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1. A bottle of TikTok-famous Elizavecca hair treatment that contains ceramides and collagen to give your hair shine and make it smooth in just five minutes, no spell required! Keeping you flawless even if you don't have much time or don't feel like doing your hair.
Promising reviews: "Not gonna lie I was skeptical that this could help me. A few months ago I decided I could bleach my hair. I burnt it to such a crisp that I’ve literally been wearing it up under a cap. That worked when it was winter but now it’s warm so I needed a solution. I saw this product highly recommended on other sites and the reviews were good. S I ordered a tube. Used it twice now and OH. MY. LANTA. For months my hair has felt like crunchy noodles ready to snap at a moment's notice. After one treatment (left in about 15 minutes after shampoo, before conditioner) my ends feel soft!! After the second time washing with it, it actually moves like it’s not damaged and it is visibly SO much healthier. Like seriously idk how they bottled witchcraft but I’m going to continue to use this product even when my hair grows out. An absolute magical miracle potion! I seriously prepared myself to explain to the world that it doesn’t work. But instead, I have the healthiest hair I’ve had since being a home hairdresser. 10/10 for less then $10. Picture from left to right (blonde above): my hair before using this, my hair after first treatment, my hair after second treatment. —Beth
"Sure it's small in size but it is big in power! I can't live without this stuff. It won't make your hair instantly soft but once you style your hair, you'll be amazed. My hair has not looked or felt this good in a longgggggg time. Definitely a lifesaver for split ends. Get it. Get it. Get it!!!" —ashlee
Wow, dang, now I want this. Someone hide my wallet...or don't.
Check out BuzzFeed's full review of the Elizavecca hair treatment for more deets!
Get it from Amazon for $7.44.
2. The marvelous, practical Alleyoop Pen Pal, which is an eyeliner, lip liner, highlighter, and brow pencil all in one. It looks just as fun to use as those multicolor pens we all had as kids. This is perfect for touching up your makeup after work before going out to dinner. If this baby got paid, it'd deserve a raise. Assignment = understood.
Promising review: "This is my fifth Pen Pal — it's a staple!!! Can't live without it." —Sanguita C.
"Didn’t even know I needed this product until I got it!! No going back now — it’s the perfect on the go essential and the pigment is beautiful. Long lasting, pretty, and compact!" —Sara V.
Get it from Amazon for $25 (available in three shades).
3. A gorgeous Nyx Butter Gloss that's under $5 and isn't sticky!! (Because who wants a *sticky* spring look?) 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: "This lip gloss is perfection. It’s not sticky or greasy. It’s the perfect coverage and I love the color. I will not live without this lip gloss. I LOVE IT!!!!" —Mary L S.
Get it from Amazon for $4.99 (available in 36 colors).
4. A color corrector — a 4-in-1 eye, lip, and cheek multistick that'll neutralize dark spots and circles in case you've felt like NOTHING will cover your tired under eyes lately. Put this over any areas with hyperpigmentation, then put your foundation or concealer over the top and boom: tired under-eyes will be gone quicker than Irina left Zack on Love Is Blind.
Live Tinted is a South Asian woman-owned small biz that specializes in clean, vegan, cruelty-free beauty products for all skin tones.
Promising reviews: "I can't believe I've lived without this product for so long! This is SOOOO much better than the concealers I've used in the past because it really covers up my dark circles. This product is a staple in my makeup routine! Can't live without this!" —Undisclosed
Get it from Ulta for $24 (available in five shades).
5. An easy-to-blend Coty Airspun Loose Face Powder that can be used as a foundation or setting powder to help get a smooth, lightweight, flawless finish. Go ahead, belt out the Beyoncé song every time you apply it. 🎶 Say I look so good tonighttttt. 🎶
Promising reviews: "I can't live without this stuff!! I use this powder almost every day to set my makeup. It's perfect for people with oily skin such as myself. Perfect for highlighting." —Trish W.
"I have been a fan of this face powder for many years and sincerely hope to keep buying it as long as I am on the planet! I have tried several other brands for face powder and they didn't even come close to what the Coty Airspun Face Powder can do. Why, oh why do the stores in my town not carry this wonderful product anymore? I am here to tell you, Coty makes the best face powder for the best coverage, shade selection, and long lasting value. There is no other face powder like it and I hope to keep purchasing it from Amazon! Thank you!" —J.B.
Get it from Amazon for $13.32+ (available in six colors and two sizes).
6. A jar of Brazilian Bum Bum body cream made with a caffeine and guaraná extract formula to help smooth and tighten skin. Over 29,000 people are in loveeee with this stuff and some reviewers even just use it as, like, a perfume. Yeah, it smells that good.
Side note, totally random but I have a Brazilian coworker and if you haven't tried Brazilian guaraná soda, you're reallyyyyy missing out, and I don't like soda! I will only drink this.
Promising reviews: "Y'all. This stuff smells like heaven. Somehow this scent is appropriate for summer and winter at the same time. It absorbs quickly with no sticky feelings afterward. The one thing that might deter some people from buying it is that there is a shimmer to it. Once I've used it on my hands, I notice that in sunlight, my skin has a bit of a glimmer. I personally love this and can't wait to use this lotion during the summer. I think it's 100% worth the high price tag. When I can summon up the will to spend the money, I'll be buying the body wash, spray, and full-sized lotion as well, as the current, the mini lotion stays in my purse." —Elizabeth
"Can't live without! I use it on my entire body, not just my bum bum. The scent is amazing! Leaves my skin feeling baby smooth. Highly recommend! Worth the price!" —Alicia
Get it from Amazon for $22+ (available in two sizes).
7. A long-lasting makeup setting spray that'll make sure your makeup isn't going ANYWHERE. IDK what's in this bottle, but my guess is some sort of witch's potion because there's no other explanation for how well this spray works. *Chefs kiss 🤌*.
This is personally my absolute favorite setting spray. My skin is soooo so oily some days it looks like I rubbed Popeyes 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, like, this spray really works harder than Kris Jenner, I kid you not. 10/10 recommend.
Promising review: "I can't live without UD's All Nighter spray. Bought a mini for my purse to take on the go. UD's All Nighter is God's tears in a bottle. Believe the hype. You can ugly cry for 20 minutes straight in the bathroom of a bar and walk out with your makeup STILL LOOKING FABULOUS as long as you've doused your face in this spray. I've gone through maybe two dozen full-sized bottles even back when the packaging was white and purple. I will forever repurchase until the day I die." —magswell
Get it from Sephora or Amazon for $16+ (available in two sizes).
8. A totally gorge foundation you've probz seen everywhere. Simply take the brand's quiz and they'll match you to the perfect shade. The only explanation for such a perfect foundation could be that this is made at Hogwarts.
Skeptical? So were most reviewers, buttt if you don't like your shade, exchanges and returns are 100% free and easy. Get your correct shade easy and let this beautiful little foundation melt right into your skin.
Promising reviews: "This is my first time purchasing a higher-end foundation. I’ve never been a foundation fan but after hearing such positive reviews, I just had to try it. I used it for the first time last night and I was shook. Like shook to my core. 😂 I couldn’t believe that just a tiny bit of foundation went a long way and it actually looked natural! Obviously you could tell I had makeup on but I didn’t feel like my face was cakey or like that 'eh' feeling when you have too much makeup on. I felt like my face looked flawless which is awesome because I have dark spots on my face! Which is actually surprising because all I did was take a quiz! Concealer...I’m coming for you next. 🤣 10/10 recommend this foundation to anyone who’s just starting out and feel like they won’t look natural wearing foundation. Just get ittt!"—Catherine T.
"Can't live without it. This is the best skin match and longest-lasting makeup I’ve ever used! I won’t be switching anytime soon!" —Jamie S.
Get it from Il Makiage for $45 (available in 50 shades).
9. An eyebrow soap that'll give you that natural, full, laminated, feathered look the easy way — you know, yourself. Cuz sometimes we cant afford every luxury (😭). Apply the waterproof, long-lasting gel, brush your brows upward, and look in the mirror wondering if those are your brows or Zendaya's on your face.
It also comes with brushes!
Promising reviews: "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, Deacon
"I had never used this product, just wanted to try it out and now I can’t live without it. Super simple and quick." —Laura R.
Get it from Amazon for $4.99+ (available in three styles).
10. An outrageously popular Differin gel with over 51,000 *glowing* ratings raving about this magic treatment. It's a prescription-strength retinoid that targets clogged pores and inflammation to restore skin texture and tone. It'll get all up in those pores, helping prevent new acne from forming. Now doesn't that just sound lovely?
Promising reviews: "I am positive that the reason my skin has looked excellent for the last two months is because of this product. I have tried a number of things — including going to a dermatologist and being on antibiotics — but nothing has cleared by skin up and made it as healthy as this. It took it a few months to really kick in, about 2–3, but the results from sticking to it daily were wonderful once they appeared. I can't live without this, and use it every night before I go to bed." —rescklessmagic17
Get it from Amazon for $13.47+ (available in three sizes).
11. A jar of E.l.f. Poreless Putty Primer so you can kiss your visible pores buh-bye! This primer will help you get a super smooth canvas to put your foundation on and will have you looking like your makeup was professionally airbrushed while helping to keep it in place. Say sayonara to your oily makeup looks and say heyyyy to a matte look. All you need is faith, trust, and a little Poreless Primer, which is basically pixie dust.
Promising reviews: "This 43-year-old can't live without this product!! This item is amazing!!! It fills in my pores and fine lines and is moisturizing! 10 out of 10 for me!! I never want to be without this product!!" —Melinda A.
Get it from Amazon for $9.
12. A volcanic stone face roller to soak up excess face oil even if you're wearing makeup. This baby is reusable AND washable!! Bring it on the go and when you see your face beginning to look a little past the glazed donut stage, let this baby save you! I personally would like to take part in this sorcery. Where's the cauldron we're meeting around and what time?
Promising reviews: "Let me first say, I’m a good Christian woman. I never wanted to mess around in magic, but after purchasing this thing not only am I wondering what else the devil will sell me for less than $15, but also why I never found this thing sooner. There’s no other reason this thing works as well as it does for as inexpensive as it is than some twisted wizardry. All jokes aside, I am floored. I saw the videos. I saw the reviews. I figured I’d give it a shot. My skin creates more oil than KFC will probably go through in a year, and nothing ever works for me. I’m usually constantly breaking out, continuously trying to blot, and eternally dreading looking at my face in the mirror after I come home from work, but not anymore! Now I’m stoked to use this thing! As for cleaning frequency, because my skin just hates me I can assume I’ll be cleaning it every two to three days to rid it of the oil it yeeted from my face. No big deal. Super easy to take apart, super easy to put back together. It’s also super small. If I had normal-sized pockets like my boyfriend’s pants did, I’d be nervous I’d lose it. But I don’t, because I wear clothes made for women. So whatever pockets I DO have, this thing will still fit right inside of them. Buy one. Buy eight. I don’t care. Just listen to me, you’ll love it." —Coley
"Never leaves my purse. If you have oily or combination skin, this is a must have for you! I keep it in my purse to freshen up throughout the day. Can’t live without this now." —Ashley P.
Get it from Amazon for $13.40.
13. A hydrating eye stick with a cutie little polar bear design perfect for its cooling and calming effect. It'll help reduce dark circles, lines, and puffiness while delivering moisture without being oily. Sensitive skin friends, this one's for us.
Promising review: "I couldn't live without this refreshing polar bear eye stick doohicky. I use it twice or more daily prior to applying moisturizer or eye cream or both." —CatGatherer
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
14. 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 where the creator demonstrates 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 or Ulta for $34 (available in 32 shades and two sizes).
15. Or a Maybelline concealer with a sponge on the end that'll cover dark circles so well everyone will wonder what spell you used to achieve such magic. You'll look well-rested and refreshed even on days that you...uh, aren't. Nobody will even be able to tell!
Promising review: "This stuff is a miracle. I have been using a $75 under-eye cream for about 15 years. A friend of mine mentioned this and I started laughing when I heard the price, plus I’ve always been hesitant to buy drugstore brands. I have definitely changed my mind about that. I can’t live without the stuff, it really does the trick and it moisturizes beautifully. I think I’ve ordered it at least four times now and I will continue to do so. I will not be going back to my fancy under-eye concealer; this stuff is even better." —SoCalMom
Get it from Amazon for $8.80 (available in 16 shades).
16. Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen that can also be used as your makeup primer, offering broad-spectrum SPF 40 without feeling greasy or leaving a white cast. I know, I know, trying to make sure you wear sunscreen on your face can be a pain, especially if you wanna wear a full face of makeup butttt, that's why this baby is so perfect! A win if I ever knew one.
BuzzFeed Shopping editor Natalie Brown says, "I have oily, acne-prone skin and use a prescription retinol to control things, which means I MUST use sunscreen on my face every day. My mom, who had been using this Supergoop stuff the whole time, got me a bottle of this cult-favorite for Christmas last year (moms do know best sometimes!!). I couldn't be happier with it! A dime-size amount covers my entire face, because it's translucent it leaves absolutely no white cast, and 10 minutes after putting it on, my face just feels like I applied a little bit of a nice moisturizer or makeup primer, not anything that's grease-central, like sunscreen usually is. It does pill if I put it on too soon after my morning topical acne prescription, but as long as I give that script about five minutes to sink in, I have no issues. I've been impressed by the way my matte foundation glides over it, looks with it, and lasts with it."
Promising review: "I can't live without this sunscreen anymore. Very easy to apply, gives a nice finish to my face after a skincare routine. It has a very pleasant finishing touch so I've been using it instead of a primer. It is invisible so no worries about the white cast at all. Can't recommend it enough." —Napassawan M.
Get it from Amazon for $18+ (available in two sizes).
17. A Milk Makeup matte bronzer stick to effortlessly create sun-kissed, warm looks and get that Kardashian sculpted face. Contouring has never been easier!
Promising review: "A MUST! Can't live without it now. I bought a second one recently because my sister stole the first one from me immediately after she tried it on. It's the best. Lasts all day and my skin looks natural, and healthy. I have oily to normal skin with tendency to get acne — this doesn't give me any issues. At first it may seem a bit orange but once you blend it, there's nothing like it. I use a Beauty Blender with it. I've usde it everyday for few months now — it will last me a loooong time. Worth every cent." —Nisza
Get it from Sephora for $24 (available in five shades).
18. A hair butter daily moisturizer for hair types 3 and 4 that'll lock moisture into every one of your gorgeous curls. It's enriched with vitamin E oil and cocoa butter to condition your hair and help keep it strong and lustrous! Perfect coils, here you come.
Thank God It's Natural is a Black woman-owned small biz based in Chicago, Illinois that specializes in hair products.
Promising reviews: "Can't live without. Absolute MUST HAVE!" —Maria
"I have tried almost everything to soften and moisturize my bleached locs! In addition to water, I need an oil base to keep the hydration. Light oils, heavy oils, serums, and other cream moisturizers all fell short. This is the winner! Thankful to have discovered and tried it. I was considering changing my hair color just to retain moisture. Glad I didn’t have to!" —Kelly J.
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $24.99.
19. A bronzer so you can ✨glow, baby, glow✨ alllll summer. You'll look like you just came back from a vacation orrrr like the sun kissed you. Either way, this is a win.
Promising reviews: "I have tried many bronzers over the last several years and this is now the only one I will buy. One of the best things is that it does not make my sensitive skin break out. A little bit goes a long way, which is great and the product lasts forever! I also love the tropical fragrance! I use this bronzer all year, even in the winter for a subtle glow." —Hopeless Romantic
"I bought this after watching a TikTok about it and now I can’t live without it." —Daniela P.
Get it from Amazon for $10.12+ (available in eight shades).
20. An eight-piece magnetic eyeliner and lashes kit to make putting lashes on way WAY easier. Simply apply the magnetic, smudge-proof liner like you would any liquid top liner, place the magnetic eyelashes right on top, and *voila*! Easy peasy and no messing with lash glue.
You'll get five pairs of magnetic lashes and the liner!
Promising review: "Cannot live without these!!! I seriously love these lashes! I have such a hard time applying normal false lashes with glue and had my doubts about these being that they're magnetic but I have been so surprised by how easy they are to apply, how they literally last all day, and how they make such a huge difference when I have them on versus when I don't. I can't go a day without wearing them and there are so many different size options — I LOVE THEM. Worth every penny!" —Kayla S.
Get an eight-piece set from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in three sets).
21. A pack of 36 acne patches that'll have you shook when you wake up in the morning. These patches absorb all the gunk and speed up the pimple-healing process without picking or popping. Abracadabra, psh, what pimple?
Promising review: "These patches are fantastic! Prevents you from touching your pimple but also visibly reduces size and redness overnight. Can't live without them. I also sometimes wear them while running errands. They are pretty clear."—Alyssa B.
Get a 36-pack of the small patches from Amazon for $11.99.
22. A snail mucin serum to help get rid of dark spots, improve skin vitality, and soothe damaged skin. Yep, snail mucin is a Korean skincare product made from snail slime. Sounds ick but your skin will totally fall in love the second you use it. Hmm, wonder if this is why SpongeBob had Gary the pet snail — skincare benefits.
Promising review: "This product is a staple in my routine. I have liked or loved everything that I've tried from Cosrx but this is the number one product I can't live without. It is a thicker serum, but goes on smooth and dries quickly. Even if you don't need it for healing or skin issues, it is very moisturizing. As someone with dry, sensitive skin and eczema, I love this product. Add this to your routine!" —Jordan
Get it from Amazon for $19.17.
23. A daily facial spray that'll help balance skin pH and help minimize irritation, redness, and flare-ups. Formulated to mimic the makeup of our bodies, this bad boy delivers ✨hypochlorous acid✨ (no, it's not a spell for incredible skin), which is found naturally in white blood cells.
Tower 28 is a LA-based, Asian woman-owned small business that creates nontoxic, vegan, and cruelty-free beauty products for all skin types.
Promising reviews: "I can't live without it!! This product has become a need for my skin. I have truly seen the difference. When I break out I would usually get scars for several days, but this product makes them disappear extremely fast. I truly do recommend it because you can see the difference as soon as you start using it!" —Lulurosado
Get it from Sephora for $12+ (available in two sizes).
24. A winged eyeliner stamp so that you can start your day on the right track. Easiest way to ruin your day before it even starts is attempting a winged eyeliner. Seriously, one is always perfect and the other is a hot mess. Grab yourself these so your day starts off as fabulously as this stamp helps you look!
This liner comes in sets of two, one liner stamp for each eye. ANDDDD did I mention this baby is waterproof and smudge-proof?! Each pen requires no dipping and has two ends — one to stamp, and one to clean and define your wing.
Promising reviews: "This is my favorite go-to eyeliner! Wings have always been part of my signature style, but over the years I’ve developed tremors and it became harder to draw them on. This was my savior! The stamps are so easy to use, and you know your wings are even without checking, which is a major confidence booster! This liner stays in place through everything too! I’m talking water, sweat, crying, even food mishaps. I’ll never use another brand again!" —Jei
"I can't live without this. It's so convenient, takes one second to stamp and it really is smudge-free...what a wonderful idea. I'll buy these for life!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $14.97+ (available in four styles/sizes)
25. A set of three itty-bitty dermaplaning razors to remove any unwanted peach fuzz or facial hair. Still be totally careful because you're using a blade on your face, but honey these results! Dermaplaning can help your makeup look even more flawless and help your skincare products absorb a littleee better.
This tool also helps soften skin by gently exfoliating as you use it!
Promising review: "I can’t live without these! I use them all over my face to get rid of the peach fuzz and it makes my makeup go on way smoother! I also use them on my eyebrows so I don’t have to pluck them!" —Brittany D.
Get a set of three from Amazon for $5.94.
26. A bottle of Meltdown acne oil for anyone with acne-prone skin. This reviewer fave helps reduce acne, fade acne scars, and reduce redness and inflammation, all while preventing future breakouts as if by magic. It also keeps you hydrated with rosehip oil and is cruelty-free! Mix this into your moisturizer, wear under makeup, or use it as a spot treatment — this stuff is super versatile!
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.
Check out a TikTok of the Meltdown Acne Oil in action.
Promising review: "I have struggled with cystic acne for a decade and this oil is the only thing that works for me. I use it every single night with my retinol and hydrator serum and my skin has never been better. If I skip a day, I will get a pimple. So really, I can’t live without it :’)" —Chelsea F.
Get it from Amazon for $27.95.
You, unable to go on without your Il Makiage foundation after trying it:
