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1. An easy-to-use, portable makeup-correcting stick so you can do little touch ups and fixes without having to wipe everything off and start over!
Promising review: "This is the BEST makeup remover EVER! Makeup melts off! It leaves the skin feeling soft and moisturized! I will never use regular make up remover again!" —Tammy Gilbert
Get it from Amazon for $10.99.
2. COSRX Snail Mucin 96% Power Repairing Essence — a lightweight face serum that could repair, hydrate, and rejuvenate the skin, helping to heal acne scars, fade dark spots, and smooth fine lines. It's designed for all skin types, and reviewers love how gentle and effective it is — with many seeing results within the first few uses!
Promising review: "I’m legitimately shocked by this product! I think this is the best thing I’ve ever put on my face. I have super sensitive skin, and I gave myself a retinol burn. I had huge dry patches all over my face, and it was so uncomfortable. I ordered this, and after using it for one day, my face wasn’t red anymore. I’ve been using it for three days, and the fine lines I had on my forehead and smile lines are hardly visible, and I have no more dry patches on my face anywhere. I’m amazed. I can’t wait to see what this continues to do for my skin. If you’re thinking about buying this, here’s your sign — get it!!!" —Kyoko Ozaki
Get it from Amazon for $15.80.
3. A fabulous lip-plumping gloss set for anyone who wants seriously fuller, smoother, and softer lips *without* having to use needles. It comes with a day *and* night mask — simply put them on like normal lip gloss for instant results!
You'll get one lip plumper and one minty sleeping mask for your lips.
Promising reviews: "Best lip plumper I’ve tried so far! Honestly, a super great product. Not only is it more affordable than most lip plumpers (especially for two of them), but it also does a good job of doing what it’s supposed to do. It lasts longer than some high end plumpers, and doesn’t hurt nearly as much. I also like how it doesn’t smell like chemicals like most plumpers. It has a slightly minty scent, but isn’t strong enough to make me sick. I would definitely recommend this product to anyone looking for an affordable lip plumper that does the job!" —Alexandra
Get it from Amazon for $9.98.
4. L’Oreal’s 8 Second Wonder Water — it'll give your hair the moisture, shine, and silkiness it's missing, with instant results visible after the first use. Use it on wet hair after shampoo for healthier-looking locks and a weightless feel that takes a mere *eight seconds* to achieve!
Promising review: "Why haven't I tried this sooner? This is hands down the absolute best product I have tried on my hair in years, maybe decades! I have very thick, coarse, highlighted hair that proves to be a challenge for any product that claims smoothing, frizz control, shine, etc. I have tried so many high end products that do not live up to their claims with my hair. Consequently, after so many disappointing products, my expectations were low when I tried this.
As soon as I removed the towel, I knew this product was a winner. My hair looked smoother than usual before I even started to blow dry. When I finished blow drying, it looked the way it does when I leave a salon. I am super impressed and immediately ordered more." —shopsalot
Get it from Amazon for $8.73.
5. A pack of 24-karat gold cooling eye gels to help reduce dark circles, puffiness, and wrinkles in about 20–30 minutes while making you feel ultra-luxurious. Simply wear them while you're relaxing at night or getting ready in the morning, and enjoy the soothing effect that leaves your skin feeling nice and smooth.
Promising review: "Best eye masks ever!!! These gold collagen masks are awesome!! They have light subtle scent that I enjoy very much!! They're super easy to apply, and they actually stay put!! I have tried a lot of under eye masks that would just slide around. With these ones, I was able to relax and watch TV without having to lay back lol!!
Slap them on in the morning or at night, and still be able to get stuff done! They made my under eyes feel so soft and moisturized!! I have only used them twice, but so far I am in LOVE and cannot wait to see how they work on my wrinkles!!!" —Kelsey
Get a pack of 20 pairs from Amazon for $15.97.
6. A continuous water mister so you can easily and evenly dampen your hair without drenching it. All it takes is one gentle squeeze to release a fine and long-lasting mist, perfect for quickly styling your hair when it's been a few days since your last shower! Plus, reviewers *also* love to use it for cleaning, gardening, and more!
Promising review: "The best spay bottle EVER! This is PERFECT for dampening anything you need to. I especially love it for hair. The continual mist feature is so good!" —Jennifer Jones
Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in four sizes, two colors, and multipacks).
7. A pack of 36 acne patches that'll absorb pimple-causing gunk out of your skin overnight! They'll speed up the healing process and give you clearer-looking skin without the picking or popping that can leave scars behind.
Promising review: "Best pimple patches I’ve tried! So impressed with these patches! I usually get a few annoying pimples, and these really help keep me from picking them while helping the inflammation go down! Compared to other brands I’ve tried, I found that these stick on better, and I don’t wake up in the morning wondering where it went! Also, they’re a great size compared to the other brands I’d been using prior to purchasing these." —SK
Get a 36-pack of the small patches from Amazon for $11.97.
8. A bottle of Touch in Sol's reviewer-beloved No Poreblem Primer to help minimize the appearance of pores and give your makeup a smooth base so you can achieve a seamless look without a whole lot of effort!
Promising review: "This is the best primer I've used, and that's saying something. I've purchased many more expensive primers in the past, but this one stands above the rest. It goes on smoothly after my sunscreen, and does a great job of filling in fine lines and pores." —Caley
Get it from Amazon for $13.34.
9. A bottle of Elizavecca Hair Treatment — it uses ceramides and collagen to magically bring your damaged hair back to life with all the body and silky softness you could possibly imagine! Simply let it sit on your hair after shampooing for five to 20 minutes and rinse!
It's designed to work for all hair types, with reviewers with 2a through 4c hair saying it worked for them!
Promising review: "I have naturally blonde, medium length, more coarse hair that gets damaged from heat styling and is just naturally dry. I was looking for a hair mask to help heal my dry ends and just general damage. I followed the directions on the box, and left it in my hair for 15 minutes, and rinsed my hair, and styled as normal, and my hair has never been so sleek, and NOT weighed down, and the hair cuticles are together, and not frizzy. AND it's sooooo humid outside today and my hair stayed looking fresh. BONUS! I've tried so many masks and treatments that have weighed down my hair or left a weird residue, and this is the best one I've ever tried. For my hair length/thickness, I could get about five treatments from this size of a bottle." —Annie J.
Check out BuzzFeed's full Elizavecca hair treatment review for more deets!
Get it from Amazon for $7.17.
10. A set of nice-feeling and long-lasting matte lipsticks for anyone who hates winding up with dry lips and smudges. After using this stuff, your lips will feel silky soft, and your bold look will stay in place even after meals and beverages!
Promising review: "Holy grail of matte lipsticks right here. BUY IT!! THE best matte lipstick I've ever seen. I've looked far and wide, and spent thousands trying to find the best matte lipstick. No more! Buy it — you won't regret it. This lipstick — besides the wonderful colors — doesn't smudge, cake, or diminish easily. I've worn it all day long, even after several bottles of water, breakfast, and lunch. It's perfect!" —Karen
Get a six-piece set from Amazon for $9.99 (available in three color combinations).
11. A First Aid Beauty's KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub Exfoliant reviewers swear by for getting rid of dry, rough bumps while brightening and soothing skin. It's particularly helpful for anyone dealing with keratosis pilaris — also known as chicken or strawberry skin.
BuzzFeed editor Ciera Velarde loves this product! Here's why:
"I've had keratosis pilaris since I was a teenager (it's especially bad on my thighs), and after trying dozens of products to treat it with no luck, this magical product is the only thing that's truly worked for me. I usually use this once a week for maintenance, but in the winter if I notice a flare-up and have drier, rougher, bumpier skin, I use this twice a week, and any flare-ups disappear within the week. I scrub it over my thighs and then actually let it sit for a few minutes before rinsing it off. I have notoriously sensitive skin, and I've never had an issue with this before. It's truly the best product out there for any fellow KP sufferers!"
Promising review: "The best product I have ever used for my keratosis pilaris! My arms are the smoothest they've ever been! Will continue to buy and use this going forward!" —Lauren
Get it from Amazon for $12+ (available in three sizes and a pack of two).
12. A bottle of Fanola purple shampoo designed to neutralize yellow tones so you can achieve the vibrant platinum hair you've been dreaming of — all without an expensive salon visit!
Promising review: "This is literally the best purple shampoo I have ever used. My hair gets brassy so fast. When I use this, it makes it look like I just left the salon. I bought a bottle in July. It is now November, and I still have not had to buy a new bottle yet. 10/10 recommend." —makaila hebert
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
13. An internet-beloved set of makeup sponges adored by reviewers (over 68,000 5-star ratings!) for being inexpensive, long-lasting, super soft, easy-to-clean, and for giving great results.
Promising review: "The best makeup sponges. These are my favorite makeup sponges, and the only ones I buy now. I’ve bought these multiple times. They last a long time. They are soft, durable, apply makeup evenly, and easy to clean. Highly recommend." —Amy P
Get a set of five from Amazon for $6.99 (available in eight color options).
14. A liquid callus remover that's basically the equivalent of getting a pedicure in your own home. This stuff'll quickly get rid of YEARS worth of calluses that you thought were just part of your feet forever. Not anymore!
Promising review: "BEST THING I'VE EVER BOUGHT. I’ve spent so much money on foot creams, lotions, and foot scrubbers over the years. Like for legit 10 years now I’ve had cracked heels. My feet are always dry and my heels get so bad that they crack and bleed. I’ve tried so many things that I honestly just believed I’d always have cracked heels forever.
After reading all the reviews... even the scary ones that made me almost not want to buy it... I thought I’d give it a chance. I followed the directions exactly, and used gloves along with only leaving the gel on for no more than 5 minutes. I think I could’ve probably left the gel on for a little longer because of how bad my heels are, so I’ll do it again tomorrow, but already they look like brand new feet!! The kind of feet I thought I’d never have! So, I’m incredibly impressed and so excited!" —Heather Nelson
Get it from Amazon for $15.99.
15. A painless mint-flavored Venus teeth-whitening pen designed to give you quick results with just 30 seconds (!) of painless daily use. Even *years* of stains from things like coffee, tea, wine, soda, and more are no match for this thing.
It has over 9,400 5-star ratings!
Promising review: "The best teeth whitening product ever. I've used so many products before and this one is the best so far! I bought this because it wasn't expensive and it had good reviews. It's very easy to use, and it works even after the first application. It doesn't burn gums, and doesn't leave your teeth sensitive." —Eleny Araujo
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $9.29.
16. A bottle of plant-powered vitamin C serum that could make your skin look radiant! It can help lighten dark spots, fight off wrinkles, prevent UV damage, and increase skin firmness and elasticity without resorting to harsh chemicals or synthetic colors.
Promising review: "Best vitamin C serum I’ve used. This serum has changed my skin. It’s brighter, and I have seen an improvement in the fine lines around my eyes. The price is incredible compared to other vitamin C serums I’ve used, and I like that I don’t have to use a separate hyaluronic acid serum." —Jess H
Get it from Amazon for $18.90+ (available in two sizes and a pack of two).
17. A tube of Elizabeth Mott Thank Me Later Eye Shadow Base because you didn't spend time putting on eye makeup in the morning only for it to be all smudged, faded, and creased by the time the afternoon rolls around. This stuff'll help enhance and lock in your eyeshadow, keeping it vibrant and in place all day long!
It's cruelty-free!
Promising review: "Best primer EVER. I absolutely LOVE this primer! It goes on very smoothly, and it will keep your eye makeup in place literally all day. It also helps with maximizing the pigments in your eyeshadow, making sure they pop.
I also bought a tube for my mom, because she struggles with oily skin and her eyeliner never stays on. Once she used this, not only did her eyeliner stay in place and not budge, but it helped control the oil as well. Out of all the primers I've tried, this is the only one I will use, because it is reliable and affordable." —Carolyn
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
18. A bottle of natural nail and cuticle repair oil that helps soften cuticles and strengthen nails when used daily.
Promising review: "This is the best cuticle oil ever. I usually put it on at night before going to sleep, and I see a difference overnight. It has a very light almond smell that I think is quite nice. I use it by putting one brush stroke on each cuticle, and then rubbing it all in. I bought the tiny bottle, and it has lasted me a long time. When it’s done, I’ll get the bigger one. Definitely recommend." —AmyL
Get it from Amazon for $9.90+ (available in three sizes).
19. Essence's Lash Princess mascara — it defines and separates lashes to give you the bold look you usually need ~falsies~ for. Plus, it'll last all day — even in hot weather — without clumping, flaking, fading, or wearing.
Promising review: "My favorite find of 2022. This is the best mascara I’ve tried! Great coverage, smudge proof and last all day long. I always get compliments on my lashes when I wear this (I don’t wear it daily because I’m lazy). Beautiful color on this and I love the application wand. Will definitely be buying again!" —Strickley Sara
Get it from Amazon for $4.99+ (also available in a three-pack).
20. An exfoliating mitten here to astound you with how much dried skin they'll lift away from your body. Use these reviewer-loved mitts to unclog pores, remove spray tans, prevent ingrown hairs, and more in just four easy steps you can simply incorporate into your shower routine!
Several reviewers say they just throw theirs right in the washing machine to clean it! They also make a smaller one designed for the bikini area and a long, narrow back scrubber for hard-to-reach areas.
Promising review: "BEST PURCHASE OF MY LIFE. I’m SO excited about these mitts. I have KP on my arms and legs, so exfoliating is extra important for me. I also tend to need to exfoliate more often than the average person, but I never feel like any scrub or brush does enough. These are PERFECT. I followed all of the instructions and the dead skin was just rolling right off, and it felt so nice! I swear this is the cleanest I’ve felt in my entire life, and after only one use my skin is more glowy and smooth than it’s been in years. I don’t think I can live without these now." —bun
Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available with one or two mittens).
21. Paula's Choice 2% BHA liquid exfoliant — it'll help unclog and diminish large pores, exfoliate dead skin cells, smooth wrinkles, and brighten and even out your skin tone so it looks radiant and youthful!
Promising review: "The best product ever!!! I love love love this product. I have tried and dumped a ton of money into so many products while trying to find something that gets rid of my blackheads. Now this doesn't get rid of them 100%, but it is the only thing that has ever made a difference! I swear by this product! You have to be consistent with using it, but I always see a difference the next morning after using it." —Brachele
Get it from Amazon for $13+ (available in two sizes).
22. Juno & Co.'s Clean 10 Cleansing Balm — it's made with only 10 ingredients, does an incredible job removing makeup (even waterproof mascara), and will leave your skin feeling hydrated rather than oily!
Promising review: "Best cleansing balm. This cleansing balm is phenomenal. I'm highly sensitive to scents, and this has a really nice, light, citrus scent to it. I can use this on my entire face, including my eyes with no issue. My face feels clean, not tight, and not dry or stripped after using this. And the best part might be the price! I hope they never stop producing this stuff, because I'm a customer for life!" —K
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
23. A bottle of Biotin shampoo to help anyone experiencing hair loss, a dry scalp, or dandruff. It's sulfate- and paraben-free, and is packed with natural ingredients like biotin, keratin, and jojoba oil to help thicken and moisturize your locks.
Read more about how biotin shampoo could help with the fullness of hair at Cleveland Clinic.
Also, if you're wondering whether or not this shampoo will work for kinkier textures, then you'll be happy to know that one reviewer with a 4c curl pattern said this shampoo helped to restore her hair's thickness after a Dominican blowout thinned her strands.
Promising reviews: "My hair feels great! My hair was thinner, and my hair was falling out, so I started looking for something to help. This was literally the best thing I could have gotten. It works wonderfully!!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $11.95.
24. A one-step carbonated clay mask for exfoliating your pores, helping prevent blackheads, and potentially giving your partner the jump scare of all jump scares that they'll never live down. Plus, reviewers say it makes a serious difference on your skin!
Promising review: "I've almost used up my whole bottle now, and I have never loved a product more!! I have struggled with horrible acne since I was 13 (I'm 20 now), and this mask was a dream come true. Overall this is THE BEST face mask I have ever used. I have been to many dermatologists for my acne, and I have tried everything from pills to washes to help my skin, and nothing but THIS AMAZING PRODUCT has helped. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU Elizavecca!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <3 <3 <3" —Katie Hess
Get it from Amazon for $9.02 (available in two sizes and multipacks).
25. A leave-in conditioner that'll detangle hair, reduce frizz, restore curls, and more so you can get out the door faster. It's designed for kids, but adults love using it too!
Promising reviews: "The BEST for tangles! I’m on my third bottle used on my three-year-old and my own hair. Her hair is so tangled when she wakes up and combing it dry makes it frizzy. This stuff smells amazing and keeps her hair shiny, soft and makes her slightly curly hair just pop with beautiful curls. What a great product at an affordable price!" —Drew
Get it from Amazon for $8.19 (also available as a pack of two).
26. Genius "No Splash" nail clippers designed to catch the nail clippings instead of letting them fly every which way (except for *into* the trash can). Now you can avoid having to go on a scavenger hunt for sharp pieces of nail every time you wanna give yours a quick trim.
Promising review: "Best nail clipper I've ever owned. All my life I've had stainless-steel nail clippers that slip from my fingers whenever I have to cut my nails, which bends the nail and adds pressure onto my nail bed. With these clippers, the groove lets my thumb sit comfortably. It cuts very well, and there's no need to put too much pressure when cutting a tough nail. The nail catcher is a good bonus.
It prevents your nail debris from flying all over the place so you don't need to hover over the trash can. I use the built-in nail file to shape those sharp edges and it does the job very well. It eliminates the use of switching over to an individual nail file. I also like the little case that it comes in. It keeps me from losing my nail clippers." —Jasmine
Get them from Amazon for $13.99.
27. A "flossing toothbrush" great for anyone (kids *and* adults) who hate flossing and will do anything to avoid it. This toothbrush has a second layer of bristles that are longer and ten times thinner so they can get between teeth and function like floss while you brush for an extra deep clean. Reviewers also note that this toothbrush is great for people with sensitive teeth when used gently!
Heads up that this shouldn't be a replacement for actual flossing!
Mouthwatchers is a small business established by Ronald Plotka, DDS, that specializes in antimicrobial toothbrushes designed to get deeper cleans even patients with "great" dental hygiene might miss with traditional brush and floss routines.
Promising reviews: "Game changer. Wow!!! This is hands down the best toothbrush I’ve ever used. I’ve used all brands, electric, etc. nothing has ever made my mouth feel as clean as this. You notice a difference immediately. Feels like it gets so deep in between your teeth, yet it’s super soft and gentle. Nothing short of extraordinary!" —Monica
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $9.90.
28. A firming eye cream that uses vitamins and organic botanicals to rejuvenate the delicate area around your eyes. It works to improve dark circles, puffiness, loss of firmness, sagging skin, wrinkles, crow’s feet, and dryness, leaving you with brighter, firmer, hydrated skin *without* irritation!
Promising review: "This is the best product I've bought in years!!!! I read the reviews and decided to take a chance. I'm more than impressed. I bought it to use as eye cream. However, I decided to put it on my face when I noticed how it felt under my eyes. This product was better than any moisturizer I've owned in the last ten years. It's worth the money!!! I had a dry patch on my face from eczema and it went away after I applied this product.
This is the first time I used LilyAna and I was simply searching for an eye cream. I read the reviews and decided to give it a try. I promise this is the best investment I've made in years. It's worth trying. I never write long reviews, but this product is amazing." —Mrs J
Get it from Amazon for $22.99 (available in three sizes and a pack of two).
29. And finally, a waterproof, smudge-resistant eyeliner stamp if you love a winged eye look but hate how long it takes you to apply it to yourself. This stamp makes it quick and easy so you can speed up your routine and have more time for other tasks!
The Flick Stick comes from New Zealand-based brand and small biz Lovior Beauty.
Promising reviews: "This product is AMAZING!!! Best investment I've made all year! It lasted through multiple times of me rubbing my eyes (because I always do when I wear makeup) and goes on so easy!! If you love doing cat eye I cannot recommend this enough!!" —April
"Literally the best thing I've ever bought. I've never been able to do wings but this makes things SO much easier!!" —NiintendoVii
Get a two-pack from Amazon (one for your left eye, one for your right) for $14.98 (available in three sizes and a combo pack).
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.