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Promising review: "This product is amazing! I have oily skin and this product helps a lot with keeping my skin matte throughout the day. Other products such as bronzers, blush, etc. blend well with this powder as well. It does settle into creases but that is normal for me with every product because I have terrible laugh lines. Other than that I think this is a great product." —Sandra
Get it from Ulta for $3.99.
Promising review: "This mascara really lifted my lashes and made them look longer. I've been looking for a mascara like this for ages cause my lashes are small, but curly. The best part: no clump!!" —Andy Castillo
Get it from Amazon for $12.
It even comes with a lil' brush and mirror that can be stored on the bottom!
Promising review: "You know how there is always one or two products you cannot live without? This is one of mine. I won't leave home without it. I've been using it for 3-4 years now and I love it! I love the subtle shimmer and sun kissed look. The compact brings so much product you could easily go nine months without having to get a new one. I hope they never discontinue this product." —Aixa
Get it from Amazon for $7.89 or Ulta for $8.99 (available in three colors).
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 $13.06.
Promising review: "Great little device! I like to do my nails just before I go to bed so that I can lay my hands on top of the sheets and let them dry as I go to sleep. The problem is, I would try to hold the bottle between my raised knees, and it would slip and slide around. With Tweexy, I can do my nails anywhere, without having to squeeze the bottle between my knees, or needing to have a flat surface to keep it on. My tween daughter loves it, too!" —Suzy
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in 14 colors).
Promising review: "I recommend this Brow Definer especially for someone like me (mother of a wild toddler!) that doesn’t have the time to sit in front of the mirror all morning, so I usually do a really quick basic/natural look. This is so easy to apply you will definitely be able to sneak it in your normal routine and look like they were done professionally! I will be reordering for sure when mine runs low." —OnNiMoNsTeR
Get it from Amazon for $4.79 (available in four colors).
*Adds to cart. Immediately adds to purse.*
Get the rose butter or the guava butter from Seraphine Botanicals for $24.
Promising review: "I have long but seriously fragile hair which takes hours to dry — and when it does, it's usually frizzy, fluffy, and just generally a pain to deal with. When I tried this guy, I was blown away. I wasn't really expecting much because honestly how much difference could a towel make? A ton, apparently! First off, the packaging is darling and the towel is plenty big to handle all my hair with no problem. It's more than halved my drying time, and my hair looks healthier and smoother than ever. Seriously this towel rocks. I was truly dubious, but ahhh it's just so good!" —AdelynB
Get it from Sephora for $30 (available in five colors), or Amazon for $20.99.
Promising review: "I have repurchased this product so many times. It is the perfect balance of some coverage yet lightweight enough to to feel like nothing is on your skin. I love the smooth texture and ease of application. I usually use this as a foundation and if I am having some trouble spots, I use a little concealer." —jenmemery
Get it from Sephora or Tarte for $37 (available in four shades).
Promising review: "I LOVE this formula!!! It looks absolutely stunning on my face, and this foundation color is a perfect match. I have dry combination skin, so my T-zone gets really oily throughout the day. This foundation prevents my oily spots from showing without breaking out my skin. I also have textured skin around my cheek areas but this foundation makes me look flawless. I will definitely continue buying this foundation!" —onemagicalkitty
Get it from Sephora for $36 (available in 28 shades).
Promising review: "I was so nervous trying this out but IT WORKS!!! I added it to my night cream starting out with just two drops because I didn't want to wake up orange. But I woke up and it looked like I had been in the sun! I used it a few more days upping the amount of drops to four drops at the most. It's great! It didn't make me breakout or cause irritation. It mixed into my night cream and honestly I didn't smell a thing. It's pricey but you don't have to use it every day or use too many drops at a time so it'll last a while. BUY IT!" —Allie B.
Get face drops from Ulta for $49 and the body drops for $59 (both available in two shades).
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 $11.87.
Promising review: "I was hesitant to buy these sponges instead of my normal go-to Beauty Blender ($20), but I was truly shook. IT IS BETTER THAN THE OG BEAUTY BLENDER! I bought the pack of two for half the price of just one Beauty Blender. Real Techniques sponges expand like the BB and blend out foundation and concealer seamlessly. I will definitely be purchasing these again!" —Sky Chey
One BuzzFeed editor loves these little cuties:
"This lipstick is SO FRIGGIN’ TINY AND CUTE. It is maybe half the size of my pinky, meaning it can fit in any of the various pockets throughout my everyday bag. It’s just super convenient because it takes up almost no space, so I can also store it in my wallet, my tiny clutch that fits absolutely nothing, my pocket, etc. Besides that, it’s also super easy to apply and LASTS. Like, all day." —AnaMaria Glaven
Read the rest of her review here (it's #7!).
Get it from Winky Lux for $16.
Promising review: "A little bit goes a long way, and unlike eye pencil or shadow pencil, this glides on easily, smoothly, and gently. I absolutely love how Licorice looks; it's a blueish silver, very pretty. I apply in the morning and by night time, it is still in — no fading, no smearing, etc. Love it so much I'm going to order more." —Kalani
Get it from Amazon for $5.09+ (available in 12 colors).
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 $8.99.
Can you do this without bothering to look in the mirror? You betcha.
Promising review:"I was skeptical about the rave reviews on this product, and I'm not a huge fan of lip glosses for these reasons: they're not long lasting, not hydrating and they have a tacky/sticky feel. BUT, this gloss is something different! I wear it almost every day (when I'm not wearing another lip product) for these reasons: The color is flattering for all skin colors. It doesn't have the tacky/sticky feel. It's hydrating even after most of the gloss is wiped off. There is the feeling of a hydrating balm left on. It's easy application and smells wonderful! This would be a product I'd recommend or purchase for a friend." —kphrom
Get it from Sephora for $18 (available in three shades).
Like most things, they require a little practice, but stick with it! Once mastered, you can have gorgeous waves that took minimal effort on your part.
Promising review: "I’m a stay-at-home mom to two boys under 5. I love curly hair but having time to heat-style my hair in the morning is not realistic. The house will burn down and curly hair is just not worth that. When they arrived, I was too excited to not try them out immediately. So, I rolled my completely dry hair, misted it with water and set a timer for two hours. I sprayed my hair with hairspray and removed them – expecting mayyyybe a light wave. Needless to say I was floored. I cannot wait to see how my hair turns out with a little more prep and a little more time!" —motherfrost
Learn more about these wondrous foam rods in, Give Your Hair A Break From The Heat And Try These Amazing Curling Rods.
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
Promising review: "This just might be my favorite of the six curling wands I own. What I love about this one is that it makes natural-like curls. Natural curly hair isn't perfect and uniform and this gives that spiral natural yet beachy curly girl look. It heats up fast and is easy to wind your hair around. I hold my medium textured long hair on the wand for a total count of seven seconds and release. Hold the blue handle in the up position and just wrap your one to two inch section of hair around it." —Karli E.
Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in seven wand styles).
Promising review: "I am lazy and hate doing my makeup, especially after a morning workout on a weekday. I wanted something I could throw in my bag and smear around my eyes in a couple of seconds, and to just add a little color without the fussiness. This fits the bill perfectly. It gives my eyes a little definition, but isn't super noticeable. The slight shimmer also makes me look awake on days where I'm dragging. It is not intensely shiny, though, which is important to me — I'm not a disco ball! It just reflects light and looks luminescent, not glittery. Because this is so easy to use, non-irritating, and is the exact color I was looking for, I expect that I will keep ordering it as long as it's available." —Rachel
Get it from Amazon for $2.52+ (available in 21 shades).
Promising review: "This is my go-to everyday eye shadow. I usually use a full palette when I want a bolder look but if I'm in a hurry or traveling, I just wet my brush before applying this and it really kicks it up a notch and looks beautiful. It blends very nicely so it's easy get a natural look without having to switch brushes if you're in a hurry or on the go. It does have a little shimmer but if you apply it dry it's very subtle, less so with wet application." —Emily
Get it from Amazon for $5.93 (available in eight color palettes).
Promising reviews:
"A little goes a long way and made my skin look so glowy, it didn’t stain or rub my white top which was amazing! Super happy." —Arianna D.
"The word 'oil' scares me a lot in skin care but this is truly magical! Doesn’t make me feel oily, gives a beautiful glow, and somehow also evened out my skin tone???? THIS WORKS WONDERS!" —Kaela T.
Get it from Frank Body for $21.95.
Promising review: “This stuff lives up to the hype! I used to wash my hair every single day, and I just started trying to cut back last year. Without ANY dry shampoo, I could get no more than one day. With this, I won't lie, I've gone seven, eight days without washing and it still looks clean and not greasy! I really couldn't believe it — I have a terrible habit of touching my hair and this helps so much. It also gives my very flat, heavy, straight hair some volume that even my brother noticed.” —Emily A.
Get it from Amazon for $6.39 or a three-pack for $13.29 .
Or if you're brunette, try the dark-haired formula ($12.96 for a two-pack) to avoid that annoying white cast.
Promising review: "It makes my bangs and roots look fresh again. And I love that this is a powder and not a stinky aerosol spray. That also means that this lasts MUCH longer. I use it every other day when I don't wash my hair since I have very oily roots. I've been using it for almost a month and barely any is missing out of the bottle. A little goes a long way." —Rachel G.
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
I am a die-hard fan of this product, and believe it deserves a place in everyone's makeup bag. You can read my full review of it here.
Promising review: “This product is fantastic. I really like the applicator because it makes the process so quick and clean. I only need to twist it three or four clicks to get enough product on the sponge tip, then I dot it on my dark circles and blend it in with a finger. It takes about 20 seconds to use this, and a little goes a long way.” —Kristin
Get it from Amazon for $6.67 (available in 19 shades).
Promising review: "This stuff is a godsend! I used to have red hair and decided to get a blonde balayage. It took two visits to get my hair lightened to where it looked blonde and not gold, but it still had lots of gold in it. The pictures are my results after just two washes! My hair is finally blonde and not gold! I’m so happy! Plus this stuff smells amazing and makes my hair so soft and shiny and voluminous with lots of body!" —KatEd
Read BuzzFeed's full write-up on this shampoo.
Get it from Amazon for $12.94.
Promising review: "I didn't know I could love my brows this much. With two swipes, Boy Brow makes magic. It puffs them up and fills them out in the best way. The brown shade matched perfectly. This will be my forever product, and my top Glossier recommendation." —madeline
Get it from Glossier for $16.
This product is vegan, cruelty-free, and formulated without gluten, GMO, synthetic fragrance, and formaldehyde.
Promising review: "There are so many ways to use this oil; it is unbelievable. I had an eyeshadow from Origins that I tucked away because the color was so dull and, quite honestly, I did not like it anymore, but I couldn't throw it away. Well, I mixed one drop of the oil with the eyeshadow, and it made such a huge impact. I also mix one drop of oil with my Bite Beauty Multistick and apply it as a blush. GLOW GODDESS. This oil keeps my skin looking refreshed, glowy, and radiant. I personally love the scent. Sometimes I open the bottle just to sniff it — but I can understand it may not be for some. Also, I have combination skin and have not broken out! I know this oil will last a very long time. One drop, and it's all it takes to brighten up my face. Absolutely wonderful oil." —Aep210
Get it from Sephora for $48.
Promising review: "WHERE HAS THIS PRODUCT BEEN?! I’ve spent the past few years filling in my eyebrows daily. It’s been a battle to keep them looking full, but still natural and not over done. The entire process from opening the box until washing it off was about 15 minutes. Directions were super simple and easy to follow. The capsule opened easily and I was able to re-cap it for future use since I didn’t even use half. Mixed and applied well. I read other reviews that stated six minutes worked best so that’s what I did and it was perfect for my brows. I hope this last for at least a couple weeks but if not I will update." —Heather Lespinasse
Get the medium-brown from Amazon for $17.48 (also available in dark brown and light brown).
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