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1. A highlighter that'll do nothing but leave behind a buttery shimmer you can build up for a look that truly SPARKLES. Now that's a highlighter you can trust.
Promising review: "One of the best highlighters I have ever used. It is really creamy and catches the light beautifully. I usually wear more natural makeup and I find that if I apply with a fan brush and then run it in with my fingers it’s not so bright. This being said, I found that I can also build it up into a really intense color/ highlight when I want to. Also, in my opinion, it lays really nicely on top of both powder and liquid foundation. No complaints." —Krysten L
Get it from Amazon for $5.75+ (available in four shades).
2. A rosehip oil for tackling (and DEFEATING!!!) your skin's biggest frustrations: Dryness, flakiness, redness, breakouts — you name it. They don't stand a chance when ~faced~ with this.
3. An ~out-of-this-world~ eyeshadow palette that offers up 21 stellar shades similar to that of Urban Decay's Born to Run. We love to save some money, yes we doooo.
4. A Glossier Boy Brow to make thickening, filling in, and grooming your brows easier than ever. The tinted gel formula and mascara-like wand do it all with just one swipe!
5. A hard-workin' curling wand that's so cheap, you'll wonder why you ever spent money on a blowout. It'll give you effortless waves in a matter of minutes.
6. A matte lipstick set featuring six fabulous shades. The mix of soft pinks and deeper red-browns gives you the range to go subtle or big and bold. All of this for $12??????
Promising review: "Moisturize lips before use for best results. I absolutely love the colors and the packaging. Long lasting formula, smudge-proof, smells like bubble gum, and easy application." —Kathy Marie
Get a set of six from Amazon for $11.88 (available in two color sets).
7. An eyebrow soap kit that'll set brow hairs in place with its natural beeswax formula, and create that fluffy, natural look.
Promising review: "I've never used brow soap before so I can't really compare it to any other brands, but it does the job well and really allowed my eyebrows to hold a nice shape. It completely transformed my eyebrows and gave me fuller, higher brows which looks so much better." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $7.49.
8. And! An at-home eyebrow tint kit so you can achieve gorgeous, fuller-looking brows right in your own bathroom. Not having to leave the house? That's a win-win in my book!
9. A powerful nail strengthener formulated with hydrolyzed wheat protein and calcium to prevent breakage and make your nails harder and longer. It can be used by itself as a stand-alone treatment or as a base coat alternative.
10. A set of foam rods that'll give your mane a break from the heat while still delivering beachy waves that require little effort on your part. Really, you could put these things in and then head straight back to the couch.
11. A liquid eye paint packed with so much shimmer, your eyelids will be shining from sunrise to sunset. If this isn't magic in a tube...
Promising review: "Love the shimmer/shade/ease of application! No clumping and goes on smooth. Easy to blend as well." —Victoria P.
Get it from Ilia for $28 (available in eight shades).
12. A cult-favorite mascara that'll add volume and length to your lashes with a few flicks of the wrist, so those minimal makeup days are even easier.
Promising review: I absolutely LOVE this mascara. I have very sensitive eyes and am highly devoted to my trusted brands. When a friend suggested this mascara I was curious, as she loved it. For the price point and how good it looked on her eyes, I thought 'why not.' Holy moley. I'm in love. It makes my lashes longer, — looks like I'm natural but better — and has a thinner formula so it looks like I have a billion gorgeous lashes, and looks the same all day long. I cannot recommend this enough. It doesn't rub during the day and give me that black eye look. It's wonderful. Must buy. —Katherine Ochsman
Get it from Amazon for $12.95.
13. A leave-in detangling therapy for natural curls, coils, and waves to remedy those painful knots and tangles. The shea butter and olive oil formula works together to restore moisture so your brush glides through instead of catching on every. single. knot. Ouch.
Promising review: "This. Is. LIFE! Seriously. I am Black, with 4C hair that has the tightest coils on the planet! I struggle to retain moisture in my hair. If you need something to truly moisturize your hair and keep it moisturized this is your product! My hair is soft, them c u r l s spring back like they are reborn again. We call this that SNAP BACK! It tames frizz, thickens, moisturizers, and softens! I diluted two tbsp of the product with a cup of water, put it in a spray bottle and use it as a leave in. This stuff is miracle in a bottle!!!! —Shonda C.
Get it from Amazon for $12.81.
14. A "Goof Proof" brow pencil — your ~foolproof~ way to fill in your brows with minimal effort, even if you're not a professional makeup artist (sooo...most of us!). One side defines and fills while the other effortlessly blends — and that's it! Just like that, you're done.
15. A variety pack of pimple patches for when you feel a zit (or ZITS) comin' on. Just apply over the bump and the patch will draw out sebum and reduce irritation like some type of skin sorcery. I mean, just look at these results. LOOK AT THEM!
16. And! For larger areas, a surface patch that'll cover your a good portion of your skin. Hello:
And these strips are larger than the dots, so you can cover much more surface area with one patch.
Promising review: "I have been breaking out horribly because of the N95s that I use in an everyday basis at the hospital. These patches have been keeping those pimple breakouts/reactions down and cover so much more than the dots." —Stephanie Gomez
Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $17.99.
17. Machine-washable and reusable cloths to gently remove dirt and makeup from your skin with a splash of some water. Just toss in the washer after a few uses and start savin' your hard-earned dollars — no more expensive wipes here!
18. A razor subscription service that'll deliver you some of the best razors out there, and then replacement shave heads at a frequency that's best for your lifestyle.
19. A wildly popular hair straightener (it has 59,000+ positive reviews!) for smoothing out the toughest kinks and leaving behind super silky strands.
20. A liquid eyeliner that won't budge, smear, flake, or fade even when the day throws rain, tears, and humidity at you. This is my holy grail product — really, this is me:
21. A long-lasting eyeshadow primer that'll not only make sure your perfectly blended smokey eye stays in its place from sunrise to sunset, but bring out the pigments to deliver bold color.
Promising review: "So good and so affordable! I compared swatches on my arm with the primer and without and it made a huge difference! The bottom two swatches are with primer, the top two are without. The eyeshadow was so much richer when used with the primer and I needed less eyeshadow to get a good color. More than worth the money. I'm officially converted to the primer life lol." —Anonymous
Get it from Amazon for $5.95 (available in five shades).
22. A Maybelline concealer featuring a sponge-tip applicator to cover up dark spots with total ease. Really, the sponge does most of the work for you — you just have to dab, dab, dab, and you're done.
23. An Amazonian clay foundation (with SPF 15!) that'll balance complexion and create a flawless matte finish that won't cake or crease on you throughout the day. I would know, this is me!
24. A hand cream for repairing blisters, cracked skin, and whatever else your poor hands have been subjected to by boosting moisture levels and then sealing that same moisture in for dear life.
25. A thermal spray that works double time as a heat-protecting spray and leave-in conditioning serum, so next time you put your hair through a styling session, you'll literally see and feel the difference.
26. A dry shampoo POWDER (!!) so you can ditch the shower on late mornings and achieve hair that *looks* like it just got a fresh wash. Hey, nobody has to know it's going on day three...or five.
27. A no-yellow shampoo to tone down unwanted yellow hues in blonde hair so your mane keeps the vibrant, natural color from your last visit — you know, which means less pricey touchups!
28. A hot air brush that'll make it look like you just walked straight into a salon and dropped some serious money on a blowout. Here's to having (inexpensive) gorgeous soft waves and volume for days.
29. A bottle of Glossier Solution Exfoliating Skin Perfector to do exactly that — gently exfoliates skin, reduces redness and large pores, and targets blackheads and acne. Instead of simply exfoliating the surface, this solution actually removes dead skin to reveal a fresh complexion within weeks of use.
30. A double-sided eyeliner stamp that — are you ready for this — creates the perfect wing in mere minutes. Oof, these are not even close to being even, is a sentence you will never hear yourself say again.
One side is the actual stamp, while the other end is a fine-point pen perfect for touchups.
Promising review: "I am a lazy girl but I like to look nice, and figured I should be trying to make it look like I’m putting more effort into my appearance without actually putting in more effort. I have NEVER been able to do a wing. I barely can do normal eyeliner. I did this in less than two minutes on my first try it is so easy and it looked fantastic. And it’s not just the stamp, the eyeliner pen is great too (no longer going to use the old kind). Honestly it looked fantastic. And it STAYS on — I actually had to really wash to get it off. I was very impressed." —Annie
Get it from Amazon for $14.97 (available in three sizes and two colors).
31. A pack of shadow shields because who has the time or energy to deal with eyeshadow fallout? Answer: Nobody. These can *also* act as a stencil for creating sharp wings, and we stan a multipurpose product, yes we do.
Promising review: "I LOVE these! I've shared them with my friends and everyone has come to me with positive feedback. They are perfect for either protecting your cheeks/face from eyeshadow fallout and offer a great 'stencil' if you are looking to create a sharp cat eye with eyeliner or eye shadow. I was also surprised at how many pieces you get for the price. All in all, I am very happy with this purchase." —HMS Hoglund
Get a 30-pack from Amazon for $7.05.
Me and my eyes staring at these results:
