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    34 Beauty Products With Before And After Pictures That Speak For Themselves

    As soon as you see these photos, you won't be able to stop yourself from clicking *add to cart.*

    1. Maybelline's Instant Age Rewind concealer because let's be honest, you don't have the energy for a full face of foundation every single day. This concealer will help cover up big pimples, redness, or dark circles without weighing you down.

    BuzzFeed editor applying the concealer under eyes
    BuzzFeed editor showing the under-eye coverage
    Kayla Suazo / BuzzFeed

    "TBH, last year I started using this myself (although this is former BuzzFeed editor Kayla Suazo's lovely human face above), and I am mad that I wasted time with other concealers for so long. I am a deeply impatient person who likes to look good and does not like to put in effort in any way, shape, or form, and Maybelline created this so that people like me could gracelessly slap it on in the morning and be like 'OK, REFLECTION, YOU GOT THIS' before being on their merry way. It never cakes, I look way more awake than I have any right to, and I never struggle to blend it the way I do with other concealers. 11/10 subscribe." —Emma Lord 

    Promising review: "This is my all-time favorite concealer. It goes on creamy, covers under-eye circles without looking chalky. I hope they never stop making it." —YVonneM

    Check out BuzzFeed's full review of Maybelline's Instant Age Rewind Concealer for more info.

    Get it from Amazon for $8.80 (available in 18 shades).

    2. Or CoverGirl's TruBlend matte concealer that blends so seamlessly you might be ready to ditch the foundation forever and strictly use this ($7!!!) concealer.

    Promising review: "I initially purchased this for its intended purpose but the shade matched my skin tone so perfectly that this became my foundation. It's more of a matte look which is perfect. Less shine than typical foundation. I apply this all over as my foundation (matte primer first), next I apply my setting powder, and finally setting spray. That's it!" —JP

    Get it from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in 29 shades).

    3. Essence's Lash Princess mascara so you can achieve that fake eyelash look without the hassle of actually using falsies. Not to mention the whole bottle (which will last you way longer than a pair of lashes) is under $5!

    Before shot of a Buzzfeed editor without mascara
    After shot of BuzzFeed editor with long lashes
    Emma Lord/BuzzFeed

    "Hello, that is my face above, because I bought into the hype of over 110,000 5-star reviews and now I will never look back!! Putting it on is like giving my eyelashes butterfly wings. It doesn't get clumpy, it stays put ALL the live long day (I spent all of last year's ridiculously hot pandemic summer wearing it, so I can speak to that), and you can apply it on very lightly if you don't want it to look so dramatic, or continue applying for longer lashes each time." —Emma Lord

    Promising review: "I am a 30 year old who has been wearing mascara since I was probably 15 or 16 and this is by far the best mascara ever. This beats Dior's almost-$40 mascara. A few times I made make up purchases based off of what reviewers and make up influencers hyped up and was disappointed. This surely wasn’t a disappointment." —Mary

    Get it from Amazon for $4.99.

    4. A shampoo scalp massager to soothe your scalp while also exfoliating, removing dandruff, and promoting healthier hair growth. Who knew one little tool could be so versatile?!

    reviewer showing of the bristles on the blue massager
    back of reviewer's head with red marks under the hairline and an after pic with the spot significantly less red

    Promising review: "It's become a necessity in my routine. I bought this product a few months ago and I love it. I have used it every shower since then — it gives you a nice, comfortable massage on your scalp, creates tons of suds (so I've been saving on shampoo), and it seems to give my hair more body than normal!" —Kristi M. K.

    Get it from Amazon for $7.98+ (available in three colors).

    5. A painless, mint-flavored teeth-whitening pen that will remove stains with just *30 seconds* of effort. Simply brush it on your teeth, wait a couple of seconds, and go on with your life. Say goodbye to gross sticky sheets and bulky LED lights.

    Promising review: "I really didn't realize how well it worked until I took the after picture. Then I felt bad that I had not done this before. Let me start by saying I did not even do this every day. I am bad about starting something and not finishing it, but I did use the two tubes that I purchased. I plan on purchasing two more so I can get my teeth whiter. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to get their teeth whiter." —Sherri B.

    Get a two-pack from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two- or four-pack).

    6. A set of dermaplaning razors so you can gently remove the peach fuzz on your cheeks or pesky eyebrow hairs that you simply cannot catch with your tweezers.

    Before of reviewer's face
    After with fine hairs shaved from face

    This tool also helps soften skin by gently exfoliating as you use it!

    Promising review: "I love these things. They get rid of all the peach fuzz on my face! My makeup goes on smoothly. They are great for exfoliating and help product get in the skin better. My skin looks great and I'm 45. I hope they never stop making these things! If skeptical about how to use them, watch some YouTube videos. Now I feel like a pro using them. Highly recommend." —crackalackin

    Get a set of three from Amazon for $4.99.

    7. A leave-in conditioning spray designed for 👏🏼 all 👏🏼 hair types. Just apply it after you wash your hair and watch the frizz, dryness, and damage d i s a p p e a r. 

    Model showing before-and-after results of using Briogeo Farewell Frizz Rosarco Milk Leave In Conditioning Spray
    Amazon

    Briogeo is a Black-owned, woman-owned small business that specializes in cruelty-free, gluten-free haircare products for all hair types.

    Promising review: "I got this in my Ipsy glam bag a few years ago and was mad when I ran out. I randomly saw this the other day and remembered how much I had loved it previously. This product is amazing!! My hair feels like pure silk! It’s sooo soft and smooth after using this. I’ve used so many other products, expensive ones, and nothing works as well as this! I highly recommend this!" —Melissa C.

    Get it from Amazon for $25.

    8. An Onset Eyebrow Soap Kit so you can achieve thicker-appearing brows ~effortlessly~ that are not only fluffed up, but will actually stay in place all day! 

    Promising review: "I have the kind of eyebrows that look very full with brushing, but can quickly look like one has 'collapsed' once my hair or something else touches it. I’ve used nearly every product from Anastasia BH, but never had luck keeping my brows in place. Well, let me tell you, this stuff is no joke. I had to scrub my eyebrows clean tonight to get them to move. If you need some help holding your fluff, this will be your new favorite product. Also, I was able to ditch the eyebrow pencil since this this stuff holds every hair in the place you brush it." —Bailey M, D.

    Get one from Amazon for $4.99+ (also available in a two-pack and with or without gel).

    9. Bio-Oil vitamin E serum with sooo many uses — fading scars, soothing cracked skin, moisturizing without clogging your pores — try it out and you may just discover the next big thing to put it on!

    Reviewer with acne scars
    After of same reviewer with the scars faded

    Promising review: "I noticed my skin started to get dry and tight after I took a shower, especially in the winter time. I used to use expensive creams like Clinique but it didn't seem like it was enough. I saw this at Costco at a very reasonable price compared to what I was paying at Macy's so I thought I'd try it out. Just a couple of drops and my face immediately felt soft and supple! This lasted throughout the day and two little drops covered my face and neck area. Gradually after a few months, friends and acquaintances would comment how pretty my skin was (I'm in my late forties and Native American). If you use more than two or three drops on your face and neck, you're using too much. One bottle lasted me six months or more. Costco no longer carries this and after making do with Aveeno facial moisturizer, it is no substitute to what Bio-Oil does for me." —Lynn La Pointe

    Get it from Amazon for $8.92+ (available in three sizes).

    10. A foot file just like the one they use at nail salons (except wayyyy more affordable than a full-on pedicure). Now you can remove your calluses and cracked skin from the comfort of your own home.

    Promising review: "This is the perfect tool to invest in to maintain soft and healthy feet in between pedicures. It has saved me lots of money because I'm able to space out my pedicures more often now. I've found the best results are when I use it after I shower and then I moisturize when I'm finished. I would recommend going easy the first couple of times because it's difficult to know how much callus/skin you're actually removing in the moment. Highly recommend though!" —Nikki M.

    Get it from Amazon for $10.45.

    11. A box of "Zombie" face masks that may be a little frightening at first — in 10 minutes it tightens your face and makes you look like a literal zombie, hence the name — but the results are absolutely worth it. Once you wash it off you will reveal firmer skin and reduced appearance of pores and wrinkles.

    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 $22.70.

    12. A bottle of Elizavecca Hair Treatment infused with collagen and protein to help restore your hair. Reviewers are even saying it's better than Olaplex

    Before and after of a BuzzFeed editor's hair, with the after looking much shinier and curling more
    Bek O'Connell / BuzzFeed

    This is designed to work on all hair types, with reviewers with 2b to 4c curls mentioning it worked for them! Just apply it to your wet hair after shampooing, wait five minutes, rinse it out, and voila!

    Promising review: "This product leaves my hair soft and silky every time I use it. It’s a miracle product. There isn’t much of a scent, which is fine. It only takes a small pea sized amount. When I first purchased this product my hair was very dry and I had just been to the salon where the stylist commented that she could tell I colored and blew my hair dry often, not exactly something you want to hear, so I had a salon treatment done. My stylist, of course, suggested I come back more often and pay the exorbitant price of the salon every other week. I don’t think it was all that horrible but it was dry. I found this product on Amazon and used it instead. I’m really glad I did because it’s saved me a ton of money. I don’t write many reviews but I really think this is worth sharing with other people and it’s also worth letting the company know they’re coming across with a great product." —Laura's things

    Get a bottle from Amazon for $7.62.

    Check out BuzzFeed's full review of the Elizavecca hair treatment for more info!

    13. A firming eye cream with powerful, deep hydration to reduce puffiness and dark circles. This cruelty-free and vegan cream is infused with vitamin C, vitamin E, rose hip seed oil, and hibiscus flower extract to help brighten and firm your skin.

    Reviewer before and after showing the cream tightened and brightened their under-eye area
    Different reviewer's progression showing their eye bags disappearing over time

    Promising review: "Incredible product! Still cannot believe what a difference it has made in the lines and wrinkles around my eyes. I use it twice a day, and actually use it for my entire face and my neck. My skin feels so soft, and lines are disappearing." —Melissa

    Get it from Amazon for $16.83+ (available in three sizes and one- or two-pack).

    14. A bottle of sulfate-free biotin shampoo designed to nourish your hair from the root to the tip. Not only will it help with hair loss, it can also help prevent dandruff and clear any buildup on your scalp.

    Promising review: "I love this shampoo! I had gastric sleeve surgery and my hair was very, very thin. I started taking biotin and switched to biotin shampoo as recommended by my doctor. It doesn’t make your hair grow by washing it but it makes your hair and roots stronger. And it worked. After using the whole bottle, my hair was stronger. I had a lot of new growth that was sticking around (the previous new growth fell out early on) and my hair was getting thicker. Eight months later, my hair is back to normal. It's longer and thicker than ever. I still use it twice a week and love it! I don't love the way it smells but others love it when they smell my hair." —Diane J. Huff

    Get it from Amazon for $11.95.

    15. CeraVe's hydrating cleanser gentle enough for everyday use, but made with powerful enough ingredients (hyaluronic acid, ceramaides, and glycerin) to remove dirt, makeup, and excess oils.

    Promising review: "My boyfriend absolutely loves this cleanser! Well...I shouldn't say 'love,' it's more so that he actually uses it. Prior to me purchasing this for him, his skincare routine consisted of simply washing his face with water and that was strictly it. However, using this cleanser daily has been so beneficial for his skin. His skin is more dry than oily, so this cleanser has helped a lot with moisturizing after a wash. It's also perfect for those with sensitive and acne prone skin! Ever since my first purchase for him, he's been consistently buying this on his own (which I am sooo proud of!!). Overall, a highly rated and recommended cleanser that I can stand by." —Claire K.

    Get it from Amazon for $14.57+ (available in two sizes).

    16. BYO Blush Oil which is basically magical blush — it reacts to the pH of your skin, giving you a customized flushed look to highlight on your ~natural~ and unique beauty.

    Before and after image of a model without and with a rosy toned blush on their cheeks
    Youthforia

    Youthforia is an Asian woman-owned small business established in 2020 that specializes in environmentally friendly, cruelty-free makeup made with at least 90% renewable ingredients.

    Fun fact: All of Youthforia's makeup is designed with ingredients that are perfectly safe for your skin if you sleep with it on!

    Promising review: "Dewy and glowy. I tried it over makeup and it appeared as a strong pink shade but settled to a flushed, glowy color. I had my little sister try it too because I wanted to see the color change again and it lasted a really long time on her. The texture was smooth and it was easy to rub in and blend out." —Summer

    Get it from Youthforia for $36 or Amazon for $35.99.

    17. A hydrating intense-therapy lip balm designed to not only penetrate your dry, chapped lips effectively, but also *quickly* because we all know the horrible discomfort of lips that cracked from being so dry. Plus, this balm has SPF 25 to not only repair previous damage, but prevent any more.

    before and after of a reviewer's chapped lips and hydrated lips
    reviewer holding tube of blackberry lip balm

    Promising review: "I get the worst chapped lips from a medication I have to take — the side effects are something I have to live with. I woke up and the center of my bottom lip was cracked and SO SORE!! I tried so many random lip balms but it just made my lips worse. I said screw it! I’m going to track down a reputable company who uses more natural products than most. This is hands down the best lip treatment I’ve ever used. I woke up the next morning after applying it before bed and just like that my lips were in the healing process. It took two days and now my lips are smooth and happy. Thank you Jack Black!!!!" —MCY

    Get it from Amazon for $8+ (available in six flavors and in packs of three).

    18. A popular Baby Foot exfoliant foot peel that is *not* exaggerating with its name. After wearing the booties for an hour, you will watch layers of skin peel away (over the course of five to seven days) from your feet to reveal a smoothness you haven't experienced since you learned to walk.

    Reviewer's skin peeling away on foot
    After of reviewer's feet smooth and uncracked

    "I have used these and they are both incredibly satisfying and disgusting. It takes a few days for the ~magic~ to happen, but once it does, skin comes off in huuuugggeee sheets. TBH it is kinda concerning initially until you remember that is what is supposed to be happening. I used them after spending a week at the beach because my feet were looking *rough* from the hot ground and sand. After a few days of looking like a snake shedding its skin, my feet were genuinely so much softer. I was incredibly impressed. I probably wouldn't recommend doing this and then running outside on hot pavement as it does reveal fresh skin that is more sensitive, but other than that I would absolutely tell you to go out and try this if you have dry, cracking skin!" —Jessica Hall

    Promising review: "YES! This stuff is awesome. Your feet will look like a horror show for a few days, but it really removes the rough and dead skin. I will order this stuff forever!" —Kiki

    Get it from Amazon for $25.

    19. A pack of Good Light's vegan pimple patches so you can stop spending your time picking at every zit you see. Just apply a patch and it flatten out the pimple, reduce redness, and pull out allllll the gunk.

    BuzzFeed writer with a pimple patch sucking up white goop on their chin zit
    The same chin with zit much smaller and less red
    Emma Lord/BuzzFeed

    Good Light is a AAPI-, LGBTQIA-owned brand based in Brooklyn that specializes in vegan and cruelty-free personal care products. 

    "That is my face above, dealing with a *quite* uninvited chin breakout. Enter these pimple patches — anytime I've had a zit like this, I've been able to use a Good Light pimple patch to draw out most of the fluids overnight. They're made clear and are super subtle when they're on your face, so I've also worn them walking out during the day. I've found them to be quite effective at reducing pimple size and redness and helping/ knock out my occasional breakouts, and they're super gentle on the skin, too. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a great spot treatment!" —Emma Lord

    Promising review: "Blown away by these pimple patches. They're incredibly adhesive AND effective. I didn't know pimple patches worked on my skin only until after I tried these from Good Light! After leaving a pimple patch on my late-stage pimple overnight, I could tell that it absorbed all the gunk off my skin, allowing my smooth and radiant skin to shine :)" —Christine P.

    Get a pack of 24 patches from Good Light for $8.50+ (available in one- or multi-packs). 

    20. A vitamin C–based face serum with nearly 75,000 5-star ratings from customers who experienced brighter and firmer skin. A lot of them even noticed a difference within just a few days!

    Promising review: "I love this facial serum. It has really helped even out the texture of my skin. I can definitely see a difference in my skin tone also. I use it every day on my face and neck. It’s very moisturizing, and my skin feels so good after using it. I also sometimes use it as a primer before applying foundation. I will always have this on hand!" —Marion M.

    Get it from Amazon for $21.97 (available in two sizes).

    21. A jar of Aztec Secret healing clay mask that is basically a vacuum for your pores in just 5–20 minutes, leaving you with smooth and firm skin. And, if you're interested in a ~full~ spa day, you can even use this mask on the rest of your body, your hair, or even to create foot soaks. Talk about a product going above and beyond!

    People in the reviews are also singing its praises for reducing the size of their pores! Many of them advise mixing the mask with apple cider vinegar for best results.

    Promising review: "I used this mask for the first time last night, with a facial steamer I had also gotten off of Amazon, and my skin is HAPPY! Woke up this morning with my face feeling soft, toned, and moisturized. My face can be sensitive to masks and I had no reaction to this other than a little redness after taking off the mask and per the instructions, that's normal. I followed with my cleanser and moisturizer, it ended up being a perfect combo. I plan on doing the mask a few times a week. I've always seen this mask before and was hesitant on giving it a try (trying new things and having reactions to them is soo not worth it to me) BUT it exceeded my expectations." —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $14.95.

    22. A dual hair dryer and brush so you can get the professional blow out look from home without the salon prices. This magical little tool lets you dry *and* style your hair at the same time you so you don't have to worry about juggling a hair dryer and brush while trying to see the back of your hair in a mirror.

    Reviewer holding the hair drying brush
    Reviewer with hair wavy on one side

    Unlike other hair dryers, this one can be held closer to the roots and scalp for a higher volume and lift and helps you curl hair at the end while it dries. It comes with three heat settings and is designed to work on all hair textures — reviewers with 2a through 4c hair mentioned it working for them, and especially noted that it helps cut down on drying time!

    Promising review: "Oh. My. Gosh. Let me start off by saying I HATE doing my hair. It's long, straight and really fine so I just let it air dry and call it a day but that leaves it flat, frizzy and a little wavy in the back. Well I got this puppy in the mail today so immediately jumped in the shower so I could use my new drying brush and this thing is literally magic! It dried it so silky smooth and gave me so much volume. I used it on the low setting first then high and was blown away. I will forever be drying my hair this way. I feel like a hair model LOL. So basically ... just buy the thing. You won't regret it!" —Chloe512

    Get it from Amazon for $34.49+ (available in three styles, including an updated motor).

    23. A bottle of nail and cuticle repair oil made with a deeply penetrating formula to promote stronger nails and healthier cuticles. Simply brush it on daily and the jojoba oil, vitamin E, and sweet almond seed will help put an end to those pesky hangnails and cracked nail beds.

    Promising review: "It's a miracle! I had peeling, weak nails for years. Tried everything. A friend recommended a nail strengthener they saw on QVC. It was quite pricey and I wanted to make sure it was worth it so I read the reviews. One of the comments said just buy Solar Oil. Since it was much more affordable than the QVC stuff, I tried it. I bought it in February. This bottle size lasted a bit more than a month religiously applying it two to three times a day. I was really seeing great improvement so I bought another bottle in late March. By May, all the peeling had grown out and my nails were getting stronger every day. I then bought the big four ounce refill bottle because I never want to run out of it again! Cannot recommend this stuff enough!" —Diana

    Get it from Amazon for $7.92+ (available in five sizes).

    24. A stainless-steel tongue scraper designed to scrape away your bad breath, but reviewers have also found that it helped them experience flavors more intensely! Squeaky clean mouth AND more flavorful food? Sign me up!

    reviewer with yellow tinged tongue
    same tongue now clean

    Promising review: "I have entered into a new era of oral hygiene with this product. I've always brushed by tongue each time I brush my teeth but I couldn't help but feel that it was a futile attempt at controlling the growing white carpet on my tongue. Enter cheap plastic tongue scrapers. They were clunky, broke easily, and produced minimal results. Soon, I gave up and returned to my tongue brushing. Then I spotted this product. It arrived and I immediately tried it out. The design makes it easy to reach the back of the tongue with minimal gagging. The first scrape produced particularly nasty results on the metal tool. After the first pass, you get diminishing returns. Two or three swipes is all it takes to have a clean tongue." —The Yodler

    Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (also available in 2- or 12-pack).

    25. A bottle of Tend Skin Solution so you can finally say goodbye to the razor bumps, ingrown hairs, and razor burn that somehow ALWAYS appear after you shave, no matter how much you exfoliate or moisturize.

    Promising review: "After many years of razor burn on my face/neck, I finally broke down and bought this per friend's recommendation. I have sensitive skin and had given up hope that anything could help. This totally changed my outlook on shaving. My neck especially would be the worst. I dab it on immediately after I rinse and dry, post-shave. It does burn a bit but that goes away pretty quickly. Totally worth it to not have razor burn/bumps anymore. I only apply it once after shaving even though the directions recommend repeat applications the following day. Go ahead and purchase, you won't be disappointed!" —bill nye

    Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in two quantities).

    26. A bottle of Meltdown acne oil that will make past *and* future you incredibly thankful. This oil not only helps reduce redness and scarring, but can prevent future breakouts from happening in the first place.

    Model rubbing the oil from the small pump bottle on their skin
    Before and after of acne healing
    Blume, Blume

    Blume is a women-owned, POC-owned small business based in Canada that specializes in cruelty-free, vegan, and environmentally-friendly products for skin, body, and period care.

    You can use this oil directly on your face or mix it in with your daily moisturizer and watch your skincare woes disappear. ✨ Don't worry, this is safe for sensitive skin *and* can be worn under your makeup.

    Promising review: "Will forever repurchase. As someone who deals with hormonal acne when pms-ing and the addition of mask acne in the past few months, this has been my lifesaver. It completely got rid of those stubborn breakouts."  —Andrea P.  

    Get it from Blume for $28.

    27. A reviewer-beloved anti-dandruff shampoo clinically proven to clear up existing dandruff and itchiness (from the first use), and also to help you remain flake-free with shiny and manageable hair.

    This shampoo was designed to work for sensitive scalps, color-dyed, and chemically processed hair as well as for all hair types and textures, with reviewers with 3b–4c curls mentioning it worked for them.

    Promising review: "Since school has been online for a good chunk on the year I started to develop dry scalp on my head. It was constantly burning and I even ended up scratching away a chunk of hair! I saw this and immediately bought it. OMG IT'S AMAZING. Instant relief, it makes your hair so soft plus it smells amazing. 20/10 would recommend for everyone with dandruff or dry scalp." —Taylor D. 

    Get it from Amazon for $15.47.

    28. A set of natural bamboo charcoal oil-blotting strips to rapidly absorb excess moisture, sweat, and oil to ~refresh~ your skin no matter where you are.

    A reviewer's forehead shiny with oil
    An

    Promising review: "This will forever be my essential go-to to have. I was surprised by how much oil was built up on my face after using this. It removes the shine and leaves a light scent on your face, as if you sprayed a face mist on. I’m the friend in the group that has everything in the bag for every situation." —W.

    Get a one-pack set of 100 from Amazon for $6.94+ (also available in six-pack and six variations).

    29. O'Keeffe's Working Hands Hand Cream that repairs even the most cracked, damaged, or bleeding hands within days by creating a moisturizing, protective layer on your skin to prevent additional drying.

    A reviewer with dry hands
    A reviewer's after with their skin moisturized

    FYI: lot of reviewers also swear by this for relieving eczema!

    Promising review: "My hands suffer every winter with not only dryness, but also cracking around the fingertips. I've tried many creams, lotions and paint on products that would work temporarily, if at all. I saw a commercial for O'Keeffe's Working Hands Cream and read many, many reviews on the the product. I've tried it and all I can say is that it's a miracle. The dryness has left my hands and my fingertips are well on the way towards healing....and this is after only two days of use. I wish I had found it years ago. It would have saved me lots of pain, agony and money." —Desert D.

    Get it from Amazon for $8.48+ (also available in 2- or 12-pack).

    30. Maybelline's Total Temptation Eyebrow Definer Pencil so you can create the perfect, subtly defined eyebrow with just one tool (that just so happens to work just as well as products three times as expensive). 

    The tool comes with two ends, one a small eyebrow brush and the other a specially-edged eyebrow pencil.

    Promising review: "I saw this product being touted on television and decided to try it. I had been using a $24 eyebrow pencil and simply could not find an even replacement until I ordered Maybelline’s Total Temptation Eyebrow Pencil! My eyebrows have thinned over the years and it’s been difficult finding a reasonably priced pencil that fits the bill. This pencil is very easy to use, looks very natural and stays on until I wash my face at night. I absolutely love this product and I’m saving money! Double win!" —Melissa

    Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in four shades).

    31. A conditioning and healing castor oil to moisturize and nourish hair follicles to create stronger, healthier, and fuller looking hair (and I don't just mean hair on top of your head — this also works for eyelashes and brows!).

    Reviewer with thinning hair
    Same reviewer with much more hair

    This oil can also help condition and strengthen eyelashes, eyebrows, and skin, so basically it can help you with whatever you need it to.

    Promising review: "What once were long beautiful, thick eyelashes became thin, sparse wisps of hair with bald patches here and there. It was horrifying. I looked terrible. I started reading up on what I could do to remedy the situation. I stumbled upon castor oil for hair growth. It’s been almost a month and I can say they are really starting to grow!! I can see the bald patches starting to grow some hair and it’s been pretty quick! I’m really thankful for this product. It helped me regain hair growth after I fried my eyelashes off with Latisse. Thank goodness for castor oil!" —Kel

    Get it from Amazon for $13.95.

    32. A dry shampoo spray that absorbs excess oils and lifts up your roots when you need a little ~refresh~ between washes. 

    Reviewer with greasy hair
    Reviewer after using the dry shampoo, with much less greasy hair

    Promising review: "This literally changed my life. I was one of those people who used to complain about needing to wash my hair DAILY. I have thin, light-blonde hair. I looked greasy and unkempt after one day, not even taking into consideration working out or sweating. But now?! A whole new world. I shampoo my hair in the shower on Sundays, just rinse my hair in the shower after days I do high-intensity sweaty exercise (three to five days per week), and use this in my hair every morning. It fluffs it, gives it volume, and makes it look brand new. I honestly can't believe how much this changed everything. Now my hair can look smooth and straight because I don't need to wash, dry, then straighten every morning (what a time suck!). Now I just straighten and use dry shampoo. I've used the extra time in mornings to improve my makeup routine, take my dog on longer walks, etc. AND I look more put together at work. Get this stuff. Conserve water. Never look back." —Eemn83

    Get it from Amazon for $16.

    Read BuzzFeed's reviews of dry shampoos for more!

    PS — Batiste also sells dry shampoos for specific hair colors and in different scents!

    33. A super-soft Makeup Eraser cloth to remove A L L your makeup by just adding water…yes, even waterproof makeup. How does it make sense? IDK maybe it's magic, but whatever it is, it *works.*

    reviewer with full face of makeup
    reviewer after using the cloth with face bare of makeup

    The washcloth has two sides — one that can wipe off all your makeup with water and a light scrubbing, and another that exfoliates your skin. Plus, all you have to do when you're done using it is wet it and hang it up to dry! But for any ~messier~ removals, it is also machine washable.

    Promising review: "This did exactly what it claims to do, I use some warm water on a little part and my whole makeup comes off, even mascara! I used to always buy makeup wipes and this has saved me so much money. I just throw it in with the laundry and it’s perfect. I’ve been using it for over six months now and it hasn’t failed me at all, it’s worth the money!!" —Sharmin Rahman

    Get it from Amazon for $20 (available in 14 colors).

    34. An easy-to-use root touch-up that provides even coverage in just 10 minutes. So if you're not ready to embrace your grays yet, but pushed your hair appointment one too many times, you can still get a precision touch-up at home.

    Promising review: "This is my go-to product to save me money so I don't have to go to the salon every month. Buys me a couple of months in between professional coloring. This is really easy to apply and I never have a problem matching whatever shade the salon uses on my hair." —Amanda Scott

    Get a one-pack from Amazon for $6.97+ (also available two pack and 17 colors).

    The reviews used in this post have been edited for length and clarity.