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1. Olaplex No. 3 hair perfector, which is TOTALLY worth it if your hair is broken or damaged. This bad boy strengthens and protects your hair from within and reduces breakage so your split ends can't stop you from feeling ~FAB~.
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
And check out our full review of Olaplex No. 3.
Get it from Amazon for $30.
2. Orrr a bottle of the TikTok-famous Elizavecca hair treatment that contains ceramides and collagen to help give your hair shine and make it smooth in just five minutes. This stuff is *chef's kiss*.
Promising reviews: "I have tried everything on the market to fix my damaged, bleached hair that keeps breaking off. I stumbled across this hair treatment on TikTok. I had never heard of it before but decided to give it a try. I used it for the first time yesterday and I couldn't believe how amazing it made my hair feel and look. It's sooo soft, shiny, bouncy and nourished. My bleached rats nest now looks and feels like virgin hair again. Even my boyfriend noticed a huge difference in my hair and you know it's a GOOD product when the boyfriend notices :D I’m going to buy a lot more of this product. I’ve been really frustrated about my hair for years now because of all the damage; now I can finally relax and enjoy my new hair. <3" —Eline
"I was skeptical. I’ll admit it. I wasn’t sure this would work on my 4c hair but it made my hair so soft! And I didn’t need to use a tremendous amount of product. It made it easy to comb out and blow dry my hair. It even made it smoother after the flatiron. You can’t beat it for the price." —Niki D.
Check out BuzzFeed's full review of the Elizavecca hair treatment for more deets!
Get it from Amazon for $6.74.
3. Maybelline's Instant Age Rewind Concealer with a sponge on the end for covering dark circles with ease. 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 personally like this product. Throughout high school (I recently graduated in June), I never knew how to do makeup. But then I heard this product was the absolute best on TikTok, and trust me, they were not lying. It has really good coverage and hides my 'raccoon eyes' and the beat part is that a little bit goes a long way. So if you’re starting out or want to try something new, I definitely recommend trying this out .<3" —Liela Lee
Get it from Amazon for $8.80+ (available in 14 shades).
4. 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 sizes and in a two-pack).
5. Bio-Oil, made with vitamins A and E, chamomile, and lavender to help moisturize skin, minimize stretch marks and fade scars, both old and new, WITH TIME. Although this isn't an overnight miracle, sticking with this oil can get you shocking results.
Promising reviews: "Acne scars? Read this. I found out about this product while scrolling through TikTok last week. It came highly recommended, so I decided to look up the price on Amazon. After reading several reviews, I figured I might as well try it out. Today is the fourth day I used the product on my face. My skin looks dewy and nice. The discoloration on my cheeks from a few-years-old acne scars is improving. My skin looks younger — it’s hard to describe, but I can see a difference. It looks less rough. I’ve been using it morning and night." —Yasmin Rodriguez
"What is this sorcery? I’m pretty sure it’s just straight up whatever liquid comes out of a unicorn when it happy cries. I have scars, stretch marks, and acne that are healing or disappearing literally overnight. It’s hands down some of the best stuff I’ve ever gotten my hands on. Thank you magical wizard for creating this supernatural concoction, you can now have all of my money. If only I’d taken some before and after pictures to capture the results!" —Purpleflowerseverywhere13
Get it from Amazon for $9.95+ (available in two sizes and a bundle).
6. A L'Oreal repairing hair treatment that'll give you shiny, silky, healthier-looking hair in just eight seconds. Apply it after shampoo but before conditioner and let the amino acids target the parts of your hair that are damaged without weighing it down.
7. An exfoliating scrub mitt to scrub-a-dub-dub that dead skin off. It'll seriously look like you shed a layer like a chameleon by the time this thing is done removing any self tanner, old skin, and whatever else could be caked on. Plus, your skin will be soooo smooth. Like, baby butt smooth.
Promising review: "I have very thin and light body hair, so any form of removal (shaving, waxing, etc.) usually leaves me with a lot of ingrown hairs. I've tried body scrubs and washcloths and neither really do a great job. I saw this product recommended by a dermatologist on TikTok and thought I'd try it — it's amazing! I also have very sensitive skin, and this mitt doesn't leave my skin irritated at all. However, absolutely do not use this mitt on your face, neck, or other sensitive areas, it would be way too harsh. I like to use this mitt first when I get in the shower, then use a body wash (a gentle chemical exfoliant) and follow up with body lotion for dry and sensitive skin. This whole routine is fragrance-free and leaves my skin feeling very soft and moisturized." —Kat
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (also available in a set of two).
8. A roll-on waxing kit because treating yourself to a wax every few weeks is breaking the bank and those coins are adding up! Treat yourself to this bb and do it yourself at home so you can avoid those salon prices and still keep your legs silky smooth!
The kit includes a premium digital wax warmer, a removable silicone bowl, 20 large applicator sticks, four bags of wax beads, pre- and post-wax oil, 20 mini brow sticks, and a how-to book guide. You can use this for your bikini/Brazilian, face, and body.
Promising reviews: "I was super excited to try a home waxing kit since salon waxes are pretty expensive. For the price, I figured I’d give it a go — this kit is awesome!!! It took some practice getting the 'smear' just right — the thickness and size of each one, but once I got the hang of it, it was great! Painful? Yep, but once you realize you can’t hesitate when you’re pulling the wax off, it gets easier. The pain really is only when you rip the wax off and that lasts a mere second. Did my pits and bikini line and hopefully it will get easier and less 'ouch' each time. Try it, you won’t be disappointed!!!! Shaving is such a hassle, especially the bikini line (so many ingrowns!) — hopefully this will be the ticket to a less hairy bikini season;)." —Hilary K. Harrell
Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in two colors).
9. A gross but satisfying exfoliating foot mask to remove all that dead skin that's just dying to shed. Apply, leave on for an hour (in the provided booties), wash it off, and in 7–14 days, brand-new feet! Or at least it'll feel that way.
Promising review: "I've worked retail for almost 30 years and it takes a toll on your feet. I recently had a deep crack develop in my heel and it hurt badly. After weeks of pampering my feet, the crack healed. I really needed a pedicure but I was afraid of the salon using the cheese grater thing on my freshly mended heel. I opted for this instead to hopefully shed some of the hardened skin first. IT IS NOTHING SHORT OF A MIRACLE. After one application, my feet are beautiful and smooth! It feels so nice to get rid of all of that old, hard skin. Seriously, just buy this. It's amazing and so easy. Plus, you get two applications. I'm saving the second one and will do that one in a couple of months." —Beth
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
10. An eye primer to help lock down your eye makeup and have it lasting longer than the Energizer Bunny. This base will have your shadow looking as bold, pigmented, and vibrant as ever while putting your more expensive eye primer to shame.
Promising review: "So let me start by saying, I have used nearly every eyeshadow primer available. From high-end to low — MAC, Lorac, Urban Decay...they don't hold a candle to Thank Me Later. I have very oily skin. I use this primer, and my shadow lasts a full eight hours or more. I could get maybe five or six out of the other brands, if I'm lucky. I got this as a sample in my Ipsy bag, and I had to buy the full-size product straight away! I couldn't be happier with my purchase. Thank you, Elizabeth Mott, for finally making a primer that lasts! I love this stuff!" —Melissa Mae
Get it from Amazon for $11.19.
11. A Briogeo leave-in conditioning spray that'll help you say buh-bye to that frizz! Using coconut oil and argan oil, this leave-in spray is suitable for all kinds of hair, from straight to wavy to curly. ANNNND it'll help with tangles and knots.
This spray is designed for all hair types, but reviewers with straight, fine hair say that a little goes a long way.
Briogeo is a Black woman-owned business that specializes in hair care.
Promising reviews: "I'm a dude with long hair and didn't know about leave-in conditioner. Since buying this product, I would have to consider myself an idiot for all the years that I didn't know it existed." —Kyle
"I have lived in Florida for the past 19 years and pretty much tried every anti-frizz product on the market to no avail. I really gave up entirely until my friend recommended I try this product. WOW, it actually works. I can't believe under Florida's 90% humidity conditions my hair is not frizzy for the first time in in 19 years. I no longer look like I was dragged through a rain forest. THIS PRODUCT IS A MIRACLE. Simply amazed." —The Shrike
Get it from Amazon for $12+ (available in two sizes).
12. A 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, swearrrrs by this stuff.
Promising review: I have very coarse, natural hair that will normally puff up with humidity, and BABY, let me tell you, this worked wonders in the Miami humidity. I even got a few raindrops on it. Would highly recommend." —Larry D. Grant
Get it from Amazon for $12+ (available in two sizes).
13. An outrageously popular Differin gel with over 55,000 *glowing* ratings. 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 review: "I don't have too much of an issue with acne, however I do have hormonally-based pimples once a month, with a few pimples that break through every now and then. I really purchased because it is a retinoid that you don't have to go to the doctor for and I wanted it to help with some sun damage on my face and fine lines. I've only been using this for a month, but I can honestly say that within the first week I could see a change in my skin. I have absolutely had not one breakout of any kind and my skin is so smooth. I sincerely believe that the discoloration and hyperpigmentation on my skin is beginning to fade." —Catattack
Get it from Amazon for $13.77+ (available in two styles and four sizes).
14. The renowned Aztec Secret Healing Clay that'll deep-clean pores just like a vacuum sucks up dirt off a floor. Just add a little apple cider vinegar or water, mix it into a smooth paste and apply it to your face! The amount of time to keep it on varies based on skin sensitivity, but it'll have your skin looking and feeling great.
This cruelty-free mask is made from 100% bentonite clay, that can also be used for body wraps, clay baths, foot soaks, hair masks, and more. One reviewer has even found success washing their 4c hair with it. The company recommends that people with sensitive skin only leave it on for 5–10 minutes, but those without sensitive skin can leave it on for up to 20 minutes.
Promising review: "I'm beyond impressed with this product. It is like something I have never experienced. After only one use, I started seeing IMMEDIATE results. I have battled cystic acne, hyperpigmentation, and scarring for years. This resulted in me getting pockmarks and blackheads on the surface of my skin. I have used a plethora of products over the years (prescribed and over the counter) and received minimal, temporary, or no results at all. With nothing to lose, I opted to give this mask a try. Let's just say I WILL BE USING THIS FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE!!! Nothing short of magic and a little goes a long way. No drying or irritation of the skin. This item is a MUST have. I highly recommend." —Mel3177
Get it from Amazon for $22.95.
15. A super gentle yet hydrating CeraVe eye cream with hyaluronic acid for moisture and three essential ceramides to protect the sensitive skin around your eye. You'll look bright-eyed, fully rested, and like you're already wearing concealer.
Promising review: "I've been embarrassed for years about the bags under my eyes, but with two preschoolers at home, stress, and mild insomnia, I didn't see a way out. This is like a little miracle tube. I use it before bed and then in the morning too. I use it even if I didn't wash my face. I've gone from looking like there are bruises under my eyes to looking normal again. I no longer feel the need to use concealer under my eyes on a regular basis. I highly recommend!" —Amber Jaeger
Get it from Amazon for $13.81.
16. A bestselling eyebrow pencil to fill in any patchy parts of your brows. Brow pencils = a sparse eyebrow's best friend. Fill 'em in with the teardrop-tip pencil, then smooth them out with the spoolie end to give them a natural finish.
17. A ridiculously popular serum from L'Oréal that uses hyaluronic acid and vitamin C to help hydrate and moisturize your skin for a seriously dewy, glowy look. This stuff will plump you up and have you looking absolutely radiant.
Promising review: "I was very skeptical of this as I've tried so many products to help my skin and they never work. This was the last one before I would be forced to accept that I look 10 years older than I am. After about two weeks of using this regularly, as directed, my skin is so much smoother and less oily. The lines and dark bags under my eyes have significantly lessened. I've started receiving compliments on how I'm 'glowing' and how my skin tone is even. For the price, it’s definitely worth it especially when combined with the other products in the line." —Sheryce
Get it from Amazon for $19.70+ (available in two sizes).
18. A bestselling argan oil hair mask for dry and damaged hair. It'll help promote growth and strengthen weak hair by deeply conditioning, detangling, and hydrating your gorgeous locks.
19. A lightweight liquid foundation with unbelievable coverage and the ability to cover acne. Not only do you get a marvelously matte face, but this bb also helps treat your acne and prevent future breakouts. All with the magical ✨salicylic acid✨.
20. An all-natural dry shampoo that works on all shades of hair and will freshen your mane up if you don't have time for another wash. The excess oil in your hair will *poof* away and you'll be left with voluminous locks. Also great to use after workouts!
It's also vegan and cruelty-free. Just lightly dispense the powder onto your hair roots and gently rub it in.
Promising review: "Words can’t even describe how incredible this stuff is! When my bottle arrived, I was on day five of not washing my hair, and day three of wearing it in a ponytail. Just for fun and to experiment before I showered and washed my hair, I thought I’d test it out. WOW!!! It completely, miraculously made my hair look like I had just washed it! I seriously started laughing because I was so shocked! I didn’t even end up washing my hair in the shower! You would seriously never know that my hair was not freshly washed and blow-dried. I don’t know how they make this magic stuff, but this will be my new go-to for life! Don’t even hesitate, just buy it! I got the grapefruit scent and it smells so good too!" —Karen Grow
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in two scents and sizes).
21. A hair-finishing stick for those super-annoying hairs that won't cooperate when making a ponytail. It looks like mascara and will lay all those pesky flyaways and baby hairs that love to peek out. Hooray for flawless, flyaway-free hair!
Promising reviews: "I love this product and have bought it twice now. It does an excellent job of smoothing out flyaways when I have my short hair back in a ponytail. I love that it doesn’t look too slicked back either. Great balance between a natural look and effectiveness." —Bailey
"This finisher is great! It doesn’t leave any residue. It really holds my frizzy hair down from humidity (it’s half natural). I recommend this product, it’s great for slicking down my edges as well and it LASTS ALLLLL DAY.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾" —Ciji
Get it from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in two sizes and in a two-pack).
22. Or an edge control gel that'll SSSSHHHHLICK those baby hairs DOWN, honeyyyy. And reviewers are raving about how this gel lasts all day; like, their edges are NOT MOVING. Chileee — witchcraft, it's gotta be, because for edges to still be laid after a gym session?! I'm shook — are you shook?
Oh, and I totally understand that laying your edges is not a necessity and isn't everyone's cup of tea! For more on this, check out "Just A Friendly PSA That You Don't HAVE To Lay Your Edges Down If You Don't Wanna."
Promising reviews: "It's so hard looking for edge control that lasts longer than five minutes on my edges but this stuff really works! It works so well and keeps your hairs from moving so even if you try to adjust any of them they'll be too stiff. Even after sweating in the gym my edges barely move and if they do, they are still a bit defined. The only thing I will caution — do not use a heavy hand because it will flake if you do. Anyways 10/10 best edge control ever!" —Keyona
"I get my hair done a lot as a Black woman and every edge control I've tried either didn't last more than an hour, or sweated out because I have a job where I do a lot of moving around and it gets very warm. This is the first edge control that actually keeps my hair in place and doesn't flake or sweat out. It's so smooth and not sticky, easy to manage and a good value for the price." —Sirena
Get it from Amazon for $12.62+ (available in six sizes and four scents).
23. A conditioning serum to help boost the the length of your lashes and brows and make em' nice and thicccc. Nothing better than long luscious lashes and a full brow — I mean, you can't tell me ANYTHING when my lashes and brows are on point. Be sure to be consistent for jaw-dropping results to make you feel like the baddie you are.
24. A Denman hair brush designed with evenly-spaced bristles to detangle and shape your curls at the same time, cutting your styling time in half. Sounds like heaven, huh? Anything to cut down on the time that your arm has to be sore from brushing.
Promising review: "In my younger teen years I had CURLY hair, but as I hit my 20s and started highlighting my hair, somewhere along the way the curls became a very limp wavy frizz. Thanks to TikTok I thought I should give this a try to retrain my curls. And while I’m only a month or so in, this brush definitely puts a clean spiral wave back into my hair making it more shapely than the alternative frizz I had grown accustomed to." —The Belfis
Get it from Amazon for $17.79+ (available in three sizes and seven colors).
25. 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 $7.92+ (available in three sizes).
26. A fabulous lip-plumping gloss set for some seriously luscious lips. This stuff helps to morph your lippies into Angelina Jolie's and reviewers are totally loving this affordable swap for all those costly name-brand plumpers. Ooh-la-luscious.
You'll get one lip plumper and one minty sleeping mask for your lips.
Promising review: "I've used a lottttt of different lip plumping products. Currently, I use this one, a $40 one from Lancer, and Lip Injections by Too Faced and honestly, no cap, I prefer this one out of them all. I actually see the biggest difference with this one and it doesn't feel awful like the Too Faced one. 10/10 would recommend." —Autumn Nelson
Get it from Amazon for $9.98.
27. A tube of Mederma Scar Cream to help reduce the appearance of both old and new scars. Whether it's a fresh scar from a surgery or a suuuper old scar from when you ran into the corner of the table as a child, this cream has your back.
28. 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 HITT 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 Glassman
Get it from Amazon for $9.49+ (available in four styles, two sizes, and in two-packs).
29. A jar of the impressive O'Keeffe's Healthy Feet foot cream to help repair, relieve, and heal your winter feet. Ughh dry, cracked skin in the winter is inevitable butttt just add some of this to exfoliated skin after shower time and *voila* — all the moisture your feet could ever desire.
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