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1. SKIN1004 Zombie Pack Face Masks that'll make you temporarily look like a zombie (though not QUITE as terrifying as the ones chasing down Pedro Pascal in The Last of Us). This entertaining mask will tighten your pores and minimizing the appearance of wrinkles while providing you with the opportunity to take some *very* silly selfies.
Promising review: "Smells great! This face mask does exactly what it says. My skin is nice and lifted, hydrated, noticeable reduction in fine lines, improved texture, reduced my pore size, and eliminated some newly developed rough patches forming around the hairline. Couldn't be more satisfied with this product! I have pretty good skin for 37, but this mask has really helped take my skin to the next level." —Samantha
Get a box of eight masks from Amazon for $21.
2. Cocokind Mymatcha All-Over Moisture Stick you'll likely want to buy two of and stow away in both your bathroom and your handbag. It has nearly too many uses to count — it'll help hydrate dry lips and skin, reduce dark circles and puffiness, and smells as delicious as your favorite latte.
Check out a TikTok of the matcha stick in action. Cocokind is a San Francisco-based, woman-founded small business that specializes in botanical-forward skincare with an emphasis on both physical and mental health. I treated myself to this matcha stick and it's fantastic! I use it mostly under my eyes (I've been suffering from Bell's Palsy so my eye doesn't close all the way and I've been nervous to use serums/lotions) and long the sides of my nostrils which, oddly, get very dry. It smells so good and is super hydrating!
Promising review: "This is my first time using the MyMatcha stick and I looovvveee it! I have it on me pretty much all the time so I can dab a little bit on my dry spots as I need to. It softens up my dry areas and even decreases the swelling of my acne! I've used it as a moisture stick, an acne anti-inflammatory, and even a fly-away tamer. It's a great multitasking product." —alizza d.
Get it from Cocokind for $9.
3. SAEM Iceland Hydrating Eye Stick — it's formulated with glacial waters that are designed to help reduce under-eye circles and puffiness. Also — it's so freakin' cute!!! Who wouldn't want to improve their skin with the help of a lil' polar bear?
4. SOL DE JANEIRO Brazilian Bum Bum Cream, featuring scent notes of vanilla, pistachio, and salted caramel you'll enjoy applying to your skin just as much as you'd like it as an ice cream sundae. It's also filled with vitamin E that'll leave your skin feeling softer than ever!
Promising review: "I took a chance and splurged a bit on this and I am HOOKED. LOVE it. It smells amazing, and a little goes a long way. I use it only on my neck, arms, and chest and have already noticed a difference in the elasticity of my skin. It also really gives my skin a nice glow when I am tan. Totally recommend it, and I will replenish when mine is gone. The jar is huge and will probably last several months. When you spend $10+ on body lotion per month, the $45 for this cream is well worth it." —Ellie6613
Get it from Amazon for $22+ (available in two sizes).
5. OUAI Scalp & Body Scrub made with sugar and coconut oil to help bring your skin and scalp back to life — not to mention it smells absolutely incredible.
I'm a biggggg fan of the OUAI brand so it was no surprise to me when I fell in love with this scrub. A little goes a long way, which is fantastic because this comes with a decent amount of product. Mine has literally lasted me longer than a year at this point. Anyways, I've noticed such a difference in my skin after slathering this on in the shower. I use it to exfoliate my legs after shaving and without fail it leaves them feeling silkier and smoother than ever.
Promising reviews: "This smells so good and scrubs really well." —Jen
"I was looking to replace my expensive scalp scrub with a comparable product at a better value and this solved the problem in terms of quality and value. Smells divine and leaves my hair soft and silky at the same time." —Mig7
Get it from Amazon for $40 (available in two scents)
6. Blume Daydreamer Cleanser, a must-have for anyone looking to transform their dry skin to one that's supple and hydrated. It's filled with soothing plant extracts your face will thank you for introducing into your shower routine.
I've tried this cleanser and really liked it! I enjoyed the packaging and, honestly, the name of it. It looked super cute in my shower, but more importantly it really did leave my face feeling refreshed. I mainly used it at night to clean my face before bed and would absolutely buy it again. Blume is a POC woman-owned small business based in Vancouver, Canada that makes cruelty-free, vegan, and environmentally friendly products.
Promising reviews: "I love the smell! It makes my face so soft and really helps with the unwanted blemishes" —Marcy S.
"This cleanser is an absolute dream — it helps calm the redness in my skin and makes my skin look so hydrated!! It also helps with some of my acne spots, too! Truly works wonders — will definitely be purchasing again!" —Alyssa R.
Get it from Blume for $20.
7. Witch Piggy Hell Pore Control, a hyaluronic acid-based pore tightening serum with a playful bottle you won't be able to resist displaying in your bathroom. It helps minimize enlarged pores and will leave you with a fabulous dewy glow.
Promising review: "I've used this product on and off for over five years now, and every time I'm not using it I always wonder why I'm not. A few months before I started using it, I had the worst acne breakout of my life — painful cysts all over my face. Needless to say afterwards I was left with some scarring and texture issues on my face and was constantly on the hunt for products to help. I came across this, and honestly from the first application my skin felt so much softer and smoother. I've been a fan since and am a strong believer in the effectiveness of hyaluronic acid! The packaging is also super cute and it smells good! Definitely should be a mainstay in anyone's skincare routine." —brynnabat
Get it from Amazon for $7.04.
8. Supergoop Glowscreen — it'll protect your skin (hellooooo SPF 40👋) while making your skin shimmer just like Edward freakin' Cullen in the sunlight.
I adore this sunscreen! I'm very fair skinned and prone to getting sunburnt, so I have to stay very on top of applying SPF at all times. This one isn't greasy at all, blends in immediately, and LITERALLY adds shimmery sparkles wherever its applied. I truly don't even mind putting it on — it's a welcome addition to my skincare routine.
Promising reviews: "Love this sunscreen. Makes you glow and looks so good. Works very well too. Great smell and light on the face." —Tricia
"I absolutely love this sunscreen. I’m always wary of 'for everyone' tinted products because they aren’t usually made with us in mind. But this one hits the mark. It looks amazing on my brown skin. Non-streaky, no white cast. It gives my skin a subtle shimmer. The video and pics are in direct sunlight so you can see it in full effect. For reference, I have combination, 30-something-year-old skin. Glowscreen is officially in my skincare rotation." —Lovely91
Get it from Amazon for $18+ (available in three sizes).
9. Glow Recipe's Watermelon Pink Juice Oil-Free Moisturizer you can count on to smell fantastic and leave your face feeling refreshed after the first application.
I've been using this product for the last few years and it has become one of my favorites. It's a brightening and lightweight moisturizer that really works! I like to use it in the morning for a fresh start to my day. The pretty pink hue and glass bottle also just looks gorgeous on my counter — no complaints!
Promising review: "Let me start on the smell....AMAZING it’s like real watermelon! This moisturizer feels very gentle on the skin and refreshing (it won’t be a problem for sensitive skin). I have combination skin, it’s oily and dry in some places, and this has made my oily places not so oily and my dry places are hydrated and moisturized!" —Marcelis
Get it from Amazon for $21+ (available in two sizes).
10. Belif True Cream Aqua Bomb, because with a name like that how could it *not* leave your skin feeling like you just stood out in the rain? It's a lightweight, gel-cream consistency you'll find yourself recommending to everyone you know.
Promising review: "As a moisturizer I knew the product would add hydration but I didn’t expect how soft and light it would feel. A little goes a long way but it smells amazing and feels so good I just want to keep applying more and more. Feels so luxuriously smooth and satisfying." —Jas Sims
Get it from Amazon for $22+ (available in three sizes).
11. Skinfood's Egg White Pore Mask designed by the skincare gods to remove blackheads from your nose — it'll do such a fabulous job exfoliating that your face will be beautifully glowing like one of those lanterns Rapunzel is obsessed with in Tangled.
Promising reviews: "Oh I love this mask! My skin feels supple and dewy. As soon as I opened the jar the smell caught me off guard in a good way... because it smells so amazing. Like spring. It's soft and fluffy and I am in love. I highly recommend!" —Katherine
"Love this brand and I love this product! I purchased this with the matching foaming facial wash for my huge pores and when used together, I notice a HUGE difference in the size of my pores! This wash off mask isn't too drying either for my oily, acne prone skin, it's actually very gentle and while the face wash does contain salicylic acid in it, this wash off mask does NOT! I use it every other day for up to 20 minutes and it doesn't break my skin out or irritate it and make it worse! It does contain egg whites like the face wash but it doesn't smell or feel weird in any way! It works and I own a lot of their different products! I do recommend this for people with huge pores and who have oily and/or acne prone skin! With the facial wash it works wonders and you can see the difference in your pores!!!!" —mummahdarlingsreviews
Get it from Amazon for $10.80.
12. Mario Badescu Facial Spray you'll wish you could actually bathe in once you see how refreshing it feels when spritzed on your face after a day spent in the hot sun — its made with cucumber and aloe to hydrate and cool you down in the most delightful way.
Promising review: "I have had such an issue for the past 15 years with my skin, finding the right moisturizer or way to wake up my skin after washing my face in the morning. THIS IS IT. This smells so good I wish I had it in a candle or some other air freshener it’s such a good clean smell. Feels weightless and refreshing going on. I absolutely love this spray!" —GraziMaMa
Get it from Amazon for $9.69.
13. Eight Saints Cloud Whip Vitamin C Face Moisturizer, packed with organic ingredients to help reduce the appearance of sun spots and to ensure the only fine line in your life is the Harry Styles' album instead of ones on your face.
Eight Saints is a woman-owned small business that uses only eight plant-based ingredients in their skincare products.
Promising review: "This is definitely one of my favorite skincare products. I use it every night, and was initially skeptical that such a light cream wouldn't rub off, but it absorbs quickly and doesn't leave behind that oily feeling that some other creams do. It feels fresh and smells amazing — a citrusy smell that's noticeable, but not overwhelming. I have only been using it for a short time, but it's already started to ease the redness around my cheeks and nose. Definitely recommend it, especially for those with sensitive skin." —Kristiana Beers
Get it from Eight Saints on Amazon for $33.
14. UpCircle Coffee Face Scrub Herbal Blend — because your tastebuds shouldn't be the only one to benefit from your favorite form of caffeine. This mask has been designed to invigorate, exfoliate, and brighten skin while also awakening your sense with the delicious scent of coffee.
Promising review: "Love the smell and how it makes my face feel and look after use. My face feels smooth and moisturized. And it is really great that the product is made of repurposed coffee so it's not only amazing for my skin but also good for the environment. Love love love this product and will keep buying again and again." —Kadri J.
Get it from our Goodful shop for $22.
15. Drunk Elephant Intensive Hydration Serum that'll have people saying "wow your skin looks amazing" and add a lil' pop of color to your counter. It has a pineapple scent that'll remind you of summertime all year.🍍
This product is formulated with pro-vitamin B5 and pineapple ceramide (FANCY!) and does not contain parabens, sulfates, or pthalates. The company is a supporter of the International Elephant Foundation. This is one of my most-used products — it's lightweight and doesn't leave my face feeling greasy at all. Need I say more?
Promising reviews: "It makes my skin feel so good afterwards and smells good! Not in a fragrancy way or a chemical way just smells clean!" —Emily Peterson
"I do not think there is a Drunk Elephant product I have not tried. However, I always come back to this serum. It is very lightweight and can be mixed with marula oil, etc. without feeling heavy or sticky. I use it every morning and a heavier cream at night. I highly recommend this product and this whole line." —Liz
Get it from Amazon for $39.98.
16. Sun Bum Hypoallergenic, Paraben-free, Gluten-Free Sunscreen — available in an array of SPFs, so you'll rest easy knowing your skin is protected and hydrated at all times.
I'm very fair-skinned and typically burn with ease. I've tried many (many!) sunscreens and Sun Bum has become my go-to. It's affordable but truly works, keeps my skin protected, and smells INCREDIBLE. I also love their tinted face lotion and would 100% use it year-round.
Promising review: "Great sunscreen. The proof isn't so high that you won't get some sun and it's got good moisturizing lotion inside of it to keep skin hydrated. Also some of the better smelling sunscreen that I've used. The 3-oz. tube size is great for traveling with carry-on bags." —Jordan
Get it from Amazon for $11.49+ (available in two sizes and SPF 15–70).
17. Starface Outer Space Foaming Body Cleanser that is actually neon green in color and'll make every shower feel like you're living out your Nickelodeon dream of being slimed...except you're cleaning your skin!
How fun does this cleanser look??? It can be used daily and has been designed to clean and refresh acne-prone skin. It features an all-natural citrusy fragrance and is filled with moisturizing and exfoliating ingredients. It's vegan, cruelty-free, paraben-free, pthalate-free, and noncomedongenic.
Promising review: "Smells amazing, feels great, no reaction on sensitive skin. Highly Recommend 10/10!" —Canna
18. Sonshine Bath Body Butter, which is specially handmade and jam-packed with natural ingredients like shea butter, almond oil, vitamin E oil, aloe vera gel, and your fragrance of choice. Your skin will be hydrated and glowing in no time.
Sonshine Bath is a Black woman-owned small business based in Georgia. This whipped body butter comes in delicious scents like coconut and mango milk, vanilla, lemongrass, lavender, tropical coconut, and oatmeal, and honey.
Promising review: "This product smells amazing and is incredibly moisturizing. I used this to help my skin heal after being confined to a walking boot for over a month. This product has helped my skin gain back the moisture it lost and I’m very grateful." —Mandie C.
Get it from Sonshine Bath for $20 (available in six scents or unscented and two sizes).
19. Kylie Skin Lip Oil you'll easily find yourself obsessing over — it'll act as both a gloss and a moisture-sealing balm to leave your lips looking, well, as fabulous as a Kardashian's/Jenner's.
20. Biossance Squalane and Vitamin C Rose Oil to brighten and hydrate all skin types — soon you'll take a glance in the mirror and discover you actually *do* look like The Diamond of the Season a la Bridgerton.
Promising review: "I will forever repurchase this product. It smells absolutely amazing and makes your skin have this natural glow. After using it for about a year I have found that at night it works best for me. My skin has time to absorb the product and it really moisturizes my skin. You can use it under your makeup too, it gives a very dewy finish. This product leave your skin feeling fresh and hydrated." —Cjay01
Get it from Sephora for $74.
21. First Aid Beauty Coconut Skin Smoothie Priming Skin Moisturizer, filled with quinoa protein and coconut water that'll hydrate your skin while also providing it with a great foundation for your makeup.
Promising review: "Just finished my first tube and immediately ordered a new one. First things first: The smell is incredible. So fresh and light, it's not at all that false perfume-y coconut you sometimes get with artificially scented products. It gives a lovely glow, and hasn't caused any issues with my sensitive/breakout-prone skin. Nicely hydrating. I wear it every day — with or without makeup." —KittyKatya17
22. SKINFOOD Black Sugar Strawberry Mask — perfect for relaxing with an at-home spa night after a busy week. It'll help tighten pores while also treating your nose to the sweet smell of strawberries.
BuzzFeed contributor AnaMaria Glavan speaks highly of this mask. She said:
"The black sugar 'seeds' exfoliate the crap (literally) out of your skin and get all the gunk out of your pores, but doesn't dry it out to the point where your forehead is crying 'moisturize me' in a hoarse whisper. Plus, the scent of strawberries actually makes my mouth water. It's berry amazing. Ultimately, my skin feels smoother, doesn't feel tight, and looks brighter because of the Vitamin C ingredients. My blackhead-ridden nose is, in particular, forever in debt to this amazing mask."
Get it from Amazon for $12.
23. Rhode Peptide Lip Treatment, available in an array of delicious scents you'll have to remind yourself *not* to eat. It'll also restore and replenish dry lips while also helping to lock-in moisture. Pucker up, Princess!
Rhode is owned by Hailey Baldwin Bieber. All of the products are vegan, cruelty-free, gluten-free, and tested/developed by dermatologists.
Promising review: "Love the vanilla peptide lip treatment! It’s great for adding a long lasting shine, hydrating, and plumping. The flavor and smell makes me constantly reapply! thanks Rhode." —Mila G.
Get it from rhode for $16 (available in five scents).
24. New York Biology Dead Sea Mud Mask that'll make you feel oh-so luxurious when you apply it before stepping into a warm bubble bath. It's also designed to help reduce pores, acne, blackheads, and oily skin.
New York Biology is a small business!
Promising review: "This mask smells so good. It's easy to apply and easy to take off. It leaves my face feeling extra soft and it doesn't dry me out. I finish this treatment with charcoal nose strips and my face is so soft and clean after use. I will be ordering this again but not for awhile because this products lasts forever! I am very happy with this purchase!" —Jen Miranda
Get it from Amazon for $16.95 (available in four styles).
25. And Love Beauty And Planet Body Wash featuring a coconut water scent and Vitamin C to make every shower feels like a spa day. How great does that sound right about now?
Promising review: "The beach-smelling soap is a delightful and refreshing product. Its invigorating scent instantly transports you to the seaside, making each shower feel like a mini vacation. Using this soap is a wonderful way to infuse a touch of the ocean into your daily routine." —Jen
Get it from Amazon for $12.74.
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