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1. An Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz pencil that'll ever so quickly become your fave brow tool. A for-sure way to get flawless eyebrows.
Promising review: "This is my go to eyebrow pencil! I have tried many different brands, but I always end up returning to Anastasia Brow Wiz. It stays in place and it looks natural without being too harsh! Excellent product!" —Amy E. Newby
Get it from Amazon for $25 (available in 12 shades).
2. And a Anastasia Beverly Hills clear brow gel to keep your hairs in place all day long while also giving you that naturally full eyebrow look we all know and love. Watch out Zendaya, we're all gonna have *perfect* brows like you soon.
Promising review: "I have eyebrows that just won't stay in place no matter what I use. This has been my go-to product for years to keep my eyebrows in check! I have eyebrow hairs that are pin straight and no matter what I do they continue to go in a direction I don't want them to. Luckily, this product tames my eyebrow hairs and makes them stay in place. I love this stuff!" —Susana
Get it from Amazon for $22.
3. A long-lasting makeup setting spray that'll make sure your makeup isn't going ANYWHERE. If you're about be out all night, you'll need this to make sure your face stays in place.
This is personally my absolute favorite setting spray. My skin is soooo so oily some days it looks like I rubbed Popeye's chicken on my face. This spray keeps me matte and keeps my makeup in place ALL 👏 DAY 👏. Like, even after brunch in DC (if you're from DC you know brunch is an all day event) my makeup looks absolutely perfect. You know when you come home from a full day out and you kinda cringe because your makeup has moved all around? Yeah, never happens with this spray. I get home, look in the mirror, and I'm still a baddie!! Nothing has ever worked this well for me, I kid you not. My oily skin and I can not live without this. 10/10 recommend.
Promising review: "My go-to. This has been the best and my favorite setting spray I’ve used for the past year. I can sleep in eyeliner (although it’s not recommended) and wake up with a perfect wing. I’ll work out, sleep, swim, sweat, cry, and my makeup will stay on, it’s like glue! I’ve recommended it to so many friends and wouldn’t choose another setting spray over it." —liz moore
Get it from Amazon for $16+ (available in two sizes).
4. And an Urban Decay All Nighter longwear primer to keep your foundation smooth and in place while also providing your skin some good ole hydration. This little lightweight potion will be a game-changing step in your makeup routine.
Promising review: "The Urban Decay All Nighter Longwear Face Primer has become an indispensable part of my makeup routine. First and foremost, this primer creates a smooth and even base for foundation application. The lightweight formula glides effortlessly onto the skin, blurring imperfections and minimizing the appearance of pores. The impressive longevity of this primer is truly remarkable. Whether I'm facing long workdays, special events, or nights out, my makeup remains intact and fresh for hours. The primer acts as a reliable barrier, preventing the dreaded makeup meltdown and maintaining a flawless finish. It has become my go-to choice for occasions when I need my makeup to last without requiring constant touch-ups. Even on hot and humid days, the primer helps to mattify the skin and keep excess oil at bay. It feels lightweight on the skin, allowing it to breathe and preventing any clogged pores or breakouts. The Urban Decay All Nighter Longwear Face Primer is a makeup lover's dream come true. This primer has undoubtedly earned its spot among my makeup must-haves, and I highly recommend it to anyone seeking a reliable and effective primer." —Victoria Schnaufer
Get it from Amazon for $16+ (available in two sizes).
5. Andddd (!!!) amazing little Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion that'll have you belting out "Do You Believe In Magic" by The Lovin' Spoonful once you see that your shadow has lasted all day. Yes, yes I do believe in magic and this crease-free primer is the reason why.
Promising review: "After finding this primer, it’s become my absolute go-to. My skin is incredibly oily. This keeps my eye makeup looking freshly applied even 12+ hours later." —Jessica Vollmer
Get it from Amazon for $16+ (available in two sizes).
6. Too Faced Born This Way Concealer so you can skip foundation because really, who has the time? It's a lightweight, full-coverage formula that conceals, contours, highlights, *and* retouches all at the same time, significantly cutting the time spent on just getting your base ready.
Check it out in this TikTok demonstrating a five-minute makeup routine using it.
This is one of my personal holy grails. I love love love makeup, some may say I have way too much makeup. I have super duper oily skin and after a few hours I desperately need to blot. Not cute. I've spent my entire 20s looking for a perfect concealer and this is it. I have bought tons and tons of concealers from drugstore brands to the most expensive, luxurious brands — this is my favorite, without a doubt, can't live without it. Now, of course a lot of things factor into how greasy my skin gets, from my skincare routine to my primer to my setting spray. But I feel like I've finally figured out a routine that works and this is an important step in my makeup routine. Love love love this stuff.
Promising review: "This is my go-to concealer. I use it every single day without fail. I don't find the need to set it or cake it on because it has good coverage and doesn't crease a lot. I literally have backups for my backups of this product and pick some up every time there is the annual sales. Can't live without it." —SharReviews
Get it from Sephora (available in 32 colors) or Ulta (available in 30 colors) for $35.
7. A BaByliss titanium flat iron (1.25") that is TOTALLY worth the splurge. I have this, and it's my actual magic wand; like, I very much so may be a Sanderson sister. This is the straightener that my hairstylist uses on my hair, too, and it soooo makes a difference! Heats up quickly and gives your hair a gorgeous shine. Fabulous salon-quality results.
Promising reviews: "I’ve always struggled with curling my hair with a curling iron and I never perfected it with a straightener either BUUUUT I saw someone use this on TikTok and had to splurge, and I do not regret it one bit. It is smooth, does not pull the hair, and gives me the beautiful curls and waves I’ve been dreaming of. Worth every pretty penny." —Chelsey Scally
"I totally recommend buying this hot iron! My hairstylist told me about it and now the only time she'll be seeing me is for a color or trim. I can get salon results with this hot iron! I love love love love it." —Ceannda Barrington
Get it from Amazon for $170.99.
8. Or a six-in-one rose gold curling iron with interchangeable barrels so you can have perfect curls or waves every time. And think of traveling with this! You could take this on vacation with you and have a different curl pattern every day.
It has an adjustable temperature and heats up in a mere 30 SECONDS for quick looks. Orrrr if you prefer a heat-free way to get curls, check out these foam curling rods ($9.59 on Amazon) that reviewers with everything from 3a to 4c hair swear by.
Promising review: "New favorite curling iron. I LOVE this curling iron! Such a great value for six different irons! So far I’ve used the two biggest barrels, and they work amazingly! My hair held the curls through wind, running, and even sleep! Highly recommend this product!!!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in three colors).
9. Orrrrr a deep waver hot tool that'll have you belting out Under the Sea while letting your beautiful waves flow in the wind. Let this crimping tool become *part of your world* and get beach waves without the beach!
Promising review: "Ok so I found out about this life-changing device on TikTok. I've always wanted these kind of beach wave curls but no matter what I did or what I tried, my hair would never look how I wanted. Well, let me tell you, this thang does exactly what it should. It is seriously the best hair tool ever, so if you're looking for the absolute perfect beach waves, then do yourself a favor and just get it." —Rachael
Get it from Amazon for $25.49+ (available in three colors).
10. An at home laser hair remover so you can ditch all the costly salon prices and say hello to baby smooth skin right from your couch.
This baby has a freezing point function to make hair removal painless. No need for gels or cream! This thing will help reduce hair permanently in just eight weeks. It also has auto and manual modes for bikini lines, upper lip, chin, face, arms, back, and legs.
Promising review: "I specifically got this item for my bikini areas. I have very sensitive skin and get rashes from shaving so when I found this product, I was so excited because it has a cooling system which can reduce pain and rashes. I've been using this hair removal since mid-March so it has been about three months of me using it and I notice a gradual difference. My skin feels smoother and I didn’t get too overwhelmed by the whole process. The hair is softer and doesn’t seem to come in as fast. Soon I’ll move on to my armpit area. I love the fact that you can adjust it to lower temperatures to work around more sensitive areas, which works great for your face and sensitive bikini areas. So far, I am loving this and I hope my rambling helped someone decide whether to purchase or not. I highly recommend it!" —luozhixiang
Get it from Amazon for $75+ (available in two colors).
11. A Rare Beauty liquid blush by our girl, our fave wizard, Selena Gomez, available in both matte and dewy finish, whatever floats your boat! A little goes a long way and this blush is beautifully pigmented. It's actually one of the products I'm obsessed with. Like seriously, I think she made this on Waverly Place with her brothers cuz it's actually magic.
Check out TikToker @rachelldaguanno showing how it works best with only one small dot!
Promising review: "My go-to! Such a beautiful color, I love how it gives a natural flush balance to my cheeks. Loved it so much I bought another one in a different color! This is a must buy for a natural soft finish." —MrsRunge
Get it from Sephora for $23 (available in seven radiant shades and four matte shades).
12. A Charlotte Tilbury airbrush finishing powder that'll give you a flawless blend and help fight your oily T-zone. It's giving "I got my makeup professionally done."
Promising reviews: "I'm a die-hard Laura Mercier girl but TikTok made me cave! This powder delivers everything it promises especially for a 49-year-old! Beautiful finish, fills pores and smooth texture." —FacePalette
"Honestly, I purchased the mini first due to the hype and fell in love with this product. I have hypersensitivity and need to be extra careful with my combination skin but I felt this product truly made a difference in the appearance of my pores/oiliness and makes my makeup wear like a dream. It doesn't cling and I find it blends into my skin better. I swear the longer it's on, the less it looks like makeup. This is a transformative product, definitely try if you can!" —Alyssa P.
Get it from Sephora for $48 (available in four finishes and three sizes).
13. A nightly face wash by Youthforia. This cleanser is infused with real green tea leaves to help remove makeup, impurities, and dead skin. Oils stand no chance, cuz this stuff will totally break 'em down and help make blending your makeup a lot easier. Your face will feel as fresh and clean as OutKast.
I have this and my obsession is so real. I have soooo many skincare products, like, a ridiculous three-drawers full of skincare, and I always reach for this stuff. It's gentle, which I love most because my skin is so sensitive. I'm usually nervous to try out new cleansers but let me tell you, I don't regret trying this out one bit. My skin has never been clearer and my skin is noticeably clearer, like, people are noticing and complimenting me on my skin. First time since I was like 10 that I've had clear skin. It also helps get all the makeup off my face and leaves my skin feeling fresh and clean. 10/10, love this stuff. I honestly have quite a few of this brand's products and none have disappointed me.
Promising review: "Usually, I skip washing my face at night but now in my late 50s, I really need to come clean. In any event, I was skeptical to buy from a brand that is seemingly targeted at those a couple of decades or so younger than I am. I used the Night Off Face Wash and not only did it take off sunscreen grime and dirt, it left my skin feeling clean and moisturized. By way of background, I have sensitive skin with redness and the face wash seemed to have a rather calming effect." —Balabusta
Get it from Youthforia for $32.
14. A six-pack of powder puffs for contouring with loose powders, foundation, blush, BB creams, and more. These TikTok-viral makeup tools are triangle shaped so they can get all up in those under-eye corners and there's also a little strap so you can strap 'em to your fingers!
Promising review: "I got these because of Alix Earle on TikTok and they did not disappoint! They make my powder go on so smoothly and make my face look so flawless. Also, they are such great value for the money and I love that they come in pink. I highly recommend!" —Kristen
Get a six-pack from Amazon for $5.99 (available in 17 colors).
15. A jaw-droppingly gorg Ghostface palette to create the most flawlessly stunning shadow looks. With 18 shades and amazing pigment, no need to *call me* and thank me for how much you loooove this palette.
Spoiled Lip Cosmetics is a Florida-based small business that specializes in the cutest of cute makeup.
Watch TikTok makeup expert Mikayla Nogueira review and apply this palette here.
Promising reviews: "I purchased this palette after seeing it on Mikayla Nogueira's TikTok account. I needed blue eye shadows to match a bridesmaid dress in August. I've been playing with the shadows, and they look so good on my pale skin and are so buttery smooth. I'm glad I've been turned onto your brand." —Amy M.
"This along with two of the neon loose pigments were my first purchase from this brand, and I am so impressed!! I already want more haha! The mattes are so soft yet so pigmented, and the duochromes??? BEACH. I was not prepared. They are stunning! Not to mention this packaging/theme is so perfect. A must-have for makeup collectors and/or anyone who wants a more colorful palette. But even then, the nude shade in the top/center spot is a new go-to for me. One last thing, I was skeptical of the magnetic lid, but it has not been a problem for me at all! I actually kinda like that I can hold the mirror and leave the shadows sitting on the counter while I work. Thanks for a great first experience with your brand! I’ll be back!" —Hannah N.
Get it from Spoiled Lip Cosmetics for $36.
16. A stunning Fenty Beauty highlight that'll make you ✨ shine bright like a diamond ✨. One thing about Rihanna, she never misses and this gorgeous highlight is proof.👏👏
Promising review: "Three times today, THREE times I was given compliments on my makeup. Do you like glitter, shimmer, sparkle?? You’re gonna LOVE this!" —CookiePurrrty
Get it from Fenty Beauty (available in three shades) or Sephora (available in two shades) for $42.
17. Fake Halo holographic nail polish from Mooncat so you can stare at how the light reflects off your nails all day. How gorg, OMG. They're giving me alien unicorn mermaid fairy vibes — weird combo but I'm so serious. ✨
Mooncat is a woman-owned, vegan, and cruelty-free small business founded by Michelle Lin. Get a closer look at some of the shades in this TikTok.
Promising review: "I received my first one in the mail. It was so easy and smooth going on. Two coats later, AMAZING, vibrant, beautiful color. The way the light dances off of my nails and the sun shining off the polish have me mesmerized. Yep, I picked two more colors a week later. My daughter is now hooked as well. We love this polish and will be picking out a few more. This is the ONLY polish that we use now." —Johnine L.
Get it from Mooncat for $15.
18. A Milk Hydro Grip primer that'll have your makeup clinging to your skin the way a 5-year-old clings to their parent's leg on the first day of kindergarten. This sticky, magical primer locks your makeup down to help avoid any fading or transfer.
Promising reviews: "FIRE. LITERALLY THE BEST. That's it....that's the post. JK, no seriously this product holds my makeup in place all day. Pleasant smell, not overbearing, and sticky. I pair this with Milk's pore primer (not sure of the actual name, came in my Ipsy bag, BOMB) and it gives my face a smooth filter-like finish. Awesome. Holy grail item." —Ariel Bersanetti
"My go-to primer. Love the Milk Hydro primer. Keeps my makeup fresh all day!" —debora brantley
Get it from Amazon for $20+ (available in three sizes).
19. A set of press-on acrylic nails because although you love your acrylics, they're soooo expensive. These press-ons are soooo so gorg and will look like you spent hundreds on your nails when really, you only spent $10! If you miss the good ole days when a full set was $20, you're in luck.
You'll get 24 pieces in 12 different sizes, a mini file, a glass nail file, a wooden stick, a tutorial card and a sheet glue sticker. You can use a top coat to seal rhinestones so they don't fall off as easily! Reviewers suggest using nail glue to apply them.
Promising reviews: "Very durable and so pretty! I got a lot of compliments. Get it, you won’t regret it. Be a baddie on a budget. 👌🏼👌🏼" —Kathie
"Love these nails, very sturdy and elegant for the price. Looks just like you walked out of a salon for 10% of the price. I will buy again." —NisaSimone
Get a set of 24 pieces from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in 15 designs).
20. A fabulous lip-plumping gloss set for some seriously luscious lips. This stuff helps to morph your lippies into Angelina Jolie's. Ooh-la-luscious.
You'll get one lip plumper and one minty sleeping mask for your lips.
Promising review: "I loved this stuff; it was magic. The evening moisturizer was fabulous. It is the first plumper that actually works for me. Will be buying more for gifts!!!!!" —Alexandra
"I discovered this product from TikTok, and I had to give it a try. I tried the day lip plumper and within a few seconds, there was a subtle tingling/burning that lasted for a few minutes, but as it occurred, the plumping started to happen! It made a noticeable difference and made my lips look like I had filler! I'm obsessed!! —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $10.49.
21. A stunning set of seamless human hair clip-in extensions that'll give your hair that va-va-voom you've been looking for. Whether you want a little extra length or just some more voluminous locks, these babies will have you feeling like Beyoncé.
Promising review: "I love these so much. Since I impulsively cut my hair I’ve been struggling to feel confident in myself. I decided to try out hair extensions for the first time and was looking for something on the cheap side and after watching many YouTube and TikTok videos, I decided that this brand was by far the best option I’d seen. I simply do not regret this buy. They blend in seamlessly with my hair, they're a beautiful color, and I'm so excited to style them considering it’s 100% real hair. Another plus is how easy they are to use. My first time putting in extensions and although I could probably do better, they still look so cute!! If you’re looking for some more affordable CUTE AND GOOD QUALITY extensions I definitely recommend these! :)" —Emily
Get a set of seven from Amazon for $43.99+ (available in 44 lengths/densities and 30 colors).
22. A Nyx makeup setting spray so your makeup can stay in place all day through whatevaaaa comes your way. Rain or shine or nights out cannot stop this spray from a flawless matte face. Dance the night away without your eyebrows running away at midnight.
Promising reviews: "I have been purchasing the Nyx Matte Finishing Spray for years but would rotate between this and other high-end sprays. I always end up coming right back to Nyx because the finish is incomparable. No matter what foundation I use, my makeup is long wearing, stays matte, and there's no cakey, oily, or that melted/separated look even after hours of wear. I also have some visible pores on my cheeks and this spray does NOT highlight them or make them stand out more like other sprays do. It's the perfect combination for my makeup needs. Also, so happy that Amazon sells this in jumbo size so this bottle will last me a really long time!" —Krystle M.
"I don’t normally leave reviews but I had to for this product. I swear by this stuff. I did a 30-minute HIIT session and I was dripping sweat and you legit couldn't even tell. I work out on my lunch break at work and have to go right back after. Knowing that my makeup is always going to be just the same is one less thing I have to worry about. I will always recommend this." —Shannon G.
Get it from Amazon for $7.99.
23. A pack of rhinestones for a trendy Y2K look. I go to Euphoria high part time so I obvi have these and I'm obsessed. They're my easy, go-to look and people always give me lots of compliments. Did I mention that I'm obsessed?
Alright friends soooo you'll get 25 sheets of different colored rhinestones, which amounts to 4,125 gems in total. I have an entire drawer of my vanity dedicated to my rhinestones. They don't have adhesive, so I use a little glitter primer then stick 'em on that way. I adore these and you get sooo many rhinestones. Obviously, a few do sometimes fall off but I personally don't think it's a big deal. Rhinestones FTW. I love a little Maddy Perez vibe! I feel so so cute every time I stick these on, I love love love them.
Promising review: "Absolutely obsessed! There is every color of the rainbow from dark to light. I’ve had a lot of fun creating makeup looks with these. Really great purchase." —Izzy
Get a pack of 25 from Amazon for $8.99 (available in three sizes/colors).
24. A moisture-boosting hyaluronic acid serum that'll help hydrate your skin leaving you looking all smooth and healthy. Your pores won't be giving Regina George anymore because this stuff will help minimize their appearance, strengthen your skin's natural moisture barrier, and calm any irritation or redness. Open the floodgates and let in all this yummy moisture.
Promising review: "I’m a woman of a certain age and use this hyaluronic acid serum every night. It’s hydrating without being heavy or pore clogging. Sometimes I follow with Soft Glow facial oil or Cocoon Replenishing cream. I think my skin looks pretty darn good! Very happy I discovered Ghost Democracy!" —Karen W.
Get it from our Goodful shop for $36.
25. A rainbow-inspired eyeshadow palette with 40 matte, shimmer, and metallic shades that reviewers are saying is just as good as the James Charles x Morphe Palette and way waaaay less expensive. Just *think* of all the fun, bright, funky looks you'll be able to create with this baby.
Promising reviews: "Clearly time I got a new eyeshadow palette. Sargent Freddie Mercury (my not-even 4-pound bunny) made it his mission to destroy my James Charles overpriced palette. This palette is the same quality, maybe even nicer. This eyeshadow was put on at around 3 p.m. and it's almost 1 a.m., the 'highlight' stayed on my nose even with my mask on through a whole day of work. That blew my mind." —Daniel T Adams
"Best palette I've owned and you can't beat this price! The colors are beautiful and vibrant. They are also extremely pigmented, especially the shimmery colors, and they all seem to blend well. I'm happy to have every color I could ever want in an eyeshadow in the palm of my hands and I've been experimenting with colors I've never worn before!!" —Mary Diamond
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in two styles).
26. A lovely little versatile matcha-infused moisture stick for literally... EVERYTHING! Use this to hydrate dry lips and skin, to help reduce dark circles, and to help eliminate puffiness with matcha tea powder. Already sounds too good to be true but on top of all that goodness, ingredients are also vegan!
Check out this TikTok of the matcha stick in action. Cocokind is a San Francisco-based, woman-owned small biz.
Promising review: "This is my first time using the MyMatcha stick and I looovvveee it! I have it on me pretty much all the time so I can dab a little bit on my dry spots as I need to. It softens up my dry areas and even decreases the swelling of my acne! I've used it as a moisture stick, an acne anti-inflammatory, and even a fly-away tamer. It's a great multitasking product." —alizza d.
27. A gorgeous Nyx Butter Gloss that's under $5 and isn't sticky! This is my personal fave lip gloss; I have way too many colors, but it's just THAT good. Get the perfect pout with this beautiful, creamy gloss. Put it over your lipstick or wear it alone for juicy, glowy lips in seconds.
Hey, hi, yes, that's me up there. This gloss is without a doubt my go-to. I have one in every purse I have. To say I can't live without it is an understatement (yes, I'm fully aware that I'm dramatic). I love this gloss and whenever IDK what lip to wear, this one always is my default.
Promising review: "TikTok made me buy this. And I am so glad I did. It feels so moisturizing, and the color fits my skin color so well. I could wear this all day. And it lasts so well. Not tacky or too sticky. Will be buying more." —Shalyssa
Get it from Amazon for $4.99 (available in 33 colors and in multipacks).
28. A verrrrry cool crystal pigment that'll make you shine like the light from the sun (word to Paolo from The Lizzie McGuire Movie). I mean, my jaw is literally on the floor, this pigment is so gorg. Holy sparkles. 😱
Side note — I've stared at this GIF (above) for like 20 minutes just mesmerized.
Hidden Cosmetics is an England-based small biz that specializes in the coolest freaking shadows and pigments I've ever seen. Def check them out!
Check out our fave babe @Nikkietutorials use one of the pigments here.
Get it from Hidden Cosmetics for $23.45.
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