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1. A super easy-to-use octopus-shaped blackhead remover — just scrub it over your nose and watch as it lifts all the clogged dirt and oil out of your pores.
Check it out on TikTok here!
Promising review: "I saw this on TikTok, it works great so far." —MarMarManuel
*Another* 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, 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.
2. L'Oreal's Infallible Fresh Wear foundation, which proves you don't have to spend high-end prices to get high-end results. If you're tired of constantly touching up your shiny T-zone throughout the day, this powder formula is an absolute must.
See it in action on TikTok here.
Promising review: "This is one of the best makeup products of the year. I've tested this many different ways over the last two weeks and it has held up every time. I have used this on its own as a powder foundation, with and without primer, and over foundation as added coverage as a light setting powder. This stuff is great; it holds up. My makeup looks flawless all day with minimal shine/oil break through." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $9.71 (available in 20 shades).
3. A L'Oréal repairing hair treatment that takes just eight seconds — yes, 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 their magic to smooth your hair without weighing it down.
Promising review: "I don’t usually do reviews on products, but for this one I absolutely have to. I have 3c type hair and struggle with a lot a breakage, unmanageability, and moisture. When my mom mentioned this product to me, I didn’t take her seriously because of the simple fact that we have two completely different hair textures. I never would have thought this brand would work on my hair ... I have never in my 22 years felt my hair like this. I feel like I have a completely different head of hair. This product is so amazing and I will FOREVER be using this product in my hair regimen." —Theressa Hailey
Get it from Amazon for $8.09.
4. A hair minimizing body cream to help extend the amount of time in between shaving — because nobody has time for that right now.
Promising review: "After just about three weeks, I noticed that the hair on my legs had considerably slowed down growing. I normally shave my legs every day but now I can go a few days without shaving. Great smell and keeps your skin super soft too!! I love it so much that I’m on my second container of it!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $7.49.
5. An OGX air-dry leave-in cream so you can get perfectly tousled waves without the use of any styling tools — so it's essentially a bottle of pure magic.
According to reviewers, this cream will add a slight bit of volume to thin, fine hair or enhance the waves in those with thick, curly hair.
Promising review: "I'm so grateful that I found this product. My hair is wavy and frizzy. Every once in a great while my waves resemble curls but the frizz is always there. I've only used this product one time so far and I never want to be without it. I put some on after towel drying (no brushing) my hair, and my waves actually resembled curls! It wasn't instant so I was skeptical but after about 15 minutes I caught a glimpse of my hair in the mirror and I was amazed. It looked styled rather than a ratty mess. I slept on it and it still looked great in the morning!!!" —mich0610
Get it from Amazon for $6.97.
6. E.l.f.'s Poreless Putty primer to help your foundation glide on more seamlessly than ever. Just apply a thin layer, give it 30 seconds to absorb, then apply your foundation and watch as it basically becomes a real-life Instagram filter.
Check it out in action on TikTok here!
Promising review: "I saw this on TikTok and thought I'd take a chance. I have sensitive skin and have to watch what I use. I LOVE this product! Goes on smooth, and you don't need to use a lot. I put it on before I put on my foundation. Makes a huge difference. Highly recommend and will buy again!!" —Leslie Mattingly
Get it from Amazon for $8.50.
7. A L'Oréal foundation that's so hydrating, it also doubles as a serum! Bethenny Frankel recently reviewed it and said the radiant formula "really does give you that glow," and honestly, I trust her with my life. Seriously, her beauty product reviews on TikTok are *chef's kiss*.
See Bethenny Frankel review it on TikTok here!
Promising review: "Ladies over 50, listen up! I used to wear a powder foundation I loved, but then I noticed I was getting too old for powder. I was so discouraged as I was looking for liquid foundation — they all looked orange and cakey on me and settled into my fine lines. I had just about given up on the idea of foundation until I found this! It's amazing! Matches and blends in with my skin flawlessly, and moisturizes and smoothes my wrinkles! I'm so excited I found it!" —Kol Rinah
Get it from from Amazon for $10.18+ (available in 30 shades).
8. An exfoliating glove with immediate results you can actually see — seriously, the dead skin just clumps up and rolls right off of your body. It's somehow satisfying and gross at the same time.
Promising review: "You might think you're exfoliating your skin but TRUST ME, you haven't been. You'll be SHOCKED and maybe even a little disgusted when you see how much skin comes off on these gloves the first time you use them.
"Take a long, warm shower, then, with no soap, use these mitts after you're all rinsed off. Scrub your body well in a circular motion. Then look at the mitts! They'll look like they've been sprinkled with flour! You'll never get that much skin off your body again with subsequent uses, so don't forget to look because it's incredible. And get ready to be bowled over when you dry off. Hello softness!!!" —isaidso
Get it from Amazon for $8.49 (also available in a two-pack).
9. And an absolutely magical peeling gel by Skin Food you can use to slough away all the dead skin on your face. The unique gel texture latches on to all of your dead skin to give you super smooth results once you rinse it off.
Promising review: "This product works really well, and it is so much fun to use! I even got my boyfriend to try it with me. I apply it after cleansing and toning by taking some of the product on my finger tips and massage it all over my face and chin for a few minutes, avoiding the skin around my eyes. It lifts up all of the dead skin which you can easily wash off once you're done. I followed it up with the rest of my normal nightly regimen and a hydrating mask. When I wake up, my face feels incredibly smooth — really noticed a difference! I'll be using this twice a week to reap the benefits of the exfoliating but not overdo it." —J
Get it from Amazon for $9.80.
10. Maybelline Lip Lifter Hydrating gloss made with hyaluronic acid, which is honestly the GOAT when it comes to moisturizing ingredients. Just one or two swipes will give you a sheer hint of color and healthy, fuller looking lips.
Check it out on TikTok here!
Promising review: "I was looking at Fenty, Kosas, and other lip glosses at Sephora and then I heard about this Maybelline lifter gloss and decided to try this instead. Since I could get three or four different colors in this gloss for the same price as one of the high end gloss, I went this route after reading all the good reviews here. The reviews were right — this lifter gloss has the same kind of applicator brush, wear, and moisturizing capabilities as high-end glosses. My favorite color is stone — it's a great neutral nude that flatters a lot of different skin tones." —Z Fam
Get it from Amazon for $6.97+ (available in 20 shades).
11. Radha Beauty Rosehip Oil — it's basically a bottle of magical skin elixir. This nourishing oil will help brighten your skin tone and banish pesky blemishes at the same time — and you can even use it in your hair to tame flyaways and add extra shine!
Promising review: "My new holy grail! I have super sensitive, acne-prone skin in a very dry climate. This stuff is seriously so amazing. I use it from my face to my toes. It’s completely eradicated any dry skin I had and makes me glow. I’ve gotten so many compliments on my skin since I’ve started using it, even my boyfriend noticed! I love it after chemical peels too. It gets rid of peeling and dry patches as well as soothing any redness. It’s a decent-sized bottle for what you pay!" —Brynnieb09
Get it from Amazon for $14.95.
To learn more, check out this facial oil review.
12. A bottle of Elizavecca Hair Treatment with an impressive ingredient list for such a low price. Its blend of ceramides and collagen will add smoothness and shine to your hair in just five minutes, making it perfect for those of us who care about our hair but not enough to devote extra time to it.
This is designed to work on all hair types, with reviewers with 2b to 4c curls mentioning it worked for them!
See it on TikTok here.
Promising review: "I saw this on TikTok, and in between other comparable products that were four times the price, I decided to bite the bullet and buy this — let me tell you, best decision ever! I shampooed my hair, then heavily massaged this in, from ends to scalp. The carton says 5-20 minutes... But I ended up leaving it in for two days! And after washing it out, my hair was so shiny, bouncy and CURLY! My curl recovery journey has been long, but this has helped restore so much vibrance and shape to my hair. My mom has been stealing it from my bathroom every couple of days, after having similar results on her hair. Going to need to buy a few more to ward her off." —curlyhead3
Check out BuzzFeed's full review of the Elizavecca hair treatment for more deets!
Get a bottle from Amazon for $7.90.
13. A popular Herstyler serum made with argan oil, vitamin E, and aloe vera to control frizz and give you a silky smooth sheen that'll practically glimmer when you step out into the sun. It's like the "glass skin" trend, but for your hair!
14. A volcanic stone face roller that went mega-viral — and it's not hard to see why. It mops up excess oil in just a few simple swipes so you can quickly get rid of that shiny forehead without the use of wasteful blotting papers.
Check out a reviewer trying this out on TikTok here!
Promising review: "Saw this on TikTok and thought "Why not?" When I wear makeup my forehead always ended up shiny, which made me look really oily. This was literally magic and made my skin even and not shiny at all. Would buy again." —Frida
Get it from Amazon for $11.07.
15. A TGIN miracle hair mask made with honey and olive oil to restore moisture to damaged hair in as little as 35 minutes — though you can leave it on for up to an hour for maximum results. Tons of reviewers with type 3 and 4 hair say it works wonders for maintaining curls.
Tgin is a Black woman-owned business based in Chicago.
Promising review: "This product is AMAZING! I'm a hairstylist with curly hair, and I have now incorporated this product into my personal and professional lineup. I have been suggesting it to some of my clients. It's great for all types of hair, but it works especially well for natural hair. Also, it works well for all sorts of hair damage." —dcdaigle
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
16. A cruelty-free lengthening mascara with a whopping 168,000 5-star Amazon ratings and some seriously impressive before-and-after photos. Oh, did I mention it's UNDER $5?!
Check it out on TikTok here.
BuzzFeed editor Kayla Boyd swears by this mascara and says: "As someone who isn't a big fan of false lashes (the glue irritates my eyes and I'm terrible at applying them) this budget-friendly holy grail does the trick for both lengthening and volumizing my lashes. It uses a conic shape fiber brush to help the mascara apply evenly without getting too clumpy. Plus, it's cruelty-free!" Peep more deets in her full Essence Lash Princess mascara review.
Promising review: "I saw a recommendation on TikTok and thought for $5, why not?! I love this mascara! I have used other high end brands of mascara and this honestly gave me more volume and length! I recommended it to two other family members and they love it too!" —Hannah
Get it from Amazon for $4.99.
17. Or Maybelline's Lash Sensational Sky High mascara if you're looking for towering lashes that'll give you that falsies effect — without the annoying lash glue.
See it in action on TikTok here!
Promising review: "I bought this mascara after seeing it go viral on TikTok. This stuff is incredible. I've been using this mascara for two months, and it's still performing very well. I admit that I am not a fan of the packaging (it feels clunky, cheap, and plasticy), but it's the inside that counts, right? The formula builds well. The brush is the perfect length to grip and coat all of my lashes. It lengthens my short eyelashes after just one coat! I tested this against my more expensive mascaras, and it performed better than most!" —Gizelle Cade
Get it from Amazon for $8.50 (available in six shades).
18. A Camryn's BFF gentle edge brush with a convenient double-ended design. Use the boar bristle brush to stimulate your scalp and distribute natural hair oils (hello, healthy hair growth!), then flip over to the comb side to polish your look.
But of course no one should feel pressure to lay their edges, unless they want to! Check out, "Just A Friendly PSA That You Don't HAVE To Lay Your Edges Down If You Don't Wanna."
Promising review: "I thought how funny it would be to buy one of these 'cause, just use an old toothbrush right? For years I’ve done this until seeing this product, what sold me was the double ended feature. Both useful and necessary for kinky curly hair. I immediately knew based on the appearance and texture of the bristles, that they were boar bristles. It’s firm but comfortable, I’ve even used it all over to smooth some fly-away hairs when it was slapped into a bun. Now, I laugh cause I should have gotten one sooner. Haha. Jokes on me. ...No regrets." —Free Spirited
Get it from Amazon for $2.49.
19. The absolutely iconic peeling solution by The Ordinary, which will dissolve all the dead skin on your face and have you 🌟 glowing 🌟 in just 10 minutes.
Check it out on TikTok here!
This is my first ever "TikTok made me buy it" purchase ... and I've been hooked ever since. I've been hearing about the wonders of alpha- and beta-hydroxy acids for a while now (they're chemical exfoliants, meaning they help dissolve and loosen dead skin cells instead of sloughing them off like a physical exfoliant), but never quite knew where to start. When I saw this taking over TikTok, I decided to give it a try.
I started off by applying a thin layer of the blood-red product to my face and braced myself for a slight tingling sensation, though it went away after about 30 seconds. Then I let it sit for eight minutes (Don't go longer than 10 minutes! This is potent stuff!), rinsed it off, and was ah-mazed by how instantly bright and smooth my skin looked afterward. It's now become a weekly treatment for me and will always have a permanent spot in my skin care routine.
Get it from Sephora, Ulta, and Target for $8 (Psst! Sephora is offering free shipping with code FREESHIP at checkout!)
20. A tinted lip balm with over 500 rave reviews from Etsy shoppers for its sheer touch of red that works for basically any skin tone. It's perfect for those mornings when you can't be bothered with both a lip balm and lipstick.
Promising review: "I’m actually obsessed!! The color is even more gorgeous than I thought it would be, plus it’s moisturizing. All my close girlfriends have asked what I’m wearing on my lips when I use it. Highly recommend!" —Jacy
Heartspring is a small Etsy shop based in Santa Monica, California.
Get it from Heartspring on Etsy for $8.
21. 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 Is It Cake? all night.
Check it out on TikTok here!
Promising review: "Throughout high school I never knew how to do makeup. But then I heard this product was the absolute best on TikTok. And trust me, they were not lying. It has really good coverage and hides my 'raccoon eyes.' And the best part is that a little bit goes a long way. So if you’re starting out or want to try something new I definitely recommend you try this out." —Liela Lee
Get it from Amazon for $5.89+ (available in 18 shades).
22. Or a tube of eye cream and concealer all wrapped into one — because who has time to apply both?! It's packed with hyaluronic acid to hydrate and de-puff, and it has the perfect amount of tint to cover dark circles.
Promising review: "I was surprised by how much I loved this. I’ve been trying to find a concealer for a long time. I have dry skin and a lot of concealers made the skin under my eyes look crepey and settled into my fine lines. This one out of several I’ve tried has not done any of that! I use as minimal product as possible to cover my dark circles, and so far so good!" —Liz
Get it from Amazon for $5.75+ (available in 14 shades).
23. 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 effortlessly glide on.
See them in action on TikTok here!
Promising review: "I saw these on TikTok and was skeptical but they work so well. I use them for any facial peach fuzz and to shape my eyebrows and they're perfect." —Megan Kopicko
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $4.99 (also available in a pack of nine).
24. A conditioning spray by Honest that will detangle unruly hair with a blend of argan oil, shea butter, and quinoa extract. It also smells like a delicious orange Creamsicle, so you'll be looking and smelling like a snack.
Promising review: "This stuff is a holy grail product for me for a reason I wasn’t expecting! I bought this to keep in my beach bag for days out on the boat. My hair is always a tangled mess by the end of the day, so I thought this would help. It definitely helps with tangles, but it also has tamed my frizz so well that I use it every day now! I spray it on right out of the shower and comb through. I have also sprayed it on dry hair on days when I didn’t wash my hair. It’s fantastic!" —Chelsea
Get it from Amazon for $4.49.
25. 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.
Promising review: "First of all, amazing deal for the price! Secondly, they work amazing!! I have issues with tired eyes and I used the patches for about 30 minutes after I washed my face, while I was in the shower, then took them off when I did my makeup, and my under-eye was so moisturized and rejuvenated!" —Tiara Baker
Get a pack of 20 pairs from Amazon for $14.47.
26. An Eden BodyWorks leave-in conditioner made with coconut oil and shea butter that not only moisturizes, but also helps clump curls together for some impressively bouncy volume. Oh, and did I mention it's lightweight enough to use EVERY DAY without buildup?!
Eden BodyWorks is a Black woman-owned business established in 2004 that specializes in natural products to nurture, restore, and maintain hair. Reviewers with 2A through 4C hair mention it working well for them!
Promising review: "This product is soooo moisturizing! I have type 4b/4c hair with some 4a in the front and I’m low porosity, and my hair loves this product! The consistency is really nice and it smells good too. You don’t need a lot either." —Shanteshia
Get it from Amazon for $8.
27. A bestselling and surprisingly inexpensive argan oil hair mask to have your mane looking ridiculously glossy in just seven minutes. Yes, you read that right — seven 👏 minutes!
Promising review: "My hair is very thin and curly. The ends are damaged from heat and color, causing my hair to look even more unruly. I do oil treatments once a week and only wash my hair two to three times a week but NOTHING has made my hair feel like this product does. There is an immediate difference as soon as this product touches my hair. It leaves my hair feeling so silky, even after I rinse it out and dry my hair." —Melissa
Get it from Amazon for $12.95.
28. An internet-beloved set of makeup sponges that has inspired over 59,000 Amazon customers to leave a 5-star rating. You'll be effortlessly blending your beauty while counting all the dollars you saved.
Check out a reviewer trying them out on TikTok here!
Promising review: "Don't hesitate, just buy these. I was using the Real Technique sponges for years and I bought these on a whim after seeing several TikToks praising these. I love these sponges and the price. I apply liquid foundation with a damp sponge and these work better than Real Techniques. They are dense but soft and 'bouncy.' I wash mine between each use and these hold up very well and much better than the RT. Very happy with my purchase and the price. Will definitely continue to buy." —chris
Get a set of five from Amazon for $9.99 (available in four color varieties).
29. A deeply nourishing Girl + Hair mask with aloe vera and castor oil to tame frizz and add softness without weighing down your natural texture.
Promising review: "I'm a natural hair girl! I often struggle with finding a product that helps me manage and keep my hair safe for the next styling. Although I wear protective styles, the in-between time really counts, so this mask is a lifesaver. I love to see the hydration of my natural curls and I feel this product gives them the love they truly deserve! This product has helped me redefine my hair experience. Love it!" —Ashley Jennings
Girl + Hair is a Black-owned, woman-owned small business.
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
30. Kristin Ess Rose Gold Temporary Tint for when you want to experiment with your hair color but are also dealing with some serious commitment issues. All you have to do is wash your hair, give it a few sprays, then rinse after two minutes to give your strands a subtle hint of rose gold that lasts for up to three shampoos.
Check out this TikTok by @leeleeslimthick!
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 it from Amazon for $13.22 (also available in a pack of two).
31. A styling mousse made with rose water and acai berries to help define your curls and stop them from doing their own thing by the time the afternoon rolls around.
Promising review: "This is my favorite hair system for my curly, 3a–3c, medium-coarse, very dry hair. This mousse makes my hair soft and bouncy and it hold the curl well. My hair does not get as dry and frizzy as it used to. This gets reactivated easily with the Curl Refresher Spray, and my curls last for days." —ShaniAZ
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
32. And a cruelty-free lip balm made with vitamin E and green tea that'll get rid of the crusty flakes that have been living on your lips since winter. Just imagine how much smoother your lipstick will glide on!
Promising review: "I'm going to get straight to it. I have NEVER had a lip balm that does what this tube of magic does. I have had chapped lips for years, no matter the season, and no other lip balm works like this one. It goes on smooth, not greasy, and absorbs SO WELL. After just three days of use my lips are soft and smooth. No peeling or flaking, and I...AM...IMPRESSED! I'm literally conceited now, LOL. I've taken 93 selfies with the infamous duck lips pose, AND my hubby even noticed during our last smooch sesh that something changed, LOL....TMI? Maybe. But y'all need to know how friggin' awesome this product is. I'm stocking up ASAP!!" —iamzenobiamarie
Get it from Amazon for $8+ (available in seven flavors).
Now repeat after me: "I will NOT spend more than $10 on mascara!"
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