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1. A tube of retinol night cream that really goes to work on your skin. Put some on at night and you might just wake up with smooth and radiant skin. These results totally bring the drama.
Promising review: "For years, I spent a lot of money on high-end skin care until I asked myself why. I started using this product four weeks ago and it does a better job for a fraction of the cost. I'm 64 and have always taken care of my skin but began developing wrinkles in the jowl and forehead areas. They have noticeably improved and I'm loving it. I'm hooked!" —Laura
Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in two styles).
2. A jar of Brazilian Bum Bum body cream made with a caffeine-rich guarana extract formula to help smooth and tighten skin. Over 35,000 people are in loooove with this stuff and some reviewers even just use it as, like, a perfume. Yeah, it smells that good.
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 but for now, the mini lotion stays in my purse." —Elizabeth
Get it from Amazon for $22+ (available in three sizes).
3. A hair toner mask to save you from constantly throwing $$$ to hairdressers just to keep the brass out your hair. Say goodbye to yellow tones and helloooo to cool, neutral, gorg blonde hair.
Promising reviews: "I have brown hair and my highlights turned out a very orange/brassy color so I’ve been on the hunt for a product to get them to more of an ashy tone without further damage and this did the trick! I ended up leaving it on for around 30 minutes and I’m obsessed. It was a drastic change after just one time. So happy with the results, will definitely be repurchasing!" —sherri curtis
Get it from Amazon for $29.99.
4. The mattifying, waterproof On Til' Dawn One/Size setting spray that Beyoncé used at her Renaissance concert in the pouring rain at her DC show. And muva's face was still beat 👏 to 👏 the 👏 GODS 👏 through the downpour. Yeah, this stuff has witchcraft in it for sure, sign me up.
One/Size is a queer, Filipino-owned business founded by makeup expert Patrick Starr to ensure that makeup is really one size fits all, as it should be.
Promising review: "I seriously thought I would never find a way to keep my makeup from melting off on hot summer days that are above 100 degrees but this is magical. No dripping or spotty patchiness after, and application is even because it's a fine mist. Don't forget to shake well before application. My makeup stays in place and I have an oily T-zone and very oily lids. I totally recommended this product to all my friends and family. This is now my most-loved setting spray for ☀️. Thank you for creating this awesome product." —beautybee7
Get it from Sephora for $17+ (available in two sizes).
5. 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 helps to keep 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 woman-owned, POC-owned small business based in Canada that specializes in cruelty-free, vegan, and environmentally-friendly products for skin, body, and period care.
Friends, this stuff is the truth. My skin is brighter, glowing, and super duper clear. I am a Blume stan now. I love my skin, but I also get super annoyed with little bumps that seem to never go away. My face is actually so smooth now though. I have oily skin, and I was nervous I'd be a huge ball of grease after using this but nope, not at all! I use it at night and in the morning my skin is perfectly moisturized. Safe to say that I'm in love and their products are staples in my skincare routine.
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 Friend
Get it from Amazon for $27.95.
6. 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 reviews: "This is going to be part of my skincare routine for forever!! My face has always been dry, cracked, and I would get pimples because of all of the moisturizers I tried. This makes my face soft, smooth, dewy, AND I haven't had any breakouts since! I'm obsessed!" —Emily Murphy
"The first time I applied this to a fresh clean face, it felt very sticky on my skin, I was disappointed but just went to sleep with it on my face. The next morning I woke up with the softest, glowiest skin I’ve ever had. I am obsessed with this product. Don’t give up if it feels sticky at first." —Abbi Cairns
Get it from Amazon for $17.
7. *Plus* Cosrx Snail Mucin 92% Moisturizer, aka the snail essence serum's bestie. This stuff locks in moisture to plump and hydrate. Perfect for your dry winter skin — say hello to your new cold weather BFF.
To use as intended, apply the moisturizer after the snail repairing essence has dried on your face in your skincare routine.
Check out a TikTok of the snail mucin moisturizer in action.
Promising review: "As someone who has dealt with redness and extremely dry skin for years, I've struggled finding products that work well. After using this for a month, I have received so many compliments on my skin looking healthy/glowy. Much of my former redness has faded or gone away entirely! I regret not getting this product sooner as it has easily become one of my holy grail items." —Alexis Taglia
Get it from Amazon for $16+ (available in two sizes).
8. A MakeUp Eraser cloth that you can wash and reuse! And get this, it can remove your makeup with JUST WATER! This'll def save you some shmoney since you won't have to constantly buy makeup wipes.
Check out BuzzFeed's Makeup Eraser review for more deets!
Promising review: "I am amazed by this product. I would even say that this is life-altering! I have not had to buy makeup remover in three months and don't believe I will ever have to again! When I used makeup remover, I felt like I could never get all of my makeup off and I had to rub my eyes quite a bit to get it off. Even after a lot of rubbing when using makeup remover I still would wake up the next morning with makeup residue from the previous day and I never felt I could completely get my makeup off. With Makeup Eraser, there is not one bit of makeup left!! It is like magic!! Make sure you follow directions, you have to use warm water and use the correct side!" —Sprklbuz
Get it from Amazon for $20 (available in five colors).
9. 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 in a flash.
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'll admit, I was totally skeptical of these Huesticks. I am 34-years-old, of Sri Lankan descent (medium to deep tan skin) and I've NEVER been good at makeup. I was excited to try these Huesticks, made by and vouched for by a fellow South Asian, but was worried it would look like I was ACTUALLY wearing makeup. I was pleasantly surprised after using Rise under my eyes and around my mouth, blending with a makeup sponge and then using my same amount of cc cream and powder foundation. You really still can't tell I'm wearing makeup. I even asked my BF if he could see the orange 'glow' under my eyes before I put on the cc cream and he couldn't see it! It really was color correcting!" —Reviewer
Get it from Ulta (available in six shades) or Amazon for $26 (available in four shades).
10. An eyebrow soap that'll give you that natural, full, laminated, feathered look the easy way, you know, yourself. Cuz sometimes we can't 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 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, Deacon
Get it from Amazon for $4.99+ (available in three styles).
11. A Color Wow heat-activated anti-frizz treatment to apply before you blow dry. With anti-humidity technology and moisture repellent, it works kinda like a mini keratin treatment and seriously DELIVERS some incredible results. Oh, and Chris Appleton, celebrity stylist to both Kim Kardashian and J.Lo, swearssss by this stuff.
Promising reviews: This product is incredible — just WOW. In all my years of existence, I was never able to tame my naturally curly hair into a sleek, silky, frizz-free look, until now. I l don't know what kind of magical sorcery went into making this product, but this stuff is amazing. —Lillee45
"It's not just a TikTok fad, it really works! You MUST blow dry your hair in order for it to work, but sooo worth it. Shiny, strong hair with heat protectant! Lasts 1–2 showers without need for reapplication. No scent!" —Shay Rooney
Get it from Amazon for $12+ (available in two sizes).
12. The Foreo Luna Mini 2 so you can have the best skin ever this year. It has soft silicone bristles that'll get all up in your pores and get rid of all that oil and dead skin. You can even control how intense the vibrations are so you can make your skincare time customized to you.
And check out BuzzFeed shopping editor Maitland Quitmeyer's review of the Foreo Luna.
Promising review: "This product is well worth the money!! It has offered me the deepest facial cleansing I have ever experienced. My face is always much smoother and tighter after using it. I have been using it in the morning, once a day, for the past month and my pores are smaller than ever before. Additionally, it has reduced the redness of my skin tremendously. Anytime I have a breakout after about two washes with this cleanser the blemishes are completely gone. However, I must note that since using it I no longer have serious breakouts!! I am so glad I found this product. I recommend it to all my friends and family trying to improve their skincare routines." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $89+ (available in three colors).
13. A Kiss falscara lash kit for some DIY lashes at home for waaaay less money and that's waaaay less time consuming. This kit comes with 10 little lash pieces, an applicator, and a mascara-like bond and glue. STUNNING lashes that everyone will think you paid hundreds for, right from the comfort of home.
Watch TikTok makeup expert Mikayla Nogueira review and apply these lashes here.
Promising review: "I am 25-years-old and I don’t use false lashes mostly because I can’t figure out how to wear them without making them look awful. My hands shake a lot and my eyes water a lot so it’s difficult for me to wear lashes. I saw a TikTok video about these and decided to give it a shot. Although the smaller pieces were slightly difficult to manage, they stuck to the bond on my lashes with EASE! I love the way these look and now I’m going to test how long they can really last. The box states if you apply double the product, they could last about 10 days. We will see about that! Edit: I’ve tried a few times now and these last me 2–3 days. (I also have watery eyes)." —Desi
Get it from Amazon for $8.96+ (available in two sets).
14. Or 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: "I suck at makeup. I have never been able to do fake lashes, which was always a huge bummer to me because they look amazing. Then, I was given these for my birthday and I decided one night to just mess around and try it. Honestly, I was SHOCKED at how easy they were to apply and how incredible they looked but I was so convinced that since I’m such a beginner, they’d just fall right off after a couple of minutes. I was sooooo wrong. They lasted all night. I felt like a baddie, I was up until like, 5 a.m. taking pictures and videos. I had put them on at 5 p.m. and taken them off at 6 a.m. They are now my new favorite part of doing my makeup and honestly, an essential for me at this point. Perfect for a full face or a natural look. I’m obsessed and it's been well worth the purchase every time I’ve bought them. Which now is way more than once because I’m in love!!" —Hope Craig
Get an eight-piece set from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in two sets).
15. Olaplex No. 3 hair perfector, which is TOTALLY worth it if your hair is broken or damaged. This bad boy helps strengthen and protect your hair and reduces breakage so your split ends can't stop you from feeling ~FAB~.
And check out our full review of Olaplex No. 3 here.
Promising reviews: "My hair had so much breakage from coloring it so much over the years and I was on the verge of completely shaving it. I saw one of God’s favorites on TikTok with the hair of a goddess suggest this stuff. All I can say is wow! This cream must have been dropped from Heaven because it has saved my fried hair. Worth every penny, with this stuff, you too can be one of God’s favorites." —Kirstin
"I have used this product three times so far and have noticed a significant difference in my hair. I had my hair colored and experienced dryness and breakage. This product was recommended by a YouTuber so I gave it a try and am pleased. Initially, I used it every three to four days and will now use every seven days. I feel this product has made a huge difference with shedding, tangles, dryness, and breakage. I finally found something that works for my coily, 4c hair." —Tasha
Get it from Amazon for $30.
16. A winged eyeliner stamp so 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 fabulous 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’d rather never speak of again. I’ll never use another brand again!" —Jei
Get it from Amazon for $14.98+ (available in three styles/sizes and a combo pack)
17. A styling mousse to help define your curls without flakes and crunch, keeping them soft to the touch and as bouncy as Tigger from Winnie the Pooh. Calm the frizz, up the lightweight moisture.
Thank God It's Natural is a Black woman-owned small biz based in Chicago that specializes in hair products.
Promising reviews: "I originally purchased this product to do a rod set, but the way my laziness is set up, my go-to is a puff cause I haven’t gone anywhere. When I tell you this product moisturized my hair and activated my 4c curls. I will never use gel again and no residue either. I’m hella sold and will buy more." —Alyssa Brown
"I have 3c fine hair and this has been my go-to for getting my curls right. It dries quickly and the hold isn’t too bad. It’s also very lightweight." —Shanna Sanders
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
18. A pack of 36 acne patches because a pimple is NOT ruining our day! These patches absorb all the gunk and speed up the pimple-healing process without picking or popping. Abracadabra, psh, what pimple?
Promising reviews: "When I ordered this product, I admit, I didn't think it would work. I have adult acne and visit a dermatologist regularly, my chin area is especially bad. I used one the first night I received them. It's acne sorcery. I honestly could not believe it worked. Pimple gone overnight and a flat surface remained. I do not know how they get this pimple magic to work but I am sold and have literally texted all the people in my life. It's complete magic! Do it, I promise you will be shocked!" —Heather L.
Get a 36-pack of the small patches from Amazon for $10.77.
19. Or a pack of the popular Starface pimple patches so you can look like a Love Island cutie walking around with your star patches like they're a little accessory. Oh, and of course, skin benefits — yayyy! These adorbz, trendy patches help absorb fluid, protect spots from outside bacteria, and reduce the appearance of inflammation overnight. The results and the cuteness will totally have all your friends asking where you got 'em.
The case is refillable and has a little mirror in it.
Promising reviews: "Saw these all over TikTok and thought I'd give them a try and I'm so glad I did. These are amazing and stick very well. I usually put them on before bed after my moisturizer and it stays on all night and most definitely gets the job done! 10/10." —Madison W.
"I love love love! Helps me feel way more comfortable in my skin. I also get a lot of compliments about how cute they are." —Melanie F.
Get a pack of 32 from Starface for $14.99.
20. Maybelline's Instant Age Rewind 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: "I LOVE this stuff. My everyday makeup is literally just this under-eye concealer, mascara, and ChapStick. I work 12+ hour nightshifts so under-eye concealer is a MUST. I am literally always tired and my dark circles never seem to go away but this magical makeup makes me look so much less like a zombie. I don't know what I would do without this concealer. Do yourself a favor and try it!" —gustavo
"How am I just now using this amazing concealer? I have horrible dark circles and this is my miracle worker! This literally blends away any dark bags under my eyes like it has some sort of magical sorcery mixed in it." —Myranda Z.
Get it from Amazon for $8.80 (available in various shades and sizes).
21. And a hydrating eye stick to help reduce dark circles, lines, and puffiness while delivering moisture without oils. Sensitive skin friends, this one's for us. People may start to think your goldfish are Cosmo and Wanda because these results are jaw-dropping.
Promising reviews: "I HAD to write a review. I use this in the morning and night after my whole face routine and putting on moisturizer. I don't have dark bags, however, my under-eyes do get a bit puffy and I was noticing fine lines. DUDE, those fine lines are fading. Last night I went to a party and woke up looking like the crypt keeper, and this stuff normalized my creepy zombie eyes in about 20 minutes. It's $9. Do yourself a favor and buy it." —Jasmine Deatherage
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in two styles and in a multipack).
22. A BaByliss titanium flat iron (1.25") that'll give you bone-straight, sleek, shiny hair. It heats up quickly, delivering some seriously fabulous salon-quality results.
Oh, heyyy, it's me! So I've been getting my hair done by the same woman for over 10 years and recently, she's been taking fewer and fewer appointments and spending more time with her family. So now, it's suuuper hard to get an appointment with her cuz she's living her best life atm. (I'm talkin' months of no appointments.) She stopped working in a shop and takes a few people at her house when she feels like it, but sis stays on vacation. And I love that for her and totally understand, but I don't trust anyone else with my hair, so a few years ago when she started to slow down on appointments I started to take note of everything she used on my hair. I got the Chi products she used but I still wasn't getting that salon lewk that I was craving. So the next time I went, I saw her flat iron — this flat iron — and decided to look it up. After reading amazing reviews I splurged and got this and let me just say, not a single regret. In the GIF above I had just straightened and curled my hair for the first time with this and omg the shineeee, the way my hair moves...it looked and felt exactly like when my hairdresser does my hair. I love this thing, it gets hot quick and gets my hair straight as a pin quickly as well. It has made a HUGE difference in how my hair looks after straightening it and I recommend it to absolutely everyone. It takes me wayyy less time to straighten my hair now. Get it and thank me later.
Get it from Amazon for $189.99 (available in three sizes, two colors, and with a curling iron).
23. Or a fancy, TikTok-popular Beachwaver B1, which will literally take all the hard work outta curling your hair (that is, the curling part). Simply press the button and it'll begin to curl your hair in whatever direction you want.
Promising review: "I have NEVER been good at doing my hair. I got the Beachwaver after watching many videos on it and decided, why not give it a shot. I’m now someone who is able to CURL MY HAIR BEFORE WORK (!!!!) and not have it add more than 10 minutes to my routine! I’ve been telling all my friends about it and would love to get it in more barrel sizes. Just take the plunge, you won’t be sorry!" —Christy
Get it from Amazon for $80.90 or Beachwaver Co. for $99.
24. 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 an LA-based, Asian woman-owned small business that creates vegan and cruelty-free beauty products for all skin types.
Promising reviews: "I’ve struggled with adult cystic acne for a while now! I decided to stop using all my actives and just use the SOS spray and the barrier recovery cream just to see what would happen. I cannot believe what this has done for my skin. I highly recommend! It’s truly been life changing!" —Julie
"This product is magic in a bottle, I’m obsessed. I travel a lot, and this is truly amazing at saving my skin from the recycled air and new climates that I’m constantly adjusting to. For reference, I have extremely sensitive, blackhead- and acne-prone skin." —Ellie
Get it from Sephora (available in three sizes), Tower 28 (available in four sizes), or Amazon (available in two sizes) for $12+.
25. A 42-pack of flexible curling rods you just wrap your damp or dry hair around, sleep in overnight, and then wake up with your hair already done. Perfect if you wanna fight your curling iron every time you attempt to curl your hair anddd no heat required!
Just wrap individual sections of hair around each rod, spritz with some hairspray to ensure a longer hold, go to bed, and THAT'S IT! Remove the rollers in the morning and you'll have time to stop by Starbucks before work rather than messing with your hair.
For more info, check out BuzzFeed's full heatless curling rod write-up.
Promising review: " I have thick 4c hair and I love this set. My hair came out so curly, it really reminded me of the movie star curls. It has been such a long time since I have seen my hair curl without having to use heat in it. I either use a curling cream or a curling gel and leave the rods in overnight and then my hair is curled for the morning." —Marisa Fields-Williams
Get a 42-pack from Amazon for $9.95.
26. A bottle of nail and cuticle care oil that you apply like a clear coat of polish to help keep your nails strong and your cuticles soft. It'll be just like getting a fresh mani at a salon buuutt whenever you want at no extra cost.
Promising review: "A manicurist used this product on me at a spa and told me she purchased from Amazon so I purchased it also. I am a cuticle picker/biter so this product is great for me! Keeps my cuticles from becoming dry and cracked which prevents me from picking :)" —Nicole
Get it from Amazon for $9.90+ (available in three sizes).
27. A smoothing hair mask if you need a good deep condition and want some shiny, smooth hair quick. This baby is here to deliver just that without parabens, sulfates, or other junk. Just apply to clean, wet hair, leave it in for five minutes, rinse, and that's it! Quick, simple, and won't take you forever.
Mane Club is a California-based small biz that specializes in cruelty-free, vegan haircare products. You'll get 2–3 uses per pack.
Promising review: "Really nice and hydrating hair mask with a generous portion in each pouch. I will be purchasing again." —Philippa D.
Get it from Mane Club NYC for $3 (also available in a six-pack on Amazon).
28. A jar of E.l.f. Poreless Putty Primer so you can kiss your 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: "For once, an inexpensive product is not just good for the price. It’s a fantastic product, and it’s surprising that it is so cheap! A lot of high-end-makeup-only users are going to miss out on a fantastic primer because who would dream it could possibly cost $5? For me, Poreless Putty actually performs better than a certain $52 primer to which it is VERY similar. Poreless Putty’s peachy tint is perfect for evening-out my olive skin, and the remarkably lightweight, silky texture blurs like nothing else I’ve ever tried. It’s texture almost feels magical because it’s so smooth, and it becomes 'one' with skin instantly. I usually use Estée Lauder Double Wear foundation, and this primer makes it look even smoother for longer. The two products make my skin look much younger, supple, and toned." —ShaniAZ
"Highly recommend. Learned about it as several influencers used it on TikTok. Tried it, and it’s my favorite. Better than all the expensive brands I had tried before. Smooth application and does an excellent job!" —Binnyx1
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
You, when your friends text back saying they put the Color Wow serum in their cart:
