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Just some holy grail tools (and some cheap AF dupes) to help with your routine.
Promising review: "Amazing! As someone with fair skin, dark hair, and of Italian heritage, I have used almost every method in the book — tweezing, waxing, electrolysis...I was considering doing laser, even paid the deposit, but I couldn't stay out of the sun enough for it to work. Now I'm so glad I didn't — this thing is the best! Minimally painful, gets all the hairs (even the ones I can't see), and I can do it in the comfort of my own home whenever I want. I used it on my lip, cheeks, chin, and neck, and it did a fantastic job. I would not use it on the brow though, as it's too easy to go further than you meant to there, so I'll stick to tweezing for that area." —Midwest Mom
Get it from Amazon for $13.79.
Want less of a splurge? Get a five-pack of threading sticks from Amazon for $3.50.
Promising review: "This has honestly replaced my Clarisonic. Does a better job with pores and is so much less expensive. I also have the white sponge which is for sensitive skin. Both are wonderful. Can't go wrong with this one." —newride
Get it from Sephora for $20 or Ulta for $15.
Want less of a splurge? Get an EcoTools Konjac sponge from Walmart for $4.97 or a MY Konjac Sponge from Amazon for $9.57.
There's the original Vera Mona and then there's this ~Sephora edition~.
Promising review: "This understated little can works amazingly. It removes all traces of makeup in your brushes. I wash the container with just water once a week. It's so much easier on your brushes to not scrub them down every day. I wash mine once or twice a week now." —Jodi5868
Get it from Sephora for $18.
Want less of a splurge? Get a Zodaca brush cleaner from Walmart for $5.39, Jet for $5.79, or Amazon for $6.49.
Promising review: "Nothing has been able to curl my straight lashes and I'm certain it's due to the aging process. At 71, my lashes are coarse and straight as could be. No other curler has worked for me. I find that 'if' I curl them, apply a light coat of mascara, wait 15 minutes, and recurl them, the second coat of mascara acts like hair spray and keeps them up for a while. I've always had lush lashes that framed my eyes and now, it's very frustrating to have to work so hard to keep them in an upright position. If any of you older ladies are having the same problem and have found a solution, I'm all ears. I'm grateful for the Shu Uemura curler for making this arduous process easier for me." —atlas
Get it from Shu Uemura for $22.
Want less of a splurge? Get a Petunia Skincare curler from Amazon for $6.99.
Promising review: "My skin is so smooth when I wash with this. I have rosacea and sensitive skin in general, and this keeps it soft without irritating. Blemishes from having dry/rough skin almost immediately reduced after using this. I also use the brush on my toddler’s arms — she has keratosis pilaris and eczema and the gentle exfoliation helps keep it under control in the dry winter months. I love the cheerful color and the cute size that fits well into my admittedly child-sized hands. Have not yet had to replace the batteries." —VioletandRye
Get it from Amazon for $49 (eight colors).
Want less of a splurge? Get a similar Hairby facial cleansing brush from Amazon for $18.99.
Promising review: "After months of thinking about it and wasted hours of hand washing makeup brushes, I finally purchased this and am so glad I did! This device has saved me so much time and annoyance of dealing with dirty brushes. Yes you do need to wipe off excess makeup from the brushes before cleaning them with this device, but it's only a couple minutes (use IPA to wipe off the stubborn cream and liquid brushes). The cleanser has a nice smell to it but I do an additional rinse cycle because I don't like strong scents. You have to do some trial and error with how much cleanser to use too. Bottom line, if you're a makeup lover, try this — you won't be disappointed!" —Luiza M.
Get it from Amazon for $109+ (two colors).
Want less of a splurge? Get a one-brush cleaning machine from Amazon for $21.49.
Promising review: "I find that this brush is truly multifunctional as described. Perfect for under-eye, cheeks, and tops of cheekbones. I particularly love love love to use it with my NARS blushes as I find it works to add the perfect amount of product to the cheeks (and we all know how pigmented those blushes are)!" —bricatfree
Get it from Jet for $50.42, Walmart for $54.80, or Sephora for $55.
Want less of a splurge? Get a Japonesque Kumadori contour and highlighting brush from Ulta for $13.30.
Promising review: "I have thick toe nails that sometimes actually hurt when I wear shoes (TMI, I know). Nevertheless, I bought this pricey, course nail file and I am pleased. It's thin, somewhat flexible, and most importantly, grinds right through my toenails. Finally, on the one side with grit (the other side is smooth), they left a very thin edge that's free of grit so it doesn't harm the surrounding flesh as you saw away. It rinses off nicely after use and looks like new. I've only had it for two weeks now, so I'm unable to attest to it's durability. So far, so good." —Rilodile
Get it from Amazon for $29.
Want less of a splurge? Get a crystal nail file from Amazon for $9.99.
Promising review: "I used to turn my bottles upside down, but would leave lots of foundation unintentionally. This is so worth it and will save me so much money!" —jennifer i.
Get it from Amazon for $5.82.
Promising review: "I am a hairdresser and I feel like this should be explained better. This is not made to hold your ponytail while you go for a jog. It is strong enough that you could use it to secure a braid. The beauty of this product is that the coils prevent your hair from getting a band mark. Want your hair to have lots of volume in the morning with no bed head? Gather your hair onto the top of your head and loosely secure it. In the morning, take out the Invisibobble and voila!" —Annadj
Get it from Amazon for $7.89 (six colors).
Want less of a splurge? Get a similar Kitsch eight-piece set from Amazon for $10 (five colors).
Promising review: "You know that perfectly wavy reality TV star hair? I wanted it. Craved it. Tried everything to get it. But nothing worked. Nothing lasted. I thought that my long, thick hair was just going to be straight forever. Impervious to curls of any kind. Until I tried the Beachwaver. I fell in love, y'all. I watched in wonder as my head of lackluster locks transformed into flowing waves with just the push of a button. Literally — it's pretty much dummy-proof. Basically does all the work for you. #motorizedmagic And here's the really crazy part — these curls last. For a looooong time. I'm talking 3+ days. Even brushed out and slept on, my hair stays soft, smooth, and perfectly wavy. I'm starting to feel like this is just the natural state of my hair. Probably gonna get my own reality show soon just because of these glorious waves. I know it's pricey, but think of it as an investment in your awesomeness. You're worth it. You deserve it. And so does your soon-to-be primetime hair." —OhMargo
Get the S1 curler (1") from Amazon for $129.
Want less of a splurge? Get a similar Kiss Instawave automatic curling iron from Amazon for $47.95.
Promising review: "As someone who has suffered from skin sensitivity for most of my adult life, I have continued to struggle finding something that removes my makeup with ease while also protecting my skin. This eraser not only removes all of my makeup without irritation, it also removes waterproof mascara without any issue! Cleaning is a breeze, as I simply throw it in the wash or hand wash with baby shampoo." —Brittany Saxon
Get it from Amazon for $20.
Want less of a splurge? Get a three-pack of similar makeup removing cloths from Amaozn for $2.97. (I use and adore them!)
Promising review: "I bought this item because I read the reviews. Honestly, this is the best brush cleaner I have ever used! The reviews were not lying. All you have to do is wet your brush and swirl it in the cleaner. You then wash out the cleaner and your brushes are completely clean! It gave my brushes life again, and they look brand new. Plus, they smell fantastic! I am so grateful I read the reviews because I would never have found this wonderful makeup brush cleaner. I am beyond happy with my purchase!" —Krystal Diaz
Get it from Amazon for $14.
Promising review: "I have curly long hair but needed something to help scrub my head that didn't dangle my hair. This product is great. My husband who has super short hair loves using it also to get a good scrub and likes the feeling." —R
Get it from Amazon for $9.85.
Want less of a splurge? Get a Scalpmaster brush from Amazon for $2.77.
Promising review: "If you have issues applying masks with your fingers and having excess product wasted from rinsing your fingers off and want a more hygienic way to apply jarred masks, this is for you! Plus, it's just fun to use. I used On Fresh's Sugar Face Polish and it's pretty thick and worked pretty well. Very easy to use and effortlessly works around the crevices and features of your noise. Tip is very durable yet flexible for smooth application. Had bought a kitchen spatula and used to apply masks but now I don't look like I'm trying to add cake frosting on my face. I also travel a lot so I like to keep it in the plastic box it comes in. I might try to find a better durable box to keep it safe in. An essential mask applicator beauty tool for any mask junkie!" —aznflip26
Get it from Sephora for $19.
Want less of a splurge? Get a pair of Opiqcey mask brushes from Amazon for $5.20.
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