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1. A hydrating grip primer by E.l.f. that'll keep your makeup in check all day while delivering hyaluronic acid to your skin to help it retain moisture. Reviewers are even comparing it to Milk's Hydro Grip primer!
Promising reviews: "I got hooked on a little sample of the Milk Hydro Grip primer, but when I went to buy it…..$36 for a relatively small bottle! I wanted to find a good alternative, so I bought this. It is PERFECT! Nearly identical formula. I have sensitive skin and this did not break me out. It really does help keep makeup on all day and makes your skin look smooth. I highly recommend this." —Allison
"Tried this for the first time today, I’ve always had trouble with my makeup staying on and looking fresh all day. I just used this for the first time. I did my makeup this morning, ran several errands and went to a festival in Atlanta where it was extremely hot and humid. I just got home and my makeup looks like I just did it. So impressed!" —Taylor Poulin
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
2. A long-lasting makeup setting spray that'll make sure your makeup isn't going ANYWHERE. If you're about to 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 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. My oily skin and I can not live without this. 10/10 recommend.
Promising reviews: "When I first got into makeup, I tried the drugstore setting sprays and they did nothing for my makeup. I thought I was doing my makeup wrong or my combo skin was keeping it from staying on my face. During the midst of me discovering Urban Decay and being completely obsessed with it. I decided to try this spray. Best decision ever! Complete game changer for me. I know it’s snooty, but I’ll never try another setting spray. If I have to sell a kidney then so be it, I will have this spray! Glad to have found it for a cheaper price on Amazon!" —Jennifer
Get it from Amazon for $16+ (available in two sizes).
3. 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 reviews: "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 $12.99.
4. Youthforia BYO Blush Oil liquid blush that reacts to your skin's natural pH level and *magically* changes right before your eyes to a color totally unique to you. So no one will ever truly have the exact same blush color as you! Packed with oils and ingredients meant to help hydrate and protect your skin, you can even sleep in this stuff — no problem! Oh! Andddd it's Shark-Tank approved!
Okay, soooo I finally got my hands on this and can not stop wearing it!! The shade it turns on my skin is just GORG. It's like watching a magic trick happen on your face because it changes right on your skin! I seriously haven't worn another blush since I tried this one out because it just makes me look so fresh-faced. Obsessed is an understatement. Oh! Andddd it kinda doubles as a highlight, like, I get the most stunning glow. I love, I love, I love, can't get enough of this stuff.
Youthforia is an Asian woman-owned small business established in 2020 that specializes in environmentally friendly, cruelty-free makeup.
Check out a TikTok of the BYO Blush in action.
Promising review: "I'm done, no more experimenting with other blushes, this is my forever blush. BYO is such a unique product on the market — it's plant-based, provides a natural/beautiful bespoke flush, and can be used on the lips as well. Its color-changing formula is a game-changer as it magically picks the most complementary shade/hue for the user. Furthermore, I don't feel like I'm wearing makeup, and the oil formula is nourishing for my skin! I loved it so much I bought all my friends a BYO Blush!" —JZ
Get it from Youthforia or Amazon for $36.
5. A six-pack of beauty sponges at an extremely affordable price. What better than six sponges for half the price of one of the fancy ones?
Promising reviews: "Saw this recommended from a TikTok makeup guru and never looked back. Was disappointed in the Beauty Blender’s quality and price and finally decided to make the switch. This product blends so well and doesn’t leave smudge strokes like how the Beauty Blender does. You get six sponges for the fraction of the price of a Beauty Blender! 5/5 would definitely recommend for the beauty babes!" —Michi Drinks Matcha
Get a six-pack from Amazon for $9.95.
6. 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 S.
"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 B
Get it from Amazon for $189.99.
7. 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 ($11.99 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
Get it from Amazon for $35.99+ (available in three colors).
8. 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 $32 (available in three colors).
9. An absolutely GORG eyeshadow palette by the one and only TikTok beauty guru, Mikayla Nogueira. I meannnn, *squeals at how stunning these colors are.*
Get it from Glamlite for $20 (originally $42).
10. 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 $4.97 (available in 36 colors and in multipacks).
11. 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.
12. 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).
13. A hair bedazzler in case you're like me and have to bedazzle everything, including yourself. If you feel like you'd fit in at Euphoria High, grab yourself one of these babies. Perfect summer concert and festival vibes. When in doubt, bling it out!
This baby comes with 225 adhesive gems in multiple colors and shapes. Pick your fave gem disc, load the Blinger, insert your hair, click down, and boom! You've got Maddy Perez–style hair!
Promising reviews: "These hair gems are my new favorite thing. The gems are easy to take off but at the same time stay on incredibly well. I had them on my hair the entire weekend, and I don’t think a single one fell off! So fun and received compliments everywhere I went." —Lauren D.
"Not just for kids!! I saw this on TikTok and regret nothing about buying it. Super cute for festivals or any concert." —Victoria
Get it from Amazon for $49.99.
14. 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 found this on Amazon through social media. When TikTok became popular during the pandemic, this face powder kept coming up on my FYP because I watched a lot of make up videos and I had to try it!! This is my third purchase, and let me tell you, it lasts!! The scent is perfectly light, it blends well with any concealer or foundation (and I’ve tried many!) It’s got a little pigment so it gives you the final bit of color at the end of putting your face on and isn’t translucent like so many — which in my opinion, can make me look ghostly. The cost is the icing on the cake! Where would anyone ever find this much product at this price?!? Give it a try — you won’t be disappointed!!" —Julia M.
Get it from Amazon for $11.71+ (available in six colors and three sizes).
15. 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 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)
16. 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 41 lengths/densities and 32 colors).
17. Or a synthetic half wig if you're trying to go for an easy, affordable, protective style. Slap this baby on your head and be ready to go in five minutes all summer.
Yep, that's me up there. I love a little synthetic wig because they're always like $20 so I can get like five of 'em and have five different hairstyles for the price of one human hair wig. My hair is shoulder length right now, which I love, but sometimes, ya girl wants a little Beyoncé type hair. Synthetic wigs are so easy, quick, and a great protective style. I don't like to put heat on my hair much, so I like to grab synthetic wigs in the exact style I want so I can go from straight to curly to wavy in a week without damaging my hair. I can also do my hair in like five minutes.
This wig is my current go-to, I'm obsessed. It's so freakin' cute and half wigs allow you to leave some of your hair so it can look as natural as possible, which I love because I'm not really talented with the frontal style wigs and glueing 'em down (if anyone wants to teach me I'll love you forever). This wig is literally so easy to manipulate and I found it on TikTok! I think it's my summer style because I love me some big hair. I don't have to worry about my hair getting frizzy which is huge for me because the moment I sweat my gorgeous curls become a big frizzy mess and end up in a bun. Remember this is synthetic so it won't last you forever. I just bought a second one after wearing my last one for, like, three months. Synthetic or not, it still looks and feels amazing and it's very full.
Get it from Amazon for $20.83+ (available in 10 colors).
18. 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.
19. A Stila liquid glitter shadow that'll have your lids looking ahhhh-mazing. You'll love em so much you'll wanna snag one of every color!
Promising review: "I saw this on Hilary Duff on Instagram — she used Bronze Bell — I went for Kitten Karma because I wanted something less dramatic. These are extremely quick and easy to apply and make it look like you spent a bunch of time and effort to achieve the look, but you didn’t! I am getting more shades for sure." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $25 (available in three sizes and 10 colors).
20. A temporary tattoo if you're itching for new ink but your bills are whispering "don't do it" in your ear. Since you reaaaally want one but need to wait for your next tattoo, these will give you some really nice designs for way less money.
Tattoorary is a Netherlands-based small biz that specializes in temporary tattoos, offering a large range of sizes, colors, and designs. Each tattoo lasts from two days to a week.
Check out what BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord had to say about these babies: "I am *obsessed* with these temporary tattoos — I waited for ages to get them, and I wish I'd done it much sooner, because I've had such a blast mix and matching them every week this summer! They transfer beautifully with warm water and look like legitimate tattoos (my neighbor truly thought I'd gotten some great ink), and are so easy and gentle to remove with a light scrub in the shower."
Get them from Tattoorary on Etsy: the vintage floral tattoo for $7.99, and the little birds tattoo for $2.99.
21. 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 for $42 (available in four shades) or Sephora (available in two shades) for $55.
22. Or a blindingly beautiful Maybelline highlight because nothing says ✨glow✨ like a good highlight and this one is brilliant! Why? It'll give you this gorgeously intense shine for under $10! This will have you looking like an absolute snack — a glazed donut, to be exact. Shine on, my friend, shine on.
Promising review: "Stunning. Best affordable highlighter and looks like a high-end brand. The formula is pigmented and creamy, it doesn't feel powdery or chalky. You could never tell it's a drugstore brand. The finish is buttery smooth, and blends out like a dream. For a drugstore highlighter, this thing kills all the other high-end highlighters. Gives the skin that perfect sun-kissed glow. This highlighter is truly outstanding and one of my favorite products." —sserif
Get it from Amazon for $6.99 (available in four sizes and colors).
23. 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 $22.09.
24. A sooooo good AHA/BHA refining enzyme mask your skin will *personally* thank for helping with redness, excess oils, pores, acne, and dull skin. This baby can be used as a mask or a spot treatment and will leave you ✨glowing✨.
Get it from our Goodful shop for $23+ (available in two sizes).
25. 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).
26. A shimmer body oil so you can look like a unicorn sneezed all over you. Put a little of this all over and stand in the sun — I swear you'll shine like a Cullen and everyone will wanna know what you used to get that ✨glow✨. Just a little fairy dust.
27. Adore hair dye that deliversssss baby — DELIVERS! This dye helps you achieve the brightest mermaid hair colors without developer or chemicals, and it's semi-permanent! Myself and over 34,000 others LOOOVE this hair dye.
I've always LOOOOVED having my hair be colorful. I've had red hair, orange hair, purple hair, blue hair, pink hair, and probably other colors I've forgotten about. True story, dyed my entire head red after seeing Ariana Grande as Cat and because Ariel's one of my fave princesses. I achieve the most beautiful results with Adore. Andddd the range of colors is incredible. Trying to dye my hair a gingery orange was a breeze because Adore had the exact shade I wanted. They honestly always do. I currently have Aquamarine and Purple Rage in my hair, and they are sooo pretty — like, that gif doesn't even do it justice. I look like a peacock or a mermaid. And when it fades a bit, it's honestly even prettier and brighter. My hair is a 3a/3b texture, and it was professionally bleached for my skunk stripe. With this dye I just throw it on, let it sit for 30 minutes, and then wash it out. No need for any other products, super easy, and my hair still feels healthy. It lasts pretty long; I wash my hair about every three days.
Promising review: "I love this hair dye, definitely my favorite brand. It always works really well. This time it surprised me because I did it over a green and it still worked really well even though other brands haven't worked well at covering green before. I love that it doesn't bleed and it washes off of fabric and showers very easily. It comes off skin really easy as well but stays in your hair a while, mine usually lasts about a month as super vibrant then begins to fade." —Shanna J.
Get it from Amazon for $7.95+ (available in six sizes and 66 colors).
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