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42 Beauty Products Our Readers Couldn't Get Enough Of In 2021

Including Glossier's Balm Dotcom, flexible curling rods, and more beauty goods that readers like you adored this year. 💄

1. Glossier's Balm Dotcom adds a lil' extra moisture to parched lips and doubles up as a skin moisturizer. Apply this smooth formula and say goodbye to drying, peeling, and cracking.

2. This Lovoir Winged Eyeliner Stamp creates a cat-eye look in minutes. You can use this little tool to steadily apply eyeliner at the corners of your eyes. And it stays in place all day long (no touch-ups required).

3. This French Hair Claw holds your hair up *and* adds a subtle pop of color to your OOTD. You can wear this beauty with your hair half up or all the way up for an effortless look.

model wears colorful speckled claw clip in half-up hair style

4. Winky Lux Flower Balm forms a cool pink shade just for *you*, thanks to its moisturizing formula that goes on clear and works with the natural pH level of your lips 😲. Wear it alone or use it as a base layer before applying lipstick.

5. Ilia Limitless Lash Mascara takes your lashes to new heights with its clean and flake-free formula. Arginine (keratin) and organic shea butter condition, nourish, and lengthen lashes, so you can turn up the drama without applying falsies.

6. Crest 3D Whitestrips give your pearly whites a glow-up for a fraction of the price. These strips help remove coffee and wine stains that've turned your teeth yellow over the years and you only need to wear them for 30 minutes a day. Plus, they've earned over 49,000 positive reviews and have a 4.6-star rating on Amazon!

7. This Orly Nail Polish channels major winter vibes with its rich green shade that'll make you want to curl up near a fireplace and watch snow fall onto pine trees. Even if you're not in a cozy spot IRL, this shade will still be fun for manicures all season long.

model wears the dark green shade above on fingernails

8. This Revlon dual hair dryer and brush dries *and* styles your do at the same time. Its three heat settings will get to work on wet hair, while its rounded edges and an oval brush design increase volume and curl your ends.

9. The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Exfoliating Peeling Solution combats blemishes and rough texture simultaneously. It helps lift gunk from pores and exfoliates the skin's outer layers, so you can achieve a clearer and smoother complexion.

bottle of the The Ordinary peeling solution above surrounded by dark red formula

10. Eden BodyWorks Coconut Shea Curl Defining Creme hydrates curls without leaving them crunchy, greasy, or flaky. Coconut oil and shea butter help define curls and moisturize the hair shaft so you don't have to deal with frizz or dryness while styling your hair.

model with curly hair holds jar of the Eden BodyWorks Creme above

11. Pretty Fab Nails nail polish wraps make DIY manis a breeze (no messy painting required). Just peel, stick onto clean nails, gently file them, apply a nail wrap topcoat, and you'll have salon-quality nails in minutes.

model's nails with floral negative space transparent nail wraps

12. Biossance Squalane Oil moisturizes dry spots and can be used on your face, body, and hair. It's basically like a drink for thirsty skin because provides major hydration and easily rubs on without leaving a greasy residue.

Hand pumping the clear oil from the bottle

13. Urban Decay Naked Honey Eyeshadow Palette offers a bunch of golden neutral shades, so you can add a subtle shimmer to your lids or heat things up with a smokey-eye effect.

14. Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Color-Correcting Treatment neutralizes red spots on your face and shields skin from the sun with SPF 30. You'll finally have a more even-looking skin tone (and say buh-bye to sunburns). Oh, and it's formulated for combination, dry, oily, and normal skin types!

Before and after of model showing the treatment neutralized basically all the redness on their face

15. Wet n Wild "Mega Last Breakup-Proof" retractable liquid eyeliner stays on your eyelids for hours without flaking or smudging. It's cruelty-free and comes with an ultra-fine brush tip to help you easily draw lines and winged tips.

16. Olaplex No.7 Bonding Oil is like a fairy godmother for your hair: it helps repair damaged strands, boosts shine, *and* acts as a heat protectant up to 450 degrees if you're styling with hot tools. Apply a metered drop to your hair from top to bottom before styling and you'll be good to go. ✨

17. Sunday Riley Luna Sleeping Night Oil gets to work on your skin in the p.m. by increasing plumpness and minimizing the appearance of pores and redness with its retinoid oil formula. If you're new to retinol or have skin that's on the sensitive side, you may want to give this skincare treatment a try.

blue container of the sleeping night oil

18. This Wet Brush gently detangles knots, so you don't have to say "ouch!" every time you brush through wet or dry hair. Soft bristles work through tangled strands and give your scalp a soothing massage. You'll be glad you didn't have to use an annoying comb to get the job done.

pink, purple, and blue detangling brushes

19. Weleda Skin Food nourishes dry skin with chamomile, pansy, and rosemary. It can be used as a makeup primer *or* an extra step in your routine if you're in need of a moisture boost, especially if cold weather is taking a toll on your complexion.

person squeezing some of the product into their open palm

20. Glossier Stretch Concealer conceals blemishes, dark circles, and redness and provides subtle coverage without feeling too heavy on the skin. It's buildable and you'll notice your complexion looking a little brighter and dewier after application.

before and after of BuzzFeed staffer wearing concealer on left and not wearing concealer on right

21. OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener fortifies brittle nails with calcium and hydrolyzed wheat protein, so you can rock a nude mani sans chipping, flaking, and peeling. It also doubles up as an alternative for a base coat if your nails need some TLC before you paint them.

top left to bottom right: time progression of reviewer's brittle, chipped nails to same reviewer's nails looking stronger and less chipped at a later date

22. Jack Black's Intense Therapy Lip Balms soften your lips and protect them from the elements (sun damage and windburn can be bad for your kissers). With SPF 25 and antioxidants, you'll finally have smooth lips again without spending a lot.

23. SGX NYC Curl Power Nourishing Curl Cream defines curls and gives them a hydration boost, thanks to a coconut oil and shea butter formula. You can use this on damp or dry curls, and it'll leave them with a soft, moisturized, and bouncy finish.

A bottle of curl hair cream on a purple backdrop

24. Thayers Alcohol-Free Witch Hazel Facial Toner helps clarify your complexion and balances the pH level of your skin. If you're looking to minimize the appearance of pores, achieve a smoother skin texture, and sustain moisture, this nourishing formula can help!

25. Foreo's Luna Mini 2 elevates your daily skincare routine with a deep clean that'll leave your face glowing and clear in minutes. No more makeup residue, dirt, or extra oil after using this tiny gadget, which uses gentle pulsations and movements to get the job done.

26. Living Proof PhD Dry Shampoo extends your hair style and removes excess oil, odor, and sweat from strands. Your hair will look (and feel) so good again, especially in between washes. Day two (or three) hair is going strong!

27. This La Roche-Posay cleanser washes your skin without stripping away moisture. A hydrating powerhouse of ceramide-3, glycerin, niacinamide, and prebiotic thermal water take off makeup and soothe dry areas. Plus, it's formulated for normal to dry-sensitive skin types, so it'll be very gentle on your face.

bottle of the La Roche-Posay hydrating gentle cleanser

28. Moroccanoil Curl-Defining Cream enhances your curls, increases softness, and helps keep frizz at bay. Add this multitasker to your routine if you're tired of using multiple products to improve the shape and texture of your curls.

on left, model with undefined curls. on right, model with more shaped curls after using the curl cream above

29. This Tweezerman Eyelash Comb keeps lashes apart and clump-free after you apply mascara. If your lashes are looking like a stuck-together mess, this little tool will easily separate them and provide a subtle lifting effect.

model with hazel eyes uses Tweezerman eyelash comb to comb eyelashes

30. Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner lives up to its promises, because it won't budge or smudge for hours on end. Oh, and you'll actually be able to draw wings without a problem, thanks to its precise tip.

31. These flexible curling rods help you create beautiful curls without using hot styling tools. Leave these rods overnight and take them out in the morning for ah-mazing "I just went to the salon" hair.

32. These large Mighty Patches diminish the cluster of zits on your jawline, back, and neck. These hydrocolloid strips absorb pus and can minimize the appearance of breakouts within SIX HOURS. They'll also stay on your skin and not come off, thanks to durable tapered edges.

33. The Mini Makeup Eraser wipes away lipstick, foundation, and mascara with JUST WATER (I repeat, JUST WATER!) — exactly like the full-size version. You'll be happy you didn't have to use a bunch of cotton pads, micellar water, or foamy cleansers to take a day's worth of makeup off.

BuzzFeeder Jennifer Tonti wipes off red lipstick with a pink Makeup Eraser cloth

34. Camryn's BFF Gentle Edges Brush smooths and lays your edges and has two multitasking sides: a smaller comb and bristles that'll give your scalp a gentle massage.

35. Etude House's Zero Sebum Drying Powder targets pesky oily zones with its mineral oil-based formula, so you can achieve a clearer complexion without unwanted shininess.

36. Sweet Chef Turmeric + Vitamin C Booster Eye Cream helps diminish dull, puffy eyes with a vegan vitamin C and turmeric formula. Your under-eye skin will look a little brighter and feel smoother after applying this skincare treatment.

The jar of eye cream

37. This collagen-coating hair treatment coats dry and damaged strands that have undergone lots of coloring and blow-drying/curling/straightening sessions. Shampoo your hair, squirt a small amount into your hands and work through sections, and rinse it out after 5 to 20 minutes to make your do softer and shiner.

38. This Billie razor starter kit gives you the best shave because you'll always have a reliable razor (and cartridges). It comes with a razor, a magnetic holder, and two blades for $10. Instead of using disposable, hard-to-use plastic razors, you can opt for this more sustainable (and seamless) alternative instead.

39. This box of hydrating face masks helps tighten your pores, clear minor breakouts, *and* combat dryness. Don't be alarmed if you start to look like a zombie when you put it on; it's just the mask getting to work on your skin! Once you take it off, your face will feel brighter and more moisturized.

40. Glossier Monochromes eyeshadow palette heightens your eye makeup look with three gorgeous finishes (matte, satin, and metallic). Apply each solo *or* create a cool monochromatic effect with all of them if you'd like to switch things up.

41. Burlybands hold up very thick hair without pulling and discomfort. 'Tis time to part with cheap hair ties that break, fall apart, or snap instantly and rock a ponytail or bun with these durable hair accessories.

42. And this Etude House soft silicone brush deeply cleanses your face without feeling too harsh on skin. Its bristles help remove excess sebum and stubborn makeup and the other silicone side gives your cheeks, chin, and forehead a gentle massage.

You, after stocking up on some cool beauty goods:

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