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With your glowy skin, jade roller, and fancy skincare fridge, you'll keep everyone guessing.
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 $8.49.
Promising review: "This bronzer doesn't disappoint. It's a beautiful warm color with a bit of shimmer in it. It gives me a sun-kissed glow with no orange tones at all. The texture is velvety smooth and feels really nice on my skin. I also have acne-prone skin but it doesn't make me break out. Definitely recommend." —Jheneya
Get it from Amazon for $10.10+ (available in four shades).
Promising review: "I have to be honest, for a 'cheap' three-pack mascara, I did NOT have high expectations. These, however, exceeded my expectations and went MUCH MUCH farther. I had been buying a certain $25/tube brand (rhymes with truepique) and I like these just as much!! I’m saving a TON of money and like my lashes just as much." —Liz
Get it from Amazon for $4.99.
This darling little small biz is based in Florida and sells a variety of nail wrap designs, stickers, and nail tools and accessories.
Promising review: "I wanted to wait to review these nail wraps as they just kept going! I bought these thinking I would be happy if they lasted the weekend... I finally removed them last night after 26 days! I followed the application instructions (swipe nail with nail polish remover beforehand), and finished with a top coat, making sure to cap the tip of the nail too. When wearing these nails, I bathed, I swam, and they still lasted! One set will be enough for two applications for short nails. I would definitely purchase these again!" —Charlotte
Get a set from Pretty Fab Nails on Etsy for $5.99.
It's made with jojoba oil, sweet almond oil, and vitamin E and has antioxidant properties.
Promising review: "This is like the icing on the cake of any manicure or pedicure; it makes your nails look fresh and healthy The cuticle around the nails will look AMAZING. It's awesome, and a little goes a long way. PS, I do not write many reviews but I couldn't resist this one." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $8.50+ (available in two sizes).
Unlike other hairdryers, this one can be held closer to the roots and scalp for a higher volume and lift, and helps you curl hair at the end while it dries. It comes with three heat settings and is designed to work on all hair textures — reviewers with 2a through 4c hair mentioned it working for them, and especially noted that it helps cut down on drying time!
Promising review: "OK. I never write Amazon reviews which isn't cool since I rely on them so much ... but I just had to write one for this!!! So my BFF has been trying to talk me into this for dryer for a while. I have REALLY thick, wavy, frizzy hair that never dries pretty naturally. I either get blow outs or spend about 20 minutes blow-drying my hair and THEN flat iron it. So I finally caved and tried this dryer for the first time last week. I started out with pretty wet hair and product in it. About 90% of the way into the dry, I thought it was OK...but then everything came together. My hair was straight, smooth, and styled in about 10 minutes tops. I couldn't believe it. I immediately called my friend who told me to try it with my hair almost air dried. WHAT? So I did it the next time and again...WOW! This time I dried my hair in about three minutes...not as straight and smooth as the first time but pretty darn close. This dryer is a GAME-CHANGER. I can't believe the amount of money I'm going to save on blow outs!!! My BFF said it's also great for bedhead and quick touchups too. Can't wait. TRY IT...you won't be disappointed!!!" —Ann
Get it from Amazon for $41.47+ (available in four colors).
The ponytails are made out of vegan synthetic fiber from Japan. Molly is 22 inches and Miya is 26. Make sure to read their tips on detangling and care in the Care section!
INH Hair is a woman-owned small biz based in Los Angeles. They aim to get you the best quality and trendiest styles and boost your confidence.
Promising review (for Molly): "Haven’t felt this confident with my hair in years! Absolutely LOVE this ponytail, it was such a confidence booster for me after having fried all my hair off from bleaching 😣. I really liked that It came with the netted bun style wrapped around a jaw clip so that I have options on how to wear it. Most of the time I prefer to do the bun style because I love the way the curls fall around to frame my face. I highly recommend this pony!" —Chelsie
Get them from INH Hair for $54: Molly here and Miya here (both available in a variety of colors).
Promising review: "What in the sorcery is in this product! Listen, I’m the queen of teeth whitening products because I have the worst sensitivity, so I’ve tried many and hated many. This is the first time I’ve tried a pen because I couldn’t picture how the whitening paste would work if there was nothing to cover it and preventing it from washing away once I closed my mouth and started salivating...but this thing is magic! I paint it on, close my mouth, and when I look in the mirror five minutes later they are whiter! Seriously impressed here." —MSan
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $19.99.
This has a natural matte lightweight finish and is cruelty free!
Promising review: "I really like this foundation. On days that I don't need quite as much coverage I mix it with my moisturizer to thin out a little. It is perfect for heavy coverage days and the foundation brush is on point! Haven't needed anything else since buying IL Makiage. Has me looking perfect every day!" —Bethany
Get it from Il Makiage for $44 (available in 50 shades).
Promising review: "I have never written a review before but I am compelled to do so now. Let’s start with what my 41-year-old face looked like. I had bumps, tiny bumps all over my skin, especially my forehead. My skin NEVER felt smooth even with the prescriptions I was give to help with these tiny bumps. Rosacea = bad bad bad. So bad that it was actually causing my cheeks to have what appeared to be thickening skin. Wrinkles, some that were quite deep. My pores were friggin huge and getting bigger day by day it seemed like. I know that it says to use this product every three days. I chose to go with every single day for the first box of eight. The results were so amazing I decided on everyday for the second box. Even more amazing results. EVERY SINGLE ISSUE LISTED ABOVE NO LONGER EXISTS!!!! I moisturize deeply after rinsing and my face looks absolutely amazing. My face did not even look like this at 30. I am hooked and I will be buying no less than three packs every single payday so I can stock up on this stuff in case they ever decide to quit selling it. If I had 10 stars available to rate I would use them and more!" —Amazon Customer
Get a box of eight masks from Amazon for $30.48.
Promising review: "I bought this for my scars but because of the current COVID-19 crisis I have been washing my hands so much that they are painfully dry. Hand cream hasn't helped enough so I decided to use the Bio-Oil on them and even after the first application they felt SO much better! I'm glad I bought the big bottle!" —L. Strand
Get it from Amazon for $8.92 (available in three sizes).
Promising review: "This is the first product that I have ever used where I saw immediate results. For those out there that have tried Olaplex at home, it's very similar in consistency but I think I see better results and this product is much cheaper. I shampooed my hair, towel-dried so my hair was damp, then ran the product through all my hair, mostly concentrating on my ends. I left it in for as long as I could and rinsed it out and my hair felt smooth and soft immediately. I let my hair air dry and it was soooo shiny! It is a small bottle but you don't need to use much so I can see it lasting for a while if you only do a treatment once a week or once every two weeks." —Samantha Ellis
Get it from Amazon for $6.99.
You can use this for your face, for oily bangs, and as an eyelid primer! Some reviewers apply it before their makeup while others find it works best on top of foundation. You may need to experiment to find the right order for you. This powder has no mineral oil, talc, animal material, or artificial fragrance.
Promising review: "I'm 36 and have struggled with oily, acne-prone skin my whole life. Why did no one tell me about this sooner??? I use a kabuki brush (instead of the small velvet pad they provide) and spread a thin layer of powder all over my face after all other skincare products and before foundation. It literally keeps me shine free for my 18-hour work shifts! On especially hot and humid days, I'll reapply this *lightly* over my makeup halfway through the day. It also seems to have cleared up the smaller blemishes around my nose and chin! Hooray! I wish I could give it more than five stars." —Rebekah Zenn
Get it from Amazon for $5.90.
Promising review: "Perfect Red is the best name for this lipstick because that's what it is, perfect! The shade is so complimentary to my skin tone and leaves my lips looking gorgeous. It's a true, bright red with a ton of pigment. I had no issues with bleeding or excessive transfer. It looks awesome both matte, and with a gloss on top. If you want undeniably bombshell lips, you have to get Perfect Red by NYX. For a budget-friendly lipstick, this one is pure luxury!" —Shannon
Get it from Amazon for $6 (available in 42 colors).
Promising review: "This works so, so well for me. I have struggled with dry, chapped lips forever. I have had breakouts of perioral dermatitis that has affected my lips. I am also an anxious lip-biter. Lately I have been trying to take better care of my skin, lips included. This is the first lip scrub I have ever tried. First of all, this stuff smells incredible and doesn't leave a bad taste on your lips. It is super easy to use. And I never see any dry skin on my lips after using it. I have actually been able to wear lipstick multiple days in a row which I NEVER do, because it always used to dry my lips out and look flaky. I will definitely continue to use this." —Morgan
Get it from Amazon for $15.
I've been wearing this without any other makeup for the past few days and I like how bright and dewy my skin looks! I look more awake and even-toned and I also like that I can use this in many ways — sometimes, instead of putting it all over my face, I just add a few dots along my cheekbones and voilà! Instant natural-looking creamy highlighter (and no glitter)! It's great for everyday use, which is just what I need.
Get it from Inn Beauty Project for $24.
Promising review: "I usually just pull my hair back when I do anything skincare-related, but this makes skincare more fun. The thing I love most about it is how soft it is. It's not just cute and affordable; it's also super soft. After showers, I wear this to bed, and in the morning I wake up with tamed hair. Otherwise after I brush my hair and go to bed, I wake up with my hair all over the place. The white gives it a fresh look. It will fit on anyone's head, because of the rubber band. To be honest, I keep mine close to my bed at all times. It's just so comfortable to walk around my house with it on even when I'm not doing my skincare. It just keeps my hair out of my face for every task I am doing." —dragonflymemento
Get it from Amazon for $5.80.
Promising review: "I have combination skin. I have dry spots and very oily spots. This product is not just a great moisturizer, but it also adds a glowing finish to my skin and makes it look beautiful and feel even better for days when I don't feel like putting on a full face. The formula is very creamy and does not feel too heavy on my face or neck. I use this product as a daily moisturizer as well as an add-on to my sunscreen. It doesn't leave your skin feeling oily or clogged like normal lotions or sunscreens. If you have no tried this product already, you NEED to! This is amazing! I hope you guys love this as much as I do!" —Anonymous
Get it from e.l.f. Cosmetics for $10.
Follow with a water-based foam cleanser like this one. Double-cleansing does wonders to keep your skin clean and bright!
Promising review: "I usually wait till I'm done with the full product before making a review, but well here I am. Bottom line: loved it. It definitely helps clean my pores and my skin is always so, so soft after double cleansing with this. I really enjoyed this product, and I just bought it for a friend a few days ago because I loved this one so much." —Linna
Get it from Amazon for $19+ or from Soko Glam for $19+ (available in two sizes).
Promising review: "It’s well made and has a decent weight to it and isn’t creaky at all. It has really cut down on the amount of product I use since it isn’t absorbed by my fingers. I’ve noticed my face is way less puffy in the morning when I use it and on evenings I like keeping it in the fridge and it’s so refreshing. It’s a good way to start my day and also to unwind at the end. I use it with serums, sheet masks and oils; this roller works well with all my skincare. I’m a bit of a jaw clencher and this really helps to relax my facial muscles. I’ve been recommending this to all my friends." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $23.98 (also available in pink).
Applying this along your eye line also helps soothe your delicate eye area from heavy makeup and liner.
Promising review: "I've noticed new lash growth after using this for about two weeks! My existing lashes look dark and healthy. Panthenol is a great ingredient since it coats the lash shaft and keeps it sealed to outside factors. It also helps strengthen to lashes to prevent them from shedding prematurely. It's great for hair, too! I have VERY sensitive skin. No styes or anything on my lash line! I love Etude House, and am glad to find another product of theirs that I really love!" —Anna S.
Get it from Amazon for $6.30.
The sheet masks are made of natural lyocell and cotton cupra, resulting in its silky soft feel.
Meebak is a Korean woman-owned small biz with products that center around the ingredient cica, also known as centella asiatica, or tiger grass, a herbal plant that has natural healing properties and has been used for thousands of years as an herbal remedy to calm and soothe skin.
Promising review: "Love this sheet mask! It's soaked with essence so it deeply hydrates but does not feel sticky or oily at all. My skin feels cool when I apply on my face. It has a sort of soothing effect. And what I love most is that I have sensitive skin but it didn't react at all and I didn't feel any irritation whatsoever!" —Jamie
Get a pack of five from Meebak for $9.99.
Bishe is a Latinx woman-owned small biz based out of Denver, Colorado and owned by Pamela Garza. Her goals to make a chic and portable fridge have certainly been achieved.
Check out what my BuzzFeed colleague has to say about it below:
"I have ALWAYS wanted a skincare fridge for the longest time and truly could never pull the trigger on one because they were either TOO clunky, didn't fit my room decor, and were too noisy. Well folks, if you've also been wanting one for your plethora of skincare needs, then this IS THE FRIDGE FOR YOU. I can't say enough good things about this fridge. It's absolutely silent, holds everything I use on a regular basis, and also has additional storage pieces you can maneuver for compartmentalizing everything. I love this soooo much and it's also easily movable with the chic top handle." —Allison Faccenda
Get it from Bishe for $149 (available in two colors).
Add a hydrating serum to serve as a primer over your skin as you derma roll. The derma-rolling will allow the serum to sink into your skin even deeper, allowing you to reap its benefits. Make sure you learn how to derma-roll properly before going at it!
Promising review: "My derma roller arrived very quickly and was packaged to perfection. I've only used it less than a week and can already see a difference in my skin. I primarily purchased this to help my hyperpigmentation serums sink into my skin deeper, which it's totally doing! My dark spots have already started to lighten with only three uses (I use the roller every other day). I was worried about the pain this would cause, but it's really not that bad — kind of just feels like a sunburn for a couple of minutes afterwards, but my serums help to soothe it quickly. If you're on the fence about purchasing this...just do it! You won't regret it." —lmarvin
Get it from Amazon for $15.97.
Plus, they're cruelty-free and vegan (as the unicorns would want!).
Promising review: "I’m so in love with my unicorn hair! I went from a dull silver/rose to a gorgeous vibrant magenta! Never going back to the other semi permanent brands I've used in the past. Lime Crime Unicorn Hair is my new bestie! I bought the Chocolate Covered Cherry and left it on for two hours but it washed out beautifully and my hair was silky smooth! It smells amazing too which makes coloring much more pleasant. So far I've only washed it once in warm water since coloring and the color is still just as vibrant!" —Mysti Moon
Get it from Amazon for $16 (available in 17 shades).
This set also comes with a reusable tote!
Besame Cosmetics is a family-owned small biz based in California whose cosmetics and products are cruelty-free and created for sensitive skin. They pride themselves on making products that are long-wearing and minimal waste. (Also, their packaging is TO DIE FOR.)
Promising review: "This is an incredibly wonderful set! The rouge is so much fun! I also sometimes use it on my lips for a natural glow. The lipstick is the absolute BEST color ever!! Please don’t ever discontinue this color! I can wear it everyday! The image on the compact is wonderful. Mary Poppins is one of my favorite films and what a treat to be able to wear a piece of it! Thank you Besame!!" —Ecmiller
Get the set from Besame Cosmetics for $68.
Promising review: "I just got this primer today and was very excited to try it. It applies easily and leaves the skin blurred but with a nice glow and foundation glides on smoothly and looks more even than without the primer. I am very pleased with this product." —Marilyn26
Get it from e.l.f. Cosmetics for $8.
Promising review: "Best eyeliner ever. Stuff lasts forever. Even if you don't want to wing every time, the other side of pen stays on all day. I used to have to buy a new liner every other month and now I can go...the first one I bought still works, it's just starting to dry out a little. I bought it several months ago." —Tina
Get it from Amazon for $14.97 (available in three sizes).
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.