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Holographic face masks, soothing moisturizers, jade rollers, and more skincare treats that'll help simplify your daily regimen.
Promising review: "I love this product so much! My skin just drinks it up, I squirt a few drops in the palm of my hand and pat on my cleansed face. It hydrates, tones, and softens my oily-dehydrated skin. What sold me on this product was what it claimed to do, not the petals in the jar. However that is pretty cool, and I love the smell. I use this product once, sometimes twice a day, and feel like it will last at least seven months or more." —Sephora Customer
Get it from Sephora for $25+ (available in two sizes).
It can also be used to add a lil' moisture to your cuticles and scalp!
Promising review: "So I've only been using this for six days, and my mind is absolutely blown! I've been using it on my face, body, and hair. My hair has been super soft, it's helped clear up some eczema, rashes, and razor burn, and my acne has started to clear up as well! I would 100% recommend this to everyone! It smells fantastic and absorbs in very quickly so you don't feel oily all day or night." —Rachel
Get it from Amazon for $12.79.
Promising review: "The other day I stopped as I was passing a mirror and realized I was... glowing. Then I realized it must have been the fault of Futuredew, as I had never looked that good before and it was my first day wearing the serum. My skin is sparkling, and soft, and the glow shows through even after I apply makeup." —Glossier Customer
Get it from Glossier for $24.
Promising review: "Don’t give up on it! I started using this product two months ago because I still struggle with breakouts even after most of my acne cleared. But this baby took me to the next level. My skin tone is evening out. My scars are less visible. I will never stop using this product and I love the pump version." —Shelbs
Get it from Amazon for $12.88+ (also available in packs of two and a 45–gram size).
Need to take your regimen a step further? This gel skincare product is also super lightweight, so you can layer on other products if needed.
Read more about Base Butter's 2020 holiday shipping deadlines here.
Base Butter is a Black women-owned business known for their nourishing skincare products. If you have acne-prone, combination, or oily skin, you may want to try their gel face moisturizer and cleansing cloths.
Promising review: "I have very sensitive-combination skin and this has quickly become my skin care must-have. It's perfect for all seasons, and my skin has become far more balanced since I started using it almost a year ago. It is both light and effective, my skin never feels greasy after use and a little goes a long way, so one jar lasts for several months." —Base Butter Customer
Get it from Base Butter for $21.
BuzzFeed Editor Maitland Quitmeyer tried this skincare gadget and loved how it made her skin clearer and smoother. She said "It removes up to 99.5% of dirt and oil — and leaves your face free of ANY makeup residue. I wear a full face every day, and I am consistently amazed by the results of this tool." See more of her FOREO Luna Mini 2 review here.
Promising review: "I’m pretty obsessed with this. I think this gets my makeup and sunscreen off way better than just my fingers all the while feeling relaxing and not pulling on my skin. It is also easy to keep clean and each battery change lasts literally forever. It’s also compact enough to travel with. It works very well with cream cleansers to make the skin feel super clean without that squeaky feeling." —jhe9488
Get it from Sephora for $119 (available in two colors).
Promising review: "I can't stand oils which sit on top of my skin, I get a claustrophobic feeling as if it is suffocating my skin. But not this one. It is light but strong on effect. I have rosacea and it calms my skin wonderfully. Plus the packaging is beautiful and practical at the same time." —zsuzsa
Get it from Amazon for $11.18.
This face scrub is what I look forward to after a long day. It smells really good and helps soothe dry spots on my face. I apply a little to my skin after I hop out of the shower and it makes my cheeks and chin look super dewy and refreshed. If you're done dealing with flaky and red skin, you should definitely give this product a try!
Choate Body is a Black woman-owned business known for their organic skincare products. From nourishing facial cleansers to soft body butters, you'll find soothing essentials that'll help tame dryness, irritation, and breakouts.
Get it from Choate Body for $20.
Promising review: "I highly recommend this product. The little leather white simple packaging for the tweezers is perfect. I have been wanting some tweezers for my eyebrows and these are nice, easy to use and maneuver. I am glad that there are different designs for the fit purposes." —Lauren Dez
Get a set of four from Amazon for $7.99.
BuzzFeed Editor Rachel Dunkel loves this skincare product and said "What makes Aqua Bomb so special is its gel-cream formula, which is cooling and calming on the skin — like giving your skin a big ol' glass of water. It feels as incredible to put on sun-weary skin in the hot months of summer as on chapped, dry skin in the winter. It's an everyday, all year product." Read more of her Belif's The True Cream Aqua Bomb review.
Promising review: "I have acne-prone skin and trust me I have tried every other product available for fighting acne in the stores. I started using this cream just two months ago and I am so thankful for this purchase. It gives just the perfect amount of hydration my skin needs and I have seen my acne reduced so much in just one month." —Sephora Customer
Get it from Sephora for $38.
Promising review: "I love this product! I've been having some bad cystic acne breakouts and after five times of using this drying lotion over the last two weeks, the bumps and dark spots have improved a lot! The scent can be strong but I've gotten used to it already. It's amazing how the texture of my skin and the reduction of oil have changed to make my skin appear much cleaner." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $14.95.
Promising review: "I love this jade roller! It sits on my bathroom counter and I use it every morning and night with an oil. It really helps get rid of puffiness and swelling in my face (which means less contour for me!). I’ve used it for a month or so now and it’s still in great shape and is a staple for me now." —Hailey
Get the set from Amazon for $18.95.
Promising review: "I no longer dread putting on my face products. I was using my fingers to apply the product to my face, it was so messy and it got in my nails too. When I came across these silicone brushes, I knew I had to have them. I use my facial products more often because I'm no longer worried about the annoying mess. The silicone brush is very flexible and spreads the product on my face nicely." —Amazon Customer
Get a set of two from Amazon for $4.50.
Promising review: "I do not claim to understand the science behind this tiny miracles, but they have changed my life. I spent my workday looking forward to going home and putting one of these bad boys on my newly erupted Mt. Zit and the overnight results were shocking. Not only is it grossly satisfying, but it saved me several days of walking around with a bloody crater in my face because my previous method of dealing with unsightly blemishes was to pick pick pick." —Adg
Get a 36-pack from Amazon for $12.50.
Beauty Strike is a Black woman-owned business with a vegan-friendly beauty and skincare line. They're known for soothing cleansers, toners, and face masks that smell heavenly *and* help alleviate stressed-out skin.
Get it from Beauty Strike for $6+ (also available in a 5-pack).
My colleague Bek O'Connell swears by these tiny patches and said "No matter how much sleep I get, it seems like I can never get rid of the puffy, purple circles under my eyes. I've tried creams, gels, even putting cold spoons under my eyes. I almost gave up hope until I found these jelly-like eye patches. These shimmery commas do serious work. They're made with snail extract, which is known to help with blemishes and hyperpigmentation, so yes! It helps with those dark circles." Read more of her Gold & Snail Hydrogel Eye Patches review here.
Get a container of 60 from Amazon for $9.60.
The set includes the Milky Jelly Cleanser, Super Bounce serum, Priming Moisturizer Rich, Balm Dotcom skin salve, Futuredew oil-serum hybrid, and a pink headband with the Glossier logo.
Promising review: "I have pretty oily skin so I’m used to using products that dry out my skin, but when I tried this my skin felt amazing! Super hydrating and I have less breakouts and less acne scars 🙌🏼. If you’re on the fence I would try it out! It introduces you to so many amazing products." —Glossier Customer
Get it from Glossier for $50.
Promising review: "I’ve struggled with hyperpigmentation, acne scars that stay for years, and worst of all were the blackheads and large pores. I thought scrubbing with exfoliants was the key, but it actually made things worse and caused micro tears on my face. I have only been using this product two weeks and the changes I’ve seen in my skin have been amazing. I would recommend this product to anyone who is struggling with scarring, blackheads and large pores. This does the trick!" —ACooper2
Get it from Amazon for $10+ (available in two sizes).
This set comes with Supergoop!'s PLAY Everyday Lotion SPF 50, Defense Refresh (Re)setting Mist SPF 40, and Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40.
Promising review: "I love this little pack of sunscreen. You have your heavier sunscreen for sunnier days, your no-see sunscreen that is weightless, and truly invisible, and finally your spray to touch up your sunscreen over your makeup. And the little yellow bag is super cute!" —Anthropologie Customer
Get it from Anthropologie for $28.
Promising review: "This is hands-down the best cleanser, scrub, and mask all-in-one. I usually get skeptical when a wash claims to double as a great mask, but this one got it right! It's great for breakouts; it will stop them in their tracks." —Carla sipiceanu
Get it from Amazon for $22.
Promising review: "As someone who always felt like I needed to buy high-end and expensive skin care products, I wish I would have tried this long ago. Truly in my opinion, nothing beats this stuff. My acne-prone skin loves this moisturizing cleanser. My skin has never looked healthier. I suffer from acne breakouts with very dry surface skin, yet an oily T-zone. My skin looks better than it ever has. And my routine is cheaper than it’s ever been." —Blaike franklin
Get it from Amazon for $14.64+ (available in two sizes).
Holy Snails is a woman-owned company that sells handmade skincare goods inspired by K-Beauty. You'll find everything from serums to face oil to lip balms for your daily skincare routine.
Promising review: "I don't think I've ever used a product that gave me such immediate results! In two weeks I looked in the mirror and my acne scars looked lighter and less prominent and I felt like I only had to spot conceal when normally I'd use a medium/full coverage foundation. I'll continue repurchasing forever!" —Holy Snails Customer
Get it from Holy Snails for $9+ (available in three sizes).
Promising review: "This stuff here is a lifesaver and miracle in a bottle. My face has been loaded with acne bumps, comedones that was in my skin for years, and black marks that wouldn't go away. But this stuff here has brightened my marks, my acne has dried out, and 90% of my marks are gone. Give it a try." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $24.
This set comes with a mini Vegan Milk Cleanser and Moisturizer, a full-size Kush Lip Balm, and a yellow headband.
Promising review: "This is the perfect size kit if you’re looking to test out the products before purchasing the full-size items. I’m in love with the face cleanser and moisturizer and will most likely be purchasing the full size items! I have dry/combination skin and these products leave my face feeling soft and hydrated. A definite 'must' during the winter time!" —smithrach13
Get it from Sephora for $32.
Promising review: "This is wonderful for humid climates and/or hot summers. I personally love the smell, and I love that it's clear and doesn't dry sticky or stiff; sometimes I put this on and forget it's there and go run errands. My face looks normal and my skin is bright, calm, and moisturized but not greasy or oily. —C
Get it from Amazon for $12.98.
Promising review: "I am quite impressed with this little tool. I could see oil, dirt, makeup in my pores, especially on my nose, and had little success with pore cleaning strips. Enter this bad boy! I can’t believe how much suction it has. I laughed when I turned it on because it made a tiny, unimpressive sound so I cranked it up, but the second it found suction on my nose I had to scramble to turn it down. Definitely read the directions throughly before using! They were clear and helpful and when I tried again I was impressed by the amount of 'gunk' it removed. Now I look forward to using it each week to take my skincare routine one step further." —Lindsey K.
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in four colors).
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