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1. A paraben-free self-tanner in case you feel your best with bronzed, sun-kissed skin — in just one hour, you'll have just that so you can ~thrive~ in your sundresses and shorts for well over a week before having to apply again. This lightweight mousse applies evenly and leaves a golden hue (so no worries about looking like a patchy orange Oompa-Loompa). AND!! You can even use this to contour your face instead of applying makeup every day!
Note: It doesn't come with a mitt for application, so grab one if you need it! And for contouring your face, use a beauty sponge for more precise application and blend, blend, BLEND so it looks natural. You can find a ton of tutorials for this on TikTok, including this one.
It's also vegan, cruelty free, made from recycled materials, and *doesn't* leave any gross fake tan smells!
Promising review: “Being glow-in-the-dark pale, most self-tanning products tend to look orange on me. This product actually achieves a brown bronze tone without the orange hue after a few applications. Two to three applications tend to produce a good color that lasts about 8–10 days on my skin before it starts to get patchy and wear off. Exfoliating prior to application and moisturizing can help with results and longevity." —K
"I'm Black, and I use this to contour so I don't have to apply makeup to my face every day. This darkens the areas around my jawline, cheekbones, and nose in just a few hours and lasts about four days before I need to reapply. There's no orange tint, and that's a plus." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $9.97+ (available in five tan levels, from lightest to darkest).
2. A Wonderskin long-lasting lip stain that's smudge-proof, waterproof, transfer-proof...all of the things you want a lippie to be when you don't have time for touch-ups. With just a little prep (leave it on for 10–30 seconds, marvel at the masque's unique blue color, then wipe away), you'll be good to go for the rest of the day! For an even bolder color, just reapply with a second coat.
It's recommended to exfoliate your lips beforehand so you have a smooth base for the stain!
Wonderskin is a small business that specializes in makeup and skincare products.
Promising review: "Can I just say WOW!!!!! I wear makeup on occasion, but when I tried this lipstick, I wanna wear it every day. I was skeptical after reading a few reviews but decided to try for myself. This color is the DARLING!! I followed the instructions, and look how perfect this lippie is!! I love it!! I applied it at 2:30 a.m. and wore it without touch-up WITH A MASK ON, and at 2:30 p.m., it was still on!!" —Tona McCoy
Get it from Amazon for $22+ (available in 24 shades).
3. A multipurpose dermaplaning tool designed to safely exfoliate your face and remove peach fuzz if desired. It doubles as an eyebrow razor, so you can shape your brows and easily remove any stray hairs. Now, you'll have a flawless base for makeup and perfectly shaped brows to help you fly through your routine later!
A small cover is included to help with precise brow shaping, if you plan to use it for that as well. It's suggested that you soften your face with lotion or shaving cream before using the dermaplaning tool!
Promising reviews: "Perfect for getting little hairs and dead skin. So easy to use and saves time from plucking and shaving." —alynae
"Least expensive way to get microblading/dermaplaning done! If you hold your skin taut and glide the razor over your skin, it DOES take off the top dead layer of skin and also all the baby hairs, so it definitely does what it claims to. Baby hairs do not grow back rough or stubbly, and that was my original worry. Dermaplaning like this at least once every few weeks helps your skin feel and look more radiant and helps makeup go on smoother for sure. I love it. Dermatologists charge $100–$250 for what these little tools can do for you at home." —Muffy
Get a three-pack from Amazon for $5.94.
4. A henna eyebrow tint kit that'll fill your brows with vibrant color for 1–2 weeks (according to most reviewers, though for some, it lasted longer!) so you can skip the daily hassle of filling them in. This uses plant-based ingredients rather than chemical dyes, so it's also better for your hair while still resisting fading!
The kit comes with up to 30 applications! They do recommend doing a patch test 48 hours before use to make sure you don't have an allergic reaction.
If you don't already have an angled eyebrow brush for applying this, you can get a cheap dual-sided one here.
Promising review: "This is the best eyebrow tint I’ve come across in my 33 years of life. There’s a learning curve to it, but once you get it, it’s fantastic! It lasts for a couple of weeks to a month, and there are so many uses in one package. I would say the first time to keep it on for 20–30 minutes and then every time after do less. Since it’s henna, it stays in the hair forever, so it’ll just keep getting darker and darker until new eyebrow hairs grow in. PSA: The first time I did it, I thought it was turning my hair green, but I trusted the process, and no green! Definitely worth the purchase!" —Nikki
Get it from Amazon for $11.95 (available in six shades: black, burgundy, dark brown, golden brown, medium brown, light brown, and graphite). On separate listings, you can also find blonde, copper brown, ash blonde, and pearl gray.
5. Stainless steel Tweezerman slant tweezers to expertly pluck even the tiniest of stray hairs around your brows (and upper lip, chin, wherever you need it) with precision.
My friend and colleague Haley Zovickian over at HuffPost swears by these (and recommends investing in a decent pair of tweezers in general): "When you gotta shape your brows, remove your unibrow hair, get rid of a mustache, etc. etc., you need good tools. If you can afford it, spend a few extra bucks to get a pair that'll hold up longer than a week. I'm a Tweezerman tweezers stan personally."
Promising review: "I bought another supposedly 'upgraded' name-brand tweezer from the drugstore that cost $18 retail but was absolute garbage; it would take 3–4 attempts to pull out a single hair, which was extremely frustrating. THIS tweezer is a GAME CHANGER of tweezers compared to all the other ones I've used! Never buying any other brand again, this is the one! It pulls out the tiniest fine hair on a single attempt and is very pleasant to hold and manipulate. It actually makes tweezing hair less painful because it does such a good job. Great price point for a tweezer and comes with a little protective cap to go over the blades, which is a nice touch." —Gummy-Worm
Get them from Amazon for $15.43.
6. White brow mapping string as a crucial step in making your brows look good for the long haul. It'll leave thin but visible lines on your skin that'll look kinda wild once you're all done, but trust the process — it'll leave you with a precisely marked shape for your brows, which you can then use to thread, tweeze, and tint to your heart's content.
Shoutout to this TikTok creator who gives a great, in-depth tutorial on how to map your eyebrows using this string! You'll definitely want to watch a how-to before you get started and, of course, read the brand's instructions.
BTW, the pigment is hypoallergenic!
Promising review: "Brow artist here :) I've been searching for a really pigmented mapping string for AGES. This one is perfect. It is evenly pigmented, it's easily used and stored, and the container isn't messy. It shows up easily on all skin tones, has staying power throughout the service, but easily wipes away with cleanser or micellar water. 10/10" —@thefluffnyc | danielle | unsolicited advice
Get it from Amazon for $9.95.
7. A tin of Cirepil blue wax beads to save you time shaving or tweezing hairs every day. It uses gentle, hard wax to remove both coarse and fine hairs, leaving the skin on your legs, armpits, between your brows, or ~anywhere else~ you fancy waxing sooooo smooth.
This stuff is used in a lot of high-end salons, too, so this tin truly pays for itself in "trips not taken to get professional waxed."
Promising reviews: "I don't like shaving my unibrow because I'm lazy and don't want to shave every other day. I used to tweeze all my unibrow hairs one by one; now I use this, which makes life so much easier. What used to take 15 minutes every week now takes one minute. I still tweeze the edges for accuracy, but this helps take out the entire center of the unibrow in one go, which is 90% of the work." —Ammar
"Holy crap. Please listen to this review. This is the best and easiest-to-use wax I have ever tried. It dries super quickly, and when it dries it creates a vacuum seal around the hair. It does not stick to skin in the slightest and cuts the pain down by 75%. I would pay $150 dollars for this stuff because it is so good." —Amanda
Get it from Amazon for $23.99.
8. Lilac St. Original Lashes, which are meant to be worn for up to 10 (!) days — they're way less effort and more budget-friendly than professional lash extensions and have converted many reviewers! These vegan, cruelty-free silk lash fibers have an ultra-thin band, adhere well, and look *super* wispy and natural.
Check out why these are a fave in this TikTok.
Promising review: "Y’all, I have been a loyal Lilac St. customer since they started, and I will never leave them. These are the absolute best quality. I get so many compliments. They are the most natural and most comfortable to wear. I use several times by using makeup remover and water to remove any glue. Seriously will never stray." —Katiew
Get them from Amazon for $12.30 (available in eleven styles and four sizes).
9. Or a lash-lifting kit if you're ready to go the DIY route (because getting it done professionally is NOT in the budget rn). Put an hour or so aside for this, and you'll have dramatically longer-looking and curlier lashes for the next 4–6 weeks! Finally, freedom from the salon, falsies, and your dreadful eyelash curler.
This kit includes lash glue, lash perm, lash fixation, lash nutrition, lash cleanser, five silicone pads, three lash cleaning brushes, 10 lash micropores, 10 brushes, and five gel under-eye pads.
Note: If you have sensitive skin, especially around your eyes, some reviewers noted this can cause irritation.
Promising review: "Okay I'm not gonna lie, I was worried that this stuff would either not work at all or make all my lashes fall out. Thankfully, it was neither and the results are UNREAL. I HIGHLY suggest watching some YouTube videos of other people using their perm kits before attempting to use yours. I have big fingers and small eyes so it was difficult for me to get the lift pads in the right positions but once that was over, the rest was a breeze. Unlike some of the other kits I've seen on here, this one has basically everything you need. The only other things I needed were a mirror, some tissue, and a little bit of plastic wrap to cover my lashes while waiting for the lotions to work their magic. I'm totally impressed and will definitely be buying this again! —Ryan
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
10. A 42-pack of foam curling rods to make curling your hair *so* easy. All you have to do is wrap your hair around the rods into your desired shape and size, then wait a few hours while you do chores or watch TV. You'll be rewarded with gorgeous curls that you can enjoy for the next few days without any extra effort!
Reviewers with everything from stick-straight to type 4c curls swear by these! Use with wet hair and a blow-dryer for instant results.
Promising review: "These curlers are awesome! They’re easy to use because you can twist your hair down along the length of the rod, so it dries quicker than ordinary curlers. I have very long hair, and I curled my hair three days ago. The first day, the curls were very obvious and stayed throughout the day. But now three days later, I still have a lot of wave in my hair. I definitely recommend them!" —Cari
Get a 42-pack from Amazon for $9.99.
11. Or a Kitsch heatless hair curler covered in satin to help lock in moisture and reduce frizz and split ends. Rather than using different individual rods, your hair gets wrapped around this single long rod, kind of like a headband. It's comfortable enough to sleep in and even cute enough to wear out as a hairstyle, and you'll have gorgeous ringlets for the next several days after removal!
Kitsch is an LA-based, self-financed, woman-owned small business established in 2010 that specializes in hair accessories.
Promising review: "I didn't think this would work. My hair is thin-ish and doesn't hold curl that well. I burn myself non-stop with the curling wand, just to have my hair lose most of the curl. So I tried this. I followed the suggestions in the reviews and a few YouTube videos that said to do it with dry hair, and OMG MY HAIR WAS GORGEOUS the next day. A beautiful wave, my hair was silky and shiny, AND it lasted THREE DAYS!!! I brushed them out each day, so they loosened a bit but still VERY pretty. I may never use my curling wand again because I read you can put this in your hair for two hours, and it will work. The tighter you wrap your hair, the tighter the curl, so you CAN get different looks." —Janice Morse
Get a set from Amazon for $15.98 (available in 13 colors and two sizes). You'll get two free satin scrunchies too!
12. A coconut body scrub here to deliver the soft, silky-satin skin of your dreams, the kind that'll have you running your hands up and down your legs in amazement for DAYS. This ultra-fine sea salt scrub removes dead skin cells while also moisturizing with plant-based oils and aloe vera. Goddess status, here we come. ✨
It comes in coconut coffee or coconut vanilla (shown above), and other delicious flavors too!
Bare Botanics is the small biz behind this amazing scrub, which is handcrafted in Madison, Wisconsin!
Promising review: "I love anything coffee-related and have tried a few different body scrubs, but this one is by far the best! My skin feels silky smooth, like satin, which is amazing because my skin is normally very dry. The silky satin feeling lasts for days. I have been using this scrub for about two weeks and I’m obsessed — the first week I used it twice but realized I didn’t need to use it more than once a week. You can smell the coconut & coffee but it’s not strong or overwhelming. If you are looking for a body scrub that has a pleasant scent and will leave your skin feeling silky smooth for days, then I highly recommend!" —Stephanie Wortham
Get it from Amazon for $26.95 (available in nine scents).
13. And a Korean microdermabrasion mitt to experience the full-body exfoliating treatment of your *life* without a trip to a pricey spa. It'll buff away dry, dead skin to reveal the smooth skin underneath, and it'll help your moisturizers sink in better for long-lasting softness.
It's also great for prepping your skin to use self-tanner and also for removing the tanner when you're ready!
Note: It shouldn't be used on your face, but your arms, legs, and the rest of your body are fair game!
Promising review: "I used these on my skin seven days ago but didn’t have my phone for photo evidence of how incredible they work. Look at the pictures from today. This is not me being dirty… this is how much dead skin can come off head to toe weekly. Personally, I will only use these once a week because they remove dead skin so effectively. Here’s how they work for me: I shower in hot water and clean my skin. Then, I turn off the water and get to work on my damp skin. It takes about 15 minutes head to toe (not the face or delicate parts of the neck). I do NOT soak the gloves in water. They are a tad uncomfortable if you have very sensitive skin. Just keep rubbing back and forth, and the skin starts collecting and rolling off. I used to think that soaking in a tub would release my dead skin. No. That’s why my thighs always had those little red bumps unless I shaved. My butt cheeks are softer than ever, and I don’t have little red bumps on my arms. These are worth every penny." —Felicia Weston
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (also available as a pair).
14. A set of Glamnetic's press-on nails in case you don't have the time or money to invest in regular salon visits but still want that polished look. Whether you're going for chic subtlety or cute designs, these make it ridiculously easy, *plus* they're reusable for up to two weeks per wear!
Glamnetic is a small business that specializes on uniquely-designed, reusable press-on nails.
Promising review: "I am a very happy customer. After trying so many different brands (including the cheapest ones from other sites), no other press-ons have lasted over two weeks! I love how they conform to my nails and make it look natural. You can tell in my pictures that there’s growth just as I would have from getting my nails done at the salon. I’ll definitely order these again and I highly recommend them to anyone. They’re super easy to put on. I also type all day for my job and they’ve held up. I’m impressed!!" —steph
Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in many styles).
15. Or a beginner-friendly gel nail polish kit if you prefer the feel and ~ritual~ of applying polish but can't deal with the kind that chips in two days. Reviewers say these last around 2–3 weeks on your hands, and even longer on your toes (one reviewer said their toe polish lasted 1.5 months)! The kit comes with 32 gorgeous colors and everything you need to get the job done, including a UV light that allows the gel to harden.
The kit comes with 32 bottles of gel nail polish, a base coat, a regular top coat, a glitter top coat, a matte top coat, the UV lamp, and a ton of other nail accessories like nail removable wipes and clips, a nail file, a nail buff sponge, and more.
Promising review: "I have been thoroughly impressed at my ability to do this on my own without assistance and the tiniest ounce of research! The nails last on average of 10–14 days. By 14 days, I usually still have no chipping/peeling, but I remove them since the nail grows out a bit too long and needs reshaping. These help my nails grow long fast since they are harder to chip! The colors in this pack are very vibrant. The bottles are a little smaller than expected, but there are so many that I'm not complaining lol. I love this!" —Lillian Cook
Get it from Amazon for $32.89 (available in nine different sets).
16. *Or* a gorgeous set of nail wraps to spice things up with some fun designs (if you're not comfortable doing them yourself)! You just peel, stick, and file them for a look that's both fresh and natural-looking, and reviewers say they stick on for weeks at a time!
This darling small biz is based in Florida and sells a variety of nail wrap designs, stickers, and nail tools and accessories. Check out their store page to see the full offering of cute designs!
Promising review: "I wanted to wait to review these nail wraps as they just kept going! I bought these thinking I would be happy if they lasted the weekend... I finally removed them last night after 26 days! I followed the application instructions (swipe nail with nail polish remover beforehand), and finished with a top coat, making sure to cap the tip of the nail too. When wearing these nails, I bathed, I swam, and they still lasted! One set will be enough for two applications for short nails. I would definitely purchase these again!" —Charlotte
Get a set from Pretty Fab Nails on Etsy for $8.99, including the pastel floral and midnight marble designs shown above.
17. If you prefer to keep things simple but neat: Some nail concealer designed to illuminate nails while concealing any yellowing or staining, coating them in a milky shade that looks natural and gorgeous. Yeah, it costs more than cheaper nail polish, but it gives a professional look without the hefty price tag, and reviewers say it lasts up to two weeks!
Promising review: "Wow, what a find! If you’re always bummed with the look of your light color nail polish after a few days, this will not disappoint. This product gives full coverage over stained or discolored nails. Other whites, nudes, or light pink polish always end up looking messy when I do my nails at home. This stuff is magic! It can be used either sheer or with a few coats, and it corrects the dreaded 'smoker’s nails.' It lasts better than the professional manicures I have had. Is it pricey? I say no, based on either wasting your money on subpar polish or paying for a manicure at a salon. I finally have the perfect product. My nails look goooood." —Nadnor
Need more details? Check out our full Londontown Illuminating Nail Concealer review!
Get it from Amazon for $20 (available in five shades).
18. An Anua heartleaf pore-clearing cleansing oil if you're ready to enter your glass skin era, because this K-beauty staple will do the trick. It'll dissolve makeup residue and pull blackhead-causing gunk out of your pores. Reviewers say you can actually see the yuck that's come out, which is both gross and satisfying — but not as satisfying as how good your skin will look after.
Reviewers say they use this as a step in their double cleansing routine, which is a method of cleansing your face twice — first with an oil-based cleanser, and then again with a water-based cleanser to help get all the gross stuff out of your pores. So yes, you might feel a little ~high maintenance~ using it, but you'll reap the benefits in the long term.
Promising review: "This is my first time ordering an oil-based cleanser and I’m so glad I purchased this one. I originally saw this product on TikTok and wanted to see what the hype was all about. After using the cleanser on my dry face for 2–3 minutes, I could visibly see my white- and blackheads on my fingers. I was a little hesitant to try oil cleansing because I have acne-prone skin. However, my face has never looked better. After each use, my face is as soft as a baby's bottom, and my scarring doesn’t look as deep! The cleanser has a light, clean scent. Not super strong! I am currently pairing this cleanser with the Anua heartleaf soothing toner to achieve glass skin. #glassskinera" —Myshel Cagle
Get it from Amazon for $17.69.
19. A Solawave red light therapy wand in case giving yourself a professional-level facial at home sounds appealing to you (🙋♀️). This cute tool looks simple, but it's packing some highly effective technologies inside: red light therapy to help reduce dark spots and fine lines, microcurrents that stimulate and lift the skin, facial massage to reduce puffiness, and therapeutic warmth to promote product absorption.
BTW, Solawave is a LGBTQ-owned small biz based in Los Angeles.
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Amanda Davis vouches for it! "This. gadget. is. worth it! 👏🏾 Using the Solawave was my first time introducing red light therapy into my skincare routine and the difference in my hyperpigmentation is honestly mind-blowing. The tone of my face is much more even and the dark circles around my eyes have nearly disappeared. Essentially, it's like a mix of a jade roller (which I already love using anyway) and an LED mask in one...with microcurrent/vibration therapy, too. You can apply the specific Solawave activating serum or any conductive gel of your choice (I use a different one, myself!) and it will really absorb the benefits when used with the wand. I only use it once every other day (at night) and it's super relaxing. My skin is always ✨glowing✨ the next day!"
Get it from Amazon for $169 (available in three colors).
20. A derma roller designed with teensy-tiny needles that are painless. Its superpower = helping serums and other skincare products penetrate your skin deeper for *maximum* effectiveness. With weekly use, it can also help diminish the appearance of wrinkles, dark circles, and large pores — and at a fraction of the price of a professional microneedling appointment.
Make sure you learn how to derma-roll properly before going at it!
Promising review: "I just got this a few days ago, and already notice a significant difference after only one use. My face feels so smooth, clean and soft, the blemishes I had healed quickly, my face has more firmness and elasticity, and see the light lines by my forehead dissipating. I use a vitamin C serum afterward. I can't wait to continue to see the results over time!! Oh, and BTW, I have very sensitive skin so I was nervous to try this, but the microneedling caused no problems at all. Slight pinching during use, which is very tolerable; in fact, it feels kinda good — invigorating. And there will be redness for about 30 minutes to one hour afterward, so best to do before bedtime." —T
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in two colors).
21. A L’Oreal Paris rinse-out lamellar water treatment that'll transform your hair in just eight seconds (!) to leave your hair shiny, silky, and ultra-hydrated, no matter your hair type! (And take it from me: These results last for DAYS.) Psst — they might reach for Redken at your local salon, but this has the same ingredients as that brand's lamellar treatment for way less.
This lamellar water treatment is probably my favorite beauty purchase of 2024 so far. My hair is thin, fine, color-treated, and prone to frizz, but ever since I started using this every time I wash my hair (about twice a week), my hair has literally never looked and felt better. It makes my hair look and feel silky soft, and once it dries, there's way less frizz (I have started using a Kitsch satin towel wrap for drying my hair, which helps too).
Promising reviews: "Wow! I have waist-length 3c curly color-treated hair that’s usually a nightmare to deal with in the summer and this stuff is a game-changer. My hair is silky, my curls are defined, it dried in like half the usual time…seriously impressed!" —Stavana Jubinsky
"I'm a professional hairstylist and Matrix, Redken, and L’Oreal are all owned by L’Oreal, and each line has a lamellar water in it at different prices. I am here to tell you that they are all the exact same ingredients in different bottles. So buy the cheapest and save yourself some cash. Your hair will love you for it. I love this stuff." —anonymous87
Get it from Amazon for $10.97.
22. And an Elizavecca hair treatment formulated to deeply repair and hydrate your hair thanks to restorative ingredients like collagen and ceramide 3. You just apply it after shampooing, wait as 5–20 minutes, then rinse it out for hair that'll look *and* feel silky soft for the next several days. Some reviewers say it's even BETTER than Olaplex, which is over three times the price!
Reviewers with everything from thin, fine hair to 4c curls have reported positive results from this moisturizing formula, which is particularly recommended for folks whose hair is damaged from using hot tools, bleach, and the like.
Promising reviews: "Wow! It's like Olaplex had a baby and this was it — but better. I decided to try this, I mean it's pretty cheap, so why not? And it blew my hair out of the water! My hair hasn't been this soft and shiny in years." —Barph
"I really was skeptical, but this stuff is AMAZING 🤩 I've had such issues over the past year with my hair. I've had breakage and split ends, just a mess. One use and I instantly saw and felt the difference. I use it as recommended in the description and here I am 3 days out from using it and my hair still looks great." —Melinda
Get it from Amazon for $8.41.
23. A Revlon one-step hair dryer and volumizer so you can give yourself a gorgeous blowout without visiting the salon — it knocks out drying *and* styling your hair in one step to save time in the mornings too! With this under-$50 option, dropping $500+ on a Dyson Airwrap (or even $100 on the Drybar version) suddenly seems...even less appealing.
I barely know how to do anything with my hair, but this is one of those tools that's basically like, "It's OK...I gotchu." Now when I blow-dry my hair, I can style it at the same time, and it's as easy as just curling my hair around this brush as I go. I seriously never thought I'd be able to achieve a salon-worthy blowout at home, but even with my non-existent skills, I can get pretty dang close with this hot-air brush.
Blow-drying your hair might not feel like a "high-maintenance" thing to everybody, but trust me, for some folks who are used to just letting their hair air-dry after washing (like me), it does. But when I spend that little extra effort to use this brush after washing, I legit get to enjoy bouncier, more ~voluminous~ hair with WAY less frizz than I'm used to for the next several days. Of course, I also pair this with the lamellar treatment above for best results!
It has two heat and speed settings and a cool option, and it's designed to work on all hair textures — reviewers with 2b–4c hair mentioned it working for them.
Promising review: "I am beyond low maintenance when it comes to grooming. I’ve had frizz from regrowth. I was considering bangs and new I’d need to up my styling skills. After researching, I decided to give this tool a shot. It’s amazing!!! I’ve always owned a blow dryer, but never had much luck. The first time I used this, it was great! A little care, and the blowout lasted with nice waves from sleeping in a bun for several days until I washed it again! The regrowth frizz is tamed!" —SD
Get it from Amazon for $41.63 (available in a few different models and different colors).
24. An elongating curling gel helping you achieve spirals that are soft and defined without losing any length. Plus, for under 10 bucks, you're getting a ton of product in this generously sized tub (and reviewers like it as an alternative to the pricier Kinky-Curly brand).
Promising reviews: "I’m using this now for my daughter, and it’s incredible! Her twists last more than a week and her hair is so healthy and shiny. Great product! I’m only using this now as a styling gel." —Ashlea P.
"Holy grail curl definer. I have been using it to define my curls for about 5 years. I spent so much money on other definers before I found this gel. It is VERY moisturizing and does not give you that dry hard curl that feels like it will break off if touched wrong. It dries clear, does not leave any residue, and curls will last until your next wash — which is usually about 4–7 days for me. You can use a little or a lot depending on how defined you want your curls to be. I use about a handful but that's my preference. I simply slather it on, root to ends, and then whip my head back and forth a few times and I'm done with my hair!! I am definitely a lifetime customer!!" —Starr
Get it from Amazon for $6.98.
25. Some 24-karat gold collagen under-eye gels you can plop on while making dinner, reading a book, meditating, or just watching TV. They'll give your tired under-eyes some much-needed pampering and help reduce dark circles and puffiness, and you'll feel totally refreshed afterward!
Promising review: "I have to say I was a skeptic on these but bought them anyway on a whim after seeing them on The Today Show. Much to my surprise I found they really did what they said they do. The puffiness under my eyes was substantially reduced, and my skin felt much softer and moisturized. They're a great addition to your self-care." —janiem
Get 15 pairs from Amazon for $7.99 (also available in three other sets).
26. Dentist-recommended Crest whitening strips that work over time to remove YEARS of stains and visibly whiten your teeth when you use them for just 30 minutes a day. You should get to a point where you can just use them periodically to maintain the whiteness!
The pack comes with twenty 30-minute treatments, and two hour-long treatments. The strips are also enamel-safe!
Haley says, "Folks, these are not the gloppy whitening strips of your childhood that slid all around your mouth and had you spitting out globs of product every few minutes so you wouldn't swallow it. I was FLOORED when I tried these strips. They may or may not be the best beauty development of the 21st century. These things stay put with literally zero gloppy residue, no spitting or readjusting required. They work so well, I'm almost resentful ~kids these days~ won't experience how absurd at-home whiteners used to be lol. Anyway, they're so comfortable that the 30 minutes or an hour you have them on zips by, so that by the time you're through, your teeth look whiter with virtually zero effort on your part. Can I nominate this for some sort of award?? BTW: If your teeth feel sensitive while you're using the strips (mine did), just take a break for a few days before starting them again."
Promising review: "I’ve had yellow teeth my entire life even with daily flossing, brushing, and mouthwash. I started having to do the initial whitening every other day because I started getting extreme sensitivity after about day 10 but the results are so worth it. Now I just do one strip every month to maintain the whiteness and it’s literally night and day. The sensitivity doesn’t last more than a day or two. These completely changed my confidence in my teeth and it’s probably the best $45 I’ve ever spent." —Joy
Get a 22-count pack (with 44 strips total) from Amazon for $45.26.
27. And finally, a hair thinner and cutter to save you time and money on frequent salon appointments — people swear by this little tool for everything from trimming bangs and maintaining short haircuts to styling wigs. A quick "baby trim" here and there will keep you looking so fresh!
The razor has two edges, a fine tooth one for thin hair textures, and a wider one for thicker hair textures. (FWIW, people also use this on their pets as a quick grooming solution!)
Promising review: "I LOVE this thing! It is easy to give a little trim or a drastic cut, both of which I have done since getting the tinkle cutter. I was very nervous to try it fearing that I might mess up my hair so I just did a little bit first, but it was easy and only takes off small amounts of hair at a time. Seven months post-pixie haircut, and I have only been to the salon once to have a re-shaping done of my hair. I will say that when the cutter feels like it's 'pulling' your hair, it's time to get new razors. I still prefer my pixie cut to be pretty short, and assuming I would have to go to the salon once a month for upkeep, I have saved $210 since having my hair cut. TOTALLY WORTH IT!" —brandi in louisiana
Get it from Amazon for $4.49.
Note: Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.