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Promising Review: "My daughter wanted a similar set from a more expensive brand. Then I saw this...I ordered and crossed my fingers, hoping I'd pass the cool mom test. She absolutely adores this and from now on no more Sephora just Shany.💗" —Somer Reshan Johnson
This cruelty-free kit includes 122 neutral and bright eye shadow shades (some with a matte finish, others with a shimmer), two matte face powders, eight powder blushes, eye and face applicators, and built-in mirrors. Get it on Amazon for $28.
Promising Review: "The sound is great! Everything is crystal clear, the bass is deep but not too deep, and the only issue I have is that if I have my music on full volume everyone else can hear what I'm listening to. But I have great taste in music, so I don't consider that much of a problem." —Bretagne
Get them on Amazon for $30. / Available in a variety of floral patterns.
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You'll literally always have perfect lighting with this cellphone case! Just turn it on with a simple push of a button and your next selfie will have a perfect glow thanks to the dimmable lights. When it's fully charged, the lights can last about two hours and, when you need to, just plug it in to recharge.
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Make 12 delightfully scented bath bombs with the included lavender, lemon, eucalyptus, and grapefruit essential oils. The kit includes pre-measured baggies of baking soda, corn starch, citric acid, and epson salts. You'll also get all the supplies you need to make these magical concoctions like gloves, a spray bottle, and 12 cupcake mold liners.
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Get it from Caitlyn Minimalist on Etsy for $29. / Available in gold, rose gold, and silver options and in a variety of font and length options.
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The MudWatt kit lets them cultivate and experiment with bio-energy using mud, things in their fridge, and everyday bacteria. By the time they're done NASA will be calling them for a job!
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Promising Review: "So I can't believe I spent so much $$$ on liquid lipsticks but it was TOTALLY worth it. If Kat Von D made another collection with the rest of their shades, I'd def get it. Needless to say, this is the best liquid lipstick formula I have ever tried." —aquaryss
The collection includes Kat Von D's Everlasting Liquid Lipsticks in Ayesha (light lavender), Susperia (bright lilac), Bauhau5 (deep raspberry), Bachelorette (dark reddish fuchsia), Backstage Bambi (vivid hot pink), Beloved (soft coral), Mother (dusty mauve pink), Double Dare (cocoa blush), Lovecraft (mauve pink nude), Noble (petal pink nude), A-Go-Go (bright orange-red), Devils (siren red), Outlaw (brick red), Nahz Fur Atoo (blood crimson), and Damned (black cherry) -- all in a sleek carrying case. Get it at Sephora for $240.