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*Face* it — these are really and truly great.
These are designed to resurface and retexture your skin, revealing an exfoliated and brightened complexion beneath!
Get a container of 60 pads from Amazon for $6.55.
Promising review: "I have huge pores, acne scars, discoloration and poor skin texture. I'm sad I didn't hear about glycolic acid sooner!! Started off using these pads 1x per day then moved up to 2x as soon as my skin was used to it. I've been using them for about 1.5 months and the progress my skin has made is astonishing. I will continue to buy these for many months to come!" —Customer
Get a 36-pack from Amazon for $12.34.
Promising review: "I'm obsessed with these things!!! I'm an esthetician, however, being in my twenties and having raging hormones has challenged my skin a lot. It's embarrassing showing up to work and having pimples meanwhile others are supposed to trust me with their skin. These are so fast acting and have save me a lot of time and money. Super fast acting, and it's amazing how it just sucks out the infection. It's perfect for those deep under the skin pimples as well, but it does take a few extra days. I will continue to repurchase!" —Julia Raye Todd
Get it from Glossier for $24.
Promising review: "I have been struggling with acne for as long as I can remember and Solution has SAVED my skin. Haven't had a pimple since I started using this last month. My usually oily skin has been so soft and glowing and my years of acne scars are vanishing. 100% worth every penny." —MRB
We *also* love solution — learn why several BuzzFeeders love it in Here's Why The Mega-Popular Glossier Solution Is Totally Worth Your Money.
Get it from Amazon for $5.69+ (available in six shades)
Promising review: "Laura Mercier dupe! its perfect!!! It comes with so much product, and the puff it comes with is pretty handy. the application is smooth and is great for baking. My makeup came out flawless. I set my makeup with this and worked out right after. THERE WAS NO SEPARATION, NO CREASING. This powder blessed me. GOD BLESS." —Andrea
Need more proof? Check out This $6 Face Powder Will Actually Make Your Makeup Look Flawless.
This is also my favorite drugstore mascara! Check out my review of Lash Paradise here (#2).
Get it from Amazon for $8.52.
Promising review: "Since, getting this mascara, I have wondered why I did not discover it earlier. I am not being paid to write this. I am 53 years old and have used many a mascara in my life. It is simply the best, best product I have ever used!! It gets every single lash on the first try. It literally builds them with the brush on the first coat. I have called so many friends letting them know-this is the ONE, Amazing product!" —Barbara
Get it from Tarte for $25 (originally $45)
Promising review: "I've tried lots of color correctors over the years and they were all off in some way, either too dark, too light, too runny, too dry...the list goes on. I had just about given up on color correctors and then I remembered Tarte and decided to try this one. OMG! I'm so glad I did! When I use them, I don't have to put foundation on. I LOVE IT! Thank You Tarte, for producing such amazing products!" —Andrene S.
Get it from Amazon for $4.83.
Promising review: "I bought this because of the low price but it is AMAZING! It smells heavenly, it clarifies my scalp thoroughly and definitely gets rid of build up. I use it once every two weeks. You HAVE to follow up with a very moisturizing deep conditioner, let it sit for a while then comb through your hair. It's a new staple for me."—Nicky C.
Get it from Amazon for $18.99.
Promising review: "I’ve always been in awe of ladies who have silky smooth legs and have wondered what I’m missing...Tend Skin is what I’ve been missing! Wish I would’ve found this a decade ago. My legs (and arms...I get little bumps on the back of my arms above my elbow) have never been so SMOOTH! Even my husband commented and asked what I’m doing different. This is such a wonderful product, and I always make sure to have a backup on hand so I don’t run out!" —Anna A.
Get a pack of 200 blotters from Amazon for $6.60.
Promising review: "Where have these been my whole life? I live in humid FL and have very oily skin. Halfway through the day I look like an oil slick. I love these charcoal tissues, they feel great on skin and gently absorb oil. It does not ruin or pickup my makeup at all when I dab them on my face, they leave no trace of oil and I am good for another four hours or so. I can't live without these now!" —Ashley Bouchard
Get it from Sephora for $45.
Promising review: "Miracle worker. This mask is amazing. Even after the first use, I woke up to baby-soft, even toned skin. Not to mention it smells like heaven! After extended use, I don't need to exfoliate as often and my skin in consistently baby-soft, I have sensitive skin but have no issues with this mask. It's so good!" —Kresme
Get it from Amazon for $9.29.
Promising review: "I have been using this product for almost four years now and never had issues with skin irritation or packaging. I always order directly from Amazon. I live overseas and never had an issue with packaging, even though it takes about a week to get here due to the distance. My personal experience with this has only been excellent. The toner does have a very lovely light fragrance. I use it day and night after washing my face and before putting on any serums or creams. I do notice that it cleans any leftover makeup or leftover face wash and helps with taming breakouts. I have sensitive skin but have never had any issues. Excellent product." —Yarko Vanko
Check out why a BuzzFeed writer is obsessed in her Thayer's Witch Hazel Review.
Get it from Sephora for $30.
Promising review: "This product became an instant favorite from my very first use. Its silky smooth texture blends spectacularly, and it is just the little pop of highlight I need to have a fresh look. I will continue to use this...don't hesitate to try it!" —violetlime
Get it from Amazon for $3.97.
Promising review: "I use this every time I blow dry my hair. Even with my thick hair I can have it completely dry in less than five minutes. Leaves the hair feeling smooth and soft. I even find that I don't need to restyle my hair the next day even after sleeping on it." —blackrose
Get it from Glossier for $16 (available in four shades)
Promising review: "I love the simplicity of using this product and how understated it looks. I have the blonde which adds enough color to fill my brows in without overkill. Prior to this I was using a powder, which always make my brows look way too intense and would still result in stray hairs throughout the day. The gel holds everything in place." —kad
Check out our full Boy Brow review here (one of several Glossier products we totally swear by).
Get it from Amazon for $10.23.
Promising review: "This stuff changed my life. It got rid of the dark circles under my eyes and also worked for the folds around my mouth and nose. I have gotten so many compliments on my skin. I had serious bags and sagging skin at only 25. I have been using this in conjunction with doing facial exercises and after a month and a half my face is tighter and brighter. The only thing i don't like it that it stays on top of my skin and feels greasy. I am already oily, and so i have to wear this on a day I am not wearing make up underneath or just at night. But for the results, I'll sacrifice! I included my one and a half month results (pictured above)." —Kelly Vazquez
Not only do our readers love it — this is the only dry shampoo I use, it is SO worth the price, I'm in love.
Get it from Sephora for $23.
Promising review: "I've tried a bunch of friends dry shampoos from drug store to Bumble and Bumble. Finally bought this based on reviews; this stuff is amazing. It's like magic. Don't understand how they do it. A must have to keep stored away for those lazy days." —GraceT12
Psst! Right now, you can also buy their limited edition gift set of the dry shampoo — you get a full size bottle, plus a travel-size bottle, for the SAME price as *just* the full size bottle — $23!
Get it from Amazon for $7.75
Promising review: "I have tried almost everything as a spot treatment for acne with minimal results, but this stuff actually works. I put it on at night on my trouble spots, and by morning there is a difference. In just a few days, most of my acne has disappeared or reduced in size and redness. For the price, this stuff is magic in a bottle. You will look a little silly going to bed, but it's worth it for the results. It does have a not great smell, but it fades once it dries on your face. I would highly recommend." —Amazon Customer
This is the same brand that makes the MIlky Piggy Carbonated Bubble Clay Mask so many people swear by (and it looks damn cool).
Get it from Amazon for $9.20.
Promising review: "I bought this initially because I thought the little pig was cute. This is the best beauty product I have bought in a long time. It has made my irritated, flaky skin so soft and smooth. It feels a little sticky when first applied, but give it a couple of minutes and you won't feel any residue. I have super oily skin in the summer, and this does not make it feel oilier. I am a customer for life." —Nashvegas Girl
Get a pack of eight (four pore strips and four nose strips) from Sephora for $19.
Promising review: "First product I ever used to clean my pores. I never really noticed issues in this area but my friend loved them so much, I decided to use one. I was shocked with how much it pulled overnight. They were easy to wear and worked great with my sensitive skin. Definitely need to get more." —SammyJo11
Get it from Amazon for $2.79 (available in nine colors).
Promising review: "I've bought just about every eye liner out there. I hate those I have to sharpen manually. There is so much wasted and the tip breaks off. This is perfect. No waste. Perfect tip every time! I will never search for anything also again. This is also a great price!" —MellyC
Get it from Tarte for $27 (available in 30 shades).
Promising review: "Oh my goodness! This is absolutely got to be the BEST concealer on the market, it is so smooth and makes my skin look flawless. Even though I have very dry skin, if I don’t go too over the top with this concealer it works perfect and doesn’t look cake-y or emphasize my smile lines. The bottle is massive and doesn’t break, the wand is the perfect size to get right up to my eye and is very precise. The best concealer I’ve ever used and probably the best I’ll ever use." —Kiraxmollx
Get it from Sephora for $65.
Promising review: "A makeup artist at Sephora used this product on me the other day before applying my makeup. I didn't want her to because I like to keep it simple. When she finished my skin looked like it had been airbrushed in one step. I love that it is a sunscreen and a primer. Highly recommend it if you like to do one step and keep it simple." —Mere20
Get it from Amazon for $4.74.
Promising review: "These little guys work perfectly for dermaplaning! I used one the other night after I washed and applied toner to my face. It’s been a couple days and my skin still feels baby soft. I didn’t have any sort of reaction or anything to the exfoliation which was nice because I have severe cystic acne. My makeup goes on so smooth and I finally have that glowing look I’ve been trying to get! I will definitely be buying these again." —Hannah Jean
Get the five-brush set from Tarte for $25 (originally $42).
Promising review: "Many adorable brushes are stiff and hard to work with, but this one is amazing. It is super soft and blends makeup really well!" —Cc Dang
Check out our deep dive for amazing before-and-afters!
Get it from Amazon for $10.99.
Promising review: "I'm not one to leave reviews, but this product deserves it! Holy cow! I was going to go into the salon to brighten my hair up, but after discovering this product I cancelled my appointment. I'm totally in love! This shampoo is not drying at all and just after two washes I achieved my desired results! I can't recommend it enough!" —Rachael
Get it from Sephora for $39+ (depending on size).
Promising review: "I have been using this since September and it has been a blessing for my combo skin (cheeks dry from New England weather, but maintaining oily T zone). So many of my friends have become hooked after using it at my house. It's lightweight, absorbs quickly, and doesn't look shiny! I put it on after washing my face and let it sit for like five minutes before applying my makeup." —hotmesshailey
Get it from Amazon for $7.53+ (available in 11 colors).
Promising review: "This brush is frigging magic. I would have never considered purchasing this if I had seen it in a store, the bristles are very 'flimsy' and I would have assumed it would do nothing to my super thick, curly, coarse (currently bleach-damaged) long hair that turns into a cavewoman wig by the end of one day. The great reviews persuaded me to give it a try. SO happy with the results! The brush is very gentle and I see very little hair on the brush even after going through the worst of rats' nests. it is simply amazing. this would be perfect for anyone, definitely a great brush for a parent brushing children's hair. I was so tired of brushing my hair I was actually considering chopping it off. So happy I tried this brush first!! If you are on the fence, order this sucker! It is a game changer!" —Jen Downy
Get it from Amazon for $12.95.
Promising review: "For about five years I have been experiencing hair loss. I have tried all the brand name shampoos to help control the hair loss, but none of these shampoos helped much at all. Then I discovered this! It doesn't work overnight, but it works! And I am still on my first bottle. I have short hair and wash it twice a week. My friends can't believe how much fuller my hair is! It is truly amazing! I would highly recommend this shampoo for thinning hair!" —The D.
Get it from Tarte for $22.
Promising review: "It’s easy to use, minty taste & gentle on my teeth. Results are noticeable within a few days of continual use. The travel size is must have for on the go too." —Cindy E.
This won best inexpensive teeth whitener on BuzzFeed Reviews!
Get it from Glossier for $18 (available in six colors)
Promising review: "Recently added Jam to my collection and it was perfect for the fall/winter. The new formula smells and feels better than the first and I'm not afraid that I'll break the stick or the lid anymore. I think that generation g goes on best after my lips have soaked up some balm dot com, but the new formula is 10000x easier to swipe on if I'm reapplying/in a rush." —Mari
Check out our full Generation G review here (one of several Glossier products we totally swear by).
Get a set of five clips from Amazon for $8.99 (available in four lengths and 22 colors).
Promising review: "Okay, so I am very picky about hair extensions. I've spent hundreds of dollars on numerous sets, and have never been completely satisfied. UNTIL NOW! These are BY FAR my favorite — and for such an amazing price! If you're worried that this deal is too good to be true (because I was) then stop worrying! And buy these extensions. Also, I have very short hair and they still look great! They're very full and luscious. And you can straighten them! I'm very happy!" —Makenzie Long
Learn more about these extensions in our full write-up.
Get it from Sephora for $19.
Promising review: "I did not expect this to work for me since I have been using clinical strength anti perspirants for years. The scent is fresh and light and lasts all day. It just feels so much better on my skin. I am so happy I tried this product and will not be going back to thick, heavy, strong chemical smelling drugstore deodorant. Another great product from Fresh!" —klovesg
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
Promising review: "I never review products, but I'm leaving one for this. I have had severe underarm hyperhidrosis since puberty and it has been a constant embarrassment and clothing ruiner. I used to sweat through a shirt, sweater, and a winter coat within minutes in freezing cold weather, leaving horrible pit stains and odor in new clothes, and I'd resigned myself to wearing nothing but loose tank tops and cheap black shirts. I had tried every recommended antiperspirant under the sun before I found this, and was about to seek medical help. I had low expectations after trying so many products, but this turned out to be a godsend! I've been using it for about two weeks and I've already noticed a huge difference. I'm much more confident wearing short sleeve and long sleeve shirts, as well as bright colors. Every now and then I get a little bit of dampness, but nothing like the soaked armpits I used to get and it's not enough to cause sweat circles under my arms. Definitely worth trying!" —Molly
Learn more about it in Thousands Of People Swear This Antiperspirant Is The Only Thing That Controls Their Sweat.
Get it from Sephora for $24 (also available in brown).
Promising review: "I have spent a few years trying a range of different mascaras...most were okay but never anything to fall in love with. I've tried several drug store and even a few department store mascaras. I got a deluxe sample of this in a birthday gift from Sephora and it has become my go-to, hands-down love this mascara! It defines, separates, and lengthens. It's perfect for everyday wear and you can layer it on if you want some more oomph. Finally found the one that works for me and I find it to be worth the money!" —jujube83
Get a 42-pack from Amazon for $12.99.
Promising review: "I love these things! I had curls that lasted the entire day!! My hair dries straight, it’s thin and doesn’t typically hold curls for more than an hour or two. But when I used these, I only had them in for four hours & they still held the curls until I went to bed that night — they survived a day at Disneyland! I didn’t even use hair spray or any type of holding product for that matter. I need to keep these babies in all night and see how they hold!" —Sarah Savin
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