solution, then dab it over any pimples to watch them shrink in just a few hours.
23. A bottle of Vanicream facial cleanser, which dermatologists love for its extremely gentle oil-free formula. But don't worry — it still packs an impressive punch when it comes to breaking down dirt and excess oil.
24. And don't forget the matching Vanicream moisturizing cream so you can lock in some extra moisture without any extra irritating fragrance or parabens.
25. A bottle of Aveeno's classic Daily Moisturizing Lotion, which is basically like a soothing oatmeal bath in moisturizer form. If your skin starts getting itchy once the cooler months roll in, you'll want this on your bathroom counter ASAP.
26. Cetaphil's Gentle Skin Cleanser — which proves you don't have to spend a fortune to get an effective face wash. It's super creamy and completely fragrance free, so it's basically a no-brainer if you have sensitive skin.
27. A waterproof eyeliner stamp that helps you achieve the impossible: creating the perfect winged liner on the very first try.
28. An illuminating moisturizer that'll give you that glowing ~lit from within~ complexion — think of it as a subtle highlighter for your whole face. Everyone will be looking at your little square in the next Zoom meeting.
29. A dry shampoo foam — yes, I said foam! — that'll help you freshen and restyle your locks at the same time. It will give your hair a clean slate and stop you from throwing your brush out of the window when your curls just won't cooperate.
30. A lightweight liquid foundation with surprisingly impressive coverage. Not only will it immediately cover acne, but it also contains salicylic acid to treat blemishes and stop future ones from occurring.
31. An all-natural pimple potion with a super-convenient roller-ball applicator so you can quickly swipe it over your skin the second you feel a breakout occurring.
32. An extremely easy-to-use and downright magical spray that covers your roots in seconds, which might come in handy if you like to cover your grays. Plus, this video of Eva Longoria demonstrating how to use it is pretty mesmerizing.
33. A beloved nourishing cream to condition your cuticles and help your nails grow to impressive lengths. Your hands will look manicure-fresh — but without the outrageous nail salon prices.
34. A bestselling eyebrow pencil with a helpful double-ended design. You can fill in your brows in a flash with the angled pencil side, then use the spoolie brush on the other end to smooth everything out.
35. Coty Airspun loose face power to quickly mop up excess oil and keep your makeup looking flawless all day. It's basically FaceTune in a portable package.
36. A pack of oil absorbing sheets that will tackle the shiniest of foreheads and have you looking instantly matte without ruining your makeup. These are a must on the days when you're already running late and have no time to wash your face.
37. Queen Helene's Mint Julep Masque, because it's a slumber party staple for a reason — it 👏 just 👏 works. It'll stop breakouts in their tracks and the tingly minty sensation will have your skin feeling instantly refreshed.
38. And an outrageously popular Differin gel that has compelled over 29,000 Amazon reviewers to leave a review as glowing as their skin. It's a prescription-strength retinoid that gets deep down in your pores to promote skin turnover, so you'll basically have a brand-new face after a few uses.
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