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1. Cosrx Acne Pimple Master Patches cover each pimple in hydrocolloid dressing, protecting them from further infection, *literally absorbing* pus and oil, and helping them heal WAY WAY faster — and keeping you from picking at them.
2. Thayers Alcohol-Free Witch Hazel Toner is packed with good-for-your-skin ingredients like witch hazel (duh!) and aloe vera to refine even sensitive skin. It can help calm flare-ups or breakouts and improve skin tone over time!
3. Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water has your back when it comes to effortlessly cleaning your face. It *gently* removes makeup, dirt, grime, and residue from the day, leaving your skin cleansed but not stripped. And you don't have to rinse!
4. Aztec Secret Healing Clay Mask ~pulsates~ as it works its magic, banishing the toughest acne and deep cleaning your pores with calcium bentonite clay.
5. NYX Matte Liquid Liner delivers the perfect wing every single time — without letting your money 💸 fly 💸 away like other brands.
6. Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum is like a big ole glass of OJ for your face — brightening skin tone, reducing dark spots, fighting wrinkles AND retaining moisture (it's got hyaluronic acid in it, too).
7. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Dark Circle Eraser completely conceals dark circle, fine lines, and puffiness under the eyes while treating them with goji berry and haloxyl. You've heard so many people love this — don't you think it's worth a try?
8. Batiste Dry Shampoo helps your third day hair (or fifth day hair) look as good as when it's freshly washed and styled. *Plus* it adds a boost of volume without any extra effort.
9. The fan-favorite Wet Brush detangles even the most stubborn hair...WITHOUT ripping it from your scalp.
10. Milani Baked Blushes are well-known dupes for ~more expensive versions~ (looking at you, Luminoso!), so you can get a gorgeous rosy glow while staying ~flush~ with cash.
11. Maybelline Master Chrome Metallic Highlighter adds a warm glow to your face with soft powder infused with reflective pigments you can apply sparingly or intensely.
12. Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel absorbs quickly into your skin, moisturizing skin with hyaluronic acid (it holds up to 1,000 times its weight in water!). Flaking skin, you have met your MATCH!
13. L'Oréal Voluminous Lash Paradise Mascara builds up for dramatic, full, and fluttery lashes and NEVER leaves smudges under your eyes.
14. Neutrogena Anti-Residue Shampoo is ideal for using every few washes to remove all the product residue and buildup you've accumulated with styling — boosting volume in the process.
15. Maybelline Fit Me! Matte and Poreless Foundation lasts alllllll damn day, thanks to its buildable and lightweight formula containing ~micropowders~ that absorb oil to keep you shine-free.
16. Nature Republic Soothing Aloe Vera Gel is the multi-use product you didn't know you needed until now — it's mild enough to use on your face, but also soothes and reduces irritation wherever you need it (I love putting it on my legs after shaving!).
17. Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer is truly splurge-worthy, thanks to its lightweight body, powerful motor to cut your drying time way down, and magnetic attachments (two concentrators and a diffuser) you can pop on and off with ease.
18. Carol's Daughter Curl-Quenching Deep Moisture Mask replenishes you hair's moisture strength, and softness, thanks to its blend of coconut oil, mango butter, and murumuru butter. But n e v e r any parabens, silicones, or mineral oils.
19. Burt's Bees Detoxifying Charcoal Sheet Mask removes impurities in your skin without the *usual* mess of charcoal clay masks. Plus it's formulated with honey to moisturize for a deeper clean without irritation — all in a handy sheet mask!
20. EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 Moisturizing Sunscreen might finally get you to put on sunscreen — and do so every dang day. No clogged pores and no sensitivity! It's formulated with hyaluronic acid to hydrate and soothe skin — and even though it's made with zinc oxide, it goes on CLEAR!
21. Simple Cleansing Facial Wipes make it easy to take care of your skin, no matter how tired you are. These bbs remove makeup (including the toughest waterproof mascara), cleanse, and hydrate — without ever irritating sensitive skin.
22. Milani Pure Passion Eyeshadow Palette is packed with 12 buttery shimmer, glitter, and matte shades for Naked palette looks at a fraction of the price.
23. Eco Tools Perfecting Blender Duo applies your favorite products — cream, liquid, blush, etc — to perfection in a few easy steps. And you get two sponges for less than HALF the price of ONE regular beautyblender.
24. Covergirl Instant Cheekbones Contouring Blush has everything you need for a low-key contour without breaking out a ton of products. The three coordinating colors make it easy to fake natural-looking cheekbones — without watching1,000 YouTube tutorials.
25. Wet n Wild Catsuit Liquid Lipsticks saturate your lips with matte color and last ALL DAY so you can snack happy without having to reapply again and again.
26. Gucci Bloom Eau de Parfum wows you with a lush, modern floral scent with mid notes of tuberose and base notes of jasmine — and of course, the super cool millennial pink bottle. You're one spritz away from the loveliest garden imaginable.
27. Physician's Formula Murumuru Butter Bronzer combines all the perks of a cream and powder formula for a natural touch of color that blends in perfectly, lasts all day, *and* helps moisturize your skin.
28. Sally Hansen Insta Dri Nail Colors are the perfect option for at-home manicure enthusiasts who get impatient waiting for their polish to dry. Realizing you need a snack with still-smudgeable nails?? NOT IDEAL.
29. Remington Pro 1"-1.5" Ceramic Curling Wand heats up in 30 SECONDS and creates gorgeous waves so you can head out the door in no time flat. The tapered barrel helps achieve a natural look, and there's no annoying clamp to get in the way.
Me every time I open a whole shipment of new beauty products to try:
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