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Just lots and lots of high-end results on the cheap.
Promising review: "Amazing! I have very oily skin and I’m always shiny. I hate those blotting papers; this is so much better! I roll it all over my face several times a day and in seconds my skin is matte again. Also, it’s like a nice little face massage when I do it. It is super easy to take apart to clean, and after using hot water and my facial cleanser it is dry pretty quick, though I usually just let it sit out overnight. Highly recommend!! I’m going to buy more so I can leave them all over — purse, diaper bag, bathroom, car!" —Brooke Burns
Get it from Amazon for $9.98.
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Promising review: "This stuff is amazing! I am 39 and have dark spots in my face from sun damage and some scarring from cystic acne. Holy cow, this has lightened my dark spots by at least 75%. Honestly a miracle. And for the price! Other brands are four times the price. Try this out for sure. Stick to it and give it some time. I saw an amazing difference, so so happy with it. Also, some of the best customer service I’ve ever had." —Ashley F.
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two sizes).
Promising review: "Took me a little while to figure out the right angle to use this effectively but once I did it worked like a charm. I’ve used it for shaping eyebrows and managing the little bit of blonde peach fuzz I have on my upper lip. I haven’t tried it anywhere else but no bad reactions or pain, and relatively easy to maneuver with a bit of practice." —Kelly G.
Get a three-pack from Amazon for $4.99.
Promising review: "This is the best eyeshadow primer I have ever purchased! I was on the fence as other primers have left my eyes feeling sticky or heavy, and after long periods of time I still tend to get creases. Not with this primer. A little goes a long way with this primer. It lasts all day, and I have even gone to work a few times still wearing 'last night's makeup' because it holds so well. I am amazed with the quality for the price — and even though the tube is small it has lasted me a little over a year since I only have to use such small amounts." —nasty-otter
Get it from Amazon for $13.75.
Promising review: "I ordered these on a whim after a long day of isolation and internet browsing and because I have a terrible habit of picking at spots on my face and making them into something much much worse. These magical spots are life changing!!! Put them on before bed (or before work) on clean skin and FORGET about them. You don't notice they're there — unless you go to pick at something and then YOU STOP!! Leave them in place for at least six hours and then peel them off. They come off easily (but not so easy that they come off while sleeping) and the amount of 'bleck' they suck out is amazing!!! So a spot that was going to erupt into Mount Vesuvius ends up being NOTHING!!!! I've purchased six packages and will keep buying them. An amazing value!" —Jennifer Nothdurft
Get a 40-pack from Amazon for $5.86 or an eight-pack of the large patches for $8.49.
Shine in a silicone-free product?! Dreams really do come true.
Promising review: "OMG!!! Most amazing hair treatment I’ve ever used in my entire life. Most hair masks weigh my hair down but since this is a water, it makes it SO soft and bouncy. I’m obsessed and will keep buying. Holy grail." —fariba n.
Get it from Amazon for $8.97.
Promising review: "I never ever write reviews. I have tried every eye cream out there. Not one does what is says. This was immediate! I saw softening of my wrinkles and crow's-feet. It’s amazing. I will be buying this again and again." —melisa delaney
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three sizes).
BuzzFeed editor AnaMaria Glavan (pictured above) swears by this stuff:
"This magic bottle is proof that not all heroes wear capes. The creamy formula, which comes in blonde, black, clear, and brown (which is what I used!), goes on smoothly and doesn’t require a lot of product to do the job. I used the wand to brush baby hairs in the beginning/middle of my brow upward, and then brushed the longer, toddler-like hairs at the end of my eyebrows, sideways. And one coat was more than enough! Boy Brow does what exactly what the Glossier brand claims to do; it gives me a filled-in eyebrow that doesn’t look filled in. The finish looks natural, which is exactly what I wanted — my facial caterpillars have never looked better."
Get it from Glossier for $16 (available in five shades).
Promising review: "These pens are awesome! They are very easy to use and come with good instructions. I haven’t even used it ten times yet and I’m already seeing results so I’m excited to see it keep getting better!! The flavor is a little bit unpleasant but not bad at all and definitely worth it. I also haven’t noticed it making my teeth sensitive at all, which I was a little worried about since I already have sensitive teeth so I’m glad it’s not affecting that!! The first picture is a selfie from before I started using this, and the second is from today! You can already see some results after only a few times!" —Sami Froemke
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $19.99.
Kulfi Beauty (named for a type of South Asian ice cream) is a woman-owned small biz that Priyanka Ganjoo founded after spending years working in the beauty industry without ever seeing herself represented. Their mission is all about creating space for self-expression, particularly within the South Asian community, and all of their products are made with the skin concerns of POC women in mind.
Promising review: "This product glides on so smoothly and stays on all day, even on oily lids. The colors also look fantastic on brown skin! I just repurchased a couple of shades; I’m never using another liner." —Devika S.
Get it from Kulfi Beauty for $20 (available in five colors).
Promising review: "Bought this from Amazon a few weeks ag. I had used Aveeno face wash before this; my skin isn’t oily & sometimes 'oil-free' face washes make my skin extra dry so I decided to give this a try and it has not dried or made me break out at all. I usually use between half a pump or a full pump and it’s plenty, very gentle on my sensitive skin. I recommend this to all of my family & friends. I won’t ever use another face wash again. I also use Cerave bodywash & lotion!" —Jessica Rush
Get it from Amazon for $12.91+ (available in two sizes).
Promising review: "I don't like greasy lotion. I don't like watery lotion either. I want lotion that doesn't have a scent, goes on smooth and easy, doesn't 'absorb' away and actually hydrates the skin. I'm so glad I tried this lotion because it checks all of those boxes for me! I have normal skin and live in a dry climate. The older I get, the more important it becomes to me that I take care of my skin. I've tried a million lotions, from cheap to expensive, and this one is now at the top of my list. If you're on the fence just buy it. It's worth every penny!" —Jennifer S.
Get it from Amazon for $11.74+ (available in two sizes).
Promising review: "This product helped clear my skin after I struggled with many other products. I was struggling with what I thought was milia on my forehead. I have tried exfoliating with all sorts of different products. I read a review on Reddit and though I would give it a try. So glad I did. I put this on and saw results in on night. I honestly love how well this product worked for me." —Nicola
Get it from Amazon for $10+ (available in two sizes).
Promising review: "I was skeptical of products like this, but I figured it was cheap enough to try. I'm SO glad I did! I always have what I call 'fluh fluhs' coming out of the part on my head and no matter how many times I wet them down they stick straight up again. This product sticks them down and they stay down! The only caution I would give is that there's a little learning curve of how hard to press the wand to your hair. I find that I need a very light touch or I get too much of the product in my hair, which then looks a little greasy. If you wipe the brush as you pull it out you should be OK — just like mascara! Great buy!" —tinyntuff
Get it from Amazon for $7.98.
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Promising review: "Hands down! The best edge control I have ever used and I have used a lot of them. Stayed all day! No flakes and nongreasy! And this one is not even the strongest in the line. Love this product!" —Seabea2013
Get it from Amazon for $4.99+ (available in five sizes).
Promising review: "Kept seeing this in lots of make up tutorials and reviews but could never seem to find in store. I was very happy to find on here and instantly ordered! I love it! The smell is amazing. It’s lightweight and doesn’t look caked on even after adding my normal powder foundation over it for better match in color." —Paola Erives
Get it from Amazon for $5.43 (available in three shades).
Just presoak your feet, apply the gel, let sit for five to 10 minutes, and rinse! It's recommended you go back in afterward with a foot file just to make sure no residue or dead skin is left behind.
Promising review: "I have the driest heels and this is the ONLY product that has ever worked. Before I used this my heels had some pretty deep cracks and now they're almost baby soft again. BUT please follow the directions...left it on my super-dry thick-calloused heels for only three minutes and the callouses were literally melting off! Wonderful product! So glad I don't have to go soak my feet in those tubs at the nail salon anymore." —Key2Del
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
Pretty Fab Nails is a Florida-based Etsy shop creating bright and bold nail wraps to upgrade your at-home manicure game.
Promising review: "Very cute. Just as pictured. Fast shipping...Great sticking power as long as you follow instructions. I used Essie's top coat on mine. So far, they've been on for six days and no lifting in sight. My hands are pretty busy so six days is amazing." —Joy
Get a 16-pack from Pretty Fab Nails on Etsy for $5.59 (originally $6.99).
Promising review: "I've never written an actual review for a product but I had to take a moment for this. This is simply amazing. When I first opened it after skimming the instructions I was a little disappointed by the size. Surely this isn't enough to last...but I soldiered on, applying little dabs with the convenient paddle. I discovered a little goes a VERY long way. I let it settle for five minutes and it began to bubble! I looked like a little gray pig, oink. Massaged with tepid water then rinsed well and wow! Pores unclogged and skin baby soft. I use products more expensive than this little jar but it achieved and exceed those same results! So impressed. My skin is oily T-zone and super sensitive. Did not overly dry my skin or irritate at all!!" —Sam l. Holloway
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
Promising review: "I have used many different high-setting sprays before but this one is a reorder for me. It is a beautiful, high-quality setting spray that truly delivers on the promise of hydration and dewy skin. I spray it on after my moisturizer, wait a minute, apply makeup, and spray again. It gives me that airbrush, blended finish that I so love. The ingredients are natural and nontoxic for the skin. Love Love this spray...I would recommend this to anybody who wants a flawless look!!" —noemi
Get it from Amazon for $12.95.
Promising review: "I purchased this brush three weeks ago and have used it every day. I like the brush so much I ordered three more for my adult daughters. Not only is the brush gentle on my gray hair, but it also feels like I am giving myself a head massage. Also, I appreciate the wide hand base design. I have rheumatoid arthritis and it is not always easy to grip an ordinary hairbrush. Plus, the brush is easy to clean. It truly glides through my wet hair." —Alicia N Steimel
Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in six colors).
Briogeo is a Black woman–owned beauty brand founded by Nancy Twine, who spent her childhood whipping up natural beauty products with her grandmother because of dissatisfaction with the natural haircare products she found in stores. Briogeo strives to take it back to basics, offering a high-performance haircare collection that is naturally based yet performance driven to provide visible results for all hair types.
Promising review: "This is actually a great product. Being Black, we typically do not use dry shampoo. However, this does not leave a residue in my natural hair or hair extensions. It makes your scalp feel refreshed and adds some volume. I've tried other products by this brand as well, and have yet to be disappointed." —aharrell
Get it from Amazon for $24 or from Briogeo for $24 (save 10% when you subscribe).
Promising review: “I am a person who ALWAYS seems to have dry lips. No matter how much water I drink or how well I eat or what product I use. I'd always have dry, cracking, horrible lips. This stuff is amazing. Unlike most lip products that go away and have to be reapplied every 10 minutes, this stuff stays on your lips, continually moisturizing them for hours. I put this on before bed and will wake up to the soft, smooth texture in the morning. BUY IT, you won't regret it!” —Angela Brook Waters
Get it from Amazon for $6.99.
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 $6.99.
Promising review: "This little $8 tube has changed my life. For going on 12 years I've had almost nonstop chapped, cracked, and peeling lips. It doesn't seem to matter the season or even be related to time spent outdoors. I'd just learned to live with it and cringe when I'd see close-ups of my face. I happened upon a post in a women's hiker forum and this brand was heavily recommended. For the first time in many years I can smile without my lips hurting and can eat without them burning. It stays on even after brushing my teeth. It's so nice to feel soft lips again after all these years." —Bluebearee
Get it from Amazon for $8 (available in four flavors).
Alaffia is a Black-owned small biz creating clean, plant-based, and cruelty-free beauty products that give back. Alaffia is a social enterprise that uses the money generated from its products to invest back into West African communities.
Promising review: "This toner is the first and only skin product that I have used in my adult life that has made my skin look radiant, healthy, even-toned, and moisturized! I love this product so much and the smell is energizing and comforting. I also spray it in my hair in between washes. Cannot recommend this product enough!" —Nicole
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
Promising review: "So I have keratosis pilaris on my bum and have been always super self-conscious about it. I’ve used this product five to eight times and they are seriously like GONE. It’s soooo smooth now and I’m super happy. It does say to use once a week but I’ve just been using it every time I shower (which is almost every day LOL). I only use a dime-size amount and it’s able to cover my bum and some of my legs. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who also has pesky bumps on their body. Also, this product has no scent, which is a plus for anyone who has sensitive skin!!" —Ang M
Get it from Amazon for $10+ (available in three sizes).
Read our review of Elizavecca's CER-100 Collagen Coating Hair Protein Treatment to learn more about why my colleague calls it "the miracle product I've been searching for."
Promising review: "I have 4c hair and was looking for a protein treatment for my thin and fragile hair. I had recently used a product in my hair that had so much alcohol in it; that wreaked havoc on my hair, leaving it pretty damaged. I was very skeptical about this product because I have never seen anyone with my hair type use it. Boy was I wrong to doubt this product, it left my hair looking and feeling beautiful. I highly recommend it to anyone natural or with curly hair." —Therese-Claire
Get it from Amazon for $8.24.
Live Tinted started with a viral video of founder Deepica Mutyala using red lipstick as a color corrector. Created based on feedback from the subsequent online community, Live Tinted now has a range of Multisticks that can be used as a color corrector to balance discoloration under makeup and as an eyeshadow, blush, and lipstick.
Promising review: "Covers dark circles and pigmentation better than any product out there. It is soft, lightweight, and feels luxurious on the skin. Super-versatile products and the colors are fantastic!" —Alisha V.
Get it from Live Tinted for $24 (available in other colors).
Promising review: "The product I never knew I needed! I love clumpier mascaras but sometimes I tend to go overboard. This comb separates lashes beautifully without stripping the lashes of the product entirely. It allows me to have that thicker lash look whilst keeping them looking fuller and separated!" —Selena C.
Get it from Amazon for $4.99.
Promising review: "After just about three weeks of use I’ve seen such a positive change in both the evenness of time and of the texture of my skin. Melasma and acne scarring have faded pretty dramatically — I don’t even bother putting on foundation when I do my makeup in the morning. The oil is so lightweight and doesn’t exacerbate my already oily complexion." —L T C
Get it from Amazon for $8.92+ (available in three sizes).
For best results, you should apply the cream after washing your hands, after showering, and at bedtime.
Promising review: "Every winter, my fingers and knuckles crack and bleed. I've tried everything on the market to heal my hands. I received this hand cream yesterday, and when I put it on, I could tell right away that this was better than anything I'd tried. This stuff started working immediately. I filled all the cuts and cracks on my hands with this cream, and today they are almost healed. I believe that this is the best hand cream ever made on earth." —Steve
Get it from Amazon for $6.78.
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